tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89147427351028881532024-03-12T17:28:28.771-05:00anna and blue paperiecute creations for all occasionsStefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-19824380017871481492015-03-05T12:55:00.000-06:002015-10-02T13:29:21.166-05:00Free St. Patrick's Day Printable - I'm Over The Rainbow For You<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">How can it be March already? Where is the time going? For the fun holiday of St. Patrick's Day, I created a free printable for our readers and fans. You can even use the printable as favors for rainbow themed parties or simply to brighten someone's day. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;">I would love to see you share your photos! Please tag your photo using the hashtag #annaandblue</span><br />
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Stefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-9536488308659822682015-02-18T11:47:00.000-06:002015-10-02T13:28:46.826-05:00How To Make Rainbow Cupcakes<br />
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This past weekend, we celebrated our girls long awaited Roller Skating Birthday party. Decor included lots of bright neon colors from their invitations to the glow-stick necklaces their friends were greeted with when they arrived at the Roller Skating Rink. When I asked the girls what kind of cake they wanted, they both shouted that they would like rainbow cupcakes. My first thought was to make cupcakes and have each one decorated with a different color icing to match the colors of the party. But, I decided to go one step further. I thought to myself how fun it would be to make the actual cupcakes in different colors. What I ended up doing was so incredibly easy and it didn't take much more time than creating regular cupcakes. Would you believe me if I told you that I made the cupcakes using store bought cake mix? Everyone at the party thought they were professionally made. Scroll down to see how I made the colorful cupcakes.</div>
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We were expecting around 35 kiddos at the party so I went ahead and mixed up two boxes of store bought cake mix. I chose <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/products/supermoist-cakes/products/supermoist%20cake%20mix/white" target="_blank">Betty Crocker SuperMoist</a> White Cake Mix. I separated the cake batter into four equal parts into four bowls. To color the batter, we used <a href="http://www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Extracts-and-Food-Colors/Food-Colors/Assorted-NEON-Food-Colors-and-Egg-Dye" target="_blank">McCormicks Assorted Neon! Food Colors</a> that came in purple, green, pink and blue. We then added a couple of drops of food color to each bowl until the desired color shade was created. We then added the batter to the cupcake liners in the baking pans. We added a little green batter, followed by a little purple, followed by a little pink and topped the batter with a little blue. Then, they were ready to bake. </div>
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For the icing, I chose to do a simple white topped with colorful sprinkles. I always use <a href="http://www.glorioustreats.com/2011/08/american-buttercream-frosting-recipe.html" target="_blank">Glorious Treats' American Buttercream Frosting</a> recipe because it is easy to make and simply delicious. By using a white icing, it allowed the colors of the cupcakes and sprinkles to pop. How AMAZING did the cupcakes turn out?</div>
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This week in our home, we are busy decorating our shoe boxes for Valentine Parties as well as getting our Valentines ready for our school friends. My kiddos wanted something they could give their friends that was gender neutral. I put together this sweet and colorful Valentine that is easy to put together. Simply print, cut and use a piece of colorful washi tape to adhere your lollipop to the Valentine.</div>
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Stefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-48152797099723516242015-01-30T22:43:00.001-06:002015-02-03T21:42:21.220-06:00Delicious Coca-Cola Game Day Recipes<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am excited to have partnered with our friends at <a href="http://ideas.evite.com/sips-and-eats/winning-game-day-snacks/" target="_blank">Evite</a> and <a href="http://us.coca-cola.com/home/" target="_blank">Coca-Cola</a> to share some delicious game day recipes. You too can put together these hassle-free snacks that your guests are sure to love. Take a look at all the great ideas below. </div>
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<b>Spicy Chocolate Coca-Cola</b><b> Mocktail</b></div>
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Quench the thirst of your guests by greeting them with a Coca-Cola<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;">®</span></span> Mocktail, a fun drink with a kick.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="3" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> diced jalapeño</span><br />
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</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="2" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> diced garlic</span><br />
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</ul>
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</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="3" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> ketchup</span><br />
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</ul>
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</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> chicken stock</span><br />
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</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> orange juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> molasses</span><br />
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</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/4 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> Coca-Cola<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">®</span></span><br />
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</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> brown sugar</span><br />
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</ul>
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</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoon</span> liquid smoke</span><br />
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</ul>
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</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1 " style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoons</span> garlic salt</span><br />
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> paprika</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chicken Wings</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rinse chicken and split each wing at joint into two parts, then cut off tips. Season each side with salt and pepper. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fry
