tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28435537228216622622024-02-19T10:56:07.398-06:00Craft Room ConfidentialWhat happens in the Craft Room does not stay in the Craft Room.Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-51573648159283994512014-02-24T20:39:00.002-06:002014-02-24T20:41:57.608-06:00Small Dog Beds with Zipper<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember these cute <a href="http://craftroomconfidential.blogspot.com/2013/09/small-dog-beds.html" target="_blank">dog beds</a> I made for my sister's dogs? Well, last month my sister told me that they would be even better with a zipper. So despite my dislike of sewing zippers, I made some new covers for her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to mix it up a little with these and got creative. The paw print, darker blue and brown fabrics I had in my stash. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other one was made with all scraps from my stash. {Recognize the fabric?} This one took a little longer to make but I really like the zig zags.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first project of the year is this cute journal cover. I absolutely love it. And what's not to love - it's super cute, it was a quick sew, and I made it using materials I already had.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made it by following this wonderful<a href="http://bloomandblossom.blogspot.com/2009/02/journal-cover-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> tutorial from Bloom and Blossom</a>. I did have to make some adjustments to the measurements because my notebook was 7"x5". {Instructions were for 8.25"x6.25" notebook.}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Large rectangle = 12.5" x 7.75"</span></div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-87770265782888138892014-01-01T05:35:00.000-06:002014-01-01T05:35:00.970-06:00{Not So Confidential} - December in Review<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello 2014, goodbye 2013. And goodbye to these monthly review posts. Yes, you read that correctly. This will be my last {Not So Confidential} post. It's been fun but time to do other things. {like making snow angels.}</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftroomconfidential.blogspot.com/2013/12/lunch-bag.html" target="_blank">Lunch Bag</a></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/11/27/toffee-streusel-chocolate-donuts/" target="_blank">Toffee Streusel Chocolate Donuts from Buns in My Oven</a> - The first weekend of the month I was expecting overnight guests but the weather said otherwise. But I made these anyways and it was probably best that I didn't have to share. They were so delicious.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://bevcooks.com/2013/09/grilled-hawaiian-pizza-burritos/" target="_blank">Grilled Hawaiian Pizza Burritos from Bev Cooks</a> - This was something a little different from what I would normally make but I really liked it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/2013/12/11/sugar-cookie-candy-cane-blossoms/" target="_blank">Sugar Cookie Candy Cane Blossoms from Table for Two</a> - I love the candy cane kisses and I love these cookies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2012/11/molasses-triple-chocolate-cookies.html" target="_blank">Molasses Triple Chocolate Cookies from Averie Cooks</a> - Molasses + chocolate = marriage made in heaven.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://diethood.com/2013/02/11/chocolate-butterscotch-cookies/" target="_blank">Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies from Diethood</a> - These yummy things will surprise you.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies from Two Peas and their Pod</a> - Yes, I made a lot of cookies but hey, it's Christmas time. These were for my cookie exchange.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.scoopadventures.com/home/peppermint-crunch.html" target="_blank">Peppermint Crunch Ice Cream from Scoop Adventures</a> - I don't know about where you live but here it has been stupid cold. So I made ice cream. If you can't beat it, join it right?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">{What I read} <span style="font-size: x-small;">previous count - 37</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The Storyteller</i> by Jodi Picoult</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>The Paradise Guest House</i> by Ellen Sussman</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>White Jacket Required </i> by Jenna Weber</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>You Before Me</i> by Jojo Moyes</span></li>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-29371153058431695152013-12-28T13:45:00.000-06:002013-12-28T13:45:07.593-06:00The Four Seasons Photo Gallery<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love taking photos of anything and everything. And lately my favorite thing is playing around with the many fun photo editing apps. Instead of just keeping all these great photos on my phone/computer, I wanted to display them. This is how the four seasons photo gallery was borne.