COLLECTION :: Think Spring Stationery Line

Happy SPRING everybody! 

Hopefully where you are you are embracing SPRING and it's starting to warm up! As usual where I live, it's still cold but I look at it this way, pretty soon everyone will be complaining about how HOT it is so I'm ok with all of it. ;) 

To get everyone in the mood, I thought I would share my "Think Spring" stationery line with you all as this will definitely get you in a spring kind of mood! It has everything from art prints, postcards to mini cards & love notes!

 

~ the set contains mini 3x3 cards in 6 different designs

~ 10 different designs of these mini notecards or love notes (which I like to call them) - great to use as little notes to loved ones

 (include in lunches, put in pocket of a coat - write a little message to let someone know you are thinking of them!)

~ a 3 piece artwork set - size is 8x10 & you can place in your favorite frames & split them up or keep them all together. I show them here framed with a black frame and also white ones so you can see how they will match any neutral frame to go with your decor in your home.

and what about this cute little stationery box? Wouldn't this make a great gift for a friend, neighbor or even your kids teacher? The printed paper has a design on 1 side & fold/ cutting directions on the other to complete this adorable box! Tie a ribbon around & done! =)

and of course comes with 6 different designs of stationery paper to put in it

  

~ 4 different postcard designs to send a 'hello' to someone far away or just down the street!

The entire "Think Spring" stationery collection is available in my Etsy store now! 

This is such a great set because you can use it past the spring season (with some of the pieces) PLUS it's LOADED with so many goodies! So many people do not have time to write people on PAPER anymore but hopefully this makes it a little easier for you. It would just make someone's day to receive a little note or card!

 

Have a fantastic day & thanks as always for following! So tell me what is your favorite piece from this collection? Let me know below . . .  =)

Are you loving the "eye candy" here?

Then join me over on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter & Instagram so you never miss out on an exclusive deal or any behind the scenes photos!

Check out my designs, artwork & decor in my Etsy shop! 

Looking forward to seeing you again! :)

DIY CRAFT :: Spring Bloom Canvas Art

   

DIY Spring Bloom Canvas Art
by Melissa

      

Spring is in the air…plants will be waking up to the spring warmth from the sun.  One of my favorite events of spring is to watch the infant buds on our trees start to open up and say hello to the new season. 

That image is what has inspired my DIY Spring Bloom Canvas Art today.

My daughter, Molly,  loves to craft with me.  I picked something easy for her to help with. 

Supplies needed:    Canvas, paint brush, paint, hot glue gun and colored tissue paper. 

First I had Molly paint the canvas. We picked this bright metallic aquamarine color.  It gave the canvas a beautiful glow to it. 

Then after letting that dry, she painted the brown tree branch coming from the side of the canvas. 

After that dried completely, we crumpled small pieces of colored tissue paper and I glued them on to the branch randomly representing the “blooms”. 

We made sure it completely dry and all our “blooms” were stuck good and then we hung up our finished masterpiece on our closet door. It’s the first thing you see when you come up the stairs.  

I love the brightness to it and the fact that we made it together.

I hope spring comes your way soon!

Until next time – Party on Friends!

 

 

 

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Party Tips Contributor: Melissa Newell

Melissa Newell has been planning and executing parties for over 20 years - parties have always been a passion of hers.

Melissa’s motto is Go Big or Go Home! She celebrates with her children every chance they get - making each day a celebration of Life!

Creativity on a budget and the attention to the smallest of details is what she is known for. Her blog, My Party Passion, highlights all of the parties that she throws!

You can follow Melissa

facebook  | blog | website

 

 

 

 

RECIPE :: Easy Cheesy Cornbread

Easy Cheesy Cornbread
by Kimberley 
 

As we all wait for spring to arrive (hopefully!) I have been baking more and more of my favorite spring items. I am also adding in spring dishes to our dinner menu and phasing out the warm and cozy comfort food of winter. One of our favorite warm weather meals is ribs with coleslaw. It may be a bit premature to fire up the BBQ but truth be told, my husband grills all year round. We have our BBQ on a covered deck for this purpose and he happily treads through the snow to go grill up some dinner.

I hope that spring is on its way in your neck of the woods, and even if it's not, just pretend it is with this easy recipe for cornbread muffins. They are a perfect side to serve with ribs and coleslaw. Or any other spring and summer fare. Enjoy! 

And take a look at my NEW Bake Like a Pro tip at the end of this post to help you make baking easy and a part of your weekly meal planning. 

Recipe for Easy Cheesy Cornbread

Makes 12 muffins or one loaf. 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup flour

3/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

`  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare muffin pan or loaf pan by greasing with butter or using vegetable oil spray.

·        In a large mixing bowl, add 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 cup cornmeal. Mix to combine.

·        Add 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until partially combined.

·        Add to bowl 3/4 cup milk and 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (cheese is optional, but not sure why you would leave out the cheese).

·       Mix thoroughly and add more milk to achieve wet batter consistency. 

·       Scoop into muffin pan or loaf pan.

·       Bake for 20 minutes for muffins or 40 minutes for loaf.

·       Allow to cool slightly in pan, remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Bake Like a Pro tip

Ever wonder how bakers achieve perfect muffins or cupcakes? To get the perfect amount in each muffin paper and even sizing for the whole batch, use a stainless steel bakery or ice cream scoop. I have several different sizes for cupcakes, muffins, and even cookies. These scoops make portioning batter and dough easy and consistent every time you bake.

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Guest Contributor: Kimberley Mulla

My Mom gave me my first cookbook when I was six years old. I have been baking & cooking ever since.

I specialize in artisan marshmallows & confections. I want to sell a product that I would feed my children. The ingredients are simple, often local, organic & fair trade as well.

I love making marshmallows. Every single one. It brings me so much joy to create something unique, tasty, and delightful.

You can follow Kimberley

facebook | twitter  | blog/website | pinterest