tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69825475412351627252023-11-15T12:49:36.101-06:00A D-A-S-H Through Life<b> Sewing, Junking, Crafting, Sharing and Gaining Inspiration ~ All while dashing through life.</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982547541235162725.post-77181571678132846882011-11-06T16:00:00.000-06:002011-11-06T16:00:37.679-06:00ACU Military Bags Made by Me<a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1883775253305.113972.1209063481&type=1">ACU Military Bags Made by Me</a>:<br /><br /><a style="font-size:13px" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pengoopmcjnbflcjbmoeodbmoflcgjlk">'via Blog this'</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982547541235162725.post-55768387211336986752011-11-06T14:38:00.001-06:002011-11-06T14:43:10.574-06:00Heading To The End Of A YearAlthough I follow and read a ton of blogs daily, I've been such a slacker as the author of my own. Time to catch up.<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: left;">The bag making has come to a halt for now. I had<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> enormous fun creating and making bags of every type and specification. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div>Moving on to other creations and interesting finds. As of late, I've been into embellishment. Of what? Pretty much anything I can get my hands on. </div><div><br />
</div><div>On of my favorite is the 'petal tee', an inspiration from <a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/06/petal-tees-tutorial.html">http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/06/petal-tees-tutorial.html</a>.</div><div><br />
</div><div>It's been so much fun making these.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Finished up with my version of the 'scribble sweater', a knockoff from Anthropologie. </div><div><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982547541235162725.post-31157328174472072552011-01-26T10:17:00.004-06:002011-01-29T10:12:54.205-06:00New Beginnings With Renewed Hope<b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.grapevinetearoom.com/gallery.html" linkindex="2">l</a>Life changes on a dime they say. I've certainly become a believer that this is so true. I recently walked away from a comfortable job I enjoyed for 15 years. It wasn't planned, at least not for the day I did it. Things just 'happen' and that was one of those instances. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Of course, all the normal emotions welled up inside me after the fact. Fear, condemnation of myself for doing such a foolish thing in this unstable economy, melancoly for those who would no longer be a daily part of my life, and then the welcome liberating feeling of plain old RELIEF. It was something that was going to occur sooner than later. I hadn't been content with changes being forced on me in that job. So, needless to say, I'm off on a very scary 'adventure' in the latter segment of my life. ;-)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">The very day I quit my 'comfy' job, an old friend called and offered me a few hours in her Tea Shop 5 days a week to help out with the lunches she serves daily. It's a quaint and cozy house built in 1901, converted into an adorable gift shop/tea room that is open from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for lunch, with extended hours for anyone wanting to browse the gift shop. Sherry also caters private mystery murder parties, and caters side jobs as well. </span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.grapevinetearoom.com/gallery.html" linkindex="3">http://www.grapevinetearoom.com/gallery.htm</a></span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"> I jumped at this welcome opportunity! I love her, she's easy and happy, and it would be much less stressful for me. The great part is I can begin concentrating on making a little side business for myself with sewing and crafting, which I LOVE! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">God certainly doesn't promise any an easy journey. I'm learning daily never ever to doubt in HIS abundance of grace and hope, and more importantly that choosing humility and following his will for me allows God to shape my character and my circumstances. And it makes room to glorify God in both. ;-) </span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982547541235162725.post-52293590514915317582011-01-16T09:31:00.002-06:002011-11-06T11:50:48.039-06:00<span style="color: #073763;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">~Wow~ I was in the 'thought process' of starting a business to supplement my dwindling income (my hours at my regular job have been cut drastically), when BOOM it suddenly took off without me! :-)</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">I am calmly (ha-ha) purchasing my fabric, making my patterns, and prototyping everything before making the original. It's been truly exhilarating. I haven't had time to stop, think, or consider what if, I'm just DOING IT and THANKING GOD while venturing along this new journey.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Loving animal prints, I decided to try a bag out of upholstery material since it was 50% off. I wanted it to have that 'wow factor' that always catches my eye. This is the finished product. It has a magnetic clasp and inside is a pocket for a cell phone and pen. </span></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This little gem was created by Stella & Dot. I intend to duplicate it to the exact replica. Stay tuned!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Next up are two different versions of a burlap bag I have absolutely fallen in love with! The lining is as intriguing as the outside. I can just imagine the possibilities for embellishments! Can't wait to go purchase my different colored burlap! </span></span></b></i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the 5 coffee filter wreaths I made as Christmas gifts . . . Cute, huh?</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">I've actually been going back and forth between several projects the last few days. Hummmm, wonder what that says about my staying focused? ;-)</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">While <i>attempting</i> to sit still and watch television the past few evenings, I've been making paper beads. Old to some, but quite new to me. It somehow relaxes me to keep my hands busy, and this task certainly does that. A little sticky, but other than that really fun. I made about 100 beads of all sizes the last couple of nights.</span></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEADS? They don't <i>LOOK</i> much like beads at this point, do they? :-D Still have to be varnished.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> I'll keep going with that little nightly task until I feel like I have enough beads to put together some nice little <i>jewels.</i> *pun intended* </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Today though, I wanted to begin a paper rose wreath that grabbed my attention during the holiday season, when I was crafting/sewing gifts.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Since I didn't have a wreath form available to begin my paper rose wreath, I cut the wreath shape from an old box left from moving. I'm LOVING the way it looks so far.</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Little inside joke about this wreath is that our twenty year old loves the music she grew up hearing us listen to. Most of her friends crack up because she loves the old tunes we love, but it doesn't deter her from listening anyway. One of the songs that my sweet hubby, Dennis loves (as did his mother) is <i>♪♫ PAPER ROSES ♫♪.</i> So while making this cute baby, I've been humming this A LOT while folding the paper strips into capricious little flowers.</span></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make this snake-like design. I cut 2, 3, 4 out at a time. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut along the line. If using more than one strip at a time, don't worry about the paper 'fanning'. It gives your flower a more interesting look.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start at the outer end and begin rolling the strip to resemble a rose/flower. I used small dots of hot glue along the way to ensure my flower didn't fall apart.</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">New experiences, whether we view them good, bad or are indifferent to them, should be analyzed carefully in order to explore the lesson each offers to teach us. Lately, I can't seem to gather enough new information in order to engage in an awe-inspiring craft I've never done before, take up a new hobby, try a recipe that catches my fancy, or just play with a new idea in my head. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Life offers an abundance of life experiences daily......and personally I am ready to try out as many as TIME will allow. ;-)</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Below are some of my newest endeavors. Happiness that they were received so well! </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Some of my home-made Christmas gifts this year:</span></b><br />
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Remember that necklace I said I was going to attempt to copy? It's still on my 'List'. Stay tuned. <br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">But, I do like incorporating winter decor into my home. A snowman wreathe greets you at our front door.</span></b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;"> I'll find a special place for the glistening winter trees I've been crafting too. Maybe we'll even get some real SNOW this year. There were actual snow flurries early this a.m., which rarely do we see this far south. We can always dream.</span></b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">While skimming through the craft blogs I love so much, I came across these beautiful recycled trees. They were originally on Martha Stewart's craft link I believe. I have seen different versions on some other sites as well. Since it was basically a rainy, cold, blah Saturday I began to fold, fold, and fold some more pages of old magazines while watching Christmas classics on T.V. </span></b></i><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's the project in a nutshell. I think they'll look beautiful on my kitchen table through the chilly winter months.</span></b></i><br />
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A little silver spray and a sprinkling of glitter and I'm a happy little crafter. I'm going to do some in gold also. I'm pretty content with how they turned out. Now, to find the perfect place to display them through the frigid months ahead.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982547541235162725.post-60432099770544264402010-12-08T18:29:00.000-06:002010-12-08T18:29:12.613-06:00CUTE NECKLACE<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A co-worker had on <i>the ultimate</i> in what I consider to be one of the coolest, modish, simple but elegant pieces of jewelry that's caught my eye in a while. I absolutely loved it! SO, after staring a hole through her chest at the coveted necklace, I finally approached her to ask if I could snap a few shots of it. She immediately ask if I was going to make one like it, and of course I admitted that I probably couldn't begin to emulate it but I was certainly going to give it a shot. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hope to have some degree of success with an attempt replicating hers. I'm a gal on a mission this weekend to purchase everything to put this little gem together <i>quickly</i>. Or at least a semblance of what her gorgeous piece is. </span></span></b><br />
