Mother’s Day – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com Let's Celebrate Together Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:08:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.12 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-Icon-Transparent-Dark-Version-40x40.png Mother’s Day – Champagne and Sugarplums https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com 32 32 Egg Carton Wreath https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/egg-carton-wreath/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/egg-carton-wreath/#respond Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:11:42 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=8080 This Egg Carton Wreath is a beautiful spring decor item and a perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day. Not only is this wreath inexpensive to make, but it’s also easy, and fun to make and it looks beautiful hanging on the front door in the sunshine! This year, skip the expensive store-bought wreaths and opt for a colourful, handmade one. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. What do you need to make a Beautiful Egg Carton Wreath for Mother’s Day? Egg Carton Wood circle Scissors Paint Pom-poms Glue gun How to Make a Beautiful Spring Door Wreath? First, paint the wooden circle blue, or any colour you prefer! Set the circle aside to dry. While the circle is drying, cut the cups out of an egg carton, separating them all. Use the lid of the egg carton to make leaves. Cut a leaf shape, then set them aside for later. Once they are all cut out, cut the cups into flower shapes. We suggest cutting the tops of the cups with deep V’s and others with waves. Next, paint the cups in bright, lively colours. Set them aside to dry completely. Once dry, paint contrasting colours on the bottom of each “flower” cup. Set them aside to dry again. Next, glue colourful pom-poms into each flower. Then, glue the flowers to the hoop, grouping them onto one side. Grab the leaves that were set aside and paint them green. Set them aside to dry, then attach them at the end of your flowers and peaking out between the flowers. Beautiful! We hope you loved this Egg Carton Wreath as much as we do! If you’re looking for more ways to spoil mom this Mother’s Day, certainly check out our other Mother’s Day crafts, DIY’s and recipes below! More Mother’s Day Kids Crafts and DIY: Nail Polish Marble Mugs Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make How to Make a Pea Pod Necklace Mother’s Day Recipes: Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Pink Whitney Limeade Drink Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches

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This Egg Carton Wreath is a beautiful spring decor item and a perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day. Not only is this wreath inexpensive to make, but it’s also easy, and fun to make and it looks beautiful hanging on the front door in the sunshine! This year, skip the expensive store-bought wreaths and opt for a colourful, handmade one.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

What do you need to make a Beautiful Egg Carton Wreath for Mother’s Day?

  • Egg Carton
  • Wood circle
  • Scissors
  • Paint
  • Pom-poms
  • Glue gun
Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

How to Make a Beautiful Spring Door Wreath?

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

First, paint the wooden circle blue, or any colour you prefer! Set the circle aside to dry.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

While the circle is drying, cut the cups out of an egg carton, separating them all. Use the lid of the egg carton to make leaves. Cut a leaf shape, then set them aside for later.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Once they are all cut out, cut the cups into flower shapes. We suggest cutting the tops of the cups with deep V’s and others with waves.

Next, paint the cups in bright, lively colours. Set them aside to dry completely.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Once dry, paint contrasting colours on the bottom of each “flower” cup. Set them aside to dry again.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Next, glue colourful pom-poms into each flower.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Then, glue the flowers to the hoop, grouping them onto one side.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Grab the leaves that were set aside and paint them green. Set them aside to dry, then attach them at the end of your flowers and peaking out between the flowers.

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Beautiful!

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

Egg Carton Wreath by Champagne & Sugarplums

We hope you loved this Egg Carton Wreath as much as we do! If you’re looking for more ways to spoil mom this Mother’s Day, certainly check out our other Mother’s Day crafts, DIY’s and recipes below!

More Mother’s Day Kids Crafts and DIY:

Mother’s Day Recipes:

Happy Mother's Day from Champange and Sugarplums

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Kid’s Craft: Mother’s Day Heart https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/kids-craft-mothers-day-heart/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/kids-craft-mothers-day-heart/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:17:34 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=8099 This Mother’s Day Heart kids craft is next-level cute! Not to mention, it’s very easy for little ones to make. All you need to do is grab a canvas, draw and cover a heart, then let your little one be creative! They can use paintbrushes, sponges or even finger paint. Mom is sure to love this homemade craft on Mother’s Day. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. What do you need to make an easy Mother’s Day Kid’s Craft? Canvas Painter’s tape Paint Craft knife Paint brush Letter stencil Stencil glue Black paint pen How to make a Heart Craft for Mom: Draw a heart onto the canvas and cover it with painter’s tape. Press down on the edges of the tape to seal the gaps. This will help prevent the paint from leaking under the tape. Add dots of paint to the heart in alternating colours. Choose Mom’s favourite colours or opt for bright and fun! Now for the fun part! Give your little one a paintbrush, or sponge, or use none and have some fun finger painting! Before the paint dries, consider adding glitter or paint “splashes” from a brush. Set the art aside and allow it to dry. This could take some time and may be the hardest part of this kid’s craft! Once the paint has dried completely, remove the painter’s tape. Be sure to pull slowly to avoid peeling. Little ones may need help with this step, while older kids may like to do this part themselves! Use some sticky tack to secure a letter stencil ‘O’ to the middle of the heart. Fill in the stencil with a black paint marker. Peel off the stencil and let dry. Repeat the steps with an ‘M’ on either side of the ‘O’, allowing each letter to dry completely before moving on to the next. Finally, wrap this beautiful gift up and give it to Mom on Mother’s Day! We hope you loved this Mother’s Day Heart Kids Craft as much as we do! If you’re looking for more ways to spoil mom this Mother’s Day, certainly check out our other Mother’s Day crafts, DIY’s and recipes below! More Mother’s Day Kids Crafts and DIY: Nail Polish Marble Mugs Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make How to Make a Pea Pod Necklace Mother’s Day Recipes: Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Pink Whitney Limeade Drink Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches

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This Mother’s Day Heart kids craft is next-level cute! Not to mention, it’s very easy for little ones to make. All you need to do is grab a canvas, draw and cover a heart, then let your little one be creative! They can use paintbrushes, sponges or even finger paint. Mom is sure to love this homemade craft on Mother’s Day.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

What do you need to make an easy Mother’s Day Kid’s Craft?

