tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65501002113879374112024-03-04T22:57:33.354-08:00Mashed Potatoes and CraftsRachelle Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-4781151002180380392016-09-07T09:21:00.000-07:002019-10-17T12:20:04.054-07:00Bridal Shower Favor, Hawaiian Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello blog friends!</div>
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Kristie here today from</div>
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Today I'd like to show you a cute bridal</div>
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shower favor idea from <u>"Veils and Vengeance"</u></div>
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In this Wedding Planner Mystery<br />
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Adrielle Pyper plans a wedding in beautiful Hawaii.</div>
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Chapter 10 begins with a fun bridal shower favor.</div>
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<i><b>"Using ribbon, tie a bottle of finger nail polish to </b></i></div>
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<i><b>a pair of flip-flops with a personalized note</b></i></div>
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<i><b>from the bride.<br />Example: I'd flip without friends like you.</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Thanks from the bottom of my toes!"</b></i></div>
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Here is my example to show you how cute </div>
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this idea is.</div>
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I used 3 different fabric flowers and held them together</div>
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with a large brad. You can find a wide variety of brads</div>
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in your local craft stores.</div>
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There are a many choices for flowers.</div>
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You can purchase them at a craft store, packages specifically</div>
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for craft projects. Or you can purchase stems of flowers and</div>
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take them apart. Depending on the type of flower, color and size</div>
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you want to use, you can purchase them at your local</div>
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craft or discount stores.</div>
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Once you have assembled your flowers, they can</div>
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be adhered to the flip flops with strong adhesive</div>
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or thread. Just be sure that they will be comfortable</div>
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for the recipient. Example: don't use wire or a rough</div>
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thread like jute.</div>
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The tag I made was simple.<br />
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I printed out the sentiment on white paper from my</div>
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computer, cut it down and adhered it to a piece of card stock,</div>
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then I added a small flower with an adhesive crystal</div>
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in the center.</div>
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I happened to have a little "Thank You" charm and added</div>
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that to the ribbon tied around the nail polish.</div>
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These types of charms can usually be found in packets in</div>
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the bridal section of your craft store at a very reasonable price.</div>
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I added the tag to the ribbon with a piece of thread and it was</div>
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done. Very easy.</div>
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I did all my components in purples, but you could use </div>
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whatever colors you'd like to coordinate with the </div>
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wedding colors.</div>
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Here are some flower examples that I made with </div>
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other colors and types of flowers.</div>
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These are a much smaller flower, you could add one</div>
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to the flip-flops or a few.</div>
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It's your favor, so do what you like.</div>
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I think these make an adorable favor or thank you</div>
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gift for a shower or for the brides attendants.</div>
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How cute would they be for a beach wedding?!?!</div>
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I've been to a few weddings where the bride and her </div>
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attendants change from their shoes to flip-flops</div>
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after the ceremony, it would be cute to have</div>
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matching flip-flops for the wedding party.</div>
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There are lots of possibilities, use your imagination</div>
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and make them however you like.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by today,</div>
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I hope you like Adrielle's cute flip-flop and</div>
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nail polish idea.</div>
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You can find a lot of great ideas when you read</div>
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<u>"Veils and Vengeance"</u></div>
<br />Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-78805340612998709062016-08-12T00:01:00.000-07:002016-08-12T17:04:59.569-07:00"Woven" Background<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello! Kristie here today from</div>
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with a tutorial for you.</div>
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It's been a while since I've done a tutorial for </div>
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Mashed Potatoes and Crafts.</div>
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Sorry about that, life has a way of getting in the way </div>
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of crafting and blogging sometimes.</div>
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But, I thought y'all might like this technique, so </div>
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here I am.</div>
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I simply wound some string around an acrylic block.</div>
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I secured it on the side with some tape.</div>
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Next I chose a couple colors of ink.</div>
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I used<a href="http://www.studiocalico.com/shop/ink-pads" target="_blank"> Color Theory Ink from Studio Calico.</a></div>
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First I chose blue</div>
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I pressed the ink pad against the string.</div>
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making sure to get plenty of ink onto the string.</div>
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I then pressed the "stamp" onto some white card stock.</div>
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Because the strings were wider one way than they were</div>
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the other, I stamped them twice next to each other.</div>
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As you can see I stamped one way, turned the block</div>
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and stamped again at a 90 degree angle.</div>
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Above was my test piece, where I used all blue ink.</div>
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Then I did one with all the blue going one direction and </div>
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chose a green to go the other.</div>
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This shows the basket weave much better.</div>
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<a href="https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search?currency=USD&q=distress+inks" target="_blank">Distress Inks</a> (Vintage Photo and Tea Dye)</div>
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covered the top with <a href="http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Products/~/ATG-Tapes-Applicators?N=6191024&rt=r3" target="_blank">ATG tape</a>,</div>
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to the edges of the block.</div>
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When I showed these backgrounds to my friends</div>
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pattern which is more conducive to card-making.</div>
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backgrounds, be sure to stop by my blog</div>
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I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial</div>
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It's always fun to use something unique</div>
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that you made yourself.</div>
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have ever made your own backgrounds.</div>
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<br />Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-57077654380445239052016-07-05T11:10:00.000-07:002016-07-05T11:20:59.898-07:00Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice with Homemade Strawberry Syrup<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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HAWAIIAN SHAVE ICE WITH STRAWBERRY SYRUP</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Ingredients:</u><br />1 1/2 cups diced fresh strawberries<br />
2 tbsps freshly squeezed lime juice (1 lime)<br />
3/4 cup water<br />
3/4 cup white granulated sugar</span></div>
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Macadamia nut ice cream or your preferred flavor</span><br />
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minutes. After removing the pan from the heat, leave the fruit in the
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My kids loved this treat and we're going to try it with pineapple next!<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I have a brand new book that is also set in Kauai and features a little Shave Ice too! :) You can find <a href="http://amzn.to/29kwn8r"><i>Hawaiian Masquerade</i> here</a> and here's a blurb for this sweet new romance! </span><br />
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<i style="font-size: x-large;">Chapter 19- Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal</i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Crochet Flower Pattern</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi, Rachelle the farm girl here to show you how I used the Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern to create a darling set of patriotic hair clips.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's what you'll need to make the hairclips:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yarn of your choice and weight- for this example I used crochet thread size 10 in red, white, and blue</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 crochet hooks, size C and size F (or size to your preference)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Metal hair clips</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Small piece of felt--I used white</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Glue gun</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 Buttons to match your hairclip </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Make 3 flowers to create one clip. I love crocheting these because they are so simple. I promise! It takes less than five minutes to crochet one flower. Here's the pattern with step-by-step photos using the size F hook:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern</i></span><br />
