Pirate Sails

Ahoy! I'm hosting a pirate party this weekend and put together these sails to go on top of Rice Crispy Treats. There is the tutorial for you!

First take two pieces of printed card stock and cut them in shapes of how you'd like your sails. I made the top one large, and the bottom one a little smaller. You will also need a bamboo stick, scissors and your hot glue gun.

Once you have your sails cut out, you need to cut a piece off leaving the middle section. That will be the piece folding and glued to the bamboo stick.

Next, glue the top piece of your sail to the bamboo stick, letting it completely dry before you glue the bottom piece. Once dried, bend the sail and clue to bottom part to the stick.

Repeat this above step for your bottom sail. Once dry, your sail is complete! Use on a cake, any dessert, or whatever will work for your party! Enjoy!!

Enjoy!

Buffalo Chicken Bites

When I saw this recipe going around the web, I just had to try them! These are the perfect size for appetizers for cocktail parties, birthday parties, showers and more! {And they are insanely delicious!} I made these the other night and they were so easy! Be sure to try them out! You wont be disappointed!

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Ingredients:

3 cups shredded cooked chicken (About 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, skin discarded)
1/4 to 1/2 cup hot sauce (or more to your taste)
3 1/2 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 cups sharp or medium shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3 – 4 cups Corn Flakes cereal, crushed

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cream cheese and hot sauce until combined. Stir in the cheddar cheese and green onions.

Using a small cookie or ice cream scoop, spoon out the chicken mixture and roll into about 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on a plate or separate baking sheet (not lined) until ready to dip.

In three separate bowls, set out the flour, eggs and Corn Flakes. Dip each chicken ball first into the flour, then the egg and ending with the Corn Flakes. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

**If freezing for later, place the dipped and uncooked chicken balls onto the parchment lined baking sheet and flash freeze for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer until ready. To bake, place the frozen chicken balls back on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350˚F for 25 to 30 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.

Recipe from Food Network via Pennies on a Platter

Beach Theme Wedding

I had the pleasure of helping a friend with her wedding this past weekend! She chose a beach theme since she grew up and still lives right on the ocean. The colors were blues and white. I founds some beautiful sea shell covered balls that I hung on the banisters with navy tulle. I also used lanterns and filled them with flame less candles. I strung the lanterns above the stairway entrance into the reception site. I also mixed in star fish that I hot glued to some ribbon. It turned out really pretty together. And once the lights were dimmed, the lanterns really stood out.

For the favors, the bride chose a candle with monogrammed matches. We placed them in a navy organza bags and tied with ribbon and a personalized favor tag we punched with my go to scallop punch.

How gorgeous does the cupcake tower look? I love how brides are choosing cupcakes instead of cake. It's very trending right now and I love how the display looks. The cupcakes were chocolate and vanilla with butter cream frosting. White chocolate star fish were places on the cupcakes as well as fresh hydrangea flowers.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures!

{New to Shop} Save the Dates & Birth Announcements

I'm trying to get my Etsy shop really up and running! I've done a few Save the Dates and Birth announcements for friends, so I decided to make a few more and add them to the shop! Here are a few of the new designs. I hope you like!

Save the Dates!

I'm looking forward to add lots more to my shop. Keep checking back for more additions!

Please visit my Etsy shop here.

Bunco Party

Here's quick post while I'm on vacation. I recently created a party in a box for my mother who was hosted a bunco party for her friends. I stuck with red, white and black colors. I made her cupcake toppers, favor tags, a banner and water bottle labels. She did a great job setting the party up herself!

She made really cute cupcakes! She used sugar cubes and an edible marker and made dice. Love them!

She even used the water labels for vase wrappers. Smart idea! The lips were also on the table which are a free printable from Living Locurto.

To purchase my Bunco party in a box, visit my etsy shop here.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!!! I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday!