MY ALL TIME FAVORITE TUTORIALS!!!!!

Hey girls:
a few nights ago I was going through all my favorite tutorials that I have come across over the last year and a half. I have had these on my "favorites" list for a while. Some I have made, but others are on my "To do" list! I typed them all up so that I could save them on my email incase our computer ever crashes! So, needless to say I REALLY thought you would enjoy looking through these and maybe even get inspired to make something too!? There are a lot of baby things, (I wonder why???) but there are some other fun stuff too...just scroll down and read through them! For those of you who don't sew there are a handful of fun no sew tutorials as well! Happy crafting!!!

Love, Janell

Sew a Birthday banner http://seemommysew.wordpress.com/birthday-banner-tutorial/

Sew an adorable Buttercup hand bag http://rae.oostendorp.net/ButtercupBagfinal.pdf

Make a Canvase Fabric Collage http://specklednest.blogspot.com/2008/03/tgif-quickiefabric-collage.html

Sew a Changing pad clutch http://smallfryandco.blogspot.com/2009/02/changing-pad-clutch.html

TONS of Handmade gift ideas & tutorials http://www.skiptomylou.org/handmade-gift-ideas/

Sew a Hip Mama diaper Bag http://amingledyarn.wordpress.com/gallery/tutorial-hip-mama-diaper-bag/

Sew a Hip Baby sling http://www.mykarmababy.com/pages/BabySlingPattern.php

Sew a Hooter hider/Nursing cover http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/2009/02/description-stylish-and-practical.html

Sew a Little girls Twirly Skirt tutorial http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2008/10/twirly-skirt-tutorial---at-last.html

Sew an Open pouch tutorial ("To go" diaper/wipes case) http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2008/10/open-pocket-pouch-tutorial.html

Sew a Purse pouch (Gift bag) tutorial http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2008/09/ribbon-drawstring-pouch-tutorial.html

Sew a scrap savvy Bookmark tutorial http://7layerstudio.typepad.com/7_layer_studio/2008/09/scrap-savvy-bookmark-tutorial.html

Little baby or little girl NO SEW tutu tutorial http://vermillionrules.blogspot.com/2008/12/extremely-detailed-tutu-tutorial.html

Sew an ADORABLE half apron http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-to-stitch-an-apron-3128/

Sew a GREAT baby changing pad http://sewtakeahike.typepad.com/sewtakeahike/2008/07/diaper-changing.html

Cute NO SEW covered Baby wipes case http://www.make-your-own-baby-stuff.com/baby-wipes.html

Sew baby cloth shoes 0-12mo http://stardustshoes.blogspot.com/2006/10/cloth-shoe-pattern.html

Home made burp cloths http://gerberadesigns.com/indieshopperblog/?p=537

Sew an adorable Hobo bag http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=JC&Screen=HOBO_BAG

Sew an ADORABLE Ruffle half apron http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2007/02/valentine_tree__1.html

Sew a picnic blanket with corner rock pockets http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=531

Sew MY FAVORITE peanut burp cloths http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2008/01/burp-cloth-tutorial.html

Sew an ADORABLE Baby Bib http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2008/02/bib-tutorial.html

Make a friend a Diaper cake for her Baby Shower http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2007/09/diaper-cake-tutorial.html

Sew a cute spring tote http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-tote-tutorial.html

Sew cute taggie animals for a baby http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2009/02/taggie-animals-tutorial.html

Sew an Easy clean vinyl baby bib http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2009/03/wipe-clean-vinyl-baby-bib.html

Preschool Scripture Memorization

Well, my 23 month old son Payton knows all of his letters and is getting the sounds down...so I figured he must be smart enough to start memorizing Gods word. This is something I personally have been convicted about as well. So why not do it together!? I was googling lists of preschool verses and came across this great list! Hope you enjoy it too! =0> I can't wait to get started!

Janell


ABC Memory Verses

A - All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
B - Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved. Acts 16:31
C - Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Ephesians 6:1
D - Depart from all evil and do good. Psalm 34:14
E - Even a child is known by his doings. Proverbs 20:11
F - Fear not, for I am with you. Isaiah 43:5
G - God is love. 1John 4:8
H - Honor your father and your mother. Exodus 20:12
I - If you ask anything in my name, I will do it. John 14:14
J - Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me. John 14:6
K - Keep your tongue from evil. Psalm 34:13
L - Look to me, and be saved. Isaiah 45:22
M - My son, give me your heart. Proverbs 23:26
N - No man can serve two masters. Matthew 6:24
O - O give thanks to the Lord: for He is good. Psalm 118:1
P - Praise you the Lord: for it is good to sing praises to our God. Psalm 147:1
Q - Quit you like men, be strong. 1Corinthians 16:13
R - Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8
S - Seek you the Lord while he may be found. Isaiah 55:6
T - The Lord sees me. Genesis 16:13
U - Unto you, O God, do we give thanks. Psalm 75:1
V - Verily, verily, I say to you, whatsoever you ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you. John 16:23
W - Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3
X - Exceeding great and precious promises are given to us. 2Peter 1:4
Y - You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14
Z - Zion heard, and was glad. Psalm 97:8

SUNDAY~WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

White Chicken Chili

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
3 (15 ounce) cans white beans
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
2 shakes of the Tabasco bottle
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup sour cream

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Slowly cook and stir the onion & garlic until tender. Mix in the green chili peppers, Tabasco, cumin, oregano and cayenne. Continue to cook and stir the mixture until tender, about 3 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, chicken and white beans. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the Whipping cream and sour cream right before serving! Enjoy!

