tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62911903992975274572024-03-17T23:03:17.553-04:00Bringing BeautyAlison Meadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09820403441131696488noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291190399297527457.post-46651268780784263442012-06-26T00:00:00.000-04:002012-06-26T00:00:07.686-04:00Spaghetti and Hotdog Monsters!<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
This is such a simple and fun meal that the kids will love to help make!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All you need are some hotdogs and spaghetti</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Keep going until all of your Spaghetti Hotdog monsters and ready to cook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve with some butter and Parmesan cheese and enjoy!</span></div>
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</div>Alison Meadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09820403441131696488noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291190399297527457.post-62337623399705415652012-06-21T00:00:00.000-04:002012-06-21T00:00:04.267-04:00America's Biggest Tree House!!<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">
A few weeks ago Tara and Alison went on a road trip from NJ to Nashville, and they tried to stop at some interesting places along the way</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Biggest Tree House in America! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Introducing -</span></span><span style="color: #674ea7;"> The Minister's Tree House </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Ministers tree house is located in Crossville TN. Minister Horace Burgess began building the tree house in 1993 when, he says God came to him during prayer and told him "If you build a tree house I'll make sure you never run out of material." He was inspired by God's vision and set out to build the largest tree house in the world. Horace spent 14 years building, and he never ran out of material. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today the tree house is 90 feet tall, contains 80 rooms </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and stretches 5 stories high. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Walk through the tree house and you'll find a church, a bell tower and countless other random treasures. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The tree house has never been closed to the public, and the owners are rarely there. Because of this nearly every wall inside the tree house has been touch by graffiti - </span></span></span></span></div>
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After climbing up the 5 flights of maze-like steps here is the view from the top</div>
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If you're ever in the area we definitely encourage you to stop by the Minister's Tree House </div>
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It's something you wont forget! </div>
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p.s check out this little guy we saw on the way out!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> Strawberry Coconut Pound Cake -</span><a href="http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2012/05/simple-shortcut-recipes-cookbook-review.html" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank"> Eat Cake for Dinner</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>2</i> DIY Sandbox- </span><a href="http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/05/diy-sandbox.html" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">The NY Melrose Family</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>3</i> DIY Fabric Tapes - </span><a href="http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/05/diy-fabric-tape.html" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Nifty Thrift Things</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>4</i> Love Language Soft Baby Blocks - </span><a href="http://www.sewcando.com/2012/05/love-language-soft-baby-blocks-tutorial.html" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Sew Can Do</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>5</i> Pinwheel Table Runner -</span><a href="http://therewasacrookedhouse.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/pinwheel-table-runner/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank"> There Was a Crooked House</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>6</i> Chive Garlic and Herb Rolls - </span><a href="http://www.willcookforsmiles.com/2012/05/chive-garlic-and-herb-rolls.html" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Will Cook for Smiles </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> Frozen Grape Pops - <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/frozen-grape-pops" target="_blank">Make and Takes</a> . <i>2</i> Chocolate Banana Pops - <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/frozen-grape-pops" target="_blank">Craftzine</a> . <i>3</i> Frozen Fruit Pops - <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/06/frozen-fruit-pops.html" target="_blank">Skinny Taste</a> . <i>4</i> Strawberries and Yogurt - <a href="http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2011/09/afternoon-snack-dip-strawberri.html" target="_blank">Glamour</a> . <i>5</i> Frozen Fruit Cubes - <a href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2010/06/22/frozen-fruit-ice-cubes-flavor-your-soda-in-style/" target="_blank">Babble </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> Chocolate Dipped - <a href="http://www.mrfood.com/Frozen-Dessert-Recipes/Ice-Cream-Sandwiches-With-Sprinkles/#" target="_blank">Mr Food</a> . <i>2</i> Colorful Ice Cream Sandwiches - <a href="http://suchprettythings.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/07/pretty-treats-ice-cream-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Such Pretty Things</a> . <i>3</i> Brownie Sandwiches - <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/How-To-Cook/How-to-Make-Ice-Cream-Sandwiches" target="_blank">Taste Of Home</a> . <i>4</i> Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches - <a href="http://sweetpaul.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/07/r.html" target="_blank">Sweet Paul</a> . <i>5</i> Cake & Ice Cream Sandwiches - <a href="http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/07/cake-ice-cream-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Come Together Kids</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> Mexican Coffee Popsicle - </span><a href="http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/mexican-coffee-popsicles-recipe/1/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Tablespoon</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>2</i> Candied Bacon Ice Cream - </span><a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2008/03/candied-bacon-i-1/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">David Lebovitz</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>3</i> Toasted Marshmallow Shake - </span><a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/toasted-marshmallow-shake-recipe/index.html" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Cooking Channel</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>4</i> Avocado Milkshake - </span><a href="http://taste-for-adventure.tablespoon.com/2011/05/04/avocado-milkshake/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Taste For Adventure </a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> Frozen Mango Margarita - </span><a href="http://www.pink-parsley.com/2012/05/frozen-mango-margaritas.html" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Pink Parsley</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>2</i> Blackberry Prosecco - </span><a href="http://theglitterguide.com/2011/07/04/entertaining-frozen-cocktails-alcoholic-beverage-food/3/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Glitter Guide</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>3</i> Cherry Apple Whiskey Sour Pops - </span><a href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/ice-cream-and-frozen-desserts/cocktail-popsicle-cherry-apple-whiskey-sour-popsicles/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Bakers Royale</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>4</i> Watermelon Frosty - </span><a href="http://bamboobanga420.com/2011/05/29/bottoms-up/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Bamboo Banga</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> . <i>5</i> Frozen Cocktail Push-pops - </span><a href="http://www.mazelmoments.com/blog/4591/frozen-cocktail-push-pops-spiked-snow-cones-summer-weddings-parties/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Mazelmoments </a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">. <i>6</i> Dirty Pirate Popsicles - </span><a href="http://www.endlesssimmer.com/2011/09/14/dirty-pirate-popsicles/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;" target="_blank">Endless Simmer</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last week we went a little <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Pizza Crazy!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I bought some pre-made dough from our local grocery store along with a hodge-podge of ingredients and we went to town making some of the most delicious pizzas I have ever had!</span></div>
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Trust me, making pizza at home is a lot more satisfying then waiting for the delivery driver!</div>
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4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture </div>
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- Gum paste</div>
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- Soft pore-less sponge <i>(I used a clean make-up sponge, but a large kitchen sponge would be better if you can find one. Think magic eraser but without the chemicals on it)</i> </div>
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<span style="color: black;">1. Start out by wrapping your floral wire in floral tape. Wrap it thicker on the top.</span></div>
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2. Next, roll a small ball of gum paste, and create a cone shape at the top.</div>
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3. Roll out the gum paste, and use your petal cutter to cut out the first layer of petals.</div>
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4. Place the petal on your sponge and use your round petal tool to round out the outer part of each petal by lightly pushing down and rubbing the edge.</div>
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5. Pierce a hole through the center and thread your floral wire piece through the hole. Attach each petal with a paint brush and egg whites. Alternate the pattern by using the petals across from each other instead of the ones next to each other.</div>
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6. Repeat this step several times until you achieve the look and size that you want. If you are making larger roses, start with a smaller petal cutter and increase the size with each layer.</div>
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7. Hang each rose upside down to dry. I placed a wire rack on the counter and let if hang off the edge a little for easy drying.</div>
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8. Allow the flowers to dry for 1-2 days before using. If you are pressed for time, you can get away with using them after a few hours, but the more time they have to dry the better.<br />
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</script>Alison Meadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09820403441131696488noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291190399297527457.post-72022989392600464312012-05-12T00:00:00.000-04:002012-05-12T12:20:44.340-04:00Blog Swap: My Favorite Finds<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hi everyone! We are over at <a href="http://myfavoritefinds.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Favorite Finds</a> today guest posting.. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hi, Bringing Beauty readers! My name is Carrie, and I blog over at <a href="http://www.myfavoritefinds.blogspot.com/">My Favorite Finds</a>. My blog is a compilation of recipes, tutorials, Disney travel tips, menu planning, and organizing tips. I hope you'll stop by and find some joy!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We are getting ready to head to the "World" this summer....for the fourth time :). As we've been working our way through the countdown, I thought it would be fun to add a little "surprise" every time we hit a "10" day {30, 20, 10}. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Each time we take off the countdown day for a "10" day, each of the kids is going to get a fun treat in these Mickey bags I made. Seriously, it took me twenty minutes. I've been collecting Disney themed treats over the past few months, and I've got quite the stash going on! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are some items that I've been collecting:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Disney Pjs </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Toy Story and Cars Word Search Puzzle Books</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Disney sunglasses</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Phineas & Ferb and Tinkerbell Pez dispensers</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Park Maps {you can design and order these for FREE on Disney.com}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Glow sticks, wands, and bracelets {for the night parades}</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Princess Color Wonder coloring book/Princess markers</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">*Gummy bears, mentos, Lifesavers peppermints</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've got more stuff, so I'll save some for surprises in the car and when we get there. If the bags survive the next 40 days, I might take them with me and put their surprises in their bags at our resort. We'll have to see how long they last :).</span></div>
