Homemade Party Favor Gift Box "Ballerina"

Homemade Party Favor Gift Box "Ballerina"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:09 PM in birthday ideas,

Looking for a fun way to give your birthday ballerina little birthday surprises? These homemade party favor gift box are a great addition to your ballerina-themed birthday party! You can use them for party favor, secret little treats for the birthday girl, or as a way to hide all of her presents if you want to surprise her with our "Ballerina Birthday Activity".  

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Homemade Party Favor Cookie Pocket "Ballerina"

Homemade Party Favor Cookie Pocket "Ballerina"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:05 PM in birthday ideas,

You can print these homemade party favor cookie pocket "ballerina" by clicking HERE 

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Homemade Party Favor Candy Cup "Ballerina"

Homemade Party Favor Candy Cup "Ballerina"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:40 PM in birthday ideas,

Party favors and all, 

we've designed a ballet ball!

These fun homemade party favor candy cups "ballerina" are perfect for any little treat that you want to leave for your party guests! They fit candies, nuts, gumballs, stickers--any fun little birthday surprise that you like! You can download homemade party favor candy cup "ballerina" by clicking HERE. Browse through our blog for other great ballerina birthday ideas!

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Easter Cupcake Liners "Easter Chick"

Easter Cupcake Liners "Easter Chick"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:33 PM in cupcakes, Easter Ideas,

Printable Cupcake Liners 

"Easter Chick"

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Party Favor Ideas Gift Box "Easter Chick"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:32 PM in Easter Ideas,

Party Favor Ideas Gift Box "Easter Chick"

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Party Favor Ideas Candy Tubes "Easter Chick"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:32 PM in Easter Ideas,

Party Favor Ideas Candy Tubes "Easter Chick"

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Treasure Hunt Ideas "Ballerina"

Treasure Hunt Ideas "Ballerina"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 10:12 PM in birthday ideas,

We love fun, friendly competitions in our family, so doing birthday treasure hunts for birthday activities is one of our favorite things! This birthday activity "ballerina" goes with our ballet-themed birthday party.  These adorable ballerina clues will lead your little birthday ballerina to all of her presents.  Each clue has a fun poem on it that relates to common everyday household items, so that anyone can do this treasure hunt! 

                      Download HERE!

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Homemade Party Favor Ideas Candy Bar Pocket "Ballerina"

Homemade Party Favor Ideas Candy Bar Pocket "Ballerina"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 10:08 PM in birthday ideas,

Surprise your little ballerina star 

with her very favorite candy bar!

Homemade party favor ideas candy bar pocket "Ballerina" is a fun treat for your little girl's ballerina birthday party! You can print of these homemade party favors for free and leave a ballerina candy bar pocket on each place setting at her birthday party or at a special birthday dinner!  To download packet click HERE.

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Bottle Labels "Ballerina"

Bottle Labels "Ballerina"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 10:00 PM in birthday ideas,

If you know someone special  who likes to dance

and prefers her tutu to her favorite pants

Then you probably don't need to be much of a smarty

To know how she'll love this ballet birthday party!

Don't disappoint your little princess-go all out and make her birthday special with this adorable ballet birthday theme! You can download these "ballerina" bottle labels by clicking HERE.

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Graduation Cake Pop Tags

Graduation Cake Pop Tags

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 11:45 PM in cake/cake pops, graduation,

Looking for fun homemade graduation gifts ideas or yummy treats to make for your graduation party? These graduation cake pop with graduation cake pop tags are perfect!  If you've never made (or more importantly eaten) cake pops before, then you are missing out.  Cake pops are yummy, fun, and creative.  Here's our cake pop recipe:

Cake Pops and Balls

1 box chocolate cake mix (or cake mix of your choice)

1 can cream cheese frosting

 Candy melt the color of your choice

Sucker sticks

Make cake according to package directions.  Let cake cool.  Mash the cake with ¾ can of

frosting.  Roll the dough into balls and refrigerate  for a couple of hours (you can freeze them but never for more than 15 minutes).  Melt the candy melt according to package directions.  Add shortening  and melt with the candy to make a good dipping consistency.  I usually add a couple of tablespoons.  Dip the end of each stick in the candy melt and let sit in freezer for 10 minutes.  Push the stick up halfway through the  cake ball and dip cake ball in melted candy melt.   Set the balls on wax paper so that the bottoms flatten.  Enjoy!!!

Now for these special graduation cake pop with tags, just print of the graduation cake pop tag below!  

In a time pinch, you can also dip doughnut holes.  They are pretty yummy too!

Congratulations, graduates!

Graduation Cake Pop Tags

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Printable Cupcake Liners "Graduation"

Printable Cupcake Liners "Graduation"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 8:37 PM in cupcakes, graduation,

Graduation is coming, time to prepare!

Time to plan parties and figure out hair!

Just to help you out and give you a break

We've chosen dessert--it's a yummy cupcake!

Make your graduation party rock with these cute cupcake tags and liners! You can download these graduation cupcake liners by clicking on the attachment below :-) 

Congratulations graduates!

Graduation Cupcake Liners

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Homemade Graduation Gift Idea Cheez Whiz and Crackers

Homemade Graduation Gift Idea Cheez Whiz and Crackers

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 10:04 PM in graduation,

Know someone who's about to graduate but not sure what to get them? What teenager do you know that doesn't love food? This cheesy cracker idea is a great homemade graduation  gift idea that is both fun, fast, and easy!

"Cheez Whiz you graduated!

Welcome to the CLUB!

Congratulations!"

All you need for this fun and funny homemade graduation gift idea is a box of Club crackers, 

Cheez Whiz spread, and the tag or label!

