Just a few jewelry findings, paper and dimensional epoxy and I have two little owls to wear and brighten my day. 
The owl watching the bird is a little creepy! DianaSunday, April 10, 2011
Owl Pendant
Do you love owls like I do? Then you are going to love these cute little pendants made from a clip art from The Graphics Fairy Just a few jewelry findings, paper and dimensional epoxy and I have two little owls to wear and brighten my day.
The owl watching the bird is a little creepy! Diana
Just a few jewelry findings, paper and dimensional epoxy and I have two little owls to wear and brighten my day. The owl watching the bird is a little creepy! Diana
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Polymer Easter Egg
This craft is amazing. And can you believe it is polymer clay? Over a real egg? From my chickens?
I found this video over at Mill Girl and while it did take all day (waiting for drying, not actually crafting), I had a lot of fun doing it.
And it was my first attempt at cane making. I made mine smaller and so they didn't stay as round as the one on the video but I like it all crazy. Diana
I found this video over at Mill Girl and while it did take all day (waiting for drying, not actually crafting), I had a lot of fun doing it. 
And it was my first attempt at cane making. I made mine smaller and so they didn't stay as round as the one on the video but I like it all crazy. DianaThursday, April 7, 2011
Silver Leaf Egg
Who knew paper mache could look so good. I had picked up a large egg at my local craft store over a month ago and didn't have any idea what I would do with it. But yesterday I got out some paint and silver leaf....
First I painted the egg black with craft paint. After that dried, I painted silver/gold leaf sizing over the paint and let dry til it was just tacky (about 10 minutes). Then I used 1 1/2 sheets of silver leaf over the entire egg. A little black paint showed through here and there but that made it look a little aged. Brushed off any extra silver and gave the egg a light spray of gloss sealer. I then loosely tied a ribbon around the egg and that's it. Simple, easy and I don't think it cost me more than 5 bucks total, and it adds a little sparkle to my Easter display on my mantel. Diana
First I painted the egg black with craft paint. After that dried, I painted silver/gold leaf sizing over the paint and let dry til it was just tacky (about 10 minutes). Then I used 1 1/2 sheets of silver leaf over the entire egg. A little black paint showed through here and there but that made it look a little aged. Brushed off any extra silver and gave the egg a light spray of gloss sealer. I then loosely tied a ribbon around the egg and that's it. Simple, easy and I don't think it cost me more than 5 bucks total, and it adds a little sparkle to my Easter display on my mantel. Diana
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Fimo Jewelry
Jenn and Abby spent part of the weekend making cute fimo jewelry. And how cute is this cherry pie necklace. It even comes in it's own pie tin!
See how small this blueberry pie is!
A mug of milk and a chocolate chip cookie.....delicious.
Pink pig charm.
Abby made these! A bee pendant and an M&M charm in honor of her grandfather who loves the candy!
And for her brother Eli, Abby's mom made this stick of dynamite.....go figure. Diana
See how small this blueberry pie is! 
A mug of milk and a chocolate chip cookie.....delicious. 
Pink pig charm. 
Abby made these! A bee pendant and an M&M charm in honor of her grandfather who loves the candy! 
And for her brother Eli, Abby's mom made this stick of dynamite.....go figure. DianaSaturday, April 2, 2011
Chocolate Gems
Chocolate cake, chocolate fudge frosting and mini peanut butter cups equals little gems of chocolate goodness.
Happy, happy, happy. Diana
Happy, happy, happy. DianaFriday, April 1, 2011
Ducky Cupcake
This is not a rubber duck, it is a cupcake. And I love him!
My grandmother's birthday was today and this is one of the cupcakes I made.
I used a Wilton's mold to make the heads and wings out of yellow candy melts. The heads are lollipops. That makes it easy to stick them into the cupcakes.
I piped orange bills and blue eyes out of more candy melts. The cupcakes were filled with lemon custard. The frosting was also lemon and then rolled in yellow sanding sugar.
Looks so cute in an Easter basket.
So many duckies! Diana
My grandmother's birthday was today and this is one of the cupcakes I made. 
I used a Wilton's mold to make the heads and wings out of yellow candy melts. The heads are lollipops. That makes it easy to stick them into the cupcakes. 
I piped orange bills and blue eyes out of more candy melts. The cupcakes were filled with lemon custard. The frosting was also lemon and then rolled in yellow sanding sugar. 
Looks so cute in an Easter basket. 
So many duckies! DianaDairy Queen Ice Cream
I have a new cookbook! "America's Most Wanted Recipes" by Ron Douglas. It is full of recipes that duplicate our favorite restaurant dishes! Yippee!
This ice cream is soooooo good....and not difficult at all to make! Dairy Queen Ice Cream 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup heavy cream Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the milk to almost a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in the sugar, vanilla, and salt with a wire whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved, at least 2 minutes. Stir in the gelatin mixture and let cool. Stir in the cream. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours (I let it set overnight). Transfer to an ice cream maker (I used my kitchenaid) and process according to the manufacturer's direction. (It only took my machine about 10 minutes but the recipe said about 20 minutes) It will get thick and very creamy. Transfer into a freezer safe container and freeze until firm. *note- if you want to add goodies, and who doesn't, add them right before you put the ice cream into the freezer safe container.
I used the teeny tiny peanut butter cups that Reese's just came out with!
Before you stick it in the freezer, it reminds me of soft serve. My husband loved it just like this! But into the freezer it went, minus a few LARGE spoonfuls, until it is just right for our night time snack! Diana
This ice cream is soooooo good....and not difficult at all to make! Dairy Queen Ice Cream 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup heavy cream Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the milk to almost a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in the sugar, vanilla, and salt with a wire whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved, at least 2 minutes. Stir in the gelatin mixture and let cool. Stir in the cream. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours (I let it set overnight). Transfer to an ice cream maker (I used my kitchenaid) and process according to the manufacturer's direction. (It only took my machine about 10 minutes but the recipe said about 20 minutes) It will get thick and very creamy. Transfer into a freezer safe container and freeze until firm. *note- if you want to add goodies, and who doesn't, add them right before you put the ice cream into the freezer safe container. 
I used the teeny tiny peanut butter cups that Reese's just came out with! 
Before you stick it in the freezer, it reminds me of soft serve. My husband loved it just like this! But into the freezer it went, minus a few LARGE spoonfuls, until it is just right for our night time snack! Diana
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