Make: Custom Party Napkins

Posted by magpie
On April 6, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created these custom party napkins for our wedding as a silly surprise for Brad. It was a cute way to say how long we have known one another and made people reminisce about the messages Facebook used to send when you friended someone. Recommendations: Brainstorm a funny message Create a design […]

Make: Bunny Crecent Rolls

Posted by magpie
On March 28, 2016

Message from Maggie: With my 2 year old nephew in town this weekend I purchased a tube of Crescent rolls. Rather than following the instructions I took it up a notch and made them Easter themed. Ingredients: Crescent Rolls Instructions: To open Crescent Rolls open package according to package. Rather than roll in Crescent shapes […]

Make: Ombre Easter Eggs + Vintage Fork Place Card Holders

Posted by magpie
On March 27, 2016

Message from Maggie: I brainstormed on the perfect easter place setting. I decided to kill two birds with one stone and use the ombre easter eggs I’ve been dreaming of as place cards and use this opportunity to tell you about the vintage forks we used as place card holders at my wedding. Ingredients: Eggs Easter […]

Make: Roasted Red Peppers

Posted by magpie
On March 23, 2016

Message from Maggie: I married an Italian who loves roasted red peppers on his sandwiches. It does give it a fresh flavor. Here is a quick an easy way to bring these peppers to a sandwich near you. Ingredients: Roasted red peppers Extra virgin olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place the whole […]

Make: Easter Bunny Napkins

Posted by magpie
On March 22, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in-laws are visiting this weekend for Easter and it happens to fall just days after my father in law’s birthday. We are preparing a special birthday dinner for him on Thursday and to get in the Easter spirit I folded the napkins into the shape of bunnies. Details for your Easter […]

Make: Easter Floral Arrangements

Posted by magpie
On March 21, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in-laws are in town this weekend to celebrate Easter. I am working to do a little each day to prepare. Today I did the first round of grocery shopping for the non-perishables and will get the rest of the produce closer to their arrival. I made two Easter inspired flower arrangements […]

Make: Easter Egg Baskets + Egg Hunt

Posted by magpie
On March 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: My husbands family including my 2 year old nephew are coming to visit for Easter. Since I will be traveling the next two weeks I planned ahead and got the eggs for the hunt stuffed and the baskets made in advance. Check out my tips below. Instructions: Easter Baskets Find a beautiful […]

Make: Shamrock Pancakes

Posted by magpie
On March 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: This morning we made pancakes to celebrate my husband’s birthday and St. Patrick’s Day. You can use this easy how to and customize for any holiday or event. Ingredients: Pancake mix. Holiday cookie cutter. Syrup or fresh fruit. Directions: Make pancake mix according to package instructions. Note: These can easily be […]

Make: Number Cakes

Posted by magpie
On March 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend with my parents in town we celebrated my husbands 30th birthday. My sweet niece and I made these fun number cakes to celebrate. Instructions: Determine the numbers you need. Use the icon below to determine what combo and type of cakes to make. Make the cakes and let them cook. […]

Make: Stenciling Polka Dots

Posted by magpie
On February 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: Like most projects around 1412, the most difficult often have the most satisfying results. When we moved in our full bath had one blue wall. It wasn’t an offensive color I just wanted something lighter. In an effort to enhance the bathroom I decided I was going to do polka dots. After […]