Tutorials

Guest blog post by Peggy of TreasureScents and fellow Etsy Maine Team member!

Recently I purchased some vintage Valentine postcard images from my friend Casie at Vintage Image Madness. I wanted to create a old time romantic keepsake that could be used as a card, a tag or an ornament and have a place for the giver to leave their heartfelt sentiment. After making some keepsake cards to sell in my Treasurescents shop, I decided to come up with a tutorial outlining my process.

List of Supplies

• an image printed on card stock - this one measures 2 1/2" x 4"
• a piece of coordinating card stock the same size as your image
• coordinating felted wool or felt - 2 pieces, each 1" larger than image these measure 3 1/2" x 5"
• a 6" piece of coordinating ribbon
• markers or stamps for sentiment card details
• coordinating thread
• cutting utensils -rotary cutter, scissors, pinking shears, etc. whatever you prefer
• sewing machine - a simple straight stitch will do

After you have all your materials ready, begin by adding a decorative edge to your image and fabrics. I've used pinking shears for this step  read more »

I got this recipe from Crissy at IndieBizChicks (http://www.indiebizchicks.com) and I can't wait to make it Christmas Morning. I thought I'd share it with you too:

Christmas Morning French Toast

Ingredients:
1/2 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut diagonally in 1 inch slices
4 eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup

Directions:
Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the slices of bread in the bottom. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread slices, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

The following morning, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup; heat until bubbling. Pour over bread and egg mixture. Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.

I've got a treat for you!

With Bari J's permission I am posting images of her wonderful aprons with links to her blog and shop AND links to the two tutorials on how to make these wonderful vintage-y aprons that everyone NEEDS to have in the kitschen.

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