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Custom Silhouette Portrait – Freeze Your Kids in Time

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published date: May 21, 2020
modified datt: May 21,2020

I love having silhouettes made of my kids. They’re such a great way to freeze your kids in time and capture how your kids look in a classic way. They make great gifts, too.

All you have to do is send a photo of your child from the side, and then the artist will do his or her work to create a keepsake you’ll treasure forever.

This Rustic Silhouette Portrait can be made in a variety of sizes from 5 x 7 to 16 x 20. I love the size range because there’s something for every budget.

You can get this Custom Silhouette Portrait in an 8 x 10 size. Customers say their images were sent quickly and that they were very detailed.

I love that you can have the year put on this Custom Profile Silhouette Portrait. You could have one done every year and see how it changes over the years.

This Single Profile Silhouette can be purchased as a digital file that you can print anywhere you want like Staples. Or, you can order a physical picture to be mailed to you along with the digital copy.

While many silhouettes these days are digital designed, this Custom Silhouette Portrait is  cut out of acid and lignon free black card stock paper and backed on white card stock paper. There are several different sizes available.

This Custom Baby Silhouette can be created with just your baby’s profile or with add-ons like a blow, turban or sailor’s hat. You’ll get a file you can cut out on your Cricut and a file you can print.

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DIY Mason Jar Canisters with Kitchen SVG Files

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by Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: May 16, 2020
modified datt: May 19,2020

Create Homemade Mason Jar Canisters using chalk paint, drawer knobs and directions on how to create Rae Dunn inspired font in Cricut Design Space. Go a step further with Kitchen SVG files and more weekend DIY projects for your home.

DIY Mason Jar Canisters with Kitchen SVG Files

We have the cutest DIY weekend project for your kitchen. A little bit functional, a little bit fun, and a lot of Rae Dunn inspired farmhouse decor.  These homemade canisters are made from 16 oz mason jars, knobs, chalk paint, and your vinyl cutter machine.

Kitchen SVG Files for Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Cameo

Kitchen SVG Files

If you have a Cricut maker, it is possible to get crafty and creative in the kitchen. We put together the best Kitchen SVG Files in Creative Market.

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For this particular mason jar craft project you will not need to purchase your font. We show you how to get free svg files or Rae Dunn Style fonts for your baking canisters by stretching and pulling your font into a fun height.

However, if you are taking your kitchen crafts a bit further, there are kitchen and baking SVG cut files you can upload to more creative projects for your home and tackle more home decor projects with Cricut Maker.

DIY Mason Jar Canisters

For this DIY project you will need a few supplies to make these mason jar canisters. WE share ow to make your own Rae Dunn inspired fonts using a free farmhouse font available in Creative Market.

Mason Jar Craft with Cricut Maker

Materials

Beyond your vinyl cutter and Cricut tools, you will need more materials to create your Kitchen canisters.

For Circut tools, this Basic Tool Set will have what you need and more! You can also pick up your transfer tape, mat, vinyl and more at the Circut Store.

*If you do want to use transfer tape for this project, *consider using Duck Brand Peel Clear Laminate as an alternative to Cricut transfer tape. Some people prefer this brand more.

Directions

Gather your materials and supplies listed above.

Wash your mason jars with soup and hot water and allow them to dry completely before continuing.

Chalk Paint Mason Jars

First, apply a thin coat of chalky finish paint to each of the mason jars leaving the neck of the jars unpainted.

Mason Jar Chalk Paint for Glass

Put the painted mason jar to the side to dry fully.

Repeat with additional chalk paint coverage as needed.

Kitchen SVG Files in Design Space

Open a blank canvas in Cricut Design Space.

Next, select the text icon from the toolbar.

How to Edit Fonts in Cricut Design Space

Type the word FLOUR.

To get a Rae Dunn Font for Cricut, change the font to “Little White Lies”. (This is not a font you have to purchase!)

With your word highlighted, change your letter spacing to 0.7.

Stretch the lettering by clicking on the lock symbol above the size section and adjusting the height to 1.7” while keeping the width the same. This will give you that DIY Rae Dunn inspired font.

