tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45456224432293458092024-03-17T21:03:40.494-06:00Sunshine and a Summer BreezeA place to share all my finds and ideas.Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-43312255956686485192022-07-05T08:46:00.001-06:002022-07-05T08:52:56.202-06:00Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOq6HAeYUkdSkgDjBy0YT44i2icq8ebpFbJu9H1Nb3KkzN_312pVFxa4iGFdxXiJVX1swbZDufBYmuPsRq6CDRS5adKVQ5OIJ-tCPmNnVKjsQ6ZGZBqQ8E5tu_iKCcx2yG1gX6LdmSG-K0noPtINkNUI2_Lcka5HSlZ-8KSO_V2_1Arx0g6Fe0wSymA/s1920/2571C3CE-4065-489E-A998-1660DD6D546C.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOq6HAeYUkdSkgDjBy0YT44i2icq8ebpFbJu9H1Nb3KkzN_312pVFxa4iGFdxXiJVX1swbZDufBYmuPsRq6CDRS5adKVQ5OIJ-tCPmNnVKjsQ6ZGZBqQ8E5tu_iKCcx2yG1gX6LdmSG-K0noPtINkNUI2_Lcka5HSlZ-8KSO_V2_1Arx0g6Fe0wSymA/w225-h400/2571C3CE-4065-489E-A998-1660DD6D546C.png" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 c. unsalted butter (1 stick)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 11 oz. bag caramels, unwrapped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp. salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp. vanilla extract </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 11 oz. bag mini marshmallows </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8 c. Rice Krispies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp. heavy cream</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u>Directions</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grease a 9x13 cake pan with butter and set aside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a pan over medium heat add the butter and melt completely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pour in sweetened condensed milk and stir until combined.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add about 20 unwrapped caramels and cook until melted, stirring frequently.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring frequently. Add salt and vanilla and mix in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a large bowl add the Rice Krispies, then pour caramel mixture over the cereal. Combine the caramel mixture and caramel completely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pour into the 9x13 cake pan and spread around until flattened. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let cool and harden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When ready, cut and remove the Rice Krispie treats. Place about 6 caramels and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds until the caramels are completely melted. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Use the melted caramel mixture to drizzle over the Rice Krispie treats and let cool for a few minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy when ready!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Makes about 30 bars)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4StVgfpQlxuF9gjuwLdeDjejXSdYP-nEFoZFVtZ_ufrtUs8dfCw5QJ_qzLZvKD9L27InY06cEnOqGxM63tu78epmycFW7jwcKYTb8dfzBEVVpFL2TOyzee16BD1bFGQTRd00y8psFC0Ju7VjR22u_SYXRLB_G3EjbvjbwC3hcmFwPv8bMc-Oz9I1ow/s2048/A1114729-AA37-49E0-8DD9-E862188F0E6F.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb4StVgfpQlxuF9gjuwLdeDjejXSdYP-nEFoZFVtZ_ufrtUs8dfCw5QJ_qzLZvKD9L27InY06cEnOqGxM63tu78epmycFW7jwcKYTb8dfzBEVVpFL2TOyzee16BD1bFGQTRd00y8psFC0Ju7VjR22u_SYXRLB_G3EjbvjbwC3hcmFwPv8bMc-Oz9I1ow/w300-h400/A1114729-AA37-49E0-8DD9-E862188F0E6F.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-58574087074202754322021-05-20T12:48:00.004-06:002022-01-28T08:47:59.475-07:00How to Finish a Raw Wood Edge<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRf3WJo-eMkBclGauLrPhiHo9gPBHCGW2rVraPgMoJEHF5Xi7ORNTYehXQZ370L1eaR8J0EYxvlXoWUf-G8hd9ovvFTGziBmwy4s7WSMU96Ep0xHiLrBx2twxslvXcLOAFUMVFhTNcR8S/s1200/A175B730-7FE1-428F-A6CD-390179DB629A.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRf3WJo-eMkBclGauLrPhiHo9gPBHCGW2rVraPgMoJEHF5Xi7ORNTYehXQZ370L1eaR8J0EYxvlXoWUf-G8hd9ovvFTGziBmwy4s7WSMU96Ep0xHiLrBx2twxslvXcLOAFUMVFhTNcR8S/w266-h400/A175B730-7FE1-428F-A6CD-390179DB629A.png" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished building a pedestal for my washing machine to sit on (with some shoe storage underneath), but I needed to ‘finish’ off the exposed raw edges of the wood before I stain and seal it.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is what I mean by the raw edge...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTl3rIBzEsR_ySFjVRjSvfhwqBSRk0GhzvYjtyrF3Xs7_QT2FNC9XzTOxKZ4Y2KLRlX5lGKd2yA0TQ4M2lEnaOZhMbJUltB3_mfEKVfuEHL7xy8WkJix6WSiYPJZw1D3UVNSoPWi_v9zWy/s4032/IMG_0076.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTl3rIBzEsR_ySFjVRjSvfhwqBSRk0GhzvYjtyrF3Xs7_QT2FNC9XzTOxKZ4Y2KLRlX5lGKd2yA0TQ4M2lEnaOZhMbJUltB3_mfEKVfuEHL7xy8WkJix6WSiYPJZw1D3UVNSoPWi_v9zWy/w300-h400/IMG_0076.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used a 3/4” red oak plywood for the pedestal, and I made a matching one to go under my dryer. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To finish the edges I needed these supplies...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUBC7KOKr8m-FcmU0KMVavtpp8hA5vUV3AdqFpxO7RwYEuxnyh3AlNfmc2em3cQZFY3MrR3OGZw8k5Eir9rMK6rx0_WJf4FgzlqLr1q7Q2GTqYeGyBvvXukUbLob_S38fzS3btFoWhkyDN/s4032/IMG_0085.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUBC7KOKr8m-FcmU0KMVavtpp8hA5vUV3AdqFpxO7RwYEuxnyh3AlNfmc2em3cQZFY3MrR3OGZw8k5Eir9rMK6rx0_WJf4FgzlqLr1q7Q2GTqYeGyBvvXukUbLob_S38fzS3btFoWhkyDN/w300-h400/IMG_0085.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Veneer edging (red oak) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I got mine from Home Depot, but here’s some examples on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=michellec-20&keywords=Red oak veneer edge&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=fa0531332555c379020ab7ee31f52a6c" target="_blank">Veneer Edging</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Scissors </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Sand block (or sandpaper)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Iron</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start out by measuring the length of edging you need and cut it off with some scissors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Line up the veneer edging with the edge of the wood, and press the iron against it for a few seconds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4QPxYoF9XjI-B5yvixlk5C2Y7U0Ygb5_ersl7yHTY-DrI_oLQ16iyFQoZE2D1Lk78Gpe3CPNRcEANJ4mFWIolO4dLWaiBQVGgJf4Dz7XcZbZHV_JhaF9Asg6khx8qTrAGocopqUtISEI/s1291/IMG_0087.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1291" data-original-width="827" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4QPxYoF9XjI-B5yvixlk5C2Y7U0Ygb5_ersl7yHTY-DrI_oLQ16iyFQoZE2D1Lk78Gpe3CPNRcEANJ4mFWIolO4dLWaiBQVGgJf4Dz7XcZbZHV_JhaF9Asg6khx8qTrAGocopqUtISEI/w256-h400/IMG_0087.PNG" width="256" /></a>I’m </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Move the iron along, pressing the edging down as you go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grab something hard and flat and rub it along the veneer edging to make sure it sticks properly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Trim any excess edging.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This particular edging was slightly wider than my plywood, so I used an exact-o knife to trim the excess.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9w5qqm0UMEm6D290nHgK4Z-CGKIQXwKUZlMADNJP-qLtmLvh5cZpzoDnh6j2C6XJYOP2UQqd8Kh_FN6cLC1m6JCAZL6mqhf_qFSerGzIpd3Yu5dBUXR1dORAQFudx3T460np0ibHNhwZl/s4032/IMG_0086.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9w5qqm0UMEm6D290nHgK4Z-CGKIQXwKUZlMADNJP-qLtmLvh5cZpzoDnh6j2C6XJYOP2UQqd8Kh_FN6cLC1m6JCAZL6mqhf_qFSerGzIpd3Yu5dBUXR1dORAQFudx3T460np0ibHNhwZl/w400-h300/IMG_0086.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next you’ll want to sand all of the wood to make it smooth, and stain, or paint, to your liking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I created a video going through the process as well if you’d like to check it out!</div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SCDLYkLXvY0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-19144041407248807662021-04-13T11:30:00.004-06:002021-04-18T08:27:16.248-06:00How to make cut-out Sugar Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnS7wWRqTVb0yGyir7rFsUyodzTONOU7xVL53NZaRjxkGjJNBTlj6pYzG2uHTYz-ck22X8CDqMKzLQ04X4tAHbbzjemFzaFzJPDU6IFBHmnNv2lpy4uPBN2dUEXfGvg9pKg5j_R7DjCyG-/s2304/830CE372-92A4-4C83-9520-201272B2E078.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnS7wWRqTVb0yGyir7rFsUyodzTONOU7xVL53NZaRjxkGjJNBTlj6pYzG2uHTYz-ck22X8CDqMKzLQ04X4tAHbbzjemFzaFzJPDU6IFBHmnNv2lpy4uPBN2dUEXfGvg9pKg5j_R7DjCyG-/w300-h400/830CE372-92A4-4C83-9520-201272B2E078.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These sugar cookies are so easy to make and can be frosted to your liking!</div><p style="text-align: center;"><u>Ingredients</u></p><p style="text-align: center;">3 c. all-purpose flour</p><p style="text-align: center;">2 sticks unsalted butter</p><p style="text-align: center;">1 egg</p><p style="text-align: center;">2 tsp. vanilla extract</p><p style="text-align: center;">1 tsp. baking powder</p><p style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 c. powdered sugar</p><p style="text-align: center;"><u>Directions</u></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 375.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Place butter in a mixing bowl and beat (on medium-low speed) for about 30 seconds. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds. Add baking powder and powdered sugar. Beat on low until the powdered sugar is incorporated. Add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing a little after each addition.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The dough will start to pull from the sides of the bowl and form a ball. It should be a soft play-doh type consistency. (If the dough is too dry and doesn't form, add 1/2 Tbsp water and mix together. Add increments of water and mix until the desired consistency has been reached).</p><p style="text-align: center;">Dump dough onto counter (sprinkled lightly with flour), and knead dough for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. You’ll want it to be a smooth ball.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Don't skip that step.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Roll out dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place cut-out cookies on the parchment paper and bake for about 10 minutes, or until you can see the bottoms of the cookie start to lightly tan.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Remove cookies from oven and place on cooling rack. Once cookies have cooled you can decorate them right away, or place in an airtight container until ready to use.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Check out the video below if you'd like to how to make these, and get an idea of what the dough consistency should be like.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dvFCRYvDNSk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-86625083629723730062020-12-02T10:51:00.003-07:002022-06-17T08:09:54.687-06:00Kitchen Backsplash Reveal<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I’m so excited to share my latest project with you!</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4zWT9Dl6PpsexPaFDWN1IxFp4YEr_jBrLZvHUB1FgigJ_eEx3qjHN_yNRTsCezT8-ci3FK6JxROvGGoe4aAF-wJT1qj7-lMdIXiauNWeE0JlIACXWvwgwmbpoNYAMyLpwWhQlfovehWx/s1080/Kitchen+Backsplash++Reveal.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4zWT9Dl6PpsexPaFDWN1IxFp4YEr_jBrLZvHUB1FgigJ_eEx3qjHN_yNRTsCezT8-ci3FK6JxROvGGoe4aAF-wJT1qj7-lMdIXiauNWeE0JlIACXWvwgwmbpoNYAMyLpwWhQlfovehWx/w400-h400/Kitchen+Backsplash++Reveal.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I’ve been wanting to do a tile backsplash in our kitchen for years! Not only does a tile backsplash protect the drywall from splashes and stains, I feel like it just adds such an overall completion to the look of the kitchen. </div><p style="text-align: center;">Currently lighter cabinets seem to be the on-trend option for kitchens, but I actually LOVE my dark cabinets. The only down side to having the dark cabinets is the darker feel to the kitchen, (and it doesn’t help that we only have one small window over the sink)...not only did adding the white subway tile give the kitchen an overall brighter look, it makes it feel so much bigger as well.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Both wins in my book!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I’ve listed/linked all the supplies I used for this project below, and I’ll also go over any tips, tricks, and thoughts.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Kitchens that don’t have a full height backsplash will have something that goes about 4” up the wall. It will be a continuation of the counter. In our case it was granite. A 4” piece of granite ‘backsplash’ went around the whole counter area, as you can see in the picture below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSUNI-4-hHvm4gII161NVmo2-eZbyJL-Vup0xim7DDNuopezvk_EltJaXPXQSyG7drKe_GVJmUgpalWS4EGrLTGXcm0tkH16wHs_xLOcAuIwxZk7HcysAjUQfhZGps9RArxcKF6owlmee/s4032/IMG_3006.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheSUNI-4-hHvm4gII161NVmo2-eZbyJL-Vup0xim7DDNuopezvk_EltJaXPXQSyG7drKe_GVJmUgpalWS4EGrLTGXcm0tkH16wHs_xLOcAuIwxZk7HcysAjUQfhZGps9RArxcKF6owlmee/s320/IMG_3006.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I’ve seen people leave the existing 4” backsplash and just add tile above, but to be honest, I kind of hate that look. I personally feel like it takes away from the whole point of the tile design. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I knew that removing the 4” slab of granite was the first thing I needed to do.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have posted a full separate tutorial on how to remove the granite backsplash slab here <a href="http://sunshineandasummerbreeze.blogspot.com/2020/11/how-to-remove-granite-backsplash.html?m=1" target="_blank">How to Remove Granite Backsplash Slab</a> I go through the steps and process on how, and why I removed the slabs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LxzSkentRhU642HNhzQDOfNrLA_TMPHnAQ6mGEABFXvxjvUSCdvqjQOeINRzZ7f3LiqR6XoEnDd-1m8aWs7HiFe_-zxDdmyjwZputHGWAqCINuOAFcyfr9NA1fURLq-GPpUnAfaNQil2/s1220/IMG_3116.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="827" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5LxzSkentRhU642HNhzQDOfNrLA_TMPHnAQ6mGEABFXvxjvUSCdvqjQOeINRzZ7f3LiqR6XoEnDd-1m8aWs7HiFe_-zxDdmyjwZputHGWAqCINuOAFcyfr9NA1fURLq-GPpUnAfaNQil2/w271-h400/IMG_3116.PNG" width="271" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtWotzfdM0MaKBb2i8_kXqZIJ-D2X64lsClSkuVsZn0EEwIDMZVv0XoMGoiAcK0IPfD9Jt3ibTJ2SammHA7nwUA_DdJKnyI_b91XFg6GkN9M7a974cKHcrdkVQ5royi4Xm7zjJNGWpmzd/s1298/IMG_3118.