tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62702642311480044952024-02-20T08:35:13.016-08:00Crafters In TrainingJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-16460241689255446312012-10-11T07:23:00.000-07:002012-10-11T07:23:40.268-07:00Halloween Ghost<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It has been quite awhile since I've posted any new projects. It's been a very busy couple months. </div>
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We bought our first home and have been moving and getting settled. Also, I had my tonsils taken out, which if you know, is NOT fun when you're an adult. Hopefully I'll have more projects to post soon.</div>
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Here is a simple Halloween project I made with my kids.</div>
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Cheesecloth</div>
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Foam Ball</div>
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Empty Soda Bottle</div>
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Wire</div>
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Stiffening Spray (or starch and water)</div>
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Old Towel</div>
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Scissors</div>
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Felt</div>
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Glue/ glue gun</div>
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Lay down your old towel to protect your work surface.</div>
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Put the foam ball on top of the soda bottle. Just smash it on there so it stays.</div>
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Then wrap the wire around the top of the bottle and create the shape of the arms.</div>
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Cut the cheese cloth and lay it over the top. Adjust it to the shape you want your ghost.</div>
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If you use a green foam ball, it's a good idea to cover it in seran wrap. That way you won't have a green ghost.</div>
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Now spray the cheese cloth with stiffening spray or starch and water. I used the stiffening spray because I already had it at home. </div>
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Let it completely dry. I used my blow dryer on this one and it lost it's shape a bit from the wind. I made another one and let it dry on it's own and the shape was a lot better.</div>
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Once dry, pull it off the form.</div>
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Then use some black felt and cut out a face, glue it on.</div>
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I guess many people made these as a kid, but I never did. It was a fun, simple project. </div>
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Happy Crafting!</div>
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<br />Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-19642606830508748532012-04-19T08:33:00.006-07:002012-04-19T08:46:44.052-07:00Chocolate Glop<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_vhGyu7da3sgsLOLPRLRdK9hKlcenfNM9JbMv5qOxdKul7xEzhH4W2B07LJaHSAra1Gp8n84C6DftKYxgwleGVCx7MMxVHTdQCLsGzs7GUoLW2OCJ4Qmz_zpGiHGvHFlge6kZOG_bjqQ/s1600/IMG_0704.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733135676347449090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_vhGyu7da3sgsLOLPRLRdK9hKlcenfNM9JbMv5qOxdKul7xEzhH4W2B07LJaHSAra1Gp8n84C6DftKYxgwleGVCx7MMxVHTdQCLsGzs7GUoLW2OCJ4Qmz_zpGiHGvHFlge6kZOG_bjqQ/s400/IMG_0704.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center">I remember making this recipe with my siblings when I was a kid. I was trying to think of something simple that my kids would enjoy as well. I remembered this and tracked down the recipe. (Thanks to my sister Lisa for finding the recipe for me!)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Ingredients:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">1 1/2 Cup Sugar</div><div align="center">1/2 Cup Milk</div><div align="center">1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine</div><div align="center">3 Tbsp Cocoa</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Combine in pan, bring to boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Dzy9PKYJ3LE8Xm0Ii_TATR8DHQ_KHnm5lGmwB5pb4Zpz-QWFXsL_bbtqfV6HJF1vxveR9uvvoYeVI0j5tAM_mGbdoqD4gV9OCheaujSCzQMdQ_TBCpkk1kaFggKvBktoe_P6w2Fvyg4/s1600/IMG_0702.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733135600539973458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Dzy9PKYJ3LE8Xm0Ii_TATR8DHQ_KHnm5lGmwB5pb4Zpz-QWFXsL_bbtqfV6HJF1vxveR9uvvoYeVI0j5tAM_mGbdoqD4gV9OCheaujSCzQMdQ_TBCpkk1kaFggKvBktoe_P6w2Fvyg4/s400/IMG_0702.JPG" /></a>Then add:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">3 Cups Oatmeal</div><div align="center">1 tsp. Vanilla</div><div align="center">Peanut Butter (to taste)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">(I used 3 large spoonfulls of peanut butter.)<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvrC8xiE3qvABhDif2XNxatcrI-87wBs7KcfpntmiFRnVIznKp4FGyy-l61HGZTI60kkF9dx7seiQj7a_WE_eDndh3kHbjCdoEpg4JExmtxLobc0k5Hd3GxQxcvNHSnZqVxYKsgllX4A/s1600/IMG_0703.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733135512501861714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvrC8xiE3qvABhDif2XNxatcrI-87wBs7KcfpntmiFRnVIznKp4FGyy-l61HGZTI60kkF9dx7seiQj7a_WE_eDndh3kHbjCdoEpg4JExmtxLobc0k5Hd3GxQxcvNHSnZqVxYKsgllX4A/s400/IMG_0703.JPG" /></a>Mix together then drop onto wax paper.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Then they just need to set. I like putting mine in the freezer and eating them frozen. Yum!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I know these don't look too apetizing, but they are delicious!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3z9ThRKtxjeLzyrKGMT3hkjnGQEFRycLSLUjBTTb3nbI_AVtptjXavkD35Ht1yNArtqJDsHn-BE8gYkMk5PaLYexjJ7CGrg_VzkVlFP_ejdqhr6MeOzm73xYBVsYgtb_cxA7WnyyaMo/s1600/IMG_0704.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733135428102574146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3z9ThRKtxjeLzyrKGMT3hkjnGQEFRycLSLUjBTTb3nbI_AVtptjXavkD35Ht1yNArtqJDsHn-BE8gYkMk5PaLYexjJ7CGrg_VzkVlFP_ejdqhr6MeOzm73xYBVsYgtb_cxA7WnyyaMo/s400/IMG_0704.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-44309595584986118062012-03-14T19:42:00.012-07:002012-03-15T09:27:10.020-07:00Easter Wreath<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAsjx_oyWJRgR8QbecqyAHPWhiGFOTNIdrRcUZhjEvBpdb_KHbIuqtb5jHzp5TAfHzbKwSPOeOBLS3mqa3r3BFPvDNNhq4eO6gHHTTDLHHK4CBJUy1jjZ28RQ8QRC06Wo-d71NUO9tc0/s1600/Easter+Wreath+012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719950901734153938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAsjx_oyWJRgR8QbecqyAHPWhiGFOTNIdrRcUZhjEvBpdb_KHbIuqtb5jHzp5TAfHzbKwSPOeOBLS3mqa3r3BFPvDNNhq4eO6gHHTTDLHHK4CBJUy1jjZ28RQ8QRC06Wo-d71NUO9tc0/s400/Easter+Wreath+012.jpg" /></a>I love making festive wreaths to decorate my front door. That's about the only decorating I do but it's still fun! If you want to make this fun Easter Wreath here is what you'll need:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Cardboard</div><div align="center">Scissors </div><div align="center">Medium plastic eggs (about 45-50)</div><div align="center">Easter Grass</div><div align="center">Hot Glue Gun</div><div align="center">Pencil</div><div align="center">Ribbon or Bow</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hEeI5vziiOxrTzk9LPL-cJ43OyLvPdsPSasA-yyHkaH5TG92aU85OyOgd19Vx84OMuF4m2o7U-TujyEhsyD_bV2sBHGcTE_Cz1BUWhBHfAsef-KZ1TCoRaJ-lYCToDsMi5RGJKbFQyY/s1600/Easter+Wreath+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719950779395383682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hEeI5vziiOxrTzk9LPL-cJ43OyLvPdsPSasA-yyHkaH5TG92aU85OyOgd19Vx84OMuF4m2o7U-TujyEhsyD_bV2sBHGcTE_Cz1BUWhBHfAsef-KZ1TCoRaJ-lYCToDsMi5RGJKbFQyY/s400/Easter+Wreath+003.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Use some cardboard to cut the shape of the wreath. I just used an old box I had on hand so I cut 2 pieces to make it more sturdy. Then glued them together.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MzCO9ZZvOwfO8VT1vsMdPxACHPs2_ZotlziH1TXSrrZ2nWHU01XtjYOOVxXtQJgRiTqmD3nt2XFgo-3EK9XHB0IgJRicY4cP6iGGRudIJqXlxXx_-V_Mk_n0lW4P6vvpnvQduif5-DA/s1600/Easter+Wreath+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719950663944086658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MzCO9ZZvOwfO8VT1vsMdPxACHPs2_ZotlziH1TXSrrZ2nWHU01XtjYOOVxXtQJgRiTqmD3nt2XFgo-3EK9XHB0IgJRicY4cP6iGGRudIJqXlxXx_-V_Mk_n0lW4P6vvpnvQduif5-DA/s400/Easter+Wreath+004.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Then start glueing the eggs in place. The outter row should have the fat side of the egg facing toward the center of the circle. Put a ball of glue on the egg to glue it to the cardboard, then a ball of glue wherever the egg touches another egg.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRhc81FBXkjnmyLZ0Gt7wP3Mw7ZAHvblV5BrWBHfcfs9WQjjbRl6_Un8oKH_cdSfKu1TPIz6Lk3C_zHE13HHQlIt4FycxJK5ACPLo1S7AQaHumQZTANMzpgbOZIufhYve9aQE_6WTgnI/s1600/Easter+Wreath+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719950536384542434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRhc81FBXkjnmyLZ0Gt7wP3Mw7ZAHvblV5BrWBHfcfs9WQjjbRl6_Un8oKH_cdSfKu1TPIz6Lk3C_zHE13HHQlIt4FycxJK5ACPLo1S7AQaHumQZTANMzpgbOZIufhYve9aQE_6WTgnI/s400/Easter+Wreath+005.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Then do the inner row of eggs. You can do both rows at the same time if you want. The inner row of eggs should point to the center of the circle. Again, glue each egg where it touches another egg.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-ZkLPElX-htVfPh6FLQ130-bSk9DZoBAnDAyLglj6QDlU_dmLgR-cKeBc0UzC001o8W96dZ02IDu5eBH8N4qcEyVfDS4pWbC5F4XIW484Arszb0R3ghoi10E_mntXieSmgb9SFWTwvw/s1600/Easter+Wreath+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719950424611840626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-ZkLPElX-htVfPh6FLQ130-bSk9DZoBAnDAyLglj6QDlU_dmLgR-cKeBc0UzC001o8W96dZ02IDu5eBH8N4qcEyVfDS4pWbC5F4XIW484Arszb0R3ghoi10E_mntXieSmgb9SFWTwvw/s400/Easter+Wreath+006.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Once the two rows of eggs are in place, randomly place the left over eggs on top to cover the empty gaps. (I bought a bag of 42 easter eggs thinking that was enough but it turns out I needed more. I went back and bought another pack of 10 and that was perfect. It also depends on how big you cut your cardboard.)<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDHLjcCjUIokLOX79eODvNg1oknSeCBdXEsi822Jh8tw8FBscby0EJrJVF24jkfnf-CSSKaamSNf1up8zApqMi5b3cBIijwJ4C8kW6gLOgDh3CMLuPLHG5C6KgEZZwm3L-5uigBoOtoY/s1600/Easter+Wreath+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719950267742366562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDHLjcCjUIokLOX79eODvNg1oknSeCBdXEsi822Jh8tw8FBscby0EJrJVF24jkfnf-CSSKaamSNf1up8zApqMi5b3cBIijwJ4C8kW6gLOgDh3CMLuPLHG5C6KgEZZwm3L-5uigBoOtoY/s400/Easter+Wreath+007.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Then put your easter grass in place. Just put a little glue in the hole you want to cover up, and use a pencil to glue it in place.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSac8GY6psUk5Q3Ch0jyvrn-6e75aEbVHxulA5A3bQqszxodkkB8T2gvnFts07nI3v-bSx5l3CiAu_Wtg54ApgNW-5RO4maqYZWp5tAkfr0DaXnCXebqG2gZSb-0OTSBApKDnw7p2cv3Q/s1600/Easter+Wreath+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719950161888414882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSac8GY6psUk5Q3Ch0jyvrn-6e75aEbVHxulA5A3bQqszxodkkB8T2gvnFts07nI3v-bSx5l3CiAu_Wtg54ApgNW-5RO4maqYZWp5tAkfr0DaXnCXebqG2gZSb-0OTSBApKDnw7p2cv3Q/s400/Easter+Wreath+008.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Next you'll want to trim any grass on the inside and outside of the wreath.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlPhf8rWKq8rLL_8OBuDWZvXgsAmeUkPp9-nMxn63DSSoIO8ewQkCGkLkICGCzS4yLAIUFoW2nCpkc8yyqXummhZtd8YlDKhaLPnMdCz1hitfi-3ktLDEe5BCiOF6QCoxaE460YMzY9U/s1600/Easter+Wreath+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719949970468760018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlPhf8rWKq8rLL_8OBuDWZvXgsAmeUkPp9-nMxn63DSSoIO8ewQkCGkLkICGCzS4yLAIUFoW2nCpkc8yyqXummhZtd8YlDKhaLPnMdCz1hitfi-3ktLDEe5BCiOF6QCoxaE460YMzY9U/s400/Easter+Wreath+009.jpg" /></a><p align="center">I added a few more eggs after this picture so I had a place to secure my bow. So if you leave it open, it's fine because your bow will cover it.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbtEsZB-PdpKe5Iz0-wZ-F1G_RVjXnDhkzxuMrBC-TbbqeHcUXhzUFRoBUyPKayBPF4-sIYfoQGprR_DYu_svZKPY_BxcCJi-jRixOe4YYRTeBTv_KIdol66ajjmQ0L6FiqDSQBuIeVw/s1600/Easter+Wreath+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719949871933471298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAbtEsZB-PdpKe5Iz0-wZ-F1G_RVjXnDhkzxuMrBC-TbbqeHcUXhzUFRoBUyPKayBPF4-sIYfoQGprR_DYu_svZKPY_BxcCJi-jRixOe4YYRTeBTv_KIdol66ajjmQ0L6FiqDSQBuIeVw/s400/Easter+Wreath+010.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Then make your bow and glue it in place. I would suggest to have your bow the same color as your grass just so it matches.