Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Cute As A Button BABY SHOWER

As me and my DIY Partner in Crime Say, "Another notch in our belt, another success!"

We recently gave a "Cute as a Button" baby shower and I must say, it really was, Cute as a Button" !


These might be the most simple invitations we have ever made but they were just perfect for our little shower!
Of course my Cricut machine worked its magic! This banner was very easy to make, just be prepared to use a lot of paper! I love having my mantle to hang things!!
Diaper cakes are always a must!


Wishing I could take credit for these tiny cakes because they tasted like a dream! They fit in perfect with out little buttons and they were a huge hit!


Monday, March 5, 2012

The Butterfinger Blondie

If you love butterfingers you will love these!! They are inbetween a cookie and a brownie.  Get your glass of milk ready b/c they are SWEET!! :)

1 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp coarse sea salt
2 cups coarsely chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 16 “Fun Size” bars)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°
Cream butter and sugars in mixing bowl.
Add the vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.
On low add your dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking soda) until just combined.
Stir in your chopped Butterfinger.
Spread in a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until center is JUST set.
Remove from oven and cool completely.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Butterfinger Buttercream:

Ingredients

1/2 cup room temp butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
1/2 cup chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 4 “Fun Size” bars)

Instructions

Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth.
Add in you powdered sugar on low speed. Turn speed up to medium and mix until smooth
Stir in your chopped Butterfinger. (I sprinkled mine on top rather than stirring them in!)
Spread on your cooled blondies
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Buttercream
Dough w/ the Butterfingers added
Final Product!!