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July in Portland

Samantha — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:00:03 +0000

Portland has seen summer! It took a while with the sun hiding and temps mellowing in the 60’s, but last week we got our first taste of summer quite brutally with highs of 99! I loved it…until it was time to sleep then not so much. Thank goodness for fans.

Here is what I have been up to so far this summer…

Playing around with sparklers! We set the camera to a S L O W shutter speed, this is my version of TwoHearts!

We got this wooden flag this year at Ross! Under $10

4th of July Nails! I did them myself

cool flower display at my local grocery store!

Ft.Vancouver Fireworks, known to be the Best Fireworks show in the West

Beautiful basket I put together this year, I just grabbed a few things in the hanging basket isle and this is what came out.

Found this at the Dollar Store! They sell bigger versions on TV (two thumbs up for my nails designs!)

Mini Plant Genie

Cinco De Mayo Sweets- Margarita Cupcakes

Samantha — Wed, 05 May 2010 05:04:18 +0000

Sombreros off to my friend Christen L. who made Margarita Cupcakes for Cinco De Mayo (May 5th)! Such a cute and flavorful idea; I found some others inspired by the Cinco De Mayo drink the Margarita!

http://creaturecomrade.blogspot.com

http://lovely-little-things.blogspot.com

http://goodthingscatered.blogspot.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessipervola

Decorate Your Easter Eggs

Samantha — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:00:56 +0000

The staple of each Easter celebration and deviled egg leftover is the hard boiled decorated Easter Egg! How do you and your family color Easter Eggs?

In my family we have always used the dollar kits you see at the grocery store that have all that you need to decorate your eggs with various color dyes. My favorite growing up were the shakeable color kits, dont shake too hard or you’ll crack the egg! Also the glittered ones were a favorite, all little girls love glitter, glam, and sparkle!

Now days there are so many purchasable kits such as Tye Dye, High School Musical, and Writable Crayon kits.

This year I think I am going to try the Rubber Band technique shown below.

Directions:
-Wrap a few rubber bands around an egg before dipping it into the dye. After the egg dries, remove the bands, revealing white stripes. Try placing the rubber bands in different places and using another color for a striped rainbow effect!

Check out my post I put together on how to cook the perfect hard boiled egg {HERE}.

Click on the title to see full directions on how to make these creations!

Marbelized Eggs from Epicurious

Glittered Eggs from Martha Stewart

Speckled Easter Eggs from Good Housekeeping

Stickered Easter Eggs from Hostess with the Mostess

Golden Chocolate Easter Egg from The Kitchn

Rubber Band Easter Eggs from Purple Trail Party Ideas

Chalkboard Easter Eggs from Apartment Therapy

Wrap a few rubber bands around an egg before dipping it into the dye. After the egg dries, remove the bands, revealing white stripes. Try placing the rubber bands in different places and using another color for a striped rainbow effect!

Easter Revisit RoundUp

Samantha — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:16:02 +0000

Lets revisit some of my favorite Easter posts and craft ideas that I posted last year here on TwoHeartsTogether!

Click on the title to see the full post!

Chocolate Easter Egg Nests

Easter Egg Shell Votives

How to cook Hard-Boiled Eggs

Easter Smores in a Jar

Carrot Candy Popper

Easter Basket Ideas

Crate and Barrel Easter Goodie Wishlist

Samantha — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:00:02 +0000

Crate and Barrel has a bright and whimsical line of Easter and Spring inspired kitchen goodies and decorations!
Crate and Barrel’s style reminds me of Pottery Barn but much more affordable.

Here are some of my favorite items I found on their website from the Crate and Barrel Easter Spring 2010 collection!

(Click on the title to see more info and pricing details)

Glass Bunny with Jelly Beans

Sunshine Cake Pedestal

Flower Beaded Napkin Rings

Rustic Egg Shaped Candles

Spring Shaped Pancake Molds

Easter Egg Potted Plants Kids Craft

Samantha — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:20:50 +0000

Kids can create an Easter inspired table decoration using fake eggs and mini pots!

