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Jesus Does

Country music has always been my true love. I am growing more open to what I listen to, but I ALWAYS come back. So here is a little Eric Church to make your life better:)

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

Rapunzel is back!

I have not fallen off of a cliff, gotten lost in a forest, or had anything too terribly bad happen to me, all though I have been MIA in the blog world.

But look what I've done!

I've became a cupcake chief!  These are chocolate cake, with cream cheese frosting, a red sugar heart (which I made my self with a little Pintrest inspiration), and a raspberry Hershey's kiss inside. This little project was for a neighbor's wedding, so aside from being extremely fun, I got paid to make these. I would consider it the best way to make money in the world...cash for creativity!

Cream Cheese Frosting:

Ingredients:

-1 cup butter softened

-16 ounces cream cheese softened

-8 cups sifted confectioners sugar (about 2 lbs)

- 2 T Milk (I would start out with one and add the other if needed. It works better for cupcakes if it thick)

- 1 T orange juice (I just use a little concentrate out of my freezer, sometimes I add a little vanilla instead)

- 1 t orange zest…I never actually do this part:)

Makes about 5 ½ cups icing. Good for 24ish cupcakes

Instructions

In a medium mixer bowel, cream butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Add sugar one cup at a time and milk. Mix well. Beat on high until smooth 9only 30 secs to a minute). Thin to ice cake smoother; use full strength for piping borders.

NOTE: DO NOT use LIGHT cream cheese or butter substitute. If margarine is used, icing will be softer.

How to make...
Chocolate cake 

Sugar Hearts

This weekend's project is Lemonade Cupcakes with Raspberry icing! I'm extremely excited...this recipe screams summer!

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

And rain...

Maybe?

Revolution

This reminds me of Les Mis!

Girls Night!

What is the best chick flick ever?

Hmmm...

This is an extremely debatable point, and although it might not be THE best...its defiantly one of them.

And which one would that be?

How about "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend"?

I love this movie for many reasons.

1. It is clean. No " I wish they left this out", or "Maybe we should fast forward through this part?!?"
2. Christopher Gorham is cute.
3. The plot is clever and unique, it's refreshing.
4. It doesn't end how you think it will.
5. You can watch it again... and again... and maybe even again.


Hope you enjoy!

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

Personal Progress Anyone?

Here is the PERFECT Personal Progress activity...

Ten Day Redefining Beauty Challenge

I did it a few weeks ago, and I was so amazed at how much it made me think. Even if you feel pretty good about yourself, you should try it because it will make you feel that much better.

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

Wedding Card

The other day we were in need a card to give to a newly married couple at their reception.

Using rubber stamps I was able to easily put this card together.

To give it a more rustic look, I brushed a stamp in ink and rubbed the stamp on the edge of the paper. This supper easy trick works really well.

The ribbon is organdy, which is easier to get a nice bow with.

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

Tea Party

Today Briar Rose and her Little Friend came over to have tea (aka pink lemonade and sprite) with Pascal and me. It turned out to be quite a fun morning. We all wore our best fairy tale finery, and I even dusted off the china

Oh did I have fun planning or what?

Menu

-Pink Lemonade and Sprite
-Strawberry tarts (fruit dip and strawberries in a tart shell)
-Orange Jello Salad in flower pots
-Banana Bread
-Blueberry Muffins (provided by Briar)
-Grapes (our attempt to be healthy)

Our decorations were a cute banner that said "Ladies" and a garland of fabric and ribbon. We also had dried roses in mason jars, which I think really add a vintage touch.

We also made Tangled inspired crowns from this template.

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Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

#21 (again)

Due to the fact that cheesecake is sooo good, I made another cheesecake desert.

I found this one on Pintrest, and I really loved it! I mean seriously, how could you not love Oreo Cheesecake Cup Cakes?

Have fun!

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

#21

Tonight's dessert fulfilled item #21 on my Summer List!

A yummy cheesecake/lemon square combo, which was very flavorful, but not too rich.

I'll defiantly be making this one again!

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

#20 and #25

Well, here is my first summer bucket list follow up post!

On Tuesday, I completed #25 and put a summer braid in my hair. It was a little difficult to do on my own hair, but I did it! So much fun to have that pop of color back.

Today, I completed #20 when I donated blood for the first time! My arm feels a little funny as I type this, but other that it wasn't too bad.

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel 

Summer List

I love summer.
I love imagining.
I love adventures.
I love just being completely free.

