tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68267825243097734952024-02-06T21:57:09.967-07:00Jac CraftsJacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-32233766960235391712020-02-12T11:11:00.000-07:002020-02-12T12:23:42.654-07:00Two Free Valentine's Day Printables<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My oldest is currently obsessed with fish. He loves to fish and loves his pet fish. So naturally, for Valentine's Day he wanted to do something with fish. </div>
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There's tons of fish sayings out there, "you're o-fish-ally the best" "you're a great catch" ... I could go on. But I saw this saying and really liked it "Glad we're in the same school."</div>
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I found a little fishbowl online and dragged it over to edit. I added the saying and a cute little fish. Then a heart right in front of those big fishy lips. My son wrote each student's name in the top of the fishbowl and then wrote his name in the actual fish!</div>
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We grabbed the sandwich baggies from Wal-Mart and a big bag of Swedish Fish (you could do individual bags of Swedish Fish, I just couldn't find them locally) and plopped them in with the card.</div>
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I love how they turned out. He loves them too. So I thought I'd share them with you. </div>
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Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1za8Xk8acmCVN2bjVOWT5C_t2CaUoruMV" target="_blank">here</a> to get the printable. I bought some blue card stock in a pack and chose the lightest one to print on. You could print on white and have your child color them or leave them white or whatever you want.</div>
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And if you didn't see these I did a couple years ago, here's another quick and pretty cheap Valentine idea. And this one is sugar free! At the beginning of every school year I stock up on wooden rulers (I usually have them on display for <a href="http://jac-crafts.blogspot.com/2014/08/september-shelf.html" target="_blank">August & September</a>) and then use them for Valentines that year.</div>
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Here is are a couple printables for ya. One is <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1loDSnQMhkjGnLqbPSXXxF8cKCpn_4LXw" target="_blank">black </a>and one is <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_oz2uCOQBVKA5bWW6FpsphkcZx2XWZqx" target="_blank">red</a>. They are super easy and fun. And I like that they are not a sweet treat, but a fun tool kids can use for practically anything!</div>
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Well, I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Know you are loved and appreciated and special!</div>
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Jenn:)</div>
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<br />JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-82654218255269411972019-05-20T16:10:00.002-06:002019-05-22T07:52:55.695-06:00Summer SanityMy oldest will be finishing kindergarten in just a few weeks and I'm desperately trying to stay ahead of the "I'm bored!" insanity. He loves reading and learning so I'm trying to make flash cards for him to work on over the summer months.<br />
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I printed off a few at first and he read them all without hesitation...so I made more and am going to have him focus on spelling. Some of them I even made definitions for the back so he can learn what they mean.<br />
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Anyway, I thought I'd put them up here for y'all to grab in case you want to use them. There are some 3-4 letter words ones which I used with him awhile back and had him match pictures (printed some clip art from the Internet) to the words.<br />
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I've also included a telling time worksheet (download an analog clock image and use a brad to connect minute and hour hands, then use the worksheet to have your child put that time on the analog clock).<br />
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Feel free to use them if you want:) <br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AffEUrzPar7mp3fpiEHY9COpjsYlqO0L" target="_blank">3&4 letter words</a> (google each of the words and print a clip art you like for each word)<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1C8PpuRds3tN5955WzAIa8HPdFCc5vQDX" target="_blank">Definitions (1)</a> <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HINETmPy8mjcSPCOk4H13hYbFlzUao7K" target="_blank">Definitions (2)</a> <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1loQmxPN3ITnjBA-WSme4PSQPgbw0aGCl" target="_blank">Definitions (3)</a></div>
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PhkphnKugv6wT8R5wezQ9gkNufoqHFPp" target="_blank">Definitions Template</a> (this fits on the back of the "Practice Writing Words")<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1j7zv-uZVxRri2TLuG124aqOuEy-Bl9rA" target="_blank">Full Alphabet Page</a> (first picture on this post)<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gQ0aLCW5P6NChejQyM0yZB2qZ5tyV3I9" target="_blank">Sight Words (Colors, Numbers, Months)</a><br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CIni4-UzRfQKhLXrUqwd87OdMUEWEktE" target="_blank">Practice Writing Template</a> (you can let your kids practice writing on here)<br />
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And here's one more really cute & fun <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jwuK-ueP17Mi0Po91c-aswVNmjUhtL6-" target="_blank">subway art</a> I actually display in my home for the fall/back to school time. If you want to see my back-to-school themed shelf & decor, <a href="http://jac-crafts.blogspot.com/2014/08/september-shelf.html" target="_blank">here </a>is the blog post for some ideas.<br />
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I printed all my stuff in the font "KG Miss Kindergarten" (downloadable for free on several sites)<br />
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I've had some wood herb garden stakes/sticks/labels/markers a few years for my herbs. This year I wanted some for my vegetables. I looked all over and couldn't find anything I liked. I wanted something wood, but I didn't want Popsicle sticks that would fall apart each year. I didn't want plastic markers that were flimsy. I knew I wanted sturdy stakes that would be long enough for big words & still have room to actually put them in the dirt. So I decided it would probably be most beneficial to make them (plus, let's admit I actually really enjoy little projects like this...even if they do distract me from the piles of laundry or dishes).<br />
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I found <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Weaber-1-4-in-x-2-in-x-4-ft-S4S-Poplar-Board-27402/207058967" target="_blank">this wood</a> at Home Depot for less than $3 and I got 5 sticks out of one piece:<br />
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It's called hobby wood / poplar. It comes in a 4' stick and is 1/4" x 2". Perfect. I bought three pieces and cut my stakes about 9 1/2" (or about there) making 15 stakes total. </div>
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1. Measure the wood. I cut my stakes to be about 9 1/2" long.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(sorry it's upside down). Measuring one end at 9 1/2"</td></tr>
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2. Cut all the stakes flat edged<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We used the first one as the marker for the rest...way easier that measuring and marking each one </td></tr>
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3. Cut one end to be the pointed/angled side<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We then moved the saw blade all the way to one side (to about a 50 degree angle) and cut end, then turned it over and cut the same end, but the other side to make a point)</td></tr>
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4. Sand the stakes<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sanded them with 150 grit, then 400 grit (it was what I had on hand, I'm sure you don't need them to be 400 fine)</td></tr>
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5. Stain the stakes using a foam brush, stain, a couple paper towels & some disposable gloves<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I grabbed some freezer paper I had on hand and placed them all on it</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Staining them: paint with the foam brush then wipe off excess. It says to let it sit 2-3 minutes before wiping, but I wiped immediately. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This process was really easy & quick. I was surprised at how thick the stain went on. Either the wood didn't have a lot of grain or the stain was SUPER thick.</td></tr>
