Parties and Patterns

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Printable Gift Tags "Patriotic"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 6:51 PM in muffins, patriotic ideas,

Years ago I had a friend surprise me by bringing me blueberry muffins for the 4th of July.

The 4th of July is not your typical gift giving holiday, but I was thrilled and I have never forgotten this fun 4th of July treat. This year I wanted to surprise some of my friends with this fun tradition. I printed off the

gift tag, made the muffins and delivered the treats.

Printable Gift Tags "Patriotic"

Blueberry Muffins

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

2 1/2 cups blueberries

2 cups flour

1/2 cup milk

1 tbsp. sugar mixed with 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

In a bowl, beat butter until creamy. Beat in the sugar until nice and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt.

Mash 1/2 cup of the blueberries and mix it into the batter.

Fold in half the flour, then half the milk. Add remaining flour and milk. Fold in the remaining blueberries.

Scoop batter into muffin tins. Sprinkle the muffins with the sugar/cinnamon mixture.

Bake for 25 - 30 minutes in a 375 degree oven.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Patriotic Themed Party Ideas

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 1:31 PM in patriotic ideas,

Are you Patriotic?

Filled with Red, White and Blue?

Well then let's have a party!

Here's what to do...

Download THESE packets,

Get crafty, have fun,

And spend your 4th of July

Out in the sun!

Patriotic Themed Party Ideas

Halloween Party Favors "Wolfman Munchies"

Posted by Elaine on 7:04 AM in Gift Tags, Halloween,

These fun candy bag labels will haunt your guests all night! This Halloween treat ideas "Wolfman Munchies" packet comes with all instructions, label and a recipe for a frightening good treat.

Download HERE.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Bottle Labels "Patriotic"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 6:37 PM in patriotic ideas,

Red, white and blue. Get your patriotic party started with the drinks! These bottle labels can dress up an ordinary canning jar, add your drink, straw and ice and let the fireworks begin. The bottle labels also work well on water bottles, juice bottles, soda bottles and so on. This packet includes instructions, pictures and labels.

Download, print and have a happy 4th of July!

Bottle Labels "Patriotic"

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Printable Invitations "Patriotic"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 8:55 AM in patriotic ideas,

Get your 4th of July party started with printable invitations.

This packet includes pictures, instructions, printable invitations and printable envelopes.

Download, print and party!

Printable Invitations "Patriotic"

Monday, June 25, 2012

Center Piece Idea "Patriotic"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 4:31 PM in cake/cake pops, patriotic ideas,

Center Piece "Patriotic". Make two or three of these edible patriotic center pieces.

The stars are attached to brownie pops, a huge hit with guests.

This packet includes instructions for brownie pops, pictures,

printable stars and printable patriotic label.

Download, print and party.

Center Piece Idea "Patriotic"

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Printable Gift Tag Get Well "Feel Better Soon"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 7:11 AM in Gift Tags,

Know someone that is feeling down?

Make a plate of lemon squares and take them a tasty greeting.

In this free printable gift tag packet I have included instructions, a lemon square recipe and the printable "Feel Better Soon" Lemon Tag.

Blank tags are included to write your own message.

Download, print and make someone's day!

Printable Gift Tag "Feel Better Soon"

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Printable Gift Tags "Sweet Shop"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 6:17 AM in birthday ideas, Gift Tags,

This "SWEET" gift tag is so easy to print, cut out and attach to a fun container full of treats.

I have delivered this little birthday gift to several friends and neighbors and they love it.

This packet includes the printable gift tag, printable candy label,

and a small gift card/envelope option.

Download, print and happy birthday!

Printable Gift Tags "Sweet Shop"

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Printable Invitations "Sweet Shop"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 5:31 AM in birthday ideas,

My grand daughter wanted a "Sweet Shop" themed birthday party this year and we started

her party off by sending out these "Sweet Shop" invites.

This downloadable packet includes

printable invitations, envelopes, and thank-you cards.

