Category Archives: Crafts

Bake Sale Book now available on Amazon.com


Each year I organize two or three charity events.  This is a guide and some lesions I have learned along the way.  There are examples of some of the cakes, cupcakes, floats, ice cream socials and crafts I have made … Continue reading

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Bake Sale, CharityEvents & School Fund Raisers


I am working on my next book on bake sales, charity events and school fund raisers.  Over the next couple of weeks if you have a questions or would like a topic included in the book please leave me a … Continue reading

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Barbie Cupcakes


These Barbie Cupcakes were made with the Wonder pan I purchased at Michaels.  The cupcake is the skirt,  Ice the cupcake and drape fondant over to make the skirt.  The top of the doll is a pick.  Use strips of … Continue reading

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Plastic Egg Race Cars


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Bunny and Chick Suckers


Tonight I am working on suckers to pass out to my friends at work.  The molds are from Michaels and they are made with candy melts.  You can microwave the wafers or chocolate melting pot.  Make sure to tap the … Continue reading

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Bunny Racer Easter Egg


This little bunny is ready  for the road.  I used a real egg but you can also do this with a plastic egg.  The wheels are buttons with foam stickers over the holes.  To make the seat I built up … Continue reading

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Cowgirl Easter Bonnet


This un-traditional Easter Bonnet I put together for less than $5.00 dollars.  The straw cowboy hat I found at Walmart for under $4.00, add some spring time flowers and a bunny and you have a great bonnet for any cowgirl.

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Jeweled Easter Egg


After making the egg from the kit my husband gave me for Valentine’s day I decided I could make one.  How hard could that be.  The parts that built the stand and top pieces I couldn’t find so I decided … Continue reading

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Easter Egg Feathered Flower


A little different way to decorate your Easter eggs.  Using feathers and a little hot glue transform your Easter egg to a fun flower.

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Making a Phoenix Egg


This phoenix is hatching out of the fire.  The egg was painted with red finger nail polish to give the egg strenght.  After the first coat paint the second coat with red crackle finger nail polish.  Cut a hole for the … Continue reading

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Easter Egg Kit


My husband surprised me for Valentine Day.  Forget the candy or flowers he gave me something he knew would love, a kit to make fancy Easter egg.  He found it on eBay.  This was a challenge but worth effort.

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Holiday, Birthday & Unique Parties just published on Amazon


If you’re looking for some ideas that won’t break the bank, then this book should give you some ideas.  Enclosed are tips on cake, cupcake, candy, craft and gift ideas, along with of my family’s more unique parties, i.e., Pre-Prom … Continue reading

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Glass Painting


Do you want to give a gift or throw a party and add personal touch that won’t break the bank?  I found the salt shakers and martini glass at the dollar store.  The paints shown are made for glass.  In … Continue reading

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A Bunch of Carrots??


These carrrots are made with piping bags, goldfish crackers and some green ribbon.  A great treat for any party.

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Make your own hair pins and barrettes


This activity is great for a teen slumber party.  When my daughter was in high school we had a pre-Prom slumber party.  All of the girls brought over their dresses and accessories.  They practiced with hair arrangements and make up.  … Continue reading

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