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{Sisboom} Fabric - Mini Messenger Purse

I've had the absolute pleasure of meeting, online, with Jennifer over at Sisboom.
I'd say she's an inspiration, breath of fresh air and very (very) creative. She has her own line of fabrics, and patterns.  Her patterns gear towards making cloths but it's still exciting to have her as a role model in the world of sewing and all things alike.

I recently received some fabric from her wonderful line of cottons.  I tried to decided what I should make out of the excellent collection of items, and since the Mini Messenger purse, from last week, got some great feedback, I decided to make one.  

Below is a picture from last weeks Messenger Bag, and then a few of the new bag. 

Here's last weeks Mini Messenger:


Here's the newest bag, with the SisBoom Crazy Love Fabric.




 
 


It turned out really cute! It measures 9" wide x 10.5" high.

I have some more of her fabulous fabric and plan to do a  {Giveaway} of it in the coming weeks, when the Sewing Tips Series begins!   






        



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50 Things about {Me} - Hilani

So, I stalk follow How to Nest For Less.  She's got a fun, exciting, and inspiring blog that I love to read.  I've been a fan now for a short while but am so Happy to have found her for a variety of reasons. 

She recently posted a 50 things you probably didn't know about, and it was so exciting to get to know her that it got me thinking I should, make a movement/follow her lead, in the blog world and do the same.  While reading her post I realized, if we lived close we would have to hang out because we have several similarities. One being I often have a potty mouth too and it comes out after a few drinks.  I've been told there's a "Day Time Hilani and a Night Time Hilani"...to learn more about this read 
50 Things about {ME} below





1.  I'm a mom to two boys, well 3 if you count the husband.
2. I'm an only child with several half siblings, we won't get into that. 
3.  I love to be outdoors.
4. I was born and raised in Florida.
5. I had the wonderful pleasure of reconnecting with my childhood friends, because of Facebook.
6. I use to work for Dr. Laura Schlessinger.  View a photo of us here.
7.  Outside of motherhood, working for Dr. Laura was one of the best jobs I've held.
8. I've waitressed, and loved it. I'd go back to it any day.
9.  I love the water, and love that my boys have inherited that. 
10.  I like to drink 2 cups of coffee in the morning. I recently gave up sugar in my coffee and moved to a flavored creamer...it sucked for a while but now it's manageable. 
11.  I was caption of my Cheerleading squad, my senior year of high school.
12.  I was picked on a lot in High School, by the popular girls (weird right, cheer caption, stereotype would say "I" was suppose to be the 'mean girl'.)
13.  I have a tendency to love to keep in touch with people.  I text a lot "Thinking of U" to friends, both close and far.
14.  I have many good friends and one very best friend, she lives in Michigan.
15.  I spent 8th grade year in Michigan.  
16.  I've been to Paris, and can still remember the smell of fresh bread from the bakery downstairs.
17. I can't stand grasshopers.
18. I ran my first 1/2 marathon on my Birthday in 2011.  I didn't do what I had hoped but lost 6 weeks of training due to be really sick!
19. I don't think I'd run a 1/2 again.
20.  I'm a better judge of character because I have a past that could label me as damaged goods, in the sense that I've been hurt many times.
21.  Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday!
22.  I love it when it snows and it's absolutely still out! Gives me good bumps.
23.  I know I'm getting older because I wear 30spf sunblock now. I use to wear 4 banana boat.
24. I love the smell of cocoa butter lotion. Reminds me of summers in Florida.
25.  I always thought I'd have a daughter. (NO, I'm happy with 2 boys, no more children here)
26.  I listen to a variety of music.
27.  I favor hip hop and if it's just the right song, I'll bust out dancing, even if I'm doing the dishes.
28.  I need 7 hours of sleep.  But after delivering my two boys, I managed well on 4 hours...why is that?! : /
29.  My husband is 6 years old than me...but you wouldn't know it, I'm either mature (probably) or he's immature. ;)
30.  I totally love Chocolate.  I have a girlfriend who's just as crazy as I am. I'll delivery a piece to her at least once a week, and visa versa.
31.  I love Pretzels.
32.  I'm a Seinfeld fan and will often refer to a moment as a Seinfeld moment.
33.  I love white tulips.
34. GREEN is my very, very, very favorite color. Ask anyone, it's true.
35.  I have Kanya West on my phone as a ringtone.  The song Stronger. 
36.  I belong to a neighborhood Book Club but have only attended 1 get together this year.
37. I love to sew...oh wait, you probably already know that.
38.  I get very excited when faced with a sewing challenge. It's great exercise for my brain.
39.  I think every mom, that stays home full time, should have a hobby. Keeps them out of trouble, if you know what I mean. 
40.  You'll never hear me say something bad about someone unless they've truly hurt my heart.  I can't afford for people to judge, and talk about me....so speak no evil.
41.  I can be a bitch, don't be fooled, but she's not very pretty and I like to be pretty.
42.  If you did my laundry you'd know I wear workout cloths everyday but only work out about 3 days a week. It's hard to find the time, but 20 minutes is better than nothing. 
43.  I like to talk a lot, and sometimes find myself cutting people off, bad habit I'm working on.
44.  I like to give my all, but in the past that's come back to bit me, so I'm much slower now at giving of myself.
45.  I don't drink soda, unless there are no other choices.
46.  I love to bbq and use paper plates, I can't stand doing dishes now...I feel like that and grocery shopping haunt me every day. 
47.  I use to keep a 'clean' house, now it's just tidy with dishes in the sink all day. I load the washer through out but the hand washing, they see me after dinner.
48.  I dye my own hair.
49.  I love pancakes
50. I love blogging.

