Introduction Advent Calendar We made our Advent calendar for a Christmas tree bridal shower. Each guest was instructed to bring an ornament to gift to the happy couple and then toss them into these no-sew bags for a festive gift-opening experience. The bride was delighted to come home with a tre

Introduction Easy and affordable, these stylish curtains make a big impact in any space. The painting canvas creates a slightly stiff drape, but hangs beautifully, and the use of grommets means no sewing is required! Step 1 Cutting template Create a template for your chevron design using

Introduction Draw a picture or say hello to these fun placemats. Then, when the meal is over, clean up the message along with the crumbs from dinner. Step 1 Iron it Iron the fabric so that it is perfectly smooth. No wrinkles need to appear when it comes time to place it on the particle bo

Step 1 Cut cloth Measure the width and height of your window. Then add four inches in width and 16 inches in height for the hems. This will be the measurement for each panel. Do two per window. Measure and cut the curtain fabric to size.. Step 2 Bottom and top hem Starting at the bottom o

Use fresh citrus, herbs, and peppers to flavor the lobster meat, then serve in a soft flour tortilla. Makes 6 to 8 tacos.. The ingredients 2 pounds. lobster meat 1 package of small soft flour tortillas 3 cups of cooked rice fresh cilantro, chopped fresh cheese, grated Mexican blend cheeses,

Materials and tools: old glass jars black spray paint metallic wax finishes Rubber or plastic toys and insects, doll heads. water and food coloring Measuring cup the stirring rod labels ink pad twine or rope scissors Steps: 1. Wash jars and lids well. Spray the lids on and once dry, appl

Jennifer perkins Marbling is such a fun technique. Sure, its usually a kids craft, but speaking from personal experience, its also great for crafty adults. Not just fun, but the gorgeous results will work for Valentines Day hearts, wedding invitations, or just a notepad and envelopes. You probably

Makes 8-10 servings Preparation time:25 minutes. Cooking time:1 - 1-1 / 2 hours The ingredients 5 ounces carrots, thinly sliced 4 ounces fresh or frozen peas 1 pound of minced meat 3 ounces fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs, made with wheat and gluten-free bread 2 tablespoons of tomato puree 1/2

Introduction (Mostly) Homemade You dont need to know how to sew to make a fabulous handmade pillow! His and hers store-bought pillows are easy to make with a few stencils and handmade paint. Pro Tip Fabric paint is preferred, but if you dont plan on putting your pillowcases in the washing m

The ingredients 1 melon, halved and seeded 1 honeydew melon, halved and seeded. 1 seedless watermelon, halved 1-1/2 cups orange juice 1-1/2 cups pineapple juice 3 tablespoons of honey 12 lemons mint to decorate Directions Use a small melon rounder to carve cantaloupe melons, honeydew melon,

Introduction Cocoa with a kick On a cold, wintry day, theres nothing better than a nice, warm cup of hot chocolate. Unless its spiked with cayenne pepper and sprinkled with almonds. Step 1 Mix and Melt Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between

Introduction These fun onion ornaments are easy and inexpensive to make, plus you can customize the color to match your decor and Christmas tree. Step 1 Interestingly Wrap it up Starting in the center of the ornament, wrap your painters tape around the top half of the ornament. Make sure th

Introduction Christmas isnt Christmas without a healthy dose of glitter. Give all the sparkles a mid-century modern twist with these funky star ornaments. Step 1 Crop Shapes Using a craft knife or circular paper punch, cut/dot your desired shapes from the double-sided mounting film. Step 2

Introduction It may look like a simple piece of chalk, but it is the beginning of a million activities that take place every day in game rooms, sidewalks and playgrounds. Unleash hopscotch. Sign. Tic-tac-toe. It is the brush that paints portraits, landscapes and still lifes. Its hangman and mazes

Introduction In the time of the ancient Egyptians, the confection of honey was a delicacy served to the pharaohs. In 19th-century France, a descendant of the modern marshmallow was used as a medicinal treatment, calming a persistent cough or resolving an upset stomach. The sweet cure-all became p

Introduction It can be argued that the value of cough drops may have as much to do with the act of sucking on the lozenge as with what is in it. Sucking on a cough drop promotes the flow of saliva in the mouth, lubricating and soothing the throat and helping with the flow of mucus. That said, som

Introduction Making ice cream at home is easier than ever before. Modern ice cream makers take the labor of hand-churning out of the equation (no rock salt or ice needed) and we cant help but be smart about the flavors. What remains the same is the magic.. This recipe uses fresh strawberries and

Step 1 Cut baling wire Unwind the spool of baling wire to a 14-inch length, then cut with wire snips. Step 2 Create hooked ends Use needle-nose pliers to bend each end of the 14-inch cable into a hook shape. For a snug fit once the wire is used for support, hold the needle-nose pliers one

Step 1 Measure and mark plywood Depending on the desired height and width of each number, mark the plywood to size with the tape measure and pencil. You will need to stay within these marks to ensure the proper size for each number once it is tracked. Step 2 Trace and cut numbers There a

Introduction Irish soda bread is the workers food. Soda bread relies on baking soda to leaven the bread instead of yeast, and in the mid-19th century, it was a revelation in Ireland. Although bread was of course nothing new, the poor quality of the wheat meant that the flour it produced did not r