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<span style="text-align: start;">I work every other Saturday. I had last Saturday off and knew it was a great day to be cleaning my neglected house. I didn't want to clean my house because I was feeling crafty! I was feeling the need to use power tools. At my house we have a pile of scrap wood, most of it left over from other projects. I went and looked at the pile to see what was there and what would inspire me. In the pile there were several pieces of left over fencing that were very aged. </span></div>
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I first decided how big I wanted the sign mostly based on how long the wood was. I used a circular saw to cut the pieces. ( The finished piece is approx 17 X 33) I also cut some thin strips of wood for the backing. I cut them so that they would cover each of the bigger pieces with out going to the edges because I didn't want to see the back strips. </div>
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Then I attached the thin strips of wood with nails to the back. </div>
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After attaching the first thins strips of wood I realized that the top and bottom pieces of wood didn't seem stable enough so I added some more thin strips for stability. </div>
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Next I used eye bolts and frame wire to hang the sign. </div>
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I attempted to draw on the wood how the letters would look. After I did that I then used craft paint to paint, " Home is where the heart is." I didn't quite like how the heart turned out. I didn't like the shape or the color. I ended up using a small file to file off some of the paint to help shape the heart better. I also used some red glitter glue to sparkle up the heart. Now an empty wall in my front room has some decoration!</div>
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I have a couple of favorite T-Shirts. You can tell they are my favorite because of the stains and holes! With some extra fabric laying around (ha ha) I decided to make a pattern out of my favorite T-Shirt and make a new T-Shirt. This was one of the easiest article of clothing that I have ever made with out a store bought pattern! Even the beginning sewer can sew this T-Shirt. </div>
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First Start by finding one of your t-shirts that is only two pieces of fabric. One that doesn't have sewn on sleeves. If you want to make a pattern for later use, lay the t-shirt onto wrapping paper and trace a pattern onto the wrapping paper making sure to add extra for the seam. Cut two pieces of fabric out. Lay the wrong sides together. If you want to pin the pieces together you can. Because this pattern is pretty straight forward I didn't pin my pieces together.</div>
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Start sewing by sewing the shoulders together. Then sew the sides together. </div>
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Next sew your seams. I started with the bottom then the collar and sleeves. </div>
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Here is the shirt I traced and the finished project.</div>
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I needed (wanted) to add something a little dressier to this t-shirt so I decided to add a tuxedo type ruffle. Measure how long you wand your ruffle to be. I wanted my finished ruffle to be approximately 14 inches so I cut my piece about 21 inches long. Fold a piece of fabric in half and cut a wave in the fabric the length you want. Cut a second piece about 1/2 inch smaller than the first piece. </div>
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Ruffle each piece. </div>
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Sew the larger ruffle piece onto the center front of the shirt. Then sew the second ruffle on top of the larger ruffle. After washing the ruffle will role a little bit. After I washed mine I ended up cutting the ruffle down. Try the shirt on and see how it looks. At first I felt the ruffles were jumping off of my chest!</div>
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When I found this <a href="http://seeminglygreek.com/2011/09/apple-fritters/" target="_blank">recipe</a> from Seemingly Greek I pinned it on pinterest earlier this year because I love getting Apple Fritters from the grocery store. I printed it and put into my recipe binder to make someday. Then a few weeks ago I was again looking on pinterest and found a recipe pinned it on pinterest and printed it out. When I looked through my recipe binder I realized that I printed the recipe twice. I guess that means I should make the recipe. It was actually pretty easy to make and yummy too!</div>
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<b>Apple Fritters</b><br />
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1 heaping cup of flour<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1-2 teaspoons cinnamon<br />
dash of salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon <a href="http://www.atlasfindings.blogspot.com/2012/03/homemade-pure-vanilla.html" target="_blank">vanilla</a><br />
1 tablespoon melted butter<br />
1 egg<br />
1/3 cup milk (+ more if needed)<br />
1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped apple, peanut size ore smaller<br />
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oil for frying<br />
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Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk<br />
