DIY Beaded Bracelet!

You'll Need
- 1.5 yards of waxed lined cloth
- 50 – 70 size 8/o seed beads
- a 10-13mm two hole botton
- scissors

Directions:
Cut the waxed linen cord into a 26″ and 19″ piece. Fold the longer strand in half. Align one end of the shorter strand with both ends of the longer strand. Fold the excess over the top of the folded piece creating two parallel loops.

Tie a knot about half an inch down from the loops. Snip off the extra fourth strand, leaving 3 equal strands of equal length.

Start braiding the strands. After about an inch or so, braid in the beads. Thread a bead onto the outer left strand.

Push the bead against the base of the braid, and cross the left strand over the middle. Now thread another bead onto the outer right strand. Push it to the base of the braid and crossover.

Keep a finger at the base of the braid, holding the beads in their place and keeping the braid tight. Continue threading on beads before each strand is crossed over.

Finish the bracelet with another inch of braided cord, measuring it against the wrist. Tie a knot.

Thread on a two hole button – two strands through one hole and one strand through another. Secure it with another knot.

Trim the end.

Your bracelet is finished! Try using different colored waxed linen and beads.

Taken from http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-beaded-bracelet/


Enjoy this!
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Our recipe of the day is.... Spring Fruit Pizza!!!!

Ingredients: 

pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container)
3 1/2 cups assorted fresh fruit
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Directions:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 14-inch pizza pan or 15x10-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• 2 In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
• 3 In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Gently stir frosting into whipped cream. Spread over cookie pizza. Arrange fruit on top.

 Love,
Sav& T

Sleepover Dos and Don'ts

Ever been like, should I wear this or this to my friends sleepover? The main thing is that you keep home your Elmo pjs and wear something that won't make your friends call you a baby.

Tip #1 Don't wear tight pajamas! (you will look really weird)
Tip#2: Do wear plaid (the style is in)
Tip #3: Don't wear Elmo pajamas (that style was out since you turned 5)
Tip #4: Do bring shorts (if there is a lot of people it could get hot)
Tip #5: Don't forget to bring extra contact lenses or glasses if necessary (i forget top once, didn't turn out good. I had to walk home practically blind.

Cute pajamas!
 







 

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The recipe of the day is: Chocolate cookie pizza!   

 Ingredients:

1/2cup butter or margarine, softened 

1/2cup packed brown sugar

1/4cup granulated sugar

1teaspoon vanilla

 1egg

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine 

3 tablespoons milk

1 cup powdered sugar 

1/2 cup pecan halves 

1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate candies

1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted, if desired

2 oz white chocolate baking bars (from 6-oz package), melted 

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Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350º F. In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter, the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and egg until well blended. Stir in flour and baking soda (dough will be stiff).
2. 2 Pat dough in ungreased 12-inch pizza pan or into 12-inch round on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes.
3. 3 In 2-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter and milk over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until chocolate is melted; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar. Beat with wire whisk until smooth, glossy and spreadable. (If not glossy, stir in a few drops hot water).
4. 4 Spread chocolate mixture over baked layer. Immediately sprinkle with pecans, candies and coconut; press lightly. Drizzle with melted baking bars. Let stand until set. Remove from pan if desired. Cut into wedges.

 Love Sav & T