Happy July 4th!

I hope you all have a wonderful day

spent with your families and friends!

We are having a blast with friends

on the beaches of Destin!

Hope you got a chance to print your

July 4th designs.

If not, get yours in the scribd box on

the right hand side of my blog.

Now, on with the cocktails!

Yankee Doodle

1 part UV Blue Raspberry-flavored vodka

2 parts sour mix

1 part tonic water

Combine ingredients and serve in a rocks glass over ice.

For a non-alcoholic version of this drink,

 substitute raspberry-flavored fruit juice for the vodka.

Patriotic Punch

1 part UV Red Cherry-flavored vodka

3 parts lemonade

Combine ingredients and serve in a rocks glass over ice.

 For a non-alcoholic version of this drink

, substitute cherry-flavored fruit juice for the vodka.

 This is a great recipe either by the pitcher or by the punch bowl.

Add some red and black raspberries or even blueberries

to the punch bowl to make it even more patriotic!

Stars and Stripes Forever

1 oz. UV Blue Raspberry Vodka

2 oz. sour mix

Fill the glass the rest of the way with lemonade

Top off with a cherry

For a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail,

 substitute raspberry-flavored fruit juice for vodka.

The Patriot

 (aka a not so Shirley, Shirley Temple)

1 oz. UV Red Cherry Vodka

Fill the glass the rest of the way with 7-Up

Garnish with orange slices

For a non-alcoholic version of this drink,

substitute cherry-flavored fruit juice for vodka.

For a great punch bowl idea,

 also add in a little champagne and garnish with

 strawberries and blueberries!

So Proud to be an American and Share...

Happy Red White and Blue to all of you!

I have some more freebies that I designed

for your July 4th celebrations!

Remember those Patriotic Printable Pie labels?

Well, I have some matching items to go with them!

First, individual Sparkler Holders!

These would make great favors!

And to add to the collection...

2 inch party circle

Water Bottle Labels....

Banner Lettering....

"Let Freedom Ring"

Hope everyone is planning a fun

July 4th celebration!

I would love to be a tiny part of your day!

Just click on the Scribd box on the right

side of my blog to get all of these

downloads and more!

Happy Independence Day!

Pie in a Jar with Free Patriotic Tags...Yes, Please!

I have been wanting to make those cute little pies

in mason jars since I saw them way back when!

Well, I finally got around to making them!

You have to try these!

They are super easy and have a big impact

when you attach a cute little label!

What do you think?

Want to make you own?

Here are the recipes and directions!

Basic Pie Crust Recipe:

(Via Our Best Bites)

2 cups Flour

1/4 tsp of Salt

11 Tbls of Butter

4 to 5 Tbls of cold water

1. Measure flour and salt into a bowl.

Cut cold butter (straight from fridge) into small chunks

and throw on top of the flour.

2.   Cut the butter into the flour.

Until butter is in small crumbly pieces.

3.  Add ice water a tablespoon at a time

while stirring dough mixture with a fork

4.  Bring it all together and pat into a ball.

 Wrap in plastic and put it in the fridge.

Next for the Fruit:

2 C prepared fruit (pitted, diced, peeled, etc.)

2 T sugar- brown or white

2 T flour

1 T butter (divided between the pies)

Seasonings/flavorings- cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and almond extract, citrus zest etc)

I used red delicious apples for this recipe.

Sprinkle flour over fruit.

Add  brown sugar to taste, up to 1/2 cup.

Mix it all up.

Next Make a Topper and Line the jar:

Roll out a small handful of dough.

This is just for the tops of your pies.

Grab the ring part of your jar and use that as your cookie cutter.

Cut the tops and set them aside.

Now the fun begins:  Assembly!!

1.  Start pressing the dough into the jars. 

Start from the bottom and work your way until you

almost reach the top of the rim.

2.  Add 1/2 cup fruit filling

3. Add the Circle Toppers to the the pie

4.  Press with a fork to seal the edges. (sorry no pictures)

5.  Brush the tops with butter and sugar.

I used Maple Sugar I bought at Williams Sonoma!  It is so good! 

You have to try this stuff!

I put it in my coffee....ok, ok, I digress...

Now, you can either freeze these lovilies for another day,

or you can bake them up now

If frozen, cook at 375 for 50 to 60 minutes or to cook immediately for 45.

I cooked mine for exactly 45 minutes and they were perfect!!

Now, who wants some free tags to go along with these yummies?

Just send me an email at

bcramer485@sbcglobal.net

and tell me what kind of pie you are making!
You will get
Cherry Pie Labels
Apple Pie Labels
And Matching Favor tags that say "Enjoy"

Happy Baking!

Old Fashion and Partiotic

Looking for some ideas for celebrating the long

Labor Day weekend?

Well, check out these lovelies from

Olivia at Field Journal.

These are pictures from her 4th of July celebration

that could be used for any patriotic celebration!

She designed all of the paper details...

The "Set Up"...can't get more classic than this!

I love this idea....I will be using it soon!

And of course, DESSERT!
Custom cone labels that read "Sweet Land of Liberty"
LOVE IT!

Makes me want to sit on the porch with my hair blowing

in the wind drinking a cold one!

What are you plans for the weekend?

Any traditions?

July 4th Tablescape

I put together a little July 4th table

with ideas for your celebration.

This was one tablescape on a budget.

Free to be exact!
I only used things from around the house.
I kept everything simple and classic.

