Yummy Goodness

I don't even know what to call these. Someone showed me how to do these a while ago and they have stuck with me over the holidays ever since.

The pictures pretty much go without saying a whole lot on how to make these scrumptious deserts.

All you have to do is melt the chocolate on LOW for 10 min. While you are doing that, you smear peanut butter between to Ritz crackers. Dip them in the chocolate after 10 minutes and set them on wax paper. Voila! THAT'S IT!

Silhouette

Here's what you will need:
Camera
Printer
Scissors
A piece of wood
Satin Mod Podge
Glue
Paint of any color
A piece of scrapbook paper

First I took a few pictures of my daughter and decided what would look the best for the silhouette. I then printed it to fit the paper.

I then cut the picture out and traced it on black paper.











                                                                                                                           

Cut out the black paper.

At this point there are endless options. You can mat it on a piece of scrapbook paper, then frame it. Or you can frame it as is. I went to the local craft store and picked up a do-it-yourself wood clock. That looked like the best choice. I took it home and painted the edge of it.

I traced the scrapbook paper with the wood. I then painted the edge black (my personal preference).

I painted the whole piece of wood with Mod Podge, including the painted black edge. Then I stuck the scrapbook paper on top of the wood and Mod Podged the paper. I then stuck the silhouette right on top of the scrapbook paper and Mod Podged that as well.

It will eventually dry clear. I picked the satin Mod Podge because it is the middle of shiny and mat.
















I have decided to make these as Christmas presents for the Grandparents. I think they will like it. Win-Win! Something inexpensive and not at all time consuming to make and something that the Grandparents will keep on there wall for years to come. 

Another thing. I have not done so yet with this silhouette, but you can hang it many ways.You can buy a piece of ribbon, tie it in a bow and attach it to the wood in the back. You can also use a pull tab from a pop can. 


Again, the possibilities are endless. This is your project. Make it yours!

Jewelry Frame

Things you will need:

Picture frame

Sand paper

Chicken wire

Wire cuters

Staple gun

Spray paint 

Mini hangers

I made this a while ago. I just thought this would be a great first tutorial. I went to Goodwill and picked up this hideous picture and frame for $5.00.

I took the picture out of the frame, then I started sanding the frame itself.

 

  
 

 I had to spray a couple coats till I thought it looked right. 

  


You then fit the wire to the frame and cut the chicken wire. Then start stapling away!

Hang your mini hangers that you can get from Lowes or any hardware store onto the chicken wire. Then start hanging all your jewelry up. It is so easy to keep your necklaces and earrings organized and in one place!

My First Post

Here I am. I didn't think I would EVER do a blog. I really would like to at least keep up with this once or twice a week. We will see. No promises!

I am a pretty frugal person. So I am here to show you how to be as well. To decorate your house from the Dollar Store,or your backyard, and make it look like you got it from Pier One or whatever fancy place it looks like you got it from. 

Branches from the backyard. Expired coffee beans in a vase and 2 mason jars with candles in them.

Felt Flowers I made tonight. I will start breaking it down in my next post on how to make these. They are super easy and super fun!