After my White Elephant success, I was given the challenge to make an owl. Here it is after lots of research and warnings that this was not a beginner's gig. No, it's not for beginners but as you can tell, even a beginner almost amateur as myself can do anything with enough determination. I referenced... Continue Reading →
Tiny counter top, really old, original to the house. I was using cutting boards on top because it was impossible to clean the grouting and tiles to know it was really clean. But, the boards collected every crumb. So, I did this: Its not perfect and only temporary, but I know when I clean it,... Continue Reading →
Mittens created for a friend who lost all her fingers left with one thumb. Pattern created through the Holy Spirit's work through my hands. I tried to make them more open so they could put them on without help and applied the leather pieces to the palms so as to be able to grip things... Continue Reading →
Made from being at a loss for what to take to a party, and it turned out to be the most traded item at a white elephant gift exchange. Who knew! I followed the pattern from http://www.kasintehtyajakaunista.fi/2016/10/96-norsu-vaunulelu.html at least the best I could, when I viewed it, the pattern was in the Finnish language and... Continue Reading →
Ingredients: 1 lb ground Hamburger 1 tube Chorizo 1/3 c Chili Powder 1/2 c chopped onion 1 small can of diced jalapenos 1 can of pinto beans 1 can of cold water with 3 tbsp of corn starch mixed in, using bean can Instructions: In large pot, brown ground beef, onion and chorizo together. When... Continue Reading →
I repurposed some old wooden crates to display my coffee cups to free up space on my microwave and in my cabinets.
Just Keeping Busy 