<br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0nxzSUZceMAXdtDe7USEKZq0i9NkJZTMkAHc9wfftTnxZb1tfvFA36n1Fy0cfE9iCkbXIe5WSQok9Q7-sZbV8gvB8Ex1dAOXlgeEQZU0s46sJScF33Fnt6rOisVzPM3u9BCGEUmSaXQ/s1600/Easter+Wreath+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719949472557133890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0nxzSUZceMAXdtDe7USEKZq0i9NkJZTMkAHc9wfftTnxZb1tfvFA36n1Fy0cfE9iCkbXIe5WSQok9Q7-sZbV8gvB8Ex1dAOXlgeEQZU0s46sJScF33Fnt6rOisVzPM3u9BCGEUmSaXQ/s400/Easter+Wreath+013.jpg" /></a><p align="center">Then find a way to hang it. I just glued a piece of ribbon onto the back. Looks real professional huh? ;)<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodKzjmgEqT5YFy9Mj5kwM_IyptwFV3ETypR2rjq2v6FyfyzUkUIhWZ5B6eZRXo2nNrHXl7wbNXEpLo86bgAVOANRGn1V_P1WPwgjgEiPk6Rvf_7BReEQ4ZMmqpzHue00d02lfJBv5bkU/s1600/Easter+Wreath+012.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719949112493883314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodKzjmgEqT5YFy9Mj5kwM_IyptwFV3ETypR2rjq2v6FyfyzUkUIhWZ5B6eZRXo2nNrHXl7wbNXEpLo86bgAVOANRGn1V_P1WPwgjgEiPk6Rvf_7BReEQ4ZMmqpzHue00d02lfJBv5bkU/s400/Easter+Wreath+012.jpg" /></a><p align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1XOl2f2aLqxEXmDhE_LUqBQ0tsqr4pI_aB2SdxsbZpLUrT3q3-tX8gud47ZPDURTo2w9nSuj46eaVSxBbwsMb6LuzqTtQAl6L_nXfDp_xsZV91Quoghjr8XfvPkJpSu5GGnZHIPKrvfU/s1600/Easter+Wreath+013.jpg"></a>And that's it! You have a pretty simple Easter wreath to display!</p><p align="center">Happy Crafting<br /></p>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-88236256284958453882012-02-26T12:05:00.005-08:002012-02-26T12:19:02.251-08:00Granola<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLaufEALjnqlr52Ar7-SjVy4UmxfPtpifcu6sVL-iE1Q8d7JFbX2ReoiEJtXlxno-6kVyESXxF8p-ACKFYWe2eCxXPK2wQ1Jg45GrMuerR0S6w9zDJiuEYxhF0CanS9LsEmVIh2PykB2U/s1600/Granola+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLaufEALjnqlr52Ar7-SjVy4UmxfPtpifcu6sVL-iE1Q8d7JFbX2ReoiEJtXlxno-6kVyESXxF8p-ACKFYWe2eCxXPK2wQ1Jg45GrMuerR0S6w9zDJiuEYxhF0CanS9LsEmVIh2PykB2U/s400/Granola+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713539146479957378" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Mother in law found this recipe and it turned out great so I thought I'd try it myself. This is Alton Brown's Granola recipe from the Food Network.<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />3 Cups Rolled Oats<br />1 Cup Slivered Almonds<br />1 Cup Cashews<br />3/4 Cup Shredded Sweet Coconut<br />1/4 Cup plus 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar<br />1/4 Cup plus 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup<br />1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil<br />3/4 teaspoon Salt<br />1 Cup Raisins<br /><br />I did a few things differently, I used regular brown sugar instead of dark, and I doubled my recipe. Also, when I make it again, I think I'm going to leave out the cashews.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_8yD_ZG1bDpr0UA0NN_Is2QgPi0M8edlQtO2ntNNeTYHjjTyAaGKGEyXoHEwuBwmojCx80Ul0Qc-fn-QA-umsdZLU2S6vvA16cVi4Skq-6NyAIwJK1ItuXQcbyw3dE9PLanWiZkrqTU/s1600/Granola+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3_8yD_ZG1bDpr0UA0NN_Is2QgPi0M8edlQtO2ntNNeTYHjjTyAaGKGEyXoHEwuBwmojCx80Ul0Qc-fn-QA-umsdZLU2S6vvA16cVi4Skq-6NyAIwJK1ItuXQcbyw3dE9PLanWiZkrqTU/s400/Granola+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713538970537253986" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 250 degrees.<br /><br />In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut and brown sugar.<br /><br />In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour into 2 cookies sheets. Cook for 1 hour 15 minutes. ( I ended up cooking mine for 1.5 hours.) Stir every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4_uX2NeFcHPy2SVYKlnPWMYUCmjv2x8vs2LeXhamDfVToVlXzq8JyYzeMGnk8JRvPLvf3QO5b82Z0aieVeMl0MZl0rPheRcSG45Glj24uo4rU4f-_7Hkpb2kbcyz_QC4rn6xVyu2acM/s1600/Granola+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4_uX2NeFcHPy2SVYKlnPWMYUCmjv2x8vs2LeXhamDfVToVlXzq8JyYzeMGnk8JRvPLvf3QO5b82Z0aieVeMl0MZl0rPheRcSG45Glj24uo4rU4f-_7Hkpb2kbcyz_QC4rn6xVyu2acM/s400/Granola+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713538850631849010" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWTyvbykGtZSuKffMsF-IBlBO41jWNeigoR6pJRC1N5xWB5ALyRD4KPp4qB0l53CuD7JR9ZIf1Sn8BeXO9U9w1anFRh0c_wDcbtI_BQcNLBwNMWMND7hz_ZT9G0RzQ93BcvRqySA3zRI/s1600/Granola+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFWTyvbykGtZSuKffMsF-IBlBO41jWNeigoR6pJRC1N5xWB5ALyRD4KPp4qB0l53CuD7JR9ZIf1Sn8BeXO9U9w1anFRh0c_wDcbtI_BQcNLBwNMWMND7hz_ZT9G0RzQ93BcvRqySA3zRI/s400/Granola+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713538682296178914" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I really love this granola and will definitely be making more!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-34058742208149596722012-02-02T17:42:00.000-08:002012-02-02T17:53:09.399-08:00Valentine's Decoration<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gngUSZKsP_EAAO_L3SE4c67_kXCSkMUSeGw68k6D52dFquk_1HFVdJrXGE58rx4tGYW3TCQvM63EN7tR3j9-DoB5RxQnLokTQ-1LSv_2c4_BynlViFPqi5LG0M8pJiof8ZzAbOMVRbM/s1600/Wood+Heart1.jpg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gngUSZKsP_EAAO_L3SE4c67_kXCSkMUSeGw68k6D52dFquk_1HFVdJrXGE58rx4tGYW3TCQvM63EN7tR3j9-DoB5RxQnLokTQ-1LSv_2c4_BynlViFPqi5LG0M8pJiof8ZzAbOMVRbM/s400/Wood+Heart1.jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704719641575578210" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Supplies Needed:<br /><br /><br />Wooden Hearts<br />Paint<br />Ribbon<br />Hot Glue<br />Vinyl (stickers or paint)<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEQp4-8RqSioGmZR_K0DgabZ0IQ6z7LY1Ni6H4YgOaRA-jThWVOOJZ-41yET4XJVLSuyNzC-460LotoV4c9SWJNLEaUqiCKw11zXZJMU56BCPTiXy8NZAFdBpczKM7n6qqJmepBS5uYI/s1600/Wood+Heart1.jpg+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEQp4-8RqSioGmZR_K0DgabZ0IQ6z7LY1Ni6H4YgOaRA-jThWVOOJZ-41yET4XJVLSuyNzC-460LotoV4c9SWJNLEaUqiCKw11zXZJMU56BCPTiXy8NZAFdBpczKM7n6qqJmepBS5uYI/s400/Wood+Heart1.jpg+%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704719546834933314" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it looked pretty simple. First pick your paint colors and paint your wooden hearts.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8bQK9-zTuvZ9IQ99Dquj-1DRO_fKom2sZjvfNrTifZ6HUBa1gOS8lgsH5Qu7RcNI6La2hB8FaK2HRC8j3Ep-1lGCD2mmDS3kxK2nQa3Xk0bEB479iAaS1NuFM8mMV4sLjZ6pcyii6tc/s1600/Wood+Heart.jpg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8bQK9-zTuvZ9IQ99Dquj-1DRO_fKom2sZjvfNrTifZ6HUBa1gOS8lgsH5Qu7RcNI6La2hB8FaK2HRC8j3Ep-1lGCD2mmDS3kxK2nQa3Xk0bEB479iAaS1NuFM8mMV4sLjZ6pcyii6tc/s400/Wood+Heart.jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704719418357918482" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once the paint is dry, glue a ribbon to the back. I connected all of mine together.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpm5B1ly46rrH3mQ0aGEMMSObuMl4ISaqD_jqAtTcHC2VWQStA4VK8pbD-AfvccAyv6TRHB72g87BxKud9VpB3qwb8xv1S32YAdPGIS9KzHCloizc06iu_Rv4LmYkPHec90nc76bPHbY/s1600/Wood+Heart1.jpg+%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpm5B1ly46rrH3mQ0aGEMMSObuMl4ISaqD_jqAtTcHC2VWQStA4VK8pbD-AfvccAyv6TRHB72g87BxKud9VpB3qwb8xv1S32YAdPGIS9KzHCloizc06iu_Rv4LmYkPHec90nc76bPHbY/s400/Wood+Heart1.jpg+%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704719271550739490" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I used my vinyl cutter to cut each of our names out. If you don't have a vinyl cutter, you can use stickers or paint. Be creative and make it your own.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuB1k-g15Dnl5dJNNvWSetA4bR0Dl7cF0MjoGVJlnyii-wcrmiCU7oc1pvS8XxPW_ejTvpq97XUYw9M57F00_44pu7JQfdkp2kpWB88X9SbDKn005hIDAplehA5W2Qlh0ONGtueO8eJes/s1600/Wood+Heart1.jpg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuB1k-g15Dnl5dJNNvWSetA4bR0Dl7cF0MjoGVJlnyii-wcrmiCU7oc1pvS8XxPW_ejTvpq97XUYw9M57F00_44pu7JQfdkp2kpWB88X9SbDKn005hIDAplehA5W2Qlh0ONGtueO8eJes/s400/Wood+Heart1.jpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704719125139050594" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then just hang it up.<br /><br />This is a simple project that adds to the Valentine's decor.<br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-79380863886678403022012-01-05T11:07:00.001-08:002012-02-10T08:35:30.127-08:00Valentines Wreath<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUV7yNVI_qMQpRgJ3CroAMwognCkuz8DwkSGSZTIdKpDOwNiDV3adY4vwyBUMit-M7au5aIq7S-yfImoLP48dg0x9lkWgGaFoW8clFJ7wng68iHlecjedW3ntb1JJKsP-7BYoXsXnT980/s1600/Craft+Projects+025.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUV7yNVI_qMQpRgJ3CroAMwognCkuz8DwkSGSZTIdKpDOwNiDV3adY4vwyBUMit-M7au5aIq7S-yfImoLP48dg0x9lkWgGaFoW8clFJ7wng68iHlecjedW3ntb1JJKsP-7BYoXsXnT980/s400/Craft+Projects+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694228045238958754" border="0" /></a><br />I'm already decorating for Valentine's Day. I saw this idea at <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/01/valentines-day-craft.html">The Idea Room</a> and wanted to give it a try. I couldn't find a heart wreath anywhere so I just made a circle wreath instead.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSXf-wRfkKVv6qLGppbHTq1SYLqJgM1PilS48V8jLFab6ZssY1HgfnZCfQ3uBfHUhFPzB-_S8UarjTHqjJ8KXdXmtumVwU3RJ1yWrr2oZM2oA8gks_j5WbiBmz216x9Fhlc44RgAeNwc/s1600/Craft+Projects+011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSXf-wRfkKVv6qLGppbHTq1SYLqJgM1PilS48V8jLFab6ZssY1HgfnZCfQ3uBfHUhFPzB-_S8UarjTHqjJ8KXdXmtumVwU3RJ1yWrr2oZM2oA8gks_j5WbiBmz216x9Fhlc44RgAeNwc/s400/Craft+Projects+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694228040866445970" border="0" /></a><br />Supplies Needed:<br /><br />Foam wreath<br />Felt (off the bolt) I got 1 yard with a little left over<br />Matching Ribbon<br />Straight Pins<br />Cup<br />Hot Glue Gun (optional)<br />Scissors<br />Fabric Marker (a pen might work)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SJhsFVKe3PGxjqCYx5-6aCjTi2GS6M-HFz1aVVYjnTyNJa01pgMxhz8ZqOFHs5fTKek5QsxfVMlH_YX53pKy9u-fnTmMbR5Xl9byw2_tsXWgnopcXZ528gGxuAbY6NxEFleXPj9QG4E/s1600/Craft+Projects+012.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SJhsFVKe3PGxjqCYx5-6aCjTi2GS6M-HFz1aVVYjnTyNJa01pgMxhz8ZqOFHs5fTKek5QsxfVMlH_YX53pKy9u-fnTmMbR5Xl9byw2_tsXWgnopcXZ528gGxuAbY6NxEFleXPj9QG4E/s400/Craft+Projects+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694228034922443010" border="0" /></a><br />First, wrap your ribbon around your foam wreath. Hot glue the end so it stays in place. Then wrap and glue the other end. (If you don't want to glue it, you can just pin it into the foam.)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJRTS8ykKPkq0E7gJBROgVOVEy2Lpcqarpvm0V18AGxIEwV34pBHjAw3EeO8yalBoOiQO77HQR3N6JnZ7MeRVtwkNhezBYrAisCGjztnPbmeMX4_pelTp1PSo4kNZZ2sJgaH0JNPEh4s/s1600/Craft+Projects+013.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMJRTS8ykKPkq0E7gJBROgVOVEy2Lpcqarpvm0V18AGxIEwV34pBHjAw3EeO8yalBoOiQO77HQR3N6JnZ7MeRVtwkNhezBYrAisCGjztnPbmeMX4_pelTp1PSo4kNZZ2sJgaH0JNPEh4s/s400/Craft+Projects+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227662867509218" border="0" /></a><br />I was about a foot short on ribbon and didn't want to go back to the store, so I just left it. The gap will be covered anyway. You don't have to wrap the wreath if you choose, I decided to wrap it so the back would look nicer, but it's not too important.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FRTyIkL-RarA2idFvnth6hYuzLZgW_xvLDcgGnFPuXxJr1_rmIGtwOnnjOnB7okS-g5Pjs8xI7rmFxqpPWVJYa4a0BHObQJ7axfGlq7n1floncP3FddGGfU9zx-B_uNp76BS0RQQr9U/s1600/Craft+Projects+014.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FRTyIkL-RarA2idFvnth6hYuzLZgW_xvLDcgGnFPuXxJr1_rmIGtwOnnjOnB7okS-g5Pjs8xI7rmFxqpPWVJYa4a0BHObQJ7axfGlq7n1floncP3FddGGfU9zx-B_uNp76BS0RQQr9U/s400/Craft+Projects+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227652694458370" border="0" /></a><br />Then use your cup to trace circles onto your felt. You'll need a lot of circles. I just did a row at a time, but I didn't count how many I ended up cutting.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-kHnG1775-bm6X3gUQMry4XnmO3SRjDGDQNW3mBg-dbrwXbLvM78UUMppc5mZ9349IytNIOG1kVIIZTnds3R2B_G3ZsqCH6TrT2A1WSipfGo2H-93XaTVJAR6Q-4b1DG_hceWeXqUeQ/s1600/Craft+Projects+015.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-kHnG1775-bm6X3gUQMry4XnmO3SRjDGDQNW3mBg-dbrwXbLvM78UUMppc5mZ9349IytNIOG1kVIIZTnds3R2B_G3ZsqCH6TrT2A1WSipfGo2H-93XaTVJAR6Q-4b1DG_hceWeXqUeQ/s400/Craft+Projects+015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227646606019474" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfsg5ACjXc8IWZSy6scUHB8Us2qP7xe5NqP3r48j3F7NaVoClI4Qacpqlo2eBXUqpijpjRgjaDiauLmhqWSFtTjyv59qIYJSdDp7ejihoNRK83y5CeYzXRfDGaMElA4EerxZaVC1647c/s1600/Craft+Projects+016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfsg5ACjXc8IWZSy6scUHB8Us2qP7xe5NqP3r48j3F7NaVoClI4Qacpqlo2eBXUqpijpjRgjaDiauLmhqWSFtTjyv59qIYJSdDp7ejihoNRK83y5CeYzXRfDGaMElA4EerxZaVC1647c/s400/Craft+Projects+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227645992561378" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmc-viVHRXm2GREZmEzYDRagXEt5UWwBZpLkvTHg4yy2riq0HKBH3RUYbhe_ud1lxu77LHZzhiCkDR8kzjcUeBlK3zJQhNmy76TnaJykPtY2spjfhwXmrWyUS2ZS9BetY9hNzGzwk0Ju8/s1600/Craft+Projects+018.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmc-viVHRXm2GREZmEzYDRagXEt5UWwBZpLkvTHg4yy2riq0HKBH3RUYbhe_ud1lxu77LHZzhiCkDR8kzjcUeBlK3zJQhNmy76TnaJykPtY2spjfhwXmrWyUS2ZS9BetY9hNzGzwk0Ju8/s400/Craft+Projects+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227639407769266" border="0" /></a><br />Then take a circle, fold it in half, then in half again.