DIY CRAFT read more PARTY DECOR read more PATERNS read more RECIPES read more DIY CRAFT read more PARTY DECOR read more TRAVEL TIPS read more Party Planner and DIY Projects DIY Family CollageApril 19, 2021Kids and their parents can craft a collaborative family tree using paper and glue. At our house, you won’t find family photos hanging on the walls. But you will find art. Lots and lots of art. And although we (my husband, my mom, my kiddo and I) all make art on a regular basis, we rarely collaborate on pieces. Until now. Before he passed away, my dad became interested in genealogy and started piecing together a family history of sorts. I’ve always loved the idea of creating a family tree and have plans to (someday) organize the information my father collected to design something informative and decorative. However, until that day comes, I thought it would be fun to make a mini version – as a family – using materials we have kicking around the house. To make your own collage – unique to your kin – all you need is a willingness to get messy, a desire to tear some paper, a few enthusiastic family participants and the following supplies… A variety of paper (construction paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper, scrapbooking paper, etc.) A canvas board or piece of cardboard (something stiff) Scissors An old paintbrush and a yogurt (or similar) container Mod Podge® (this is an all-in-one glue, sealer and finish but if you can’t find it, use watered-down craft glue instead) Old magazines Wax paper (to protect your work surface) First, select some texture-rich paper and cut it into shapes. We decided on long and short rectangles, but that doesn’t mean you have to. Using an old paintbrush, slather the canvas with Mod Podge®, lay down the paper and paint more Mod Podge® on top. In this case, more is more. Don’t be afraid to use LOTS of glue. Once the first layer has dried, glue some torn tissue paper over top of the textured paper until you feel happy. Next, each family member can start cutting out some shapes. Our collage features figures made up of long, narrow rectangles and three different-sized circles. I think they are reminiscent of people, or trees. My daughter insists they are lollipops. Meanwhile, someone can start cutting out letters from old magazines for everyone’s titles. This is a pretty tedious task so I’ll come clean right here and tell you that after we cut and pieced together several letters, I went to my computer and printed out the rest. These were all glued (using my kiddo’s glue stick) onto rectangular pieces of paper. I included my late father because – although he’s been gone for seven years – I like to think he still drops in from time to time. Then, everyone can start to place the paper cutouts onto the prepared background. One at a time, remove the shapes, paint a layer of Mod Podge®, replace the shapes and finish with another layer. Voila! A wonderful keepsake for you and your kid(s) that you will be proud to put on display. Unlike our family photos. Kidding. Not kidding. This post first appeared on YMC with the title: A Genius Way to Bring Your Family History to Life.... Read more...Spring Flamingo Birthday PartyApril 16, 2021Looking for a fun and flirty party theme for your next big event?! Check out this completely darling Spring Flamingo Birthday Party Its vibrant color combination, festive sweets, and super cute stationery are sure to give you the inspiration needed to plan one fabulous fête; a fête that will most certainly have friends and family a flocking! Here are the details included in this fabulous birthday celebration that I can’t seem to get enough of: Spring Flamingo-inspired stationery + printables Pineapple cake pops Custom Flamingo and flower cupcake toppers Paper fan arch backdrop Colorful balloon bunches Flamingo, pineapple and fern-shaped sugar cookies Banana marshmallows Hand-painted macarons And more! Spring Flamingo Party Details: This is what Angie shared about the party- “Since Caitlin’s birthday is in April, we thought it is just fitting to have her 1st birthday with an array of Spring colors and flowers to make it vibrant and festive. And for an extra dose of fun, we added pink flamingos and pineapple and ferns to the mix! We added custom made cute flamingo and flowers cupcake toppers as well as the pineapple shaped cake pops to reinforce the theme. On top of the flamingos lawn decoration flanking the birthday cake, and the cookies, we also had to spice up our macarons by hand painting it with flamingos and pineapples for an extra dose of cuteness. Glass bottles are dressed up in custom wrapper ready for the orange punch, while banana marshmallows adds just a zest of yellow to the table. The backdrop with the colorful combination of paper fans and honeycombs just brings everything alive! We are very thrilled with how this table came together.”... Read more...Clever DIY Ways to Customize Your UmbrellaApril 12, 2021Stay stylish in the rain by updating your regular bland umbrella into something spectacular using one of these 6 clever umbrella DIY projects. From painted stripes, stenciled fruit or dots, or applied vinyl patterns one thing is for certain your rain gear will certainly look amazing no matter which DIY umbrella idea you decide to try. DIY Striped Edge Umbrella DIY Striped Edge Umbrella What I Wore Add some graphic detailing to your bland black umbrella by painting white stripes to create a posh umbrella that will help you stand out in the sea of black umbrellas when it rains. To update your existing umbrella you can use white paint or white block printing ink and a foam paintbrush to freehand paint stripes around your umbrella as done by What I Wore. DIY Striped Edge Umbrella DIY Polka Dots And Heart Umbrella DIY Polka Dots And Heart Umbrella Design Love Fest This DIY umbrella is super cute, as it has a fun polka dot and heart design in the interior of the umbrella. To re-create the look you will need to cut a circle and heart out of a piece of wax paper to create a stencil that you can use to paint in the design with fabric craft paint in your favorite colors. DIY Polka Dots And Heart Umbrella DIY Watermelon, Kiwi and Lemon Fruit Slice Umbrellas DIY Watermelon, Kiwi and Lemon Fruit Slice Umbrellas Studio DIY If you are looking for an original cheerful umbrella to break out next time it rains, these DIY fruit slice umbrella with watermelon, kiwi and lemon designs should do just the trick. Using either a red umbrella for the watermelon, a yellow umbrella for the lemon, or a green umbrella for the kiwi design you can create your own custom fruit slice umbrella by masking off the fruit design with painters tape and painting in the design with fabric paint. DIY Watermelon, Kiwi and Lemon Fruit Slice Umbrellas DIY Fluffy Clouds Umbrella DIY Fluffy Clouds Umbrella Pars Caeli Have you ever heard of the proverb ever cloud has a silver lining? Well in the case of this DIY umbrella it happens to be that every cloud has a gold lining. Using sheets of white and gold vinyl to create the fluffy gold-lined clouds you can easily decorate an umbrella using the free Cricut Explore template offered by Pars Caeli. DIY Fluffy Clouds Umbrella DIY Gold Polka Dot Umbrella DIY Gold Polka Dot Umbrella Sew Bon Take an inexpensive clear dollar store umbrella and update it to have sunny gold polka dots by creating your own gold vinyl circles to stick on the umbrella. To make the circles all you need to do is use a medium-sized circle punch on sheets of gold vinyl available at craft stores. DIY Gold Polka Dot Umbrella DIY Scalloped Edge Umbrella DIY Scalloped Edge Umbrella Sarah Hearts Add an elegant scalloped edge to any umbrella by using the scalloped edge template available at Sarah Hearts. Either using a Silhouette to cut gold vinyl or by cutting the vinyl by hand using the template you can easily update your umbrella to have your own custom umbrella that is a fun DIY fashion accessory. DIY Scalloped Edge Umbrella ... Read more...Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Party ThemesApril 9, 2021When the seasons change, so do the party themes and trends. As we move towards spring we are moving away from the earthy, rustic, and natural colors and decorations that were popular in the fall and winter, and start bringing is fresh, bright colors, a rainbow of floral decorations, and themes that celebrate life, love, and new beginnings as the world begins to bloom anew all around. At GOFF Tents and Events we’re ready for spring, so let’s party. Bright, vibrant colors Spring is in the air, and the colors are starting to change all around. We’re moving from golden, red, orange, and brown, and brightening up the color scheme for the spring-themed parties. Flowers are blooming, and you can get every color of the rainbow, and they are bold, bright, juicy, and vibrant. Fresh flowers and fruit Much like a gourmet meal, using fresh ingredients will elevate every party. The more you can take from nature to complete your decorations, the more beautiful and luxurious your party will be. Use fresh fruit and fresh flowers to create gorgeous centerpieces and decor for your party. There’s nothing more beautiful than bright yellow, fresh, juicy lemons and limes in a bowl, or fresh apples, oranges, and berries. Use nature to guide your spring party decor. Spring-themed linens and tableware You don’t want to go overboard with the colors. Your spring-themed party should make you feel like you are trapped in a bowl of Jelly Bellies. Stick to a few natural decorations and use them strategically. If you already have a lot of colors from flowers and fruit, stick to neutral linens, which will complement the rest of the decor but won’t overpower. White linens may seem too formal, so you can try linens that are soft, muted yellow, blue, or green that will accentuate your decor, but won’t make your party too chaotic with color. Let one of our Wedding Planners and our new Floral Department at Goff Tents and Events usher you into spring in a colorful way.... Read more...DIY Bird FeederApril 7, 2021Welcome songbirds to your yard every spring with a rustic-chic homemade bird feeder. While you could use almost any materials to put together a simple roofed-box to accommodate a handful of birdseed and a sturdy perch, why not utilize used materials to make this project a study in up-cycling? Transform a cardboard shipping box, or as we did here, a pint-sized milk carton, into the structure of the bird feeder before adding scrap wood and surplus craft supplies to decorate. Aside from a bit of cutting using a sharp craft knife, this project is fully kid-friendly, so don’t hesitate to spend a family afternoon around the craft table before displaying your projects in the back yard for some prime bird watching. What You’ll Need Equipment / Tools Paint brush Hot glue gun Craft knife Materials 1 clean pint carton 18 inches butcher’s twine Scrap wood/twigs Acrylic paint and primer Instructions 1. Gather Your Materials Reach into the recycling bin for the base of this simple project: an empty dairy pint. Rinse the carton well, and allow it to dry completely before using it in any craft. For your bird feeder’s personal touches, opt for homespun materials in neutral hues. Consider using scavenged twigs for a thatched roof, or tortoise-shell buttons to mimic windows. Here, we used balsa wood scraps and butcher’s twine to complete a cozy cottage-inspired bird feeder. 