This craft project I am gonna bring you today was so cool I had to post it. You ever see those little metal necklaces shaped as hearts in 2 pieces that say Best friends? Yea teen girls give them a lot. Well I found something similar… and it incorporates crafting and recycling which is always awesome. Plus the puzzle piece representing the autism thing gets me all happy too! So if you have young ladies, maybe this will be something they might be interested in!
Craft Idea of the Day: Best Friends Puzzle Necklace
Materials:
Pieces from an Old Puzzle
Paint
Satin Cord
Mini Pony Beads
Hand Hole Punch
Tacky Glue and Toothpicks
Low Temp Glue Gun
Scraps of Craft Foam
Markers or Letter Stickers
Directions:
Paint two puzzle pieces that interlock together. Let dry. Write "BEST" on one piece and "FRIEND" on the other (or you can use letter stickers). Decorate using holes punched out of scraps of craft foam. Using a toothpick to dab on glue will make this easier.
Cut two pieces of satin cord to make puzzle pieces into necklaces. Hot glue one end to the back of a puzzle piece. Slide on some beads. Hot glue the other end to the other side of the puzzle piece. Repeat for second piece.
Give one to your best friend.
Ok today’s food is inspired by my mommy! No not some of her favorite food (well it may be IDK) but more by where she was born! The Florida Keys… she is a conch and proud of it! LOL So I am bringing you some island favorites that will tickle your tropical taste buds! Salute to the Florida Keys!
Key West Chicken
Ingredients
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions
In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes (2 hours to overnight is best!).
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade, and grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
(ANY piece of chicken will exchange well with this recipe, so if you tend to favor dark meat like thighs and quarters… go for it!)
Key Lime Pie
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
3 cups sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup key lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream, lime juice, and lime rind. Mix well and pour into graham cracker crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until tiny pinhole bubbles burst on the surface of pie. DO NOT BROWN! Chill pie thoroughly before serving. Garnish with lime slices and whipped cream if desired.
Florida Keys Rum Runner
Ingredients:
1 oz. Light Rum
1 oz. Dark Rum
1 oz. Blackberry brandy
1 oz. banana liquer
1/2 oz. grenadine
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
crushed ice
Mix in blender until ice is crushed into slushy form. Serve while frozen. Top with 1 tablespoon of Bacardi 151.
Ok folks, I am off to go cry in my beer LOL… I don’t like the last day of school. But hopefully I can keep the house busy enough to where A. it’s not a dreadful time and B. time will go by so fast that the next thing you know they will be back in school kinda thing! LOL! Then I have to work on my computer some more. I hope you stop in again tomorrow for some great food, cool crafts, and awesome conversation! Until tomorrow (hopefully) my pets… HUGS!
