Be Mine Cookies

This is the perfect Valentine gift for my neighbor. But, School Teachers, Church Teachers,  or Boss would love to be the recipient of this mason jar of goodness. 

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What You'll Need:

1 1/3 cups flour

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

1/4 tsp salt

2/3 cup M&Ms

1/2 cup coconut

1/4 cup white chocolate chips

1/4 cup chocolate chips

Ingredients for Baking

1/4 melted butter

1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg

Layer the ingredients in the order listed in a 1 quart mason jar or add to a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup vegetable oil and 1 egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly brown around the eggs. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute and remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Download the printable tag with baking instructions here

Elegant DIY Quilted Ornament

Make this elegant ornament 

What you'll need : A smooth foam ball, 6 pieces of fabric, cut to fit the design you’d like to create on your ornament.
Braided trim
Ribbon & pearl-tipped pin for the hanger
Scissors & glue

For a free pattern for this ornament, plus fabric-cutting template, visit theornamentgirl.com.

For complete how-to with pictures  click here

source: celebratemagazine.com

14 Stylish Cake Stands For Every Occasion

14 Stylish Cake Stands For Every Occasion

Cake stands are not just for cakes. They can be used to display cupcakes, cookies, and muffins. In addition they make the perfect base for a lovely centerpiece. Here are 14 festive and fun cake stands that will suit every occasion and celebration.

one: It's easy to make a cake stand with a decorative tall/short glass and festive plate. See DIY here.

two: This beautiful stand will turn any cake into a piece of art.  

three: These domed mini cake stands are an elegant  way to give some chocolate goodness as a gift.

four:  Who doesn't love polka dots? This two tier stoneware cake stand comes in blue, yellow and green.

five: If rustic is your style this DIY cake stand will surely be the one for you. See how to make it here.  

six: Any cake will be "dazzling" served on this whimsical stand.

seven: Nickel plated black orchid stand with granite by Michael Aram.

eight: Display a beautiful dessert on this rustic hand-carved pedestal. 

nine: Bombay jewel Benzara Traditional Style Decorative Cake Stand.

ten: Eye-catching silvertone stand adds touch of elegance to entertaining. Great way to serve desserts, appetizers or anything in between.

eleven: Add a whole lot of pop to your party. Bake a batch of cupcakes and set them atop these colorful cupcake stands!

twelve: Porcelain skirted cake stand plain round pedestal white with royal blue and white stripes ribbon.

Now go and bake a cake!!