Easter Sunday

He's is Risin

This Sunday iam sharing 2 different version of this verse for Easter

Matthew 28 : 6 He is nor here , he is risen 

Luke 24 6-7 He is not here ,he has risen. 

Easter Wooden spoon

Happy Easter

Here a quick and easy craft to make 

A wooden spoon painted white. Marker face. And fabric ears and bow glued on.

Easter craft

Happy Easter Sunday 

He is Risen ! 

You will need two pages plates, paint and Brad. 

The top plate is a colored egg but you could do a stone. Cut down middle until edge.

Bottom plate paint cross and sky. Stack together and use Brad to hold together at bottom of cut. 

Diy Easter basket

Are you going Easter egg hunting?  Need a basket? 

Let's do a little upcoming this Saturday...

I made this cute basket from an old Gatorade container I had. Painted light pink. The Decopodge an Easter napkin from DT. Then I let dry. Added lace around the top and a wire handle. Then I added tissue paper grass and wrapped handle. Then added white pilk a dots to finish.  

Perfect basket for my niece...Lisa 

Beaded Crss

Today I am making a beaded cross necklace 

6  pony beads

Glue dot

Matching thread

Necklace tread / cord

First glue dots  three beads together as in pcture. This will be the center bard. 

While drying thread the beads on cord cut to size. First bead goes in center ,work from there. Stitch beads as needed to make a cross. 

You can make any size or even use as a bookmark or key chain. 

Kidz Krewe

It's Saturday and time for kidz crafts . 

Let's make a basket out of a paper plate. Just by cutting the middle out. Then paint and with a black marker basket.  Add ribbon and fill.

Rabbit 

Out of empty tiolet paper rolls. Using marker make face. Then with construction paper make ears and glue on.

At the Cross

Welcome to my Home this Easter holiday week...

my card features the cross , Easter lily and a verse. 

Lollies represents: purity, rebirth and new beginning.  Perfect for Easter. 

Tip : Did you know you can plant your potted Easter lily in the ground after frost. 

Good Friday

Welcome to my Home 

Today we celebrate Good Friday 

With my little white church. 

I made mine out of cardboard ( thats what i had) cut in different layers and glued.  Painted white and I added wooden sticks around windows and doors. I filled the window with Decopodge tissue paper to give a stain glass look.

My inspiration 

My little town is filled with small wooden churches painted white. Some are in use and this historic one is now the clubhouse for the local women club.

Fabric Egg card holder

Fabric Friday: Egg card holder 

Draw an egg shape for pattern. Place on fabric and Cut out front and back for egg. Then  I  piece of fusible batting and an extra egg cut in half  for pocket. . 

Assemble egg : 

Layered the egg with batting and fabric . Just follow directions on package for type of fusible . 

Take a half egg for pocket and turn down straight edge. Press and sew edge. Layer together the layer. Then turn . Then press and sew around edge. 

Easter Cards

 

Hello and Welcome to today's cards: Easter

Cards 1 and 2 use a basic stamp set and its the extras that make them special. 

No 1 : extra rick rack 

No 2 : great background paper 

Dragonfly

 

Dragonfly : 

1 ) Dragonflies were some of the first winged insects to evolve, some 300 million years ago. ... 6 ) Dragonflies are expert fliers. They can fly straight up and down, hover like a helicopter and even mate mid-air. If they can't fly, they'll starve because they only eat prey they catch while flying

My first simple card on yellow : Wish Big. Is done in pink with sequins on the wings. 

This small card has stamped dragonfly  and flowers for this Birthday card. And a matching Dragonfly key chain with beads. 

The dragonfly symbolizes wisdom, change, transformation, light and adaptability in life. It shows up in people's lives to remind them that they need to bring a lightness and joy to their life

Easter Rabbit

 

Recycling  cans into  an Easter Rabbit: 

I took a normal can and smashed it down . And then painted with white spray paint- let dry. Paint on face and Add Ears and Raffia bow. Then add wire for hanger. Since its metal it can be used in a wreath or outside garden hanger. 

Louisiana Goldbrick Candy

 

Easter Candy : Louisiana made Gold Brick Eggs 

From Elmer Chocolate comes Gold Brick Eggs, Pecan Eggs and Heavenly Hash Eggs. For only seven weeks each year, between late December and early February, and only in Ponchatoula, Elmer's produces the iconic candies that fill local Easter baskets.

But maybe you live away ? You can order them or make your own candy. 

