How to Make a Bourbon Caramel Tea Latte

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I have never, ever made it a secret that I L-O-V-E coffee. For a very long time I was strictly a mocha drinker...but my tastes have changed...and I have discovered a whole new world of unique and amazing tea beverages! My hubby has been a BIG tea drinker for awhile and I have always enjoyed a cup...but now, I am all about creating new flavor combinations for my tea! Right now, I am loving the Tea Latte and have whipped up a hot beverage using Torani Bourbon Caramel Syrup.

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Produce Label Towels

I have a serious love affair with kitchen towels. I find it one of the easiest ways to show some personality in my kitchen. I have quite a large collection of California themed towels, and a ton of towels I have made, like the sweet vintage mason jar towel. Well, it is time to make some more towels...I thought about fruit...then vintage labels...then how much we loved going apple picking in the Fall...then POOF - it hit me, how about some produce label towels (and, I totally know that when you pick apple off the tree they do not come with labels...ok?). My kids thought I was being weird and then realized this was pretty appropriate because, while I do wash the fruit for their lunches...its early...I am NOT a morning person, and I always leave that produce sticker on.

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Printable Watercolor Pastel Bunny Banner

A couple years ago I created a sweet little bunny banner. It was super easy to make and apparently people like that - it is one of my most popular holiday projects! Well, here's a modern update of the popular bunny banner. This time it's a printable and in gorgeous watercolor patterns. Just print, cut and string it up!

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Watercolor Bunny Printable T-Shirt Transfer

I like to make my daughter a special t-shirt for every holiday. I have to fit them all in now, because she is almost "Over it." Last year, I made a painted striped bunny T-Shirt, and if I do say so myself thought it was pretty dang cute! This year, I wanted to do it again, but thought how can I make it different and even simpler for you to make one yourself. So, I pulled out some old watercolor originals of mine added it to my bunny template from my bunny banner and voila...its almost done for you!

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Printable Bookmarks Valentines: I've Got My Eye On You

I classify these printable Valentines "oops-I-forgot-it-was-Valentines day-easy-peasy-printable -bookmarks." For some reason I am overcome with Valentines this year (which is a complete 180 from previous years - my whole life even!). I have been dreaming about kiddo Valentines. Now, all designs for Valentines MUST be 8 year old approved...and apparently she does not share my sense of humor...BUT this one passed! And it has googly eyes! BONUS!

This printable Valentine has a lot to like:

• It is pretty cheap.
• Supplies are easy to find
• And it is quick to make! 

Now, lets do it! We are running out of time!

SUPPLIES
Cardstock (white)
Printer
Scissors
Elmer's glue
Template (find it here!)
Googly/Wiggly eyes (I used basic eyes, but there are colored one, ones with eyelashes - be creative!)

Optional:
Hole punch
Ribbon or thread

Make it!
Print out the template on cardstock (there are four per sheet)
 

• Cut them out
• OPTIONAL: punch hole in one corner and thread 16" lengths of ribbon through 

• Place a small dot of glue on each googly eye.

• Place the eyes on the heart. 
• All done. That took, what, 5 minutes - so easy and so stinkin' cute!

Want some more ideas...check out my JUST DUCKY printable Valentines too!

Happy (EASY) Valentines Crafting!

This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre

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Printable Valentine Tags: You're just DUCKY!

Do you remember those adorable Just Ducky Valentines from last year...well, guess what? The rubber duck OBSESSION continues!And it doesn't hurt that these ducky valentines were a big HIT last year. This year, my daughter wants to do them again (There is only one kiddo in her class from last year, so it is practically a new idea for everyone else).  However, this year, I designed some CUTIE-PATOOTIE printable tags to go with them!

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It's a S'mores Summer: How to Create a S'mores Bar

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I believe S'mores are a little taste of heaven on earth! Having a S'more takes me back to camping with my girl scout troop, warm summer nights at the lake with my family, and roaring beach bonfires with friends. In fact we moved from the coast of California one year ago, and my last night in our sleepy beach town we attended a bonfire, surrounded by friends and making S'mores! It was an amazing memory to leave on, and I wouldn't have it any other way!

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Kid's Monogram Canvas Art: Making Colorful Magic with Crayola

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As a child, coloring was my favorite activity. My parents knew how to make me happy - bring me a nice big box of Crayola Crayons! The first thing I did every-single-time I got new crayons was to organize them all by color. I still remember how excited that made me. 

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Family...I Mean Dad's Rules (Family Rules Giveaway)

My parents are hard to buy for...

they have what they need...

they know how to spend money

(I inherited that from someone!)...

And well this year, with no one in this house having a real paying job,

holiday gifts are of the more DIY and sentimental sort.

I love Signs by Andrea.

I totally want that baseball scoreboard 
or the other baseball decor for my kids room
 I think her signs are fun and fabulous!

Recently she offered to let me try out her DIY Printables and to host a 
Family Rules DIY Printable Giveaway.
These DIY Printables are great not only for Family Rules, but what about

"Craft Room Rules"

"Kitchen Rules"

the possibilities are endless!

 

I mounted mine on a wood plaque but for a quick gift, just grab a frame and frame the print. It will look great and you  will look thoughtful!

 

I was so excited.

I got to thinking about our family rules

and only came up with a bunch of sarcastic ones...

and then it hit me - I need a present for my Dad!

My Dad loves his garage/driveway/outdoor area...

(you can read more about what he taught me if you want)

so why not create a little something for him

(I already had an idea for my Mom.)

I headed over to Signs By Andrea to work on my 

Customizable Family Rules printable.

I have NEVER done anything like this...but guess what I was amazed at how easy the process is. And in no time at all, I had a fun an personal gift...for a great price!

First you select a title for your rules.

Then, add your rules or use some of the provided ones.

Select a style for you rules.

Choose a text and background color.

(I played with some different styles and colors until I found what I liked)

THAT IS IT!

Once you have that done, you can select a

DIY Printable that you can download and print out at home,

a poster print that is professionally printed in a large format,

or

 A wrapped canvas for a super cool look
 

I selected a DIY Printable

(and that is what the giveaway if for too)

Then my printer stunk it up...

so I saved it to a disk and printed it out at FedEx Kinko's.

(Thank you Kinkos! Still may savior after all these years!)  

I did manage to print out a copy on canvas paper - love that look!

I then painted over a wood plaque I picked up a goodwill, cut and mod podged the printable on, finished the edges with some washers (it is going in a garage!) and hung it with a Dischanger.

 I am sure it will go well next to his Dink's Hot Rod Garage sign

and his license plate collection

GIVEAWAY!  

Runs from 12/12 to 12/17/12
Entries must be done using rafflecopter.
You can use your facebook log in or your email

FOR THE OPTIONAL PINTEREST ENTRY, here is a sample of the pin
There is a pin it button right above the family rules graphic.
 

a Rafflecopter giveaway   

 

 

 

This post is written and created at 504 Main by Holly Lefevre

disclosure: I was provided with a family rules printable for myself and one to giveaway.

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