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To make the card, I embossed a piece of turquoise card stock with a dot embossing folder and attached it to a white card. I attached the robot image and the sentiment to the card with foam tape.
He’s such a cute little robot – you could even add some googly eyes for even more fun!👀
A couple of years ago we took a bucket list trip to Scotland. While we were on the Isle of Skye, we stumbled upon The Hungry Gull in Staffin and had the most amazing chocolate chip cookies!
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I loved them so much that I asked the baker about them. She told me they were the recipe from Jane Dunn at Jane’s Patisserie. She has several cookbooks with the most amazing recipes! My husband, Bret, bought me 2 of them and they are filled with yummy recipes and beautiful photos. She is in the UK and the recipes are written in UK measurements so keep that in mind if you are in the USA like us. 😊 They are easily converted to the different measurements or you can use a kitchen scale that weighs in grams to measure your ingredients.
For my birthday this month, Bret made 2 different delicious recipes from this cookbook. (I’ll share the other recipe he made in a later post.)
The first recipe he made are the NYC Chocolate Chip Cookies that we enjoyed so much in Scotland. The recipe makes 8 huge cookies!
This is the counter after he mixed up the dough. He’s just as messy in the kitchen as I am. 🙃
These are the huge 8 balls of dough ready to chill in the fridge for a while.
Ready to go in the oven…Yes, just 4 per baking sheet. 😊
Fresh from the oven and ready to eat! Just so, so good!!! 😋 We did need to bake them a few minutes longer than the recipe calls for, but it may be our oven. 🤷♀️
So many of Jane’s Patisserie recipes to try – I’m sure they will all be just as tasty! 😋
Did you see my cute Crochet Ghost Potholder in this post? 👻 Well, I decided he needed a friend so I created this fun Crochet Jack-O-Lantern Potholder. 🎃
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I stitched up my potholder using I Love This Cotton yarn in Glowing and Black with an H/5mm crochet hook. 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 Jack-O-Lantern Potholder
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn – I used I Love This Cotton in Glowing and Black
100% cotton batting
H/5mm crochet hook
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Magic Ring
Slip Stitch – ss
Potholder – Make 2
Chain 30 with Glowing
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook. *ch 1 skip next ch, sc in next ch * Repeat from * to * across. Turn. (29 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1. sc in 1st stitch, sc in ch 1 space. *ch 1, skip next stitch , sc in next ch 1 space.* Repeat from * to * across to last stitch. sc in last stitch. Turn. (29 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1. sc in 1st stitch, *ch 1, skip next stitch, sc in next ch 1 space.* Repeat from * to * across to last 2 stitches. ch 1, skip next stitch, sc in last stitch. Turn. (29 stitches)
Rows 4-31: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 (14) times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
To make the face:
Eyes – Make 2
Chain 2 with Black.
Row 1: work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. (2 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1. sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch. Turn. (3 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1. sc in first 2 stitches. 2 sc in last stitch. Turn. (4 stitches)
Row 4: ch 1. sc in 3 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch. Turn. (5 stitches)
Row 5: ch 1. sc in 4 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch. Turn. (6 stitches)
Row 6: ch 1. sc in 5 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch. (7 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Nose – Make 1
Chain 2 with Black.
Row 1: work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. (2 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1. sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch. Turn. (3 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1. sc in first 2 stitches. 2 sc in last stitch. Turn. (4 stitches)
Row 4: ch 1. sc in 3 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch. Turn. (5 stitches)
Row 5: ch 1. sc in 4 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch. Turn. (6 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Mouth – Make 1
Round 1: ch 6 with black. sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. Work 3 sc in next stitch. Working in the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 4 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (14 stitches)
Round 2: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and next 4 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. sc in next 6 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (18 stitches)
Round 3: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and next 6 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. sc in next 8 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. sc in next 2 stitches. (22 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew eyes, nose, and mouth onto one of the potholders.
Cut a piece of batting slightly smaller than the potholder. Layer onto the bottom potholder and place the piece with the face on top. Pin to hold in place.
Using orange yarn, tack the corners and the center of each side together through all 3 layers. Using your crochet hook, pull the yarn ends through so they are hidden between the potholder and the batting.
Border: with right side facing you (face side), attach orange yarn in bottom right corner. sc around the potholder through both layers, working 3 sc in each corner.
If you want a hanging loop:
When you get to the top left corner, sc 2 in same stitch, ch 12, sc in same stitch to make the 3rd corner stitch. Continue the sc border around to first sc. Join with ss to first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finished Jack-O-Lantern Potholder measures about 7 by 8 inches.
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I stamped the sentiment with light green ink on white card stock and cut around it using these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies. The sentiment is a stamp I’ve had in my collection for years – use your favorite from your collection.
