tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54236720687163112542024-03-19T05:06:06.291-07:00Crazy Mama!Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-39012076494841865412019-11-05T11:04:00.004-08:002019-11-05T13:23:27.067-08:00The Return of the Frankenpop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Halloween, I decided to do a familiar no-bake goodie for our school's Bake Sale: FRANKENPOPS!<br />
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Using marshmallows for the head, green candy melts for face color, brown candy melts for hair, gel for mouth and scar, candy buttons and edible markers for the eyes, sunflower seeds for bolts, mounted on lollipop sticks. I used mini pumpkins as stands:<br />
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TIP: before you create your Frankenpops, prep the pumpkin stands:<br />
1-- use a sharp knife to carve a small hole in every other segment on the pumpkin (5 total)<br />
2-- hammer a lollipop stick into each hole (test that you can slide it out and back in)<br />
3-- dip the marshmallow in slightly cooled down green candy melts and place on stick<br />
4-- dry green head on pumpkin stand before moving to hair<br />
5-- for the hair, dip the top only, and using a toothpick, pull down some strands<br />
6-- set back in pumpkin stand to dry<br />
7-- draw draw eye balls on candy buttons with edible marker or gel<br />
8-- use green candy melt to adhere candy button eyes to the face<br />
9-- use gel to create zig zag mouth and forehead scar<br />
10- although I used sunflower seeds for the neck bolts, you can use anything that is small, long and edible....just push them in.<br />
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I placed the 3 pumpkins (yielding 15 Frankenpops) on a serving tray, and packed it in a large cellophane gift basket bag to keep covered until revealed at the bake sale.<br />
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Happy Halloween!<br />
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-- Crazy Mama<br />
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<br />Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-18551704473000482902019-09-21T14:26:00.001-07:002019-09-21T14:29:02.856-07:00Quick and Cheap Shoebox Dollhouse<b>Quick and Cheap Shoebox Dollhouse</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from Living Room: <br />
Operable draperies made with fabric swatch, bamboo skewer and stapler</td></tr>
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As an Interior Designer, I have lots of fabric swatches laying around, so when my kiddo said she promised her bestie that "she" would make a dollhouse out of a shoebox for her, we raided my stash of samples, and whipped up this cute little dollhouse.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Door uses a latch to stay shut. Simply slide latch out to open door. Cardboard and tape.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FLOOR PLAN: 2-Bedroom Shoebox Dollhouse</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scraps of fabric, toilet paper stuffing, packing tape, staples and stickers make this adorable bunk bed room for "the twins" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bunk Bed Room Detail: little hang-out lounge area with striped pillows under the bunk bed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living Room: Missoni Home fabric wall hanging, loveseat, throw pillow, coffee table, plant and area rug</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living Room Detail: paint cap and pieces of moss make a cute plant for the coffee table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Master Bedroom Detail: Upholstered headboard, red velvet cover and sky blue velvet pillows. Just beyond the foot of the bed is a real usable white board (can be seen in overall dollhouse photo).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exterior Window: should have used an exacto knife...scissors were a sloppy choice. Used packing tape for glass and cardboard for shutters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fun shoebox dollhouse project with my kiddo</td></tr>
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<b><br /></b>Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-18543339567501951782019-09-05T10:31:00.002-07:002019-09-05T14:10:13.788-07:00<h2>
FIRST DAY OF MIDDLE SCHOOL...<br /> ....apparently they decorate lockers now! DIY Magnetic Wallpaper</h2>
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Here is a step-by-step guide how to make magnetic wallpaper for your kiddo's locker.<br />
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(she had to cut out the lock on the fly, a bit sloppy, but I am proud that she figured it out)</td></tr>
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If you have not noticed, magnetic locker wallpaper is expensive. As of this post, magnetic wallpaper costs $60.<br />
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Since I had surplus peel-and-stick wallpaper from my house, I decided to see if we could make it magnetic (we are not allowed to install stickers in/on the lockers).<br />
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<b>STEP 1</b>: On the school's Orientation Day, measure the lockers and include locations of protruding items, such as hooks and locking mechanisms:<br />
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<b>STEP 2</b>: To wallpaper (3) interior sides and the door panel, look for Rolled Magnetic Sheets.<br />
Although the lockers are nearly 36" high, we found it much more cost effective to purchase a 24"x60" roll ($25) on Amazon, which yields 30" high material (worked with the hook placements):<br />
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<b>STEP 3</b>: Cut Rolled Magnetic Sheets to size.<br />
