Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 31

Quick Post tonight...I will add to this story tommorow.
OK...I would love to make a Day of the Dead bracelet more like the pin, but I had these skulls and this band (that has a story behind it)

So, work with what cha got!

and one more angle

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 20 Update....the birdcage

OK..well since my birdcage did not come out like a beautiful little cage...I decided to work with it.

It looked liked it fit this little skull more than a beautiful bird.
With a little ribbon it is a necklace or decoration.
No craft is a fail...it can always evolve (knock on wood)

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 30

OK...that mac n cheese was eating at me.  (no pun.yes..pun intended...)

so I had to make some, but a SLIGHTLY healthier version. Homemade with broccoli.

My girls LOVE broccoli and cheese. and it was yummy. I steamed the broccoli in the microwave then added it in. Cut up broccoli, put in a large microwave bowl add about 1/4 cup water to bowl, place a heavy lid on top...then 1-2 mins later...perfectly steamed broccoli. I also added garlic (of course)

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 27 *out of order (catching up)

These were so beautiful, I had to try it.  I made painted Mason Jars on Day 23, but
loved how sheer the color was.
Taking pictures was not easy. I wanted enough light to see the color but not too bright..so forgive.
The pic with the paper behind it makes it look like the color is darker at the bend of the jars, but
it isn't. Keep in mind these can't be used to hold water.

The tutorial I used was at:
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/07/etceteras-cranberry-glass.html


I didn't have strawberry baskets so I used a pizza screen.
We had no red food color, and two bottles of blue...so blue it was.
It will look cloudy and thick for hours until it is completely dry.
I did one thicker for a slightly more opaque look, but I like both.

I used a PLAIN jar for one

I twirled it a little while drying to keep some thinner areas covered, but
it all seemed to dry evenly so next time I won't worry so much.
When I took the final pics there was still a blog or two of the thicker one
that hadn't dried, but that's how it all looked before.

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 29

LOVE goat cheese and balsamic.

I didn't have any candied Pancetta, but here is what my salad had>

Baby greens and lettuce, craisins, almonds and my dressing

I dont have amounts because I never measure it and everyone will adjust to taste:
It has:
Goat cheese (room temp)
Balsamic vinegar
Olive Oil
water
salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder (I was out of fresh garlic today)
I place it all in a mason jar stir with a fork then shake

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 26 *out of order (catching up)

Well for this pin...you are only getting the pin.
My camera was having issues and the bread didn't last until it was fixed.
I made it to go in the bread machine, but the paddle was missing, so it ended up in the oven.

I used part whole wheat flour to make it a little healthier. It is a fun "healthy" bread.

I made cream cheese frosting to go on top, and I didn't have pumpkin seeds to add to the top but
it was mmmmmm  yummy. 

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 25 *out of order (catching up)

OK...I am going to be making some light bulb crafts, so I needed to clean out some bulbs.
I used the tutorial at:
http://www.teamdroid.com/diy-hollow-out-a-light-bulb/

It is a good tutorial, but I will add some comments, because it did not work as easily for me.

1. Glass pieces can fly...don't do this in your bedroom where you will have bare feet.
Everyone in my house knows that if you come in the craft room bare foot...it is at your own risk.

2. Ok the step where you "grab" the solder point...ummmm NOT.  the solder doesnt stick up enough,
or I don't have the right tool.  I went right into ...break the glass insulator which is the dark area inside the
metal piece.  I proceeded from there.

3. I used a metal file to smooth the glass pieces left on the inside of bulb.

4. Reveal bulbs have a beautiful blue/purple tint to them...Pretty happy with that.

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 24 *out of order (catching up)

For the shelves that I made on Day 18 I used the pop top hanger idea.  

I used a larger "pop top" off a veggie not a soda and was quite happy!

If you were worried about the tab coming off you could use a washer.

For me it worked out to have it loose as this was quite large to hang, it 

gave me some wiggle room.

Pinterest Promise 2012 - Day 28

I am posting today's pin...then I will add back in the last couple of days.
This one includes sort of a little tutorial.

Supply List:


Adhesive: Beacon Adhesive "3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue," Glue Arts "Adhesive Squares: Perma Tac"
Ribbon: Doodlebug Design Inc. “Twine: Valentine Assortment
Misc: Vintage Spool, Pin, Pearl bead


Vintage Ledger will be available in my Artfire Store on February 1st when the store reopens.

Pinterest Update to Day 22

Ok...I may be coming out of the computer ick that I was in.
Here is the shirt from Day 22
I took in the sides and added the Oscar graphic from the other shirt.