DIY Peace Sign Wreath

My Crafting has spread to other members of the Family.... that is the only credit I can take from this Great DIY Project. During Christmas my Sister-in-Law Christina made me this beautiful wreath & here is how she did it!

What you Need:
Styrofoam Ring/Thick Piece, Felt, Glitter,
Hot Glue, & Yarn

1st Steps:  Find a Leaf Template online, Trace on Felt,
 & Cut out

Paint Design on Leafs & Let Dry over Night

2nd Steps: Using a Large Styrofoam Ring &
a Thick flat piece of Foam

 Put the flat piece behind the ring, then measure &  trace out the inside of the Peace Sign. You should be able to fit one piece in the other after you've traced everything.(The inside is one solid piece ) Once you fit the piece in the inside of the ring, use wooden skewers to secure everything. I used 2 per straight piece of the peace sign.  Using Yarn wrap from the outside inward. The tighter you wrap the better it looks.

Hot Glue Leaves & Done!

Great Job Chris, I hope to post more from you  in the future.

Stay Crafty, 

Circus

One of the great things about having kids, is when you get to witness their 1st time experiences something. Their smiling faces, big bright eyes, & overall joy makes it all worth it....even when you have to spend $12 on Cotton Candy.  

Lola was so Brave & not Scared of the Clowns
(can't say the same for Lily)

Me & Lily Bug!

We all Loved the Elephants.......Roll Tide!!!

Lions & Tigers.....ohhh my!

Michael & the Girls Clowning Around

Happy Monday!

Foodie Friday

Thanks to Michael deleting  my pictures from last nights dinner.  Which was delicious, I made Chicken Stir fry. I had to substitute with a few of my favorite Recipes from the web.

 I Luv Bellpeppers
Recipe

50 Foods to Serve in Mason Jar
( I made Rainbow Cakes in a Jar)
List Here

Crock pot Chicken & Dumplings
(I have made this twice...so yummy!)
Recipe

Roasted Potatoes are my Weakness
Recipe

Making these Fish Tacos this Weekend
Recipe

Hope you have a Great Weekend!

Stay Crafty,

Kids Valentines Craft

Valentines Day is just around the corner & that means another Kids Project. Not only do the girls always have a blast, but we end up making a cute gift for someone special.

They were so Excited to!

It's a Fact  Kids like to have there Hands Painted

Lola & her Pink Hnad

Even Daddy got in on the Fun
(We used our Thumbs to make Hearts)

Another Masterpiece to Hang on the Wall

Its Almost Friday!

Kids Corners Project

Thanks to the wonderful world of Pinterest! I have found a few great ideas for my Kids corner in my Craft Room. What do you think?

I luv the Colors & that they used Crib Mattress as 
Seating

Cozy Corner 

Kids Craft Space

My Favorite!

If I could Pay someone to build it

All Pictures Via Pinterest

The next Step is getting motivated......Luckily I have done one thing, painting the Chalkboard wall.  As you can see I have also start a list of things to do.

What it Looks like Now

Happy Hump Day!

DIY Yarn Wine Bottles

Step 1: Drink a lot of Wine......j/k I would never wrap bottles under the influence. The outcome would be horrendous. 

What you Need:
Wine Bottle, Yarn, Glue, & Paint Brush

I like to mix my Glue w/ water
(Makes it less Sticky)

Real Step 1: Tie a Knot below the Lip
of the Bottle

Step 2: Paint bottle w/ Glue
(I go down about 2 in. at a Time)

Step 3: Wrap the Bottle

*Important- There is no "right way" to wrap the Bottle. What works best for me is wrapping the yarn tight. Making sure to take your time & that no bottle is showing through with each wrap. A large bottle should take you about 20-30 minutes to wrap.

Step 4:  Secure the end w/ extra Glue & Done!

Happy Monday,

Pinterest for Men

I just had to share the News!!!

Click Here

In the Works!

This weekend I'm gong to be working on my 1st of many Tutorials. Starting with Yarn Wrapped Wine Bottles! They have been such a huge hit with Friends & Family, that I wanted to share.

Check back on Monday for the Steps.

Have a Great Weekend,

Foodie Friday

It's Friday & in hopes to improve my Cooking skills, I have decided to dedicate this day every week to Food! Whether it be my own or another fellow bloggers recipe, this is going to be a weekly thing.....Hope you guys enjoy!

Last night I made for the Cuesta Crew: 

Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

&

Cream Cheese/Bellpepper/Jalapenos Stuffed Chicken  

Potatoes:

2 Large Yams cut into Equal Chunks

1/4 cup of Equal Mix of Sugar & Cinnamon 

1/8 cup Melted Butter

*Preheat oven to 375. Combine all ingredients in a Large Bowl making sure that all the Yams are covered in Cinnamon & Sugar Mix. Place in a Casserole dish & put in the oven for 45 min. or until Yams are tender. 

Stuffed Chicken:

1 Package of Chicken Thighs 

1 thinly sliced Bellpepper

1/2 cup Sliced Jalapenos

4oz Cream Cheese 

*Preheat oven to 375. Flatten chicken  out & place a few thin slices of Bellpepper, Jalapenos, & cream cheese. Roll up & secure closed with toothpicks. Place in a casserole dish for 45 min or until chicken is done.

Happy Friday,