Today's Featured Shop -- Ma'at Silk

Today's featured shop is Ma'at Silk.    You will find unique, hand-painted silk scarfs and cushions here.
Check out Maisie's About page to learn about her process.

Hand Painted Silk Scarf. "At Seven PM" 90x90 cm. Limited edition . Blue, Purple, Grey. Original Design by Ma'at

Set of Six Notebooks. A6. 24 pages. Plain White Paper. Abstract Pattern Design. Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Original Design by Ma'at

Hand Painted Silk Cushion. 35x35cm. Decorative Pillow. Throw Pillow."Sultan”. Turquoise, Yellow, Green. Original Design by Ma'at.

Handmade Pin Cushions. Original Abstract Pattern Design. Choose One of Six Different Colours. 

Be sure and visit Maisie's shop to see all she has available for you.   https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaatSilk

Witches Stitches Easy Magnet Gifts

The refrigerator has always been an art gallery for my family. When my children were little pictures and awards were posted there all the time. Then my children grew up and I had a clean refrigerator. Well I have 2 grandsons and it seems as if my art gallery is back!
I was always very particular about how the magnets I used looked. I always liked them to match. I found a great way to make magnets that match and look a whole lot better than the one the local pizza shop gave you. ;-)
I make my magnets out of little glass charms that are backed with a picture. These are so easy to make and the kids or grandkids can help make some.
Step 1 – Get some floral glass pieces. You can get a bag full at the dollar store, (You have to love the dollar store). Use the ones that are domed on one side and flat on the other. The clear ones work best, but you can use colored ones too. You just have to make sure that your picture color will match and show through the colored glass. The best thing to use with colored glass is a black and white picture.

Step 2 – Find pictures you like that are small enough to be cut out the same size as the flat side of your glass piece. You can use a section of a picture if you want. Cut out one picture for every glass charm you will be using.

Step 3 – Glue the picture onto the flat side of the charm. U can use the white glue in the gold bottle…it will dry clear. Then glue a magnet on top of the paper. Let dry.

That is it, you now have great looking magnets. This makes a great project to do with the kids that they can give to friends. How about helping them make some with your children’s pictures on them to give to the grandparents. Or you grandparents out there, how about making some with the grandkids to give to mom and dad? These are super cute and will hold your growing refrigerator art collection in place.

As always thanks for reading and if you have any questions please give me a shout. Faith

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Soups On!

The days and nights are getting colder and what better way to warm up than some of Mom's Chicken Soup! I found this recipe at The Recipe Lion. They have lots of really neat recipes. Check them out!

 So let's make some soup.

Photos courtesy of campbellskitchen.com

Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3 chicken-flavor bouillon cubes
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 can (26-ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
• 3 cans (4.5-ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
• 4 slices American pasteurized process cheese product, Kraft single
• 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce (optional)

 

 

 

  

Heat the water, bouillon, onion and carrots in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low.

Stir in the potatoes, peas and corn. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the soup and chicken and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Add the cheese.

Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Stir in the hot sauce, if desired.

 

 

I love chicken soup and this really sounds good on a cold snow night doesn't it. Instead of using individual corn, carrots, etc I am lazy and use the bag of mixed veggies! So get in that kitchen and get to cooking. :)

 

 

Colleen :)

 

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Hostess Gifts

It's party season!  Beloved friends and family members are hard at work preparing festive feasts and readying heart-warming homes for merry laughter. 

This year reward your special hosts with an up-cycled gift to show your appreciation.

These Etsy up-cyclers make extraordinary gifts from the recycle bin and cast-off clutter.

 

 

 The gift of a re-Lit candle from LindasOtherLife not only delights the receiver but proceeds from these up-cycled wine bottle candles help to support local literacy initiatives in this retired teacher's community.  Once the candle has burned down, the holder becomes a drinking glass and the gift of literacy lives on.

Up-cycled wool reigns supreme at aliciatodd!  Vibrant colored ornaments fashioned from felted sweaters make bright and cheery hostess gifts so pretty they won't be packed away at the end of the season.

Wine always makes a perfect hostess gift but add whimsy with a gift from GulfCoasters and no one will ever look at a cork the same way again.  The imagination and ingenuity make this Etsy store a must-shop this season.

These aren't your mother's pearls!  Ok maybe they are- but they have been updated to modern chic and oh-sooooo-fab!  TheOpulentSquid repurposes old pearl strands into drool-worthy pieces at nearly-a-steal prices. Your host will love this gift throughout the year!

Art meets functionality at mybonny.  Aprons made of collage sewn vintage textiles create art to wear that will keep the conversation flowing.  This is the apron worn after the hard work is done. Check out this Etsy artist's gallery but be prepared to linger a while!

Wishing you all a very happy party season and reminding you to shop local, buy American and as always, recycle what you can't reuse.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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