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Peanut Butter Parfaits

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 11, 2011 · UPDATED March 15, 2022 · 71 Comments

Layers of creamy chocolate, peanut butter, and Reese's candies make these Peanut Butter Parfaits disappear quickly. They are easy to make in minutes and are so rich and delicious.

Three parfait cups filled with peanut butter pie filling and chocolate ganache.

I seriously am starting to think I am allergic to dust. Sorry, honey, I can't do any more house cleaning. As a SAHM, that is part of my job requirements, but you don't want me sneezing all the time, do you???

Maybe hiring it out is a good idea because I'm allergic. Last week, we added more shelves in our bedroom closet because I had finally dumped my sweater box out on the bed each time I wanted to find anything.

Having extra shelves to display the folded sweaters was my solution. My sweet husband bought all the shelves and installed them right away because he is the best.

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Beaded Picture Hanger

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 13, 2010 · UPDATED June 4, 2021 · 23 Comments

These fun beaded photo clips are a fun and easy gift item to handmake.

(I shared these a couple weeks ago on the Scrap Shoppe and am now sharing them with you here in case you missed it:-)

I saw something similar to these in a local store here in my town, but I decided it would be simple enough to figure out my own variation. My daughter has one hanging from her curtain rod, and she loves to switch out her friend's pictures. This particular one is one that we gave to her best friend as a birthday gift.

Here is a list of items that you will need to get started:

26 gauge wire
wire cutters
10 alligator clips with a hole in the top (I found mine at Hobby Lobby in the jewelry aisle)
1 key ring
beads
1 pendant
glue gun
fabric flowers of your choice

1. Cut 5 pieces of wire measuring 7 inches each.
Cut 1 piece measuring 4 inches.
2. For the 4 inch piece of wire, you will start by twisting the wire on the key ring,
add your beads until it is 2 inches long, and then add your alligator clip. Twist the wire tight.

3. Begin by putting the end of one of a 7 inch piece through the hole
in the end of the alligator clip. Twist to tighten it to the clip.
Add beads until it measures 3 ½ inches long.
Put the end of the wire through another alligator clip,
pull tight, and twist right above the bead. Do this 3 more times.

4. For the last piece of 7 inch wire, you will only use 1 alligator clip,
a few beads, and then a fun pendant at the end.

5. I thought the clips looked a little plain, so I decided to embellish then
with some of the fabric flowers that I make.
You could use any flower of your choice here. I don't recommend
using anything bigger than a 2 inch flower though,
because it will cover some of your picture when it is hanging.
I just hot glued them to the clip, but you could use a fabric/metal glue too, if you like.

These are so easy and cheap to make.
I was able to finish this up in under 1 hour and I think I spent under $10!
Gotta love that!

Wooden Spool Snowman

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 6, 2010 · UPDATED June 10, 2021 · 52 Comments

Use wooden spools to create this easy Yarn Snowman

Once upon a time,
a long time ago...
like, say 12 years past...
I used to make tons and tons of crafts.In fact, I was once told my house looked like
a craft threw up in it.It's true.
My decorating style was more country/crafty back then...
think stars, plaids, and boyd bears.
That has since changed and I am happy to report I have outgrown that style
and now my decorating reflects more of IKEA!!!

But every Christmas season I get a crafty itch for snowmen.
You see, I usually buy a new snowman ornament for our tree,
and I try to make a new snowman either for the tree or
for my growing snowman family.This year I found some wooden spools in a forgotten craft drawer,
and an idea started forming in my head.
Time to gather your supplies
because I am going to share my snowman vision with you.

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Harry Potter Tea Party

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 18, 2010 · UPDATED June 11, 2019 · 25 Comments

Enjoy a magical Harry Potter Tea Party that includes a pitcher of homemade Butter Beer and other food inspired from the movies. Harry Potter fan's will love this fun themed party.

Harry Potter Tea Party - a fun and magical tea party filled with Butter Bear and movie inspired food will entertain and thrill Harry Potter fans. #harrypotter #wizardingworld #teaparty #themedparty

One of the things on our summer to do list this year was a tea party. Since the boys wanted to be included in this, I had to think outside the box and come up with something that was cool enough for girls and boys.

What better than a Harry Potter tea party?

All three of our kids love these movies and can't wait for the next installment. They keep asking when the next one is coming out.

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How To Make Braided Headbands

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED June 23, 2010 · UPDATED March 7, 2017 · 86 Comments

I have been having a blast making these
fun braided flower headbands.
I usually cut all my strips
and park on the couch to catch up on
Next Food Network Star
or Cupcake Wars...
or whatever catches my attention
and just braid away.

Now I realize there are 2 types of people:
A. those who won't buy a craft project because you can make it tons cheaper
B. those who have no desire to get crafty and would rather pay someone elseIf you are a B person...you might want to skip those post. I am doing this tutorial for you A's out there.I tried making the rolled flowers that are super popular
and just wanted to change it up a bit.

I remember as a kid braiding strips of fabric and
sewing them into rugs for my sisters doll houses.
So, I thought why couldn't they be flowers for headbands?

And thus began another obsession...
I LOVE these headbands.
They look great on straight or curly hair
and look awesome when worn with an updo.

Supplies needed:
Fabric, needle & thread, glue gun & glue sticks, stretch headband, felt, beads/jewels

1. Cut out 6 strips of fabric.
3 strips - 24 inches long, slightly wider than ½" wide
3 strips - 16 inches long, slightly wider than ½" wide
Let it fray...it looks so shabby chic when done.

2. Sew the tips of 3 - 24 inch strips together and cut at an angle.
Repeat on the other 16 inch strips.

3. Braid the strips.
Sew the ends when you reach the bottom and
cut at an angle like the top.

4. Start rolling the braid up FLAT and stitch it in place.
As you continue wrapping the braid around,
keep stitching in place on the back side.

5. When you finish wrapping, you should have 2 discs
that look like this.

6. Glue a stretch headband on the back of both braided discs, overlapping the discs slightly if you wish.
Glue a round piece of felt on top
of the headband to hide it.
(sorry I forgot to take a pic of this step)
Glue on beads or jewels on the front of the braided discs for some bling.