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Friday, August 30, 2013

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Friday, August 30, 2013

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

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3 Ingredient Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken at artsyfartsymama.com

BBQ meals are probably one of my favorite things to make in the slow cooker. Along with my pulled pork recipe, this BBQ chicken is super simple with only 3 ingredients! Throw it in the slow cooker in the morning or afternoon, and you're all set for dinner. You could even take it a step further and easily turn it into shredded chicken!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

DIY Monogram Sign

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

DIY Monogram Sign

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DIY Monogram Sign

I love when I find an opportunity to create wall art that is unique and says something about our family. With a little help from Poppy Seed Projects and DecoArt, I put together this monogram sign that looks great on my gallery wall in my living room. This would also be cute with a child's initial or fun to make as a wedding or Christmas gift.
Sunday, August 25, 2013

30 Ice Cream Recipes

Sunday, August 25, 2013

30 Ice Cream Recipes

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It's no secret that I've got a major sweet tooth. One of my favorite desserts is ice cream, especially when it's homemade. My grandma would make homemade ice cream for summer get-togethers and birthday parties, and it will always be a special memory of mine and a tradition I would love to keep up with my own family.

I've been saving up recipes and am wanting to get an ice cream maker to help making my favorite treat even easier. Tomorrow is my birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious homemade ice cream recipes?!

30 Ice Cream Recipes at artsyfartsymama.com

1. Easy Vanilla Ice Cream Base by The Nummy Little Blog
2. Krispy Kreme Ice Cream
 by Among the Young
3. Strawberry Ice Cream
 by Inside The Idea Room
4. Captain Crunch Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
 by Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
5. Chocolate-Chocolate Gelato
 by Cooking on the Weekends
6. Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
 by Chocolate Moosey
7. Double Thin Mint Ice Cream
 by Erin Cooks
8. Caramel Sugar Cone Frozen Yogurt
 by Kleinworth & Co.
9. Vanilla Malted Brownie Ice Cream
 by Nutmeg Nanny
10. Fresh Peach Ice Cream by Bless This Mess
11. Biscoff Ice Cream by Gimme Some Oven
12. York Peppermint Patty Ice Cream by Baked by Rachel
13. Marshmallow Kit Kat Ice Cream by Inside BruCrew Life
14. Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream by Recipe Girl
15. No Churn Golden Oreo Ice Cream by Life with the Crust Cut Off

30 Ice Cream Recipes at artsyfartsymama.com

16. Lemon Burst Toasted Coconut Ice Cream by Simply Southern Baking
17. Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
 by Café Johnsonia
18. Whipped Milk Ice Cream (Non-Machine)
 by Crunchy Creamy Sweet
19. Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple Ice Cream
 by Buns In My Oven
20. Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
 by Table for Two
21. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
 by Chocolate, Chocolate, and More
22. Black Forest Ice Cream
 by Cravings of a Lunatic
23. Marscapone Lemon Ice Cream
 by 4 You With Love
24. 3 Ingredient (Natural) Strawberry-Banana Ice Cream
 by Carla's Confections
25. Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream by Your Homebased Mom
26. Brown Butter Butterscotch Pecan Ice Cream by The Messy Baker
27. Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream by Marin Mama Cooks
28. Low Carb & Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream by All Day I Dream About Food
29. “Cake and Ice Cream” Ice Cream by Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker
30. Cinnamon Ice Cream by Noshing with the Nolands

Friday, August 23, 2013

Winnie the Pooh Peg Dolls

Friday, August 23, 2013

Winnie the Pooh Peg Dolls

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This is a post sponsored by Blueprint Social and Disney. All opinions are my own.

Winnie the Pooh Peg Dolls #DisneyWinnie

Growing up, my sisters and I watched The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh over and over. We had all the songs memorized, and loved everything about the Hundred Acre Wood. The characters will always have a special place in my heart and I'm so happy that I can share my love of Winnie the Pooh with my daughter. To celebrate the re-release of the movie, I created some peg dolls designed after the Winnie the Pooh characters so we can make some adventures of our own! 

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Silhouette Sketch Pen Holder

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Silhouette Sketch Pen Holder

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Silhouette Sketch Pen Holder

So, it's already a known fact that the Silhouette Cameo and Portrait are pretty amazing. It cuts paper, vinyl, and even fabric! Well, did you know that you can replace the blade with a Sketch Pen and your Silhouette can draw for you, too??!! I know...so cool. Since I didn't want to lose them, I decided to create a sketch pen holder to store all my bright, fun sketch pens - using only my Cameo!


Supplies:
Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait™
Silhouette Studio® or Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition
Silhouette Sketch Pens
2 Sheets White Cardstock
Gluestick


First, I created my soon-to-be sketch pen holder in Silhouette Design Studio. I used the 3D Sketch Pen Holder download, then customized it with the Abstract Floral Circles Background and the Create Everyday design.

