tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780232899773831752024-03-15T02:44:24.458-04:00Days of Chalk and ChocolateCreativity within reach.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.comBlogger644125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778023289977383175.post-22273600193700537342016-07-29T16:26:00.000-04:002016-07-29T16:26:28.766-04:00Blueberry Crumb Cake-Recipe ReviewI recently bought a flat of blueberries at an incredibly cheap price (yay summer fruit!) so I started hunting for recipes in which to use them. Lo and behold, I came upon a blog called <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/blueberry-muffin-cake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cookies and Cups</a> and lucky for me, she had a beautiful looking <a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/blueberry-muffin-cake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blueberry muffin cake</a> recipe. I used the recipe you'll find on the website but I added in about a 1/4 cup of sour cream to the batter.<br />
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This cake is the bomb! It baked up beautifully, high and golden. The crumb is dense like a muffin so it is hearty and would pair perfectly with tea or coffee as a breakfast treat. But the crumb topping is by far the best part. It is just the right amount of topping to cake ratio, which if you are a fatty like me you know that the correct ratio is important!<br />
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I urge you to make this cake and I think it would be luscious with fresh raspberries as well. Next time I make it I may experiment with other fruits...maybe diced peaches! I wish I had taken pictures of the full cake but it got eaten up quickly. This is literally the last piece!<br />
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JennyJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778023289977383175.post-45600577819981899492016-07-24T13:17:00.002-04:002016-07-24T13:17:35.292-04:00Need Some New Pins??It has been so darn hot here in NJ and frankly it has made me into a slug. So rather than actually doing projects I have been just pinning everyone else's! So here are my ten most recent pins from Pinterest! Maybe you'll find some new people to follow, including <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">me</a>! <i>Pin from the original source, please!</i><br />
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This little mermaid baby gown from <a href="http://seekatesew.com/mermaid-baby-gown-tutorial-owlet-smart-sock-promo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">See Kate Sew</a> is so incredibly cute that I may have another baby just so I can dress her in this! She also has a review about some monitoring baby socks which seem very cool. This got pinned because I keep a<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/things-to-sew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> board full of sewing ideas and tips</a>.</div>
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Molly loves making things with embroidery thread for friends...bracelets, necklaces, etc. So I thought this Friendship Bracelet tutorial would be up her alley! Check out <a href="http://club.chicacircle.com/how-to-make-a-friendship-bracelet-with-a-recycled-plastic-lid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Club Chica Circle </a>for the directions! I have tons of other <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/kids-stuff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kids craft ideas</a> pinned!<br />
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<a href="http://simplestylings.com/home-of-the-month-lake-house-reveal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Stylings</a> is starting a monthly series of home tours and she starts with her parents AMAZING lake house. Every single detail is gorgeous...you have to go and drool at the picture filled post. I specifically pinned this post to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/living-rooms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">living rooms board</a> because I love the stonework on the fireplace.<br />
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I don't have a pantry, sadly. But I do have plans to have one someday and when I do I will have these awesome labels from <a href="http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2015/12/pantry-organization-labels.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Country Chic Cottage</a>!<br />
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This kissing ball looks easy and festive for the whole winter but I pinned it to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/christmas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christmas board</a> to keep the idea from slipping away! <a href="http://blog.consumercrafts.com/decor-home/pine-cone-diy-kissing-ball/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanks to Crafts Unleashed by Consumer Crafts!</a><br />
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By September, my kids are pretty bored so I thought I would look for some easy crafts they can do to pass the time until school starts. These apples by <a href="http://gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2016/07/popsicle-stick-apple-core-kid-craft.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glued to My Crafts </a>is perfect!<br />
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We are still in summer here and school doesn't start until after Labor Day but Pinterest is looking ahead so while I am still pinning summer ideas, this pretty mantel by <a href="http://thehambyhome.com/2015/10/19/fall-sugar-mold-decor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hamby Home</a> needed to be pinned to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/halloween-fall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Halloween/Fall board</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/peanut-butter-pie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kevin & Amanda</a> shared this luscious looking chocolate peanut butter pie. Any time I don't have to turn on the oven in the summer is ok with me! I pinned it to my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/entertaining-recipes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recipe board</a>!<br />
