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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR I am buzzing with all the feels of Summer! Pool season is in full swing, the neighborhood smells of charcoal grills, the giggles of kiddos fill the cul-de-sac and our weekends are filled with barbecues, pool parties and outdoor adventures. As Lily gets older and we move from season to season, we get to experience the joy of all of our favorite things through her eyes. We also are brought back to the little things that gave us joy as children, like splashing in the pool, enjoying a popsicle on the porch, trying a hot dog for the first time and getting dirty in the grass! This season is about family for me and doing the things that bring our family together. For my husband and I, it is about exploring the city as a family of three and for Lily and I, it is getting covered in paint, coloring and exploring her creativity through make believe. For our first issue of Creative Living with Lynn Lilly, I wanted to bring the colors of summer into your home to give you the spark of creativity to enjoy with your family. For this issue and each issue moving forward you will find easy recipes, cocktails, crafts and doit yourself projects for the whole family plus lifestyle articles like my favorite binge-worthy Netflix shows, entertaining tips, product must-haves and more. No matter what you create, I hope you find the magic of summer and share that joy with your family and friends!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RECIPES 07. Strawberry Watermelon Sangria 15. Fresh Vodka Cocktail 09. Avocado Toast 3 Ways 30. Yogurt Popsicles DIY Crafts 13. Summer Scrapbooking 04. Pom Pom Tassels 23. Epoxy Craft 19. Paper Plate Llamas HOT TOPICS 17. Lynn's Top Summer Picks 27. Five Travel Hacks for Families 11. Lynn's Top 5 Fave New Craft Products 31. Five Tips for Summer Entertaining 21.Lynn's Top Binge Worthy Netflix Shows 33.Glossary of Supplies
POM POM TASSELS
Pom poms are my favorite fashion trend right now! I have been rocking pom poms on my dresses, bathing suits and now it is time to add some flair to my beach bag! MATERIALS Bundles of Yarn (3 colors) 1 Keyring 2 Jump Rings Hot Glue Floss String (3 colors) 1 Sewing Needle Assorted Beads Clover Pom Pom Maker
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TASSELS
STEP 1: WRAP Choose one color of floss for the tassel and base. Wrap tassel bundle (with a separate color) for a half inch beginning 3/4 from one end. Continue wrapping around bundle using alternating colors until the center 2 inches are covered. Glue end of floss into place. STEP 2: FOLD Fold the bundle in half, lining up your two outside colors. Using a 3rd color, begin wrapping the folded bundle at the base of the fold, joining the colors. Glue the end of floss into place. Cut the tassel base straight across to your desired length. STEP 3: ATTACH Attach jump ring at the top of tassel.
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POMS POMS & BEADED STRING LANYARD
STEP 1: TIE Using the pom pom maker create 3 different color pom poms. If you do not have a pom pom maker, you can use a fork or your hand as a base. (we have a video on craftboxgirls.com on how to use the pom pom maker) Tie 1 and 1/2 feet of floss to one end of a sewing needle and a large bead with a larger opening on the other end of the floss. STEP 2: BEAD Begin by stringing one pom pom, then add a few beads, repeat with a pom pom and sections of beads until you reach the end. Tie a jump ring to the end of floss and glue into place on last bead. STEP 3: ATTACH Attach the keyring to the pom pom end of lanyard & join the jump rings from the tassel and beaded end of the lanyard.
STRAWBERRY WATERMELON SANGRIA INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Ice 1 Cup Strawberries 1 Cup Watermelon 1/2 White Wine Bottle Mint
STEP 1: COMBINE Combine ice, strawberries, and watermelon in a carafe. STEP 2: ADD Add white wine to the carafe.
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STEP 3: GARNISH Garnish with mint and a paper straw!
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AVOCADO TOAST Avocado Toast 3 Ways 3 WAYS
MARIA GARCIA Craft Box Girls Designer
"Everyone gets excited about Avocado Toast these days! So I decided to take it to the next BAKERFELUIA.CO level by adding some of my favorite toppings! These 3 tasty toasts are sure to be a big hit, whether you are entertaining or in need of a quick, healthy bite."
RECIPES
Slice avocado and remove pit. Scoop from the shell into a bowl. Squeeze half of a lemon over the avocado. Mash until creamy with a few chunks. Spread over toasted bread and top with ingredients.
