Meatball Ghosts & Goblins for Halloween

I had to chuckle when both girls at work shared the idea for these Meatball Ghosts and Goblins with me. Had to make them:@) I decided to add them to a bed of green spaghetti for a spooky effect. This green was achieved with food coloring during cooking, you could also buy spinach or herb pasta that's naturally green. Ether make your favorite meatballs or buy large frozen ones. I even picked up pre-slice and packaged provolone, this is a super easy project folks. 

The heat from cooking the meatballs begins to melt the cheese. We can always add it back to the oven to speed that along (I cooked my meatballs in the oven), just need to keep an eye on it so it doesn't melt too much. My mouths occurred naturally by the cheese cracking on it's own. The eyes were added with a toothpick. 

To add to the holiday fun, let the kids 'slime' their own meatballs with some spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce.

Not sure I'd use the term cute... 

But they sure are Halloween fun:@)

This guy doesn't look very happy...

Meatball Ghosts and Goblins

1. Your favorite large meatballs cooked. *As a point of reference, I used 1lb meat, and made 6 large meatballs, I tried to give them a little bit of a cone shape, they just cooked into whatever they wanted to:@)
2. A slice of cheese to top each one. I used provolone.
3. Let heat from meatball start to melt the cheese. Add back to oven if needed to speed up the melting cheese.
4. Serve with pasta and spaghetti sauce.

Make something just for fun and

Have a Happy Day🎃

Easy Pumpkin Maple Meatballs -2 Ingredients

I don't think these Pumpkin Maple Meatballs could get any easier folks. Your favorite frozen meatballs, a jar of pumpkin maple spread from Aldi (or any store that has something similar), and a slow cooker. I used my Little Dipper Crock Pot and about half a jar of the jam. Only two ingredients Lynn? Ok, if you'd like to add a little something else... How about some pumpkin pie spice. Or dare I say... Maybe a few shakes of hot sauce? But honestly, my crew says it was perfect as is. And I mean the whole crew this time! This is a nice sweet seasonal treat perfect to snack on after leaf raking, a trip apple picking, or pumpkin hunting at the garden center. 

And of course it's great for... 

Football parties:@)

How to make a Barbie Crock Pot here.

Let's change up our hosting routine and try something new while the pumpkin flavors are available! Maybe even tuck a jar away for Thanksgiving... Just a thought.

The Aldi jam I used:

As a point of reference I used 14 bite size meatballs and half of a 12.5 oz jar in my Little Dipper Crock Pot. There was room for a few more meatballs.

Pumpkin Maple Meatballs

1. 1 lb+ frozen cooked meatballs
2. 12 oz jar Pumpkin Maple Spread
3. Place meatballs in slow cooker, cover and cook on high for an hour.
4. Pour jam over meatballs reserving a few tablespoons to stir in before serving. 
5. Turn temp to low, place paper towel under lid, and cook for about two more hours or until heated through. (My Little Dipper is only one temp, I use at least 2 1/2 hours).
6. Stir in reserved jam. 
7. Stir and serve with fun food picks. 

🍁🏈Enjoy a snack and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Frank's RedHot Dipping Sauce 5 Ways -Dollar Tree Find

I always say going to Dollar Tree is kind of like going on a scavenger hunt, you never know what you might find. That was the case with this Frank's Golden Dip'n Sauce. They had just gotten a delivery and boxes were stacked on the floor and hadn't even been opened yet... As soon as I saw Frank's, I broke into the box:@) Then I began to wonder what I could do with it, besides dipping chicken nuggets... 

The first thing I made was this super easy Macaroni Chicken Salad. Add whatever you like, onion, peppers, maybe some dill pickle or pickled jalapeno... Then sub the mayo for the Frank's Dipping Sauce, wa-la, a very nice lunch indeed:@) And it doesn't have to be chicken, use pork, tuna, hard boiled eggs, any protein of choice.

It's been a while since we tried something new and Easter is coming... So I thought I'd whip up some Two Ingredient Deviled Eggs with Frank's Dipping Sauce. Yes folks, this adds a nice bar-b-que twist to deviled eggs! I loved the sweetness the sauce added. Simply mash the yolks and add enough sauce to make a smooth filling. I added the pickled jalapeno for garnish, but honestly, these are really best plain. I didn't even need to add S&P.

Other uses for the sauce? 

