{Recipe} Lucky Charms Krispie Treats

This easy, yummy treat was the first thing to go at Abbie's birthday party.
I got the idea HERE.
The empty plate was proof to me that this was a hit!

Lucky Charms Krispie Treats

Ingredients-

1 box Lucky Charms Cereal

10.5 oz. bag Mini Marshmallows

1/2 stick of Butter

Lime Green Wilton Candy Melts, optional

Directions-

Pour cereal into large bowl.

Melt butter over medium-high heat.

Add mini mallows and stir constantly until melted and smooth.

Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 pan.

Melt a small amount of the candy melts in a ziplock bag according to directions, in the microwave.

Snip off the corner of the plastic bag and drizzle the candy melts across the top.

Cut into squares and serve after the mallows have had a chance to set for about 10 minutes.

Notes~

When I make these again, I plan on adding more mallows.  I like my krispie treats to by extra gooey.

These were drier than I like, which can be solved by taking out some of the cereal or adding more mallows.

Linked to- Whipperberry

{Recipe} "End of the Rainbow" Treats

This "recipe" is so simple and quick to make.
I made this treat for Abbie's cousins and Asher's preschool friends.
It only cost $10 for this project...
Especially when using coupons at the craft stores.
I was able to get approx. 9-10 cones with this "recipe"

Supplies-
41 oz. bag of Original Skittles
1 large bag of Rolos Caramels
25 count package Cone Shaped Treat Bags (Hobby Lobby)
Gold Grosgrain Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Foam Glitter Shamrock Stickers Package (Joann's)
White Cardstock
2" Scallop Circle Punch
Hole Punch
Lime Green Ink Pad

"End of the Rainbow" Treats
Total Time- 60 minutes or less

Ingredients Per Cone-
2/3 cup Skittles
10 Rolos
1 Cone Treat Bag
6" Gold Ribbon
1 Shamrock Tag

Directions-
Take one cone bag and pour the Skittles in followed by the Rolos.
Punch out the white cardstock with the circle punch.
Ink the edges of the tag and affix the shamrock sticker toward the lower part of the tag.
Use the hole punch in the upper part of the tag.
Take the candy filled cone and do an initial tie with the ribbon.
Before tying the bow, slide the tag into place and complete the bow.
Trim the ribbon to desired look.
Give away to happy kids:)

{Craft} St. Patrick's Day Decor 3 Ways

 A couple of weeks ago, Pick Your Plum had a deal.

Well, they always have a deal, but this one was for St. Patrick's Day potential.

I have NO decor for the Day O' Green,

In fact, THIS was the first thing I have done in regards to the holiday. 

Back to the deal...

I was able to get 9 Mini Wood Shamrocks and 3 Large Shamrocks for a steal.

When I saw the deal, I immediately let Katherine from Irish Italian Blessings know.

From her blog name alone, you can tell that she digs this holiday.

Hop over to her blog and see her super cute crafts she made with the PYP deal.

All three of these projects were made with stuff I already had on hand...

so the only thing I had to purchase was the Shamrocks.

It was three easy projects that got rid of some of my craft stash.

Shamrock Pennant Banner

Ever since I saw THIS and THIS, 

I knew I wanted something similar.

Square Shamrock Wreath

Clouds and Rainbows Felt Garland

I now feel that we have sufficient decor this year, and that we can easily add to it next year.

Maybe I should take my Valentine's Day stuff down, 

So that only one holiday is up at a time:)

Linking to~ Two Yellow Birds Decor, One Artsy Mama, Happy Go Lucky, Whipperberry, Every Creative Endeavor, 

{Recipe} Minty Pot of Gold Pops

This is the post I did last week over at Lil' Luna

Around our house, we are big fans of Oreo Truffles...

Not just because they taste good, 

But they are easy to make, and easily customizable for every whim:)

We never really celebrated St. Patrick's Day at our house before.

Since we love rainbows, and the color green...

I figured it was about time to remedy that:)

Pot of Gold Pops

Yields Approx. 13 large Pops or 26 small Pops

30 Oreos, pulverized

8 oz Cream Cheese
1+ cup Guittard Mint Chips

1+ cup Black or Chocolate Melts

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Shortening, for thinning

Gold Sprinkles

Sucker Sticks

Bakers Twine and Treat Tags

Directions

*Break the 30 Oreo cookies into pieces and pulverize in a food processor.  

Mine is about the texture and size of corn meal.

*Mash the softened cream cheese with the cookie crumbs until well incorporated and no white remains. 

*Line a small pan with wax paper.

*For the large pops, scoop 2 Tablespoons, form a ball, and place on wax paper.

*For the small pops, scoop 1 Tablespoon, form a ball, and place on wax paper.

*Place pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

*Melt five of the chocolate melts and dip the sucker stick tips in, then place one in each ball.

Chill for two minutes.

*Melt the Mint chips at 50% power in 30 second intervals, stirring until melted.

*Slightly flatten the balls, then dip them in the mint melts, lightly tapping the excess on the side.

*Place the sticks in some kind of base to harden.

*Melt the black melts and the shortening in the microwave in 30 second intervals.

*Dip the balls in the melts so that they are now double coated.

*Put some of the black melts in a ziplock bag, snip a small corner and pipe on the cauldron rims and handles.

*Fill the "top" of the cauldron with a scarce amount of melted chocolate, then immediately pour the gold sprinkles.

It seems like a lot of steps, but if you have your space cleaned and cleared...

and everything on hand, it will move fairly quickly.

These treats are perfect for my little leprechauns and their daddy.

Reality Check-
I like my Oreo Truffles smaller, so that there is a more even ratio of crunchy outer shell to filling.


You can change this recipe up and use Thin Mints, Mint Oreo, Raspberry Oreos, Vanilla Oreos.


If you use a different flavor of Oreo, don't use the mint chips... just double dip them in the outer coating.


When you take pictures, make sure there is lots of natural light if you can help it, and shoot in odd numbers.

Enjoy, and have a pinch free St. Patrick's Day:)

Linking to~ Two Yellow Birds Decor, Cupcake Apothecary