tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32762045088281446462024-03-13T09:17:47.383-07:00So Much To MakeSharing My Creative ExpeditionsKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453524237967374447noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276204508828144646.post-83659835021019320592018-08-26T16:53:00.000-07:002018-08-26T16:53:08.326-07:00Paint Pallet Art Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the many hats I wear (and one of my very favorites!) is that of art teacher. I teach several students in my home, and at the end of each school year I put together an art show to highlight their work throughout the year. </div>
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This year as I was prepping for the event, I had the idea to create these sweet-and-salty paint pallets as a themed refreshment for the show. I LOVE when I think of something without the aid of Pinterest. I am grateful for Pin-spiration as well, but it is reassuring to know that I can still have an original idea on my own!</div>
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To make these pallets you will need:</div>
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<li>Original flavor Pringles</li>
<li>Small Pretzel Sticks (<a href="https://amzn.to/2P6caW0">Rold Gold</a> are skinnier and work better than Snyder's)</li>
<li>White Icing (I went the easy route and bought one of<a href="https://amzn.to/2BOPmYX"> these</a>.) </li>
<li>Red, Yellow, Blue, Green or other color Icing Tubes like <a href="https://amzn.to/2ocz42w">these</a>.</li>
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You can certainly make your own icing and tint it and slop it into sleeves to pipe onto these, but the extra $5 I may have spent for convenience and almost no clean-up was worth every penny to me!<br />
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1. Put a circle of icing on a chip.</div>
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2. Place another chip directly over it sandwiching them together. I tried this with single chips and they were too wimpy. You need two stuck together to make them sturdy enough to hold the decorations you will be adding.</div>
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3. Line about half a pretzel with white icing. </div>
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4. Stick the pretzel to the chips you just prepared. </div>
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5. Add icing (any color) to the tip of the pretzel. Use that color to make one paint splotch on the chip pallet.</div>
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6. Continue making paint splotches with each of the other colors.</div>
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Let it dry, and enjoy!</div>
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Want the perfect pre-workout pick-me-up? How about the ideal recovery snack? Or maybe you just want something yummy that you won't feel like you need to run 5 miles to make up for eating. ;-)</div>
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I made two batches of these--with half of them as mini-muffins and half as full-size, so 72 muffins in all. SEVENTY-TWO. And do you know how long they lasted in my home (which includes 1 man and 2 teenage boys)?? Less than 24 hours! I didn't know if I should be horrified or flattered. </div>
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And here is all the math from my experience made into an imperfect equation for my Algebra 1 student:</div>
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72 muffins / 3X < 24hrs = 0<br />
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Therefore, the muffins were consumed at a rate of 3+ muffins/ hour. So my husband and two sons each ate an average of 1/hour for 24 hours. Of course, my younger 2 kids and I ate a few. And my husband and sons were gone on a camping trip for the first 18 of those 24 hours, so the math gets complicated. But, what isn't complicated is the recipe. So we will move on to that.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Flourless Banana Protein Muffins</span></b><br />
<i>Makes 24 Regular/ 48 Mini Muffins</i><br />
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2 Ripe Bananas<br />
1 Cup Peanut Butter<br />
1/2 Cup Honey<br />
2 Eggs<br />
1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (I like <a href="http://amzn.to/2wmHyHC">THIS</a> kind, and <a href="http://amzn.to/2gp5gz8">THIS</a> kind)<br />
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda<br />
1 Cup Chocolate Chips (<a href="http://amzn.to/2wgCKoW">mini </a>work best)<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 350.<br />
2. Grease/ line muffin pans<br />
3. Blend all ingredients except chocolate chips in blender or food processor<br />
4. Stir in chocolate chips<br />
5. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 11-13 minutes for mini-muffins; 14-16 minutes for regular muffins.<br />
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Six ingredients. No baking. Wholesome blend of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. And they seriously taste like a scoop of cookie dough. No joke. My kids even requested them in their lunches!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Guilt Free Cookie Dough Balls</span></b></div>
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3/4 cup <a href="http://amzn.to/2qlwaqR">Coconut Butter</a> (not oil)</div>
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3/4 cup <a href="http://amzn.to/2qhHBR6">Almond/ Peanut Butter </a>(I have made them both ways successfully)</div>
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1/3 cup <a href="http://amzn.to/2qhUpqG">Maple Syrup</a></div>
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1/2 cup Vanilla or <a href="http://amzn.to/2rRYT8I">Cookies and Cream Protein Mix</a></div>
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1 cup Rolled Oats</div>
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1/4- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips/ <a href="http://amzn.to/2rVB0MI">Cocoa Nibs</a></div>
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Each year our elementary school has an auction to raise money for the art program. As my daughter's classroom docent, I had to come up with a group project for the class to contribute to the auction. </div>
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In the past, I have led the class in creating a collaborative canvas. </div>
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<a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2014/03/art-have-to-be-hard.html">This</a> is from 3 years ago (I was docent to 2 classes):</div>
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This is from 2 years ago:</div>
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This is from last year:</div>
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I really like to see the individual handiwork of each student manifest in the final product. I love seeing the uninhibited creativity of their little minds shining. </div>
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This year, I decided to go mixed media 3D on our project by helping the class create a mobile.</div>
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I began with an oval die-cut (in teacher's workroom) and several colors of cardstock. I included one cardstock that was mirrored metallic on one side. I thought the light-catching element would be nice in a mobile. I cut enough for each child to have 4 ovals in the art. Circles or triangles would also make super cute designs for this piece.</div>
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I gave the students ideas and some instruction on decorating each of their ovals with sharpie and crayon. I included swirls, plaid patterns, pictures of "vegetation" (that was their new vocab word of the day), and I required that they each put their first initial on one oval--as their "signature" on the piece. My daughter's teacher was kind enough to laminate them for me. </div>
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After I cut them all out of the laminating (about 40 minutes in the car at the soccer fields), I laid them out in the order I would be sewing them. </div>
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Then I sewed them together. If you have never sewed through paper, it is easy-peasy. Just begin at the top, backstitch to tie-off just like you would on fabric, then feed each new piece in as you come to the end of one. Be sure to leave some thread "tails" on the top end of each of your rows. We'll use those later to attach them to the hoop.</div>
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I measured the width of all my strings of ovals laid next to each other to determine how large my embroidery hoop should be before I bought it. Mine was 30 inches in circumference. I also bought some inexpensive ribbon that would coordinate with the colors of the ovals. </div>
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Now, on to the assembly:</div>
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This part isn't hard, but it is a bit tedious. Tie each row of ovals to the embroidery hoop, going around both rings using a square knot. </div>
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Slide each piece around to evenly place the rows around the hoop.<br />
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The students were SO excited to see what their ovals had become! I think this could be such a cute piece to hang in a child's room or above a baby's crib (out of reach, of course!). I think a mobile done just in black, white and silver would be striking. Or one in all blue or all pink tones would be fun. The possibilities are endless!</div>
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<script async="" defer="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453524237967374447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276204508828144646.post-12491030255654219502017-03-14T12:55:00.000-07:002017-03-14T17:09:34.198-07:00Dyed Vintage Doily Table Runner<a data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" data-pin-save="true" data-pin-tall="true" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"></a><br />
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On a recent trip to my visit my folks, my mom pulled out a big bag of doilies. They were yellowed and all had coffee or tea stains, but the loving hands of my grandmothers had made most of them, so my mom couldn't throw them out. She asked if I would like to try to repurpose them. </div>
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You bet I would! I have seen some beautiful repurposed doily creations by crafters and decorators around the blogosphere: added to clothing, pillows, and pieced into table runners. </div>
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Here in the greater Seattle area where I live, we have had one of the rainiest winters on record. I saw an article yesterday that said Seattle has had 3 sunny days since the start of October. THREE. So I shouldn't be surprised that I have been aching to brighten up my house with all the spring colors I can get my hands on. I have even considered painting my dining table white. </div>
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So, naturally, I decided to make a bright, spring table runner with the doilies. I will walk you through the steps of how you can make one for yourself, and give ideas of where to purchase what you need--even the doilies if you don't have heirlooms from your grandmothers. </div>
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I found<a href="http://amzn.to/2nBLmix"> this set of 24 here</a>.</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surepromise-decoration-Snowflake-Scrapbooking-Embellishment/dp/B01B17M0XA/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1489516274&sr=8-8&keywords=vintage+doily&linkCode=li3&tag=somutoma-20&linkId=05cc948d765a8d28098631c365818665" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B01B17M0XA&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=somutoma-20" width="320" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2n6MOwM">Here is a set of 4 larger ones.</a> </div>
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These kits are so nice because they come with squirt bottles and gloves. I actually used some of these neon colors on my project, I just didn't leave them to "process" for as long as suggested so the colors would be more pastel.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Create-Tulip-One-Step-Tie-Dye-Large/dp/B00D32MPEG/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1489518760&sr=1-13&keywords=tie+dye+kit&linkCode=li2&tag=somutoma-20&linkId=7c2db1d343794d19d49dcb9416672a6f" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="162" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B00D32MPEG&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=somutoma-20" width="200" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=somutoma-20&l=li2&o=1&a=B00D32MPEG" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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Mix your dyes in squirt bottles according to package directions. If some of your doilies are made of synthetic fibers, add a little vinegar to your dye for color sustainability. </div>
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Lay out your doilies on trays. Large ones can be folded in half to fit. I recommend taking everything outside. It was raining throughout this project, but I didn't let it stop me!</div>
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One color at a time, slowly squirt the dye on layers of the doily designs. This part was super exciting for me. I loved how the color contrasts really made the beautiful designs of my grandmothers' handiwork come to life!</div>
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Don't worry about the colors bleeding into each other. That should happen. It will soften up the look of the final product. </div>
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This was an exciting load of laundry to remove from the dryer!</div>
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Remove the doilies from the bags straight into your washing machine. Wash with a little detergent and cold water on a gentle cycle. I threw a couple of old towels in with mine as "padding" for the roughness of the machine's agitator. Tumble dry on low. Remove and iron. I used spray starch to stiffen mine up a bit. </div>
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My dear in-laws celebrated their big 5-0 last year, and I was able to help put together their party. </div>
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These balloons were a big hit. My in-laws had never seen anything like them, and I was so glad I had gone to the trouble of packing them in the car for the drive! I found mine at a local party store, but you can also find them <a href="http://amzn.to/2kGHmQj">HERE</a>. Most grocery stores will fill them with helium for a small fee.</div>
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Two of the decorations doubled as gifts for the couple. </div>
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One was a bunch of 4x6 pictures I had printed at Costco. I found pictures from when they were newlyweds all the way up until recent ones with their grandkids. </div>
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When I printed them, I chose to have a white border around so they had a more finished look. </div>
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Then I bought <a href="http://amzn.to/2kfHzGt">jute twine</a> and some <a href="http://amzn.to/2liEfv0">miniature clothespins</a> and we displayed their picture memories all around the room. They absolutely LOVED this simple but meaningful display. In fact, they took them home still on the twine and hung them in their own home.</div>
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The other decor/gift was a memory poster I bought on Etsy. This party doubled as my father-in-law's 80th birthday, so I bought one board commemorating his birthyear, and one commemorating the year they were married. You will receive a digital download of the design, then you can get them printed wherever you choose. I used Costco's 16x20 poster board. It is super durable and reasonably priced.</div>
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I bought the "50 Years Ago" design from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DigitalBoard?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Digital Board. </a></div>
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The refreshments were simple, but just right. </div>
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We asked in advance what each of their favorite cakes were (carrot, chocolate, and lemon pound were all listed), so we had some of each. </div>
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I tested this cowl neck dress or top pattern back in October. It is a lovely design, with a flowy feel, a flattering tie-waist, and pockets (even on the shirt version!). </div>
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I made the dress first, and liked it so much that I decided to make a top as well. Every time I wear this dress, I receive compliments on it. </div>
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A LONG while back one of my sisters requested that I do a blog post with ideas for chalkboard designs and messages. Over the past 3 years, I have been snapping pictures of the chalkboards I have in my home each time I change the design, with a plan to one day share them. </div>
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Now that I have an good number to share, I am finally fulfilling my sister's request. </div>
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I made my chalkboards from thrift store pictures and chalkboard paint a few years ago, but they can be found just about anywhere. I have a small board in the kitchen (similar <a href="http://amzn.to/2iOEEa9">here</a>), a larger one in my dining room (similar <a href="http://amzn.to/2iKL5bV">here</a>); and I also use a <a href="http://amzn.to/2iOGnMS">tall, skinny one</a> as a menu board. </div>
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I have tried out the chalk markers that your can buy nowadays. <a href="http://amzn.to/2iI8Svk">This one</a> writes beautifully, but if you plan to change your board very often, I recommend <a href="http://amzn.to/2hYTTMF">classic crayola school chalk</a>. It is dirt cheap, and is super easy to wipe off and change often.</div>
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This was from this past Christmas. My talented 13-year-old son drew the Santa. </div>
