something a little different

so i combined 'covering' techniques and made something wild.
Items used:
 - branches from pine tree
 - modge podge
 - old book (torn pages)
 - yarn
 - craft glue
 - vase (found in the cabinet)
and the final product....

before

after.
branches wrapped in torn book pages and yarn.
vase wrapped in torn book pages and yarn.

a little bit of nature, right in the home :)

days like today...

when life give you lemons... make lemonade.  working on alot of breathing techniques and calming skills so i dont go 'kong fu' on the people around me. 
 so this little bird got crafty!  i cant remember which one exactly, but craft blogs are my new fad.


wine bottle:  before

(a good 'cool down' tact i have... drink cheap wine!)

AFTER!



2.5 hours later.. i finished three of them.  This was a process, but i LOVE them!



you should own a bean pot

Celebrating Homes Bean Pot is by far the most wonderful cooking invention alive!!  It's a ceramic bowl that can hold cold, hot food inside for hours!  It's microwave and dishwasher safe with a non-stick coating so it's easy to clean.  No, i'm NOT selling or advertising for them other than the fact that i LOVE mine!! 
It's Thursday, and 'soup weather' so here's whats for dinner tonight:

Taco Soup (in my Bean Pot)

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
1 can kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn (DO NOT DRAIN)
1 pack taco seasoning
onion to taste

Directions:
1.  Mix all ingredients into Bean Pot and cover with lid.  Cook in microwave for 20 minutes.
  :: Serve with sour cream, cheese and chips. ::

SUPER easy, SUPER yummy!