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Mix all dry ingredients together, slowly add the wet ingredients minus the apple. Carefully mix until well combined but not overly beat, gently fold in the apple pieces. The batter should be the consistency of a light cake mix. Once the oil is ready, using a cookie scoop, place a few balls of dough into the oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the balls. watch carefully for the underside to turn golden brown, then gently flip over and continue frying until done. I used a skewer to flip the fritters over. They will cook approximately 45 seconds on each side. I cooked one by itself first to see if it was done in the center and adjusted my time from there. When the fritters are done cooking set them on a paper towel to catch the extra grease. When you are all done cooking the batter, mix the ingredients together for the glaze. Dip each fritter into the glaze and set on a cooling rack with a paper towel underneath to catch any extra glaze that may drip off. Serve and enjoy!<br />
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I recently went to a produce market and they had blackberries at a pretty good price so I bought a lot! Last time I bought black berries I made a blackberry jalapeno jam. Since I still have several jars of the jam I wanted to make something different with the blackberries. Berries and Chocolate always go together in my mind so what better than to make a Chocolate Cupcake with a Blackberry Butter Cream Frosting. Adding the blackberry on top of the cupcake made it even that much better. I hope you enjoy!<br />
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<b>Chocolate Cupcake with Blackberry Butter Cream</b><br />
Yield: 24 cupcakes<br />
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Cupcake:<br />
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder<br />
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon hot water<br />
2 1/4 cups <a href="http://www.atlasfindings.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-make-cake-flour.html" target="_blank">cake flour</a><br />
3/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />
3/4 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature<br />
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 tablespoon <a href="http://www.atlasfindings.blogspot.com/2012/03/homemade-pure-vanilla.html" target="_blank">vanilla</a><br />
3/4 cup sour cream<br />
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Frosting:<br />
5 tablespoons of blackberry puree, strained to get the seeds out<br />
1 cup butter at room temperature<br />
5 cups of powdered sugar<br />
24 blackberries for garnish<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and hot water until smooth. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Combine the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth, and the butter is completely melted. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium-low speed until the mixture is cool, about 4 to 5 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and then the cocoa mixture, beating until smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix each addition until just incorporated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7. Beat the butter and 1/2 of the powdered sugar together til mixed. Add the blackberry puree and remaining powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time til well combined. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">8. Once cupcakes are cooled completely frost with the blackberry butter cream and top with a blackberry. Serve and enjoy!
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I'm addicted to flavored popcorn. Enough said! Here is a recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn. </div>
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12 cups air popped popcorn </div>
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1/2 cup softened butter</div>
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3/4 cup brown sugar</div>
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1/2 cup peanut butter</div>
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3/4 cup melted milk chocolate chocolate chips</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">In a large glass bowl combine the butter, brown sugar and marshmallow cream. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Cook mixture in microwave for 3 minutes. Stopping in between each minute to stir. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Stir in peanut butter and mix until smooth.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pour mixture over the popcorn and stir quickly til coated evenly.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pour popcorn into a oven safe pan. (I use a jelly roll pan or a large cake pan) Bake for 45 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes. Take out of oven.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Melt milk chocolate chips and then put into a pastry bag and drizzle over the baked popcorn and stir till chocolate is coating the popcorn. </li>
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Yield: About 34 Cookies</div>
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3/4 cup butter, softened</div>
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3/4 cup brown sugar</div>
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1/4 cup granulated sugar</div>
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1 egg</div>
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2 tsp <a href="http://www.atlasfindings.blogspot.com/2012/03/homemade-pure-vanilla.html" target="_blank">vanilla</a></div>
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2 cups flour</div>
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2 tsp cornstarch</div>
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1 tsp baking soda</div>
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1 cup caramel bits</div>
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1/2 cup pretzel pieces</div>
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2. Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and blend in.</div>