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<b>STEP 4</b>: Using the pre-cut magnetic panel as a template, trace out the wallpaper segment that you'll need (on the pattern side), carefully measuring the wallpaper (or contact paper or your custom printed graphic) to make sure the pattern is centered on the magnetic panel:<br />
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<b>STEP 5</b>: Cut along the cut lines on (1) side and the top, then overcut on the other side and bottom:<br />
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<b>STEP 6</b>: Apply your wallpaper to the magnetic panel by carefully aligning the cut side and top sections, then flip over and cut off the excess on the overcut side and bottom:</div>
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<b>STEP 7A</b>: Smooth bubbles with a credit card:<br />
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<b>STEP 7B</b>: If bubbles persist, use a pin to poke a small air hole, and push the air bubble out the hole with a credit card:<br />
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<b>STEP 9</b>: Allow your kiddo to install the magnetic wallpaper in their school locker:<br />
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<b>STEP 10</b>: For fun, add additional accessories, such as: <a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/janus-locker-shelf/d?q=2-Tier%20Janus%20Locker%20Shelf&productId=10023085" target="_blank">2-tier shelving from Container Store</a>, <a href="https://www.pier1.com/pure-white-led-glimmer-strings/PS73156.html?from=search#q=twinkle%2520lights&origin=gridswatch" target="_blank">twinkle lights with remote from Pier 1</a>, and <a href="https://www.target.com/p/magnetic-locker-accessory-starter-kit-white-locker-style-by-ubrands/-/A-54345682" target="_blank">mirror, marker board, and magnets from Target</a>:<br />
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ENJOY MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!<br />
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Valentine's goodies for my Luca:</div>
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My daughter wanted her favorite stuffed animals (Pinky and Fluffy) as jack-o-lanterns this year, so she drew them up and I carved them out:</div>
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<br />Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-33298602229282140412017-08-07T17:18:00.000-07:002017-08-07T17:20:03.667-07:00Puppy Party and then some...Late in posting...follow up to my "Pseudo Pinterest Fail" post earlier.<br />
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We don't have a dog anymore (my American Eskimo "baby", Matisse passed well before my child was born), but she is obsessed with dogs! Luca insisted on a "Puppy Party" for her summer birthday, so she asked everyone to bring their doggies (and they did!)<br />
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I didn't get great photos, but here are some snaps from one Pupperific Day! Wish I had good pics of the "spread" -- it was pretty awesome, catered by The Counter Burger Bar. Yum-Meeee!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MINI CUPCAKES: Someone snagged one before I could take a pic! Rats! Custom minis by Sprinkles Cupcakes! Mmmmm.....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PUPPY ADOPTION CENTER: Luca and I made this doghouse out of a cardboard box. We used the bottom of the box to finish the roof, we painted it, and we created the white picket fence out of flat sheets of cardboard (time consuming to map out and cut, but super cute!) The dogs are helium filled balloons with feet and leashes...so they "walk" with you (adores!) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HIDDEN TREATS: we hid the goodie bags inside the doghouse. As kids left, they each got to go inside an pick their bag and "adopt" their pet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ADOPTION CERTIFICATES: It was so funny, a woman walking by in the park stopped by to adopt a pet (since we had real dogs hanging out near the "Adoption Center". I had to ask her to return the Certificate of Adoption. LOL.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">STAR DOGS! "Grumbles" and "Princess Pickles" from the Nickelodeon hit show "Mutt and Stuff" stopped by for a few awesome tricks. We love their mama/trainer Sarah Clifford from Animal Savvy > the most humane animal/critter trainer on the planet!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ESCAPE ROOM: Although not "puppy" related, we had MOBILE ESCAPE ROOM LA come to the party so the kids (and parents) could try to solve clues and puzzles to escape the vintage style room! Wish I had better photos! Despite the giant bottle of wine pictured here (prop), no alcohol was served! LOL!</td></tr>
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<span id="goog_1288265344"></span><span id="goog_1288265345"></span>For my daughter's 9th Birthday "Puppy Party", she wanted this adorable "Boo Puppy" cake by "A Pocket Full of Sweetness" that she found on Pinterest.<br />
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Of course I immediately called my girl, Winter Walker (@WinterCakes) who makes the most delicious and BEAUTIFUL cakes, and asked if she could do a version of this Boo Cake, but she is unavailable this year (waaaa!)<br />
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Well...mom-in-law is in town visiting -- she can bake a mean cake...and I'm pretty artistic...maybe I could decorate it?<br />
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I ran to Michaels and bought pretty much everything I would need to decorate the cake (which would be fine if I were going to do this again...which I don't think I will...again...EVER!):<br />
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<li>White Fondant for "Boo" and the Name Plate</li>