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Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.<br />
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Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of<br />
ch w/sl st—10 sts.<br />
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Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st** five<br />
times. Fasten off.<br />
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You can see how the petals form as you repeat Round 3. <br />
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To layer a slightly smaller flower on top, use one hook size <br />
smaller than you used for the larger flower.<br />
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Now create 2 more flowers for the layering effect. Use the size C hook for your smallest flower. Take all 3 strands of Red, White, and Blue crochet thread and tie them in a slip knot. Crochet the flower with the 3 strands together to make your multi-colored base flower.<br />
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For variety, you can create a different colored center by changing<br />
yarn colors after round 2. Experiment with different weight yarns and<br />
hook sizes.<br />
Once you've crocheted your 3 flowers, layer them one on top of the other and place a button on the top. Use a tapestry needle or other dull point needle to sew your button on through the 3 layered flowers.<br />
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Cut a circle of white felt and attach your metal hair clip to the underside of the flowers with hot glue. <br />
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Repeat this process to make a matching set. You can see in the photo that I changed up the layer for a second set of hair clips so both of my girls can wear their favorite messy buns in style!<br />
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These flowers would work well on a T-shirt, bag, or table runner. Use your imagination and enjoy!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Chapter 19- Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Crochet Flower Pattern</i></span><br />
Use any size hook (depending on what size flower you want) and<br />
any weight yarn, but for delicate lace flowers use fingering 10-count<br />
crochet thread and a size 6, 7, or 8 hook.<br />
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.<br />
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of<br />
ch w/sl st—10 sts.<br />
Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st** five<br />
times. Fasten off.<br />
For variety, you can create a different colored center by changing<br />
yarn colors after round 2. Experiment with different weight yarns and<br />
hook sizes. To layer a slightly smaller flower on top, use one hook size<br />
smaller than you used for the larger flower.<br />
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If you liked this project, you might be interested in more projects from my novel about a wedding planner who runs her own craft blog and solves mysteries! Learn more about <b><i>Diamond Rings
Are Deadly Things</i></b><i> </i>and all of the chapter tutorials <a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/p/blog-page_6.html">here</a>.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/2015/01/handmade-party-candles.html">handmade candles</a> were a hit with my kids and everyone loves the special touch of this <a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/2014/07/tutorial-for-unique-wedding-gift-1000.html">rose-petal covered journal</a>.<br />
Courtesy of <a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/">www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com</a><br />
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Hello, Kristie here from</div>
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Today I'm going to show you how to make</div>
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a wedding card using the idea from Chapter 2 </div>
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"1. Fold a 4 1/4" x 11" piece of brown card stock in half</div>
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to make 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base.</div>
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2. Stamp heart images randomly across the base."</div>
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I stamped mine with Versa Mark Ink which is</div>
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a clear water mark ink.</div>
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There is no color to this ink so it only enhances the</div>
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color of the card stock.</div>
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"3. Now stamp desired image (flower, bird, etc.) </div>
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on white or other colored card stock scrap.</div>
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Punch with medium oval punch or cut using decorative</div>
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edges scissors. Adhere to center of card front with glue."</div>
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I decided on this <a href="http://www.qkrstampede.com/proddetail.php?prod=17505" target="_blank">rose image</a>, I stamped it with </div>
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Versa Fine Black Onyx ink and cut it with </div>
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a rectangle die as I don't have an oval punch</div>
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that was the right size.</div>
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I then adhered it to the card base.</div>
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"4. Utilize a favorite quote, printed on card stock </div>
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for the inside message of the card.</div>
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Example: 'Of all forms of caution, </div>
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caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.'</div>
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~Bertrand Russell"</div>
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I didn't put a quote or sentiment in this card yet,</div>
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as I would like to wait until I'm going to use it.</div>
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I will then add a sentiment specific to the couple it is </div>
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given to.</div>
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This is where the card recipe ends in the book.</div>
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I have decided to take it a few steps further,</div>
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just to give some ideas if you'd like to kick it up</div>
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a notch or two.</div>
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Some people will like to leave it at this point,</div>
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some will like to add a little more.</div>
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Here I added the rose stamped panel to a piece of</div>
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yellow card stock. </div>
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If you know the wedding colors, you could use</div>
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a color that coordinates with their colors.</div>
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To take it up another level,</div>
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I stamped the rose again onto white card stock.</div>
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Then colored it with colored pencils and</div>
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fussy cut it, leaving just a small edging of</div>
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white around the image.</div>
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Using foam tape, I adhered it to the card </div>
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front, right over the other stamped image.</div>
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This gives the card a bit more dimension.</div>
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And the final card.</div>
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I'm sure any couple would be happy to receive any of these</div>
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cards, if it is the most basic or the most 'embellished'</div>
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they will be sure to love it.</div>
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There is more you could do to embellish it even further if you'd care to.</div>
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You could add "Wedding Wishes" above the rose,</div>
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add some "Wink of Stella" which is a clear glitter,</div>
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to the rose. You could use some ink or water color to </div>
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give that white background a bit of color.</div>
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It's all up to you and your tastes.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by today,</div>
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I hope you'll stop by my blog </div>
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<a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kristie Kreates</a></div>
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to see what else I've been up to.</div>
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And come back again soon for more ideas from <i>Veils and Vengeance</i></div>
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Until then, have fun crafting!</div>
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Learn more about <a href="http://amzn.to/1WGY9fl">Veils and Vengeance</a> and all of the chapter tutorials <a href="http://www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com/p/blog-page_12.html">here</a>. </div>
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Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-20768353786127494092016-02-16T10:02:00.000-08:002016-02-16T10:02:22.939-08:00Cover Reveal for Proposals and PoisonIt's time to introduce book #3 in the Wedding Planner Mystery series! Adri is back with her assistant Lorea to solve mysteries, and that handsome divorce attorney, Luke, just might be a little help this time.<br />
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I'm so excited to introduce you to this book filled with dozens of craft tutorials, recipes, and more just like the other books in the series.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you want to take a peek of the cover?</span><br />
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Here's a little blurb on the book first:<br />
<b>Proposals and Poison, Wedding Planner Mysteries book #3 Rachelle J. Christensen</b> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Love can be a very dangerous thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">At least it seems that way to Adri
Pyper, the premier wedding planner in Sun Valley, Idaho. When one of her
clients dies mysteriously, Adri takes the advice of the local detective and
swears she will stay out of the investigation . . . this time. Luke Stetson's
involvement in the case, along with the possibility of a kiss between the two,
should be enough incentive to keep Adri out of trouble. But when a
dog-themed wedding is almost ruined by a suspect, Adri and her assistant,
Lorea, are thrust into private eye mode. When poison enters the picture,
even a reluctant sleuth can’t steer clear of danger.</span></div>
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“Packed with danger and romance, intrigue and entertainment, Rachelle Christensen's Wedding Planner series is romantic suspense that will keep you turning pages late into the night!”
--Maria Hoagland, Author of The ReModel Marriage (Romance Renovations series)
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Rachelle is a mother of five who writes mystery/suspense, nonfiction, and women’s fiction. She solves the case of the missing shoe on a daily basis. She enjoys raising chickens and laughing with her husband. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in music.
