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diy Valentine Treat Bags

February 9, 2013


Valentine treat bags

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Valentine treat bags

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These Valentine treat bags are quick, simple and inexpensive to make from  regular school notebook papers.

step 1     SUPPLIES:  notebook papers (one sheet will make 2 treat bags),  glue stick, scissors and stickers

step 2     Cut one sheet of notebook paper in half horizontally.  Each piece will measure 8″w by  5 1/4″ h (approximately).

step 3      Along one of the two short sides, make a fold about 3/4″ in from the edge and apply glue in that small area from top to bottom.

step 4     Bring the opposite edge of the paper to the folded line and fold over the sticky glue section of the paper.

step 5     To make the flat bottom of the bag, make a fold about an inch from the edge, forming a crease.  Open the base to reveal two triangles opposite each other.  Press down and flatten them.

step 6     See picture  as to where to apply glue (along the long open edges of the triangles and just one of the two bottom edges of the paper between the two triangles.

step 7     Starting with the bottom edge without the glue, fold about a half inch in towards the opposite edge.

step 8     Repeat  step 7 on the other bottom edge that has the sticky glue on it.  They will overlap each another about a quarter of an inch.  At the top of the bag trim it using decorative scissors.

step 9     Fill the bag with treats, fold the top over and seal it with a sticker.

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Valentine treat bags

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Valentine treat bags

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Let’s Celebrate!

January 19, 2013

A few simple essentials to celebrate special occasions throughout the year

Basic fruit punch  •   confetti   •   all-purpose tissue flags   •   birthday calendar reminder

celebration essentials

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                                             Fruit Punch                                          

Punch 2-1

This is my favorite punch to serve kids.  It’s a simple recipe and very forgiving if you want to change the flavor or the color of the punch.

Fruit Punch

1  (12 oz) can frozen apple juice
1  (12 oz) can frozen pink lemonade or lemonade
1  (6 fluid oz) can unsweetened pineapple juice (optional)
2  (2 litter) bottles ginger ale
ice

Directions

In a punch bowl, mix together apple juice, pink lemonade and pineapple juice (optional).  Add ginger ale and ice then serve.
* Make ahead, mix the first three ingredients and refrigerate it.  Just add ginger ale  and ice when ready to serve.
 
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                              diy  Paper Tissue Flags                            

Punch flags step 3

Punch flags step 1 &2-2

Supplies:

tissue paper  •  curling ribbon  •  6″ skewers  •  double sided tape  •  scissors

Directions:

 1. Cut tissue paper in a rectangle shape with fringe on the two ends.  2. Cut three (4 1/2 – 5 inch length) ribbon pieces and wrap it around a skewer once then tie it 1/2 inch from the top.  3. In the middle of the cut tissue paper, place a piece of double sided tape and attach it to the top of the skewer.
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Punch flags step 4
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These little flags are great for picking up hors d’oeuvres and snacks or topping off cupcakes, cakes, drinks and gifts.

The inspiration for this paper tissue flag project came from Chelsea Fuss at {frolic}

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                                      Confetti                                  

Punch & tissues steps 1-4 :1

Supplies:

tissue papers  •  scissors  •  glassine bags  •  decorative tape

Directions:

1. Take one sheet of tissue paper and fold it a few times until it’s about 4 to 5 inches in width & length.   2. At one end start cutting a long strip to the opposite end, repeat this every 1/2 inch.  3.  Stack half of the strips together and clip them into little pieces 1/2 inch or smaller.  Repeat this step until finished.   4.  Fill a glassine bag with confetti and fold the top down and tape it.

Punch & tissues step 5

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                               Birthday Calendar                           

Birthday Calendar

Use this birthday & anniversary calendar as a quick reference and stay informed of all the special dates.

This free printable, calendar was designed by Jordan at Polkadot Prints {click here for the printable}.

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source:  girls & confetti photo, Rachel Mcginn photography //  punch recipe, Lynn Morris

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Valentine’s Day Gifts… {Post-it note tags & popcorn heart treats}

January 9, 2013

Valentine treats, Post it note tags, popcorn treats

Lynn Morris gave simple Valentine popcorn heart treats to our family many years ago.  Now we are making them and giving others these wonderful treats for Valentine’s Day.

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POST-IT  NOTE  GIFT  TAGS

Post it note tags steps 4-1

These gift tags are quick to make using mini Post-it notes.  A fun craft project with kids and in the end there will be plenty of gift tags ready to be used anytime.