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I really don't know why I pinned these cute paper bag books. I do have a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/JennyCandC/teaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">teaching board </a>that I use to save ideas for the someday I go back to my own classroom as a full time teacher. <a href="http://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-mom/how-to-make-a-paper-bag-book/#_a5y_p=5507009" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Premeditated Leftovers' </a>idea for making books is great!<br />
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There you have it! My last 10 pins. Visit these blogs, pin, and enjoy!<br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778023289977383175.post-55336854308635908892016-07-15T10:07:00.004-04:002016-07-15T10:07:58.211-04:00DIY Sea Glass Napkin RingsA few months ago, you'll remember that I had the opportunity to <a href="http://www.chalkandchocolate.com/2016/05/cost-plus-world-market-grand-opening.html" rel="" target="_blank">visit the new World Market </a>store in NJ. One of the goodies I came home with was a bag full of sea glass. The colors were so lovely and soothing that I couldn't resist adding them to my summer decor! But alas, they called to me in a different way and I used them to make some sparkly DIY napkin rings for my summer tablescape!<br />
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These DIY sea glass napkin rings were so easy and fun to make! <br />
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1. Wrap the wire around your napkin ring 8 (or more) times. I found 8 to give me the size I wanted. Cut the wire, slip it off the napkin ring, and twist the ends together.<br />
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I cut squares of linen, frayed the edges, and slipped my new no-sew napkins into my new DIY beach glass rings!<br />
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The watery blues and greens send me back to the beach!<br />
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They remind me of gems...beach gems!<br />
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JennyJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778023289977383175.post-90295710434341301512016-07-02T11:40:00.000-04:002016-07-02T11:40:36.885-04:00Last Minute Fourth of July Marshmallow PopsThese patriotic marshmallow pops make the perfect last minute 4th of July treat! They were super easy to whip up. In fact, it is a great dessert to make with kids, Molly and Ellie did these by themselves! Aren't they cute? Even if you can't find the star shaped marshmallows, the red, white, and blue, sugars would make any marshmallow perfect for a holiday get together!<br />
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You'll need lollipop sticks, white melting chocolates (I used the wafers you find in craft stores), and red and blue sprinkles or sugars.<br />
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1. Melt the candy wafers in the microwave.<br />
2. Dip the end of the lollipop stick into the chocolate and then into the marshmallow. The melted candy will help the marshmallow stick to the stick.<br />
3. Dip 3/4 of the marshmallow into the melted white candy/chocolate.<br />
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So cute, so easy, and very kid friendly.<br />
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Happy 4th of July, my dear friends! Let freedom ring!<br />
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They were pastel colors when I bought them but spray painted them black with chalkboard paint after a year or two. After we moved into this house, I sprayed them hot pink so they could hang off the clubhouse part of play set since we no longer had a fence.<br />
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Fast forward to this spring. I once again dug out those three little hanging planters but knew they wouldn't stay hot pink for long. In trying to get a galvanized effect, I spray painted them with a hammered nickel paint. It didn't exactly come out looking galvanized at all but I am happy with their silvery hue. It is way too hot for pansies so I planted some inpatients in them.<br />
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Then I wandered around the yard wondering where I could hang them. In the vee of the dogwood tree? The neighbor's fence? Running to the garage, i dragged out an old wooden ladder that I carted out of my neighbor's garbage 2 years ago. Jim moved it from here to there when looking for things in the garage. Now I finally had a reason to pry it out from between the old stroller and the weed whacker.<br />
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Propped against a tree, it made the perfect plant stand for my wee little pots of love.<br />
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It was so easy to change the look of these and I encourage you to embrace spray paint. It is such a cheap, easy way to freshen up your old flower pots! I am wondering if a little watered down gray craft paint might make these look a bit more galvanized. What do you think? <br />
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What do you have tucked in your garage that could be made new again?<br />
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JennyJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778023289977383175.post-60436855212852597112016-06-19T16:00:00.000-04:002016-06-19T16:00:31.679-04:00Dishing It & Digging It! # 101<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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Thank you for joining us today. This is going to be my last time as co-host of Dishing It & Digging It as I'm taking a bit of a hiatus from the blogging world. As much as I love blogging, I'm finding that my priorities are changing as my husband prepares to retire at the end of the year. My garden is calling, the golf course needs me and I generally need to take a bit of time away from the computer. I'll be posting occasionally as the call of the blog returns, but for the remaining weeks of summer I won't be around too much. I'll be reading your blogs though! So don't stop creating gorgeous home decor ideas, making beautiful dinners and gardening to your hearts content. And continue to check out the other hosts of Dishing It & Digging It as the party continues each Sunday at 4 PM ET.
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">We are so happy this party is growing every week, featuring wonderful inspiration from so many talented bloggers.</span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">I hope all of you are having an amazing summer. It's has been hot here, with small breaks of delta breezes. It's pool-time!</span>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">This week, I shared our many places to sit outdoors all around our home. Now, if I could sit still enough to enjoy them...LOL</span>
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I made some. I will post a tutorial another day because 1. I am lazy today. 2. I was lazy yesterday. 3. I will probably be lazy tomorrow. Aren't they pretty? The colors of the fabric got me. It felt so springy!</div>
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It was my first attempt at mitered corners and they came out great! A bit of a pain but the way to do napkins so they look neat and pretty, especially if you are giving them as a gift and I was.</div>
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<i>Happy Memorial Day Weekend!</i></div>
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This week's host is Jenny at <a href="http://www.chalkandchocolate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Days of Chalk and Chocolate</a>.</div>
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I have to admit that I haven't posted too much lately, mostly because we are winding down our school year and between special events and sports games I just haven't been home! But I managed to post my easy <a href="http://www.chalkandchocolate.com/2016/05/patriotic-scrap-bunting.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patriotic bunting </a>project just in time for this holiday weekend.</div>
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The Welcomed Guest</div>
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Now let's turn it over to this week's host!<br />
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Hi everybody! Hope you all had a terrific weekend!</div>
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Lot's of stuff going on here at The Stonybrook House... at least behind the scenes...</div>
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I have been digging all week trying to get ALL my gardens edged and I am happy to say I am almost done! Yay!</div>
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I also started a project I can't wait to share next week! ;)</div>
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And once again I finished another chapter in My Life Story.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><a href="http://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/05/never-same-again.html">Never The Same Again!</a></u></span></b></div>
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Yep! That's me practically a baby...</div>
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Anyway, I hope you enjoy stopping by each week linking up your coolest projects and checking out some of the other great ideas!</div>
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These pots are adorable and incredibly easy to do for summer! She had some very creative ideas on her blog!</div>
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This looks like the perfect summer setting... I just want to sit back and relax! That bird pillow is so sweet, too! What a way to pamper your guests!</div>
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I bet we all know someone that would LOVE these adorable shoes! So cute and so easy!!</div>
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These two cows are having quite a fun time in her yard. Aren't they fun? You should stop by and see her silverware dragonflies....</div>
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<span style="font-size: 18pt;">Have you been getting into the spirit of the holiday with patriotic crafts? I did! I created a quick and easy patriotic bunting but I used red, white, and blue in a more subtle way. This way, it doesn't scream "FLAG!" and I can use it throughout the summer!</span></h1>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">I selected my fabrics and created a triangle template from cardboard. Then I traced each piece and cut each pennant with pinking shears. </span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">I cut a long strip of fabric about an inch wide. I folded 1/2 " in on each side and pressed it down.</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">Then I folded it longways in the middle and pressed it again.</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">I pinned each triangle inside the fold of the fabric strip and then ran it straight through my sewing machine. It was that easy!</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">I love that it is red, white, and blue...festive!</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">I purchased these fabrics for this bunting project but wouldn't this be a great way to get rid of some scrap fabric?</span><br />
