I found a little time away from the bridal gown that I'm working on to sneak in a project I had been thinking about. My other daughter (the four legged one), had recently been treated to a new collar and leash; the one she had been wearing was disgusting! So, I decided with a beautiful new collar, she needed a little accessorizing. Doesn't every girl? So, I made her a name tag.
In several of my recent trips to Hobby Lobby, I spotted all different
kinds of bottle tops; different colors, and patterns....now I'm not sure what everyone else is doing with them, but I thought they
were the perfect size for a dog tag. So, I finally got around to
picking up a package of plain white caps that I could decorate. I also picked up a package of key rings/clips and lettering.
For my first prototype, I hot glued the key ring to the back of the cap and attached it to the leash. I found that wasn't strong enough, so I ended up putting a hole into the cap itself and attached just the clip. Much better!! I'll have to see how the lettering holds up over time. I may have to paint her name on by hand, we'll see. I coated the entire cap with Mod Podge when I was finished, hoping that would give it some added protection from the elements. She's like a new woman; she has a new swagger in her step due to her new bling!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Sunday, February 10, 2013
SANGRIA
I enjoy a good Sangria. Wine connoisseurs would never be caught drinking a Sangria, but I've never claimed to be a wine connoisseur. I had a really awesome glass of Sangria at The Fort this past summer and it got me thinking about trying to make my own. Well, lo and behold I found a recipe in last weekend's paper and decided to take a stab at it.
There she is. Is your mouth watering yet? Here's the recipe:
I have to say I really enjoyed it. Now I'm on a mission to find a white wine version which is what I had this summer.
Enjoy!
There she is. Is your mouth watering yet? Here's the recipe:
- 2 bottles of Rose' wine
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup sugar
- juice of one orange
- 10 oz. club soda
- fruit...I used oranges, lemon, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries (the recipe suggested plums and peaches...I'll have to try that when they're in season)
I have to say I really enjoyed it. Now I'm on a mission to find a white wine version which is what I had this summer.
Enjoy!
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