The pens are super easy to use, but I highly recommend scribbling with your pen to make sure it's working properly on a scrap piece of paper before loading it. I didn't even think about it on my first attempt, and it didn't draw everything like I wanted. The second time worked perfectly.

To load the pen, replace the blade of your Silhouette cutter with a sketch pen and lock it place.


Because I'm a sucker for anything glitter, I decided to use the Glitter Sketch Pens to draw my design. I used a metallic silver for the circle design, and a glitter black to outline the lettering. Using different color pens and cutting sounds a little complicated, but it really is simple.

Since I used silver just on the circle background, I selected everything except the circle pattern and clicked on "No Cut" in the Cut Style menu. Then, I loaded the cardstock & mat into the Cameo. In cut settings, make sure you select "Silhouette Sketch Pen".

For the next color (for me, it was glitter black), keep the mat in place and load your pen. Repeat the "no cut" step on everything that you don't want black. Click cut and draw the next color. If you are creating something that uses a lot of different colors, it may take a bit of time, but it will be worth it!


To cut, select everything you've drawn, and select "no cut". For this design, some parts of the box design need to be marked for perforation (for folding), and the rest can be cut as usual. Replace the sketch pen with the blade and cut the 3D Sketch Pen Holder. I chose not to do a design on the top piece of the box, so I cut that right after finishing the bottom half.


I used the glitter teal and pink pens to fill in the lettering on the sides of the box. I loved that the Silhouette drew everything for me, but it was fun to color it in myself. Even if you don't have a Silhouette cutter, you can still purchase the pens to use on your own. There are so many fun colors!


Give the pen a few minutes to dry, then fold all the edges and tabs of the top and bottom of the sketch pen box. The perforation setting made folding the cardstock easier than ever!


Add a bit of gluestick or double-sided tape to all the tabs and glue inside the box pieces, Let dry for a few minutes before putting the boxes together.

Silhouette Sketch Pen Holder

The top piece (with all the holes) fits inside the bottom half of the box. You can add a little glue to the inside edges of the bottom box if you want, but it's pretty sturdy on its own. Drop your Sketch Pens in the holes and now you've got a fun, unique, and beautiful way to store your pens and keep them organized!

The Sketch Pen Holder will hold up to 24 Sketch Pens and measures 6 5/8" x 1 3/8" x 3 1/8".

Silhouette Sketch Pen Promotion August 21-29 #Silhouette #SilhouetteSketchPens

Be sure to take advantage of this fantastic Silhouette Promotion:
  1. Silhouette CAMEO®, plus sketch pen starter pack, metallic and glitter collection packs, plus a $25 gift card and a penholder: $269.99 ($88.96 off the retail price)
  2. Silhouette Portrait™, plus sketch pen starter pack, metallic and glitter collection packs, plus a $25 gift card and a penholder: $129.99 ($108.96 off the retail price)
  3. Sketch Pen Starter Pack, metallic and glitter collection packs, plus a penholder: $19.99 ($13.97 off the retail price)
To take advantage of these awesome deals, you’ll need to visit Silhouette and use the promo code: FARTSY
(discounts valid thru 8/29/13)

I received product from Silhouette to review for this post. All opinions are my own.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

DIY Lace Tie Dye Shirt

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

DIY Lace Tie Dye Shirt

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DIY Lace Tie Dye Shirt

Tie dye is making a comeback (did it ever really leave?), and of course my little diva always has to look "stylish"! We recently got to try out a Fashion Tie Dye Kit from Craft Project Ideas and had so much fun! We wanted to try something a little different than the regular tie dye technique, and transformed a regular white t-shirt to a whole new look! I saw a cute rainbow tank at PS I Made This and knew we needed to try it out.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

20+ Back to School Teacher Gift Ideas

Sunday, August 18, 2013

20+ Back to School Teacher Gift Ideas

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20+ Back to School Teacher Gift Ideas at artsyfartsymama.com

School is about to start again, and that means for most kids new clothes, new school supplies (my favorite!), and starting off the schoolyear with a new teacher! Teachers work so hard to make learning fun and do so much. Today I'm sharing some fun, inexpensive, and sweet gifts you and your kids can make to give to the teachers on the first day of school!

