On an impulse, I bought these cinnamon apples at the grocery store. They looked really tasty and we had just eaten at Cracker Barrel earlier that weekend and I was still kicking myself for forgoing the fried apples they have there.  This was my substitute.  After my brain took back over where my stomach left off…I realized I didn’t really want to serve these as is for dinner.  My husband kids wouldn’t eat anything else I made if I did that!  So here came these guys.  I always have crescent rolls on hand in case we need pigs in a blanket or pizza pockets, or just rolls with dinner!

Ingredients needed:

• Apples
• 1 tube refrigerated crescent rolls  (will make 8 desserts)
• cinnamon/sugar

Start out by unrolling your crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.  I added a dollop of apples to the center and then rolled/folded/gathered the dough around to form a little pocket.

Generously sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Yes, be generous!

Bake according to directions on package directions (375 for 11-13 minutes)

All the cute plates were packed away and by the time I got these out of the oven, there was not much time to take pictures!  The boys had them gone in no time!

We ate these as is but I was wishing I had some vanilla ice-cream to accompany!  So easy!  I will definitely make these again!  I love easy desserts!

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I ask a favor of you all.  Please say a prayer that our travels go smoothly (with 2 small children)!!!  I would super, duper appreciate it.  I have travelled with one.  I have travelled with one alone.  I have travelled with one alone while pregnant but I have NEVER travelled (flown) with TWO + a husband who gets stressed traveling!  Please Lord be with me on this day!

If I come back next week and only talk about 1 of the 2 said small children, it’s probably because we left one somewhere…on purpose.  Oh, I guess I wouldn’t leave one anywhere…well not for long anyway.  The big one knows his address…he’d most likely be the one to be returned and the minute someone discovers how much the younger one drools…he will likely be returned also.   They put chips in kids these days, don’t they?

Anyway…in return for your prayers, positive thoughts and the liquor you will send me (one can wish) I will treat you to cute pictures of 2 small children.  Hopefully both of which will be on the return flight with us!

His Million Dollar Smile!

His Million Dollar Camera Smile, yep he still does that!

Enjoying one last time on the swingset before Dad took it down to move!

"Well Crap...How do I get myself out of this pickle?" Just FYI...I have the EXACT SAME picture of Michael doing this at the EXACT SAME age!

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Hands down, this has to be on of my favorite projects so far!  It came to life from my mind to reality so nicely and better than I expected!  I love when things like that work out!  This board can be used as a bulletin board with pins, or as a photo display board using the ribbons…or both!  I love the versatility!

Items Needed:

• Old Frame
• Spray paint
• Foam boards (2)
• Spray adhesive
• Fabric
• Ribbon
• Hot glue gun/glue sticks
• Fabric buttons forms kit
• Tapestry needle
• Embroidery floss
• Stapler/staples
• Scissors

Start off by giving your frame a good couple coats of spray paint!  Paint it pretty!  I chose to use Krylon’s Dual Action Paint and Primer in Watermelon!

Next cut your two sheets of foam board down to size, using an Xacto knife and a straight edge.  I used a 2-pack of Elmer’s foam Boards and they worked great!   (If you are doing a smaller frame, you might be able to use utilize one foam board and cut it into two.)  Be sure to measure the inside of your frame.  Mine was slightly larger than 16 x 20 so I cut my foam inserts exactly to 16 x 20.  You need to allow for fabric and ribbon to wrap around the foam board.

Using your spray adhesive, spray one side of the foam board and stack the second on top.  this will prevent them from slipping and/or separating once in your frame!  It’s important to use two layers because one layer is not thick enough for a thumbtack.

Next cut your fabric to size.  Add 4 inches to your frame measurements to leave 2 inches overhang on each edge.  Since my frame is 16 x 20, I cut my fabric 20 x 24.  Be sure to press out any wrinkles or folds in your fabric.  The wrinkles don’t stretch out later and they will yell at your every time you see your finished board “Wish you would have taken the time to iron me out…don’t cha?”

Lay your fabric wrong side up on your work surface.  Spray your foam board stack with spray adhesive again and center on the wrong side of your fabric.

Cut the corners out of your fabric to make it easier to wrap the fabric.

Working with one edge at a time, spray a line of spray adhesive on the side of your foam board facing up, and then wrap the fabric up over the back of the foam board pressing firmly against the adhesive you just sprayed.  Use staples as extra security.  Repeat for all remaining sides.

Turn your fabric wrapped foam board right side up and then cut strips of ribbon and lay out on your board.  You can play around with your placement here.

Using hot glue, tack the ribbons in place being sure to pull tight, secure with more hot glue and I also added staples as back up!

Where the ribbons cross each other in the center of the board, we are going to add a few fabric covered buttons!  These will not only add some strength to the ribbons but also add some decorative appeal!  To start we need to cover the buttons with fabric!

Fabric Buttons How-To:

1.  A fabric button kit comes with the button top, the button back, a form, a pusher and there is a pattern for the circle you will need to cut on the cardboard of the packaging.  Cut this out and then cut out the circle from your fabric.

2.  Start by centering your fabric on top of the mold, wrong side up.

3.  Next push the button top down into the mold.

4.  Fold the fabric into the button top.

5.  Place the button back on the form, using the pusher to snap the button back into the button top, securing your fabric in place.

6.  Remove from the mold and you have a pretty fabric covered button!

Now we are going to take our pretty buttons and put them on the board!  I used embroidery floss and a tapestry needle to do this.  String your floss through the button and then thread on to the needle, threading BOTH ends of the floss.

Center you needle where the ribbons cross and push the pin through the foam boards.

I pulled it tight and secured the threads using a dab of hot glue and scotch tape.   You are left with a cute button on the front!

Repeat for the (4) center ribbon intersections.  Then using hot glue, I secured the completed bulletin board into the frame!

I am making this vibrant pink board for my sister for her college apartment.  You certainly can tone down the color pop to adjust to your home décor!  I plan to make one for our new kitchen in our new house!  Keep the kids school papers and invites right in view!

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Pin important papers or notes anywhere on the board and display photographs by slipping them under the ribbons! The ribbons keep your precious photos safe from pin holes! The super light weight of this board lends itself well to apartment and dorm room walls! Add some command photo frame Velcro tabs or small hooks and you are good to go!

You can find my post on the days of the week scrabble tiles tacks right HERE!

There are many steps to this board however they go by really fast! I did this entire project in less than an hour of naptime.  Are you going to make your own board???  Snap a picture of it and share on my Facebook Wall!  I’d LOVE to see it!

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Sending LOVE from my family to YOURS!

I wanted to steer clear of candy at that age so I came up with this!

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I used my Cameo and cut out a tag and manipulated it the way I needed it.

I wrote the message “You are my Main Squeeze”, added a few stickers and slapped the tag on a squeezable apple sauce!  I am still learning my Cameo so I am sure a seasoned user could use the print & cut feature or the sketch pens for this, but I just wrote it in myself for now, until I learn!

These are not sugar added, no artificial colors/flavors and are yummy!  They have these guys in the regular apple sauce aisle.  I couldn’t use the ones in the baby food aisle because the tops/caps were too large.  (These do require supervision for really young ones that put things in their mouth because the caps are small.)

Now Ryan will have some cute Valentine’s Cards to share with his little buddy!

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Take a picture of them holding their arm up in front of them.  Add Valentine’s Day Love (I used Photoshop Elements)

Cut small slits in the picture with an Xacto Knife and insert the lollipop!

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