>A knitters advent shawl
07 Dec 2010 Leave a Comment
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>I found this by accident on Raverly but thought others might like it too it is a shawl that is done in knit. It is a advent calender piece (sampler) so to speak. I have not started one so I didn’t have a photo to post but here are lots of others posted here for you to see. Oh did I mention it is a free pattern in English and German. This is what is known as a KAL a Knit A Long. Meaning lots of people are doing this at once with you all over the world and there is a forum to discuss it and ask questions. So if you get stuck you have help a great place for a beginner ( but please know the basics first but still a beginner) to start as
if you get stuck you can ask for help from lots who are working out the same patterns.
Must be a pretty good pattern with this many already making it
>Teachers crochet gifts
02 Dec 2010 1 Comment
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My children and I have started to make some crocheted bookmarks for teachers and friends and people of that sort for Christmas this is the start of the project. 2 done and 1/2 of another about 50+ more to go. Do not know if we will actually get them all done but it is worth a try any way. If you want to make them to the pattern link is above from a lovely lady who made the pattern and posted the pattern on her blog. Easy pattern to follow. If you noticed the one that is half done is much wider than the two done ones. The two that are done are in size 20 thread and the one that is half done is in size 10 thread but I am using the same size hook with all of them, a size 5 steel hook.
>How too: Grow your own Snowflakes
30 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
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>This is something we did in Science class this year thought you might have fun doing it too.
supplies
- borax
- pipe cleaners
- boiling water
- food coloring
- container to hold solution
- string
Grow your very own pretty snowflakes for your windows. The kids will enjoy this and think it so cool plus they get a little science lesson out of it too, show your children how crystals grow.
Its glittering crystals form when the pipe-cleaner snowflake form is submerged into a solution made of borax dissolved in boiling water with food coloring. As the water cools, the borax forms crystals that attach to the fuzzy hairs of the pipe-cleaners.
- Twist three 5-inch pieces of pipe cleaner together to form a snowflake you can make them longer for a bigger flake but it means more solution and a bigger container to hold it in
- then add a 1 1/2-inch piece to each point: if making a larger flake make lots of these spikes coming off of the main points remember snow flakes are symmetrical
- Tie the flake with the string to the stick ideas for stick Popsicle or pencil or just a twig off of the tree outside preferably one that fell on its own so you don’t hurt the tree
- A big enough container a glass jar is best then suspended flake so that it doesn’t touch the sides of the container
- Add to jar: 3 tablespoons borax and 1 drop blue food coloring ) or what ever color you like) per 1 cup of boiling water
- Hang the snowflake in the jar. Let sit overnight or longer; if you let sit longer you will need to make the solution again each day and place it in a new container to cool then add the snowflake if you put the snow flake into the boiling water your previously made crystals will dissolve in the hot solution. So just wait for the new solution to cool before adding your snowflake to the new container
- remove and hang in window and enjoy
>Neighbors Gift: the Mix
29 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
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>This was a gift from our neighbors the Phillips’ last Christmas so now you can use it as a gift to give to your neighbors this Christmas.
- hot chocolate mix or use cocoa for a stronger flavored mix see below*
- powdered non dairy creamer
- Marshmallows (usually during the holidays you can get snowman shaped ones)
- peppermint patties
- candy canes
- pressurized whipped cream
- Glass wide mouth canning jar (with lid and ring)
- none zipping sandwich bags
- curly ribbon
- glue dots
- printed out message for card
directions
- Fill jar 1/2 full of hot chocolate mix
- fill 1/4 of jar with creamer (leaves 1/4 empty)
- add marshmallows to bag and place inside jar to fill last amount of space
- put lid on top and glue mints down ( use glue dots)
- write or print out message and glue to side of jar (don’t forget to add who from on this paper)
- glue dot whipped cream to jar
- add curling ribbon around both items and and glue dot candy canes on
card reads
- remove marshmallows from jar. Set aside
- empty cocoa mix into large mixing bowl
- blend very well with a whisk
- place mix back into jar or a container of your choice
- Place 2 heaping TB mix into a cup, add 1 cup hot water. You can stir with candy cane or add a pattie to the cup, stir until mixture is completely dissolved
- Top with mini marshmallows or whipped cream or both
- place 1 scoop soft vanilla ice cream and 1 cup milk into a quart jar
- add 2 TB cocoa mix
- Place lid on jar and shake until blended (or you can blend in a blender) first is more fun for kids
- place 1 cup milk into a glass
- Add 2 heaping Tb cocoa mix. Stir to blend
*want to make your own mix ahead of time
- powder milk
- powder sugar
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- non dairy creamer powder
mix 10 cups nonfat powder milk, 4 1/2 cups powder sugar, 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 cups non dairy creamer.
