Judy hand made spice balls..potpouri craft

YUMMY SMELLING SPICE BALLS




APPLESAUCE



CINNAMON , GROUND CLOVE, ALLSPICE, GINGER, OR ANY OTHER BAKING SPICE THAT SMELLS YUMMY!



I USED MOSTLY CINNAMON AND CLOVE WITH MY APPLESAUCE BUT ANY SPICE WILL DO. SOME ADD A LITTLE GLUE TOO. I DIDN'T MY 1ST BATCH AND THEY ARE HOLDING TOGETHER JUST FINE. MIX WELL UNTIL YOU HAVE A STIFF DOUGH. THE DOUGH SHOULD NOT BE STICKY AT ALL. I ROLLED MINE INTO BALLS ABOUT THE SIZE OF GOLF BALLS. I THEN TOOK WHOLE CLOVES AND STUDDED THE BALLS. I AM ATTACHING A PICTURE FOR YOU ALL TO SEE. I LEFT IT BIG SO YOU COULD GET A BETTER LOOK.

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from the blog..Where the heart is

DIY Burlap Wreath and a tutorial

It's VERY simple- that's why I was capable of making one, so here's how it's done:

1. Get a wire hanger and shape into a circle. If your hanger you find is anything like mine was, this is easier said than done.

2. Cut 4-6 inch strips. I started with 6" but decided I liked the 4" better. I used about 5 strips that were about 3 feet long.

3. Poke hanger through burlap in about 3"folds and scrunch down.

4. Keep poking and scrunching, poking and scrunching... and poking and scrunching. Then just when you think you might be done you most likely need to poke and scrunch just a little more! I then hung with my favorite Ballard Designs check ribbon.

Americana Swap Pictures 2010

Friom Sharon Tx to Cindy Il..hand sewn Americana doll and three USA plates.

Thank you Sharon!

Deb H  has added some Easter links she has saved over the years

Here are some links to Easter projects I have collected over the years....have fun!

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http://purpletrail.com/partytrail/party_....g-for-everyone/



http://home.howstuffworks.com/easter-crafts22.htm



http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?craftid=11412&page=CraftDisplay



http://tipnut.com/tipnuts-picks-34-free-easter-crafts-projects-tips/



http://papercookies.blogs.splitcoaststam....-patty-bunnies/



http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/reci....earchResultPage



http://sewdelish.blogspot.com/2008/03/free-easter-printables.html



http://www.chicaandjo.com/2008/02/27/chocolate-baskets/



http://www.allfreeprintables.com/easter/bunnies.shtml



http://pie.midco.net/grammalowe/easter.html#chick



http://www.countrywomanmagazine.com/2007....&PMCode=&OrgURL



http://www.craftideas.info/html/gift_box_easter_bunny.html



http://www.kutchuk.com/en/crafts/easterbaskets.html



http://norththreads.blogspot.com/2007/03/giveaway-party-timetime.html



http://www.domestic-church.com/CONTENT.DCC/20030101/FRIDGE/baskets.htm



free printables

http://www.daisiecompany.com/store/index....e57374267eb6082



http://www.scrapbookwithmarianne.com/DesignGallery.htm



http://dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com....aster_goodies_/



No Bake Bonnet Cookies:

http://www.womansday.com/Recip...-Bake-Bonnet-Cookies



Button Eggs:

http://www.clotilde.com/newsle...s/SSNL1709_patt.html



Patchwork Easter Eggs:

http://www.purlbee.com/patchwork-easter-eggs/



Filet C ross Easter Egg Cover:

http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/april7.html



Mini Bunny:

http://swirlydesignsblog.blogs...ly-bunny-how-to.html



Easter Birds:

http://toriejayne.blogspot.com...03/easter-birds.html



Face cloth bunny and chick:

http://blog.craftzine.com/arch...oth_bunny_chick.html



Felt egg, baby bunny holder:

http://lolaagain.blogspot.com/...ny-baby-pattern.html



Felt Chick in egg:

http://anniescupboard.blogspot...-filler-pattern.html

JuJu"s baby monkey sock

I believe she takes orders.....jujuwaggoner@att.net

Crafts I am working on this month

I made this seed bag by quilting a quilt block, did a bit of embroidery and made a lined seed bag. Inside are several packages of seeds. this will be used for the next challenge gift prize.( making garden sun catcher stakes.)

The followingis an idea I saw using old lamp shades..either glass or plastic. I had originally ised a glass one but it cracked when driling it..so when I went to throw this old plastic one out..thought why not? It didn't nreak!