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6. Add the lettering. I have a Cricut which has made labeling things really easy and fun with different fonts. I played around a little bit to see what I liked the best. I cut all the fonts at 3/4". If you don't have vinyl, you can paint the letters on, or even hand write them if you want. I just wanted mine all to be very uniform:)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Cuttin' Up (Serif)" Font [white vinyl, straight]</td></tr>
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7. Seal them. I had a couple cans of semi-glass polycrylic sealer so I sprayed them a couple times on each side. This also helps the letters stick on just a little better, and it keeps the sticks safe from weather. You could also use a can of the poly and apply with a foam brush. I sealed the ones I didn't stain and they turned just a little more yellow than the original wood. just FYI.<br />
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And there they are. I really couldn't decide on which side I liked best, but I think I am going to stick with the white side...for now:)<br />
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I LOVE how they are thick and sturdy (1/4"). They won't bend or break, they're definitely not Popsicle sticks!<br />
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I sanded the edges and points so they aren't sharp. Plus I think it gives it a more "hand-crafted" feel<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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All stacked up and ready to go:)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I made 10 of the grey ones. I made one for each of the plants we bought, but now I want to go buy more plants just to make more stakes:)<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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And here are the unstained ones my kids picked out. They chose their seeds, their watering cans and helped make their stakes. They planted their seeds and gave them some water. Let's just hope they actually live and grow:)<div>
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-22133277920670534482019-02-21T13:42:00.002-07:002019-02-24T13:05:51.997-07:00Come, Follow Me This Week<br />
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I'm not going to lie, I struggled the first little bit when the new curriculum came out. I've got three young kids at home, and knew I needed to step up my teaching moments, but struggled. We read scriptures together as a family every night, we have family prayers, we try to hold Family Home Evening each week, but I just couldn't figure out how to teach from the manual. My three boys (ages 6 to 9 months) are active, energetic boys. They don't sit while we read scriptures, they don't listen when we hold Family Home Evening. How was this new curriculum going to work with a house full of boys?<br />
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I was studying each week's lesson and trying to come up with some kind of lesson for FHE each week that applied, then try and talk about the different concepts each week, but it ended up being me or my husband opening the manual for scripture study and reading to them a sentence or two then trying to ask questions. (let me state nothing is wrong with this at all, it just felt like none of us were benefitting from it). I guess I needed to put in more family prep time. It just felt so overwhelming. I was learning things, but how I didn't know how to share that with my kiddos.<br />
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A couple weeks ago I came across this Instagram account <a href="https://www.comefollowmefhe.com/" target="_blank">@ComeFollowMeFHE</a> and it truly has been a game changer. I don't know how Angie finds the time to create (young) family-friendly lesson plans, activities, detailed instructions for each week's lesson, but she does! And it has helped me truly study and find the topics within those weeks that I can teach my family. She creates Family Home Evening plans, she has coloring pages and activities, she has extra ideas and then gives details and more tips & help on her feed. She has a blog explaining everything. She puts in SO much time & energy into these. It has helped me see the lessons differently and taught me how to look for principles that apply to my family. Please, go check out her site, her blog, her feed. She truly is a blessing!<br />
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As I've been following her plans and adapting them to our family, I really enjoyed one of the activities she had. It was a different challenge every day for the entire week. I can't even remember which week it was, but I really liked giving my kids a specific challenge and then discussing it that night. I wanted to keep that going, to have a little piece each day that we could learn and actually apply. I came up with the "Come, Follow Me This Week" idea. Each day we can focus on a subtopic and hopefully apply it somehow throughout our day. I've been studying the manual "For Individuals & Families" but also the "Primary" manual (lucky me I'm in the primary presidency so I have my own hard copy, although you can access the digital manual on <a href="https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng" target="_blank">lds.org</a>). Following Angie's guide & searching the manuals for ideas or being prompted by the Spirit to teach what ideas my boys will benefit I've found that each day there is something new I can share with them, in a way they can understand. This has been the thing that keeps coming back to my mind. We can <i>learn</i> about Christ and be familiar with His teachings, but unless we truly <i>follow</i> Him and <i>apply </i>His teachings, what good does it do? So that's why I'm trying to have small teaching moments with my kids each day.<br />
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Each day consists of a Discussion Topic, a "Follow Opportunity" and a small activity/video/lesson idea to go along with that topic.<br />
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This is what I've been using so far and it's actually been quite helpful. I usually study the lesson Sunday night or Monday morning and fill this out for the week. Monday usually consists of FHE and the rest of the week goes mostly as planned. These are simple, mind you. Here's a quick shot of this week and what we've been trying to do:<br />
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Each morning while the boys eat breakfast I try to introduce the day's topic, sometimes sharing scriptures or a Bible video or just briefly talk about it. Most mornings I throw my phone in front of them with a Bible video while they eat breakfast or am trying to tell them about the topic while I'm getting my baby dressed. It's not a "let's sit down and formally discuss this new topic." Honestly, who has time for that (if you do, then that is awesome and I want to know your secrets). Then I share the "Follow Opportunity" with them and ask them to try it at school or throughout their day. This usually happens in the car at school drop off, me last minute remembering as I help my 6-year-old put on his coat and backpack. "Remember the video we watched this morning? I want you to try and be like that little boy who was kind." Something like that. Again, it's not a formal thing. Some (dare I say most) days it doesn't sink in and we get the "I don't know" or "I can't remember" answers. But were trying...right? When we do family scripture study before bedtime I ask them about how their opportunity went and talk about their experiences. Most times, this does not go smoothly or how I hope it would, but we discuss it anyway and talk about they learned. We do our best. I truly believe that through consistency, love and compassion we can help these little warriors become the people God wants them to be. And as I teach them and encourage them, I've noticed myself making a conscious effort to apply those same principles into my daily notions. I am trying right along side with them.<br />
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Anyway, I don't know if this helps you or not, but I figured I get it out there anyway in hopes maybe there is one person it could help.<br />
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As most people have said (which I fully agree with) "Find what works for you and your family." And study it yourself before trying to teach your family. Like anything in life, it can go so much better when you have prepared the material you are trying to teach.<br />
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Here is a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11xkPm3ikAxPqePDpSgtPV6yPcBY6JCGhitoY70Jssn8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">link </a>to the actual document, or if you prefer to type it out each week (like I do) here's the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgBvMid6VQ9X1n9QvID9JdVcbpcwz7pUCUWpdw9dsyc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">blank </a>one. Hopefully it works, if not feel free to contact me and I can email it to you.<br />