  • Canvas
  • Painter’s tape
  • Paint
  • Craft knife
  • Paint brush
  • Letter stencil
  • Stencil glue
  • Black paint pen
Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

How to make a Heart Craft for Mom:

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Draw a heart onto the canvas and cover it with painter’s tape. Press down on the edges of the tape to seal the gaps. This will help prevent the paint from leaking under the tape.

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Add dots of paint to the heart in alternating colours. Choose Mom’s favourite colours or opt for bright and fun!

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Now for the fun part! Give your little one a paintbrush, or sponge, or use none and have some fun finger painting! Before the paint dries, consider adding glitter or paint “splashes” from a brush.

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Set the art aside and allow it to dry. This could take some time and may be the hardest part of this kid’s craft! Once the paint has dried completely, remove the painter’s tape. Be sure to pull slowly to avoid peeling.

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Little ones may need help with this step, while older kids may like to do this part themselves! Use some sticky tack to secure a letter stencil ‘O’ to the middle of the heart. Fill in the stencil with a black paint marker. Peel off the stencil and let dry. Repeat the steps with an ‘M’ on either side of the ‘O’, allowing each letter to dry completely before moving on to the next.

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Finally, wrap this beautiful gift up and give it to Mom on Mother’s Day!

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums
Kid's Craft: Mother's Day Heart by Champagne & Sugarplums

We hope you loved this Mother’s Day Heart Kids Craft as much as we do! If you’re looking for more ways to spoil mom this Mother’s Day, certainly check out our other Mother’s Day crafts, DIY’s and recipes below!

More Mother’s Day Kids Crafts and DIY:

Mother’s Day Recipes:

Happy Mother's Day from Champange and Sugarplums

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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/blueberry-lemon-cheesecake-bars/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/blueberry-lemon-cheesecake-bars/#respond Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:54:00 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=6047 These Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars have a delicious creamy and sweet cheesecake taste, but they’re packed into a portable bar! A fresh, light recipe that is perfect for mom this Mother’s Day. These cheesecake-bars make serving simple, so be sure to celebrate mom with lots of company! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Our Blueberry Lemon Bars have the perfect crust that can actually be used to make some yummy shortbread cookies! This crust makes these bars easy to handle while complementing the lemon and blueberry flavours. The centre of these bars is a delicious, blueberry flavoured cheesecake. Made with creamy blueberry flavoured greek yogurt, this cheesecake is delightfully fresh and light! The topping is made with lemon pie filling and fresh blueberries. You can make your own lemon filling if you’d like, we took the easy way this time and bought pre-made canned lemon pie filling. Easy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars What ingredients do you need to make Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars? Crust 1 cup butter melted 1/2 cup sugar and some to sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour Cheesecake Filling 225 g cream cheese softened to room temperature 2 eggs 150 g Greek blueberry yogurt 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Topping 1 cup lemon pie filling or make your own! 3/4 cup fresh blueberries How to make lemon blueberry bars: Crust Line an 8×8″ pan with foil. In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown. Cheesecake Filling In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again. Pour the filling onto the prepared crust. Bake for 40 min. Topping Prepare lemon pie filling. Add blueberries and gently fold in. Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer. Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack. When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour Tutorial – See how to make these yummy cheesecake bars! In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown. Next, the cheesecake filling the yummiest part. In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again. Pour the filling onto the prepared crust. Bake for 40 min. Prepare lemon pie filling. Add blueberries and gently fold in. Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer. Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack. When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour, this will help make cutting easier. We hope you and your mom loved these delicious Easy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars! With only a few ingredients, this Lemon Blueberry dessert is easy to throw together and won’t last long. If you’re serving this bar recipe for brunch, certainly check out our amazing, Mother’s Day Brunch Tea Sandwiches, they are a fan favourite. We also have a great Mother’s Day kids craft idea, our Easy Garden Markers are sure to please the gardening mom!

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These Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars have a delicious creamy and sweet cheesecake taste, but they’re packed into a portable bar! A fresh, light recipe that is perfect for mom this Mother’s Day. These cheesecake-bars make serving simple, so be sure to celebrate mom with lots of company!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars by Champagne and Sugarplums

Our Blueberry Lemon Bars have the perfect crust that can actually be used to make some yummy shortbread cookies! This crust makes these bars easy to handle while complementing the lemon and blueberry flavours.

The centre of these bars is a delicious, blueberry flavoured cheesecake. Made with creamy blueberry flavoured greek yogurt, this cheesecake is delightfully fresh and light!

The topping is made with lemon pie filling and fresh blueberries. You can make your own lemon filling if you’d like, we took the easy way this time and bought pre-made canned lemon pie filling.

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Easy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

What ingredients do you need to make Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars?

Crust

  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar and some to sprinkle
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Cheesecake Filling

  • 225 g cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 g Greek blueberry yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 1 cup lemon pie filling or make your own!
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars by Champagne and Sugarplums

How to make lemon blueberry bars:

Crust

  • Line an 8×8″ pan with foil.
  • In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined.
  • Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
  • Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan
  • Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown.

Cheesecake Filling

  • In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again.
  • Pour the filling onto the prepared crust.
  • Bake for 40 min.

Topping

  • Prepare lemon pie filling.
  • Add blueberries and gently fold in.
  • Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer.
  • Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
  • Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour

Tutorial – See how to make these yummy cheesecake bars!

ingredients for lemon blueberry bars

In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed.

shortbread crust

Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown.

Next, the cheesecake filling the yummiest part.

In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again.

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Pour the filling onto the prepared crust. Bake for 40 min.

Blueberry Lemon bar topping

Prepare lemon pie filling. Add blueberries and gently fold in. Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer. Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.

yum! baked Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Baked to perfection

Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack. When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour, this will help make cutting easier.

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

delicious Mother's Day treat bars
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars by Champagne and Sugarplums

Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you and your mom loved these delicious Easy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars! With only a few ingredients, this Lemon Blueberry dessert is easy to throw together and won’t last long. If you’re serving this bar recipe for brunch, certainly check out our amazing, Mother’s Day Brunch Tea Sandwiches, they are a fan favourite. We also have a great Mother’s Day kids craft idea, our Easy Garden Markers are sure to please the gardening mom!

Happy Mother's Day from Champange and Sugarplums
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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Delicious, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, perfect for a Mother's Day brunch or dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword bars, Blueberry, Cheesecake, dessert, easy, lemon, Mother’s Day
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling/Chilling Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 12
Calories 250kcal
Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar and some to sprinkle
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Cheesecake Filling

  • 225 g cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 g Greek blueberry yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Topping

  • 1 cup lemon pie filling or make your own!
  • 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Crust

  • Line an 8×8" pan with foil.
  • In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined.
  • Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
  • Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan
  • Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown.

Cheesecake Filling

  • In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again.
  • Pour the filling onto the prepared crust.
  • Bake for 40 min.

Topping

  • Prepare lemon pie filling.
  • Add blueberries and gently fold in.
  • Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer.
  • Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
  • Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour

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Pink Whitney Limeade Drink https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/pink-whitney-limeade-drink/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/pink-whitney-limeade-drink/#respond Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:17:13 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=6051 Bubbly, sweet, and memorable – just like mom! This Pink Whitney Limeade Drink is the perfect cocktail for a Mother’s Day brunch. Pink Whitney is known for its sweetness, natural lemon zest, clean, refreshing taste, and signature pink colour. And when paired with limeade and soda, this liquor is next level divine! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. There’s no better meal than brunch, and it’s especially tasty on Mother’s Day. Letting mom have time to relax over bites and baked goods is a treat she’s certainly going to appreciate. We have some yummy Tea Sandwich Ideas that would pair with this delicious – oh so – refreshing cocktail. It will take your brunch menu to the next level and make the day extra special. Let’s get started! What ingredients to you need for a Pink Whitney Limeade Drink? Pink Whitney Vodka Limeade Lemon-lime soda Raspberries Sliced lime What do you need? Cocktail glasses Jigger Small skewer or pick How to mix a Refreshing Pink Whitney Limeade Drink for Mother’s Day Firstly, pour 2oz of Pink Whitney into a cocktail glass.  Add 2oz of limeade. And then 4oz of lemon-lime soda. Finally, garnish with raspberries threaded onto a skewer and lime slices. Vodka Limeade Cocktails Pink Whitney cocktails have to be one of the best drinks! Vodka, Lime and Lemonade is incredibly popular amongst party goers, adding sprite to Pink Whitney is a popular choice as well. One of the best things about these refreshing drinks is they are perfect for any time of day, which is why our Pink Whitney Limeade Drink is a popular brunch choice! We hope you have a fabulous day with your Mom! If you’re looking for a gift idea to go along with a delicious brunch, certainly check out our Macrame Plant Hanger or our Amazing Mason Jar Ideas for the mom that has everything.

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Bubbly, sweet, and memorable – just like mom! This Pink Whitney Limeade Drink is the perfect cocktail for a Mother’s Day brunch. Pink Whitney is known for its sweetness, natural lemon zest, clean, refreshing taste, and signature pink colour. And when paired with limeade and soda, this liquor is next level divine!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums

There’s no better meal than brunch, and it’s especially tasty on Mother’s Day. Letting mom have time to relax over bites and baked goods is a treat she’s certainly going to appreciate. We have some yummy Tea Sandwich Ideas that would pair with this delicious – oh so – refreshing cocktail. It will take your brunch menu to the next level and make the day extra special. Let’s get started!

Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums

What ingredients to you need for a Pink Whitney Limeade Drink?

  • Pink Whitney Vodka
  • Limeade
  • Lemon-lime soda
  • Raspberries
  • Sliced lime

What do you need?

  • Cocktail glasses
  • Jigger
  • Small skewer or pick

Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums

How to mix a Refreshing Pink Whitney Limeade Drink for Mother’s Day

  • Firstly, pour 2oz of Pink Whitney into a cocktail glass. 
  • Add 2oz of limeade.
  • And then 4oz of lemon-lime soda.
  • Finally, garnish with raspberries threaded onto a skewer and lime slices.

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Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums

Vodka Limeade Cocktails

Pink Whitney cocktails have to be one of the best drinks! Vodka, Lime and Lemonade is incredibly popular amongst party goers, adding sprite to Pink Whitney is a popular choice as well. One of the best things about these refreshing drinks is they are perfect for any time of day, which is why our Pink Whitney Limeade Drink is a popular brunch choice!

Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums

Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums
Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums

Pink Whitney Limeade Drink by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you have a fabulous day with your Mom! If you’re looking for a gift idea to go along with a delicious brunch, certainly check out our Macrame Plant Hanger or our Amazing Mason Jar Ideas for the mom that has everything.