Salmon Toast INGREDIENTS:
Wheat Toast Avocado Lemon Smoked Salmon Capers Chopped Red Onions
Caprese Toast
Bacon & Chive Toast
INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
Wheat Toast Avocado Lemon Basil Glazed Balsamic Vinaigrette Mozzarella Cheese Cherry Tomatoes
9 Grain Toast Avocado Lemon Chopped Bacon Chives Goat Cheese Crumbles
LYNN'S TOP 5 FAVE NEW CRAFT PRODUCTS ONE
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Cricut Infusible Ink Sheets & Pens Available exclusively at Michael's Stores
TWO Beacon Glo-Brite Marking Gel Available on Amazon.com
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Chalk Couture Available at www.chalkcouture.com/craftboxgirls
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FOUR P-Touch Embellish & Brand New Washi Tape Cartridges Available at Michaels & JoAnn
FIVE Surebonder Color & Glitter Glue Sticks Available at Surebonder.com
Create a Magical Vacay Countdown Full Video Tutorial on craftboxgirls.com
SUMMER SCRAPBOOKING LYNN LILLY Craft Box Girls Founder
"I love capturing all of our family adventures with high hopes of creating big beautiful scrapbooks. As a full time working mom that makes crafts for a living, I often don't get a lot of time for personal crafts so creating mini travel journals has been the perfect solution to preserving our family memories! The best part of these pocket photo journals is that I can take them on the road with me and relive the memories when I am away from my family."
Learn how to make your own travel size photo memory book at craftboxgirls.com or use one of Paper House Productions travel journals to quickly start scrapbooking your memories. My Must Have Supplies: Paper House Productions Travel Journal, Sundrenched Paper and World Travel Paper Collection Embellishments from Buttons Galore & More HP Sprocket Photo Printer Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry
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Full video tutorials available at craftboxgirls.com
FRESH VODKA COCKTAIL If you want to sip on summer this is the perfect cocktail for you! Change up the fruit or let you guests create their own with a DIY cocktail station! INGREDIENTS Vodka Water Cucumber Strawberry Lime Mint
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STEP 1: COMBINE Combine sliced cucumber, strawberry, lime, and mint in a pitcher. Add your choice of vodka to the pitcher. Squeeze lime juice into the pitcher. STEP 2: BLEND Use a muddler and gently press down and give it a half turn. Repeat process for 2-4 minutes releasing the fruit juices. Once the ingredients in the pitcher are muddled, add water. Stir the cocktail. STEP 3: SERVE Strain the cocktail into a glass leaving the muddled fruit behind. Add sliced strawberries, lime, and mint to the cocktail.
LYNN'S TOP SUMMER MOM PICKS ONE
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ONE : Beat The Heat At the Beach Sombra Y Sol Beach Tent Available on Amazon.com
TWO : Splish Splash Anywhere Kundo Portable Fold Up Pool  Available on Amazon.com
THREE : Poolside Summer Read
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The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand Available on Amazon.com
FOUR : Games For The Whole Family Sunnylife Flamingo Floating Game Available at Swoozies or Sunnylife.com
FIVE : Travel Must Have Lilly Pulitzer Cooler
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Available at lillypulitzer.com
SIX : Celebrate Nap Time Odeme Silicon Wine Glass in Summer FabFitFun Box. Available at FabFitFun.com
DIY Your Own Glow in the Dark Shoes Watch the full video on craftboxgirls.com
PAPER PLATE LLAMAS KASEY SOREL
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Craft Box Girls Designer
"I loved crafting this! I used all of my favorite colors and drew a sweet little face. Customize your paper llama with all of your favorite color combos, or maybe add a funny face to complete the look!"
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Paper Plates Scissors Glue Gun Dowels Acrylic Paint Paint Brushes Marker Template
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STEP 1: CUT Cut out all of the pieces from the llama template. Download template for free: https://tinyurl.com/paperplatellama Trace and cut out of the paper plate. STEP 2: PAINT Paint the base color with acrylic paint on your llama and wait for it to dry. Glue llama cutouts together. Draw the face. STEP 3: DECORATE Decorate llama with other acrylic paint colors and wait to dry. Hot glue dowel onto the back of the llama and use for a party or a puppet show!
