tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41918107640743817612024-02-19T19:55:48.216-05:00A Simple TouchAmanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-73057880545294522772014-01-20T18:56:00.002-05:002014-01-20T18:56:50.903-05:00Dressed Up Recycled Glasses: A Little Glitter Goes a Long Way!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi again! I'm excited to share what turned out to be one of my favorite DIY projects so far! </div>
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Dress up any glass bottle, jar, etc. with a touch of glitter.</div>
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For this project I used several San Pellegrino glass bottles that I saved.</div>
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1. Soak your glass bottles in warm water until the labels are easy to remove. Scrub bottle with the coarse part of a sponge to remove any left over adhesive.</div>
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2. Using masking tape, mark off where you want the glitter on the bottle.</div>
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3. Use a paint brush to apply the Mod Podge to the marked off area.</div>
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4. Sprinkle the glitter onto the Mod Podge. You will want to do this over cardboard or a paper bag to catch the excess glitter.</div>
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5. Allow the bottle to dry. Then, spray sealant onto the glittery parts. To avoid getting sealant on the other parts of the glass, tape on a plastic bag or plastic wrap. </div>
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And there you have it! </div>
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-7835608404972746952014-01-05T18:01:00.000-05:002014-01-05T18:12:00.454-05:00Bringing Nature Indoors II<div align="center">
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I like the rustic look that nature brings to decorating. Here are a few ways that I used nature to decorate this winter season.</div>
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Materials: Short pine branches, pine cone, bracelet, vase </div>
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Materials: small jar, Epson salt, ribbon, candle, short pine branch</div>
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Pine Cone Garland</div>
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Materials: Pine cones, string</div>
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you enjoyed your NYE celebrations. I hosted a small last minute gathering at my place. I'm going to share an easy and inexpensive party decor tip that will add extra festiveness to any occasion! In just two steps you can add a special touch to your drink ware. </div>
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I took advantage of the post Christmas sales and bought these pompom bows at Target. (2 for $0.30!)<br />
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First: Punch a hole through the paper on the back, near the corner, and thread ribbon through it.</div>
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Together David and I made holiday mason jars for our Holiday Party last weekend. They gave the party an extra festive touch! </div>
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We gathered our saved mason jars from tomato sauces, and soaked them in hot water to remove the labels. </div>
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These tags are for guests to mark their jars with their names.</div>
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Cut strands of ribbon to wrap around the jar, and string the tags through the ribbon.</div>
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Hot glue the ribbon to secure it on the jar.</div>
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Thanks David for taking the pictures! Find David's beautiful bone china decor here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_home-garden?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Rocks%26Mountains&node=1055398">Rocks&Mountains</a></div>
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Now that the warm weather is gone, I have turned my focus to back inside projects. (I guess I'm a seasonal blogger.) The holidays are approaching, and I've been feeling crafty! I'm not skipping over Thanksgiving, but is the Christmas Wreath I made for this year. (I still have my <a href="http://amandashomeideas.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-autumn-wreath.html">Autumn Wreath</a> hanging.)</div>
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I made a mini version with a cute owl decoration for my boyfriend! </div>
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I purchased all the materials at AC Moore. </div>
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For the large and mini wreath I simply tucked each piece between the vine branches. I hot glued the owl.</div>
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Tip: Always check <a href="http://Retailmenot.com/">Retailmenot.com</a> before checking out. I scored a 25% off coupon! </div>
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-15477269381596085082013-05-21T20:20:00.001-04:002013-05-21T20:26:54.289-04:00Healthy dinner: Kale and White Bean Couscous Recipe <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi! I have neglected my blog for far too long. Last night I tried a new recipe that inspired me to share it on here. I found the recipe on allrecipes.com. I love the earthy flavors that the whole wheat couscous and toasted almonds give to this dish. It makes a perfect fast and healthy meal for the summer.</div>
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1 cup water</div>
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1 cup whole wheat couscous</div>
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2 tbsp olive oil</div>
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1 (15oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (alternative white beans can be used)</div>
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1 cup chopped kale</div>
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4 cloves garlic, crushed</div>
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1/4 cup whole almonds, halved (toast first at 350 degrees until you smell the almonds)</div>
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</div>
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salt and back pepper to taste</div>
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1. Bring water and butter to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat. Add couscous and stir well. Cover saucepan and let couscous sit until water absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.</div>