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I bought several cake stands because I find these to be such so versatile! I gave my kitchen a spring uplift with the <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7955519-11410997-1456261193000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldmarket.com%2Fproduct%2Fgalvanized%2Bcake%2Bstand.do&cjsku=513050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 inch galvanized cake stand</a> which I filled with strawberries. I also added the <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7955519-11410997-1456261193000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldmarket.com%2Fproduct%2Fjade%2Bcolored%2Bglass%2Bpedestal%2Bstand.do&cjsku=503201" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12 inch jade colored cake stand</a> and some pretty kitchen towels (<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-7955519-11410997-1456261193000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldmarket.com%2Fproduct%2Fcoral%2Brana%2Bkitchen%2Btowels%2Bset%2Bof%2B2.do&cjsku=516620" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blue rana kitchen towel</a>, <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7955519-11410997-1456261193000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldmarket.com%2Fproduct%2Fartichoke%2Bflour%2Bsack%2Bkitchen%2Btowel%252C%2Bset%2Bof%2B2.do&cjsku=500545" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">artichoke flour sack towel</a>, and <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7955519-11410997-1456261193000?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldmarket.com%2Fproduct%2Fred-stripe-mugla-kitchen-tea-towel.do&cjsku=459480" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">red villa towel</a>) to brighten my mostly neutral decor. Doesn't it look so springy and fresh?<br />
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My living room needed a little uplift too. It felt drab, tired, and old to me...the curtains, leftovers from our first house, didn't even touch the floor!. The dogs and kids trash the couch so buying something new doesn't make sense. But I knew Cost Plus World Market could help me jazz up the room!<br />
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Hi Everyone! What a week!!! Life seems to have gotten in the way of pretty much everything else this week. My mother is visiting for a month and landed up in the hospital. She's fine! But it's really changed the way we are living and working right now. I have unfinished projects everywhere inside and out. But life will return to normal as she heals and moves into a long term care facility nearby. So I really don't have much to share with you this week.
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Before she went in the hospital, we enjoyed this<a href="http://www.newhousenewhomenewlife.com/2016/05/food-friday-rhubarb-upside-cake.html"> rhubarb upside down</a> cake one afternoon in the garden. I made it with Splenda as she is diabetic. But I wrote out the recipe for you with regular sugar.
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There were so many lovely tablescapes for Mothers Day and Cinco de Mayo that it was so hard to choose just one. But I fell in love with the little flower-filled moss covered baskets in this one by </div>
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I love a good cleaning tip. And an accidental one like these dryer sheet screen cleaners is even better! <strong><span style="color: #333399;">Jodi</span> </strong>from <a href="http://www.shellknoblakegirl.com/milestones/window-screen-cleaning">Minnie's Milestones </a>shows us how to get sparkling clean window screens in one easy step. </div>
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As you probably know by now, I love a good DIY. And this herringbone trellis by <span style="color: #333399;"><strong>Bethany</strong></span> from <a href="http://www.simplysaidseven.com/how-we-made-a-herringbone-trellis/">Simply Said Seven</a> took me back to one of my first DIY projects - a rose trellis. Believe me when I tell you that Bethany's is 100 times better than the one we made!</div>
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I am obsessed with all things spring right now and that includes anything related to gardens, flowers, and outdoor decor. I have collected some of my favorite garden decor items that I am swooning over or are on my wish list.</div>
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These are just about perfect. The copper...ah..perfection.</div>
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Spring is a time to refresh your space, don't you think? I had this pretty chocolate brown and pink fabric that begged to be used. So I whipped up some easy place mats to give my spring table a little pizzazz! This is a great beginner sewing project too.<br />
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You will need two pieces of fabric (I used the same for both sides but you could do two coordinating fabrics) approximately 15" x 21" . The finished place mat will be approximately 14" x 20". You will also need one piece of iron-on light weight interfacing in the same dimensions.<br />
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Iron on the interfacing according to the package directions to the wrong side of one piece of fabric.<br />
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Don't these little bites look scrumptious?</div>
