Cake Pops

Once again, Im in a baking mood!

Im really not sure what is going on here, but I know my children and husband are loving it.

I love cake pops. I feel in love with these about 3 years ago. I made a red velvette one with cream cheese. Lets just say they were scrumptous.

This time I made Strawberry cake pops.

First you make a Strawberry cake, let it cool, and crumble it up. This is were the children come in. What child doesnt LOVE getting messy.

Next I added Strawberry frosting and mixed it up well. Roll into balls and put in the fridge for about an hour. I dipped the sticks into chocolate, and then put them into the balls. Next I put the balls into the fridge again.

Dip into white chocolate, and add sprinkles.

One blog that has amazing pops is Bakerella. You can do some amazing things. I was thinking a Veggie Tale pop would be awsome for a birthday party. Maybe for Mason party I will attempt them.

These pops are Strawberry delicious, and deffinitly worth all the work.

Parties Im linked to

Funky Polkadot Giraffe

Until next time,

Melissa

Spring Cupcakes

Some months, I really get into baking. March has been that month.

Today I baked Chocolate cupcakes.

Spring colored frosting, looks so beautiful on the tops of the chocolate cakes.


In Martha Stewarts magazine, I seen some neat designs you can do with colored cupcakes. You could arrange them in different patterns for any type of occasion.

I put small chocolate chips on top of the frosting to top off the delightful cupcakes.


I can not wait for spring, so I am bringing it in with these wonderful colors.

Frosting Recipe,
cream together
1/2 c. solid shortening
1/2 c. butter
add remaining ingredients until well mixed.
4 c. powdered sugar
2 T. milk- I added a bit more.


I am still waiting to hit 115 followers, so I can give something wonderful away.

Parties Im linked to.
Night Owl Crafting
Someday Crafts
Somewhat Simple
Sew Much Ado
Moms Crazy Cooking
Remodelaholic






Until Next Time,
Melissa

Easy Cherry Cheesecake

Let me first say, that my heart goes out to all the Tsunami victims. What a horrible event, and my prayers go out to them, that is all I can do, but prayer is something huge. We just have to remember that God is in control of EVERYTHING.


With all the snow today, I thought, I needed to make something fun and delicious.

Cherry Cheesecake in muffin cups sounded perfect. These amazing cheesecakes were so easy to make.



Recipe
2 8oz. Pkgs. cream cheese softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
1 T. lemon juice
vanilla wafers
can of cherry pie filling
paper mini muffin cups


Blend first 5 ingredients together until light and fluffy; set aside. Place a vanilla wafer in the bottom of the paper lined mini- muffin cups. Fill each 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture; bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. cool; spoon cherry pie filling on top of each cheesecake.

According to my husband the cheesecakes were really yummy. So you really should try them. I'm not a huge dessert eater. But Im a huge fan of making them.


Until next time,
Melissa

Colored Postcards

Mail Call!

Today Baylie and Mason delievered mail to Mr. Tiger, Pink Puppy, Tuck the turtle, and many other stuffed animals.

Felt mail was such a delight to make. I had several colors, which made the mail more exciting.


I used my sewing machine to sew around the edges and for the 3 center lines.



For the stamps, I cut out fun shapes out of fabric and felt.

I am having so much fun with the kids, playing mailman.

It is also a fun way to learn colors.

Now all I need is a awesome mailbag.

I am always looking for new ways to entertain the children, exspecially during the winter.
If you have any amazing ideas let me know.


Parties I am linked to.
Night Owl Crafting
Tea Rose Home
Beyond the Picket Fence
Sassy Sites
Somewhat Simple
Sun Scholars





Until Next Time,
Melissa

Clothesline Calendar

It only took 2 months, but I finally had some time, to make myself a calendar.

I printed these adorable owl calendars off from My Owl Barn.

I attached the calendars to clothespins, and then clipped them onto a piece of hemp.


The best part of finally getting to a calendar, is that I am now motivated to get my desk area done.

Really, could these be any cuter?


I can not wait until spring, so I can start on my new desk.


I have amazing plans, that I can not wait to start on.

My sister and I, have also been working on my mothers dining room ,and I can not wait to show you the transformation when it is done.


Don't forget once I hit 115 friends I will be doing a free giveaway.



Parties I am linked to.
Polly Want a Crafter
Boggie Board Cottage
Making The World Cuter
Type A
Remodelaholic


Until Next Time,
Melissa

spring pots

Spring is almost here, and it is time to start my plants.

 Today, I started cilantro and basil. My children really enjoyed helping me. Mason really had fun spreading potting mix everywhere.

I really think these plants deserve a nice container.

Stenciled numbers painted white, look amazing on the terracotta pots.

I printed lovely printables out from Creature Comforts.


Nice flags poked through the dirt gives them a little something special.

These turned out so lovely.
Now I cant wait for the herbs to start growing.



Parties Im linked to
Night Owl Crafting
Not Just A Housewife
Sew Woodsy
Someday Crafts
DIY by Design
Katies Nesting Spot
Ladybug Blessings
Paisley Passions
Sassy Sites
Shabby Nest



Until Next Time,
Melissa