Download, print, and have a "Sweet party!"

Printable Invitations "Sweet Shop"

Monday, June 18, 2012

Printable Gift Tags "Twix"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 8:56 PM in birthday ideas,

I made this gift tag my son-in-law's birthday who is a Twix fan.

It's your Twix birthday and the Twix is on you was a hit with him!!!

Download this packet which includes printable gift tag, printable label, and

printable money envelope and deliver to your Birthday Twix fan.

Happy Twix Day.

Download, print and party!

Printable Gift Tag "Twix"

Friday, June 15, 2012

Printable Game "Mermaid Island Bingo"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 5:53 AM in birthday ideas, games,

Escape into the whimsical world of mermaids and see who can fill their cards first in this

magical game of bingo.

Download, print and shake your tail fin.

Printable Game "Mermaid Island Bingo"

“Mermaid Island Bingo”

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 12:57 PM in main meal, meats, summer,

Shredded Beef Sandwiches

4 lbs boneless chuck roast

1 large onion

1 cup ketchup

1/4 cup lemon juice

3 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tbsp. vinegar

2 Tbsp. sugar

2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp liquid smoke

24 buns

Cut roast in half and place in slow cooker. Cut onion in rings and put on top of roast. Combine next 8 ingredients and pour over roast. Cover and cook for 8-9 hours. Remove roast from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker until ready to eat. Serve with buns, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and and other sandwich fixings that you like. Have a great summer!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Homemade Party Favor "Mermaid Goodie Bag"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 4:03 PM in birthday ideas,

These goodie bags will be a big hit with your little "Sea Queens" and perfect for a summer theme.

Fill them with treats and jewels and your little guests will swim away with big smiles on their faces.

This packet comes with instructions and goodie bag pattern. Download, print and party.

Homemade Party Favor
"Mermaid Goodie Bag"

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple, Orange Cooler

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 1:28 PM in drinks, summer,

Sitting out by the pool with a nice tropical drink. Heaven!

Making the Cooler:

2 cups crushed pineapple-blended
1 large banana
1 drop coconut extract
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
One 12 oz. can pineapple/orange/banana frozen concentrate
1 cup vanilla yogurt

Mix all ingredients together in a blender. Serve.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Homemade Father's Day Gift Idea "Dad Is The Best"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 1:42 PM in fathers,

A Pringles Can in disguise. This is a really simple idea that I got from a good friend.

Wrap a Pringles can with the printable wrapper included in this packet,

attach the printable gift tag and surprise your dad by putting it on his desk.

Option: Dad might not like Pringles, so why not empty the can of Pringles and make

his favorite cookies or treats and place them in the can.

Dad won't even know that it was originally a Pringles can.

Note: Be sure to use the original flavor only. Spiced Pringles don't mix very well with cookies or treats.
Homemade Father's Day Gift Idea "Dad Is The Best!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Homemade Fathers Day Gift Idea "Three Musketeers

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 6:26 AM in fathers,

My new fetish is candy bar pockets. I love them and they are so easy to slip a candy bar into. Here is just another pocket to add to my growing collection. This packet is themed for dads that love Three Musketeers, both the movie and the candy bar. Whip up this packet idea, buy or rent your dad the movie "Three Musketeers and have a Father's Day Movie Night. A unique and fun homemade Father's Day gift to give your dad.

This downloadable packet includes instructions, pictures, printable gift tag, candy bar pocket and candy bag label. Download, print and make this a great Father's Day!
Homemade Fathers Day Gift Idea "Three Musketeers"

Friday, June 8, 2012

Homemade Father's Day Gift Ideas "Dad My Hero"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 5:51 AM in fathers,

This homemade father's day gift idea is dedicated to all my son-in-laws (I have four of them) and son who are all super heroes to me. They are all terrific fathers and husbands and I love them all!