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The frames are from Michaels and I painted them a winter white. Originally they were ivory but I wanted a more pure white to match the vanity in the bathroom. The coat hooks are from the Home Depot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I originally came up with this idea, it was with just three photos. But as I was looking through my instagram for those photos I came across a fourth that would beatifully complete a set of seasonal photos. I am quite happy with the outcome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I took an ornament making class at Archiver's last month. We made four ornaments. Frankly, I wasn't too excited about the class but at least one of the ornaments we made was worth repeating. For my annual holiday cookie exchange and ornament making party, we made the santa ornament I learned in that Archiver's class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not only are they super cute, they are super easy too. You could probably whip this one up yet tonight {if you have the supplies of course}.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clear ornament</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Red scrapbooking paper</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Silver scrapbooking paper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Red ribbon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paper trimmer</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">pencil or dowel</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">double sided tape</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut the red paper into 1/4" strips. I used a mixture of 12" and 8" lengths. The number you need depends on how big your ornament is and how full you want it to be.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut the silver paper into a square. Mine was a 3/4" square. Cut two slits in the square.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thread the black ribbon through the slits you made in the silver square.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using the double sided tape, adhere the black ribbon with silver buckle to the ornament.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been thinking for a little while now that I needed a new lunch bag. The homemade one I was using worked great. Maybe the best thing about it was that it was kind of small so I was able to easily find a spot for it in our usually full refrigerator at work. But it was time for something different. And anyways, I moved floors at my office and the refrigerator on my new floor isn't used as much so no need to squeeze my lunch into a crowded space. {BTW, they also bought a second refrigerator for the old floor I worked on now too.}</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And this is what I made.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I LOVE it. I'm so happy with the bright and cheery fabric I choose. The pattern is a combination of the lunch bag and large bag from <i>Quilts and More </i>Winter 2006. My previous lunch bag was made with just the lunch bag pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The band near the bottom was a late addition. I loved the lining fabric and really wanted to see more of it. I would say it is a perfect addition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And for a little more whimsy, I added a fabric flower. I've been wanting to make one for a really long time and decided this was the perfect opportunity. I followed <a href="http://kindawonderful.typepad.com/pink_paper_peppermints/2008/05/31-crafty-flo-3.html" target="_blank">these easy instructions from Pink Paper Peppermint</a>. Again I used the fabric from the lining and a big bright yellow button.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I took it a step further and made my flower into a pin. I wanted to be able to remove it when I threw the lunch bag into the washer. I simply glued a round piece of felt onto the back of the flower and then glued on a pin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did I mention that I LOVE my new lunch bag. It is super bright and cheery.</span></div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-10963161294254548492013-12-01T19:00:00.000-06:002013-12-01T19:00:00.060-06:00{Not So Confidential} - November in Review<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello friends! Welcome to December. If you are looking for homemade gift ideas, please visit my etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elrbe" target="_blank">eLRBe</a>. All items are 75% off {shipping within the U.S. only}. Before we get to the review, what do you think this cloud formation looks like?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/03/brownie-in-a-jar.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Malt Brownie Parfait in a Jar from A Spicy Perspective </a>- I had trouble getting the brownie to bake in the jars but this was really yummy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.rachaelray.com/recipe.php?recipe_id=4996" target="_blank">Apple Cider Turkey Breast form Rachael Ray </a>- We enjoyed this juicy turkey breast for Thanksgiving dinner.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/wild-rice-and-basmati-pilaf-with-sausage-recipe/index.html" target="_blank">Wild Rice and Basmati Pilaf with Sausage from Food Network</a> - No mashed potatoes or stuffing for our Thanksgiving, instead we had this delicious pilaf. It was so good.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.simplyscratch.com/2012/10/whole-roasted-glazed-carrots.html" target="_blank">Glazed Whole Roasted Carrots from Simply Scratch</a> - These yummy carrots were our Thanksgiving vegetable.