I added chain I bought at a craft store and filled it with potpourri and a LED candle.This summer I plan to take it to my flower garden  that goes up the steps to the house, and use as  a light on a metal stake  (will  add a solar light.) 

glove sachet

Jean sent me these wonderful old glaves. I saw on a blog where someone made them into sachets
and make a few as get well gifts for on line friends.

Soap Dispenser Cover made by Judy Reynolds for Cindy

I hope I can explain this wqeel. Let me know if you need any help! Have fun!!!!!!     HUGS~Judy



On the fold of your fabric measure 9 1/2" long and 6" wide. Now take you hand-stitched label and stitch onto one side. Sew up the side seams. Now box the bottom. Go in about 3/4". Turn right side out. Now with floss make a running stitch laeaving the ends long. Now tie a knot at the bottom of each string. ENJOY!!!
These are great sellers for me and quick and easy to make. If you want them to go even faster make your label by printing onto your fabric with your printer.

JuJu Primitives said...

oh Judy!

I love the soap dispenser Cover you made for Cindy!

juju-judy

Foam Scrapbook

By: Becca Malone for STYROFOAM* Brand Foam

Materials:
STYROFOAM* Brand Foam:
Sheet, 36" x 12" x 1-1/2"
Old book, interior pages approximately 1-1/2" thick
Antique-finish parchment paper, three sheets
Premixed tile grout
Acrylic paint to match parchment paper
Gel stain medium
Memorabilia: old photos; quote; stickers; dimensional items
Serrated knife
Candle stub or paraffin
Fine-line black permanent marker
Ruler
Disposable mixing bowl and spoon
Medium flat paintbrush
Disposable palette
Water basin
Paper towels
Scissors: straight-edge; deckle-edge
Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
Thick, white craft glue


Steps:

1. Carefully remove pages from book, preserving binding. Wax serrated knife with candle stub or paraffin. Trace removed pages onto foam sheet; cut out. Remove center from foam cut-out, leaving 1" border on all sides. Use scrap foam to sand all cut edges smooth. 2. Slightly thin tile grout with water. Paint all foam surfaces with thinned tile grout; let dry and sand smooth. Repeat.3. Paint top, bottom and right edge of foam with non-thinned grout. Use knife edge to indent "page" lines in grout to resemble unopened book. Let dry completely. 4. Paint foam insert with acrylic paint. Follow manufacturer's instructions to apply gel stain to painted surfaces. Let dry. 5. Stack and wrap papers around "spine" of foam insert, creating three pages in front and three in back; do not glue. Use straight-edge scissors to trim pages to size of insert. Barely trim all paper edges with deckle-edge scissors. 6. Place right side of one paper page over front of foam insert; cut matching window opening in paper. Glue page to foam, aligning openings. Apply glue to foam spine and back; wrap rest of page around insert. Apply glue to spine to attach two remaining pages and book cover. Close book, weight down and let dry completely. 7. Thin gel stain slightly with water and apply around window opening. Apply mixture to pages and inside front cover to give vintage look. 8. Glue embellishments, quote, photos or other desired memorabilia inside book


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Jean Ohio.Laminated christmas Card Placemat

Microwave Oven Mits with Magnets Inside

Above are actual size of the hand mits..You placeyour thumb and finger in the slitted openings and also can hang them on the microwave when not in use.( magnet sewn inside to the batting)  See instructions below..pattern may need enlarging..this is the first

pattern  I have ever made...so it may not be perfect but you can get the idea.

Cut our the patterns follwing the cutting lines and leaving 1 /4 inch seam allowance as shown. there will be a total of 4  fabric pieces of A1 and A2 and 4 pieces of A3 which is the batting.  then cut 2 each of B and C on the fold.. (these are where the fingers go into when done.) Fold B amd c each wrong sides together and press..then pin them to side A1 right sides together as shown in puicture above.  pin and sew batting to wrong side of A2...Sew A1 and A2 together along with the batting and thumb pieces in place, leaving an opening to turn the piece when done. attach magnet inside onto batting outer edge( between batting and inisde of fabric)  with some glue. turn inside ou ( D) t and sew up raw edge seam...you are done..hang them up and enjoy!

5 layers in all  ..the left side and right side layers shown will be sandwiched togher and sewn righ side to rigght sie..leave 2-3 inch opening on the side to turn when sewn. .. press and stitch shut.

I basted in place by hand first before stitching.

add a magnet to the inside between batting and outer back  layer with glue or self adhesive

Hang up on your microwave...always handy and there to use!

some vintage pictures from the web

Diffuser Bottle Gift Idea