Wow it has been a long time since I have posted anything here
Life has been so crazy busy
My grandson Beau is 4 now and our new grandson Cole will be born in August
We can't wait to meet him!
Pauly and I are on vacation in Tennessee to visit his family
It has been great so far
We did some exploring in town and found a great little eatery called Mamma's
We had the plate special which was meatloaf, butter beans, corn, mashed taters, and cornbread
all for only $5.50
It was all so good!
I saved some room for dessert and had the best chocolate cake with vanilla icing ever!
lol we have a garmin and we end up taking what we like to call adventures with garmin!
It sends us down the road less traveled and we see some very neat things!
It can be a bit scary like yesterday though
We ended up on a 1 lane dirt road that dropped of on each side with no guard rails
It went up and down and all around and thankfully we did not run into another car as there just wasn't room for 2!
It was a beautiful but white knuckle ride
Some parts of the road were eroded from the recent rains and it left deep ditches that we had to navigate
The road was a muddy mess in areas and we had to really fly through those so as to not get stuck in the mud
As we came to the end of this road there was a river rushing over it
Pauly got out and walked to the waters edge and said he didn't think it was that deep
I had to decide weather to try to turn the suburban around without going off the edge and down the cliff or if I should just suck it up and gun it and go through the river.....
Going back was not an option!
So I told Pauly to get in and buckle up!
I hit the gas and away we went
The water was pretty deep!!
We made it to the other side though so all was well
My front bumper and lic. plate were spotless clean and it at least washed all the red mud off the bottom of the burban
lol there is still mud here and there but it's much cleaner than it would have been without the river ride
Pauly's dad Dave was in the back just chuckling and having a grand adventure
We ended up in Collingwood where Dave had us go to a shop that was so cool
It was called Junk & Gems
Earlier in the day at their farm Maria took me out in the pens so I could pet the Donkey
I love Donkey's and he seemed to be in love with me hahahaha
He followed behind me as we went to see the next Donkey and then he kept bumping me in the rear end!
I had to keep petting him or he would bump me
The goats didn't want to be petted, they were not interested in us as we didn't have any feed in our hands
The beautiful white horse with blue eyes was so sweet
And there is a cute pony that loves to be scratched on his neck
We are meeting the family at Mamma's for breakfast this morning as they have never been there lol what is that saying about being a tourist in your own town....have to try it never know what you will find
My Crazy Crafting Life is about me and my family and about how I started crafting and what I am up to now. I do lead a crazy life. I don't need to watch soap operas on T.V. If I want some drama all I have to do is call someone in my family lol.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Check out my vintage shop
Check out my vintage etsy shop!
I will be adding more as often as I can
I have a bunch of fabrics that will be listed soon
I have to iron them and takes the pictures yet
Ironing is not my favorite thing so this may take a while!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/carriesattic
and as always you can find great handmade items yes all made with my hands at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarriesCraftStore
If you want to find some beautiful art work check out Paulys shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DemmersArt
I will be adding more as often as I can
I have a bunch of fabrics that will be listed soon
I have to iron them and takes the pictures yet
Ironing is not my favorite thing so this may take a while!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/carriesattic
and as always you can find great handmade items yes all made with my hands at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarriesCraftStore
If you want to find some beautiful art work check out Paulys shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DemmersArt
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Rhubarb Cake Recipe
Hello everyone long time no post
Life has been busy and crazy at times
We took care of my mom until she passed away, it is what she wanted to be at home and not in a home
I have been getting back into the swing of things and working on my carersattic shop
Lots of vintage and supplies and vintage supplies lol in there
I will continue to increase my inventory in that shop and hopefully find the time and energy to sew and add things to the craft shop
It is that wonderful time of year again....Spring!
And with spring comes Rhubarb
I have never liked rhubarb pie...to sour for me and since I really don't like strawberries the whole rhubarb strawberry pie thing just doesn't work for me
I did however find a rhubarb recipe that I love!
