Category Archives: Tutorial
Christmas Wreath Ornaments from Stacy Makes Cents
I’d like to welcome back Stacy, from Stacy Makes Cents. She has a really quick Christmas craft to show us that is fun and appropriate for young children to do. Hi – my name is Stacy , Queen of Mess. I am not blessed with craftiness, so I have to try really hard to be crafty. This [...]
Homemade Extracts
Watch this short video on how to make flavored extracts to use in cakes, cookies, frostings, salad dressings, and marinades. They make great and inexpensive Chrsitmas gifts.
Also posted in Christmas, Recipes 9 Comments
Slow Cooker Greek Yogurt
I wrote about this in my newsletter and promised you could get a recipe on my blog, but when I did a search myself, I didn’t find it! So here is the long overdue post. I like to do a whole gallon at once, because I use yogurt for a lot of things–eating with fruit, pancake [...]
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Liquid Laundry Soap
Yesterday, Stacy, our guest from Stacy Makes Cents, shared with us her favorite Powdered Laundry Soap Recipe. This is the one she uses most becuase it is so easy and mess free to store. But I know many of you interested in liquid laundry soap since it is already dissolved completely. Stacy is back with [...]
Also posted in Cleaning and Laundry, Recipes 15 Comments
Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
One of the most popular parts of my blog are the free homemade cleaning recipes. And the #1 asked question is for a recipe for homemade laundry soap? I used to make my own, but after a few months, it no longer satisfied me. I now buy Arm and Hammer brand powdered detergent from Wal-mart which is [...]
Also posted in Cleaning and Laundry, Recipes 12 Comments
We interrupt this blog…
. . . To remind you that Valentine’s Day is coming!!! But don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune to make the day special. Here are some recipes, tutorials and activity ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Click the photos to go to the tutorials Imagine your thin mints cut with a [...]
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Christmas Gift Tutorials 3
It’s not too late to whip up these lovely things for the holidays. 1. Petal Pillow: http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2008/09/petal-pillow-tutorial.html 2: Gathered Cluth: http://noodleheads.blogspot.com/2010/04/gathered-clutch-tutorial.html 3. Ruffly Headband: http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com/2009/06/ruffly-headband-tutorial.html 4. Knitted ear warmer: http://imtopsyturvy.com/index.php/knit-ear-warmer-with-crochet-flower/
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Christmas Gift Tutorials 2
These fast to sew gifts are perfect for last minute crafting. 1. Tissue Box Cover: http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/04/tissue-box-cover.html 2. Sleep Mask: http://www.wolfandwillowblog.com/2010/07/free-sewing-pattern-whats-new-pussycat-sleep-mask.html 3. Mini Makeup Roll: http://kellyrachel.com/blog/2010/06/22/make-a-bag-sew-along-mini-makeup-roll-tutorial/
Sprouted Wheat Flour Via Greek Yogurt Update