20+ Back to School Teacher Gift Ideas at artsyfartsymama.com

1. Personalized Teacher Ruler Wreath by Crafts Unleashed
2. School Supply Cake Tutorial
 by A Pumpkin & a Princess
3. Gift Idea for a Berry Special Teacher
 by Skip to my Lou
4. Pencil Bouquet
 by The Happy Scraps
5. USB Charger Teacher Gift
 by The Craftimg Chicks
6. Easy Painted Notebook Paper Frames
 by A Little Tipsy
7. FroYo Card Teacher Gift
 by Capital B
8. Teacher-Sized Pencils
 by Glue Sticks and Tape
9. Vintage Ball Jar Teacher Gift
 by Lil' Luna
10. "Let's Roll into School" Teacher Gift by The Taylor House
11. App(le) Teacher Gift by My Sister's Suitcase/Everything Etsy
12. First Day of School Teacher Gift by Hoosier Homemade
13. Color My World Teacher Gift by Kim's Kandy Kreations
14. Back to School Sharpie Teacher Gift by The Happy Scraps
15. Soda-Lighted Treat for Teacher by The Diary of Dave's Wife
16. You Were “Mint” To Be My Teacher by Crafts Unleashed
17. Dry Erase Marker Bouquet by The Happy Scraps
18. "Start on the Right Foot" Teacher Gift by Reading Confetti
19. "Flips" Teacher Gift by Simply This and That
20. Light Bulb Teacher Gift Idea by Landee See, Landee Do
21. Apple Teacher Gift by Positively Splendid
22. Back To School Pencil Holder Teacher Gift by Snap!
23. Back to School Teacher Treat & Tag by The Crafting Chicks
24. School Tools Gift by Lil' Luna

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Philly Cream Cheese Chicken Over Rice

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Philly Cream Cheese Chicken Over Rice

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I'm a big fan of simple meals using ingredients that are almost always in the house and easy to work with. Philadelphia Cream Cheese is an ingredient I love working with because of it's versatility. You can use it in appetizers, entrees, and desserts. It also makes a delicious snack on it's own.

Philly Cream Cheese Chicken Over Rice #shop #SaveOnPhilly #cbias

My mom used to make this cream cheese chicken recipe for our family growing up, and I wanted to start making it for my own family. It can be made in less than 30 minutes, and you can adjust the recipe to feed yourself or a big group. This recipe can also be prepared in the stove top or slow cooker, so it's simple for everyone!

Ingredients:
2 cans cream of mushroom or chicken soup
1 packet Italian Dressing Mix
2 cups cooked chicken breast or tenderloins, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup milk (or less, as needed)
2-3 cups cooked Minute rice

Directions (Stove Top):
  1. Cook 6-7 chicken tenderloins or 4 chicken breasts. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. Boil water for Minute rice while the chicken cooks. Follow package directions for rice cook time.
  3. In a saucepan, mix together cream cheese, cream soups, and Italian seasoning. Stir constantly over medium heat. If too thick, stir in a little bit of milk until the sauce is a medium-thick consistency.
  4. Add chicken to sauce, and stir well.
  5. Serve over rice.

Directions (Slow Cooker):
  1. Add cream cheese, cream soups, and Italian seasoning to slow cooker and mix together.
  2. Add 6-7 chicken tenders or 4 chicken breasts (either whole frozen, or cut into pieces) to sauce mixture.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
  4. Stir sauce well to make sure all ingredients are combined.
  5. Serve over rice.
For more great recipe ideas, follow Kraft Philly Cream Cheese on Facebook & Twitter!

Monday, August 12, 2013

DIY Herringbone Coat Hangers

Monday, August 12, 2013

DIY Herringbone Coat Hangers

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DIY Herringbone Coat Hangers

My daughter is very girly-girl and over the past year or so has been collecting purses, jackets, and bags. They are usually filled with different toys or clothes (or other bags), and we can barely shut the door sometimes because they are all over the place. We needed something to help her organize her accessories and create an area for her to find the purse or jacket she needs when it's time to go somewhere.
Friday, August 9, 2013

Cat Cuddle Blanket

Friday, August 9, 2013

Cat Cuddle Blanket

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A lot of kids usually have a favorite toy or blanket. My daughter has piles of each. I found the cutest pattern to bring the best of both worlds, and I can say without a doubt that my daughter was thrilled when I finally finished this cute Cat Cuddle Blanket!
Monday, August 5, 2013

DIY Toy Pool

Monday, August 5, 2013

DIY Toy Pool

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I'm excited to be part of a blog hop with eight other amazing bloggers to bring you some projects based on the theme of "Summer Travel". Since I can barely make it out of the house with my broken leg, much less go on a fun summer vacation, I decided it would be fun to bring some summer fun for my daughter's toys instead (with a whole lot of help from my amazing husband, of course)!

DIY Toy Pool at artsyfartsymama.com

Sunday, August 4, 2013

25 Muddy Buddy Recipes

Sunday, August 4, 2013

25 Muddy Buddy Recipes

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One of the first recipes I can remember making as a child was Muddy Buddies (or also known as Puppy Chow). If you've never tried it (and you really should), it's Chex cereal covered with the perfect mix of creamy peanut butter and melted chocolate, and finished with a nice coating of powdered sugar. Seriously, so good!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Printable Nautical Thank You Cards

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Printable Nautical Thank You Cards

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After your party is said and done, you might forget to do one last, but important thing: to send thank you cards to those who helped, brought gifts, or maybe just to thank for showing up. Today I have some free nautical themed printable thank you cards in two colors to help you out!

Free Printable Nautical Thank You Cards #freeprintable #thankyou #printable