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</u></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you love <i>tart, tangy,sweet and creamy,</i> you'll ♥ this recipe! They are called <i>LEMON BARS</i>, but not like I've ever tasted before. They have a shortbread crust, not only on the bottom, but a teeny bit added on the topper as well. Absolutely delectable! If you try them, let me know what you think.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">Because a standard size rolling pin won't fit into your pan, try topping the dough with parchment paper and use a jar to roll the dough into the pan. You can use your hands, whatever method works for you.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">Also, the butter and eggs should be at room temperature . The butter for the crumble <i>must</i> be <i>cold</i>. And be patient! Allow the finished product to <i>cool completely.</i> It should set before cutting into the bars.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>The Ingredients</u></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">Crust:</span></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 sticks of butter (1/2 lb.) @ room temp </span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 cups ALL PURPOSE flour</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span></span></li>
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<ul><li>5 eggs at room temperature</li>
<li>2 1/4 cups granulated sugar</li>
<li>1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest (from 4 fresh lemons)</li>
<li>3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)</li>
<li>1/2 cup all purpose flour</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
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<ul><li>Scraps from crust</li>
<li>Approximately 1/4 sup flour</li>
<li>1 - 2 tablespoons butter</li>
<li>1 teaspoon sugar</li>
<li>Confectioners' sugar for dusting</li>
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<ol><li>Cream the butter and sugar together on medium low speed until light and fluffy.</li>
<li>Whisk flour and salt together in separate bowl.</li>
<li>With mixer on lowest speed, add dry mixture to the butter and sugar.</li>
<li>Mix only until flour is moistened.</li>
<li>Turn our onto a well-floured piece of parchment paper.</li>
<li>Form a rectangular disk with the dough.</li>
<li>Transfer the disk to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.</li>
<li>Using floured hands and/or the parchment paper press the doughout evenly to cover the pan and up about 1/2 inch on the sides. The dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. I suggest using a jar to roll it our evenly under parchment paper. Make sure to work it into the corners.</li>
<li>Dough should go about 3/4 inch up the side of the pan. Cut off the excess in a straight line with a sharp knife, reserving the scraps to use on the top.</li>
<li>Place pan in freezer for about 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Preheat over to 350 degrees.</li>
<li>Bake crust in the over for 15 to 20 minutes until very lightly browned.</li>
<li>Remove and allow to cool while you make the filling and crumb topping.</li>
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<ol><li>Place all filling ingredients in mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.</li>
<li>Pour filling mixture into cooled crust.</li>
<li>Bake for 20 minutes.</li>
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<ol><li>While baking, place crust scraps in a small bowl.</li>
<li>Add flour and sugar</li>
<li>Cut in enough COLD butter in small pieces to make the mixture crumbly and stick together when presssed.</li>
<li>Remove pan from over after 20 minutes</li>
<li>Lightly rolling the crumble together with you fingers, sprinkle it over the surface evenly with some bigger pieces and some smaller pieces.</li>
<li>Return pan to oven and bake an additional 7 to 12 minutes or until the filling is set.</li>
<li>Remove from oven and ALLOW TO COMPLETELY COOL.</li>
<li>Cut into evenly sized bars and dust with confectioners' sugar.</li>
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This bread is very, very soft and moist. Seriously delicious and definitely a new favorite for me! <br />
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1/4 c + 1 Tbls (27g) cocoa powder<br />
3/4 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/2 c (100g) granulated sugar<br />
1/2 c (80g) packed brown sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1/2 c (118ml) vegetable oil<br />
1 c (236ml) mashed very ripe banana<br />
1/3 c + 1 Tbls (90ml) sour cream<br />
3/4 tsp vanilla<br />
3/4 c (177ml) pecans<br />
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Preheat your oven to 350F (176C). Grease one 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan or three 5 3/4" x 3" loaf pans and set aside.<br />
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In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.<br />
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In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, egg and vegetable oil. Add in the banana, sour cream and vanilla. Sift 1/2 of the dry ingredients over the wet, and fold to combine. Add the pecans and repeat with the remaining half. Pour into the prepared pan and bake until the bread is firm to the touch and slightly cracked, about 60 minutes. Cool on a rack completely before glazing. <br />
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<b>Quick Glaze</b><br />
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A splash of milk<br />
Powdered sugar <br />
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Pour the milk into a bowl and sift powdered sugar over the top. Whisk to combine and add enough powdered sugar to form a thick glaze. Pour over the cooled bread and top with additional pecans, if desired.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0