I love this frame! It is so great because when you want to change it you don’t have to erase it and then write, you can just flip it around! These are so easy and fun to do!

What you need:

Chalkboard Spray Paint (you could use regular paint and just use a brush, but it is easier to get it smooth when using spray paint)

IKEA Tolsby frame (which are only a $1!)

Spray paint (color of your choice)

Not pictured: Newspaper

Unwrap the frame and set aside.

Peel the plastic covering off the “glass” and set both of them down on newspaper.

Lay the 2 part frame on newspaper as well.

Spray a thin coat of chalkboard paint on the “glass”. It should dry in about 5-8 mins because it is so thin.

Do the same with the frame.

I did a coat, let dry for a few minutes and then did another coat. In the end I did about 4 coats and them let it dry for a hour or so before assembling and using it.

Done! So simple and cheap, I paid about 8 dollars total!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and have a great day!!

Hope you have a great day!

I am SO excited about today’s recipe!! So the picture above is cake, all cake, vanilla cake to be specific with butter frosting in the middle, and maple ganache. I will tell you it tastes just like a pancake! It is SO good! Here is how to make it…

Here is what you need to make the ganache:

Cream

Salt

White Chocolate Chips

Maple Flavoring (imitation maple, that you can find at Walmart)

NOTE: I didn’t end up needing to add brown food coloring.

You need to heat the cream up, I did it in the microwave, if you do that just make sure you keep an eye on it. You can also do it on the stove. You just want it to be hot enough to melt the chips.

Once it is hot enough add the flavoring and mix together.

And pour the cream mixture over the chips.

Leave it for 30 sec. and then mix it. It will take a little time for it all to come together. But if some of the chips still haven’t melted, microwave it in 10 sec. intervals until it is all smooth.

Set aside.

NOTE: You need to make the ganache first so it has time to cool.

For the cake you will need:

Cake mix (I used Pillsbury yellow)

Eggs

Oil

Water

First separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until firm-meduim peaks.

Next place the cake mix, egg yolks, water, and oil in a bowl and mix until smooth.

Then add the whites and fold until combined.

Then get your electric griddle on and spray it with cooking spray (you want to spray it a lot, so the panCAKE’s don’t stick). You can also use a non-stick skillet. Also get a 1/4 cup measuring cup, lined baking sheet, and (not shown) spatula.

Place 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle and spread it our gently. Then wait until the bottoms are the color of a pancake. Then when they are ready, flip them in one quick motion.

You will know when they are done by the other side being brown and a cake tester coming out clean.

Place them on a lined baking sheet and cover them with another sheet of baking paper for the next batch. Then do the same thing until all the batter is gone.

When the panCAKE’s are done set them aside to cool and make the “butter”.

Take 2 lemon fruit chews (or whatever you can find that would be shapable), and shape them into a square.

Set aside. Next make the butter frosting.

Take softened butter, and beat it until smooth.

Next add the powdered sugar and mix.

Now set up your space to assemble it all.

Take a plate (I just used a dinner plate), and put a little bit of butter frosting in the middle.

Then place your biggest panCAKE on the bottom and cover with a layer of frosting. Keep doing until all the panCAKE’s are used.

And then to keep it from falling over, put wooden dowels in the top.

Then start pouring the ganache. If it is to thick microwave it in 10 sec. intervals. I started at the top and then pushed it down the sides to look like syrup.

Then just put the “butter” on top and ENJOY!! I hoped you enjoyed this tutorial!

panCAKE

Serves: 10

Ingredients:

(panCAKE)

1 box yellow cake mix

1/2 c oil

2 eggs

1/2 cup water

(Frosting)

1 stick softened butter

3/4 c powdered sugar

(Ganache)

1 bag white chocolate chips

4 tsp. maple flavoring

1/8 tsp. salt

1/2 c cream

Instructions:

Start by making the ganache. You need to heat the cream up, I did it in the microwave, if you do that just make sure you keep an eye on it. You can also do it on the stove. You just want it to be hot enough to melt the chips. Once it is hot enough add the flavoring and mix together. And pour the cream mixture over the chips. Leave it for 30 sec. and then mix it. It will take a little time for it all to come together. But if some of the chips still haven’t melted microwave it in 10 sec. intervals until it is all smooth. Set aside. Then make the panCAKE’s. First separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Place the whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until firm-meduim peaks. Next place the cake mix, egg yolks, water, and oil in a bowl and mix until smooth. Then add the whites and fold until combined. Then get your electric griddle on and spray it with cooking spray (you want to spray it a lot, so the panCAKE’s don’t stick). You can also use a non-stick skillet. Also get a 1/4 cup measuring cup, lined baking sheet, and (not shown) spatula. Place 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle and spread it our gently. Then wait until the bottoms are the color of a pancake. Then when they are ready, flip them in one quick motion. You will know when they are done by the other side being brown and a cake tester coming out clean. Place them on a lined baking sheet and cover them with another sheet of baking paper for the next batch. Then do the same thing until all the batter is gone. When the panCAKE’s are done set them aside to cool and make the “butter”. Take 2 lemon fruit chews (or whatever you can find that would be shapable) and shape them into a square. Set aside. Next make the butter frosting. Take softened butter, and beat it until smooth. Next add the powdered sugar and mix. Now set up your space to assemble it all. Take a plate (I just used a dinner plate), and put a little bit of butter frosting in the middle. Then place your biggest panCAKE on the bottom and cover with a layer of frosting. Keep doing until all the panCAKE’s are used. And then to keep it from falling over, put wooden dowels in the top. Then start pouring the ganache. If it is to thick microwave it in 10 sec. intervals. I started at the top and then pushed it down the sides to look like syrup. Then just put the “butter” on top and ENJOY!! I hoped you enjoyed this tutorial!

