I love to crochet and when I found this pattern I just had to give it a try! I had some Simply Soft yarn that I used and oh....this scarf is so soft and cuddly! I made a couple of these for gifts for Christmas. It isn't too hard either, so even if you are a beginner, give it a try! Have fun! MATERIALS: Yarn Crochet Hook - Size J Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, dc, CrSt=Sk next … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #22: Homemade Flannel Board
A homemade flannel board would make a cute gift for a younger child. This would be a fun, inexpensive gift to make that can be individualized for the specific child you are making it for. The ideas are endless! Have fun! HOMEMADE FLANNEL BOARD You will need: A sturdy piece of plywood, cardboard or posterboard A piece of flannel large enough to cover the board Duct tape (or a staple gun … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #21: Peppernuts
This recipe for Peppernuts comes from my grandparents. They made them every Christmas..a huge tin full of them! They seemed to improve in flavor the longer they stayed in that tin too! My kids always ask for these every Christmas, so I thought I would include this recipe in my Homemade for the Holidays series. Have fun baking! Click here for the link to the full recipe! … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #20: Crocheted Baby Blanket or Afghan
I love to crochet, so when I saw this pattern online for a crocheted afghan I had to give it a try! I made a small blanket for my daughter to use with her dolls, but you can make a full-sized afghan if you wish. I LOVE this pattern. It is so pretty. You can do it all in one color, or use multiple colors making a striped afghan. For this baby blanket I used Simply Soft yarn, but any worsted … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #19: Denim Quilt {sewing project}
I made this denim quilt when I was pregnant with Rachel (who is now 11). It was an easy sewing project using some old jeans and some flannel. You can make these quilts any size...from a crib quilt size to a full-sized quilt...and they are so warm! The small quilts work well for lap blankets too! If you are interested in making a denim quilt, click here for some online instructions. If you … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #18: Bon Bons
It was my sister who always like to make these around the holidays...and they have always been a favorite! These would make a cute little gift wrapped up in a pretty Christmas tin (that is if any are left to make it into the tin!). Enjoy! Bon-Bons Mix the following together: ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup peanut butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Form into … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #17: Knitted Baby and Child Ear Warmers
I have the privilege of sharing with you a cute pattern created by one of my readers, Jackie. Jackie is offering this pattern as a free gift to you. She knitted these ear warmers through the years when her daughter was little many years ago and now she wants to share the pattern with us. Below you will see a picture of the ear warmers I knitted...I am not an expert knitter, so even a beginner … [Read more...]
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