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I kept this one up for several months. Here in rainy WA, I need a reminder of all the bright spots in my life!</div>
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Newsies. I hope you are singing and dancing now.</div>
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I frequently get asked about my handmade fall decor, so I decided to share a few areas of my home and how the decorations came to be. I have a kid-friendly house, so nothing is fancy or expensive. I like decorating (especially handmade stuff), but I LOVE how excited my kids get when they see that I have added fun festivity to our home! It makes me smile, too. (:</div>
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<li>Autumn Grasses. Purchased at JoAnn's, similar <a href="http://amzn.to/2epU6sq">here</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2dhWMlZ">here</a>. </li>
<li>BOO letters. I spray painted them with a warm white, then painted the rims gold. Find the letters <a href="http://amzn.to/2dU3sx2">here</a>. </li>
<li>Chalkboard. Made using a second hand framed picture from Goodwill, using <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2014/05/chalkboards.html">this tutorial</a>. </li>
<li>Fabric Pumpkins. Handmade using <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2014/09/easy-sew-pumpkins.html">this blog post</a>. </li>
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<li>Wreath form purchased at Joann's (similar <a href="http://amzn.to/2eBSKKj">here</a>). <i>After trying several kinds of forms, I now have a pretty strong opinion that the kind made of pressed, shaped straw wrapped in plastic is the most sturdy. Just my 2-cents.</i></li>
<li>Burlap and fabric flowers made using tutorial found <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2014/05/2-wreaths-for-under-20.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2015/01/4-season-wreath.html">here</a>. </li>
<li>Feathers made from yarn and liquid starch. Tutorial found <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2015/10/yarn-feather-tutorial.html">here</a>. </li>
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<li>Thankful board: 1x4 wood, painted light brown, then sanded around edges to distress. Vinyl "thankful."</li>
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<li>Mini mason jar floral arrangement: These are the Atlas Mason jars that Classico Pesto comes in. I always save them. They make excellent small drinking glasses for my kids, and they are adorable in decorating. I painted these with a warm white spray paint. Floral pieces are from JoAnn's.</li>
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<li>Painting (of Colorado Rockies in Fall) available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179416158/mountain-lanscape-of-colorado-rockies-36?ref=shop_home_active_7">here</a>. </li>
<li>Wool Ball Garland made using<a href="http://amzn.to/2dqevLy"> these</a>.</li>
<li>Fall Feather Garland tutorial found <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2015/10/fall-feather-garland.html">here</a>. </li>
<li>Letterboard is "The Poet" from <a href="https://www.letterfolk.com/">Letterfolk</a>.</li>
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I have a friend named Lindsey Rae who designs patterns, and I have been a pattern tester for her in </div>
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the past (see my <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2015/06/the-noosa-shift-dress-pattern.html">Noosa Shift Dress Pattern Review</a>). Her patterns are amazingly simple, well-written, thoroughly tested, and flattering on any figure. </div>
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The Bondi Top was the pattern that really launched her career as a designer, so I have been excited to try it out. I finally made my first Bondi Top a couple of weeks ago, and I loved it so much that I made myself 2 more!</div>
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Why I love this pattern: </div>
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<li>It is downloadable (available<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/sewtogrow?ref=hdr_shop_menu"> HERE</a> from Etsy). Pattern downloads are super easy to store and replicate if you want to make new sizes. </li>
<li>It is adjustable for size AND length. I have a long torso, so I added 2 inches to the length and loved the result!</li>
<li>It is a tad bit longer in the back than the front, which makes for a flattering fit. </li>
<li>It has a contrasting fabric option. Don't you LOVE the additional print design on each of the shirts?! </li>
<li>And probably my favorite feature: It requires NO notions. No zippers, buttons, ties, or hooks. Just fabric and thread. </li>
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I used 3 different types of fabric for my shirts: lightweight cotton for the yellow and blue shirt above; rayon for the next shirt pictured; and a woven cotton/poly fabric for the third shirt. </div>
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Similar lightweight cottons to those in my yellow and blue shirt can be found <a href="http://amzn.to/2dbEZiV">HERE</a>.</div>
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This silky rayon is dreamy to wear. It was more time-consuming to sew because I had to pin more since the fabric is more slippery, but it was worth every minute. Similar fabric can be found <a href="http://amzn.to/2d4sIy0">HERE</a>. </div>
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This was such a fun fabric. It has that Aztec/Peruvian blanket or poncho style, but is less heavy. Similar woven fabric can be found <a href="http://amzn.to/2d4uv67">HERE</a>. The contrast fabric is a woven cotton linen/twill; similar (but without print) found<a href="http://amzn.to/2d4vR0v"> HERE</a>.</div>
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<i>My colorful and original jewelry is from one of my favorite charities, <a href="http://amzn.to/2d4wlE2">African Promise Foundation</a>. I know the founder and can vouch for this organization's commitment to bettering the lives of the less-fortunate through beautiful hand-made jewelry sales. </i></div>
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If you like Trader Joe's Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars, I promise you will LOVE these! They are wholesome, gluten-free, surprisingly filling, and downright YUMMY. </div>
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Not to bag on Trader Joe's bars. They are good. My kids will eat them, as will I. But in a side-by-side comparison, these are tastier.</div>
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One thing I LOVE about this recipe is that it makes a TON, so you get a big reward for your relatively short time investment. They will fill a large cookie sheet or 9x13 AND 11x15 baking dishes. These bars keep for days (if you can keep hands off), and they are tasty served cold, medium or warm. </div>
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The recipe involves an oat-based peanut-butter cookie dough on the bottom, your choice of jam, jelly or preserve in the middle, and more of the peanut-butter cookie on top! </div>
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A couple of notes for the preparation process. This recipe has baking soda in it, which is the spreading leavener (baking powder is the rising leavener). So when you put the top layer of peanut-butter cookie dough on the jam layer and you see a ton of holes, no worries!! The dough will spread a it cooks. (Before-baking pictures above; After pictures below)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>PB&J Bars</b></span></div>
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<b><i>Makes 72 bars</i></b></div>
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3 sticks butter, softened</div>
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1 cup granulated sugar</div>
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1 cup brown sugar</div>
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3 eggs</div>
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1 tablespoon vanilla</div>
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1.5 cups natural peanut butter</div>
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1.5 teaspoons baking soda</div>
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3 cups oat flour (4 cups oatmeal pulsed in blender or food processor until smooth)</div>
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3 cups oatmeal</div>
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2 cups jam, jelly, or preserves</div>
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1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray large cookie sheets or baking pans with cooking spray. (This recipe will make thick bars on a 14"x18" cookie sheet, or thinner bars on more pans. I like to use one 9x13 and one 10x15 baking dish.)</div>
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2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth. </div>
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3. Mix baking soda into wet mixture. Stir in oat flour, then oatmeal. Dough will be thick, but still sticky. </div>
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4. Spoon half of the dough into prepared pans. Dip the back of a spoon or your fingers in cold water and spread the mixture so it is covering the bottom of all your pans in an even layer. Set the other half of the mix aside. </div>
