Three Not so Blind Mice

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained dried on paper towel

• 1 (10 ounce) bag miniature chocolate chips (optional for the eyes)
• 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate
• 2 ounces paraffin wax
• 1 (10 ounce) bag sliced almonds
• 5 ounces white icing
• 1 (16 ounce) bag Hershey chocolate kisses

Directions:

1. 1
   Melt chocolate and paraffin double boiler.
2. 2
   Dip whole cherry holding tail, set on waxed paper.
3. 3
   Attach one kiss to opposite end of tail, it`ll be the head.
4. 4
   Make sure the tail lies along the waxed paper.
5. 5
   Don`t forget it`s to be a mouse.
6. 6
   Then put almonds for ears between chocolate kiss and cherries.
7. 7
   Tube tiny eyes above the nose then apply mini kisses over icing.

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Hand Print Poem Gift Craft

Materials Needed:

• Cardstock or Plain Paper
• Paint
• Paint Brush

Instructions:
Make a homemade card or a wall hanging with a hand print on it, and print this poem on it. You can use whatever paper or other base you like. Print out this poem by hand or using your printer. Make sure you leave room for the hand print.

Gift Card Holder Craft

Materials Needed:

• Craft Foam
• Large Needle and Embroidery Thread
• Eyelet
• Key Ring, clip, or Ball Chain
• Embellishment Objects
• Craft Glue
• Scissors
• Pinking Shears or Decorative Edge Scissors (Optional)

Instructions:
Cut out two pieces of craft foam, approximately 3" x 5". You can cut these with the regular scissors or make fancy edges using pinking shears or other decorative scissors. Hold these two pieces together and stitch 3 of the sides together using 3 strands of embroidery thread and the needle. Leave one of the 5" sides open. Sew about 1/4" from the edge.

Put an eyelet in one of the corners of the un-sewn side of the purse. This will be used to insert the key ring, clip, or ball chain. You can now personal the craft foam envelope if desired. Write the recipient's name or a special message. You can embellish it with craft foam shapes, dimensional paint, rhinestones, etc.

Footprint T-Shirt Craft

Materials Needed:

• White T-Shirt
• Cardboard
• Fabric Paint
• Paint Brush
• Styrofoam Plates or Other Shallow Containers

Instructions:

This homemade t-shirt was a hit with my husband on Father's Day, although this would also make a great gift for mom for Mother's day or any occasion. Change the wording a bit and it would also be great for grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc.

Start out by laying the t-shirt out on a flat surface. You will want it on the ground or on a low surface because you will be stepping on the shirt. Cover the area around your t-shirt with newspaper or something else that will protect it from paint covered feet. Place a piece of cardboard inside the shirt so the paint doesn't leak through to the other side. You might want to keep a large container with warm, soapy water and towels near where you are making this t-shirt.

Squeeze some fabric paint onto the styrofoam plate or shallow dish and spread it around so a thin layer covers the entire plate. Simply step onto the paint, making sure it covers the entire bottom of the foot. Carefully step onto the t-shirt. In the t-shirt pictured here, I used a different paint color for each one of my kids. Let the paint dry completely before you move the shirt.

Once the footprints are dry, use a black fabric paint and write "My Kids Walk All Over Me". You can also do the back side of the shirt once the front dries.

Fleece Tied Blanket

                                         Fleece Tied Blanket

Before you start any project it is easiest to gather together all of the supplies. For this fleece blanket project you will need:

• 2 Coordinating Pieces of Fleece (the size of the pieces of fleece will depend on how big of a blanket you want to make)
• Ruler
• Pen or Pencil
• Scissors

Now we can get started...

Start out by laying the piece of fleece that will be the back of your blanket, right side down, on your work surface. I was making a baby-sized blanket so it fit on my work counter, but it works better with a larger blanket to lay it out on a floor. Smooth out the piece of fleece using your hand.

The next step is to prepare the front piece of fabric...

Now, lay the piece of fleece that will be the front of your blanket, right side up, on top of the first piece of fleece. Again, smooth out the piece of fleece with your hand so it lies flat.

