Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Ghost & Goblin Mix Treat Bag Topper


The 7 Days of Halloween Treat Packs
Day 7

These treat packs are easy to make (downloadable artwork) and are fun to give out as Halloween treats to your trick-or-treaters, school parties for those little ones or to just have around to give to guest visiting during that time. Be sure to collect them all!


Supplies:
  • Artwork (download below)
  • White Card Stock
  • 4" x 6" Clear Reclosable Bag (check your local craft store or Walmart) or
  • Clear candy/gift bags or Halloween decorated candy/gift bags (check your local party store, craft store, Walmart or Dollar Tree)
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Stapler
  • Clear tape
Treats:
  • Candy corn
  • Miniature marshmallows or white chocolate chips
  • Golden graham cereal or Chex cereal
  • Raisins
  • Miniature or regular chocolate chips
  • Orange jellybeans
Basic Instructions for 4" x 6" Bag:

The artwork contains 6 folder over tags that are 4" x 3" unfolded, 4" x 1.5" folded. Print out the number you need and follow the cut lines to cut out each one.

Put some of each treats (1 tablespoon each or more) into the reclosable bag and seal. Then shake the mixture to the top area of the bag, fold the excess bag up and tap. Then take the label and fold in half, put over the top of the bag and staple above the reclosable area.

If you are using a clear/Halloween decorated candy/gift bag, cut the bag down to size to hold the treat mixture, with enough to fold over twice and then staple the tag on.


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Monday, August 27, 2012

Witch Warts Treat Bag Topper


The 7 Days of Halloween Treat Packs
Day 6


These treat packs are easy to make (downloadable artwork) and are fun to give out as Halloween treats to your trick-or-treaters, school parties for those little ones or to just have around to give to guest visiting during that time. Be sure to collect them all!


Supplies:

  • Raisins
  • Artwork (download below)
  • White Card Stock
  • 4" x 6" Clear Reclosable Bag (check your local craft store or Walmart) or
  • Clear candy/gift bags or Halloween decorated candy/gift bags (check your local party store, craft store, Walmart or Dollar Tree)
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Stapler
  • Clear tape

Basic Instructions for 4" x 6" Bag:

The artwork contains 6 folder over tags that are 4" x 3" unfolded, 4" x 1.5" folded. Print out the number you need and follow the cut lines to cut out each one.

Put 1/4 cup or more of raisins into the reclosable bag and seal. Take the label and fold in half, put over the top of the bag and staple above the reclosable area.

If you are using a clear/Halloween decorated candy/gift bag, cut the bag down to size to hold the chocolate chips, with enough to fold over twice and then staple the tag on.

NOTE: Since mine only filled about 1/2 of the reclosable bag, I shook the raisins to the top, folded the back up and taped it and then added the topper as instructed above.

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Pumpkin Poop Treat Bags


The 7 Days of Halloween Treat Packs
Day 5

These treat packs are easy to make (downloadable artwork) and are fun to give out as Halloween treats to your trick-or-treaters, school parties for those little ones or to just have around to give to guest visiting during that time. Be sure to collect them all!



Supplies:
  • Orange jellybeans or butterscotch chips
  • Artwork (download below)
  • White Card Stock
  • Clear candy/gift bags or Halloween decorated candy/gift bags (check your local party store, craft store, Walmart or Dollar Tree)
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Ribbon or twine (I used 1/8" wide orange ribbon from Walmart, about $0.48 spool.)
  • Hole punch or needle to punch a small hole to thread ribbon through

Basic Instructions:

The artwork contains 6 tags. Print out the number you need and trim out the tag, leaving a small amount of space all the way around the tag.

Put 1/4 cup or more of orange jellybeans or butterscotch chips into the bag. Gather the bag and tie with the ribbon or twine tightly. Punch a hole into the stem area of the tag and thread the tag onto the ribbon or twine, tie into a small bow and then trim streamers. Give the excess bag a ragged trim and then fluff out.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Monster Scabs Treat Bag Toppers


The 7 Days of Halloween Treat Packs
Day 4

These treat packs are easy to make (downloadable artwork) and are fun to give out as Halloween treats to your trick-or-treaters, school parties for those little ones or to just have around to give to guest visiting during that time. Be sure to collect them all!