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfzTlafbRZ4xM_TgKOMknz2Gbp1pGY6BipFy8TmjFkEHJGfKFoPPME7pLQOqWhrmhpQNb-qQgWBxYYw82bk8O_ncBRCzEcUu_RUwN7be9LtJgREvuaBPUjHS3wrnVX31PJzIeKtik_A4/s1600/Craft+Projects+019.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfzTlafbRZ4xM_TgKOMknz2Gbp1pGY6BipFy8TmjFkEHJGfKFoPPME7pLQOqWhrmhpQNb-qQgWBxYYw82bk8O_ncBRCzEcUu_RUwN7be9LtJgREvuaBPUjHS3wrnVX31PJzIeKtik_A4/s400/Craft+Projects+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227021885526818" border="0" /></a><br />Put a pin in close to the tip, then stick it into the foam wreath.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidX5kn9VTQVvwbiKGxuyJH95hu76wPnmSil4dHN3VUTkcVpxmbj3GX0rvFrWrYzTe2EWRDM5sQK81T3RhwpWFCx1GSSeJQLsJpd7rE_GYnYZKEmBufYs67HRurTAtvRQIBeAZzv1GGtWI/s1600/Craft+Projects+020.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidX5kn9VTQVvwbiKGxuyJH95hu76wPnmSil4dHN3VUTkcVpxmbj3GX0rvFrWrYzTe2EWRDM5sQK81T3RhwpWFCx1GSSeJQLsJpd7rE_GYnYZKEmBufYs67HRurTAtvRQIBeAZzv1GGtWI/s400/Craft+Projects+020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227018191491746" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQsDrqCHb6CmYr2u0QxYSSRwLPBDs6eIDYDIBbxQ1a0tvqvlFP_bgPbvziL7DFyIkpdGcO-fE_D_TJCjC5LVsmv_4uolgbKbT6flbchmBQIoJnDeUItLAVQMTa1IEdiQt3O7GnKshE88/s1600/Craft+Projects+021.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQsDrqCHb6CmYr2u0QxYSSRwLPBDs6eIDYDIBbxQ1a0tvqvlFP_bgPbvziL7DFyIkpdGcO-fE_D_TJCjC5LVsmv_4uolgbKbT6flbchmBQIoJnDeUItLAVQMTa1IEdiQt3O7GnKshE88/s400/Craft+Projects+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227013892678578" border="0" /></a><br />Put the circles as close together as you'd like.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiX8xHqljRIzsd79AlCnzvEP9plkNxkeHrckB0ChX7QybRaI9WQscnuThT_r1T0fbQfoEPBMcX6omoWlPTfJmfom27JMy4vtCYBo4EuThPh75aM7qUYU2-Skn7gxNm9suwZ_HWRvuCx50/s1600/Craft+Projects+022.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiX8xHqljRIzsd79AlCnzvEP9plkNxkeHrckB0ChX7QybRaI9WQscnuThT_r1T0fbQfoEPBMcX6omoWlPTfJmfom27JMy4vtCYBo4EuThPh75aM7qUYU2-Skn7gxNm9suwZ_HWRvuCx50/s400/Craft+Projects+022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227004885983090" border="0" /></a><br />This is what the back looks like.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74mru486EORjSynmL3QLicjYUx0-JRC1dSipOxqhGefHLmPzPcVJv2NrIR_jghRKye5hEdIyU5FcyQl65nBPYBkH2ynPQIIHXXIguRqZj-Xzwn2cOAyQ0PaDLjdI2cfZ7ljjV3y0XfEQ/s1600/Craft+Projects+023.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj74mru486EORjSynmL3QLicjYUx0-JRC1dSipOxqhGefHLmPzPcVJv2NrIR_jghRKye5hEdIyU5FcyQl65nBPYBkH2ynPQIIHXXIguRqZj-Xzwn2cOAyQ0PaDLjdI2cfZ7ljjV3y0XfEQ/s400/Craft+Projects+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694227001640631938" border="0" /></a><br />Then cut a ribbon, and pin it into the back.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijugGPNcRueoz5oXSZ3hPyM3FI6s6bZ34IdpDjany1_N3U6Pi45pu0RVXxh4jdm8cUKjAdqo4c1ORyHtb0V1egx30SVGPefTD0RAJAY8W7rXw2kF6goq8e5keTtwL51wW4rlw5r60rYQM/s1600/Craft+Projects+024.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijugGPNcRueoz5oXSZ3hPyM3FI6s6bZ34IdpDjany1_N3U6Pi45pu0RVXxh4jdm8cUKjAdqo4c1ORyHtb0V1egx30SVGPefTD0RAJAY8W7rXw2kF6goq8e5keTtwL51wW4rlw5r60rYQM/s400/Craft+Projects+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694226731600457442" border="0" /></a><br />And you're done! This project took about 2 hours and I did it all in one night. Pretty simple.<br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-63856564085143836092011-12-28T12:05:00.000-08:002011-12-28T12:12:12.121-08:00Platter<div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here is a very easy and inexpensive way to make your own serving platters.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3hzCKvhSGTIDEbWzqRnjqJIdrU_4mt1Yecj4P8_9R-tQ1uovlY17q_TH2rxnyilPuM4SPOlsFJJPYiBDk8KzzHx_UAW4b3ODbTQSV7n8VlItVL8hqxyzPzmfHrZ9FLe27JY9XXZQ62w/s1600/Christmas+2011+055.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3hzCKvhSGTIDEbWzqRnjqJIdrU_4mt1Yecj4P8_9R-tQ1uovlY17q_TH2rxnyilPuM4SPOlsFJJPYiBDk8KzzHx_UAW4b3ODbTQSV7n8VlItVL8hqxyzPzmfHrZ9FLe27JY9XXZQ62w/s400/Christmas+2011+055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212659518120722" border="0" /></a><br />Supplies:<br /><br />Plate<br />Cup (vase or candle holder)<br />Clear caulk<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOl6VGatY4MLl4uq8k0rmK2PYXnvx5dpdOLwki_sRDizM03rbHDJL9xHnOcHlxr12n9ok-amXSoQgYbpwKOYZHuRu9f5Zx3bHxkzJ5LmpWQdkrVi86LiaYemP3Q1-pvPUDdhjFqLVhMQ/s1600/Christmas+2011+045.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOl6VGatY4MLl4uq8k0rmK2PYXnvx5dpdOLwki_sRDizM03rbHDJL9xHnOcHlxr12n9ok-amXSoQgYbpwKOYZHuRu9f5Zx3bHxkzJ5LmpWQdkrVi86LiaYemP3Q1-pvPUDdhjFqLVhMQ/s400/Christmas+2011+045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212688073308722" border="0" /></a><br />I bought my cup and plate at the dollar store and I got the clear sealant at the hardware store.<br /><br />First I had to soak the price stickers off the glass.<br /><br />Then dry.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PSR_eiT0K7alUQzb2QhqIqY2u5CJrTNZP-IEBOyZ6tnE8AmWpSdKedGbdL25tD0Tmldd5qtO4S7qs6ab7fsiFJxxkaM2rl5g3HpFpxnW1l0Fyy55AOxpQTLZXJLKCvVCTP-kMYtGM2A/s1600/Christmas+2011+052.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PSR_eiT0K7alUQzb2QhqIqY2u5CJrTNZP-IEBOyZ6tnE8AmWpSdKedGbdL25tD0Tmldd5qtO4S7qs6ab7fsiFJxxkaM2rl5g3HpFpxnW1l0Fyy55AOxpQTLZXJLKCvVCTP-kMYtGM2A/s400/Christmas+2011+052.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212674890936482" border="0" /></a><br />All you're going to do is put the clear sealant on the bottom of your cup, then place your cup on the bottom, center of your plate.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5EUdf9_hhj3uP1iZleVrEJmuSPbRmS2l69vdd7bnO1GSsUNOsPsvClFGW6DJ5WwQ4qE0cw73s_1OU8rkFnfLaHHdLsxW5dUufy0vz45eVH7fePe-2X7Ebr1tNkbaUK7b4begT9SBTaA/s1600/Christmas+2011+051.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5EUdf9_hhj3uP1iZleVrEJmuSPbRmS2l69vdd7bnO1GSsUNOsPsvClFGW6DJ5WwQ4qE0cw73s_1OU8rkFnfLaHHdLsxW5dUufy0vz45eVH7fePe-2X7Ebr1tNkbaUK7b4begT9SBTaA/s400/Christmas+2011+051.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212670824087458" border="0" /></a><br />Then let it dry. I let mine sit for a few days just to make sure it was completely dry.<br /><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2BmYl_Uw8fKznim24m487blyO8qByJnfGK-yFkzFCgg9WO98aNYTfxNRj2YvoNRFZMd_8itZ9VBHNoCNcXeQX2IruT6ddeUtZhv-INsrE3GKgsJ4Ff8xOzgPt-JIktoQH1rVvzUQLfw/s1600/Christmas+2011+055.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2BmYl_Uw8fKznim24m487blyO8qByJnfGK-yFkzFCgg9WO98aNYTfxNRj2YvoNRFZMd_8itZ9VBHNoCNcXeQX2IruT6ddeUtZhv-INsrE3GKgsJ4Ff8xOzgPt-JIktoQH1rVvzUQLfw/s400/Christmas+2011+055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687212690087352290" border="0" /></a><br />That's it! Super easy and it only costs a few dollars!<br /><br />Happy Crafting<br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-20139304229081222222011-12-17T13:20:00.001-08:002011-12-23T18:49:03.852-08:00Coasters<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXvY_f1G3Tw61fNvNUndlz7Ng8Vup8DvuWb_he_INqG6HC6C0LAzunBYXvU7cD14pPsWceDZaeR94PC-geMUlltI686synZ9YYeOucmmCaQ0E8JWvngXECFxhBQ-bEkLG4H_Yr-KCYAU/s1600/Christmas+2011+041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXvY_f1G3Tw61fNvNUndlz7Ng8Vup8DvuWb_he_INqG6HC6C0LAzunBYXvU7cD14pPsWceDZaeR94PC-geMUlltI686synZ9YYeOucmmCaQ0E8JWvngXECFxhBQ-bEkLG4H_Yr-KCYAU/s400/Christmas+2011+041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689520729274209506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Christmas gifts this year, I decided to make coasters. Since everyone got a set of 4, I made a lot of these. :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqx9NCICzzjMcqPVUWQMMLrc-UArIgNOeJd4_G4d2QT8h7Z_dAXjxZnDVc00AKBN5cIfn-W-NAvmyQQEWAQbByrjjIRb9B3-WFtWxf2Erfq9qXNCN9tnhKt7RkM5ryQCHXtxfINfLLWg/s1600/Christmas+2011+032.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqx9NCICzzjMcqPVUWQMMLrc-UArIgNOeJd4_G4d2QT8h7Z_dAXjxZnDVc00AKBN5cIfn-W-NAvmyQQEWAQbByrjjIRb9B3-WFtWxf2Erfq9qXNCN9tnhKt7RkM5ryQCHXtxfINfLLWg/s400/Christmas+2011+032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211708068377186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Supplies Needed:<br /><br />Tiles (4X4)<br />Mod Podge<br />Sponge Brush<br />Felt<br />Patterned Paper<br />Clear Sealant Spray<br />Tacky Glue<br /><br />First cut your paper into 4 X 4 inch squares. The tiles are 4 1/4 so you'll want your paper about 1/4 inch smaller than the tile. You don't have to use scrapbook paper, you can use wrapping paper, napkins or anything else that has a cute print and can be glued.<br /><br />Put a light layer of Mod Podge on the tile then put the paper on top. (Make sure to get the corners.)<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiejZ9MjSV40pNBERuvFck4EwcyAnTXwTZOoQQ4HgSQPdSccjjNmPM49tqgwHQcCbSvPn0VFY8Pv1hxsof3NDkkUR61tHF4o-x6hvQuPWCRcKI0-XhiCStBaICImG4hGHz2WyffWzu02o/s1600/Christmas+2011+033.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiejZ9MjSV40pNBERuvFck4EwcyAnTXwTZOoQQ4HgSQPdSccjjNmPM49tqgwHQcCbSvPn0VFY8Pv1hxsof3NDkkUR61tHF4o-x6hvQuPWCRcKI0-XhiCStBaICImG4hGHz2WyffWzu02o/s400/Christmas+2011+033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211595903662898" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let it sit for a few minutes so it can dry a bit, then put a layer of Mod Podge on top of the paper. (If you're making a lot, you can do all of them, then start back at the beginning with each step.)<br /><br />Once that dries, I suggest adding another layer of Mod Podge. It gives it a more finished look and seals it better.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQu82HhKAtY9byeqmhVQjFf-MUz6EK9d8QhCDiezI1-lhMDxScPekJEFYBtcAc44x4YBmiSsrXfegBwQ9VXE55U6I6_pfvcy-PSoY7KajPBF9lFO43R1dw07-s9j8pbI3Y09UCYdjeqA/s1600/Christmas+2011+035.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQu82HhKAtY9byeqmhVQjFf-MUz6EK9d8QhCDiezI1-lhMDxScPekJEFYBtcAc44x4YBmiSsrXfegBwQ9VXE55U6I6_pfvcy-PSoY7KajPBF9lFO43R1dw07-s9j8pbI3Y09UCYdjeqA/s400/Christmas+2011+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211451952566434" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Then spray them all with a clear coat. Make sure you do this in a well ventilated area. This will seal them and give them their finished look.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJW0GTFahrelscXxgvgvtJFoH-R7ojfKlu15yV_sWuPwDFuBazDEfSRZ8IWLzUq68mkXwxaD6FKZ9lpTQxU9xAGEvwTgJRGZqrdRbRb6xDwNxDSG6-J8kPSL_KztWgkRgxRtff8TqDeaQ/s1600/Christmas+2011+036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJW0GTFahrelscXxgvgvtJFoH-R7ojfKlu15yV_sWuPwDFuBazDEfSRZ8IWLzUq68mkXwxaD6FKZ9lpTQxU9xAGEvwTgJRGZqrdRbRb6xDwNxDSG6-J8kPSL_KztWgkRgxRtff8TqDeaQ/s400/Christmas+2011+036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211872731412274" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Then cut the felt into 4 inch squares.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzBu12_QCvjGnJ95TXLi-iggriUIf0DQdx9gdA1DqxCBNBH3cJbXXowBVmH2-DvpwZCqatb0pMcm27_iodXi2H9CBFtErVw_JJNxbfvTybnwcTwWhOdPob4X_Vh1igtGuzlwYrkWy9g8/s1600/Christmas+2011+037.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzBu12_QCvjGnJ95TXLi-iggriUIf0DQdx9gdA1DqxCBNBH3cJbXXowBVmH2-DvpwZCqatb0pMcm27_iodXi2H9CBFtErVw_JJNxbfvTybnwcTwWhOdPob4X_Vh1igtGuzlwYrkWy9g8/s400/Christmas+2011+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211265344052530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once the tiles are dry, glue the felt onto the bottom. I used tacky glue but I'm sure any glue will work.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KBvKaxyxQSaLMqeYIdH41LqFqMLo69ozZwkdrd5nOCoKO8O7gC1X2SOF9ydAlc8P7LE6etbpgUViYkeDOg4YxSg0rjCFjztMoMvqKDkQm857ljyUfACvJVl1_VE8G0CA4-0hSoh1Xaw/s1600/Christmas+2011+038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KBvKaxyxQSaLMqeYIdH41LqFqMLo69ozZwkdrd5nOCoKO8O7gC1X2SOF9ydAlc8P7LE6etbpgUViYkeDOg4YxSg0rjCFjztMoMvqKDkQm857ljyUfACvJVl1_VE8G0CA4-0hSoh1Xaw/s400/Christmas+2011+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687211073923918530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUehyphenhyphenXjPe6U-ltLeTAKx0ECK2chfGCSxVQajnG_ZTkxLqTUe7_zAf94ciBfq6Pz2Hv4eZgdfsPKB7ggLsXJ1XnVfjuEqbKfQdVmS3PnkohIbE7n7Mgr_yWmfwU9YhxNvURS6tgAGFIkes/s1600/Christmas+2011+039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUehyphenhyphenXjPe6U-ltLeTAKx0ECK2chfGCSxVQajnG_ZTkxLqTUe7_zAf94ciBfq6Pz2Hv4eZgdfsPKB7ggLsXJ1XnVfjuEqbKfQdVmS3PnkohIbE7n7Mgr_yWmfwU9YhxNvURS6tgAGFIkes/s400/Christmas+2011+039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687210510497366418" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVYiUeAdR-mWRICpwjOtQEDDp2HxGAVf5IP-S3HDoET5U-x86BdW5QJiP_WHdGOMaxRsMCaknMvHDdXhTCTWckNZil2Bm1njMT6ZRTIV3uW5DeHpRKixvZkNDPPBuJ4pmOGcETr5SKvc/s1600/Christmas+2011+041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVYiUeAdR-mWRICpwjOtQEDDp2HxGAVf5IP-S3HDoET5U-x86BdW5QJiP_WHdGOMaxRsMCaknMvHDdXhTCTWckNZil2Bm1njMT6ZRTIV3uW5DeHpRKixvZkNDPPBuJ4pmOGcETr5SKvc/s400/Christmas+2011+041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687210352796050130" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let them dry completely before stacking them. Then tie a cute ribbon and they are ready to go.<br /><br />This was such a fun project and a fun Christmas gift.