Category Archives: Tutorial

Chevron Chrocheted Throw Tutorial

By Angela | Published: March 14, 2013
My husband called me a yarn hoarder.  That’s how it began.  He quickly repented since hoarding isn’t something you joke about in my family.  It’s a real possibility–and it runs deep.  I have rules to follow to make sure I’m not hoarding, like 1.  Don’t buy more than 6 months worth of something and 2.  [...]
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Valnetine Wreath Tutorials

By Angela | Published: January 21, 2013
I have 2 front doors now and as much as I love store wreaths when the price is times 2–DIY looks even better.  I’m still trying to decide which to make, but here are some that have my heart a flutter. 1.  Burlap tied around a Pool noodle via A Little Crafting I’m still exclaiming–pool [...]
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Doll “Quilt As You Go” Tutorial

By Angela | Published: December 12, 2012
This adorable doll quilt is the perfect companion to our dollar tree Doll Bassinet/ Moses Basket. Tutorial here. I used the leftover scraps from the basket to complete it.  It took about an hour from start to finish. This same technique can be used to make quilted bibs and larger throws for real babies or [...]
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Doll Bassinet or Moses Basket Tutorial

By Angela | Published: December 11, 2012
Wouldn’t a little girl you know be delighted with a new dolly and a basket to carry her in? For an experienced seamstress, this project takes about 2 hours.  Plan a little more time if you are new at this. You will need:  1 dollar tree basket.  This one is about 11 inches long by [...]
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Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial

By Angela | Published: November 27, 2012
I’ve had fabric and pillow forms hanging around my house waiting for me to be fabulous with them.  I had dreams of invisible zippers and piping.  But at this stage in my life (you know–6 kids including 2 toddlers and 4 jobs besides taking care of my home and family) fabulous just isn’t in my [...]
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Getting Ready for the First Day of School

By Angela | Published: August 15, 2012
I know some of you have already started school.  But for the rest of you, here’s a fun idea via pinterest. I’m gearing up for packing lunches and hope to add a few more fun items once in awhile.  I’ve put my brainstorm of ideas into my latest eBook, Homemade and Healthy to Go. It [...]
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Sprouted Wheat Flour Via Greek Yogurt Update

By Angela | Published: December 12, 2011
OOh, I made Greek Yogurt Saturday per my instructions here.  It worked better than ever!  I tried a faster method but still used the slow cooker for finishing.  To speed things up I poured the gallon of milk into a large stock pot and heated it on medium until it was 115 degrees. I used a [...]
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Christmas Wreath Ornaments from Stacy Makes Cents

By Angela | Published: December 7, 2011
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 [...]
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Homemade Extracts

By Angela | Published: November 21, 2011
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.
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Slow Cooker Greek Yogurt

By Angela | Published: September 12, 2011
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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