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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Let's Make a Twinkie Cake
THERE BACKKKKKKKKKKK!!! Many of you know that the famous Twinkie went away for a little while. On November 21, 2012, Hostess filed for bankruptcy and therefore, temporarily ending Twinkie production. On March 12, 2013, it was reported that Twinkie would return to store shelves in May of that year. Twinkies, along with other famed Hostess Brands, were purchased out of bankruptcy and Twinkies returned to U.S. shelves on July 15, 2013. Now, I haven't seen them at my stores yet, but we are a bit slower getting things up here, but my daughter assures me they are at her store. :)
Here is a little background of the Twinkie.
Did you know that it was invented in 1930 by a baker in River Forest, Illinois? The company used their machines to make strawberry shortcakes, but when the strawberries were out of season they needed a use for the machines so they made the snack cake and filled them with banana's. During World War II banana's were rationed so they switched to the cream filled we see today. They have been a hit ever since.
What better way to celebrate the return of Twinkies than to make a Twinkie cake!
1 pkg cake mix (any flavor) 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup water 1/4 tsp salt
5 tbls flour 2 tsp vanilla
1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup solid Crisco
Bake cake mix as directed in jellyroll pan. Cook until thick, the water and flour. Cool. Mix together sugar, margarine, salt, vanilla and Crisco. Beat together with cooked mixture until like whipped cream. Cut cake in half. Spread filling on half of the cake. Cover with the other half of cake. Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
I actually haven't gotten around to making this cake yet, but it really sounds good so I plan on trying it one of these days with my free time....oh wait....I don't have much free time. :) Give it a try and let us know what you think.
THERE BACKKKKKKKKKKK!!! Many of you know that the famous Twinkie went away for a little while. On November 21, 2012, Hostess filed for bankruptcy and therefore, temporarily ending Twinkie production. On March 12, 2013, it was reported that Twinkie would return to store shelves in May of that year. Twinkies, along with other famed Hostess Brands, were purchased out of bankruptcy and Twinkies returned to U.S. shelves on July 15, 2013. Now, I haven't seen them at my stores yet, but we are a bit slower getting things up here, but my daughter assures me they are at her store. :)
Here is a little background of the Twinkie.
Did you know that it was invented in 1930 by a baker in River Forest, Illinois? The company used their machines to make strawberry shortcakes, but when the strawberries were out of season they needed a use for the machines so they made the snack cake and filled them with banana's. During World War II banana's were rationed so they switched to the cream filled we see today. They have been a hit ever since.
What better way to celebrate the return of Twinkies than to make a Twinkie cake!
1 pkg cake mix (any flavor) 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup water 1/4 tsp salt
5 tbls flour 2 tsp vanilla
1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup solid Crisco
Bake cake mix as directed in jellyroll pan. Cook until thick, the water and flour. Cool. Mix together sugar, margarine, salt, vanilla and Crisco. Beat together with cooked mixture until like whipped cream. Cut cake in half. Spread filling on half of the cake. Cover with the other half of cake. Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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I actually haven't gotten around to making this cake yet, but it really sounds good so I plan on trying it one of these days with my free time....oh wait....I don't have much free time. :) Give it a try and let us know what you think.
Enjoy!
Colleen :)
Monday, September 2, 2013
Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Dangling Parts
Lost and broken earrings accumulate almost as fast as mismatched socks but are far less useful. After all, you can wear mismatched socks under boots and around the house, but mismatched dangling earrings never caught on as a trend.
Don't let those old broken jewels clog up the jewelry box or get tossed in the trash! Instead, pull out those old faves and up-cycle them into a some boho-chic pendants. This is so easy and quick even the kiddos can get involved in the fun.
Choose pieces and beads with a center hole that can be easily looped with 1.5mm leather cord. I use the coated leather cording because it is durable yet thin.
This project can be as simple or as fancy as you decide.
I used ceramic beads from an old cherished bracelet that had broken.
Tie cording in a knot at neck back, leaving enough drape for the necklace to be taken on and off easily over the head.
Now go hog wild! Make a week's worth at once, make gifts for friends or let the kids make their own style expressions. Your jewels will be happy to once again be the center of attention, raking in the compliments!
LOVE & UP-CYCLE NATION!
Jacquie Wheeler
Jacquie Wheeler
Hand of Bela Peck
Sunday, September 1, 2013
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 each week.
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 each week.
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.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Giveaway Reminder
In case you missed it, you have until September 6, 2013 to sign up for a chance to win this wonderful Fall Blog graphic set from Deena at www.ewenmeprintables.com
Go here, http://byyourhands.blogspot.com/2013/08/its-time-for-giveaway.html, to leave a comment for a chance to win this great Fall blogger design.
Go here, http://byyourhands.blogspot.com/2013/08/its-time-for-giveaway.html, to leave a comment for a chance to win this great Fall blogger design.
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