I have been watching arm knitting videos in preparation for making one or two for Christmas gifts this year. This tutorial from HandiMania on has a video that is simple to follow and will have you done and finished in no time. Casting on is the hardest part and this video shows you EVERY step! I […]
Author: Carrie Hill
Day 8: Vintage Button Bookmarks
This gift is a great stocking stuffer for the reader in your life. You could also substitute bobby pins or hair clips for the paper clips and make multiple gifts from one idea. back your glue with felt so you don’t end up with sticky issues – and if you can’t find the little paperclip […]
The Best Chocolate Frosting In The History Of The Universe
I’m not joking. Rich – VERY rich – it hardens a bit when it’s refrigerated – so you get that “magic shell” effect – just a bit – like a chocolate cake with an expensive ganache on it. I used Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Chips – but you could use regular semi-sweet, expensive Valhrona or ScharffenBerger […]
Day 7: Homemade Air Freshner/Deodorizer
I love this idea – diffusers mask odor – but this fast and easy DIY has the potential to absorb and eliminate odors, while smelling great! Baking soda is the secret ingredient. If you’re into essential oils – combine them with baking soda, a cute jar, a fabric circle and love and make a great, […]
Day 6: 5 Minute Hot Packs
Whether you’ve got a terrible ache in your neck – or need to soothe a cranky baby – a warm pack is a great way to relax! There are a ton of different ways to make these packs – but this tutorial from RaeGunRamblings.com is a fast an no-sew option. If you’ve got some sewing […]
Italian Bean and Tortellini Soup
First – this is vegetarian if you’re a lacto-ovo vegetarian – but you could use no-cheese pasta to make it full vegetarian, or add chicken or italian sausage if you wanted to make it meaty.. That’s up to you. It’s a pretty flexible recipe and any vegetables would be great additions – I have a […]