October 2011
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Toilet paper roll wall art
You will need:
Toilette Paper rolls Scissors White glue Stapler Paint + brushes Glitter Laundry pins
How to:
Crush paper roll
Cut into approximately 5 equal parts don’t have to be exact
place the rolls on a flat surface creating a desired pattern. spend time trying different compositions and patterns.
glue where rolls are touching, hold with laundry...
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Coasters
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
4×4 TILES (16 cents each at Home Depot)
ASSORTED PAPER
MOD PODGE
CLEAR SPRAY PAINT
SMALL FELT PADS (I found mine at Home Depot)
1. Cut the paper into 4×4 inch squares – super easy if you buy 12×12 scrapbook paper
2. Adhere it to your tile with the mod podge, and let dry
3. Spray a coat of clear spray paint, and dry thoroughly
4. Attach the felt pads
SO...
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Chedder crusted cherry pie
Pastry:
2 1/2 c, all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 c. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2” pieces
1 1/2 c. shredded sharp cheddar
1/2 c. cold water
1 egg (to brush the pastry/egg wash)
Filling:
4 c. Bing cherries
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
For the cheddar crust, mix together the flour, salt and sugar. Using your hands, mix in the...
September 2011
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Butterbeer cupcakes (from Harry Potter)
Makes 18 . For the cupcakes: . 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon butter flavoring 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup cream soda . For the ganache: . 1 11-oz. package butterscotch...
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Milky rose soap bar
What you need: Glass Measuring cup Metal Spoon Mold of your choice 1/4 C. Freshly picked or dried rose petals, the more fragrant the better 16oz Clear M&P Soap base 1/8th Cup Goats Milk, may use buttermilk or other milk of choice 1/2 - 1 tsp Rose Petals Fragrance ...
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Fairy wings
You will need: 4 wire hangers (white preferably) Wire cutter (or scissors and determination) 2 pairs of white pantyhose or socks A little duct tape Elastic Spray paint, glitter, feathers or whatever you want to decorate your wings with. 1. Bending the wire. Start by opening up your hangers: Tinkerbell has four wings, two pointy ones and two rounds ones, but you canmake yours any...
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Lemonade
1 cup freshly squeezed organic lemon juice, 6 organic lemons 1 cup white sugar (I passed on raw because I didn’t want the hint of molasses flavor) 1 cup filtered water 6 cups filtered water 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 – 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
Method
1. Place 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil to dissolve sugar. Stir until it is...
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Marshmallow s'more bars
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 cups milk chocolate chips (18 oz) 4 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix and crumbs. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press into ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
2. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set....
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Boho braid.
Tools:
2 Claw clips
Bobby Pins
Hair tie, preferably matching your hair color
Fine tooth comb
Hairspray
Steps:
1. Start with wavy hair. If your hair is naturally straight, curl some sections to give it texture.
2. Separate the hair on the left & right sides of your head. Using your part as a guide, continue the part down the middle of the back of your head. To maintain the...
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Sun in a jar.
what you need: a mason jar with a clear glass lid, a solar garden light like the ones pictured above, adhesive and glass frosting spray.
start by spraying the inside of the jar with the frosting spray – this will help diffuse the light and give it a warm glow. don’t spray the lid though! it needs to be clear in order to work. next you’ll need to take apart the solar lamp – apparently this...
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Cream cheese frosting
12 ounces cream cheese 8 ounces soft butter 8 ounces powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whip on medium-high speed until smooth. Depending on the temperature of the butter, this frosting can get little lumps in it. Persist in whipping the frosting until they’re gone. Alternately, prepare it in a food processor for a perfectly smooth consistency.
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Creamy macaroni and cheese
8 ounces small shaped pasta (mini shells, ditalini, elbows, etc.) 3 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon flour 1 1/2 cups milk 6 ounces farmhouse cheese (Duhallow, can substitute cream cheese if you can’t find it) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper pinch of salt 1 generous cup shredded medium cheddar cheese (Red Leicester) 1/2 cup shredded...
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Pet travel cushion
Tools and Materials
Sewing machine
2 matching towels
1/2-inch-thick polyester batting
Large sewing needle
Embroidery floss
Step 1
Cut 2 pieces of batting 1 inch shorter and 1 inch narrower than towels.
Step 2
Insert the 2 layers of batting into open end of towels, and sew up the last side.
Step 3
Stitch tufts in towels 6 to 8 inches apart: Using large sewing needle and a double...
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Bath bombs
This is what you’ll need: - 4 ounces (114g) Baking Soda - 2 ounces (57g) Citric Acid - 2 ounces (57g) Corn Starch - 2 ounces (57g) Epsom Salts - 2 teaspoons Water - 1/2 teaspoon Fragrance (I used orange) - 1 tablespoon Oil ( I used Coconut Oil) - 1 or 2 drops of food color (1 yellow and 1 red to get orange) You will also need a mold to give your bath bombs a shape. I used an...