In this downloadable packet you will find instructions, pictures, and printable candy bar pocket. You just need to add your super hero dad's favorite candy bar. You can attach this candy bar pocket to a gift as a card, put it on dad's pillow first thing or let your kids have fun with this little craft. This packet comes with four different dad head images.

Homemade Father's Day Gift Idea

"Dad My Hero"

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Homemade Father's Day Gift "Tie Candy Bar Pocket"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 12:07 PM in fathers,

If you ask our dad what he wants for Father's Day he always says ties. I don't know if that's because he can't think of anything else, he has everything, or he really does want a tie.

Well, this homemade candy bar pocket is dedicated to our dad.

This downloadable packet comes with instructions, pictures and printable candy bar pocket.

Insert your dads favorite candy bar into this fun candy bar holder and make dad smile.

These also make for a great present toppers. Download, print and party!

Homemade Father's Gift Idea

"Tie Candy Bar Pocket"

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Summertime Sand Pail Pudding Delight

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 5:24 PM in summer,

Summer is here and can't you just taste all the great summer foods? It is always fun to display your foods in fun and different containers. This sand pail pudding recipe is not a new recipe, the container (sand pail) is what makes it fun, cool and festive.

Making the Pudding:

2 pkgs instant pudding, you can use vanilla or banana cream

3 1/2 cups milk

One 8 oz. container cool whip

3 bananas, sliced

3 cups strawberries, sliced

1 lb pound cake, cut in cubes

One 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

2 cups vanilla wafer cookie crumbs or gram cracker crumbs

Place pudding and milk in a bowl and whisk until pudding is soft set. Fold in half of the cool whip.

Whisk the remaining cool whip and sweetened condensed milk together.

In your sand pail (make sure it is clean) layer 1/3 of the cake, 1/3 of the sweetened condensed milk mixture, 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, and 1/3 pudding mixture. Repeat layers in this order two more times. Spread cookie crumbs on top and serve with the shovel of course. You can also add blueberries to the fruit layer.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Homemade Father's Day Gift Idea "Survival Kit"

Posted by Elaine on 1:49 PM in fathers,

Help your dad survive this father's day with his favorite treats, goodies and drink.

Sit your dad or husband in a big relaxing recliner, hand him his survival kit, let him watch his favorite game on TV and come Monday he will be ready to conquer the world just knowing you love him. You can download the whole packet HERE or you can save the images below to your computer.

Homemade Father's Day Gift Idea "Survival Kit"

Monday, June 4, 2012

Baby Bib Pattern "Lady Bug" Apron Patterns For Kids

Posted by Elaine on 7:34 PM in apron patterns for kids,

Baby Bib Pattern "Lady Bug" was a hit with my littlest grand daughter.

I love how my grand kids absolutely love my projects. I always get big hugs and loves.

I just love being a grandma!
This printable pattern comes with instructions, patterns and pictures.
Download, print, and get a hug!

Baby Bib Pattern "Lady Bug"

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Baby Bib Apron Pattern "Lazy Dazy" Apron Patterns For Kids

Posted by Elaine on 7:27 AM in apron patterns for kids, kids patterns,

I am a busy grandma. This year I will have four new little grand daughter babies and one new little grand son. I love it! My daughters have been begging me to make some baby bibs (this is more like a bib apron) for their kids and I came up with this sweet "Lazy Dazy" pattern. I could not get my little grand daughter to take the bib off. She loved it. The baby bib pattern fits a 7 month baby to approximately a 2 year old.

The downloadable baby bib pattern comes with instructions, illustrations, and pattern.

Baby Bib "Lazy Dazy"

Friday, June 1, 2012

Bottle Labels "Mermaid"

Posted by Elaine on 10:20 AM in birthday ideas,

Invite your little Mermaids to an enchanting party and get your celebration started with these party bottles. This printable bottle label packet comes with instructions and customized mermaid bottle labels. Drinks not included. Download, print and

shake your tail fin.

A fin twist on a summer pool party.

Bottle Labels "Mermaid"

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