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Cupcake Art. Recycled Old Book into a Laptop Case DIY. 25 Beautifully Illustrated Thought-Provoking Questions. A question that makes you think is worth asking… At the cusp of a new day, week, month, or year, most of us take a little time to reflect on our lives by looking back over the past and ahead into the future.

25 Beautifully Illustrated Thought-Provoking Questions

We ponder the successes, failures and standout events that are slowly scripting our life’s story. This process of self reflection helps us maintain a conscious awareness of where we’ve been and where we intend to go. It is pertinent to the organization and preservation of our dreams, goals and desires. If you would like to maximize the benefits of self reflection, our new sister site, Thought Questions, is for you. Guest Blogger - The Crafty Scientist - Microbead Pendants. Hi Someday Crafts readers!

Guest Blogger - The Crafty Scientist - Microbead Pendants

I'm absolutely thrilled to be guest posting over here for Michelle while she's on bloggy maternity leave! That's me - I'm Mel (short for Melissa) the Crafty Scientist, a twentysomething girl living in the VERY deep south and trying to finish up my Ph.D. and staying sane by crafting and being creative! I blog over at It is about all my creations, favorite things, photographs of my adventures, and collections of resources on a given theme (like making a blog button or taking pictures of fireworks).

Octopus Anime Cosplay Hat by ~kawaiibuddies on deviantART. Mad in crafts: PB Fall Knockoffs - Book Page Leaves. Once again I am loving the gorgeous seasonal decor for sale at Pottery Barn, but there is no way I am willing to spend that much money.

mad in crafts: PB Fall Knockoffs - Book Page Leaves

Even though it is lovely. Really. So, like usual, I brainstormed a few ways to use bargain priced items to replicate their ideas as best I can. Abdominal muscle exercises and abdominal oblique exercises. 6 packs and toned tummy muscles is all achieveable if you're doing the right abdominal exercises.

Abdominal muscle exercises and abdominal oblique exercises

So why not check out all the abs exercises we have and start training like you mean it! The Netfit Team have created their first abdominals ebook, totally dedicated to helping you achieve a 6 pack and get the abdominal muscles that you want. The programs below are just a sample of what this great ebook can offer you, to find out more please follow this link if your serious about getting the 6 pack / flatter stomach that you deserve. Stronger firmer abdominal's and a true six pack, can be achieved by performing the following abdominal circuit. Best Tan Recipe Ever. DIY Hooded Towels. I just love the baby hooded towels, but my little one has grown out of them.

DIY Hooded Towels

I have been using regular towels on her, and I miss the hood. I came across this tutorial on how to make large sized hooded towels, but can't seem to find the tutorial anymore. I tried to recall as best I could, and tried to make a couple, here is what I came up with... This hooded towel is so easy to make and I LOVE how big they are! You can make any color you want, and add any color ribbon or fabric strips to the hood! Gorgeous Designer Baby Burp Cloths. I must tell you I don’t really know how to sew.

Gorgeous Designer Baby Burp Cloths

There. Liberty Bibs. Joelle was in California recently, visiting her adorable new niece Bobbie Rae.

Liberty Bibs

She noticed that Bobbie was using a lot of bibs, and that the most effective were super absorbent. When she came back to New York she had the idea that we should design a bib that was both beautiful and totally useful. As you might have noticed by now, when we want to make something truly special and beautiful, we often turn to Liberty of London's Tana Lawn. The lovely detailed prints of Tana Lawn are legendary! Its silky hand is soft enough for a very precious baby gift, but still strong enough to stand up to repeated washings. Fun Friday - DIY Beach Hair - asuyeta [ah-soo-yeh-tah] clothes &accessories. handmade with love. I love the messy hair/bohemian look.

Fun Friday - DIY Beach Hair - asuyeta [ah-soo-yeh-tah] clothes &accessories. handmade with love.

I also love the beach. Gum Paste Butterfly Tutorial. I've had a number of requests for a tutorial for the butterflies that I covered my mom's birthday cake with. They aren't difficult to make! All you need is the right supplies and you can make your own colourful sugary butterflies to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies with. The butterflies are made out of gum paste which is a sugar paste that contains a natural gum called Gum tragacanth. Icings Recipes at Bake Decorate Celebrate! - StumbleUpon. How to Make Marshmallow Fondant. This time I decided to make it with those mini fruit flavored marshmallows.