Rachelle is the award-winning author of ten books, including The Soldier’s Bride (a Kindle Scout Selection), Wrong Number, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know, and Christmas Kisses: An Echo Ridge Anthology. Her novella, “Silver Cascade Secrets,” was included in the Rone Award–winning Timeless Romance Anthology, Fall Collection.<br />
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“Mystery, suspense, murder and romance all intriguingly tied together in one very fun walk-down-the-aisle cozy mystery!”—Shauna Wheelwright, reviewer<br />
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“I love a great mystery that keeps my interest and keeps the pages turning. I loved the Hawaiian setting, that was a character on its own. As the story progressed, I enjoyed where the author went with the mystery, doing a perfect job of planting the right amount of seeds to try to throw me off the trail of who the killer was.”—Mindy Holt, reviewer
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</iframe>Rachelle Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-61325046629400489232015-12-13T00:01:00.000-08:002015-12-13T00:01:00.434-08:00Smitten tutorial.<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello crafty people!</div>
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How are you doing on all your Christmas prep?</div>
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I'm plugging along and hoping I get everything done in time.</div>
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I'm sure I will, I just worry too much.<br />I love to upcycle items and today I'm going to link </div>
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Smittens.</div>
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What are smittens? </div>
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They are mittens made from a sweater.</div>
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Here's a picture of mine.</div>
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Stop in at my blog any time to see what I've been up to.</div>
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Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-44910497184414441032015-12-10T10:30:00.000-08:002015-12-10T10:30:01.019-08:00Nominate The Soldier's Bride & Enter the $100 Giveaway TodayToday's post is a different kind of craft. Rachelle J. Christensen is sharing a little on the craft of writing because her novel, <a href="https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/1GTCQDT0A568I"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>The Soldier's Bride</i></b></span></a> is up for nominations in the Kindle Scout Contest. What does this mean, you ask? Rachelle could win a publishing contract which is pretty cool, but for you...<br />
It means that you get a chance to vote for my book, enter to win $100, and get the book for free!<br />
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Now, you can visit Kindle Scout, check out books, nominate them, and if they are chosen by Kindle Press they will be published and at that time everyone who nominated that book will receive a free ebook.<br />
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Just visit this link: <b><a href="https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/1GTCQDT0A568I" target="_blank">https://kindlescout.amazon.<wbr></wbr>com/p/1GTCQDT0A568I</a> </b>and you can nominate The Soldier's Bride. You'll need to be logged into your Amazon account to do so. You can also read the excerpt of the first 6,000 words (about 4 chapters) or even have the excerpt sent to your Kindle to read<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">, or you can just <span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">nominate it.</span></span></span><br />
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Would you like to see the absolutely gorgeous cover designed by the talented Christina Dymock?<br />
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<b><i>Christmas Kisses: An Echo Ridge Anthology</i></b><br />
Christmas Kisses is a collection from five bestselling and award-winning authors. Set in the snowy town of Echo Ridge in upstate New York, these inspirational romances are sure to delight while you sip cocoa by the fire and listen to Christmas carols.<br />
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<b><i>Brownies & Betrayal</i></b> by Heather Justesen<br />
Pastry chef Tess Crawford thought moving from Chicago to quiet Silver Springs, Arizona would simplify her life. That was before she found the body of a woman with whom she had traded heated words the previous night, left her fingerprints on<br />
the murder weapon, and came under attack for trying to clear her name. When her cheating ex-fiance shows up, intent on convincing her to come back to work for him, Tess—armed with an extra batch of éclairs—decides to take control and solve the mystery herself, with the help of friends and frenemies alike.<br />
But will that be enough to save her when she gets too close and the killer decides it’s safer to get her out of the way?<br />
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Ready to enjoy the holidays again? Use this two-part holiday organizer to help you savor the celebrations. In the first half of the book, brainstorm the Big Four; then, detail the To Dos including menu, gift-planning, etc. with success tips on how to eliminate the unnecessary and focus on the essential. Wrap up with "5 Holiday Juicers" to make life joyful. Keep your notes handy in the companion Simplify & Savor Take-along Planner. </div>
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<b><i>Diamond Rings are Deadly Things</i></b> by Rachelle J. Christensen</div>
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Adrielle Pyper knows how to plan a wedding, and she's especially good at pleasing bridezillas. But when her biggest client and best friend is murdered just three days before the wedding, Adri's world falls apart. She moves to the resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho, and starts from scratch. Thanks to Adri's impeccable taste and unique style, she lands two celebrity clients, and her business seems headed for success—until someone vandalizes the specialty wedding dresses she imported from overseas. Adri must race to uncover the secret hidden within the yards of satin and lace before she becomes the next victim. Smashwords</div>
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<b><i>A Baker's Dozen</i></b> by Lucy McConnell</div>
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Tempt your sweet tooth with 13 delicious, easy, and beautiful dessert recipes. Each recipe has been time-tested and found irresistible. You’ll horde the Lemon Brownies but you might be willing to share the Rock and Roll Cake—with a good friend. </div>
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<b><i>The Colony</i></b> by Cami Checketts</div>
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To protect her sons from the mistakes of her past, Brinlee Trapper escapes to a secluded mountain home. But there are dangers lurking in the mountains she has never encountered. The little family is saved from injury by Jed, a mysterious hunter. Brinlee is drawn to him, but she worries about his involvement with a peaceful commune hidden deep in the mountains behind her property.</div>
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<b><i>Torn Canvas</i></b> by Donna K. Weaver</div>
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Modern-day pirates took more than Jori Virtanen’s friends; they stole his face. Not only does the twenty-four-year-old former model have to confront months of reconstructive surgery, he discovers his previous life was as superficial as his looks. Up-and-coming talk show host Olivia Howard wants an interview. She, like the rest of the press, expects a hero, but Jori knows the truth. His beauty masks a beast.</div>
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<b><i>Son of War Daughter of Chaos </i></b>by Janette Rallison</div>
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Aislynn is accustomed to watching for the enemy. Her parents instructed her from the time she was young to look for people with the signs: greater than normal strength, eyes that can glow green, and the ability to jump long distances. Over the years, Aislynn has come to view her parents' fears as quirks-things that get in the way of having a normal high school life. When Aislynn's mother dies under suspicious conditions, her father doubles his restrictions. But all his precautions can't stop the boy with glowing green eyes from finding Aislynn. She realizes too late she's been drafted into an ancient Egyptian war, whether she's prepared or not.</div>
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Lexi Court spent seven years traveling the world, living the nomadic Broadway life, in an attempt to outrun the broken heart Nick Rivers gave her. Now, there’s nowhere left to go.</div>
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<b><i>Endless Modern Cinderella</i></b> by Jaclyn Weist</div>
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Sydney lives her nightmares every night. While other teenagers are dreaming of boys or traveling to exotic places, she must run a staircase with no beginning or no end, or a terrible debt will never be paid. </div>
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Molly Hayes has one more job before Christmas and then she can put her plans for a storefront bakery of her own in motion. What she doesn't bargain for is the handsome young Scrooge who insults her cookies and makes her blood boil. Toss in a heaping helping of snowstorm and a pinch of romantic old Inn and you've got yourself the perfect recipe for a not-so-silent-night.</div>
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<b><i>Ring Around the Rosie</i></b> by Julie Coulter Bellon</div>