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Graduation poem

Graduation poem

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:48 PM in Gift Tags, graduation,

Graduation Poem

Ever since you were born, we've imagined the day

when you'd finally grow up and go find your own way

We cried the first time that you boarded the bus

Mom counted the minutes 'til you came home to us

We cheered at your games, your recitals, your shows--

rolled our eyes at your comments, expressions and clothes

Now 18 years later we wish time would wait

As we sit back in wonder that you turned out so great!

Congratulations, Graduate!

Graduation Poem

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Candy Sayings "Teacher's 100 Grand"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:12 PM in school/teachers,

Starting to think about what you can do for your child's teacher to thank them for their hard work? We've got you taken care of! Candy's sayings "teacher's 100 Grand" is a great homemade gift to show your teacher appreciation! You can download this printable by clicking on the link below! Now you just have to figure out what to do with the kids all summer long :-)

Candy Sayings "Teacher's 100 Grand"

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Graduation Gift Idea Money Pocket "Graduation"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 10:28 PM in graduation,

Graduation is coming up! Ever wonder what to get those aspiring seniors? I'll give you one hint. They want cash. They'll need it for rent, groceries, books, gas--regardless for what it's for, it's just the best gift out there.  But no one wants to just give a dirty old bill in an envelope...jazz it up! This graduation gift idea money pocket is a great way to give the gift they want and still make it fun and special!  You can find other graduation gift ideas, and print out this graduation money pocket by clicking on the link below!

Graduation Gift Idea Money Pocket "Graduation"

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Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:16 PM in soup recipes,

We tried this recipe for homemade tomato soup and it was delicious! Once again I'm left to believe that everything homemade is better!

Homemade Tomato Soup

1 can (15 oz.) stewed tomatoes (or you can use four fresh tomatoes)

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 can (11 oz.) tomato soup

1 can water (add 2 cans for thinner soup)

1 cup cream

1/2 cup butter or one square

1 Tbsp. basil leaves (fresh or dried)

Blend stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water and tomato soup in a blender. Pour mixture into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cream, butter and basil. Heat through, but be sure to NOT let it boil. Serve with homemade grilled cheese sandwiches. We made our sandwiches with delicious homemade wholewheat bread! For the amazingly easy recipe, click HERE

Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

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Mother's Day Poems "Peanut Butter and Jelly"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:00 PM in mother's,

"9 months you carried me in your belly

For the next 18 years made me 
peanut butter and jelly

There’s no way to repay you for 
all that you’ve done

When it comes to mother’s you’re 
the very best one!"

Looking for a cute treat to give your mom for Mother's Day? Why not give her something that she has given you time and time again, and bring a smile to her face? You can print this Mother's Day poems "peanut butter and jelly" gift tag for free by clicking the link below.  Now you just have to find her favorite kind of peanut butter/topping! 
Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day Poems "Peanut Butter and Jelly"

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Mother's Day Sayings Candy Bar Holder "Shining Star"

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 11:31 PM in mother's,

Don't wait until Mother's Day to start showing your appreciation! Print off these adorable candy bar holders and give Mom something sweet today! You can print Mother's Day Sayings Candy bar holder just by clicking on the link below!

Mother's Day Sayings Candy Bar Holder "Shining Star"

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Mother's Day Poems "Lullaby" Tags

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:32 PM in mother's,

Already have something for Mother's Day but you want to spice it up a little bit! Click the link below and you can download this printable Mother's Day tag for FREE and attach it to any gift that you have! Look around our site for other Mother's Day Poems "lullaby" themed" gift ideas! Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day Poems "Lullaby" Tags

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Mother's Day Poems "Lullaby" Candy Bar Pocket

Mother's Day Poems "Lullaby" Candy Bar Pocket

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 7:57 PM in mother's,

It's the last week to prepare, 

it's time to show your mom you care!

Tell her that she's fine and dandy

by wrapping up her favorite candy!

Looking for a Mother's Day poem that relates to your mom for Mother's Day? We've got poems and perfect parties supplies to make her day extra special! Click the link below to download Mother's Day poems "lullaby" candy bar pocket!

Mother's Day Poems "Lullaby" 

Candy Bar Pocket

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Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread

Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread

Posted by Parties and Patterns on 9:16 PM in bread,

If you like a light and fluffy whole wheat recipe, you will

love this version. To make the bread heartier you can add

oatmeal, flax seed and nuts. If you do add these extras

don't add as much flour. This bread is so yummy. It

never lasts long at our house!

Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread

3 cups warm water
2 tbsp. Yeast

1/3 cup honey or 1/3 cup agave

5 cups flour

In a large bread bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water. Sprinkle 1 tbsp. sugar over yeast.  Add 1/3 cup honey (or agave) and 5 cups of flour. Mix until blended. Cover with a dish towel and let sit until big and bubbly for about 30 minutes.

3 tbsp. dough enhancer (optional)

3 tbsp. butter, melted

1/3 cup honey or agave

1 tbsp. salt

3 ½ cups whole wheat flour

2 tbsp. butter, melted

Add dough enhancer (optional), 3 tbsp. melted butter, salt, 1/3 cup honey and flour one cup at a time. Add flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If you add too much flour your dough will be too stiff. Knead for 10 minutes. Transfer dough to a buttered bowl. Butter dough so that with 2 tbsp. melted butter so 

it does not dry out. Cover dough and let rise until triple in bulk in a warm place.

Punch dough down and divide into 3 balls. Form balls into loaves of bread and place in greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover pans with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until 1” above pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not over bake. Brush the tops of the bread with butter, remove from pans and let cool. Fresh bread right out of the oven is hard to resist.

Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Bread

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