• A no-brainer is using it as a dip for potato chips. If your crew likes BBQ chips, they will love this.
• I heated up some meatballs and Jimmy Dean sausage links, added a toothpick and gave them a good dose of the sauce. An easy and very filling appy for game day.
• And of course, as indicated earlier, I'm sure it was created to be served with chicken nuggets and similar items. 

What I bought:

Is the sauce hot? The label calls it mild, I'd say there's a hint of heat, kind of what you'd expect from a product made by Frank's Hot Sauce. The back of the bottle says: A smoky and spicy twist on Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce. I say, well worth the $1.25...

Try something new and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Hamburger Meatballs with Ketchup Sauce -Slow Cooker Appetizer

The idea behind these Hamburger Meatballs with Ketchup Sauce is, they are for the gathering where burgers are -not- being served. This is a nice easy appy that starts with frozen meatballs and has a four ingredient sauce. The sauce is sweet and very similar to the topping some meatloaf recipes call for. And best of all, just toss it into a slow cooker (I used my Little Dipper Crock Pot) and let it heat up while you straighten up the house, or gather your team gear and get ready for the game. I say add a pizza and it's a party:@) The recipe below is specifically for the 2 Cup Little Dipper Crock Pot, you'd need to increase it as desired.

I had to chuckle, while on my bloggy break my son said the thing he missed the most were the different meatball recipes, here you go Jay:@) Football may be done for now, but March Madness is right around the corner and so is baseball season... Should be another fun year for the Phillies!

Slow Cooker Hamburger Meatballs

1/2 C ketchup

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp yellow mustard

1 Tblsp relish, I used sweet relish, didn't have dill on-hand

8oz-ish frozen meatballs (or enough to fill Little Dipper Crock Pot)

1. Add sauce ingredients to vessel, stir to combine.
2. Add meatballs, stir to coat. 
3. Put paper towel under lid, cook for 2 1/2-3 hours or until meatballs are hot.
4. Serve with fun food picks.

Snack Well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Heinz 57 Kabobs, Darn Good Baked Beans, Meatball Appy & Labor Day Weekend...

I'm guessing there will be a few BBQ's this weekend and folks might be looking for a little inspiration... May I suggest these Heinz 57 Chicken Shish-Ka-Bobs:@) Easy and very tasty, and if you're not inclined to skewer the kabobs, simply grill up some chicken breast and slather it with the sauce. Good stuff folks:@)

And one of my favorite side dishes are these Darn Good Baked Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar. This is a very nice recipe that starts with three types of canned beans, and will appeal to most folks in the crowd.

Bringing the appetizer? These Three Ingredient Hawaiian Meatballs couldn't be easier. Heat in slow cooker, microwave, or in a disposable pan on the grill.

Whatever you are doing this Labor Day Weekend, whether firing up the grill (free apron pattern here), or going out to eat... 

We here at Pig In Mud hope you have a swimmingly good time:@)

Dollar Tree pool and outdoor table set.

🌞Have a great weekend:@)

Easy Perky Party Meatballs -A1 Sauce, Slow Cooker

I saved this recipe for Easy Perky Party Meatballs for a couple reasons... I happened to have some A1 Sauce in the fridge, and I'm always looking for new game day munchies:@) I also liked that it called for a slow cooker, I scaled it down and used my Little Dipper Crock Pot. These meatballs are surprisingly tasty! The sauce is tangy and thick (I added the 'Perky' to the title), and as long as you have some A1, it comes together quickly with pantry ingredients. Don't hesitate to give them a try folks, I think you'll be pleased. Heck, it's hot outside, I called this lunch the day I made them...

Easy Perky Party Meatballs-from here

32 oz frozen pre-cooked meatballs

14 oz bottle ketchup

1/4 C A1 Sauce

1 Tblsp minced garlic

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1. Add meatballs to vessel of  3 quart slow cooker.
2. Mix everything else for sauce, pour over meatballs.
3. Place paper towel under lid and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until meatballs are hot. I cooked mine for 2 1/2 hours in the Little Dipper.
4. Serve with fun food picks.