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2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cannellini beans, kale, and garlic in the hot oil until kale is wilted, 5 to 10 minutes. mix kale mixture into couscous; fold in almonds.</div>
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Friday was cold and windy. It was the perfect night to make my mom's beef stew recipe. Only I had one dilemma...my boyfriend is vegetarian. I took a risk and modified the beef stew to be vegetarian friendly. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that he loved it and I still got my comfort food fix! </div>
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2 rosemary sprigs</div>
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4 medium potatoes chopped in cubes</div>
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4 or 5 carrots chopped</div>
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1 16 oz. can white Cannellini beans rinsed</div>
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1 box of Lightlife's Smart Strips Seasoned Veggie Strips (or your preferred soy "meat")</div>
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1 tbsp Worcester sauce</div>
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1/3 cup red wine (optional)</div>
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In large pot heat the vegetable oil on medium heat. Add the soy "meat", chopped onion, garlic, and rosemary to the oil; cook until tender and light in color. </div>
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Tip* The stew tastes even better the second day!</div>
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-22822717497254952372013-01-03T21:01:00.000-05:002013-01-06T08:49:15.095-05:00DIY Gift Tags (From Recycled Holiday Cards)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays! I had a great time hibernating at my grandmother's house in Canada, eating lots, and relaxing with my family.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to keep my Christmas decorations up for a least a week or so after the New Year. I don't like how my apartment feels empty when they're gone. I guess that I can use it as motivation to try new projects! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a little tip to share with you that's economically and environmentally friendly! Last year I cut up the Christmas cards I received and saved them to make gift tags for this year. I saw the idea on Pinterest (as usual). Holiday cards are always so pretty, and I was happy to put them into use instead of throwing them away. (Plus they came in handy since I didn't need to buy tags from the store!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-7394013446564460842012-12-10T15:51:00.000-05:002012-12-10T15:51:30.196-05:00Holiday Party Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello! Over the weekend my boyfriend and I hosted a holiday party for our friends. The party was a blast, and I enjoyed baking and decorating! I found this cute Christmas tree brownie idea <a href="http://christmas-forever.tumblr.com/post/10158443661/i-have-to-make-these">here</a> and attempted to do it myself. I'm not the best froster, but this was a fun way to make the brownies festive!</div>
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I bought the pearl sprinkles and the decorating icing at AC Moore. I kept mine simple, but you can go all out with the decorating! </div>
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We also bought these awesome photo props from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PartyGoodies?ref=seller_info">Party Goodies on Etsy.</a> She can customize your order. </div>
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The theme of the party was Eat, Drink, & Be Merry! We used this print out as part of the table centerpiece. </div>
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-63900351749841922262012-12-09T20:57:00.001-05:002012-12-09T20:57:35.858-05:00Christmas Molasses Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For me, molasses cookies taste like Christmas...must be all my wonderful memories of eating molasses cookies in my Sitty's kitchen while spending the week at her house with all the family over the holidays. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Sitty is grandma in Arabic.) </span>While I can never replicate my Sitty's molasses cookies, I am excited to say that I finally got them right this year! The touch of cinnamon, gloves, and ginger make this cookie a rich, but not overly sweet cookie for the holidays!</div>
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Check out the recipe from my last year's post around this time....<a href="http://amandashomeideas.blogspot.com/2011/12/baking-making-decorating.html">Molasses Cookies Recipe.</a><br />
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-70873003361628648052012-12-04T19:15:00.002-05:002012-12-04T19:19:12.977-05:00Pine Cone Frenzy<div style="text-align: center;">
Lately I've been a little pine cone happy (as strange as that may sound)! It all started with using pine cones as place holders in my previous <a href="http://amandashomeideas.blogspot.com/2012/11/happy-thanksgiving.html">Thanksgiving post. </a> Now I'm using pine cones to compliment my holiday decorating! I found my inspiration on pinterest.</div>
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This is a easy and fast project. I finished it in about 10 minutes! </div>
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1. Cut ribbon to desired length. (Hold the ribbon from the door hook to see how low you want the pine cones to hang.) Tie a knot where you want the pine cone positioned.</div>
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5. Tie all the ribbons you have together and hang. I used 3 pine cones but you can use more or less.</div>
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(pine cones, mason jar, epsom, salt, candle)</div>
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(vase, costume jewelry bracelet, pine cone)</div>
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-62947017790671412912012-11-22T23:13:00.001-05:002012-11-27T20:08:25.615-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!I am so happy that I was able to share my Thanksgiving with my family, boyfriend, and especially with my happy 2 month old nephew! I hope you all had a special day wherever you are!<br />
