What's For Dinner #2

I picked up a copy of Make and Take by Better Homes & Gardens the other day because I was looking for some easy recipes. 

And sometimes it's nice to hold the recipe book in your hand instead of looking online.

This is a fun magazine. It has all sorts of interesting (and easy) recipes to make and take to family picnics or church dinners.

Inside I picked out a couple recipes to make for dinner tonight. 

Here's what on the menu tonight.

Upside Down Pizza Casserole

  
I used the recipe found in the link but added to the mixture black olives and mushrooms...yum!!
 

And for dessert..

Lemon-Blueberry Salad

This recipe was so quick. 
2 packs of lemon pudding mix
mixed with 2 cups of milk.
Add 12 oz of cool whip. Mix.
Add 3 cups of fresh blueberries with 2 cups of crushed vanilla wafers. 

What are you cooking for dinner tonight??
Thanks for stopping by!
Jessica

Vintage Sheet Robe

Repurposed vintage sheet.

I came across this sewing idea the other day and I fell in love. 

Because I really needed another project to my list, I knew I had to make one.

...Right...

I looked on Etsy and couldn't decide on a vintage sheet. I also didn't want to buy a really pretty one when this was my first go at it.

A few weeks later I happened to find one at a yard sale. 

50 cents for a full size (I think) flat sheet. 

How could I pass it up?

Obviously I didn't. 

Here is my adventure in making a vintage sheet into a robe.

Check out Melly Sews for her vintage sheet robe instructions.

Her robe is so sweet!

Enjoy!

 

This was an quick and easy project. 

However, getting the fabric ready and pinned was more time consuming than the sewing part!

 

 My aunt made this pin cushion ring for me and I love it. It makes things so much easier when you're sewing with pins!

 And it's done!

 I thought the print and fabric was very appropriate for summer!

 Thanks for stopping by!

Jessica

 

Repeat

Happy Wednesday everyone!

I'm doing a repeat post here. 

Sort of. 

Remember the camera scarves? 

I'm happy to say that I sold out of my listings on Etsy. 

So I wanted to share a sneak peak of the new scarves I just put up.  

Click here to see more pictures and details. 

Thanks for stopping in!

Jessica

What's for Dinner?

Today instead of crafting -- I'm cooking.

Most days I'm not into cooking. 

I'd rather bake any day than cook.

However, on occasion I like to try my hand at a new recipe. 

The easier the better. The less ingredients the better.

So when I ran across a few really simple but delicious looking recipes on Pinterest I had to try them out.

 Here's the menu for today.

And a couple links in case you want to try them for yourself. 

Enjoy!

Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken 

Who doesn't love a 3 ingredient only crock pot dish?

  Seven Layer Salad 

This recipe was from my grandmother. It was always a hit at church and family dinners.

 Sour Cream and Chives Mashed Potatoes

Thank you Betty Crocker. You just made my mashed potato making a whole lot easier!

 &

Garlic Bread

This came from the local bakery. Walmart bakery that is. It looked wonderful!

  
 Oreo Fluff

I was really craving some Oreo pudding. This was even easier and just as amazing. Then again -- how could you go wrong with Oreos? 

Hair Ties. Hair Bows.

It's been a rainy day here in Tennessee. 

Honestly, I just don't feel like being crafty on a rainy day. 

I'd rather be lazy and maybe read a good book or watch a movie.

However, I did want to feel somewhat productive today, so naturally I started browsing Pinterest.

That's the productive thing to do. Right? 

Right. 

 I did come across these cute hair ties that I've been wanting to try. 

It just so happens I had picked up more elastic ribbon the other day, so I had a nice assortment ready and waiting to try out.

If you're looking for something cute, easy, and inexpensive -- this is it!

 

 

 I love how versatile these ribbons can be. You can tie knots on the ends or bows. Or you can make super cute headbands for your little ones!

 

Here are a couple links with easy instructions.

DIY Elastic Baby Headbands

Hair Tie Tutorial 

*HINT* Cut the ribbon with pinking shears to eliminate the frayed ends.

 I decided make some headbands for my niece, then the rest will be as thank you gifts for my Etsy customers!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Jessica

Camera Strap Scarves

Want to know one of my weaknesses?

Scarves. 

I love them! 

I know this isn't exactly scarf-wearing weather right now, however, on occasion you can find lightweight scarves to wear even throughout the spring. 

Sometimes in my thrift store hunts, I am able to find all sorts of unique scarves for great prices! 

I will admit, I don't just buy them to wear anymore. I buy them to make into lovely little camera straps. 

Just type camera strap scarves (or click here) into your Pinterest search bar and see what I mean.

So this has been my latest DIY project. 

You can make these straps out of fabric scraps, but I found a scarf to be much faster. It was suggested to me to even try men's ties. Definitely going to try that one next!

P.S. If you're interested in any of these straps, you can find some of these in my Etsy shop!

 

 

 

Hello Spring

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 Summertime. 

It's my favorite season. Unless autumn has finally arrived. 

Then it's my favorite. Boots, scarves, and pumpkins. 

They get me every time.

Christmas comes along quickly with it's many festivities. If we're lucky the first snowfall soon after-and it's beautiful. 

After so long the winter starts to look cold and bleak. 

Then enters spring. It's wonderful. 

Colors begin to peak through the grass, trees, and mountains. I think God must have known what He was doing putting spring after winter. New life is all around and so is the sunshine. 

I believe that's my favorite part of spring. Fresh flowers and sunshine.

In celebration of spring - here is a handful of links to get you prepped and ready for the season!

Enjoy!