Blooming Homestead: March 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013

The BEST banana pudding ever...

I love banana pudding and this is the best banana pudding ever (in my opinion:). I thought I would share it all with you in case you haven't tried it. I make it every spring and I just love it.

This recipe is courtesy of Paula Deen.

(also a quick's heads up...I won't be online much in the next few days, we will be spending a lot of time with family so I will catch you all next week!)

Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding

Ingredients

2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies
6 to 8 bananas, sliced
2 cups milk
1 (5-ounce) box instant French vanilla pudding
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream

Directions

Line the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top. (I chose to omit the bananas because I wasn't sure when I was serving it and I didn't want them to be brown so they were adding as a garnish)

In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended. Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

If you're looking for something light and delicious you have to give this recipe a try!

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Crafty Tuesday {3/26}

Time to party! You guys linked up some fabulous stuff last week and I cannot wait to see what you have been working on this week. Please link the Crafty Tuesday button on your site, or a text link is great if you would rather do that. :) Also, try and visit at least 2 other links and leave comments to share the love!

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Painted Vase with plaid and folkart enamel

This month I was chosen to be a member of the Blueprint Social March Street Team for Plaid Enterprises. As a member, I was sent a box of goodies containing FolkArt Enamels, sponge brushes and a Plaid Crafts Stencil!

I love the spring colors and knew immediately that I wanted to try and make a simple vase to hold some fresh springy flowers.

I used a simple glass vase and adhered the stencils to the vase. It was a simple process of dabbing the sponges in the paint and applying them to the stencil.

This was such a simple process, only problem was that I didn't take off the stencils while the paint was still wet. This caused the paint to peel off with stencils...so note to self...take off the stencil stickers while the paint is still wet!

For my 2nd try, after applying the paint all over the stencil, I gently removed the stencils from the glass while the paint was still wet. Worked like a charm. :)

And here is the finished product. I love how it turned out. This would make such a cute wedding centerpiece or gift!

Here's a closeup.

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I wrote this post as part of a campaign with Plaid and Blueprint Social. The opinions in this post are my own.

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Monday, March 25, 2013

Fabulous Easter Ideas {Highlights}

Here are some fabulous Easter Ideas linked up at last weeks Crafty Tuesday. Thanks for everyone who linked up!

I love these DIY Easter sign and Banner Board made by The Happy Scraps.

Love this Egg banner from Crafty Blog Stalker

How about this yummy Mini Egg blondies from Annies Noms

Lovely Wreath and Easter Apothecary Jars from the Real Thing with the Coake Family

How beautiful are these Polymer Clay Easter Eggs from Me and My DIY

Twigg Studios created a beautiful DIY Easter Egg

Who wouldn't love these Nutter Butter Chicks from Life with Moore Babies

Another lovely Banner by 24 Cottonwood Lane.

Night Owl Corner shared these fun Easter sewing Crafts.

And Craft a Spell shares this Spring Flower Tree.

I hope you all enjoy these lovely Easter Ideas, and a big thanks to all who linked up to Crafty Tuesday this past week!

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Distressed Wood Sign {how to}

Today I am sharing a tutorial on how to make a distressed wood sign like this one I made for my son's bedroom makeover. I love this saying and I thought it would be the perfect reminder for my son to see everyday.

You can go here to checkout the full makeover.

First start off with your wood of choice.

Next, I knew that when I distressed the sign I wanted it to have several colors showing through. So I started with a dark blue base color and started to paint. I love that this method allows for imperfections.

Crafty Tuesday Link Party {3/19/13}

It's party time!

I am posting at I Heart Naptime today sharing a tutorial on how to make this DIY Pallet Wood Planter. You should totally check it out.

I can't wait to see what you have been up to this week. I love seeing all of your creative projects!

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Featuring You! Party Highlights

Once again, there were some fabulous projects and treats linked up this week. A big thanks to everyone who linked up and I hope to see you at tomorrow's party. :)

Now for some fun eye candy...

Art Buffet- kids art supplies: One Krieger Chick