from the most CREATIVE people i know!

i can’t even HANDLE how much i love this mustache bash baby shower.

the details are adorable. and THE FOOD!!! i just want to be there and gobble it all up.

next up…

now i woudn’t consider myself a big Zelda fan – but this Zelda party is way cute! check it out!

i love this alligator bayou bash  and this teenage mutant ninja turtle party

know someone graduating? here is a round up of great graduation party ideas

are you hosting a memorial day party? this is an adorable party and lots of ideas for decorating

and a round up of some fun finds from around the web. i LOVE the twine!

and whats cooking?

this yummy chopped salad!  and for dessert- this FIVE minute mug cake!

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Meet the Hosts!

The Craft Nest //Designed Decor //Swish Printables //Creative Juice // Just Us Four //La Belle Parties

To add to the fun, we have a featured co-host. This week, the co-host is:

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Girl in the Garage

Each week, we’ll have a new social media platform as the main theme of our link party.

This week, we’re linking up our Twitter pages!

I’m sure you already know that Twitter is fast becoming a primary way many readers connect with blogs!

So, growing your Twitter following = growing your blog following!

Join the twitter party and link up your Twitter page {NOT your blog homepage or a post link, please}

Your link will automatically appear on all 6 blogs!

Remember: Follow your Hosts and visit the others!

** The BEST way to grow is to spread the love.**

You will automatically be entered into our email reminder list by entering a link. You can remove yourself from the list at anytime.

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as you know, i can’t make average macarons… so why would i make average rice krispie treats?
i used chocolate krispies with peanut butter and added popsicles sticks for a fun way to enjoy them!
and drizzled a lil chocolate and peanut butter on top for good measure.

please note: yes. i spelled it both ‘krispy’ and ‘krispie’ in this post and on the photos.
you already accept my disfunctional punctuation and capitalization so why not my spelling too?

chocolate peanut butter rice krispie pops

2 Tbsp. butter
14 oz marshmallows
3 Tbsp. peanut butter
3 1/2 cups chocolate rice krispies
popsicle sticks
chocolate chips
peanut butter chips

line a sheet pan with parchment paper
melt butter in a large sauce pan and add marshmallows on med-low heat
stir until combined and marshmallows are fully melted
add peanut butter and stir to combine
remove from heat and immediately add rice krispies stiring to coat with marshmallows
scoop out cereal dividing it into 5 even piles on the parchment paper
allow to cool slightly so you can mold it into a popsicle shape and place popsicle stick into each
once cooled, drizzle melted chocolate chips and peanut butter chips over the top
dress it up with a fun ribbon on the stick and enjoy!

makes 5 large rice krispie pops (they are big – see the photo below)
note: the high marshmallow content not only made it easier to mold, but kept them perfectly chewey for longer! these would be a great thing to serve at a party since they can be made ahead of time and they are super fun to eat
my lil one was sure excited to be my taste tester on this one
(well lets be honest. if it has sugar in it she is excited – but she really did love them!)

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i’m so excited to be participating in the 2nd annual summer splash event!

a bunch of great blogs (see the linky list below) have come together to bring you

some amazing prizes to help you kick off your summer… with a SPLASH!

each blog is giving away at least $25 worth of prizes, plus we have an awesome grand prize for one very lucky winner.

 the more giveaways you enter, the more chances you have at winning the Grand Prize

So what’s this Grand Prize we’re talking about? Thanks to Trex Outdoor Furniture, one very lucky winner is going to win a Yacht Club 3-Piece Rocker Set valued at $1,317! Made in the USA and constructed of durable HDPE recycled lumber, this Rocker Set is sure to help you slow down and relax this Summer and for many years to come!

Enter the Grand Prize!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclaimer: Please note that the Summer Splash hosts and participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prize. We have represented each sponsor with the expectation that they will fulfill their prize in a timely manner. While we are not responsible, we will make every effort to assist the winner in obtaining their prize.

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from the most CREATIVE people i know!

for starters…. i love this vintage race car party. the colors are amazing and the ideas are so creative!!

the donut tires, cute party hats, the chekered tablecloth… i love it all.

but of course i would love a party that does THIS with macarons!!!!!!

i must admit this idea has crossed my mind for my lil guys party that is coming up!

he is asking for a race car party…. we will see.

i’m sure he will change his mind about 100 times before his actual birthday!

okay. how beautiful is this? these confetti balloons have me swooing but its the flowers i am in love love love with!

get crafty. check out this rope wrapped letter tutorial

other favs this week —  mother’s day ideas // mother’s day brunch party //

apartment decorating ideas // teenange mutant ninja turtles party

what’s cooking this week?

cream of asparagus and spinach soup.

topped with toasted walnuts… i must try this.

do you ever dream about having another wedding? don’t get me wrong – my wedding was beautiful!

but wouldn’t it be fun to do it all again?