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Original recipe called for milk chocolate chips I used semi sweet because that is what I had. It also called for crushed pretzel pieces, I didn't totally crush mine because I wanted to taste pieces and didn't want them to get lost. Next time I will double the recipe they were so good.I ate one last night, one at work and two after dinner! When I left for work this morning I put a sign on the cookies saying, " Don't eat all of the cookies, Love, Mom." It actually worked. Most of the time when I make a dessert in the evening the next day when I get home from work there isn't any left. The kids actually listened to my note! </div>
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Sounds weird right? In my church I serve with the Young Women. For one of our combined activities we had a salsa challenge. There was one long table with a lot of ingredients. We divided into our three class groups, then we went to the table and grabbed what ever ingredients that we wanted. The girls grabbed the typical tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, salt, pepper, green bell peppers and onions. I then started to grab the mango, strawberries, pineapple and lime. We brought all of the ingredients to our table and started cutting everything! We made two salsas but could only be judged on one. Not that the traditional salsa was bad but the Fruit Salsa was much better! For the judging it was a tie between our Fruit Salsa and a traditional salsa. The traditional one won by a coin toss! Next time I think we would have three judges instead of two.</div>
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The Fruit Salsa was so good that I brought about 2 cups worth home. The next day on the way to work I stopped a bought a bag of tortilla chips to eat the fruit salsa with. I was in a non sharing kind of mood with this oh so good salsa that I only shared it with one co-worker and we basically ate almost the whole thing by ourselves. So of course I had to make more a few days later. I made enough that I wanted to can it. Now you don't have to can it. It taste so good that you would probably use (eat) it all before it goes bad in the refrigerator. I scoured the internet (looked at a few recipes) to see if there was anything special that I needed to do. I couldn't find anything special to do other that some recipes for Mango Salsa say to use green mango's not ripe ones. I was afraid of the fruit turning colors so I did add some fruit fresh and did use green mango's. Next time I would go ahead and use ripe mango's because I wanted to eat some salsa right away and some bites of mango were hard. No bueno! Here is a picture of the finished product. </div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Mix all ingredients well.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">At this point you can eat it and refrigerate any left overs. If you want to can it you will need to put the ingredients into a pot and cook for 5-10 minutes to get the mixture hot. Ladle hot fruit salsa into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.</li>
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I don't now about you but I usually make the same desserts over and over because they are good and familiar. I have been trying to broaden my scope of recipes. I've never tried anything flavored with lime before except a Cherry Limeaide from Sonic. So I decided to try this Key Lime Cupcake recipe. I must say that it was quite refreshing!</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Mix the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Using a mixer beat the butter on low until it's softened a bit. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Add the sugar and increase the speed to medium. Beat until fluffy.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Add one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Add lime juice, zest, and food coloring and beat until mixed. (The mix will look curdled)</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Fill each cupcake liner 2/3 full.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely </li>
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Did you know that many of your Cities and School Districts have surplus stores? I found out a couple of weeks ago that my kids school district has a surplus store, is open on the first and third Tuesday of each month during the school year between 6:30 am and 9:30 am. Crazy and not very many hours. If you want the really good stuff you go when the school year starts. They have shop tools, kitchen appliances, preschool play sets, T.V's, stereos, chairs and lots more! A friend went last month because he heard that they have pianos. He was able to go and buy a piano for $150! He also told me that there were 2 left. I had to get me one. I played when I was a lot younger and have wanted my kids to play but could never afford a piano. I couldn't really afford this one but couldn't pass up on the deal! When we got there they told us that one of the pianos was untuneable. I'm guessing the sound board is cracked. So I was hoping the other one was in good shape. When I saw the piano I played a few notes and I was sold. It will need to be tuned but that will be another day! </div>
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Since it came from a school it had these large casters on them. I want to change them because I don't like the look but they sure do make it easier to move!</div>
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I was so excited to get the piano that I didn't even notice that it was missing a leg! I can fix that, someday!</div>
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My dad came over today and we were talking about the piano. I told him all I need now is a piano bench! He said he had one at home! Yeah! I don't have to pay for one! I knew it would be in rough condition. The bench is in as good as condition as the piano. I want to refinish the piano and the bench to be the same color and fix some of the scratches. For now I decided to re upholster the bench. It was pretty gross looking. I took a close up of the fabric but decided to spare you the grossness! </div>
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It was pretty easy to take apart. Only four screws! I took off the old fabric to find an even older fabric underneath. I didn't take that one off because I was afraid to find out what was underneath that! I went through my stash of fabric to see if I had something that I could use to reupholster the bench. I added a little more batting over the really old fabric then added some red vinyl over that. </div>
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This is what the sides of the bench look like. When I decide a color for the piano I will take care of the bench at the same time. </div>
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Measure out one cup of all purpose flour and pour it into a bowl. Now with a tablespoon take two table spoons of the flour out of the bowl and return it to the flour bag. Now measure out two tablespoons of corn starch and add it to the flour in the bowl. Mix the all purpose flour and corn starch together with a sifter. Now you have cake flour! Now the trick is to remember this when baking!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I love when Askren & Son's Wholesale in Tucson holds their design shows. I make sure to travel a couple of hours to see what they have come up with this time. There warehouse is chalked full of ideas around every corner. Sunday I was privileged to attend their Holiday Presentation. I even fell in love with the saying on their invitation. It read,</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"> "The Askrens believe in Christmas...from its tallest of beautiful trees, to its smallest of peppermint candies...from it's images of a winking santa, to its memories of a baby in a manger." </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I think I might steel that for my Christmas cards. Hitomi Gilliam, AIFD was the guest designer. She is SO awesome! She makes you think outside of the box. This is the only picture I got of Hitomi and of course her face is covered! </span></div>
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A lot of these pictures were taken around Askren's. They are not just of Hitomi designs. I just liked this spring arrangement.</div>
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A variety of bud vases with succulents in them.</div>
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Very fun Halloween displays.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I tend to make the same kind of muffins and wanted to make a little something different. I really like a lemon cake and I like blueberry muffins so I decided that I could combine the two. Muffins are really easy to make and make for a quick something to grab on the way out the door in the morning.</span></div>
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These Lemon Blueberry Muffins are chalked full of blueberries that you get a mouth full in every bite!</div>
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<b>Lemon Blueberry Muffins</b></div>
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1/2 cup softened butter</div>
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1 cup sugar</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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1/2 cup milk</div>
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3 tbls lemon juice</div>
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2 tsp grated lemon peel</div>
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2 cups flour</div>
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I feel like I have been doing so much sewing this year. I have made lots of purses and I have made lots of skirts and shirts. Let me say that I do not like using patterns from the store. I have an attention problem when it comes to following the directions and being able to figure out what they are trying to say. So I have resorted to making my own patterns. Sometimes they work out and sometimes they don't! </div>
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You don't need very many supplies when trying to make a pattern. Lots of times I take something lay it out, measure it and trace it. If there is something about it I don't like I will adjust it when I am drawing. </div>
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Basic supplies are needed. I use a yard stick, a tape measure, permanent marker, pencil, objects to trace, scissors and the most important part - wrapping paper. Yep, wrapping paper! Most wrapping papers have a grid on the back. The grid is in one inch squares and make it really easy to make patterns. In the picture above I was making a pattern for a purse. So I was using a plate to help make the rounded edges.<br />
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In this picture I have a t-shirt that has lots of stains on it that I really like. I like how it is tapered and only uses two pieces of fabric. No sleeves to sew on. So to make this pattern I one inch around the shirt to make the pattern to allow for a seam allowance. I have also done this with pencil skirts.</div>
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When I am done making a pattern I write on it what it is and if needs be the instructions on how to sew it together. I haven't made a purse in a while. I think I will create a new one soon. But the shirt above was so easy to make that I will probably make a shirt or two before I get to another purse. Look for the shirt tutorial coming up sometime this week. </div>