Project inspired by using Bostik supplies:

Supplies Needed:

6 Polystyrene eggs
6 Small Terracotta pots
Ribbon, green tinsel, paper or foam letters to spell EASTER
Colored sticks or straws
Loose Glitter
Craft paint
Super Glue
Hot Glue Gun
Multi-Colored Mini Rhinestones, and any other decorations of choice for Eggs

Directions:
1. Set aside 6 small terracotta pots and glue on your Easter letters.
2. Decorate the rims with loose glitter and fill the pots with green tinsel.
3. Now paint your polystyrene eggs with paint and set aside to dry.
4. Then decorate the eggs as desired.
5. Once done, insert a stick or straw into the bottom of each egg and secure with super glue or hot glue gun.
6. Position and secure each straw or stick into the pots with a blob hot glue.
7. Now make and stick little ribbon bows onto the bottom of each egg with super glue.
8. Enjoy!

6 Small Terracotta pots

Easter String Eggs Craft

Samantha — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:48:11 +0000

Easter Sting Eggs are a spin off the traditions hard sugar decorative Easter Egg. Easter String Eggs are an Easter craft decoration that are hallow, egg-shaped ornaments made completely of string!

Project From: Crafty Art World

Supplies Needed:
2 cups water
2 cups sugar or liquid
starch
Pastel embroidery thread colors
1 can of clear spray paint
1 bag of balloons
1 old newspaper

Directions:
1. Cover a large area with
newspaper. This is a messy
Easter craft and the newspaper
will allow for easy cleanup.

2. Mix the water and sugar in a
pan, boil, cool, and poor into a bowl. Place the bowl in the
center of the newspaper. The
sugar is similar to glue in this
project. If you find that the string
is not sticking to the balloon, add
more sugar.

3. Blow up the balloons to be
as egg shaped as possible.

4. Dip one embroidery thread in
the sugar water and lay it across
the balloon. Repeat with a new
color, making sure to overlap the
threads in some areas. Cover
your balloon with these threads in
an artistic tangle.

5. Let dry over night. (typically
these dry best when hung from a
hanger)

6. Gently push in the balloon to
un-stick the threads. Pop the
balloon and pull it out (this is also
messy, so do so over a sink).

7. Spray the Sugar Egg with
clear paint to prevent ants.
Hang or display as desired!

March Madness St.Patrick’s Day Round-Up

Samantha — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:38:29 +0000

March is here which means we are months closer to SPRING! My cherry blossom tree in my front yard is already blooming, the blooms are so beautiful and have such a lovely scent when the sun comes out and carries it though with the wind.

Last year during the month of March I wrote up a few creative posts on St.Patrick’s Day crafts, treats, and party game ideas. This post is going to be a re-visit of those St.Patrick’s Day posts!

This post is not the last of my March Madness St.Patrick’s Day ideas, throughout the month I will be posting other crafty ideas that go along with the St.Patrick’s Day theme so keep checking back for great ideas! If you have a great St.Patrick day recipe,craft,game, or all of the above comment below or email me by using our contact form!

Click on the title to be taken to the post!

Green Projects for Your Home

Superbowl Snacks

Samantha — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:00:45 +0000

Next Sunday is the most anticipated sports day of the year… Superbowl Sunday! If you are hosting a party or planning on joining others to watch the big game, having great finger foods on hand are always popular with the crowds.

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY INFO 2010
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Super Bowl Number: 44 (XLIV)

Who: New Orleans Saints VS Indianapolis Colts

Date: February 7, 2010

Where: Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida
Time: 3:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

Half Time Entertainment: The Who

Top 10 Superbowl Snacks:

10. Chips, Dips, Salsa and Nuts
9. BBQ Baked Beans
8. Steak Tips
7. Sandwiches
6. Pizza
5. BBQ Pork with all the fix’ins
4. Chili
3. Ribs
2. Sausages, Hot Dogs
1. Chicken Wings

Here are some popular Superbowl Snack Recipes: (CLICK title to see full recipe)

Loaded Baked Potato Nachos

Chinese Chicken Wingettes

Simple Turkey Chili

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Artichoke Parmesan Spread

Mini Corn Dogs

Chipotle Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Two-Bean Sloppy Joes

Chicken Empanadas

Lobster Sliders

Free Printable Valentine’s Day Cards

Samantha — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:00:05 +0000

No need to give in and buy cheap-o Valentine’s Day Cards from the grocery store. Here is a round up of cute and colorful FREE Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for boys, girls, or adults!

To PRINT: Click on the image or link above the image to be taken to the site and print off at home

Kate.net

Bunny Cakes

Secret Agent Josephine

Living Locurto

Skip To My Lou

Cottage Industrialist