<li>Colored Fondant: Sweetshop has some pretty good colors for the cake decor: Pink, Lavender, and Blue; and Wilton has a "Natural Color Multipack" which includes Light Brown, Dark Brown, Dusty Pink and Black (all used for "Boo")</li>
<li>Name Plate and Letter Cutters (I wasn't going to attempt to write the name!)</li>
<li>Roller Pin</li>
<li>Cake Leveler</li>
<li>Fondant Tool Kit</li>
<li>Ribbon Cutter Kit</li>
<li>Edible Adhesive</li>
<li>Parchment Paper</li>
<li>Buttercream Icing (picked up at a chef/baking shop)</li>
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I watched a billion YouTube videos how to work with fondant in the days leading up to the big day...</div>
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I think I can do this. </div>
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No, I can't....</div>
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I am in way over my head! </div>
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I start frantically calling bakeries for a "base cake" that I could work with....but it was too late....I was on my own (for the decorating at least).</div>
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Mom-in-law started baking the yummiest chocolate cake ever, while I started to sculpt Boo. Here are photos of the process:</div>
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Now....I wanted Boo to harden....so while I worked on the cake "shell", I put Boo in the refrigerator to harden: BAD MOVE! Although he hardened initially, once removed from the refrigerator, he began to sweat and soften...and started to wilt :( </div>
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I shoved a collection of toothpicks and bbq skewers inside him, determined to prop him up, but nothing worked. With the A/C blasting, he eventually dried out in his new found squashed look. I created a lavender pillow for him to place under his butt to help prop him up...it helped a teeny bit.</div>
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I created the pillow for Boo, then assembled everything. Squishy, but still kind of cute. Not perfect...and for someone who strives to be a perfectionist....I was disappointed in the buckling and wilting. Especially since it took me around 15 hours to do! Ugh. </div>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-75367657180563744582017-05-14T13:00:00.002-07:002017-05-14T13:00:37.762-07:00Pig for BluesyI cannot believe I haven't posted in a year! Wow!<br />
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My design biz, <a href="http://www.dlzinteriors.com/" target="_blank">DLZ | interiors</a>, has been flourishing, which kept me beyond busy! On top of that, I am developing several children's shows with my production company, <a href="http://www.hotmamasproductions.com/" target="_blank">Hot Mamas Productions</a>, and I was recently named COO for an incredible social enteprise based out of Uganda called <a href="http://www.asantemama.com/" target="_blank">Asante Mama</a> (you can find us on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Asante+Mama" target="_blank">Amazon</a>!) All pretty amazing gigs!!!<br />
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My daughter, Luca (8), had bestie Bluesy (8) over for a sleepover last night, and when they woke up, they wanted to make a toy. We started with sock monkey kits from Restoration Hardware, and realized VERY quickly we didn't have the time nor the patience (nor the attention span) to make them (super complicated). Now we only had an hour to go before Bluesy's mom picks her up....so we had to come up with a plan ASAP. Bluesy LOVES pigs, so we decided to make a pig with scraps of felt I had laying around. Bluesy cut the fabric, sewed much of it, and stuffed it. She wanted something soft for the tail and legs, I only had this checkered ribbon that passed the "softness test". Then we (and I use the term "we" lightly), sewed on the tail, legs, nose and ears, then glued on hearts and googly eyeballs and drew on the nostrils. We finished in the nick of time. I tried to snap some pics before we had to run Bluesy to her mom.</div>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-73792241439365526382016-05-15T02:24:00.002-07:002016-05-15T02:27:33.817-07:00Baptism Gift for CallaI knew my niece Calla's Baptism was coming up, yet I procrastinated....and by the time I found the custom gift I wanted to send her, it was too late (3-4 weeks turnaround, whereas I had 3-4 days). Since time was not on my side, I decided to try and do it myself...so....inspired by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198288641/baptism-gift-idea-religious-keepsake?ref=hp_rv" target="_blank">bonnielecat's gifts</a> on Etsy, I gave it a go:<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">1. I ran to </span><a href="http://www.michaels.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Michaels</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and purchased a 6"x6" unfinished wood plaque. dark brown paint, chalk paint, and a beautiful, sparkly cross (I just love Michaels!)</span><br />
2. Then I ordered cool, vintage-like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEMONBEST-Vintage-Wooden-Rubber-Alphabet/dp/B00WQWR6GG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463302273&sr=8-1&keywords=typewriter+stamps" target="_blank">typewriter letter stamps</a> and a brown ink pad from Amazon Prime (I also love free 2-day shipping).<br />
3. I painted the plaque dark brown, let it dry<br />
4. I painted the front with the chalk paint, let it dry<br />
5. I glued on the cross, let it dry<br />
6. I practiced the stamping on paper, then stamped out the message "god bless calla". It was a little wimpy, so I carefully went over each letter twice...trying to perfectly align the letters....I did pretty well, I think.<br />
