{Coconut} Rice Krispie Treats

 

Rice Krispie Treats are a favorite in our household and one of the easiest desserts a busy mom can make. Normally I throw on some sprinkles and thats that, but last night I decided to spruce them up a bit! I found these {Coconut} covered marshmallows at Walmart the other day and couldn't wait to try them! I hope you enjoy this "Grown-up" version of a old time snack!

 

{Coconut} Rice Krispie Treats

 

3 Tbsp of butter

1 bag of coconut covered marshmallows

Rice Krispie Cereal ( your desired amount)

1 tsp Coconut Extract ( or less depending on your taste)

Toasted coconut

Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate

Melt your butter and add extract. Add your marshmallows and heat until smooth. Add your rice krispie cereal and stir. Transfer into a greased pan or on top of waxed paper. Garnish with toasted coconut and melted chocolate. Let cool and serve.

Enjoy!!

 

 

 

 

 

Polyvore Link up to {Thursdays Threads}

I was invited by Lindsey from Sensible Nonsense to join this fun new party she is starting!  It's called Thursday Threads...you make an outfit off of POLYVORE 

 ( am I the only one that JUST found this website?  I wish I had all the money in the world to buy some of these outfits ) You create a free account and create your outfits!  It's like playing dress up---for grown ups! haha!  I hope you will join me in Lindseys fun party where you can share your styles for any occasion!

Elegant Summer Night

{Homemade by You #12}

 Wow, did this last week fly by or is it just me?! I am excited that its time for {Homemade By You} We had our biggest party yet last week with 120 entries and they were all soooo great!

Check out last weeks "Most Clicked On" link:

Check out some of these inspiring wood pallet tutorials from The Crafty Blog Stalker

I think I want to tackle a project using a pallet too!  I wonder what my husband will think? :)

Here are some of my personal favorites:

I think everyone in this crazy talented blogging world has their eyes set on this little beauty from Pitter and Glink.  How fun is this lamp? Take a way the fabric from the shade and add chicken wire, a coat of paint and a few embellishments and look what you get!

Is your family going to be getting {one little cutie} bigger?  Check out this sweet idea from

Ducks in a Row to help the other siblings in the family feel special!

For all the coffee lovers out there, head on over to The Stony Brook House for her tutorial on this great little coffee tray! Love that you can personalize it for your own decorative styles.

My husband and I can personally attest to just how good these homemade pretzels are...they are delicious!  As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I needed to have them for a snack and they did NOT disappoint!  Thanks Thrifty Crafty Girl for such a yummy recipe!

I LOVE fruity anything...fruity candy, desserts, drinks, etc.  So, when I saw this drink from

 Baking with Blondie I just knew I was going to love it! Aren't those flowers on the glasses the cutest?!

Wow...they were some pretty awesome features don't you think?! It was so hard to choose just a few!

Make sure you grab a "I WAS FEATURED"  button from my Buttons page!!

Now...lets link up!

Patchwork Camera Strap

My sister Courtney graduated college two weeks ago and is now pursuing her career in professional photography.  I am one proud big sister!  She graduated with a flawless 4.0!  All her hard work sure payed off!

She had such a special day.

Here is me and my 4 siblings! I am the oldest, Courtney is the one that graduated,  Ashlea and Aaron are twins and Faithy girl is the baby of the family!

I love my sisters!

Jakey saying CONGRATS to Aunt Corky!

 

For a small graduation gift, I made Courtney some camera strap holders! I know LOTS of you have some of the fancier cameras that have the longer straps that could use some of these.  I on the other hand only have a little point and shoot.  Maybe one day I can get a nicer/bigger camera.

First, I measured the size of her camera strap and decided where I wanted the strap to start and end.  My measurements were 27 in. x 1 1/2 in.   I then added 1 inch to my measurements for seam allowances leaving me with 28 in x 2 1/2 in.

Project was made with a 1/2 inch seam allowance unless otherwise noted.

Cut out enough squares needed to meet your required measurements. Since you will be sewing your squares together with a 1/4 inch seam allowance you will need to add an additional 2 inches to your needed length, so that once all sewn together with the seam allowances, it will equal your needed length. 

Place your first two squares right sides together and sew with a 1/4 in. seam allowance.  Hot iron your seams out and repeat until all of your squares are sewn together. Once sewn together, you can then straighten any uneven edges with your rotary cutter or scissors.

OPTIONAL: Top stitch around your fabric squares.

Cut out a 28 in x 2 1/2 in piece of lining or back piece of fabric and batting.

Fold over you bottom edges over 1/4 inch, repeat and sew in place.  Do this to all four ends.

Place your pieces right sides together.  Your layers should be, the two fabric pieces facing right sides together and the batting underneath. Sew down both sides and turn right side out

You can make other versions too....Here are two other ones I made for her.  These were a little simplier because they were made out of two long pieces and it was simply just cutting out the two pieces, sewing them together and turning them right side out.  I added a cute fabric flower to one and a ruffle to the other.

HAPPY CRAFTING!

Precious Patterns Giveaway {WINNER}

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Jen from Four Mars and One Venus!

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Thanks to everyone who participated!!

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