Graduation time

My son graduated from college this Friday! Here's some fun diy crafts 

DIY Graduation money jar....

you will need

Quart or pint jar , clean and dry 

Dollar bill's but it could be bigger 

Small rubber bands 

Curly ribbon 

Black card stock and embroidery floss gold

Make sure you jar is clean fill the bottom with curly ribbon. Then tightly roll your  dollar bill 💸 and use a  rubber bands to  hold the money. Place in jar. Then measure the top of jar lid. Cut 2 pieces, a band  to fit around jar lid and square for the top. To make graduation 🎓 cap. 

Make tassel out of embroidery floss and hang.

A graduation treat ....

A favorite of my son's....

This are fun to make and give out. With scrapbook paper making caps ,and diploma. With a touch of ribbon.

Graduation owl treat bags ....

Perfect for my son's who is graduating with an Education degree in English.

I used plastic treat bags with cute paper hats  toppers,owl eyes and ribbon.

Memorial day crafts

 

Today's craft celebrated the Flag during Memorial day...

Celebrating Stars and Stripes forever! 

Flip album 

My cover of my homemade album is inspired by the flag. And the inside pages is filled with patriot says, stickers,and hymn.

Art page

With hymn and flag . With water color design.

My flag card

Made with patriot stickers

Thursday: ATC cards

 Happy Thursday ! And Welcome to my blog

Today I'm playing with paper and making these cute Memorial day ATC cards. 

Free download I'm sharing....

Wooden Flag

It's Wednesday Wooden project 

My wooden slate plaque was bought at Dollar tree.

Then I painted it  with acrylic paint to look like a flag with star stickers.

In small size

This is a fun kids project using wooden Popsicle sticks painted to look like a flag. 

Free clip art

Apple pie candle

Today is National Apple pie day ! But instead of pie I'm making candles for teachers gifts.

I am using small mason jars recycled from homemade jams. Add wix to jar with glue dot. 

Soy wax chips melted and colored with red crayons . And then apple pie fragrance oil . Then pour wax into jar while making sure wick stays centered. Let harden over night. 

Package with tag and school items. 

Ps you can add apple cinnamon or cider fragrance for a fall candle.

National Cocktail Day

National cocktail Day! 

I am celebrating with tropical drinks and tags .

Summer mocktail recipes.....just serve it in a cool glass 🍷.

Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken

 Tasty Tuesday 

May is primarily  features Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month, alongside themes of military appreciation, wellness, and nature

My quick crockpot sweet and sour recipe . Inspired by our favorite Chinese restaurant. Which is 45 minutes away! The joy of living in the country.....

For the sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup honey
• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

For the chicken:

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1" chunks
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 orange bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can pineapple chunks in 100% juice (do not drain)

• In a medium bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
• In a ziplock bag place chicken and cornstarch -and shake to coat. Then place in a skillet with oil and fry to golden brown. Take out and Drain. 
• Add the diced bell peppers and pineapple chunks (with juice) into the bottom of the slow cooker.

  • Place chicken into the slow cooker.
  • Pour the mixed sauce over the top of the chicken and vegetables; stir gently and cover. Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours. 
  • Serve with white rice and sprinkled with sesame seeds.