Iced Coffee Recipe at Home with Dunkin Donuts

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dunkin' Donuts. I received a Dunkin' Donuts Party Kit to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

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I have a group of friends that all like to get together and do stuff. We take turns hosting, or occasionally, going somewhere like a park or a restaurant, depending on what we’re doing.  Recently, my turn to host came up.  I figured we’d do some crafting, because, well, that’s what I like to do.  I also had a few projects I needed to get done, and figured if we were having a crafting party, it would help me get my rear in gear for these few projects. 

Since I was hosting this gathering at my house, I was responsible for providing some snacks and refreshments, too.  Since most of us like frou frou coffee drinks, I figured this would be the perfect time to introduce the new seasonal flavors of Dunkin Donuts coffee with an iced coffee recipe.

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Handmade Gifts for Mothers Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and you know what that means?  It’s time to get mom a gift.  If you haven’t done so, don’t fret!  Mom wants handmade gifts! 

 

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You can still make mom something really awesome, quickly and easily.  Here are some ideas of items that mom would love. These are great handmade gifts for any time of the year, too.

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How to Make Seed Bombs

This post brought to you by Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Gardening can be fun and exciting.  Personally, I’ve always been kind of jazzed by it, but my parents met at college – an Ag college.  And they’re both free spirits.  Sooo…my childhood experiences are kind of different than most peoples. 

While I think it’s exciting to know that the seeds that are sown are going to turn into tasty veggies, vivid flowers, and flavorful herbs and spices, some people need a little more instant gratification.  That’s where thesefun garden projects from Miracle Gro come in. 

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How To Make Coffee in a French Press

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I love coffee.   But I’m really picky.  I can’t just open a can of any old grocery store coffee and make a pot.  Oh no.  It needs to be something really delightful and exotic.  And, really, it should go without saying that fresh roasted coffee is just about mandatory.   While I often prefer an elaborate frou frou coffee drink, if I’m going to have brewed coffee, I like mine from a French Press. 

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How To Make a Lacy Glitter Picture Frame

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I’m always looking for DIY or craft projects that pack a lot of bang for their buck.  I do this for a few reasons.  While I like pretty things and cute projects, if I’m going to put my time, money, and effort into a project, I want it to be useful and memorable.  I want someone to say “you MADE that?!?!”  rather than “oh, yeah, she made that. *rolls eyes*”

I think that this lacy frame fits the bill.  This is a great gift for the engaged couple, goes fabulously in a shabby chic environment, and, depending upon the colors and pattern you used, could really fit into any décor.

Materials Needed

Frame – I used an unfinished wood frame from Joann’s. 
Glitter – I used Azurite from Martha Stewart Crafts
Lace fabric – I bought ¼ yard and used just a small piece of it.
Paint – I used spray paint.  You can easily use acrylic paint.
Spray Adhesive
Spray Sealer

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Flower Swarovski Crystal Earrings Tutorial

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These gorgeous earrings are easy to make and look really impressive!  The secret is Swarovski crystal flower pendants.  Perfect for that last minute gift or making a whole batch for an event.  Wanna know a secret?  You can make them in about 2 minutes, even if you’ve never made anything! 
 

Supplies Needed to make Swarovski Crystal Earrings

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2 Swarovski crystal flower drops.  These have a hole at the top, through one of the petals, NOT through the center.
2 10-12 mm Large jumprings.  You can also use pinch bails. 
2 earwires.  I’m using sterling fishhooks. 

Two pairs of pliers – I used needle nose and roundnose. 

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Vintage Christmas Images | Wordless Wednesday {w/Linky}

A few more fantastic vintage Christmas images for your perusal!  I love these, and you guys seem to, too.  Scroll all the way to the bottom and link up! 

 

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How to Print on Fabric to Make a Christmas Sachet

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Have you been looking for a quick gift  for some friends that is totally different?  Everyone needs sachets for their drawers, closets, and chests.  These are especially great, as they’re filled with Moth B Gone, which keeps moths away from your wool items. 

These sachets are also special, because we’re going to print our own image on fabric! Yep, that’s right!  No store bought fabric for us.  Okay, that’s not totally true, but it’s close enough.

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How to Make a Beaded Bracelet

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Do you love beaded bracelets?  We all know that stacks of bracelets and beads are both very in right now.  Beaded bracelets can be very expensive, though.  Luckily, it’s not hard to make them yourself!  This bracelet tutorial will teach you how to make a beaded bracelet, even if you've never stepped foot in the craft store.
 

Beading Supplies Needed

  • Tigertail beading wire
  • Focal beads – in this project, we’re using vintage glass pearls as the focal bead.  I used 10 for an 8 inch bracelet
  • Accent beads – the red crystal beads used.  I needed 10 for an 8 inch bracelet.
  • Seed beads – a size 10 or 11 will be the best for this project. These are the tiny white beads used.
  • Crimp beads – they’re what finishes the wire.
  • Split rings or jump rings – 4-6mm
  • Lobster claw clasp

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How To Make A Glitter Switch Plate – A Tutorial

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I love all things that are sparkly or glittery.  I’m not sure why, but glitter and sparkle just calls to me like a beacon.  When I saw a switch plate that had rows of crystals on it, I thought to myself  “Couldn’t you do that with glitter?” 

You will need:

Switch plate
Glitter
Mod Podge or other clear drying glue
Spray Sealer.  I used Krylon Triple Thick Clear. 

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Hand Dyed Embroidery Floss Giveaway #HoppinHalloween

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Welcome to the Hoppin’ Halloween Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC! We’re celebrating Halloween with a super-fun event that’ll feature ALL sorts of prizes! With over 90 blogs participating, Hoppin’ Halloween is surely going to be a BLAST!

Here at HWYD, we're preparing you for Christmas.  You know it's right around the corner.  We have put together an amazing collection of hand dyed embroidery floss.  Do you like to embroider?  Would you like to learn?  Then this giveaway is for you!!

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How To Make a Wrap Bracelet

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Stacks of bracelets, chunky bracelets, and wrap bracelets are so hot right now.  This is a gorgeous bracelet that looks a lot more difficult than it is, not to mention a lot more expensive.  Even if you don’t consider yourself crafty or creative you can do this! 

My local bead store had these beads on sale one day when I went in there.  I bought several packs, and was trying to figure out what to do with them.  I think this wrap bracelet shows them off nicely. 

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