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As the ex-wife of a law enforcement officer, Sarah Reed has known loneliness and loss. In order to cope, she makes a life for herself that's full of routine while building a wall of ice around her heart. Everything about her is as predictable as she can make it until a tiny detour for her ex-husband, Ron, changes her life forever. Caught in a bomb crisis, Sarah is taken hostage by a man who wants Ron and everyone around him to suffer---and his idea of suffering is more terrible than Sarah had ever dreamed. </div>
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Captain Ron Reed has seen the worst of humanity in his job with the Hostage Negotiation Team, but he never expected his past to come back with a vengeance---literally. Aaron Starks, a criminal explosives expert, has stolen next-gen bomb technology. He uses it to force Ron to bargain for the lives of his team and his ex-wife, Sarah, the woman he still loves. But the situation escalates when Ron discovers that Starks has an even bigger objective in mind---using the bomb to show how vulnerable America and her people truly are. </div>
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<b><i>Yesterday</i></b> by Amanda Tru<br />
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Her yesterday was five years ago. What will her tomorrow bring? </div>
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When Hannah Kraeger saves a family injured in a car accident, she has no idea she has changed events in the past. Waking the next morning, Hannah discovers her yesterday was really five years ago. </div>
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<b><i>My One and Only</i></b> by Shannon Guymon</div>
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Meredith Jensen has seen her share of ups and downs. She’s found love twice already and lost it in spectacularly traumatic ways. Now? She just wants a peaceful life, free from love and drama. Meredith’s plans for the future center around planning other people’s weddings and her new online dating website. Just because she works to help other people find love doesn’t mean she wants any part of it though. Unfortunately for Meredith’s plans, Asher Murphy is determined to get her to give love another chance. But then again, so is Pule Matafeo. Meredith has never denied that she’s stubborn and feisty so it might take the combined forces of all their friends in Fircrest to get her heart back on track in time for Valentine’s Day. </div>
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After watching her parents’ marriage crash and burn, CIA operative Talia Reynolds doesn’t believe in “happily ever afters.” Besides, her job entails eighty-hour weeks, juggling a dozen covers and disguises, and tracking down a dangerous Russian spy ring. She hardly has time for romantic entanglements, even if she could let her guard down enough to get close to anyone.But all the rules she lives by could be broken when she meets aerospace engineer Danny Fluker.</div>
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From #2 Amazon Bestselling Historical Romance Author and Whitney Award Winner, Michele Paige Holmes, comes SAVING GRACE, a regency romance from the Hearthfire Romance series: </div>
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After the death of her grandfather, the Duke of Salisbury, Grace Thatcher wants nothing more than to live quietly in the country with her younger siblings. Her father’s debts thwart those plans, and to protect her sister, Helen, Grace must marry a man of her father’s choosing. </div>
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Too late Grace regrets her rash actions when her father’s last choice, Mr. Samuel Preston, proves to be a gentleman and a friend. But Samuel is the sworn enemy of Nicholas Sutherland, the man responsible for her “ruin.” Now instead of being free, Grace is caught between two men—each with his own agenda. </div>
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While working at a wood camp in the Logan canyon during the winter of 1880, Caroline Simpson is forced to thwart the aggressive advances of Mr. Butch Larson, and in the process discovers that her long-time friend James has genuine affection for her. But as stubborn as Caroline is, she minimizes the emotions James has awakened in her, and it takes almost losing him to admit her true feelings.</div>
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<b><i>Paris Cravings</i></b> by Amazon #1 Best Selling Author for Clean Romance, Kimberley Montpetit<br />
Can life really turn on a dime, a missed bus—or a stuck pastry shop door?<br />
Chloe Dillard's life has always been complicated. Her mother is a neurotic romance novelist and her boyfriend, Mathew, has been pressuring her to go "all the way".<br />
But after The Worst Night of Her Life, Chloe escapes on her Senior Class trip to the swoon-worthy city of Paris which takes her mind off her troubles—temporarily. On the final leg of her dream trip, Chloe squeezes in one final run for a last-minute box of decadent pastries. Add a broken shop door, subtract a broken four-inch heel from her cute strappy sandals, and Chloe ends up one stuck girl on the bakery shop floor with a sprained ankle.<br />
Rescued by the shop owner’s dreamy son with chocolate-syrup eyes, the beautiful city of Paris suddenly becomes Chloe’s personal secret adventure. And even though Jean-Paul, the oh-so-kind La Patisserie shop boy is the gentlemanly guy Chloe has always dreamed of, even he has a girlfriend.<br />
The police are tracking her down as a run-away, Mom’s having a nervous breakdown over her daughter’s “disappearance”, and Chloe’s just trying to have a Happily-Ever-After even as her dreams with Matt are swirling down the drain.<br />
What’s a girl to do in the most romantic city in the world?<br />
Easy Pastry Recipe in the back of the book!<br />
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I love friends who share great recipes and Christina Dymock is one of my good friends and a co-author of a new book out for the holidays. She writes romance under the pen name of Lucy McConnell. This huge book with 5 new holiday romances is only <b>.99 cents</b> right now! <a href="http://amzn.to/1Q9aJ5W">Grab a copy</a> and purchase one for your friends and family while this deal lasts!<br />
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From Christina:<br />
This week is a busy week. Between the release of <a href="http://amzn.to/1Q9aJ5W" target="_blank"><u><span style="color: #0066cc;">Echo Ridge</span></u></a>,
the start of the holiday season, and the candy high the kids are riding
after Halloween, we could use some hearty and healthy food. These
Turkey/Veggie Joes from <a href="http://amzn.to/1Q9b2xx" target="_blank">The Healthy Family Slow Cooker Cookbook</a> are perfect. They cook the day away in the slow cooker and are hot and ready to serve just in time for my big and busy boys.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Turkey, Veggie Sloppy Joe </b></span><br />
Serves 6<br />
Ingredients<br />
1 pound ground turkey<br />
2 celery ribs<br />
1 green or yellow pepper<br />
½ cup chopped broccoli or cauliflower<br />
½ cup chopped carrots<br />
1 green onion chopped<br />
1 tablespoon honey<br />
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon cilantro<br />
3 tablespoons no salt added tomato sauce<br />
6 crusty wheat rolls<br />
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Directions
Place
the turkey in the slow cooker. Add the celery, pepper, broccoli or
cauliflower, carrots, onion, honey, vinegar, and cilantro. Cook on low
for 4-6 hours. Remove the turkey and cut it into ¼ inch pieces. Return
it to the slow cooker and combine with veggies. Add the tomato sauce and
allow to cook for 30-45 minutes longer. Cut the rolls in half and fill
with meat sauce. Top with additional veggies if desired and serve.
You might have noticed that I have a new book coming out and that this one is a group of five Christmas novellas! <b><i>Christmas Kisses: An Echo Ridge Anthology</i></b> will release on November 3, 2015 and you can preorder your ebook for only 99 cents <a href="http://amzn.to/1Q9aJ5W">here.</a><br />
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<span style="color: teal;">Award-winning and Bestselling Author Lucy McConnell</span></h1>
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Lucy McConnell has always been a reader and a writer. Her mom says that when she was little she would staple pages together to make books. Even at a young age she was thinking about page count. :) Once she's started a first draft, it consumes her thoughts until it's done. Lucy loves Christmas and was part of the Christmas in Snow Valley Anthology that led to Summer in Snow Valley and she's currently working on the Spring in Snow Valley Anthology. Her series, Billionaire Marriage Brokers, has reached number one in seven categories on Amazon and her cookbook, <i>The Hungry Family Slow Cooker Cookbook</i>, written under the name Christina Dymock, won the Utah Best of State Award. You can connect with Lucy at http://lucymcconnell.wordpress.com where you can sign up for her newsletter to receive delicious recipes and get the latest news about her releases.</h2>
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Here are five fun facts about Lucy and her Echo Ridge story:
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<li>She has naturally curly hair. <span style="color: #33cccc;">You wouldn't know it from her author photo-but her curl is something to reckon with.</span></li>
<li>She hides York Peppermint Patties in her desk drawer.</li>
<li>She sews her own dresses and skirts. <span style="color: #38761d;">And they are so cute too!</span></li>
<li>Her 7 year old can ski better than she can--but she'll keep trying.</li>
<li>She's a compulsive baker.</li>
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Here's a sneak peak and Lucy's book, <i>The Candy Counter Heiress </i>which I absolutely loved!<br />
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a hard time holding up her end of the kiss because she couldn’t stop smiling.
