Silhouette on Canvas

This is a great craft to do with kids outside. It's fun but could be messy.

 

What you need

Balloons

Paint

Canvas

Painters tape

Darts 

Place painters tape on the canvas where you don't want any paint.

Blow up the balloons and add some paint,different colors in each balloon. You might want to thin the paint with some water so its not too thick.

Attach the balloons to the top of the canvas with some tape.

Now comes the fun,older kids can throw the darts to pop the balloon.the paint will run down the canvas. Remove paint balloons

Let it dry completely.

Once dry remove the tape from the spot you did not want paint on and add the silhouette of your choice.

Puzzel Fun

Here is a great idea for a kid's birthday party,baby shower or even a going away gift.

You need to purchase a jig saw puzzle. Paint all the pieces white,then give each guest a puzzle piece or two and let them decorate it. When dry seal with a sealer and frame. The recipient has a nice personalized memory of the event.

Chick Pea and Brown Rice Burgers

2 Cups chickpeas

1 Cup cooked Brown Rice

1 shallot minced

1 garlic clove minces

2 Tablespoons parsley chopped

1 large egg 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Mash chickpeas and rice with a fork until a thick paste forms

Stir in shallot,garlic,parsley and season with salt and pepper

Wisk egg and stir into mixture

 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat

Add patties and cook until golden brown about 4 minutes per side.

To serve spread each burger with whole grain mustard,red onion roasted red pepper and wrap in lettuce leaves.

Potato and Zucchini Hash

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 russet potatoes quartered and thinly sliced

2 zucchini quartered and sliced

1 small onion

1 Tablespoon Butter

4 eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat a fry pan with the olive oil,add potatoes,onion and cook stirring often for 15 minutes until potatoes are cooked and brown. Add Zuchinni during the last 7 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In a second fry pan add butter and cook the eggs until whites are brown around the edges.

Divide the hash brown mixture among 4 plates place an egg on top and serve,with toast or fruit

Nutella Cookies

No sugar needed

Ingredients

1 cup Nutella

1 egg

1 cup of flour

Mix all ingredients,drop by spoonfuls on baking sheet bake in a 350 degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes.

Delish!!!

Fabric Covered Canvas

Supplies

Painting Canvas

Fabric of your choice

Wooden Letters

Cover the canvas with the fabric

Paint the wooden letter or letters a color of your choice

Glue the letter on the canvas

This would be a cute idea for your child's door or use several canvas's and spell you childs name  for a nursery wall. The ideas are endless just use your imagination.

Stuffed Peppers

Lately I have been using my crock pot to make meals. It's easy and less time consuming. Tonight I'm making stuffed peppers. 

Ingredients

4 peppers  (I used a variety)

1 can black beans

1/3 cup frozen corn

1/2 cup salsa

1 cup pepper jack cheese

1/3 cup long grain uncooked rice

3 green onions chopped

1teaspoon cumin

Cut a thin piece off the top of the peppers,clean out the seeds and membrane. 

Mix all the other ingredients in a bowl. Stuff each pepper and place it in the crock pot.

Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.