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Felted Wool Stuffed Cat

I remember asking for a kitten for Christmas when I was around 5. We had 1 or 2 aging cats at the time, so it was obviously out of the question with two young children in the house. To my disappointment, on Christmas morning, there was a stuffed cat and kittens under the tree. WhenContinue reading “Felted Wool Stuffed Cat”

DIY Felt Garland

This wool felt garland is ridiculously easy. So easy I cannot imagine why anyone with scissors and a sewing machine would ever shell out $25 or more for a garland in a store. I had a pile of triangular felt scraps left over from another project and so decided to put them to good use. MoreContinue reading “DIY Felt Garland”

Scotch Short Bread + Easy Table Top Tree

There have been too many sick days in our household as of late. This past weekend after plenty of naps, a trip to the science center, the last of the Christmas shopping, and some craft time, I found time to bake. This recipe is in my top 5 favorites for Christmas. It is an easyContinue reading “Scotch Short Bread + Easy Table Top Tree”

DIY Advent Calendars

This year has been a crafty year in terms of home made holiday gifts. We get more catalogs than is ever healthy and of course there are inspiring things in each and every one. This is one of my home made advent calendars, which seem to be all the rage this year. IContinue reading “DIY Advent Calendars”

Instagram turned Painting

Instagram has proven to be my favorite phone app again and again. I have taken quite a few photos with Instagram only to say, “I should make that into an artwork.” I finally did just that. I took an Instagram photo from Sticks and Stones and turned it into a watercolor. See below. BeerContinue reading “Instagram turned Painting”

Melted Crayon Art

Untitled, mixed media on mat board, 2012. This is a lesson that came about from Pinterest. I needed a short filler lesson for between major units and this one was a smashing success. Sometimes I think I come across as a staunch neat freak to these kids because they were so excited that I wasContinue reading “Melted Crayon Art”

Thanksgiving 2012 + Apple Pie

We started Thanksgiving off with baking and cooking and a fridge clean-out to make room for the goods. Greta was a big helper to Eric’s fridge cleaning. She wanted to carry the salad dressing bottles. We gathered at a friend, Mary Elise and David’s house with Julie and Dipesh for a noon-time meal. This wasContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2012 + Apple Pie”

Cranberry Ginger Relish

What have you done so far today? I was up at 6 AM making apple pie (my best one yet!) and this yummy cranberry relish. Today is the perfect time to make your Thanksgiving day cranberry sauce. This is one I have been making since 2007. It has the perfect zing with the addition ofContinue reading “Cranberry Ginger Relish”

Quick Wheat Buns

There is just something magic about bread. Specifically home made from scratch yeast bread. Nothing compares. Just look at the crusty top and you know there is a soft, chewy bread interior in this bun, right? I could go on and on about this recipe. These buns are the easiest from scratch rolls I’ve everContinue reading “Quick Wheat Buns”

Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup

Here is another option for a Thanksgiving side. Soup is a fantastic way to feed a large crowd, especially as a starter or a side. This can be made a day or two in advance and refrigerated or even frozen a week or more in advance. Simply put in the slow cooker on warm. BeContinue reading “Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup”