DIY GARDEN MARKERS

I LOVE THIS IDEA.
NOT JUST FOR MOTHER'S DAY.
DO YOU HAVE A BRIDE-TO-BE THAT LOVES GARDENING?
A FATHER'S DAY IDEA TOO.

jewelry nickel stamping blanks DIY garden markers instructions

what you’ll need

• jewelry nickel stamping blanks found at your local craft store
• 20 gauge floral stem wire
• fine point sharpie
• colored nail polish
• wire cutters or scissors

let’s do it

• write name of herb on the jewelry nickel stamping blank using a fine point Sharpie
• paint one corners of tag with 1-2 coats of colored nail polish to add a little flair
  TIP: if you mess up with the marker or nail polish, use Goo Gone and a paper towel to wipe clean and start over
• cut floral wire to approximately 9″ using wire cutters or scissors
• sculpt wire into swirl or other fun shape
• thread stamping blank onto wire
• put marker into pot

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paint chips DIY garden markers instructions

what you’ll need

• paint chips from local hardware store or colored craft paper
• scissors
• ruler
• 20 gauge floral stem wire
• fine point Sharpie
• small hole punch

let’s do it

• cut paint chips or craft paper to approximately 1″ wide by 2 1/2″ tall
• punch hole in each corner of paint chip
• write name of herbs on paint chips with marker
  TIP: to create a more artsy garden marker, it’s fun to sketch a little picture of the herb to go along with the name
• hold floral wire in the middle with one hand
• gently bend wire over your finger with your other hand (both sides should be even length when finished)
• thread paint chips onto wire, almost up to curve
• trim wire if needed
• place in indoor herb garden

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Citrus Salt Scrub Recipe

DIY lemon citrus scrub instructions

what you’ll need

Makes (4) 3 ounce containers

• 1½ cups natural, coarse sea salt
• ¼ cup light olive oil (or almond or coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice  *** can use oranges, grapefruit as well ***
• 1–2 drops natural lemon essence (optional)
• 4 sealable containers

Let’s Do It

• combine oil and sea salt together (if using something other than coarse sea salt, add olive oil in small increments so the mixture isn’t oversaturated)
• add lemon zest
• add lemon juice
• add lemon essence
• fill containers and store at room temperature
• include instructions for use:  Prior to leaving shower, apply scrub all over body in circular motion and rinse well

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DIY EASY Mothers Day Card Projects

hand stitched personalized stationery cards instructions

What You’ll Need

• Greeting cards or card stock
• Envelopes to fit card size
• Corkboard
• Punching awl
• Embroidery floss
• Cross-stitch needle
• Scissors

Let’s Do It

• Trim greeting card or card stock and fold to desired size
• Place paper on cork board
• Use punching awl to pierce design onto card
• Using embroidery floss and cross-stitch needle, sew design through holes (the bigger stitch should be on the outer or visible side of the card)
• Knot ends of floss when complete

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Mac N Cheese Bites Recipe

macaroni and cheese bites recipe

what you’ll need

makes 12 bites

• ½ / 1 tablespoon butter, divided
• 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned or plain
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley (1/2 teaspoon dry)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided into single cups
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3-4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 1 cup whole milk

let’s do it

• preheat oven to 350 degrees
• grease muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray
• sauté ½ tablespoon of butter with panko crumbs until golden brown
• stir in parsley and set aside
• bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
• add macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente
• remove from heat, drain and return to pot
• stir in remaining butter and egg until pasta is evenly coated
• add remaining cheeses (reserve 1 cup of Jack cheese), bacon, mustard (optional) and milk
• spoon into muffin tin
• sprinkle with reserved cheese and bread crumb mixture
• bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown
• allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from pan and serving
  

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Chicken Salad Cucumber Rolls

chicken cucumber rolls recipe

what you will need

makes 2 dozen

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup sliced almonds or pecan pieces
• ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2–3 English cucumbers
• toothpicks

let’s do it

• bring salted water to boil
• add two chicken breasts and cook fully; about 20 minutes
• let cool for 5-10 minutes
• place chicken on flat surface
• secure with fork in one hand and with second fork, pull away shredded pieces
• place chicken in medium-sized bowl
• add celery, cranberries and nuts
• mix thoroughly
• combine yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper
• add to chicken mixture
• slice cucumbers length-wise with mandolin (if especially long, cut in half)
• place heaping teaspoon of chicken salad on one end and roll
• secure in place with toothpick
• repeat until chicken salad is finished
• refrigerate until ready to serve
  

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DIY Infused Water Recipes

flavored water recipes

what you’ll need

grapefruit & basil

• 4 sprigs basil
• 1 gallon water
• 1 grapefruit
• ice
• pitcher or water dispenser

lemon & rosemary

• 3 sprigs rosemary
• 1 gallon water
• 2 lemons, sliced
• ice
• pitcher or water dispenser

sweet peppers

• 2 cups sweet mini peppers (green, red and yellow)
• 1 gallon water
• ice
• pitcher or water dispenser

let’s do it

Grapefruit & Basil

• use spatula or back of large wooden spoon to bruise basil
• put basil in bottom of pitcher/water dispenser, add water and let steep about 2 hours
• cut grapefruit into thick slices and discard end pieces
• add grapefruit and ice to pitcher/water dispenser; chill another 2 hours before serving
• add more ice as needed

lemon & rosemary

• use spatula or back of large wooden spoon to bruise rosemary
• put rosemary in bottom of pitcher/water dispenser, add water and let steep about 2 hours
• cut lemon and discard end pieces
• add lemon and ice to pitcher/water dispenser; chill another 2 hours before serving
• add more ice as needed

sweet peppers

• halve mini peppers and remove seeds
• put peppers in bottom of pitcher/water dispenser
• add water and ice; chill for 4 hours before serving
• add more ice as needed

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Pulled Beef Slider Recipe

pulled beef slider recipe and slider bar setup instructions

what you’ll need

• slow cooker beef roast recipe
• sliced jalapeños
• chopped onion
• sliced pickles
• sliced red pepper
• avocado slices
• cheese slices
• ketchup
• mustard
• mayonnaise
• horseradish sauce
• barbecue sauce
• dinner or potato rolls

let’s do it

• cook beef roast using our slow cooker beef roast recipe
• once cooked, carefully shred with fork
• keep pulled beef slider meat on warm setting until ready to serve
• prepare toppings and put in small bowls
• put slider rolls in basket
• set out serving utensils and napkins
  

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