2. Paint the Pint Carton Opt for acrylic paint when selecting a medium for this bird feeder; it’s animal safe and has great lasting power. If your climate is rainy or moist, consider adding a bird-friendly clear coat, too, before hanging your feeder outdoors. Especially if your pint carton’s original label is a bold color, prime the container with a neutral white acrylic paint before adding color. Be sure to dry completely between layers to avoid a chunky finish. 3. Trim the Balsa Wood To create a thatched roof for your rustic-chic birdhouse, source scraps of soft wood or twigs with a similar thickness. Trim each balsa wood length to fit the top of the carton using a sharp craft knife (or a strong pair of scissors). Create enough “shingles” to completely cover both sides of the sloped top of your milk carton. For a more refined, polished look, sand down the cut edges of each bit of wood. 4. Cut a Doorway Using the craft knife, carefully cut an archway into the front of the dry, painted pint container to act as an entry point for birds. Be sure to keep a small lip at the bottom of the carton so that it can still retain a handful of birdseed. To perfect any jagged edges, run a bit of sandpaper along the cut rim then touch up with a little extra paint. 5. Add Decor Embellish your painted pint container by hot gluing the balsa wood shingles to the top, then adding a cute perch. Add butcher’s twine to cover any unfinished edges, or along each of the carton’s edges as trim. Don’t forget to poke a small hole into the top fold of the pint container, then loop a bit of butcher’s twine through for easy outdoor hanging. 6. Fill with Seed Carefully pour songbird seed into the bird feeder just up the bottom edge of the archway. Store extra seed in a spouted plastic container for easy refilling, and add it to your weekly task list along with watering your outdoor plants. 7. Display the Bird Feeder Using a sturdy step ladder if needed, tie the butcher’s twine onto an accessible branch of a bird-friendly tree. Maple, oak, and dogwood are all species proven to attract songbirds, but ultimately, invite birds to a cute corner of your outdoor area no matter what fauna grows there (just be sure to avoid driveways or busy walkways). ... Read more...How to Make Pretty Painted Flower PotsApril 5, 2021It’s time to get your plants out of those sad plastic planters they came in and get them into something a little more custom. Painting your own terracotta pots is easy and the result is something that feels playful and modern—plus, since you can choose your own colors they’re guaranteed to fit in with your home decor. Taking the time to repot your little seedlings now, gives them plenty of room to grow and look good doing it! What You’ll Need Equipment / Tools Paint brushes Painter’s tape Materials Terracotta pots Paint Plants Instructions 1. Figure Out the Design You might be asking yourself if this is worth an entire step. We’re here to tell you it absolutely is. Getting started with no plan and no inspiration will lead to mistakes that you might not be able to cover up. Take a minute to do a few little sketches of how you want your pots to look, especially if you’ll be making more than one. If you want to go even further, try painting out some of the designs you’ll be making on your pot just to get a feel for them. Practice makes perfect and it’s way better than having to cover up a mistake. 2. Tape Off Your Pots This isn’t always a necessary step; it really depends on whether or not you want to do a colored rim or a crisp line instead of something more abstract. If that’s the case you’re going to need to use painter’s tape. Place it on the terracotta pot and on the edge you want to paint, run your thumb over the edge to make sure it adheres completely. 1. Paint Your Pot and Allow to Dry Get your paint together and then get started! It makes sense to have a variety of brushes on hand to vary the types of lines or dots you want. Just keep in mind that you’ll want to start on one side and work towards the other to avoid smudging. If you’re going to overlap colors start with a neutral color on the bottom and then work up to darker colors so it properly covers, working in the reverse will make it really hard to cover spots of darker colors. To make abstract leopard spots, start by placing a brown dot, let them dry and then put three black dots over top towards one side. Then figure out which little plants to add to each pot, make sure you give them plenty of room to grow!... Read more...DIY Rattan Sunburst MirrorApril 2, 2021Sunburst mirrors are definitely having a moment and I’m all about it. You’ve probably seen them popping up around the design world, I’ve got one in my kitchen! I happen to love rattan–furniture, accessories, you name it! There are lots of beautiful rattan mirrors out on the market right now, including lots of vintage beauties! They can cost a pretty penny though so we decided to make this DIY Rattan Sunburst mirror for only $25! And that will allow you to make 2-3 mirrors! It’s much easier than you’d think and the end result is so stunning, no one would ever guess you made it. So let’s make some mirrors! DIY Rattan Sunburst Mirror Materials: Round 12-inch mirror 4.5 mm basket round reed Natural Raffia Multi-media scissors or garden clippers Jewelry Glue Instructions: Take your reed and cut out pieces in two lengths: 3.5-inches and 4.5-inches. Feel free to adjust the lengths to your personal preference! Cut 35 pieces of each length. This will give you enough (you might have extra) to surround the circumference of a 12-inch mirror. If you select a larger mirror, simply cut more pieces. Once all your pieces are cut, soak them in a water bath for up to an hour. This will straighten the pieces since they’ve been curved into a coil. Remove the reed pieces once straight and let dry for a few hours. Take a 4.5-inch reed and add some jewelry glue to one end of the reed and place on the edge of the mirror, about .5 inches into the mirror. Press and hold firmly onto the mirror for 5-10 seconds. Then take a 3.5-inch reed and glue about 3/8 or 1/2-inch away from the previous reed. Repeat this process, alternating the reed lengths all the way around the mirror. Let dry for at least 2 hours or overnight. Once dry, take your raffia and weave between the reeds going over one and under the next, repeating all the way around the mirror. Tie the two ends of the raffia together and trim the ends. Once you go around the mirror, go around a second time, this time going under the first one and over the next, so the weaving pattern is opposite from the first. See the photos below! Repeat this pattern until you go around 5-6 times. Voila! Hang up your mirror and celebrate the job well done! ... Read more...Creative Spring and Easter Signs to Enhance Your Home Decor for the SeasonMarch 31, 2021Here are some things to think about to help you choose your new spring and Easter signs. Before choosing your home decorations, think about your everyday style. Do you prefer understated or bold decor? Do you have a specific style such as country or Victorian? Maybe you like a little bit of everything and have an eclectic style. Once you know your style, choose a spring or Easter sign that is similar in style. This way it will enhance the beautiful decorating that you have already done in your home rather than clash with it. You will also want to think about the space that you want to decorate. Is there room for a large wall sign? If so, then choose from the larger signs that come ready to hang. Do you only have some nooks and crannies on shelves to display a sign? There are many cute, little signs that can be tucked in around a potted flower or sit in front of a row of books on a shelf. Do you want it to be indoors or outdoors? Many of the signs listed here have been sealed so that they can be displayed outside safely. Be sure to choose the right sign for your space, and it will surely look fantastic. 1. Easter Tag Shaped Wooden Signs These stylish signs make an awesome addition to your farm decor. They are handmade from pine wood and are available in five different designs. You can choose from several different rabbit pictures or from two different sayings which are painted in shades of sage, off-white, pink and gray. Each tag is adorned with twine that can also be used as a hanger. Hang one from a doorknob, tuck one into a wreath or add one to the base of your Easter floral arrangement. While they can be purchased individually, you can save money by purchasing them as a set. 2. Bunny-Shaped “Hello Spring” Easter Sign Decoration This adorable sign is a wooden cut-out in the shape of a bunny. The words “Hello Spring” are carved in wood as well and sit in the lower part of the bunny. As you may expect, there are some beautiful flowers adorning the sign as well. There is a small bunch in the upper left and another in the lower right, creating just the right balance. The wood is left natural and the artificial flowers are white daises. This sign is simple, yet elegant. With a minimalistic approach to decorating, this is one of our best spring sign ideas. 3. Handmade “Welcome Peeps” Wooden Sign Using a favorite Easter treat makes this one of the best Easter sign ideas you will ever find. Three peeps designed to look like the popular marshmallow Easter treats adorn this handmade sign. This vertical sign would look great on a door and can be used indoors or outdoors since it has a polyurethane finish. The word “welcome” appears at the top of the sign. There are three peeps in the middle. The word “peeps” appears at the bottom. The peeps are shown in blue, green and pink. If you would like different colors, simply let the artist know and she will gladly use other colors. 