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Chonky Boys: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches that Scream Summer!

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Featuring my thick and nuggy Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookies, these ice cream sandwiches are the stuff that summer dreams are made of.  If you've ever had the Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at Disneyland , you are going to LOVE these!  These big and bold chocolate chip cookies are based on a recipe from my culinary school studies at Auguste Escoffier, but with a few modifications to give them that Jennuine touch.  They make the perfectas book for a fat slice of real vanilla bean ice cream.  And those mini chips?  You just gotta have that extra cronch! Thank goodness this recipe only makes 8 sandwiches, otherwise I would be eating them for breakfast lunch and dinner.  This way, my big family can help save me from my inner child diet-saboteur.   Print With Image Without Image Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Yield: 8 Author: Jenn Erickson Loaded with chocolate chips and buttery, brown-sugary vanilla flavor, these mall-sized cookies form a perfect partnership with a

Here's the Scoop: Mini Meringue Treasure Cone #Valentines

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These miniature meringue-topped cones are as sweet as can be. Your Valentine will delight at the secret message and surprise inside!   This project was inspired by the mini-mallow cones from my mom's NYC childhood.  When I found these diminutive ice cream cones I knew right away what my girls and I would be making for their school valentines this year. With time-saving and ease in the forefront of my mind, I had originally planned on using pre-made mini meringues.  If baking isn't your thing, and you can find pre-made meringues, by all means use them.  Nary a pre-made meringue was to be found in my local stores, however, so I whipped up a batch of my own.  They require only a few simple ingredients, and you can tint the meringue any color you wish. If you've fallen in love with this sweet Valentine idea, please Pin-it . When you're ready to get started, here's the "scoop"... Mini Meringue Treasure Cone Val

Vintage-style DIY: "True Love's Kiss" Valentine's Day Gift Tags

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Often, the subjects in vintage photos look serious, stodgy and downright uncomfortable.  Yet when cupid's arrow hit its mark, old-fashioned inhibitions apparently flew out the window.  I absolutely love old photos that capture the passion of true love's kiss! Taking my inspiration from the "Wishing Tree Tags" from Jenny Doh's new book Stylish Weddings ~ 50 Simple Ideas to Make from Top Designers , I created a set of "True Love's Kiss" gift tags for Valentine's Day.  Tie them on to a special gift, or hang the whole collection from a natural branch or flowering plant.   Next week, I'll be giving away a copy of Jenny's beautiful book  along with my highlights and review.     Without a word, these tags say so much. Don't you think?  To make your own, here's what you'll need to do: " True Love's Kiss " Valentine's Day Gift Tags Materials Image files of vintage

Seeds of Friendship ~ Free Printable Seed Packet Valentine DIY

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  I'm really excited to be sharing the valentine project that I created for my girls to give to their friends at school this year!   I've made it easy for everyone to plant the seeds of friendship this Valentine's Day with these  DIY Seed Packets.    Simply print the packets on regular copy paper, cut out, glue the tabs and fold.  Fill with delicious and nutritious candy-coated sunflower seeds! Download the free printable seed packets HERE . Enjoy! I found candy-coated sunflower seeds in this great modern palette at Trader Joe's.  I portioned 2 Tablespoons per packet before sealing the envelope with an Elmer's Extra Strength Glue Stick. ---------------------- This post has been linked-up with: Think Pink Sunday @ Flamingo Toes BFF Open House Link Party @ The Answer is Chocolate  The Inspiration Board @ Homework

Valentine DIY: "Nuts About You" Circus Peanut Valentines {free printable}

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An old-time candy (circa 1800) get's a new twist for Valentine's Day! I think the kids will go "nuts" for these, don't you?   Circus Peanut Valentines Circus Peanut Candy (4 per Valentine) Free printable Valentine inserts (download HERE ) Pretzel bags (sold in the cake/candy section of most craft stores) String/twine To assemble:  Download the sheet of valentine card inserts.  You can print directly on to the blank side of a piece of patterned scrapbook paper for an easy double-sided look.  Or, cut 4.5 x 1.75 strips from patterned scrapbook paper; then, print the inserts on regular printer paper.  Trim, then insert both pieces into the bag, back-to-back.  I found that the peanuts were easiest to place once the paper had already been inserted and centered inside the bag.  Once peanuts are in place, tie off ends of bag with string or twine.

Valentines Fit for a King or Queen ~ Mini Upcycled Paper Crowns

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On Valentine’s Day everyone deserves to be treated like royalty. So what better token  to present to your King or Queen of Hearts than their very own crown?  These diminutive diadems are easy to make, fun to decorate, and cost almost nothing to make.  Made from upcycled cardboard tubes and embellished with scrap paper, cupcake liners, and a bit of sparkle, you can make enough crowns to cover a few dozen royal heads in an afternoon. I decorated my crowns in a Valentine’s Day motif, but the possibilities are endless. In glittering pink, with pompoms on each point or trimmed out in marabou, the crowns would be adorable placecards for a princess party. Wrapped in vintage sheet music and embellished with Dresden trims and German Glass Glitter, they’d make an elegant napkin ring for a shabby chic tea party.   Queen/King of Hearts Valentine’s Day Crowns Cardboard tubes: toilet paper, paper towel, wrapping paper You can get two crowns o

a-MAZE-ing School Valentines ~
Free Printable & Project

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  Earlier this week I shared the Warm-Fuzzy Valentines that my girls and I made last year. This year, we're making these fun and colorful valentines with mini heart mazes attached.  They're a-MAZE-ingly easy and fun to make! Here's what you need: "a-MAZE-ing Valentine" Printable (Download free HERE ) Heavy white cardstock Large removeable glue dots Small plastic maze puzzles (purchased mine from Oriental Trading ($7 for 72 pieces) Optional: Decorative edge shears Step 1:  Download the free template HERE .  Print on heavy white cardstock. Step 2:  Cut out with regular or decorative edged scissors. Step 3:  Place a glue dot on the back of a maze. Step 4:  Center in place over the green heart on the card and press to adhere.