Rae Dunn Inspired Font in Cricut Design Space

Next, click on the unlock symbol and adjust the word height to 2”.

With the word highlighted, click on the “Weld” button. This allows you to join shapes/letters to create a single customized image.

Repeat these steps with the the word SUGAR and OATS or any other kitchen canister pantry item.

Farmhouse Font in Cricut Design Space

Select “Make It” in Cricut Design Space.

For cutting the words in your Rae Dunn farmhouse font, set the material type to Premium Vinyl.

Follow the prompts for loading the mat into the Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy and cutting the Premium Vinyl.

When prompted, unload the mat from the cutting machine.

Forest Green Vinyl for Cricut Maker

Remove the Premium Vinyl from the mat.

Mason Jar Lids Inserts

To prepare you mason jar lid inserts, first measure the size of your mason jar lid.

Insert a circle shape on to the open Design Space canvas and adjust the size to measure the lid size.

How to make mason jar toppers in Cricut Design Space

Create another smaller sized circle with a 0.25” diameter and place it directly on to the center of the other larger circle. With both circles highlighted, click on the “Slice” button. This will create a small cut out. You can now discard the smaller circle shape.

Mason Jar Lids in Cricut Design Space

Duplicate the circle shapes to cut one for each mason jar lid.

Color sync the images if needed to match the materials color.

Select “Make It” in Cricut Design Space.

For cutting your mason jar lid toppers, set the material type to Cardstock with adhesive backing.

Follow the prompts for loading the mat into the Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy and cutting the toppers. When prompted, unload the mat from the cutting machine.

Adhesive Lemon Cardstock for Cricut Design Space

Remove the adhesive backing cardstock from the mat.

Mason Jar Kitchen Canisters

To assemble your kitchen mason jars, first cut around each font word with a pair of scissors.

Using the weeding tool, peel away the excess vinyl around the cut images and discard.

Transfer one letter at a time by hand to the mason jar.

Alternatively, you could also cut a piece of transfer tape a bit larger than the size of the image.

Peel away the transfer tape backing but ensure the transfer tape is not overly sticky. Place the transfer tape on top of the cut font image.

Gently rub the vinyl to help it stick to the transfer tape. Peel away the vinyl backing, leaving just the image adhered to the transfer tape.

Position the phrase with the transfer tape on to the smooth side of a jar and press in place.

Press the vinyl phrase down with your fingers to help it to stick to the painted glass jar. Slowly and carefully remove the transfer tape leaving the vinyl image on the jar.

Repeat for the other mason jars.

Mason Jar Lid with Knob

First, in the center of the mason jar lid, drill one hole the same size at the screw size for the knob. Take extra care when handling sharp metal edges.

diy mason jar lids with knobs

Peel off one of the cardstock circles from the backing and place over top of the mason jar lid.

If your mason jar lid is in two parts, glue them together using a hot glue gun with clear glue sticks.

Screw the decorative knob onto the mason jar lid.

Repeat with the remaining lids.

To finish, fill the containers with oats, sugar and flour.


Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you.  Share your final DIY Mason Jar Canisters craft.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo of your mason jar craft here on Pinterest!

Turn your leftover mason jars into a craft for dad perfect for his birthday or Father’s Day. We give you free SVG files to perfect this gift. Make your own BBQ Seasoning with these free Cricut SVG files. Pin to Pinterest.

Mason Jar Craft and Free SVG File for Cricut Design Space

Also look at these free Cricut Tutorials with free cut files. Pin to Pinterest.

Cricut Design Space Tutorials and Freebies



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Super Hero Gifts for Super Dads

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published date: May 15, 2020
modified datt: May 15,2020

Dads are super heroes to their kids. I know my husband is to our kids. So, of course, we had to find Super Hero Gifts for for all the Super Dads out there! And, make sure you check out how to make this super cool Dad, You’re Our Rockstar Photo Frame!

These Super Daddy Socks are too cute! Fun socks like these are super popular, and I know my husband would love to get these!