Supplies:
  • Life, Golden Graham or Chex Cereal
  • Artwork (download below)
  • White Card Stock
  • 4" x 6" Clear Reclosable Bag (check your local craft store or Walmart) or
  • Clear candy/gift bags or Halloween decorated candy/gift bags (check your local party store, craft store, Walmart or Dollar Tree)
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Stapler
  • Clear tape
Basic Instructions for 4" x 6" Bag: 

The artwork contains 6 folder over tags that are 4" x 3" unfolded, 4" x 1.5" folded. Print out the number you need and follow the cut lines to cut out each one.

Put 1/4 cup or more of cereal into the reclosable bag and seal. Take the label and fold in half, put over the top of the bag and staple above the reclosable area.

If you are using a clear/Halloween decorated candy/gift bag, cut the bag down to size to hold the cereal, with enough to fold over twice and then staple the tag on.

NOTE: Since mine only filled about 1/2 of the reclosable bag, I shook the cereal to the top, folded it up in the back and taped it and then put the tag on and stapled as per directions above.

Look for a fall flavor like the new Maple & Brown Sugar Life Cereal. So yummy!

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Recipe Update

I have updated all the recipe pages to include a downloadable 4"x6" recipe card. Simply download or print the file, trim around the background to 4" x 8" and then fold on the dotted line. These are best printed on card stock.

So you don't have to search back through the archives, here are all of the recipe cards to download up to this date. Enjoy!

Creamy Lemon Pie
Strawberry Heart Pillows

Pink Lemonade Pie
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries



Monday, August 20, 2012

Ghost Poop Treat Bag Topper


The 7 Days of Halloween Treat Packs
Day 3

These treat packs are easy to make (downloadable artwork) and are fun to give out as Halloween treats to your trick-or-treaters, school parties for those little ones or to just have around to give to guest visiting during that time. Be sure to collect them all!



Supplies:

  • Miniature marshallows or white chocolate chips
  • Artwork (download below)
  • White Card Stock
  • 4" x 6" Clear Reclosable Bag (check your local craft store or Walmart) or
  • Clear candy/gift bags or Halloween decorated candy/gift bags (check your local party store, craft store, Walmart or Dollar Tree)
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Stapler
  • Clear tape


Basic Instructions for 4" x 6" Bag: 

The artwork contains 6 folder over tags that are 4" x 3" unfolded, 4" x 1.5" folded. Print out the number you need and follow the cut lines to cut out each one.

Put 1/4 cup or more of marshmallows or white chocolate chips into the reclosable bag and seal. Take the label and fold in half, put over the top of the bag and staple above the reclosable area.

If you are using a clear/Halloween decorated candy/gift bag, cut the bag down to size to hold the marshmallows, with enough to fold over twice and then staple the tag on.

NOTE: Since mine only filled about 1/2 of the reclosable bag, I closed the bag, shook the marshmallows to the top, folded the back up in the back and taped it. I then placed the tag on and it made a nice, neat little package of treats!


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Friday, August 17, 2012

Goblin Teeth Treat Bag Topper


The 7 Days of Halloween Treat Packs
Day 2

These treat packs are easy to make (downloadable artwork) and are fun to give out as Halloween treats to your trick-or-treaters, school parties for those little ones or to just have around to give to guest visiting during that time. Be sure to collect them all!



Supplies
:

  • Candy Corn
  • Artwork (download below)
  • White Card Stock
  • 4" x 6" Clear Reclosable Bag (check your local craft store or Walmart) or
  • Clear candy/gift bags or Halloween decorated candy/gift bags (check your local party store, craft store, Walmart or Dollar Tree)
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Stapler
  • Clear tape


Basic Instructions for 4" x 6" Bag: 

The artwork contains 6 folder over tags that are 4" x 3" unfolded, 4" x 1.5" folded. Print out the number you need and follow the cut lines to cut out each one.

Put 1/4 cup or more of candy corn into the reclosable bag and seal. Take the label and fold in half, put over the top of the bag and staple above the reclosable area.

If you are using a clear/Halloween decorated candy/gift bag, cut the bag down to size to hold the chocolate chips, with enough to fold over twice and then staple the tag on.

NOTE: Since mine only filled about 1/2 of the reclosable bag, I shook the candy corn to the top after putting the tag on, folded the back up in the back and taped it under the tag to make a nice neat little package.