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Make the graham cracker crust and pack it into the lined pan. Bake the graham cracker crust.</div>
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While the crust is baking mix the brownie mix according to directions on the package. Pour the brownie mix into the baked graham cracker crust.</div>
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Bake brownies according to directions on box. Take out of oven and layer the brownies with chocolate chips and marshmallows. </div>
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Turn on top broiler. Broil the brownies for up to two minutes. DO NOT walk away from them. Watch the marshmallow brown in the oven. Take out when they are golden brown.</div>
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Since the chicken was in the mixer I decided to add all of my other ingredients into the mixer as well. (The base for most of my chicken casseroles is chicken, cream of something soup, cheese and sour cream) </div>
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I recently won a prize from<a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/" target="_blank"> I Heart Nap Time</a>. I won a two months membership from <a href="http://www.craftingourkids.com/" target="_blank">Crafting Our Kids</a>. Basically it is a monthly club that sends you a craft a month for your child to make. Last week we received our first box. I hadn't told my daughter about it so she was excited when I showed it to her. The kit was to make a heart fleece pillow. In the box there was a September newsletter. It had information about Labor Day, Grandparents day and more. There were also instructions on how to make the Fleece Pillow and all of the supplies to make the pillow. The fleece was even already cut out!</div>
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Here is the finished product. Really easy to make. The only hard part was keeping my daughter focused on finishing the project! </div>
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I would say this craft was a success. It only took about a half an hour to finish. My daughter is so excited about the pillow that she had to bring it to Grandmas to show her! It also reminded me how easy some fleece projects are. I hope next months project is just as fun and easy!</div>
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<b>Homemade Marshmallow Cream</b><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 large egg whites</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">2 tablespoons granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/3 cup water</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 cup light corn syrup</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2/3 cup granulated sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. In a glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with electric beaters on high, until light and foamy. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. With the mixer still running, gradually sprinkle in the 2 tablespoons of sugar. Continue beating until soft peaks form. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. In a small saucepan, mix the water, corn syrup, and granulated sugar together. Cook over medium heat until it boils and comes to the firm ball stage (246 degrees). Don't over cook. It can have a burnt taste. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Drizzle the hot syrup into the egg whites with the mixer on low. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Turn the mixer to high, and beat for 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce is very fluffy and the consistency of marshmallow cream.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Beat in the extract till combined. </span></span><br />
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I found it easiest to use my stand mixer so I didn't have to hold the mixer the whole time. When done the mixture will look like store bought Marshmallow cream and will have the consistency that you would be able to pipe. This recipe made about 3 cups of Marshmallow Cream. I have also used this recipe when I needed Marshmallow Cream in fudge and I couldn't tell the difference!<br />
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I have seen zipper jewelry for a while now and have really liked them and wanted to make some for myself and I finally did. I have hesitated to make some jewelry with zippers because I didn't want to waste any of them. I fell like they are expensive even though I know they are not. I know they sell one side of a zipper like they do lace but it is even more expensive. One of my Husbands Grandmothers passed away a few months ago and I inherited some of her sewing supplies. In the sewing supplies there were several zippers. I didn't pay for them so I don't feel so bad using them! </div>
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Supplies: zipper, glue gun & glue, sewing machine with zipper attachment, Amate Studios ring and bracelet base and a glob on clay. </div>
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To start making the flower you will need to take the zipper apart. I did this by cutting across the zipper. Since you will not need the pull and my zipper was extra long I cut the zipper so that I could use part of it on another project. (With the left over piece you can add a few stitched and the bottom to keep it closed.) Take one side of the zipper and make a basting stitch using the zipper foot on your sewing machine. (You can hand stitch this if you don't have a sewing machine.) Leaving long tails of thread. </div>
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Add a large amount of hot glue to the well of the ring. Add more than what is in the picture, about 2/3 full. The more glue I added to the well the more you couldn't see it in the picture. If you fill it to full when you insert the flower the glue will overflow. Then insert the flower into the ring and press gently and hold in place for a minute to let the glue start to harden.</div>