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5. Spoon the jam on to the bottom layer in small spoon fulls all around. Use a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it in an even layer. </div>
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6. Cover the jam layer with the remaining cookie dough by spooning small amounts all over the top. (See the pictures above for reference)</div>
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7. Bake 30-40 minutes, until edges are brown and top is light brown. Middle will still look wet and bubbly, but will settle as it cools. Cool completely before cutting into bars. </div>
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School is back in session, and as a mother of four school-aged children, I have made some New (School) Year's Resolutions. Shamelessly, I will share them here: </div>
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<li>I will read school emails (including attachments!).</li>
<li>I will take and enforce measures to limit my children's screen time.</li>
<li>I will implement a plan to help my children exercise every day, even when the weather is bad.</li>
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If you don't struggle with any of the above 4 items, then a big pat on the back to you for being a more responsible mom than me. I usually start strong, but by mid October I deserve about a C+ in any of these subjects. This year I am determined that I will be better. And one way I am taking action is by displaying these posters in my kitchen. I am truly enforcing the rules of what must be completed before screens. </div>
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I began this quest by making these handwritten signs (shown below). I used scrap cardboard and glued some flat magnets to the back. My husband loved the idea, and suggested I make digital files he could print and laminate for me to make them more durable, so I did! I went ahead and made my handwritten signs into digital files as well because I still kinda like the homemade look.</div>
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I amended the "Before Screens" page from the handwritten to the digital to say "Read 30 Min+" instead of "Read Scriptures 10 Min+." I did this because while I do want my kids to read scriptures daily, they also enjoy reading other books. The 10 minute amount for scripture study is a challenge we made as a family, so I will include that as part of their 30 minute requirement.<br />
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I helped my 6 and 9 year olds go through these exercises yesterday afternoon. I over-estimated how many sit-ups they could do and how long they could hold planks and wall-sits. I told them (and I'm now telling you) that if you can't do the amount shown on the poster now, just do as many as you can, and you can work up to the amounts here over time. We turned on a fun Pandora station (I recommend "Everything is Awesome Radio"), and soon they were sweaty little bootcampers in our living room! We put a timer on in the kitchen so they would know when 30 minutes was up, but by about half-way through, they were so into the exercises, they weren't concerned with the timer. :)</div>
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Ideally, I want my kids to enjoy exercise outside playing pick-up soccer games in the cul-de-sac or riding bikes and scooters, but unfortunately that doesn't always work out. This way they can stay active, get stronger, and learn to enjoy exercise even when it is not perfect weather. </div>
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I have been gawking and swooning for years at all the big, beautiful craft spaces I see highlighted on blogs and in magazines. "One day...," I would think to myself. But then I got real. I live in a suburb of Seattle where most people live in small homes (or condos) that cost twice as much as homes twice as big in other parts of the country. So I don't have a 12x12 spare room I can dedicate just to my creative zeal. I do, however, have a 3x6 corner--and by golly--I decided it was high time I made the most of it! </div>
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Here is my unabashed "Before" picture. My "sewing table" was a catchall and a mess. I was storing my stuff in plastic containers that were too small and unorganized. </div>
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Since this room triples as our family office and workout area, I really needed to use the space to its fullest capacity, which meant shelving. So, I took this picture, took measurements, and headed to Ikea. </div>
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I found the<a href="http://amzn.to/29SYADN"> EKBY BJARNUM 11" shelving system</a> and fell in love. It is a clean, modern look, but it is also adjustable to any length and super strong. Pretty AND practical. </div>
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Next, I needed containers for organization. Once again, Ikea came through. </div>
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These strong rails and storage cups are ideal for a sewist's or crafter's supplies. These are perfect for things like rotary cutters and measuring tape that need a place, but are used too often to be put in a box. The <a href="http://amzn.to/2a64QZL">Bygel Rail</a> and the <a href="http://amzn.to/29LnDGS">Bygel Containers</a> are both available online as well! </div>
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I found these cute and affordable Kvarnvik boxes at Ikea for organizing all my schtuff. Ikea and Amazon have so many options that are similar to these, you can really make your space just the way you want it without breaking the bank. These are available at Ikea.com, but I didn't find these particular boxes at Amazon. However, I found some very similar <a href="http://amzn.to/29WsYOW">here</a>. </div>
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My final additions to my sewing nook were aesthetic. I wanted to add some pops of color and texture to the space. I hung one of my <a href="http://www.somuchtomake.com/2016/05/diy-modern-yarn-wall-hanging.html">DIY Modern Yarn Wall Hangings</a> on the wall by the window. </div>
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I also framed my Seattle Skyline Watercolor (prints available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/277518212/watercolor-painting-print-seattle">HERE</a>) on a fun wrapping-paper background in a simple <a href="http://amzn.to/29TfQbU">poster frame</a>. </div>
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Layers of vintage lace make this one-of-a kind runner perfect on your dining or console table. It goes with any decor and looks fabulous layered over other runners or tablecloths!</div>
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I recently bought a bag of vintage lace pieces on a boutique deal. I have since discovered that Amazon carries the same thing for a great price and free shipping. You can get an assortment of <a href="http://amzn.to/23gY2uv">cream</a> or <a href="http://amzn.to/1UTpGds">white lace</a>, or if you like to mix it up, some of both!</div>
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This is also a super way for crafters to use up old lace scraps that, if you are like me, you never throw away!</div>
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<b>To make your own Vintage Lace Table Runner, you will need: </b></div>
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<li>12 yards Vintage Lace, varied styles</li>
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1. Determine how wide you want your table runner, and add an inch. Cut your lace pieces to this length using the ruler and mat to make straight cuts. I wanted a 12 inch runner, so I made my lace 13 inches. </div>
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2. Pin lace layers together in about 2 foot sections, overlapping just enough to sew (about 1/4 inch). Use plenty of pins! Lace can be slippery!</div>
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3. Once you have three 2-foot sections, pin those sections together and sew. If you find (as I did) that the lace stretched or slipped some and your edges aren't as clean as you want, don't worry! This is why you added that inch at the beginning!<br />
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4. Iron the runner if needed, then use the ruler and mat to carefully square up the entire runner. Take your time so you get it right! </div>
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I teach an exercise class a couple of mornings each week, and several gals who attend asked me about these shirts. I told them to bring shirts and scissors to class one day, and we did a live tutorial right there in the gym after class! Two of my favorite things combined into one class!! I was on Cloud 9!</div>
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All you need for either of these styles is a cotton jersey knit t-shirt and sharp fabric scissors. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Style 1: Back Diamond Weave T-Shirt</span></b></div>
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1. Lay shirt out flat.</div>
