It's a Steal ~ Mary "Knocks Off" Danni

Hi Everyone! 

It's Mary from Sweet Little Bluebird,

I'm so happy to be sharing at the Cafe today!

On behalf of the IC girls, Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

We'd also like to wish our sweet friend, Danni, a very happy birthday!

Cheers!

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Last week we started a new series, "It's a Steal"...where we "steal" or 

"knock off" a fellow blogger's idea and show you what we come up with. 

 Natalie kicked off the series, knocking off my Breakfast Muffins!  

This week it's my turn to knock off Danni from Silo Hill Farm.  

Danni has so many great things to steal from,

 it was hard to decide what to do, so I did two!  

One is a knockoff and the other is an inspiration.  

My Knock Off,

Danni's Maple Cranberry Spread...

I have been wanting to make this for months!

What I love most about this recipe...

Only 4 ingredients!!!  

{Click here for the recipe and Danni's post}

Here is my knockoff...

Okay, let me tell you how yummy this stuff is... 

YUMMMMMMY!!!

If it were sold in stores, I'd buy a grocery cart full! 

This stuff is so good, that for breakfast-in-bed on Mother's Day, 

this is what I requested...the yummy spread on a toasted bagel.  

{Great on crackers, bagels, bread, turkey sandwiches, spoons and fingers.}  

Maple Cranberry Spread Recipe

1 8oz. pkg. Cream Cheese, softened 
1/2 C. Dried Cranberries
1/3 C. Maple Syrup
1/4 C. Chopped, Toasted Pecans

In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients with an electric mixer.  Cover and refrigerate several hours.
Makes 1-1/2 Cups

I can't wait to share this recipe with my family and friends! 

Thanks for the great steal, Danni! 

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Next up, 

My Inspiration...

A couple of weeks ago, Danni made a great Oriole Bird Feeder!  

If you haven't read her post, you should head over and see what 

the feeder is made from!  Danni is so clever! 

Danni always amazes me with her creativity.   

What most people would throw away, 

she creates art and great things like this!

I happen to be a big backyard birder,

 so I thought I'd try to make my own bird feeder out 

of things I had lying around the house, not being used. 

I'm no Danni (trust me), but I did my best! 

After going through the kitchen, I found an old dish

and mason jar that hadn't been used in years. 

I used dowel caps to elevate the lid of the mason jar, 

securing them with Tiger Bond adhesive to the dish and the lid. 

I discarded the seal to the jar, leaving it open, 

for the food to flow out of the bottom. 

I forgot to take pictures of the next steps, but it's pretty simple.

Once the adhesive is dry, fill your mason jar with food, take the dish 

and place it on top and screw it on.  Flip it back over...

and your bird feeder is all set!

This isn't the prettiest bird feeder,

but I don't think the birds mind. 

Now if I can keep the squirrels from breaking it...

Start thinking of who and what you want to knock off, for our next Link Party!   

But be sure to ask permission where necessary and always provide link backs.

Next week it's Heather's turn... 

we are so excited to see what she comes up with!

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