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtWotzfdM0MaKBb2i8_kXqZIJ-D2X64lsClSkuVsZn0EEwIDMZVv0XoMGoiAcK0IPfD9Jt3ibTJ2SammHA7nwUA_DdJKnyI_b91XFg6GkN9M7a974cKHcrdkVQ5royi4Xm7zjJNGWpmzd/w255-h400/IMG_3118.PNG" width="255" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Once I had removed the slabs, and adhesive residue, I got started with the tile.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I had spent a *long* time debating on the tile design, color, and grout color. I hadn’t seen a lot of ideas with darker cabinets and white tile so I had to imagine the outcome in my head (which made it so stressful!).</p><p style="text-align: center;">I found this <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Anatolia-Tile-Hudson-Brilliant-White-Glossy-12-in-x-12-in-Glossy-Porcelain-Brick-Wall-Tile/1001038706" target="_blank">White Satori Subway Tile</a> subway tile at Lowe’s, and grabbed 30 ‘sheets’.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I had this <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-AcrylPro-1-Gal-Ceramic-Tile-Adhesive-ARL40001/100015587" target="_blank">AcrylPro Tile Adhesive</a> from The Home Depot on hand (leftover from a different tile project I worked on last year), so I thought it would be perfect for this project as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfabZI27Pzs13YnJBPbVbv3yx3vs1fVSVPT2IOWshKZ-4bPt9Gjd1BXElfsUm4yFMdfpuAEMslVfOxiAWc8nU5GbNKCctUGnX1ngCc7gb8rprRVGgNAxvjk0BEKP1WT6cHFUqFvKz5X7pE/s4032/IMG_3052.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfabZI27Pzs13YnJBPbVbv3yx3vs1fVSVPT2IOWshKZ-4bPt9Gjd1BXElfsUm4yFMdfpuAEMslVfOxiAWc8nU5GbNKCctUGnX1ngCc7gb8rprRVGgNAxvjk0BEKP1WT6cHFUqFvKz5X7pE/w300-h400/IMG_3052.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I took the outlet covers off, then got to work. I scraped the tile adhesive on to the back of the ‘tile sheet’ and placed it on the wall. I made sure to press hard and kind of move it a little side to side to make sure it got a good stick. I put tile spacers between the bottom row of tiles and the counter top. I then placed spacers between where the corners meet.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Even though these came in a ‘sheet’ they don’t stay evenly spaced apart without the spacers. The spacers help everything stay in place. My tile job would be completely off if I didn’t use spacers!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU03j_yK0Aj3UI-qYjI47pBCBUhliJLJ_mJVui9Xobu85Yw7xPw_My4xGKPQoMFxhg_S8YEICyu28xwLQWhkYnkrcMUtWUBJFq0W743fElayDZzkT7amKA-SbOdj6UAoKdB8X64VHQ_LcN/s4032/IMG_3065.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU03j_yK0Aj3UI-qYjI47pBCBUhliJLJ_mJVui9Xobu85Yw7xPw_My4xGKPQoMFxhg_S8YEICyu28xwLQWhkYnkrcMUtWUBJFq0W743fElayDZzkT7amKA-SbOdj6UAoKdB8X64VHQ_LcN/w300-h400/IMG_3065.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVedi8_DfxIjR-vwnNBiHSPoA_RaP9PvoFdrK35sE_D4dBpfni5MLWsyPN5uoRcG-E6Nd4NGNlQuN_8w1fSbKQNzLSthX_2_6zFBmKteDw0cIfI5FfIzHy_PnAV3D6SjzC7w_TqVTwtq9/s4032/IMG_3066.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVedi8_DfxIjR-vwnNBiHSPoA_RaP9PvoFdrK35sE_D4dBpfni5MLWsyPN5uoRcG-E6Nd4NGNlQuN_8w1fSbKQNzLSthX_2_6zFBmKteDw0cIfI5FfIzHy_PnAV3D6SjzC7w_TqVTwtq9/w300-h400/IMG_3066.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">The spacers I used are these <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-8-in-Spacers-500-pack-FT3003/301651316" target="_blank">1/8” Tile Spacers</a> from The Home Depot.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I pulled the oven out to tile across behind it without leaving any gaps.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I took a couple of days to complete placing the tile. (I had a lot of interruptions!) but the nice thing is, you’re supposed to let the adhesive dry completely before applying grout, so letting it sit a little didn’t hurt.</p><p style="text-align: center;">After completing the tile I realized I wanted a tile trim to go along the top between the cabinets and tile, and inside the kitchen window to give it a streamlined look.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I got this <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Daltile-Restore-Bright-White-1-2-in-x-12-in-Glazed-Ceramic-Wall-Jolly-Trim-Tile-0-04-sq-ft-piece-RE15S1-212CC1P2/307357601" target="_blank">Tile Trim</a> from The Home Depot (I got 4 packs).</p><p style="text-align: center;">I used the same tile adhesive on the trim as I did for the tile itself.</p><p style="text-align: center;">For the tiles that go around the outlets, I needed a wet saw. I rented a mini tile saw from The Home Depot and it worked perfectly! It was about $20 for 24 hours so I made sure to have all of my measurements planned out before I picked it up so I could just cut the tile once I had the saw.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaD-FEONJo2Be3YbxM2qS6Y1OwFzXDtAPokJo917Ocikrx22sx6orkOmTVgQ7dWBHziBru39XToDcxjdHZqKMxcumxwwEcTjHeRFCkEsIzF1QTn7VIPYslUHbd2jYXC7NqkP0Pda8Zi3jm/s908/IMG_3874.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaD-FEONJo2Be3YbxM2qS6Y1OwFzXDtAPokJo917Ocikrx22sx6orkOmTVgQ7dWBHziBru39XToDcxjdHZqKMxcumxwwEcTjHeRFCkEsIzF1QTn7VIPYslUHbd2jYXC7NqkP0Pda8Zi3jm/w365-h400/IMG_3874.PNG" width="365" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">My one helpful tip with this was to write a number on the wall where the tile was going, then measure out the cut on the tile. I would then write the same coordinating number on the back of the tile (with permanent marker) so I knew where it was supposed to go after being cut.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GdOC9fyXzu9HXxOUq_BsdhxCo7dGhnuIlyvfAtUyWvDG_To3gxLuySq9UUfdDbaMIL_DbyEN5-Ey7dU9Lj7joijf-RaFU2gLre-SLLegyDlM4Z4pDGG9s0IZxjCCR3zN4zuqLIzJlWE6/s1255/IMG_3872.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="827" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GdOC9fyXzu9HXxOUq_BsdhxCo7dGhnuIlyvfAtUyWvDG_To3gxLuySq9UUfdDbaMIL_DbyEN5-Ey7dU9Lj7joijf-RaFU2gLre-SLLegyDlM4Z4pDGG9s0IZxjCCR3zN4zuqLIzJlWE6/w264-h400/IMG_3872.PNG" width="264" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9M2LbWFhOUwY9peq2UxfWuwTw-JYJzayHxNoqps4cxXKcusJpOpzxutClnBheqTr040mjl0ZYdvkeenBFQ1ZT5yFiBQ_3qAA5x0EFj2uY_ytjnpNj6tqmPNUjtiK5ZjsltamM9HnN6Fg/s1267/IMG_3873.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1267" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9M2LbWFhOUwY9peq2UxfWuwTw-JYJzayHxNoqps4cxXKcusJpOpzxutClnBheqTr040mjl0ZYdvkeenBFQ1ZT5yFiBQ_3qAA5x0EFj2uY_ytjnpNj6tqmPNUjtiK5ZjsltamM9HnN6Fg/w261-h400/IMG_3873.PNG" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FjU_mvDO87CMwUh9qK4yl3nrYBEg3cuAm6xdn4_8y300g0mpVbqBhTWqLlk7psS490vFyMLjjeosgNzKDy2eG9X4NtzhHGUApArlb50IHSdAeIU7QY52rlIZv0r6kZ7Qg1u9XS9Jty3W/s1329/IMG_3875.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1329" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FjU_mvDO87CMwUh9qK4yl3nrYBEg3cuAm6xdn4_8y300g0mpVbqBhTWqLlk7psS490vFyMLjjeosgNzKDy2eG9X4NtzhHGUApArlb50IHSdAeIU7QY52rlIZv0r6kZ7Qg1u9XS9Jty3W/w249-h400/IMG_3875.PNG" width="249" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUQMGKB2dTblHLGLQBS-CwaC7Qg9CKEoBSL-06SoktNTOtOFlzWIZ82n9TFR___NZcvgDIAkKJgVfZ5Qecehrgwd6MbzkxJ0ssw1LUOXavmepXSHRH2gYlPE_GT5crzyQbI5RpDU5-7-G/s1358/IMG_3876.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1358" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUQMGKB2dTblHLGLQBS-CwaC7Qg9CKEoBSL-06SoktNTOtOFlzWIZ82n9TFR___NZcvgDIAkKJgVfZ5Qecehrgwd6MbzkxJ0ssw1LUOXavmepXSHRH2gYlPE_GT5crzyQbI5RpDU5-7-G/w244-h400/IMG_3876.PNG" width="244" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVwYWrD2z1N22yI-DbzCLsf3lKixCdGTNFKaU3EWiN45pBEn2sOqiEWsCN9zrS4Dr9hT_DtPW43NdDx69pyXOccGK_3uF1sg4PBYIgMbjRJ-9GH_7ACTMMqpiP9lDV-axeMKRnLe-3Utn/s1228/IMG_3877.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVwYWrD2z1N22yI-DbzCLsf3lKixCdGTNFKaU3EWiN45pBEn2sOqiEWsCN9zrS4Dr9hT_DtPW43NdDx69pyXOccGK_3uF1sg4PBYIgMbjRJ-9GH_7ACTMMqpiP9lDV-axeMKRnLe-3Utn/w270-h400/IMG_3877.PNG" width="270" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I did notice a few tiles in the corner, where the walls meet, that weren't completely straight. I took the heat gun I had used on the granite backsplash slab and ran it along the tile for a few seconds. It softened the adhesive behind the tile just enough so I was able to slightly shift the tile to straighten it out. I'm so glad I took the time to fix those few tiles. It would have been extremely noticeable if I had left them and gone on to grouting.</p><p style="text-align: center;">After the allotted drying period, I got to the grout work. I used this pre-mixed grout <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-SimpleGrout-09-Natural-Gray-1-Gal-Pre-Mixed-Grout-PMG091/100676324" target="_blank">Simple Grout in Natural Gray</a> from The Home Depot. I felt like the Natural Gray was the perfect pop of darker color to go with the white tile. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I made sure to tape off the counter top, as well as any areas I didn't want the grout accidentally touching, and got to work.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPZHi0rrKcTWzZaqHYHQjQ3IGx0lnTr3_qXU9Xo1ezarDbn04wiAtpjStkF4GMTqLl8tfp5zpeVPvV3RswD8xw7X0yRL6KXl6gUeOwvQrm9AXT3ye1rcbhsz7jYhZ-XkvMIBAdFF-jIIr/s1201/IMG_3878.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPZHi0rrKcTWzZaqHYHQjQ3IGx0lnTr3_qXU9Xo1ezarDbn04wiAtpjStkF4GMTqLl8tfp5zpeVPvV3RswD8xw7X0yRL6KXl6gUeOwvQrm9AXT3ye1rcbhsz7jYhZ-XkvMIBAdFF-jIIr/w276-h400/IMG_3878.PNG" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAOt2KZ08FcnVOu5cSZieNS-wbnZ5M2LJr0zTJC3mlGpXB84dBcJWEFIR9PLRm0yFhM1w6FThXDDMe-b6vu3Yc8uTn3VnS5SufBEq9jXly49Ng_M4Y6Ue1D1pMOXyAnLmVAgpm9FMM07r/s1068/IMG_3879.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAOt2KZ08FcnVOu5cSZieNS-wbnZ5M2LJr0zTJC3mlGpXB84dBcJWEFIR9PLRm0yFhM1w6FThXDDMe-b6vu3Yc8uTn3VnS5SufBEq9jXly49Ng_M4Y6Ue1D1pMOXyAnLmVAgpm9FMM07r/w310-h400/IMG_3879.PNG" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After many days of grout work I finished up the installations with this <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Siltech-Innovative-Windowsill-Products-Designer-White-1-2-in-x-4-7-8-in-x-36-in-Acrylic-Bullnose-Window-Sill-Moulding-N5C36DW/206923542?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US" target="_blank">Window Sill Trim</a> I had purchase from The Home Depot.</div><p style="text-align: center;">I didn't want wood for the window sill, I loved the idea of this acrylic material because it was already the color I wanted and I felt like it would be more durable and longer lasting. It wouldn't get warped after years of water exposure from the sink.</p><p style="text-align: center;">After cutting the acrylic trim to size, I installed it with liquid nails.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwN66HkkDYPvOunE0G3ZefmovM7X0ronew3U_W9bYLbYxACV0qj0ZAS5lrkq62EgWkEqb6FP7OKRZcfBNch_YRVJzVRJBeeSF2oiU_jyR4HmV03k_yJbpXabNe5pzZ0O9EeXvbUNPNi_N/s4032/IMG_3807.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwN66HkkDYPvOunE0G3ZefmovM7X0ronew3U_W9bYLbYxACV0qj0ZAS5lrkq62EgWkEqb6FP7OKRZcfBNch_YRVJzVRJBeeSF2oiU_jyR4HmV03k_yJbpXabNe5pzZ0O9EeXvbUNPNi_N/w300-h400/IMG_3807.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjRat3hZnIaUaI0dpua4uvzIqJmt-iorH5E0sJMxc-JxqlGz8Z3vYnzhFE-aig-9M9OMkzFn8sj-a59J7nr12aJh9MZaJtl_Ftvn3duhoxWbIzln5vUBobuLeF2jmutMgAdVxDu0UKvNt/s4032/IMG_3809.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjRat3hZnIaUaI0dpua4uvzIqJmt-iorH5E0sJMxc-JxqlGz8Z3vYnzhFE-aig-9M9OMkzFn8sj-a59J7nr12aJh9MZaJtl_Ftvn3duhoxWbIzln5vUBobuLeF2jmutMgAdVxDu0UKvNt/w300-h400/IMG_3809.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Along the edges where the counter and tile meet, between the walls, and between the tile and window, I used this <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-Polyblend-09-Natural-Gray-10-5-oz-Sanded-Ceramic-Tile-Caulk-PC0910S/100678060" target="_blank">Sanded Tile Caulk</a> in Natural Gray. It matched the pre-mixed grout color perfectly.</p><p style="text-align: center;">A lot of time, and second guessing, went into this project, but I'm so glad I stuck with it and saw it through!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgHpIqgmKdwIr8AwBuYveICncoyv_K4RVZ4rfPa2nvb97y_395MUkWPOkjuygSBPBIeBMQcZCdc-dWJS-B_xqQqV0m4trkp0Byf1z29lR6eqcqHphikbB0xgAVDczmHCqcXcfwdrahr7I/s4032/IMG_3797.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxgHpIqgmKdwIr8AwBuYveICncoyv_K4RVZ4rfPa2nvb97y_395MUkWPOkjuygSBPBIeBMQcZCdc-dWJS-B_xqQqV0m4trkp0Byf1z29lR6eqcqHphikbB0xgAVDczmHCqcXcfwdrahr7I/s320/IMG_3797.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ltEci6duL1Xnp82FgRGIMERaDe3vL59cBQiDKoHtqmL2vffj-pnJJu9SMS_1M2Sz9uLXZHaBUtNNuyc7cZqR3yqwkQ3S01ZeMXhU-pxxgQqB4s3GheyAUGybrsKFIT-T4LcM0H2j0fB4/s4032/IMG_3800.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3ZN9AVjcDw3G34sItFdNBH55-3l5LXORtO4JKX6-rNFfzkcp-6_Ae9w50WemtTeVCUT0n-c6ceZUYt_0jvc4lQdNJJDi9JRDE2AjaRAWfE7vTaXnMjZW4c6vY1bIe_Nt3jjY9xODORw5/s4032/IMG_3817.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3ZN9AVjcDw3G34sItFdNBH55-3l5LXORtO4JKX6-rNFfzkcp-6_Ae9w50WemtTeVCUT0n-c6ceZUYt_0jvc4lQdNJJDi9JRDE2AjaRAWfE7vTaXnMjZW4c6vY1bIe_Nt3jjY9xODORw5/w300-h400/IMG_3817.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I just sit back and stare at my new backsplash with huge heart eyes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hopefully this post helped, and good luck with your tile project!</div>Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-808503362695128902020-11-13T17:24:00.003-07:002022-06-17T08:10:22.890-06:00How to Remove a Granite Backsplash <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For years I’ve wanted to have a tile backsplash installed in our kitchen. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">After a lot (!) of research, I finally decided to just jump in with both feet and get it done. (A huge thanks to my husband for believing in me on this one!) </p><p style="text-align: center;">If I was going to do this project I was going to take to the extra time to do it the right way (in my opinion). I knew I wanted the 4” granite backsplash, the builder installed, gone. I felt like removing this would give the kitchen an overall cleaner look.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfatygkeRc2FuKpvsuPB8eQ3mkSNAEgJgRjgd09CyMBH2DKofdGA-9QW48h5GtLBp2VVEZvh3LWzV2fXHvwbG-jwO7FlTxpIzbCPVfzxuBsNrcttyWuZw6aBPbnXCkBqpH-lXGmOkrpGr/s1200/D4FA4008-5CC2-4C54-9AF3-CB6877C5F172.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfatygkeRc2FuKpvsuPB8eQ3mkSNAEgJgRjgd09CyMBH2DKofdGA-9QW48h5GtLBp2VVEZvh3LWzV2fXHvwbG-jwO7FlTxpIzbCPVfzxuBsNrcttyWuZw6aBPbnXCkBqpH-lXGmOkrpGr/w266-h400/D4FA4008-5CC2-4C54-9AF3-CB6877C5F172.png" width="266" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">The first thing I needed was a heat gun. Lucky for me, my neighbor had one and graciously let me borrow it. So thankful to him for that!