Dad can keep this Super Hero Wooden Postcard forever and always look at it to remember how much he means to your kids. It’s such a fun, unique gift idea!

This Super Dad Shirt is a must-have for the Super Dad in your life! This comes in a bunch of colors so you can pick Dad’s fave!

I love this Super Dad, Super Hero Shirt because it compares Dad to several of the super heroes. AND, you can get a matching shirt for your kiddo so they can wear them together!

This Hand Stamped Superman Keychain is something Dad will always keep with him. I love how it can be personalized with a message from your kiddo.

My husband loves coffee, so this Personalized Super Hero Mug is definitely something he would love. How cool is it that you can put Dad’s picture on it?? And, you can have your kids on it as well!

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FREE Kindle Books 3/2 – Read on Any Tablet, PC, Kindle and More

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Free, Kindle, Online Shopping

published date: March 02, 2020
modified datt: March 02,2020

Below is a list of some of the best FREE and Cheap e-Books you can download on your e-reading device today! Don’t have a Kindle? That’s OK! You can read Kindle books on computers and most smartphones and tablets – iPhones, iPads, Android Devices and more!

FREE Kindle Books 3/2

Books That Are Not Free but Trending on Amazon

Amazon has a selection of Kindle Readers and Fire Tablets where prices start at $49.99. As always, amazon prices and freebies are schedule to change.


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As a reminder, Amazon prices can change at any time. This price was current at publishing time. Be sure to confirm the price before purchasing to ensure this deal has not changed or expired.

Find more FREEBIES and Amazon Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Top 5 Pinterest Pins for May 2019

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: May 20, 2019
modified datt: May 15,2019

Save and enjoy the top pins on Pinterest for the month of May 2019. Prep for Memorial Day, end of the school year, Father’s Day and summer travel! Make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for May 2019

Since the end of the school year, Memorial Day and Father’s Day are quickly approaching, we wanted to get you a few of these pins early for your calendar constricted needs. From Father’s Day Crafts, ideas for travel at the beach, family celebrations and end of the year kids party games, we have all your needs for May and June! We are sure you’re busy, why not make your events “Pinterest-Perfect!”

Below are some of our top trending pins on Pinterest. I encourage you to pin them for later to your favorite Pinterest boards and make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

One item not trending yet, but we are sure it will as July 4th approaches, is Red, White and Blue Foods (Pinterest link) as well as Fourth of July Recipes (Pinterest link). These are also great for your Memorial Day tablescape and parities. Save for later or inspect the posts and recipes now.

Previous Top 5 Pins

Sorry, fourth quarter 2018 got away from me!

Beach Life Hacks. Many of you must be traveling for Memorial Day or prepping for summer trips. These Beach Life Hacks are trending. Also trending are our Life Hacks and Beach Hacks – yes, we have more posts than just this one! Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Father’s Day Crafts for Kids. Did your Mother’s Day go well? I bet dad wasn’t using Pinterest for ideas but hopefully you were shown plenty of love the non-crafty way. Reverse the game with all the Father’s Day Crafts and gift ideas you could need. This post is trending but links to plenty of our other gift ideas for dad. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Family Birthday Celebrations. You guys must have parties on the brain. These family birthday ideas are trending. These are ideas for the family or home, not for a birthday party. Make your family member feel loved with this creative birthday ideas – some might even become annual traditions (don’t forget we have half birthday party ideas too!) Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Kids Party Games. Again, you guys must be celebrating. I think these kids party games are trending because they are also perfect for the classroom, adding a creative touch to end of the school year parties. Before you leave for the school year, make sure to show you teacher love with these Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas.  Pin this idea to Pinterest.

KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing. Please explain!? Are you guys still spring cleaning? Or is this something you do year around. Everyone is on the KonMari Method train. Best to organize your home and life with help from the Dollar Store. These KonMari Dollar Store Ideas are the best! Pin this idea to Pinterest.



