Primitive Folk Art Angel Cupid Valentine
IceAnna Winter Snow Elf Art Doll
Primitive Folk Art Doll BugBaby and Pumpkin
Be sure and visit Edna's shop to see all she has to offer.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumThicketPrims
Friday, January 31, 2014
Today's Featured Shop - Plum Thicket Prims
Primitive Folk Art Angel Cupid Valentine
IceAnna Winter Snow Elf Art Doll
Primitive Folk Art Doll BugBaby and Pumpkin
Be sure and visit Edna's shop to see all she has to offer.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumThicketPrims
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Witches Stitches Cold Weather Soup
People think homemade soup is hard and time consuming. Here
is an easy fast soup to make the whole family will love. My husband is under
the weather and I am a little bit. Even my poor cat is sneezing. So I made a
big pot of really hearty filling hot soup. It is so easy to do. The amount of ingredients
depends on how much soup you choose to make and how much of each item you may
like.
Step 1 – Peel as many potatoes and carrots you want for your soup Place them in different
pots filled with water. Now simmer until they are soft and cooked through.
Drain each.
Step 2 – Fill your soup pot with 2 large boxes of vegetable
stock. Now add the same amount of water. If you are making a really large pot
of soup, (it can be frozen), add as many boxes of stock and water as it takes
to fill your pot. Now add the potatoes and carrots. Also add any other veggie
you want in your soup. I add corn and peas. You can add salt and pepper to taste. I do not
add spices. You get your flavor from the veggies.
Step 3 – Simmer for about 45 min. Soup will be very thin. To
thicken it up put a cup of the soup in the blender and puree. Now add that back
to your soup pot. Keep doing this until your soup is the thickness you desire. Stir, turn off heat and let sit for a few
hours. That is it. Thus soup is good the
day you make, but it is better the next day. Enjoy!
Not only is this very easy, it is also very figure friendly.
Because you do not thicken with flour or add ay cream the calories are very
low.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Needles-N-Pins Stitcheries: Valentine's Fabric
Well January is about over and February is getting closer and our thoughts are starting to turn a little bit closer to springtime (YEAH!!) February is the month of Valentine's Day and if you are like me and a lot of quilters and sewing people we like to have a quilt made or sewing done for every month and season and function and, and, and..........:)
I thought I would show you some of the pretty fabrics there is to use on your next Valentine's project.
I thought I would show you some of the pretty fabrics there is to use on your next Valentine's project.
CottonBlossomFarm has this great collection of pinks and red that would make a really nice quilt or wall hanging.
One of the trends these days is the Chevron pattern and what a great Valentines pillow this would make. Jenny at GatherFabrics has this nice pink fabric.
Now if you want more of a vintage type fabric with pictures on it to maybe make a block wall hanging you can us the fabrics at wwwvintagemermaidcom. They have some beautiful fabric that they print themselves in all different size blocks.
These are just a few of the wonderful fabrics that are available out there in "cyberland" for you to use on any Valentines project or any springtime project. Makes me want to get busy making some Valentine's Day stuff. :)
Have a great week!
Colleen :)
Monday, January 27, 2014
Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Kitchen Kitsch
January is a perfect time to liven up the living spaces. With Super Bowl parties and Valentine celebrations fast approaching, give the kitchen a kick of up-cycled kitsch to keep guests delighted.
These Etsy up-cycle artists have that perfect kitchen item ready to roll!
Metal whimsy is the order of the day at kathrynarnett. Angels, birdhouses and floral bouquets come to life in brightly painted recycled glory. Give that special hostess the gift of functional art with these winged magnets!
Wine gets eternal life at winecountrycraftsman where stem to barrel is repurposed into intoxicating home décor and functional wares. Eco friendly designs that pair well with any home style.
Get the conversation started with a fun up-cycled wooden panel sign from RelicRedo. Check out this Etsy shop for more shabby chic rehabs and kitchen vintage.
Humor and functionality combine at orangecottagedoor where everyday items are topped with the unexpected. This store has that perfect centerpiece for the superstar party!
Nothing screams kitsch like vintage cookbooks! For an appetizing selection head over to OldeVintageGoodies where all things retro-entertaining gather.
Stop "borrowing" (you know who you are!) barware from the pub and offer guests a customized glass up-cycled from brew faves. BelangerDesigns crafts drinking glasses, vessels and vases from empty wine and beer bottles. From everyday to special occasion, this is your one stop shop!
To find more up-cycled kitschy decor search "up-cycled kitchen" on Etsy.
LOVE & UP-CYCLE NATION!!
Jacquie Wheeler
Hand of Bela Peck
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off 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, January 24, 2014
Today's Featured Shop -- Rabbit Hollow Prims
Today's featured shop is Rabbit Hollow Prims. Susan specializes in primitive dolls and animal dolls.
Primitive Cats, Sadie and Jinx
Primitive Lulu or Jack Rag Stuffed Bunny
Primitive Dottie the Robin
Primitive BeeAtrix Mohair Bee Doll
Be sure and visit Susan's shop to see all she has to offer.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Rabbithollowprims
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Witches Stitches Kids Crafts Finger Puppets
Cold weather is here and kids will be spending more time in
the house. I never wanted my kids to spend too much time in front of the TV so
I came up with things they can do to keep busy and have fun.
With a little prep work on your part, here is an idea that
even your older ones may have fun with. These finger puppets are so easy to
make.
Step 1 – Ahead of time get pieces of felt. You can get some
felt squares at the craft store and they do not cost much. Now lay your finger
down on a piece of paper and trace around it. Best to use your pinky finger if
your children are little, use your ring finger if they are a little older. Cut out the shape and use this for your base
pattern. Cut out a bunch of finger shapes and whip stich two pieces together so
it fits on their finger.
Step 2 – Cut out a bunch of little square and circles, for
eyes ad noses, cut a long skinny strip and then cut it into little ones to use
for a mouth, now cut a little wider strips for arms, some wool for hair, some
hat shapes and so on. If the kids are old enough they can cut out shapes
themselves too.
Step 3 – Give each
child a small dish with some white glue in it. Each child must have their own
dish. This way there is no, he has the glue, I want the glue and so on. If you
have more than one child you know what I mean.
Step 4 – Give them a bunch of sewn together finger puppet
bases and let their imagination run wild. Show them how to glue and they will
be doing it in a second. You can suggest themes like aliens, or silly people,
or purple people or anything like that.
I have done this with a group of kids, (30 3rd
graders), and they were great. They had so much fun. They laugh and play and
while they are doing this fun craft, you can run to the sofa and have a hot cup
of tea and relax for 10 min. Thanks for reading and if there are any questions
give me a shout.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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