I love potato salad in the summer! This salad is easy and yummy! Enjoy!

Potato Salad

Serves 10

Ingredients:

5 lbs of potatoes (cubed)

5 hard boiled eggs (cubed)

1/2 cup mayo

I love these cookies! We used them in place of the graham crackers for s’mores Friday night! I hope you enjoy them!

My family has been making this dip for years, and we love it! I think it came from my dad. Here is how to make it…

Here are your ingredients:

(I will put the exact measurements at the bottom of the post)

Softened Cream Cheese

Finely Chopped Green Olives

Olive Juice (straight from the jar)

First mix the cream cheese together to smooth it.

Then add in the juice and mix well.

Then add in the chopped olives, and DONE! Really yummy and super easy!

Other things that are great to dip it with are:

Vegetables

Potato Chips (or other chips)

Pretzels (these are our favorites)

I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Cream Cheese & Olives Dip

Serves 8

Ingredients:

8 oz. of Cream Cheese (softened)

1/4-1/2 cup of finely chopped Green Olives

1 tablespoon of Green Olive Juice (from the jar)

Instructions:

First mix the cream cheese together to smooth it. Then add in the juice and mix well. Then add in the chopped olives, and DONE! Really yummy and super easy!

Hope you have a great day!

This art is really easy and a cute way to add something new to a room! And I am sure pretty much every girl has nail polish so you probably have everything you need. Here is how to make it.

You need nail polish (I used Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel), a ruler, pencil, and piece of white cardstock.

For the length you want to make faint marks with your pencil at 1, 2 1/2, 4, 5 1/2, and 7 inches.

For the width mark 2 1/2, 4 1/2, 6 1/2, 8 1/2, and 10 inches.

Then you will want to plan what color goes where. I just put the letter of the color by the mark.

For me the first was gold.

Start by applying a dot of nail polish and drag it out.

Until it is about 1 inch in length.

Next was red.

This is the first row.

Second row.

Third row.

Done!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

I love making and eating popsicles! These are refreshing and really easy to make! What I love about putting seltzer in the popsicles is that the fizz causes them to pop out of the mold a little bit, thus be easier to get out of the mold! I hope you enjoy these!

What you need (I will put the exact measurements at the bottom of the post:

Popsicle Mold (Here is mine)

Raspberries (fresh or frozen)

Lime Seltzer

Berry Blend Juice Concentrate

First you want to put a tablespoon of raspberries in each cavity.

Then put 1/2 cup of juice concentrate in a glass pitcher.

Then add in the can of lime seltzer and mix them up.

Then fill each cavity with juice to the top.

Then add the handles to the popsicles. Freeze them for 12 to 24 hours before eating.

Enjoy!

Berry Lime Popsicles

Serves 8 Popsicles

Ingredients:

1 can Lime Seltzer

1/2 cup Berry Blend Juice Concentrate

8 Tablespoons of fresh or frozen raspberries

Instructions:

First you want to put a tablespoon of raspberries in each cavity. Then put 1/2 cup of juice concentrate in a glass pitcher. Then add in the can of lime seltzer and mix them up. Then fill each cavity with juice to the top. Then add the handles to the popsicles. Freeze them for 12 to 24 hours before eating. Enjoy!

I love headbands and really like when I can add a little something special to them! Here is how to make them.

What you need:

Glue Gun (I used a clipboard to protect my desk)

Fabric Roses

Headband (I used a elastic one)

Embellishments

First you want to plan where you want your roses to go.

Apply glue and stick on your roses.

Then stick more glue between them so they stick together, but make sure you don’t see the glue.

If it is loose in any area add more glue to secure it.

Then add the embellishments. I did 5 on this side.

And 3 on the other.

Done!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

I love popcorn and I especially love this seasoning for popcorn! Here is how to make it!

What you need:

1 bag of popped popcorn

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. salt (or as much as you want)

First mix all your seasonings together.

Open up your bag of popcorn.

Then add the seasoning mixture.

Then fold over the top of the bag and shake it until all the popcorn is covered.

Enjoy!

Smokey & Delicious Popcorn Seasoning

Ingredients:

1 bag of popped popcorn

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. salt (or as much as you want)

Instructions:

First mix all your seasonings together. Open up your bag of popcorn. Then add the seasoning mixture. Then fold over the top of the bag and shake it until all the popcorn is covered. Enjoy!