How to Finger Knit {and a yarn giveaway!}

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How to Finger Knit

Finger knitting is both fun and easy! I learned to do this when I was three years old and I can make a lot very fast! – Abbie Finger knitting is a great introduction to knitting and crocheting. It is ideal for young children who are just beginning to be able to do handwork. Learn how to finger knit then teach your little brother or sister! – Mrs. Brown First make a slipknot as in the above photos. To begin finger knitting: 1. Place the slip knot on your index finger. 2. Lay the working yarn (the yarn that goes […] Read more »

Fleece Tie Pillows

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Fleece Tie Pillows

Making fleece tie pillows is a great project to do along with with your little brother or sister. You may need to do the measuring and some cutting, but if they can tie a knot, then away they’ll go! We think they make great gifts too! Supplies 3/4 yard fleece a 12″x12″ square pillow form fabric scissors measuring tape pen or pencil Instructions Cut two 22″x22″ pieces of fleece. If you are using a different sized or shape pillow, just add 10″ to each direction of the pillow’s dimensions for your fleece measurement. Be sure not to include the selvage […] Read more »

Basic Hand Sewing: How to Thread a Needle

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How to Thread a Needle

Threading a needle can be difficult and takes some time to master, but once you have learned how to do it, it can be very useful! – Abbie Preparing your thread   Start by making a clean cut on the end of your thread. Make sure there are no frayed ends left behind to get stuck as you go through the eye of the needle. Abbie prefers to just use the thread this way, but you may find it helps to stiffen the end a bit using one of these methods: You can try stiffening the thread with a bit […] Read more »

Easy Homemade Pie Crust

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If you have a food processor you can make yummy pie crust in your own kitchen lickety-split quick! Plus it’s fun to watch the ingredients whirling around at lightning speed. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter 3 Tbsp water Instructions: Combine flour and salt in food processor. Pulse a few times until mixed. Take off lid and cut slices of the butter into the food processor with a butter knife. Turn the food processor back on and combine until the mixture looks like cornmeal. Pour flour mixture into a bowl, and sprinkle water over […] Read more »

How to Gift Wrap a Box

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How to wrap a box

  I love wrapping presents! Boxes are wrapped more often than any other shapes, so you may be wrapping like this for the rest of your life! – Abbie Abbie is very serious when she says she loves wrapping… birthdays and Christmas have become much simpler for me. Now I just hand her the presents and some wrapping paper and away she goes! Today we are sharing the very basic steps for wrapping. We’ll have some fun and unusual ways to spruce up gifts coming in the future. – Mrs. Brown   Measuring First set the box down in one […] Read more »

Homemade Cornbread – Make it From Scratch!

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Homemade Cornbread

This is our favorite recipe for cornbread. Cornbread can be dry, but this recipe is nice and moist, with a slight sweetness to it. Yum! You can buy boxed cornbread mix, but cornbread from scratch is much better, and it isn’t hard at all. Homemade Cornbread 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 400° F. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl and add sugar. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, […] Read more »

Homemade Playdough

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Homemade Playdough

Abbie says: It’s fun to make your own playdough. I like being able to make colors I can’t buy. I like to play with it too! Mrs. Brown says: This recipe is easy to make  from common ingredients in your kitchen. It makes enough to share with your little brothers and sisters. You could also give this as a cute toddler gift, with some plastic cookie cutters and a small rolling pin. Homemade Playdough Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 cup water 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon cream of tartar food coloring Directions Mix your flour, cream of […] Read more »