<br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-37655612110074039902011-12-17T12:57:00.000-08:002011-12-17T13:15:14.862-08:00Holiday Ribbon Wreath<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVTNji5z8kXAwTqoppsbBR4oR5Dq7sLgSRgQ2ZuwSXwEeLCBwobMpohORhQzWziYlBvYWReq6GXlUJNGQOknDg3j7R8EHHLMcnLLOGDvP9FuinT1qUNuIhe-C-TeqLvbJjVyZ5jgX9NU/s1600/Halloween+Wreath+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVTNji5z8kXAwTqoppsbBR4oR5Dq7sLgSRgQ2ZuwSXwEeLCBwobMpohORhQzWziYlBvYWReq6GXlUJNGQOknDg3j7R8EHHLMcnLLOGDvP9FuinT1qUNuIhe-C-TeqLvbJjVyZ5jgX9NU/s400/Halloween+Wreath+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687208816687196850" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFAkXDnXlisX8hVNWCC9krU6wIQl8myB7B120YwwgoWIjILruvyh1jCjX8xxE0c7HhLT4c5-dAindYCAMA0PN1EA8wMsGeqadnp3sYgqFLSz2FrlQAQpLEld1LcVuU-V1EYeg97N57Fg/s1600/Christmas+2011+031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOFAkXDnXlisX8hVNWCC9krU6wIQl8myB7B120YwwgoWIjILruvyh1jCjX8xxE0c7HhLT4c5-dAindYCAMA0PN1EA8wMsGeqadnp3sYgqFLSz2FrlQAQpLEld1LcVuU-V1EYeg97N57Fg/s400/Christmas+2011+031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687205845271861938" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This wreath is really fun to make. It takes a little bit more time depending on how much ribbon you want and how big your wreath is. The Christmas wreath pictured above is on a large foam wreath but I made a Halloween one with the woven wreath shown below. I would suggest the smaller one. It doesn't take quite as much time and it still looks cute!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_POYFCjyB4t3OEPF9LfXuFIsyfcZ8j3fonP26VgSBklywRgUm3wKsxbwV6z_yjG9bAup_jxpdbgnx6I23shTAfLI5RLAs03XV5Qo3114EnuBh2ZqcETA0ofHQfgYaLFqJAC1YIzgKyQ/s1600/Wreath+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU_POYFCjyB4t3OEPF9LfXuFIsyfcZ8j3fonP26VgSBklywRgUm3wKsxbwV6z_yjG9bAup_jxpdbgnx6I23shTAfLI5RLAs03XV5Qo3114EnuBh2ZqcETA0ofHQfgYaLFqJAC1YIzgKyQ/s400/Wreath+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687205647426998178" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You'll need:<br /><br />Wreath to cover<br />Large ribbon to wrap wreath<br />Ribbon of your choice<br />Hot glue gun<br />Scissors<br />Sewing machine if you have one.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDaqPrWjgEZEd0wYqUcij2RFlbvs-LaHrW9jBq9sqXF6OLoFlqXaFtMu6V5UytQCvZTZWW2Ylk_jXIGllGL2lIFD2pI5Buewars8KTfcvx0XnZkoVz3ibM_SCcJoGzUqzlaUooE8HLYZM/s1600/Wreath+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDaqPrWjgEZEd0wYqUcij2RFlbvs-LaHrW9jBq9sqXF6OLoFlqXaFtMu6V5UytQCvZTZWW2Ylk_jXIGllGL2lIFD2pI5Buewars8KTfcvx0XnZkoVz3ibM_SCcJoGzUqzlaUooE8HLYZM/s400/Wreath+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687205529127051010" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">First, use your larger ribbon to cover the wreath. It makes it easier to glue the colored ribbon on if it has a solid place to glue. Just hot glue one end, wrap all the way then glue the last end.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQznXcyp1xvdiabEAeqsbDc5P6nC1GawBoNTgIx369tQQelqVWy39OEVWvLvnqEVmD74bau9TnLuBqfcSd22xXwRFb2PPMC_xJd7oC-qaGQ_7NCAwuEBj9eOi8mT-566Wjhhxej2tZc24/s1600/Wreath+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQznXcyp1xvdiabEAeqsbDc5P6nC1GawBoNTgIx369tQQelqVWy39OEVWvLvnqEVmD74bau9TnLuBqfcSd22xXwRFb2PPMC_xJd7oC-qaGQ_7NCAwuEBj9eOi8mT-566Wjhhxej2tZc24/s400/Wreath+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687205436946985730" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what it should look like all wrapped.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEdhrBOWohXDL9IrMYu-Z3Lbq6TYSMngTMxo4GCDWI8cee97kb8UlmaINBbYxrJ0bbJMxQjJvY2fgsZi1OEJ1wXjmQkEJGtwA_N7Aeb3TafJTXyMRa-oYmSy6u1iNG3GT2ByG94oj3Yw/s1600/Wreath+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEdhrBOWohXDL9IrMYu-Z3Lbq6TYSMngTMxo4GCDWI8cee97kb8UlmaINBbYxrJ0bbJMxQjJvY2fgsZi1OEJ1wXjmQkEJGtwA_N7Aeb3TafJTXyMRa-oYmSy6u1iNG3GT2ByG94oj3Yw/s400/Wreath+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687205323064307042" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then cut 3-4 inch strips of each kind of ribbon.( You'll need a lot so just keep cutting.)<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoN873TMTUn-caRwrxB5OCKFVRei8Lr0f3pwhaKgD_9eSt6cu0l1WV_sJyHbo_Cyb0YdUOkSf3Mdqjkzrrala1f8uFdoyHiHqFUG1GzYc_TkRZ5flx-8Ddo-0c2Qwdl2LoEQQ4x5O5VVY/s1600/Wreath+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoN873TMTUn-caRwrxB5OCKFVRei8Lr0f3pwhaKgD_9eSt6cu0l1WV_sJyHbo_Cyb0YdUOkSf3Mdqjkzrrala1f8uFdoyHiHqFUG1GzYc_TkRZ5flx-8Ddo-0c2Qwdl2LoEQQ4x5O5VVY/s400/Wreath+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687205146690719826" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then fold each strip in half and sew. I made a long train of ribbons then just went back and cut them apart. If you don't have a sewing machine, you can also just use hot glue, although I think sewing is much faster.<br /><br />I didn't take a picture of this next step but just use your glue gun to glue each loop of ribbon onto the wrapped wreath. It will take some time but just place them randomly.<br /><br />Then cut a longer piece of ribbon to hang the wreath from. Just wrap it around your wreath (I glued mine in place) and tie a knot or bow at the top.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTI1Qe0SH3pYdssa-ReGoRgre6x7namMj_HAbW71ZMYYnFvKZBeAjIcwi2SUPmjYn3oGaVOgUJEVfFTApYuFxh7VNWssvGB8lt_Y7Rmk4C84Vju1qdMjNCqNMbq8B90sYKOMHKJ1pGqGQ/s1600/Christmas+2011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTI1Qe0SH3pYdssa-ReGoRgre6x7namMj_HAbW71ZMYYnFvKZBeAjIcwi2SUPmjYn3oGaVOgUJEVfFTApYuFxh7VNWssvGB8lt_Y7Rmk4C84Vju1qdMjNCqNMbq8B90sYKOMHKJ1pGqGQ/s400/Christmas+2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687204612085619266" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the finished project. I love how random the ribbon is and how full my wreath looks.<br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-44992396128636345582011-12-15T12:47:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:49:32.213-08:00Necklace Hangers<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUxDWLUzvPm6rNf0ogbDnA9OEGE0DxmTR8S6EJFnxHNAmmWc9lcf7oP6KqV-uzgmkUqWDFODNdn883_0XrTsQ48rC-kJMiNFw4fFOK86_7xz3ZaC_77dxZTDHm-yUQgx0l5S-I9yQIkNt/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+009.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUxDWLUzvPm6rNf0ogbDnA9OEGE0DxmTR8S6EJFnxHNAmmWc9lcf7oP6KqV-uzgmkUqWDFODNdn883_0XrTsQ48rC-kJMiNFw4fFOK86_7xz3ZaC_77dxZTDHm-yUQgx0l5S-I9yQIkNt/s400/Necklace+Hangers+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661651383967400866" border="0" /></a><br />My long necklaces just lay in a pile and get all tangled. I needed a way to hang them but I couldn't find anything that I liked that had small enough hooks. So...I made my own.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjqXcEChCCtFhqJxBFNr4DTo87-_eRjVRN3922lVDN52ookO4oK1gs5aEWqcdMOdkXhDWZq-ZFuR00v_ePFACmmIdoBD0hvr14NJPScIl0Uovuo9u7attD8E2gByzO7UEhmZrYVUuWlNX/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjqXcEChCCtFhqJxBFNr4DTo87-_eRjVRN3922lVDN52ookO4oK1gs5aEWqcdMOdkXhDWZq-ZFuR00v_ePFACmmIdoBD0hvr14NJPScIl0Uovuo9u7attD8E2gByzO7UEhmZrYVUuWlNX/s400/Necklace+Hangers+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661651251232327538" border="0" /></a><br />Items Needed:<br /><br />Scrapbook paper<br />Wooden Blocks<br />Mod Podge & Brush<br />Hooks<br />Paint<br />Ribbon (not pictured)<br />Hot Glue Gun (not pictured)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Zhxr00ChTNfpLju1pKj-0wegKvM2OvsaV8-AMAS4emGKPZp5xzSbVSzBuDm0LKs-RORdPIKKsvmHB_mgIxzMcGx2PvLKiqLFEY18OJlvBLd2lMGh4RdmfoSWzaXoaqhyphenhyphen_RnBN6Q3rUqs/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Zhxr00ChTNfpLju1pKj-0wegKvM2OvsaV8-AMAS4emGKPZp5xzSbVSzBuDm0LKs-RORdPIKKsvmHB_mgIxzMcGx2PvLKiqLFEY18OJlvBLd2lMGh4RdmfoSWzaXoaqhyphenhyphen_RnBN6Q3rUqs/s400/Necklace+Hangers+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661651143024941602" border="0" /></a><br />First: Paint your block and let them dry. Then cut your scrapbook paper to the size of the block.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZx3sOBOIlnVmNMOJTR57lo2T6SMPCHreOVOAkxDhgx3IaHi7Xsz5cWDTy1LY3ktCpkDJmuA5koyu16jSBibjmvaTacvqRIrY-yzQBK6jVIgfxbsW9vTmVQduIf7T1aNz3bd2njt0VvCQ/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZx3sOBOIlnVmNMOJTR57lo2T6SMPCHreOVOAkxDhgx3IaHi7Xsz5cWDTy1LY3ktCpkDJmuA5koyu16jSBibjmvaTacvqRIrY-yzQBK6jVIgfxbsW9vTmVQduIf7T1aNz3bd2njt0VvCQ/s400/Necklace+Hangers+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661651024813304082" border="0" /></a><br />The screw your hooks in where you want them. I actually just screwed these in with my hands. I didn't paint my whole block because that's the paper is going to cover it.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHKzIYY4nkOPREKwvRfUajkz96Buu7z_d7iJ6vBPuJvHm7bbwpojSpIYVFtNwFvunuKmW3Xjf3DRKFH8SW5v1X1-tgpuPOXpl8vGO7qfpPzWE2-0G0aAx3dCPm1jaW2IWGSKg6v-Au7Ax/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+006.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHKzIYY4nkOPREKwvRfUajkz96Buu7z_d7iJ6vBPuJvHm7bbwpojSpIYVFtNwFvunuKmW3Xjf3DRKFH8SW5v1X1-tgpuPOXpl8vGO7qfpPzWE2-0G0aAx3dCPm1jaW2IWGSKg6v-Au7Ax/s400/Necklace+Hangers+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661650920444678818" border="0" /></a><br />Mod Podge your paper to your block. Then put a coat of Mod Podge over the paper to give it a glossy look.<br /><br />Let it dry.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzWKM5nBb5_dVKSHW6GgI_Dm_jz6aQpf1PBfcd8rE_jxkjssxvtJEGh2-EXQXKwRnNKKMqMQDga6uA8gvNWhLhLetzsVkZ-hiu-qktV8VruE17NGF9THbb2H4MJz8oH5FEngSxBJ3mxIp/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzWKM5nBb5_dVKSHW6GgI_Dm_jz6aQpf1PBfcd8rE_jxkjssxvtJEGh2-EXQXKwRnNKKMqMQDga6uA8gvNWhLhLetzsVkZ-hiu-qktV8VruE17NGF9THbb2H4MJz8oH5FEngSxBJ3mxIp/s400/Necklace+Hangers+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661650747460631458" border="0" /></a><br />Glue some matching ribbon to the sides so it can hang from a nail on the wall.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8zK9plIQRVXfY9ltmWgTNqflSTdNLCfL2ZlVpYqQH5kUqoxHdZf7tn2F72ipfj-0lIZweRL80tnbecfs9ISNcNJQzmO8ZnkrSSwipGBzBjPSI4zvNjutfoc9OIJ0aP2W8qsWYsTN3QHt/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+006.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfV_mEaYT-BEfDNw6_hr_e3P2kaB2I9ksu4EvvuXQy9JxykWeeN4h39vYh5B-O070PWduQWqzol-7Chp7zkz600I83BZUeyanGq7vJi1VCC2aZMsHXPkRY0Bee0M0M74grGma4TstmmoZ/s1600/Necklace+Hangers+008.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfV_mEaYT-BEfDNw6_hr_e3P2kaB2I9ksu4EvvuXQy9JxykWeeN4h39vYh5B-O070PWduQWqzol-7Chp7zkz600I83BZUeyanGq7vJi1VCC2aZMsHXPkRY0Bee0M0M74grGma4TstmmoZ/s400/Necklace+Hangers+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661650486205160770" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then hang your necklaces! I had everything on hand and it only took me about 15 minutes (plus drying time.) This is a super easy project and can be finish in a short amount of time.<br /><br />Have fun!</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-87986581706876767142011-12-15T12:45:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:47:20.172-08:00Kids Coat Hangers<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HuoZQ_pPWimo5PKEo3CXPaOw2Yl1Ofl5guzGAaUzNOeNixxQWaa50JUBvsiRMkjczLW2J1GqVVutQfHXXPcMWJ3WkCc1Gez6vY0KplzfysxyPkzWNkoWLipe3QqA4xotNIZlbra7o1pg/s1600/Coat+Hangers+001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HuoZQ_pPWimo5PKEo3CXPaOw2Yl1Ofl5guzGAaUzNOeNixxQWaa50JUBvsiRMkjczLW2J1GqVVutQfHXXPcMWJ3WkCc1Gez6vY0KplzfysxyPkzWNkoWLipe3QqA4xotNIZlbra7o1pg/s400/Coat+Hangers+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660930308048863170" border="0" /></a><br />I feel like I'm always looking for my kids jackets when it's time to leave. These coat hangers give them a specific place to hang their jackets and it gives them a little responsibility too. Hopefully their jackets will be easier to find as we're running out the door.<br /><br />Materials needed:<br /><br />Wooded Hooks<br />Paint & Brushes<br />Nails & Hammer to hang it up<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsy3UBtpMJbVsHz9lCoGpP0h7UKzutgB8E5S4VAX0mQKW194YvM9EsYHe5zl49Y0Gn8b1ylrxoc_vnUR64iO9o3DIQYLIxgHYhWP7JEld5DBwS8R7_2XsAvk3HuFzdXjU8PY9DmJbtn2A/s1600/Coat+Hangers+002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsy3UBtpMJbVsHz9lCoGpP0h7UKzutgB8E5S4VAX0mQKW194YvM9EsYHe5zl49Y0Gn8b1ylrxoc_vnUR64iO9o3DIQYLIxgHYhWP7JEld5DBwS8R7_2XsAvk3HuFzdXjU8PY9DmJbtn2A/s400/Coat+Hangers+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660930313963973938" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I got these wooden flower hooks at Hobby Lobby. Just paint and hang. Simple as that!</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-79549052507714786252011-12-15T12:44:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:45:04.169-08:00Patriotic Wreath<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><br /></h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lRt163dz1UnYmUisRoN6GjTI8vOs8OPu7-95cm0fTZQPoTGPyo00ZlUn-QJSmJnIwF3KpTZ85MXXCorOaLDZ7jWIFBsmVPSKgQ9PELTvc8ZV2AqDhdZr0uiTOr09RVG4c9CaoTYy5Y79/s1600/Flag+006.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lRt163dz1UnYmUisRoN6GjTI8vOs8OPu7-95cm0fTZQPoTGPyo00ZlUn-QJSmJnIwF3KpTZ85MXXCorOaLDZ7jWIFBsmVPSKgQ9PELTvc8ZV2AqDhdZr0uiTOr09RVG4c9CaoTYy5Y79/s400/Flag+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619348512170906082" border="0" /></a><br />I've been looking for something patriotic to hang on my door this year. I found this tutorial on the Ribbon Retreat and had to try it. I think it turned out so cute! Thanks Shirley for the idea!<br />http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/ribbon-flag-wreath.htmlJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-78937912630013247662011-12-15T12:43:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:44:12.918-08:00Father's Day Frames<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqO-q5TPQGAjH79EclO6GhrFRx5Y4imxi5artOD772KczOwsReISeNEvG2n_RkG-XTLZoODYQPBKsm8xV97TNxMtyagDuDO1a3JSqAHrOjOHFu7HEnbGxNvJI_MrhmsLrQJby2G9CLfAwD/s1600/DAD+037.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqO-q5TPQGAjH79EclO6GhrFRx5Y4imxi5artOD772KczOwsReISeNEvG2n_RkG-XTLZoODYQPBKsm8xV97TNxMtyagDuDO1a3JSqAHrOjOHFu7HEnbGxNvJI_MrhmsLrQJby2G9CLfAwD/s400/DAD+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619679186092331122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I guess I should have posted this earlier so others could have a chance to make it, but I just finished the day before Father's Day. :)<br /><br />Supplies needed:<br /><br />Wooden letters- "D" & "A" (You can use the D twice)<br />Paint and paint brush<br />Picture frames<br />Camera<br />Pictures<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSu7_9J1eMdeY-cqUFsF7fslTRvYiIKHy6IvrIgZ2d4dAwIAiyTkp4Srff5LSokenBR2mNKNbPgdso8raWtddcTqvJyT_wqpopMtRbOXTBJ0xXOoLt8uRLyprN-ko5NFhBone1q2xZYucP/s1600/Flag+001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSu7_9J1eMdeY-cqUFsF7fslTRvYiIKHy6IvrIgZ2d4dAwIAiyTkp4Srff5LSokenBR2mNKNbPgdso8raWtddcTqvJyT_wqpopMtRbOXTBJ0xXOoLt8uRLyprN-ko5NFhBone1q2xZYucP/s400/Flag+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619679071783197282" border="0" /></a><br />First, paint the letters any color you want. I chose black so it would be easier to see. Then let them dry.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJacXsvAC1ZuQFSIOKGjW9O6fXFY48WP31ebZb8ZRMvOyRSdIiZvCU01vcqMKA5agzQ-NeqxwwR0LzYXRMRxDvxSI3HDfZjY6un83Q7yIclW13TDQ-br3LZ9RQuRb9SZ7EfdxgzugMIdsY/s1600/Flag+002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJacXsvAC1ZuQFSIOKGjW9O6fXFY48WP31ebZb8ZRMvOyRSdIiZvCU01vcqMKA5agzQ-NeqxwwR0LzYXRMRxDvxSI3HDfZjY6un83Q7yIclW13TDQ-br3LZ9RQuRb9SZ7EfdxgzugMIdsY/s400/Flag+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619678925144944514" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I took my kids outside to take pictures of them holding the letters. I took A LOT of pictures just to get them looking at the camera. Since I only have 2 kids, I took a picture of them together for the 3rd frame.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn_7eo1qDIkRgz_p6lvPmNMVbMPC7YpEUdHvRh1UttD8kMuNxyrOs6WR28JCtIeTc-5VuZyBtPlbIPZsmXEi7LpDnoBO4i8XLp4QFV9fooAmG4huQawoUdp_rWWdXF7r0707cRQcQA8oq/s1600/DAD+035.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn_7eo1qDIkRgz_p6lvPmNMVbMPC7YpEUdHvRh1UttD8kMuNxyrOs6WR28JCtIeTc-5VuZyBtPlbIPZsmXEi7LpDnoBO4i8XLp4QFV9fooAmG4huQawoUdp_rWWdXF7r0707cRQcQA8oq/s400/DAD+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619678747514885330" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA66axuuyjvRhj519ynlZADxf8ljlYuBxLEZpOOgMfskR21yqgE4JDWXVKola8mkQqTA4s5eJ-MT1cTKHVE5l9KuQ2RnRvJeFLOB5pK2hUfx0IZXX3bkUpChPGUIxvbaplgKvrlV22nkg/s1600/DAD+037.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgb5nQqknSYoHvWFn80nnropo_CPku1cO64hfxh8z6aUPbiIB-RPnyZ_dvVRUxQP3JLQstDJrkJR5hkM3TJ1k1Csmwc_hvOuxmP10sfOvw67fQrB1U8X9gLqItHkOx0U2wupgvVhk6y7ks/s1600/DAD+034.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgb5nQqknSYoHvWFn80nnropo_CPku1cO64hfxh8z6aUPbiIB-RPnyZ_dvVRUxQP3JLQstDJrkJR5hkM3TJ1k1Csmwc_hvOuxmP10sfOvw67fQrB1U8X9gLqItHkOx0U2wupgvVhk6y7ks/s400/DAD+034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619678268388136754" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFkExRf9-lBYMwn4-EVcubpdZNgQ9ZEugVIyrjiH1kgxPSdROj-eDCSMMSiSv1AlpPAqzi0U6yRIFuiDcxBSXN1rCsHlh5M6oTPKznN-os0Kji-yUafCAJQJDtWL70_N1vC_TIx0vANWN/s1600/Flag+002.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is a really simply project (if you can get your kids to cooperate for pictures.) I think it'll look great on "Dad's" desk at work!<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TJ8Exv2p_79OXxhs8y-4FVjWT86GcHbtl_1W6zcTBl5el5z2LyCZLqbGX6uemRp_68PjoaVUFYj7_HUvI4Pe2CYtwomHO9WtGGLdzMyd8bsKlK1p_XencHC1EjVzGSSl6SWOLMygEIQQ/s1600/DAD+037.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TJ8Exv2p_79OXxhs8y-4FVjWT86GcHbtl_1W6zcTBl5el5z2LyCZLqbGX6uemRp_68PjoaVUFYj7_HUvI4Pe2CYtwomHO9WtGGLdzMyd8bsKlK1p_XencHC1EjVzGSSl6SWOLMygEIQQ/s400/DAD+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619677437224823970" border="0" /></a>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-40075779937414016452011-12-15T12:41:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:43:30.700-08:00Bow Board<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8MFdAfO52EcsgTtdSzRMGIDClf1EeSxN9Qu1O-51B_z2wQiHW3k0c0j4EUV2rPQbRtTWMnbi8YtulN7BY_AN2J9o_YfpfS_JCekJEEprwYkIisqfjUMKs88PeVFQZcc-nQBZazu6Ini4/s1600/Bow+Board+011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8MFdAfO52EcsgTtdSzRMGIDClf1EeSxN9Qu1O-51B_z2wQiHW3k0c0j4EUV2rPQbRtTWMnbi8YtulN7BY_AN2J9o_YfpfS_JCekJEEprwYkIisqfjUMKs88PeVFQZcc-nQBZazu6Ini4/s400/Bow+Board+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227784546900482" border="0" /></a><br />We love our hair bows at my house. With 2 little girls, we can never have too many. My other bow board is overflowing so I decided it was time for another. ( I know, two boards is a little much).<br /><br />Supplies Needed:<br /><br />Board ( I used an old cork board)<br />Paint and brush<br />Fabric<br />Ribbon<br />Scissors<br />Glue Gun<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-cPxd-mmN2TpT-QW-I8LGsOJfwEKYp3JjrUewET9qL0c6EQYS0FUVShCfbLp8Yl8uCotD5DgvxBIO0OX7mLTmapOoTXH5BIWTpVP-th_G__D9zngvlu62j_tEa7LCYwB31eqtc2A8kOg/s1600/Bow+Board+003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-cPxd-mmN2TpT-QW-I8LGsOJfwEKYp3JjrUewET9qL0c6EQYS0FUVShCfbLp8Yl8uCotD5DgvxBIO0OX7mLTmapOoTXH5BIWTpVP-th_G__D9zngvlu62j_tEa7LCYwB31eqtc2A8kOg/s400/Bow+Board+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227707170027122" border="0" /></a><br />First, paint the board and let it dry. (Depending on what kind of board you have.) It's okay to get it on the cork because it will be covered up with fabric.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduhjxUDjHTRu93GcS-fEOYyvRcOwAwkbWys7Pdau37xzS9lZWZZP9WeAM_sN1G1t8vu0og6lDMYpnvMm9-oK9p_VN-Co9b4GE5zZAFofQkyGI2hUOZr_g1E5EskYyQ5KOgqc-J9IcbeRC/s1600/Bow+Board+001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduhjxUDjHTRu93GcS-fEOYyvRcOwAwkbWys7Pdau37xzS9lZWZZP9WeAM_sN1G1t8vu0og6lDMYpnvMm9-oK9p_VN-Co9b4GE5zZAFofQkyGI2hUOZr_g1E5EskYyQ5KOgqc-J9IcbeRC/s400/Bow+Board+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227689662564258" border="0" /></a><br />Then cut your fabric a little larger than the space you want to cover. That way you can fold over the unfinished edge.<br /><br />Get some ribbon and cut it into strips. I laid it out so I could see how I wanted it. Also, if the ribbon is a little wider, it holds the bows easier.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIHEJtKqCPtnBSxSR109bTYb0u3Q3ixhM36_A6YnDXGtbWLWY2NNwdUbuWZsEcnROmg4PGIN3ix5XAqZZi9eZAmHzoc9K1Rg0li4bhFIR4hzM8wcrQ3sNpLQXXr8xx4iBerxpUY2xIlb0/s1600/Bow+Board+004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkIHEJtKqCPtnBSxSR109bTYb0u3Q3ixhM36_A6YnDXGtbWLWY2NNwdUbuWZsEcnROmg4PGIN3ix5XAqZZi9eZAmHzoc9K1Rg0li4bhFIR4hzM8wcrQ3sNpLQXXr8xx4iBerxpUY2xIlb0/s400/Bow+Board+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227681291742674" border="0" /></a><br />Then, fold the corners of the fabric under so it's a nice clean corner. Then glue it down. Glue all 4 corners but leave the side free for now.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenHn6FO0o1sqCyKYIfPtsPSJGYXnWDIQ7qU31K2hkSWJdxg61be1jCBRvV2tiCyX_9LIwIDRg1yWLEvGc_teXDBcD93dfF7myxrou71hPx8LKTCtN78IVlcUOE2Ngi3Vqi3-BcPUAOols/s1600/Bow+Board+005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenHn6FO0o1sqCyKYIfPtsPSJGYXnWDIQ7qU31K2hkSWJdxg61be1jCBRvV2tiCyX_9LIwIDRg1yWLEvGc_teXDBcD93dfF7myxrou71hPx8LKTCtN78IVlcUOE2Ngi3Vqi3-BcPUAOols/s400/Bow+Board+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227666338603266" border="0" /></a><br />Then glue all the ribbon ends under the fabric in the pattern you like.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuS7A0O9Rxa3ZnGa8wNojVL6jOv5iFkszqJFtWFxYWlc4a_sjEu3pEQW7yc58t2KnhdXCrNs9NZ-XSaRIxGVTlQbxY0q7db4NG-DItMgX-lJhr5rfqN-F3LTgrU0deCzbGwXMwHylGhq0N/s1600/Bow+Board+006.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuS7A0O9Rxa3ZnGa8wNojVL6jOv5iFkszqJFtWFxYWlc4a_sjEu3pEQW7yc58t2KnhdXCrNs9NZ-XSaRIxGVTlQbxY0q7db4NG-DItMgX-lJhr5rfqN-F3LTgrU0deCzbGwXMwHylGhq0N/s400/Bow+Board+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227661613372738" border="0" /></a>I think a criss-cross pattern works the best. There is more space to hang bows.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7MoIJ8T-iqD8LPf6_f2VJKCaCatUG0i0H7St9hBN8XP4qV00TSayieKPw9dmeOu4DBMTMnEVr-hGp6HUJvQtSSISbKZGmHA6vTrpqneerIR0OfBgBr7_sfEq1vpjaBXV9QjM1cq2DcmK/s1600/Bow+Board+007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7MoIJ8T-iqD8LPf6_f2VJKCaCatUG0i0H7St9hBN8XP4qV00TSayieKPw9dmeOu4DBMTMnEVr-hGp6HUJvQtSSISbKZGmHA6vTrpqneerIR0OfBgBr7_sfEq1vpjaBXV9QjM1cq2DcmK/s400/Bow+Board+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227402517903842" border="0" /></a><br />Then go back and glue the fabric down around all the edges.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguU1EQ9epgU5ybdojLv0s8PMHigk_FHI3sovXU-IiJ2dLzLjIQ8-GX9U80mfJzoNZhXM1PRnyxLkJfYRldx00d0MZhyZ1ZyYAcEfLwKgYsxLdQiZzdObbUWFTcx5OAXg41voqMWrZWa6DU/s1600/Bow+Board+008.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguU1EQ9epgU5ybdojLv0s8PMHigk_FHI3sovXU-IiJ2dLzLjIQ8-GX9U80mfJzoNZhXM1PRnyxLkJfYRldx00d0MZhyZ1ZyYAcEfLwKgYsxLdQiZzdObbUWFTcx5OAXg41voqMWrZWa6DU/s400/Bow+Board+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227398465741986" border="0" /></a><br />Make sure to glue each intersection of the ribbon. Glue it down to the fabric and also to the other ribbon. This will provide support for your bows so they don't flop around.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJZdLDkuJeuzRd5VdboFSe0y0XOPiN3NJ6l2h7nAeXTWiQnmnHto5zYBD13MZ1EwM0DdAq3MducWPx6Bzyr2bCMVfJjmTsm-w_K11sNViQIeX0tV00PhgQAbrRstg_CoQ-5_c59n2cXnL/s1600/Bow+Board+009.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJZdLDkuJeuzRd5VdboFSe0y0XOPiN3NJ6l2h7nAeXTWiQnmnHto5zYBD13MZ1EwM0DdAq3MducWPx6Bzyr2bCMVfJjmTsm-w_K11sNViQIeX0tV00PhgQAbrRstg_CoQ-5_c59n2cXnL/s400/Bow+Board+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227387613254162" border="0" /></a><br />You can hang your board however it works best for you. I just glued some ribbon to the back of each side.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ZRp5L36yxuoeMQxuI8Qe4JmceyXlI7PhHQGNLiB-v8cUaZHTbSF0-H6qNloDXwGRF7YrPNkncOiNajT3U-7BqC0tdhr5aDy2XVDbuEdpMBZl7BnpJBf_xslKg6oVlWq2-N53KCIFi-OL/s1600/Bow+Board+010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ZRp5L36yxuoeMQxuI8Qe4JmceyXlI7PhHQGNLiB-v8cUaZHTbSF0-H6qNloDXwGRF7YrPNkncOiNajT3U-7BqC0tdhr5aDy2XVDbuEdpMBZl7BnpJBf_xslKg6oVlWq2-N53KCIFi-OL/s400/Bow+Board+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227385927356946" border="0" /></a><br />And you have a fun bow board! It doesn't have to be perfect because all those pretty bows will cover most of your board. Hopefully you don't have an obsession with hair bows like me and you'll only have to make one of these. :)<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityRKQcDgH9g2OAub_2Gk3k1jQ1K-uD-sum6xGwE0616Xco2jCDjGELS9QS5vsjwKWSNdX3Tyn-FVaGRUV8OxsAbO5NSKZUmKuaczsrBwAfWYLNTW9IYeRV9w1oZs58bU1hhrQANqQ4Jau/s1600/Bow+Board+011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityRKQcDgH9g2OAub_2Gk3k1jQ1K-uD-sum6xGwE0616Xco2jCDjGELS9QS5vsjwKWSNdX3Tyn-FVaGRUV8OxsAbO5NSKZUmKuaczsrBwAfWYLNTW9IYeRV9w1oZs58bU1hhrQANqQ4Jau/s400/Bow+Board+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628227373109844258" border="0" /></a>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-43503436750293312032011-12-15T12:40:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:41:47.779-08:00Play Make-up<div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-1938710519732596198"> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGv7-meff3GfHT-ByXjwdhy3_x1BCahETfO7nZExlHGzmiuYSoFwXiWzXBzJqrLUlfy37j0oIovU_wwcnKNaYFC48bf0hua5MWpk3xRE2YUqDrXmtbFwrrNnbFwA5azc67MVsThKGMzOoW/s1600/Play+Makeup+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453768719845487794" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGv7-meff3GfHT-ByXjwdhy3_x1BCahETfO7nZExlHGzmiuYSoFwXiWzXBzJqrLUlfy37j0oIovU_wwcnKNaYFC48bf0hua5MWpk3xRE2YUqDrXmtbFwrrNnbFwA5azc67MVsThKGMzOoW/s400/Play+Makeup+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />What little girl doesn't like to use make up and get all dressed up? Well, my daughter loves it but I always hate giving her make-up because it's messy and gets EVERYWHERE. So I decided to make some play make up for her that isn't messy. It's really easy and so inexpensive.<br /><br />Just use some of your old make up containers. Clean them out and dry them well.<br /><br />Next, pour different colors of nail polish in each compartment.<br /><br />Let it dry for about 2 days... and you're done!