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Also, the fonts I used for mine are <a href="https://www.cufonfonts.com/font/ink-free" target="_blank">Ink Free Font</a> & <a href="https://www.1001fonts.com/twiddlestix-font.html" target="_blank">Twiddlestix Font</a>.<br />
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So, there you have it. There's my simple way of trying to teach and <i>apply </i>the Savior's teachings in my life with three young boys running around:)<br />
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Happy Day<br />
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Oh, and if you'd like to learn more about this new curriculum, please visit or click <a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/come-follow-me?lang=eng&cid=rdb_v_come-follow-me_eng" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
for the manuals.<br />
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I'm all about easy Christmas gifts for neighbors and friends. I usually make bread, it's a nice change from the sugary treats that get distributed this time of year. But since I'm not living close to my mom, I don't have easy access to a second mixer which means less time for bread.<br />
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So, I decided to make hot cocoa mixes. I bought these jars at Target a couple years ago and have been hanging onto them for the right occasion. <br />
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I've seen several recipes for hot cocoa mixes and was struggling to find the right one. Some you had to add almost a 1/2 c. of mix to 1 c. water, which seemed a like kind of a waste to me. Others just didn't seem sweet enough. So, after some trial and error, I came up with a pretty good mix.<br />
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This one I think is a combination of a couple. It tastes yummy and you don't have to use a TON of mix per cup. I liked the layered look and idea, but when I started making this, I knew mixing it all would be easier (and probably easier for the recipient as well).</div>
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I love the rustic (or whatever) look they have. I found the twine at Michael's and there you have it. </div>
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*A little trick I learned to making the tags look cuter is to put the twine through twice...so both ends are coming out the front of the tag. Then you can tie your bow in front and it doesn't make the tag lopsided and the bow looks extra cute:)</div>
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I hope this helps you if you're looking for something quick and easy for your friends, neighbors, family, or even you:)</div>
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-60315927150372516892017-11-28T10:57:00.000-07:002017-11-28T14:21:03.676-07:00Light the World Advent Calendar StarterLast year I followed Brightly Street's <a href="https://brightlystreet.com/tag/lighttheworld/" target="_blank"> Advent Calendar</a> and loved it! It correlated perfectly with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Light the World Campaign (it has been updated to fit the new Light The World calendar). This year the Church's prompts are different (which I love), so I've come up with a few simple ideas on how to incorporate them with my two young children.<br />
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For the full calendar click: <a href="https://www.mormon.org/christmas/25-ways-25-days" target="_blank">#LightTheWorld</a>. This will give you the scripture, and a few suggestions on how to implement that scripture into a service opportunity.<br />
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I've combined all the scriptures, the simple meaning of them (my interpretation), an object that represents that scripture and a service activity to go along with it. I hope this helps you out as I'm excited to focus on Christ and giving this Christmas season.<br />
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Here is the list. You should be able to print it on a regular sheet of paper (or cardstock) and use it to help you get started.<br />
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Here is a picture of all the stuff I'm putting in my "advent calendar" (aka door hanger shoe organizer). </div>
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I don't know if you can see everything, but I think it's all there (or just about). And I changed a few things (plate for a spoon and fork to fit in the cubby, penny jar for a few actual coins, etc.)</div>
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And here is the door hanger shoe organizer I use. It is perfect because it fits on the door and the cubbies are just the right size for a small trinket & the cards made by Brightly Street. </div>
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I made a couple of these shams a few years ago, but have since bought another pillow...thus I needed to make another sham. I searched my old posts to see where my tutorial was...low and behold I never made one. So I decided to now. I've seen a few online, but I don't like to cut or sew more than necessary and all the tutorials I saw started with three pieces. Mine starts with one.<br />
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My pillows are 20" x 20" so I cut my fabric 21" x 50" 21" (one side) + 21" (the other side) + 8" (fold over portion)<br />
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After this I created a 1/2" hem by folding it twice over on both of the long sides<br />
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Then I folded the other end down 10" (to 10")</div>
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Now, you can flip it and be done, or you can add one extra embellishment, which is what I did. I flipped the whole thing (right sides out), ironed it and then did a quick little 1/4" hem around the entire thing. </div>
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Now you can put your pillow in and add ribbon or leave them plain.</div>
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I added some wired ribbon I found at Jo-Ann. I really love how they turned out. I'm kind of obsessed with the ticking fabric (if you haven't seen my <a href="http://jac-crafts.blogspot.com/2014/09/diy-burlap-stocking-with-lining.html" target="_blank">Stocking </a>tutorial, I used the tan ticking).</div>
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I'm kinda loving how they turned out. I love the simplicity of the ticking, but added the red ribbon for just a little more color and accent. I love that they bring just enough red against the Christmas tree. I love that I can use them for other holidays throughout the year. And, I love that I got to make them.</div>
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Total Time: 1 hour</div>
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Total Cost: $23</div>
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Fabric: (2 yards with coupon, even though I have tons of extra) $15</div>
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Ribbon: $8 (didn't have a coupon)</div>
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Ever since I can remember, these have been at our family dinners. My grandpa spends hours making them for us because he knows how much we love them. They are fluffy, the perfect amount of golden, and get devoured.<br />
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A few years ago I decided to ask him for his secret recipe and see if he would let me make them with him, so I could find out all his little tricks to making the perfect dinner roll. He was happy to help and he told me the first secret about the recipe.<br />
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For as long as I can remember we've called these "Grandpa's Rolls" because he always made them. I just figured it was his recipe, or handed down from his family. But it actually came from my grandma's family. Her mother was the one that would make them. I saw the original recipe, all marked up with my great-grandma's writing, smudges here and there, a few butter stains and bits of flour caked on. It was magical. We started making the rolls. It was such a special day for me.<br />
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As you know, rolls take awhile to make. It's not a quick throw ingredients together and toss them in the oven. They take time, they take patience, they take care. It was so fun spending the entire day with my grandpa, talking with him about memories from when he was a kid, seeing him work with his hands, taking such care to knead the bread. I'm so grateful I got to share this day with him, to learn from him, to learn about him.<br />
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Okay, let's get to the recipe shall we?<br />
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Here's what you'll need:<br />
.3 eggs<br />
.1/2 c. warm water<br />
.2 Tbs. yeast<br />
.2 Tbs. sugar<br />
.3/4 c. sugar<br />
.2 c. milk<br />
.1/2 c. butter flavored shortening<br />
.7-7 1/2 c. flour<br />