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Family Approved Minute to Win it Game Ideas

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by Filed Under: Birthday, Entertainment, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: December 02, 2018
modified datt: September 11,2022

Family approved Minute to Win It game ideas. These kid-friendly games will make family game night the ultimate party. Easy Minute to Win it Games for Groups, Kids and Adults include two to one hundred players, ages zero to whatever!

Family Minute to Win it Game Ideas

It’s no secret how much my family loves a good Family Game Night. When I’m planning my family game night ideas, it’s always important to pick ideas that are good for groups AND for the kids. These Family Minute to Win it Games are not only kid approved, but they also make fantastic Minute to Win it Games for adults (don’t forget the cocktails!)

Some of these Minute to Win it Game ideas are perfect for Minute to Win it Christmas Games — in fact, chilly winter weather and family gatherings present the perfect opportunity to take advantage of Christmas Minute to Win it games at your holiday get-together.  You could even get the whole family in on our Christmas Name that Tune game too! Holiday Minute to Win it games aren’t just limited to the Christmas season, either. With just a few tweaks, they’ll go perfectly with a Halloween party, Thanksgiving get-together, or even a Valentine’s Day soiree.*

(*We actually have a huge list of Holiday Minute to Win it Games for each season at the bottom of this blog post.)

Let us know which of these Minute to Win it family game night ideas you’ll be trying first!

What is the Minute to Win It Game?

Before you begin, you have to know “what is a minute to win it game?” The title basically explains the definition. Minute to Win It games are fast-paced challenges that the winning team has to complete in just 60 seconds! Some of these 60 second challenges have delicious prizes at stake, and though easy, all of them are more difficult than they might seem.

How can something be easy and hard at the same time. The one minute timer makes the easy challenges quite difficult. Best of all, because of the timed games, these easy minute to win it games keep the party going with constant transitions. The fast-paced atmosphere is sure to guarantee laughs, and we promise they will be fun games to play with family.

How do you make a Minute to Win It Game?

It’s easy to put together DIY Minute to Win it gams. Good news — most of these easy Minute to Win It games require minimal supplies that you probably already have lying around the house! That means you can print Minute to Win It games and instantly play. They are great because they take everyday objects and transform them into exciting challenges.

To play minute games, gather a few supplies have your game directions and know the most important item you will need are a stop watch and a list of Minute to Win It Games Directions.

Minute It to Win it Game Instructions

So how do you play all the traditional Minute to Win it Games. We have made the rules for minute to win it games easy. Download and print this full list of Minute to Win It Game Ideas with Directions and a supply checklist. That means you will have all the game directions at your finger tip keeping you from opening your internet browser with each new game transition.

Ready to have all of this at your finger tips? This easy Minute to Win it Printable comes with all you need before you begin.

Download Printable Minute to Win It Games PDF List Now!

Minute to Win It Party Invitations

Before you try a Minute to Win It game idea, you’ve got to get a group together! Check out this adorable list of Minute to Win It Invitations we found on Etsy. You can instantly download some to send out to your family and friends in no time!

Minute to Win It Party Post It Game

In this easy minute to win it game, dive headfirst into this post it note challenge. This Minute to Win It game will have you rolling on the floor laughing! Something tells me this is harder than it looks especially if you don’t have very sticky notes! Check out more fun game night ideas on this list of World Record Date ideas by Dating Divas.


Minute to Win It Party Soda Can Chandelier

This Minute to Win It game is perfect for Christmas or any festive get-together. Grab a stack of paper plates and empty soda cans for this Minute to Win it Challenge, perfect for kids and adults alike. Find out who can stack the tallest chandelier or tower with just paper plates and empty soda cans. The chandelier has to stand for three seconds before it falls to win! While easy, this game is harder than it looks. Idea from Your Homebased Mom.


Minute to Win It Party Face the Cookie

There’s a delicious ending with this game. It’s you vs. a cookie in this hilarious Minute to Win It game! Take the cookie all the way from your forehead to your mouth to come out on top in this Cookie Face Minute to Win it Game. No hands allowed but plenty of photos allowed.  We recommend OREOs – yum! Idea on Catching Fireflies Gifts.


