Hi! Do like Carrot Cake? Me too. It's one of my favorite treats. Especially in personal cake cupcake form. I have a little confession to make. I made the Carrot Cake Cupcakes from scratch but to save time, I used a can of Cream Cheese frosting to top them off. These cupcakes weren't 100% homemade but they're still really delicious. Ingredients: An 8-oz can of crushed pineapple + pineapple liquid About 3/4 cup of grated carrots 2 1/4 cups of … [Read more...]
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Scrabble Pendants For School Fundraising
Hi Friends! Hope you having wonderful week so far.Since we're heading into the back-to-school season (and fundraising time), I wanted to share a project with you that was a hit at our school last year. Supplies Needed: Scrabble Tiles (in addition to thrift stores and garage sales, ebay is a great source for these) A file (you can use a nail file or if you're making a lot of tiles, it might be worth buying a metal file from the hardware store) Decoupage A … [Read more...]
Behind the Blog: Rachel from One Pretty Thing
Wanna be friends? Follow me through Google Friend Connect (right sidebar) and I'll follow you back!Hello! I'm more than pretty excited about the "Behind the Blog" feature today... It's all about Rachel from One Pretty Thing! One Pretty Thing is a daily (honestly more than once a day) stop for me. Rachel produces easy to navigate, inspirational and lovely round-ups on a variety of subjects. I find a fantastic project, printable or tip every single … [Read more...]
Yummy Wednesday: Banana Split Ice-Cream Cake
Hi Friends.I saw this recipe in the recent edition of Family Fun Magazine and I thought... This is my kind of recipe! A Banana Split and a Cake-- together? What could be better? Both of my kids had their "grand finale" performances today after a week of drama camp... and I wanted to surprise them with this "after the show" treat. And I wanted an excuse to make it! Because my Mom taught me to "Use what I have" I made a few substitutions … [Read more...]
Farm Chicks: The Store
Howdy FC Fans! I'd love it if you'd consider following me through Google Friend Connect on the right sidebar. Leave me a comment if you do so I can be sure to follow you back.Hi Pals--I have a fantastic friend who was up in Spokane (via California) for a short visit. But guess what she found time to do for us? Head over to the brand spanking new Farm Chicks store... take a look around... and take pictures. She even chatted with the FC Store Manager, Amanda. … [Read more...]
Back To School Wreath
Hi Pals! I had a lot of fun putting this Back To School Wreath together. It's very simple-- you can even do it while visiting with your friends Sookie Stackhouse and Don Draper (courtesy of TiVo). This is also a great way to clean out your stash of school themed scrap paper. Supplies: 12 inch styrofoam wreath, straight pins, scrapbook paper, scissors, ruler or paper trimmer, small chalkboard ($1 at craft store), glue gun, stickers (optional), letter stickers or chalk, … [Read more...]
Barn House Bound
Hi Pals! I am so excited for this weekend. My Mom and I are heading to Battleground, WA to this really exciting event: In case you aren't acquainted with the Barn House Boys, they're been featured in some pretty amazing publications: Flea Market Style Somerset Life Sunset I'm looking forward to sharing some pretty pictures with you when I get back. I'll also be doing a post for Vintage Indie. I'm excited to let you know about … [Read more...]
Make It Monday: From Mayo Jar to Faux Stone Vase
Hi PalsI'm pretty late posting today... we finally have some gorgeous weather in Seattle and I'm making the most of it.I know I've mentioned my hoarding habit my habit of collecting containers. I have the hardest time putting something in the recycling or *gasp* the trash if I think it can be reused. That's why I was so excited when I saw this project in Do It Yourself Magazine.Supplies: Clean plastic container (I went with a mayo jar. A syrup or … [Read more...]
Make It Monday: Family Frame Project
Hi Friends!I'm sort of going through "VWS"...Vacation Withdrawal Syndrome. While looking through photos of our recent family trip, I decided we needed a daily reminder of how much fun we had.This project is quick and easy. The best part is that the kids do the creating. Supplies: A wooden frame with lots of "real estate" (this one is from Michaels), chalkboard paint, letter circles (or scrabble time would be cute), and colored chalk, Quick … [Read more...]