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have to admit, I was really nervous to get started. I was worried that once I pulled off the backsplash, there was no going back. I decided to have some confidence in myself and tackle this.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To start, I plugged in the heat gun and turned on the higher setting. It kind of just sounds like a loud hair dryer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHyavtbeNtpy0zlcMp97hz9iclq2l0EQyDZWD4FLNZ3cyPCb7NUd4EcPoZCyjv_k5X8VkZidPQUVeGr10-qTuZpAG00McfzbMYNU5eXdT8B2JNTrHetRN4lA1nnf5A7TvQQnvs8rEzXXI/s4032/IMG_3012.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHyavtbeNtpy0zlcMp97hz9iclq2l0EQyDZWD4FLNZ3cyPCb7NUd4EcPoZCyjv_k5X8VkZidPQUVeGr10-qTuZpAG00McfzbMYNU5eXdT8B2JNTrHetRN4lA1nnf5A7TvQQnvs8rEzXXI/w400-h300/IMG_3012.HEIC" width="400" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would leave it in a spot for 2-3 minutes, then move it a few inches down the wall and repeat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would then aim the heat gun at the bottom of the backsplash, where it meets the countertop, and run the gun along there very slowly. It’s much easier to pull the slab off if that part is heated as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKOq39cKuoxEpwq2vFYEh3xvYx-_H9EcixuZuWTaV5Pn0iRS9uMLf2fpqxGGc__dLIfX8kP7SKwPYfXVt4FOc-KqGqxNPIuntk-mv-Tx7DPDx_FNhAZwdd8VItbzEsRLibfWRTvqGRKxl/s1217/IMG_3049.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKOq39cKuoxEpwq2vFYEh3xvYx-_H9EcixuZuWTaV5Pn0iRS9uMLf2fpqxGGc__dLIfX8kP7SKwPYfXVt4FOc-KqGqxNPIuntk-mv-Tx7DPDx_FNhAZwdd8VItbzEsRLibfWRTvqGRKxl/w273-h400/IMG_3049.PNG" width="273" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then took a flathead screwdriver and hammer and tapped the screwdriver down through the silicone behind the backsplash to remove it from the wall. Do this in a couple different spots to loosen it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I left the heat gun on </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONoF1cX9XgF2Oq61vvwaIoxt0DYwCZJEo7iXRkyjn_dPRyLZSvmWiNqLt-asf9c9Ccq2Y_6GEU1X1PS9rfGDQSy0C0M4h4Xp1mZg5VP1q4i2d1vR2eoFCjofRr2LPtjTAfWWf_pQ4osi_/s1220/IMG_3116.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="827" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONoF1cX9XgF2Oq61vvwaIoxt0DYwCZJEo7iXRkyjn_dPRyLZSvmWiNqLt-asf9c9Ccq2Y_6GEU1X1PS9rfGDQSy0C0M4h4Xp1mZg5VP1q4i2d1vR2eoFCjofRr2LPtjTAfWWf_pQ4osi_/w271-h400/IMG_3116.PNG" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZ1WunYWhQiXGVyvSwE_eYdQZE9UXZPdmDuRiX3tSKiCDR2w8UrQ5_AoZP0yhnMKvkx8_-kaqraL_4AOI6RVZdG2Rgm3JhaJEaDDsEcqmfYK9v2eFgG-sC6_EjBDNCpM2j-MC8ditU2Yr/s1298/IMG_3118.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZ1WunYWhQiXGVyvSwE_eYdQZE9UXZPdmDuRiX3tSKiCDR2w8UrQ5_AoZP0yhnMKvkx8_-kaqraL_4AOI6RVZdG2Rgm3JhaJEaDDsEcqmfYK9v2eFgG-sC6_EjBDNCpM2j-MC8ditU2Yr/w255-h400/IMG_3118.PNG" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The granite backsplash slab will start pulling away from the wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You should be able to pull the slab away completely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If it doesn’t come off just run the heat gun along the edges a little longer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4Ty2IVbH_WaI4STvf3u_FJlqmC8AAne9maFr2wu1osmPKub5cUFhw2n8EHzQNn0DB41EwaPeBqbzv-r_QKJxGu0WTnMW03rD2Y1h4KmwPAZMqJs0TEwn-X6cCK5whWCvjkaQ_5lsa9L7/s1304/IMG_3122.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlpcVqzfea1z6mQOXzQU2vPKaqjcNatUF_Mc5FOEugMYK2EawXuQ_XBtYZSQbOCb-d6JdK1S7GXw1tnLUAj0O6CcdV52OtAneJN5dBWnEpv9MhsV4EOF3Gl__dUfXYlamjyhwrjYPlvre/s1336/IMG_3126.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlpcVqzfea1z6mQOXzQU2vPKaqjcNatUF_Mc5FOEugMYK2EawXuQ_XBtYZSQbOCb-d6JdK1S7GXw1tnLUAj0O6CcdV52OtAneJN5dBWnEpv9MhsV4EOF3Gl__dUfXYlamjyhwrjYPlvre/w248-h400/IMG_3126.PNG" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After you've removed the granite backsplash slabs, you'll need to scrape off the silicone along the countertop and walls, and then you're ready to get to work tiling your walls!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congrats!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've got a time-lapse video below if you want to see the whole thing in action. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ou1QKlsQs20" width="560"></iframe></div>Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-5865744304771504792020-10-30T17:01:00.004-06:002020-11-02T15:44:03.870-07:00Remove Permanent Marker from Board Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWIxftzov4wj1gwSWtWoUdhvgxD87zNjKw3rn9_MSOgJPZ_3WtXD1BAQFwN6MizE0tY43KStJiTIdNqZ7lBbjb-OJbB0bjmn8d7EQV2Y3m_H6Lpzn11tx4hsy1E4VL9jCHCih_P0yAyJ_/s863/IMG_2603.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="581" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWIxftzov4wj1gwSWtWoUdhvgxD87zNjKw3rn9_MSOgJPZ_3WtXD1BAQFwN6MizE0tY43KStJiTIdNqZ7lBbjb-OJbB0bjmn8d7EQV2Y3m_H6Lpzn11tx4hsy1E4VL9jCHCih_P0yAyJ_/w270-h400/IMG_2603.PNG" width="270" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">My youngest has a couple of board books with mazes in them. A dry erase marker is supposed to be used when drawing in the book so it can be erased and used over and over. </p><p style="text-align: center;">One evening I was in the shower. My husband and my youngest decided to read some books together, and my son grabbed his mazes as well. He also grabbed himself a marker and they got to work. It wasn’t until later they realized it was actually a permanent marker. </p><p style="text-align: center;">They tried wiping it off with an eraser, using a wipe, Windex, etc. Nothing worked. Luckily, I know a trick! I swear I’ve done this a hundred times!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAiOCFOUA8pqKCqT2gMMontnLfG1KdLzjmHvgRHv_iDM7f6qK6AKyHDGzhaHSIHA1qjQYMYbfupQonqx9MTgRFltbOFuvFmbV8hUDDa70w5ykih-MwnYrJoSQxuVaDMnwE_DKvhdutOWiU/s828/IMG_2723.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="828" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAiOCFOUA8pqKCqT2gMMontnLfG1KdLzjmHvgRHv_iDM7f6qK6AKyHDGzhaHSIHA1qjQYMYbfupQonqx9MTgRFltbOFuvFmbV8hUDDa70w5ykih-MwnYrJoSQxuVaDMnwE_DKvhdutOWiU/w400-h355/IMG_2723.PNG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJaYbULQpQyi_gucQhz5X-k9EPjBpRN9gjqw-ufv29zE0ZCBksaikfJKp1jtug66nyuauaazpEXoR2NvCur6OGn5TdT6kTD-EDLcyyJSsdbBR0aVCM8Mf07Of3C5sanOA_c7Xn7xjCnlx/s828/IMG_2598.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="828" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJaYbULQpQyi_gucQhz5X-k9EPjBpRN9gjqw-ufv29zE0ZCBksaikfJKp1jtug66nyuauaazpEXoR2NvCur6OGn5TdT6kTD-EDLcyyJSsdbBR0aVCM8Mf07Of3C5sanOA_c7Xn7xjCnlx/w400-h305/IMG_2598.PNG" width="400" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Take a dry erase marker</div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcz5MclhJcmmrL_xqS1e9bOXaj1YjUlbi7VNTYYn6frlDkI3jykw18MKkbyPVygx6W6R6XBljrPe-eXaovjl3TWmwe5PCANn1G1ecLk-lnqpxpKl3GZ1RKRnwU0ojcCrSPnWFkuC6UYgK/s828/IMG_2724.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="828" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUcz5MclhJcmmrL_xqS1e9bOXaj1YjUlbi7VNTYYn6frlDkI3jykw18MKkbyPVygx6W6R6XBljrPe-eXaovjl3TWmwe5PCANn1G1ecLk-lnqpxpKl3GZ1RKRnwU0ojcCrSPnWFkuC6UYgK/w400-h339/IMG_2724.PNG" width="400" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and ‘erase’ over where the permanent marker is. </div><p><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgsog6gHp-iAgu_ZJ8TusuniPxFsjXb2qk_bOhAArwh6pP0bj566Qx83cOKovowK2onzGuGyAWxMahNCSiSlgFJWpresY0QqWSUdJWLJW7picQLF5fyG3nJeFmQ5gGSL48hDmobEc0yYJS/s828/IMG_2725.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Wipe off, and voila!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05c0qmvXTIcheqFBhzrTC3tdbw74QKOigI0s3A2RdwLB40Wg91LJTMsbL_0fS_NMXwujN0gXbTSNdv4l2ezR2JVgsPsHayulcbKgbrwz0lt8sa0n7xAUySbn9Gw3SZTSnlU97hEjNA1Y_/s828/IMG_2727.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="828" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05c0qmvXTIcheqFBhzrTC3tdbw74QKOigI0s3A2RdwLB40Wg91LJTMsbL_0fS_NMXwujN0gXbTSNdv4l2ezR2JVgsPsHayulcbKgbrwz0lt8sa0n7xAUySbn9Gw3SZTSnlU97hEjNA1Y_/w400-h349/IMG_2727.PNG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionRhVHviScIMfsQi4qdRCNv2rz9prZXDoa0vF0GMrtYFYaPzm4LcAxJQX0wlW-OsWaN5_GUIjTevMaQ0xJTsRfx0VvwzKlSUiRsPksVIrTiHrc6NwNHZ6mEqlI20JXpfU2FFbPLHhpwba/s828/IMG_2728.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="713" data-original-width="828" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEionRhVHviScIMfsQi4qdRCNv2rz9prZXDoa0vF0GMrtYFYaPzm4LcAxJQX0wlW-OsWaN5_GUIjTevMaQ0xJTsRfx0VvwzKlSUiRsPksVIrTiHrc6NwNHZ6mEqlI20JXpfU2FFbPLHhpwba/w400-h345/IMG_2728.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Magic!!</div><p style="text-align: center;">Have you used this trick before? </p><p style="text-align: center;">Let me know if it’s a life changer 😉</p><p style="text-align: center;">Watch my video below to see the magic real time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jRH6F6gFZys" width="560"></iframe></div>Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-36197507943100417642020-10-28T09:29:00.002-06:002020-10-30T17:09:41.684-06:00Camping Chair Storage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTvdcimKFvmRomafEBmSwKpy-JgmD3hZCttYPem6zYONY5YpvnkXxgU5Nb5l8pKgeyEFzwSefAx66pw-c7-cF-teA6vc-9qNKTpJlie9IJUYIg-RSVPEHbG-GP5aUejcNhwp4KxS15N4e/s1200/8C07CE2F-5C1A-4B54-8CA7-7B40705833B2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTvdcimKFvmRomafEBmSwKpy-JgmD3hZCttYPem6zYONY5YpvnkXxgU5Nb5l8pKgeyEFzwSefAx66pw-c7-cF-teA6vc-9qNKTpJlie9IJUYIg-RSVPEHbG-GP5aUejcNhwp4KxS15N4e/w266-h400/8C07CE2F-5C1A-4B54-8CA7-7B40705833B2.png" width="266" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">For the past couple of months I’ve been tackling organizational projects in our garage. I felt like too many things where just being thrown here and there, or were just constantly in the way.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="text-align: center;">One thing taking up space, but not really having a spot, was our camping chairs. Sometimes we would actually take the time to put them back in their little storage bags, but most of the time they would get folded up and tossed in a pile. I wanted a storage solution that could store the chairs with, or without their bags. That way no one had an excuse not to put them away. </p><p style="text-align: center;">After brainstorming for a while I came up with this idea of a stacked storage system. It works perfectly for what we needed. We only have 4 chairs, and one of them is bulkier than the others because it has a foot rest, so I took that into consideration when measuring the distance between the slats.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I first took a 96” 2x4 and cut the length in half so each piece was 48”. 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A few weeks ago we celebrated our baby turning 3.</div>
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He absolutely loves construction trucks and always points them out to me while we're out and about.</div>
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I wanted to make him a 'digger' cake and searched for ideas.</div>
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There were a lot of good ideas where people had little trucks on the cake, but I wanted to make the actual 3D version of a truck.</div>
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This is what I came up with...</div>
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There is a time-lapse video at the end of this post showing the actual process if you want to check it out, but I'm also going to go through step-by-step here with pictures.</div>
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I used a 9x13 cake pan and an 8x8 cake pan.</div>
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After baking and cooling the cake, I wrapped it in plastic wrap and placed it in the freezer.</div>
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Once I was ready to decorate I removed it from the freezer and plastic wrap and cut the 9x13 sized cake in half.</div>
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I used a homemade vanilla buttercream for the frosting.</div>
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I placed frosting on top of the first half...</div>
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And then stacked the second piece and did a crumb coat around the whole thing.</div>
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I then cut the 8x8 piece (refer to the diagram above to see how I cut it)...</div>
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I used the two larger pieces to make the 'cab' part (shown)</div>
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and the smaller piece to make the front part. I don't know if that's the engine, or what it's considered, I just knew the digger looked better with it there.</div>
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Once the crumb coat was completed I placed the cake in the fridge to let the frosting harden and I got to work on the tracks and wheels.</div>
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I used fun-sized Kit Kats and chocolate candy melts.</div>
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I cut the Kit Kats in half and used the melted chocolate to draw a long thin rectangle that was the same size/length of the Kit Kats I had laid out.<br />
Before the chocolate hardened, I quickly placed the Kit Kat pieces on top, flat side down.</div>
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For the 'scooper' I again used the candy melts and made a large square for the main part.</div>
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I also made two side pieces that were like long triangles, and an actual 'scoop' part that had a zig-zag edge (that would be the front bottom part of the 'scooper')</div>
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To make the rounded part of the tracks I took 5 pieces of Kit Kat and stood them upright forming a half circle, and 'glued' them in place with the melted candy melts. </div>
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While all of the chocolate was hardening in place, I went on to frost the cake.</div>
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I tinted my buttercream frosting yellow and covered the whole digger in that color.</div>
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Once the whole cake was frosted and smoothed out I added the tracks and wheels.</div>
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I took the first row of tracks and flipped them upside down and then placed 3 mini chocolate dounts on top. I used a little bit of frosting to stick the donuts to the cake.</div>