A little welcome sign..

made from and open frame

and a sign from my front door.

The Table Setting...

Individual Place Setting....

Mason Jars dressed up with tags from

Bella Grace Party Designs.

I used little galvanized snack buckets

filled with pretzels for the place cards.

I have been wanting to use this little bicycle for

something for a long time...

It made the perfect drink container!

I set up a drinks table with

the vintage bicycle, mason jars,

and vintage photos.

Favors for the kiddos..

and yes this was all in my house!

Stored away from last years celebration!

So...look around the house and see what you can find!
I bet you have lots you could use as well!
Happy 4th!

An Apple 4th

Planning on having a little apple inspired desserts
at your July 4th celebrations?
Here are some inspirations and links to some delicious recipes!

1. Toffee Apple Cookies

2. Basket of Apples

3. Apple Pie

4. Red Apple Martini

5. Apple Pie Cupcakes

Printable Sparkler Holders

I love sparklers!

We had them at our wedding in Mexico!

Here are some great DIY Printable Sparkler Holders

from Print Your Party's ETSY shop!

So many to choose from!

4th of July...

I do's....

And Check out all of these options!

DIY Smores Kits

I have been searching for a fun favor for

our July 4th celebration and I think I have found them!

Check out these Smores Kits

from Twig and Thistle.

I love these boxes all tied up with baker's twine!

These would look so cute tied up with many of the cute
4th of July downloadable tags that are floating around
on the web!
Like these from Bella Grace Party Designs!

Cherry-O

One of my favorite times of year

is when fresh cherries

show up in the stores!

I can't wait to try all of these!

Find all of the recipes for

these beautiful dessert at

Bon Appetit!

1. Cherry Apricot Crumble

2. Cherry Sorbetto

3. Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

4. Cherry Pie

5. Chocolate Cinnamon Mousse with Cherries

6. Cherry Apricot Cobbler

These would make great additions to

your Memorial Day get togethers!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Patriotic Birthday

Hello all!

Sorry I was absent yesterday!

After the owl party this weekend...

I was exhausted!

But, no rest for the party weary right?

Well, I had to get caught up on life!

So, now that I have done that...

I am back for more partying!

This party comes from the

Ritzy Bee Blog!

"Vote for Ike"

was the party theme for this cute

little boy turning 3!

Check out the fun patriotic details!

Love the Polls Open Booth...

Boxed Lunches....

"Like" Ike....so cute!

Ike Likes me favor bags.....

Birthday Boy Campaigning.....

No More "Whites" Party

This is a first for me! I am trying my hand at Polyvore.
If you have never seen it go to Polyvore and check it out!

Really fun ways to put together theme ideas!

So, on with the party!

I was over at Divine Party Concepts blog and I saw this cute party idea for Labor Day!

"Say Good Bye to Whites Party!"

I thought it would be fun to come dressed in your favorite whites....

tennis shoes...shirts...dress...or flip flops!

How about serving all White foods like...

White chocolate fondue served with

Marshmellows and Pretzels for dipping

White on White cakes (below)

Powdered Donuts

Of course served your favorite drinks like...

White Russians

Milk for the little ones!

For the decorations try..

White balloons

Star Lanterns (below)

White daisies

If you click on White Party below it

will take you to polyvore where

there is a list of all of the pictures

and where to purchase the item!

Fun!!

White Party

Fabulous Forth Weekend!

I hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July! I had so much fun with friends and family and thought I would share my tables and ideas with all of you!

The adult tablescape....easy red and white candles with a very wide flag ribbon that I found at Hobby Lobby!

My daughter and I painted green bean cans and attached ribbon and stars for the utensil holders. This galvanized bucket was a perfect container to hold the napkins and dessert plates! Just added a little ribbon and star! The brownie plate is probably my favorite plate in my house. I purchased it a few years ago from Southern Living home and you just change out the ribbon for different occasions!

I posted about my drink tags a few weeks ago! You can find the directions at Blue Eyed Blessing! I arranged blue bottles of champagne, white wine, and red Izze's in a silver drink tub! And of course I can't leave out the red martini!




I finally had a chance to try out bakerella's hamburgers and fries! Super fun and easy to make!
I liked the fact that everything didn't have to be perfect to look delicious!
I used her blank french fry template (thanks bakerella) and attached stickers on the front, added the cookie fries and placed a flag pick inside! The bowls I found at Hobby Lobby and they were a little deep so, I just added a little tissue paper to fill them in!
The kids ate them up!!!!

The kids table was so much fun and I haven't seen 4 kids sit in one place for this long in a while! I taped down white craft paper for the "table cloth" and used a carousel for the centerpiece. I bought red and blue foam sheets and put each kids name on it. They decorated their own place mat with patriotic foam stickers to take home.

Little bucket favor pails completed the table. Each pail had bubbles, foam glasses the kids decorated, ring pops, President Lincoln balls, party poppers, glow in the dark bracelets and USA necklaces! Water bottles with crystal light fruit punch was a big hit!

No confusion with these place cards.....Red Gum drops with flag tooth picks! I am definitely going to be using this one again!

Boy and girl place mats....I hope everyone is using these at home!

And finally a few pics from the fireworks....My little Precious girls and boys!
Well, ok, the boys are not technically mine but, I love them the same!
Happy Birthday USA!

Jedi Warriors with the glow in the dark necklaces!

Love it!!