 .Post it note tags steps 1-1

Supply list

mini Post-it notes (2″ x 2″)  •  decorative tapes  •   ribbons   •   scissors  •   hole punch  •  stickers

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Post-it note gift tags

Directions

1/  Take two Post-it notes and place them together with the sticky sides facing each other at the top end.

2/ Cut a piece of tape (1 1/2″) and tape half of it down at the top center of the Post-it note.  Fold the other half over and down the other side.

3/ Punch a hole in the middle of the tape and thread a ribbon through.  

4/ Add fringe, starting at the left bottom edge of the Post-it note, cut  1/2 inch up.  Repeat this all the way to the other end.  Use your fingers to separate the little cut pieces.

5/  Add fun stickers to the tags.

 

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POPCORN  HEART  TREATS

Valentine, popcorn heart treats

Ingredients

3   tablespoons butter
1    {10 oz} package marshmallows
12-14  cups popped corn {air popcorn popper works great}

Directions

stovetop directions
1.  In large saucepan melt butter over low heat.  Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.  Remove from heat.

2.  Add popped corn.  Stir until well coated.

3.  Butter hands {spray hands with PAM cooking oil will work fine}.  Take a handful of popcorn mixture and shape it into a heart and place it on parchment paper.  Repeat step 3 until the popcorn mixture is gone.

microwave directions
1.  In a large microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on High for 2 minutes, stir the mixture.  Put the mixture back in the microwave one additional minute if not completely melted, stir until smooth.

2.  Add popped corn.  Stir until well coated.

3.  Butter hands {spray hands with PAM cooking oil will work fine}.  Take a handful of popcorn mixture and shape it into a heart and place it on parchment paper.  Repeat step 3 until the popcorn mixture is gone.

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Post-it note gift tags

Attach tags to gift bags filled with heart shaped popcorn treats.

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Post-it note gift tags & popcorn hearts

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Thank you Lynn Morris for this yummy popcorn treat idea.

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Hot Cocoa

December 12, 2012

hot cocoa tray

Hot Cocoa is a popular gift for giving and always a treat to receive at Christmas time. My kids will be giving these treats to their friends for Christmas.  Here are a few ideas to make store bought hot cocoa mix and marshmallows special to give as gifts.

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Kraft Jet-Puffed Stacker Mallows

I discovered these Kraft Jet-Puffed Stacker Mallows a few years ago at Target.  These flat marshmallows are perfect to be made into fun shapes using mini cookie cutters.

marshmallow cutouts from Kraft Jet-Puffed Stacker Mallows

hot cocoa mix

Hot cocoa package

Mini plastic bags come in many sizes and the large clear bag has a sticky tape closure that seals it like an envelope.  The Swiss Miss cocoa mix is the favorite with our kids (2 1/2 to 3 Tablespoons per bag).  Each gift package contained two servings of hot cocoa, instructions, two candy canes and enough marshmallows to share.

 

plate of hot cocoa packages x1000w-1

 have fun !

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•  dip cookie cutter in powdered sugar to keep marshmallows from sticking to it   •    string cut-out marshmallows together as a garland  or turn them into gift tags  •

Supplies: www.clearbags.com ( 3″ x 3″ bags  •   4″ x 4″ bags   •  5 7/8″ x 4 1/2″ bags )   ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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Twine

November 28, 2012

Twine is a simple string and quite versatile.  I always have some on hand for projects year round.  Here are a few ideas and uses for twine in neutral / natural colors.

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fabric ornaments & jute twine for hanging   Nicety’s journal  glassine bags tied with gray twine    Besotted Brand

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     wrap flower pots with twine
My Little Box		  lavender pillows tied together with twine  Aina‘s Charme

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  storing sliced cookies
cannelle et vanille		 gift wrapping
Remodelista

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                    place settings                     Everything Fabulous    vintage silverware
Tartelette

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     quick wrap with kraft paper & twine         résonances tags & twine
Yours Is The Earth

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bouquet
Medele Weddings		 boutonniere
Before The Big Day

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 invitations
Style Me Pretty		 tree bark tags
Anthropologie

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                 calligraphy gift bag                 Anthropologie diy twine flowers, Haikaranpesä Kodiksi
{tutorial available at Garden of Grace,
Monkeydoit & The Bug Bytes}

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                     diy twine ornaments                       Lowe’s             diy ring pillow & jute twine             Ruffled

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   diy bracelet
Happy Hour Projects		 packaging sweets
One Lovely Day

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   jute twine heart ornament
Blue Pearls		 knitting twine
The Hidden List

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supplies:  1 /  2 /  3 /  4 /  5 /  6 

have fun!

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