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I love how these turned out! They will go with so many outfits. I will probably make a few more in other colors. I am eyeing a turquoise zipper right now! </div>
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I love suckers! There are so many flavors and shapes to choose from! I'm not sure if my favorite flavor is Banana or Root beer. Oh, wait Pina Colada! Most of the molds I have are from when my mom taught me as a kid how to make suckers. Suckers are actually pretty easy to make and take about an hour from start to finish. </div>
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Start by gathering your supplies. You will need sucker sticks, sucker molds and clips,bags and twist ties, food coloring, flavorings,candy thermometer, cooking spray, medium saucepan and either a marble or granite slab. You can purchase molds and clips, food coloring and flavorings from<a href="http://www.lollipopmolds.com/" target="_blank"> Sweet Creations</a> online. They have a variety of molds, flavorings and colorings. </div>
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Start by assembling all of your molds. Put the clip on the mold then insert the sucker stick. Make sure the sucker stick end is towards the center of the mold and centered from top to bottom. The recipe makes approximately 25 suckers. I will usually assemble 30 molds just to be safe.</div>
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Lay the molds onto a marble or granite slap. Spray the molds lightly with cooking spray.<br />
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Using a medium saucepan mix sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring mixture to a boil stirring only to get the mixture mixed together.</div>
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Once the mixture is boiling stop stirring and insert candy thermometer. Don't let the candy thermometer touch the bottom of the saucepan. </div>
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Once mixture has reached 300 degrees take off of heat immediately. If the temperature goes over 300 the suckers can have a burnt or scorched flavor. Stir in the flavoring. Be careful when stirring in the flavoring, it can boil up more and flavor fumes/steam can raise up and possibly make you cough. Especially true when using cinnamon or mint flavors. Carefully pour mixture into greased molds. </div>
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Once suckers are cooled and take out of the mold, insert the suckers into bags and tie with either twist ties or ribbon.</div>
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Chicken pot pie always scared me because of the crust. I've never been able to make a good pie crust so I usually buy a pre made crust if I am making a pie. My kids don't really care for the traditional Chicken Pot Pie so I have created my own recipe.</div>
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Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut two pounds of chicken into one inch pieces. Put into a large mixing bow. Mix in can of cream of chicken soup, mixed vegetables, medium cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into a greased 9 X 13 pan.</div>
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Cook mixture uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes until chicken is cooked all the way through and the mixture is bubbly.</div>
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Cook mixture and biscuits for the time called for to bake the biscuits.</div>
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You can use canned or precooked chicken for this recipe. You don't have to cook the mixture as long, just make sure the mixture is bubbly before adding the biscuits so that the bottom of the biscuits cook.This recipe is nice because you can scoop it up into perfect portions. We don't usually have any left overs. </div>
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2 pounds of chicken cut into one inch pieces</div>
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While recently shopping I saw some cute bangle bracelets that had flowers on them. I knew that I could make my own! And definitely for a lot less money! The best thing is that very few supplies are needed and you probably have them laying around. For this I used vinyl fabric, thread, scissors, needle, button or button maker and extra fabric if you want to make your own button and a flower pattern. These particular Bangle Bracelets are from <a href="http://www.amatestudios.com/" target="_blank">Amate Studios</a>. </div>
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Cut out flower pattern. Pin pattern onto vinyl fabric and cut. Cut two flowers of the same size. </div>
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Now with a crap piece of vinyl material you will make a button. Below are the pieces that come with a button kit. There is a round plastic piece that you will use to trace the fabric with. A top and a bottom to the button, a white piece that you will put the button in and a blue piece that you will use to push the pieces together. </div>
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Now you will start to layer the pieces to make the button. Put the fabric right side down on the table. Put the inside of the button (the rounded piece) on top of the fabric. Now you will put those two pieces into the white plastic. Now you will push the fabric pieces on top of the inside button piece and then put the outside piece of the button on top holding together. Now using the blue piece push the outside piece of the button down with firm pressure until the button is formed together. Pop out of the white piece and you have a button! </div>