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I'm going to share this year's table setting. I kept the table simple since the food is the main attraction (and major space taker.) I found the pine cone place holder idea <a href="http://sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com/?m=1">here.</a> You can use names or write something related to the day! (The little walnut is for my nephew.)<br />
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Before I begin sharing my latest project, I want to announce that at the end of September I became a proud new Aunt! (This is also the reason I have been MIA from my blog.) </div>
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I'm stopping by tonight to share another placemat pillow that I created for Autumn. (You can find my past <a href="http://amandashomeideas.blogspot.com/2011/11/placemat-accent-pillow.html">placemat pillow tutorial here</a>.) </div>
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I bought this placemat at Pier 1 Imports for a little less than $4. (I love the gold trim detail!) Remember to look for double lined placemats if you want to do this project. This time around I used stuffing to fill the pillow. I cut the stitching of the placemat to make a small hole (but big enough to fit my hand.) Then I stuff the pillow and simply hand stitched the hole closed.</div>
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The holidays are coming and I am excitedly gathering ideas. I'm looking forward to sharing more projects in the near future!</div>
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<br />Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-84248024563707074422012-09-25T21:49:00.002-04:002012-09-25T21:53:51.227-04:00Brookies<div style="text-align: center;">
If you like <b style="font-style: italic;">chocolate</b>...and if you like cookies and brownies then you will love this simple and delicious recipe by the Clinton St. Baking Company! "A Brookie is a cross between a brownie and a cookie."</div>
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1 tbsp canola oil</div>
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1 tsp unsalted butter</div>
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks</div>
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2 large eggs</div>
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1/4 cup light brown sugar</div>
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract</div>
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour</div>
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1/4 tsp salt</div>
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1. Preheat oven to 350F.</div>
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2. Melt the oil, butter, and 1 cup of the chocolate together in the microwave or on the stove using a double boiler. Let cool.</div>
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3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla together.</div>
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4. Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.</div>
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5. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining dry ingredients (flour & baking powder). Add the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, mix until combined, and then add in the remaining chocolate chunks.</div>
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6. Freeze the batter in a shallow pan for 6 to 8 minutes (until the batter sets and hardens slightly.) </div>
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7. Coat 2 cookie sheets with nonstick coking spray or line with parchment paper. Scoop about 10 tbsp-size Brookies onto each sheet. Bake for 11-12 minutes, until the tops look dry and cracked (insides will still be moist.) Cool completely.</div>
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Makes 10 to 20 Brookies</div>
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Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-37705570559987556752012-09-10T21:22:00.001-04:002012-09-10T21:40:08.069-04:00DIY Autumn Wreath<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello!! To help myself get over the end of the summer I put together a project to make an autumn wreath. My inspiration came from <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/43839796343745063/">this wreath</a> from pinterest. I'm proud of this wreath because figuring out how to weave the ribbon through the metal frame was difficult! Let the Fall decorating begin!! </div>
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1 16 in. metal wreath form</div>
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2 rolls of wired burlap ribbon (2 1/2 in. x 5 yrds)</div>
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2. After you make your way around the outer circle, cut off any excess ribbon and tuck in the end. Begin to make your loops on the inner circle just like the outer. This time create 4 loops per section and straddle the 5th.</div>
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3. Decorate your wreath to your taste. First I create a bow at the bottom.</div>
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(I tied a piece of ribbon vertically, and knotted it on the back. Then I slid a longer piece of ribbon under the loop and tied a bow. I'm not the best bow maker...took several tries!)</div>
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After arranging the faux flowers, I wrapped them together in left over ribbon. I secured the wrap by hand sewing the end. Then I attached the flowers onto the wreath by sewing the wrap onto the loops.</div>
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While looking for decoration ideas for my sister's baby shower I came across these <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/43839796342722537/">pictures</a> on<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/43839796342722487/"> Pinterest</a></div>
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These soft and festive pompoms make great decorations for any type of celebration! They're easy to make and have a great effect!</div>
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<i>Materials:</i></div>
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tissue paper</div>
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garbage bag ties</div>
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1. Layer 8 pieces of tissue paper on top of one another.</div>
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2. Fold the tissue paper back and forth like an accordion. (About an inch wide.)</div>
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3. Fold in half to mark the center.</div>
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4. Unfold and tightly tie a garbage bag tie in the center. (Use scissors to help tighten twist.)</div>
