St. Patrick’s Day

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

March 15, 2013 by Sharon Garofalow 2 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.

Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Family Life, Holidays, Party Inspiration, Pinterest Tagged With: costumes, crafts, diy, hats, picnic, St. Patrick's Day, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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?

Filed Under: Fashion, Holidays, Oh you fancy huh Tagged With: camo, casual, fashion, gold, green, St. Patrick's Day

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!!