And I will share it here with all of you
Rhubarb Cake
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes in a prepared cake pan
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup shortening
1 1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 Cup Buttermilk (1Cup Milk + 4 Tablespoons Vinegar makes buttermilk)
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
Pinch of Salt
2 1/2 Cups Raw Rhubarb Diced
Topping:
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoon Cinnamon
With fork or pastry blender mix shortening and sugar until blended then switch to the mixer and
Add egg, vanilla and salt
Next alternate adding buttermilk, and flour to the mix until blended
Add Rhubarb
Spread in prepared cake pan
Make topping and sprinkle all over the top
Bake for 35-45 minutes, test with a toothpick to make sure it is done
Let it cool, slice and enjoy! Great with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream!
Life has been busy and crazy at times
We took care of my mom until she passed away, it is what she wanted to be at home and not in a home
I have been getting back into the swing of things and working on my carersattic shop
Lots of vintage and supplies and vintage supplies lol in there
I will continue to increase my inventory in that shop and hopefully find the time and energy to sew and add things to the craft shop
It is that wonderful time of year again....Spring!
And with spring comes Rhubarb
I have never liked rhubarb pie...to sour for me and since I really don't like strawberries the whole rhubarb strawberry pie thing just doesn't work for me
I did however find a rhubarb recipe that I love!
And I will share it here with all of you
Rhubarb Cake
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes in a prepared cake pan
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup shortening
1 1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 Cup Buttermilk (1Cup Milk + 4 Tablespoons Vinegar makes buttermilk)
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
Pinch of Salt
2 1/2 Cups Raw Rhubarb Diced
Topping:
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoon Cinnamon
With fork or pastry blender mix shortening and sugar until blended then switch to the mixer and
Add egg, vanilla and salt
Next alternate adding buttermilk, and flour to the mix until blended
Add Rhubarb
Spread in prepared cake pan
Make topping and sprinkle all over the top
Bake for 35-45 minutes, test with a toothpick to make sure it is done
Let it cool, slice and enjoy! Great with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream!
Friday, December 16, 2011
FREE SHIPPING Today ONLY! in craftsbycarer.etsy.com and paulyspalette.etsy.com
Come and celebrate FREE Shipping FRIDAY with us!
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http://www.etsy.com/listing/65881504/note-cards-set-of-6-fine-art-winter-ice
Come and celebrate FREE Shipping FRIDAY with us!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69980497/salt-box-barn-quilted-wall-hanging
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65881504/note-cards-set-of-6-fine-art-winter-ice
Thursday, December 8, 2011
My feature is live! You can enter to win a $10 gift certificate to either of my shops!
carersattic.etsy.com and craftsbycarer.etsy.com
Check out the blog feature here to see all the ways you can enter!
http://createdbylaurie.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway-carries-craft-store.html
carersattic.etsy.com and craftsbycarer.etsy.com
Check out the blog feature here to see all the ways you can enter!
http://createdbylaurie.blogspot.com/2011/12/giveaway-carries-craft-store.html
Monday, December 5, 2011
Happy December Everyone!
In a few days I will be featured on a blog
The interview was fun and easy to fill out
I will post the link once it is up
You will be able to enter for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to my shops,
Can be used in either or both shops and can include shipping in the amount too
Go to http://carersattic.etsy.com
and
http://craftsbycarer.etsy.com to view some items that you may be able to get for free!
In a few days I will be featured on a blog
The interview was fun and easy to fill out
I will post the link once it is up
You will be able to enter for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to my shops,
Can be used in either or both shops and can include shipping in the amount too
Go to http://carersattic.etsy.com
and
http://craftsbycarer.etsy.com to view some items that you may be able to get for free!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Almost Christmas
Sorry I have been away for so long
Life has been crazy here
My mom is very ill and I have been taking care of her
She beat the odds and made it through Thanksgiving, our next goal is Christmas
I can't believe it is coming up so soon!
This year has just been flying by
I sew when I can
Crochet while I sit with her
I am running a sale for Black Friday Cyber Monday in both of my shops and Pauly is having 1 too all items are marked down 25% already so no need to wait for a refund or use a code!
http://craftsbycarer.etsy.com
http://carersattic.etsy.com
http://paulyspalette.etsy.com
So stop on in and have a look around
I will be featured in a blog give away in Dec. and the prize will be a $10 gift certificate to my shops and can be used in either shop or both and can include shipping too
I will post more info on that as I get it from the blogger
Christmas lights are up outside and this week we will be trying to get the inside decorated
Mom is looking forward to seeing all the Christmas decor and to us getting a tree up
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