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2. Cut through top and bottom layers of shirt along bottom of front neckline. </div>
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3. Cut one sleeve off; then turn the piece you cut off to use as a guide for cutting off the second sleeve.</div>
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4. Turn shirt on its side, lining up shoulder seams and flattening. </div>
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5. Beginning at the top of the back side, cut 1 inch wide strips all the way down the back. Start with pretty deep strips--4-5 inches from the fold (they will double when you unfold). Then gradually get smaller as you work your way down. My last cut is usually only about 1 inch deep. </div>
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6. Turn shirt so the back is on top. Stretch out cuts so the fabric rolls in on itself. </div>
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7. Take top strip and make a loop. </div>
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8. Take next strip and pull it up through the top loop.</div>
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9. Make a loop with the strip you just pulled through. </div>
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10. Continue looping and pulling the strip below through all the way down the shirt. </div>
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11. Leave the last strip loose. </div>
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12. Take the second to last strip (that is pulled through the one above it) and make sure it is turned in a loop.</div>
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13. Cut the bottom strip in half. </div>
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14. Pull one side of the bottom strip up through the bottom of the last loop.</div>
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15. Pull the other side of the bottom strip down through the top of the last loop. </div>
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16. Tie a double knot with the two sides of the bottom strip. </div>
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17. Finished back!</div>
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18. Finished front!</div>
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1. Lay t-shirt out flat. </div>
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2. Cut through top and bottom layers of shirt along bottom of front neckline. </div>
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3. Cut one sleeve off; then turn the piece you cut off to use as a guide for cutting off the second sleeve.<br />
4. Beginning 1 inch below the sleeve opening, cut 1 inch wide slits into the sides of the shirt. I begin with about 2 inch slits, gradually get bigger toward the middle of the shirt, then taper back to smaller slits at the end. My last cut is only about 1 inch across.<br />
5. Turn shirt on its side, lining up shoulder seams.<br />
6. Stretch the strips so the fabric curls in on itself.<br />
7. Pick up the top strip (this should be the bottom part of the sleeve), and turn a single loop in it.<br />
8. Pull the next strip up through the loop.<br />
9. Turn a loop in the strip you just pulled through and continue pulling and turning all the way down the shirt. </div>
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11. Cut the bottom strip in half. </div>
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12. Take the second to last strip (that is pulled through the one above it) and make sure it is turned in a loop.</div>
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13. Pull one side of the bottom strip up through the bottom of the last loop.</div>
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14. Pull the other side of the bottom strip down through the top of the last loop. </div>
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15. Tie a double knot with the two sides of the bottom strip.<br />
16. One side: DONE!<br />
17. Repeat on other side.<br />
18. Cute workout top!<br />
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My sister sent me a picture of one of these wall hangings she found on Etsy a while back and I was immediately swooning. I love modern home decor--especially of the hand-made variety. </div>
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So when my 5 year old and I had a movie night together and she chose Disney's original animated Peter Pan (which I love, but could enjoy without my eyes glued to the screen!), I sat next to her on the couch and cut yarn for my wall hanging! </div>
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What is fun about these is that no two will ever be the same--especially if you use a branch as your anchor! Many I have seen on the interwebs use a wooden dowel at the top. I don't have rustic style, but I do like adding natural elements where I can. I definitely prefer the look the branch gives my hanging to a plain dowel. </div>
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I will walk you through my process of making one of these hip yarn creations. Other methods exist, but this way worked well for me, and I think you will find it easy as well!</div>
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<li>Optional: Iron and spray starch</li>
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1. Cut yarn in several lengths that are double the length you want your hanging's height to be. I won't give you a number here since it varies so much according to the size of your stick. </div>
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*Tip: I pulled out 20-30 lengths of yarn at a time in long, even loops, then just cut the ends off one side to get several equal strings cut at once. </div>
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2. Make a plan for how the colors will be arranged on your stick. I decided to do a bit of an ombre fade. </div>
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4. This is optional, but is nice if you want your yarn really straight. With the proper heat setting for the type of yarn you are using, iron the yarn to get out any little unwanted wrinkles. Spray starch is also helpful for making the yarn nice and stiff before you cut it. </div>
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5. Use sharp scissors to trim the bottom of the yarn to your desired shape. I found it helped to hang it the way it will go on the wall to make sure all the threads are in place. </div>
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Wrought iron patio furniture has a timeless style.... <i>IF</i> you maintain its finish. The good news is that it is super easy and inexpensive to refinish your wrought iron! And if you are like me, refinishing is the perfect opportunity to add bright color to your backyard!</div>
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We have had our wrought iron furniture for 7+ years--all of which was in humid climates. It has held up remarkably well, but the time had definitely come for a new coat of paint. </div>
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<li><a href="http://amzn.to/1XFXJIQ">Rust-resistant Spray Paint</a> I used 7 cans to cover 1 large round table and 5 chairs. I bought mine at a local store for about $4/can. I already had the other materials, so my entire cost was $30. Pretty awesome!</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Use the wire brush and sand paper to remove old flaky paint and rust from your furniture. The wire brush worked especially well on all the welded joints. The sandpaper was great on the flat surfaces. This will not only give your finished product a smooth finish, but it will ensure that the new paint sticks well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Lay out drop cloths. I have a ton of drafting paper, so I used sheets of that as my drop cloths. Place furniture on cloths.</span><br />
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My table top was easy to remove from the legs with a pair of pliers. Just 4 little hex nuts to take off. Be sure to allow plenty of room for over-spray when you lay out your drop cloths--especially if it's windy. </div>
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Here are my legs all laid out. I painted one side in the morning and the other side in the afternoon. I did the same for my chairs--allowing 8-10 hrs before turning them. </div>
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This also shows how dirty your wiping cloth will get. Be sure it's one you don't care about!</div>
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<script async="" defer="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07453524237967374447noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276204508828144646.post-82924415574386985382016-05-18T21:33:00.001-07:002016-05-19T20:06:41.131-07:00Graduation Party in a Box<a data-pin-color="red" data-pin-do="buttonBookmark" data-pin-tall="true" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a><br />
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Just over 40 years ago my dad was in the military, and my mom was a senior in college. My dad had completed his undergraduate studies and was pursuing a master's degree while working as an army research scientist. They were happy newlyweds, living in a Tennessee college town, expecting their first baby.</div>