⚾🏈Eat Well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Meatballs with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce-Two Ingredient

If your crowd likes a little sweet heat, you will love this Meatballs with Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce Appetizer. I made mine in my Little Dipper Crock Pot, but this is truly a heat and eat snack... Stove top, oven, microwave, all will work. And it's absolutely perfect for these last few games of football with a nice cold beverage... Hearty snacks don't need to be involved or fancy folks, sometimes the best tasting things are the simplest:@)

Serve with fun food picks,

or small appy forks.

My chili sauce came from Dollar Tree:

Your favorite brand will work great... 

Meatballs with Sweet Red Chili Sauce

1. Generously cover cooked frozen meatballs with sweet red chili sauce. 
2. Heat in slow cooker with paper towel under lid, oven, microwave or on the stove top, until meatballs are heated through.

Enjoy a snack and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

Cheater Tamale Meatballs-Slow Cooker, Oven, or Microwave

Disclaimer: Absolutely nothing authentic here folks... This is just a tasty little snack. I debated about calling these Tex/Mex Meatballs, but decided to stick to my original thought, Cheater Tamale Meatballs. Super simple and only three ingredients, frozen meatballs and enchilada sauce served on the wide dipper type Fritos. Tell me that doesn't sound like football food:@) The key to the tamale part is serving with the corn chips. You can make as little or as much as you want, I used my Little Dipper Crock Pot. This could also be heated in the oven, or even in the microwave. 

In a perfect world,

this would be great using mini meatballs. 

Cheater Tamale Meatballs

• Fill slow cooker vessel with cooked frozen meatballs, add canned red enchilada sauce. 10 oz can was more than enough for my Little Dipper Crock Pot. 
• Cook in Little Dipper about 2 1/2 hours, or on low for about 4 hours. I like to add paper towels under the lid to collect condensation.
• Or bake 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes until meatballs are heated through. Or cook in microwave until meatballs are heated through.
• Serve with wide Frito type corn chips.

Enjoy a snack and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

What to bring for Thanksgiving if you don't bake...

We all want to contribute a little something when we visit for the holidays, but let's face it folks, not everyone likes to bake. So I thought I'd do a little round-up of different ideas and links to recipes and my Pinterest Boards for inspiration. Sound like fun? Good:@) I think when we all hear of fudge we think fussy, and thermometers, and lot's of work. And yes, that fudge is amazing... But I'm here to say you can make some ~easy~ and darn good fudge by starting with a quality chocolate chip. I encourage you to try this Microwave Rum Raisin Fudge and it might just become your signature holiday dish...

Fruitcake Fudge ~ Maple Walnut Cranberry Fudge ~ Everything with my Fudge Label

And I don't think any hostess would mind you showing up with this Cranberry Meatball Appetizer. Just be sure it's already warm and in your own slow cooker ready to serve. Maybe you even bring some cute food picks... Perfect:@) Meatball Pinterest Board here.

With charcuterie still all the rage, how about some Holiday Stuffed Celery with cream cheese, bacon and dill. Easy and this variation is honestly really pretty:@) I've shared over 14 different stuffed celery variations, why not make a sweet and savory tray. Maybe cut them into 1" bite size pieces and again, add some food picks for serving.

And you probably already guessed I'd add Deviled Eggs:@) People kinda think they are a lot of work, but they do come together fairly quickly, especially if you use a disposable icing bag to fill the whites. Another tip: Easy Peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Technique-it works! You could make your Grandmom's basic recipe, or add lots of additional flavors, or even make them silly looking. My Deviled Egg Pinterest Board has 73 ideas and continues to grow...

And speaking of silly... A personal favorite, Cranberry and Strawberry Jello Mold with Apple, Celery and Walnuts. Talk about a conversation starter:@) Just look at that gorgeous color folks... Oh my, tell me this doesn't scream the holidays... Or how about an orange colored Carrot and Pineapple one. My Jello Pinterest Board here.

Why not pick up a bag or two of candy corn while it's marked down and make some kiddy table party favors... These Turkey Toes are literally as easy as pouring candy into bags and adding ribbon-done. And they're sure to bring a giggle or two:@)

Or maybe you'd like to bring a quick no-sew project for the kids... These Holiday Aprons fit Barbie, Curvy Barbie, Ken, Action Figure Dolls ~and yes~ even Elf on the Shelf:@) I'd cut them out ahead of time and bring ribbon and embellishments for the kids to glue together-fun! And of course the fabric could be any design or color. My Barbie Pinterest Board here.

