Elmer's Master Craftsters

 
I recently had the opportunity to work with Elmer's and Xacto on a project for Craftster.org. I got to work with some very cool products and some seriously amazing crafty peeps.

First up is Cackle. Holy moly! She is killing me with such beautiful projects. Her paper cutting project in breathtaking.

I'm sure you have seen jillybeans around the internet. Her work has been featured in many crafty blogs.These pumps are off the hook crazy!

Oh my goodness! LimeRiot not only is just about the sweetest and cutest girl in the whole world but she is crazy talented. Seriously, can I be her when I grow up? Her driftwood houses are so stinking cute.

Okay, you need to run, not walk over to OopsICraftMyPants! I LOVE her! LOVE! I need this monster. Help me Rhonda, it's adorable.

Stifflersmom and I go way back. Her sense of style and puppy dogs is impeccable. Did I mention she can craft the pants off of anyone. Not that I have seen this happen, but I've heard rumors. These flying pigs would look great in my kitchen.

Last but not least, it's me and my silly video!


Make sure you check out all the other projects on the Master Crafster Elmer's and Xacto board. You will be blown away!

Oh! My Tummy!

At home with OMP.....

Me: The five year old part of my brain says that eating all the taffy is a good idea. The forty-one year old part of my stomach says not so much.

OMP: Which did you listen to?

Me: Which do you think?

OMP: I'll get the Pepto.

Ohhh....it's gonna be a long night. 

Tie One On Tuesday

April 17th, tax day, a day for tears in your beer or popping the cork on a bottle of champagne.

No one wants to see the tax man coming to their door, the tax man cocktail on the other hand...I'll take two!

The Tax Man
2 oz. gin
3/4 oz. dry vermouth
3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
Juice from half an orange
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine all ingredients and shake with ice cubes.
Strain into a chilled glass

Ouch! You just found out that you owe the government 20 thousand dollars in back taxes? That is a bitter pill to swallow.

The Bitter Pill 
 1 1/2 oz. aged rum
1/2 oz. Fernet-Branca
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1/2 oz. fresh egg white
Ice cubes
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into an ice-filled glass.
 If you are scared of the egg factor, you can substitute with soy milk.

Look at you! Got money back on your taxes! Well then, you are buying! You big ol' money maker!

The Money Maker
1/2 ounces pear-flavored vodka,
1/2 ounce green melon liqueur
 juice of 1/2 lemon
Mix with ice in shaker, serve in chilled martini glass.

There ya go my little dividends! A few drinks to lighten the blow or celebrate the extra cash.  Here's to a pain free tax day!

Cinnamon Roll Belgium Waffles, You're Welcome!

Did you know that I never sleep past 6am. I haven't slept past 6 in years. I blame the dogs. They get me up and once that happens, I can't go back to sleep. So, I'm up at 6am on the weekend, playing on the computer, drinking a cup of tea and conversing with my east coast friends. I also catch up on Pinterst in order to figure out what I'm gonna make for dinner that weekend.

This morning, I decided to treat OMP to some cinnamon roll Belgium waffles from a recipe I found on the Pinterst from the blog A Hens Nest. Now, this recipe is super duper complicated so pay attention!

1. Get out your Belgium waffle maker, spray it with cooking spray (like Pam...not like me, the cooking spray Pam)

2. Go to the fridge and get out your can of cinnamon rolls.

3. Place the cinnamon rolls in your waffle maker. Close the lid and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Until they are golden brown

4. Drizzle icing onto the waffles

5. Give to your sweetie and let the praise begin. Don't forget to eat some too!

These waffles are SUPER sweet. I would drizzle the icing instead of putting it on like you would a regular cinnamon roll.  You can also freeze them (without the icing) and warm them up when you want a little treat.

Enjoy!

Mercury Glass

I have been dying to make mercury glass. I think it's just about the coolest thing ever!

For the project I needed:
Mirror glass spray paint (I found it at Michaels and it was kind of expensive 11.99)
A spray bottle with 1 part water, 1 part vinegar
Glass to spray paint
tissue

The directions I found online said to paint the inside of the jar. I did that and got absolutely no results. I followed the directions on the spray paint but nothing worked so I spray painted the outside and it was perfect! I sprayed 5 layers.

Between each layer, I waited about 5 minutes

Once all my layers were on, I took the vinegar/water mixture and sprayed the jar.

Wait about 20 seconds and then rub to distress with a paper towel or a tissue. Basically you are popping the water bubbles.

The final result! I now want to change everything into mercury glass! I love that this photo got bombed by OMP and a tiki.

A Little Stitchy Goodness

I have been a stitching machine lately! I started this piece earlier this year and I just finished the top part. I have moved on to the bottom and hope to have it done by the end of April. As she is right now, her body is a foot long and a foot and a half wide. I believe she is going to be close to two a half feet to three feet long!



After getting permission from Sunny Buick (who is AWESOME!) I stitched this up for my good friend Digital Misfit.


Yep, that's my stitchy world right now. A little cross stitch, a little embroidery and a whole lot of love!

An Open Letter to Cracker Jack

Dear Cracker Jack,

Do you see the picture above? DO YOU SEE IT? It just happens to be the worst Cracker Jack prize in the history of your company. The paper said it was a pencil topper. My pencil broke the flimsy paper. That, sir, is hardly a pencil topper. It is a piece of paper with a hole in it. How dare you insult me with your crappy prize.The pencil part of the paper doesn't even match my actual pencil! The colors aren't even close!  You should be paying me to take that horrible thing off your hands. 

While we are at it, can we please discuss the image on my (insert sigh) "pencil topper". What in the hell is it? Are they suppose to be bees? Flies? Wasps? I'm not even gonna get into what I think they are doing. Let's just say, shame on you for putting such images on a kids' prize. 

Why do you hurt me so? I remember the days when I would open up my box of Cracker Jacks and find the coolest prizes ever. I would make charm bracelets out of the charms. I would play pinball on the little pinball games. Your tattoos are the reason I am surly like a pirate and not like a caveman. You made it so kids could live out little adventures with a small toy. Now, oh Cracker Jack, now you just make little children cry. Do you like hurting little kids and adults? When did you lose your love for the job? Do you need a hug? I need one after that crappy pencil topper. 

I'm giving you another chance Cracker Jack, but only because your popcorn is so good. Please restore my faith in humanity.  Give us back our charms, whistles, pinball games and tattoos. I beg you, Cracker Jack!

Thank You in Advance,

Pam