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<span style="color: black;">“You’d
better.” Reese hooked her hands together behind his neck and pulled him in for
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<span style="color: black;">“Don’t
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<span style="color: black;">Reese
slid her hands down Andy’s neck and chest. She let them rest there for several
seconds, enjoying the feel of his chest against her palms, before gently
pushing him back, if only so she could catch her breath. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Andy
allowed her to put a few inches between them. “Sorry,” he said, though his grin
didn’t look at all apologetic or chagrined for instigating the most scandalous
PDA Kenworth’s had seen in quite some time. Pressing his lips to her forehead,
he pulled his arms back and started walking away backwards. “I’m going to buy
this tie.” He held up the red one.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Reese shook
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<span style="color: black;">Andy
looked down and switched hands. “This tie. And then I have a meeting, and
you’re closing <span class="aqj">tonight</span> and working <span class="aqj">tomorrow</span>
morning, so I will see you at six at your apartment.”</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">“I’ll be
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<![endif]--> <b>5 Random Facts about Lucy McConnell:</b>
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<li>She has naturally curly hair.</li>
<li>She hides York Peppermint Patties in her desk drawer.</li>
<li>She sews her own dresses and skirts.</li>
<li>Her 7 year old can ski better than she can--but she'll keep trying.</li>
<li>She's a compulsive baker.</li>
</ol>
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Rachelle Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-86642999039546860882015-09-25T00:01:00.000-07:002015-09-25T10:02:45.413-07:00Using unexpected supplies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello crafty people!</div>
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It's been a long time since I've posted a tutorial,</div>
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but here I am to show you an unexpected supply</div>
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that I used for stamping a background.</div>
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I was organizing and cleaning out some things</div>
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at the studio where I do a lot of my crafting.</div>
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I came across quite a bit of Velcro. </div>
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The problem was that it was only one side of the Velcro,</div>
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I had used the other side for a project, so here I was with</div>
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this long strip of one side of Velcro.</div>
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I said "Guess I don't need to save this." and went to throw it</div>
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into my garbage bag.</div>
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My friend, thinking she was being funny, said</div>
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"Oh can't you use that for stamping or something?"</div>
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Fully knowing that I hate throwing something away</div>
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that is perfectly good.</div>
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Of course, I said "Great idea" and didn't throw it away.</div>
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Here's what I did with it.</div>
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I inked up the Velcro with some green ink.</div>
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Then I pressed it to a piece of white card stock,</div>
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and here's what I got.</div>
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I continued that process with the green ink and </div>
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a coral ink to make stripes on the entire piece of card stock.</div>
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I tried a few different color combinations.</div>
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The first one I made is my least favorite.</div>
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I think I just pressed harder in some areas than others,</div>
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but once I got the hang of it, I really loved the results.</div>
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If you pop over to my blog,</div>
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<a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/2015/09/using-unexpected-supplies.html" target="_blank">Kristie Kreates,</a></div>
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you can see what I did with these backgrounds.</div>
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Well, 3 of them, I haven't done anything with that </div>
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first one yet.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by today,</div>
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I hope this inspires you to think outside the box</div>
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and to use some unexpected supplies in your crafting.</div>
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Until next time, have fun crafting!</div>
<br />Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-77901955177776465422015-07-07T06:06:00.000-07:002015-07-07T06:06:12.908-07:00Veils and Vengeance Launch & Cash GiveawayToday is the big day! I've been waiting for this for sooo long, so let's party!It's time to find out more of Adri's story!<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Veils and Vengeance, </i></span>book #2 in the Wedding Planner Mystery Series is officially available today with an ebook sale price of only $2.99! The paperback version is on sale for only $12.99!<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZPVXF2Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ZPVXF2Y&linkCode=as2&tag=racswrispo-20&linkId=JJ2YOGTXOQYGF7JF">Veils and Vengeance (Wedding Planner Mysteries Book 2)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=racswrispo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00ZPVXF2Y" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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“Author Rachelle J. Christensen has created likable and realistic
characters. She blends the drama of a mystery with the allure of
weddings mixing in a good dose of humor, suspense, and of course, a touch of romance.” –Mason Canyon, reviewer <br />
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<b> Here's a blurb about the book. Be sure to enter the giveaway and the goodreads giveaway below!</b><br />
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<b>Veils and Vengeance by Rachelle J. Christensen</b>
When wedding planner, Adrielle Pyper, goes to Hawaii to orchestrate a destination wedding, she isn't prepared for what she finds.
After the trauma of her previous event, the beautiful isle of Kauai is the perfect place for Adri to unwind and do what she does best – plan. She even lets herself indulge in the attention of the groom’s handsome brother. But just when everything seems to be perfect, an afternoon snorkeling trip turns to murder when Adri discovers the body of a young woman.
Shaken, but unable to let it go, Adri’s sleuthing leads her into more danger than she could imagine. When a number of “accidents” threaten her own life, it soon becomes apparent that someone will do anything to keep Adri from interfering with their vengeance.
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25482374-veils-and-vengeance"><img alt="add to goodreads" class="aligncenter wp-image-1672 size-full" src="http://www.bookblasttours.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/add-to-goodreads.png" height="50" width="300" /></a>
Enter the Goodreads Giveaway here: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/139545-veils-and-vengeance">https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/139545-veils-and-vengeance</a>
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What's that? You haven't read book #1 yet? Never fear, check it out here <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rachelle-J-Christensen/e/B002UO5H48/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=racswrispo-20&linkId=XNDOGY4VVCZR3DBD">Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things: A Wedding Planner Mystery (Wedding Planner Mysteries)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=racswrispo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1609078616" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Praise for Rachelle J.
Christensen</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“A fun
walk-down-the-aisle cozy mystery!” – Shauna Wheelwright, reviewer</span></div>
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"Fans of award-winning author Rachelle Christensen will
be standing in line for her latest release. With tension, action, danger, and
definite hints of romance, this book represents everything we love to
read." - Tristi Pinkston, author of the Secret Sisters Mysteries</div>
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“Author Rachelle J. Christensen has created likable and realistic characters. She blends the drama of a mystery with the allure of weddings mixing in a good dose of humor, suspense, and of course, a touch of romance.” –Mason Canyon, reviewer </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"Here's the exact way to
turn an improbable plot into a rollicking</span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">suspense novel, full of
surprises and twists, and wonderful </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">characterizations."</span>-- Jeff Needle prominent book reviewer from AML<br />
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"Don’t expect to get a lot
of sleep . . . . If the thrills of the chase don’t get you, the thrills
of the heart will."<br />
-- Jeffrey S Savage, author of the Shandra Covington mystery series and the Mysteries
of Cove series<br />
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Rachelle J. Christensen is a mother of five who writes mystery/suspense and solves the case of the missing shoe on a daily basis. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in music. She enjoys singing and songwriting, playing the piano, running, motivational speaking, and, of course, reading.
Rachelle is the award-winning author of six books, including Wrong Number, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, and What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know. Her novella, Silver Cascade Secrets, was included in the Rone Award-winning Timeless Romance Anthology, Fall Collection.<br />
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Rachelle Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-59068165890990537862015-06-18T14:19:00.000-07:002015-06-18T14:19:52.123-07:00Guest Post at Sugar Bee Crafts Today, Hawaiian Shave Ice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi, Rachelle here and I'm guest posting over at Sugar Bee Crafts today and you won't want to miss the delicious recipe I shared that is perfect for this 98 degree weather we're having today! This recipe is from my upcoming novel, <i>Veils and Vengeance, </i>Book #2 in the Wedding Planner Mystery Series. Adri is on the beautiful island of Kauai and she gets to try authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice. Yummy treats and yummy reading!<br />
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Check it out and let me know what you think!<br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">Authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice with Homemade Strawberry Syrup here</span></span> <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2015/06/9095.html">http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2015/06/9095.html</a><br />
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Come visit and see the other great things in the Red, White, & Blue Series!Rachelle Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-5316757308695314142015-05-19T07:03:00.000-07:002015-05-19T07:03:57.629-07:00Cover Reveal of Wedding Planner Mysteries Book #2, Veils and VengeanceAll of us at Mashed Potatoes and Crafts are so excited about book #2 in the Wedding Planner Mystery Series, <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Veils and Vengeance</i></span>!<br />
This book continues Adri's story, and you won't want to miss this page-turning mystery!<br />
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What's that? You haven't read book #1 yet? Never fear, check it out here <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1609078616/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1609078616&linkCode=as2&tag=racswrispo-20&linkId=RHNV2F4VFACL6WZU">Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things: A Wedding Planner Mystery (Wedding Planner Mysteries)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=racswrispo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1609078616" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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When wedding planner, Adrielle Pyper, goes to Hawaii to orchestrate a destination wedding, she isn't prepared for what she finds.
After the trauma of her previous event, the beautiful isle of Kauai is the perfect place for Adri to unwind and do what she does best – plan. She even lets herself indulge in the attention of the groom’s handsome brother. But just when everything seems to be perfect, an afternoon snorkeling trip turns to murder when Adri discovers the body of a young woman.
