Star Spangled Sandwich Pops

Found this wonderful recipe from FamilyFun. This is a great way to cool down during July's hot summer days.

Ingredients: Mini ice-cream sandwiches, Sprinkles or nonpareils, Popsicle sticks & Colorful cupcake liners.

*Nonpareils are a decorative confection of tiny balls made with sugar and starch, traditionally an opaque white but now available in many colors.*

1. Skewer the mini ice-cream sandwiches with the popsicle sticks.
2. Press the ice cream portions on all sides into a plate of sprinkles or nonpareils. 
3. Place into a colorful cupcake liner for added color.

The cupcake liners are merely for decoration if you are entertaining older children or adults. They do help minimize the mess, but honestly getting a little on yourself is the best way to enjoy it!

MableMae

Bandana Table Runner - Easy Craft

Got this one from Martha Stewart (love her ideas!).

Rugged and practical, there are some great patriotic-colored bandanas out there that can be a quick craft to bring that Patriotic Spirit into your home for the holiday.

• Lay a bandanna flat (you'll need several matching ones depending on table size).
• Fold down the bordered edge of a second one, and lay it on top of the first making sure the patterns align.
• Pin in place.
• Sew a running stitch across the underside where the patterns line up.
• Remove pins and trim excess fabric so you have a 1/2-inch hem.
• Add on more bandannas using the same method and press the seams with an iron.

Place on your table with a solid-colored centerpiece such as a blue vase of white flowers or a jar of red pebbles with mini American flags.

 Happy Decorating!
MableMae