Burlap and Pillows

Hi!  I have finally been doing some crafting.  It's good to get back to work.  I took down all my Christmas decorations and everything looks so bare.  You would think with all the crafts I make my house would be well decorated, unfortunately that's not the way it is!!  I need to change that though.
This is what I made this week.  My SIL is getting into a new shop in Hagerstown, Md.  She refinishes furniture and asked if I would want to make some pillows to go in the shop too.  I have been seeing a lot of things being made with burlap so I made some pillows with osnaburg, muslin and burlap.  I made my own stencils with my vinyl cutter and then stenciled the words onto the fabric.  I would like to make some for my shows later this year.  My next project is to start working on some heart pillows, etc.

I am also starting to take some classes to learn how to do some amazing art with my Photoshop program.  I can't wait to show you what I do.... that is if I'm able to learn how!! 
Have a great weekend!!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!  I have been taking a break from blogging over the holidays, but I have lots of new things in the works for the new year!  I can't wait to share it with you.  Have a great weekend and I'm wishing you all a happy, healthy New Year. 

A Special Package Arrived!

My stars that I won from Karen at Buttons In The Attic arrived today!!!  I was so excited to unwrap them and find the perfect place for them.  I took some pictures of them, I put them in a little corner cabinet that sits in my hallway, but I can see it from my craft room while I'm sitting at my desk!!  They are even more beautiful in person!   Thank you , thank you, thank you  Karen!  Here is the picture of them and a picture of my little display over my kitchen stove.   Have a great week!

I won!!

I won these adorable little hearts from Karen at Buttons In The Attic in her first giveaway.

  They are handmade by her using cutter quilts that she made.  You can tell a lot of time and work went into them, they are beautiful!  I am so excited to get them, I am already scouting out the perfect place for them. 
Thank you Karen for such an awesome giveaway!

Pumpkin Crunch Cake Recipe

Printable Recipe
Hi, I'm taking a break from my crafting to post a recipe my niece made for Thanksgiving.  It was sooo good, I can't even begin to tell you!   I have been on a pumpkin kick lately.  I went to Berlin, Ohio a few weeks back with my parents and we ate at the Dutch Valley Restaurant on our way there.  Well I ordered a Pumpkin Latte.  It was the BEST Latte I have ever had!  In fact I just found a recipe for a Pumpkin Latte, so I will give it a try, and if it's good, I'll post it soon!   So anyhow here is a pic of the Pumpkin Crunch Cake and the recipe.  I hope you love it as much as I did.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake



 1-(15 oz.) Can Pumpkin

1-(12 oz) Can Evaporated Milk

1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

1 Cup Sugar

3 Eggs,  Beaten

1 Box Yellow Cake Mix

1 Cup Chopped Pecans

2 Sticks Butter, Cut into pieces

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk pumpkin, evaporated milk, cinnamon, and sugar until mixed well.  Add eggs and mix well. 

Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with a non stick spray.  Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the top.  Sprinkle pecans evenly over cake mix and top with butter pieces.  Bake at 350 degrees F. for 50-60 minutes.  Set aside to cool.

Enjoy!

A New Giveaway at White Sheep Farm

Please visit White Sheep Farm  It's a great blog I just found and they are having an awesome giveaway there!  You have until December 2 to enter.  She has 2 different groups of goodies to giveaway!  Both are adorable!

Shop Small! Small Business Saturday

Today is dedicated to supporting small businesses.  It's a way to show your support of the moms and pops stores.  Its a day to purchase a unique gift from that local artist.  Go to that little coffee shop down the street, or bakery.  Small Business Saturday started in 2010, although I think everyday should be Small Business Day! Ha!  So go out (or stay in) and Shop Small!

Have a great weekend!
Jodi