For all my non-dancing Jubilation friends who became dancers for me last week (bless you all, y'all were wonderful!) this is for you:
Happy Tuesday! Tomorrow I move to Tuscaloosa and, shortly after, I move into my house and I will have tons of new crafty projects for you!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
if i owned the candy factory...
This is the thought process I go through on a daily basis and I thought I should share... hope y'all enjoy!
From: http://topcultured.com/what-should-i-eat-candy-edition-flowchart/
From: http://topcultured.com/what-should-i-eat-candy-edition-flowchart/
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Galatians 6:2
I discovered this website last night and it was too precious not to share, especially if you turn to your iTunes library when you need a "song for your mood" like I do.
http://emotionalbagcheck.com/
Websites like this give me so much encouragement. Please check it out and brighten someone's day with a song. Maybe share some of your struggles and be blessed by a total stranger!
"Carry each others' burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ"
Galatians 6:2
http://emotionalbagcheck.com/
Websites like this give me so much encouragement. Please check it out and brighten someone's day with a song. Maybe share some of your struggles and be blessed by a total stranger!
"Carry each others' burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ"
Galatians 6:2
Thursday, July 21, 2011
"God eats this in Heaven"
So, tonight I decided to make something sweet for the fab-o cast of Jubilation's Summer Show (which is AWESOME and you should definitely go see it) so I found a positively sinful recipe for Chocolate Cookie Dough Dip.
Yeah, you read that correctly. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough DIP.
I used this recipe and actually had to add a lot to it! When I finished it, it had a gross liquid-y consistency so I added some flour and some sugar and it made it SO SO SO much better!
Yeah, you read that correctly. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough DIP.
I used this recipe and actually had to add a lot to it! When I finished it, it had a gross liquid-y consistency so I added some flour and some sugar and it made it SO SO SO much better!
It's like eating homemade cookie dough! Simply delicious. We dipped animal crackers and it was sinful. That is one happy camel.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
c'mon, get crafy
So, I just got back from The Lakehouse (I know, you're shocked) and I was bored so I decided to get crafy!
I saw these laptop sleeves on Etsy and I was thinking "Those are the cutest but I bet I can make them!" so here I am on a Saturday night, making my own laptop cover...
Her covers cost anywhere from $20-30 and I made mine for $9 and less than an hour's worth of work!
I didn't use a pattern, I really just winged it, but next time I'll know some serious do's and do not's... tell me what you think!
Materials:
1/2 yd. of fabric for the outside
1/2 yd. of fabric for the inside
ribbon or buttons
batting/stuffing
I promise you I didn't even use a ruler, I just draped the fabric across my laptop, eyeballed it and cut...
Sew 3 sides of the "wrong side" of the fabric together and then turn it inside out so that you have a very long "pillow case" looking thing...
Stuff all of it except for the little flap (again, I just eyeballed it...)
Sew up the sides, add a ribbon and there you have it!
Not bad for someone with absolutely no sewing skillz! Let me know if you want more explicit instructions, I promise you I just made it up haha!
Now someone needs to tell me how to make an iPhone case for under $50....
Any more easy crafty ideas?
I saw these laptop sleeves on Etsy and I was thinking "Those are the cutest but I bet I can make them!" so here I am on a Saturday night, making my own laptop cover...
Her covers cost anywhere from $20-30 and I made mine for $9 and less than an hour's worth of work!
I didn't use a pattern, I really just winged it, but next time I'll know some serious do's and do not's... tell me what you think!
Materials:
1/2 yd. of fabric for the outside
1/2 yd. of fabric for the inside
ribbon or buttons
batting/stuffing
 |
| materials |
I promise you I didn't even use a ruler, I just draped the fabric across my laptop, eyeballed it and cut...
Sew 3 sides of the "wrong side" of the fabric together and then turn it inside out so that you have a very long "pillow case" looking thing...
 |
| sew 3 sides of the "pillow case" so that you can stuff it and then sew it up! |
Stuff all of it except for the little flap (again, I just eyeballed it...)
Sew up the sides, add a ribbon and there you have it!
 |
| ta-da! |
Not bad for someone with absolutely no sewing skillz! Let me know if you want more explicit instructions, I promise you I just made it up haha!
Now someone needs to tell me how to make an iPhone case for under $50....
Any more easy crafty ideas?
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
patriotic pops
The 4th of July is my favorite holiday, hands down. No presents, no serious family get togethers, just some fab food and fun people and lots of fireworks (I have a weird affinity for fireworks...).
In spirit of this weekend, Miss Audrey Coots and I attempted Cake Pops. I've had the book for awhile and always sort of put it off but now that I had a decent first run I'll know what to change for next time! They turned out OK but here's what I learned:
1) When it comes to frosting, more is more but don't over do it- ours turned out a little too frosting-y
2) Melt the chocolate down more than you think you need to, we had a REALLY thick coating outside of the cake and it was a little hard to work with
3) Use actual Wilton piping bags to decorate rather than Ziploc bags...
We used Bakerella's recipe and they were DELICIOUS. Funfetti cake and icing were the perfect consistency and I probably ate half of them!
Come visit me in Tuscaloosa and I'll make you some more- I'm now addicted to making these precious treats!
In spirit of this weekend, Miss Audrey Coots and I attempted Cake Pops. I've had the book for awhile and always sort of put it off but now that I had a decent first run I'll know what to change for next time! They turned out OK but here's what I learned:
1) When it comes to frosting, more is more but don't over do it- ours turned out a little too frosting-y
2) Melt the chocolate down more than you think you need to, we had a REALLY thick coating outside of the cake and it was a little hard to work with
3) Use actual Wilton piping bags to decorate rather than Ziploc bags...
We used Bakerella's recipe and they were DELICIOUS. Funfetti cake and icing were the perfect consistency and I probably ate half of them!
Come visit me in Tuscaloosa and I'll make you some more- I'm now addicted to making these precious treats!
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