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Archive for July, 2010

Christmas In July

posted by cindylouh on July 15th, 2010 | Christmas In July, Handmade Holiday |

Rachel of A Southern Fairytale , Kelly of According to Kelly and I have gathered over 3 dozen amazing bloggers to serve up plenty of inspiration to get us sewing, baking and crafting for the holidays.

Starting this Monday each of our blogs will feature a different blogger, and a new project. I will host all the sewn gift ideas, Kelly the crafty gift ideas and Rachel all the edible gifts.  It is our hope that we can encourage everyone to make beautiful handmade gifts this holiday! ---and  if we all start now we will be prepared for the upcoming Holiday season... hopefully eliminating just a wee bit of stress!

We need your help too! We will be asking you to upload photos of your handmade gifts  to our flickr group and for the next few Mondays link your handmade gift ideas and tutorials right here on Made By You Mondays. Let's get the word out by tweeting with the hashtag #handmadeholiday.

I hope you will join in the fun!

Don't forget there is already a searchable Handmade Gift Guide right here at Skip  to my Lou!

You can even download a free printable Holiday Handmade Gift Planner.

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Homemade Roller Rubber Stamps

posted by cindylouh on July 14th, 2010 | crafts |

I totally think Cathe Holden is amazing! She posted a fun little tutorial on how to make a darling pennant banner roller stamp. I decided I wanted it a bit bigger to use on larger packages.... so I made just a few changes. I seriously don't do her idea justice so please check out!

I used what I had around the house, Elmer's Rubber Cement, craft foam, an old wooden roller and scissors.

I cut my pennant out of the craft foam and glued it to the roller with rubber cement. Let this totally dry before inking.

Roll it on top of an ink pad and then across the paper.

Don't forget to write a message on your pennant bunting.

Next time I might make it smaller for easier rolling and use an ink pad that is not almost dried out.

You might also be interested in stamping your own seasonal doormats.

Homemade Waffle Cones and Bowls

posted by cindylouh on July 13th, 2010 | recipes |

I have always wanted one of those special appliances for making those thin crispy cookies perfect for ice cream cones and edible bowls. I found one at my local Gourmet Shop and I am in love!

I used a Krumkake machine from Chef's Choice (Kitchen Gallery has more if you live locally, if not you can find them here).

Whip up this simple batter straight from the included recipe book:

Favorite German Krumkake Recipe

2/3 cup water

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 - 1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup flour

1 egg

Boil the water. While it is cooling, add 1/4 cup butter to water and stir to melt the butter completely. Add 1/2 cup of sugar to the the water while still warm and stir to dissolve. Allow to cool.

Add one cup of flour and 1 egg to water mixture. Mix thoroughly while adding vanilla. Makes about a dozen cones or bowls. Use about 2 tablespoons per krumkake.

Pour batter on the heated griddle.

Close lid and cook about 90 seconds.

I wanted to made edible bowls so I found two bowl shaped items, one that fit inside the other. While the Krumkake is still piping hot place in the bowl.

Allow to cool slightly and remove.

I love these bowls!

It also came with a tool to make cones.

So cool!

Ready for some ice cream?

Made By You Monday

posted by cindylouh on July 12th, 2010 | Made By You Mondays |

First, I have a couple of announcements.  If you happened to visit yesterday you saw the Chic Click Carnival. This is not your regular carnival. The purpose is to introduce yourself and a peep you found from the Peeps Widget. The cool thing is each week we pick winners for some fun prizes, but the best prize ----- getting to host the carnival the next week, bringing you loads of new traffic.  I hope you will check out the Chic Click Carnival!

I was honored to be nominated for a SocialLuxe Blog award.
BlogHer Pre-Party!
I have debated about asking for a vote because of the category --- CEO - Chief Executive Organizer.  In honor of total disclosure and in the hopes of blogging authentically ----- I am not organized, but if you have enjoyed my blog I would appreciate a vote!

Today is the last day to vote.(don't forget to confirm your vote in your email)


Now on to the good stuff!  Please link up your creative ideas and tutorials!

If you want to play along don't forget to grab a button to place at the top or bottom of your post to show you are participating in Made By You Mondays!
Simply copy the code below in the box and paste where you can edit the html in your blog post.

Chic Click Carnival

posted by cindylouh on July 10th, 2010 | Uncategorized |

Chic Click Carnival

This is not simply a linky party, the purpose of the "Chic Click Carnival" is to introduce yourself and one fellow peep you found using the Visit Our Peeps widget.

All submissions are competing to be the host of next Thursdays click carnival who will receive hundreds of new visitors. There will be two additional winners, one for the giveaway and one for a Free 6 Month subscription to the widget. This weeks judge is Laurie from Tip Junkie.

How To Play

All are welcome to link a post to win a fabulous prize from a Visit Our Peeps widget Mom-prenuer. Contest ends Thursday at midnight. Entries for this carnival need to incorporate the following or it will be removed:

  • A brief introduction of yourself, don't forget to link to your favorite post.
  • "My favorite peep of the week" you found using the Visit Our Peeps widget with a link to their blog and/or shop.
  • Visit Our Peeps widget inside the post for people to find their new peep. Here is the code:

The Three Prizes

Friday, Laurie will pick three Linky participants randomly. 1. Grand Prize: One winner will be next weeks host of the Chic Click Carnival. 2. Another winner will receive a FREE 6 month membership to the Visit Our Peeps widget. 3. The third winner will receive an Over The Top Blog Package from Bloggy Blog Designs, a $100 value. Bloggy Blog Designs specializes in blog makeovers that scream personality. They only work with Blogger Blogs, but also design Etsy Banners and make customer service their number one priority.

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