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The other row of tracks went on top of the dounts, and I used a little more of the melted candy melts to stick them to the donuts and cake.</div>
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Lastly, I attached the half circle pieces to the front and back of each set of tracks to finish them off.</div>
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I used a little bit of leftover white frosting to make 3 windows.</div>
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One on the front and one on each side.</div>
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To assemble the scooper I used more candy melts to stick the two triangles to each side, and then the piece with the zig-zag edge to the bottom.</div>
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To attach the scooper to the front of the cake, I dipped two large toothpicks in chocolate and pushed them into the cake.</div>
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I then used more candy melts to 'glue' the scooper to the toothpicks.</div>
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The finishing touch was outlining the windows with a little bit of black frosting.</div>
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All ready to go!</div>
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Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-65657676341996016092019-03-21T08:52:00.000-06:002019-03-21T08:58:35.238-06:00Wooden Medal Holder<div style="text-align: center;">
After finishing the built-in shelves in my son’s room a few months ago, we’ve been slowly decorating his room. He had his medals kind of piled up on a shelf, so I decided he needed a better way to display them! </div>
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After looking around and getting some ideas I paid a quick visit to Hobby Lobby to look for supplies.<br />
I found this wood plaque, wooden letters, and wooden pegs all for under $15!</div>
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I got 8 wooden pegs in the pack.</div>
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I measured the plaque and decided on spacing them 2" apart.</div>
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I used my 1/4" drill bit and drilled 8 holes across the bottom.</div>
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I also added 2 sawtooth metal hangers on the back.</div>
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I had some leftover paint from the built-in projects I've been working on around the house, so I used that to paint the plaque and pegs.</div>
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I just used acrylic craft paint to paint the letters.</div>
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I poked holes in a paper plate to support the pegs while they dried.</div>
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I had some leftover wood glue that came with some IKEA furniture, so I used a dab on each peg and then hammered them in.</div>
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After the paint had dried, I attached the letters to the plaque with this Gorilla Glue that I had on hand.</div>
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My younger son is already asking for a medal holder, so I'm sure I'll be making another one soon!</div>
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Hope this helps anyone else out there.</div>
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If you have any questions please let me know!</div>
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Also, if you aren't feeling too crafty I can make a customized one for you, just order through my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/677702082/customizable-wood-medal-display?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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I am happy to say I was able to complete a few built-in projects over the last few months!</div>
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I actually have a few more on my list to complete, but with the hustle and bustle of the holidays I took a little break to focus my time elsewhere.</div>
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This entryway coat rack was my most popular post on Instagram for 2018, so I wanted to write a quick post to share all of the details on how it all came together.</div>
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Clean design plus functionality.</div>
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I'm so in love with how this turned out!</div>
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Let's take a look at the 'before', shall we?<br />
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Our entryway is a small enclosed area so I didn’t have a lot of space to work with, but I knew I needed to do something with the space!</div>
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The first step was to get rid of the trim. I figured it would help the whole thing look more customized.</div>
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Lucky for me, my amazing neighbor let me borrow his handy tool for the job. </div>
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This thing was amazing!! </div>
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I just cut a straight line into the trim to the wall on both ends, and then pried the trim off.</div>
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I cut my first piece to go across the bottom.</div>
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This is 5.5" wide and .5" thick.</div>
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I used this same piece to go across the very top as well.</div>
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I used my nail gun to attach these pieces to the wall.</div>
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For all of the vertical pieces (the side pieces, and middle pieces) and the ones going horizontal across the middle I used ones that measure 3.5" wide and .5" thick.<br />
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I made the 'outside box' first to see how big it would be.<br />
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I also used putty to fill in where the side piece meets the wall in the corner.<br />
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I then measured and spaced out the remaining vertical pieces.<br />
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Once those were in place I attached the remaining horizontal pieces.<br />
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I then went around the whole thing and used putty to fill in all the cracks where the wood meets so the whole thing looked seamless.</div>
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I then did three coats of white paint.</div>
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And then added the hooks.</div>
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They are a brushed silver color (which matches the hardware on our front door perfectly!)</div>
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The wood, hooks, paint, and putty all came from The Home Depot.</div>
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I used a power drill, circular saw, and my neighbor's saw to complete this job.</div>
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I don't know how, but it makes the space feel bigger now.</div>
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Let me know if you have any questions!<br />
Thanks for reading!</div>
Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-73874204666035200922018-10-27T09:41:00.000-06:002018-10-28T07:32:47.987-06:00Carmelitas<div style="text-align: center;">
Every time I make this dessert I have people asking for the recipe, the flavors are amazing and it's always a hit!</div>
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If you've never had Carmelitas before then I'll break them down a little bit for you, there's a delicious cookie layer on the bottom, layers of chocolate chips and melted caramel are next, and then it's topped with another layer of the cookie mixture. Do yourself a favor and make them now, you'll be so glad you did :)<br />
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As always I got pictures showing the process, and the full recipe (with ingredients and directions listed at the bottom).</div>
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You'll then add oats, flour, and baking soda.</div>
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You'll stir it until it's all mixed together.</div>
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You'll then press it into the bottom of a 9x13 cake pan that's lined with parchment paper.</div>
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You'll then bake it.</div>
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While the bottom layer is baking, you'll make the caramel.</div>
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These are the ones I use, it's an 11 0z bag (there are about 35 caramels)</div>
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Melt them...</div>
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Once the bottom layer has finished baking, you'll add the chocolate chips,</div>
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Spread it around so the bottom cookie layer is completely covered.</div>
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Then crumble the remaining cookie mixture on top.</div>
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And then bake again.</div>
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Once it's completely cooled, you'll lift it out of the cake pan,</div>
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And cut it into bars. I can get about 40 bars from this recipe, but you can cut them larger or smaller.</div>
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Then enjoy!</div>
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<b><u>Ingredients</u></b></div>
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1 c. + 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted</div>
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1 c. + 2 Tbsp. brown sugar</div>
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1 1/2 c. all purpose flour</div>
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1 1/2. oats</div>
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1 1/2 tsp. baking soda</div>
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1 11 oz package of caramels</div>
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3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream</div>
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1 c. chocolate chips</div>
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<b><u>Directions</u></b></div>
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Preheat the oven to 350.</div>
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In a large mixing bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar.</div>
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Once it's combined, add the flour, oats, and baking soda and stir it all together.</div>
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Line a 9x13 cake pan with parchment paper, take 1/3 of the cookie mixture and press it into the bottom of the cake pan.</div>
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Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until it turns a light golden brown color.</div>
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While the cookie layer is baking, unwrap caramels and place in a microwave safe bowl with the heavy whipping cream. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between, until caramel is completely melted.</div>
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Remove cake pan from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the cookie layer.</div>
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Pour melted caramel over the chocolate chips.</div>
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Crumble the remaining cookie mixture on top and return cake pan to the oven.</div>
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Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.</div>
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Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.</div>
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Lift the parchment paper from the pan and cut the dessert into bars.</div>
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Enjoy!!</div>
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Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-17660442267423468102018-10-06T08:42:00.002-06:002018-10-13T08:32:48.501-06:00Bedroom Built-ins {Part 1}<div style="text-align: center;">
I am beyond thrilled to be writing this post because it means I am finished with this project!!</div>
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Last Fall we finished our basement and moved our older boys down there.</div>
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The bedrooms down there are big!</div>
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We thought that adding built-ins would help take up a little space while also being functional.</div>
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This was the first big project I've tackled by myself, and I'm so happy with the way it turned out.<br />
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I will be breaking up the details and steps into 2 separate blog posts.</div>
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This first post will mainly cover the details for the tall bookcase/shelves, the second post will be for the window seat with cupboards, and the floating desk.</div>
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I did go back and forth between the different sections because I needed things to dry, or ran out of some supplies but still wanted to get other things done, so it might be a little all over the place, but stay with me here!<br />
<a name='more'></a>Here's what my son's room looked like before I started.<br />
Tall ceilings and a big wall.<br />
One thing I noticed right away is that the window isn't centered.<br />
I was originally going to do a bookcase on each side of the window, but it would be extremely noticeable that one was much wider than the other, and that would drive me nuts.<br />
I also thought it might be too overwhelming and make the room seem smaller or cluttered.<br />
My husband is the one that came up with the idea for the desk and I think it works perfectly because it leaves a lot of open space while still being functional.<br />