Minute to Win It Party Drawing Challenge

Calling all artists! All you need for this easy Minute to Win It game is a stack of paper plates and some markers. This easy drawing game is a fun challenge, and yet much harder than it looks! learn more about this easy Minute to Win It game idea for kids from Housing a Forest.


Minute to Win It Party Wraparound

That’s a wrap! Challenge your family to see who can make the best mummy wrap in just one minute! Crepe paper streamers are best for this game, and you can pick the colors to match whatever holiday you’re celebrating. Teamwork is required. This idea is from Play Party Plan.


Minute to Win It Party Say Ahhh!

Say Ahhh! Man I hated this at the doctor. This version might be a little sweeter. This easy Minute to Win It game challenges you to stack the most sugar cubes on a Popsicle stick — while it’s in your mouth! Looks like 12 is the number to beat from Let’s Get Together. Who can do it?


Minute to Win It Pyramid Stack

Stack — and unstack! — Use 28 plastic cups as fast as you can to beat this Minute to Win It game from Chica Circle’s Teen Minute to Win it Challenge.  If you find this is quite challenging with 28 cups, you can always reduce the red cups to 21 or 15. It’s you verses gravity!


Minute to Win It Yank Me Challenge

Are you a ninja? This easy Minute to Win It game requires a cat-like reflex. Stack cups on top of each other and place paper slips in between each of them. Try to yank each paper out without the cups falling down! Idea on Playtivities.


Minute to Win It On the Nose

Did you know you can create an easy Minute to Win It game with just Cotton Balls? Rub your nose in Vaseline to try to move a cotton ball from plate to plate. “On the Nose” Minute to Win it Game for kids and adults is a simple game that will be fun for the whole family. This could be a cute family reunion idea. This fun game from Sophie’s Hope.


Minute to Win It Cotton Ball Challenge

Speaking of cotton balls, this exciting Minute to Win It game is another one of our great simple family game night ideas. Have the players sit down blindfolded with two bowls and a plastic spoon. Fill one of the bowls with cotton balls and put it on the player’s lap. Have the player hold the other bowl on his/her head. On go, have the player try to spoon cotton balls from the bowl on his/her lap into the bowl on his/her head. The player with the most cotton balls in the second bowl after a minute wins! Idea from Scrapbook Fairy. This is a fun winter game as it looks like snow is falling.


Minute to Win It Suck it Up

This easy Minute to Win It game is just what it sounds like. Using straws, players suck up small pieces of paper and move them from pile to pile. Whoever moves the most is the winner! Suck it up can also be played with a fun seasonal candy like jelly beans, M&Ms or skittles instead of paper. Idea from Playtivities.


Minute to Win It Junk in the Trunk

Attach a tissue box to duct tape. Wrap the tape around your player’s waist like a belt. Fill with ping-pong balls and wiggle around until all of the ping pong balls are out of your Kleenex box. This is how you rock this Junk in the Trunk Easy Minute to Win It Game from Housing a Forest.


Minute to Win It Elephant March

Oh man this game is quite comical. In this minute to win it ball game, put pantyhose on your head with a baseball at the end and try to knock over all the cups on the floor as fast as you can for this easy Minute to Win It game idea. No hands allowed! Idea on The Chaos and the Clutter.


Minute to Win It M&M Elevator

Balance a row of M&Ms on a pencil and use a string elevator to try and bring them to your mouth in this deliciously easy Minute to Win It game. First person to eat all of their M&Ms wins! Directions on Nicole Blanc Photography

Minute to Win It Movin’ On Up

In one of the easiest to create Minute to Win It challenges, each player starts with a stack of 25 to 40 red solo cups with one blue cup at the top of the stack as the first cup. Start by moving the top blue cup to the bottom of the stack, and continue moving red cups from the top to the bottom until the blue cup is back at the top! Idea from Happiness is Homemade.


Minute to Win It Bottom’s Up!