<br /><br />Just add a brush and she'll have her very own make up to use, and best of all....she'll leave yours alone.<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddx4c9pXTGDf5xzKHe5GoF2Aab7dz4tuIYphl-V7wrj_aHmyaEM3LLpZW4HXu9uzwqYam-TGh6whMyxKN_d3KT9UHKzgisbr7_Ghz2u-D9eRjissNesR97U_cOdKLaYDbIBSYTEZ_45WD/s1600/Play+Makeup+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453768706105808274" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddx4c9pXTGDf5xzKHe5GoF2Aab7dz4tuIYphl-V7wrj_aHmyaEM3LLpZW4HXu9uzwqYam-TGh6whMyxKN_d3KT9UHKzgisbr7_Ghz2u-D9eRjissNesR97U_cOdKLaYDbIBSYTEZ_45WD/s400/Play+Makeup+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-76729070594711039522011-12-15T12:39:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:40:09.499-08:00Jazz up your Mouse Pad<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://pocketsandpebbles.blogspot.com/2010/07/cute-mouse-pad.html"><br /></a> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTpK-P9tO7PDY5VEaMBvjUtmawqck_Iz-pYU1bcYZWUievkwLpTUBGwxHTkoiQups7cq_4NRlDmHZ9UDY3ZgLuE6hrKa3vxOsYS7Kx3HxkjOMe-lTR17u6BX0xnQSi9v0SZ8e3icDF-2i/s1600/Mouse+Pad+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496573373473558674" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTpK-P9tO7PDY5VEaMBvjUtmawqck_Iz-pYU1bcYZWUievkwLpTUBGwxHTkoiQups7cq_4NRlDmHZ9UDY3ZgLuE6hrKa3vxOsYS7Kx3HxkjOMe-lTR17u6BX0xnQSi9v0SZ8e3icDF-2i/s400/Mouse+Pad+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have an old mouse pad that wasn't very pretty. I thought I could dress it up and make it a lot cuter. The best part is ... it only took about 5 minutes!<br /><br />First, get your mouse pad and a square of fabric that is slightly larger than the mouse pad. Lay the pad face down on the wrong side of the fabric.<br /><br />Second, fold the corners in and glue them in place using some kind of adhesive. (I used Mod Podge).<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpf9s-KpdaJbEusIKiH0VYCLXudcUYi2wuehIf1i6mJKVne36OiGieVWUHYsJof2mQ8yLUN28wQJ9sSLAFejwLtJbtKvg4lG9ccbkvrvvJdVni5EJXz8Inxovswen01VzLVyCyYiMJKbX/s1600/Mouse+Pad+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496573366204358466" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWpf9s-KpdaJbEusIKiH0VYCLXudcUYi2wuehIf1i6mJKVne36OiGieVWUHYsJof2mQ8yLUN28wQJ9sSLAFejwLtJbtKvg4lG9ccbkvrvvJdVni5EJXz8Inxovswen01VzLVyCyYiMJKbX/s400/Mouse+Pad+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Third, put mod podge on the four straight edges and fold them.<br /><br />Forth, let dry.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xu5wZRldyWA9spQUuMj0HsloZklDq1jCSsBRuRcfE8pwEpMkpMw8XzRPurC1sx-qilB67uYxYbUPNC4Pcq80Y-eswUqWYQm6P3szKbooldyKAXEbo1Md57qmPGidhk8yV0TW-Hp44h4O/s1600/Mouse+Pad+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496573355968799682" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xu5wZRldyWA9spQUuMj0HsloZklDq1jCSsBRuRcfE8pwEpMkpMw8XzRPurC1sx-qilB67uYxYbUPNC4Pcq80Y-eswUqWYQm6P3szKbooldyKAXEbo1Md57qmPGidhk8yV0TW-Hp44h4O/s400/Mouse+Pad+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I can't wait to put this on my desk at work to brighten the space a bit! </div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-2467056651736060012011-12-15T12:38:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:39:25.175-08:00Letter Frames<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDGnyhsIFT0-nK2PsQs9m6trs-JrjJbpw-R3byeELAv2b_s5qUVK_R_0cVg87yUxctRSzEbgf13QiAnfIkRtmhWHqSwy4pbHMNbXe6mRjqbTOTZYjCFLTRq4_46emWVNISzb2_V1Zqcca/s1600/Letters+007.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540353876387235602" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbDGnyhsIFT0-nK2PsQs9m6trs-JrjJbpw-R3byeELAv2b_s5qUVK_R_0cVg87yUxctRSzEbgf13QiAnfIkRtmhWHqSwy4pbHMNbXe6mRjqbTOTZYjCFLTRq4_46emWVNISzb2_V1Zqcca/s400/Letters+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I made these for my girl's rooms and thought they were cute. And better yet, they were really easy. The materials needed are:<br /><br />Letters<br />Picture Frame<br />Paint<br />Paint brush<br />Colored paper<br />Ribbon<br />Hot Glue Gun w/ glue<br />Embellishments (I used flowers and buttons)<br /><br />First you will need letters and a picture frame. I actually bought these at a craft store with the holes already punched.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oNllefDE3xhrSySgDtVCfB4BhvIQcnLztzRW2BNUfXF6MWZwP07c5JsrjkYprLw84drP85bLoar9wxI6kTEX4HfpQGia4jvZE_3Y-UILVcsGNDu66WjQIBro7X0iJpQh8VuhumgKLrlq/s1600/Letters+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540353779775810946" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oNllefDE3xhrSySgDtVCfB4BhvIQcnLztzRW2BNUfXF6MWZwP07c5JsrjkYprLw84drP85bLoar9wxI6kTEX4HfpQGia4jvZE_3Y-UILVcsGNDu66WjQIBro7X0iJpQh8VuhumgKLrlq/s400/Letters+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />First, paint the letters and the picture frame any color you like.<br />Then trace the back of the picture frame onto your colored paper.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_euPmMuqU9I3E1C56XpTxYx2kyydaSZVtoWrcms0Uh20Z3MuX5Uq84My35-M6AxeD3Ypzzj9WrfNGz6vg0NghpZBOUA2U0G-QXuGRo4bjCMWoB-6TaR05_ZjjIizDKCUwoGDrOt4h4a5b/s1600/Letters+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540353769331734674" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_euPmMuqU9I3E1C56XpTxYx2kyydaSZVtoWrcms0Uh20Z3MuX5Uq84My35-M6AxeD3Ypzzj9WrfNGz6vg0NghpZBOUA2U0G-QXuGRo4bjCMWoB-6TaR05_ZjjIizDKCUwoGDrOt4h4a5b/s400/Letters+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Once the paint dries, glue the letter to the paper, and insert the paper into the frame. Then put the back on the frame.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-4XTdOTlg-6ZUw1knTj_MTlz2OjpSzeKrKwyakO3PNVkiy-_CX6h-QgQ2uhYFfZGVUEKNZu5Z-5PEZlSuyN0WC_0mohAK_mNW1gUTlEg6lO-7euwDUMueAwcNOw76ARLcfQsCfU6tYG2/s1600/Letters+005.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540353760119030994" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-4XTdOTlg-6ZUw1knTj_MTlz2OjpSzeKrKwyakO3PNVkiy-_CX6h-QgQ2uhYFfZGVUEKNZu5Z-5PEZlSuyN0WC_0mohAK_mNW1gUTlEg6lO-7euwDUMueAwcNOw76ARLcfQsCfU6tYG2/s400/Letters+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Decorate the frame how ever you would like. I had these flowers and buttons already and they matched my daughter's room perfectly.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJqs9Ud485SSFUWGb-O9Tb1vZvvsgtDIM7mRaP6HlStK0mHVim2qZyadgvc_W4IzWzUC2d8gH311au0DXOu9rr9Hv_k598VYlGh7o7BstZlSG57pZKVDtaafHCDURn16B7s8VNkRyxUAY/s1600/Letters+006.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540353750463549458" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJqs9Ud485SSFUWGb-O9Tb1vZvvsgtDIM7mRaP6HlStK0mHVim2qZyadgvc_W4IzWzUC2d8gH311au0DXOu9rr9Hv_k598VYlGh7o7BstZlSG57pZKVDtaafHCDURn16B7s8VNkRyxUAY/s400/Letters+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then string the ribbon through the holes. If your frame doesn't have holes, just glue the ribbon to the back of the frame.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaV2kLBGagq8EPTkIeS_dIcacswFaPRWOzlWLEjBb0y6uQw1HE0CmFYDQoNk3oyNDZMw8dq5OTM2M2gvbITEk5FrzhDbt1qIQl64HL7WZ_5RQ4ZH6_bRl9shmQmZOIdP1EpuAvNpwOpZ7/s1600/Letters+007.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540353745644188546" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaV2kLBGagq8EPTkIeS_dIcacswFaPRWOzlWLEjBb0y6uQw1HE0CmFYDQoNk3oyNDZMw8dq5OTM2M2gvbITEk5FrzhDbt1qIQl64HL7WZ_5RQ4ZH6_bRl9shmQmZOIdP1EpuAvNpwOpZ7/s400/Letters+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And there you have it. A cute way to decorate you child's room. </div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-58600707435866132882011-12-15T12:36:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:38:17.546-08:00Holiday Blocks<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImCIeTKbcYRp-dZ8Yob-qo9iWGhDtgOlXNlVRlzMphrLl2-7zJzKXkkZckQxw_C1RXKHSqKT0fYCAV_gamrRzPdwo1psnHzGC2gOqNipqQFwgomZx9qUBw3Q8bAoMRsm1ELsbolxdUQhm/s1600/Blocks+010.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160630066785554" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImCIeTKbcYRp-dZ8Yob-qo9iWGhDtgOlXNlVRlzMphrLl2-7zJzKXkkZckQxw_C1RXKHSqKT0fYCAV_gamrRzPdwo1psnHzGC2gOqNipqQFwgomZx9qUBw3Q8bAoMRsm1ELsbolxdUQhm/s400/Blocks+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />These are a fun way to decorate your house for each holiday. But it doesn't even have to be for a holiday, I also made "SNOW" blocks also, so when Christmas is over, I'll still have something fun out.<br /><br />Supplies needed:<br /><br />Wooden Blocks<br />Printed paper<br />Pencil<br />Scissors<br />Paint & brushes<br />Mod Podge<br />Vinyl<br />Any accessories to dress up your blocks.<br />( I used ribbon to make a bow and buttons.)<br />Hot Glue<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhg_EqunT24K2mUfNeSCKGdSz9j7IbYyGyCm9N6-KB3KFLSN_8Xvm7UyF6ZC7WtHLkdDbZZ8MXP1_7_hEchVm8mfS1iVHNJLIJurbuPKh_WkZ9z27WrT9yqS-YFNsnPOPexX-LMzpjiAB/s1600/Blocks+011.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160615165078450" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhg_EqunT24K2mUfNeSCKGdSz9j7IbYyGyCm9N6-KB3KFLSN_8Xvm7UyF6ZC7WtHLkdDbZZ8MXP1_7_hEchVm8mfS1iVHNJLIJurbuPKh_WkZ9z27WrT9yqS-YFNsnPOPexX-LMzpjiAB/s400/Blocks+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldMHJSzykTp5EGaw2aoFzgk9F5bAN7dzp6ZWJbVr788L0zgu8e1ACC88L7COTbaqXsZiFC_Pqw1PYsSUvCVKxlhdW3geLuw4ol5gGQy2gKzA03v4SBDKbUgXH9xNtXVQrZ9dCxYvuT949/s1600/Blocks+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160368821330626" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldMHJSzykTp5EGaw2aoFzgk9F5bAN7dzp6ZWJbVr788L0zgu8e1ACC88L7COTbaqXsZiFC_Pqw1PYsSUvCVKxlhdW3geLuw4ol5gGQy2gKzA03v4SBDKbUgXH9xNtXVQrZ9dCxYvuT949/s400/Blocks+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />To save some money, I went went to the hardware store and bought some lumber. My dad cut and sanded it for me with his fancy tools which saved me TONS of time. (Thanks dad!) I also picked up some fun paper at the craft store.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixiYJ17ncSX7e-FivEURCVmRjFK_3uIoXzNAg5BSohbj30S5TUzGq23iMZQVCO8rLIxtLgr7z3SjkY5vJmvvFyB19usETEkLD3LpiS-I43VNzRAl48URE_edDPTIdM-DGWKvXdl224QJUX/s1600/Blocks+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160355008272130" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixiYJ17ncSX7e-FivEURCVmRjFK_3uIoXzNAg5BSohbj30S5TUzGq23iMZQVCO8rLIxtLgr7z3SjkY5vJmvvFyB19usETEkLD3LpiS-I43VNzRAl48URE_edDPTIdM-DGWKvXdl224QJUX/s400/Blocks+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Before I painted the blocks, I traced them on the paper so I would know what size to cut them out. Then cut the paper out.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflKA-3mY4MMSHavm72wUsLc5SJSOOnpREDgdvdAW77ppbOQ-oB2_DiUSJeTn9QkPWIrr4jgjNCAnArCWvpUReVZGEDFtdBl8EhJj9pAHIPEjhqek2RRU5G_gU8-gD8xg-CMDKt-xYtlPO/s1600/Blocks+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160351142628882" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflKA-3mY4MMSHavm72wUsLc5SJSOOnpREDgdvdAW77ppbOQ-oB2_DiUSJeTn9QkPWIrr4jgjNCAnArCWvpUReVZGEDFtdBl8EhJj9pAHIPEjhqek2RRU5G_gU8-gD8xg-CMDKt-xYtlPO/s400/Blocks+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Paint your blocks a color to match your paper.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNGnVD52B2ZIkUHFeuux5jBwNOkwQvJLNJlSVOdj5CivhKWmXmOTTO6odzO3Ec7bdu89mEPl1hMh5DlWNwXtauJcqgKsM3jic7Xuyiaii91yRHGT9O6N1F6YgAE_P1tu-5pwsnEmP3Evu/s1600/Blocks+006.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160034979042530" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWNGnVD52B2ZIkUHFeuux5jBwNOkwQvJLNJlSVOdj5CivhKWmXmOTTO6odzO3Ec7bdu89mEPl1hMh5DlWNwXtauJcqgKsM3jic7Xuyiaii91yRHGT9O6N1F6YgAE_P1tu-5pwsnEmP3Evu/s400/Blocks+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Once the paint is dry, glue the paper onto the blocks with Mod Podge. Then cut out your vinyl letters and place them on each block.<br /><br />*If you don't have a vinyl cutter, you can just print the letters right onto the scrapbook paper and it still turns out really cute! *<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAqudSbptu_2kzk6jvOWsCi9ZMJdPXifeECYMZ0YZSnGc9nrAf6tJaOUlrhvbb4TgB6C6sIT34EvModEOimWXXJr7bNaDTvHXwbEhwpK3Mvh2SLNAbuq5LDv0XB4aePeqxX0uom8CYFtF/s1600/Blocks+005.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160032382588802" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjAqudSbptu_2kzk6jvOWsCi9ZMJdPXifeECYMZ0YZSnGc9nrAf6tJaOUlrhvbb4TgB6C6sIT34EvModEOimWXXJr7bNaDTvHXwbEhwpK3Mvh2SLNAbuq5LDv0XB4aePeqxX0uom8CYFtF/s400/Blocks+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Once the vinyl is on, cover the paper and vinyl with Mod Podge. This gives it a finished look and seals it well.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIDeri4kyTH_NYWv7Uledb3RnK8H2goqRf5mRpKoGcsZGsF4FBDWlDZ9XeG3yR5IFh-lm47V8Q32VOsrvcCT7z8CaGjXM24Byg0F1Bj1dr6HHTnNFoWOUV5dTesxVqqzLao5jXnHYVvGF/s1600/Blocks+007.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160014653561026" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIDeri4kyTH_NYWv7Uledb3RnK8H2goqRf5mRpKoGcsZGsF4FBDWlDZ9XeG3yR5IFh-lm47V8Q32VOsrvcCT7z8CaGjXM24Byg0F1Bj1dr6HHTnNFoWOUV5dTesxVqqzLao5jXnHYVvGF/s400/Blocks+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Once the Mod Podge is dry, use any thing to dress up your block, or you can even leave them plain. They are still cute!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijctNJm2Bh1G6IdDha3czhR7jFwD-IyUb793l2hlh5px4uC3inhOv_Hdo8SR7Xwk5xbExtFTyy9f_4G6qG-x-NNctrykaREjxoCYey2FKEhupv3o6w6yFDgTAQLyjTsk0V3XOOvcUKS7SM/s1600/Blocks+008.