INGREDIENTS

• 4 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 2 sticks butter
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 16 oz milk chocolate chips
• 7 oz marshmallow cream
• 3 cups toasted pecans, chopped
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

1. In a large pot over medium heat, bring sugar and milk to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes. (Has a tendency to boil over and stick to the bottom of the pan.)
2. Remove from heat. Add marshmallow cream, both kinds of chips, butter, nuts and vanilla.
3. Stir (do not beat) until cool.
4. Pour into large greased rimmed baking sheet. Cool at room temperature at least 8 hours.

Easter Egg fun

 at Home 

i bought these wooden eggs and painted one with a hand drawn rabbit for a door hanger. .I layered different color of paint and decorated with stickers and paper.  

And the bottom one is made with paper scraps layered and glued on the wooden surface. 

Strawberry Cake :National Strawberry day

 

Strawberry Cake ! It's strawberry time in Louisiana : perfect for Easter...

This cake is straight from the Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula, la. : 

Known as “America's Antique City” and the “Strawberry Capital of the World,” Ponchatoula offers the opportunity to browse antique shops and find unique handmade items and art pieces. The city is known for its wholesome atmosphere and activities that are perfect for the whole family

• 15.25 ounce box white cake mix 
• 3 -ounce box strawberry jello 
• 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen mashed or finely chopped (measured after you chop or mash them)
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup whole milk or 2% milk
• 4 large eggs at room temperature

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 -ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• ½ cup  Butter  room temperature
• 5 to 6 cups  confections sugar sifted then measured, more if needed
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream more if needed
• ¼ cup strawberries fresh or frozen, mashed or chopped fine, drained

For the Cake

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray pan(s) with non-stick spray .
• Add cake mix, eggs, milk, and vegetable oil to a mixing bowl. Use a  mixer and mix well. Mix in the 1 cup of mashed strawberries and the (dry) strawberry gelatin.
• Mix 3 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl  a couple of times.
• Divide the batter evenly among layer pans or pour into a 9x 13 pan  Cool the cake layers for 10 minutes in the pan before removing them to a wore rack.  Wait until the cake is completely cool before frosting.

Icing : Beat cream cheese and butter till smooth. Gradually add in sugar and Mix. Then add cream and fold in strawberries. Use between layers and for icing the cake. 

Louisiana Strawberry

 

It's Strawberry time in Louisiana ! 

Welcome to my home in Louisiana. It's Strawberry time here in Louisiana and the fields are filled with fat juicy berries. It's National Strawberry day

This cards features this  Strawberry stamp https://www.techniquetuesday.com/strawberry-stamp-set.html. Colored in colored pencils and cut with this Zig Zag  die 

Soup and a Sandwich?

 Tuesday 4 https://tuesdaysplace.blogspot.com/

1. What is your favorite sandwich? What kind of bread, roll.. toasted or not? Butter: salted or sweet?

Ham and cheese on wheat. 

2. Do you have a favorite soup? Do you make homemade soup often? What kind?  What's your favorite store bought soup?

yes I love Potato soup. I make soup all the time. Chicken noodle is a family favorite I make. 

3. What kind of cheese should be on a grilled cheese sandwich and should it be served with tomato soup or some other flavor ?

My family like white cheddar or American  cheese with tomato soup. 

4. Is it a Hoagie, a Sub, a Zeppelin, a Grinder, or a Hero or maybe a Dagwood?   What's on it? Oil.. vinegar, onions, peppers, mayo?

In Michigan its a Sub or grinder with roast beef and cheese. In Louisiana its a Po boy with seafood. 

Thanks for dropping by!

Honey Bread

 

• 1 3/4 cups warm water (100- 110 F)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (not instant)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 ½ teaspoons salt
• 5 ¾-6 ¼ cups bread flour

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, and honey. Stir until honey is dissolved. Sprinkle in the yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes. The mixture will get foamy and bubbly as the yeast proofs.

2. Fit the mixer with the dough hook and add the melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix until smooth.

3. Add flour slowly, about 1 cup at a time. The dough should stick slightly to your finger when touched, but not be overly sticky.

4. Knead for 7 minutes.

 Put the dough in a greased bowl and turn dough over to coat all the dough and cover tightly with plastic wrap or place a kitchen towel over the top. Let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes-1 hour, until doubled.