(somewhere my dad is screaming nooooo!!)

i came across this webstie and i have been dreaming about it ever since.

a victorian estate with english gardens. lakeside weeping willows. if i could do it all again – it would be here!

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free printable photobooth props

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hello world! i have a new look! what do you think?
i’m so excited to share with you what has been in the works for some time now!
introducing the new and improved creative juice:

web and logo design by the amazing and talented michele of INTRIGUE DESIGN STUDIO!
new logo.
new colors.
(clearly i am still obsessed with gray and yellow)
new URL.
(getcreativejuice.com)
new website design.
new profile pic
(thanks kristy g photography)

i am so honored to have worked with michele to create this amazing new look and i can’t say enough wonderful things about her! if you are looking for a new design head her way! thank you so much michele! you have been amazing to work with – so patient, diligent, and creative!
okay so beware — michele did her part amazingly but i’m still working — links i need to fix, photos and text i need to re-format ect, so if you come across something that looks a little strange, i’m still cleaning house a bit from the move but  i could not be happier with my new cute little space on the web! take a look around – check out the tabs across the top. browse the popular posts. maybe grab yourself a glass of JUICE (wink wink) and stay a while! i can’t wait to share with you all the fun parties, recipes, tutorials & crafts, hoiday ideas, and MACARONS that i have been working on lately!

also, stay updated on all the new material by subscribing to the RSS feed
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NOW… i have been promising some BIG NEWS!

if you are here- then you probably know about (and hopefuly have ordered!!!)
my french macaron book!
if not – then what are you waiting for?!!
you can read about it here and see all my fun unique and creative macarons here

—>>> shameless book plug —>>>
there has NEVER been a macaron book like this before!
there are lots of books out there about macarons – but this one is different! there are over 75 different SHAPES and DESIGNS to create! don’t be confined to traditional circle macarons -
make christmas trees. make mummies. make easter bunnies. use candy to decorate them. dip them in chocolate. dip them in sprinkles. use multiple colors. make FUN macarons! not only will it show you how, but it comes with a CD of printable templates to guide you when you pipe your macarons!
(okay. shameless plug over. but seriously. i am EXCITED about this book!)

*** BOOK TOUR UPDATE — come see me at blogfete in orlando! more dates coming soon!

okay ready?

GUESS WHAT??

clear out some more space on that bookshelf because

CREATIVE JUICE HAS A SECOND BOOK DEAL!!

i’m so excited to FINALLY share this with you!
i can’t reveal too much now but i will soon! i saw a draft of the cover yesterday for the first time –
and yes. i cried again.
it will be out spring 2014! i am working like a crazy lady on it everyday and i’m SO in love!
i’m excited to continue this book journey with you all and
i can’t thank you enough for your love and support!
YOU are the reason i am achieving my dreams! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!!!!! xoxoxoxo

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Meet the Hosts!

The Craft Nest //Designed Decor //Swish Printables //Creative Juice // Just Us Four //La Belle Parties

To add to the fun, we have a featured co-host. This week, the co-host is:

The Easley Family

Each week, we’ll have a new social media platform as the main theme of our link party.

This week, we’re linking up our Facebook pages!

I’m sure you already know that Facebook is an awesome way to engage and get your content in front of readers!

So, growing your Facebook following = growing your blog following!

Join the party and link up your Facebook page {NOT your blog homepage or a post link, please}

Your link will automatically appear on all 6 blogs!

Remember: Follow your Hosts and visit the others!

** The BEST way to grow is to spread the love.**

You will automatically be entered into our email reminder list by entering a link. You can remove yourself from the list at anytime.

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one person will win all of these party supplies you see here!
perfect for a summer party, a graduation party, pool party, or just to dress up some treats for friends
must be 18 + to win. US/Canada only (sorry all my international peeps.)

how to enter:

1. follow @mindy_creativejuice @banner_events @craftomaniac @lynleespetitecakes
2. share the photo
(take a screenshot and post it from your camera roll if you have an iphone or pull it from my facebook page)
and tag with the #winpartysupplies
i will pick the winner at random on 5/5 — CINCO DE MAYO!! and ship the supplies to the winner the next day!

head to @mindy_creativejuice on instagram to enter!

happy entertaining

mindy starr

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{MACARONS}

lately i have been so obsessed with making fun macarons using sprinkles! these daisy macarons were really easy to make!

using sprinkles is an easy and fun way to dress up a simple french macaron
see all my fun macaron creations

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if you like this post then you will LOVE MY BOOK!!!

click HERE and buy your copy now off amazon!

it will arrive hot off the press on the aug 13th release date!

 

happy macaron-ing

mindy starr

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