featured in the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Make It Yourself magazine MakeItYourselfMagazine.com/SnowDaysParty

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1 Snow Days Don t let frigid temps and blustery winds get you down! Cozy up with friends and family for a fun afternoon of games, soup, and tasty treats. designed by CARRIE NAUMANN photography by ADAM ALBRIGHT featured in the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Make It Yourself magazine 1

2 recipes BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP INGREDIENTS: 10 ounces broccoli, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1½ cups half-and-half or light cream 1 cup water 1 cup chicken broth 2½ cups shreaded cheddar cheese 4 Tbsp. butter 5 Tbsp. flour 1 2 tsp. garlic powder CLASSIC MINESTRONE Start to Finish: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS: 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow sweet pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped 2 14oz can beef broth 1 15oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into " pieces 1 cup dried mostaccioli ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves to taste shaved parmesan cheese In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add in the flour. Mix well and then slowly add in the liquids, stirring after each addition. Increase the heat to medium. Allow to cook for a few minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking, until it begins to thicken. Add in the broccoli, onion and garlic powder. Allow to cook for 15 minutes. Add in the cheese and then cook for another 5 minutes. Garnish with additional cheese and croutons if desired. In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook garlic and onion in hot oil until tender. Add sweet pepper, zucchini, broth, and 2 cups water. Bring to boiling. Rinse and drain beans. Add drained beans and pasta; return to boil. Reduce heat. and simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil (if using). Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6. 2

3 BANNER DAY: Set the stage for a warm winter gathering with a glittery banner. Print each pennant on pages 3 12 onto red cardstock, paint the details with white paint, and add sparkly glitter for a snowy look. 3

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13 GAME ON: It s cardinals versus bears for this fun game of checkers. Get into game mode by printing the bears and cardinals, pages 13 16, onto cardstock, then adhering each character atop a wood-slice game piece making sure a crowned version is on one side. 13

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17 COMFORT FOOD FEAST: No party is complete without yummy food, and this winter party features a smorgasbord of tasty soups, corn bread, and cheese each identified with cardstock labels. Classic Minestrone Broccoli Cheese 17

18 printables LOG CABIN PARTYINVITE: Make winter bear-able for friends and family with this printable log cabin party invite. Print the log cabin invitation onto cardstock. After cutting and assembling the pieces, fill out the details on the space inside, then fold back the door to reveal the card-playing grizzly inside! J O Game NiGht U N d I d J O Game NiGht S d I N d menu U S d menu d Welcome Welcome 18

19 SEASONAL ARTWORK: Make quick-and-easy woodland accents for your home. Print the deer silhouette onto cardstock, then place in a frame with a 3½"-diameter opening. Oh deer! 19

20 printables RECIPE CARDS: Send each guest home with soup recipes as a reminder of the festivities. recipe f0r: from: serves: recipe f0r: from: serves: recipe f0r: from: serves: 20

21 GIFTS TO GO: Adorn gift bags with buffalo-check ribbon and hang tags embellished with printable pine boughs and berries. 21