Shaken, but unable to let it go, Adri’s sleuthing leads her into more danger than she could imagine. When a number of “accidents” threaten her own life, it soon becomes apparent that someone will do anything to keep Adri from interfering with their vengeance.
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<b>Author Rachelle J. Christensen</b>
Rachelle J. Christensen is a mother of five who writes mystery/suspense and solves the case of the missing shoe on a daily basis. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a minor in music. She enjoys singing and songwriting, playing the piano, running, motivational speaking, and, of course, reading.
Rachelle is the award-winning author of six books, including Wrong Number, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, and What Every 6th Grader Needs to Know. Her novella, Silver Cascade Secrets, was included in the Rone Award-winning Timeless Romance Anthology, Fall Collection.
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Rachelle Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-58984682145482563672015-05-06T00:01:00.000-07:002015-05-06T00:01:00.051-07:00Stenciling a background<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I'm showing how to do some stenciling </div>
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For this background I am using Distress Inks </div>
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in Victorian Velvet and Worn Lipstick.</div>
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I continued adding ink until I was happy with the</div>
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I used a stencil with different shapes, choosing the hearts.</div>
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Using an old gift card, I applied <a href="http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/search.aspx?q=embossing+paste">Embossing Paste</a></div>
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Just apply it like you are frosting a cake.<br />You can apply it very thin or thicker, it's all a matter of taste.</div>
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Here is how the background looks when it is done.</div>
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For this background I used Distress Inks</div>
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Here is the card I made with this stenciled background.</div>
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Stencils can be home made also.</div>
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If you have a die cutter, such as a Silhouette or a Cricut,</div>
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you can cut any shape you have available.</div>
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You can do this with a light acrylic or even card stock.</div>
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If you don't have a die cutter, you can use a punch or cut </div>
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shapes with a craft knife.</div>
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As you can see, my stencil doesn't cover the entire </div>
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area that I wanted to stencil, so it doesn't have to be </div>
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an entire sheet. You can pick up the stencil and move it</div>
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around to where you want the shapes on your background.</div>
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There are many kinds of Embossing Paste available.</div>
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Some are thin, some are thick, some have sparkle, some have</div>
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color and some don't.<br />It's all a matter of taste and preference.</div>
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You can also color your embossing paste with </div>
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ink, stains or paints,</div>
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just add the color to a small amount of paste and mix it together,</div>
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then apply to your project.</div>
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I hope this tutorial will inspire you to try some stenciling.</div>
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It's fun and a great way to add something a little</div>
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different to your project.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by,</div>
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I hope you'll stop by<a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/"> my blog</a></div>
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and see what else I've been creating.</div>
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Now go have some fun crafting!</div>
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<br />Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-29670050528908868292015-04-01T00:01:00.000-07:002015-04-01T00:01:00.141-07:00Give it some dimension!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello!</div>
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Kristie here from<br /><a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/">Kristie Kreates</a></div>
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I love to add dimension to my cards.</div>
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Today I'm going to show you how to add dimension</div>
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by layering an image on your cards.</div>
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To start I stamped the same image 4 times.</div>
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Once on the card base and 3 times on another </div>
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piece of card stock.</div>
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I colored the flowers using colored pencils and Gamsol.</div>
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You can see here where I will be cutting the flowers into sections.</div>
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I finished coloring the flower on the base card</div>
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and put a very light blue around the flower on the rest </div>
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of the card base.</div>
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I then cut the other 3 flowers into the layers I would be using.</div>
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Below I colored the same flower pieces in different colors</div>
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to show how they are layered.</div>
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For the largest full flower</div>
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I used foam tape to adhere it to the card base.</div>
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I put it directly over the flower on the card base.</div>
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The second piece I put a small piece of foam tape</div>
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on the back. I also used a bit of glue at the bottom of the</div>
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piece. The glue adheres it to the flower and the foam tape</div>
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gives it the dimension.</div>
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The last piece I used glue at the bottom and a piece of </div>
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foam tape for the dimension.</div>
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I also used a bit of glue on the upper right and left</div>
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to hold down the edges of the petals.</div>
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Here is the flower all together, with the different colors</div>
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you can see where each piece goes.</div>
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Here is the card all put together.</div>
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I like the clean and simple look of it.</div>
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I could stamp a sentiment on the top half of the </div>
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card when I'm ready to use it, for now, I'm leaving it</div>
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blank.</div>
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It's difficult to get a good picture showing the </div>
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dimension on the card, but I've tried my best.</div>
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I hope you can see the dimension in the flower below.</div>
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Here's another picture showing the dimension.</div>
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This also shows another issue I'm going to deal with.</div>
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When you fussy cut a stamped image, the edges of the </div>
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cut pieces are white.</div>
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You can see that in this picture.</div>
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The solution to this is to take a black marker and run it </div>
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along the edges of the fussy cut pieces,</div>
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in essence, coloring the edges of the pieces.</div>
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This gives a cleaner, more professional look to the </div>
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finished card.</div>
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Below you can see there are no white edges on the flower,</div>
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and I think it looks much nicer.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by today.</div>
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I hope you'll think about giving your cards and </div>
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projects a bit of dimension.</div>
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I hope you'll stop by <a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/">my blog</a> and see what else</div>
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I'm up to.</div>
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Until next time, have fun crafting!</div>
<br />Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-22258788157896440682015-03-04T00:01:00.000-08:002015-03-07T21:43:33.031-08:00Make your own "enamel dots"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello crafty people!</div>
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Kristie here from <a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kristie Kreates</a> </div>
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Have you seen the many types and colors of</div>
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enamel dots out there on the market?</div>
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There are a lot of companies that make them</div>
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in different colors.</div>
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If you search the internet, you will find varying prices,</div>
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but most of the ones I see cost about $3.99 for a few dozen</div>
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of one color or possibly a couple coordinating colors.</div>
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Today I'm going to show you how to make your own.</div>
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If you have children that do crafts you may know what Perler beads are.</div>
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They are those little beads that you arrange in a pattern,</div>
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then you iron over the top of them to melt them together.</div>
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They are very inexpensive and come in a lot of colors.</div>
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Here is what I bought at my local big box craft store.</div>
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I found them on clearance AND got a % off with a coupon.</div>
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Click on the picture and you can see on the label </div>
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some pictures of the crafty things you can do with them.</div>
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But today, we'll be making some enamel dots.</div>
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First thing to do is line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.</div>
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If you have a teflon oven sheet you can also use that.</div>
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Next put the beads onto the cookie sheet, with the </div>
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holes up. This is a little tedious, so I put on a crafting </div>
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video or watch tv while I do it.</div>
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Now put them into a 300 degree oven.</div>
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I found that 30 - 32 minutes at this temp works great</div>
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with my oven.</div>
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You may have to change the length of time </div>
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depending on your oven.</div>
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Perler beads are meant to melt and do not</div>
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put off fumes or smell at all.</div>
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Here is my first batch ready to come out of the oven.</div>
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This is how the striped beads turn out.</div>
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I think they should have stayed in the oven a little longer,</div>