.2 tsp. salt<br />
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The easiest thing I've found is to use my three Pyrex liquid measuring cups and my Bosch.<br />
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1. In a 1 c. measuring cup whisk eggs until frothy<br />
2. In a 2 c. measuring cup combine water, yeast and 2 Tbs. sugar, let sit until foamy<br />
3. In a 4 c. measuring cup combine remaining sugar, shortening & milk. Microwave 3-4 minutes until shortening is mostly melted.<br />
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4. Put 4 c. flour into your mixer.<br />
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5. Add your eggs, milk & yeast and knead for 1-2 minutes.<br />
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6. Cover & let sit until dough reaches 1" from the top of your bowl<br />
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7. Add salt 3-3/12 c. more flour and knead 3-5 more minutes. Then remove beaters and smooth dough around bowl.<br />
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8. Cover and let rise to the top of the bowl again<br />
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9. Pour all the dough onto a greased countertop. I love working with this dough. It is not sticky, but so pliable.<br />
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10. Roll dough so it's about 1/2" thick.<br />
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11. Cut 3-3 1/2" circles out. Fold in half and pinch edges together. Place on greased baking sheets (about 12-15 per sheet depending on size)<br />
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12. Cover & let rise one more time about 30-45 minutes<br />
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13. Remove towel, bake in oven at 350 for 14 minutes, turning at 7 minutes<br />
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You're done! Pull them out and let them cool, or be like me and start eating right away!<br />
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Seriously, these rolls are divine! I prepped ahead for Thanksgiving, and now three out of my four bags are in the freezer so I don't scarf them all before the big feast!<br />
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I hope you love these rolls as much as I do, and find joy in making them, just as I do. Make them with your family, make them with your friends. Make time to make memories as you do so. It's so worth it.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving all!<br />
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Great-Grandma's Dinner Rolls:<br />
.3 eggs<br />
.1/2 c. warm water<br />
.2 Tbs. yeast<br />
.2 Tbs. sugar<br />
.3/4 c. sugar<br />
.2 c. milk<br />
.1/2 c. butter flavored shortening<br />
.7-7 1/2 c. flour<br />
.2 tsp. salt<br />
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Directions:<br />
1. In a small (1 c.) bowl/glass combine eggs & whisk until frothy, set aside.<br />
2. In another small (2 c.) bowl/glass combine water, yeast & 2 Tbs. sugar, mix & let sit until foamy<br />
3. In a medium (4 c.) bowl/glass combine 3/4 c. sugar, milk & shortening. Microwave 3-4 minutes or until shortening is mostly melted.<br />
4. In a mixer pour 4 c. flour. Add eggs, yeast & milk. Knead 1-2 minutes.<br />
5. Cover & let rise until dough reaches 1" from the top.<br />
6. Add salt & 3-3 1/2 c. more flour. Knead 3-5 minutes. Cover & let rise again to top<br />
7. Place dough on greased counter and roll to 1/2" thick<br />
8. Cut 3-3 1/2" circles, fold in half, pinch edges and place on greased baking sheets (12-15 per sheet)<br />
9. Cover & let rise one more time (preheat oven to 350)<br />
10. Bake at 350 for 7 minutes. Rotated and bake another 7 minutes.<br />
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<br />JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-77624657174509388722017-07-12T16:00:00.002-06:002017-07-12T16:00:26.808-06:00Sour Cream Pie Crust & Peach Pie Recipes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Alright, I figured I'd make it a little easier & just put both recipes right here for ya.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.5 c. peaches, peeled & sliced (I used 10 peaches that I had)</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.3/4 c. sugar (I probably added 1 c.)</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.1-2 Tbs. flour</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.1 tsp. cinnamon</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.Lemon juice from 1/2 lemon (didn't have a lemon...so I used a lime)</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.2 pie crusts </span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.1 Tbs. butter or 1 egg, whisked</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.2 tsp. sugar</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">.1/2 tsp. cinnamon</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">..</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Combine first 5 ingredients, stir & let sit for 15 minutes</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Place first pie crust in 9" tin, pour in peaches</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Top with second pie crust (or do a lattice or whatever fancies you), pinch edges to seal</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Brush butter or egg on top and sprinkle with sugar</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Bake @ 400 for 45-50 minutes, until bubbly and crust is golden</span><br style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: #fafafa; white-space: pre-wrap;">*Check on it every so often and if the crust is starting to brown, just cover with foil (I usually cover my edges until the last 10-15 minutes).</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">[Tubs: Rubbermaid]<br />
[Rolling Pin: Sppons "N Spice]<br />
[Measuring Cups & Recipe Holder: World Market]<br />
[Decorative Pie Plate: The Pioneer Woman (sold at Walmart)]<br />
[Clear Pie Plate: Target]<br />
[Mixing Bowls: Costco]<br />
[Butter Dish: Walmart]<br />
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The recipe I originally had was actually for a fruit pizza. I like to tinker around and mix things up...so I now use it for fresh fruit tarts...or in the month of July...Patriotic Pastries! Delish! Everywhere I take these, people ask what they are. I don't know where the original recipe came from, if you know, help me out so I can give credit where due, but I love these things and they are so simple to make!<br />
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for the dough:<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 c. butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2/3 c. sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 tsp. vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 1/4-1 1/2 c. flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 tsp. cream of tart</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 tsp. salt</span><br />
lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 pkg. cream cheese, softened</span><br />
2 Tbs. sugar<br />
1-1 1/2 c. powdered sugar<br />
Remaining lemon zest<br />
Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)<br />
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<span style="line-height: 16.8667px;">1. Cream butter, sugar & half the lemon zest, add egg, vanilla, soda, cream of tartar & salt.</span></div>
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-30439332319886924082017-05-02T14:32:00.002-06:002017-05-02T14:32:49.500-06:00Printable Moving Labels (By Room)We're in the process of moving and I feel overwhelmed. My sister came over today and helped me start the process. I've been working on these labels so I can organize/categorize while I pack and make it easier for when I unpack. I've given them "headers" if you will with various room and left some room to write down contents. I like to organize (although, truthfully...I should probably get off the computer and get to work packing).<br />
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Shiplap.<br />
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It's all the rage and I love it. I wanted to put some in my home. My husband dry walled the shed...then we decided to paint...then we decided to try out the shiplap for fun! I love how it turned out! We used this <a href="http://www.tableandhearth.com/2015/09/easy-diy-shiplap-wall.html" target="_blank">tutorial </a>as a guideline and it worked pretty well.<br />
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What you'll need: <br />
1/8" MDF panel boards<br />
Nickels<br />
Paint, paint brushes, rollers, etc.<br />
Level<br />
Nail Gun & nails<br />
Sander & sand paper<br />
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1. We went to The Home Depot, bought the MDF boards and had them cut it there. When we told him what size we needed, he said, "you must be doin' shiplap." They'll probably know what you're too:)<br />
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We had ours cut into 8" wide pieces.<br />