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Lemons feel so fresh and cheery to me! This wreath is perfect for spring/summer!</div>
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02391682712853010273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778023289977383175.post-2285096587345981602016-04-17T16:00:00.000-04:002016-04-17T16:00:07.240-04:00Dishing It! & Digging It! #92<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm so glad you stopped by! You gotta check out all of the awesome links!</div>
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Before you scroll on down, let me tell you whats been going on over at my place.</div>
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I am in the middle of a very interesting eating challenge.</div>
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It's called <a href="http://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/04/incredibly-great-whole-30-recipes.html">The Whole30 Challenge</a>.</div>
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It's been going pretty well and I feel fantastic!!</div>
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If you want to know more about the <a href="http://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/04/whole-30-starting-today-here-we-go-again.html">Whole30 Challenge click HERE.</a></div>
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This week I shared some of my <a href="http://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/04/incredibly-great-whole-30-recipes.html">favorite recipes</a> to keep me going.</div>
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You'll have to click over and see all the yummy dishes I've been fixing.</div>
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As I said there were so many great link ups! Choosing<b> only</b> 5 was definitely a struggle!</div>
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Here are the ones I chose.</div>
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<a href="http://scavengerchic.com/2016/04/06/ikea-cabinet-and-soda-can-labels/"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">IKEA Cabinet with Soda Can Labels by Scavenger Chic</span></b></a></div>
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What? Soda can labels? This looks awesome! Joan is so creative!</div>
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<a href="http://marilynstreats.com/tiramisu-french-toast/"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Tiramisu French Toast by Marilyns Treats</span></b></a></div>
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Even though I can't have these right now.... I'm drooling for anything with coffee in it!</div>
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These look amazing!!</div>
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We had a red vinyl one of these at when I was a kid. These step stools are so cool!</div>
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Jenny did a fantastic job updating it.</div>
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<a href="http://acraftymix.com/blog/2016/04/03/home-shelf/"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">HOME Shelf by A Crafty Mix</span></b></a></div>
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I thought this was so clever and creative!</div>
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Sarah has crazy sewing skills! Look at how amazing her recliner turned out.</div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">I'm sharing a special Mother's Day craft with you today: a homemade pin cushion! This pin cushion craft comes with a little story from when I was a young girl.</span><br />
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">My kindergarten teacher was Mrs. Mutter. She was the most gorgeous, smartest teacher I had ever seen (although she was the only teacher I had ever seen at that point) and I loved her. She had Farrah Fawcett hair and wore high heels every single day. What more could I have asked for? And this sweet little pin cushion is the craft she had us make for our mothers for Mother's Day and my mom kept hers on her dresser ever since. It was easy and I think it would be a great craft to make for teachers, volunteers, crafty friends, or moms!</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">4. Cut a square of fabric about 10" x 10" and lay it right side down. Place your steel wool pad in the center.</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">5. Lay a good-sized wad of dryer lint on top. You will need quite a bit because it squishes down a lot.</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">6. Pull up and tuck all the edges to cover the lint.</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">7. Spread some glue onto the inside of the can and plop your lint ball on top. Smoosh the sides in and glue as you go to get the round, taut top you want. Glue on some trim and you're done! </span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">Thanks for visiting!</span></div>
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<span data-mce-style="font-size: 18pt;" style="font-size: 18pt;">Jenny</span></div>
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