Project courtesy of Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.
Designed by Debra Kinzel
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• 1 yd. fabric, front
• 2 yds. fabric, back & ruffle
• Matching thread
• Basic sewing supplies
• Sewing machine
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut fabric for front and back 35"x45".
2. Cut 7 strips 5" wide by 45" long for ruffle.
3. Sew ends of ruffle, right sides together using 1/2" seam allowance. Press seams open.
4. With wrong sides together, fold ruffle in half and machine gather raw edge. Baste ruffle to right side of
blanket front adjusting gathers to fit.
5. Sew front to back, right sides together using 1/2" seam allowance and leaving opening for turning.
6. Trim corners, turn right side out. Slip stitch opening closed.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Frosty Paws: a recipe for your pups!
FROSTY PAWS!!!
An incrediably easy treat to make your pups during the dog days of summer.
32 oz plain or vanilla yogurt
1 mashed banana
2 Tablespoons peanut butter
2 Tablespoons honey
Sometimes I add applesauce to the mix (about 4 ounces) or pureed pumpkin (again, about 4 ounces). You can also add your doggies favorite biscuit or cookie crumbs to the mix.
Mix it all up in a blender (immersion blenders work best and clean up is a snap) and pour into icecube trays. When frozen, transfer the Frosty Paws to a large ziplock bag and keep it in the freezer. Trust me, they won't last long! :)
An incrediably easy treat to make your pups during the dog days of summer.
32 oz plain or vanilla yogurt
1 mashed banana
2 Tablespoons peanut butter
2 Tablespoons honey
Sometimes I add applesauce to the mix (about 4 ounces) or pureed pumpkin (again, about 4 ounces). You can also add your doggies favorite biscuit or cookie crumbs to the mix.
Mix it all up in a blender (immersion blenders work best and clean up is a snap) and pour into icecube trays. When frozen, transfer the Frosty Paws to a large ziplock bag and keep it in the freezer. Trust me, they won't last long! :)
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (I always use the mini's)
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2) Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt: set aside.
3) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture.
4) Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. They will appear soft and not fully cooked but they are, just give them time to cool.
I'll post pictures as soon as I can get around to it, make this recipe and you'll find yourself NEVER making another chocolate chip cookie, ever. :)
1/2 baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (I always use the mini's)
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2) Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt: set aside.
3) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the instant pudding mix until blended. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture.
4) Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. They will appear soft and not fully cooked but they are, just give them time to cool.
I'll post pictures as soon as I can get around to it, make this recipe and you'll find yourself NEVER making another chocolate chip cookie, ever. :)
Monday, July 21, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Zach: Our Great Newf
Meet Zach, he is our Newfoundland with a touch of Great Pyrenees who came from a fantastic rescue in Nevada.
Enough rambling, here is our boy.
he specializes in making silly faces at Mum as she tries to take his picture:
and last here he is being simply way to adorable:
If you are looking for a dog please check with your local dog rescues and shelters.
http://petfinder.org/ is a wonderful place to help you locate the right dog for you, big or small. :)
If you have room in your hearts and your homes for a fantastic family dog then please do not hesitate to contact me so I can put you in touch with Jenn who runs the rescue he came from. While I cannot guarentee you will be approved for adoption (yes, there are requirements) it would be worth the try. If you are truly interested please keep in mind this is a Giant Breed.
He is a little over a year and a half, stands around 29" tall at the shoulder and as of April, weighs 110 lbs. He drools, he farts, he snores, he sheds, and it takes me approximately 45 minutes to do a full undercoat brushing on around 30% of his body during the summer.
He is a little over a year and a half, stands around 29" tall at the shoulder and as of April, weighs 110 lbs. He drools, he farts, he snores, he sheds, and it takes me approximately 45 minutes to do a full undercoat brushing on around 30% of his body during the summer.
He is a SAINT with our cheeky toddler who is 3 years old. Watching them play is like having two bulls in a china shop, yet when they finally tucker out and my little boy then uses "his" Zach as his pillow. It's worth it all the hard work of having him as a key member of our growing family.
He's the perfect combo of lazy dog and playing dog.
He's the perfect combo of lazy dog and playing dog.
Enough rambling, here is our boy.
He's an avid bird watcher, here you can see him hard at work:
he specializes in making silly faces at Mum as she tries to take his picture:and last here he is being simply way to adorable: If you are looking for a dog please check with your local dog rescues and shelters.http://petfinder.org/ is a wonderful place to help you locate the right dog for you, big or small. :)
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