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The first thing I did was build a base for the tall bookcase.<br />
I just used a 2x4, cut it into the length I needed, and used screws to attach them together to make a kind of box shape.<br />
The shelves are 11.75" deep, but I only made the base 10" deep because I wanted the shelves to have a bit of an overhang, and I was going to put trim in front of the base to give it a more finished look.</div>
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I purchased 1x2 pieces of wood (that were already primed white) from The Home Depot and made a '3-sided box' that I attached to the walls with my nail gun.</div>
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I used a stud finder to shoot a majority of the nails into studs behind the drywall.</div>
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These are the bases for the shelves to sit on.</div>
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There is 18" between the shelves and they stick out 11.75". </div>
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There was a 3" gap between the top 'shelf' and the ceiling.<br />
I liked the look of that because I planned on that looking like the top of the inside of a bookcase. I would close that up later on.</div>
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I found this Melamine Board at The Home Depot and used it as the side of the bookcase.</div>
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It is 97" x 15.75"</div>
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So the back of the bookcase is actually just the wall, and the right side of the bookcase is just the wall as well. Only one side of the bookcase has a piece of wood.</div>
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I really liked this board because it had a smooth finish and a rounded edge at the front.</div>
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Sitting on the 2x4 base I made, the board went all the way to the top 'shelf'</div>
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I used a nail gun to attach the board to the 'arms' of the shelf bases.</div>
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Here's just a different angle for you.</div>
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I cut shelves to fit right in over the base.</div>
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This is where you can see that the 2x4 base sits back a little bit further than the where the shelf comes out, again, I wanted it that way so I could put trim on the front of the 2x4.</div>
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I used a nail gun to secure the shelf to the base.</div>
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I then went through and added putty filler to all the nail holes.</div>
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The wall isn't completely straight, so the shelf didn't sit flush against it.<br />
I wanted everything to look clean and seamless, so I then used the putty filler to fill in along the edge of the shelf where it meets the wall.</div>
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This is what it looked like before it was dry.</div>
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We had some leftover pieces of trim from finishing our basement, so I used those scrap pieces to cover the 2x4 that was under the bookcase.</div>
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I then added the remaining shelves and placed 1x2's in front of both sides of the bookcase.<br />
I feel like this kind of gave it a cleaner, finished look.<br />
I used a nail gun to secure each shelf to the the base and the 1x2's on the front of the bookcase.<br />
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I then went through and used putty filler along all the seams, the shelves, the shelf bases, everything.<br />
These pictures show you the filling in only done half way across so you can see the difference it makes.<br />
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Next I made the base for the window seat.<br />
Again, I just used some 2x4's and I actually attached them to the back wall with screws, and the side of the base that is under the bookcase.<br />
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I cut a 2x4 to go on the inside of the box (just to give some extra support to the piece of wood that would go across).<br />
I actually did two of those.<br />
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I actually continued working on the window seat part for the next while.<br />
When I did come back to the bookcase it was to start painting the exposed walls. I wanted to paint the walls so it looked like the bookcase had 3 sides that looked the same.<br />
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I also painted the 1x2 pieces of wood under the shelves (the shelf bases) because they were only primed white.<br />
I ended up needing to do two coats of paint to cover the walls properly and evenly.<br />
That's all I'll show for now! I'll hopefully be able to get the next post up, with the window seat and desk, this next week.<br />
Thanks for stopping by!</div>
Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-5028266678156472632018-09-30T15:44:00.001-06:002018-09-30T16:22:24.829-06:00Fabric Pumpkin Burlap Banner<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe tomorrow is October!</div>
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I absolutely love this time of the year.</div>
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September is still warm enough that I don't feel the season change too much, but as soon as October comes we decorate for Halloween, start planning costumes, and the overall feel just completely changes.</div>
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The other day I decided to make this pumpkin banner to add to our decorations this year.</div>
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I love that it will work for Halloween and Thanksgiving.</div>
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I was able to make this whole thing in a little less than an hour.</div>
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I've got lots of pictures and instructions for you, but please let me know if you have any questions.</div>
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*Also, if you aren't feeling too crafty I have these for sale over at my Etsy shop! Click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/647385481/pumpkin-burlap-banner?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">here</a> to find the listing.</div>
<a name='more'></a>I started out by looking through my fabric stash to see what color I wanted the pumpkins to be.<br />
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That's what's nice about this, you can make your pumpkins any color or design you want.</div>
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I found this black and white plaid fabric that was left over from a throw pillow I made and I thought it would be perfect. </div>
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The roll of burlap is 7" wide and I got it a few years ago from <a href="http://burlapfabric.com/" target="_blank">burlapfabric.com</a>.</div>
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The smaller roll is just some jute cord I found at Walmart for a few dollars.</div>
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The first thing I did was cut the pennants. </div>
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They measure 5" x 7" and I cut 5 of them.</div>
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I then folded the pennant in half and cut a diagonal line from the bottom corner towards the fold. </div>
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This is what it will look like when you unfold it.</div>
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I then cut the pumpkin shape out of the fabric.</div>
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I just free-handed it, and I cut out 5.</div>
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I then sewed the pumpkin to the burlap pennant.</div>
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I'd never sewn burlap before, so I wasn't sure if it would work or look right, but it turned out perfectly.</div>
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I just left my machine on the regular straight stitch it defaults to.</div>
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I gave myself some space around the edge of the fabric, I kind of liked the raw edge look.</div>
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To attach the pennants to the cord, I first tied a loop at the end (for hanging the banner up)</div>
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I spaced the pennants about 1.5" apart.</div>
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I finished adding the remaining pennants and then left another 6" of cord at the end and looped it off.</div>
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That's it!<br />
Again, if you're not feeling like you want to make your own banner, head over to my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/647385481/pumpkin-burlap-banner?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank"> Etsy shop</a> and grab one that's ready to go! </div>
Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-27460255539683563762018-09-15T08:06:00.000-06:002019-02-13T09:02:58.875-07:00Kitchen Counter Declutter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For the longest time I have been trying to come up with a better solution for storing our fresh produce.</div>
Some fruits and veggies go in our fridge, but for the rest they've always just been put in a kind of pile on our counter.<br />
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A few people suggested a fruit bowl or a fruit stand, but I still didn't like the idea of it on the counter. I wanted to free up as much counter space as possible so I turned to the internet and started searching for ideas.</div>
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I had seen a couple of hanging baskets but it wasn't quite what I wanted, until I found this shelving kit for only $27 on Amazon! </div>
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(I’ve linked this shelving kit and all of my recommended household finds <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-f314432e?ref=exp_inf_sh_mb_own_influencer-f314432e_tx" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</div>
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I have a pretty small pantry door, only 18" across, so this 12" wide set was perfect! </div>
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It was on back order for a week, but it finally arrived yesterday and I put it up right away.</div>
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The instructions were extremely easy to follow and only required a few steps.</div>
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I attached the top hooks to the metal extenders and placed it over the door.</div>
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I added one basket to make sure the distance between the metal bars was correct.</div>
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I have a hollow pantry door, and the screws the set came with were way too long (they would have gone right through the other side of the door), but luckily I had some screws on hand that worked perfectly.</div>
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It took me maybe 20 minutes or less to get the whole thing up.</div>
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I immediately moved the produce from the counter to the baskets and even had enough room left to add random things like popcorn packs, snack bags, etc.</div>
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Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-13081692681987354902018-04-10T08:56:00.000-06:002018-04-10T13:26:59.119-06:00Playing Dress-up<div style="text-align: center;">
Being a mom of three boys means my days mostly consist of bike riding, baseball, soccer, basketball, super heroes, dirt...I think you get the picture here. </div>
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I feel like I’m a very hands-on mom so I’m right in there with my kids running around, hiding from the bad guys, and getting dirty.<br />
Deep down I’m girly though I love an excuse to dress up!<br />
That’s why I was so excited when I found <a href="https://castletownlane.com/" target="_blank">Castletown Lane</a>.<br />
Two sisters have come together to create this little boutique and share their love of fashion and class.</div>
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Everything they sell is feminine, modest, and vintage-y while still being current and on-trend, like this stunning little number.<br />
This is the ‘<a href="https://castletownlane.com/collections/classics/products/pride-and-prejudice-blue-dress" target="_blank">Pride and Prejudice dress</a>’<br />
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How perfect is that?!<br />
Not only is that one of my favorite movies of all time, but that baby blue color is everything!<br />
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Let's look at a little closer at some of the details.<br />
The length of the sleeve with a bow closure is just perfect!<br />
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I love the working buttons down the front and I really liked the look of leaving the top two buttons undone.<br />
Oh, and one word we all love to hear...pockets!<br />
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Gold accessories complimented the blue color so well.</div>
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These earrings are from my Etsy shop! (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/518729882/gold-fringe-earrings?ga_search_query=gold+fringe&ref=shop_items_search_2" target="_blank">find them here!</a>)</div>
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The fabric is incredibly light weight and the dress is lined.<br />
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This is a perfect dress on it's own for Spring and Summer with some open-toed wedges, and in the Fall I'll be switching those out for ankle boots and adding a jean jacket.<br />
Do yourself a favor and head over to <a href="https://castletownlane.com/" target="_blank">Castletown Lane</a> to find this dress along with even more beautiful pieces.</div>
Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-8443990831941423582018-04-05T08:14:00.000-06:002018-04-06T22:09:34.334-06:00Chicken Tortilla Soup<div style="text-align: center;">
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My family absolutely loves this soup.</div>