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2. We came home and sanded the edges and corners. I used anywhere between 60 and 120 grit sandpaper. It took maybe an hour to sand all of them.<br />
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3. We started with the first board, making sure it was level and nailed it in place.<br />
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4. Then (this step is optional and we stopped doing it about a third of the way through) we painted the tops of the boards as we went.<br />
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5. We placed nickels in between the boards for spacing. You can also use tile spacers, but we had nickels on hand:)<br />
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6. We kept going. Sadly, we had originally painted all the walls in the shed so we were covering up our nicely fresh painted wall, but I'm glad we did...<br />
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7. Once all the shiplap was on the wall, we filled the holes in with wood putty and mudded the seams. <br />
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8. Then we painted...a couple coats.<br />
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9. And there you have it! I just loved how it turned out.<br />
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We added this storage/work table as well. Originally we were going to just use 2x4s for the legs, but once again the husband decided to splurge and do metal legs (which I again l.o.v.e!). They cost about $50 and again they cut them at The Home Depot (do y'all love that place as much as I do?!).<br />
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Happy Crafting!<br />
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Total Time: a weekend<br />
Total Cost: $95 (paint and shiplap), $50 (for legs, including brackets for top & bottom of each leg)<br />
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I decided I sit at home and do nothing too much. My kids are affected by it. They get bored, they get frustrated and they don't get to let their energy out. So, I came up with a plan that helps me stay organized and allows the kids to choose the activities. It helps us both feel in control and gets us out.<br />
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Kid Calendar:<br />
.Calendar (check <a href="http://www.uisupply.com/" target="_blank">Utah Idaho Supply</a> or <a href="http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=branded&CAWELAID=520011010000066275&CAPCID=176243152955&cadevice=c&agid=40634789964&catci=kwd-114188477&gclid=CjwKEAiA_9nFBRCsurz7y_Px8xoSJAAUqvKClW6FJxi9NPfituGn2D1wNlIjCOq9WG-o-6_mWYcBkxoCw4_w_wcB" target="_blank">Lakeshore Learning</a> or make your own from)<br />
.Clip Art of various activities<br />
.Self-Stick Velcro circles<br />
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1. Decide on what activities you're willing to do and what you think your kids will like. For activities that are free or really easy (library, story time, bike ride, baking, etc.) I printed off several. <br />
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2. After printing them off, cut them out "laminate" them with packing tape (This is my go-to way of making things reusable without paying lots of money to actually laminate them).</div>
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3. Next, grab your Velcro circles and start placing.</div>
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4. Now put the other Velcro side on the calendar. I chose to do Monday-Friday as Sunday is our day of worship and Saturday we are usually cleaning or doing house chores.<br />
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5. I put all my activities in a jar. My calendar has 5 weeks on it so I let me kiddo pick 10 out of the jar (2 per week).</div>
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Once he had all his choices, I let him choose what days to put them on. Some (like story time) had to be on certain days since they're not offered every day of the week so we put those on the first and then filled in the blanks.<br />
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Now we've hung it in his room where he can see it every day and remind me what activities we have planned.<br />
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This has really helped me as I'm a planner and like to be prepared, and it gets him excited for our outing or activity. He looks forward to them and I am too. Today we hit up <a href="http://www.wheelerfarm.com/" target="_blank">Wheeler Farm</a>. It was muddy and snowy, but we still had a good time! <br />
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Hope this helps you if you feel in a rut with your kids and activities...or just need a little nudge to get out there and do something:)<br />
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Happy (kid) Crafting:)<br />
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Total Time: 20 minutes<br />
Total Cost: $7 (I already had the calendar)<br />
<br />JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-90586814752714327322017-02-11T15:34:00.001-07:002017-02-11T15:34:23.415-07:00Holiday HeartsI have these pillow shams I made for Christmas time, but I also use them for Valentine's (or any holiday that has red).<br />
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I decided I wanted them to be different for various holidays, but didn't want to do anything too drastic, difficult or time consuming.</div>
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So I got out some felt and made these cute hearts.</div>
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1. Cut out your hearts to whatever size you'd like.</div>
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2. Grab your embroidery floss, cut it (mine were about 2-3') and divide it into 2 sections (3 strands per section).</div>
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3. Thread your needle</div>
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4.Start on the back and bring the thread from back to front:</div>
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5. Now take the thread and go front to back, pulling almost all the way through</div>
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6. Now take the needle and place it through the loop, gently tugging until it's tight, but not pulling on the heart<br />
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10. Safety pin them wherever you'd like on your pillows</div>
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Simple, easy and temporary. And now I'm thinking I can really add anything to these shams to simply change them for the holidays throughout the year!<br />
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Happy Crafting!<br />
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Total Cost: Free (I had all supplies on hand0<br />
Total Time: 30 minutes<br />
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-89891834735651743522016-12-21T12:44:00.001-07:002016-12-21T12:44:51.186-07:00DIY Corn Cob SkewersMy grandparents have a cabin a couple hours from where they live. It's one of my favorite places on earth and gives me a chance to escape all the hustle & bustle of city life. I've been going there since before I can remember. So many memories have been made there. Anyway, years ago, they got these corn cob skewers from a friend and I've loved them. They have that rustic, cabin feel. This year I decided to try and duplicate them...and love how they turned out!<br />
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1 dowel<br />
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1. Measure out your dowel, allowing room for saw blade width. I measured mine to be about 2 3/8"</div>
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2. Cut dowels & sand<br />
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I'm kind of loving how they turned out (this is actually three dowels, not one)</div>
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Then, if you want to make them super cute...go find some burger baskets (found ours at a local thrift store)...and you've got yourself a darn cute summer gift!</div>
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The fun thing about this gift is they are all just a little different. Some of them aren't quite perfectly centered, some are a bit longer or shorter than the others, but they are all handmade and full of character...and hopefully as they're used over the years they'll be full of memories too!<br />
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Total Cost: $10ish (for one dowel and box of nails)</div>
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Here's another pretty simple gift idea. If you saw my post about the <a href="http://jac-crafts.blogspot.com/2016/11/faux-fireplace-log-stack.html" target="_blank">fireplace log stack</a>, I love how that turned out, and I had a few extra logs I didn't need. I decided I they were just wide enough to fit a tea votive in. So, I went to work with my grandpa.<br />
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We cut the logs about 3" long, we just eye-balled it.<br />