Well, there you have it 50 things you might not have know about me, but now you do. Thanks for letting me share myself with you!  If you're a blogger, and create a post like this, please let me know, I'd love to read.

To Read more, you can visit the { My Story } page
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{Giveaway} Wet Bag - Pink Zipper

Hi All, hope everyone had a great Memorial Weekend with lots of laughter.   To kick off Summertime, I'd like to giveaway the first 2 Wet Bags, featured below.

I've been asked several times about Wet Bags for suits and such...well, I'm a good listener.

I found online this great fabric shop on Etsy that sells laminated cotton fabric, almost like oilcloth but not as thick or stiff.  I purchased a small amount to test out making the Wet Bags and you all get to benefit from the prototypes.   

SPECS:  Measuring 9" wide by 8.5" high, and closes by way of zipper and lined with a waterproof jacket liner, they are 98% leak proof.  Damp, or somewhat wet pieces will do well traveling home from any water activities making this item a great summer time must have. 


**Both bags are identical, except for the zipper colors.
For the turquoise zipper, go here



The 2nd one was made with a baby pink zipper:




 

Enter to win this wet bag here:


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{Giveaway} - Wet Bags - Turquoise Zipper

Hi All, hope everyone had a great Memorial Weekend with lots of laughter.   To kick off Summertime, I'd like to giveaway the first 2 Wet Bags, featured below.

I've been asked several times about Wet Bags for suits and such...well, I'm a good listener.

I found online this great fabric shop on Etsy that sells laminated cotton fabric, almost like oilcloth but not as thick or stiff.  I purchased a small amount to test out making the Wet Bags and you all get to benefit from the prototypes.   

SPECS:  Measuring 9" wide by 8.5" high, and closes by way of zipper and lined with a waterproof jacket liner, they are 98% leak proof.  Damp, or somewhat wet pieces will do well traveling home from any water activities making this item a great summer time must have. 


**Both bags are identical, except for the zipper colors.
For the Pink Zipper Giveaway, go here


The 1st one is with a Turquoise zipper.





Enter to Win this Bag here:

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{Guest Post} - Occasionally Crafty - Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Rice Krispy Treats

Hi, everyone, I'm Valerie from Occasionally Crafty! 



 My sister Laura and I have a fun little corner of the blog-o-sphere where we can share our favorite projects and recipes with everyone.  We do a little of everything-- card-making, vinyl decor, gift ideas, seasonal decor, and sewing projects.  And of course, we have to throw in some delicious treats and dinner recipes once in a while!




 I'm really happy to be here on Hilani's blog to share something delicious with you!

This post deserves a thank you and you're welcome.



* Thank you to Duck and Decanter, a local Phoenix restaurant, for providing the recipe that is about to make you fat.

*And, you're welcome.  Because I know you are going to make these and love them.  If you have someone you can make them for, your waistline might thank you, too.