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That’s such a great feeling!</div>
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Feeding my family something they love that I know is packed full of yummy, fresh ingredients makes me happy.</div>
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Oh, and I should mention how fast it all comes together!</div>
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I believe from start to finish this dinner is on the table in under 30 minutes, so that’s a win in my book!</div>
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1 large chicken breast</div>
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1/2 white onion, diced</div>
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1 jalapeno, seeded and diced</div>
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2 large garlic cloves, minced</div>
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4 c. low-sodium chicken broth</div>
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1 can petite diced tomatoes, don't discard the juice (I use the 'no salt added')</div>
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1 15 oz. can corn, drained (I use the 'no salt added')</div>
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1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained</div>
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1 Tbsp. lime juice</div>
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1/2 tsp. chili powder</div>
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1/2 tsp. cumin</div>
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1/2 tsp. paprika</div>
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1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper</div>
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1 1/2 c. water</div>
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1 Tbsp cilantro, minced</div>
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salt</div>
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pepper</div>
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olive oil</div>
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avocado</div>
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shredded cheese</div>
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sour cream</div>
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Trim the fat off the chicken, then filet the chicken in half (to make two thinner pieces).</div>
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Lightly season the chicken with some salt, pepper, garlic salt, paprika, and Adobo (mexican seasoning-optional).</div>
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In a pan over medium heat add a small drizzle of oil then add the chicken. Cook for about 7-10 minutes or until cooked through (turning once).</div>
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While the chicken is cooking, chop the onion and jalapeno.</div>
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In a large pot, over medium-low heat add a small drizzle of olive oil and the onion and jalapeno. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.</div>
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Add the garlic and continue cooking for another minute or so.</div>
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Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes (and juice), black beans, corn, lime juice, water, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.</div>
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Stir everything together.</div>
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To shred the chicken, you can either place it on a cutting board and use two forks, or you can place the chicken in a KitchenAid mixer (or similar appliance) with paddle attachment and turn it on to medium-high speed.</div>
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The chicken should shred completely in about a minute or so.</div>
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Once the chicken is shredded, add it to the soup.</div>
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Turn the heat up and bring to a low boil.</div>
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Simmer for about 5 minutes.</div>
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Add cilantro and let simmer about 1 more minute.</div>
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Turn off stove and scoop soup into bowls, serve with your toppings of choice (shredded cheese, fresh avocado, sour cream, etc)</div>
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Enjoy!<br />
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Diced onions and jalapenos<br />
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Filet the chicken breasts to make them thinner (just to help them cook faster and more evenly)<br />
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The Adobo seasoning I use on the chicken<br />
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Lightly season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, Adobo, and garlic salt on both sides of the chicken breast.<br />
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Cook over medium heat<br />
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Saute onions and jalapenos then add garlic.<br />
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Turn the chicken over.<br />
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Once chicken is completely cooked add it to your stand mixer with paddle attachment.<br />
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Add remaining ingredients to the pot and let simmer.<br />
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Top with fresh avocado, cheese, and lime juice.<br />
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As a busy mom there's nothing better than finding clothes that are comfortable <i>and</i> stylish.</div>
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It's seriously the greatest feeling!</div>
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Cute and comfy is probably my life motto at the moment...</div>
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It's practical but also helps me feel like I'm somewhat put-together.</div>
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This whole outfit is the perfect example of that!</div>
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The moment I put on this <a href="https://simpleaddiction.com/collections/double-hoodies/products/double-hooded-perfect-pin-stripe-sweatshirt" target="_blank">Pin Stripe Double Hooded Sweatshirt</a> and these <a href="https://simpleaddiction.com/products/sa-exclusive-black-solid-leggings" target="_blank">Black Solid Leggings</a> from <a href="https://simpleaddiction.com/" target="_blank">Simple Addiction</a> I was in heaven and wanted to just curl up on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate.</div>
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I mean come on!</div>
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A super cute, lightweight top and the softest, most comfortable solid black leggings I've ever seen?!</div>
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It's mom heaven. </div>
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You know my relaxation wasn't going to last long until I needed to jump up and chase after little ones though!</div>
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My boys had some energy they needed to burn, so off to the park we went. </div>
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All I had to do was throw on a pair of boots and I was good to go!</div>
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Let's take a closer look at some of the details on these pieces.</div>
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When I first saw this sweatshirt online I thought it was going to be thicker, which would have been totally fine, but I was pleasantly surprised that it's more lightweight. That makes it so much more versatile for me! </div>
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Pieces that can be worn throughout the year get all the rave reviews in my book.</div>
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If you know me, you know I'm a huge fan of a long sleeve shirt with a thumb hole!</div>
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And that pin stripe detailing is absolutely perfect.</div>
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This is not a working zipper, just an added detail, but I love the look of it.</div>
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I love the double hood style too!</div>
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And these incredibly soft, black solid leggings are the icing on the cake.</div>
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I got the S/M size, I'm only 5' 2" and they go just above my belly button.</div>
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The other day I was thinking about some of the craft supplies that are sadly sitting in my craft room waiting to be used up.</div>
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While I was rocking my baby for his nap that day I decided I wanted to use up some of those supplies and try my hand at making a burlap banner.</div>
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I wanted it to last longer than one month or one holiday though so I decided to make it reversible!</div>
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Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching I thought that would be perfect to have on the first side. </div>
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I love having pieces that are versatile and can be left up for a while, so I thought bunnies on the other side would be perfect so it can be up for Easter but also all of Spring. </div>
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I've got step-by-step instructions and pictures for you, and I've also got a video at the very end of this post if you want to see it all come together that way.</div>
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To start out I cut 3 rectangular pieces from my burlap.</div>
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Each rectangle measured 5" across and 11" long.</div>
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I then folded the rectangle into fourths, first in half to make a square, and then in half sideways.</div>
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I cut a diagonal line from about an inch up down to the corner of the burlap.<br />
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Place the template on the burlap (make sure to put something underneath so the paint doesn't leak through!)</div>
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This is the paint I already had on hand and I liked the idea of the burlap with white, I felt it looked cleaner.</div>
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I had a small foam paintbrush that was missing the handle so I folded it in half, poured out a little paint,</div>
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and started dabbing it on.</div>
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Make sure you hold the template down with the other hand so it doesn't move around and you end up with nice clean lines.</div>
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Then remove the template.</div>
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Turn the pennant around and place the template down for the other side.</div>
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(I just hand drew these templates myself, I will attach a free printable template at the bottom of this post, but I haven't been able to get it uploaded yet).</div>
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Use the same dabbing method.</div>
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Let paint dry completely.</div>
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Once paint has dried grab the string you want to use.</div>
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I found this jute cord at Walmart for $1.97.</div>
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I liked that it matched the color of the burlap.</div>
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Using a hot glue gun I glued the cord in place.</div>
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I then folded the burlap over and glued all around the edges.</div>
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I left a 4" gap between the three pennants.</div>
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As you can see I did the two outside hearts with the cutout in the middle, and the middle heart completely painted in.<br />
I also tied a small loop at the ends of the banner and added a dab of glue to make sure they don't come undone and to make it easier to hang up.</div>
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If you aren't feeling too crafty you can head over to my Etsy shop and purchase this exact banner there! For the direct link click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/588543843/valentineseaster-reversible-burlap?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Check the out the video below!</div>
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Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-18020820692352157112018-01-19T14:25:00.000-07:002018-01-19T14:27:19.172-07:00DIY Valentine's Photo Booth and Props<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last year for our February Relief Society (women’s group in our church) activity we decided to host a Valentine’s dance for all of the adults in our ward.</div>
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They had actually done it the year before and had a really good turnout, so we wanted to do it again.</div>
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We wanted to add a few new things to the evening though.</div>
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One of the things we wanted to add was a photo area with some fun props.</div>
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I was able to either make the thugs we needed, or find them for really cheap, so I put together this post for you in case it can help out!</div>
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These are the items I made, chalkboard signs, big red lips, and black mustaches.</div>
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Didn’t these turn out so cute?!</div>
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For the chalkboard signs I just grabbed an empty diaper box I had on hand and cut out 2 oval shapes.</div>
