Post #3: And The Winner Is......

Guys. It's my favorite day of the year. Why? Because it's Oscar Sunday. The day where we honor the talented filmmakers, actors, and behind the scenes people by giving them the highest achievement in the film world and where I dress up like I am going to attend the ceremony but instead I sit at home in a nice outfit, hair done, and makeup on while screaming at the TV if someone I did not want to win has won. #LeoDicaprioForTheWin
So for today's post I have a theme. Golden Globes!! Just kidding it is Oscar themed. Today I will be conquering the challenge of creating Oscar Statue Sugar Cookies.
  Here is what they should look like. By the end I wasn't able to tell the difference between my creation and the original picture. (not really. there was a big difference of which one was better)

(Photo credits: http://www.bakerella.com/awards-night-sugar-cookies/)
Now let's get started!
Pt 1: Sugar cookie
Ingredients: (which I had to make some tweaks)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda (couldn't find any so I didn't use this)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract ( did not have this so I used the next best thing... almond extract)

Step 1) First mix together the flour and the baking powder.

Step 2) In a separate bowl mix together the sugar and the softened butter until smooth.

Step 3) Add the vanilla extract, in my case the almond extract, and the egg to the sugar and butter mix and stir it all together.

Step 4) Mix the dry ingredients with wet ingredients and you have your dough. Put it on a non greased cookie sheet and flatten the dough as good as possible.

Step 5) Take a knife and cut the shape of an Oscar into the dough. Mine don't resemble an Oscar that much but it is the effort that matters. You then remove all the excess dough, put them in a 375 degree oven for 8 minutes.

Part 2: Gold icing (jk it is just yellow)
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (again had to use my trusty old almond extract)
1/2 tbs milk
2 drops yellow food coloring ( which is not pictured below)

Step 1) Mix together milk, powdered sugar, and almond extract (if you were smart and double checked that you had all the ingredients). You then will put two drops of yellow food coloring in the mix and stir it together.

Step 2) Put the icing on to the cookies and you have yourself a delicious treat to eat during the ceremony!

Today's rating comes from my older brother, Jackson, who said they were pretty good and gave them a 7 out of 10 rating. 7 out of 10 rating for the second week in a row and half a meltdown, I would say this went okay. Now if you need to pick up some ingredients because you are inspired by my "triumph" head on over to your local Dillons and get started!!

Post #2: Roses are Red and Paper Flowers are.... Paper

So you all are probably wondering how will I begin my crafting and baking journey. Well have I got the answer for you!!! I will begin this wonderful adventure in my life with a very "complicated" and "expert" level craft that many don't even dare to try.
I will be tangling with the art of paper flower making!!! (insert dramatic music)
Tools needed:
1) Two pieces of tissue paper
2) Scissors
3) Stapler
Now before I take you through the steps I thought I should show you what the final product should look like.

 (Photo Credits: heyletsmakestuff.com)
So lets begin!
Step 1: Fold your two sheets of tissue paper in half twice.
Step 2:Find the corner of the tissue papers with all the separated pieces and fold it to the opposite edge to make a triangle.
Step 3: Take your scissors and cut off the extra paper that forms a rectangle.
Step 4: Open the triangle up so it then turns into a square. Take your scissors and cut the fold so you end up with 8 separate squares.
Step 5: Fold paper accordion style and try to end up with at least seven or eight folds.
Step 6: Staple the center of the accordion folded paper.
Step 7: Cut the edges of the paper to begin the process of petal making. (I cut mine with a curved edge)
Step 8: Start to carefully separate the layers and fluff them up to start creating your final product.
Step 9: Show off you final product that you worked really hard on to your family.
Today's rating comes from my 15 year old sister Molly who gives this craft a 7/10.
Coming out of this challenge with 7 out of 10 rating and zero mental breakdowns means that this craft was a success!! Stay tuned for my next post everyone!!

Post #1: What's Happening?!?!?

 I would have to say most of us have probably been in that spot of looking at Pinterest crafts and desserts, saying to themselves "I could totally make that!", and thinking you could be the next Martha Stewart. I know I have been there. So I thought I would put this weird desire of mine to be the "next Martha Stewart", even though I am not gifted in the creation of crafts or delicious desserts, to good use.
 For every post I will take on the challenge of either creating a Pinterest DIY craft or dessert.  After I create the most likely "masterpiece" I will have my family and friends rate it on a scale of 1-10. 1 being "Well at least you tried Savannah" and 10 is them speechless and crying because what I created is so breathtaking that they can't explain it with words.
So, overall,  I hope this blog brings you laughs, a smile, and makes you want to tap into your inner Martha!!