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as they have a tiny "dimple" in the top of some of them.</div>
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Here is my next batch.</div>
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These were all plain colored beads.</div>
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They came out nice and smooth.</div>
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I have done a few batches and just love them.</div>
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Here is a picture showing some of the beads (top 3) before being melted</div>
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and some after (bottom 3)</div>
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I'm sure you're wondering what I'll be doing with all these</div>
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enamel dots.</div>
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Some of them I'll keep for myself to use on scrapbook layouts</div>
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and cards that I make.</div>
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A lot of them will be used as part of some "goodie bags" that will</div>
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be given out at a scrapbooking event in a couple months.</div>
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I hope you'll give these a try.</div>
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Why don't you pop over to my blog</div>
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<a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/2015/03/bubble-gum-birthday-card.html" target="_blank">Kristie Kreates</a></div>
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and see how I've used some of them.</div>
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Thanks for stopping by and checking out this month's</div>
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crafty tutorial. Let me know if you try this out </div>
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and how you like using them.</div>
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Until next time, have some fun crafting!</div>
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Kristie Maynardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14384683845182147975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-26671702892687398332015-02-04T01:00:00.000-08:002015-06-26T21:24:45.590-07:00Creating a Watercolor Background<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello crafters!</div>
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Kristie here today from </div>
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Today I'm showing you an easy way to make a</div>
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watercolor background.</div>
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Here's what you need.</div>
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A couple colors of Distress Ink,</div>
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A small spray bottle filled with water.</div>
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A tag and/or watercolor paper</div>
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which I used but didn't show here.</div>
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On a craft mat or other non absorbent surface</div>
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(such as wax paper or glass)</div>
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Smooch (yes that is a very technical term) your ink onto </div>
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the mat.</div>
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Give it a few spritzes of water.</div>
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Next put your paper onto the wet ink surface.</div>
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Here I'm using the watercolor paper.</div>
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If you have "uncolored" spaces,</div>
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blot up more of the color, until you are</div>
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happy with the look.</div>
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Here are the watercolor paper and the tag when they </div>
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Hello everyone!</div>
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I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and are</div>
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Do you do after Christmas bargain shopping?</div>
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I did a bit of that the other day and today I'd like to show</div>
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I found these foam shapes at 80% off at Michael's </div>
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and I knew exactly what I would use them for.</div>
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First I stamped and colored an image and created a card base..</div>
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I measured the image and took off a little bit on each side.</div>
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I applied adhesive to the back of the foam.</div>
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and applied it to the back of the colored image.</div>
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Here you can see that it covers most of the back</div>
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We had some extra fun with this project! My kids all got to make a little candle using dixie cups as the mold. The possibilities are endless, so don't be shy. Melt some wax and get started!<br />
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Measure the depth of a Styrofoam cup or other heat-resistant<br />
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Cut cotton wicking one and a half times<br />
the depth of the container.<br />
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Melt paraffin wax (one pound of paraffin<br />
melts to about 20 fluid ounces) in a double boiler. Or if you melt scented wax, you can melt down your used wax from Scentsy candles, etc.<br />
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For this step, I had an old emergency candle that got melted in the summer heat of the trailer that my hubby and I lived in when we were first married! Yes, it was that hot in that tin can! I finally decided to do something with it since it couldn't be burned as a candle in its current state!<br />
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After melting down, add essential oils for your favorite scent.<br />
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or wood shavings, using about four parts wax to one part mix-ins.<br />
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Wrap one end of cotton wicking to a pencil that is slightly longer<br />
than the diameter of your container, and tape the other end to the<br />
inside bottom of the container. The wick should be slightly taut. Alternatively, you could set up something like I have pictured below. We put the candles on my cooling rack and taped the wicking to the underside of the cupboards.<br />
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Pour wax into your container and adjust the wick as needed. I poured in different colors of wax in layers and let each one set up for about five to ten minutes before adding the next layer and mix-ins. Once the wick is centered and taut, allow 24 hours for the wax to harden.<br />
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Then cut the container and peel it away to reveal the candle. Trim the wick to<br />
¾ inch. This was quite the exciting step for my 4 year old!<br />
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Wrap twine or ribbon around the candle if desired.</div>
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In my book, this candle idea is used as a centerpiece for the wedding celebrations/reception. These candles also make great holiday gifts and fun decor ideas.<br />
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Here are four of my kids showing off their candle creations!<br />
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Rachelle Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05522589944408062365noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-18801783687130297182014-12-19T09:36:00.000-08:002014-12-19T09:36:48.769-08:00Make a Nativity<div data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/" target="_blank">Kate</a> here again. I know you are used to me posting recipes, but I wanted to share one of our Christmas traditions with you.</div>
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I like each of my children to have their own nativity to keep in their rooms during the Christmas season.</div>
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We've made the people from toilet paper tubes</div>
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I realized that my youngest children have never made a nativity so on Wednesday I pulled out the fabric scraps and the glue gun.</div>
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This year I actually purchased some wood doll bodies to use. It came in a package of assorted shapes and sizes.</div>
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My daughter divided them up into individual nativities for each child. On the left are the three wiseman. The center shows Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. The figures on the right are two shepherds and a sheep.</div>
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The rest is all made from scraps we had hanging around from previous projects. If you don't sew or make crafts, you could purchase squares of felt to use for the clothing. <a data-mce-href="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1670.jpg" href="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1670.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1670" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3905" data-mce-src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1670-300x225.jpg" height="225" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_1670-300x225.jpg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="300" /></a></div>
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I showed the boys how to cut a piece of fabric and wrap it around the doll bodies</div>
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and how to make a head covering. The embroidery floss was used for hair, belts, head ties, and even a shepherd's staff.</div>
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My daughter used bias tape to make a turban for her wiseman.</div>
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After that, I gave them the scissors and glue gun and let them go.</div>
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They decided we needed an angel so they each found another doll body for an angel.</div>
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This is my four-year-old's nativity. He made all the fabric choices for his people. I helped him cut out the pieces and glue them together, but he was definitely the director.</div>
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He promptly put it on the shelf by his bed.</div>
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Here is my ten-year-old's on his windowsill. He said one of his wiseman took the arctic route.<br />Thus the fur coat and head covering.:)</div>
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This was a super fun activity and helped refocus my children (and me!) on Christ being the reason we celebrate Christmas.</div>
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Kate is an author. Her newest release is an easy chapter book titled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Midas-Easy-Chapter-Book-ebook/dp/B00PSR82PA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419010482&sr=8-1&keywords=lucky+midas" target="_blank">Lucky Midas.</a></div>
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<strong style="text-align: start;"><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Kate's newest release is an easy chapter book for readers aged 6-8 titled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Midas-Easy-Chapter-Book-ebook/dp/B00PSR82PA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418920202&sr=8-1&keywords=lucky+midas" target="_blank">Lucky Midas</a>.</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/" target="_blank">Kate</a> here again with another recipe. Here is a fruit-filled, festive, jello salad. It can be eaten with or without the topping. Here's what you'll need:</div>
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The sour cream and cream cheese are for the optional topping.</div>
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Mix:</div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">6 oz. pkg. raspberry jello<br />1 cup boiling water</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">(You may have noticed a few stray walnut pieces in the 9 x 13 casserole. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">These things happen when you have little helpers.)</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="mix" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1690" data-mce-src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/mix.jpg" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/mix.jpg" height="313" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="mix" width="470" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Add, stir, and chill:<br />16 oz. can whole cranberry sauce<br />2, 8 oz. cans crushed pineapple<br />1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped<br />3/4 cup cranberry juice </span></strong></div>
