I have been taking close up pictures of flowers. I loved some of them so much that I had to frame them. You can't see the detail in this picture, but its just to give you an idea of what it will look like when I hang it on the wall. If there is one you would like to see close up...let me know and I will post the original picture if I can find it on the computer. I'm not usuing that vase either, its just for an example.  

My flower chair is really starting to take off. The blooms are finally filling out the seat and spilling over the edges. This is the small childs chair that I picked up...hey, you can't beat free. People really seem to like it. 

Spring cleaning...

I decided it was time to clean up my craft table and put away all the odds and ends I have strung across the room. I was getting sick of the clutter. I found a bunch of polar fleece that I had purchased to make some tie blankets for kids. I decided to start cutting them out tonight so I can tie them while I watch TV in the evenings. I know that once it gets hot out I will not want to sit around with a heavy polar fleece on my lap. When I get them done, I will post a picture of them. I have to start making some more bracelets. Raine's Graduation is coming up and Sheena is going to pick a couple of bracelets out for herself. They are going to be a late birthday present. Check out my Sisters best friends site on my link list. Rora.....and she has been busy crafting. Later!

Broccoli, Chicken, & Parmesan Cheese Risotto

I found my recipe for the Risotto I made at our Christmas party. I wrote it out but forgot to pop it in the mail to Amy. I hope it works for you.

Broccoli & Chicken, Parmesan Cheese Risotto

5 ½ Cups (44 fl.oz) Chicken Stock or Broth

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

Sliced fresh mushrooms- as many as desired

4 Cups (12 oz) broccoli florets

1 ½ Cups (10 1/2 oz) Arborio Rice/ Risotto Rice

1 Cup (4oz) grated parmesan cheese, plus additional cheese for serving.

Chicken tenders, cubedSalt and Pepper to taste

Pour the stock into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add cubed chicken and cook until done. Adjust heat to keep broth hot but not boiling.

In a large heavy saucepan, over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until translucent- about 5 minutes.

Add rice and stir until white spots appear in the center of the grains- about 1 minute.

Add chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms.

Add a ladle of stock at a time, ladle by ladle as needed. Cover, simmer….stir, add stock…cover, simmer, ECT. Continue until broccoli and rice are tender.Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese.

It’s that easy.

Bracelets, bracelets, bracelets, my latest creative outlet. This is just a small sample of the bracelets that my friends have not snatched up. I'm working on a whole new batch. I will post some pictures of the newest creations when it becomes available. If you want one, give me some ideas about what colors and type of beads you would like to have. 

last years ornaments were mock stainglass. I loved making them and they were sooooo easy. They were just a little messy before they were completely dry. 

I saw this somewhere and decided it would be a cute idea for the ornament exchange. Everyone loved them. 

ribbon candy...made with ribbon beads and a little thread. Easy and cute on a tree. 

These little puppies were made in different colors and with tiny seed beads. Each ornament took about 8 hours total to complete. 

I made thies ornaments in many different colors. I ended up with beaded ornaments for two years in a row. 

This was something I dreamed up when I saw the tiny shovels. I should have bought more because when I went back to buy some they ewere gone. I have not seen them anywhere since. 

A simple reindeer made out of a large outdoor christmas light bulb. He was a big hit with the kids. 

A tiny snowman made out of a tiny straw dolls hat. the nose is a toothpick that actually sticks out. 

A wire star that I made years ago. It was easy and if I remember correctly it started the ornament exchange off. 

Snowmen ornaments made form the extra pieces of material from my homemade tree skirt. 

Once of the wooden reindeer for 2005 exchange. Another one that was way to easy to make.

The little Christmas tree for 2005 Exchange. Its a simple cinnamon tree but It will work.

My christmas ornaments for the 2005 Christmas Exchange. It's a real challenge to come up with new ideas.

Netter's Crafty Ideas....

I decided instead of posting all of my arts and craft pics on my normal site that I should create another forum. Here it is. Check back later to see what I have been up to. Netter