This is a simple recipe- but it adds something to the everyday Rice Krispy Treat.  Don't get me wrong- even though I'm 30-something, I still like a good RK Treat.  But add some gooey caramel.  And some creamy peanut butter.  Rich chocolate.

Okay, getting to the recipe, I promise.

Here's your ingredients:


Rice Krispies- about 7 cups
3 Tbsp butter, plus more for buttering dishes and utensils
1 10 oz bag of marshmallows
14 oz bag of caramels
2 tsp water
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided
1 tsp vanilla
12 oz bag of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (there are two in my pictures because, apparently, I had two half-full bags in my pantry.)

Start out like you usually make your RK treats.  Melt your butter and marshmallows together in a pan, then stir until smooth.



Add the vanilla.

Add the cereal and stir until well coated.  


Press into your prepared 9x13 pan.  I usually butter the back of a wooden spoon and press, but you could certainly butter your (clean) hands and do it.    


Chill RK in the fridge.

Unwrap your caramels, and add them, along with a few tablespoons of water, to a saucepan.  Stir frequently until all melty and smooth.


Add 1 cup peanut butter


And stir until well combined.


Remove RK from fridge, and spread the peanut butter/caramel layer over the top. 


Stop and lick the spoo.  You'll thank me. It's amazing.

Return RK treat to fridge.  In ANOTHER saucepan (yes, you'll have a lot of dishes to do), melt the chocolate bits, being careful not to scorch the chocolate.  Keep the heat on low.  

When it's smooth, add the 1/2 cup peanut butter and stir until well combined.  Delicious.


Remove RK from fridge AGAIN, and pour the chocolate layer over the top of the caramel layer.  Try to cover evenly.  

You might want to lick the spoon again.  Really.  

Return RK to the fridge AGAIN, and let chill for at least an hour.   Remove and cut into squares or rectangles.

These are much less messy to cut if you do it right out of the fridge, but my poor RA-riddled wrists had a hard time with it.  

However, these are best eaten at room temp or only slightly chilled.  

Enjoy!




Here's the recipe (right click to save to your computer):



I hope you make them and love them- let me know if you do!  You can find me (and my little sis) at our blog and on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.  I'd love to see you there!

Thanks for having me, Hilani!  Have a great week!


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Belt Up Do {Tutorial}

I have so much fun giving life to items in my closet.  It makes me feel like I've been shopping, without the cost hitting my wallet.  Below is a picture I posted to Facebook, asking my fans for help.  I needed help deciding on a complimenting fabric for this boring belt, I found in my closet. You know, I almost threw it away but right before the toss, I realized, I could give it some life

Below is the image I posted to Facebook, asking for their help, and then the tutorial on how I made the finished product.   



After seeing everyone's votes, I recruited my 7 year old to practice his Tally Mark math technique.  :)   We wrote out the 4 numbers and then I went down the voting list on Facebook, while he tallied for me. 



So...here's the final product; ain't she Purdy hun! ;)



I gathered some scrap, which was only 14 inches in length so cutting strips was necessary to get the width. 


The belt measured in at 1.5 inches tall so a 1 inch strip was the magic number for my accent.  This style of strip is to leave raw edges, which will fray over time.  It's kind of my style, a vintage look. If you wish to have clean edges, just cut two inches and fold the sides in giving you a 1 inch final strip.


Because of the length, of my scrap fabric, I had to attach my three strips, by putting the right sides together and giving a 1 length stitch on it, then I pressed with the iron. 


 Because the belt is thick to begin with, I used clothes pins to hold my now one continuous strip of fabric in place. I removed the pins as I sewed along.  I used a #14 sewing needle and a 5.5 tension with a 3 length. 


Here's a close up of the finished product. 


Thank you so much for those that follow me, and gave me feedback.  I love my new belt!

I hope this has inspired you to re purpose something in your closet or head out and purchase a cheap, boring belt to give new life too. 

If you liked this tutorial, you can visit my { Tutorial } page for more projects I've shared.  

Coming Soon:
If you are interested in tutorials, and want to know sewing tips and tricks, follow my blog. I'm in the process of writing up a Sewing Series with a fun Fabric Giveaway!  Thanks for hanging out with me.

        


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