InspireMe Crafts

Day 14 of 92 Crafty Days of Summer: Drinks In Mason Jars

"It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new" – Tony Visconti

We went to a friend's house for a 4^th of July BBQ and needed to bring drinks to share. Drinks in mason jars were the perfect answer to prepare and take. Plus they look cute J

I used some chalkboard stickers on top, tied some stars around with twine and secured a straw in place. At the party I placed them in a tub with ice to keep them cool. I had plain lemonade in the jars for the kiddos and then I made red and blue cocktails for the adults.

Red Cocktail:

1 bottle dry white wine
1 bottle champagne
¾ pineapple juice
¼ lemon juice
Hawaiian punch to taste/color
pineapple chunks, strawberries, kiwis

Blue Cocktail:

Vodka
Blue Curacao
Lemonade
Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries

Easy to transport in my cooler bag…

Certainly easy to enjoy one – or three (with the hubby as the designated driver, of course)….

The ideas are limitless for mason jars. But right now some yummy cocktails are just right for these hot days. These could be used for weddings, baby showers, holidays…just Google it and see what's out there! You'll be inspired!

Be inspired, get creative, and have fun!

Day 12 of 92 Crafty Days of Summer: Red, White & Blue Sprinkled Ice Cream Sandwiches…on a stick

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave" – Elmer Davis

So this post is going to be quick and to the point! Take ice cream sandwiches + popsicle stick + red, white, & blue sprinkles and you get this reaction...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adults and kiddos will enjoy this fun 4^th of July treat…we sure did tonight! I can't remember where I saw this idea, but who knew a popsicle stick and sprinkles could turn an ordinary ice cream sandwich into some extraordinary?! (Cheesy, I know…but you know I like to be cheesy)

I'm sure you can figure out how to do this on your own, but here are a few tips. I removed them from the wrappers and let them soften up just a bit. Then I put the stick into the bottom of the ice cream sandwich. Sprinkle the sprinkles and place on a plate. I put some wax paper in between different layers so I could pile them on top of each other. Enjoy. Fast, simple, and festive. That's day 12 of the challenge and I barely made it today. I had the project done earlier, but then we were having too much fun with friends that I am just getting around to writing this. But you have a couple days until the 4^th of July so you can still do it!

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Berry Trifle

Stressed spelled backwards is desserts.  Coincidence?  I think not!  ~Author Unknown

I made this trifle for 4th of July and I thought I would share this delicious and easy dessert.  If you're at all familiar with me or my blog, then you know I have a sweet tooth.  I'm not just talking once in a while I get a craving...it's ALL THE TIME.  So if this pasts my test of "...mmm, ...mmm..., yummy" then you know its worth trying.  I know what you are thinking now.."That's great that its the perfect July 4th recipe, but its July 8th now.  Does she not own a calendar".   Well, I do own a calendar...and I'm just 361 days ahead of planning for next July 4th ;).  Anyhow...now you have an idea for next July 4th and all the other occasions it would be perfect for - -baby shower, Mother's Day, Bridal shower, just because, etc.  The recipe is on marthastewart.com.  Instead of using one big bowl as they show in the recipe, I chose to make individual servings and place them in margarita glasses.  I made it first thing in the morning, but you could make it the night before - put them in the fridge and its ready to go!  Your kids can even help with all the different layering.  They'll love all the colors and they'll even get their serving of fruit:).

So go make a batch, invite some friends over, sit on the deck and enjoy the summer evening.  It can't get much better than that. 

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Gotta Make It: 4th of July Centerpiece

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."  ~Elmer Davis

All week I debated with myself whether or not I was going to go ALL out for our July 4th get together. "There were just a couple close friends coming over, Little Man probably has one more year before he would really remember these gatherings, I had a long to-do list already, yadda yadda ya".  I kept making the excuses of why I wouldn't go all out...except for the food, of course.  Well, we woke up Friday morning and immediately started preparing the food for our 4th of July festivities.  And then in true 'me' fashion I realized that I couldn't not have a little holiday decor around.  So Little Man and I grabbed some extra wood skewers, found some festive paper, and made these festive flags.  We're talking super easy...cut, glue, stick in vase.  We even added some painted stars to give it a little extra something.  It probably took us 15 minutes.  So next time you are thinking you don't have time or it would cost too much money to make a centerpiece go find some paper you like, a vase, and wood skewers and you will be a superstar! 

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