Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Easy Chocolate Cake from Scatch

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
Chocolate Syrup for serving

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease and lightly flour a 9x1-1/2-inch round or 8x8x2-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed just until combined. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg and beat 2 minutes more. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. To serve, drizzle with Chocolate Syrup!

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Monday, March 28, 2011

Just had to do it...

I just love making pillow covers these days. After making the flowered ones, I just couldn't resist making some for myself.

I whipped these up, and I'm soo happy with them.
They are again the envelope style. I feel like the pillows are so cozy now!
I put on the wooden leaf buttons to embellish them.

What do you think?

I think I'll end up sewing up a new cover every couple of months, just for a change of scene.

The covers will soon be on my etsy shop, so watch out!

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I'll put all the names in a hat and have my little girl draw one for fairness.  The more you comment or share my blog, the more chances to win.  The giveaway name will be picked this next Friday! 
You can also share me on facebook, leave a comment telling me that you did for an additional chance to win!

Good luck!

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

This Week's Treasures ..Giveaway Week

 I had the joy of making pillow-covers for my best friend.  I just adored how they turned out. She picked this fantastic material. Floral and soft!
Accented by this cute button, these are my favorite style.  The pillow is tucked inside this cute envelope.  I need some now!
I also had some time to frequent the Salvation Army.  I found this Target Dwell Studio Baby Crib Blanket. I love it!! I only paid $4.50 and it's brand new. 
I'm  not pregnant or anything, but I'm saving this for the day I have my baby boy.
 It's the perfect design...and I love giraffes!!  Now I have a starting point for decorating his room.  I'm sure I could swing this for a girl too! 

I'm trying to get more followers to my blog.  Please share me with your friends.  I will be counting followers, and commmenters starting today. I will be doing a giveaway next week. 

I'll put all the names in a hat and have my little girl draw one for fairness.  The more you comment or share my blog, the more chances to win.  The giveaway name will be picked this next Friday! 

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Friday, March 25, 2011

For the little Ones...Embellished Baby Dress / Refinished Stools

 I found these fabric flower buttons recently and just had to get them!
 This dress has always been a bit plain.
 Baby Girl trying to get involved in putting on this button.  Two minutes later, this dress is way cuter!

It has been a very busy week. How about you?
 My husband refinished these stools.  They were broken and plain...unfinished looking wood. He used Antique White Milk paint on the legs, then sanded some off for the Antique effect.
He glued the seats back together, and put on a Walnut Danish Oil.  Turned out very nice! I wish I had taken the before picture so I could've shown you. 
 I hope everyone has a great weekend, and the weather warms up again...I wish!


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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Stethoscope Covers

 
My friend Vicki, a Nurse, introduced me to the need for Stethoscope covers.  It keeps the oils from breaking down the casing, and then having to replacing that plastic tubing.


I wish I was a nurse now, just so I could have a whole bunch of these fabric covers!  Guess I would need a lot of schooling for that!
 Vicki is an Alumni from Purdue University, so this one is perfect!

If you want a cover for you or your nurse friend, you can contact me by email at:  Italianbistro15@gmail.com
or visit my Etsy shop.  

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Hanes Tank Express Embellished

I grabbed one of my Hane's tanks that I bought for a couple dollars awhile ago, and bought an embellish piece from Joann's. Yes, some will say cheating..but I'm busy! I think this turned out really cute.

I just pinned it where I wanted it, and sewed it on, following the design round and round. It's held on here really good!
I like how it turned out, and should have no trouble in the washer!

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Crafting a dress from a tank





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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Fresh Strawberries...what to make?

 Strawberries were only a Buck 99 at my favorite grocery store, Town & Country. Now the questions is..
what to make?   Christie and I  smashed up some strawberries to go over our cupcakes..
What's that white frosting??  Cream cheese frosting of Course! Yum! These are also my favorite sprinkles!!! I wasn't sure when to stop!
 What else should I make? Tell me in the comments section here.


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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Zucchini Boats

Since it is St. Paddy's Day, here's a little green for you.
I made up these Stuffed Zucchini Boats last night. They were really good. Let's do it!
Ingredients:
3/4 lb Zucchini, halved
3/4 Cup dry seasoned bread crumbs, or smashed up croutons
1oz Shredded cheddar cheese
1oz Shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp butter, cut up
Directions:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add Zucchini until tender about 10 -12 minutes. Scoop out the fresh of the zucchini, making the boat.
Preheat oven to 350f degrees. 
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, including the flesh of the zucchini, but not the butter.  
Put this mixture inside the boats, heaping. 
Dot with the butter. 
Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy!