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Then the army sent my dad to California. My mom had 13 credit hours left to finish her degree in special education. She had already completed her student teaching. But, online and other remote education options didn't exist back then. She withdrew from school so their little family could be together when their first baby was born. She planned to go back, but as her family grew and life progressed, the time never felt right. </div>
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Fast forward to two years ago. My mom's eighth and last baby is an adult. The time had come. She re-enrolled at the university where she began. And a couple of weeks ago, she donned cap and gown to finish what she began! </div>
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I am SO proud of her. She has supported her husband and all of her 8 children in our educational pursuits, while putting hers on hold. I wanted badly to be there, but since circumstances didn't work out for that, I decided to send her a graduation party in a box! (And I instructed my family who was there on how to set it all out when it arrived!)</div>
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Here she is at the tennis courts where she played on her college team. Like I said, she's pretty incredible. </div>
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Now on to how I made a Graduation Party in a Box!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Candy Graduation Hats</span></b></div>
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I filled a food storage container with these cute little hats and put the place card on top, easy to set out and be displayed. </div>
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<li>1.5" squares of black cardstock/construction paper</li>
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1. Gather materials (see list above. </div>
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2. Stick threaded needle through center of paper square, pulling until about 2 inches remains on the other side. </div>
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3. Push the needle back through the paper near the first hole, pulling tight (but careful not to rip the paper). </div>
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4. Cut the thread to leave another 2 inch tail. </div>
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5. Tie the two threads in a knot.</div>
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6. Place a loop of tape on the top of a peanut butter cup.</div>
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7. Place the the paper hat top on the tape. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Diploma Cookies</span></b></div>
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Rolled Wafers (like these <a href="http://amzn.to/1OFCvIX">Pepperidge Farm Pirouettes</a> or <a href="http://amzn.to/1TmZtoi">Piroulines</a>) tied with bakers twine make easy and tasty edible diplomas!<span style="text-align: center;">These yummy diplomas can be sent in a plastic food storage container or in the cannister they came in. </span><br />
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I really wanted my mom to feel her children's appreciation for her sacrifice. As you can see in this collage picture, she was there for each of us through our academic endeavors--always cheering us on! Never once did she act like it was a sacrifice; but now that I am a mom who was able to finish college, I am sure if I hadn't been able to it would be hard not to begrudge others. All we ever felt was 100% support. </div>
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I made this collage on costcophotocenter.com, picked it up same day, and put it in a simple frame. To ship it, I wrapped it (and the other frames I sent) in plastic. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">4. Framed Meaningful Quotes</span></b></div>
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Everyone has a story. And for every story, you can find inspirational quotes that apply. I found these three that I felt best represented my mom's story. I placed each in a frame. </div>
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(Also pictured here: I bought some yummy regional dark chocolate to send with a "For Mom ONLY" card label attached)</div>
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Finally, I bought an inexpensive, but easily packable "Congratulations" sign and some festive pom-poms in my mom's alma mater's colors. I threw in some matching balloons as well. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>And it all fit in a medium <a href="https://www.usps.com/ship/priority-mail.htm">flat-rate priority mail box</a>! </b></span></div>
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With family all over the country, these are second only to Amazon Prime in providing affordable gift-sending options! And from Washington to Alabama usually only takes 3 days! Amazing!<br />
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Have you had Coco-Roons? They are a delicious, refined-sugar-free, raw coconut macaroon treat. But they are pricey! They run about $8-$12 for a bag of 8 cookies. So I decided to set out to make my own. And, in all humility, my copycat recipe is pretty darn close! I'd say the only difference is that mine tasted more fresh (because they were!). </div>
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Coco-roons come in a variety of flavors: Brownie, Cacao Nib, Lemon Pie, Vanilla, Vanilla Maple, and Apple Pie. I will share the base recipe for these Copycat Coco-roons, and some ideas of how you can customize them to the flavor of your choice!</div>
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Pictured here are brownie and vanilla flavored Copycat Coco-Roons. With just 6 ingredients and no baking involved, these whip up in a jiffy! They are also peanut, tree-nut, dairy, and wheat free! Tell your MSPI and GF friends!</div>
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1/2 cup coconut oil</div>
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3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut</div>
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Making your own giant bean bag is the way to go! These comfy, foam-filled chairs cost upwards of $300 to buy new, and by making one yourself, you can not only save a ton of $$$, but you can customize with fabric you love, and know it is made well!!<br />
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Y'all, it is really amazing I am just now sharing this tutorial. I have homemade bean bag chairs all over my house, so it is probably the sewing lesson I have shared via word-of-mouth the most! FINALLY I am sharing it here!<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">6 yards of 60" wide heavier, comfortable fabric. I have used denim, corduroy, decorator fabric, and velour. This is the fabric you will feel, so make sure you not only like the look, but also the way it rubs your skin. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 LONG zipper. I recommend 48" at minimum for this size chair. Many fabric stores sell <a href="http://amzn.to/21k8gJt">zippers-by-the-yard</a>. I have used these and they work great for this project. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Shredded Foam Filler. My source for this can be found <a href="http://www.foambymail.com/SHRED_S/shredded-conventional-foam.html">HERE.</a> You will need approximately 45 lbs of foam for one large bag. The 36"x 36"x 48" (30lb) size ($34.99 at time of publishing this post) and two of the 8lb sizes ($12.99) to make one Giant Beanbag Chair. If you are making more than one (or want to do this project with a friend!) you can get free shipping with a $75+ order. Three large (30lb) orders would be perfect for two chairs. </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">6.</span>FILL INSERT WITH FOAM. </b>It is in your best interest to follow my next advice carefully! Place the package of foam INSIDE the insert before you open it and expose it to air. It will expand like crazy, and the foam is super static-electric, so it sticks to everything. Once the insert is filled, pin it closed, then sew it up! (Or zip it up if you made your insert with a zipper!)</div>
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These rich, chocolatey no-bake truffles are full of healthy, energizing, guilt-free ingredients, and they whip up in a jiffy! As the sole sweetener in these morsels, dates compliment the chocolate and nut flavors beautifully. </div>
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One of my favorite healthy ways to get my chocolate fix is drinking <a href="http://amzn.to/1V7dA39">Crio Bru</a>. If you haven't tried it, you should! It is a drink made from brewing ground, roasted cacao beans. It is full of antioxidants and important minerals, gives me a natural boost of energy, but it doesn't have the addictive high-caffeine-content that coffee does. </div>
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After I brew my Crio, I like to save the damp grounds to use in recipes. They add rich chocolate flavor, fiber, and all of the health benefits of the brewed drink!</div>
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My entire family loved these truffles. I had to hide them in the freezer so my husband was sure to get some before they disappeared!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Crio Bru Truffles</b></span></div>
