green me :: pot of gold

A St. Patrick's Day series wouldn't be complete without a pot of gold!!!

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I love this "pot of gold" so much I'm copying it for one of my Irish friends/neighbors!  Check it out here.  (Besides, this will be a great way to give her back her jar.  She gave me a very thoughtful treat via this jar and now I'm returning the fun.  Maybe we can start a little game - The gesture jar!)  

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Look, Look!!  That's a donut hole for the "pot"... fantastic huh!?  I thought it was sculpted fondant or something.  Nope, even easier.  Read all about them here.  (Oh, and get ready to giggle - Kristan's a funny lady!)  

(image via paper, plate and plane via Candian Living)

And my personal favorite!  How can someone be this creative!?  Those are painted Gladware!!!!!  (Silly me, I just thought they were for storing leftovers.  I'm such an underachiever!)  Full tutorial here. 

green me :: rainbows

Like shamrocks, rainbows are also synonymous with St. Patrick's Day.  So for today's "green me", look at these rainbow treats.  

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Cupcakes - so easy to make and kids will love them!  Find the recipe and how-to here.

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Treat bags - no cooking required!  Easy how-to here and free printable here.

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Pudding cups - Love this!  Sophisticated whimsy, right?.  Check it out here.  

Tomorrow's "green me"... what's always at the end of a rainbow?!?  Pot of Gold treasures, of course!

green me :: sweet "potatoes"

I wanted to share a few great St. Patty's Day ideas that I've seen recently so I put together a little "green me" series.  "Lucky" you!  (I just love when a holiday to conducive to cheesy puns.  I'm such a dork - I know!)  So let the shamrocks fly....

(image via Martha Stewart)

Look at these faux sweet "potoatoes" from the always amazing Martha Stewart team.  Find the recipe here.  Children will love to help make these and give them to their friends.  Notice the stamped shamrock detail on the bag - it's just a heart-shaped stamp using green ink.  Love the resourcefulness of that little trick!