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Vanilla iced coffee
What you’ll need: 1 cup coffee – chilled 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons sugar
What to do: 1. Brew your coffee according to your preference. Place cup of coffee into refrigerator to chill completely.
2. Into chilled cup of coffee add: cream, vanilla, sugar. Mix to combine.
3. Pour coffee mixture into a glass filled with ice.
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Formula can utensil holder
Supplies:Costco Formula CansFabric of ChoiceGlueFray CheckSteps:
Measure cans and buy enough fabric for the amount of cans you are covering.
Trim fabric to the correct amount (I used my rotary cutter and cutting mat.)
Fray check your fabric because it will fray and that is not very clean and sleek looking. Let Dry.
Once fray check is dry you can start gluing the fabric on the cans. I used...
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Banana bread pancakes
Whole Wheat Brown Sugar Banana Bread Pancakes
makes 12 pancakes
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a...
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Baked eggs
Ingredients
4 eggs
4 teaspoons butter
4 tablespoons milk or cream
salt, pepper, herbs
Instructions In a casserole dish, place four ramekins.
Place a teaspoon of butter in each.
Place a teaspoon of cream in each.
Crack an egg in each, and top with salt, pepper, cheese and herbs.
Fill casserole dish with 1/2″ of water.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
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Enamel painted vases
Supplies: Three different sized vases from the Dollar Store (here,here and here), dishwasher safe PermEnamel paint in Mediterranean Blue and White (or whatever color you prefer), PermEnamel Surface Conditioner, paper towels, paint brush and a mixing bowl. Directions: 1. Clean the vases with hot, soapy water. 2. When they are completely dry, pour some surface conditioner in and cover...
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Printed candles
What you need: White or Ivory candles; tapers or pillars Non-toxic Ink pad (tip: pigment based ink works better, however for health reasons due to burning, it is best to use a non-toxic ink) Large printed rubber stamp (tip: the less ornate the pattern the better) 1) Gather materials 2) Turn the stamp on its backside, rubber side up and evenly spread the ink pad across the stamp (tip:...
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Candy corn trifles
INGREDIENTS
Box of yellow cake mix, plus oil, eggs and water needed to prepare Yellow food coloring 2 (4 serving size) boxes instant vanilla pudding, plus milk needed to prepare Orange food coloring 8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Candy Corn
Prepare cake batter according to instructions, adding yellow food...
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Slow cooker chicken taco soup
Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
sour cream...
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Galactic manicure
1. Prep I grabbed deep navy, silver glitter, and gold glitter polish along with my favorite top coat. I also grabbed an orange stick and some nail art rhinestones.
2. Base Paint a base coat with the navy polish, reminiscent of the night sky!
3. Sparkly Stars Swipe the smaller sized glitter polish on the top third of each nail.
4. More Sparkly Stars Cover the top two-thirds of...
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Nutella stuffed pancake french toast
Ingredients
For the bread I used Thomas Keller’s recipe which can be found here, but you can use your favorite recipe or buy bread
For the pancakes I used this recipe from Food Network without the blueberries, or you can use a pancake mix
Nutella for stuffing
Directions
1. Heat your skillet or frying pan to medium heat, adding some butter to it. Take bread and cut slices that are at least...
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Pizza swirl bread
makes one loaf
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 large egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated
4 ounces grated parmesan cheese
20-30 slices pepperoni, or however much you would like
1/3 cup tomato sauce, or more if desired
1...
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Milk jug lunch box
Next time you empty a gallon milk jug, wash it out, draw the lines on like in the photo. Use a pin to poke rows of holes, which will become the crease. Fold it into a little box and add a piece of hook and loop closure (brand name is Velcro) and you’ve got yourself a clever lunchbox!
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Faux curled rosewood wreath
Materials Needed: Foam Wreath Form Recycled Book Pages Lots of Hot Glue Ribbon to Hang The full step by step tutorial I posted last year can be found {here}. Basically you layer three book pages together and draw a spiral circle. Following the guidelines, cut along the spiral shape. Starting with the outside of the spiral, roll the paper inward to create the flower shape. Give the wreath...
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Oatmeal raisinet cookies
2 cups flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold & cubed 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 3/4 cups Raisinets 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda,...
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Pumpkin spice latte
Pumpkin Spice Latte (Vegan, Gluten Free)
1. Make coffee (a pot, a cup, in whatever fashion and however you prefer making your coffee. The stronger the better)
2. Make Pumpkin Milk
1 c milk (I used almond milk but use any kind you want from half and half to rice milk)
1/4 heaping cup pumpkin puree (more if you really love pumpkin)
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp...
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Garden dress
Fabric: I used three yards and had some left over…I’m 6’0 so most people will need a bit less. Zipper: Whatever length you feel comfortable with. I have a short torso so I like shorter rather then longer but make sure you can easily get in and out of the dress. Matching thread Pins *To start measure from your waist (bellybutton or smallest part of your torso) to about how...
