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January 11, 2012 6 Comments

easy Valentine marshmallows

My itty and I ran into the grocery yesterday to grab a few things and I saw these huge Kraft marshmallows on sale for $.50 (all sizes and colors are on sale this week at Kroger)!! Yay!

My first thought was to make Valentine marshmallows and use them to decorate my boys’ placesettings Valentine’s Day morning. Then I thought of their poor teachers… and decided these might be a better treat in the evening. {wink}

These Valentine marshmallows are super simple. You’ll need Karo syrup, large Kraft marshmallows, sprinkles and a toothpick.

Just write your message in Karo and add sprinkles. The Karo is clear so all you will see are sprinkles! I used this technique on smaller marshmallows for my art party collection, when I made marshmallow paint cans.

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because I really do! As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake and create!

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FREE lovebug Valentine cellos

I have a few fun Valentine freebies lined up for you! This first one is my lovebug ladybug cello topper with two different sayings: Our friendship is all the buzz! and I’m buggy for you! I may have to give this one to my girlfriends since my boys wouldn’t dare hand them out! Which of course also means there is a boy version coming. {hint. hint.}

And the cool part, you can personalize them (in the font shown) before printing. Yay! All you have to do is type and print. Download your copy now! (UPDATE: File now includes owls, dinosaurs and robots!)

By the way, these work best with 4″ wide cello bags. I use the mini length and I get mine at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, but I bet you can find them at any craft store.

As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake and create!

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Valentine party punch + giveaway

My Christmas decorations aren’t all put away yet and my brain has already moved on to Valentine’s. I know… it’s just who I am. {snicker}

Over the holidays my sister-in-law made this incredible punch and she had kids and adults alike clammmoring for it. It was fabulous. I took her idea, tweaked it just a bit (thanks Norma!) and came up with this Valentine party punch!

Here’s what you’ll need per flute serving (punch bowl):

1/3 Sierra Mist Natural (2 liter)
1/3 tropical punch (2 liter)
1/3 scoop pineapple sherbet (1/2 gallon)

Oh, and there’s a GIVEAWAY! {Yay! Free Stuff!} ~ win a Sierra Mist Natural gift pack (shaker, drink garnish/sugars, party glasses) & a $50 AMEX Gift Card

How to Enter: Leave a comment on this page telling me your most creative cocktail/mocktail recipe idea. You never know, it might just wind up on Sierra Mist’s facebook page! Hint. Hint.

Deadline: January 5, 2012 at 11:59pm Eastern Time

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{NOTE: This post was sponsored by Sierra Mist Natural, however, all opinions are my own. You guys know I don’t write about things I don’t like. That would be too much like work!}

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leap year frog cookies

Did you know that 2012 is a leap year?! Well it is and how better to leap into a little fun than with a yummy treat! Try my super easy cookie for the special day. The kiddos will love assembling him and then you can help them gobble him up!

You’ll need:

Body & Head ~ 4 Oreo cookies
Feet ~ 2 Keebler Vienna Wafer cookies
Eyes ~ sugar gummies (I used an icing tip bottom to cut them out in a perfect circle) and two green candies from a candy necklace (I wanted the holes, but you could use tons of things)
Tongue ~ red Chicklet

As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake and create!

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New Years drink service ideas

I love a clever idea! And this one isn’t only clever, it’s easy to execute and it’s inexpensive. LOVE! (By the way, I found this image on pinterest without an origin. I believe it’s from Martha Stewart. If you know differently please let me know so I can give proper credit.)

Partner the balloon backdrop idea with simple DIY drink stir stick ideas and you have a lovely New Year’s gathering beverage service: Gold glitter stars from Inspired Bride; Silver Pom Pom stir stick from Martha Stewart; Ribbon stir sticks from ReasonsToBreathe; Star stir sticks from Style Me Pretty.

As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake and create!

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