Hey There! I’m late posting today. We are in week 2 of being sick in my family. Last week it was the boy, and now it’s the princess and I. We’ve been hit hard with a nasty flu-ish cold. Because I haven’t been able to leave the house much, a handmade Valentine’s sentiment is my best bet this year. Plus after 14 years of marriage, Mr. K deserves something special! Supplies: I picked up the globe at my favorite thrift store. The Krylon chalkboard paint and chalk ink pens are from Michael’s. I also used a screwdriver and some masking… Read More
Peanut Butter + Jam Heart Cookies
I {heart} peanut butter and jelly… especially in cookie form. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 large egg 1/3 cup raspberry jam, stirred to loosen Directions Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat butter and sugars with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, then egg. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour mixture until dough forms. If dough is sticky,… Read More
Artists I Adore: Meeting Marah Johnson
Hi Friends! I got a chance to take a class from Marah Johnson recently. She's a designer for Creative Imaginations and a lover of Lumninarte, a company that Creative Imaginations recently acquired. Lumninarte creates a product called Twinkling H2O's… they look a bit like something from the MAC makeup counter– both the packaging and the colors inside. Basically they are these little pots of paint infused with mica so they shimmer and sparkle. They come in 156 blendable colors. They are similar to watercolors. To use them, you spritz the little pots and the paper you want to use them on…. Read More
Winner: How I Planned Your Wedding
Congrats Beth! "We ran out of food at my daughter's wedding- not good :) it was still a very classy, fun time- just a very sore subject with the bride :)" You won a copy of the new book "How I Planned Your Wedding." Send me your address at yesterdayontues{at}yahoo{dot}com Thanks for entering!
Be Yourself
Image from The Graphics Fairy Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else. Judy Garland
Trendspotting: Turquoise + Orange
Turquoise and orange are such a cheerful couple. They seem to bring out the best in each other. And of course– they look amazing together: A dapper dog collar A botanical daisy bowl with lime and turquoise accents A little girl's pinafore Bright swallow block art A sewn print Fire King aqua and orange mugs Tiny orange dots on bunting dress up an embroidery hoop A retro radio MacBook cover A Vintage 1970's maxi dress Turquoise and orange– the perfect pair of colors!
Crafty Soiree #23
Hello! I don't know about you, but I've been feeling blue. Not "boo-hoo" blue but the kind of blue that leaves you invigorated and inspired. This wave painting knocked my socks off! It's pretty amazing and so is the tutorial. Watch your back, Monet– Stephanie@Home is QUITE the impressionist too! You had me at GLITTER. This bright blue glitter bow headband is so sparkly and happy. Taylor from MaryJanes and Galoshes always creates the coolest things. Geek Chic alert! Who wouldn't want to go to work with this adorable laptop case and cup cozy? Cheryl SEW CAN DO just… Read More
Fanciful and Free Valentines
Delightful is the word that came to mind when I saw these cheery valentines. A colorful rainbow… A cheery elf (gotta love the idea of a Valentine's elf) And heart shaped trees. And look what the artist Vanessa, created with her cardlettes: A sweet banner. Love the crepe paper! Download these beauties at A Fanciful Twist Thanks, Vanessa for sharing these!
Strawberry Coconut Bars
Don't you just love a recipe that doesn't require any special ingredients? Something that entails a walk to the pantry instead of a trip to the grocery store? A bonus– this dessert is dee-lish. Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup flour, 2 cups sweetened coconut (divided), 1-1/2 cups oatmeal, 3/4 cup raspberry preserves Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add flour, 1 cup of coconut and oatmeal. Mix together. Set aside 1 cup of dough. Press remaining dough even over the bottom… Read More
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