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As you might have figured out, my grandpa has a wood shop and I love spending time with him there. It's fun to take a slab of wood and create something fun along with lasting memories. Each year I try and make a few gifts for family or friends with him. A few years ago, I made these boards and they were the easiest thing I've made. Seriously, a few cuts and some sanding and that's basically it. And they are cheap too, so I thought I'd share.</div>
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1. Grab a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-8-in-x-8-ft-Premium-Kiln-Dried-Square-Edge-Whitewood-Common-Board-914835/100065210" target="_blank">1" x 8" board</a> from Home Depot like this, it's about $10 but you can get 12 boards out of it<br />
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4. Alright now you're going to cut 4 grooves. We practiced on a scrap piece of wood to get the depth right, 1/8". We used a table saw, but you could use a hack saw.</div>
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7. Now for your "x"s and "o"s. I bought these clear beads from The Dollar Tree and cut out the letters on my Cricut using black vinyl. The options here are really endless...you could paint them, use marker, use something else completely. </div>
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And there you have it! Super easy gift, cute and fun for the whole family! And... super cheap too! Less than a buck for each one! I love how these turned out! And like I said, the possibilities are endless...you could stain the board, paint the board, make different "x"s and "o"s, whatever your little crafting heart desires! <br />
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Total Time: 1 hour<br />
Total Cost: $15 ($10 for board, $5 for 5 bags of beads)<br />
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I have been dying to make this for a few months now. I love my fireplace, but we've had a standard grate over the front of it and it just wasn't cutting it anymore. First off, our fireplace is a corner fireplace so a standard grate didn't really fit. Second, with two boys it was always getting knocked over. And third, it just didn't look cute (I know, I know....).<br />
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I thought about just putting some pretty logs in it to make it look nicer, but then it's still not safe. We have the metal log holder (I don't know the actual name of it), and there are always footballs or soccer balls or cars landing in there (again, a house with boys...).<br />
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I decided I wanted to cover it. I finally found this cute <a href="http://www.pepperdesignblog.com/2013/02/27/pinterest-challenge-faux-log-stack-fireplace-facade/?crlt.pid=camp.xuIBhUqabqlx" target="_blank">post</a> and decided I was going to make my own.<br />
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Luckily, my dad was cutting down one of his aspen trees. I asked him if I could take the wood, he said yes! Yay-free wood!<br />
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I measured out the front of my fireplace and the side of it. Since it's a corner fireplace, I decided to do faux logs in front and actual logs on the side.<br />
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I measured my wood 16" and started cutting enough logs to fit up the side of the fireplace. Once those were cut, I had him cut pieces that were about 2" long for the front facade.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">getting ready to cut it all</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">[small pieces for the front]</td></tr>
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All done cutting! Look at all that wood!!<br />
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I let it sit out for a week or so to help it dry out.<br />
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Okay, now it was time to put it up. I used a 1/2" thick MDF board that my husband measured and cut to fit both the front and the sides. Then I sprayed them both black.<br />
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I didn't really care how good these looked as they're being covered with wood, but just enough black to look dark.<br />
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Next I placed all my short pieces on how I wanted them & glued them with wood glue.<br />
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Getting so close to being done.....<br />
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Next I stacked my logs how I wanted them. Now this got a little tricky...<br />
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I then taped the ends of the MDF board where I could see the center of the log (where the log was closest to the board)...<br />
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Then we used the drill press to drill holes into the board.<br />
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Once the holes were all drilled, we flipped the logs over so the fronts were facing down. We put the MDF board on top, black facing the logs and started screwing the logs into place.<br />
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<br />We put both pieces into place and screwed them together with black screws and voila-it's done!<br />
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It is a lot of wood and a lot of logs, but I'm so happy the way it turned out! Grateful my dad let me take the wood and grateful my husband was so willing to help me! <br />
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Happy Crafting!<br />
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Total Cost: $15?<br />
Total Time: a lot:)<br />
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My son had his Halloween party at school this week and I was in charge of games. <br />
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I decided I wanted to make a really cute spiderweb for "pin the spider on the web" and went and bought two pieces of black poster board at Walmart for $.97 each. It was a lot of work, but turned out super super cute. But I think it's better as a decoration!<br />
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1 black sheet poster board<br />
Twine<br />
Scissors & tape<br />
Hole punch<br />
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1. I measured 12 stripes about 1" wide and cut them out<br />
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2. Then I punched a holes on both ends of them.<br />
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3. I strung the pieces together to form the center of the web.<br />
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4. Next I laid them all out and started making my round pieces. I tried to use a bowl, but didn't have any really big enough so I just kind of free handed them.<br />
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5. Then I punched holes in the ends of the round ones and punched two more sets of holes on the straight ones.<br />
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6. Time to string again. <br />
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There are two ways to do this. If you don't want your web to be able to collapse, you can string everything together, but if you want to be able to collapse it for storage, then you can just string one end of the round piece to the straight end.<br />
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I did NOT string the entire thing together (I wanted to collapse it for storing), so each piece is only connected on one side.<br />
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It's a little tricky for the spiders to stay on, but it's still super super cute and my son just loves it. It took a lot of time, but I really like how it turned out! <br />
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I didn't know if it would be easy for the kids to keep their spiders attached to this one, so I decided I wanted to make a more simple one...<br />
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I saw a really cute "pin the spider on the web" <a href="http://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/pin-spider-web-free-printable/" target="_blank">here</a> and thought that was pretty easy so I made my own. Super super easy & way cute too! It cost less than $1 and took maybe 20 minutes to make!<br />
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1 yard butcher paper<br />
Marker & Ruler<br />
(Plates various sizes)<br />
Tape<br />
Paper spiders (I printed mine from the internet)<br />
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I went to Zurcher's and bought a yard of butcher paper for $.67. They had all sorts of colors, but I decided on green since it's my son's favorite color and kinda Halloween-ey.<br />
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I grabbed a yardstick and started making lines. I did 8 lines 36" long. Then I measured from the center and marked about every 3".<br />
