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Stuff You'll Need: - cereal box -  masking tape - scissors or fringe scissors (optional) - tissue paper, in multiple colors - glue stick - pencil - box cutter - popsicle sticks For pinata tutorial go  here ! hooray!

Stuff You'll Need: - a cake (homemade or store-bought) - buttercream frosting (divided) - gel food coloring (in your of choice pastel colors) - off set spatulas (small & large) - Sweetapolita's video tutorial  

You'll Need: - a mason jar - 2 Tbs. sugar - 1/4 cup hot water - 3 Tbs. fresh squeezed lemon juice -  3/4 cup cold water - a handful of blueberries - a front porch to enjoy your blueberry lemonade (optional, but highly suggested) In your mason jar, combine sugar & hot water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in lemon juice & cold water. Add blueberries & muddle away. Add ice & garnish w/ a lemon slice then savor the flavors of summer!

Celebrate mom this Mother's day by throwing her a  bright & cheerful citrus and floral brunch.  Create a gorgeous spread with two different table settings using a mix of colorful diy decor and fresh floral elements. Read on for details and styling tips!  Setting No. 1- Whimsical & Festive  Create a simple citrus balloon garland by using yellow, orange and green balloons.  Cut out leaves on green card stock and  attach one leaf to each balloon then string them up. You can hang your balloon garland or use it as table runner. Use simple white plates & cutlery and mix in some fun pops of color.  Lemon slice sugar cookies make great place settings or/and favors. A fresh fruit center piece adds a festive touch to your spread. You can't go wrong with a pineapple! You can also use oranges, lemons and limes, Emma loves the cookies. Yummy Yummy! Setting No. 2- Fresh & Elegant Create an elegant ...

Want to add more color & life to your home or office?  This simple diy colorful cactus pot will do the trick! Simply paint any size pot the color of your choice (you could also add fun patterns too) then, plant your cactus! Add a touch a whimsy by placing colorful glitter mini pom poms on the cactus pricks. Stuff You'll Need: - a terracotta pot + saucer (I used a small one) -  patio/ outdoor paint (I got mine from Michaels in Blue Bahama) - paint brush - cactus of your choice (Home Depot) - colorful mini pom poms (optional) Live colorfully!

These adorable diy watermelon cupcake toppers are perfect for your summer soiree, watermelon-themed party or just about any party! You can make & frost your own cupcakes (I made funfetti ones) or use store-bought ones. Stuff You'll Need: - 2.25" round cookie cutter - white fondant - icing colors in green, pink & black - toothpicks *not pictured* - rolling pin & mat - knife - small pastry brush & water Let's Play! 1. Divide fondant into 3 medium size balls, then use icing colors to make green, pink and black fondant. 2. Take the green fondant and roll out with rolling pin. Next, roll out the pink fondant.  3. Using your round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the green & pink fondant.  4. With your knife, cut circles in half.  Place pink fondant pieces on top of green pieces, brushing with a little water to attach.  5. Use pinch-size pieces of the black fondant to make seeds. Press into watermelon wedges. 6....

So sweet and chewy, these homemade coconut macaroons are so delicious and so simple to make. They're the perfect Easter treat! Coconut Macaroons Drizzled w/ Dark Chocolate  4 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut Dark chocolate (I used Ghiradelli's Dark Melting Wafers) 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets w/ parchment paper. 2. In a stand mixer, beat egg whites and sugar on medium-high until foamy- about 2 minutes. Fold in coconut. 3. Using a cookie scoop, drop batter onto baking sheets- 2 inches a part. 4. Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Cool completely before drizzling with melted dark chocolate. Mmmmmm!