Quick & Easy Gift for a Co-Worker's Birthday

I needed to come up with birthday gifts for two new co-workers but didn't have tons of funds or time to craft something.

I found on Pinterest gift ideas with candy jars and embellishments and this is my take on it. I did something similar not too long along for one of my sons friends at school. I recall the child really thought it was a neat gift.

I went to Wal-Mart and picked up these jars which were only $3. Our school colors are orange and blue. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to find Hershey Kisses which were wrapped in blue and Reeces Pieces which really made the theme pop!

I think they came out great!

St. Patrick's Day School Treats

I try to send school treats in celebration of every holiday with my sons. Growing up my mother would say around St. Patty's Day, "everyone's Irish today!".

I saw the Valentine's day ice cream cone cupcakes and thought it would be great for St. Patty's Day.

I used funfetti batter with whipped cream cheese frosting dyed both green and added sprinkles and lucky Charms cereal as embellishments.

My sons taste-tested them and they're kid approved!

When you bake the cupcakes in the cones the directions say to fill half full however I had to fill 3/4 full for a fuller cupcake. I used a glass rectangle pan and packed in about 15 cones. They bake for about 30 minutes or so on 350. I like to bake and let stand overnight then frost.

My youngest son was especially nervous and wanted to make sure he was "pinch free" so I printed these from a free printable on Pinterest. You can find them under my holidays board.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Homemade non toxic finger paints

My youngest son "the artist" recently ran out of paints. While perusing Pinterest I ran across a recipe for finger paints for which the ingredients were all edible items I had in my pantry.

I mixed ingredients together and they turned out pretty great. My son was amazed at my crafting skills and I was able to keep him entertained for a couple of hours. Score!

Check my Pinterest crafts ideas board for the recipe.

Quick and inexpensive gifts

Need a quick and inexpensive gift? Take a mason jar or any glass container (Wal-Mart carries several varieties) and fill with favorite candies. Add some embellishments and voila you get a quick and inexpensive gift for any occasion.

Projects

I must apologize as I've haven't blogged in a bit. However, don't fret this blog should catch you up on all of the many projects I've been working on.

You should note I have two nieces whom I spoil with girlie things because I have two boys in my house.

In preparation for Princess Lina's 2nd birthday I made her the Minnie Mouse tutu. I also made Princess Brookelynn a Princess and the Frog tutu for her 2nd birthday in May.

I can honestly say I'm obsessed with tutu's and hair barrettes. I made two for each. And even a tutu purse!

Making a tutu couldn't be an easier project. I use ribbons for the waist instead of elastic but may try the elastic the next tutu I make. I also found crochet bodices online for a dollar and was able to make tutu dresses. I've made floor length and short tutu's. I may have to open up a shop seeing as I love making them.

I get my tulle from Wal-Mart however the selection isn't always what I need it to be. I have found an online tulle shop and may try them. I need to add that shipping is a pain.

Let me know what y'all think...