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DIY Felt Ice Cream Truck Quiet Board

I'm constantly finding new ways to entertain my little tot while I try to get work done. This adorable felt ice cream truck quiet board will keep the little ones busy, plus they can work on their counting skills, colors and building skills. And remember, felt naturally sticks to itself so the fun never ends! Stuff You'll Need: - a 20" x 15" foam board - scissors - box cutter - hot glue glue - white felt - felt in assorted colors for your truck accessories and ice cream treats Directions One: Two: Three: Cut out an ice cream truck canopy, window, truck divider & wheels out of felt (in your choice of colors). Four: Glue all the above onto your felt-covered board using your hot glue gun. Five: Create your ice cream treats! This is the fun part and the possibilities are endless. Here's Emma's "Menu" of ice cream treats I've made: happy creating! xo

Cotton Candy Baked Donuts

Cotton Candy Baked Donuts 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 salt, 1/2 buttermilk 1/3 cup packed brown sugar  1 egg  4 teaspoons unsalted melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup cotton candy Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray  donut pan  with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda & salt. In small bowl, whisk buttermilk, sugar, egg, butter & vanilla until smooth. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; whisk until blended & smooth. Fold in pieces of cotton candy. Spoon batter into a large zip-lock bag. Cut off a corner & squeeze batter into each donut cup, about 1/3 full. Tap pan on counter to evenly spread batter into cups. Bake 10 minutes or until tops of donuts spring back when touched. Cool in pan 3-4 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating. Glaze : 1 cup confectioner's sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, 1-2 drops cotton candy flavoring , 1-2 drops red food coloring. Combine all

5 Glamorous Bites For Your Oscars Party

Hosting an Oscars party? Think glamour, decadence and small bites.  Here are five treats to try. Don't forget the bubbly!   ONE // GLITZY MINI DONUTS "CAKE"  Vanilla Donuts:   1 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 salt, 1/2 buttermilk, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, 4 teaspoons unsalted melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla.  Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray mini donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda & salt. In small bowl, whisk buttermilk, sugar, egg, butter & vanilla until smooth. Add milk mixture to flour mixture; whisk until blended & smooth. Spoon batter into a large zip-lock bag. Cut off a corner & squeeze batter into each donut cup, about 1/3 full. Tap pan on counter to evenly spread batter into cups. Bake 4-6 minutes or until tops of donuts spring back when touched. Cool in pan 3-4 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating.   Vanilla Glaze

DIY Valentines - Felt Lip Pins

Gettin lippy wit it!  Na na na na na na na nana                                                              Na na na na nana                                                              Gettin lippy wit it! DIY Felt Lip Pins -  Stuff You'll Need: Trace lips on a piece of red felt scrap using your template. Cut out shape. Apply pin back with hot glue. Allow glue to set before wearing.

DIY Felt Cactus & Succulent Valentines

You don't need a green thumb to keep these plants around.These felt cactus & succulent valentines are utterly adorable and you can keep them around even after Valentine's day. They make a fun & colorful addition to any room and you can't kill them! Stuff You'll Need: Make a template of a cactus and  hoya succulent . Cut out two layers of felt with your cactus template. Sew all the way around your shape with a needle & thread, leaving the bottom open. Fill with batting material and stitch the opening closed. Use  embroidery floss to make knots and cut off the ends for the "needle" detail. You can make a little flower or heart for added cuteness- just use a little hot glue to attach it to your cactus.  For the "heart-shaped" or hoya succulent, cut out two layers of felt with your template. Glue both pieces together with hot glue. Place your cactus and succulent in your tiny pots then fill them with colorful rocks. You can a