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I decided to laminate mine (about $6) just so I can use it over and over. And I found my spiders by just googling cute clipart. I printed them out on cardstock and then "laminated" them with packing tape.<br />
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Super fun!<br />
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I recently stumbled across the awesome duo of Whitney & Ashley of <a href="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/" target="_blank">Shanty2Chic</a> & love all their projects. They've got great tutorials and such cute style!<br />
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I saw this <a href="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/12/chalkboard-easel-diy.html" target="_blank">cute easel</a> and decided to make my own! So much fun you guys, and so easy (with the right tools). Mine is a little different than the one she made.<br />
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What you'll need:<br />
2 8' 2x3 boards<br />
1 set hinges<br />
1 16"x24" chalkboard (you can buy a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Black-Chalk-Board-Common-3-16-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Actual-0-180-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-225490/206120988" target="_blank">2'x4' one at Home Depot</a> and have them cut it into 3 pieces)<br />
12 screws (and drill)<br />
Paint/Stain<br />
Sander<br />
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1. Have Home Depot cut the chalkboard for you, it's a lot faster and easier<br />
2. Cut your boards. You'll need 4 pieces 30" long and 3 boards 14" long:<br />
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Okay, so I caved and bought myself an early birthday present. I'm so excited about it! It made this project so.much.easier! And it's actually really easy to use & small enough I don't need my husband to help me:) I drilled the pocket holes using this <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kreg-K4-Pocket-Hole-System-K4H/202074960" target="_blank">Kreg Jig</a>. They've also got a bigger one for $140 and a smaller one for $40. I would highly recommend this tool, I'm already trying to come up with more projects just so I can use this!!!<br />
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3. Drill your holes into the 3 short boards on both ends. The Kreg Jig makes it super easy to do this...<br />
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I was pretty proud of myself for doing it and I felt like a pro (or maybe just really cool that it looked like a pro did it)<br />
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5. Sand all your boards<br />
6. Time to stain/paint/whatever you want. On my <a href="http://jac-crafts.blogspot.com/2015/08/new-kitchen-table.html" target="_blank">kitchen table</a> we used a grey paint to grey wash it. We used a pint-size can and we only used half of it on the table. I did the same color for my easel. I really love the color of it and I think it goes great with the chalkboard!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dip the paintbrush in the paint, then in the water, then brush onto the wood. Let it sit a few seconds, then wipe it off with a damp towel. Repeat the process until it's as dark as you want it)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It comes with a long drill bit to fit into the deep holes, so easy!</td></tr>
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8. Attach the chalkboard. Whitney used a staple gun to attach hers, we used some screws for ours. Either way works, just depends on preference really.</div>
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9. Time to put the back stand portion together. I placed my middle board about 6" from the bottom (the chalkboard frame bottom short board is 3" from the bottom).<br />
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Once it was screwed together, I placed both parts face down and got ready to add my hinges. I liked Whitney's idea of painting them black so I did.</div>
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-9603100973349536272016-07-16T16:27:00.000-06:002016-07-16T16:27:07.932-06:00Quick & Cheap Closet OrganizationMy cleaning closet is a mess! I've got swim stuff in there, cleaning supplies, dog treats, emergency stuff and a ton of other stuff in there. I use all of it a lot, so it's nice having the closet right off my kitchen, but it definitely needed some organizing.<br />
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As you can see, it's a disaster!<br />
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So, I pinned a few things and went to work. I headed to my nearest dollar store (Dollar Tree) and picked up some of these for under $10.<br />
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I feel so much better when things are (a) organized and (b) cute! It makes me actually want to pull the baskets out and clean something:)</div>
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-73242569274378758092016-05-06T13:35:00.001-06:002016-05-06T14:12:24.989-06:00DIY Magnetic Dry Erase Command Center<br />
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I have tried several different things as far as "command center" goes. The best I've come up with is this <a href="http://jacrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/12/8-week-meal-plan.html" target="_blank">8 week meal plan</a>. I made it when my husband started working night shifts at the hospital. It helped us both remember what nights he was working & helped me plan meals I could fix between me getting home from work and him leaving for work. Now, it still helpful looking ahead and trying to figure out grocery shopping. I can plan weeks in advance (and as you can see with the smiley face stamps, I've been pretty good at sticking to it). Less food is wasted, we eat healthier, we eat a larger variety of foods, and we eat as a family. It's pretty much been a good thing all around.<br />
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Anyway, we've kept it on our fridge and it is the best place. I've got my daily planner just around the corner with other things, but for the most part this meal plan is our go-to. Well, I decided I wanted to spiff it up a bit and help lean up the fridge a bit. So I did.<br />
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I went to Ikea and bought this super cute (and cheap) <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20300390/" target="_blank">frame</a>....<br />
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I originally tried to use tacky glue to attached the magnets to the back of the frame and the clothespins to the front, but it did not stick...grrr... Then I tried wood glue, then gorilla glue. Nothing! GRRR!! I realized the frame surface was too smooth so I ended up sanding where the clothespins were supposed to go. As for the magnets. I wanted the entire board to be magnetic. It wasn't. I also wanted it to be dry erase. It (unofficially) was. But how to do both. The plastic insert of the frame worked for the dry erase, but was not magnetic. After searching and almost an hour at The Home Depot, I ended up with a small piece of <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-12-in-x-18-in-26-Gauge-Zinc-Plated-Metal-Sheet-801527/204225788" target="_blank">sheet metal</a> for $5. </div>
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I loved how it turned out...and it was super cheap (although time intensive for trial-and-error). Now we have a place we can both go to for notes, chores, schedule, etc.</div>
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Total Time: 4+ hours (because of trial and error)</div>
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-53859659785735352052016-03-28T14:34:00.001-06:002016-04-07T14:14:40.709-06:00Easy Easter [or any season] sign<br />
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I'm trying to establish my seasonal decorations. Some holidays I absolutely love (<a href="http://jac-crafts.blogspot.com/2014/12/christmas-is-here.html" target="_blank">Christmas</a>), but others are struggling. I've slowly gotten rid of my college decorations and have started adding more refined, adult decorations.<br />
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I bought some flowers at <a href="http://www.michaels.com/search?q=ashland%20daisy" target="_blank">Michael's </a>while they were having a 60% off spring stem sale so I spent about $10 on those and I already had the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10148464/" target="_blank">vases </a>(Ikea).<br />
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<img alt="SOCKERÄRT Vase IKEA Can also be used as a pitcher. Approved for use with food." src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/sockerart-vase-white__0091174_PE226467_S4.JPG" height="200" width="200" /><img alt="Ashland Jumbo Spider Gerber Daisy Stem, Yellow" src="http://images.michaels.com/cms/michaelssa/www/Sites-MichaelsUS-Site/medium/Node:IOGLO000030000900001000040000H0001M0001L0000E000020000J0001Y0000200TPG.ViewAsset" /><img alt="Fuchsia Spider Gerbera Daisy Spray by Ashland" src="http://images.michaels.com/cms/michaelssa/www/Sites-MichaelsUS-Site/medium/Node:IOGLO000030000900001000040000H0001M0001L0000E000020000J0001Y0000201XMU.ViewAsset" /><br />
