Category: Printables

Printable May Day Gift Tag and Caramel Puffcorn

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May Day is almost here and this year I’m featuring a new printable.  It is a gift tag in a traditional pink pastel color on a chalkboard background with a scalloped eyelet border.  You can attach the card to a brown paper lunch sack (like I have shown) then attach the separate scalloped border to the folded over edge of your bag.  The nice thing about using paper bags is they are inexpensive, and they won’t tip over like the plastic cups do when you try to deliver them around the neighborhood.  Thinking about giving people a small plant on May Day?  Just fold down one of your brown lunch sacks and set a small plant in the bag and then attach the printable.   Another great way to use this printable is to attach it to any cup or basket.  The possibilities are endless!  Note, I have also included a recipe for Caramel Puffcorn that I found on Old Dutch’s website.  It is easy to make and it is the perfect alternative to traditional popcorn for filling your bags.  And, if you still need May Day ideas check out my past May Day posts:  Free May Day Printables and May Day Basket Ideas.

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                                           Click HERE to print the May Day gift tags and border

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Caramel Puffcorn

First you preheat your oven to 250 degrees and then  heat 1 cup of butter, 1 1/4 cups of brown sugar and 2/3 cup of light corn syrup in a pan until melted stirring constantly.

butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar

Once it is melted, add the 1 teaspoon of baking soda. The recipe says it will foam, but mine didn’t foam it just looked like the following picture.

topping Pour the  9 oz. bag of Old Dutch Puffcorn in a large roaster and then add the melted caramel mixture over it.  Stir until it covers the puffcorn.

puffed corn in roaster

stirring in the caramel topping

Now bake the puffcorn uncovered in the oven for 45 minutes and stir it every 10 to 15 minutes.  When it is done, pour it on sheets of wax paper and let it cool and dry.  When it is cool, you can break the pieces apart and put them in your May Day baskets.  Then add all of your other May Day goodies to your bags. 

puffed caramel corn on waxed paper

Printable May Day Gift Tag and Caramel Puffcorn
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (9 oz.) bag of Old Dutch Puffcorn
  • 1 cup of butter
  • 1¼ cups of brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup of light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
Instructions
  1. First you preheat your oven to 250 degrees and then heat 1 cup of butter, 1¼ cups of brown sugar and ⅔ cup of light corn syrup in a pan until melted stirring constantly.
  2. Once it is melted, add the 1 teaspoon of baking soda. The recipe says it will foam, but mine didn't foam it just looked like the following picture.
  3. Pour the 9 oz. bag of Old Dutch Puffcorn in a large roaster and then add the melted caramel mixture over it. Stir until it covers the puffcorn.
  4. Now bake the puffcorn uncovered in the oven for 45 minutes and stir it every 10 to 15 minutes. When it is done, pour it on sheets of wax paper and let it cool and dry. When it is cool, you can break the pieces apart and put them in your May Day baskets.

 

Free Valentine Printable Card

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2016 valentine 4Today I’m featuring a cute rainbow heart printable Valentine card.  This card turns any piece of candy into the perfect Valentine treat.  As you can tell from the pictures, it coordinates perfectly with any of the rainbow candies like Skittles or Nerds. Or you can even try it on a delectable box of chocolates.  Also note that I left enough room for the little ones to write their names.  As a mom, I know how frustrating it is when you help your child prepare for their school Valentine party only to find out that the store-bought cards leave no room for the names.  So forget about buying those frustrating Valentines at the store and just make your own.  All you have to do is go out and purchase a bag of your favorite candy, print out the valentine on white cardstock or paper, cut them out, and attach them to the candy with tape or curling ribbon. 

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Thanksgiving Gift Tag Printable

thanksgiving tag 2Today I have the perfect printable for your Thanksgiving gifts. This is a great gift tag to attach to baked goods or treats this holiday season.  As you can see I attached mine to a loaf of Fresh Apple Bread. You could also attach them to leftovers after your Thanksgiving meal or it could be the perfect place card on your Thanksgiving table. All you have to do is print the tag out on white card stock or on regular white paper, cut it out, and attach it to your gifts. So get out your paper and start printing.

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Free Printable Halloween Recipe Card

halloween recipe card photo 2October is here and it’s time to get spooky! I have a free Halloween printable just for you!  It is a fun oversized recipe card covered in spiders or bats to help you kick off this holiday season.  Party idea!  If you are having a Halloween potluck party, you can have each guest bring a dish of their choice with a filled out recipe card. Once you have all of the recipe cards, print out copies so each dish will have a stack of cards next to it.  This will give all of your guests a chance to go home with new recipe ideas!  All you have to do is click on the link below and print the recipe cards out on white cardstock. So get out your paper and start printing!hallowen recipe card photo 1                                    Click Here to Print the Halloween Recipe Cards 

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