LYNN'S TOP 5 SUMMER NETFLIX BINGE-WORTHY SHOWS If you're looking for a break from the summer heat or want to enjoy a night in these are my top favorite shows that I have binged so far this Summer!
When They See Us tells the story of five young boys, who are interrogated and manipulated into confessing to the violent attack of a woman in Central Park in 1989.
In Dead To Me, Jen, a Type-A California mother of two, is recuperating from the recent hit-and-run death of her husband. At a grief support group, she meets Judy, and the two women develop a deep friendship that quickly becomes questionable once Judy's secret is revealed to the audience.
In the Netflix original film, Always Be My Maybe, two childhood friends are reunited after 15 years. While old sparks of attraction arise, Sasha and Marcus begin falling for each other.
Desperate to secure funding for her med tech startup, an idealistic scientist and her husband strike an outrageous deal with a mysterious investor in What If.
When a Horrific murder sends shockwaves through a small town, detective Harry Ambrose hunts for answers that begin unfolding a web of sinister secrets in the Netflix original The Sinner.
Photo credit: Netflix.com
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EPOXY SEQUIN TRAY MATERIALS Wooden Tray Paper Word Cut Out (optional) Rope (if your tray does not have handles) Ribbon Buttons Galore and More Rainbow Sequin Shaker Mix and Rose Garden Shaker Mix Epoxy Resin (We like Famowood Glaze Coat) Scissors Open Flame or Heat Gun Plastic Cups
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STEP 1: CUT If you want to add a word, cut from cardstock (we love glitter cardstock). Cut four pieces of ribbon to fit within the tray. STEP 2: ASSEMBLE If your tray does not have handles and you want to be extra, drill holes in the sids of the tray and pull the rope through the holes, secure with a knot. Glue the ribbon to the bottom of the tray. Sprinkle the shaker mix onto the tray. STEP 3: POUR Prepare the epoxy according to the package instructions. Slowly pour a layer of epoxy in the tray. Lightly glide an open flame or heat gun over the surface of the epoxy to remove any bubbles. If you opted for a word place the cardstock into the epoxy. Pour more epoxy to cover the surface of the cardstock. STEP 3: FINISH Lightly glide the flame or heat gun across the surface again to remove bubbles. Let dry for at least 24 hours or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Make Backpack Charms with the Kiddos Full Video Tutorial on craftboxgirls.com
5 TRAVEL HACKS FOR FAMILIES By: Ellen Lafleche-Christian || confessionsofanover-workedmom.com
These travel hacks will make all the difference on your next family vacation! Summer is the time for family travel. But, getting from point A to point B with the kids isn't as easy as you think. Here are a few of my favorite travel hacks for families that will make the travel party of your vacation a little bit easier.
1. Stay organized with a shoe organizer Did you think that shoe organizers were just for shoes? They make a great way to organize your child's toys, sippy cup, crayons, snacks, wet wipes, and pacifiers. They hang easily over the back seat in a car, airplane, or train. Just unroll it once you board and keep everything within arms reach. Choose a clear shoe organizer to make it easier to see.
2. Dress everyone in layers You never know what the temperature will be like when you land. And, to make travel even more complicated, you never know who will get cold on the airplane. If you dress everyone in layers, you can take off or add layers when temperatures change rather than changing your entire outfit. Or, if you're traveling with small children and they make a mess on their shirt, it's easy to just take off a layer to reveal the clean shirt underneath.
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Keep cords and chargers handy
Don't lose your charging cords, chargers, and earbuds in the bottom of your bag or carry-on. Store everyone's tech cords in an eyeglass case. This will keep the wires from getting tangled and make them much easier to find.
4. Keep dirty shows away from clothes If you need to pack your shoes back in your suitcase but are worrying about the dirty soles making a mess, no problem, just place your shoes in a clear shower cap sole side down. The cap will keep your shoes from making a mess in your suitcase.
5. DIY I Spy Game Nothing is worse than children that are bored. You can make your own I Spy Game with an empty plastic soda bottle, epsom salt, and a variety of plastic toys, trinkets, beads, and charms. Just seal the top with duct tape so they cannot get it off and make a mess.
