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. 

Graduation cards

This week I am celebrating my son's graduation from college 

Whats nice about these handmade cards you can make them in your school colors. For a personal touch.

 My Brentwood owl by Jessica Lynn original digital design. 

Mini graduation stamp set. From JoAnn 

Fun card that holds money..

Template from Pinterest 

ian so blessed

May flower card

I am blessed to call you my friend....

My flower digital image from Jessica Lynn original digital design. And a favorite of mine from a few years back. Colored with my garden flower as inspiration. 

Inspiration from my garden 

Graduation

Graduation : 

The graduates of 2026 will always be special. But are you planning a Party to honor your graduate ?

Celebrate Your 2026  Graduate at Home — from Virtual Gatherings to Town-Wide Tributes!

1. Throw a virtual celebration on Zoom with friends and family.
2. Organize a drive-by parade.
3. Bring the ceremony to you.
4. Transform your home into a party spot

Graduation Party decorations : 

• 1 cardboard /chip bard box
• construction paper
• sticker 

This was an old box from Christmas so I painted it white. And Covered the top with purple (school colors). Using an cap template from pintrest : I made the black cap and gold tassel. With white highlights. And glued the cap on top and add the sticker . 

The box is great to place on the table to hold graduation cards pr monetary gifts for the graduate. 

This box can be made large for center piece or small for keepsake box.