Halloween Craft Idea

Painted Monster Rocks

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You can create so many different Halloween monsters and fun Halloween word art on your painted rocks. Paint the rocks however you like. Create silly monster faces or fun Halloween words. A tip for drawing: Write or draw slowly so you get nice clean lines on the bumpy rock surfaces.

Materials

·         Small rocks – about 2-3″ in diameter

·         Kwik Stix

·         Thin Stix

·         Googly eyes

·         Craft glue

Instructions

1.    Paint the rocks with a layer of whatever Kwik Stix color you’d like. Make sure to cover the rock thoroughly. If you paint too thick, it will take longer to dry. Allow to dry completely – about 90 seconds!

2.    Use the white Thin Stix to draw any white designs – allow to dry about a minute.

3.    Use the Black thin Stix to draw in details

4.    Add googly eyes with the glue or draw some of your own!

Happy Halloween!!

Gluten-Free Banana Split Cupcakes Recipe

Gluten-Free Banana Split Cupcake Recipe

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Materials:

1.   1/2 cup coconut flour

2.   1 tablespoon arrowroot powder

3.   1/4 teaspoon sea salt

4.   1/2 teaspoon baking soda

5.   4 large eggs

6.   1/2 cup agave nectar

7.   1 tablespoon vanilla extract

8.   1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries

9.   One batch of gluten-free chocolate ganache

10.                One batch of gluten-free whipped cream frosting

11.                Gluten-free chocolate sprinkles

12.                1 banana, cut into 16 slices

13.                8 cherries (fresh or frozen)

Directions:

1.   Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line 8 muffin cups with paper liners

2.   To make the batter, in a large bowl, combine the coconut flour, arrowroot powder, salt and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, agave nectar and vanilla extract. Blend the wet ingredients into the coconut flour mixture with a handheld mixer until thoroughly combined, then fold in the strawberries.

3.   Scoop 1/4 cup of batter into each prepared muffin cup.

4.   Bake the cupcakes for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 1 hour.

5.   To decorate the cupcakes, frost the tops with a layer of Chocolate Ganache. Pipe or add a big dollop of Whipped Cream Frosting (equivalent to 2 heaping tablespoons) on top of each cupcake, then cover with chocolate sprinkles. Place 2 banana slices in the whipped cream on each cupcake. Top with a cherry and serve immediately.

6.   Grab your set of Gripables and dive on in!

Here's a link to our website where you can purchase your set of Gripables:

http://www.thepencilgrip.com/p/gripables-comfortable-cutlery-3-pc-cutlery-set-w-blue-white-handles/therapeutic-products-toys?pp=24

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Paper Plate Pumpkin Craft

Paper Plate Pumpkin

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Get ready for the holiday season by making some paper plate pumpkins that can be hung around the house! These are a great way to have fun with you kids and to create cute decorations for the holidays!

Materials:

1.   Paper Plates (any size)

2.   Kwik Stix to decorate your pumpkin

3.   Green construction paper

4.   Glue

Directions:

1.   Paint the paper plate and decorate your pumpkin.

2.   Cut out a small rectangle shape using the green construction paper to be the stem of the pumpkin.

3.   Glue the stem onto the paper plate.

4.   The final step is totally up to you! You can either glue a magnet on the back of the plate to hang on the fridge or make a hole at the top of the pumpkin and use string to hang up your new decoration!

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!