This easy Minute to Win It game uses three things: your bottom, empty soda cans, and a plastic Christmas Ornaments for lots of laughs and a good time! No hands are allowed in this fun Minute to Win It Game from Your Home Based Mom. Shake your way to the victory.


Minute to Win It Takeout Challenge

How many mini marshmallows can you move to the takeout box? But there’s a catch — you can only use chopsticks! Try this easy Minute to Win it Game on My Honey’s Place.


Minute to Win It Sarah Wrap Ball Challenge

This teen Minute to Win It game is one of my favorites for Minute to Win It games for kids. I must say, you HAVE to use full size candy bars (it’s just more fun that way!) Wrap the candy until you make a giant Saran Wrap Ball. One person begins unwrapping the ball and keeps whatever falls out. The player to their left is constantly rolling two dice. If they roll doubles, the ball and the dice gets passed to the left of the dice. Once the person to their left rolls doubles the ball gets passed again. This idea comes from Must Have Mom.


Minute to Win it Reindeer Antlers

Santa needs his reindeer. This is such a silly game. Split into teams of three and give each group 15 to 20 balloons. One person places a pair of pantyhose on their head. Either the fastest team to blow up their balloons and stuff them into the pantyhose wins! Idea from Party Games Plus.



DOWNLOAD MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES LIST PDF with instructions and supplies.

More Minute to Win it Games

Themed Minute to Win It Games

Also take a look at these holiday minute to win it games for every season! Enjoy summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more seasonal themed Minute to Win it games.

More Games

Hosting a celebration? Whether at home for a birthday or take it to the classroom! You can add some some Minute to Win it Games at School. Also check out these Kids Party Game Ideas are sure to inspire your party and school or home celebration. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a large crowd? Take a look at this Humungous List of Group Games for Everyone. Games for all season to paly with multiple players. Pin to Pinterest.

really fun group games for teams adults kids office and more

Of course, you can use these Minute to Win it Family games with just your immediate crew. Also take a look at these Memorable Family Game Night Ideas for your next family night. Pin it to Pinterest.



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Cricut Tutorials, Projects, Crafts and Freebies

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: September 16, 2018
modified datt: June 08,2020

Cricut Tutorials and Freebies. Master your personal electronic cutting machine with these Cricut projects and crafts for your Design Space.

Cricut Tutorials, Crafts and Freebies

Cricut Tutorials and Projects

You guys loved our Cricut Freebies and Tutorials so we wanted to bring you more!  These easy and inspiring Cricut Projects will have you crafting again and again. From beautiful succulents, to creative place settings, floral arrangements, party supplies and more.

Dad will love this BBQ Spice Rub Mason Jar Craft with Free SVG File for your Cricut maker. He will save it for year to come, plus it’s nice eye candy in the kitchen. | Frugal Coupon Living

We have one more gift idea for dad. Birthday or Father’s Day Photo frame with free SVG file download. | Frugal Coupon Living

Turn your mason jars into kitchen canisters with Rae Dunn font.

Cricut Beverage Tub with SVG File

Make a party beverage tub for a group gathering or a backyard BBQ. Comes with a free SVG file.

Can you believe these aren’t real? Get the low down on how to make easy realistic paper succulents with your Cricut maker. No need to water! | Damask Love

Using felt and your Cricut maker, create the perfect DIY Chrysanthemum Felt Flowers. | Coral and Co

Create this modern pineapple from paper with your Cricut Maker and a Cricut scoring wheel! | Mad in Crafts


Learn to design custom invitations in Cricut Design Space from scratch! I am so in love with this design! | Printable Crush

Amber is killing it with the creativity! Follow her directions and make these adorable DIY paper flowers. | Damask Love

Is farmhouse your style? Then this craft is the ultimate fixer upper craft! Make a paper magnolia garland out of a roll of craft paper! I am in love! | The House that Lars Built

You guys, how amazing is this graduation lei craft? Whether you have a graduation coming up or just want to make the ultimate charm bracelet craft, this step by step design is pretty awesome. | The House that Lars Built

Share the love! Cut stencils with your Cricut machine and use spray chalk to leave inspiring messages around town. | Lovely Indeed