So here's my list of what I plan to do this summer...gotta make it last:)
 
1.    -watch the sunrise
2.      -sleep under the stars
3.      -watch all of the Anne of Green Gables
4.      -read The Book of Mormon
5.      -learn how to do messy hair
6.      -read Sense and Sensibility
7.      -attend an out-door summer concert
8.      -have a lemonade stand
9.      -finish decorating my room
10.  -fix my jewelry
11.  -read on the outside swing
12.  -go to an outdoor shopping center
13.  -have a picnic
14.  -learn to cook something new
15.  -get a makeover at a makeup counter
16.  -make a lace skirt
17.  -earn my faith ribbon
18.  -make homemade fruit roll ups
19.  -go to a hot air balloon festival or community carnival
20.  -donate blood
21.  -make a cheese cake desert
22.  -eat frozen yogurt for lunch
23.  -progressive fast food dinner
24.  -die my hair with kool aid (still kinda iffy on this one)
25.  -summer braids (they are really Jedi brads, I just like my name better)
26.  -see Les Mis
27.  -send a message in a bottle
28.  -try on prom dresses at a thrift store

I imagine it will get longer...I'll let you know if it does.

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel

What can you do with a frisbee?

Last night I spent a pleasant evening with some of my favorite people and a large stack of Frisbees. Near where I live is an amazing park four different tiers. Defiantly  more than enough space to keep you interested for a long time. I had never realised this until last night, but you can do a lot more with a Frisbee than just play ultimate Frisbee (which is a great game...if you are athletic☺)

1. We played Frisbee golf. We walked through the park and aimed at stationary objects and tried to hit said object in as few tries as possible.

2. One person throws the Frisbee. The rest of us tried to throw ours as close as possible to theirs. The Frisbee that ended the farthest away is the new target.

3. We played truth or dare. Dangerous yes...but there are some groups where its safe. This group was one of those;)

Lots of  ♥,

Rapunzel

words that will change your world

lots of ♥,

Rapunzel

Omnia Sol (Let your heart be staid)

Somewhere far from nowhere, I grew both strong and tall…
Longing to become, but knowing not the path at all!
But the footprints of the winter melted to fields of spring;
One last embrace before I cross the threshold: To life we sing!

O stay your soul and leave my heart its song!
O stay your hand; the journey may be long!
And when we part, and sorrow can’t be sway’d….
Remember when, and let your heart be staid.
Omnia sol temperat,
Absens in remota.
Ama me fideliter,
Fidem mean noto.

Weave the dance and raise the chorus; grieve no more…
Through the strength of Orion, find refuge from the shore!
Let courage be your oar, let passion be your sail;
Wisdom and truth will guide your deep heart’s yearning, though all travail!

O stay your soul and leave my heart its song!
O stay your hand; the journey may be long!
And when we part, and sorrow can’t be sway’d…
Remember when, and let your heart be staid.
Omnia sol temperat,
Absens in remota.
Ama me fideliter,
Fidem mean noto.

And when we part, and sorrow can’t be sway’d…
Remember when…
Remember when…
And let your heart be staid… Be staid.

I am in love with this song...I wish there was some way I could shout it to the world.

Here is the translation for the Latian:

The sun warms everything,
even while I am far away.
Love me faithfully,
and know that I am faithful.
Hope you like!

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

So I got on Pintrest in need of a creative dinner idea that was fairly easy...here is what I found.

 via  Making Memories

They were supper yummy, although kinda messy...mine did not look like hers at all!

Defiantly something to try:) 

Lots if ♥,

Rapunzel 

Popcorn poping...

I looked out the window and what did I see? Popcorn popping on the apricot tree. Spring has brought me such a nice surprise! Popcorn popping right before my eyes. I can take a handful and make a treat. A popcorn ball that smells so sweet. It wasn't really so, but it seemed to be Popcorn popping on the apricot tree.

I've sang the song ever since I was little...but I've never actually made popcorn balls.

They were so easy and fun. Defiantly a good spring treat:)

by Rapunzel

Here are tips.

You can substitute Marshmallow cream for marshmallows, one 7 ounce jar for twenty full sized marshmallows.
And, spray your hands with cooking oil to make them into the balls:)

Have fun:)

Lost of ♥,


Rapunzel 

via LDS music now

HE LIVES!

I know that my Redeemer lives;

What comfort this sweet sentence gives!

He lives, He lives, who once was dead;

He lives, my ever living Head.

He lives to bless me with His love,

He lives to plead for me above.

He lives my hungry soul to feed,

He lives to help in time of need.

He lives to grant me rich supply,

He lives to guide me with His eye,

He lives to comfort me when faint,

He lives to hear my soul’s complaint.

He lives to silence all my fears,

He lives to wipe away my tears

He lives to calm my troubled heart,

He lives all blessings to impart.

He lives, my kind, wise, heavenly Friend,

He lives and loves me to the end;

He lives, and while He lives, I’ll sing;

He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.

He lives and grants me daily breath;

He lives, and I shall conquer death:

He lives my mansion to prepare;

He lives to bring me safely there.

He lives, all glory to His Name!

He lives, my Savior, still the same.

Oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives,

I know that my Redeemer lives!

Lots of ♥,

Rapunzel