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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Green and Gold Popcorn for St. Patrick's Day

Here's an affordable great little last minute gift for St. Patrick's Day-Green and Gold Popcorn! Super simple, you only need to use liquid green food coloring, Mother Nature took care of the gold:@)
Add some popcorn to a sandwich baggie, add drops of green (about 20 for a 1/4 C popcorn) 
and smoosh it around to distribute the color. Pour out onto a cookie sheet to dry, 
mix with gold popcorn and package any way you'd like. Jars are cute or if you want to give away several,
cellophane treat bags would be good tied with some green and gold ribbon.

A saying suggestion for the gift tag...
Just "popping" by to wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Don't forget to wear your green and...
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53 comments:

  1. Blessed SerendipityMarch 12, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    This would make a cute gift wrapped up in little cello bags to give out to friends for St. Patty's day. Neat idea.

    blessings,
    Danielle

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  2. Sherri B.March 12, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    This is a great gift idea...I would love to see how it pops up!

    Earl looks so handsome in the leprechaun outfit, his pink compexion goes so good with the green. xo

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  3. bjMarch 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I love your green and gold...
    Happy SP Day..

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  4. Lisa @ Flour Me With LoveMarch 12, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    This is such a cute idea!

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  5. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowMarch 12, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Another neat idea. Instead of wearing the green and gold, you can eat it.

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  6. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMarch 12, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I'll doing this for my hubby's high school students. Thanks for the idea! xo

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  7. Debbie@Mountain BreathsMarch 12, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Will it turn the tongue green? LOL

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    1. LynnMarch 12, 2013 at 7:36 PM

      I did just go stick my tongue out at the mirror... seems ok:@)

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 12, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    What fun popcorn! I love it no matter the color! Sounds good right now! Hugs!

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  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 12, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    That's a perfect St. Paddy's Day snack!

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  10. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 13, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    That pig in his leprechaun outfit is a scream, Lynn! Thanks for the smiles.

    Thanks, too, for your kind words. The shock is starting to wear off, and I catch myself getting weepy at times so have difficulty even going to the grocery. I never know when it's going to hit. But I appreciate friends like you who take the time to care.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  11. DearHelenHartmanMarch 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Aww, I used to beg my Mom to buy colored popcorn when I was a kid - who knew we could have made it ourselvs? Gotta try it.

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 13, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Green and Gold -- the perfect popcorn combination for St. Patrick's Day! Got to love Earl in his leprechaun suit! :)

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  13. The HOME GIRLMarch 13, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    This is such a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing it!!! I may use this as decoration for my St. Patrick's Day table!!! =D

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  14. Barbara F.March 13, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I have some popcorn I can try this with! Love the dancing pigs in the header all decked out, and of course, Mr. Earl! Happy St. Paddy's Day! xo

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  15. GardenOfDaisiesMarch 13, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    That's a fun idea for the popcorn. Sure do love that little piggy leprechaun! :-) Happy St Patrick's day to you and Earl!!

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  16. SavoringTime in the KitchenMarch 13, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    That's a pot of gold and green :) Love the picture of Earl!!

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  17. RettabugMarch 13, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    How FUN...you come up with the craziest ideas, Lynn! I wonder if the green is still visible after it is popped?

    I had to laugh at your sneaking little comment about the ORANGE in my flowers! :-p Funny!! I got it!!!

    Have a really great St. Patrick's Day!

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  18. Chatty CroneMarch 13, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    I love your piggy leprechaun! So cute. sandie

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  19. KatheMarch 13, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Love this idea Lynn!! It could be done on other colors for different holidays :-)

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  20. Yellow Rose ArborMarch 13, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    What a neat idea! I would have never thought about adding green food coloring to the popcorn. Good idea for gifts too!

