Friday, January 31, 2014

Nerds Cupcakes

Did you know that nerds make great funfetti cake? Well they do! I mixed up a boxed white cake mix and sprinkled some nerds in and here you've got a fun little cupcake. Aaron is currently sharing these with his favorite supervisor (who gets a shout out because she's awesome!) and co-workers, on his last day on her team. You rock Esme! 


Thursday, January 30, 2014

Daisy Wreaths


I know it's a little early for spring wreaths...okay...a lot early. The snowstorm just made me wish it was spring, so I finished my orange daisy and made a teal one for Mckenna to decorate her room with. I'm just really prepared for when spring does come. I got this idea from all those pumpkin wreaths out there, to which I have also made one of those. Anyway with the supplies, it's best when you can get the mesh 50% off at Hobby Lobby. All the other stuff is quite inexpensive.

Supplies:
2 rolls of deco mesh ribbon (your color choice)
1 roll of yellow deco mesh ribbon
1 roll of green deco mesh ribbon (optional)
Pipe cleaners
1 embroidery hoop (your size preference)
1 latch hook canvas (big enough to fit your hoop)
Scissors


You'll start by drawing a circle around your hoop onto the latch hook canvas. Cut out your circle.

Take your pipe cleaners and cut them into fourths (you'll need quite a few). Secure your canvas onto your hoop using pipe cleaners.

Start with the yellow mesh in the middle. Cut about 7 inches (it's not an exact science) and roll up the mesh so it resembles a tube. Also keep in mind the goal is to cut the ribbon not your finger ;) Pinch it in the middle a wrap a pipe cleaner around it. Stick the two ends of the pipe cleaner through two holes and flip over, twist tight and stick the ends back through so the don't stick out the back. Create the center of your flower and then begin filling in the rest. If you want you can make a leaf with green mesh on one of the sides.

Ta Da! You're done! You've got a pretty daisy wreath to hang on your door.

Rolo Cookies




These cookies are obviously delicious and not just because I'm a cookieholic. Put a rolo inside something whether it's a cookie or a cupcake and suddenly it becomes a delicious ooey gooey treat that you can't seem to get enough of! I've made these cookies a couple of times before, each time with great success, but this time I am hoping that they make it to Chicago, IL and my favorite missionary. She inspired me this week to pursue my dream. She told me to create and had me watch a video (http://bcove.me/l2rklxho). So, here I am starting on this scary journey and sharing cookies with the person who keeps me motivated.


1 box of Devil's Food Cake
1/3 C vegetable oil
2 eggs
Rolos
Powdered Sugar


Mix everything together. Wrap dough around a rolo and bake at 350 for 7 mins. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.