<span style="text-align: center;">7. I found some brown bumpers and a picture hanger in my supplies, so I attached those to the back</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">8. I found a nice border online, then used that to create a little sign with baptism details on back</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">9. I also had some old "All-Saints" tissue paper and twine, wrapped it up and it's ready to go!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Honestly, I would have rather ordered it from the artist <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198288641/baptism-gift-idea-religious-keepsake?ref=hp_rv" target="_blank">bonnielecat's Etsy shop</a>, because her gifts are way more beautiful (and I probably spent about the same amount of money). At least I had the joy of making the gift for Calla, and will get it to her closer to her Baptism (and now I have a really cool vintage style typewriter stamp kit!)</span><br />
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-71641527708378232762016-05-13T00:12:00.004-07:002016-05-13T00:12:32.000-07:00MONSTER RODS!<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Our school fair needs goodies...so I decided to make these yummy treats: MONSTER RODS! Super cute, super fun, and super easy!</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">INSTRUCTIONS:</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. Using a "double boiler" method (glass bowl over pot of boiling water, reduce to low heat), stir CANDY MELTS until melted and smooth</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. Spoon melted candy into 8oz glass</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3. Dip PRETZEL ROD in melted candy in glass, rolling and dragging until right consistency</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">4. Drag bag of rod along edge of glass to remove excess melted candy</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">5. Lay on baking tray (18 per tray)</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">6. Place CANDY EYES randomly</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">7. Put tray in refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to cool</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">8. Bend tray to loosen, and carefully snap rods from tray (without breaking rods)</span><br style="color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">9. Place in treat bags</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">one set of Monster Rods</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">another set of Monster Rods</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 10px;">completed set of Monster Rods in treat bag</td></tr>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-68101642123391423482016-01-11T06:47:00.002-08:002016-01-11T06:47:39.331-08:00CAMP MOMMY: Dollhouse Remodel (Phase 1)After posting pics of the redesigned interiors I did for my daughter's Pottery Barn Dollhouse, my friend Melissa found a vintage dollhouse at an antique store in a small town. She picked it up for me. I have had it for about 4 years, and could not find the time to work on it. Now that my daughter (Luca) is 7, I thought it would be a fun Winter Break project. Luca and I couldn't agree on paint colors; she wanted teal and pink and I wanted gray and black, so we compromised...and I LOVE it!<br />
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Remodel included:</div>
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<li>Added siding</li>
<li>Added roofing materials</li>
<li>Added slatted shutters</li>
<li>Added flower boxes (to shorten the windows to fit the prefab shutters)</li>
<li>Added a cupola with a rooster weather vane</li>
<li>Added porch rail siding</li>
<li>Repaired outside corner trim</li>
<li>Painted everything</li>
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Here are photos of the completed Exterior Remodel (Phase 1) .... I hope to get to the Interior Remodel (Phase 2) over Summer Break:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luca painting the siding</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting shingles and shutters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arranging flowers with Fluffy</td></tr>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-52906073178387621782016-01-09T09:43:00.002-08:002016-01-10T12:00:49.599-08:00Holiday Treats for Clients and ClassmatesThis venture started off in an attempt to place an order for chocolate covered strawberries and pretzel sticks for a client via a well known company. However, in addition to the cost of the goodies, the company charges $17 for delivery of the strawberries and another $15 to deliver the pretzel sticks, even though they are both going to the same place! I called said company, and asked if they could combine the delivery costs since they are originating in 1 place and terminating at 1 place. They refused. So, I canceled the order. Went to Michaels (Welton Candy Melts), Cost Plus World Market (trays, glasses, baggies, ribbon, cellophane), Ralphs (beautiful organic strawberries), and Smart & Final (Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Rods)...then got to work.<br />
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I made 7 trays of goodies for clients, and personally delivered them. And made about 30 baggies of treats for my daughter's school (classmates, teachers, staff, supervisors, security, etc.)<br />
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It was a lot of work, but it was worth it for all the smiles :)<br />
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Products:<br />
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<li>Chocolate covered pretzel rods with various colored candy melts (red, green, chocolate, white), some with crystal sugar, some with crushed candy cane bits. </li>