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Wrapped leather bracelet
Five different leather wrapped gemstone bracelets designs: green opal, mookaite, African turquoise, hematite and rhodonite
The supply list is pretty short:
6mm round beads We used gemstones, but glass, crystals or pearls would also be lovely. The number you need depends on how many times you want to wrap the bracelet around your wrist. Larger beads work too – but they will start getting...
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Make your own vanilla extract
I bought a dozen 4-ounce clear Boston round glass bottles and 20 organic Tahitian vanilla beans (I actually received 23 beans) and picked up a couple of liters of vodka. I gathered those supplies along with a cutting board, a clean pair of scissors, a measuring cup and a funnel.
For each bottle of vanilla, you’ll need 2-3 beans and 1/2 cup of vodka. I fudged a little and used...
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Strawberry charlottes
For the Angel Food Cake: 18 egg whites 1 pinch salt 1 1/2 (300gr)cups sugar 1 cup (140gr)cake flour, unsifted 1/2 cup (60gr)confectioners’ sugar, unsifted 1 teaspoon lemon zest For the Pastry Cream: ½ vanilla bean 1 cup (250ml) whole milk 1 egg + 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons (25gr) sugar 2 tablespoons (16gr) cornstarch 1/2 pound to 1 pound (250gr to 500gr) strawberries, hulled and thinly...
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Dark chocolate banana muffins
Dark Chocolate Dreams Banana Muffins
September 14, 2011 49 Comments
If you’ve ever had Peanut Butter & Co.’s Dark Chocolate Dreams you know how insanely good and addictive this stuff is. I could sleep on it, bathe in it (ok we’re getting a little weird here…) and devour it by the jar. Dark Chocolate Dreams, for those of you wondering what in the world I’m talking about, is dark...
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Gradient manicure
Polishes used and step by step instructions after the jump!
L-R: Wet n Wild’s Rain Check , China Glaze’s Caribbean Blue, NYC’s Skin Tight Denim Cream, Sally Hansen’s Black Out
Steps: 1. Cover nails with Rain Check (the lightest color) This took about 3 coats to get to the color I wanted. Let dry. 2. Take Caribbean Blue (the next lightest) and put 3 drops onto...
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Cafe apron
Supplies:
cutting mat
rotary cutter
ruler
sewing machine
thread
2 or 3 pieces of coordinating fabric (I’ve even made these using leftover quilting scraps)
Step1:
Cut your fabric. First decide how long and wide you would like the main body (before adding ruffles) of your apron to be. I cut mine 15 inches long X 28 inches wide.
You can add as many ruffles as you would like, just...
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Roasted chicken noodle soup
Easy Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup
makes one giant pot, serving at least 8
1 6-pound roasting chicken + fresh thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper for your chicken
96 ounces low-sodium chicken stock
2 cups of chopped carrots
2 cups of chopped celery
2 medium sweet onions, chopped
1 1/4 pounds (about 20 ounces) of egg noodles
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
for...
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Cajun chicken pasta
Ingredients
3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Cubes
3 teaspoons Cajun Spice Mix, More To Taste
1 pound Fettuccine
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Sliced
1/2 whole Large Red Onion, Sliced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
4 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
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How to cover up dings in wooden furniture
Materials dinged up wood furniture one walnut
Instructions
1. Identify areas of your wooden furniture that are unsightly because they have been bumped or scraped.
2. Get your walnut.
3. Rub the walnut on the damaged area.
4. Watch in amazement as the damaged area begins to darken.
5. Step back and admire your work. Hey, you didn’t even break a sweat!
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Luxe snow globe
Photographs & jewellery courtesy of www.anthropologie.com You will need: All can be found at a craft or haberdashery store. *A jar of your choice (with a lid) *Figurines or jewellery *Anti-rust sealant for metal pieces *Clear-drying epoxy *Distilled water *Dash of glycerin *Large silver or white glitter (smaller versions will float at the top) Steps: 1. Use clear-drying epoxy...
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Pumpkin rolls
Pumpkin Rolls Beat 3 eggs high speed for 5 min Slowly add 1 Cup Sugar 2/3 C Pumpkin 1 t. Lemon Juice Add: ¾ C Flour 2 t. Cinnamon 1 t. Baking Powder ½ t. Salt 1 t. Ginger 1 t. Nutmeg Filling: 1 8oz Cream Cheese ¼ C Butter – soften 1 C Powder Sugar ½ t. Vanilla Grease and flour cookie sheet – pour batter rectangular shape (don’t fill the...
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Espresso chocolate chip shortbread
Makes 42 cookies
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 tablespoon boiling water 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (plain, or a toffee variety), finely chopped, or 3/4 cup store-bought mini chocolate chips Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting...
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Simple apple pie
What you need for the pie:
6 apples 500 gr self-raising flour 250 gr (softened) unsalted butter 1 egg 200 gr brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 a lemon
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Grease a pie dish with butter and chop the apples in parts (I never really peel them), toss them in a mixture of 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar and 1...