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/maple-nut-baked-oatmeal/" target="_blank">Maple Nut Baked Oatmeal from Eat, Live, Run</a> - Another baked oatmeal this month and another really good one.</span></li>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-5247805460697316182013-11-17T18:35:00.000-06:002013-11-17T18:35:01.000-06:00Flower Photo Gallery<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once upon a time there was a television show called <i>Trading Spaces</i> on TLC. I watched it every Saturday night. It was from this show that I got the awesome idea of hanging pictures on a curtain wire hanging along one wall across the entire length of the room. The idea was that you would be able to change out the photos whenever you wanted and not have to worry about nail holes all over the wall. I decided it was time to spice up the photos I had hanging on my wire and I was inspired by all the great photo apps to fancy up some of my favorite flower photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I purchased the curtain wire from Ikea many years ago. It came with some clips and I had purchased another box of them at that time as well. And I am going to have to pick up some more of them now too because I chose more photos than I had clips for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I selected about two dozen of my favorite original flower photographs. Using the Camera360 app, I added the cartoon effect to them. I'm super happy with how they turned out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then I simply printed them out on photo paper on my home computer and hung them up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love how this photo gallery adds so much color and fun to my guest room.</span></div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-87760238657400555102013-11-10T15:58:00.000-06:002013-11-10T15:58:05.455-06:00{Confidential} - Project Board<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been awhile since I shared the project board. With the end of the year fast approaching I decided it was time to wipe it clean and start over. Here's the latest and greatest project board. How much do you think I will get done by the end of the year?</span><div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-1428995317632031542013-11-02T14:44:00.000-05:002013-11-02T14:44:27.985-05:00Hampton Weekend Bag<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love, love, love my new bag. It's the Hampton Weekend Bag from V and Co.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think my favorite thing about it is the fabric - Simply Style chevron fabric also from V & Co. The lining fabric is from the Simply Style V & Co. line as well. My next favorite thing is how roomy the bag is. I have been using it as my work bag. I carry my umbrella, lunch bag, water bottle, afternoon snack and book in it. And there will be room to add my shoes when the snow flies and I wear my boots to work {but let's not talk about that yet}. There is an open pocket and a zippered pocket in the inside which are great features. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The instructions are easy to follow and it is a pretty quick sew. I made this last weekend and I would have been done sooner if I didn't have to take a break in the middle to run to JoAnn's to exchange the zipper. The lesson there is to always look at the size of the zipper - don't just go by the color. Oops.</span></div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-51193279433979803302013-11-01T07:12:00.000-05:002013-11-01T07:12:00.952-05:00{Not So Confidential} - October in Review<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is it just me or did October seem to fly by? I better get busy planning my annual Christmas ornament; December will be here in a heartbeat at this rate. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Check out this beautiful sunrise I captured while out for a walk with my parent's dog Sasha back in mid-October.</span><div>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-55090702815733407782013-10-27T19:29:00.000-05:002013-10-27T19:29:49.448-05:00Christmas Stars<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is it too early for a Christmas post? I didn't think so. Check out these metal stars I made up last weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are simply metal stars from Michael's that I covered with scrapbooking paper using mod podge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But don't bother rushing out to Michael's for the stars. I haven't been able to find them anymore for the last couple of years. I just happened to uncover these stashed away in my craft cabinet. I had six small stars and three large ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These stars are available in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elrbe" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, I framed this super cute print I bought from this lovely etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/pinwheeldesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Pinwheel Designs</a>. I am just smitted with this saying. The frame is the one called Chandler and I painted it in Martha Stewart satin jonquil.</span><br />