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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Bat Poop Halloween Treat Packs

The 7 Days of Halloween Treat Packs
Day 1


These treat packs are easy to make (downloadable artwork) and are fun to give out as Halloween treats to your trick-or-treaters, school parties for those little ones or to just have around to give to guest visiting during that time.

Supplies:
  • Miniature or regular chocolate chips
  • Artwork (download below)
  • White Card Stock
  • 4" x 6" Clear Reclosable Bag (check your local craft store or Walmart) or
    Clear candy/gift bags or Halloween decorated candy/gift bags (check your local party store, craft store, Walmart or Dollar Tree)
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Stapler
  • Clear tape

Basic Instructions for 4" x 6" Bag: 

The artwork contains 6 folder over tags that are 4" x 3" unfolded, 4" x 1.5" folded. Print out the number you need and follow the cut lines to cut out each one.

Put 1/4 cup or more of chocolate chips into the reclosable bag and seal. Take the label and fold in half, put over the top of the bag and staple above the reclosable area.

If you are using a clear/Halloween decorated candy/gift bag, cut the bag down to size to hold the chocolate chips, with enough to fold over twice and then staple the tag on. 

NOTE: Since mine only filled about 1/2 of the reclosable bag, I shook the chocolate chips to the top after putting the tag on, folded the back up in the back and taped it under the tag to make a nice neat little package.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Creamy Lemon Pie

My husband loves lemon pie. His Mom used to make a lemon pie that he and his family loved, but no recipe has been located for it. I had tried many recipes but none met with total approval. Then along came this recipe that is easy, healthy and is GOOD! Thanks to Weight Watchers, this pie is a hit!


Ingredients
6 whole reduced-fat cinnamon graham crackers
2 Tbsp. salted butter
11 oz. fat-free sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grind graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Or, place crackers in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.

Melt butter on stove top or in microwave and pour over graham cracker crumbs, mixing with a fork until completely moistened. Press crumbs evenly onto bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan; place crust in refrigerator while preparing lemon filling.

In medium bowl, combine condensed milk and eggs, mix until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest, stir until incorporated and our into prepared crust.

Bake pie for 15 minutes. Cool completely and for best flavor, serve chilled.

Serves 10.
Weight Watchers PointsPlus Value: 4 per 1 piece serving

Note:
I also have made this using Key Lime juice and lime zest. Delicious!

If, like my husband, you like meringue on your pie, just use your favorite recipe and follow direction for baking the meringue on your pie.

Pie may be baked and frozen for up to 2 weeks. Defrost and serve chilled.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Patio Umbrella Holder

In the hunt for an patio umbrella holder for my new patio set, I came across an idea of using a large clay flower pot. So, I proceeded to make a list of supplies I would need for this project.

SUPPLIES:

  • 10" or 12" Clay Pot (I purchased mine from Lowe's for about $10.00)
  • Duct Tape
  • Quick Drying Cement (Also purchased at Lowe's)
  • PVC Pipe
    Only needs to be as tall as the pot and no more than an inch higher than the pot and wide enough that your umbrella will fit down inside the pipe.
  • Optional - I picked up some jewel stones from the Dollar Store. And I had some leftover rope from another project that I used to decorate mine.
    Decorative Stones, River Rocks, Jewels
    Outdoor, Waterproof, Clear Contact Cement

ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS:

Clean the clay pot to remove any dirt or other residue. Let dry completely.
If you are decorating the extended edge of the pot, do this now and let set for 24 hours, or you may wait and decorate after the cement has cured, see step 7.
If there is a whole in the bottom of the pot, tape over the hole, both inside and outside of the pot, making sure it is covered completely.
Now tape over the end of the PVC pipe that will be down inside of the pot. This keep the cement from seeping inside of the pipe.
This part you will need some help with. Mix your cement in a can so that you can pour it. Have your helper place the PVC pipe with the taped end into your pot, making sure the pipe is centered in your pot. With your helper holding the pipe securely, pour the cement into the pot around the PVC pipe. Fill the pot leaving 1-1/2 to 2" space at the top. Hold the pipe for approximately 5 minutes so the cement is set.
Let your cement cure for at least 24 hours.
Once your cement is cured, you can proceed to decorate the outside of the pot and the inside top of the pot. Be sure that anything you use for decorations is Outdoor Approved!

Once all decorations are complete and set, place under your table and insert your umbrella.

The possibilities for this are endless, limited only by your imaginations.

Enjoy!
Beachy's