Learn how to make these diy terracotta plates that double as place cards! | A Coastal Bride

With inexpensive wooden spoons and colorful paint, you can create adorable spoon garden markers that are practical as well as pretty! | Kingston Crafts

These adorable clear acetate favor boxes allow your party favors to add extra color to your decorations! You will need your Cricut scoring wheel again. | Mad in Crafts

Add a monogram to a plain tea towel by using the Cricut Explore! This DIY can be made in just a few minutes and makes the perfect gift! | Kingston Crafts

Protect your eyes with these DIY Flower Sunnies! | Persia Lou

Your Circut Maker can update your curb appeal. See how we gave our mid-century wall-mounted mailbox a facelift with Brasso, and custom numbers cut with a Cricut machine! | Dream Green DIY

I mustache you a question, like how did you create these adorable Easter Egg Stickers? | The Crafty Gentleman

Cricut Tutorials and Freebies. Master your personal electronic cutting machine with these Cricut projects and crafts for your Design Space. #Cricutmade #CricutDesignSpace Click to Tweet

Say it with a DIY Cake Topper! | Club Crafted

You say it’s your birthday! Make these adorable happy birthday letter garlands. So fun and easy! | The House that Lars Built

Can you believe a Cricut Explore made this DIY ombre lace ruffle skirt? | Handmade in the Heartland

Create these fun, patterned gift pouches out of inexpensive felt. | A Kailo Chic Life

Make your own punny makeup up bag with this free hand-lettered printable template …. because mascara is a girls best friend! | Shrimp Salad Circus


Cricut Tutorials and Crafts

Take a look at these other Cricut Freebies – Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects. Pin to Pinterest.

Fonts are so fun on a Cricut Machine. Take a look at this Cricut Monogram Tutorial. Pin to Pinterest.

Want Another Cricut Tutorial? Learn How to Add Your Own Images to Cricut Design Space. Pin to Pinterest.



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Cute Cupcakes For Kids for the Entire Year!

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by Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

published date: July 03, 2017
modified datt: May 12,2021

Making Cute Cupcakes For Kids with Fun Designs: Mom and Kids Bonding Time

If you are thinking of a fun way to spend time with your kids or planning to have a quality time with them on the weekend, then look no further. Nothing beats bonding with your children with a little baking fun. Not as complicated as making Easter Bunny Bread. Just making simple cupcakes so that the kids can join the fun.

Instead of laying around on the couch all day on movie marathons, doing something together in the kitchen is productive and really fun. You get to have your children learn a thing or two about baking and give them a sense of accomplishment once they see and taste the result of your teamwork.

For starters, I will give you two recipes for cupcakes. One is for oven cupcakes in which you can also use a convection oven, and one is for microwave cupcakes. And then, I’m going to provide you with instructions on how to decorate the cupcakes using fun ideas. Before you get started, also check out our Easter Resurrection Cupcakes. Both are very easy to do.

Give your kids some tasks along the way and make sure that they are hands-on with the decorating. Don’t forget to give them pointers about safety and sanitation.

Easy oven cupcake recipe

Ingredients

  • 250g butter, unsalted
  • 250g sugar
  • 250g flour (self-raising)
  • 4 medium-sized eggs
  • 4 tbsp. milk
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 12-cup muffin tray lined with paper cupcake cases

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C

In a large bowl, put the butter in to beat until it softens. Add the flour, sugar, salt, milk, and eggs. If you want to make chocolate cupcakes, use two tablespoons less flour and replace it with two tablespoons of cocoa powder. Whisk the mixture until it is smooth.

Use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to put a portion of the mixture to the paper cases. Make sure to put just the right amount each case to fill all the 24 cases.

Place the cupcakes in the oven and bake. After fifteen minutes,  swap their places and bake for another three to seven minutes or until the cupcakes have light golden color.

Take them out of the oven and let the tray cool for a few minutes. Then take the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool. Now they are ready for the decorations.

But before we go to decorating, I’ll give you the recipe for microwave oven cupcakes.