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-60579423821827007142013-10-01T14:39:00.000-05:002013-10-01T14:39:00.221-05:00{Not So Confidential} - September in Review<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am still here. I'm just not getting many projects done. But don't worry, I'm wrapping some up this week so there will be more posts next month. I promise. In the meantime, enjoy these shots from the Como Zoo while you read what I did do in September.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got the directions from the Winter 2009 issue of <u>Quilts and more</u>. It was a simple project and a quick one. And it seems they were well liked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is Moxie. It didn't take her long at all to figure out how great the beds were. {The beds on the couch were not my idea. I had them on the floor...}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I watched them one night while my sister and brother-in-law went out to dinner. Every time my neighbor closed a cabinet door, they raced to the door and barked. Annoying!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And then they would return to their positions but usually they ended up swapping spots. Ha! Apparently the white pillow is the best.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.everydaymaven.com/2012/garlic-rubbed-roasted-cabbage-steaks/" target="_blank">Garlic Rubbed Roasted Cabbage Steaks from Everyday Maven</a> - I saw these cute little heads of cabbage at the farmer's market perfect for this and it was really good.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2012/04/sweet-corn-risotto/" target="_blank">Sweet Corn Risotto from The Novice Chef</a> - I wish making risotto wasn't so tedious. But it sure was good.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2009/06/16/honey-wheat-bread-its-good-stuff-man/" target="_blank">Honey Wheat Bread from Buns In My Oven</a> - As I may have mentioned before, I am always on the look out for bread recipes. This one is a keeper.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.bakedbyrachel.com/2012/07/cherry-chocolate-chunk-ice-cream-giveaway/" target="_blank">Cherry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream from Baked by Rachel</a> - My ice cream maker is getting a serious workout.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.traceysculinaryadventures.com/2013/07/blueberry-cheesecake-ice-cream.html#.UhY4QhYXjRs" target="_blank">Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream from Tracey's Culinary Adventures</a> - I wasn't kidding about the ice cream maker getting a workout.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/07/summer-vegetables-with-sausage-and.html" target="_blank">Summer Vegetables with Sausage and Potatoes from Skinnytaste</a> - I made this tasty dish with some beautiful purple potatoes from my parent's garden.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://iowagirleats.com/2013/07/11/sweet-corn-and-bacon-skillet-mac-cheese/" target="_blank">Sweet Corn and Bacon Skillet Mac & Cheese from Iowa Girl Eats</a> - A yummy twist on a classic.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/05/berry-ice-cream.html" target="_blank">Blackberry Anise Ice Cream from A Spicy Perspective</a> - Love. Love. Love</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.mountainmamacooks.com/2012/01/puff-pastry-wrapped-turkey-burger-sliders/" target="_blank">Puff Pastry Wrapped Turkey Burger Sliders from Mountain Mama Cooks </a>- I skipped the mango chutney because the store didn't have any and I made them more burger size than sliders but so yummy anyways.</span></li>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-57360500068785343432013-08-24T07:00:00.000-05:002013-08-24T07:00:08.067-05:00Headbands<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally I can cross something off my project list! Earlier this month I whipped up some fast and easy headbands using four different tutorials that I had pinned over the past year or so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originally I had planned to make these headbands with only the materials I had on hand. {think scrap buster + tight wad} But then I saw this ruffle elastic at JoAnns and just had to have it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first step with these instructions was to convert to inches which was easy enough after a quick google search. The real trick here was finding scraps long enough. I made one headband using strips 1 1/2" wide and another with strips 2". It's a close call but I think I like the smaller strips better. And because I had that cute ruffle elastic I didn't bother to cover it like the original instructions showed. The only thing I didn't like about making this was attaching the elastic to the braided section. I just couldn't figure out a good way to make it look finished. Of course if I had made the fabric tube that would be covered. Oh well. Overall, I like these headbands a lot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.happytogethercreates.com/2011/07/double-sided-fabric-headband-pattern.html" target="_blank">Double Sided Fabric Headbands by happy together</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I knew from the pictures in this post and the pattern that this headband would be wider than what I would like. But I had a simple fix for that. After printing out the pattern, I just cut off a 1/4" from each long edge. This one was probably the quickest sew. I changed it up slightly from the tutorial. With the two fabric pieces right sides together and the elastic sandwiched between them with raw edges together along one short end, I sewed a 1/4" seam around three sides (the two long sides and the short one with the elastic). Then I turned the piece right right side out and pressed, folding under about a 1/4" on the open end. Lastly, I slipped about 1/2" of the other end of the elastic into the open end and stitched it closed. Easy! I still thought the band was too wide so I took my revised pattern and cut off another 1/4" from each long edge. That was a mistake as it made the ends too narrow. So I tossed that attempt and instead left the ends the same as my original revision and simply narrowed the center part of the band by a 1/4".