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Easy Crochet Flower Clip

posted by cindylouh on July 28th, 2011 | crochet |

It only takes a few minutes and a few supplies to make a simple flower crochet clip. I used thin cotton crochet thread, a size 7 needle for the smaller flowers and a size 0/325mm for the larger, a hair clip, buttons (optional) and hot glue or needle and thread.

Crochet Flower Pattern

Chain 4, slip stitch in first stitch to make a ring. Working in ring, chain 2, dc, chain 2, slip stitch, makes one petal.  Repeat until you have 5 petals.

Hot glue or sew button to center of flower if you like. Hot glue flower to hair clip and you are done.

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Financial Success or Failure?

posted by cindylouh on July 28th, 2011 | Uncategorized |

I have to admit I have probably lost hundreds of dollars because of my lack of financial organization. I find it hard to keep up with my family, friends, work and bills! I have to say that I am finally on my way to financial success! I have been using Manilla and I getting things under control. I love having all my accounts in one place and the email reminders for bill paying have been fabulous!


Do you have tips you can share?

What tips can you share from your own financial successes and failures? Manilla wants to know and is giving away a Spa Day worth $500to one lucky person that tries their household account management site this month! Get control of your finances and relax knowing all your bills and statements are organized in one secure online place! It's simpler and free!

Share your tips to win!

How to Enter:
2. Link one or more household, financial, subscription or rewards account within Manilla
3. Come back and leave a comment telling me you signed up and share a tip from your own financial success and failures!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Manilla. The opinions and text are all mine. Contest runs July 14-31, 2011. Winner must be signed up with Manilla to win. A random winner will be selected by August 5, 2011. Official Contest Rules

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Snow Cone Syrup II {recipe}

posted by cindylouh on July 27th, 2011 | recipes |

It is no secret that we love snow cones around here!

This time we tried these super strength flavors for our snow cone syrup. Using these flavors opens a whole wide world of flavors. The variety is amazing!

We used our normal snow cone syrup recipe, but replaced the unsweetened drink mix with 1/2 teaspoon of super strength flavoring.

Snow Cone Syrup Recipe

In a saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Bring to a boil, and boil for about 1 minute (no longer or it will become too thick once cooled). Remove from heat, and stir in the flavoring (add a few drops of food coloring if you like). Allow to cool and place in a recycled bottle for pouring. Pour over shaved ice to flavor.

Notes:  I did make this using 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. It was fine, but not a syrup consistency. However if you want to cut back on sugar it works.

What’s your favorite handmade creation? {Giveaway}

posted by cindylouh on July 26th, 2011 | Uncategorized |

I love handmade! I know you do too because over 500 of you link up photos of your crafty goodness every Monday here on Skip to my Lou.  What's your favorite handmade creation? Have you ever thought about selling it? I have thought about selling my pleated pouches and  crayon rolls.

There is a new place called Home Made Simple Marketplace where you can shop for handmade items, sell your own handmade items, and get loads of inspiration for new crafty projects!

You will find Home Made Simple Marketplace right on Facebook. Your items can be easily shared with friends, family and others with similar interests. 

Skip to my Lou admires your creativity! Share your favorite handmade creation with me and get entered to win a  hardcover copy of the book,“Home Made Simple: Fresh Ideas to Make Your Own”.


I love this book and I know you will too! It is 300 pages of fun, creative, delicious ----but simple ideas to enhance your life.  Really it is the perfect home keeping handbook with beautiful ideas to organize, cook, decorate, craft, celebrate and garden. You won't want to miss 10 ways to fill a vase.

 

Three Ways for You to Enter & Win Each entry requires a separate comment:

1. Leave a comment here about your favorite handmade creation. Attach a photo if you have one!

2. Join Home Made Simple Marketplaceon Facebook, explore the fabulous finds and handmade items, then come back to share your favorites.

3. Have handmade items or fabulous finds to sell? Post them for sale with Home Made Simple Marketplacevia Oodleand tell us about it.

The time is now to sell, shop & idea swap in the Home Made Simple Marketplacevia Oodle!

 

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Home Made Simple. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Made By You Monday

posted by cindylouh on July 25th, 2011 | Made By You Mondays |

It is time to link up your crafty goodness! Show us what you have been making. Please don't forget to link back! --- a text link at the bottom of your post, or link somewhere on your blog is okay!

Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please!

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