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160010306944914" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijctNJm2Bh1G6IdDha3czhR7jFwD-IyUb793l2hlh5px4uC3inhOv_Hdo8SR7Xwk5xbExtFTyy9f_4G6qG-x-NNctrykaREjxoCYey2FKEhupv3o6w6yFDgTAQLyjTsk0V3XOOvcUKS7SM/s400/Blocks+008.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And you're done. How simple was that? I'm planning to make a set for each holiday.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aqbnLq5CCk0cR5JpRKCNvnChjKaOPfu5vnA6w2JcOiL6EThejijt6G7FbenqrXbXmLXBDR4H9pERufAb1tZsUjiAcvSrYQwWgssybkn6Dq67rOs1zHsZ6wQZIU3L_kQgsKPKCAAMg6iF/s1600/Blocks+010.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542160007657621426" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aqbnLq5CCk0cR5JpRKCNvnChjKaOPfu5vnA6w2JcOiL6EThejijt6G7FbenqrXbXmLXBDR4H9pERufAb1tZsUjiAcvSrYQwWgssybkn6Dq67rOs1zHsZ6wQZIU3L_kQgsKPKCAAMg6iF/s400/Blocks+010.jpg" border="0" /></a>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-78174047446268146262011-12-15T12:34:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:35:34.729-08:00Oreo Cookies<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lMb26jzRjGUCu3UDII3sT0DmXix1R0mKvc-jzL4w3XH_jX3Qcfnb_ClUZWPm2bE9eOzX-uDMmZpFyBqMaDNS1p_FV0iaBSB1jTvqteE0k5KkYd11VWYeymqqgxTZvGWtgGRz5vW0J8oa/s1600/Oreo+Cookies+005.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552542372192321202" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lMb26jzRjGUCu3UDII3sT0DmXix1R0mKvc-jzL4w3XH_jX3Qcfnb_ClUZWPm2bE9eOzX-uDMmZpFyBqMaDNS1p_FV0iaBSB1jTvqteE0k5KkYd11VWYeymqqgxTZvGWtgGRz5vW0J8oa/s400/Oreo+Cookies+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These homemade Oreo cookies are tasty and pretty simple to make. If you don't want to make them into a sandwich with frosting, the cookies are good just by themselves.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDL_Qy-pwHb7_aS6uJItGPcbjoqN6zxsu89XfmVtDwa0efON2YIVbVlwzRIgvb0RgoZ19ULdwb1Vv1qYyXdhiSsbciquneSzu_aqVRT-KAP2hgSh3gon54OcFEkXBHza9UkeoRTPzpA_J/s1600/Oreo+Cookies+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552542234553412850" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDL_Qy-pwHb7_aS6uJItGPcbjoqN6zxsu89XfmVtDwa0efON2YIVbVlwzRIgvb0RgoZ19ULdwb1Vv1qYyXdhiSsbciquneSzu_aqVRT-KAP2hgSh3gon54OcFEkXBHza9UkeoRTPzpA_J/s400/Oreo+Cookies+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />2 pkgs. devils food cake mix<br />1 1/2 C. Shortening<br />1 tsp. Vanilla<br />4 Eggs<br /><br />Mix together and roll into small balls. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Don't over cook. Cool and frost cookies to make Oreo sandwich cookie.<br /><br /><br />Frosting:<br /><br />2 C. Powdered Sugar<br />8 oz. Cream Cheese<br />1/2 C. Butter<br />1 tsp. Vanilla<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkgCBXEI_FW1MWrPI1eWHm_wP3sJDwITJaIaTbyAsihgnXDooKEW8CKzflv3ow-L_1zHWXgmrqFijoUbkAC-9bgzW1MVWdfpYJuv2bZ05PK20Fmk9FjnHQaHSEvJDyqwba5KzLOhOvDP9/s1600/Oreo+Cookies+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552542231052603346" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMkgCBXEI_FW1MWrPI1eWHm_wP3sJDwITJaIaTbyAsihgnXDooKEW8CKzflv3ow-L_1zHWXgmrqFijoUbkAC-9bgzW1MVWdfpYJuv2bZ05PK20Fmk9FjnHQaHSEvJDyqwba5KzLOhOvDP9/s400/Oreo+Cookies+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Uf6tZr5raNJambyunL0BFIXJSV7aEG6O0ltMvijSwnlBAlA3bewx_qJsg-XfEgxUKIHEwSS32MIUBcSnDqoUhcGdKJl4IDr3cwLM621nGqGswVh0lhAZ8kQTv2dzjS81Zovn6DqCOvft/s1600/Oreo+Cookies+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552542227180574386" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Uf6tZr5raNJambyunL0BFIXJSV7aEG6O0ltMvijSwnlBAlA3bewx_qJsg-XfEgxUKIHEwSS32MIUBcSnDqoUhcGdKJl4IDr3cwLM621nGqGswVh0lhAZ8kQTv2dzjS81Zovn6DqCOvft/s400/Oreo+Cookies+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBYHjcDSwFQEyYbVTWRJj_t4pwY4LbmNdOyGa2jXG2Dlob14ycJ44-eaKmun8DsO-GOUQb6ct2xukZcOlzVtBG5MSmUhqkeouL7rOMzTl2RYXrMjGx9-ChAwFKppN6EBM4v-waWlLASKL/s1600/Oreo+Cookies+004.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552542217042416050" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuBYHjcDSwFQEyYbVTWRJj_t4pwY4LbmNdOyGa2jXG2Dlob14ycJ44-eaKmun8DsO-GOUQb6ct2xukZcOlzVtBG5MSmUhqkeouL7rOMzTl2RYXrMjGx9-ChAwFKppN6EBM4v-waWlLASKL/s400/Oreo+Cookies+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WMcO-wnKLOcRMnHECJNMBZZ0im38p_ZUu-QAwlvCHpfPGM-69bXFXDP0ddcC3liHu3YBUJhQHZ6r4JbzrFL9vysSfTnY2aqUAXV10ZnXAQ9u2J5K29Swlb3VpklSPdW8mezTfonGO_GJ/s1600/Oreo+Cookies+005.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552542215267508098" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WMcO-wnKLOcRMnHECJNMBZZ0im38p_ZUu-QAwlvCHpfPGM-69bXFXDP0ddcC3liHu3YBUJhQHZ6r4JbzrFL9vysSfTnY2aqUAXV10ZnXAQ9u2J5K29Swlb3VpklSPdW8mezTfonGO_GJ/s400/Oreo+Cookies+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is such a tasty treat! </div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-68013444713350870522011-12-15T12:33:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:34:43.884-08:00Onion Soup Potatoes<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/jgant/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-4.png" alt="" /> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7AOHA3q8jH_z-XE0Yn8F_F_ntmlWGGii4FjLM9z5Yl7_mJC18QyiGofpe9AYHh5Ea4qWL6ooWoFypEq8NIzToCXEUhIYF1qrfunTV7DHh-OONaYxV-XnHDavjk5wPBAabrurbn8S7AOfn/s1600/Crafts+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568141990879465138" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7AOHA3q8jH_z-XE0Yn8F_F_ntmlWGGii4FjLM9z5Yl7_mJC18QyiGofpe9AYHh5Ea4qWL6ooWoFypEq8NIzToCXEUhIYF1qrfunTV7DHh-OONaYxV-XnHDavjk5wPBAabrurbn8S7AOfn/s400/Crafts+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is one of my favorite side dishes. They're SUPER easy to make, and they taste great.<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil<br />1 Packet Onion Soup Mix<br />5-7 Red Potatoes<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70V6b6-qwfyRNKOVIfaCYrS7ZhbrQ_GPaU-PbYZFPqgJK5zPPnrXlvEBfZYAhNMbZBr6E7L3FegxcSLfIaM4R1hj71VOxXY_nV-R-0kZbHra-C4KDJhaAIrlzet5_CVTbBXENWu3vZYa9/s1600/Crafts+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568141985566138450" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70V6b6-qwfyRNKOVIfaCYrS7ZhbrQ_GPaU-PbYZFPqgJK5zPPnrXlvEBfZYAhNMbZBr6E7L3FegxcSLfIaM4R1hj71VOxXY_nV-R-0kZbHra-C4KDJhaAIrlzet5_CVTbBXENWu3vZYa9/s400/Crafts+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Wash your red potatoes and cut them into chunks. Put them in a large baggie along with the oil and onion soup mix. Shake well.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOvjKDWoBuiy4IQ7kzIuK0Bpzm44gdfline4eeLnhraADReLa_lmWE2-H2WmJOud9OG7NPtVkVvX7dUlphyphenhyphen1BAwPahLBnZOLftwCg1nRnWhdUAjoAOFMDhGObCE5DMFh8N_4n_L0oXADlt/s1600/Crafts+004.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568141982730503026" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOvjKDWoBuiy4IQ7kzIuK0Bpzm44gdfline4eeLnhraADReLa_lmWE2-H2WmJOud9OG7NPtVkVvX7dUlphyphenhyphen1BAwPahLBnZOLftwCg1nRnWhdUAjoAOFMDhGObCE5DMFh8N_4n_L0oXADlt/s400/Crafts+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Put into a dish and bake @ 350 degrees for about 1 hour.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWk8-Yz5ORRNU3lFd2CHerTqojdBUOWVH_bbMZbgbN7ErgG617QiBGWsvNJUtDBKmf_MOMJxAq0NBUrscKEQH4aWiJuatAMzWkwfML8Ve_rNKwZnhv07XByshPR0upJuCgQChJdBzFcE9x/s1600/Crafts+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568141973773606018" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWk8-Yz5ORRNU3lFd2CHerTqojdBUOWVH_bbMZbgbN7ErgG617QiBGWsvNJUtDBKmf_MOMJxAq0NBUrscKEQH4aWiJuatAMzWkwfML8Ve_rNKwZnhv07XByshPR0upJuCgQChJdBzFcE9x/s400/Crafts+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And you're done. How easy is that? </div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-5323804559838053582011-12-15T12:31:00.002-08:002011-12-15T12:32:50.826-08:00Cottage Cheese Fruit Salad<div class="widget HTML" id="HTML11"> <div class="widget-content"> <p> <span style="font-family: bradley hand ITC;"><p style="font-size: 17pt;"> <a href="http://pocketsandpebbles.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><br /></span></a></p></span></p></div></div><div class="post-header"> </div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpj7GYpc6TSD109BwwXrCJLaL5AzTKjTBBmfs2PTcK3Ob1E5gTNcYvZ75pRNao4yLEnf1-AoliGc3oGbSD5QK53MRRAGBez70EcMdXi5d1hEg3ipNrpcCGzsLY0eWVy7Vv73-j0wuRq5x/s1600/Jello+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590030106805600114" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpj7GYpc6TSD109BwwXrCJLaL5AzTKjTBBmfs2PTcK3Ob1E5gTNcYvZ75pRNao4yLEnf1-AoliGc3oGbSD5QK53MRRAGBez70EcMdXi5d1hEg3ipNrpcCGzsLY0eWVy7Vv73-j0wuRq5x/s400/Jello+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I saw this recipe on a different blog but can't find where it was, but this is not my original recipe. I've had this jello before but never knew what it was made with and I definitely didn't know how easy it was. Other wise I would have made it a long time ago.<br /><br />You will need:<br /><br />1 Carton Cottage Cheese<br />1 3oz pkg. Jello (any flavor)<br />9 oz tub of Cool Whip<br />Fresh Fruit<br /><br /><br />Combine all ingredients (except fruit) into a large bowl and mix until the jello is dissolved. Then add your fruit and mix together. It's that easy!<br /><br />For mine, I used strawberry jello and used canned pineapple and fresh bananas.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDb1KZNM4fK719jDN8aFIF_pfbrRNuf-NBlQCjx3Ya8VLB44OIEfqrtszLu4d6y3JgJ5TIWoiWTYf5e-mx9SEqKvSrd0fVwLYImeBf1CfIvo2wsFRtL1rQ8MdWy69vqmQ4Fy9xEkI7uBxz/s1600/Jello+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590030112357910674" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDb1KZNM4fK719jDN8aFIF_pfbrRNuf-NBlQCjx3Ya8VLB44OIEfqrtszLu4d6y3JgJ5TIWoiWTYf5e-mx9SEqKvSrd0fVwLYImeBf1CfIvo2wsFRtL1rQ8MdWy69vqmQ4Fy9xEkI7uBxz/s400/Jello+001.jpg" border="0" /></a>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-26578950052056683772011-12-15T12:31:00.001-08:002011-12-15T12:31:18.773-08:00Navajo Tacos<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://pocketsandpebbles.blogspot.com/2011/04/navajo-tacos.html"><br /></a> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIugDrBZjKoWG37HfEBWn2dQmhuyubclK2oF6xOyP7mg1eVhjgs4WLk4SCWRf2rjeL4YKh7hTus8CntQ07Yu8jVHRDAYk4nZEcLH9_csoB844kujDd8puACg8yUgWfMXrzrRiIpiXzqN8/s1600/Navajo+Tacos+011.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591503468929845266" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIugDrBZjKoWG37HfEBWn2dQmhuyubclK2oF6xOyP7mg1eVhjgs4WLk4SCWRf2rjeL4YKh7hTus8CntQ07Yu8jVHRDAYk4nZEcLH9_csoB844kujDd8puACg8yUgWfMXrzrRiIpiXzqN8/s400/Navajo+Tacos+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I used Rhode's Rolls for the bread. You can make your own dough but I like taking the easy way out. I let the rolls rise for 4-5 hours. (Follow the instructions on the package).<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_myxBfPdM7c_EfuIFqUD6UMn5_MiR5KXp377_Cqq2AclkoFaLuEuns2Y_EEw_Z_dbguGm_QfSWY1aXfobSlXQ_vtoFodQ8HAYpfC48bAN_xVri40T6qr7vd6Xjh_CElFi2duJPPsfCo9/s1600/Navajo+Tacos+007.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591503349348534866" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_myxBfPdM7c_EfuIFqUD6UMn5_MiR5KXp377_Cqq2AclkoFaLuEuns2Y_EEw_Z_dbguGm_QfSWY1aXfobSlXQ_vtoFodQ8HAYpfC48bAN_xVri40T6qr7vd6Xjh_CElFi2duJPPsfCo9/s400/Navajo+Tacos+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then smash them flat. (I used 2 rolls for adults and 1 roll for the kiddos.)<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGJFS3rIUx3-IvJsWUjYtEHHIJOqCz6OyxKQUDZUPSZEXY2F3J7a8_kQedqihbD0AFT6-Js56DciI3UXzDgyjwoOaut9HqfYZ2p0ZRDtDwpXHddSjCvF5mAOCdwHYuKdElggBap2y3CiW/s1600/Navajo+Tacos+010.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591503246199047794" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGJFS3rIUx3-IvJsWUjYtEHHIJOqCz6OyxKQUDZUPSZEXY2F3J7a8_kQedqihbD0AFT6-Js56DciI3UXzDgyjwoOaut9HqfYZ2p0ZRDtDwpXHddSjCvF5mAOCdwHYuKdElggBap2y3CiW/s400/Navajo+Tacos+010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then fry them for about a minute on each side.<br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjolPuCKa6NHoUh2PwukqlrOC9OeTnKBWXa09qA0RbOQCVt2AMjZau1rILo-5j7jp26PGcUReMPUBAwW6zlV9sIQhddvucBma2U-kNJei25ju_1ECCej_cD8Xyp5Tlzf-I5tGelbpY3P9/s1600/Navajo+Tacos+009.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591503114719781474" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjolPuCKa6NHoUh2PwukqlrOC9OeTnKBWXa09qA0RbOQCVt2AMjZau1rILo-5j7jp26PGcUReMPUBAwW6zlV9sIQhddvucBma2U-kNJei25ju_1ECCej_cD8Xyp5Tlzf-I5tGelbpY3P9/s400/Navajo+Tacos+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then pick whatever toppings you would like. I used:<br /><br />Chili<br />Cheese<br />Salsa<br />Lettuce<br />Sour Cream<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWd-E_SjUoHEBudMJybHXiDSuLDAcf5e0RY13-lmdRWGzQcEN7Z3fJsFcy27uvn8Tw2hb-LiZBTIZtzvjcPIGkrBp3crhEYbKR4K7R0qbn_x0WahY3d0hILZdMEScHZFfVQaVADX6JR51-/s1600/Navajo+Tacos+011.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591502830558252354" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWd-E_SjUoHEBudMJybHXiDSuLDAcf5e0RY13-lmdRWGzQcEN7Z3fJsFcy27uvn8Tw2hb-LiZBTIZtzvjcPIGkrBp3crhEYbKR4K7R0qbn_x0WahY3d0hILZdMEScHZFfVQaVADX6JR51-/s400/Navajo+Tacos+011.jpg" border="0" /></a>This was really simple. It takes a little planning since the rolls have to rise for a few hours, but other than that, super simple!