4. Wooden Carrot Easter Sign Decoration If you need a break from the traditional bunny-themed Easter decorations, then you will love this awesome idea. It is a carrot-shaped sign that is handmade from plywood, sanded down and painted. This vibrant orange carrot has a green top, black outlining, white highlighting and the words “Happy Easter” in black. Then for some added pizzazz, an array of colorful ribbons in multiple colors with polka dots and checkers are added to a beautiful mesh ribbon bow. This unique sign practically screams fun and unique. The bright and cheery colors are very welcoming and will bring smiles into your home. 5. Country Style Decor Welcome Bunny Pattern Packet This pattern gives directions for making this unique wooden post that holds a welcome sign on the top and has space to put a potted plant or flowers on the bottom. The pattern includes the directions for the post as well as the welcome sign and two cutout bunnies. There is a boy bunny and a girl bunny, decorated in country style. You can choose to follow the pattern exactly or add your own artistic flair by choosing different colors, ribbons and flowers. Three photos are included with the pattern to show you how to cut and assemble your bunny post. 6. Colorful Welcome Spring Digital Download Some of the best spring sign ideas come in digital downloads so that you can create and customize your own decorations. This is a cool way to make your own item without having to start completely from scratch. This 8X10 download includes a beautiful watercolor wreath in shades of pink, purple, green and yellow. The word “welcome” is in lavender and the word “spring” is in sage green. You can print your sign at home using a high quality paper. You can also print it at an office supply store. Then frame it or apply it to a wooden sign. 7. Reclaimed Wood Look Bunny with Buffalo Check With a snazzy black and white buffalo check bow, this Easter bunny is ready to take on his Easter duties. The sign is made of a cut-out of a bunny. If you like the look of reclaimed barn wood or ship lap, then this bunny is for you. Along with his gorgeous bow, he has a smaller sign across the front that has “home” stenciled on it. A small wreath is attached to take the place of the letter “o”. He stands on the ground for easy displaying. This also makes him easy to move if you decide you would prefer in another room. 8. Personalized Primitive Spring Sign Decor This hand painted wooden sign is adorned with a cute, country bunny. The bunny is understated so that the words on the sign pop. The sign has “Spring Greetings” painted at the top, with space at the bottom to personalize it with a family name. There is also a lovely flower painted just below the greeting that the bunny is holding. You have a choice of a saw-tooth hanger or a metal hanger. The metal hanger is meant to be seen by bowing above the sign and adds to the primitive style of the piece. The piece is sealed so it can also be used outdoors. 9. Rustic “Spring Has Sprung” Home Decoration White-washed wood shows off a modern, yet rustic look, on this cool hand-painted sign. Each piece of wood holds its own beauty with knots and lines, which are enhanced by the whitewash. One of the most recognized flowers of the season is tulips, and you will find them proudly painted the whole way across the bottom of this beautiful sign. The tulips are shown in an array of pastel colors with the saying “Spring Has Sprung” painted in black. If you would like the colors or the saying customized, the artist will work with you to design exactly what you are looking for. 10. Framed “Hello Spring” Wooden Art Adding framing to this sign makes it one of the best Easter sign ideas you will find. The frame is constructed of natural wood, showing off its natural beauty. This keeps the sign looking current with that bit of rustic charm. The background of the sign is painted white and is adorned in vines and butterflies in beautiful colors of the season. The words “Hello Spring” are done in fancy fonts to look lively and fun. The sign stands just over two feet tall making it the perfect home decoration for any door and one of our best spring sign ideas. 11. The Potting Shed Wooden Plaque This gorgeous plaque has a decoupage design of a rustic garden scene. The plaque is designed from birch wood and is made to look like ship lap. There is a watering can, some gardening tools, seed packets and a beautiful bouquet of flowers in pastel colors on top of white-wash look background. The top of the sign bears the phrase “The Potting Shed”. Any gardener would love to display this sign to show their love of gardening. It comes with twine to use for hanging, which gives an awesome rustic look. Holes are pre-drilled, ready for you to add the twine. 12. Buffalo Check Bunny Sign and 3-D Carrots The best Easter sign ideas sometimes come in an amazing set. This one comes with a sign and some accessories. This sign has a black and white buffalo check bunny with a fluffy cotton tail on a white background. It is framed out in natural wood, adding a warm yet rustic charm. Included in this set is a set of three stuffed carrots. They are made of black and white buffalo check fabric, sewn and stuffed. Green raffia is added to the tops for a fun farmhouse looking carrot. This set would look great on any table for Easter. 13. Wooden Spring Themed Sign in Dark Walnut This pretty spring sign decor stands four feet tall. It is awesome for an entry way or alongside a door. The word “hello” is written across the top, and the word “spring” is written vertically over the rest of the sign. If you order this listing as is, the word “hello” will be in sunflower yellow. The word “spring” will be in white. If you are interested in having the colors the same as the picture, contact the artist and they will take care of your request. Also contact the seller if you would like to add on a hanger. 14. “Hello Spring” Sign Decor Digital Download Another one of the best spring sign ideas comes as a digital download. These are super easy to use. Simply purchase the design, download it and print it. Many office supply stores have printing services if you are unable to print it at home. This 8X10 design comes with the phrase “Hello Spring” in black on the middle of the print, one word above the other. The edges have a floral design that purposefully extends beyond the page. The colors are pink, blush and green. These may vary according to your printer settings. Choose the background color by the paper you print on. 15. Decorated Wooden Letter Cutouts to Spell “Spring” Each of these beautifully decorated letters stands nine inches tall. They are separate pieces and stand on their own, but there is a hole drilled in the back for hanging if you prefer to hang them. The listing is for the word “spring” but other custom orders can be placed as well. Each letter is decoupage with patterned papers. They are also decorated with an array of embellishments such as beads, ribbons, paper flowers, gems or rick-rack. These would look great on a mantle, sofa table or a side board. Add them to your spring sign decor for a cute, new look. 16. Hand-Scrolled Wooden Easter Egg Sign The hand-scrolled work on this sign makes it one of the best Easter sign ideas we have seen. The words “Happy Easter” mingle with vines inside of an egg shape. It is stained after it is hand-scrolled. Then it is attached to a framed white backing. The stain on the frame matches the stain on the egg. It is simply beautiful. Without a lot of color, it meets minimalistic design standards while showcasing the beauty of the wood. The sign has a saw tooth hook on the back so that it is suitable for hanging upon arrival. 17. Simply Stated Wooden Spring Sign Decor This wooden sign captures the beauty of simplicity with its minimalistic style. It is smaller sign at 3.5X7 inches, and that makes it perfect to tuck in to any of your seasonal tablescape. Add it to a potted flower, to an Easter basket, to a silk flower arrangement or attach it to a wreath. There are so many options with this cute little sign. The sign is made of solid pine, and you have a choice of 4 different stains. The words “Hello Spring” are cut out of off-white vinyl and applied to the sign under two coats of polyurethane. 18. Bunny Kisses and Easter Wishes Wooden Sign This handmade sign is just six by six inches, which makes it great for nestling in with your seasonal decorations. The background is white and the words are stenciled on with black. It says “bunny kisses and Easter wishes” along with some hearts. The use of different fonts makes this a fun design that is pleasing to the eye. The sign is framed out in solid birch stained wood. It is made to stand on its own, not to be hung. This is perfect for using in tiered tray centerpieces as or for simply setting on a shelf. 19. Metal Sign with Flowers and Bird House This home decoration is perfect for indoors or outdoors. It is made of metal and is weatherproofed. This adorable eighteen inch blue circle represents the sky. A colorful birdhouse sits in the middle of the picture with a flower in the center. There is a butterfly that looks like it just landed on the roof. It says “welcome” across the top. There are also colorful flowers all along the bottom. It is cheery, bright and fun. Anyone who enjoys the outdoors is sure to love this sign for sure, and it would look fantastic in a garden or on a fence. 20. Cottontail Station Delivery Service Wooden Easter Sign This is one of the best Easter sign ideas in our collection because it is truly unique. This seventeen inch circle is stained in dark brown. Then the words “Cottontail Station” are painted in white following the curve of the top half, while the words “Delivery Service” are painted in white the same way along the bottom. Separating the two phrases are purple Easter eggs. The middle shows a pink Easter bunny hopping over the words “Happy Easter”. The sign is embellished with some pink glitter as well. This sign is sealed and can be used outside. It would look great on a porch or a front door. 21. Bright and Cheerful “Be Hoppy” Sign This Easter sign decoration is one of the happiest signs yet. It is a vertical sign boasting the phrase “Be Hoppy”. The artist had the awesome idea to replace the letter o with a bunny face, and it truly made the sign adorable. The sign stands forty inches tall and ten inches wide and can be used indoors or outdoors. The background of the sign is stained on the front and the back and then yellow paint is applied to the front. It is then sanded down to look distressed. The words are in black and the bunny is white with pink ears and nose. 22. Best Spring Sign Ideas in Bloom This cute sign may be tiny at six by six inches, but it certainly packs a big design punch. Simply stated, the word “bloom” appears on the sign. The frame and “bloom” are painted in white on a pink background. It is then sealed to protect it. Spring brings about lots of blooms, so why not add this sign to a flower pot or place it in a garden? It can also be tucked in around flowers on a tablescape or nestled in beside a canister on your kitchen counter. The options are nearly endless with the adorable sign. 23. Reclaimed Pallet Wood “Hello Spring” Sign Available in dark or natural wood, this beautiful sign is made of reclaimed pallet wood for a rustic farmhouse feel. The top of the sign has the phrase “hello spring” painted across the top in off-white. Below that is a gorgeous hand-painted bouquet of flowers and berries. This sign is super colorful and is sure to bring a smile to all of your guests. This sign is available in twelve by twelve, sixteen by sixteen, or twenty-four by twenty-four. These large sizes are perfect for hanging and a wire comes attached to make it ready to hang upon arrival. 