Good morning, everyone! I’ve been so focused on my entry for American Crafter – Round 1, I forgot to take pictures for my scheduled dairy series that is supposed to post tomorrow. I’ll be posting it this Monday and it will be “Making Your Own Yogurt Cheese”. 4you
Archives for March 2012
Cake in a Mug: 3-2-1 Cake
Like most of my friends, I do not have family close by. This doesn’t allow for the (extended family) Sunday family dinner. So although I think of everyone daily, it can be challenging letting everyone know how much you love them. To the rescue, the care package! When I first started this blog, I did…
Fabric Stash…Getting it Under Control…Many Ideas
I love having craft supplies on hand so when the mood strikes me or I have a pleasant opening in my schedule, I can make something without having to run to the store. The main problem I face is keeping all my “must have” supplies under control. This includes my fabric stash. My fabric had…
Bench Storage
About 10 years ago Big Bear (a grocery store chain that was based out of Columbus, OH) closed their doors. When they were selling their fixtures, my husband and I took a look and found 3 sturdy wire shelving units that could double as benches. All these years I have used them for storage but…
Almond Joy Inspired Muffins
Coconut, almonds and chocolate…I see why these candy bars are called, “Almond Joys”. This combination always brings a smile to my face! I thought I’d try to bring all this goodness into a muffin. Here’s my concoction. I hope you enjoy it! “Almond Joy” Muffins Ingredients: 1 cup coconut 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp…
Making Your Own Dairy Products #2 – Make Your Own Butter
Do you purchase butter or oleo? If you purchase butter do you purchase organic, Amish, name brand, or some other type? Do you purchase salted or unsalted? Have you ever tried to make your own? It’s easy. You just need whipping cream and either a stand mixer or blender. (I used my stand mixer). Are…
It a quilt, it a Pinterest Inspiration… it hidden storage!
I was speaking with my daughter a couple of weeks ago and I explained that my goal the woman cave/craft area is for it not to scream, “I’m a craft room,” it is to whisper , “I’m a woman cave”. This being said, I am striving to have all my craft supplies to either be…