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I had this can of chalkboard spray paint left over from another project, so I already knew it would get the job done for me.</div>
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I then took my cardboard outside and spray painted my oval shapes.</div>
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I did two coats of paint just in case, and then let them dry completely.</div>
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For the lips and mustaches I found this really thick foam at Hobby Lobby for just .99 a sheet.</div>
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(I grabbed one red sheet and one black sheet).</div>
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I drew out some big red lips with a pencil and then cut them out.</div>
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I did two of these.</div>
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I then drew two mustache shapes and cut those out as well.</div>
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I had found this pack of thick wooden skewers for just $1 at the dollar store. </div>
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Using a hot glue gun I glued the skewer to the back of the foam lips and mustaches.</div>
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Once I had finished those I grabbed my 'chalkboard signs'</div>
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Do you see the little holes along the edge of the cardboard?</div>
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I squeezed some glue into one of the holes in the middle,</div>
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and then I slid the skewer into that same hole.</div>
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All done!</div>
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You could totally add a border or something around the edges of these signs, or just leave them as-is.</div>
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These are all of the props we had available the night of the Valentine's dance.</div>
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The silver glittery hat, the heart shaped glasses, the chalk, and the sparkly heart wreath were all found at Dollar Tree.</div>
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This was our backdrop.</div>
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We just hung three white plastic table cloths from the dollar store and then hung some red crepe paper where the table cloths met so you couldn't tell they were separate pieces.</div>
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The heart garland was made with pink foam, red foam, and white yarn.</div>
The tutorial for the heart garland can be found <a href="https://sunshineandasummerbreeze.blogspot.com/2017/02/heart-garland.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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It was fun seeing couples go over and find the different props they wanted to use and see what they wrote on the signs!</div>
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I hope this post was helpful!</div>
Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-20196999633233383692018-01-10T14:25:00.000-07:002018-01-10T14:25:53.662-07:00Thumbprint Cookies<div style="text-align: center;">
I absolutely love Thumbprint cookies (who doesn't?!)</div>
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However I have to be honest, I didn't love making them because they were sooo time consuming.</div>
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That is until now!</div>
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I have the perfect thumbprint recipe below that will give you the most delicious, perfectly shaped cookies and I figured out a way to cut down the amount of time it takes to make them!<br />
(Insert happy dance now...)<br />
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I've got some pictures below so you can see what the dough is supposed to look like and how it all comes together.</div>
<a name='more'></a>This is what the dough looks like after everything has been mixed in.<br />
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It's kind of like a soft play-doh. </div>
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(Now in other thumbprint recipes you would chill the dough in the fridge and then make the cookies.</div>
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I didn't like doing it that way because I always felt like the dough was too hard to work with, and it would always end up softening up when I was rolling the cookies so I'd have to chill them again. </div>
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So, I make the cookies first and then chill them.</div>
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Just keep following along to see what I mean...)</div>
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As soon as the dough looks like the picture above I grab a 1 Tbsp measuring spoon to scoop out the right amount.<br />
(It's not exact)<br />
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Softly roll it into a ball, and then while holding it in your hand you'll press your thumb down into the cookie.<br />
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Place cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.</div>
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Space them about an inch apart.</div>
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Then fill them with the jam of your choice.<br />
Make sure it's 'jam' because that's smooth and doesn't have any chunks of fruit or seeds in it.<br />
I use strawberry jam.<br />
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Here's the time saver I was talking about earlier.<br />
After you've added the jam, place the cookie sheet in the fridge and let the cookies chill.<br />
This will only take about a 1/2 hour or so.<br />
They'll feel hard to the touch.<br />
Then put them straight into the preheated oven to bake.<br />
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They spread slightly but held their shape beautifully.<br />
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Once the cookies have cooled a bit you can drizzle a little glaze over them.<br />
*Even though I've made these cookies numerous times, this was actually the first time I did the glaze-we always ate them before I had a chance to do it-it's not necessary the cookies still taste incredible with out it, but it does add a nice visual and a slight extra sweetness.<br />
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Don't those look incredible?!<br />
I've got the recipe below for you, let me know if you have any questions!<br />
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1 c. unsalted butter (softened)<br />
2/3 c. granulated sugar<br />
1 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
1/2 tsp. almond extract<br />
2 c. all purpose flour<br />
jam of your choice<br />
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1/2 c. powdered sugar<br />
1/2 Tbsp. milk<br />
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
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In a medium sized mixing bowl, beat butter on medium for about 30 seconds - 1 minute (until creamy). Add the sugar, vanilla, and almond extract and continue mixing.<br />
Turn the mixer off and add the flour.<br />
Turn mixer on low and mix well to combine the ingredients. Mix it long enough so the dough comes together.<br />
Scoop about 1 Tbsp of dough into your hands and lightly roll into a ball.<br />
Press your thumb into the top of the ball to make an indent.<br />
Place parchment paper over a cookie sheet and place cookies on parchment paper about 1".<br />
Place cookie sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the dough feels firm.<br />
Preheat the oven to 350.<br />
Once the oven is ready take the cookies out of the fridge and place directly in the oven.<br />
Bake 12-15 minutes (you want to take them out before they start getting that golden brown color, you want them to still look white. The cookies will look soft but they will firm a little while cooling)<br />
Allow to cool for a minute before transferring to a cooling rack.<br />
To make the glaze you will whisk the 3 ingredients together until smooth. Add more sugar to thicken, add more milk if too thick.<br />
Once cookies have completely cooled you can drizzle with the glaze.<br />
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For a printable version of this recipe click <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/sunshineandasummerbreeze/thumbprint-cookies?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1" target="_blank">here</a><br />
Enjoy!!</div>
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We are in the season of giving gifts and I absolutely love this time of year.<br />
I get so happy when I think of giving to someone.<br />
Running ideas through my mind of what they might like, or find useful, or would never buy for themselves and then imagining the look on their face when they open it.<br />
Pure joy right here.<br />
I am privileged to know some amazing ladies who are <u>incredible</u> at gift-giving.<br />
So incredible in fact that they've started their own business.<br />
I present to you; <a href="https://www.gyftia.co/" target="_blank">Gyftia</a>.<br />
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Doesn't that just sound so beautiful!?<br />
<i>G y f t i a</i><br />
These ladies have passion, talent, and an eye for all things beautiful, and they have created a place where they can share their love of creating and gifting with the world.<br />
There is so much time, thought, and love put into each box these ladies package up.<br />
From fine chocolates to unique teas, and gourmet spices to creamy lotions, they have selected the best products and matched together the most amazing scents.<br />
I wanted to take a few minutes and spotlight just one of these beautiful boxes.<br />
I wanted to show how it comes packaged, and what it would look like to open the box so you could know exactly what the receiver of the box will see on their end.<br />
Let's dive in!<br />
To start out with we have a crisp, clean white box with a blue satin ribbon adorned with beautiful, seasonal greenery.<br />
Such elegant packaging.<br />
So excited to open the lid and see what awaits inside!<br />
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A personalized note can be added to any order!<br />
(If you choose not to include a note there will still be a card included with the name of the sender).<br />
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I grabbed the card to read the sweet note inside, and it was at this moment the most amazing smell hit my nose, I couldn't wait to open the tissue paper and see where it was coming from!<br />
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How stunning is that?! </div>
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Can you imagine the look on the receivers face when they open this?</div>
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(Beautiful greenery is always included and changes with the seasons).</div>
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I didn't even know there was something under the bow, those caramels were quite a nice surprise!<br />
This is specific box is called <a href="https://www.gyftia.co/product/winter-sparkle/" target="_blank">Winter Sparkle</a><br />
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Included in this box we have:</div>
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- Apothecary candle (Vetiver & Cardamom - this is what I could smell before I even opened the tissue paper, I want that smell in my whole house!)</div>
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- McCrea's Classic Vanilla Organic Caramels (in the cutest pillow box)</div>
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- Collectiv Hand Cream (Grey Lavender scented - it smells amazing!)</div>
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- The Joy of Light matches in a limited edition gold foil box</div>
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Like I said before, this is just <i>one</i> of the beautiful gift box creations over at <a href="https://www.gyftia.co/" target="_blank">Gyftia</a></div>
Check out some of these other amazing options and find something perfect for those on your shopping list.<br />
(But make sure to order quickly-before Dec. 18-so your gift can arrive in time for Christmas!)<br />
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This one is called <a href="https://www.gyftia.co/product/indulge/" target="_blank">Indulge</a><br />
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This is the <a href="https://www.gyftia.co/product/chefs-delight/" target="_blank">Chef's Delight</a></div>
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There is even a <a href="https://www.gyftia.co/product/be-my-bridesmaid/" target="_blank">Be My Bridesmaid</a> box!</div>
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I hope you enjoyed looking at the beautiful pictures as much as I do.<br />
To learn more about these incredible ladies and why their passionate about what they do, click <a href="https://www.gyftia.co/about/" target="_blank">here</a> to see their 'About' page.<br />
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Check out my video below to see the unboxing!</div>
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Michelle Carvalhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18364618555752528985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545622443229345809.post-61672886241313759632017-10-31T14:38:00.002-06:002017-10-31T16:35:44.007-06:00RORAIMA Reclining, Foldable Camping Chair<a href="https://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOPa569660685ad5b107fa55a7793bdbc52" rel="nofollow" style="display: none;"></a><br />
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Hi everyone!</div>
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First off, Happy Halloween 😊</div>
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I hope you’re having a great holiday so far!</div>
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I’ve got a review for you today for this awesome <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072F579PX/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509489309&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=RORAIMA+Camping+Chair&dpPl=1&dpID=41O-7yCoi8L&ref=plSrch" target="_blank">Reclining Camping Chair</a><br />
(*I received the following product for a discounted price in exchange for a review here on my blog.<br />
All opinions are 100% my own and honest).</div>