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<b><i>Makes 18-20 </i></b></div>
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1/2 cup Crio Bru grounds (previously brewed and well-drained, but damp)<br />
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1 cup of raw pecans, walnuts, or cashews</div>
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1/4 cup coconut oil, softened</div>
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10 Medjool dates, pitted</div>
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4 tablespoons cocoa powder, divided</div>
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt</div>
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1. Line a small cookie sheet with wax paper. Measure 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into a small bowl, and set aside. </div>
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2. In a medium food processor or blender, process damp Crio Bru grounds and nuts until finely chopped. Add coconut oil, dates, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and sea salt. Pulse on high 5-10 seconds at a time, scraping the bowl as needed, until all ingredients are well incorporated. </div>
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3. Using a medium cookie scoop (or your fingers), form 1.5 inch balls. Roll the balls in the bowl of cocoa powder, then set on the wax paper. Once all the dough is used, place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 30 min to 1 hour to set. Tasting is allowed. :)</div>
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I want you to have success making your Roman shades, and I hope this comprehensive tutorial gives you the full instructions you need. My goal here is one-stop-shopping for all your DIY Roman Shade from Mini-blind needs! </div>
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The internet is thick with tutorials for making Roman shades. I have seen some that tie-up, some that use dowels and pockets, and some that, like mine, use mini-blinds. I studied several before deciding to try the mini-blind method on fabric shades for my dining room. They were a success, but a learning process to complete.</div>
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Then, a couple of weeks ago, I helped a friend with a Roman shade for her kitchen. As we worked, I decided I would make another Roman shade for my kitchen, and document the process along the way in hopes of making a more thorough set of instructions than many we found. </div>
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Here is one of my dining room shades. I was happy with how they turned out, but the learning curve was a bit steep. The tutorials got me on the right path, but they also left some steps out. I will try to address every step of the process for you.</div>
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No tutorial is complete without the "Before" picture. Clearly, my window needed dressing. We live a few feet from our neighbors (who we love, thankfully!), but I'm sure they don't want to see me washing dishes every time they glance in our direction!</div>
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<b>1. Measure. </b>You will need to measure your window's height and width. You also need to decide if you want the shades to be hung inside the window frame, or above and outside the frame. After doing both (my dining room shades are mounted inside the frame; the kitchen shade is outside), I prefer the look of the outside mount.<br />
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<b>2. Choose fabric. </b>Using those measurements, purchase fabric that is the dimensions of the window's area, plus at least 2 inches per dimension to allow for hemming. Home decorator fabric is ideal for this because it is heavier than quilting cotton, but not as heavy as an upholstery. If the window gets an abundance of sun, consider a decorator fabric that is made to not fade in sunlight, like Waverly Sun 'n Shade. I love Fabric.com, but you can also find good decorator fabrics at JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, and even Walmart.<br />
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<b>3. Purchase mini blinds.</b> Using your measurements, choose a blind that is the width of the window plus 2-4 inches, if you are doing an outside mount; or choose a blind that is the width minus 1-2 inches if you are doing an inside-mount. The height of the blinds doesn't have to be exact, but it needs to be at least as long as your window. They can't be too long, just too short. </div>
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<b>5. Prep your blinds for surgery. </b> When you remove your blinds from the box, they will look like this. Find the release cord and pull it out to the side to release the pulley so the blind can be spread out.</div>
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Here they are released and spread out to their full length.<br />
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<b>6. Cut the ladder cords. </b>On every blind, there are two kinds of cords: The Lift Cords and The Ladder Cords. The lift cords run through little holes in the blind slats and are attached to the pulley system to allow the blinds to go up and down. You need the lift cords, so do not cut them. The ladder cords hold the blind slats in place and allow the blinds to be tilted open or close to adjust the light that is filtered by the blinds. You do not need the ladder cords, so use scissors to cut them out.<br />
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I cut along the horizontal "rungs" of the ladder cord (as shown in the picture above), and then at the top and bottom to separate them from the top and base of the blinds.<br />
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After you have cut all the ladder cords, you can discard the mess of string you have collected.<br />
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Your blind slats will look like this, able move freely up and down the lift cords, once the ladder cords are removed.<br />
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<b>7.Remove plugs to expose lift cords. </b>At the bottom of the blinds is a thicker, hollow base slat. On the bottom side of the base are plugs that hold the lift cords in place.<br />
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Pull the plugs out. You will see the lift cord inside with a knot in the end. Pull the knotted end out (you may need needle nose pliers for this). If you have some ladder cord still stuck in there, it can be discarded.<br />
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<b>8.Determine the number and size of folded sections </b>you want in your Roman shade. Sections look nice anywhere from 8" to 12" wide (this is the vertical width). My window is 52 inches high, but I planned an outside mount which would add a few inches, so I rounded up to 54 inches, which allowed me to plan for 6 folded sections, each 9 inches in vertical width.<br />
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<b>9. Remove excess slats and size blinds. </b>Remove slats by untying the lift cords and pulling the slats off the bottom. Leave 1 less blind slats than the number of sections/folds you will have in your blind. <b> </b>If your Roman shade will have 6 sections, you should remove all but 5 slats, not counting the top and base. </div>
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Size the length of the blinds by moving the base of the blinds up on the lift cord so the distance from the top to the base is the height you want your Roman shade to be. Make sure the cords are pulled straight, then tie them off evenly and stuff them back into the base holes.<br />
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Once the height is right, replace the base hole caps. I found that they stayed in place better if I left a little cord hanging out.<br />
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<b>10. Remove the tilt rod hook. </b>This part isn't hard, but it also isn't pretty. It is, however, necessary for your shades to lay nicely. The hook that sticks out at the top of the blinds for holding the rod that can be turned to tilt the blinds should be removed. Using needle nose pliers, firmly grip the plastic above the hook. Holding the top of the blinds still, twist and squeeze the small plastic cylinder to break it and release the hook.<br />
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<b>11. Size and hem the fabric. </b> Measure the height and width of the blinds again (you can't be too careful). Add on the number of inches to each size that you want your hems to be. I like the look of a thicker hem at the top, and smaller 1" hems along the sides and bottom, so I cut my fabric adding on to allow for those folds.<br />
I used my sewing machine for some hems, and I also tried the <a href="http://amzn.to/1LYnRM3">iron on hemming tape</a>. Both worked well, so it is really a matter of preference.<br />
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<b>12. Line up the blinds on the fabric. </b>This is where extra rulers and measuring tapes come in handy. Lay your hemmed fabric face-down on a large, flat workspace. A table is ideal, but your kitchen floor will work if need be. Lay the blinds, also face-down, on the fabric, lining up the top along the top, and the base along the base.<br />