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Pink Whitney Limeade Drink

Sweet, easy and delicious! Perfect for Mother's Day brunch. Make this Pink Whitney Drink by the glass for one, two or a group. Enjoy!
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword cocktail, Drink, lime, pink whitney, refreshing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 220kcal
Author Champagne and Sugarplums
Cost $5

Equipment

  • Jigger
  • Small skewer
  • Knife
  • Cocktail glasses

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Pink Whitney
  • 2 oz Limeade
  • 4 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Raspberries
  • Lime Sliced

Instructions

  • Slice the lime and thread three raspberries onto a small skewer.
  • Pour the Pink Whitney into a cocktail glass and then add the limeade.
  • Top off with lemon-lime soda.
  • Add the lime and raspberry garnish and enjoy!
Happy Mother's Day from Champange and Sugarplums

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Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/mothers-day-tea-sandwiches/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/mothers-day-tea-sandwiches/#respond Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:03:28 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=5976 Most Mom’s love a good brunch. Although really, who doesn’t?? And brunch and tea sandwiches go together like – well, like brunch and Mother’s Day! Scones and cake will also play their part in any good brunch, but we think these Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches are the true stars. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. TIPS FOR MAKING AMAZING MOTHER’S DAY TEA SANDWICHES These sandwiches will keep for a couple of hours – but be sure to keep them covered so the bread doesn’t dry out. The egg and chicken fillings can be made the day before. Keep them covered and refrigerated and then assemble before serving. To save time you can 100% use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken breasts at home – it’s exactly what we did (in BBQ flavour)! What you’ll need: White and whole wheat bread Chicken breast Mayonnaise Spices Mustard Cucumber Cream cheese Dill Eggs Gather all the ingredients – cooked chicken breast, celery salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and white bread. Mix together to create the salad. Spread the salad onto bread slices. For this sandwich, keep the filling in the centre of the bread. Use a cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into a pretty shape. Tip: Keep the shape of the cookie cutter simple – the sandwich won’t cut well with small, complicated cutters. Gather the ingredients for the cucumber sandwiches – cucumber, cream cheese, dill, salt and pepper and whole wheat or white bread. Spread cream cheese onto the slices, top with a sprinkle of herbs and spices and then thinly some sliced cucumber. Cut into squares and arrange on a cake stand or platter. Gather the ingredients to make egg salad – hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, paprika, salt and pepper and whole wheat bread. Mix all of the ingredients together and then spread onto the bread slices. Cut into tringles and arrange on a platter and then sprinkle with some extra paprika for colour. WHAT MAKES TEA SANDWICHES DIFFERENT? Tea sandwiches can have many, many different fillings – we only made three here. What’s important when choosing your filling though is to keep it fine. Fillings should be chopped into small pieces so that biting into one doesn’t result in pieces of tomato or chicken sliding out onto laps. It’s all about daintiness with tea sandwiches. Serve your sandwiches with scones with clotted cream and jam, macarons, fruit bars – we happen to have a fabulous lemon blueberry bar – or small cakes to round out your menu. Have a happy Mother’s Day!

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Most Mom’s love a good brunch. Although really, who doesn’t?? And brunch and tea sandwiches go together like – well, like brunch and Mother’s Day! Scones and cake will also play their part in any good brunch, but we think these Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches are the true stars.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Mother's Day Tea Sandwiches displayed outside for brunch by Champagne and Sugarplums

TIPS FOR MAKING AMAZING MOTHER’S DAY TEA SANDWICHES

  • These sandwiches will keep for a couple of hours – but be sure to keep them covered so the bread doesn’t dry out.
  • The egg and chicken fillings can be made the day before. Keep them covered and refrigerated and then assemble before serving.
  • To save time you can 100% use a rotisserie chicken instead of cooking the chicken breasts at home – it’s exactly what we did (in BBQ flavour)!

What you’ll need:

  • White and whole wheat bread
  • Chicken breast
  • Mayonnaise
  • Spices
  • Mustard
  • Cucumber
  • Cream cheese
  • Dill
  • Eggs
Ingredients for chicken salad on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Gather all the ingredients – cooked chicken breast, celery salt, black pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and white bread.

Chicken salad in a white bowl by Champagne and Sugarplums

Mix together to create the salad.

Spreading chicken salad onto bread slices on a wood board by Champagne and Sugarplums

Spread the salad onto bread slices. For this sandwich, keep the filling in the centre of the bread.

Cutting flower shapes into chicken sandwiches on a wood board by Champagne and Sugarplums

Use a cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into a pretty shape. Tip: Keep the shape of the cookie cutter simple – the sandwich won’t cut well with small, complicated cutters.

Chicken sandwiches cut into flowers on a metal cake stand by Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients for cucumber sandwiches on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Gather the ingredients for the cucumber sandwiches – cucumber, cream cheese, dill, salt and pepper and whole wheat or white bread.

Assembling cucumber and cream cheese onto bread slices on a wood board by Champagne and Sugarplums

Spread cream cheese onto the slices, top with a sprinkle of herbs and spices and then thinly some sliced cucumber.

Cucumber sandwiches cut into small squares on a decorative cake stand by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut into squares and arrange on a cake stand or platter.

Ingredients for egg salad on a white background by Champagne and Sugarplums

Gather the ingredients to make egg salad – hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, paprika, salt and pepper and whole wheat bread.

Spreading egg salad onto bread slices on a wood board by Champagne and Sugarplums

Mix all of the ingredients together and then spread onto the bread slices.

Egg salad sandwiches on a white plate by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut into tringles and arrange on a platter and then sprinkle with some extra paprika for colour.

Mother's Day Tea Sandwiches displayed outside for brunch by Champagne and Sugarplums

WHAT MAKES TEA SANDWICHES DIFFERENT?