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<i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cut two sizes of circles out of Disney scrapbook paper. Using a glue stick, attach the circles in the shape of a Mickey head to the bag.</span></b></i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I got my bags at the Dollar Tree, and used some of the paint chips from the countdown to initial each child's bag using scrapbooking stickers. I think I have an obsession with monogramming, or the teacher in me wants everyone's things labeled, or.....I'm must be crazy. Who knows. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I think these would be cute for treat bags if you're having a Disney themed birthday party, too. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Looking for more Disney travel ideas? You can find me on <a href="http://www.chipandco.com/author/carrie/">Chip and Co.</a> {my FAVORITE Disney planning site} where I share my tips with thousands of readers every week. </b></span></div>
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Here are some of the most <b>unique</b> and <i>attention grabbing</i> planters that we've come across</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Use those out-grown or thrifted rain boots to liven up your garden fence!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Recycling old tires as planters can add interest to your garden and help the environment at the same time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> <a href="http://www.ehow.com/ehow-home/blog/recycled-tire-garden-planter/" target="_blank">Recycled Tire Garden Planter</a> . <i>2</i> <a href="http://www.recapturedcharm.com/2010/09/all-season-tires.html" target="_blank">All Season Tires</a> . <i>3</i> <a href="http://frogsaregreen.com/tag/reuse-dump-truck-tires/" target="_blank">Reuse Dump Truck Tires</a></span></div>
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Vintage colanders make perfect planters with built in drainage! </div>
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<i>1</i> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/upcycled-succulent-planter-ins-79720" target="_blank">Apartment Therapy</a> . <i>2</i> <a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/outdoors/12-unusual-and-upcycled-container-gardens/pictures/page-5.html" target="_blank">DIY</a> . <i>3</i> <a href="http://themicrogardener.com/design/" target="_blank">The Micro Gardener</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With a little imagination old tin cans can become spectacular planters </span></div>
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<i>1</i> <a href="http://healthontrack.info/growing-your-own-kitchen-herbs-get-planting/" target="_blank">English Tea Cans</a> . <i>2</i> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/plum-tomato-tin-planters-toron-87239" target="_blank">Plum Tomato Tin Planters</a> . <i>3</i> <a href="http://themicrogardener.com/ten-benefits-of-using-repurposed-planters/" target="_blank">Decorated Windowsill Garden</a> . <i>4</i> <a href="http://www.craftstylish.com/item/46760/recycle-metal-cans-into-hanging-flower-baskets-for-a-spring-party/page/all" target="_blank">Hanging "Baskets"</a></div>
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<i>1</i> <a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/container/plans-ideas/chair-planters/" target="_blank">Chair Planter</a> . <i>2</i> <a href="http://thegreenhousediaries.blogspot.com/2009/04/milking-parlor-makeover.html" target="_blank">Craigslist Dresser</a> . <i>3</i> <a href="http://www.recapturedcharm.com/2009_06_01_archive.html" target="_blank">Drawer and Footboard</a></div>
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Have these planters <b><span style="color: #674ea7;">ignited</span></b> your the <i>creative gardener</i> inside you?</div>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">inspiration for your weekend!</span></b></div>
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If your short on time and need that special snack for an upcoming play date, don't get <i>caught in a web</i>, these spider man cookies are <i>quick</i> and <i>easy </i>to create and will have your guests believing that <i>you're</i> the one with <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">SUPER POWERS</span>...</div>
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- Round cookies</div>
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- Eye Template (<a href="http://bakegreek.com/" style="color: red;">bakegreek.com</a>)</div>
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1. Copy and paste the template into the program of your choice <i>(I use Microsoft Word, Paint, or Power Point). </i></div>
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4. Using the template, cut out the <b>Black</b> part of the eye first using your xacto knife, and then repeat the process for the <span style="color: white;">White</span> part of the eye.</div>
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5. Attach the <span style="color: white;">White</span> eye to the <b>Black</b> eye using a paintbrush and a little water, and set aside.</div>
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2. Pipe a spider wed with your <b>Black</b> royal </div>
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One look at these <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">edible masterpieces</span>, and you'll have the neighborhood kids <i>lined up at your door</i> for a play date!</div>
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We're linking <a href="http://bringingbeauty.blogspot.com/p/link-parties-we-love.html" style="color: red;">at these parties!</a></div>
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When I heard about the Get Your Chef On Challenge hosted by White Lights on Wednesday and Four Marrs One Venus I was so excited to sign up!</div>
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The first challenge was..<br />
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I spent a lot of time researching and brainstorming because I wanted this recipe to be perfect</div>