    You and Earl have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

    Katherine

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  21. MaryMarch 13, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Cute idea Lynn! Wondering if Earl will be partying like a leprechaun :)

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  22. xinexMarch 13, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    What a great idea! They look so pretty and festive...Christine

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  23. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 13, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Oh my goodness, sweet friend, I totally love this popcorn!! Thank you for the idea. Have a great St. Patty's Day and thanks a ton for the lovely comment you left me.
    FABBY

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  24. MarlisMarch 13, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I love this.. I need to try this for the weekend.. how flabbergasted my husband will be!! thanks for sharing.. Wishing you a very Happy St. Patrick's and may all the Irish blessings come your way! xo marlis

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  25. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)March 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Lynn! This certainly looks like FUN! I too was wondering about the green food coloring rubbing off--imagine going to work the next day with green fingers and tongue! Your header is hilarious with the three celebrating pigs. Linda

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  26. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)March 13, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, this looks so fun, I am a popcornalcholic! thanks for sharing and the visit. fondly ~Lynne~

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  27. Entertaining WomenMarch 13, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Great idea! I can also visualize this 'puddled' on a table as part of a centerpiece design....kind of a green & yellow brick road. Thanks for the tip. Cherry Kay

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  28. SarahMarch 13, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    You come up with the cutest ideas, Lynn. Love this one! Thanks for sharing and Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ Sarah

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  29. Donna@Conghaile CottageMarch 14, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    "Happy St Patrick's Day Lynn"!!! I LOVE this idea. Does the popcorn POP green too???
    Thank you for the fun idea!
    Hugs to you
    Donna

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  30. TriciaMarch 14, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    What a cute idea! My grandkids would love this! Maybe we'll make some this weekend while they're visiting.

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  31. Ricki TreleavenMarch 14, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    What a cute idea for movie night this weekend! :D

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  32. LisaMarch 14, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    This is such fun! I have never seen this done before and the variations for holidays are endless!
    Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven.
    xo,
    Lisa

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  33. MarigeneMarch 14, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    What a cute idea...I know a wee Irish lad that would love a jar of this popcorn... Thanks for the tip, Gail!

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  34. StitchforkMarch 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    How fun is this popcorn!!!
    xo
    Cathy

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  35. My Cozy CasitaMarch 14, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    How cute and fun popcorn!!
    Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog
    Blessing
    IsoraXOX

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  36. Jewel SaulsMarch 14, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    That is the cutest thing! Love it!!! Happy St. Pat's day!!!

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  37. Alycia NicholsMarch 14, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Aha! This is totally doable! But now I'm craving popcorn...at 10:45 in the morning! Too bad. I'm going downstairs to pop some! I'll try the colored popcorn later. Ooooh...maybe pink! :-) Visiting from Kathleen's Blog Crawl.

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  38. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 14, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Love this popcorn!!

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  39. Patty March 14, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  40. SueMarch 14, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I must have missed your red and green popcorn post...I have never heard of doing this, but how clever and pretty! What a great idea!

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  41. GinaMarch 14, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    What a great idea! Very clever!

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  42. MichaeleMarch 14, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Very cool! We eat a lot of popcorn at our house. This would be fun.

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  43. Leslie Anne TarabellaMarch 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Your dancing pig header made me laugh out loud! Such a cute blog. I'll be your newest follower now!

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  44. no spring chickenMarch 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Beautiful! I had no idea that you could dye popcorn kernels. What fun!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  45. SueMarch 15, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    what a cute idea...would never thought you could dye corn kernels....

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  46. BabsMarch 15, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    How much fun! Happy St.Patrick's Day!

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  47. Sarah CollerMarch 15, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks for the cute idea! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Can't believe it's here already! My
    Homemaking Linkup is live and ready for whatever you've got to share. Hope you'll stop by!

    Blessings,
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

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  48. KathleenMarch 15, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Never thought of that, such a fun idea!

    Thanks for crawling again this year, I loved having you take part!

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  49. Lori @ Dining DelightMarch 16, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    Great idea and sounds super easy to do! I think the unpopped corn with the gorgeous gold and green would make great filler for glass vases for St. Paddy's too!

    DD

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  50. Maria CMarch 16, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Cute idea! I'm happy that you provided a visual from the Christmas batch so we know what it looks like afterwards. Thanks for the tip.

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  51. CathyMarch 16, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I love this way of dressing up a bowl of popcorn to suit the season. This has all sorts of possibilities. Happy St. Patrick's Day, Lynn.

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  52. Miz HelenMarch 16, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Lynn,
    Earl you are looking mighty fine in your green, now you save me some of that special popcorn. This is awesome! Have a great St. Patrick's Day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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