To make the card, I attached a piece of patterned paper to a white card. The mouse image is attached at an angle using foam tape and the sentiment is attached to the upper right corner.
To finish it off, I added three drops of Nuvo Drops in Pioneer Green to the card. You could also substitute green enamel dots.
This sweet little guy would also make a cute birthday or thinking of you card.
It’s starting to feel a little like Fall here in Alabama. 🍁🍂🍁 One of my favorite Fall (or anytime) side dishes is Maple Roasted Veggies and they are so easy to make! I used carrots, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts, but go ahead and use your favorite vegetables – broccoli is great roasted this way.
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Prepare your vegetables by rinsing and cutting them into bite-size pieces. I cut the ends off the Brussels sprouts and then sliced them in half, cut the cauliflower into florets, and used baby carrots. Put your vegetables into a large bowl. Spray with olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix well – you may have to spray with olive oil spray another time or two to make sure all the vegetables get a light coating. Then drizzle with a tablespoon or two of maple syrup and toss to coat. I didn’t measure the syrup so I’m not exactly sure how much I used – just enough to coat the vegetables.
Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil spray. Spread your prepared vegetables in a single layer on the pan. Bake at 420 degrees for about 20 minutes until tender.
Here’s the before…
And here are the veggies in all their maple-y goodness…😋
This is such an easy side dish to make with any weekday meal – it may become a family favorite!
The Crochet Cobblestone Stitch is a very easy stitch, but it gives an amazing texture! Dishcloths are such a great way to learn new stitches.
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The Cobblestone Stitch is an easy repeat of single crochet and treble crochet. It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. 🧶
The pattern for my Cobblestone Stitch Dishcloth is below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it.
Crochet Cobblestone Stitch Dishcloth
Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn – I used I Love This Cotton in Rosy and Aqua
H/5mm crochet hook
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Treble Crochet – tr
Back Bump
Slip Stitch – ss
Chain 22
Row 1: sc in the back bump of 2nd ch from hook and in each stitch across. Turn. (21 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). sc in 1st stitch. *tr in next stitch, sc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * across. Turn. (21 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). sc in each stitch across. Turn. (21 and stitches)
Rows 4-21: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 (9) more times.
Border Round: ch 1. sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with ss to first sc.
I have a super quick and easy card to share with you. It only takes a few minutes to make, but I really like the way it turned out. 😊
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I used blender brushes to apply color to white card stock. I used light green and 2 different shades of orange. I stamped my flowers with Memento Rich Cocoa ink onto the panel. I used my Misti stamping tool so I could stamp the flowers twice to get a darker image. This stamp is discontinued but this set has stamps that would work. Any simple flower silhouette stamp you have in your collection would be great.
Using these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies, I cut around the image and layered it to orange card stock cut with the same die set. The piece is attached to a white card.
I stamped the sentiment with brown ink on white card stock, die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies, and layered it to orange card stock cut with the same die set. It is attached to the card with foam tape.
This card can be used for so many different occasions just by changing the sentiment – you could even just leave the sentiment off. You can also make this in so many different color options. It’s such a fun and easy layout.
I just had to share this recipe again in case you missed it – it’s been a while since I made them (or shared the recipe) and they are just so good! 😋
This is one of our favorite desserts, but we don’t make it very often because…well, look at all the yummy things in it! I usually make it when I need to take a dish to share since we certainly don’t need to eat a whole 9 by 13 pan ourselves! 😳
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This is an easy recipe to make and will make your kitchen smell amazing!
Unwrap caramels. Melt caramels in evaporated milk in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring often. Set aside.
Combine cake mix, milk, and melted butter. Mix well. Add nuts. Pat 2/3 of dough into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Cake will have risen but still be quite soft.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over crust, then drizzle caramel mixture over melting chocolate. Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls over the top. Return to oven for 15 minutes or until set. (I usually have to go a little longer – it will depend on your oven.)
Cool completely before cutting.
This is how it looks after baking the first layer for 6 minutes…
Fresh from the oven…cooled, cut into bars, and ready to eat!!
Hip Hugger Bars are yummy at room temperature, but are also amazing warmed for a few seconds in the microwave with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. 😋
If you’re a chocolate lover, try this recipe…I promise you won’t be disappointed!
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This is a simple card, but it sends big birthday wishes! 🎈
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I used these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies to cut a piece of red polka dot patterned paper and attached it to a white card. The white balloons are attached randomly over the patterned paper.
I attached the red balloon with foam tape, catching a piece of red/white bakers twine underneath. I tacked the twine with tiny drops of glue in a couple of places on the card. I added a bow made from the twine to the balloon.
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