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

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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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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Sweeties for Your Sweetie

Planning a special Valentine's evening doesn't require an expensive bouquet of roses or that expensive dinner reservation. To me, I think it's way more romantic to have a nice candlelight dinner at home with the one you love, your favorite drink (alcoholic or not), soft music playing and a great after dinner dessert.

I'll be sharing several recipes I've found over the next couple of days to make for your Sweetie and to share with others!

Pink Lemonade Pie          Recipe from Hoosier Homemade

Prep Time: 15 minutes    Cook Time: 8 minutes

Yield: 1 full size pie or 8-10 mini pies (with leftovers) 

Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling
1 {8 oz.} package cream cheese, soft
1 {14 oz} can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate, thawed & undiluted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2-4 drops Pink Coloring, if desired
2-4 tablespoons sugar, depending on your taste
Whipping Cream Topping
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Garnish
Wilton Micro Mini Hearts

Instructions   

Crust
Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar and melted butter
Press mixture into heart shaped silicone baking cups, or pie plate
Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 minutes or until golden brown
Let cool completely

Filling
Pour milk into large bowl, add softened cream cheese and beat until well combined
Add pink lemonade concentrate, lemon juice and Pink coloring, mix well
Spoon into cooled crust
Freeze until firm

Whipping Cream Topping
Pour heavy whipping cream in a large chilled bowl with chilled beaters
Whip on medium speed until cream starts to thicken
Add vanilla and beat on high speed
When soft peaks form, gradually add powdered sugar
Beat on high until stiff peaks form
Add a dollop of whipping cream to pie

Garnish as desired

Now doesn't this just look and sound yummy! Enjoy and until tomorrow!

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Cupid What???

Well, it's that time of the year when Cupid is flying around everywhere, or at least she should be!

This is a fun little craft the little ones can help you with. There are two variation of this, depending on the recipient.

CUPID'S POOP

Small clear or Valentine's Day decorated baggie*
Ribbon, color to match design on bag
Tags Number 1 (PDF file below)
Hole Punch
Candy Conversation Hearts, Red Jelly Beans, or
   M & M's® Chocolate Coated Candy Pieces

1. Download and print out the tags. Cut into individual tags and punch a hole in the top where shown.
2. Take your baggie and put a scoop of candy hearts or red jelly beans inside.
3. Twist top of baggie and tie the red ribbon very tightly.
4. Attached the tags to the ribbon and then tie a bow. Be sure to curl the ends of your ribbon.

* If you use the tall baggies, just take a pair of scissors or pinking shears and after the bag is all tied up, trim the top of the bag and fluff out.

CUPID'S KISSES

1. Use tag number 2 below.
2. Replace the candy hearts/jelly beans/chocolate pieces with Chocolate Kisses, preferably the Valentine's Day edition.

These make a cute gift for young and old. Great, inexpensive products for the little one to take to school for Valentine's Day.

Download PDF File

Download PDF File

I found some cute Valentine's Day decorated zip baggies at our local Dollar Store. I created the bags above my simply cutting off the zip portion of the bag, filling, adding ribbon and tag and then used the pinking shears and cut across the tops.

Have Fun!
Beachy Sue