<br /><br />Enjoy! </div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-91510403750740568332011-12-15T12:27:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:29:10.540-08:00Birthday Banner<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://pocketsandpebbles.blogspot.com/2010/04/birthday-banner.html"><br /></a> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHbZrIqxLOauSBRZCO1N9XZuwrdgUs-f7sa8xibIxd8ZP3ojjP1qjTgXle21YR1aA9U7TdgvzrBPVrSzGipXkUEbkNv2prgn3hsgxac27lWtISFefJ-bteNU-qn5KPDnZ8jV_kCA6wTXv/s1600/Birthday+banner+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462633468900338466" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHbZrIqxLOauSBRZCO1N9XZuwrdgUs-f7sa8xibIxd8ZP3ojjP1qjTgXle21YR1aA9U7TdgvzrBPVrSzGipXkUEbkNv2prgn3hsgxac27lWtISFefJ-bteNU-qn5KPDnZ8jV_kCA6wTXv/s400/Birthday+banner+003.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">My baby is having a birthday soon so I decided to make a girly birthday banner for her party. It was really easy and inexpensive. I justed used some scrapbook paper I already had and printed some letters off the computer. You can either use the actual printed letters or use them for a stencil. </div><div align="center">Just cut them out and glue them on. Use a whole punch to punch the upper corners to thread ribbon through.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjV99fL2vw_g50hDKtePKReJDfngzaeMAzSeiWkdVBgqB0T498EcqlDxndPcdAwhBMWWHIrb6zG3RFA5TvEUc8J4Lm4A6Y-uU0cKKDqWyqQFfASIlr-JnN76qyGNUR5MYoUfKQqacFRyc/s1600/Birthday+banner+005.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462633463715777410" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjV99fL2vw_g50hDKtePKReJDfngzaeMAzSeiWkdVBgqB0T498EcqlDxndPcdAwhBMWWHIrb6zG3RFA5TvEUc8J4Lm4A6Y-uU0cKKDqWyqQFfASIlr-JnN76qyGNUR5MYoUfKQqacFRyc/s400/Birthday+banner+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I purchased some tuelle (at Walmart for .97 cents) and cut 2 inch strips.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTngiw2fjBvEZYptIGeC9uXo-zcblk1HF7RPujh-LRb9l5NOgKRUWHscf5P6rH796q9DpAj4C6MduWUltXrCZMF8Wx0jHd6HkAcPdO9ZNgr8MgLlqd7WhtEyWhjrp8n175AZsqb60Nfk_Y/s1600/Birthday+banner+006.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462633454186091634" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTngiw2fjBvEZYptIGeC9uXo-zcblk1HF7RPujh-LRb9l5NOgKRUWHscf5P6rH796q9DpAj4C6MduWUltXrCZMF8Wx0jHd6HkAcPdO9ZNgr8MgLlqd7WhtEyWhjrp8n175AZsqb60Nfk_Y/s400/Birthday+banner+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I tied the strips into bows between each letter.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0HlS8oKSP0jIJhNfpRJPo1tffArc-RDeq9jeNWDIK16W1WQAFFJy794LlcjsmQO286KbYXrdFM5siLoWZ4uc6RMcgmHhO3po0TQQnAZpkaWXT2wWNis9I2hwStp7qyG2qq5I28mtqRb8/s1600/Birthday+banner+007.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462633446526608994" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0HlS8oKSP0jIJhNfpRJPo1tffArc-RDeq9jeNWDIK16W1WQAFFJy794LlcjsmQO286KbYXrdFM5siLoWZ4uc6RMcgmHhO3po0TQQnAZpkaWXT2wWNis9I2hwStp7qyG2qq5I28mtqRb8/s400/Birthday+banner+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And there you have it....a girly birthday banner!</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-62152958226038209342011-12-15T12:16:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:27:07.419-08:00Crib Teething Rail<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/jgant/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-3.png" alt="" /> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZ8eeMrkH2owfbTJKUwNyEE_a_5V5_jkL8rEs3-3WmnwQoVrbGolPsLQk8tLjSolxAaTwTSdtRHICBkmqfgBTqF9CdTBnB7_Tf3BVOQTxxFMaI9Nw-AEqfwoOcRruXi8QPcPIBxILa9zo/s1600/Jill+Crafts+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457429893529397266" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPZ8eeMrkH2owfbTJKUwNyEE_a_5V5_jkL8rEs3-3WmnwQoVrbGolPsLQk8tLjSolxAaTwTSdtRHICBkmqfgBTqF9CdTBnB7_Tf3BVOQTxxFMaI9Nw-AEqfwoOcRruXi8QPcPIBxILa9zo/s400/Jill+Crafts+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> My baby is teething and her crib is getting teeth marks in it. I hate to see her destoy the paint and I hate to see her eating the paint and wood chips. I went out looking for a teething rail to buy, and I saw one I liked and decided I could make it for a fraction of the price.<br /><br />You will need:<br /><br />- 2 yards of fabric ( you will have left overs)<br />- Quilt Batting<br />- Ribbon<br />- Scissors<br />- Sewing machine<br /><br /><br />First cut your fabric to the length of the crib leaving about 2 inches for a seam allowance. Put the wrong sides of the fabric together with the batting on top. Sew all 3 layers together on the long edge that is open. Then sew one side closed just like you did with the longer side.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hWHNUD1cqT7LiCL3gHmSqIERVPQexrUnhra9eN88FWugq5Qz5ROf8v18dgh12WKDPq53__s9iQ04kqYJ214gakBlKXPRi1QQDpXpy6aJqXTquKF6nsQg6WPb0179M7RBTRAv81Nxh1-O/s1600/Jill+Crafts+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457429873857834562" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hWHNUD1cqT7LiCL3gHmSqIERVPQexrUnhra9eN88FWugq5Qz5ROf8v18dgh12WKDPq53__s9iQ04kqYJ214gakBlKXPRi1QQDpXpy6aJqXTquKF6nsQg6WPb0179M7RBTRAv81Nxh1-O/s400/Jill+Crafts+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">Then turn everything right side out.</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFYDEBfmLKKjjUAor551tBdFSgIZkg-hqtSkeWjKBa8O9LhuP5WVCfij3EADE_PAp8hQbgWIh__ZFrWmEl7FxdBgHIB5Uc6sSxhR63ZbCNH0wvIZhytrdbzoDBYYHQLdw00SV_-VzShkK/s1600/Jill+Crafts+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457429867416958370" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhFYDEBfmLKKjjUAor551tBdFSgIZkg-hqtSkeWjKBa8O9LhuP5WVCfij3EADE_PAp8hQbgWIh__ZFrWmEl7FxdBgHIB5Uc6sSxhR63ZbCNH0wvIZhytrdbzoDBYYHQLdw00SV_-VzShkK/s400/Jill+Crafts+003.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sew the last side closed with the right side out.<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLQaCSaio1HpE6H3R4x6OHsmWUWLFD-uUUdWb5OxTtXQV7OM8WCcA0TURb27tGeveBmvXFasi_UQUDOozqlS43EnjysFoGNRWffzc06LxLQgexAzRTGrh2TSLqhVX3fra3arffeWwLYL2/s1600/Jill+Crafts+004.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457429861572733490" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLQaCSaio1HpE6H3R4x6OHsmWUWLFD-uUUdWb5OxTtXQV7OM8WCcA0TURb27tGeveBmvXFasi_UQUDOozqlS43EnjysFoGNRWffzc06LxLQgexAzRTGrh2TSLqhVX3fra3arffeWwLYL2/s400/Jill+Crafts+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then sew some ribbons on to secure it to the crib. I did 4 sets. One on each end and 2 in the middle.<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAW7nsi2VYWxJRjPINGYrICEIe-7EtxEpxK2QnMqkV-13WdG7v73Nj9wK-6D00otUviY_ZCXvyoNvWPDYJQHkc5RA4l3OVaXWkNRsVIdQoPEmvtS70CJojQzQYqB1nnkXyrNYLhvA4-n2E/s1600/Jill+Crafts+006.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457429855331522450" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAW7nsi2VYWxJRjPINGYrICEIe-7EtxEpxK2QnMqkV-13WdG7v73Nj9wK-6D00otUviY_ZCXvyoNvWPDYJQHkc5RA4l3OVaXWkNRsVIdQoPEmvtS70CJojQzQYqB1nnkXyrNYLhvA4-n2E/s400/Jill+Crafts+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And you're done! The crib is now protected with a little softness for baby.<br /></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6270264231148004495.post-4857620496513559532011-12-15T12:04:00.001-08:002011-12-15T12:11:59.315-08:00Children's Bibs<div class="post-header"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPon0yGPndJt9CL8Ejc9m-Y5t9PrJ1aFcsnmQACRZk5T7eUJS84SmLSeAokOXcAIzIPA3GD3bOCmRjk3Upv5BF_ioXSN2G-fB0W5xVf9z7EoaUxdw3WuROWgjU2JtW_Py8a2cxO2pwOC9Y/s1600/Bibs+001.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491723750086505522" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPon0yGPndJt9CL8Ejc9m-Y5t9PrJ1aFcsnmQACRZk5T7eUJS84SmLSeAokOXcAIzIPA3GD3bOCmRjk3Upv5BF_ioXSN2G-fB0W5xVf9z7EoaUxdw3WuROWgjU2JtW_Py8a2cxO2pwOC9Y/s400/Bibs+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We are constantly using bibs at our house but I've noticed that the bibs I buy at the store are never long enough and never cover my kid's clothes very well. So here is an alternative. These bibs are VERY easy and only take about 10-20 minutes to make. First I bought some dish towels at the store while they were on sale.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcUPo3vzJBGuWlC_1vFqD9dArsopSACs8vWi-le0PPefq98-nWw_mBoCl722Ni6JVovWPF4QNoCe5QL3ir6CPu6JnDU4udDeHky_6L4p5YJSbKzJnjBEHnFYlLUcwKev5Pam1E9DW8Mak/s1600/Bibs+002.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491723740743777666" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcUPo3vzJBGuWlC_1vFqD9dArsopSACs8vWi-le0PPefq98-nWw_mBoCl722Ni6JVovWPF4QNoCe5QL3ir6CPu6JnDU4udDeHky_6L4p5YJSbKzJnjBEHnFYlLUcwKev5Pam1E9DW8Mak/s400/Bibs+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Cut the towel right down the middle.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwG6AYYAFnXYv1fjwQxG3y_lzA16m_MnU9ZbWKmuwgZjyA0EGwlHvPoZDTTi-3y7MqK6c7wg-x1plyk7qfyn6Qwn9zZrwspjHhhRhZhzgj1MqDEMmEZ-bgKTZsP20rWkFc35CIif5VVbj/s1600/Bibs+003.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491723420818722754" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwG6AYYAFnXYv1fjwQxG3y_lzA16m_MnU9ZbWKmuwgZjyA0EGwlHvPoZDTTi-3y7MqK6c7wg-x1plyk7qfyn6Qwn9zZrwspjHhhRhZhzgj1MqDEMmEZ-bgKTZsP20rWkFc35CIif5VVbj/s400/Bibs+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Then finish the edge that was cut. I surged mine but you can do a double fold and then sew.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_cSgqgqGMmPPdGw-SdL0PAZf4C1u2hwQHvFw3KF8NA8ezS4M_HdeLWIRg5snrbqLXKXorHDYp7jpDAYmevMBRAk15Zw-Y8bSq1t2QCLQ6zwvuSKFBFp1dIyikmwxNC47CaElx9FvGsaR/s1600/Bibs+004.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491723413633568594" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_cSgqgqGMmPPdGw-SdL0PAZf4C1u2hwQHvFw3KF8NA8ezS4M_HdeLWIRg5snrbqLXKXorHDYp7jpDAYmevMBRAk15Zw-Y8bSq1t2QCLQ6zwvuSKFBFp1dIyikmwxNC47CaElx9FvGsaR/s400/Bibs+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Next, just hem the side you just finished off.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_GfQiDDTlaFZymEe1JyyQ5Dzbu6-kDCjllRyQ_AXsraIfkmgjZdsozysFhyphenhyphenyCW_oMQbxrlje0QW9SvXZBgJj2-lnoaHTDEW-ODk1bpVVXPsxcWNnpsBw87Vpr54m5oZceLktbOlnWqYY/s1600/Bibs+005.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491723404328847666" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_GfQiDDTlaFZymEe1JyyQ5Dzbu6-kDCjllRyQ_AXsraIfkmgjZdsozysFhyphenhyphenyCW_oMQbxrlje0QW9SvXZBgJj2-lnoaHTDEW-ODk1bpVVXPsxcWNnpsBw87Vpr54m5oZceLktbOlnWqYY/s400/Bibs+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Then, I cut a small line (about 1-2 inches) on the top center of the towel. Then I cut a hole that will end up going around the neck. Make sure it's large enough to wrap around your child's neck comfortably.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUPiVft8zIs1qbdFUOow7zOhZtt7PbYIuoM44pIIKY_YdI_EJohCJph0utcHV_8gTQoEMJsU2KSMXIdC1sairWo-Okz3g1Feh1RoHIeVjg8ilA-zH1b4O0IJFxsQWYCwkwqjeN75Nr5YZ/s1600/Bibs+006.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; display: block; height: 300px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491723395218643954" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMUPiVft8zIs1qbdFUOow7zOhZtt7PbYIuoM44pIIKY_YdI_EJohCJph0utcHV_8gTQoEMJsU2KSMXIdC1sairWo-Okz3g1Feh1RoHIeVjg8ilA-zH1b4O0IJFxsQWYCwkwqjeN75Nr5YZ/s400/Bibs+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I surged the neck whole and then sewed some bias tape around. (I found it at walmart, but you can get it at any craft store.) Then I just sewed a little bit of velcro on the top to hold it together. ( You can also use snaps). Since you cut your towel in half, you can make another bib out of the other side of the towel. Two bibs out of one towel!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYHAdNk4PmraPtzwCTx6KpVxJ90sMH0fMENtu37CX4lA-d7r71NL7mmUudpsRGPMhGcy8au6s1ZJXUfaRPwNS0xmjSx5VODwLq0WDqafIwUWb18PnS6q_oySv5bUGaUm09uEcoSQExwOv/s1600/Bibs+007.jpg"><img style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; display: block; height: 400px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491723384804154034" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYHAdNk4PmraPtzwCTx6KpVxJ90sMH0fMENtu37CX4lA-d7r71NL7mmUudpsRGPMhGcy8au6s1ZJXUfaRPwNS0xmjSx5VODwLq0WDqafIwUWb18PnS6q_oySv5bUGaUm09uEcoSQExwOv/s400/Bibs+007.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And here's the finished bib. It's big enough to cover her shirt completely yet still so girly! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_4klG8CekP-avGRYkrzv1Fi404wI4Psh-iKugFdo7LvL2oPMR92ukouyLPbQKpcJmI4QRwQq6scviMEu5JbFy1dzMP2bSkp6aow5bXHxkAnQeZPXOO4Q0femowR6Bug4MZTSOi3i1vs/s1600/Bibs+006.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJecNUH_XLjen8wBkUzOk9KRuzpzScyVhRWAV8f_fIHdse5aC2_J9YLWug3p2NEGqjjG5DWKG5n0f52ZRb6qqzHOXDKAPl6KyXzv4RoXQwNyFgHIeb2bwQI5Eup94T_YiEOfA-_DnS_rg/s1600/Bibs+001.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOypt-FKTufKkve-sDeONPtUbtKQMDKZXOcBJ8vpxEZW4uWuVtOqbaYDxlXXmh_xZxVgtMOQTvNOhRTRXKo_2PCtiSXEh37yW_DKX2ELkKovoIIBCnFToCLgLetTNXBrGeKHw2vmH-4l8/s1600/Bib.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOypt-FKTufKkve-sDeONPtUbtKQMDKZXOcBJ8vpxEZW4uWuVtOqbaYDxlXXmh_xZxVgtMOQTvNOhRTRXKo_2PCtiSXEh37yW_DKX2ELkKovoIIBCnFToCLgLetTNXBrGeKHw2vmH-4l8/s1600/Bib.jpg"><br /></a>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824244677051021402noreply@blogger.com0