Easy microwave cupcake recipe

This cupcake version is easier and faster to do. The challenge here is to be successful in preventing the kids from eating the ingredients before the cupcake gets done. You will see why soon enough.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons of full-fat vanilla or chocolate ice cream, depending on your preference of flavor. (I told you it is going to be a challenge for the kids not to eat it up)
  • 2 tablespoons of cake flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon of baking powder
  • Silicone cupcake molds

Directions

For starters, be sure to use cake flour and not all-purpose flour. It makes the cupcake drier and have a bread-like texture rather than cake.

Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk it until the batter is smooth. Make sure that there are no chunks of flour visible in the batter. Put it in two medium-size or four small-size cupcake molds. Put them in the microwave about thirty seconds. Set aside to cool and be ready for the decorations.

Here comes the fun part! I have three kinds of fun decorations to do with your kids. If you want to look for more, you can search fun and easy ideas here.

Rainbow Decoration

Everyone loves rainbows! Especially kids. This is very easy and fun to do.

Ingredients

  • Your favorite frosting
  • Blue food color
  • Rainbow berry candy belt (like Airheads Xtremes)
  • Small white marshmallow (optional)

Directions

First, put a few drops of blue food coloring to your frost. Mix and add until it reaches a pale blue color. Apply it on the cupcake.

Bend a rainbow berry candy belt and stick the ends to the frosting. You can add small marshmallows as clouds to the part where the candy sticks.

Your rainbow cupcake is done.

Bunny Decoration

This cupcake topping is a bit more challenging than the first one, but cuter as well. This is good for Easter or for kiddos who just can’t get enough of our furry little friends.

Ingredients

  • White frosting
  • Brown M&M’s minis
  • White marshmallows
  • Pink decorating sugar or pink sprinkles
  • Pink ball sprinkle
  • Black licorice laces

Directions

Put the white frosting over the cupcake. This will be your canvas for the bunny face

For the ears, cut a marshmallow in half. Add the pink sugar or sprinkle on the center area of the cut part avoiding edges. Do this on both of the marshmallow halves. Place them on the top part of the cupcake where the ears should be.

For the eyes, use the brown M&M’s minis and put them where the eyes should be.

For the nose, put the pink ball sprinkle on where the nose should be.

Use the black licorice laces for the whiskers. Put three on each side.

Your bunny should be looking at you right now with its cute chocolate eyes.

Mustache Decoration

If you want to let your kids give their good old dad a treat for father’s day or for his birthday, then this is an easy and fun thing to give him.

You actually have three options here. You can use toothpicks and construction paper, fondant and icing writers, or chocolate molds.

Ingredients

  • Frosting
  • Fondant, Chocolate mold, or construction paper and sticks
  • The mustache mold which you can download here from Queen.com

Directions

Put the frosting on top of your cupcake. You don’t have to download the mustache mold if you’re going to use the chocolate mold. Just put the mustache mold directly on the frosting.

If you prefer to use sticks and paper, print out the mustache mold, and put it on the construction paper. Cut away the mustache and put it on one end of the stick with glue. Make sure that the end won’t stick out on top of the mustache. Stick it on the cupcake.

If you’re going to use fondant, get black and white ones. Make small round white ones with the same diameter as the cupcake. This will be your canvas for the mustache. Use the printable mold as a pattern for the mustache using the black fondant. Cut it out using a paring knife or a kitchen shear.

Wait till daddy sees your masterpiece.

There you have it. Two easy recipes for cupcakes, and three easy decorating tips for you to choose from. This will definitely make your weekends fun and exciting. If you know someone that needs this recipe, go ahead and like and share. What do you think? Feel free to comment below for any questions or suggestions.

Hi friends, I’m Susan from http://www.cookthestone.com. I spent most of my time in the kitchen to make tasty meals for my family. The feeling when your husband and your kids are full with food cooked by you is amazing. I understand and want to share my experience with you. Hope they can help in your daily life. I will very appreciate your encouragements in the comment section below. Thank you!

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