6. Punch down the dough gently and divide in half. (I use a kitchen scale to divide in half equally.) Sprinkle flour on the countertop and press each piece of dough into a long rectangle about 8-inches wide; roll it up, pressing on the seams, and pinching the final seam together. Repeat with remaining dough. Place the dough, seam side down, into two lightly greased bread pans. (8 ½ x 4 ½ bread pans)

7. Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap or a thin kitchen towel and let rise until doubled and the dough has risen about 1/2-inch above the top rim of the pan, about 30-40 minutes.

8. While the loaves are rising, preheat the oven to 350.

9. Bake 29-32 minutes, or the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. (It should be an internal temperature of 190-200 degrees F.) Remove to a cooling rack and spread butter on top. Optional, sprinkle with a little salt. Cool before slicing.

Bees and Honey projects

 Garden Time this Tuesday ! 

Today I am celebrating Bees and honey 

The greatest contribution of bees and other pollinators is the pollination of nearly three quarters of the plants that produce 90% of the world's food. A third of the world's food production depends on bees, i.e. every third spoonful of food depends on pollination. ”Ending hunger is everyone's responsibility.”

My Krafty Projects  : Read On 

Pocket card : 

Tri Fold Cards: 

These 3 cute cards are made using Simple Stories : Garden paper I had on hand. In bright Sunny colors these are perfect for any Garden lover . 

1. First card uses a journal card from the pack for a cute pocket card
2. Is a Gatefold card in a diagonal shape with a large Bee cut out on the center. 
3. Yellow damask gatefold with a large stamp in the middle . With bees inside. 

Honey Soap : 

Glycerin Soap base (Melt & Pour) 
Honey ( 1 ounce per bar soap) .
A Pyrex measuring cup (or microwave-safe bowl)
A soap mold
Bubble wrap

Chop your glycerin soap base into cubes. This will help it to melt faster.Microwave the glycerin for 30 seconds at a time, until it’s fully melted.Add the honey to the melted glycerin. Stir it in until it’s well incorporated.Then, pour your honey soap base into your molds.Cut a piece of bubble wrap to fit inside the top of your mold.Then gently press the bubble wrap into the surface of your soap with the bubble side facing down.Allow the soap to cool and harden completely. Then, lift the bubble wrap off, and unmold your soap. 

 Bee's Wax Candles : 

• 1 pound  beeswax 
• 1/2 cup coconut oil 
• mason jars 
• candle wicks 
•  old coffee tin
• Large Pot that will fit your metal pitcher (or metal container you are using)
• Bamboo skewers  or pencils

1. Add the beeswax to a metal pitcher or metal can.  I suggest using a metal container that you can throw away when you are done because it is next to impossible to clean beeswax out of dishes.  I am using an old popcorn tin.
2. Place the metal container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil.  This is your double boiler!  Turn heat down to medium and occasionally stir until all the beeswax is melted. 
3. Once the beeswax is completely melted, remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil. (This helps the beeswax burn slower.)
4. Add in 30-50 drops of essential oils of choice. (optional)
5. Secure a wick at the bottom of the mason jar with a little glue and then fill the jar with the melted wax and coconut oil. Leave about an inch of room at the top of the jar.
6. Using a pencil or bamboo skewer, wrap the other end of the wick around it and lay it horizontally across the top center of the jar. This will keep the wick centered while the wax hardens.
7. Once the wax is completely hardened, you can trim the wick, and it is ready to light.  It should be about 1/2 inch long.

Bee's in the Garden : 

We depend on pollinators for the gardens we enjoy, many of the plant materials we utilize, and of course the food we eat. According to the Earth Day Network, 90 percent of flowering plant species are dependent on insect pollination, and a full 35 percent of global food production i

Tips to attract Bee's and Butterflies: 

Go native.

Local plants match the needs of nearby pollinators. Those modern hybrids you find at plant nurseries, on the other hand, may have pollen, nectar, and even scent bred out of them. A little research into your local climate and soil will reveal which plants work best 

Mix it up.

Fill your yard with flowers

To please your bees and your butterflies, opt for plants of all shapes and colors that will bloom from early spring to late fall. Planting clumps, rather than individual flowers or plants, will also make it easier for pollinators to find you.in your yard 

Bees rely on blooming wildflowers, shrubs and trees to provide food — nectar and pollen.

Flowers should blossom over the seasons, from early spring to late fall. Choose a diversity of native species of all shapes and sizes. Plant big patches (think bull’s eyes) of each for more efficient foraging (less distance for bees to travel).

