Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Still Time For Soup
Even though the days might be warming up where you are some of us are still in the joys of winter so there is still time to have that bowl of soup. I saw this recipe the other day on Pinterest and the website Polish The Stars and thought it really looked good and that I needed to try it. I remember my mom made the best chicken and dumplings so maybe I will give this a whirl and see if it comes close to hers. Looks pretty good....makes me hungry just looking at it and the best part it looks pretty easy too.
Ingredients:
1lb of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (about
2-3)
2 cans (10.5oz) Condensed Cream of Chicken
Soup
1 can (14oz) Chicken Broth
1 medium White Onion, diced
4 Large Flaky Refrigerator Biscuits (half a
can)
Place thawed chicken in crock pot. Top with
cream of chicken soup, chicken broth and diced onions. Cook on High for 4-6
hours or Low for 8 hours. Do not stir while cooking.
Cut each uncooked biscuit into 9 small pieces
and stir into the chicken mixture. Continue to cook on High for 30 minutes.
Remove chicken from slow-cooker and shred with a fork. Return to slow-cooker
and stir everything together. Serve hot.
Makes about 6-8 servings.
Enjoy your bowl of soup!
Colleen :)
Monday, February 17, 2014
Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: A Good Seat
Two days ago I bought a Victorian couch at a local thrift store. Armed with a staple gun, awesome fabric, and a dangerous amount of amateur skill, I began to skin the beast of its once-pink velveteen. I have reupholstered furniture before but none as stubborn as my latest project. Let's just say it's a plethora of exotic scents and angular challenges that have me vowing to surrender all future projects to the experts.
These Etsy up-cycle artists are experts with the knack for creating instant-heirloom furniture for every décor style at prices way below average offerings of big box furniture stores .
Pristine seats from yesteryear can be found at ModernVintageMixHome. Vintage elegance and mid-century design meet up-cycling sensibility at very attractive prices!
Old snowboards get a second chance at jrydevisuals where old skates and boards become stunning durable chairs. Described by the artist as urban minimalist, these chairs are perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Add instant conversation to any room with this knit-covered chair from KnitsForLife. Her colorful shop is a welcome sight for winter weary eyes! Buy any handmade item from this artist and she will return the favor by planting a rainforest tree.
Classic designs get a sassy up-cycle at Urbanmotifs! All discarded chairs secretly wish to land in this artist's workshop to be made new with vibrant fabrics and expert craftsmanship. If you're lucky enough to be local to Atlanta you can have a custom piece made specially for your home.
To find more fabulous up-cycled furniture search recycled furniture on Etsy.
LOVE & UP-CYCLE NATION!!
Jacquie Wheeler
Hand of Bela Peck
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades
Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.
The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.
The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Today's Featured Shop --- RI Designs Fun Stuff
Today's featured shop is RI Designs Fun Stuff. Ri Noel's passion is painting animals and nature.
"My approach to this subject matter is sometimes traditional but often whimsical. I paint on multiple substrates and have been accused of 'painting anything that doesn't move away from me fast enough!"
Hand Painted 100% Cotton Sweater 'RED IN SPRING' design Art to Wear
Custom Pet Portrait on Cotton Sweater
Hand Painted 100% Cotton Sweater - Art-to-wear- 'What a Hoot!'-design
100% Cotton 3/4 Sleeve 'V' Neck Tee-'Peeping Toms!'
Be sure and visit Ri Noel's shop to see all her wearable art.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/rinoel
"My approach to this subject matter is sometimes traditional but often whimsical. I paint on multiple substrates and have been accused of 'painting anything that doesn't move away from me fast enough!"
Hand Painted 100% Cotton Sweater 'RED IN SPRING' design Art to Wear
Custom Pet Portrait on Cotton Sweater
Hand Painted 100% Cotton Sweater - Art-to-wear- 'What a Hoot!'-design
100% Cotton 3/4 Sleeve 'V' Neck Tee-'Peeping Toms!'
Be sure and visit Ri Noel's shop to see all her wearable art.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/rinoel
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