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With it being the end of October and pretty chilly outside I decided to test this out in my house. After trying out this chair I’m so excited for the weather to get warmer so we can actually put this chair to use...even though I’m pretty sure my kids think it’s an indoor chair for them now...</div>
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Anyways, on to the details!<br />
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This chair comes in a handy little carrying bag with a shoulder strap and drawstring closure.</div>
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The description on Amazon says it weighs about 11 lbs and I’d say that seems right. Totally manageable to carry around to sporting games, parks, the beach, or obviously camping!</div>
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After taking the chair out of the carrying bag you remove the elastic band holding it together and it opens in one pretty easy movement.</div>
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I was actually really surprised with how comfortable this chair is. I was also surprised that myself (being only 5’ 2” tall) and my husband (who is 6’ tall) both fit into this chair really well.<br />
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I really like the mesh fabric because it seems like it will breathe well, wear well, and it’s very easy to clean if something gets spilled (kids. Need I say more?)</div>
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I have to be honest, at first I didn’t realize that this chair has the reclining option. When you sit in the chair it doesn’t just lay back for you, you need to push back a little bit and there you have it. This is actually a good thing because you might not want to always be reclined, and it won’t move back and forth on you if you’re moving around yourself.</div>
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I think this is a very well made, sturdy camping chair and like I said before, I can’t wait to use it more!</div>
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I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for this type of product!</div>
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If you want to check out my video review of this chair you can find that below!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've mentioned here on my blog before that I'm in charge of planning the monthly activities for our Relief Society (women's church group). </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once a year there is an activity that is a little bigger, more involved, and is usually for crafting. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's called Super Saturday.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Last year for our Super Saturday I had 2 crafts available for people to make, a temple string art plaque and a reversible 2x4 wood block craft. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(You can find the post for that <a href="https://sunshineandasummerbreeze.blogspot.com/2017/01/relief-society-super-saturday.html" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This year, after discussing some options, we decided to do something a little different. We know that some of the ladies in our ward, (myself included), are behind in our emergency preparedness. We either don't really know where to start, or what the best options are, or are just overwhelmed in general and don't want to start at all.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Emergency preparedness has been a pretty big part of our church for a very long time, so we figured it might be helpful to highlight some parts and talk about the importance of it.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We came up with a title (theme) for our activity;</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"If you are prepared you won't be scared"</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A few weeks prior to the activity I created a poster to leave at the church for the women to see.</span></div>
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The poster had our title/theme across the top and then listed the following:</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In the weeks leading up to the activity we contacted two people to do the mini classes and 1 person for the spiritual preparedness part.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For the <b>basic first aid kits</b> each person got the following:</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- Ibuprofen 40 count (dollar store)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- spray bottle of rubbing alcohol (dollar store)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- 1 pair disposable gloves (Walmart)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- antibiotic ointment tube (dollar store)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- Lysol wipes 15 count (dollar store)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- travel pack of Kleenex (Walmart)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- antibacterial wipes 3 pack (dollar store)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">- cotton balls, handful in a snack sized baggie (dollar store)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For the <b>Important Documents binder</b> everyone got a 1" hard binder (with rings), 20 clear sheet protectors, and a checklist of things to include in their binder when they got home.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The morning of the activity we set up the different stations. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Once all of the women had arrived we said an opening prayer and splits everyone into 2 groups. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">One group started at the First-Aid mini class and the other group went to the food storage mini class. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Each class went about 15-20 minutes and then the groups swapped. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">After the classes everyone came back together and I did a quick presentation of a 72 hr backpack.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">We talked about what was inside, some suggestions for people with kids, pets, etc. and then I handed out a checklist for them to take home as a guide to getting started on the backpacks.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">(The 72 hr checklist can be found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B14FflFXDlDgd3ZTNlRZajNoVjQ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></div>
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I explained to the ladies that they would go to the Important Documents table and grab 1 binder, 20 sheet protectors, and a checklist. At the other table (First-Aid) they got to grab the items and put them in their bucket.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Once we all had our plates and had started eating, we had a Brother from our ward talk to us about being spiritually prepared. It was beautifully done. He talked about how with disasters we know which disasters require which preparation, but with spiritual disasters it comes down to 'Who Am I?' And 'Who is God to Me?' </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">We had a couple of women come up to us after and thank us saying they had been struggling to get started with emergency preparedness and had been praying for guidance. I'm so thankful we were able to help them and I hope this helps anyone else who may need it!</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I first found this recipe over a year ago on Pinterest. I needed to take a noodle side dish to a family dinner and decided I wanted to try something new.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It was a really good dish but I wanted to give it a couple of tweaks, so I've made it since (quite a few times actually), and I feel like I've got it ready enough to share with you all!</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So, with out further hesitation I give you the Baked Cheesy Penne dish.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You're welcome 😊 </span></div>
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These noodles are incredibly delicious!</div>
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While the noodles are boiling you'll make the sauce.</div>
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This is what it will look like at the thickening stage.</div>
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After you add the cheese it will start to pull away from the sides of the pan when you're stirring.<br />
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After the noodles have cooked you'll drain the water and add them to the baking dish.<br />
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Add the cheese sauce and mix it all together.<br />
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Make sure it's combined well.<br />
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Sprinkle more cheese on top, then bake!<br />
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Voila!<br />
All ready to go.<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 lb. box penne noodles </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 Tbsp. unsalted butter</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3 Tbsp. flour</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 1/2 tsp. salt</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/2 tsp. black pepper</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/4 tsp. garlic powder</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3/4 c. shredded Colby jack cheese</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1/3 c. heavy cream</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1 c. milk</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preheat the oven to 400.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Over medium-high heat bring a large pot of water to a boil and add noodles. Cook about a minute less than recommended for al dente (they will cook a little more in the oven).</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">While the noodles are cooking, in a pan over medium heat melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk it together.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and whisk to combine.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Slowly add the cream and then milk while continually stirring.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bring the mixture to a slight boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Add 1 c of the cheddar and 1/2 c of the Colby jack cheese to the mixture and stir it all together until the cheese melts.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Remove from the heat.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once the noodles have finished strain the water then pour the noodles into the baking dish. (I use a casserole dish) </span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pour the cheese mixture over the noodles and then stir the noodles and cheese sauce together.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Top with remaining 1/2 c. cheddar and 1/4 c. Colby and bake uncovered for about 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.</span></div>
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I love working out in our yard!</div>
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Maybe it's because I don't get to do it as often as I like, so when I actually do get out there I've been looking forward to it and I kind of have a plan of what I want to get done.</div>
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Today I wanted to share a little upgrade I did for our berry bushes.</div>
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On the side of our house we have about a 4 foot wide gap between our house and our neighbor's fence. It receives sunlight all day long, so two years ago we decided to plant some berries along the length of the house. Might as well put that space to use!</div>
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We planted two blackberries and one raspberry.</div>
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When we first planted these little guys we laid out the garden fabric, to keep weeds from growing, and cut out a little hole around the base of each bush. We then we covered it all with wood chips.</div>
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Last year the plants got so tall, and the branches were weighed down with berries, so we tied them up to the white trellises you see pictured.<br />
It worked, but it looked a little messy and I know these plants are just going to get bigger. I wanted the area to look cleaner and have a wide opening at the bottom so it would be easier to water them when needed.<br />
So this is the solution I came up with.<br />
<a name='more'></a>To start out I grabbed an extra 2x4 we had in our basement and brought it outside.<br />
I marked off two spots and cut the wood with a handsaw.<br />
It was a pretty good workout :)<br />
I think the 2x4 had been cut before, because the piece across the front ended up being 28" and the two side pieces were 30" and that used it all up.<br />
It ended up being the perfect size for this planter box though.<br />
I only used three pieces of wood, making a 'U' shape because I used the existing wall from our house as the back of the box.</div>
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After cutting the wood I stood the 30" piece straight up, and propped the 28" piece across (to make an 'L' shape), took my screwdriver and pre-drilled two holes.<br />
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I had some spare screws on hand that were long enough to go through the front 2x4 into the side one, so I drilled those in.<br />
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I then did the same with the other side.<br />
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I cut the gardening fabric back so it would go on the outside of the wood planter box, and I dug a little trench to sit the 2x4's down into.<br />
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I then set my finished box into the little trench and filled in the gaps with dirt.<br />
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I added some topsoil and mulch as well to give it a finished look, and help the dirt retain moisture.<br />
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.I love the finished look and how quickly it all came together, and that I got to use up some old wood that had been laying around!<br />
I've got two more of these to make and Im excited because I know how it will work out :)</div>
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