How to Make Marshmallow Fondant

I had to sort them by colour first. I figured they would add a little bit of flavor to the fondant so I wouldn't have to add much flavoring oil. I use gel colours to dye my fondant but regular food colouring will work too. You won't be able to get really dark colours without making your fondant sticky, but for lighter colours you can just even it out with more icing sugar. I also had lemon oil and coconut flavoring on hand.. oh la la the value brand (which still works fine). Step One: Cakes. Chocolate and Cakes, Easy Chocolate Recipes and Great Cake Decorating Ideas. No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars. Oh how I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes.

No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars

My boys and their buddies couldn’t get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Sometimes my spontaneous recipe creations turn out to be the most fun, lol! Yes you use an entire package of Oreo Cookies, but what you get in return is a marshmallow-y Oreo treat that is worth every bite Surprise the kids (and yourself) with this one, they’ll be all smiles, Enjoy! 3 whole ingredients. Break out your Cookies! Place them all in the food processor or blender and mix until ground. Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread.

I’m sorry. I know it’s Monday morning and you probably came here for some pretty pictures of food that you could glance at, and then move on with your day… and here I go thrusting warm, soft cinnamon sugar bread in your face. It’s not fair. I know it’s not fair. I know that now you’re craving cinnamon rolls, and cream cheese frosting and chili fries and hot dogs. Someone Left The Cake Out In The Rain. Homemade Snickers Bars. Insanity. That’s what this is. Pure In.San.It.TEEEEE.

You know those days when you’re in desperate need of sugar and you’ve already downed more gummy vitamins than recommended while seriously considering how many more you can ingest without causing severe harm to your internal organs? They’re just so gooooood. Well… in that case you should make some homemade snickers bars. Rainbow Cake in a Jar. I’ve always had a penchant for sunshine in a jar. Doesn’t the very phrase itself, “sunshine in a jar,” roll off your tongue and fill your mouth with magic?

While I’ve never yet found myself a sunshine in a jar, I think we may have just concocted it in our kitchen tonight. In this simple recipe, a basic white cake is turned into a slew of bright colors, baked to perfection, then topped with a creamy white frosting. Cakes baked in jars can be topped with traditional metal canning lids and stored in the fridge for up to five days. They make a great treat to ship to someone, so long as you can ensure delivery to it’s final destination within 3 days. Fun City Tattoo - Home. Elegant Half Up. Fun Friday - DIY Beach Hair - asuyeta [ah-soo-yeh-tah] clothes &accessories. handmade with love. - StumbleUpon. Banana Recipes. Crepes of Wrath. Chocolate banana crepes. This past Friday night was meant for celebrating. The-Bananarama.jpg. How To Make Emily's Creamy Cheesecake.

Cheesecake is delicious, but can be really heavy. Cheesecake in a Jar with Blueberries, Strawberries, Granola + More! Posted May 24, 2011 | 18 Comments What’s more fun than yummy cheesecake? Cheesecake in a jar, of course! Jamaican Banana Fritters - ThatsSoYummy.com. La gazette de Zess. Geek Stuff 4 U - From Japan. To The World. Home page.

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Weekend breakfast – blueberry banana French toast with maple syrup. Breakfast Recipe: Coconut Banana Fritters. One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes For Two. 50 Tips to Battle Writer's Block, Part 1. An Old Garden Rake, repurposed... I have seen this fun idea on repurposing a rake before... I think it is currently in Country Gardens Magazine... (click photos to enlarge) GFG guest tutorial- skateboard sling by the boy trifecta. Y’all are going to love today’s guest, Emily, and her fabulous skateboard sling tutorial.

Hey kojo readers! My name is Emily and I blog over at The Boy Trifecta. With one husband and three sons, my world is pretty much all guys, all the time. Peaches & Vanilla Cream Pops « The Craving Chronicles. Watermelon Lime Sorbet Slices. Recycled Old Book into a Laptop Case DIY.

Girl Power: Paper Butterfly Wall Decor (PB Inspired) 100 Homemade Gift Ideas. Door Draft Stopper. Birthday Party: Craft Ideas for Birthday Party - Birthday Activities - Kaboose.com. DIY Tutorial: Mod Podge Tile Coasters. Best Tan Recipe Ever. Tutorial: snake book « Sarah Nielsen. C.R.A.F.T.: C.R.A.F.T. # 72: Drawer Organizer. Baby Week: Card Keepsake Project - Design Editor. Guest Blogger - Teal and Lime - Quatrefoil Drum Lamp. All things made by Kelly. Guest Blogger - Teal and Lime - Quatrefoil Drum Lamp. Arduino Cheat Sheet.