january: tweny-twelve crafts

Well, I made my craft for January in January. I just didn't post about it in January, but it is never too late.

In case you didn't know, I made a list of 12 crafts/foods/etc I wanted to try in 2012. You can see the whole list here.

I had a lot of fun making the key chain for January's craft. Didn't turn out quite as nice as I had hoped, but then again first timers for me usually don't look nice. That could be why I don't have a really close up photo. :)

After making this key chain, I was totally hooked. It only took me 20 minutes to make. Might have been even faster had I chosen the fabric and ribbon before hand.

I got the clasp part and ribbon at JoAnn's. And the fabric was scraps I found around the house. At some point it probably came from JoAnn's too. :)

According to me, January's craft was a success! What do you think? Do you like my keychain? As I was taking photos, I realized I needed to cut my threads shorter. Oh well...

If you'd like to make your own, I got the instruction here.

Now, on to February!

~Susanna

4. Wednesday means...

...PINTEREST!!  By the way, blogger doesn't know how to spell "pinterest", but that is beside the point. Here are my favorite pins of the week. Look on!


1) These crepes look amazing!

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2) I the the skirt and the sand. Makes me wish I lived beside the beach...

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3) COFFEE!! I don't think I have to explain :) The steam caught in this photo is neat.

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4) Another cool photo. Let's go hunting!

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5) Remember...

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6) Fishtail braiding is so hard, but this looks great.

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7) And now I think I'll go read a book. This bookshelf is awesome!!

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What did you like from this week's pick?


~Susanna

Awesome-Tasting Food!! // link

Today, instead of a recipe I'm going to give you a link to a really good looking recipe!

Awhile back I found a blog called Chocolate-Covered Katie. This blog has got to be one of the best food blogs out there. Not only that but everything Katie posts about has something to do with CHOCOLATE!! The recipe she posted yesterday was Chocolate Mousse and it looks really tempting. So head on over there and take a peek!

Also, have a terrific Tuesday!


~Susanna

3. pinning again

I had so much fun last Wednesday linking up with Pinterest Favorites (at The Vintage Apple) that I'm doing it again.

How can anyone not love Pinterest?


1.  One of the cutest pairs of boots out there.

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2. New item on my bucket list. This should've been added a long time ago.

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3. I feel bad for this poor husband, but it really is the truth sometimes. :)

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4. Beautiful Chocolate hearts that look really easy to make.

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5. Now have you really ever seen a cuter pillow? Sew stripes of blue and red onto white fabric.

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6. I would love to do this with my hair!

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7. Gluten-Free Blueberry Coffee Cake. Looks great!

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8. This is a adorable "cap" card.

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9. In case you wanted to know what really happened. The picture is kinda blurry, but I just cracked up.

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Any favorites?

I'd like to know what you think about cake if you'll take the time to right (to the right). Thanks!


~Susanna

Awesome-Tasting Food!! // chicken noodle soup

Being winter, you just have to have chicken noodle soup at least once...or twice.  It isn't my favorite thing in the world, but it tastes great on a cold night.

Chicken Noodle Soup

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 2 cups uncooked yolk-free wide noodles
• 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk

In a stockpot, saute the onion, carrots, and celery in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, oregano, thyme and poultry seasoning until blended. Gradually add the broth, potatoes and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in chicken and noodles; simmer for 10 minutes or until noodles are tender. Reduce heat. Stir in milk; heat through (do not boil).  Makes 8 servings.

And speaking of cold nights, has anyone been getting snow? For some reason this year Kansas hasn't gotten a lot of snow. Usually we get enough to make forts a time or two. This year our snow hasn't even stuck to the ground. Kinda sad.


~Susanna

Sad news and something to make you happy

I regret to inform you all that the giveaway I had planned for today will have to wait until who knows when. I'm sorry. Some things happened to where I can't contact the sponsors I needed too. Now don't think that I'll never do another giveaway, because I WILL (just not now). And I will say I'm sorry to the sponsors I had lined up. I have no way of getting a hold of you. Hopefully you see this.

Do these faces remind you of the old Walmart logo?

 With that I need to make you all happy, so here is a picture of the sunflower cake Addy made for Kansas Day, which was yesterday.  I got her to let me help just a teeny tiny bit by putting some of the chocolate chips on top. 

We had a ton of company for lunch Sunday afternoon. I happened to get home from church before she did. So, I got to add the little touch to the twinkies. By the way, we never EVER have twinkies in our house except for this Kansas Day cake.

The cake actually tasted really good.

Speaking of cake, do you like cake? You can vote on my poll at the right. If you were to have cake would it be chocolate, white, or something different?

~Susanna

2. Pinterest Favorites!!!

I'm linking up to The Vintage Apple for the Pinteresting Wednesday.

I think all of these pictures explain themselves... :)

Source: joannagoddard.blogspot.com via Susanna on Pinterest

Source: piccsy.com via Sidra Ahmad on Pinterest

Source: bakerella.com via Cassie T. on Pinterest

Source: oprah.com via Rebekah Day on Pinterest

Source: google.co.uk via Susanna on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Source: vi.sualize.us via Nela on Pinterest

Source: smells-like-home.com via Katie on Pinterest

There you have it.  Which was your favorite?

Don't forget to vote on my new design!! (to the right)

~Susanna