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See the whole cranberries? Make sure you get the can that says whole cranberries in sauce. Just so you know--the canned cranberry sauce without whole cranberries will work, too. I tried it once and it tasted great. But it looks so pretty with the whole cranberries, and I love all the crunch and texture in this salad.</div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="mixed" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1687" data-mce-src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/mixed.jpg" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/mixed.jpg" height="313" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="mixed" width="470" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Look how pretty that is. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for four to five hours.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="plain" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1686" data-mce-src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/plain.jpg" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/plain.jpg" height="313" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="plain" width="470" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">It is delicious served like this, or you can make the topping.</span></strong></div>
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Topping:</div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">8 oz. cream cheese, softened<br />1 cup sour cream<br />1/4 cup sugar<br />chopped nuts for sprinkling</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar with an electric beater until smooth. (This will take at least seven minutes and likely longer if you forget to soften the cream cheese.)</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="spread" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1691" data-mce-src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/spread.jpg" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/spread.jpg" height="313" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="spread" width="470" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Spread over chilled jello salad and sprinkle with nuts. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="serve" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1683" data-mce-src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/serve1.jpg" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/serve1.jpg" height="313" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="serve" width="470" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!</span></strong></div>
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<strong>Cranberry Salad</strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Mix:<br />6 oz. pkg. raspberry jello<br />1 cup boiling water</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">In a 9 x 13 dish, add the following ingredients and stir:<br />16 oz. can whole cranberry sauce<br />2, 8 oz. cans crushed pineapple<br />1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped<br />3/4 cup cranberry juice</span></strong></div>
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Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for four to five hours.</div>
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Topping:</div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">8 oz. cream cheese, softened<br />1 cup sour cream<br />1/4 cup sugar<br />chopped nuts for sprinkling</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar with an electric beater until smooth. Spread over chilled jello salad and sprinkle with nuts.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span data-mce-style="font-weight: normal;" style="font-weight: normal;">Kate's newest release is an easy chapter book for readers aged 6-8 titled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Midas-Easy-Chapter-Book-ebook/dp/B00PSR82PA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418920202&sr=8-1&keywords=lucky+midas" target="_blank">Lucky Midas</a>.</span></strong></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6550100211387937411.post-22634021966907629982014-12-03T00:01:00.000-08:002014-12-03T00:01:00.579-08:00Simple frame technique.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Kristie here from</div>
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I can't believe December is already here!</div>
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But it's a new month, so here I am </div>
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with another crafty tutorial for you.</div>
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Today, I have a simple framing technique to show you.</div>
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Here's all you need</div>
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A piece of white card stock, an acrylic block and some ink.<br />I am using Distress Ink, because I just happen to have it close </div>
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at hand.</div>
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Any size acrylic block will work for this technique,</div>
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I like to use the small block to make gift enclosures.</div>
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Ink up all 4 sides of the block.</div>
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Press the block onto your white card stock.<br />Please excuse the messy pad under my paper.<br />I like to use an old mouse pad to give a little cushion</div>
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when I'm stamping. As you can see</div>
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I use this old mouse pad a lot.</div>
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When you lift up the block you will have a frame.</div>
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Depending on the type of ink you use, you will get different</div>
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looks to your frame. I love this mottled look.</div>
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Now what to do with that frame?</div>
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As you can see I stamped a small flower in the center</div>
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of the frame with Wild Honey Distress Ink.</div>
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I measured and cut another piece of card stock</div>
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a little bigger than the frame piece.</div>
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Using a sponge applicator, I sponged the edges with</div>
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Wild Honey Distress Ink to match the flower.</div>
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I adhered the framed flower to the inked piece </div>
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of card stock and then added them to a white</div>
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card stock base.</div>
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<a href="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/" target="_blank">Kate</a> here again with another recipe. Soup is a frequent guest at our table in the fall.</div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">This is one of my family's favorites. To get started you’ll need 3 strips of bacon, chopped or …</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="bacongrease" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1383" height="313" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bacongrease.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 10px auto 20px; padding: 0px;" title="bacongrease" width="470" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">if you have some bacon grease that will work just fine. The bacon grease adds the flavor we’re looking for. We don’t necessarily need the bacon.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="celery" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1376" height="313" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/celery.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 10px auto 20px; padding: 0px;" title="celery" width="470" /></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">This soup requires a lot of chopping, so I do all the chopping before anything else. Dice two celery stalks.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Peel and chop 1 potato.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">I like to send 2 carrots and 1/2 a head of cabbage through the coarse grating disc on my food processor.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Mince 1-2 cloves of garlic and chop 1 medium onion. Then saute in the bacon grease for 1 minute with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. I’m using dried parsley today so I’ll add it later.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Turn heat down to medium. Add the celery, potatoes and saute for 10 minutes. Then add carrots and cabbage and saute for another 10 minutes. (If using chopped instead of grated carrots, add with potatoes and celery.)</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><img alt="basil" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1380" height="313" src="http://www.katrinapalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/basil.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 10px auto 20px; padding: 0px;" title="basil" width="470" /><br />Add 2 quarts soup stock or 2 quarts water plus 2 Tablespoons beef or chicken bouillon granules to a slow cooker. (Stovetop directions are at the end of the post.) Today I’m using bouillon cubes with water. Then add 1 teaspoon basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Here is when I add dried parsley, too.</span></strong></div>
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Add 1 28-ounce can tomatoes. To make the tomatoes slightly blended, I use this little gadget. Next add 1 15-ounce can kidney, white, or pinto beans.</div>
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Add the vegetables to the slow cooker, stir, and cover. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or 6-8 hours on low. Add 1/2 cup noodles of your choice 1/2 hour before serving time.</div>
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3 slices bacon, chopped <strong>or</strong> 1-2 Tablespoons bacon grease<br />1-2 cloves garlic, minced<br />1 medium onion, chopped<br />1/4 cup minced parsley or 2 T. dried minced parsley<br />2 stalks celery, diced<br />2 carrots, diced or grated<br />1 large potato, diced<br />1/2 medium cabbage, finely sliced (or coarsely grated in food processor)<br />1 28-ounce can tomatoes, slightly blended<br />1 teaspoon basil<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1 15-ounce can kidney, white, or pinto beans<br />2 quarts soup stock or 2 quarts water plus 2 Tablespoons beef or chicken bouillon granules<br />1/2 cup noodles of your choice</div>
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In a stock pot fry bacon but not until crisp. Or melt 1-2 tablespoons of bacon grease in a stock pot and add garlic, onion, parsley, celery, carrots, potato, and cabbage. Saute for 20-25 minutes, stirring often until vegetables are tender but crunchy. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, beans, and stock. Simmer for 45 minutes. Add noodles and cook for 10-12 more minutes.</div>
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Kate is the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Guy-Next-Door-Kate-Palmer-ebook/dp/B0092TJP7E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415829556&sr=8-1&keywords=the+guy+next+door+kate+palmer" target="_blank">The Guy Next Door </a>and<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Seasons-Farm-Fall-Kate-Palmer-ebook/dp/B00ILI599A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415829595&sr=8-1&keywords=seasons+on+the+farm%3A+fall" target="_blank"> Seasons on the Farm: Fall</a>.</div>
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Hi blog friends!</div>
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Kristie here from </div>
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This month I have another easy Christmas card for you.</div>
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Have you started those Christmas cards yet?</div>
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If not, this is a very quick and easy card to make.</div>
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Can you guess from the supplies what it will be?</div>
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White card stock 11" x 4 1/4"</div>
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Red card stock 5 1/4" x 4"</div>
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Black card stock 5" x 1"</div>
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Silver paper 1 1/2" x 1 1/4"</div>
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Mark about 1/4" in from the each end and mark where the center of the silver piece is.</div>
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Slip the black strip through the silver piece,</div>
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weaving over the center "bar"</div>
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Use tape to secure it on the back. I just used a little piece</div>
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of craft tape, you could use scotch tape or whatever is on hand.</div>
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Position the "belt" where you want it and turn the whole</div>
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Fold the edges over to the back and secure with tape or glue.</div>
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Place the white circles (or buttons if you prefer)</div>
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above the belt and glue them into place.</div>
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Adhere to the white card base.</div>
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You now have an adorable Santa suit Christmas card.</div>
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Now how quick and easy is that?</div>
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Thanks for stopping by today.</div>
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I hope you try making some of these quick and easy cards.</div>
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I'd love it if you'd stop over to my blog, </div>
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<a href="http://www.kristiekreates.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kristie Kreates</a></div>
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and see what I've got going on there.</div>
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See you again next month, until then</div>
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have fun crafting!</div>
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