Flamboyant Easter Cards

Hello! Lately I've been working on some new spring crafts, including these adorable Easter cards! To tell you the truth, I really just wanted to use the word flamboyant. But anyway, this craft includes an awesome bow tutorial that can be applied to anything, including hair bows! The best part about it?No measuring, no pinning, no seam allowance, no patterns! 

Happy crafting! 

xoxo Morgan

Materials

• Colored Cardstock
• Egg Template
• Fabric for bow
• Thread and sewing machine or needle
• Hot Glue Gun

To start the bow construction, select a piece of any fabric. I'm using a bit of this blue checkered scrap. You don't need to measure:) In fact, the more raw edge showing, the cuter and springier the bow will be.

Then, pinch the approximate middle of the fabric piece until you have ended up with something like what's on the right. The only reason I pinned it was to secure it for the photo. No pinning is necessary:)

Then simply sew over that folded piece, making sure to backstitch.

If you'd like, you can cut a strip off the longer side so that the "ears" of the bow here. You'll use that piece later. 

From here, it's just about knipping and tucking as a plastic sergeant would say. I chose to fold the flaps over and sew from the back. Just play around until you get the look you desire. 

Using that spare piece from before, or a small strip, hot glue the strip to the top of your bow's center. Bring it around the entire two and secure. Cut off any excess.

Glue to your card stock, and there you go! A truly flamboyant Easter egg. 

God's Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Well, it's another snowy day up here despite spring starting tomorrow. To ease the sadness, I thought I'd bake some of my Reese's Cookies. I say that their God's because let me tell you; they are EXTREMELY DELICIOUS. 

Hope you enjoy! xoxo Morgan

Ingredients:

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened

• 3/4 cup sugar

• 1/3 cup REESE'S Creamy Peanut Butter

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Chocolate Chips

• 6 cup REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups
• 2 Graham Crackers
• Makes 27 cookies

Preheat the oven to 350. Then get out 6 delicious Reese's peanut butter cups. Don't give into temptation. Remember you need them for the cookies.

Unwrap the Reese's and chop them into medium size pieces.

To prepare your Reese's peanut butter, smash 2 graham crackers in a zip block bag. Add 1/3 cup of any peanut  butter into the bag and mix it all up. I'm telling you; this is the secret to your very own Reese's peanut butter.

Gather your sugar, peanut butter, and softened butter together in your electric mixer. Blend until creamy.

Add one egg and a 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla and blend. 

Next, separately stir flour and baking soda before adding it to the butter/egg concoction. Mix nicely, then add 1 cup of any type of chocolate chips and the chopped Reese's cups.

Stir the chocolate chips and peanut butter cups. Doesn't it look scrumptious?

Finally, place nine drops of cookie dough on a cookie sheet and cook for about twelve minutes so that the cookies are light brown. 

And that's it. You have yourself 27 of the world's most delicious peanut butter chocolate chips cookies. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! Here's a look at my favorite Leprechaun-day finds!

Have a great Sunday!

xoxo Morgan

These End of the Rainbow Cupcakes will be an easy hit at any get together where kids are present!

There's nothing I love better than a Leprechaun scavenger hunt! 

Finally, show someone how much they mean to you with this adorable Lucky Charm Card.

Sentimental Earrings?

Hey beauties! Today I have a few pieces of jewelry inspired by my favorite summer memories. Let me know what you think! 

xoxo Morgan

 These beautiful coral earrings remind me so much of orange sherbet and eating ice cream on a hot summer day. You can find them at Francesca's Boutique.

These gorgeous Modcloth earrings remind me of hydrangeas and whicker, an iconic memory of my Cape Cod summers. 

This third and final pair also from Modcloth is truly my favorite. Immediately, the gold scallop shells take me back to summers on the beach and parties in Lilly dresses. Obviously this photo has no connection to the earrings, yet it just makes me think one day this summer I was lying on the beach when this Hood blimp flew over! It was so cool and I just remember feeling so relaxed and content:)

What are you favorite summer memories?

Spring Beauty Trends

At long last, spring is just 9 days away! That means it's time to break out your colorful spring makeup! What's your favorite product for this spring? 

xoxo 

Morgan

First up is vibrant pink lips. I love the girlyness this color gives. It flatters a variety of skin tones and looks great with pastels. Sort of like a tribute to Barbie, haha!

Left: Maybelline Pink Pop 

Right: YSL

The next trend is that gorgeous glowy cheek look. It's easy to create if you have the right product and looks simply effortless. 

Left: Covergirl Natural Rose

Right: Mac Subtle Breeze

The third and final beauty trend for this spring is emerald eyes. They're so dazzling and unique, I'd love to see them with someone who has dark brown or hazel eyes. 

Left: Rimmel Emerald Sparkle

Right: Tarte Emerald

Quick Haul: Spring Fashion

Hey everyone! Recently, I picked up a few items for Spring, and I have to say I'm in love with them!

At last! I found these high-waisted shorts. I've been wanting them for so long and I can't wait to sport them this summer with a black tee and aviators.

Next I bought these Artist cropped jeans from American Eagle. These too are another item I've been dying to get my hands on for the spring. They look so flattering on and will look great with a variety of tops...

...possibly even this one I picked up from Forever 21. It looks like it'd be pretty cute with my jeans, huh? I haven't gotten the chance to try it on, but the bold pink and sleeplessness are sort of out of my comfort zone, but that's exactly why I love it!

Last, I snatched this gorgeous mint studded bracelet from F21. Again, I've never purchased studs before but this little guy will be so cute with my gold watch and several other stacked bracelets.

What are you most excited to wear this spring? 

xoxo Morgan

Making a Pop: Spring Colors

It's Official: We're finally into March which means spring is right around the corner! Of course spring trends like mini skirts and sunglasses are filling store windows and wardrobes everywhere, but what colors are in this season? You may have seen the typical mint and blush, but there are a few colors that will make you an automatic trend setter for sure.

1. Scarlett: First up is this gorgeous dark orange color, or as I like to call it--Scarlett. I love the fact that it can totally transform any outfit and make it stand out.

2. Periwinkle: This next color is so sweet and springy. I'd love to see some jewelry in it!

3. Neon Green-Yellow: Remember that green-yellow Crayola crayon from when you were a kid? Well, this spring, it's in high demand, and I don't mean the kid next to you who wants to color in his monster. I recently picked up this Eyelet Cutout dress from American Eagle and I'm in love with it! It's so flattering and will be perfect for spring and summer.

What colors are you crazy about this spring?

xoxo Morgan