Tea sandwiches can have many, many different fillings – we only made three here. What’s important when choosing your filling though is to keep it fine. Fillings should be chopped into small pieces so that biting into one doesn’t result in pieces of tomato or chicken sliding out onto laps. It’s all about daintiness with tea sandwiches.

Mother's Day Tea Sandwiches displayed outside for brunch by Champagne and Sugarplums

Serve your sandwiches with scones with clotted cream and jam, macarons, fruit bars – we happen to have a fabulous lemon blueberry bar – or small cakes to round out your menu. Have a happy Mother’s Day!

Mother's Day Tea Sandwiches displayed outside for brunch by Champagne and Sugarplums

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Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches

Do your Mom love a good brunch? Really though, who doesn't?? And brunch and tea sandwiches go together like – well, like brunch and Mother's Day! Scones and cake will also play their part in any good brunch, but we think these Mother's Day Tea Sandwiches are the true stars.
Course Brunch
Cuisine American, Canadian
Keyword brunch, sandwich
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 79kcal
Cost $40

Ingredients

Chicken Salad

  • 2 Chicken breasts Cooked
  • 1/4 tsp Celery Salt
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tsps Dijon mustard
  • Black pepper To taste
  • 6 slices White bread

Egg Salad

  • 3 Hard boiled eggs
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • Salt and Black Pepper To taste
  • 6 slices Whole wheat bread

Cucumber

  • 1/2 Cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Cream cheese with chives
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill Finely chopped
  • 6 slices Whole wheat or white bread

Instructions

Chicken Salad

  • Cook chicken: Preheat oven to 350. Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for about 30 minutes. Let cool, rip cooked chicken into small shreds OR use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken (also shredded into small pieces).
  • In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients. B
  • Add chicken mixture to bread slices and then cut out shapes with the cookie cutter.

Egg Salad

  • In a bowl, mash hard boiled eggs.
  • Add mayonnaise, paprika and mix until combined.
  • Add egg mixture to bread slices. Cut off the crusts and then cut into triangles.

Cucumber

  • Finely chop dill.
  • Combine with softened cream cheese.
  • Cut very thin slices of cucumber.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture onto bread slices and add cucumbers slices. Cut off crusts, then cut rectangles.
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Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/easy-garden-markers-for-kids-to-make/ https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/easy-garden-markers-for-kids-to-make/#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:55:20 +0000 https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/?p=5970 These cute and Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make are perfect for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day alike! Whomever the gardener is in the family, these cute DIY Garden Markers are the perfect gift idea. Help Mom or Dad identify their propagation containers or rows of seedlings in the garden this year. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. This kids craft is perfect for all ages. Smaller children will need help securing the wooden marker to the skewer. They will however, with excitement, be able to thread the beaded “veggie and fruit” accent! Older children can complete this craft with supervision alone. These garden markers are a great Mother’s Day or Father’s Day craft for in the classroom as it’s inexpensive and simple to make. It also makes a wonderful Summer Long weekend craft idea, for those rainy days! What do you need to make Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make? 12 inch round skewers Mini wooden labels Twine Permanent marker Beads – colours of popular vegetables/fruits and plants How to Create Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make Firstly, tie the wooden labels to the top of a round skewer using the twine. Tie them securely, a small amount of glue may be needed Secondly, thread some beads onto a piece of twine. Consider using orange with green beads on top for a carrot marker, red beads for tomatoes and so on. Lastly, attach the coloured beads to the each marker and write the corresponding plant onto the wooden label Firstly, write the vegetables and fruits that you are going to grow onto the labels, a paint pen or permanent marker will do. Secondly, wrap some twine around the end of the skewers, secure it with knots. Then, add the wooden labels. Finally, thread some beads onto a piece of twine. Use orange with green beads on top for a carrot marker, red beads for tomatoes and so on. We hope you liked these Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make! A fun and easy kids craft. If you’re looking for more Mother’s Day ideas certainly check out our fan favourite – Mother’s Day Mason Jar Gift Ideas! If you’re looking for Dad, check out our easy BBQ King, Father’s Day Apron!

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These cute and Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make are perfect for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day alike! Whomever the gardener is in the family, these cute DIY Garden Markers are the perfect gift idea. Help Mom or Dad identify their propagation containers or rows of seedlings in the garden this year.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

This kids craft is perfect for all ages. Smaller children will need help securing the wooden marker to the skewer. They will however, with excitement, be able to thread the beaded “veggie and fruit” accent! Older children can complete this craft with supervision alone.

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

These garden markers are a great Mother’s Day or Father’s Day craft for in the classroom as it’s inexpensive and simple to make. It also makes a wonderful Summer Long weekend craft idea, for those rainy days!

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

What do you need to make Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make?

  • 12 inch round skewers
  • Mini wooden labels
  • Twine
  • Permanent marker
  • Beads – colours of popular vegetables/fruits and plants
Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

How to Create Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make

  • Firstly, tie the wooden labels to the top of a round skewer using the twine. Tie them securely, a small amount of glue may be needed
  • Secondly, thread some beads onto a piece of twine. Consider using orange with green beads on top for a carrot marker, red beads for tomatoes and so on.
  • Lastly, attach the coloured beads to the each marker and write the corresponding plant onto the wooden label
Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums
Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

Firstly, write the vegetables and fruits that you are going to grow onto the labels, a paint pen or permanent marker will do.

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

Secondly, wrap some twine around the end of the skewers, secure it with knots. Then, add the wooden labels.

Finally, thread some beads onto a piece of twine. Use orange with green beads on top for a carrot marker, red beads for tomatoes and so on.

