4th of July, Soap Stars

I posted a heart shaped hand soap project back in February on my "Diva" blog and I love the hand soap so much, that I decided to make a few more.  Actually, I just used up the last heart soap the other day. The thing I like about it is it's mild glycerin with vitamin E in it and I added a few drops of lavender oil.  Mmmmm smells nice. Anyway, check out my posting for the directions. http://divas4healthylifestyles.blogspot.com/2011/02/and-they-look-very-cute-in-bathroom.html

 I am posting a few pictures here of the stars.

Summer Wine Glasses

I decided to have my family members make their own wine glasses (actually plastic wear) by decorating them with their own names. We are using them at my shore home.  It was a fun little project. Now we won't have to figure out who's glass is who's. We used permanent paint markers that I bought at Michael's craft store, and I bought the wine glasses at Wal-Mart.  Here's a few fun pictures.

My Weekend Treasures

This weekend the hubby and I really found some treasures.  We went to a yard sale that was setup by three woman in about their 60's.  They said they were "downsizing".  I bought the cutest step stool for the shore, for six dollars. The top step opens up.  My biggest thrill was a "Radio Flyer" tricycle and a big wagon that was made by the Amish.  They sold us both for $10.00 and she threw in a bulldozer, a few new coloring books and 2 floats. All that for $10.00.  The tricycle and wagon are in great shape. I am going to keep these treasures for my grand kids. When I "downsize", I will bring it over to my daycare, for the kids to use there. 

I love this wagon & plus the free items.

A child's delight (sometimes I feel like a kid)

Radio Flyer Tricycle

Step Stool (I am taking this to the shore)

The wagon was made in; Bird in Hand, Pa.

Me, with my findings

  Total price was $16.00 with the step stool. :-)

Flea Marts and Yard Sales

Most of my family and friends know that my hubby and I are big time yard sale and flea mart goers.  I started my business mostly from items I found at one of the two.  Over the years I have learned what most items should be selling for and I also know when you come across some quality items as well as just junk or trash.  Another thing I always have a mental list for items I don't want to purchase new, so I just wait to come across some of these treasures.   We enjoy getting our coffee in hand and then head out on Saturday mornings and go treasure hunting.   You would be surprised at some of the things I get for free too, so I am going to post some of my treasure occasionally here on this blog. After all this is one of those "Stupid Little Things" that makes life fun.

metal and iron wall hangings



A bran new towel holder, I am going to use
in my bathroom.



 This metal candle holder and candles for $5.00.
  The candles are still wrapped up.







I got this whole box of craft and art supplies for only $5.00.   I am taking this to my daycare.

With the exception of the box of craft items, the items I purchased here, were from

an interior decorator trying to unload some of her stuff. 

I got everything here for under $20.00.

The hubby is painting the livingroom this summer.  I think I am going with a soft gold color. So I will add some of these items once we are done painting

Father's Day Dessert

I decided to try to duplicate that Banana Split dessert I had at the Fairways Bar and Grill.  The one I posted  last week.  It was so delish.  So, on Father's day I decided to try it out. Oh boy, it turned out so darn good, I have to share it here. I actually think my version was......"shhhhh  better." 

The ingredients

I made a simple graham cracker crust, the directions are on the side of the cracker box.
I doubled the recipe.

Crushing the crackers is fun.  I had crackers flying everywhere.

Bake the crust on 350 for 15 minutes.

Make a box of vanilla pudding. Smooth it on top of the cooled crust.
Then layer banana slices and drained crushed pineapple.

Smooth 2 containers (after fluffing) of Whip Cream on top of the pudding.



Sprinkle with crushed nuts.



Vera Wang watching everything I was doing.
She was mad because I made her sit still on the chair.



Put in Fridge for at least 2 hours.
Serve with a cherry on the top.



Try it out and let me know how it turns out!

The Flower Girl Baskets

 I waited to post these pictures until after the wedding; I figure they should make their début at the wedding ceremony first. My daughter in law wanted to make the baskets for the flower girls, instead of buying them. After all, you can make them to match your bridal party’s colors, instead of the plain white ones you usually buy at a bridal store.  I am always up for doing family crafts and projects, so I was in.   I had everyone over for dinner and then we got to work on the baskets.  They turned out so pretty, white baskets, with chocolate ribbon handles and sheer gold bows for each side of the basket.  Then for the wedding they just filled them with rose petals.  



The supplies needed.



Making the gold bows.

My grandaughter is the foreman. Ha, Ha !



Vera Wang must always be involved in everything.  She snuck herself into one of the baskets.



The handles are wrapped in a sheer chocolate ribbon.



We put pretty gold bows on both sides of the basket.




They turned out so pretty.
My crazy Vera, is in the back ground again. 



Banana Split Dessert

We had our son & daughter in laws rehearsal dinner at The Fairways Bar & Grill.


They did an amazing job. The manager Jason, really took care of us.  The food was really good and you sure got an ample serving.  The tables were decorated with pretty flowers and candles.  But my favorite was the Banana Split Dessert, it was SOOOOO good.  I had to take a picture so I can continue to drool over it.  If you go there for drinks or dinner, you have to try it.  I am going to try to duplicate it some how. When I do I will let you know how it goes. YUMMY!

http://www.fairwayspub.net/

The picture is from my phone so it didn't turn out real clear.



Beach Bucket

I made this cute little beach bucket that can be used to store your pool or beach tags.  I have a few special seashells in mine.  You could also put some potpourri in it. I had most of the supplies already, except for  the bucket and the shell stickers. I bought them for a dollar each at a local craft store.  I just made a small pink bow to put on the handle and some small shells and moss around the rim.  I glued them with my hot glue gun. Don't you just love your glue gun? 


Supplies




bow and shell stickers applied





finished shell bucket



Vera checking out the bucket.