The sign. I wanted something significant, something that could stand alone and make a statement. I found an extra piece of plywood sitting around and went to work.<br />
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1-I found a font I like and a saying I wanted. I printed it off the size I liked [the font is "AlwaysHere" and the font is somewhere around 200, I did "He Is" just a tad smaller than "Risen"]<br />
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2-I painted my wood the color I liked. Simple <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Apple-Barrel-Matte-Acrylic-Paint-2-oz/21778075" target="_blank">acrylic paint</a> found at Wal-Mart for 50 cents!<br />
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3-I placed my letters on the wood once the paint was dry and traced over them with a gaming stylus<br />
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4-Then I retraced them just on the wood to make a deeper groove<br />
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5-I took a small paintbrush and painted the letters white. Again, simple acrylic paint.</div>
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6- Once it was dry...done! That simple. Took maybe an hour (with interruptions from the littles)<br />
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And there you have it. Simple. Bold. Elegant. I love it!<br />
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Happy Spring everyone!<br />
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Total Cost: $10<br />
Flowers: $9 (on sale)<br />
Vases: Already had<br />
Wood: Already had<br />
Paint: $.50<br />
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-21276625090609553572015-12-07T19:50:00.001-07:002015-12-07T19:50:45.742-07:00$10 Christmas MangerIt was between <a href="http://www.elfontheshelf.com/" target="_blank">Elf on the Shelf</a> and <a href="http://www.thegivingmanger.com/" target="_blank">The Giving Manger</a>. I decided I liked the idea behind the Giving Manger better, more service and Christ centered.<br />
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I liked how The Giving Manger had the cute book and it came with everything, but I couldn't justify spending $40 on that small of a manger. I wanted it to be a focal point in my home, almost a centerpiece, since really, that is what Christmas really is about...Christ.<br />
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So , I thought about how I could ... make my own ... for cheaper. I have a ton of those <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Wooden-Crate-18-x-12.5-x-9.5/33356942" target="_blank">crates</a> and thought I could make one out of those...Walmart didn't have any so I headed over to Michael's and used a coupon. I got the crate for $8 something.<br />
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Step 1-remove slats from sides and bottom<br />
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Step 2-remove nails<br />
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Step 3-pound in excess nails<br />
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Step 4-sand, measure<br />
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Step 5-nail together<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used these small nails I had on hand</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I left one slat width at the top (about 2"), then started nailing together one side, then the next</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One side I put the vertical slates on the edges, the other side I placed them on the inside (so if folded, they would fold together) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is of both sides, with the extra space at the top. The top side has the vertical boards on the edge, while the bottom side has the vertical boards on the inside...kinda hard to see, but hopefully that makes sense)</td></tr>
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Step 6-trace sides & cut (using a midor saw)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I looked at who wide I wanted my opening and traced on the end/side board </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Using a midor saw, cut along the lines </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use wood glue to attach the ends to the sides</td></tr>
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Now I had to figure out what to use for "hay" and since I have a three-year-old boy, I didn't want to use actual hay. I decided raffia was a good alternative. Once again, I headed to Michael's and bought a bag of <a href="http://www.michaels.com/ashland-natural-raffia/10189621.html#q=raffia&start=1" target="_blank">raffia</a> with another coupon, $2.50. I pulled it all out and cut it into about 2 foot pieces.<br />
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Now it's in a bag and every time my son does a good deed for someone else (or makes his bed, or puts away his toys or does something helpful), I let him put a piece of "straw" (aka hay) in the manger.<br />
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I know it's not perfect, but I like the rustic feel to it and it's the perfect size for my living room table. I really like how it turned out, and it helps my family remember Christmas is about <i>giving</i> and not <i>getting</i>.<br />
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JacCraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983258109289016730noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6826782524309773495.post-23580837883609831982015-08-25T13:01:00.002-06:002015-08-25T13:01:25.099-06:00New kitchen tableWe've had this table since we got married. It's been an amazing table, but alas, it was time to move one and get something a little bigger...<br />
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We found a table on KSL for just over $100. It was a solid wood table with 4 chairs and a bench. The stain was rubbing off and in some places, it was completely gone. Some of the chairs were wobbly, but we didn't mind any of that. Our goal was to sand it and put a new stain on it. </div>
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We sold the chairs, but kept the bench. We found 4 new chairs at the Overstock warehouse in West Valley and thought they would look a lot better:</div>
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They were a lot more simple and had the clean, straight lines I was going for. I really liked them, but we knew we were going to sand them down too. Dark brown was not the color we were going for.</div>
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Well, my husband got to work on the awesome table top & bench. He started sanding and sanding and sanding!</div>
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Originally we bought a stain at Sherwin Williams that looked like it would be great. We were going for the beach wood/drift wood look. Needless to say, I almost cried when we stained the bench and it looked peach! Gratefully we had only done the bench and could sand it off, so we did!</div>
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My husband, being the smart man he is jumped in the car and drove to the nearest hardware store. He talked to the guys there and came home with a tiny thing of dark grey paint. I was confused at first, but when he started working, I was so happy with what it looked like. Essentially, we "white washed" the table, but instead of using white paint, we did grey. All we had to do was add a little grey paint to some water and brush it on. We'd let it sit for about 10 minutes, then wipe off the excess. It was a long process, but I absolutely love how it turned out!!!</div>
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<span id="goog_655668988"></span><span id="goog_655668989"></span>Then, he is even more amazing and made new bases for the table and the bench! We liked the "x" farm table look. He found a couple sites and figured it out on his own. It was NOT easy, but we eventually got it to look the way we want and I couldn't be happier! It's not the same table at all!!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the finished product! Love how it turned out!</td></tr>
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Well, we still had those dark brown chairs. My husband rented a paint sprayer for some other projects he was working on and sprayed the chairs at the same time. Then, my awesome mother-in-law has a lot of talented friends and so we had cushions made!<br />
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Again, absolutely LOVE how everything turned out. It adds so much light into our kitchen, the table, chairs & bench are just what we wanted! I'm loving the colors and the table. It's definitely bigger than the last table, but that's good considering our family is growing!<br />
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