Next you need to trim your fabric...

Make sure you cut through both piece of fleece and trim your fleece to whatever size you want your blanket to be. The cuts do not have to be perfectly even. Please keep in mind, the finished blanket will appear about 8- to 10-inches smaller than the size you cut because of the fringe!

Now you need to measure the corners...

The first thing you want to do is to is prepare your corners to be cut. The key here is to measure in, from the corner, the same length as what you will make your fringe. I am cutting my fringe about 4-inches long, so I measured in 4-inches from each side in the corner. Mark your lines and repeat this for each corner.

The next step is to cut your corners...

Next, simply cut off each corner square that you marked. Hold both fabrics together and cut through both layers. Don't worry about the lines being perfectly even. Once they are tied together you will never notice any differences.

You are now ready to cut fringe around your blanket...

All you do now is cut fringe along each edge. Make sure you cut through both thicknesses of fleece. My fringe is about 4-inches long and 1 1/2- to 2-inches wide. You can make your fringe longer than this, but I would suggest not going much smaller. Anything too much smaller than what I cut would be hard to tie.

Once your fringe is cut, you can begin tying it..

To attach the top piece of fleece to the bottom piece of fleece, you simply tie the fringe together. Grab a set of fringe pieces (a back and front piece), and tie a simple overhand knot in them.

Now your fleece blanket is almost done...

Continue tying the pieces of fleece together until you have worked your way all around the blanket. Your fleece tied blanket is now done. You can, of course, add some personal touches if you like. You can embellish your blanket using fabric paint, buttons, or even heat activated crystals

Candy Kiss Rose Bud Craft

Materials Needed:

• 2 Hershey's Kisses Candies
• Wooden Skewer
• Colored Cellophane (You Can Use Clear)
• Floral Tape
• Craft Foam or Silk Flower Leaves (optional)
• Cellophane Tape
• Scissors

        Cookies in a Jar

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Start off by gathering these basic supplies. You will use the same basic supplies no matter what cookie recipe you choose.

• Quart Size Canning Jars with Lids
• Scrap Fabric
• Ribbon
• Glue
• Paper
• Recipe and Required Ingredients (below)

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Materials:

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• Food Coloring
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Measure out enough Epsom salts to fit in your bottle or jar. Combine the salts with food coloring. Mix it well so the color is even. Add your perfume or essential oil and mix again. Spread the mixture out on a sheet of wax paper to dry for a couple of hours. Once it is completely dry, put it in the bottle or jar

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Mother Nature

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Scarecrow

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Johnsonville® Smoked Chicken Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rigatoni

Ingredients 

Original recipe makes 6 servings   :)

• 1 (12 ounce) packageJohnsonville® Three Cheese Italian Style Chicken Sausage, sliced
• 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta
• 3 cups fresh broccoli florets

• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

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• PREP
  15 mins
• COOK
  15 mins
• READY IN
  30 mins

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions. During the last 3 minutes of cooking time add broccoli, continue to cook; drain. Pour into a large serving bowl.
2. Using the same saucepan, add bell pepper, sausage and dressing; cook and stir until heated through. Pour over hot pasta mixture. Add cheese and toss to coat. Serve.

Johnsonville® Smoked Sausage Casserole

• 1 (13.5 ounce) packageJohnsonville® Smoked Split Rope Sausage, diced
• 3 cups frozen cut green beans, cooked according to package directions and drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 (6 ounce) box chicken-flavored stuffing mix
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup chicken stock

• PREP
  30 mins
• COOK
  30 mins
• READY IN
  1 hr

Directions

1. In a non-stick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until lightly browned. Add prepared beans to skillet; remove from heat. In a small bowl, combine soup and sour cream. Pour over sausage mixture and stir gently.
2. In a bowl, combine stuffing mix and butter. In a greased 2-1/2 quart baking dish, spoon one-half of stuffing mixture; cover with sausage mixture. Top with remaining stuffing mixture. Drizzle with chicken stock. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve.