Burnt Edge Roses

Success!!

This flower was so much fun to make and you get to play with fire.

The idea came from Wearing It On My Sleeves Blog. I love the brown one in the blog tutorial. Check it out!

Craft FAIL

Are you wondering if this is a nest for pearl eggs?

I am sure it looks like that -- but actually it is a green plaid flower with a few vintage pearl beads in the center for interest! UGH

The inspiration for this crafting attempt was from Miss Lovies Creations Blog.

I will try again.

New K-Cup Flavor (for me)

Had my first cup of REVV this morning. It was really good and revved me up for the day ;-)

Favorite Things

Sunny and mild today. I broke out one of my new Vera B purses. Emma drawstring in the Baroque pattern. I love that celery green color in the purse. I have many shirts and a sweater that match it perfectly.

A little trip to Macy's ... K-cups sale, Sam school uniform pants sale (Docker's 29w/32i $24.) and LUSH (many treats for the feet and Karma Kreme refill).

Scrap Fabric Pins

I made this quick and easy pin for friends and teachers for Valentine's Day. This is the one I kept for myself. So easy and quick to make.

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

These are super easy and ohh so festive. The pretzel rods can also be given as small gifts.

You will need - Chocolate candy discs (Candy Melts by Wilton), pretzel rods and sprinkles (Jimmies).

I add the chocolate discs to a large microwaveable coffee cup. I microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds at a time. Then I stir the discs until melted.

Take a pretzel rod and dip it into the chocolate and place it on a piece of greased wax paper or parchment paper. When you have finished a row of rods -- use some sprinkles.

Funnel Cakes

Funnel Cake

My son had tried a funnel cake for the first time, a few weeks ago.  He evidentally loved it because he had asked me a few times if I knew how to make them. Since today is the first day of summer vacation -- I decided that today would be the day.

It was the first and last time I will make funnel cakes.

Funnel Cakes

        3 eggs
        1/4 cup sugar
        2 cups milk
        3 1/3 cups flour
        1/2 teaspoon salt
        2 teaspoons baking powder
        vegetable oil, for frying(I used Canola and it was fine)

Directions

    Beat eggs and sugar together and then add the milk slowly--beat. Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth and creamy. Pour batter into a funnel and at the same time, use your finger to plug the hole. In a large cast iron pot, add 2 inches of oil to the bottom. When the oil becomes hot, move your hand over the pot and slowly release your finger so the batter can start cooking. Move the funnel around to make designs. Brown on both sides -- then immediately remove and drain extremely well. Top with brown sugar, honey, cinnamon sugar, or powdered sugar as a topping. BE CAREFUL AND DO NOT GET BURNED!