Making Stuff: Ruffle “Love Scarf”

by This is Carrie on January 7, 2012

On the long drive from California to Utah, I finished one scarf for The Love Scarf Project and started another.

Pattern: Ruffle Scarf by Caron

Yarn: from my stash, missing label.

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Please Join The Love Scarf Project {Crochet or Knit to Make a Difference}

by This is Carrie on January 7, 2012

If you would like to crochet/knit a scarf or cap for The Love Scarf Project, you can find the details here.  The delivery to City of Hope (here in California) will take place on February 14th.  After getting the chance to help with last year’s delivery of scarves and caps, I can’t put into words how much they mean to the patients in the bone marrow transplant ward, especially on Valentines Day.  If you have the time and resources to make one beautiful scarf out of some beautiful yarn (something you would love to wear yourself) that is what really makes the patients tear up from an overwhelming sense of love and caring.  From my experience with the patients, it is truly the quality (not the quantity) that makes the difference in this project.

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Christmas Vacation in Utah 2012

by This is Carrie on January 6, 2012

Even though we’ve been home for 5 days, I’m still trying to ease back into reality and responsibility. Having a whole week hanging out with family is such a treat.  And I’m not just talking about extended family. I got accustomed to having my own little family together with Todd home for every “wake up”, bedtime and everything in between.

Christmas Vacation in Utah 2012 Highlights

-We were unsure how The Baby was going to make it through the long car ride from California to Utah, but he did amazingly well. Still, when we freed him from his car seat at each rest stop, he had a desperate “save me from this 13 hour road trip” look on his face.

-With four needy kids, we have actually decided the driver has the more relaxing car ride on these long road trips.  Even so, I was still able to knock out a scarf for The Love Scarf Project.

-Cousins are like automatic BFF’s whenever you see them. Even if it’s been over a year since you played together last.

-Having the stomach flu rage through yout entire family for 3 days is THE WORST.  But, realizing it’s “just the stomach flu” and not another surprise pregnancy makes it a little more bearable.  Painting your husband’s toenails while he is passed out sick on the couch makes the stomach flu a little bit funny for you and all the kids in the house.  Having him realize he has painted toenails because he reads about it on twitter (even though he’s put on his socks and shoes), makes it even funnier.

- A trip to Utah is not compete if I don’t get a couple hours to roam the aisles of Savers to pick up some beautiful, old floral sheets.

-I’ve already stolen Todd’s hat and this Christmas I was also able to steal his “old timey” mustache.

-I can’t believe my three oldest kids all stayed up until midnight this year.  Where there is a will, there’s a way I guess.

-We decided make the drive home in two days which was the best idea ever (even if fitting 6 people into 2 beds in one hotel room is starting to get a little tight).  We spent the night swimming together, eating together (I finally got the huge, thick cookie dough malt i had been craving the whole week) and watching The Baby take his first steps together.

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This Week on Twitter 2012-01-01

by This is Carrie on January 1, 2012

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This Week on Twitter 2011-12-25

by This is Carrie on December 25, 2011

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Pancake Art {cooking with kids}

by This is Carrie on December 22, 2011

Pancake art: it’s a meal and an activity!

And it’s perfect for Christmas morning.

If you need some crazy cool pancake art inspiration, check out Jim’s Pancakes. The things he can do with pancakes is amazing.

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Making Stuff: Candied Almonds {quick & easy neighbor gift}

by This is Carrie on December 21, 2011

My mom has been making this candied almond recipe at Christmas for as long as I can remember and now I know why. The are super easy and so delicious. I had to shoo the kids away so we had enough for our neighbor gifts!

Easy Candied Almond Recipe

Bring to a boil:

1 cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp cardamom (my addition but totally optional)

1/4 cup canned milk

Take off the heat when mixture reaches the soft ball stage.

Add:

1 tsp vanilla

3 cups of almonds (or walnuts, or pecan, or whatever!)

Stir until coated. Pour nuts onto a sheet of wax paper in a single layer to cool (I sprinkled on some sea salt at this point because I love the sweet and salty mix).  Once cool, break apart and package!

If you want a gorgeous little homemade candy box, check out this one from Melissa at ISLY.

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Making Stuff: 3D Paper Snowflakes

by This is Carrie on December 19, 2011

It was my nine year old daughter who taught me how to make 3D Paper Snowflakes this year. We are having fun experimenting with all sorts of paper. Next up? Foam “paper” for an outdoor, weatherproof version to hang on the house!

Want to learn how to make them and don’t have a crafty nine year old around to teach your? I found this tutorial you can use.

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Lion Brand Yarn Giveaway Winner {Mohawk Beanie Cap Supplies}

by This is Carrie on December 19, 2011

Random.org has spoken and the winner of all the supplies needed to make a Semi-Homemade Mohawk Beanie Cap, including Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool from Lion Brand Yarn is….

……Kirsten!

But don’t worry, you don’t have to win a giveaway to make your own Semi-Homemade Mohawk Beanie! Just pick up the check out my Tutorial HERE and pick up the simple supplies you need to get started!

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This Week on Twitter 2011-12-18

by This is Carrie on December 18, 2011

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