the chicken in canola oil until golden brown. Remove from pan and place
on paper towel to soak up excess oil. To serve, remove wings from
mixture and place on a plate. </span>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the Coca-Cola® BBQ sauce, heat a sauté pan ov</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;">er medium high heat and add olive oil, jalapeños, garlic and shallots. Stir until brown and remove pan from heat. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: start;">Add
ketchup, orange juice, Coca-Cola® and molasses. Mix well and pour in
brown sugar, liquid smoke, paprika and garlic salt. Stir and let cool
down.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Place fried wings into barbecue sauce mixture. Mix well. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Coca-Cola Football Cake</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last but not least, don't forget about dessert. Check out this recipe for a cool Coca-Cola</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222;">®</span></span> Football Cake that is sure to WOW your guests!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Prep Time: <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">30 min</span> Cook Time: <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">45 min</span> Total Time: <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 hr 15 min</span></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><b>Ingredients</b></span><br />
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<ul class="ingredients-list" data-measurement="us" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="2" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> sugar</span></li>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="2" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> all-purpose flour</span></li>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> Coca-Cola® (for cake)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1 1/2 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> small marshmallows</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> butter or margarine</span></li>
</ul>
<ul class="ingredients-list" data-measurement="us" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> vegetable oil</span></li>
</ul>
<ul class="ingredients-list" data-measurement="us" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="3" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> cocoa</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> baking soda</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> buttermilk</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="2" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> eggs</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> vanilla extract</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1/2 <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> butter</span></li>
</ul>
<ul class="ingredients-list" data-measurement="us" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="3" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> cocoa</span></li>
</ul>
<ul class="ingredients-list" data-measurement="us" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="6" style="box-sizing: border-box;">6</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> Coca-Cola® (for frosting)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-unit-group="" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> box (16-ounces) confectioners’ sugar</span></li>
</ul>
<ul class="ingredients-list" data-measurement="us" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> vanilla extract</span></li>
</ul>
<ul class="ingredients-list" data-measurement="us" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li data-unit-group="volume" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span class="ingredient-amount" data-original-amount="1" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> chopped pecans</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Directions </b></span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside none none; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 50px; padding-left: 70px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">In a bowl, sift the sugar and flour. Add marshmallows. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">In a saucepan, mix the butter, oil, cocoa and Coca-Cola®. Bring to a boil and pour over dry ingredients; blend well. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk just before adding to batter along with eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Pour into a well-greased 9- by-13-inch pan and bake 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and frost immediately.</span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: outside none none; margin-bottom: 20px; min-height: 50px; padding-left: 70px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">To
make frosting, combine the 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa and 6
tablespoons of Coca-Cola® in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and pour over
confectioners' sugar, blending well. Add vanilla extract and pecans.
Spread over hot cake. When cool, cut into squares and serve.</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> Enjoy!</b></span></div>
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As always, we would love to hear your comments. </b></span><br />
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I am sharing my newest post that is featured on <a href="http://ideas.evite.com/diy/diy-tiered-stand/" target="_blank">Evite</a> Gatherings today. I created a DIY Tiered Stand that can not only hold desserts and holiday decor, but can also act as an organizational station for all of the little things that might be cluttering your office desk or craft room. With just a few inexpensive materials, you will have a designer-quality tiered stand in no time at all.</div>
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Who has their Christmas Tree decorated already? I pulled out all of our holiday decorations yesterday from the attic and hope to have our house decorated in the next day or two. For some reason, it seems like each year it takes me longer and longer to do. I wonder if that is because I wind up with more items I have accumulated during the year. It's always fun looking for new and creative ways to decorate your home so that your look is a little different each year. I
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<a href="http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/2013/12/a-colorful-christmas-tree-treetopia-hump-day-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Colorful Tree from Inspired By Charm</a></div>
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Stefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-72262255338746131662014-11-24T14:09:00.000-06:002014-11-24T14:09:24.594-06:00DIY Tutorial: Glitter Hearts Wrapping Paper<div style="text-align: center;">