So there you have just a few ideas from almost 14 years of blogging. My Recipe Index shares everything I've made broken down by category if you have something specific in mind. And I do have a Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Food and Desserts Board here. I hope you find something new to make!

🦃Happy Holiday Planning and

Have a Great Weekend:@)

Guy Kabobs, aka Tailgating on a Stick -Easy Meat Football Appetizer

Ok, I admit I'm channeling my silly side here, but I do have to say, these Guy Kabobs, aka Tailgating on a Stick, would be the perfect appy for a football party or tailgating any sports event. In my experience, guys don't tend to gravitate towards the veggie tray, I'm just sayin'... So I thought we'd make a little meat skewer that's easy finger food, and gives everyone a taste of all of our grilled favorites. And the best part, we're using all pre-cooked meats that only need to be heated up in the oven, in a skillet, or quickly tossed on to the grill... No room for error. We like that:@) I actually used my George Foreman Grill today. My best suggestion: Do yourself a favor and add more pepperoni, yep, trust me and just add more pepperoni, it was my favorite bite...

If you line all of the meats up in the same order you can easily run a line of condiment over each different meat. I like to pool a little on each end of the platter so folks can dip the skewer into more while picking it up if they'd like to. I'd also put the bottles out for an extra squirt too. I used BBQ on the kielbasa, ketchup on the meatballs, and mustard on the hotdogs. You know what your crowd likes...

Want to be a little fancier, or make more of an appetizer size? Make mini kabobs, maybe three pieces of meat on each. 

Guy Kabobs-aka Tailgating on a Stick

Frozen meatballs, thawed

Hotdogs or cocktail franks, if hotdogs cut into 4 pieces

Smoked sausage or kielbasa

Pepperoni slices, about 1/4" thick-lots of pepperoni...

• Alternately skewer meat, cook or grill until charred and heated through. Serve with condiments of choice.

⚾🏈On game day, anything goes...

Have a Happy Day:@)

Firecracker Cherry Meatball Appetizer -Slow Cooker, Oven, or Stove Top

I'm calling this appy Firecracker Cherry Meatballs because it has just a touch of heat from cinnamon and cayenne pepper, while the cherry pie filling adds a little sweet to tame that heat... This is an easy appetizer that can be tossed together in the Crock Pot, or heated any way you'd like, even just in the microwave if you use cooked frozen meatballs. 

RW&B foil food picks can be found at Dollar Tree this year.

Fun for the summer holidays:@)

Grab 'em now folks, they're going fast...

Actually, you can find everything for this recipe at Dollar Tree.

Firecracker Cherry Meatball Appetizer

16-24 oz frozen meatballs

15 oz can cherry pie filling

1 tsp sugar-or more to taste

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper-or more, you know your crowd

• Slow Cooker: Add to vessel, stir to mix. Place paper towels under lid, cook on high for 2 1/2 hours or until meatballs are hot. Remove lid and stir to serve.
• Oven: Add to bakeware, stir to mix. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until meatballs are hot. Stir and serve.
• Stove Top: Add to pot, stir to mix. Heat slowly until meatballs are hot. Stir and serve.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

Holiday Meatball Appetizer -BBQ Sauce, Orange Marmalade, Cinnamon and Cloves -Little Dipper Slow Cooker

I thought it would be fun to doctor some standard BBQ sauce with traditional Christmas flavors, and boy, this Holiday Meatball Appetizer was a big hit! The spices were nice and added just a little hint of warm flavor. This appy would be great for the holidays or your next football party. Playoffs anyone??? I think it's best to use a regular bar-b-que sauce since the marmalade adds sugar... But then again, you know your crowd:@) 

My ratio below is for the Little Dipper Crock Pot.

I think it would be easy enough to make a larger batch. 

Plenty of on-line recipes call for a full size bag of meatballs and a whole bottle of sauce. 

Holiday Meatball Appetizer

7 oz frozen, fully cooked meatballs (or just fill Little Dipper)

1/3 C BBQ sauce, your favorite brand

1/3 C orange marmalade

1 tsp corn starch

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1. Add meatballs to vessel of slow cooker.
2. Mix everything else in bowl, pour over meatballs.
3. Put paper towel under lid, plug Little Dipper in, cook for 3 hours or until meatballs are hot and cooked through.
4. Stir well to coat meatballs, sauce will be thick.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

Tomato and Parmesan Meatball Appetizer -Little Dipper Slow Cooker or Larger

The idea behind these Tomato and Parmesan Meatballs was to make a tomato sauce that's extra thick and would stick to the meatballs instead of dripping off... Making it less messy for a grab and go appy. Mission accomplished:@) I used my Little Dipper Crock Pot, I think this would make enough sauce for up to 14oz of meatballs. Simply double, etc for larger slow cookers. 

