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Using these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image and layered it to salmon colored card stock. The piece is attached to a white card. I stamped the sentiment (use your favorite small birthday sentiment stamp) with black ink on salmon card stock and punched around it with a label punch. It is attached to the card with foam tape. My label punch is no longer available, but this die set would work great.
This is such a fun stamp to color and you can color it up in so many different ways. It will also be great for so many different occasions – thinking of you, just a note, or even a sympathy card done in pastel colors. You can also completely leave the sentiment off.
This Broccoli Slaw is so tasty and it’s great for end of Summer BBQs or just about any other gathering any time of the year. 😋
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It comes together quickly – just make sure to mix it up a couple of hours before you are ready to serve it so the ramen noodles have a chance to soften a bit.
Recipe for Broccoli Slaw
3 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
dash Worcestershire sauce
Whisk the above ingredients together well.
10 – 12 ounce package broccoli slaw (in the produce department near the bagged salads)
2 packages ramen noodles
3/4 cup slivered almonds
4 green onions, chopped
Break the ramen noodles while still in the package. (I hit them a few times with my meat tenderizer.) Discard the seasoning packet or save it for another use. Toss together broccoli slaw, broken ramen noodles, almonds, and onions. Pour dressing over all and mix well. Refrigerate and let it sit for a couple of hours for the noodles to soften.
I have also used Splenda in place of the sugar and it works wonderfully if you need to cut back on sugar.
Serving a lot of people? This recipe is super easy to double so there will be enough for everyone! 😊
I found these little black canvas zippered pouches at Hobby Lobby and thought they were the perfect size for a makeup pouch for my purse. But of course I needed to dress it up a bit! 🙂
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I created a crochet pattern for the pouch to slip into. Then using this Surebonder fabric hot glue, I put a thin line of glue around the top of the bag a little at a time to attach the crochet piece to the bag. Be careful to not get any glue in the zipper! I also have this Surebonder Mini Hot Glue Gun that I use just for the fabric glue so it doesn’t mix with my regular hot glue.
You can find the pattern below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print the pattern.
Crochet Small Canvas Makeup Pouch
Worsted weight yarn (4) – I used I Love This Cotton in Turquoise, Ivory, and Bright Citrus
H/5mm crochet hook
Little Black Canvas Zippered Bag (measures about 6.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall) – I found mine at Hobby Lobby
Fabric hot glue
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Slip Stitch – ss
Back Loop Only – blo
Third Loop
Chain 24 with main color.
Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across to the last ch. Work 3 sc in last ch. Turn your work to work on the other side of your ch. sc in each ch to the last stitch. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (49 stitches)
Rounds 2-4: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (49 stitches)
Rounds 5-6: ch 1. Working in third loop, hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (49 stitches)
Change to accent color.
Rounds 7-11: ch 1. Working in blo, sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (49 stitches)
Change to main color.
Round 12: ch 1. Working in blo, hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (49 stitches)
Rounds 13-15: ch 1. Working in third loop, hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (49 stitches)
Round 16: ch 1. Working in third loop, sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (49 stitches)
Round 17: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (49 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Slip little canvas tote into crocheted piece and hot glue around the top edge to secure.
Sympathy cards aren’t the easiest to make and you usually need them quickly. I like to keep a couple on hand so I will have them when needed.
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Want some yummy comfort food for dinner that’s easy to make? You need to try this Cheesy Baked Spaghetti! 😋
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You can find the recipe here at Passionate Penny Pincher. I made the Cheesy Baked Spaghetti in a 9×13 inch baking dish even though the recipe calls for a 10×6 inch baking dish and it turned out great! I did leave the green peppers out (I’m not a fan 🙃) and I cooked my onions along with the ground beef while it was browning.
The cheesy goodness comes from cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. My husband called it “crack spaghetti” because he went back for a big second helping! 😂
This can also be put together – except for the French’s fried onions – wrapped up tightly and put in the freezer for later. Simply thaw it in the fridge the day before and bake according to the recipe, adding the fried onions during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Add a green salad and some garlic bread and you’ll have a tasty weeknight dinner! 😋
My godson and his wife recently had their first baby! Before she was born, they were calling her Goose. So when they asked me to stitch up a goose for her of course I said yes. 🙂
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The body, legs, and wings are not stuffed making it easy for little hands to cuddle up with. The yarn is so soft and squishy and the eyes are embroidered on so there’s no need to worry about safety eyes falling off.
I hope this Crochet Goose Lovey will make our little Goose smile for years to come!🧡
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Using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image and layered it to green and purple card stock cut with the same die set. The piece is then attached to a white card. I stamped the sentiment with green ink on white card stock, die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies, and layered it to purple card stock cut with the same die set. The sentiment is attached to the card with foam tape.
This stamp can be colored in so many different ways and can be used for many different occasions by changing the sentiment or simply leaving it off completely.
Are you a fan of Everything But the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s? You can use it on everything from meat to veggies. I found this yummy dip recipe at Fantabulosity and it’s super easy to make. It will be great when you are bringing an appetizer to your next gathering or even if you just want to have some in your fridge for a snack. 😋
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I have a super quick and easy crochet pattern to share with you today to finish off Christmas in July. 🎄 When giving gift cards or cash I like to dress them up a bit to make them a little more special. This Crochet Gift Card Holder is crocheted in the round and works up quickly.
I used I Love This Cotton Yarn and an H/5mm crochet hook to stitch up my gift card holders. Any worsted weight (4) yarn will work – these are a great stash buster project!
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You can find the pattern below. I’ve also included a links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it. Don’t forget to Pin it to your crochet Pinterest board for later. 😊
Quick and Easy Crochet Gift Card Holder
Worsted weight (4) yarn – I used I Love This Cotton yarn in Red, Bright Green, and White
H/5mm crochet hook
3/4 inch Button
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Slip Stitch – ss
Note: I carried my yarn up when changing colors – less ends to weave in and the project goes much faster.
Chain 11with Red or Green.
Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in next 8 stitches. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Working on the other side of beginning ch, sc in next 8 stitches. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Rounds 2-3: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Rounds 4-5; ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to Red or Green.
Rounds 6-7: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Rounds 8-9: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to Red or Green.
Rounds 10-11: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Rounds 12-13: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to Red or Green.
Rounds 14-15: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Change to White.
Round 16: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Round 17: ch 1. sc in next 19 stitches. ch 12 for button loop. sc in next 4 stitches. Join with ss to first sc. (23 stitches)
Of course you don’t have to crochet the gift card holder in just Christmas colors! Any color combination from pastels to brights to a single color will work great for any occasion when you want to add just a little something more when giving a gift card.
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I die cut a piece of flower patterned paper using these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. Using the same die set, I cut a piece of yellow patterned paper, embossed it using a dot embossing folder, and attached it over the flowered paper. The heart is attached to the card using foam tape. The sentiment is stamped with black ink on white card stock, punched with a small scalloped circle punch (this is a similar punch), and attached to the card.
This is such a sweet card! 💛 It can be used for a birthday card, thinking of you card, or just saying hello card.
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