24. Spring Sign Decor Welcome Spring Banner This unique banner is made of four by four inch chipboard squares. The edges of each square are distressed. It is fifty-six inches long, so it makes a statement in any room. This listing is for black letters on a white background. One letter on each square spells out the phrase “Welcome Spring”. The words are separated with one square that has a beautiful yellow flower. The colors and the phrase can be customized upon request. The squares are strung together with twine for a gorgeous rustic look. Ribbon can be used in place of the twine for a softer look. 25. “Oh Hello Spring” Digital Download Here is a totally cute digital download for you to print. Simply purchase, print and frame. Be sure to choose a high quality cardstock for printing. Many local office supply stores are able to print for you if you prefer a professional grade quality. If you do not want to frame your printable, then perhaps you would like to decoupage it onto a wooden sign. This download is of a green wreath with yellow, green and red-orange buds. The phrase “Oh, Hello Spring” is painted in the center in matching shades of green red-orange. The background color will be the color of the paper you choose. 26. Colorful “Hello Spring” Rustic Wooden Sign This sign is totally cool with the word “hello” written over top of the word “spring”. Using different colors and different fonts really makes the sign pop. It is twelve inches long and three and a half inches tall, making it perfect for adding to any wreath. It also makes a great shelf sitter or a fantastic addition to tiered tray display. It is sure to be noticed with its bright colors of daffodil, turquoise and lime on a dark brown stained wood. White is used to make the word “hello” appear to jump off of the sign. It is perfect for farmhouse or rustic decor. 27. Mixed Media Farmhouse Spring Decor Sign This unique sign is a cool example of mixed media art. The artist used printouts of poems, sheet music, paint, paper, fabric, string and wood to create this amazing home decoration. At twelve inches wide and five and half inches tall, this sign can easily enhance any decor. It can be tucked in around a flower arrangement or just set on the mantle as a stand-alone piece. This sign boasts the phrase “Spring is in the Air” and has all of the signs of spring that we love. There is a flowering tree, a pot of flowers, a nest of blue eggs, an Easter bunny and an umbrella. 28. Farmhouse Style Framed Bunny and Chick Signs This listing is for two signs. The pair includes a bunny with the word “hop” as well as a chick with the words “cheep cheep”. Each stands at nine and a half inches tall and is seven inches wide. They are shown with a black background with an off-white picture and words. If you prefer an off-white background with a black picture and words, then contact the seller and they will work with you. Each is also framed out in wood stained in dark walnut. These make wonderful shelf sitters and are small enough to add to any room. 29. Word Block Easter Sign Decoration This mixed media sign is truly unique! There is a block for each of the letters in the word “Easter”. Those six blocks sit upon a long block with the word “Blessings” on it. The blocks are comprised of wood, scrapbook paper, and paint. They also add delightful embellishments such as ribbon, a rusty rabbit, buttons and brads for an extra rustic touch. This decoration is sure to be turn heads and let your guests know that sending Easter blessings is important to you. It is also exactly what you want to enhance your rustic or farmhouse decor. 30. Laser-Cut Birch Wood Spring Wreath This gorgeous sixteen inch wreath is modern, sleek and stylish. It has a very versatile look, however, and would also look great with farmhouse decor. A simple circle with some flowers on the left and the words “hello spring” in the center is all this wreath needs. The birch wood is a beautiful shade of gray to match any color scheme you are already using. The laser-cut wood is fragile, so it is recommended that you open it with care. Then display inside your home as this is not sealed for the outdoor elements. It would look great on a door or as part of your gallery wall. 31. Reclaimed Wood Spring Nail Art This unique sign is made from old barn wood. Nails are used to create the outline of the letters in the word “spring”. Then string is used back and forth between the nails, creating a web of sorts. This adds color to the otherwise empty space. Each letter is done in a different color of string. A small pendant banner decorates the top of the sign. The pendants are made out of small pieces of fabric in beautiful pastel colors. This sign is twenty-three inches long and nine inches high, making it perfect to hang on the wall. It has a great rustic look for your farmhouse decor. 31 Pretty Spring and Easter Signs to Add Personality to Your Home All of these wonderful Easter and spring sign ideas are sure to get you excited to decorate your home. With so many cool ideas to choose from, your mind is likely bursting with creative ideas of how to transform your space. Take some time to narrow your choices by what style works best with the decor you already have. Then decide what type of sign would work best in that space. Maybe one of the digital downloads would be just right for you so that you can do some customizing. You can choose any color paper to print them on, so that allows you to get the perfect match for your style. Then choose a frame that enhances the print, and you have a wonderful new home decoration. Use inspiration that you have gained looking through these examples and choose some to go together. Many of these signs fall into the same category of decor, so mixing and matching them would look great. The best spring sign ideas and the best Easter sign ideas have all made this list. We hope that you have found many that you love so that you can incorporate these awesome ideas into your own style.... Read more...Boozy Easter EggsMarch 30, 2021Boozy Easter Eggs!!!!! My Grandmother’s birthday just happens to be April 1st, which happens to be April Fools fools day. Her favorite wine just happens to be Sutter Home, so last year I made her Boozy Easter Eggs and placed them in an Easter Basket. Figured it would be a gift that would sure make everyone giggle AND one my Grandmother would enjoy since she does love her wine!!!! The Boozy Easter Eggs were such a hit with my family, that I decided this Easter season I would make the eggs for y’all over here on the blog!!!! The plastic eggs can be found at Dollar Tree and you can purchase the mini Sutter Home bottles at any store that sells wine for ridiculously cheap. My local store even sells four packs for around $6! Perfect for an Easter gift for your besties or a Grandmother like mine who loves her wine! Cheers & Happy Easter! Supplies • Large Plastic Easter Eggs (Dollar Tree) • Easter Grass • Jelly Beans • Sutter Home Mini Wine Bottles 1. Fill each plastic Easter Egg with Easter grass. 2. Place your mini Sutter Home Wine bottles in the plastic Easter Eggs. 3. Sprinkle in a few jelly beans. 4. Close the plastic Easter Eggs. 5. Hand out to your besties!!! Happy Easter!!... Read more...DIY Easter Bunny Shirt with Rosette TailMarch 24, 2021This is my baby girl‘s first Easter, so of course, she needed a cute Easter Bunny Shirt! And with only a few days left until Easter, I knew I had to come up with a quick and easy Easter shirt. So I made this adorable Easter Bunny shirt with Rosette tail. It turned out even cuter than I had expected! The rosette tail is the perfect fluff without sticking off the shirt too much. And…I sort of have an ever-growing collection of those shabby rosette flowers and needed another way to use them! I wanted to use bright, happy, and youthful colors and I think the magenta and lime were absolutely perfect for that. You might recognize that cute bunny shape from the Bunny Butt card I did a couple years ago 🙂 Little Miss D loves the fuzzy rosette tail on her tummy! Its like a built-in sensory shirt with the smooth heat transfer and fuzzy flower. haha Easter Bunny Shirt Tutorial Supplies: Silhouette Portrait, hook tool, magenta heat transfer from Happy Crafters {sponsor}, white shirt or white onesie, iron, thread, needle, and a 1.5″ lime green rosette. I cut the bunny silhouette out with my Silhouette Portrait. Then I ironed the decal onto the white shirt. {for a more in-depth tutorial on how to use Heat Transfer, click here.} Then using the thread and needle, I carefully stitched the rosette to the bottom of the bunny. Be careful pushing the needle through the heat transfer, you may want to use a thimble to protect your fingers. *Tip: before you put holes in your heat transfer with the needle, double check that the tail is in the right place and that the hole will not be visible when you’re done. This shirt is perfect for that Easter cutie in your life! ... Read more... Recipes, Parties, Crafts & Travel TIE Striker AppetizersApril 20, 2021All good things come to an end. We have reached our third and final recipe of our Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trio. Fortunately, we saved the best (at least thematically) for last. Everyone knows that starfighters/vehicles are one of the coolest aspects of the Star Wars Universe. So, for our last recipe, we went all out and created our TIE Striker Appetizers. The TIE Striker is a streamlined variant of the classic TIE fighter design. It is designed for atmospheric patrols over important Imperial ground-based installations. In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story the TIE Strikers are mainly seen patrolling in the clouds along the beaches of Scarif. Since this particular starfighter was unique to Rogue One, we felt it was due a tribute. When designing the look of this recipe, we really wanted the appetizers to be mostly visual. Meaning, when you look at them they look like TIE Strikers. We went through a few ideas on how to achieve this but settled on wonton wrappers and Lil Smokies. The result is a sausage and cracker flavor. Even though we used mustard for the detail work, you really could use any condiment like bbq sauce or ketchup. As we mentioned earlier in the post, this is our last recipe in our Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trio of recipes. Don’t worry if you missed one as we will be re-sharing them in a recipe round-up on Tuesday along with a review of the Blu-ray! Ingredients 48 Wonton Wrappers 24 Lil Smokies Yellow Mustard (or another condiment to garnish) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut wonton wrappers using the diagram as a model. Each TIE Striker will be made with 2 of the wrappers. On your foil lined baking sheet, place a wrapper, lightly moisten it with water (not too much) and top it with a seconder wrapper. Place a Lil Smokie on the double layered wrapper and using the scraps from Step One of the wrapper cuts create a “seat belt” for your Lil Smokie. Make sure to moisten the ends of “seat belt” so it will attach. Cook TIE Strikers for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Decorate with condiment of choice. We used a ziploc with the tip cut off to line the TIE Striker. Serve. TIE Striker Appetizers Print Recipe CourseAppetizers KeywordAppetizers TIE Striker Appetizers Print Recipe CourseAppetizers KeywordAppetizers Ingredients 48 wonton wrappers 24 Lil Smokies yellow mustard (or another condiment to garnish) Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more...Spring Flamingo Birthday PartyApril 16, 2021Looking for a fun and flirty party theme for your next big event?! Check out this completely darling Spring Flamingo Birthday Party Its vibrant color combination, festive sweets, and super cute stationery are sure to give you the inspiration needed to plan one fabulous fête; a fête that will most certainly have friends and family a flocking! Here are the details included in this fabulous birthday celebration that I can’t seem to get enough of: Spring Flamingo-inspired stationery + printables Pineapple cake pops Custom Flamingo and flower cupcake toppers Paper fan arch backdrop Colorful balloon bunches Flamingo, pineapple and fern-shaped sugar cookies Banana marshmallows Hand-painted macarons And more! Spring Flamingo Party Details: This is what Angie shared about the party- “Since Caitlin’s birthday is in April, we thought it is just fitting to have her 1st birthday with an array of Spring colors and flowers to make it vibrant and festive. And for an extra dose of fun, we added pink flamingos and pineapple and ferns to the mix! We added custom made cute flamingo and flowers cupcake toppers as well as the pineapple shaped cake pops to reinforce the theme. On top of the flamingos lawn decoration flanking the birthday cake, and the cookies, we also had to spice up our macarons by hand painting it with flamingos and pineapples for an extra dose of cuteness. Glass bottles are dressed up in custom wrapper ready for the orange punch, while banana marshmallows adds just a zest of yellow to the table. The backdrop with the colorful combination of paper fans and honeycombs just brings everything alive! We are very thrilled with how this table came together.”