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St. Patrick’s Day Craft

March 9, 2015 By Sharon Garofalow Leave a Comment

There is not a lot of green in my wardrobe. So every year I roll my eyes at St. Patrick’s Day. I’m a grown up, so people should not pinch me. But I like to try to at least play along for my kid’s sake. I followed an old tutorial of mine and made a super easy St. Patrick’s Day craft. This green yarn bracelet means that I now comply with “the rules.” It didn’t take any time at all and I already had the yarn lying around so it was super inexpensive. It really is the perfect way to get green in your outfit without putting out a lot of energy. Save that energy for adding green food coloring to random foods and drinks. This would also make a great craft to do with friends at an afternoon playdate!

See Yarn Bracelet tutorial here.

Easy Green Pins for St. Patrick’s Day

March 4, 2014 By Sharon Garofalow 1 Comment

I’m going to be honest with you. I am not a huge fan of St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t need my beer colored green and I hate that if you don’t wear green (look, that color doesn’t work for everyone) you will get pinched. So I have figured out the absolutely easiest way to wear green on St. Patrick’s day without having to dress any differently than you do every other day. Isn’t decorative tape the best? And while these pins are reading very blue in the photos, this is the cutest mint green in all the land. All you need is decorative tape (I used this Scotch masking tape which is my new favorite thing) and some safety pins in just about any size, although these work perfectly with the width of the tape.

Simply tear off a piece of tape and thread it through the safety pin.Stick the tape to itself and then cut a decorative end at the bottom.

Or you can fringe it. Just about anything will work.

Easy and cute. Just how I like my crafts. Ok. So maybe I will drink green beer.

St. Patrick’s Day Picnic and Crafts with Solo Products

March 15, 2013 By Sharon Garofalow 4 Comments

Solo sent me some products and asked me to make some crafts with them for St. Patrick’s Day. I know these cup hats have been done before but how cute are they! I kept this first one really simple. At first, I had wanted to fringe the felt on the bottom but loved how they look like little top hats. And kids love them. Just look how excited my son is to wear it for a photo.

All you need is a cup, a little felt, some string or ribbon and a little hot glue. My glue gun had its way with my thumb during the making of this craft. I took some ibuprofen and I’m doing ok now. Use hot glue at your own risk!

I made a little girl’s version too. Because girl’s stuff is so cute.

And then I asked one of my favorite neighbors to wear it for me. She was WAY happier to help me with a photo than my son. And I didn’t even have to bribe her. How refreshing.

I am going to be leaving to go out of town on a mother/daughter trip early on St. Patrick’s Day, but if I was staying home, my family would totally be having a fun picnic at the park. It would include a scavenger hunt for treasure and other fun activities as well as yummy food. Or maybe we would just do a big charcuterie spread with meats and cheeses. I didn’t have a bunch of cheese on hand for the photo so I substituted the “cheese” banner. I created a Pinterest board for my St. Patrick’s Day picnic, check it out.

And while I was messing around with the Solo products, I realized that I could make a homemade Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume for my son.

It is totally going to fall apart by the end of the day (the straps are made from flagging tape. Ribbon would hold up way better) but that will save me from having to store it…

I also think this method would be cool for making super hero chest shields. Doesn’t he look so tough? He was much happier to wear this for pictures.

What are your big plans for St. Patrick’s Day?

*Disclosure: Solo sent me product to use for crafting.

Green with Envy for this Camo Jacket

March 11, 2013 By Sharon Garofalow 2 Comments

I do not get excited about St. Patrick’s Day. I have no interested in going out and drinking green beer just for the sake of it. And I seem to never have green in my wardrobe. I think people wear things on this day just to work in some green and forgo their usual fashion sense. But I think this is the perfect look for me. I am dying over this great camo jacket with gold foil accents. And you can’t go wrong with a Ban.do gold scarf. What will you be wearing on the 17th?

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Toppers by Truly Chic Inspirations

March 4, 2013 By Sharon Garofalow 10 Comments

You guys! I’m super excited to have a guest poster today sharing DIY St. Patrick’s Day Toppers! Melissa from Truly Chic Inspirations is one of my fave online people! She is one of my biggest cheerleaders and it makes my day when I see her name pop up in my inbox. She recently started growing her blog and I’m super proud of her. Please make sure you comment to support her and check out her site!

From Melissa:

Hi there! I am so happy to be guest blogging on one of my favorites sites. I adore all things Cupcakes and Cutlery and I’m excited to be sharing a little DIY today.

I’m a bit of an any reason to celebrate sounds good to me fan. With St Patrick’s Day coming soon I thought it only appropriate to dress up a cake. When I think of St Patrick’s Day I think of food, beer, food, beer, and more food… sweets have to be in the mix somewhere, right? Plus I bought this green cake stand and have been anxious to use it, St Patty’s Day gave the perfect excuse.