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YOGURT POPSICLES
Cool off from the summer heat with a refreshing yogurt pop! These are a great alternative to high sugar pops and are sure to be a crowd pleaser for all ages! INGREDIENTS *makes 12 popsicles 1/4 Cup Raspberries 1/4 Cup Blueberries 1/4 Cup Strawberries 1 Cup Greek Yogurt 1 Cup Lite Cool Whip
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RECIPES
STEP 1: BLEND/MUDDLE Muddle blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. STEP 2: MIX Pour fruit mixture, cool whip, and yogurt to the bowl. Mix all ingredients together using a spatula until thoroughly blended. STEP 3: POUR Fill popsicle mold with the mixture. *Pro-Tip* Fill a ziplock bag with mixture, seal and cut off a small section of one corner and squeeze into each mold. Freeze for 4-5 hours.
5 TIPS FOR SUMMER ENTERTAINING By: Jessica Watt || jessicawatt.com
The long warm days of summer are the perfect time to kick back, relax and invite friends over for a night of entertaining under the stars. With a little planning and these simple tips, you can put together an evening that you, as the host, can enjoy just as much as your friends. Here are a few tips to help you throw the perfect, stress free summer get together.
A drink station is a must for any party and my absolute favorite addition to any get together. I purchased a bar cart that I use to transition through seasons and holidays. It is totally functional and gives you another fun area to decorate. You can never have too many kinds of drinks during the summer so I like to keep my bar cart stocked full of flavored waters, lemonade, iced tea and fruity sangria. To keep our drinks bug-free, I place a cute cupcake liner over the cups and stick a paper straw through the middle of the liner. Orange slices work, too. Add a burst of color to your drink station! I like to keep my kiddos happy too with a wagon full of ice and juice boxes they can grab as needed.
Nothing will make your guests run inside faster than an evening filled with mosquitos. They can totally ruin a good time, so having a basket filled with bug spay will help your party stay bug and itch free. I like to keep mine, along with sunscreen (if you are entertaining during the day), in a cute basket where all of my guests can see it and feel free to use as needed. Citronella candles also help keep those party crashers away, while adding some fun ambiance to your party.
Serving food in large apothecary jars not only looks beautiful on your table, but they also keep your foods bug-free. Apothecary jars are perfect for fruit salads, pasta salads, and green salads. Attach a cute label to let guests know what is in each jar. Filling mason jars for individual servings is another fun way for guests to grab their food easily, kick their flip flops and relax. Who doesn't love eating out of a mason jar?
One of the best parts of summer is being outside, so meals that don't keep you away from your guests are the best and summer is all about grilling anyway! Small kabobs of chicken in your favorite marinade and grilled colorful veggies are the perfect entree in addition to your salads. Your guests can just grab a skewer or two along with their salads and you can spend more time enjoying their company instead of worrying about being in the kitchen. Yummy food and enjoying your guests is a win-win!
Friends circled around a campfire is the perfect way to end the day and you cannot have a campfire without s'mores. Don't have a fire pit? Sterno canned hat does the job just as well. Fill a large tray with your favorite s'mores must-haves. Marshmallows already skewered, chocolate bars, crackers, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cups, caramels, and whatever else you like on your s'mores. Having everything out of its packaging will let your guests serve themselves easily. Make sure you have paper towels and wipes nearby for sticky fingers!
Relaxing and making memories is what summer is all about. Surround yourself with friends, cold drinks, a good meal, and enjoy the moment!
JESSICA WATT
GLOSSARY of supplies Epoxy Sequin Wooden Tray Wooden box - Michaels Stores Gold Cardstock - Michaels Stores Black & White Ribbon - Michaels Stores Sequins - Buttonsgaloreandmore.com Famowood Glaze Coat Epoxy - Amazon.com
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Pom Pom Tassels Yarn - Michaels Stores Keyring - Michaels Stores Jump Rings - Michaels Stores Assorted Beads - Michaels Stores Clover Pom Pom Maker - Michaels Stores Summer Scrapbooking Stickers - PaperHouseProductions.com Buttons - Buttonsgaloreandmore.com Paper - PaperHouseProductions.com Washi Tape - PaperHouseProductions.com Travel Journal - PaperHouseProductions.com Beacon Zip Dry - BeaconAdhesives.com
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Paper Plate Llamas Acrylic paint - Michaels Stores Paint Pen - Michaels Stores Template - https://tinyurl.com/paperplatellama Glue Gun - Surebonder.com
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