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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Easy Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

 This makes a nice small batch of cookies.  Just enough for a few people. You can double the recipe, easy peasy, if you want more. I like that I have all the ingredients on hand.  Today it's over 60 degrees! I'm so happy!

Ingredients:
1 Stick of butter
1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/4 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1 Cup of flour
Cinnamon and sugar for rolling dough.

 Directions: 
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Measure out flour into a bowl and set aside.
Using a mixer, cream butter and sugar.
Add Vanilla.
Slowly add flour to the butter mixture. 
Mix Well until you have a soft dough.
Scoop up a Tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. 
Roll in some cinnamon and sugar. 
Place on a greased cookie sheet. Unless you have one of those cool Silpat mats...I wish!
Place balls on sheet and press down a bit to flatten.
Bake at 350F degrees for 10-12 Minutes until edges are a golden brown. 
Cool on wire rack. Makes about 25 cookies.
 
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 Biscuits and Gravy




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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Baby Doll Clip

It came to me in a dream. Ok, actually when I was staring off into space for my very own 5 minutes of me time, I figured it out. Like most baby toys, I prefer them to hook to something.   I'm constantly picking up what she's dropping.  At the grocery store, I like to hook a toy on the cart if it's going to be more than 20 minutes.

I got this little $1 baby doll with blue eyes like My Baby. She loves it.

So, I decided if it was going to travel, it was going with a clip.  I got some ribbon, and sewed it on the back underdress of the doll. What a Super Easy thing to do and worked out great.  Just a suggestion for those in the same situation!
Hope it helps!

Baby's Time waster





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Monday, March 14, 2011

Embroidered Pillow Case

Brooke's new pillowcase
 I have two twin nieces who just turned 3.  I hope they liked these.  I embroidered each with their name.
Once they are washed, they'll look really great. I love how embroidery thread pops.  It is made of rayon, instead of cotton, so they have a nice sheen.

We're also introducing our newest item at our Chicago Bench Etsy Shop.
Possibly my favorite part! One block of this tree.
Our Doug Fir Modern Rustic Lamp.  My husband made it from one piece of reclaimed Doug fir.  You can see the tree rings so clearly.  It's beautiful! You can check it out more here.

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Embroidered Linen and Burlap Sign

 Spring is definitely in the air. The next five days say sunny and at least in the 40's...that's a heat wave for us around Chicago. My tulips in front of my house are already coming up!

 In the spirit of Spring, I did up these Burlap and linen embroidered Spring signs. I stuffed them with some cotton and added a wood leaf button.

 My baby seems kinda aloof to the whole thing.  Quietly reading by the bookcase. Ok. Probably not reading, but definitely paging through ALL of our books.

 You can make your own Spring sign or you can grab one from my shop here.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!  What are you going to do?

Shaker Silverware Tray








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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Mod Podge Scrapbook Wood Letter Tutorial


I'm gonna show you how to do this yourself!
All you need is:
1 wooden letter (mine was prepainted from Joann's 50% off!)
Pencil or pen
Scrapbook paper, just enough for your letter
Mod Podge
1 Foam Brush
Oh, and scissors!
Trace around letter, right facing letter and paper.

Brush on Mod Podge onto letter making sure the whole top is covered.  Immediately place cut out letter on top and press.  Smooth out any bubbles.

Let dry 20 Minutes.  Brush Mod Podge over the whole letter. Careful not to over brush.  If it bubbles, Do not touch! It should smooth out on it's own as it drys.
There ya go! So easy.
Mod Podge is so awesome. It's a glue and a finish. So many uses!

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Flowered Wreath

 It was fun changing up this grass wreath.  I bought it a couple years ago at Joann Fabric on clearance.
 I grabbed some scrapbook paper, wire, buttons, and scissors.
 I cut out some flowers and then some pieces of burlap. I also had to eat some of my favorite chocolate candies! Yum!
 I layered the burlap, paper, and button and put a wire through.  I also twisted up some burlap for a flower.
Added these to my wreath. Easy Peasy. I've seen many different things online, but this I had all the stuff for, which makes for a great project!

I bet you could add these to so many things. Any thoughts?



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