Floral Garden Tea Party with Oriental Trading

This is a post with goodies from Oriental Trading . Affiliate links included. Floral Garden Tea Party with Oriental Trading I love having fun summer parties and a flowery garden party is the best.  It's bright and vibrant!  This is a simple party set up, perfect for a buffet or treat bar.  Make some giant paper flowers with this fun DIY tutorial ...the perfect way to set the scene for a garden party. The following things are in the photo: Clear Pedestal Tall jar Short pedestal jar Flower plates Wood slice Gold cutlery Tissue paper garland Fairy lights Cupcake stands Serving Stuff Lace Tablecloth I love great party snacks that are fun, tasty and inexpensive.  Chocolate and powdered sugar cereal mix is a favorite.  Here's the recipe we like: 10 cups of Chex cereal 1 (12 oz) package of semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup of chunky peanut butter 1/4 cup of butter 1 teaspoon Vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar ~ Melt the butter and peanut butt...

10 Fabulous Mothers Day Handmade Gifts Round-Up!

10 Fabulous Mothers Day Handmade Gifts Round-Up! Here's 10 fun and pretty simple craft ideas that would make a great handmade gift for Mother's day.  Aren't mother's the best!?  I have so many wonderful women in my life and even though my mom is no longer alive; I have great examples, best friends and strong, powerful women to look to and associate with.  Let's get crafting! Jar  Pincushions   Marbled Mugs Watercolor and Gold Leaf Coasters Marbled Journal Notebook Velvet Ring Display in Vintage Frame Polymer Clay Necklaces Floating Locket Charms! Beaded Mother's necklace Make a Boutineer or Corsage! Resin Cameo's with custom pictures! Add a picture of the kids or a wedding picture! This post published on Doodlecraft first 

Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe

 Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe I am a dipper.  I love sauces and dipping everything.  I love fry sauce (yes I'm from Utah)...I love barbecue sauce (even on my pizza) and I love dips--especially guac!  So my mother-in-law randomly told me about this mustard sauce and I knew I had to try it.  It's good.  It has a sweet and sour undertone with a rich mustard flavor.  It tastes great in any place you would use fry sauce or bbq sauce.  Great on meat and fried foods! Mix all the ingredients in a sauce pan and stir it.  Continue stirring it until it reaches a boil.  It's crazy, it has eggs and butter and is oh-so-good.  If you like dipping, give it a try! It will become a lighter color and become much thicker. Recipe: 1 Cup Mustard 1/2 Cup Butter 1 (10.5 oz) can of Tomato Soup 4 Eggs 1/2 Cup Water 1/2 Cup Vinegar 1 Cup Sugar Beat all ingredients together and cook in heavy pan.  Stir constantly until it thickens a...