<li>Chocolate covered organic strawberries with various colored candy melts (red, green, chocolate, white), some with crushed walnuts, some with crushed candy cane bits, and some with shards of fresh chocolate.</li>
<li>Chocolate covered Oreo cookies with with various colored candy melts (red, green, chocolate, white), some with crushed walnuts, some with crystal sugar, some with crushed candy cane bits.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handmade goodies for my clients on gold chargers with gold-bottom wine glasses</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Chocolate Pretzel Rods with White, Red and Chocolate Strips (Left), Chocolate Pretzel Rods with Crushed Candy Cane Topping (Right) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Chocolate Pretzel Rods with White, Red, Green and Chocolate Strips (Left), and Chocolate Pretzel Rods with White, Red and Chocolate Strips (Right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Chocolate Pretzel Rods with Large Crystal Sugar (Left), and White Chocolate Pretzel Rods with White, Red and Chocolate Strips (Right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies with Various Toppings: Crushed Candy Cane, Large Crystal Sugar, and Red and White Strips</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretzel and Oreo Treats wrapped up, labeled and ready to distribute with Holiday Cards</td></tr>
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<br />Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-24016321464838573372015-10-31T23:17:00.002-07:002015-11-01T06:54:41.740-08:00Halloween Treats: Frankenstein Marshmallow PopsAlso inspired by treats found on the web, I created these yummy Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops for my kiddo's school Halloween celebration.<br />
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INGREDIENTS:<br />
-Large Marshmallows<br />
-Wilton Vibrant Green Candy Melts<br />
-Wilton Chocolate Candy Melts<br />
-Black Gel<br />
-Candy Eyes<br />
-Black Licorice<br />
-Lollipop Sticks<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another big hit! Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted to serve on this simple white cake platter, but it was easier to transport in my large baking pan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ba Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!</td></tr>
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<br />Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-3716084856180000352015-10-31T23:12:00.003-07:002015-11-01T06:55:02.426-08:00Halloween Treats: Mummy Pretzel Rods<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Inspired by "spooktacular" Halloween Treats found on the web, I created these super delicious Mummy Pretzel Rods --and displayed them in different colored mason jars (I caught an awesome Halloween sale: $1.19 per jar at </span><a href="http://www.michaels.com/" style="color: #643ab5; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Michaels</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">).</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">For another Halloween Party, I ran out of the White Candy Melts to dip the pretzel rods, so I dipped them in left-over Chocolate Candy Melts (used for the hair on my Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops) and had enough White to do the "mummy wrapping" strips (I mixed White Mummies and Chocolate Mummies together in the jars, and forgot to snap a pic- blogger fail!) </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">INGREDIENTS:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-Large Pretzel Rods</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-Wilton Bright White Candy Melts</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-Strip of Multi-Colored Candy Buttons</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-Black Edible Marker</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Biggest hit at the school's Halloween Party!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boo! Mmmm....Delicious!</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #27004e; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-85684785481791921572015-10-02T01:19:00.002-07:002015-10-04T22:59:28.203-07:00My GORGEOUS "Almost-No-Sew" $2 Throw Pillows!After restoring the piano bench, I had some surplus fabric....but it is SO beautiful, I HAD to use ALL of it! I also happen to have 2 throw pillows that needed covers. PERFECT! But...I only had enough fabric to cover 1 throw pillow, front and back, OR 2 throw pillows, front only. So I went with the latter.<br />
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Now I need fabric for the backs. So, I went to my local fabric store, and sifted through their disorganized scrap bins. After 90 minutes...in the bottom of the very last scrap bin, I found it! 2 scraps of the perfect size, perfect color and perfect texture fabric! $1 each. Woot woot!</div>
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I intended on sewing them...I even borrowed a sewing machine...but the needle was broken and it was missing parts. SO...I did some digging online and learned about "HEAT N BOND Ultra" - a miracle no-sew product!!!! I had a 50% coupon at Michaels, so it only cost $ 1.79 for 10 yards of 3/8" bonding tape. All you need is an iron, and a few seconds! It was AMAZING! I was able to successfully bond 3 sides of each pillow...but after inserting the pillow, I couldn't bond the open ends...so I sewed them by hand, but that went pretty fast, and looks good.</div>
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Here is the final product - I LOVE IT!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of pillow- the perfect shade of brown velvet<br />
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-6864571186499661082015-09-25T05:44:00.004-07:002015-09-25T05:49:39.819-07:00Tooth Fairy VisitIn honor of my Luca losing another tooth last night, here are photos of the items left by the Tooth Fairy last time...<br />
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...what does the Tooth Fairy do when she was not prepared and has no cash or trinkets on hand??? She leaves a gift certificate!<br />
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Check out the miniature letter, gift certificate, "gold" coin (covered in gold glitter) in the tiny envelope...hand delivered by the Tooth Fairy, of course!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miniature letter, rolled gift certificate, "gold coin" in a tiny envelope</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">unrolled gift certificate...no cash = bigger reward</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy camper (less one tooth!)</td></tr>
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<br />Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-6298968147339217752015-09-23T16:46:00.002-07:002015-09-23T19:17:58.476-07:00Bringing New Life to an Old Piano BenchWhile renovating their home, one my fav design clients gave me their old piano!!! A beautiful, cherry wood 1959 Wurlitzer Upright (I believe it's a Spinet). What a wonderful gift! The piano is very good shape, although several keys were covered with masking tape and labeled in ink for learning. This was easily removable and cleanable with a little bit of Goof-Off. And I wiped down the wood with Wood Wipes.<br />
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We asked if the piano came with a bench, and it did, but it was in such bad shape, they had discarded it, and it was out by the dumpster. They assumed no one would want it. Wrong! I wanted it and I knew I could make it beautiful again!!! So I took it home, and I've included step-by-step instructions how to restore an old piano bench for only $43 (including fabric, batting, foam, stain, sander, staples)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"AFTER" -- RESTORED PIANO BENCH</td></tr>
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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO RESTORING AN OLD PIANO BENCH:<br />
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1. Remove lid from hinges<br />
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2. Using a screwdriver or painter's tool to remove nail heads and/or staples<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> *** TIP: wear a mask ***<br />
When I started to open up the fabric, and flipped the lid over, 56 years of dust, dander,<br />
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3. Remove original upholstery fabric and batting<br />
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a beautiful green silk, probably original from 1959</td></tr>
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5. Measure bench lid/seat (TIP: measure twice/cut once)<br />
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7. Purchase upholstery fabric (1/2 yard is perfect for a piano bench)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabric: $19.95/yd x 1/2 yd + CA tax = $10.85</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;">8. Align wood lid/seat with 2 straight edges of foam</span> and trace the other 2 edges of the wood lid/seat<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used the wood lid/seat as a straightedge and a kitchen knife </td></tr>
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10. Use Spray Mount to adhere foam to wood lid/seat<br />
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14. Place 2 layers of the trimmed-to-fit batting on top of foam (shown), add the oversized layer on top (not shown)<br />
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15. Carefully flip lid over, and pull oversized top layer of batting up and over the lid.<br />
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16. Starting in the center, use a staple gun (and 3/8" staples) to staple batting to bottom of lid<br />
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17. Optional: trim the edges of the batting<br />
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21. Lay upholstery fabric face down<br />
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22. Place lid/seat face down on fabric (**make sure pattern is centered**), wrap fabric around edge and fold fabric (optional) for clean installation<br />
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25. Gather everything to restore the base: mask, gloves, safety googles, sanding sponge, paint thinner or mineral spirits (I used Goof-Off that I had at home), stain to match wood, old t-shirts. Do this OUTDOORS in a well-ventilated area.<br />
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27. Using an old t-shirt dampened with paint thinner, mineral spirits (I used "Goof-Off), completely wipe down all surfaces<br />
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28. Using another t-shirt, rub on stain in direction of grain. Wipe off excess.<br />
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29. Allow to dry. Although it could have used a second coat, I only did one coat because it looked so much better, and I didn't want to make it darker. After 3 hours, it is supposed to be dry, but I kept it out overnight to make sure it was completely dry and the fumes were gone.<br />
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-36845139583970149482015-09-07T06:07:00.003-07:002015-09-07T06:20:05.804-07:00Creating a Family Beach Vacation Keepsake<br />
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Every summer, my family meets up with many members of our extended family at a relative's beach house in the Outer Banks (OBX). It's a wonderful time for the cousins to play together in the sand and surf and create a strong bond! This year, as we finished a bottle of maple syrup, I decided we would make a keepsake of our trip. So we hit the beach collecting sand and seashells. Since we have to fly home, I put everything in the maple syrup jar, loaded it in my carryon (wrapped in paper towels), and when we got home, we assembled our keepsake (shown above).<br />
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1. Find a cool bottle, finish/empty contents, peel label, use Goof Off (or similar product) to remove the adhesive, wash and dry bottle (tip: use a hairdryer to make sure inside is completely dry):</div>
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2. Gather what you'll need: bottle, cork (one that fits the bottle mouth snuggly), twine, small piece of dark brown cardstock (punch hole in top), white pencil (or silver Sharpie):</div>
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3. Hit the beach with the family! Find a variety of shells small enough to fit through mouth of bottle. Seek out various shapes, types, colors, and textures. Include small pieces of sea glass, sea rocks and starfish if you find any. We did this over 3 days. The best time to collect is at low tide when the seashells become exposed:<br />
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3. Wash your collection, and air dry them on doubled up layers of paper towels:<br />
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4. Layout sand on an 11x17 sheet of paper, dab the sand with a paper towel, and air dry for about 20 minutes (until sand is completely loose and separated):<br />
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5. Carefully rolling the sheet of paper with sand, pour the sand into the bottle, drop in seashells, saving the best for last (so they are on top). Many of the shells will land upside down, using a thin straw or pipe cleaner, flip over shells so their best side is visible:<br />
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7. Using the cardstock card, add a reminder of your trip to the back of your jar (i.e. family name, location, year), slip through end of twine, tie a knot in twine to keep card in place:<br />
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-63284992669636331042015-06-03T00:08:00.003-07:002015-06-04T09:11:41.480-07:00Crazy Mama's Frozen Birthday PartyMy daughter requested the FROZEN theme this year....so we went for it! Such a beautiful day at the park! It was a lot of work and I'm still exhausted (3 days later! LOL!) But after seeing the photos...it was worth it! xo<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found this cake design online and sent it to one of my favorite cake artists, <a href="mailto:wwalker9@hotmail.com" target="_blank">Winter Walker Cakes</a>, and she rocked it! Great deal on <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/glass-jar-set-a2-3_1900.fltr?Ntt=candy%20jars" target="_blank">candy jars</a> from Oriental Trading</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail of cake top: Disney Infinity Elsa<br />
(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EC6VA9I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00" target="_blank">Disney INFINITY Elsa on Amazon</a>)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are the most delicious and beautiful cake pops I'd ever seen! They are from Sparkling Sweets Boutique<br />
(<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SparklingSweetsShop" target="_blank">Sparkling Sweets Shop</a>). I will post a photo from another blog where I found these.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://blog.hwtm.com/2014/01/disney-frozen-party-ideas-and-dessert-table/" target="_blank">Hostess with the Mostest Blog: FROZEN</a> -when I saw these, I knew we had to have them! They are delicious & beautiful.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/godinger-fire-ice-3-tier-server/1043166657?Keyword=crystal+server" target="_blank">Tiered crystal serving platter </a>also from Bed, Bath & Beyond.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mini-desserts consisting of <a href="http://www.jello.com/product/no-bake-desserts/cheesecake" target="_blank">Jello's No-Bake Cheesecake</a> (sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on bottom, use a sandwich bag to squeeze cheese cake filling into cup, neatly, then add more graham cracker crumbs and top with strawberries, blueberries and mint leaves), Flan, and Chocolate Mousse topped with strawberry and mint leaves.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OV6P7Y8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03" target="_blank">Shooters</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NO9AFRW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03" target="_blank">mini tasting spoons </a>and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NP2NL88?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03" target="_blank">mini tasting forks</a> found online at Amazon. <a href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-638452/Blanc+Rectangular+Cheese+Platter" target="_blank">Serving platter</a> from Sur la Table.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my BFF's (Rey Viquez) helped me make this Elsa Castle Photo Booth out of cardboard boxes.<br />
We drew out the castle, including doors that open to a "balcony", we cut it out, painted everything white<br />
then covered everything in blue sparkles, added mirrored paper icicles and "cracked ice" fractals. We had<br />
an upper tower, but it was too top heavy, so we removed it as guests arrived. The balcony follows the <br />
pattern of Elsa's ice formed balcony. The wood letters (from Michaels) are covered in a sparkly silver<br />