fill jar 3/4 full with mix and omit the pour and mix instructions in marshmallow cocoa recipe
>How to Make Krissy’s Cookies
27 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
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>This recipe came from Krissy she said all could share it and that it was a good recipe. Good I think meaning rich in calories. Haven’t made it before but looked good so I thought I would give it a whirl . Not for those on a diet or afraid of butter, sugar or chocolate.
Supplies
- 2 cups butter
- 24 oz. chocolate chips
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 8 oz. Hershey bar (grated)
- 5 cups blended oatmeal
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cups chopped nuts (your choice) (I hate nuts in cookies I will skip this part)
Makes 12 cookies can be halved if you want less
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Steps
- Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder.
- Cream the butter and both sugars together.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda.
- Add chocolate chips, Hershey bar, and nuts.
- Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes -Makes 12 cookies.
>Gifts: Handmade Lipgloss
27 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
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This is a nice gift for little girls to give their friends or teachers for the holiday season.
We got most of our supplies at one place but you are welcome to get yours from other places
Supplies
- lip gloss tube or other container to place it in
- Vitamin E Balm Base 2 drams (where we got ours )
- 4 drops flavored oil per 2 drams (essential oil to smell and taste nice mint) where we got it at bottom of page
- 1/16 teaspoon Splenda per 2 drams ( to make it taste nice) any grocery store
- 1/8 tsp mica or a desired ( this makes it have a nice shine but can be left out) under extra additions on this page
Approx 2 drams per tube
heat in microwave in 15 second intervals (for melting) heat in the drams cup which can be procured at a pharmacy. Just set aside to cool doesn’t take long. You can make labels or place stickers on it what ever you like.
If making for your self you can use old tubes that are empty if making for others get nice new containers you can get them at most craft stores.
>Teachers Gift: Snowman melt
26 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
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>For the next few days here are a few things you can make for teachers or children or neighbors to get ready for the holidays.
- Instant hot chocolate packages for ease
- Marshmallows ( usually during the holidays you can get snowman shaped ones)
- candy canes
- chocolate kisses or small chocolate candy bars (peppermint patties work great for this)
- Cellophane bag to put items in
- stapler or tape to attach note card
- printed out message for card
card reads
“I was told you where super good this year.
I am really glad to hear it!
With winter weather coming near
You will need to warm your spirit!
So here is a little snowman cheer
You can watch him melt as you stir your stick
It is ok with a little work he will be back next year, with no fear,
Just add hot water and sip it slow
It is sure to do the trick”
>Christmas stocking done
07 Oct 2010 2 Comments
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>I have finished my first christmas stocking. Not sure how many Iw ill make in life but at least three becasue I have two others started. I have included 1 photo with my 10 year old daughters hand so you can see the size of the sock.
>Turned heel and inside
29 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
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I turned the heel last night in class. Funny thing was that is where she told us to be at the end of last weeks class for the starting of last nights class. I was the only one there. I didn’t even work on mine all week till yesterday. The heel has the knit stitches twisted on purpose to add a textured look to the piece in that area.
Oh well that is how it goes started two other socks will show them later they are the copies of the ones from my youth.
I am including the inside of the sock because my cousin Ann likes to see the back side of work. So there you go.
>Christmas Stocking
28 Sep 2010 1 Comment
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