Pretend City: EGG-CELLENT Easter Extravaganza

Hooray!

It's Spring time and Easter is right around the corner.

Pretend City is celebrating in a big way,

so bring your Littles in their Easter duds and enjoy some 

fantastically fun and educational activities!

There will be fun with Lil Me Morning: Sensational Story Time

where the Pretenders will learn about the Easter holidays through

story, song, and activities.

Don't miss the Egg-cellent Easter Games and the bunny-themed

games that will have your children hopping, twisting, turning, and

building their gross motor skills.

Later that afternoon the children will learn about the symbols of

Easter through sweet Easter treats that are sure to delight their taste buds.

Of course, what would an Easter celebration be without a certain long-eared guest?

The festivities begin at 10:00, run throughout the day, and wrap up with a

Bunny Hop twist to the daily Pretend City Parade at 3:00.

TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-Tay! #135

Happy Birthday!

Last week was my birthday and I share the day

with one of my friend's little girls, so I made her

a fun little shirt to celebrate the special day.

Now onto TOO Cute Tuesday!

What did you make this week that is TOO Cute??

Come link up!

Rules:

• Must be made by you.
• Link up to the specific post - not your main blog.
• No Etsy shops or giveaways please :)
• Please post the button or link back here so more people can join in the fun.
• Visit some of the other participants and leave them some LOVE!

TOO Cute Tuesday will be open Tuesday-Saturday.
On Saturday or Monday I'll highlight some of my favorites
and then we'll start over on Tuesday!


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Minted Business Cards: Product Review

I'm so excited to share Minted with you!

I've been looking to update my business cards

for the last year or so, but I kept putting it off because

I wasn't quite sure what I wanted or where to get them done.

So when I found out about Minted - I was so excited because I think

I finally found a fantastic place to get them done!

One of the things I think is so fantastic about Minted is that it's a

community of a thousands of independent designers that submit

their work - so it's like you have thousands of designers working

for you - making it easy to find the design that is just perfect.

There are so many designs to choose from - it was hard to choose just one.

I also like that Minted gives you the option to upgrade the paper type

or go with the basic paper option that is included with the business cards.

The site is easy to navigate and find what you are looking for.

I like the search options and the options to narrow your choices

by style, profession, price, and paper options.

 

In addition to all the business card options at Minted,

they also have a lots of other paper and stationary products - including Christmas cards!

My experience with Minted was totally positive and I recommend

checking the site out if you want fantastic options for business cards

and other stationary needs.

 

Disclosure: I received a Minted.com credit in exchange for my honest review. 

I was not compensated in any other manner. The opinions expressed above are my own.

Printable Spring Bucket List

Hooray!

It's Spring!!!!

I realized a few weeks ago that I never did a Spring Bucket List,

so here it is!

You can download it HERE and if you'd like a blank version

you can get it HERE!

Don't forget about:

SUMMER
FALL
WINTER

As always - please adhere to the rules:
- Funky PolkaDot Giraffe printables are for PERSONAL use only.
-Please do not remove the watermark.
- Please link back to this site if you post anywhere on the internet.

TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-Tay! #134

Kara Noel had a fantastic rainbow unicorn party for her

little Rapunzel, so I used my embroidery machine

to make a fun rainbow unicorn applique shirt.

Now onto TOO Cute Tuesday!

What did you make this week that is TOO Cute??

Come link up!

Rules:

• Must be made by you.
• Link up to the specific post - not your main blog.
• No Etsy shops or giveaways please :)
• Please post the button or link back here so more people can join in the fun.
• Visit some of the other participants and leave them some LOVE!

TOO Cute Tuesday will be open Tuesday-Saturday.
On Saturday or Monday I'll highlight some of my favorites
and then we'll start over on Tuesday!


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Framed St. Patrick's Day Embroidery

I'm back with another fun embroidery idea for St. Patrick's Day!

I have loved doing the embroidery - it's so calming - and it's been

fun getting comfortable with using spray paint.

It started with Halloween, then I did Christmas, next was

Valentine's Day, and then the happy Sunshine embroidery.

Lucky and Pinch Me templates

Dollar Store Frames

Krylon Emerald Green Indoor/Outdoor Spray Paint

White Fabric

Green Embroidery Floss

Embroidery Needle

Embroidery Hoop

Pencil 

Glue Gun

Tutorial HERE

 

 

After I traced the "lucky" onto the fabric I decided it needed a little shamrock.

So, I just hand sketched one made out of four hearts.

I really like the extra punch!

 

Have you tried your hand at embroidery?

I'd love to see it!

Be sure to link up to the Flickr group, so everyone can check it out!

Green {Irish} Kettle Corn

One of my favorite things to make is the Our Best Bites Kettle Corn.
It is YUM! YUM! YUM! and is always a crowd favorite.
So when I had to take a green treat to a St. Patrick's Day potluck
I had with my friends at the park, I decided to make it GREEN!

It turned out so great!
But I learned a few things, so I decided to share the tips with you.
I always make a double batch - a single never goes far enough.
So you'll need:

2/3 cup white popcorn kernels
6 T canola oil
6 T sugar
Kosher salt
green food coloring

Follow the directions at Our Best Bites,
but when it comes to the step when you dump in the popcorn kernel/sugar
mixture into the hot oil, quickly, and I mean QUICKLY,
squeeze about 10 drops of green food coloring into the mound
of sugar popcorn - trying to avoid dropping it directly into the oil.
Stir fast and pop the lid on.
Then continue following the OBB directions.

BAM! You'll have green "Irish" kettle corn that all your friends
will go cuckoo for!

10 Fantastic St. Patrick's Day Ideas

Are you ready for St. Patrick's Day this weekend?
If you're still looking to add a little rainbow to your life,
then you're in {LUCK}, because I compiled all my fun ideas
into this one post!
So grab some Irish soda bread and green milk,
pull up a chair and have fun getting inspired!

Plus, I'd love for you to share some your favorite
St. Patrick's Day traditions with me.
We've tried corned beef and cabbage (went over like a ton of bricks),
Irish Soda Bread (yum), green milk, rainbow Jell-O,
and an all green meal.
What have you done? Favorites?

{Rainbow Fabric Strip Garland}

{Ruffled Felt Rainbow Garland}

{Rainbow Ruffle Skirt}


{Layered Rainbow Fabric Accessory}

{St. Patrick's Day Subway Art}

{Irish Blessing Printable}

{Keep Calm St. Patrick's Day Printables}

 

{Rainbow Button Printable}

{You've Been Pinched! Gift with Printable}

{You Are My Lucky Charm Gift with Printable}

{Rainbow Jell-O}

TOO Cute Tuesday: Linky Par-Tay! #133

I mad a fabulous rainbow strip garland that I am

currently in love with last week while visiting with Kara Noel.

We had fun gabbing and crafting while it hailed outside 

and the kids played beautifully together.

Now onto TOO Cute Tuesday!

What did you make this week that is TOO Cute??

Come link up!

Rules:

• Must be made by you.
• Link up to the specific post - not your main blog.
• No Etsy shops or giveaways please :)
• Please post the button or link back here so more people can join in the fun.
• Visit some of the other participants and leave them some LOVE!

TOO Cute Tuesday will be open Tuesday-Saturday.
On Saturday or Monday I'll highlight some of my favorites
and then we'll start over on Tuesday!


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