Make It From Scratch

Projects


Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. – Theodore Roosevelt

A Keeper’s Jackpot has a very clever plan for Creating a Reversible Fleece Blanket without a Sewing Machine.

Don’t have the exact size of box you need? Craft Stew offers a Reconstructed Box Tutorial to teach us how to make our own custom-sized boxes.

Although she offers it up as a Valentine’s project, Sagescript Institute & Colorado Aromatics’ instructions for Scented & Decorated Paper would be fun for any occasion needing special paper. I’m thinking about ladies’ garden brunch invitations!

Are you starting to think about Spring projects? Lighter Side has some fun ideas for Attracting Birds and recycling at the same time.

Again, a little late for Valentine’s Day, Real Words’ hints for 17 Things You Can Write for Valentine’s Day are easily adaptable for anytime you want to share your feelings with your special someone.

It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop. - Confucius

Plenty of time to get this craft done in advance! Home Life Weekly generously provides us with some Printable Mother’s Day Cards. Don’t forget - Mother’s Day is May 10th. I downloaded the last one!

Recycle Cindy has her most clever project yet with a Recycled Plastic Baseball Cap. I haven’t crocheted in years but I may have to dust off my hook and give this one a try!

Have an ugly HDTV antennae? How to Disguise an HDTV antennae at How-To Me might be just the project you are seeking.

Greenhab:The Browns Go Green has a Crayon Roll Tutorial with instructions for a clever little roll that holds eight crayons. I know it’s only February but wouldn’t these make great little stocking stuffers?

Have you ever thought about having an aquarium? Surfer Sam Online answers all your questions with Enjoy a Home Aquarium, The Tropical Fish Tank Hobby.

Are you yearning for a gardening project? How to Make Seed Starter Pots out of Toilet Paper Rolls here at SimplyForties may be just the ticket!

Recipes

Here the currants red and white
In yon green bush at her sight
Peep through their shady leaves, and cry
Come eat me, as she passes by
-Robert Heath, Clarastella 1650

Christ’s Bridge has an easy and delicious Royal Strawberry Shortcake recipe. I’m filing this one for strawberry season.

Stephanie, queen of the Make It From Scratch carnival, thinks convenience and frugality are not mutually exclusive. She illustrates that belief with some Do It Yourself Microwave Popcorn. I love that her recipe doesn’t use any oil in the popping.

In another good money saving project, Growing Up Gabel, has some recipes for Making Your Own Spice Mixes.

I love Caesar Salad and am happy to have Happy to be at Home’s Caesar Salad dressing recipe. There’s nothing like homemade salad dressing.

Give me a little ham and egg
And let me be alone I beg
Give me my tea, hot, sweet and weak
Bring me “The Times” and do not speak
-A.P. Herbert, A Book of Ballads

On the wonderfully named, Cooking During Stolen Moments…an affair with my kitchen blog, there is a great recipe for Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit Cups. This would be a good one to file away for breakfast company.

Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect winter dish; warm, filling and comforting. I’ve Got A Little Space to Fill has a promising recipe for a good one! I know I’m going to give it a try. How about you?

Steak au Poivre was the first “fancy meal” I ever had. Thanks to The Thinking Mother for posting a link to Alton Brown’s recipe and allowing me a walk down memory lane!

Here at SimplyForties I'm sharing my recipe for Cauliflower Bistecche with Pancetta and Caper Berries. Bistecche means steak in Italian and this is a very hearty cauliflower dish.

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