Until a month ago we never dreamed that these social gatherings would not be going on, sadly to say.....but hopefully after this long extended social distancing we will all be able to get back together and have many more memories........so stay home be safe until we all meet again..........miss all of you!
So hang in there dear friends and keep your chin up.......we can do this.....Have a great day and weekend!!!!
I am working on this "Noodle and Lou" Cowgirl..........I needed a little Noodle and Lou lift!! Hope to keep stitching along and adding to the others........I've got a ways to go but it's a happy diversion for sure........
When complete she will stand together with her sisters..............
Hope you all are safe and creating..........HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY AND WEDNESDAY...............
This morning when I flipped the calendar to April this is the sweet image that appeared........Norman Rockwell is still a favorite to all .........
Have a great day.............
It's Red Bud season in Oklahoma and they are showing off in their bright pink color............something about this time of year these beautiful pink trees welcomes springtime and hopefully this year especially when so much is going on in the world......hope this brings a smile to you today from Oklahoma.......
Enjoy this monday all day............
Last week I blogged about this journal........on the front cover is this sweet little gold leaf bird card( I have been saving it for years for something special).........I did not make this one but decided to try and see if I could figure out how in the world to duplicate it.........I first used some watercolor paper to sketch out the images I wanted.......I then filled them in with my copic markers, then brushed the gold leaf glue, let it dry and then applied the gold leaf and the photos below are the end results.
Bar-b-que Mustard Chicken in the Crock Pot......
I cut up some orange, yellow and red peppers along with an onion.....depending on if you are making a big meal or just two people I usually use one big boneless chicken breast or today I have 3 chicken tenderloin strips......on top of the peppers and onions lay the frozen chicken pieces and pour over the honey mustard sauce and then the barbque sauce........ close the lid , turn it on high and in a few hours dinner is ready......this is so easy and really good! I would never use my crock pot if I did not use these disposable liners........they are a game changer ( depending on your crock pot they come in two different sizes so make sure you read the fine print) Try it sometime.......we aren't real big barbque sauce people but this makes it perfect and really tender. I will do some kind of potatoes and a salad..........happy eating!
We are all trying to stay calm and carry on.......one way is to be creative and use all the materials we have in our stash..........if your like me I have so much that I thought to compile a journal and make some signatures to include positive sayings and be creative at the same time . But for now here is a little bit in the book that I started. I used some good paper so I could doodle on but also inserted some scrapbook paper to make things bright and cheery. I used magazine pages and cut up, old ephemera, washi tape, scrapbook stickers and whatever I could lay my hands on......at night when we are watching tv I will work on the book .......hope this gives you an idea to document this quiet time and being creative at the same time........
here are a few pages and the cover.........
I hope this gives you some positive vibes and maybe some ideas to use up some STUFF and be creating all at the same time.........have a great day people!!!!
Happy Thursday from Oklahoma ...... it's suppose to be 90 here in today and we are all loving this kind of weather.........the windows and doors are open and no bugs as of right now!!!!!! OH HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While we are all home trying to keep busy and being creative I thought I would offer you a free pattern........just email me at jpeter@cox.net with your initial and if you want flowers or polka dot and an address to send it. .......... and I will send you this pattern at no charge.......it's the least I can do........it will just be the pattern.......have a great day
Found these cute little faces yesterday while I was trying to find something else and thought I needed to make them up and enjoy........and I may try to make more but for now these were ready to sew up and dress. I used some old lace and handkerchiefs, buttons and a few little odds and ends for their baskets........kind of a fun project with stuff I have around and you may too.
Everyone has those cheap plastic eggs somewhere........I just punched a couple holes on two sides to put a wire for the handle, I used glue to add the blue glitter and a little crepe paper for the ruffle. For the carrots I dyed the yellow pipe cleaner with alcohol ink.......you can see on the two carrots the green pipe cleaner for the top of the carrot and the green silk ribbon on the other. They both are cute and whatever you have.......I still need to add the little easter eggs I have and a bird for each basket. So that is what I have been up to the last day.......
Happy Wednesday.......stay well my friends..........
Being in the situation we are all in right now and what is going on in the world I haven't known what to blog about that would be significant ............but I do know we all like to have a new recipe so here is what I have for you today......I found this one on line........if you have some bananas that are just turning and you want to use them up here is a great way to use them ( I DO NOT LIKE MUSHY BANANAS to eat) and I used regular size chocolate chips because I did not have the mini and I used a cup in the batter and did not use any on top like the recipe calls for
The only thing I added was before I baked the bread I sprinkled a layer of Raw Sugar on the top.......one thing I have discovered over the years of baking is to sprinkle this sugar on top for a crunchy finish....especially breads, cakes and even cookies............hope you try this and let me know if you do........it's great with a cup of strong coffee !
I hope you all are doing well and enjoying some time at home discovering ways to keep our minds , bodies and sprits going in a positive way.......maybe I will be sharing some more recipes with you in the days ahead.......and some creative ways to keep those creative waves going!
thinking about you all...... stay safe and be well.............