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums
Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums
Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums
Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make by Champagne and Sugarplums

We hope you liked these Easy Garden Markers for Kids to Make! A fun and easy kids craft. If you’re looking for more Mother’s Day ideas certainly check out our fan favourite – Mother’s Day Mason Jar Gift Ideas! If you’re looking for Dad, check out our easy BBQ King, Father’s Day Apron!

Happy Father's and Mother's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/easy-diy-indoor-macrame-plant-hanger-tutorial/ Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:23:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=1477 For the mom that loves her plants, we have an idea that is sure to make her smile. Today we are bringing you a macramé tutorial for her plants which makes a perfect and unique DIY Mother’s Day gift! Try this Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial today. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. If you’ve never tried macrame this is a beginners tutorial, so you’re in the right place. This macrame plant hanger uses only simple knots so you don’t have to be an expert to complete it. This hanger works best with small pots, so when you’re shopping for mom, keep that in mind. Succulents are perfect, what’s more they make great gifts since they are easy to take care of and look so nice. Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial What you’ll need: Flower pots Rope (one that can be unravelled to create three separate parts) Scissors Firstly, cut two lengths of rope, they need to be the same length. The length will depend on how long you want your hanger to be and also how wide your pots are. Secondly, tie a knot at one end of the ropes, holding the two pieces together. Next, unravel the rope to create six smaller pieces. Now tie three knots, equal distance from the top. Tie the small pieces of rope together to create the three new knots. Repeat. Create another set of three knots, equal distance from the other three Now tie one large knot, including all of the threads. This will be the base where your vase will sit. You can stop here and cut the remaining rope, or if you want to have a double plant hanger, repeat the steps (1-7) to create another set of six knots. Finally, a single or double macrame plant hanger for mom needs the ends cut to create the tassels. Macrame Plant Holder for Mother’s Day When you gift this to your mom, be sure to include a hook (unless she has one!) that can securely fastened in the ceiling…for obvious reasons.  Your mom is sure to love this Easy DIY Indoor Macramé Plant Hanger Tutorial gift, since it’s handmade and full of thought! This Mother’s Day idea is not for you? Check out our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow Cover or Mason Jar Ideas for Mother’s Day.

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For the mom that loves her plants, we have an idea that is sure to make her smile. Today we are bringing you a macramé tutorial for her plants which makes a perfect and unique DIY Mother’s Day gift! Try this Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial today.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

Jade plants are the perfect choice for this Mother's Day gift idea.
Jade plants are the perfect choice for this Mother’s Day gift idea.

If you’ve never tried macrame this is a beginners tutorial, so you’re in the right place. This macrame plant hanger uses only simple knots so you don’t have to be an expert to complete it. This hanger works best with small pots, so when you’re shopping for mom, keep that in mind. Succulents are perfect, what’s more they make great gifts since they are easy to take care of and look so nice.

Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

What you’ll need:

  • Flower pots
  • Rope (one that can be unravelled to create three separate parts)
  • Scissors

Firstly, cut two lengths of rope, they need to be the same length. The length will depend on how long you want your hanger to be and also how wide your pots are.

Plant Hanger Tutorial first knot

Secondly, tie a knot at one end of the ropes, holding the two pieces together.

two knots Plant Hanger Tutorial

Next, unravel the rope to create six smaller pieces.

Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

Now tie three knots, equal distance from the top. Tie the small pieces of rope together to create the three new knots.

Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger

Repeat. Create another set of three knots, equal distance from the other three

Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger

Now tie one large knot, including all of the threads. This will be the base where your vase will sit.

 Macrame Plant Hanger Large knot

Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

You can stop here and cut the remaining rope, or if you want to have a double plant hanger, repeat the steps (1-7) to create another set of six knots.

Finally, a single or double macrame plant hanger for mom needs the ends cut to create the tassels.

Macrame Plant Holder for Mother’s Day

Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

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Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial
Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

Easy DIY Indoor Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial

When you gift this to your mom, be sure to include a hook (unless she has one!) that can securely fastened in the ceiling…for obvious reasons.  Your mom is sure to love this Easy DIY Indoor Macramé Plant Hanger Tutorial gift, since it’s handmade and full of thought!

This Mother’s Day idea is not for you? Check out our Springtime Flower Pop Pillow Cover or Mason Jar Ideas for Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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How to make a Pea Pod Pendant https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/how-to-make-a-pea-pod-necklace-for-mothers-day/ Sat, 10 Apr 2021 21:17:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=926 This DIY Pea Pod Pendant for Mother’s Day is a great gift for mom’s and grandmas’s alike. Materials for this craft are easy to come by, find them in the local dollar store. This DIY jewelry is customizable too, the beads can can be any colour and you can add as many “peas” as you have children or grandchildren!  This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. Finding the materials for this Mother’s Day gift is easy and the project doesn’t take long to complete.  It can be tricky to wrap the wire around the the beads, but the finished pea pod pendant is well worth the effort.  We used a shiny black floral wire for our pod but you can easily use silver, gold or even green. Floral wire comes in plenty of colours and sizes. How to make a Pea Pod Pendant, a Mother’s Day Gift Idea What Do You Need to Make a Pea Pod Pedant? Floral wire Beads (any colour and number) Jump ring Long nose plier Side cutting plier How to Make a Pea Pod Pedant Firstly, using the long nose pliers, cut a straight piece of wire and create a loop at one end, thread your beads onto this straight piece and make a second loop on the opposite end to secure the beads in place.   Secondly, wrap some wire around the beads to create the pod.  Start at one end make your way down to the bottom, making sure the beads are secure. To give the pod some character wrap the wire loosely and tightly against the beads, this will help give a “woven” appearance. You can add small sparkle or letter beads to the top of the pendant (initials are perfect for personalization!)  To do this, use another small piece of wire and secure it to the top of the pod pendant, thread on the beads and fold the exposed tip to hold the beads in place.   Finally, attach a jump ring to one end.  There you have it, a perfect pea pod pendant for Mother’ Day.  So easy to make and beautiful to give. We hope you loved our How to make a Pea Pod Pendant for a Mother’s Day tutorial. If you’re looking for more Mother’s Day gift ideas certainly check out our How to Make an Easy Macrame Plant Holder or our something for the mom that has everything – Mother’s Day Mason Jar Kit Ideas. Happy Crafting!  

