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Watermelon Fun!

How to make a cute and fun

watermelon gift bag...

I just love giving "gifts with a theme!" 
 Here is an example of a gift bag, decorated by my daughter and I, adorned with cute little watermelon slices.

Materials needed:

• Green,  red and black card stock paper
• Scissors
• Black crayon or marker and a pencil
• Tape
• Hole punch
• Tag and ribbon(if desired)

How to...

Step 1: Using green card stock, trace(using a cup) a circle on the green paper and cut out.  Then cut the green circles in half.
Using the green semi-circles as a guide, make a smaller semi-circle with red card stock.  Once you have the desired size for the red semi-circle, use it as a template for the others.



Step 2:  Using tape, attach the red semi-circles to the green semi-circles.

Step 3:  Using the hole punch, clip a few(about 3) "bites" out of the top of each watermelon slice.

Step 4:  Decorate!

Using a crayon or marker, draw seeds and smiley faces(if desired.)

~Little hands love to create!~



Finished bag---It was a group effort!
Add a tag, ribbon and some watermelon seeds cut from black card stock.

I just love "gifts with a theme!"

These adorable items were all purchased at Wal-Mart.

The watermelon cutting knife was the inspiration for the gift.





Mother's Day Tablescape

Happy Mother's Day from
            S S Party Theme!

The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.  -Saint Therese of Lisieux

Children are a blessing and a gift from the Lord.  -Psalm 127:3

-A Mother's Day Tablescape



Fruity Marshmallow Jello ~ Recipe

Fruity Marshmallow Jello Recipe...

Ingredients:

• 1 large box raspberry Jell-O (6 oz)
• 4 cups water, minus 2 tbsp
• 1 small can mandarin oranges (11 oz) with a tbsp of the light syrup
• a few sliced strawberries (about 3-4 large strawberries)
• a bag of fruit flavored mini-marshmallows (about half the bag)

• Make the Jell-O according to the directions.  (I like to use the speedy-method with some ice cubes.)
• Pour it into a glass or ceramic pan.  (I like to use a 10 x 10 size for this recipe.)
• Add the oranges with a little of the light syrup (1 tbsp,) and the sliced strawberries.



• Top with marshmallows and place into the refrigerator until completely set (a few hours.) 

• Enjoy!
• For a decorative touch, make the recipe in individual clear containers for a fun and refreshing treat!



Mallard Duck Birthday Party

This Mallard Duck Birthday Party, was for my sweet husband...

Cake by me---Samantha's Sweets---I let my daughter frost the cake and do some painting on the duck.  I think she did a pretty good job.  Other decorations were made and planned by the kids as well.  This made the party extra special for Daddy!

A hunting or duck theme is a great idea for a party!  We used decorative items from around our house; as my husband is an avid duck hunter.  We displayed duck decoys and duck calls on top of a duck decoy, wooden box.  We used real cat tails in a vase with river rocks, to give the table some height.

Featured snacks and treats:
    Favors---Caramel Cat Tails--Cow Tales with some extra decoration
    Quackers and Cheese
    Hunt for M and M's
    Pond Jerky
    Pond Peanuts  
    Cat Tail Kit Kats
    Mallard Mints
    Campfire Marshmallows
    Caramel Cremes, Star Light Mints, pickles and chocolate mushrooms

Mallard Duck on the Water Birthday Cake
with edible duck, rocks and cat tails

Mallard Duck Sweet Treats Table

Gotta have "Quackers and Cheese," "Cat Tail Kit-Kats," "Hunt for M and M's," "Pond Jerky" and "Pond Peanuts."

Caramel Cat Tails, pickles, chocolate mushrooms and campfire marshmallows

Mallard Duck Birthday Party -- Sweet Treats Table

Cat Tail Caramels for favors and real cat tails for decoration.

Make these adorable Caramel Cat Tails...
1)  Using colored card stock, cut out brown cat tail shapes and long green strips for leaves.

2)  Tape brown cat tail piece on the top, leaving a bit of the Cow Tales treat sticking out.

3)  Tape leaves around the base of the Cow Tales and place in a container for display.

Drink station with birch beer, treat cups and camo party items.