... Read more...Star Wars Mini Pizzas!April 15, 2021Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes If you or your loved ones are Star Wars fans, you can make this super-dee-duper easy pizza recipe using mini pitas, pizza sauce, and some well placed cut toppings. It’s really that simple! You won’t even need the force to make these, although…that would be pretty awesome. Ingredients 8 mini pitas Pizza sauce Salami slices Pepperoni Black & Green olive slices Mozzarella cheese Equipment Baking Sheet Shaped cookie cutters (don’t have these? find the outline shapes online and use a knife to trace!). Method Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. On a parchment lined baking sheet, place your pitas down. Take a tablespoon of pizza sauce to the tops of each one, and spread out to the edges. Top each pizza with mozzarella cheese. Then, using cookie cutters or a sharp knife, cut out your characters and place on the center of each. Use olives for eyes, pepperonis for death stars, etc. GET CREATIVE! Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let cool for a few minutes before serving! Star Wars Mini Pizzas! Print Recipe CourseCakes & Pies, Sides KeywordBread Recipes, Pies Star Wars Mini Pizzas! Print Recipe CourseCakes & Pies, Sides KeywordBread Recipes, Pies Ingredients 8 mini pitas Pizza sauce Salami slices Pepperoni Black & Green olive slices Mozzarella Cheese Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more...Want to Have S’more of These Porg S’moresApril 13, 2021S’mores always remind me of summers spent camping out under the stars, but I could honestly eat that perfect combination of gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate all year! I brought back my homemade porg marshmallows to show you how to turn them into an un-porg-etably delicious treat. Homemade marshmallows can seem intimidating at first, but the secret to getting them smooth and the right shape is just a little water. Once you get the first few piped the rest of your batch will be a breeze! Add chocolate and your favorite graham crackers, and you’ll definitely want s’more of these cute s’mores! Ingredients: Condiments 1 tbsp Corn syrup, light Baking & Spices 1/4 cup Cornstarch 1 Icing fitted with a, Black small 1 Orange and grey/silver sanding sugar 1/2 cup Powdered sugar 1 Pinch Salt 12 Squares of chocolate 1 cup Sugar 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Oils & Vinegars 1 Vegetable oil Snacks 12 Chocolate graham crackers Desserts 1/4 cup Candy melts, orange 1 Candy thermometer 1 envelope Gelatin, unflavored 24 Nonpareils, black jumbo Liquids 1 3 + 1/4 cup cold water Other Cardstock Piping bags 1/2 ” round piping tip Large, round piping tip Scissors Toothpicks Small zip-top bags Helpful Tip All cutting should be done by an adult. Directions 1. Download, print, and cut out porg template. 2. Melt the orange candy melts by heating in the microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power until smooth, stirring between each set. You can add a teaspoon of vegetable oil if they are lumpy once completely melted. 3. Place the porg template under a piece of wax paper, and use a toothpick to draw the feet with the orange melts. Set aside to harden. 4. Prep your sanding sugars by placing a little of the orange, and a little of the grey sugars into separate small zip-top bags. Cut a tiny corner off of each and set aside. 5. Prep 2 piping bags by fitting one with a large round tip, and the other with a 1/2″ round tip. Lay a piece of wax paper over a baking sheet. Combine the marshmallow coating ingredients in a bowl, and lightly sift the powder over the wax paper. Set aside. 6. Pour 1/3 cup cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer, and stir in the gelatin. Allow the gelatin to soften while you make the syrup. 7. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/4 cup water, light corn syrup, and salt. Stir, and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Then turn the heat up to high, and continue to cook (without stirring) until the syrup reaches 240° F on a candy thermometer. 8. With the mixer on low, slowly pour the syrup into the softened gelatin. Gradually increase the speed to high, and whip until soft peaks form and hold their shape, about 8-10 minutes. Add the vanilla extract, and whip just until it is incorporated. 9. Transfer the marshmallow to the 2 prepared piping bags. You can place the porg template underneath the wax paper, on your baking sheet that you’ve prepared with coating powder, as a guide. 10. Using the bag with the 1/2″ tip, pipe a large circle for the body, and then a smaller one on top for the head. Use the other piping bag fitted with the smaller round tip to make the wings. If you are left with any lumps or peaks on the marshmallow you can lightly wet a clean finger and smooth out the marshmallow. You want to work quickly before the marshmallow begins to set, so only pipe 2 at a time, and then add the decorations. 11. To decorate, start with the orange sugar, and carefully pour it in a pattern that replicates the look of the porgs. Then pour the grey sugar over the wings, edges of the body, and top of the head of each porg. 12. Add a nonpareil to each side of the face for the eyes, placing them just over the orange sugar, and then place 2 of the candy melt feet at the bottom. 13. Allow the marshmallows to set, uncovered, for at least 7 hours, or overnight before adding the decorating icing. 14. Use decorating icing to pipe the mouths and nostrils onto the porgs. Carefully unpeel the marshmallows from your baking sheet. You can lightly coat any sticky areas with the marshmallow coating mixture. 15. When you are ready to turn them into s’mores, break your graham crackers in half. Place 1 half on a plate and top it with a porg. Heat in the microwave for 5-7 seconds, then add the chocolate square and the other half of your graham cracker. (Extra marshmallows can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.) Want to Have S’more of These Porg S’mores Print Recipe CourseCakes & Pies, Dessert, Snacks Keyworddessert, Pies, Snacks Want to Have S’more of These Porg S’mores Print Recipe CourseCakes & Pies, Dessert, Snacks Keyworddessert, Pies, Snacks Ingredients Condiments 1 tbsp corn syrup light Baking & Spices 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 Icing fitted with a, Black small 1 Orange and grey/silver sanding sugar 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar 1 Pinch Salt 12 Squares of chocolate 1 cup Sugar 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Oils & Vinegars 1 vegetable oil Snacks 12 Chocolate graham crackers Desserts 1/4 cup candy melts orange 1 Candy thermometer 1 envelope gelatin unflavored 24 Nonpareils, black jumbo Liquids 1 3 + 1/4 cup cold water Other Cardstock Piping bags... Read more...Pea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup with Parmesan BiscuitsApril 8, 2021Prep:20 mins Cook:25 mins Easy Serves 6 The parmesan ‘tuiles’ make this soup stylish enough for entertaining – but they take just a few minutes to make Nutrition: Per Serving kcal 213 fat 9g saturates 4g carbs 20g sugars 8g fibre 8g protein 15g low in salt 0.72g Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil knob of butter ½ bunch spring onion , sliced, plus a few extra to serve 1 potato , cut into small dice 1l hot vegetable stock 900g frozen petits pois ½ small bunch mint , leaves picked, plus a few extra to serve 85g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), very finely grated Method STEP 1 Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy based pan. When foaming, add the spring onions and potato. Gently fry without colouring for about 5 mins. Stir in the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins or until the potato is tender. STEP 2 Stir in the peas, bring to the boil again, then cook for about 3 mins until they are just done. Remove the pan from the heat, add the mint leaves and whizz in a blender or food processor until smooth. STEP 3 To make the parmesan biscuits, heat the grill to high. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and divide the grated parmesan into 6 long strips. Grill for 1 min or until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden. While still warm and a bit flexible, release the biscuits from the baking parchment with a palette or cutlery knife, then cool until firm. STEP 4 To serve, heat the soup and divide between 6 bowls. Scatter with mint and sliced spring onions, if you like, and serve with the parmesan biscuits on the side. Pea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup with Parmesan Biscuits Print Recipe CourseVegetarian KeywordVegetarian Pea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup with Parmesan Biscuits Print Recipe CourseVegetarian KeywordVegetarian Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil knob of butter ½ bunch spring onion , sliced, plus a few extra to serve 1 potato cut into small dice 1l hot vegetable stock 900g frozen petits pois ½ small bunch mint , leaves picked, plus a few extra to serve 85g parmesan Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more...One-pan Salmon with Roast AsparagusApril 6, 2021Prep: 20 mins Cook: 50 mins Easy Serves 2 For an easy side dish to complement a spring roast, just cook this recipe without the salmon Nutrition: Per Serving kcal 483 fat 25g saturates 4g carbs 34g sugars 6g fibre 3g protein 33g low in salt 0.24g Ingredients 400g new potato, halved if large 2 tbsp olive oil 8 asparagus spears, trimmed and halved 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 salmon fillets, about 140g/5oz each handful basil leaves Method STEP 1 Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the potatoes and 1 tbsp of olive oil into an ovenproof dish, then roast the potatoes for 20 mins until starting to brown. Toss the asparagus in with the potatoes, then return to the oven for 15 mins. STEP 2 Throw in the cherry tomatoes and vinegar and nestle the salmon amongst the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the oven for a final 10-15 mins until the salmon is cooked. Scatter over the basil leaves and serve everything scooped straight from the dish. One-pan Salmon with Roast Asparagus Print Recipe CourseMain Dish, Seafood, Side Dish, Sides KeywordFish, Salmon, Seafoods, side dishes One-pan Salmon with Roast Asparagus Print Recipe CourseMain Dish, Seafood, Side Dish, Sides KeywordFish, Salmon, Seafoods, side dishes Ingredients 400g new potato, halved if large 2 tbsp olive oil 8 asparagus spears, trimmed and halved 2 handfuls cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 2 salmon fillets about 140g/5oz each handful basil leaves Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more...Herby spring chicken pot pieApril 1, 2021Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 mins Easy Serves: 4 Minimise your washing-up with this delicious one-pan chicken pie with spinach and herbs and topped with crispy filo pastry. It’s ideal for busy weeknights. Nutrition: Per serving kcal 526 fat 22g saturates 8g carbs 47g sugars 7g fibre 7g protein 32g salt 1.3g Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil , plus a little extra for brushing over the pastry bunch spring onions , sliced into 3cm pieces 250g frozen spinach 6 ready-cooked chicken thighs (or see tip, below) 350ml hot chicken stock ½ tbsp wholegrain mustard 200g frozen peas 200ml half-fat crème fraîche ½ small bunch tarragon , leaves finely chopped small bunch parsley , finely chopped 270g pack filo pastry Method STEP 1 Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large, shallow casserole dish on a medium heat. Add the spring onions and fry for 3 mins, then stir through the frozen spinach and cook for 2 mins or until it’s starting to wilt. Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Shred the chicken off the bone and into the pan, and discard the bones. Stir through the stock and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 5-10 mins. STEP 2 Stir in the peas, crème fraîche and herbs, then remove from the heat. Scrunch the filo pastry sheets over the mixture, brush with a little oil and bake for 15-20 mins or until golden brown. RECIPE TIPS USE SHREDDED CHICKEN Use 400g shredded roast chicken if you have leftovers from Sunday lunch. Herby spring chicken pot pie Print Recipe CourseCakes & Pies, Dessert Keyworddessert, Pies Herby spring chicken pot pie Print Recipe CourseCakes & Pies, Dessert Keyworddessert, Pies Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil plus a little extra for brushing over the pastry bunch spring onions sliced into 3cm pieces 250g frozen spinach 6 ready-cooked chicken thighs (or see tip, below) 350ml hot chicken stock ½ tbsp wholegrain mustard 200g frozen peas 200ml half-fat crème fraîche ½ small bunch tarragon , leaves finely chopped small bunch parsley finely chopped 270g pack filo pastry Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more...Make-Ahead Breakfast Hack: How to Make Sheet Pan EggsMarch 29, 2021True story: We are ALL about make-ahead meals here at B+C. If you’re cooking for a crowd, they’re an easy way to keep your get-togethers fun and stress-free. Our newest favorite? Sheet pan eggs! Read on to see how to make ’em for your next brunch party or busy work week. Ingredients: — 12 eggs — 1/4 cup whole milk — salt and pepper, to taste — 1 cup zucchini, chopped and sauteed in olive oil (we used leftovers!) — 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced — 5-6 pieces of prosciutto, crisped — 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced — 1-2 Tablespoons chopped oregano, thyme and parsley — 1/2 cup feta cheese — toast, for serving Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. 2. Add zucchini, tomatoes, prosciutto, olives and herbs to the egg mixture. Stir to combine. Pour egg mixture onto baking sheet. Top with feta cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set. 3. Remove eggs from the oven and cut into squares. Serve on toast with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and sea salt. Enjoy! Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Add zucchini, tomatoes, prosciutto, olives and herbs to the egg mixture. Stir to combine. Pour egg mixture onto baking sheet. Top with feta cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set. Pour egg mixture onto baking sheet. Top with feta cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set. How gorgeous is that?! Cut your sheet pan eggs into squares. Serve on toast with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and sea salt. The perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch for a crowd! You could also pack these babies up for on-the-go snacking. Make-Ahead Breakfast Hack: How to Make Sheet Pan Eggs Print Recipe CourseBreakfast KeywordBreakfast Make-Ahead Breakfast Hack: How to Make Sheet Pan Eggs Print Recipe CourseBreakfast KeywordBreakfast Ingredients 12 Eggs 1/4 cup Whole Milk salt and pepper to taste 1 cup Zucchini chopped and sauteed in olive oil (we used leftovers!) 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced 5-6 pieces of prosciutto, crisped 1/3 cup kalamata olives sliced 1-2 Tablespoons chopped oregano, thyme and parsley 1/2 cup feta cheese toast, for serving Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more...Fully Loaded Burger BowlsMarch 26, 2021A whole new way to burger. So for all you carb avoiders, I’ve come up with a whole new way to enjoy burgers without the bun. Instead, you serve all the toppings in – the burger itself! These Fully Loaded Burger Bowls are burgers, filled with your favorite topping! It a whole new way to burger! Summertime, as we all know, is burger time. There’s nothing quite like a nice, juicy burger, hot off the grill, with all your favorite fixings – bacon, cheese, and some nice fried mushrooms. Of course, a traditional burger also comes with one other thing: the bun. And for anyone who’s trying to steer clear of carbs, that kind of ruins the whole meal. So for all you carb-avoiders, I’ve come up with a whole new way to enjoy burgers without the bun. Instead, you serve all the toppings in – the burger itself! Instead of forming the beef into patties, you shape it into a little bowl and load it up with cheese, mushrooms, and bacon. Then put those filled bowls on a baking pan and bake them under a foil tent for half an hour, so all the juices from the meat blend together with those tasty toppings. You can top these with barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, diced chives, or all three. Here’s another plus: you don’t need to wait for nice weather so you can fire up the grill. These Fully Loaded Burger Bowls are good rain or shine! FULLY LOADED BURGER BOWLS Ingredients: 2 lb extra lean beef 2.5 teaspoons Lawry’s Seasoned Salt 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, Ground 3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 TB butter 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cups of cheddar cheese. shredded, divided 10 slices of bacon, cooked and diced diced chives, bacon bbq sauce, ranch for topping Instructions Mix together beef, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper and worcestershire sauce. On a baking sheet lined with foil, form 4 meat bowls using a clean jar or can. Set aside. In a medium pan, saute mushrooms with butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide into 4 equal potions. Fill each meat bowls with 1/4 cup of cheese, mushrooms, 2 slices worth of diced bacon, and then top with 1/4 cup of cheese. Bake at 350 covered with a foil tent (foil loosely coving) covering for 30 mins. Before serving, top with diced bacon, bbq sauce, ranch and diced chives. Directions: 1. Mix together beef, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce. 2. On a baking sheet lined with foil, form 4 meat bowls using a clean jar or can. Set aside 3. In a medium pan, saute mushrooms with butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide into 4 equal potions. 4. Fill each meat bowls with 1/4 cup of cheese, mushrooms, 2 slices worth of diced bacon, and then top with 1/4 cup of cheese. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F covered with a foil tent (foil loosely coving) covering for 30 mins. Before serving, top with diced bacon, bbq sauce, ranch and diced chives. Nutrition Information: Calories: 690kcal (35%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 71g (142%)Fat: 49g (75%)Saturated Fat: 28g (140%)Cholesterol: 230mg (77%)Sodium: 2391mg (100%)Potassium: 1146mg (33%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 940IU (19%)Vitamin C: 1.6mg (2%)Calcium: 439mg (44%)Iron: 6.5mg (36%) Fully Loaded Burger Bowls Print Recipe CourseBreakfast KeywordBurger Fully Loaded Burger Bowls Print Recipe CourseBreakfast KeywordBurger Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more...Cheesy Baked Pasta with RadicchioMarch 25, 2021A splash of red wine vinegar balances the richness of this cheesy pasta and magnifies the pink color of the onions and radicchio. Omit the prosciutto to make this a vegetarian main dish. Active: 25 mins Total: 1 hr Yield: 6 to 8 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium-size red onions, thinly sliced 1 large head radicchio, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick ribbons 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided 6 ounces softened goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 quarts water 1 pound uncooked short pasta (such as gemelli, casarecce, or strozzapreti) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 8 ounces fontina cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups), divided 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into 1-inch pieces Unsalted butter, softened, for greasing baking dish 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) Directions: Step 1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in a 12-inch, high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in radicchio, garlic, vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until radicchio is just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in goat cheese and cream; bring to a simmer over medium-high. Remove from heat, and set aside. Step 2 Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a large pot over high. Stir in 3 tablespoons salt. Add pasta, and cook until just shy of al dente, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain; reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Stir pasta, reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt into radicchio mixture. Fold in 11/2 cups fontina cheese and prosciutto; toss well. Step 3 Transfer pasta mixture to a 3-quart baking dish lightly greased with butter. Dot with remaining 1/2 cup fontina cheese; sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top and bubbling around edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Make Ahead Pasta can be assembled through step 2 one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Suggested Pairing Substantial wintertime rosé. Cheesy Baked Pasta with Radicchio Print Recipe CourseDessert, No Bake Desserts, Vegetarian CuisineVegan Keyworddessert, Pastry Cheesy Baked Pasta with Radicchio Print Recipe CourseDessert, No Bake Desserts, Vegetarian CuisineVegan Keyworddessert, Pastry Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium-size red onions, thinly sliced 1 large head radicchio, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick ribbons 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt divided 6 ounces softened goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 3 quarts Water 1 pound uncooked short pasta (such as gemelli, casarecce, or strozzapreti) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 8 ounces fontina cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups),divided 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto torn into 1-inch pieces Unsalted Butter softened, for greasing baking dish 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup) Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more... Get Our Newsletter Success! First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Latest Posts Are Your Ears Trying To Tell You Something?April 19, 2021Health & FitnessCertain ear issues can mean things about our general health. We already know that some hearing issues are connected to the brain and can be connected to the circulatory system. For example there is a clear link between hearing loss and high blood pressure but let’s look at some other red flags. Red ears? Red ears can indicate an ear infection and also diseases like psoriasis or pink acne. They can also indicate a condition called red ear syndrome, in which, literally, one ear becomes red, hot and sometimes painful. Various activities such as touching the ear, tilting the neck, chewing, sneezing or coughing can trigger red ear syndrome, which mainly affects children and young people. Regardless of age, the phenomenon is often associated with migraine headaches that affect the same side of the red ear. Excess wax If you occasionally find wax smeared on your pillow it is most likely a healthy sign that your ear is cleansing itself. Ear wax protects the ears from water, fungus and a very large amount of bacteria. It also traps dust and dirt that penetrates your ears or even insects and other tiny creatures. But if your ear secretes large amounts of wax it can be a warning sign that your diet contains less fat than necessary. Excess wax can also indicate that you are too eager to clean your ears. Aggressive cleaning can lead to wax accumulation inside the ear. Inserting an inflexible object into your ears, such as ear cleaning sticks or even a little finger, can puncture your eardrum and infect dangerous bacteria, viruses and fungi. Liquid discharge from the ear Like ear wax, a liquid discharge from the ear can indicate that the ear is cleansing itself, but also indicate some conditions that without treatment can degenerate into more serious problems. For example, a discharge from the ear that does not involve pain may indicate airway inflammation or a bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the ear. If the discharge is accompanied by blood stains, consult a doctor immediately. It may be a sign of a growth in the outer ear or in the middle ear canal. If you have a yellow discharge like pus, which sometimes exudes an unpleasant odor, it can indicate permanently pierced eardrum or chronic inflammation of the middle ear, which can cause, among other things, hearing loss. Stinging ears Itchy ears are a sign of allergies or skin problems such as groin or psoriasis. Itchy ears can also indicate too frequent ear cleaning which causes them to dry out and be exposed to all sorts of bacteria and fungi lurking from the side. In fact, the primary cause of itchy ears is that you do not produce enough ear wax. An itchy ear can also be an early sign of a swimmer’s ear (external ear infection), a condition in which bacteria or fungi have damaged the outer ear canal. Later signs include yellow discharge, sometimes with an unpleasant odor, and pain.... Read more...DIY Family CollageApril 19, 2021DIY Crafts / FREE Patterns / FREE PrintablesKids and their parents can craft a collaborative family tree using paper and glue. At our house, you won’t find family photos hanging on the walls. But you will find art. Lots and lots of art. And although we (my husband, my mom, my kiddo and I) all make art on a regular basis, we rarely collaborate on pieces. Until now. Before he passed away, my dad became interested in genealogy and started piecing together a family history of sorts. I’ve always loved the idea of creating a family tree and have plans to (someday) organize the information my father collected to design something informative and decorative. However, until that day comes, I thought it would be fun to make a mini version – as a family – using materials we have kicking around the house. To make your own collage – unique to your kin – all you need is a willingness to get messy, a desire to tear some paper, a few enthusiastic family participants and the following supplies… A variety of paper (construction paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper, scrapbooking paper, etc.) A canvas board or piece of cardboard (something stiff) Scissors An old paintbrush and a yogurt (or similar) container Mod Podge® (this is an all-in-one glue, sealer and finish but if you can’t find it, use watered-down craft glue instead) Old magazines Wax paper (to protect your work surface) First, select some texture-rich paper and cut it into shapes. We decided on long and short rectangles, but that doesn’t mean you have to. Using an old paintbrush, slather the canvas with Mod Podge®, lay down the paper and paint more Mod Podge® on top. In this case, more is more. Don’t be afraid to use LOTS of glue. Once the first layer has dried, glue some torn tissue paper over top of the textured paper until you feel happy. Next, each family member can start cutting out some shapes. Our collage features figures made up of long, narrow rectangles and three different-sized circles. I think they are reminiscent of people, or trees. My daughter insists they are lollipops. Meanwhile, someone can start cutting out letters from old magazines for everyone’s titles. This is a pretty tedious task so I’ll come clean right here and tell you that after we cut and pieced together several letters, I went to my computer and printed out the rest. These were all glued (using my kiddo’s glue stick) onto rectangular pieces of paper. I included my late father because – although he’s been gone for seven years – I like to think he still drops in from time to time. Then, everyone can start to place the paper cutouts onto the prepared background. One at a time, remove the shapes, paint a layer of Mod Podge®, replace the shapes and finish with another layer. Voila! A wonderful keepsake for you and your kid(s) that you will be proud to put on display. Unlike our family photos. Kidding. Not kidding. This post first appeared on YMC with the title: A Genius Way to Bring Your Family History to Life.... Read more...Spring Flamingo Birthday PartyApril 16, 2021Corner / DIY Crafts / Family Activities & Events / FREE Printables / PartiesLooking for a fun and flirty party theme for your next big event?! Check out this completely darling Spring Flamingo Birthday Party Its vibrant color combination, festive sweets, and super cute stationery are sure to give you the inspiration needed to plan one fabulous fête; a fête that will most certainly have friends and family a flocking! Here are the details included in this fabulous birthday celebration that I can’t seem to get enough of: Spring Flamingo-inspired stationery + printables Pineapple cake pops Custom Flamingo and flower cupcake toppers Paper fan arch backdrop Colorful balloon bunches Flamingo, pineapple and fern-shaped sugar cookies Banana marshmallows Hand-painted macarons And more! Spring Flamingo Party Details: This is what Angie shared about the party- “Since Caitlin’s birthday is in April, we thought it is just fitting to have her 1st birthday with an array of Spring colors and flowers to make it vibrant and festive. And for an extra dose of fun, we added pink flamingos and pineapple and ferns to the mix! We added custom made cute flamingo and flowers cupcake toppers as well as the pineapple shaped cake pops to reinforce the theme. On top of the flamingos lawn decoration flanking the birthday cake, and the cookies, we also had to spice up our macarons by hand painting it with flamingos and pineapples for an extra dose of cuteness. Glass bottles are dressed up in custom wrapper ready for the orange punch, while banana marshmallows adds just a zest of yellow to the table. The backdrop with the colorful combination of paper fans and honeycombs just brings everything alive! We are very thrilled with how this table came together.”... Read more...Round Up of Star Wars Crafts for the FamilyApril 14, 2021CornerThe release of Disney’s latest Star Wars movie last December spurred renewed interest in this classic adventure saga. Disney is introducing the sci-fi adventure to a whole new generation who seem just as fascinated with it as we were when it first debuted in the ’70s. This renewed interest has inspired many Star Wars Crafts for the whole family. From origami to terrariums and beyond, there’s a whole new crop of Star Wars inspired crafts. And with a new movie coming out in the years to come I’m sure these projects won’t get old. Here’s a round up of my favorite Star Wars crafts. Star Wars Terrariums I just love these terrariums by Geektak. They have several scenes to choose from. Whether inspire you to create your own scene or you copy the ones they have I’m sure your terrarium will be awesome. By the way they make great gifts for Star Wars fans! Click here for DIY instructions! Star Wars Clay Pots These clay garden pots by lemon lime adventures are too cute! They’ll be a great project for the whole family. Click here for DIY instructions! R2D2 Luminaries These Luminaries by DIYCandy are adorable! Click here for instructions! Stick Puppets These puppets by Busy Mom Helpers are too cute and super easy to make, specially with the free printable from Busy Mom Helpers! Click here for instructions and printable! Mason Jars And of course there are mason jar crafts. Here’s some cute ones from Chica Circle. Click here for instructions! Homemade Soaps Here’s another awesome craft from lemon lime adventures. Star Wars soaps to make bath time fun! Click here for instructions! More Crafts for Kids Looking for crafts to keep the kids busy? Here’s a list of 75 crafts for kids from the nerds wife! Do you crochet? Check out my round up of Star Wars crochet patterns here! ... Read more...Clever DIY Ways to Customize Your UmbrellaApril 12, 2021Corner / DIY Crafts / DIY ProjectsStay stylish in the rain by updating your regular bland umbrella into something spectacular using one of these 