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Then it hit me..</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> White French Door Makeover - <a href="http://www.knotallthatiseam.com/2012/04/white-internal-french-door-makeover.html" target="_blank">Knot All That I Seam</a> </span></div>
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Once again we had some <span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">amazing projects</span> linked up last week!</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>1</i> New Baby Cookies - <a href="http://lizybbakes.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-baby-cookies-for-new-big-brother.html" target="_blank">Lizzy B Bakes</a> . <i>2</i> Old Jeans to New Hairband - <a href="http://meijosjoy.blogspot.com/2012/04/old-jeans-to-new-hairband.html" target="_blank">Meijo's Joy</a> . <i>3</i> Dream Kiwi Lemonade - <a href="http://bakingwithblondie.blogspot.com/2012/04/dreami-kiwi-lemonade.html" target="_blank">Baking With Blondie</a> . <i>4</i> Mini Laundry Room Sign - <a href="http://burtonavenue.blogspot.com/2012/04/check-your-pockets-mini-laundry-room.html" target="_blank">Burton Avenue</a> . <i>5</i> Italian Lemon Drop Cookies - <a href="http://whitelightsonwednesday.blogspot.com/2012/04/sugar-coated-sundays-italian-lemon-drop.html" target="_blank">White Lights on Wednesday</a></span><br />
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In the past we used these jars for storing sugar and bread crumbs, but they have been out of commission for a while. So after a good cleaning and some black paint they are the perfect place for storing Huck's treats and small bones</div>
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Using boxed brownie mix, these adorable and delicious <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Brownie Bites</span> </span></div>
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Since I was making two boxes of brownies at a time, I was stuck <span style="font-family: inherit;">waiting for these to </span><i><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">bake and cool, bake and cool, bake and cool</span></i> </div>
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I fell in <b style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">love</b> with the ornate details of this frame, and for only $8 I decided to look past the gold paint that wouldn't match anything in my house, and I bought it. Now,<i> 2 months later,</i> I realized that I should probably break out the <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">spray paint</span> </div>
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I spray painted the entire frame <span style="color: #fff2cc; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">yellow</span>, then painted the larger details with a thin layer of <span style="color: white; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">white</span>. Next I sanded a few areas to allow some specks of gold to shine through.</div>
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I was originally inspired by these cute invitations from <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/">Tiny Prints</a></div>
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And from that point on I really ran <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">W</span><span style="color: #45818e;">I</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">L</span><span style="color: #38761d;">D</span></span> with the animal theme <i><span style="color: #38761d;">(no pun intended)</span></i></div>
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<i>I created this cute sign using animal print cardstock and wooden letters </i></div>
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(<i>see the how-to</i><a href="http://www.bringingbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/03/jungle-baby-shower-part-i.html"><span style="color: #38761d;"> HERE</span></a>)</div>
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<i> Instead of the usual table numbers, I gave each table an</i> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">A</span><span style="color: #45818e;">N</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">I</span><span style="color: #38761d;">M</span><span style="color: #45818e;">A</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">L</span></span> <i>name</i></div>
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<i>and created matching</i> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">P</span><span style="color: #45818e;">L</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">A</span><span style="color: #38761d;">C</span><span style="color: #45818e;">E</span> <span style="color: #ffe599;">C</span><span style="color: #38761d;">A</span><span style="color: #45818e;">R</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">D</span><span style="color: #38761d;">S </span></span><i>which we displayed on a magnet board</i> </div>
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<i>Each guest received an</i> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">A</span><span style="color: #45818e;">N</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">I</span><span style="color: #38761d;">M</span><span style="color: #45818e;">A</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">L</span> </span><i>cookie favor that matched their table theme</i><br />
<i>(see more <a href="http://bringingbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/04/jungle-animal-cookies.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</i></div>
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<i>This adorable</i> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">B</span><span style="color: #45818e;">O</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">O</span><span style="color: #38761d;">K</span><span style="color: #45818e;">S</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">H</span><span style="color: #38761d;">E</span><span style="color: #45818e;">L</span></span><span style="color: #ffe599;"><span style="font-size: large;">F</span> </span><i>was used to display all the books that each guest </i></div>
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<i>And finally...the</i> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">C</span><span style="color: #45818e;">A</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">K</span><span style="color: #38761d;">E</span>!</span></div>
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<i>Overall, it was a great day, and most importantly, the Mommy-to-be</i> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">L</span><span style="color: #45818e;">O</span><span style="color: #ffe599;">V</span><span style="color: #38761d;">E</span><span style="color: #45818e;">D</span></span> <i>it!</i></div>
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