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So for this headband I did have to purchase something - velveteen ribbon. I did skip the steam-a-seam and didn't miss it at all. Otherwise I pretty much followed this easy tutorial. I bought enough ribbon to make two. While I like these headbands, I probably won't be making any more. I'm simply too cheap to buy more velveteen ribbon especially since there are so many other ways to make headbands with just scraps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2012/07/no-slip-headband-tutorial.html" target="_blank">No Slip Headband on Positively Splendid</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This post claims that velcro is the trick for no slip headbands. Well, I hadn't had any issues of slipping headbands with any of the other bands I made but maybe that's just me. {I also don't agree with the writers statement that it won't pull your hair out when removed. But again, maybe that's just me.}. The tutorial offers three variations and I made the one with a fabric top. I was able to make one with what I had on hand but no more. And what do you do with the loop side of the Velcro that you didn't use? Seems like a waste to me. As you have probably guessed, this was my least favorite of the four types I made.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I am sharing this at my favorite <a href="http://craftroomconfidential.blogspot.com/p/link-parties_16.html" target="_blank">parties</a>.</span>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-70129748444785016982013-08-17T09:45:00.000-05:002013-08-17T09:47:38.588-05:00Kitchen Art Printable<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to the weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out this super cute <a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/free-kitchen-art-printable/" target="_blank">kitchen printable from Jessica of Pen N' Paperflowers on I Heart Naptime</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-45788703626636567122013-08-11T15:16:00.001-05:002013-08-11T15:16:56.405-05:00eLRBe {Etsy Shop} - Going out of Business Sale {with a bonus coupon}<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. The sun has come out this afternoon but I need to get some housekeeping chores done. The weather has been very nice here the last couple of weeks and I've been checking out some of the local parks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That means I haven't been getting much crafting done. Well, I did manage to get something made {as seen on my <a href="http://instagram.com/lynnbodensteiner" target="_blank">instagram</a> feed} but I'm not quite ready to share it here yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But don't worry, I have a little something for you. I have had an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elrbe" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop for the past five years or so but have decided to close it at the end of this year. I have marked down all the items in order to find them a nice home. In fact, today I just made everything 50% off. And for now until the end of August, you can get an additional 10% off your purchase (shipping not included) by using coupon code <b>BLOG10</b>.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy shopping and I hope you find something you like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S. Wondering what I might be crafting next? Or what parks I'm exploring? I would love it if you would follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/lynnbodensteiner" target="_blank">Instagram</a> {lynnbodensteiner}. If you do please leave a comment below so I can follow you as well.</span></div>
Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-56567684188201107332013-08-01T04:00:00.000-05:002013-08-01T04:00:05.397-05:00{Not So Confidential} - July in Review<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I witnessed my first flash mob this month. But it wasn't the kind you would expect. This one was a dinner party and everyone was wearing white. Appropriately, it was called <a href="http://www.twincities.com/restaurants/ci_23727124/la-france-hundreds-twin-citians-arrive-dinner-white" target="_blank">Dinner in White</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My brother, sister-in-law and her two teenagers were in town visiting me on this particular weekend and I had taken them to the Sculpture Garden for some miniature golf. Afterwards, we were just sitting near the entrance of the garden and the parking lot enjoying the beautiful summer evening when we couldn't help but notice all the people that were coming to the garden wearing white. Some carried tables and chairs. Others had picnic baskets and flowers. It was really a strange sight. Eventually we followed some of these people into the middle of the garden and were amazed to see them setting up their tables and pulling out their dinner. Apparently, events like this happen in cities across the country and are modeled after the original Dinner in White in France. Have you heard of this before?