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DIY Stenciled Easter Decor

March 12, 2013 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

I am so delighted to be here at A Little Tipsy, sharing my first contributor post!  I am Amy and I blog over at The Happy Scraps. Today I want to share with you this fun DIY Stenciled Easter Sign.  It is so simple to make, but does take a little bit of time.

Start off with your board, and paint the edges blue.  Once that is dry, you can start putting your layers of white on.  If you are using MDF, then it will take a few coats.  Once you are finished painting the white on, distress your edges to reveal the blue.  Next, using some vinyl and your Cricut, you will cut out your stencil and stick it on. Click here to download the template for Cricut Craft Room. Now you are ready to paint!  Pick out your Easter colors of paint and get painting.

Once you’ve painted all of your words the desired colors, peel up your stencil.  At this point, I took some fine sandpaper and sanded the top of my sign, just to smooth it out a little bit, then I wiped it down with a wet wipe to get the dust off.

Once I was finished with the distressing, I wrapped some twine around the board in a few different places. 

That’s it, you are finished!  Now you just need to find the perfect place to put it in your home.

I hope you’ll come by and visit over at The Happy Scraps!  I’d love to have you!

Thanks Amy! Love this project and I think the twine was the perfect addition! 

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20 Best Easter Treats

March 11, 2013 By Michelle Barneck 5 Comments

Easter is my very favorite candy holiday. It has such great treats and sweets so I’ve put together a collection of what I have deemed the best Easter Treats out there. From the most adorable to knock offs of the most delicious, there is something for everyone.

1. Donut Bunny Pops from Positively Splendid
2. Bunny Pops from Eighteen25
3. Bunny Tails from Caramel Potatoes
4. Peanut Butter Fudge Bunnies from Hungry Happenings
5. Oreo Bunnies from Party Pinching
6. Fluffer Bunnies from Spoonful

7. Chocolate Bunny Silhouettes from Hungry Happenings
8. Bunny Truffles from One Sweet Appetite

9. Cadbury Creme Eggs Cupcakes from My Baking Addiction
10. Coconut Chick Cake Balls from Hungry Happenings
11. Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs from The Whimsical Princess
12. Homemade Cadbury Cream Eggs from Instructables
13. Ducky Dessert from Spoonful
14. Easter Egg Popsicles from Ramblings of a Handbag Designer
15. Easter Marshmallow Bark from Key Ingredient

16. Carrot Cupcakes from Tweedle Dee Designs via Somewhat Simple
17. Carrot Strawberries from Sugar Bean Bakers
18. Carrot Patch Cookies from Spoonful
19. Carrot Garden Cupcakes from Wilton
20. Carrot Patch Easter Treat from Uncommon Designs

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HomeSav Home Decor Savings

March 7, 2013 By Michelle Barneck Leave a Comment

I was recently introduced to a cool site that has discount home decor deals that rotate every few hours! It’s called HomeSav and I have had a lot of fun surfing through their deals! 
I saved 20% on this cute square tray. It is the perfect way to present fun food and make my family feel special. I used it for some dressed up strawberries for Valentine’s Day. Mind you I live in a house full of boys.

And also pulled it out for these mini cheesy chicken cups we had for dinner a couple of nights ago. (We’ll be sharing the recipe soon, so easy and so tasty!)
I love how it takes family dinner up a notch and how it cleans up in a snap! I was worried it would be a nightmare like stainless steel, but it totally isn’t. 
I also snatched up a kitchen scale ($25 off!) because I am trying to become more proficient in the kitchen and actually be able to use the recipes that give you quantities by weight without totally guessing. 
I love that it is completely flat so it can store pretty much anywhere and it has a glass surface so you just wipe it clean. No awkward nooks or crannies for food gunk to collect.
I was focused on kitchen, but they have tons of stuff from rugs to furniture to art and it’s never the same. Kind of the thrill of the hunt.
I am used to two day shipping so the two to four week shipping timetable seemed long to me, but happy mail is the best so I didn’t mind too much.
Keep an eye out for my shiny new tray in posts to come! It is a new food styling favorite!

Disclosure: I was provided a gift card to write about my experience with HomeSav.
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Layered Citrus Scrub

March 5, 2013 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

Hello! I’m Kelly from Smart School House. Today I have a pretty project to get you excited for spring!

It’s so fun to be here! Please come see the other pretty little inspirations I have at Smart School House, like these Marshmallow Wrapped Rainbows:
Citrus scrub seems like the perfect way to ring in spring! Love the fresh smell and how adorable it is in those jars! Thanks Kelly for such a fun idea!
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