The Crafty Working Mom

The life of a working crafty mom

9/11 Remembrance September 11, 2012

Filed under: Patriotic — admin @ 9:50 am

It has been 11 years since the horrific attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. For that I have made a remembrance banner that you can post and share. I have posted it on my facebook page.  I will also share it here. Do you remember where you were on this day? I do. I was working at Albany Medical College. I was a little disappointed when I asked my nine year old son if he knew what this day meant. He had no clue. I figured by 4th grade they would have taught that, but hopefully they will learn today.

 

Red, White & Blue Desserts July 3, 2012

Filed under: 4th of July,Desserts,Patriotic — admin @ 3:50 pm

I found so many Red, White, & Blue desserts that I just had to share them. Here’s ten more.

 

1. Stained Glass Jello

From: Brown Eyed Baker

2. Fruit Flag

From: Every College Girl

 

3. Red, White, & Blue Parfaits

From: YumSugar

 

4. Red, White, and Blue Striped Creamy Coconut Stars

From: Hungry Happenings

 

5. 4th of July Flag Cake

From: Glorious Treats

 

6. Red, White & Blue Dessert Pizza

From: Better Recipes

 

7. Firecracker Red White and Blue Cake

From: Betty Crocker

 

8. Star spangled banner bars

From: She Knows

 

9. JELL-O Easy Patriotic Pie

From: Kraft Foods

 

10. 4th of July Marshmallow Pops

From: Living Locurto

 

 

Firecracker Ice Pops July 3, 2012

Filed under: 4th of July,Dessert,Patriotic,Popsicles,Recipes — admin @ 12:58 pm

Firecracker Ice Pops

Print recipe
Firecracker Ice Pops
Serves 10
Prep time 10 minutes
Meal type Dessert
Misc Serve Cold
Website Martha Stewart

Ingredients

  • 1/2lb strawberries, hulled and quartered (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2lb blueberries (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt

Directions

Step 1
In a food processor, puree strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar. Transfer to a small bowl. In processor, puree blueberries with 1 tablespoon sugar. In another small bowl, whisk together yogurt and 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour the 3 mixtures, alternating, into ten 3-ounce ice-pop molds, making 3 to 5 layers in each. With a skewer or thin-bladed knife, swirl mixtures together in an up-and-down motion. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until solid, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (or up to 1 week).
 

4th of July Printable Round-Up July 3, 2012

Filed under: 4th of July,Patriotic,Printables — admin @ 12:33 pm

Since I don’t have enough time to make up some printables, I have gone through my Pinterest to see what I’ve liked. Just click on the credit links below the image to go to the site and download. If you have made your own and would like to share let me know.

1. July 4th Subway Art

Comes in Red, White and Blue

Credit: LDS Printables

 

2. July 4th Subway Art

Credit: The Scrap Shoppe

 

3. July 4th Subway Art

Credit: A little Crafting

 

4. Party Printables

Credit: Printabelle

 

5. July 4th Kisses

Credit: Amanda’s Parties TO GO

 

6. July 4th Party Printables

Credit: B.Nute Productions

 

7. July 4th Fan Printables

Credit: Guildcraft Arts & Crafts

 

8. 4th of July Cupcake Toppers

Credit: Gobs of Giggles

 

9. 3D Patriotic Cupcake Toppers and Picks

Credit: Printable Party Kits

 

10. DIY Sparkler Favors

Credit: Delightfully Noted

 

11. Let Freedom Ring

Credit: Pink Polka Dot

 

12. Printable July 4th Pinwheel

Credit: Love the Day

 

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Cups June 18, 2012

Filed under: 4th of July,Dessert,Patriotic — admin @ 2:15 pm

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Cups

Print recipe
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Cups
Serves 4
Prep time 10 minutes
Meal type Dessert
Misc Serve Cold
Website Food Network (Rachael Ray)

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

Directions

Step 1
Slice strawberries and combine in a bowl with blue and/or blackberries. Sprinkle berries with two teaspoons sugar. Whip cream until soft peaks form and sweeten with remaining sugar. Serve berries in small cups with generous spoonfuls of fresh whipped cream.
 

Patriotic Popsicles June 18, 2012

Filed under: 4th of July,Patriotic,Popsicles — admin @ 12:53 pm

Patriotic Popsicles

Print recipe
Patriotic Popsicles
Serves 12
Prep time 15 minutes
Meal type Dessert
Misc Freezable
Website Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries, divided
  • 1 3/4 cup (14 ounces) vanilla yogurt, divided
  • 1 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
  • 12 Popsicle molds or paper cups (3 ounces each)

Directions

Step 1
Place 1 cup strawberries and 2 tablespoons yogurt in a blender; cover and process until blended. Chop remaining strawberries; stir into strawberry mixture. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
Step 2
In a blender, process 1 cup blueberries and 2 tablespoons yogurt until blended; stir in remaining blueberries.
Step 3
Layer 1 tablespoon strawberry mixture, 2 tablespoons yogurt and 1 tablespoon blueberry mixture in each mold or cup; top with holders or insert sticks into cups. Freeze. Yield: 1 dozen.