• . Lavender
•  Marjoram
• . Foxgloves
• Lilac
•  Abelia (Bee Bush)

Thanks for stopping Bye  ...... Lisa 

Loaded Potato Soup

 

Tuesday 4 inspired recipe  : 

Mom Potato soup loaded with cheese ,chives and bacon is my favorite and since reading Tuesday 4 I thought i would share it : 

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Take out and Drain on paper towels 


2. Place potatoes into a 4-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken stock, onion, garlic, thyme, butter and bacon until well combined.  Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
3. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until desired consistency is reached. Stir in cheese, sour cream and heavy cream until smooth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Cover and cook on low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more chicken stock as needed until desired consistency is reached.
5. Serve immediately.

Kool Aid Died Eggs

 

 Have you started dying eggs yet? We tried this for our Easter Egg Hunt: 

To Dye Easter Eggs With Kool-Aid

To begin, pour each envelope of drink mix into a small cup, fill each cup 1/2 full with water, and stir to dissolve. You'll submerge one egg in each cup, allowing it to soak until the eggshell is dyed. The color begins to take within a minute or two. The result is brightly dyed eggs in cheery Kool-Aid colors. If the colors aren't bold enough, add more powder to the dye mixture or allow the egg to soak in the dye for a longer period of time. Remove the eggs with tongs once you're satisfied and set them on a towel or carton for drying. Be careful not to touch the wet eggs, as the colors can smudge.

Which Kool-Aid Colors Work Best?

Every packet of drink mix has the ability to dye your eggs, but some of our favorite shades come from the Strawberry, Lemon-Lime, and Berry Blue powders. The darker colors will dye eggs more quickly, but you can double up lighter-colored flavors like Lemonade to increase the intensity. You can also mix the flavors in each cup in order to create an even wider range of hues. The grape flavor tends to result in more of a gray than purple, so many recommend tossing some blue powder in there for a more vibrant color.

Have fun and Enjoy.... 

AT Home this Monday

 

Happy Homemaker Monday - 03/25/2024

Welcome to my Home this Monday. Today is Rain but we had a pretty Sunday ,perfect for our Community Egg hunt and celebration. 

Weather: 

Rain today, 75 , 73,72,77 and 80. 

Outside view : 

Blue and I had our morning walk before the Rain started. Now I am drinking coffee while i write this. And Waffles will be for breakfast since my sons on Spring break. I am in T shirt and sweats since rain is here. Feeling pretty good. 

Chore list :

Monday chore list

Grocery list and pick up 

email and blog updates

pantry clean up

Craft room  clean up from weekend 

Garden time 

My son is helping me pot these up. So they are ready to plant..

On the Menu :

Roast beef subs from leftover Sunday

Spaghetti meatballs

Chicken nachos

Pork and gravy

Shrimp fried rice , egg rolls 

Easter Sunday will be Ham and dressing with sides. 

Easter Memories : my son in 3rd grade with real rabbits. 

Community Easter egg Hunt 

Kool aid dye eggsv

Peep Cupcake 

My Sunday Cozy read : Inspired by dyeing eggs. 

The eggs aren't the only things dyeing in Buttercup... It's springtime on Dewberry Farm, and homesteader Lucy Resnick is busy putting together her wares for the Easter Market. She's just finished potting the last of her herb starts when a tornado rips through her farm, destroying her crops, scattering her livestock and tearing up the barn. As Lucy searches for two kids lost in the storm, she makes a grisly discovery: her neighbor's home health aide, Eva, strangled with a hand-knitted scarf. While investigating the young woman's death, Lucy discovers that blood isn't always thicker than water... and that somebody may be taking advantage of the town's more vulnerable citizens. When a second body turns up, drowned in a vat of dye, the whole town is walking on eggshells. Will Lucy find the killer in time? Or has dyeing season

At Our Church :  Palm Sunday /crafts : 

Kids crafts 

After Church we gathered together for tea ,coffee and fellowship. As we celebrate the season. 

Have a wonderful blessed Easter week.... 

Palm Sunday craft

Celebrating Palm Sunday 

Green construction paper

Popsicle sticks

Scissors, glue

Have the kids trace there hands on green construction paper.  Cut out and glue on Popsicle stick in the shape of palm leaves. 

Palm sunday

Palm Sunday 🌴 

Today is the Sunday before Easter and we celebrate Palm Sunday.  

John 12: 13

Jesus enter Jerusalem on a donkey and the people greated him with palm leaves shouting Hosanna!