Happy Nurses Day

It's National Nurses Day ! 

Tell a Nurse Thank You for all they do. Using this cute Nurse clip art and quote. This card comes together quick and easy with some cute paper. 

Diy Mother's day gifts: coffee

Mom who loves Coffee?  I have you covered....

Coffee candle 

Made with a clean jar, wick , soy wax , whole coffee beans and coffee essentials fragrance. 

Melt soy wax in microwave. Then pour into clean jar with wix. As it cools add coffee fragrance and whole beans. Let harden up 

Coffee gift card holder 

i made this simple gift card holder out of scrapbook paper cut to shape and folded to hold the card in a pocket inside. 

Chocolate coffee spoons 

You will need

Spoons 

Chocolate 

Extra to add to coffee 

Melt chocolate and pipe it into spoon and extracts . Let harden.

Teacher appreciation week

 Today I am making cookies for the teachers lounge. In honor of teacher appreciation week.

• 15.25 ounce yellow cake mix
• ▢½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ▢¼ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• ▢¼ cup water
• 2 large eggs
• ▢1 cup Reese's Pieces candies

Preheat oven to 350° F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats

• To a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, peanut butter, butter, water, and eggs. Use a hand mixer on medium to beat until well blended.
• Fold in the Reese's Pieces until evenly distributed.
• • Use a cookie scoop (size 50) to drop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, 12 per pan.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until centers are set and edges are golden.
  • Remove from oven, let set on the pan for a few minutes too cool. 
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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

 

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

These Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars, inspired by the Mexican dessert called sopapillas,.

• 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls or sheets
• 3 8 ounce packages  Cream Cheese 
• 1-1/2 cups  Sugar 
• 1-1/2 teaspoon  Vandalia 

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

• 1/4 cup  Butter 
• 1/2 cup  white Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon 

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Next, Spray a 9×13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Then unroll 1 can of crescent roll dough and press into the bottom of the prepared 9×13 baking dish. Stretch it out to cover the bottom of the pan and pinch together the perforations. Don’t worry if it is not perfect, it will be covered up with the cheesecake layer.
• After that, pre-bake the bottom sheet in a 350 degree preheated oven for about 7 or 8 minutes.
• Next, in a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1-12 cups of sugar and 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla. 
• Then spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the pre-baked crescent dough in the baking dish.
• After that, unroll the second can of crescent rolls and stretch it out on top of cream cheese layer. Pinch together the perforations.
• Once crust is spread out, pour the melted butter evenly over top. 
• Then stir together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon, and sprinkle evenly over butter.
• Finally, bake about 35 minutes or until center is set. 
• Cool for about 20 minutes. 
• Refrigerate to allow the Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars to set and to make it easier to cut.

Cinco de Mayo crafts

 Happy May 5th  : We celebrate Cinco de Mayo day with fun crafts ..

Sombrero made with a plastic cup

The brim is a small plate with ribbon and pom poms 

My journal page ..

 

Hand drawn and colored.

Happy Cinco de Mayo

May 5th ! Cinco De Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Thursday, May 5 in 2022, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

Have a great day - and if you need a redipe check out this weeks recipe post.   Lisa 
 

Tea Cup Gardens

 Mother day gifts 

Let's plant a tea cup garden.  It's a lovely way to upcycle and create a memorable planter for the windowsill, table or outdoor garden. I especially love the look of vintage tea cups, with their varied, delicate designs. Try exploring antique centers and thrift stores in your area to add rustic charm to your wee tea garden. 

As for the plantings, consider herbs used in tea or small succulents .

Here's what you will need to get started to create a perfect cup of tea for the garden!

Supply List:

• Teacups, adhesive 
• Assorted miniature plantings
• Potting soil or cactus soil
• Moss
• Twigs
• Decorative items 
• Scissors