*I made this "Sunday" friendly today and did everything except add the whipping cream and sour cream and put it in the crock pot. I put it on low for about 2 1/2 hrs (or till church was over) and when we got home it looked great! I added the whipping cream & sour cream and dinner was ready!!! I served it with corn bread and a Caesar salad. We also added some crunched up tortilla chips...yum! Everyone LOVED IT!!!

See what I made today....

I sewed this really simple and sweet swaddling blanket for a close friend who had her little girl last night at 31 weeks. Everything is OK and her daughter is doing wonderful...praise the Lord!
I used a zig-zag stitch on these hearts that I cut out by hand.

This swaddling blanket is about 40"x40" when it is opened completely.

I was able to follow this tutorial. Super easy!

http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/tutorial-easy-peasy-swaddle-sheet.html

Ta-da!!! I was very happy with how it turned out...I really hope she likes it!?

LETTERS, WORDS, AND NUMBERS...OH MY!

My baby will be 19 months in a few days and he is getting soooo big! He is loving the song "Old MacDonald" he calls it "E-I-O" It cracks me up. We also sing the ABC's and count to 5 a lot. All he says is "1-2-1-2-1-2-5" Its sooo funny! He also starts the Alphabet song with me "A-B" and then he just listens to me while I finish. He LOVES letters though and can point and say "A-D-B-O-W (which sounds like wa-woo)-N-and Y! Not too bad huh? He also has a good friend Levi and he follows him around calling him Ve-vi. I just love hearing him talk so much more now, he just picked up a few new words & phrases. He says "socks on, see ya, Yove you, Mem-i (semi truck), hot, ba (bath), and lots more...I should really keep a list! Oh, also today I was doing my Turbo Jam and at the end during the cool down there is some Ti Chi and Payton was trying to do it with me. he is getting so observant! Anyway, they sure grow right before our eyes don't they! What a blessing =]

TITUS 2:7-8

"Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us." (Titus 2:7-8)

You are not a teacher? Well, we are all called to teach in one form or another-as witness, as a living testimony, as a mother, as a neighbor. -Beth Moore

This was such a convicting message in my Bible time today...I think that one of the most important qualities a Christian women should have is Titus 2:7-8. Lord Help me!

SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE & ROLLS!

I found these recipes from this AMAZING BLOG Called Baking Bites http://bakingbites.com/ . There are a ton of wonderful recipes...but this one is a favorite and worth all the effort! Enjoy!!!

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

5-6 lb. pork shoulder/pork butt
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup tomato paste
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp mustard
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 cup water

Place onion on the bottom of your slow cooker. Place pork shoulder, trimmed of any obvious excess fat, into slow cooker on top of onions.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients to form the barbecue sauce. Feel free to adjust salt and pepper to taste, if necessary. Pour half of the sauce over the pork and cover.

Set remaining sauce aside.Cook over low heat for about 8 hours (or according to your slow cooker’s presets).Remove pork to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Transfer meat back into slow cooker and cook for a few more minutes, until meat has soaked up the sauce. Pulled pork can be held on the “warm” setting in the slow cooker for serving.Serve on soft sandwich rolls, topped with extra barbecue sauce.
Serves 10-12.


Soft Yogurt Sandwich Rolls

3 1/2 - 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp active dry yeast
3 tbsp honey
1 cup water, warm (100-110F)
1 cup yogurt (nonfat/lowfat is fine; I used Greek-style)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp salt

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, the active dry yeast, the honey and the warm water. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes, until slightly foamy.

Stir in yogurt, vegetable oil, salt and 2 cups of the remaining flour. Gradually stir in more flour until you have a soft dough that sticks together pulls away from the sides of the bowl (This can all be done in a stand mixer with the dough-hook attached, as well).Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding additional flour if necessary to prevent sticking, until dough is smooth and elastic, or about 5 minutes. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Turn risen dough out of bowl and onto a lightly floured surface. Gently deflate, pressing into a rectangle. Divide dough into 10 even pieces with a board scraper or a pizza cutter. Shape each piece into a round roll. To do this, take all the corners of one of the squarish pieces you just cut and pull them together, pinching them to create a seal. This will pull the rest of the dough “tight” across the top of your roll, giving you a smooth top. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.Once all rolls have been formed, press down firmly on each one to flatten. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise for 25 minutes.Bake for about 20 minutes, until rolls are deep golden on the top and the bottom.Cool on a wire rack.Store in an airtight container.
Makes 10 rolls.