St Patricks Day Cake I like crafting but I also like to keep things simple, this St. Patrick’s Day topper project was easy and fun. Aside from baking the cake it took only minutes to put this together which is perfect when adding in those last minute touches prior to guest arrivals.

st patricks day toppers I made a quick stop at the Dollar Store and noticed some glitter table scatter (got excited) and automatically pictured them on a cake. I know this is totally normal. Using skewers I attached the glitter pieces with hot glue. You’ll want to trim the skewers so they “fit” the cake.

Is it odd that I also picture these in bratwurst? I’m game for dressing up all types of food. These accessorized skewers can double as drink stirrers too. A green cocktail with a fancy stirrer, yes please!

Happy celebrating & happy crafting!

Thanks, Melissa!!! I know my kids would love these St. Patrick’s Day toppers! And they are totally my kind of craft, easy and inexpensive. These are the perfect way to make the holiday a little more special. Be sure to check out Melissa’s own blog!!

St Patty’s Sweetness!

March 9, 2009 By Sharon Garofalow Leave a Comment

Okay, my kids are glued to the tv, so I guess that means I have a few quality minutes to spend with this blog. I have been so busy lately between the sick kids, the sick husband and now my own fever and headache that I haven’t had much time to think. Its been like a week since my poor family has had a home cooked meal. Right now I am also deeply involved in the planning of my son’s second birthday party (more on that later) so that has added a whole extra level of craziness to my days. But despite that, my daughter has also recently developed this need to entertain and has decided that we need to host a gathering for St. Patrick’s Day. Ok, I thought, no problem. We can throw a pot of corned beef together. “Corn WHAT?” she asked me in horror. “I don’t know what that is but it sounds YUCKY and I don’t want to eat that!”. Super. So of course, my initial thought is, basically, too bad, that’s what we’re eating….but then S forwarded me some recipes from the National Honey Board and I thought, “Jackpot!”. How good does this food look and sound? And my favorite part? Its not green! Totally festive, sweet and easy. So this St. Patty’s day, pick up your favorite green beer and invite your friends over. Dinner’s on you. Here are the recipes:

Irish Honey Pot Roast (Makes 8 to 10 servings)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon each salt and pepper

4 to 5 pound pot roast (7-blade, rump, or top round)

2 tablespoons oil

1 14-ounce can beef broth

1/2 cup honey

1 cup Irish ale*

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons dried thyme

2 cups each chopped carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and leeks

1/2 cup cold water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Dredge roast in flour mixture, coating all sides. Reserve remaining flour mixture.In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the roast and sear sides first until well browned. Next sear and brown the top and bottom of the roast, about 4 to 5 minutes each. Add broth, honey, ale, garlic and thyme. Cover and roast in oven for 1 1/2 hours.Add vegetables, cover and cook 1 hour more, or until meat is fork tender. Remove meat and vegetables to a platter and keep warm.To prepare gravy, add cold water to reserved flour mixture. Whisk water flour mixture into remaining juices in Dutch oven pan. Place Dutch oven over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Continue to stir and cook until thickened. Season to taste and serve with meat and vegetables.

Note: If desired you may slow cook the roast in a crockpot. Follow directions above through browning of pot roast. Place vegetables in bottom of crockpot and place meat on top, cutting as necessary to fit. Add remaining ingredients, except water. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours. Prepare gravy as above.

*Substitute apple cider, if desired.

Irish Honey Soda Bread (Makes 1 loaf)

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup butter

1 cup golden raisins

2 tsp. caraway seeds

1 cup plain yogurt

1/3 cup honey

2 Tbsp. milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

In large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt until thoroughly mixed. Cut in butter until mixture resembles small peas. Mix in raisins and caraway seeds. In separate bowl, whisk together yogurt and honey; blend into dry mixture. Turn dough onto lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Shape dough into a ball. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a shallow “X” on top of round. Brush top with milk. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and crust is firm. Cool before slicing.

Irish Coffee Cheesecake (Makes 8 to 10 servings)

Ingredients:

Crust:

2 1/3 cups (about 10 ounces) shortbread cookies, crushed

2/3 cup oatmeal

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup butter, melted

Cheesecake:

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup honey

2 tablespoons Irish whiskey, or milk

1/4 cup powdered French Vanilla coffee drink mix

2 tablespoons flour

4 eggs

Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon Irish whiskey, optional

1 tablespoon powdered French Vanilla coffee drink mix

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine crust ingredients in a large bowl, mix well and pat into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add honey, whiskey, coffee powder, and flour; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time and beat just until blended. Pour mixture into crust.Place cheesecake on a cookie sheet, and bake 40 to 45 minutes until cheesecake is puffed and center is set. Turn oven off, and allow cheesecake to cool for 15 minutes with door ajar. Remove cheesecake to a cooling rack and cool 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around sides and remove the pan.Allow cheesecake to cool 30 minutes more; then place in refrigerator to chill. Meanwhile, make topping by whipping cream until thickened. Add honey, whiskey, and powdered coffee, and whip until peaks form. Pipe or spread on chilled cheesecake and serve.For a fun St. Patrick’s Day twist, drizzle green crème de menthe over whipped cream just before serving.