Just a quick review,

the little dipper is the dip size crock pot that holds about 2 C.

My Little Dipper Pinterest Board of recipes is here.

Tomato and Parmesan Meatball Appetizer

at least 7 oz frozen meatballs, or enough to fill Little Dipper Crock Pot

8 oz can tomato sauce

1 Tblsp tomato paste

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning/herbs

2 Tblsp parmesan cheese-divided

few grinds black pepper

1. Mix everything ~except reserve 1 Tblsp parmesan cheese~ .
2. Pour into slow cooker vessel.
3. Place paper towel under lid, cook on low 6 hours, or high 3-4 hours. Or just plug Little dipper in for about 3 hours.
4. When meatballs are hot and before serving, stir in last Tblsp of parmesan cheese.
5. Serve with fun food picks.

Enjoy and snack and have a happy day:@)

Honey Buffalo Meatballs -Little Dipper Crock Pot or Larger Slow Cooker

Do you know what time it is folks? Yep, it's ~~time for some football~~:@) I've been looking for fun new snacks and munchies to try, and these Honey Buffalo Meatballs were fantastic! And couldn't be easier if you choose to use frozen meatballs. But don't hesitate to whip up your favorite recipe and simply add them to the sauce. I used my Little Dipper Crock Pot, recipe is easily increased for a larger crowd. Honestly, I think the sauce ratio below would be good for up to 1lb of meatballs. But believe me, you'll want lots of sauce for dipping!

I forgot to add my Eagles green food pick...

But you get the idea:@)

Sweet, spicy hot, and very sticky!

Unlike the weather, which has just been, um... 

Hot and sticky...

Honey Buffalo Meatballs

frozen meatballs-I used 7 oz

1/4 C Frank's Hot Sauce, or your favorite

2 tsp cornstarch

1/4 C honey

1/4 C brown sugar

1. Add meatballs to slow cooker.
2. Mix hot sauce and cornstarch until smooth.
3. Stir in honey and brown sugar. Pour over meatballs.
4. Place towel or paper towels under lid, cover and cook in Little Dipper for approximately 2.5-3 hours, or until hot. If using larger slow cooker, at least 2.5 hours on high, approximately 4 hours on low.
5. Give the sauce a stir to thicken up a bit, stir meatballs to cover in sauce again.
6. Serve with fun food picks.

Enjoy a munchie and have a happy day:@)

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Sweet Pineapple Meatballs -Little Dipper Crock Pot (or Stove Top) Appetizer

I wanted to try an appy that was a little different than sweet and sour, but still used pineapple... These Sweet Pineapple Meatballs were a big hit at Sunday dinner! Four ingredients, which includes the frozen meatballs, and about five minutes time... That's pretty easy folks:@) Since I wanted each bite to have both meat and pineapple, I cut the meatballs in half. My Little Dipper Crock Pot only holds up to 2 cups, so the leftover pineapple was stored in the fridge to have as a snack at another time. I made them in the Little Dipper Crock Pot, but it would be even quicker and easier on the stove.

Sweet Pineapple Meatballs

7 oz frozen meatballs

20 oz pineapple chunks, reserve 3/4 C juice

3 Tblsp brown sugar

1 Tblsp corn starch

1. Pack slow cooker with meatballs and pineapple.
2. Heat pineapple juice, brown sugar and cornstarch in small pan. Bring to boil, cook until it thickens.
3. Pour into Crock Pot.
4. Place paper towel under lid, cook 2.5-3 hours. 
5. Stir and serve.
6. Alternately: Stove Top= Brown meatballs, thicken sauce, stir together, serve!

🍍Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

Meatball Sub Stuffed Jalapenos

How about a hearty football munchie or lighter lunch that doesn't call for bread or a roll... These Meatball Sub Stuffed Jalapenos can even fit into a low carb meal plan if you use meatballs and sauce specifically made for that:@) Super simple and exactly as it sounds, fill cleaned pepper halves with cooked meatballs, add some pizza or pasta sauce, a light shake of Italian seasoning, and top with mozzarella. Very filling and there are lots of options for the meatballs themselves, both homemade and store bought. 

