Paperback Book Turned into Christmas Decor

  Hi there !

My library has paperback books for 10 cents.

I thought it would be fun to  make a folded ornament shape.

Remove the books cover.

I didn't do any counting of pages. I folded 3 top to bottom, then 3

bottom to top.

          

You may like the shape at this point.

I went back and did a second fold every 3 top to bottom.

I had a wood scrap and an eye screw...put together it made a ornament

hanger.

This picture shows my mistake- an extra fold was necessary

but I don't think it will be noticeable.

To cover the base, I added some some beads to a button

then glued it in place.

You know I'm not crazy about glitter but I went ahead

and added it to some of the edges with white glue.

This one is glitter mess.

Thank you for stopping by !

It is always great to hear from you.

xo Lisa S

Cranberry Walnut Bars

     Hello my friend !

Here is a simple and delicious dessert. 

Cranberry Walnut Bars

2 eggs,  beaten

1/3 cup melted butter

1 cup flour

3/4  cup sugar

1- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

 ( no need to thaw )

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Butter a round cake pan or 8" x 8"  square

Bake @350 degrees for 40-45 min.

Icing

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1Tbsp. lemon juice

Serve cake warm or cold

When cake cools a bit drizzle with icing

Directions:

To start melt butter

Add eggs to butter and beat.

Add sugar and flour, mix

Add chopped nuts and cranberries

Batter will be very thick,

spoon into baking pan

Bake@350 for 40-45 min.

Cool and cut into wedges or bars.

                                                                   Serves about 12 slices

Make the icing

Add lemon juice a little at a time.

If it's too thick add more juice, too thin add more sugar !

Drizzle on each slice before serving.

I give big pieces !

So good!

I hope you like this recipe-

Other options:

You could add some orange zest or white

chocolate chips to your bars.

Thank you for visiting!

xo Lisa S

Lavender Hearts

 Hello,

Thanks for visiting!

Let me show you how I used some lavender 

from my garden.

They were picked in the summer and now the buds are dry.

I found a large cardboard box and cut out some 

heart shapes- about 4'' tall.

I had some lavender colored ribbon,

white glue and a tool to poke a hole for the ribbon.

You will need some dry lavender, hopefully you have some

or can get some from a friend.

A piece of parchment paper will be helpful.

I store my lavender in an antique oak seed box.

These are easy and fun to make.

Cover the heart shape with glue and cover with buds,

press to hold in place, and then glue the edges and

cover the sides.

Lay on parchment paper.

It's a bit sticky if you are impatient like I am.

Allow to dry.

Poke a hole for the ribbon hanger.

After the glue dried, I checked them over

to make sure everything was covered completely.

You can always go back with a little glue and add more buds.

Here's a close-up

I have these small bags and clear mailing seals

 that I bought at the DOLLAR TREE

I had some bags just about the right size.

I used scissors to cut a 'V' at the bottom of the bag.

Then pulled the ribbon through the hole.

You can still smell the fragrant lavender buds.

I am hoping this will help with

less mess when handled at the craft show.

I sealed the bag with the circle dots.

I like to have a large variety of items on my table

in a wide range of prices.

They can be picked up by the bag or the ribbon.

Small items at the craft show always sell out 

and that makes me happy!

They can be used as stocking stuffers,

 tree ornaments or package toppers.

Here is a Lavender Wreath, some  Embroidered Lavender Sachet, 

and How to pick lavender for Stamped Muslin Bags.

Just recently, how to make Sugar and Lavender Scrub.

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Your visit is always appreciated.

xo Lisa S

Turn a Blanket into a Pumpkin

 

Hi Friend!

Here's a fun way to decorate for Fall-

No scissors , no glue, no storage needed

You probably have some

 type of Blanket or Throw that you can use

for this-

Fold blanket into a long tube.

Tie a knot in the center-

Tuck the ends into the center

Fluff and shape into a pumpkin.

I added a short stick and a couple of burlap leaves.

That's it-

I put it on the bed in our guest room-

Then moved it to the family room sofa-

To use as a blanket, just remove stick and unroll.

That's the easiest pumpkin I have ever made-

Let me know if you make one!

xo Lisa S

Update:

I took Crystal G's great suggestion

and used a napkin !

Folded napkin in half triangle

Roll to the center

Tie a knot

Tuck in the ends

Added a cinnamon stick!

Thanks Crystal!