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Layer the two flowers on top of each other so that the petals are alternating and not directly on top of each other. With the needle and thread starting in between the layers so that you don't see the end sew a circle (about where the white circle is) in the center of the flowers and pull tightly like you are making a ruffle. Finish the stitch on the top side of the flowers and don't tie off the end yet. </div>
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Now you will add the button to the top of the flower. The button loop isn't very big and might take a little bit of playing to get the button sewn on. Now you will start to sew the flower onto the bangle bracelet making sure to stitch in between the two layers of flowers so that you don't see the stitching on top.</div>
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The teal flower was my trial and error one. I tried making it with sewing individual petals together. While you can't tell in the photo it is a much more flimsy flower and the button feels loose because of the flimsy base. </div>
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Supplies Needed - Suede cording, pliers, scissors, ribbon crimps, jump rings, clasp, and something to help hold the suede cording together like a clip or you can knot the ends and put it around a nail in a piece of wood.<br />
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Start by measuring your wrist. Now times that measurement by 2. If your wrist is 7 inches you will get 14 inches. Now cut 5 14 inch pieces of the suede cord. Lay the suede cord pieces right next to each other. Clamp the ends together with the clip.<br />
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Each time I do this I have to start over a couple of times. So don't get to frustrated if you have to start over. Starting from the left side take the first three pieces and braid them together making sure the furthest left piece is on top of the second piece and under the third piece.<br />
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Now it will look like you have two pieces on the left and 3 pieces on the right. Now you will use the 3 pieces on the right and braid them together. You will do the opposite of what you did on the left side. So you will make sure the furthest right side is over the fourth piece and under the third piece. Now you will go back to the left side where there should be 3 pieces and braid together. </div>
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You will continue to go from left to right making one braid on the left and then one on the right. Remembering to start with the out side piece. I know that this is a little confusing but once you start playing with it it will get easier. Continue till you get the length you want.<br />
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You will actually have length left over. It makes it easier to braid if you have longer pieces.<br />
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I couldn't photograph the next step because I was using both of my hands to do it and no one else was at home to help. Cut the excess ends off of the braid in a straight line. Once cut hold the ends together and put the ribbon crimp on the ends. Use the pliers to crimp together. Now take off the clip from the other side and hold together. Cut the braid to the length you want. Remember when cutting that you will be adding a little extra length when you add the ribbon crimp, jump ring and clasp. Add the ribbon crimp to the ends. Use the pliers to crimp together. Add a jump ring to both ends of the ribbon crimps. Add a clasp to one of the ends. </div>
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Here is the final product! I made one in green and one in black. The green photographed better but I kind of like the black one better in person. </div>
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Can you see the gooey goodness this has? Now if you have any new crowns or fillings be careful!!<br />
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12 to 14oz of Golden Grahams Cereal<br />
1 cup Butter<br />
1 cup Light Karo Syrup<br />
1 cup White Sugar<br />
1 tsp Vanilla<br />
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1. Pour 12 oz of Golden Grahams Cereal in to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.<br />
2. Boil together Butter, Light Karo Syrup and White Sugar. Insert candy thermometer and boil to almost firm ball stage. About 245 degrees. (From experience don't boil it longer. It will will literally become Crack and will break your teeth!) Don't walk away from the pot. It only cooks about 5 minutes.<br />
3. Once it has reached 245 degrees take off of burner and stir in vanilla. Then pour onto cereal and stir till mixed really well. If it looks like it is a little to gooey add more cereal.<br />
4. Pour out onto a greased cookie sheet. Let cool. Break apart and store in an air tight container. (It is almost better to store in a big rectangle container as apposed to a bowl. If it is in a bowl it tends to stick all together and a little hard to take apart. )<br />
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Next fill the cupcakes with cherry pie filling. I was a little lazy and used store bought cherry filling. You could make your own if you want.</div>
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<b>Black Forest Cupcake</b></div>
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1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of Cocoa Powder</div>
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1 2/3 cups granulated sugar</div>
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Cherry Flavoring (I used 3 tablespoons of DaVinci gourmet cherry syrup)</div>
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