How To Thread Elastic Thread in a Bobbin

Elastic thread.  Great for sewing items that still need some stretch without a stiff seam. Here's a video I  made to help understand how to use elastic thread with a sewing machine.  

With these simple easy steps, you'll be ready to get your stretchy on!!

My Etsy Shop: Cornflower Hill Unique . Handmade . Special

I'd like to share my crafting shop on Etsy.  I handmake a variety of different items such as Balaclava's, Neck Warmers, Wreaths, Hanging Kitchen Towels, Paintings, Bow Ties, Hair Bows,  Doggy Bandanas, Headbands, Disney Bound Mickey Mouse Ears, and more!!  Please visit cornflowerhill.com to available items!  Custom orders are also an option.  You can also find me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/CornflowerHill  Thanks!  :D

                                     

                                     

Rejoice, Reuse, Recycle!!

Don't toss out that old cardboard wine bottle box!  Recycle it, and use it to store your Christmas ornaments!! 

decorations, a photo by letHimbknown on Flickr.

Getting out of a sticky situation...

"Rip it off fast!"  "Tear it off slloowwlly"... These are some mixed up solutions to removing an "owie" on ones skin.  Want a simple, pain free, "natural" way of taking off a bandaid??  

Things you will need:

• Love and kisses
• 2 Paper towels
• Olive/Vegetable oil
• More love and kisses

1. Put some oil onto one of the paper towels (enough for the boo boo).
2. You know those stick on tatoo's that our kids LOVE to wear when they have a fancy place to be at the next day??  ;)  Well just like applying one of those, put the oiled paper towel onto the boo boo for about 2-3 minutes.  Enough to saturate.  (I know, I know... those of us with toddlers, patience is hard to come by.  Maybe give them something to play with, or sing a song, or watch a short clip to entertain them).
3. Remove the paper towel making sure the band aid is oiled up like the Tin Man.
4. The band aid should now be removed with no effort and no tears.

Easy as 1-2-3!... and 4 in this case.  And my Danielle would say "I'm four!"  :D

I hope this finds some comfort in your home.

bandaid, a photo by letHimbknown on Flickr.

Donut Muffin

First post of the year, and it sure is a tasty one!  I came across this recipe today on allrecipes.com.  These are sooo delish, and soo easy to make.  My Caraline did it all by herself.  :)  I wish you could smell my kitchen now.  Here is the link to the recipe... http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Donut-Muffins/Detail.aspx?extkb=1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

dm, a photo by letHimbknown on Flickr.

PoPcOrN

HEALTHY benefits of popcorn!  Yep, popcorn is healthy...if eaten the right way.  I have the "Presto" popcorn popper and it makes popcorn popping fun, easy, and healthy.

Unsalted, unbuttered, unsugared, etc. popcorn has great health benefits.  "Air-popped popcorn is naturally high in fiber, low in calories and fat, contains no sodium, and is sugar free."  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popcorn#cite_note-14).

On another note... Just something to be aware of:

Microwave buttered popcorn has been found to be dangerous to the lungs.  There is a flavoring called "diacetyl".  "The United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has suggested that diacetyl, when used in artificial butter flavoring (as used in many consumer foods), may be hazardous when heated and inhaled over a long period"  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diacetyl#Worker_safety).  It is also used as a mosquito repellent!  That's certainly something I don't want to eat.