New from The Forum

Judy over at the forum has created and shared a beautiful crocheted shawl.
Love the colors in this one. All my favorites.

Donna Has surprised us with a Jewelry piece of silver and turquoise

Made by Donna

Chainsaw Frame

Not my finest photo but you can see what I did.
These are old chain saw chains mounted to a wood frame. It is for my hubby's garage. He has old pinups that I will mount into the frame and set up in his work area. It was a challenge to make as some of them are still very sharp.

But I only cut my fingers twice .

Made For Me By Redrooster

This was our handmade coaster Swap over on the Forum Board.
Redrooster was my partner and sent these amazing coasters made of vinyl.

Paper Tea Purse

This darling creation was created and made by Crazy Sue over on the forum chat board.

She designed and filled it as a tea holder purse.

The Purple Cow

Ginny's Purple Cow

2 (3oz) boxes raspberry jello
2 c boiling water
1 can blueberry pie filling
1 lg can crushed pineapple (don't drain)
1 c chopped nuts
1/2 c sugar
1 c sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened


Dissolve jello in boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Mix pie filling, pineapple and nuts. Add to jello and mix well. Pour into 9x13 pan and chill until well set. Mix remaining ingredients and mixer and spread on top of set gelatin.

The Waterlily

Donnainnc made these and shared them over on the forum board.

They look so beautiful in her pond.

I think there craft foam .

Great job Donna

Dutch Baby

If you have never had a German pancake called a Dutch baby you have got to try one.

I have had these for years at the Original house of pancakes in Oregon.
I have only tried to make twice but this is not a bad recipe.
Find Recipe HERE
I like them smothered in powdered sugar butter and Yes use the Lemon or lemon Curd or brandied Lemon all very tasty and a good moms day breakfast.

Brandied Lemon Butter French Toast

INGREDIENTS
4 eggs
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 thick slices bread
Butter
Powdered sugar, optional

BRANDIED LEMON BUTTER
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
Juice of 2 lemons
4 teaspoons grated lemon rind
3-ounces brandy

In a shallow dish, beat eggs, sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla. Soak bread in the above mixture.
Heat butter over medium-high heat and cook each slice of bread until slightly brown on each side.
Serve with Brandied Lemon Butter and lemon slices. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
FOR BRANDIED LEMON BUTTER - Melt butter over low heat. Spoon off any foam that forms. Pour into a dish, leaving behind any sediment in the pan.
Wash the pan, pour butter back in the pan and add the sugar. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice, rind, and brandy; stir until smooth.
Pour over hot French toast.

Franklins Bath Puffs

These were made by Franklin over on the Forum Board.

Crocheted and really well made.

I did find some instructions on a simple version  HERE.

I love her detail and fine work on everything she makes.

Great Job Franklin !

Trap You Notes

Again From Our talented Joesmom on the Forum comes Trap Your Notes.
And.....here's the instructions for you!

1. Choose large traps for the note holder. Use needle-nose pliers to remove all the hardware, and set aside. You will reattach some pieces later.

2. Apply at least two coats of interior paint to the wooden traps, allowing each coat to dry. Small hobby brushes can be used to paint designs or lettering.

3. Reattach the spring-loaded mechanism as shown. Attach a push-in picture hanger to the back of each trap.