Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
DIY: Wi-Dyed Wreath
Friday night on the way home, I stopped by Joann's. With my purchase of glue and glitter I thought to myself, "Boy, this is going to be a crazy Friday night." Little did I know I would stumble upon something great. Something unexpected. Something that would rock my world. Wine Tie Dye!! Yes!!
Let's start at the beginning. I set out to make a coffee filter wreath, like such.
Supplies:
Coffee filters
Wreath form
Pomegranate Tea
Glue Gun & plenty of glue sticks
Fabric to wrap wreath form
I started by soaking coffee filters in Pomegranate Tea for a pink tint. Then, I applied glue to the edge only and coated in pink glitter.
But then something strange happened. I spotted my wine sitting there all alone....
And that's when it happened
That's right. I did that. And got this.
And I loved it!
So I nixed the glitter and made this!
Once your wi-dyed coffee filters have dried, simply fold and glue in desired pattern. Here's the final result!
Happy Crafting!
xoxo
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Braids, braids, braids
I am scouring the internet for tutorials to test. I feel a post coming on!
Have a great week!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy 4th!
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
This 4th of July has reminded me not to taken my freedoms for granted - to get informed and to participate. I think we should all challenge ourselves to do so. Re-read the Declaration of Independence, listen to a debate on the Constitution, buy a book on an aspect that interests you (and read it!). If we don't care about our future, who will?
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Falling Down on My Job!
Of posting that is. Boy, this last week flew by! Work, friends in town, pool, lake, 4-wheelin, fun and sun. Who can complain? Well, I'm sure some people could, but not this girl!! I think my feelings could best be expressed in a monologue from the made for tv movie....Mary Catherine Gallagher anyone? No? Mmmk, well, I'll stick to photos.
First of all, what the holiday was all about - we flew our flag while enjoying the lake and taking time to appreciate all of the U.S. forces, past and present.
Yay for Summer! Chloe agrees (if you can't tell from the photo below)
Chloe's first Furry Freeze yogurt treat (ridonkulous, I know)
Have I mentioned that I love Texas? And old barns? I'm planning a Sunday drive devoted exclusively to photographing barns and churches. Love.
That's all I've got for now.
Happy Wednesday!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Today, I may need cookies
And anyone that knows me, knows I love the urban legend Neiman Marcus cookies (read the story here). They are delightful. I cook them and freeze them. I eat them cold. It's a problem.
Or was a problem until I went gluten/dairy-free/vegetarian (for the most part). So last week, I embarked on a mission to convert the recipe. I think I succeeded.
** Note: Caveat to the gluten-free-ness - it does contain oatmeal! So, if cooking these for a friend, please be sure oatmeal is on their safe list.
I began by using a recipe from the Gluten-Free Goddess (looourve this website), which you can find here. I combined all dry ingredients to make the flour. Then, I switched back to the Neiman's recipe. Follow the instructions and use the substitutions in parenthesis for my version of the cookies.
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Butter (Substitute Vegetable shortening)
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Brown sugar
2 tsp Vanilla (double the original amount)
2 eggs (Substitute Ener-G Egg Replacer)
12 oz Chocolate Chips
Follow the instructions for a tasty treat! I am sure this will evolve next time (like, perhaps, leaving out the baking soda from one or the other) but for now, it's a start! I like to freeze the dough and make a few at a time.
Enjoy!
2 1/2 cups Blended oatmeal (blend to a fine powder)
2 cups Flour (Substitute using Gluten-Free Goddess Flour mixture)1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Butter (Substitute Vegetable shortening)
1 cup Granulated sugar
1 cup Brown sugar
2 tsp Vanilla (double the original amount)
2 eggs (Substitute Ener-G Egg Replacer)
12 oz Chocolate Chips
Follow the instructions for a tasty treat! I am sure this will evolve next time (like, perhaps, leaving out the baking soda from one or the other) but for now, it's a start! I like to freeze the dough and make a few at a time.
Enjoy!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
I know the secret...
To yummy, scrumdiddlyumptios Guacamole! Yes, I know it! So find a patio, make a margarita and get excited!
Ok, maybe not THAT excited. Are you ready? Are you suuure? Y'all are so on the ball, you probably already know it anyway.
Here it is: Ground Cumin. That's the secret. Just try it and tell me I'm wrong. (I happened to be out of Cayenne Pepper for the recipe below, which further reinforces my theory)
Enjoy! Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Sunday Love
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| {New: Anthropologie Headband} |
I enjoyed a relaxing weekend, saw a dear friend, enjoyed a bit of dressing up and a bit of shopping. Over the course of the weekend I managed to discover some new loves, and to rekindle an old love as well (See below, Chanel).
{Old: My Discontinued Chanel Volage}
This empty tube is saddening. I am considering sending a small sample to see if it can be recreated. Yes, I love it THAT much. Don't judge me, it's my perfect shade!
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| {New: Viktor Rolf Flowerbomb perfum} {Old: My Chardonnay} |
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Today I have decided to blog, as no man has blogged before. Ok ok, so let's not get dramatic. I can barely figure out how to post.
I have an unhealthy love of shoes, purses and accessories that I plan to publicly obsess over here- as well as sharing my latest craft projects, recipes, photo inspiration, and other ideas and items I love.
Welcome to Killswitch Blondie!
xoxo