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<b>13. Use hot glue to bind the slats to the fabric. </b> This was the part of the process that was most surprising to me. The hot glue not only works, it works WELL at binding the slats to the fabric.<br />
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Begin by gluing the top of the blinds to the top of the fabric, making sure everything is super straight and even. I was especially generous with the glue here since the top is heavier than the slats.<br />
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Next, lift small (6-8 inch) sections of slat and lay hot glue directly underneath. Then immediately press the slat in place.<br />
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Do not glue about 1/2 inch on either side of the lift cords. This needs to be left open so the cord can move freely.<br />
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This is a matter of preference/ need, but I found that my fabric could be 1/2 inch wider than the slats on each side and still operate effectively. This is helpful if you need or want your shades to be a bit wider than the blinds you bought.<br />
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Finish by gluing the bottom of the fabric to the edge of the base of the blinds, along the front, short side of the base piece.<br />
On my first Roman shades, I glued the fabric to the bottom of the base, so the fabric was covering the little plugs. The shades still function fine, but when they are let all the way down, the edge is curled under. Gluing to the front of the base, even though it is a smaller surface area, allows the fabric to lay flat at the bottom.<br />
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<b>14. Hang the shades. </b>Use the hardware and directions that came with the blinds to hang your new shade. Be sure to use all the center braces possible, since the fabric may be heavier than the slats you removed.<br />
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<b>You are done!!! </b>To operate the shade, use the pull strings the same way you would raise and lower blinds. Sometimes I have to manually smooth the folds a bit, but nothing major. I have been super pleased with the finished product on all my homemade Roman shades!<br />
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Buttermilk syrup is the unsurpassed champion of all breakfast toppings. This sounds like an opinion, but it is, in fact, FACT. And it is most definitely NOT on my no-refined-sugar diet I am doing Monday through Saturday. Sunday, however....</div>
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I decided waffles were in order Sunday morning, and I realized we were out of maple syrup. Then, I had the idea of making some buttermilk syrup. Since we are trying to eat healthier, I decided to try making the syrup a bit better for us--definitely not into a diet food--but with more redeeming value.</div>
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Most recipes for buttermilk syrup call for butter, sugar, buttermilk, baking soda and vanilla (some call for corn syrup as well). I used a combination of coconut oil and butter; and I used less sugar and more buttermilk than many recipes you may have seen.<br />
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As a side note: I have bought this and other brands, and <a href="http://amzn.to/1U5M05A">Kirkland Organic Coconut Oil</a> (found at Costco or online) is my favorite. It is unrefined, so the coconut scent is evident, but only very slightly. It is hard at room temperature, but not so hard I have to chisel it out of the jar. It leaves a fresh feeling in your mouth if you taste it by itself--unlike the icky coating that lower-quality oils seem to leave. </div>
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The recipe I came up with was a HUGE winner! It has the decadent flavor that you expect from a buttermilk syrup, but not the burn-your-throat caramel-like richness of traditional buttermilk syrup that can quickly take over all other flavors. This syrup complimented the waffle taste, instead of covering it. It will be my new go-to homemade syrup! I can't wait to serve it again!</div>
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4 tablespoons butter</div>
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4 tablespoons coconut oil</div>
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1 cup sugar</div>
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1 cup buttermilk</div>
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1/8 tsp salt</div>
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1 teaspoon baking soda</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla</div>
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1. In a medium-large sauce pan, melt butter, coconut oil, and sugar over medium-low heat. Stir in buttermilk and salt. Turn up heat to medium and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat.</div>
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Baggy jeans or pants can be cut off and altered into ADORABLE bubble shorts for girls. It is a quick and easy alteration, and I will walk you through every step. </div>
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My daughter has a few pairs of hand-me-down pants that aren't the skinny style that is so "in" right now. They are in great shape, but definitely don't look up-to-date and fashionable. One pair was some well-made Hannah Anderson jeans that would likely be too short by the fall, so I decided they would make cute shorts if done right.</div>
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(We had just bought her a new swim suit the day I did this, and she didn't want to change it for this pic, so I didn't push--we choose our battles, right?)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. With chalk, draw off where you want the shorts to fall on her thigh. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I made these a bit longer than some bubble shorts because the jeans are roomy enough in the waist that they may fit her for two summers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Measure around the thigh of the girl who will be wearing the shorts. Add 2 inches to that measurement. This will be the length of the strips you will cut. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Iron the two strips in half along the length of the strips, wrong sides together. Then fold each piece inward along the length in quarters. These are the bands to give the bottom edge of the shorts a nice, finished look. It could be super cute to do a contrasting fabric here, if desired. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 8. Sew a gathering stitch around the base of each shorts leg, 1/4 inch from the edge. Pull the bobbin thread to gather the legs to the desired width. I had my daughter try them on at this point to make sure I was leaving plenty of moving room. You could also take the thigh measurement from above (#5) and add 1 inch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 10. To hide the raw edges of the bands, tuck one end into the other, and turn the edges of the end on top under. Pin carefully in place. (Sewing tip: My non-industrial sewing machine managed this, but I had to proceed slowly, and I started with my machine's presser foot up.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 11. Sew a top stitch along the top edge of the bands (about 1/8" down). Sew a vertical top stitch down the closing seam on the inseam (shown in #10). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And you are done! Instead of raggedy cut-offs, you have stylish, tailored bubble shorts!</span></div>
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I am so ready to welcome Spring warmth and sunshine. Bring on bright colors and bright days! We have had the sun peek out a handful of times in the past week, and it gave me the itch to make this new, bright butterfly wreath. </div>
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Origami butterflies are one of the most easy origami folds to do. Once you make a couple, you will have it down. I used <a href="http://amzn.to/1L3NJpd">origami paper</a>, but any square-shaped, foldable paper will work. I found this excellent<a href="http://priyam-simplejoys.blogspot.com/2016/02/paper-butterflies.html"> picture tutorial from Simple Joys.</a> I also made a video tutorial to share here:</div>
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Once your butterflies are made (I made 18 of varied sizes), you will need:</div>
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1. Wrap the foam wreath tightly in your desired textile and secure with a sewing pin. </div>
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2. Arrange origami butterflies, securing them with hidden sewing pins (see pictures below).</div>
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Here you see where I pinned the butterflies to the wreath.</div>
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Pins are only visible from this angle because I want to show how I they are pinned. They are well-hidden looking at the wreath from the front.</div>
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With the varieties of paper out there, the possibilities for creative color combinations and themes are endless! I'd love to see what you come up with!</div>
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