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In case you missed it:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftroomconfidential.blogspot.com/2013/07/pacifier-leash-and-carry-bag.html" target="_blank">Pacifier Leash with Carry Bag</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://craftroomconfidential.blogspot.com/2013/07/baby-bib.html" target="_blank">Baby Bib</a></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/06/13/whole-grain-strawberry-scones/" target="_blank">Whole Grain Strawberry Scones from Recipe Girl</a> - I love that these have whole wheat flour in them. And I love strawberries. A match made in heaven.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Strawberry-Buttermilk-Sherbet-51175070" target="_blank">Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk Sherbet from Epicurious</a> - Just perfect for a 7-Up Float.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">{What I read} </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">previous count - 19</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Inner Harbor</i> by Nora Roberts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Friends Forever </i>by Danielle Steel</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Leave the Grave Green </i>by Deborah Crombie</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>H is for Homicide</i> by Sue Grafton</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Gone Girl </i>by Gillian Flynn</span></li>
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Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-34472797447587371032013-07-27T07:00:00.000-05:002013-08-11T14:47:51.486-05:00Tag Blanket<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time for the final installment of Baby Gift Month here at Craft Room Confidential. And I must say, I saved the best for last. {IMHO}</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have to admit, I was not at all familiar with the concept of tag blankets. But with the help of Google, I think I am up to speed now. And after my research I knew this was something I had to make for my friend and her new baby. This Dr. Seuss fabric is perfect for this project and along with the colorful ribbons it just screams hold me and play with me! What baby could resist this? I chose to use polar fleece for the back side to give it a nice soft touch. {I had several scraps to choose from in my stash but I liked the blue best.}</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sew those two pieces together, matching center seams, and press seam open.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using your newly created larger square as a pattern, cut out your backing material.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Grab your ribbon stash and start selecting your ribbon. I used 20 different ribbons cut to 4" - 5" lengths. You can use more or less. If possible, try to get a variety of textures and widths.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I just love how this came out. I think the fun different colored ribbons is my favorite part. Or maybe the awesome Dr. Seuss fabric is. I just can't decide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is just one week left in Baby Gift month and let me tell you - it's the best gift of all! You won't want to miss it. Speaking of missing it, don't miss the previous weeks gifts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623813210827055580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2843553722821662262.post-32496008714844540822013-07-13T11:44:00.000-05:002013-07-13T11:44:00.680-05:00Baby Bib<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's week two of Baby Gift week here on Craft Room Confidential. Today's gift is a simple but adorable baby bib. You can never have too many bibs right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This easy <a href="http://www.heatherbailey.com/FreePattern/SlobberMonkeyBabyBib_HeatherBailey.pdf" target="_blank">pattern is from Heather Bailey</a>. I think it would make a good beginner sewing project. And it sews up in a jiffy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't these two prints just make you smile? I think I stood in front of the Dr. Seuss fabric in the quilt store for at least an hour trying to decide which fabrics to select. So many beautiful choices! And I loved these two so much I ended up using them in another project which I will share soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you miss the June project board? You didn't - I didn't post one. I figured since it was the same as May it wasn't worthy of a new post. But I did cross a couple of things off in June and added some new things so the project board post is back for July.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Compare to the <a href="http://craftroomconfidential.blogspot.com/2013/05/confidential-may-project-board.html" target="_blank">May Project Board</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Read my <a href="http://craftroomconfidential.blogspot.com/2013/07/not-so-confidential-june-in-review.html" target="_blank">June Review</a></span></div>
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