adhesive paper (also from Michaels). The blue backdrop was key to the success of the photo booth. My<br />
girls, Ana and Daniela of <a href="http://www.mommytrain.com/" target="_blank">MommyTrain</a>, leant me the blue velvet drapes with C-stands. With the wind,<br />
we needed sandbags to hold everything in place (we forgot to bring them!)<br />
The BEST EVER Elsa is Joanna Bert (pictured) from '<a href="http://www.smileandasong.com/" target="_blank">Smile and a Song Princess Parties</a>' in the LA area.</td></tr>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-22750882130154939002014-12-30T17:32:00.003-08:002014-12-30T17:32:48.133-08:00Crystal Garden Fun!Although I usually post food art, today is a bit different. Luca and I came across a Crystal Garden on Pinterest last week, and she couldn't wait to try it as a fun art project/ science experiment. Here is the 'Babble Dabble Do' link with detailed instructions: <a href="http://babbledabbledo.com/science-for-kids-crystal-garden/" target="_blank">http://babbledabbledo.com/science-for-kids-crystal-garden/</a><div>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-24386744811129537502014-11-13T08:31:00.005-08:002014-11-21T14:17:16.847-08:00Luca Penguin<b>LUCA PENGUIN</b><br />
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Luca loves penguins…so while making breakfast this morning, her drawing of a penguin caught my eye. So I just couldn't help myself!<br />
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Body (White)- Hardboild Egg</div>
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Body (Black)- Nori Seaweed</div>
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Beak/Feet- Carrot</div>
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Eyes- Blueberry</div>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-52860337749805193942014-11-09T10:22:00.001-08:002014-11-09T10:24:33.357-08:00Love Bunny<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>"LOVE" BUNNY</b> from <b>ABCmouse.COM</b></div>
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My daughter has a virtual pet white bunny in ABCmouse.com that she named love, and she asked me to make her for breakfast this morning:</div>
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Bunny: Hardboiled Egg<br />
Eye Brows, Eye Lashes, Mouth and Whiskers: Nori Seaweed<br />
Eye Balls: Red Licorice<br />
Nose and Ear Inside: Yogurt Covered Sunflower Seeds<br />
Carrot: Carrot Tip and Lettuce<br />
Ground: Lettuce<br />
Flowers: Licorice Centers and Yogurt Covered Sunflower Seed PedalsCrazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-67280943958251013462014-10-31T22:19:00.001-07:002014-11-09T10:26:58.778-08:00Happy Halloween 2014!<b>CHEESE POPS: JACK SKELLINGTON</b> from <b>NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS</b><br />
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Inspired by "Cute Food for Kids" (<a href="http://www.cutefoodforkids.com/2011/09/cheese-pops-for-halloween.html">http://www.cutefoodforkids.com/2011/09/cheese-pops-for-halloween.html</a>), I created these adorable cheese pops for my daughter's Halloween Party at school. Apparently, they were a hit with all the kiddos!<br />
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Head: White Cheddar Babybel Cheese</div>
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Eyes and Mouth: Nori Seaweed (cut with scissors)</div>
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Nostrils: Black Sesame</div>
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Stands: Colorful Popsicles Sticks (from my daughter's art kit)</div>
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Base: I found a box for invitations, and covered it in black card stock, added Halloween stickers, and created slits for the stands. I added colorful crinkled paper strips for fun.</div>
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I didn't have a clue what I would do for the base, so I dug around to see what I could find and put together at 2:00AM (when I was working on these)…and I am super happy how it all turned out!!!</div>
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<b>HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!</b></div>
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Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-31521282484143461072014-08-17T18:00:00.003-07:002014-08-17T18:05:01.064-07:00Dora the Explorer!<b>DORA THE EXPLORER!</b><br />
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This Fall, Dora grows up and moves to the city…before that happens, here is young Dora (for Breakfast)…perhaps with a slightly lazy eye ;)</div>
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Face: Pita Bread</div>
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Hair: Bread and Nutella</div>
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Nose: Spice Sprig</div>
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Lips/Chin: Nutella</div>
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Eyes: Hardboiled Egg Whites</div>
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Eye Balls: Dates</div>
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Shirt Collar: Pink Gummy Vitamins</div>
Crazy Mama!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17759680476887850506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423672068716311254.post-90087035172000548322014-08-12T09:28:00.003-07:002014-08-12T09:28:25.900-07:00Nanoo! Nanoo!<b>ROBIN WILLIAMS' MORK</b>: My little tribute to a very funny man…sad to hear he suffered while making us all laugh! xo<br />
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INGREDIENTS:<br />
Body: Strawberries<br />
Head: Cheese<br />
Hair: Cheese with Nutella<br />
Eyes: Nutella<br />
Smile: Strawberry<br />
Triangle, Gloves and Boots: Mushroom<br />
Writing: Blue Icing<br />
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