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I love glitter. Who doesn't right? However, I don't like the mess that comes with working with glitter. I found a fun way to wrap a gift using some sparkle without the mess. I recently created Happy Birthday gift tags as a free printable which you can download <a href="http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2014/11/free-printable-happy-birthday-gift-tags.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I wanted to add a little creative touch to the gift wrap by adding a hint of glitter. Creating this look is super simple and can easily be changed up by using different colors and different shaped hole punches. Imagine all the fun you could have wrapping holiday presents.</div>
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Wrapping Paper<br />
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After you wrap your gift box, take your glitter on a roll and cut a piece that is about 8-10 inches long. I chose to remove the backing from the glitter roll before using the whole punch. Removing the backing from the tiny shapes can be time consuming. <b> </b><br />
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Using your hole punch, begin punching the desired number of shapes for your gift wrap. <b> </b><br />
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Stefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-90909570754261022212014-11-07T13:30:00.000-06:002014-11-07T13:30:51.221-06:00 Free Printable Happy Birthday Gift Tags in 5 Colors<div style="text-align: center;">
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I had an amazing birthday and feel so blessed with all of the birthday wishes that I received. My hubby and sweet girls definitely made me feel spoiled and incredibly loved. Today, I am sharing the love with our newest free printable. I created simple Happy Birthday gift tags in five different colors that will add the perfect touch for a birthday gift. I hope you like them.</div>
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Stefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-54871901650204197242014-11-03T09:04:00.000-06:002015-02-03T09:46:06.235-06:00Surprise Birthday Sale!<br />
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We celebrated my birthday yesterday and today we are celebrating with you by having a Surprise Birthday Sale!</div>
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Today only, all single Halloween designs are only $1.<br />
Say what?<br />
All Halloween Party collections are only $5. You heard that right.</div>
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Stefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-72387110029852598702014-10-28T10:14:00.000-05:002014-10-28T10:14:50.989-05:0010 Best DIY Pumpkin Decorating Ideas<div style="text-align: center;">
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Have you carved your pumpkins yet? We have four pumpkins waiting to get carved and decorated and the clock is ticking until Halloween is here. I have found some amazing DIY Pumpkin decorating ideas that are so creative and unique. You will find decorating ideas from painting your pumpkin to adding embellishments to your pumpkin that will amaze anyone who sees them. Take a peek and let me know which one you like best.</div>
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<a href="http://blog.fairgoods.com/maker-stories/2014/10/05/create-your-own-chalkboard-pumpkins/" target="_blank">Chalkboard Typography Pumpkin from Fairgoods</a></div>
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<a href="http://apumpkinandaprincess.com/2014/10/frozen-elsa-pumpkin.html" target="_blank">Frozen Elsa Pumpkin from A Pumpkin & A Princess</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/bats-flying-across-a-pumpkin/" target="_blank">Bats Across a Pumpkin from It All Started With Paint</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Tinker-Bell-Pixie-Dust-Pumpkin-Carving/" target="_blank">Tinkerbell Pixie Dust Pumpkin from Instructables</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.evite.com/" target="_blank">Evite</a> recently launched a new and amazing party and ideas website called <a href="http://ideas.evite.com/" target="_blank">Evite Gatherings</a> and they asked me to be one of their contributors. I am very excited to say the least especially to be in a line up of contributors including Sandra Lee, Poppy & Blush, Jessica Carroll of DressJessXo, Eden Passante of Sugar and Charm to name just a few. Evite Gatherings is an editorial section dedicated to giving users tips and inspiration beyond an invitation. You will find a total social experience at Gatherings where you can submit images and overviews from your own parties that can be featured on the site. How cool is that? I am looking forward to creating posts that will give readers tools to be the bests hosts possible.</div>
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Check out my first post <a href="http://ideas.evite.com/themes/modern-chevron-halloween-party/" target="_blank">HERE</a> featuring our Modern Chevron Halloween Party</div>
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It seems like forever since my last post. A lot has happened. Long story short, my mom became ill in January of this year and was hospitalized. She was doing better but then had to be readmitted in June and spent over three months in the hospital. I am thankful that I was able to make trips home to Houston every week with my girls over the summer since they were out of school for summer break. Having them home with me was much needed as they were a good distraction with everything that was going on. Now, that we are in full swing with the new school year, getting home to Houston is not as easy. When the girls are at school, thinking about my mom consumes my day. I think getting back to blogging will be good for me as it will keep me busy. Thank you to everyone who checked in to see if everything is alright. Your sweet words mean more than you know. I look forward to slowly start blogging again bringing new designs, tutorials and inspiration you way.</div>
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Starting our first post off with a new free printable. I hope you like it, hang it up and remember to enjoy every day!</div>
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Stefanie - anna and blue paperiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731024016309229106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8914742735102888153.post-69091793596748781932014-05-21T12:25:00.000-05:002014-05-21T12:26:51.707-05:00Last Day of School Photo Op - Free Printables<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In less than 2 weeks my little girls will be celebrating their last day of Kindergarten and Second Grade. Where did the school year go? Remember the free printable signs we created for the first day of school? We received so many requests to create a design for the last day of school. I thought it was a great idea and would make a wonderful memento. Every year we will take a photo on the first day of school and on the last day of school and see how much they have grown in one school year. I created signs from Preschool through 12th grade. Please share pictures of your kiddos holding their sign! Tag us at #annaandblue </div>