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This DIY Pea Pod Pendant for Mother’s Day is a great gift for mom’s and grandmas’s alike. Materials for this craft are easy to come by, find them in the local dollar store. This DIY jewelry is customizable too, the beads can can be any colour and you can add as many “peas” as you have children or grandchildren! 

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

How to make a Pea Pod Pendant by Champagne and Sugarplums

Finding the materials for this Mother’s Day gift is easy and the project doesn’t take long to complete.  It can be tricky to wrap the wire around the the beads, but the finished pea pod pendant is well worth the effort.  We used a shiny black floral wire for our pod but you can easily use silver, gold or even green. Floral wire comes in plenty of colours and sizes.

How to make a Pea Pod Pendant by Champagne and Sugarplums

How to make a Pea Pod Pendant, a Mother’s Day Gift Idea

What Do You Need to Make a Pea Pod Pedant?

  • Floral wire
  • Beads (any colour and number)
  • Jump ring
  • Long nose plier
  • Side cutting plier

How to Make a Pea Pod Pedant

Firstly, using the long nose pliers, cut a straight piece of wire and create a loop at one end, thread your beads onto this straight piece and make a second loop on the opposite end to secure the beads in place.  

Secondly, wrap some wire around the beads to create the pod.  Start at one end make your way down to the bottom, making sure the beads are secure. To give the pod some character wrap the wire loosely and tightly against the beads, this will help give a “woven” appearance.


You can add small sparkle or letter beads to the top of the pendant (initials are perfect for personalization!)  To do this, use another small piece of wire and secure it to the top of the pod pendant, thread on the beads and fold the exposed tip to hold the beads in place.  

Finally, attach a jump ring to one end.  There you have it, a perfect pea pod pendant for Mother’ Day.  So easy to make and beautiful to give.

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We hope you loved our How to make a Pea Pod Pendant for a Mother’s Day tutorial. If you’re looking for more Mother’s Day gift ideas certainly check out our How to Make an Easy Macrame Plant Holder or our something for the mom that has everything – Mother’s Day Mason Jar Kit Ideas. Happy Crafting!  

Happy Mother's Day from Champange and Sugarplums

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DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother’s Day https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/diy-pottery-barn-inspired-dollar-tree-vase-for-mothers-day/ Mon, 11 May 2020 19:42:00 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=1546 Spring is in the air, finally!  We are anxiously awaiting the warmth of the sun, but until then we are focusing on Mother’s Day. It is coming up and we have a great Pottery Barn inspired gift idea that’s perfect for her. There’s nothing better then a beautiful bouquet for mom and we’re excited to show you how to make a personalized vase that looks amazing. Try this easy DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother’s Day tutorial. This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. This project would look equally nice using a white vase, so while you’re looking for materials at the local dollar store, keep in mind a white or clear vase will do.  The pattern used for this Mother’s Day craft is called a quatrefoil pattern and it’s perfect for this project because it’s symmetry is easy on the eyes, but again, you can use any pattern and colour you come across. DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother’s Day What you’ll need: Clear or white vase Mod Podge Fabric Scissors  Sponge brush Accessory (a wooden ’S’ is used here) How to make your own Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase: Firstly, be sure your vase is clean, wash it with a mild cleaner and let it dry completely.  This will remove any finger prints, sticky labels and other things that will prevent the fabric from sticking to the glass. Measure and cut your fabric.  Cut it long enough to wrap around the vase and wide enough to cover at least 1/2 to 3/4’s of the vase, length wise.  Thirdly, apply the fabric to the vase using the sponge brush and Mod Podge, begin by applying a layer of glue along the bottom of the vase, it’s easier to do this in small sections, rolling the fabric out as you go, running your finger over the fabric to remove and bubbles or pockets of thicker glue.  Once again, set it aside to dry completely. Once dry, flip the vase upside down and glue the extra length of fabric down onto the bottom of the vase.  Set it aside again to completely dry.   Once the fabric has dried you can add your accessories, using the Mod Podge. How do you like our DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother’s Day? Certainly, the mom that receives this beautiful, personalized gift is sure to love it. Need more Mother’s Day gift ideas? Check out our Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial. Happy Crafting!

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Spring is in the air, finally!  We are anxiously awaiting the warmth of the sun, but until then we are focusing on Mother’s Day. It is coming up and we have a great Pottery Barn inspired gift idea that’s perfect for her. There’s nothing better then a beautiful bouquet for mom and we’re excited to show you how to make a personalized vase that looks amazing. Try this easy DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother’s Day tutorial.

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother's Day

DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother's Day

This project would look equally nice using a white vase, so while you’re looking for materials at the local dollar store, keep in mind a white or clear vase will do.  The pattern used for this Mother’s Day craft is called a quatrefoil pattern and it’s perfect for this project because it’s symmetry is easy on the eyes, but again, you can use any pattern and colour you come across.

DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother’s Day

What you’ll need:

  • Clear or white vase
  • Mod Podge
  • Fabric
  • Scissors 
  • Sponge brush
  • Accessory (a wooden ’S’ is used here)

How to make your own Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase:

Firstly, be sure your vase is clean, wash it with a mild cleaner and let it dry completely.  This will remove any finger prints, sticky labels and other things that will prevent the fabric from sticking to the glass.

Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase

Measure and cut your fabric.  Cut it long enough to wrap around the vase and wide enough to cover at least 1/2 to 3/4’s of the vase, length wise. 

Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase
Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase

Thirdly, apply the fabric to the vase using the sponge brush and Mod Podge, begin by applying a layer of glue along the bottom of the vase, it’s easier to do this in small sections, rolling the fabric out as you go, running your finger over the fabric to remove and bubbles or pockets of thicker glue.  Once again, set it aside to dry completely.

Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase

Once dry, flip the vase upside down and glue the extra length of fabric down onto the bottom of the vase.  Set it aside again to completely dry.  

Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase

Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother's Day

Once the fabric has dried you can add your accessories, using the Mod Podge.

DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother's Day

How do you like our DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Dollar Tree Vase for Mother’s Day? Certainly, the mom that receives this beautiful, personalized gift is sure to love it. Need more Mother’s Day gift ideas? Check out our Macrame Plant Hanger Tutorial. Happy Crafting!

Happy Mother's Day from Champange and Sugarplums

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Springtime Flower Pop Pillow just in time for Mother’s Day https://www.champagneandsugarplums.com/springtime-flower-pop-pillow-just-in-time-for-mothers-day/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:49:22 +0000 http://192.168.0.28:8010/?p=938 The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the birds are singing and Mother’s Day is approaching. This year skip the bouquet and give flowers that will last. With bright, poppy colours this pillow inspires feelings of happiness and joy. Pro tip: you could also use a ready made pillow cover instead of making one if you have one on hand. A simple design of a few felt flowers with yarn stems – we fell in love with this sweet pillow and we hope you – and your mom – will too! This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week. What You’ll Need: Fabric for the pillow casing Felt in four colours Green yarn Decorative felt balls (or pom poms) Large eyed needle (like a darning or embroidery needle) Scissors Optional: Fabric Glue Sewing Machine Needle and thread Measure your fabric for the pillow casing. Be sure to leave room – at least 1/2″ all the way around – for a seam allowance. Stitch three sides closed with the forth left open enough that you can slip your pillow inside. Cut flowers out of the coloured felts. We made three different sizes in various shapes. You’ll need about twenty flowers to make your pillow. Arrange your cut flowers on the pillow case. When you like how it looks, start attaching the flowers with the method you have chosen, either put a couple of stitches in the centre of each flower, or a dab of fabric glue.  If you are sewing, make sure to secure your flowers with pins so you don’t lose your design. Work your away along the pillow until all the flowers are attached. Next, take the green yarn and thread a length onto the large eyed needle. Tie a knot in the end of the thread and start stitching the flowers stems starting from the inside of the casing. Tie another knot in the in the thread inside the casing to secure the flower stem. Sew stems for all the flowers. Insert your filling into the casing and stitch up the remaining opening. Happy Crafting! Made this for Mum last year? Certainly try a personalized Mason Jar filled with her favourite things or some pressed flowers picked by little hands.

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The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the birds are singing and Mother’s Day is approaching. This year skip the bouquet and give flowers that will last. With bright, poppy colours this pillow inspires feelings of happiness and joy. Pro tip: you could also use a ready made pillow cover instead of making one if you have one on hand. A simple design of a few felt flowers with yarn stems – we fell in love with this sweet pillow and we hope you – and your mom – will too!

This blog post may contain affiliate links. What does that mean? We may get a small commission if you make a purchase using our links, which helps us to keep posting new holiday content every week.

A close up of the finished felt flowers by Champagne and Sugarplums

What You’ll Need:
  • Fabric for the pillow casing
  • Felt in four colours
  • Green yarn
  • Decorative felt balls (or pom poms)
  • Large eyed needle (like a darning or embroidery needle)
  • Scissors
  • Optional: Fabric Glue
  • Sewing Machine
  • Needle and thread
How to make a pillow case by Champagne and Sugarplums

Measure your fabric for the pillow casing. Be sure to leave room – at least 1/2″ all the way around – for a seam allowance. Stitch three sides closed with the forth left open enough that you can slip your pillow inside.

How to cut out felt flowers by Champagne and Sugarplums

Cut flowers out of the coloured felts. We made three different sizes in various shapes. You’ll need about twenty flowers to make your pillow.

How to arrange felt shapes into flowers onto the pillow case by Champagne and Sugarplums

Arrange your cut flowers on the pillow case. When you like how it looks, start attaching the flowers with the method you have chosen, either put a couple of stitches in the centre of each flower, or a dab of fabric glue.  If you are sewing, make sure to secure your flowers with pins so you don’t lose your design. Work your away along the pillow until all the flowers are attached.

Collage of how to sew the stems onto the pillow case by Champagne and Sugarplums

Next, take the green yarn and thread a length onto the large eyed needle. Tie a knot in the end of the thread and start stitching the flowers stems starting from the inside of the casing. Tie another knot in the in the thread inside the casing to secure the flower stem. Sew stems for all the flowers.

How to sew the pillow closed by Champagne and Sugarplums

Insert your filling into the casing and stitch up the remaining opening. Happy Crafting!

Finished project on a sofa in a home by Champagne and Sugarplums

Finished project on a chair in a home by Champagne and Sugarplums

Finished DIY Pillow Cover by a window by Champagne and Sugarplums

Finished DIY Pillow Cover outside on a bench by Champagne and Sugarplums

Made this for Mum last year? Certainly try a personalized Mason Jar filled with her favourite things or some pressed flowers picked by little hands.

Happy Mother's Day from Champagne and Sugarplums

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