Meatball Sub Stuffed Jalapenos

1. Heat/cook meatballs and sauce on stovetop or in microwave.
2. Bake cleaned jalapeno halves at 375 degrees for about 5-8 minutes (firmer-5, softer-8).
3. Stuff with meatballs, cut meatballs in half if necessary, add a shake of Italian seasoning, and sprinkle with mozzarella.
4. Place under broiler for a couple minutes, until cheese begins to brown.
5. Before serving drizzle top with more sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese, a little messy, but oh-so-good!

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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Top Three Posts of 2021

It's always fun, and a bit surprising, to look back over the year's posts to see which were the most popular... I love that this year's group has quite literally, a little bit of everything! I say that because I'll add Butterball Cookies as an honorable mention, #3 was pretty close. My focus or direction for 2022? I'll simply say I'm going to try to eat a tad healthier and do some more walking. My biggest foodie goal? I'd like to learn how to make homemade frozen chicken nuggets. Bite size, whole breast meat, lightly breaded and ready to go from freezer to air fryer whenever buffalo chicken sounds good (which is often:@) 

As for my top three...

#3 Orange Marmalade Meatballs -Littler Dipper Crock Pot or Larger Slow Cooker

My co-worker says she thinks of Pig In Mud as an appy blog.

Looks like other folks do too:@)

#2 Zucchini and/or Summer Squash Relish -Canning Recipe

It always tickles me when a canning recipe makes the list!

#1 -How to Make Dry Vegetable Soup Mix in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Yes folks, we do ♥ our Instant Pots:@)

Scrolling through, I was thinking back and have to say,

my personal favorite from this year?

Without a doubt, these Sugar Cookies with Jello Frosting are well worth making again!

As 2021 comes to an end I'd like to say thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by my little corner of the blogging world.

Your visits are what keeps me looking for new recipes and ideas to try, and to share.

I wish you a very ~healthy~ and Happy New Year:@)

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ReView: Christmas Tree Cheese Ball, Breakfast Sausage Meatballs & Chelsea Dress from Ribbon

Tis the season for noshing and party munchies so I thought share how to make a Christmas Tree Shaped Cheese Ball. It's easily shaped by using a disposable icing bag, and 'greened' up with fresh herbs. It's the little things that help make holiday memories folks:@) 

My Pinterest Board of Dips and Cheese Ball Appetizers can be found HERE.

And since we're all looking for ideas, I thought I'd remind everyone about this oldie but goodie... Jimmy Dean Sausage Cheese Balls-very popular at parties!

And the dolls are getting into the spirit too... This gathered high collar party dress for Chelsea is another quick craft, and I have to say, one of my favorites so far:@) I was pleased that this dress for the small kid dolls was actually pretty easy folks! It's similar to my pillowcase dress, with the high collar being the main difference. Basically it's a tube with ribbon (or yarn) to tie it closed at the neck.

Chelsea is the 5"-ish doll in Barbie's world.

What I did:

1. Cut 2 pieces of ribbon 4 1/2" long.
2. Pull out wire if using wired ribbon.
3. For both pieces:
4. Fold top over 1" to wrong side. Sew 1/4" hem from top of fold straight across ribbon. Sew a second hem below it, give yourself at least 1/4", you'll run yarn or ribbon through this channel later.
5. Fold bottom over 1/2" to wrong side, or as much as you'd like for desired length of the dress. Sew 1/4" hem.
6. Place pieces right sides together. Sew hem from bottom up sides, stop about 1 1/4" from the top. Sew both sides. Mine was about 1/4", can sew closer to the sides for a wider dress.
7. Turn right side out. 
8. Thread 12" yarn or thin ribbon onto needle, feed through the channel we made at the top. Go through the front piece, then through the back piece. This leaves two loose ends of yarn/ribbon. 
9. Dress doll from feet first. Place arms between where seam stops and ribbon starts. Pull both ends of the ribbon, scrunch the fabric together creating the collar, then tie the dress closed with a bow on the side of the neck.

Chelsea says, every girl likes to have a pretty party dress😎

My Barbie Pinterest Board can be found HERE.

~Have a happy weekend🎄