Hello Friends! Thanks for stopping by for some coffee cake today. I'm working my way through my Grandma Millicent's vintage recipes in this series called "Millicent and Malia." And I seem to be drawn to the sweet stuff quite a bit. As for today's treat, Grandma Millicent was a practical gal. I can feel her personality in this recipe-- all simple ingredients you probably have on hand. Ingredients 1 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 1 1/4 cup Flour 2/3 t Salt 2/3 t Cinnamon 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
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10 to Scoop Up: Thrift Store + Etsy Finds
Hello Friends. As I've visited thrift shops and moseyed around Etsy, I've found I'm always wanting to grab 10 items... my favorite finds. They're great for creating or decorating-- as well as being useful as props in photography. Bonus-- as well as being lovely they are usually quite economical! (via) 1. Blue Mason Jars (via) 2. Vintage Buttons (via) 3. Cloches (via) 4. Flower Frogs (via) 5. Cloth Measuring Tapes (via) 6. Seam Binding (via) 7. Sheet … [Read more...]
Kid’s Craft DIY Postcards
Here's an idea for all those thin cardboard boxes: Supplies: Upcycled cereal boxes, strong scissors, a ruler, white acrylic paint, paintbrush, thick and thin black Sharpies and colored marking pens Measure and cut the cardboard to 4 x 6 rectangles Paint both sides of the cardboard white (it might take a few coats). You can also enjoy a lollipop while you're doing this. Let it completely dry Draw a picture on one side with a Sharpie Then color in with marking … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies
The surprise is that there's a delicious pocket of peanut butter inside these chocolate cookies! Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for dipping), 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup creamy peanut butter (divided), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg, 3/4 cups powdered sugar. Preheat the oven to 375 … [Read more...]
Stashbusting: Pretty Paperclips
Hi All... I've recieved some questions about using Rit Dye on paper. So I'll go over the process here. It's very easy. And addicting! Supplies: Rit Dye, paperclips, button brads or stickers (these are from Making Memories), shipping tags, hot glue, scrap paper (and/or black cardstock), a 1" circle paper punch, strong scissors, a stapler (or sewing machine), pinking shears (optional) and hot glue. Grab your tags... And a large bowl. Open dye packet and dump it in. I used 2 … [Read more...]
Upcycled Kid’s Creativity Kit TO GO
Hello! I want to apologize for not being as good of a blog buddy recently as I'd like to be. We have a new addition to our family-- he's a sweet baby... named "Beans." And I am learning that like other babies, he needs A LOT of attention. Beans is a 8 month old rescue dog. He was discovered with his sister in an abandoned house in California. Some kind souls rescued him and brought him to Seattle where he spent some time getting medical care. He became a member … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake Recipe Recipe Ingredients 4 cups rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural) 3 pints chocolate chip or other ice cream Recipe Preparation 1. Place the cereal in a large bowl. 2. In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate and peanut butter. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. 3. Add the chocolate–peanut butter mixture to the … [Read more...]
Malia’s Don’t Miss List
I've got a few "Don't Miss" items for you today. Summer seems to fly by in the blink of an eye. Get your memory keeping organized with this free summer photo checklist from Rebecca Cooper: Visit her blog Simple As That to download. Have you joined Pinterest yet? It's highly addictive creative eye candy. Michele from The Scrap Shoppe and Tammy from Not Just Paper and Glue are hostessing a Pinterest Party so all us addicts I mean enthusiasts can connect. Meet … [Read more...]
From Belt to Bracelet
A few months ago I scored a gigantic roll of woven belt material at the thrift store. It cost me $2.99. I was pretty pleased until I thought-- What the heck am I going to do with this? Make bracelets. Supplies: Woven belt material, needle and thread, fabric flowers, bracelet end pieces, jewelry clasps, jump rings, buttons, cabochons and strong adhesive like E-6000. Measure the belt material against your wrist, allowing for bracelet clasps on either side. Sew the bracelet and … [Read more...]
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