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5. At each end, round the edges with scissors to create a half circle shape. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNRss-B0che1UhfelFfCm5Lha-gF4yc_l8vzhGWfGrKQ4UyxCXQtghJ63xEFNGlwZq4KgOKD3Nd_geTCZpyDTxQbrR5tueLpI9InsZcnMMMBH9CDav63CB_Fgsl2_UoGid3Ak1TB-FyA/s1600/IMG_1266.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaNRss-B0che1UhfelFfCm5Lha-gF4yc_l8vzhGWfGrKQ4UyxCXQtghJ63xEFNGlwZq4KgOKD3Nd_geTCZpyDTxQbrR5tueLpI9InsZcnMMMBH9CDav63CB_Fgsl2_UoGid3Ak1TB-FyA/s320/IMG_1266.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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6. Open the pleats. </div>
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7. Gently separate each layer of tissue by pulling it towards the center.</div>
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(If you want to make a flower, stop here.)</div>
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By separating all layers of tissue you'll end up with this type of pompom.</div>
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After a little hiatus I'm back to share pictures from the baby shower my family and I had for my sister and her husband! The shower was a relaxed BBQ/pool party with a touch of "baby". </div>
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Hi!! It has been a while! I unexpectedly had today off (yay!) so I finally had the time to try out this DIY coaster project that I've been wanting to do. </div>
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I ordered free wallpaper samples from Anthropologie.com, bought plain white tiles from Home Depot, and picked up the rest of the materials at A C More. </div>
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I used this great <a href="http://flowerhilldesigncompany.blogspot.com/2012/02/tutorial-anthropologie-wallpaper.html">tutorial</a> as a guide.</div>
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<br />Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-35308877702047470462012-04-29T21:03:00.002-04:002012-04-29T21:10:23.009-04:00Creamy Leek GratinA few weeks ago I tried a new recipe, Creamy Leek Gratin. This was my first time cooking with leeks and it came out delicious! If you haven't tried leeks before, their flavor tastes like a mixture of onion and garlic. This is a must try! <br />
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2 tbsp unsalted butter</div>
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour</div>
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2 cups whole milk (I used skim)</div>
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1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, grated</div>
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3 slices sandwich bread, torn into small pieces</div>
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6 leeks (about 3 lbs)- white and light green parts only. Halved lengthwise and rood ends left intact.</div>
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1.<b> </b>Heat oven to 375F. melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and cook, whisking, for 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in the milk, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper and bring to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the Cheddar until melted.</div>
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3. Place the leeks in a single layer in the bottom of a baking dish. Cover with the milk mixture and sprinkle with the breath mixture. Cover the dish with foil and bake until the leeks are tender and the filling in bubbling, 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the top is golden brown, 8-10 minutes more.</div>
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<br /></div>Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-23987332938237246332012-04-17T15:14:00.000-04:002013-11-23T09:36:53.695-05:00Wine Bottle Centerpiece<div style="text-align: center;">
This weather is gorgeous! Today I'm going to share a summery wine bottle center piece I created last week. You may remember <a href="http://amandashomeideas.blogspot.com/2012/02/wine-bottle-candle-holders.html">this past blog post</a> about cutting wine glasses.</div>
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I love the way the candles glow through the bottles!</div>
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Hi! I'm stopping by to share an organizing tip for under the sink. This idea comes from Real Simple (my favorite magazine!) </div>
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I bought this tabletop organizer from Target.</div>
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It's the perfect size to fit your detergent, cleaning bottles, sponges, etc etc! I feel so much better when my place is organized!</div>
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<br />Amanda- A Simple Touchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126556229680364175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191810764074381761.post-23460721416458076332012-04-10T16:54:00.000-04:002012-04-10T16:59:02.502-04:00Yarn Wrapped VasesHello!! It has been a while! Now that I am working full time, I haven't been able to post as frequently. I'm happy to share a quick Yarn Wrapped Vase project that I completed today. (It took less than an hour...all while watching Ellen!) My inspiration came from <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/43839796342665070/">here.</a><br />
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glass bottles (I used a teriyaki bottle and a balsamic vinaigrette bottle)</div>
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colored yarn</div>
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Simply wrap the yarn around the bottle. (I started from top to bottom.) Use a dot of hot glue to secure the yarn when you find the yarn begins to slip.</div>
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I put these vases in my bathroom to give it a touch of Spring.</div>
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Hi again! I'm going to share a DIY Spring door decor project I recently made for my boyfriend, David. My biggest challenge for this project was giving it a masculine feel. Whether or not I succeeded...you be the judge! </div>
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Materials:</div>
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End result:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Those are fresh branches from a bush. You can use faux ones as well.</td></tr>
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