6 clever umbrella DIY projects. From painted stripes, stenciled fruit or dots, or applied vinyl patterns one thing is for certain your rain gear will certainly look amazing no matter which DIY umbrella idea you decide to try. DIY Striped Edge Umbrella DIY Striped Edge Umbrella What I Wore Add some graphic detailing to your bland black umbrella by painting white stripes to create a posh umbrella that will help you stand out in the sea of black umbrellas when it rains. To update your existing umbrella you can use white paint or white block printing ink and a foam paintbrush to freehand paint stripes around your umbrella as done by What I Wore. DIY Striped Edge Umbrella DIY Polka Dots And Heart Umbrella DIY Polka Dots And Heart Umbrella Design Love Fest This DIY umbrella is super cute, as it has a fun polka dot and heart design in the interior of the umbrella. To re-create the look you will need to cut a circle and heart out of a piece of wax paper to create a stencil that you can use to paint in the design with fabric craft paint in your favorite colors. DIY Polka Dots And Heart Umbrella DIY Watermelon, Kiwi and Lemon Fruit Slice Umbrellas DIY Watermelon, Kiwi and Lemon Fruit Slice Umbrellas Studio DIY If you are looking for an original cheerful umbrella to break out next time it rains, these DIY fruit slice umbrella with watermelon, kiwi and lemon designs should do just the trick. Using either a red umbrella for the watermelon, a yellow umbrella for the lemon, or a green umbrella for the kiwi design you can create your own custom fruit slice umbrella by masking off the fruit design with painters tape and painting in the design with fabric paint. DIY Watermelon, Kiwi and Lemon Fruit Slice Umbrellas DIY Fluffy Clouds Umbrella DIY Fluffy Clouds Umbrella Pars Caeli Have you ever heard of the proverb ever cloud has a silver lining? Well in the case of this DIY umbrella it happens to be that every cloud has a gold lining. Using sheets of white and gold vinyl to create the fluffy gold-lined clouds you can easily decorate an umbrella using the free Cricut Explore template offered by Pars Caeli. DIY Fluffy Clouds Umbrella DIY Gold Polka Dot Umbrella DIY Gold Polka Dot Umbrella Sew Bon Take an inexpensive clear dollar store umbrella and update it to have sunny gold polka dots by creating your own gold vinyl circles to stick on the umbrella. To make the circles all you need to do is use a medium-sized circle punch on sheets of gold vinyl available at craft stores. DIY Gold Polka Dot Umbrella DIY Scalloped Edge Umbrella DIY Scalloped Edge Umbrella Sarah Hearts Add an elegant scalloped edge to any umbrella by using the scalloped edge template available at Sarah Hearts. Either using a Silhouette to cut gold vinyl or by cutting the vinyl by hand using the template you can easily update your umbrella to have your own custom umbrella that is a fun DIY fashion accessory. DIY Scalloped Edge Umbrella ... Read more...FREE Star Wars Party PrintablesApril 12, 2021FREE PrintablesSnatch up these Star Wars printables for a no-stress way to plan a Star Wars party! They’re modern, free and the newest addition to the best kids birthday party ideas. You know you should’ve planned for this weeks ago, but every year it sneaks up on you. Suddenly you look at your calendar and BAM! You realize your kid’s birthday is next week. Next week? How did this happen? Then, you’re flooded with all sorts of thoughts like: I’m a terrible mom. If I had it pulled together I would’ve been done with this ages ago. How can I plan a party is such a short amount of time? How’s my kid going to feel when he sees me rushing around at the last minute trying to get his party together? Don’t let yourself believe those lies. You’re the kind of mom who makes sure you get your kid to soccer practice on time. The one who reads to her kid every night before bed. The one who makes dinner for your family. The one who’s always wondering how you’re doing at the whole being mom thing. The point is, don’t beat yourself up about it. It happens to the best of us. But, back to the problem. Exactly how are you going to salvage your kid’s party? Bring things back to the basics. No giant bouncy houses. No expensive party venues. No face painting artists. No birthday party cakes made by the most renowned cake decorator in your state. Just release those things now. Whew, don’t you feel better already? Remember, you can throw a phenomenal kids birthday party on a budget. In fact, I recently threw my son a Star Wars themed birthday party and the longest part of planning it was simply creating the printables. And since that part is now complete, you’ll be free to spend your precious moments actually putting the party together. Star Wars Party Printables Inside this free Star Wars party printable pack (which you can download via the form below) you’ll find the following printables: Darth Vader invitations Lightsaber thank you tags Brunch themed food labels Mini water bottle labels 6 sets of Star Wars bingo cards UPDATE: Now includes 3″ gift tags (to put the name of the party guest on for favor bags) Basically, the kit includes everything you need to have a simple and awesome Star Wars party. If you’re looking to add a few more Star Wars touches to the party without the hassle, then check out my favorite picks for ready-made Star Wars party supplies: This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Read my full disclosure here. No Hassle Star Wars Party Supplies Find the same Star Wars backdrop I used here. Remember- you don’t have to make it complicated, expensive and overwhelming to make your child feel special and loved on his birthday! Big thanks to Sensible World, All Silhouettes and FreePik for allowing me to use some of their amazing Star Wars graphics for these party printables. Below you’ll find pictures of the included items plus a little information on how to print them for best results. Star Wars Party Printables: Invitations The invitations are formatted as 5″x7″. Print on thick 8.5″x11″ paper . Theses lightsaber thank you tags are formatted as 4″x6″. I also used the thick cover paper I mentioned above. I had my son sign the back and then popped them in the goody bag that all the kids brought home. Star Wars Free Printable Water Bottle Labels These labels are for mini water bottles and measure about 1.4″x8.3″. Print them out on standard printer paper and use clear packing tape to secure to the mini water bottles. They’ll stand up perfectly to cold water, but don’t put them in ice. Star Wars Bingo Cards Print these Star Wars bingo cards out on 8.5″x11″ paper (like this one). Print one extra to cut up and use as calling cards.... Read more...Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Party ThemesApril 9, 2021Corner / DIY Crafts / DIY Projects / Family Activities & EventsWhen the seasons change, so do the party themes and trends. As we move towards spring we are moving away from the earthy, rustic, and natural colors and decorations that were popular in the fall and winter, and start bringing is fresh, bright colors, a rainbow of floral decorations, and themes that celebrate life, love, and new beginnings as the world begins to bloom anew all around. At GOFF Tents and Events we’re ready for spring, so let’s party. Bright, vibrant colors Spring is in the air, and the colors are starting to change all around. We’re moving from golden, red, orange, and brown, and brightening up the color scheme for the spring-themed parties. Flowers are blooming, and you can get every color of the rainbow, and they are bold, bright, juicy, and vibrant. Fresh flowers and fruit Much like a gourmet meal, using fresh ingredients will elevate every party. The more you can take from nature to complete your decorations, the more beautiful and luxurious your party will be. Use fresh fruit and fresh flowers to create gorgeous centerpieces and decor for your party. There’s nothing more beautiful than bright yellow, fresh, juicy lemons and limes in a bowl, or fresh apples, oranges, and berries. Use nature to guide your spring party decor. Spring-themed linens and tableware You don’t want to go overboard with the colors. Your spring-themed party should make you feel like you are trapped in a bowl of Jelly Bellies. Stick to a few natural decorations and use them strategically. If you already have a lot of colors from flowers and fruit, stick to neutral linens, which will complement the rest of the decor but won’t overpower. White linens may seem too formal, so you can try linens that are soft, muted yellow, blue, or green that will accentuate your decor, but won’t make your party too chaotic with color. Let one of our Wedding Planners and our new Floral Department at Goff Tents and Events usher you into spring in a colorful way.... Read more...Pea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup with Parmesan BiscuitsApril 8, 2021Main Course / Recipes / VegetarianPrep:20 mins Cook:25 mins Easy Serves 6 The parmesan ‘tuiles’ make this soup stylish enough for entertaining – but they take just a few minutes to make Nutrition: Per Serving kcal 213 fat 9g saturates 4g carbs 20g sugars 8g fibre 8g protein 15g low in salt 0.72g Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil knob of butter ½ bunch spring onion , sliced, plus a few extra to serve 1 potato , cut into small dice 1l hot vegetable stock 900g frozen petits pois ½ small bunch mint , leaves picked, plus a few extra to serve 85g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), very finely grated Method STEP 1 Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy based pan. When foaming, add the spring onions and potato. Gently fry without colouring for about 5 mins. Stir in the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins or until the potato is tender. STEP 2 Stir in the peas, bring to the boil again, then cook for about 3 mins until they are just done. Remove the pan from the heat, add the mint leaves and whizz in a blender or food processor until smooth. STEP 3 To make the parmesan biscuits, heat the grill to high. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and divide the grated parmesan into 6 long strips. Grill for 1 min or until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden. While still warm and a bit flexible, release the biscuits from the baking parchment with a palette or cutlery knife, then cool until firm. STEP 4 To serve, heat the soup and divide between 6 bowls. Scatter with mint and sliced spring onions, if you like, and serve with the parmesan biscuits on the side. Pea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup with Parmesan Biscuits Print Recipe CourseVegetarian KeywordVegetarian Pea, Mint & Spring Onion Soup with Parmesan Biscuits Print Recipe CourseVegetarian KeywordVegetarian Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil knob of butter ½ bunch spring onion , sliced, plus a few extra to serve 1 potato cut into small dice 1l hot vegetable stock 900g frozen petits pois ½ small bunch mint , leaves picked, plus a few extra to serve 85g parmesan Servings: Share this Recipe Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe... Read more... Shop Fun.com for Back to School supplies!