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I am always looking for easy and creative ways to decorate cupcakes. I recently found a great tutorial from <a href="http://iambaker.net/four-ways-to-frost-a-cupcake-with-an-open-star-tip/" target="_blank">i am baker</a> using any open star tip. Who would have thought that you can create four completely different looks with only one tip?<br />
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Today I am sharing a beautiful farmer's market themed graduation party styled by <a href="http://ideas.evite.com/section/themes/world-market-graduation-theme/" target="_blank">Evite</a> that celebrates the graduate and will send them off with a fresh start. You too can put together this stunning hassle-free event catered by your
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Create a quick and easy DIY menu board using an inexpensive picture frame and chalkboard spray paint.<br />
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Create a personalized touch by adding <a href="http://ideas.evite.com/2014/05/diy-baguette-place-card-holder/" target="_blank">DIY place card holders</a> with the names of your guests using <a href="http://catering1.panerabread.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Panera Bread</a>'s French Baguettes. <br />
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An easy way to display menu items such as chips, baguettes and fruit is by using inexpensive wooden crates. The crates can also be used to place any pieces of your party's decor such as flowers, candy and party favors.<br />
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Can you believe that Graduation is around the corner? Where did this school year go? It seems like we were celebrating Christmas last week. I am excited to share with you that our Graduation Cupcake Topper tutorial was featured on <a href="http://ideas.evite.com/blog/" target="_blank">Evite</a> today. If you haven't already heard, Evite has an amazing new blog that includes the latest tips, tricks and advice from party experts.<br />
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Our Graduation Cupcake Toppers are so simple to make. You probably already have a lot of the ingredients in your kitchen to make them. How fun are they for celebrating graduation?<br />
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Are you getting ready for summer parties? Our colorful drink umbrella wreath is the perfect way to welcome guests and to add a pop of color to your party decor. I created the wreath for my daughters' birthday parties which you can see all the photos <a href="http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/09/aloha-summer-party-details-free.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/08/aloha-summer-birthday-dessert-table.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The wreath is super fast, super cute and super inexpensive to make. <br />
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It's finally feeling like Spring! The weather is warmer and everything is starting to bloom. It's already April and that means that Easter will be here soon. I decided to create a free printable for our readers and fans. The designs are perfect for Easter brunch and Spring get togethers. <br />
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Download our free Easter printable <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/215952903/Easter-Printable-by-anna-and-blue-paperie" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Our newest collection is a baby shower that we styled that is simple, modern and beautiful. What a lovely way to celebrate a new mommy to be. My friend Charlie who also created the stunning cookies for our <a href="http://www.annaandblue.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-to-shop-butterfly-party-collection.html" target="_blank">Butterfly</a> and <a href="http://www.annaandblue.blogspot.com/2013/08/pink-and-aqua-cupcake-theme-party.html" target="_blank">Cupcake</a> collections asked if I could help put together a baby shower collection for a shower she was hosting for her friend Niki. I couldn't wait to get started!<br />
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We thought it would be fun to incorporate a medallion design<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span>that the mother to be chose from the baby <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/1607241/?registryId=3419683&fromrgl=1" target="_blank">Genevieve nursery bedding collection</a> from <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Kids</a>. The nursery's colors yellow, gray and blue were included along with a
beautiful Damask Medallion pattern for the designs. I am excited that
we were able to work with <a href="https://jellybelly.com/search/go#w=jewel&asug=" target="_blank">Jelly Belly</a>
again to introduce another color and flavor from their Jewel
Collection. The Damask Medallion printable collection is perfect for
celebrating the upcoming arrival of a baby girl, baby boy or gender
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With Spring around the corner there are sure to be lots of parties to get ready for. I am always looking for creative and expensive ways to create party decor. Here are some beautiful and fun crafts you can create using
tissue paper. There's more to tissue paper than just using it in a gift
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Tissue Paper Confetti ♥ <a href="http://www.pnpflowersinc.com/2014/02/craft-ellas-rainbow-unicorn-birthday.html" target="_blank">Pen & Paper Flowery</a></div>
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Tissue Wrapped Flower Favors ♥ <a href="http://www.annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/09/tutorial-tissue-wrapped-flower-favors.html" target="_blank">anna and blue</a></div>
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Tissue Paper Honey Comb Pom-Poms ♥ <a href="http://blog.mrprintables.com/how-to-make-honeycomb-pom-poms/" target="_blank">Mr Printables</a><br />
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Giant Tissue Paper Flower ♥ <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2012/02/diy-project-giant-paper-flowers-from-ruche.html" target="_blank">Design Sponge</a><br />
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Tissue Paper Wall Art ♥ <a href="http://blog.mrhandsomeface.com/diy-wall-art-bubbles/" target="_blank">Mr. Handsomeface</a><br />
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Tissue Paper Flower Centerpiece ♥ <a href="http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-to-shop-butterfly-party-collection.html" target="_blank">anna and blue</a></div>
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