Jute Eggs

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. The Hubby and I hung out this weekend and I busied myself with a new craft project – Jute Easter Eggs. These were easy to make and only took less than an hour to make 6.  Well, it’s true! 

Today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to transform Styrofoam or plastic eggs.

Supplies Needed: 

– Styrofoam Easter Eggs (you can easily use plastic eggs) 

– Jute (I used 2 different thicknesses) 

– Ribbon and buttons for embellishment 

– Hot Glue Gun 

I started with a glob of hot glue on the bottom of the egg and then slowly wrapped the jute in a circular motion. Adding more glue as I went up the egg.

Once you’ve wrapped the entire egg, it will look a little something like this. 

I then started to decorate, I added a strip of ribbon around the egg.

And to top it off a button.

I continued with the rest of the other eggs. There are so many variations you can do, take a look at how the rest of my eggs turned out! 

Just the right amount of spring to make the long winter feel like it is coming to an end! 

Are you starting to decorate for spring? Do you have a favorite Easter decoration that you display each year?

Have a blessed day! 

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Friday's Fancy

Happiness is...

Coming home from a long day of working

Knowing your puppy is waiting for you.

Happy Friday Everyone!

A Family Favorite Dessert

Chocolate, Banana, and Graham Cracker Icebox Cake 

Happy Wednesday Everyone! This weekend I made a dessert that has been a staple in my family. The icebox cake - graham crackers, pudding, and bananas. Yummo! The best part? No baking necessary! An overnight stint in the fridge softens the graham crackers and firms up the pudding to create a sliceable, delicious dessert.

I love no-bake recipes which only require a few ingredients. Sometimes I just don’t have the time to spend in the kitchen for anything more complicated. If using instant pudding this takes no time to prepare and the reward is oh so scrumptious.

What is it about a certain food or dessert that can conjure up such wonderful memories. This desert brings back the memories of celebration and laughter spend with my family. 

The traditional version in our house was to use chocolate pudding. But you really can use any flavor you like - vanilla, banana, etc. This time I thought I would mixed things up, I did a layer of vanilla and then a layer of chocolate. Oh my did it turn out so good you guys. 

Ingredients 

• 16oz pkg graham crackers 
• 2 pkgs (3.5 oz.) instant pudding mix or cooking pudding (I used 1 box of chocolate and 1 box of vanilla, instant pudding) 
• 3-1/2c whole milk 

Step 1 

Prepare the pudding as stated on the box. Note: the box says 2 cups of milk, I used 2 cups for the chocolate pudding but for the vanilla I only used 1-1/2 (I find if I use the full 2 cups on the vanilla it turns out a little loose). Set pudding aside. 

Step 2 

Place one single layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Leave the crackers whole, do not crumble. You can fill in the gaps with broken graham crackers.

Step 3 

Slice 1 banana and spread over graham crackers.

Step 4

Next spread pudding over bananas (I used all of the vanilla, if using 1 flavor pudding than use half). 

Step 5 (Repeat Steps 2-4)

Cover with another layer of crackers, slice 1 banana and spread over graham crackers. Spread the remaining of the pudding on top (I used the chocolate). 

Step 6

For the finally take some of the remaining graham crackers and crumble them on top. 

Pure Heaven!

Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best (this is the hard part, the waiting). 

When you are ready to serve, watch your fingers it won't last.

                      Enjoy!

 

I am now on Etsy

Hi Y'all! I have exciting news... I have finally opened an Etsy Shop to sell some of my creations. This as been a while coming and I am so thrilled.

My first items are Easter Bunnies, oh my word, they are so cute. They are just what the doctor ordered after this long, cold winter we have had. They are perfect for adding a touch of spring to your home decor.

Here is a peak...

So come check out my new Etsy Shop!

Wipe those winter blues away with these cute bunnies.
I have 3 different sizes available: small, medium, and large, or get a set of 1 each!

Visit:
Our Cozy Creative Life Etsy Shop

 

Thank you all for stopping by and your support. Have a blessed day!