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Membrillo

February 8, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

You may notice that this is the second quince paste recipe on the blog. My friend Barbara made the first one, and my taste buds know how wonderful her quince paste turned out. But I made some too, and packaged it up differently from hers, so you can pick which version you want to make and package it up her way or my way. Or do something completely different - and if you do, please let us know! Barbara and I met over quince paste and membrillo. She calls it quince paste; I call it membrillo, because … [read more...]

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DIY Valentine Cards

January 27, 2012 By Anna Leave a Comment

Ah, February- when the weather is dark and dreary (and very wet if you live in Portland). What better way to cheer up the gloom than crafting at home with a cup of tea or even better with chocolate and a good friend? These handmade valentines were a blast to make and very easy. Supplies: • MOL labels, of your favorite styles and shapes with valentine words. I used Bible verses, but lines from poems ("Red is the Rose", "Shall I compare Thee...", "Roses are Red...") or classic valentine sayings … [read more...]

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Jasmine Green Tea Soap

January 6, 2012 By Zoe Leave a Comment

Walking into my grandmother’s bathroom was akin to visiting a shrine to femininity. All the surfaces were decorated to suit her sense of beauty and womanhood; lavish flowers, sensual perfume bottles, fragrant soaps, and distinctly female-inspired art on the walls. However, it was never too much, always just enough. Every visit, I thought, this is what its like to be a woman, this is what she keeps for herself; aside from raising children, supporting her life-partner, and keeping the home. My mother … [read more...]

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Magdalenas

December 23, 2011 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

These Spanish sponge cakes are also known in France as Madeleines; but whatever they are called, they are eggy, buttery and light with a hint of lemon, and one of my favorite breakfasts. Magdalenas have been made since the Middle Ages, and they probably have something to do with the pilgrimage route through Northern Spain, which was a highly popular activity centuries ago. When my daughter Lorraine and I were there on our pilgrimage a few years ago, Magdalenas were everywhere. These days, they are … [read more...]

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Gift Tag Ornaments

December 7, 2011 By Anna Leave a Comment

While brainstorming about what delightful Christmas goodies I could pack away in my little Christmas Cheer Packets, I hit upon this idea: personalized handmade Christmas ornaments. Flat ones, of course, so that they could be sent in the mail. Custom hang tags from My Own Labels made up half of this gorgeous and easy little project. After ordering and receiving the tags, one only has to find a decorative paper to hang behind the tag and look beautiful. The paper I found at a local craft store to … [read more...]

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Holiday Bazaar

December 2, 2011 By Sarah 1 Comment

It's that time a year again, and a lot of folks are busy with their crafts. Every year my mother-in-law Judy and her friends, dig through their totes of made and almost done craft projects, gather up all of their wares and head to the holiday bazaars. If you've ever been to one, you'll know how much fun they are! A lot of time and work go into these fairs, and it's all worth while when an item that they've made sells to a happy costumer. Judy spends most of the year knitting and crocheting hats, … [read more...]

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Christmas Cheer

November 21, 2011 By Anna Leave a Comment

Welcome our newest contributor, Anna Lorton! Anna was born in Idaho and raised in Oregon. She has traveled the world and lived and studied in far away and exotic places like Illinos, Florida, and Hamburg, Germany. Portland, however, is her favorite place to be. She works for My Own Labels as a data wrangler. In her spare time she likes to write letters, craft, folk dance and read. I love snail mail. I usually send it more than I receive it, but that has never dampened my enthusiasm to send … [read more...]

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DIY Candy Filled Pumpkin Favors

October 7, 2011 By Rachel 3 Comments

These candy-filled pumpkins are so cute and fun to make. I originally got the idea from Martha Stewart's Cherry Bomb Wedding Favor How-To. But instead of a cherry, I decided to make pumpkins for Halloween favors. I even added my own favor tags to make them more special and unique! Martha's how-to says these are "a cinch to make" but it took a little practice for me to get the hang of it. After making 4 duds, I came up with these beauties! Tools & Supplies: • Orange tissue paper • Scissors • … [read more...]

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Biscotti & DIY Gift Bag

June 30, 2011 By Jeanne 3 Comments

Biscotti means ‘twice baked’. They are a very old type of baked goods; probably among the oldest, because the way they are made make them excellent for keeping for long periods of time. Originally made without sweetening, they were crackers or hardtack, designed for long journeys. With sugar added, they become a crunchy sweet treat, and with other good things added like nuts and cocoa, they become a very special creation worthy of gift-giving. Use these biscotti for hostess gifts or anytime gifts, … [read more...]

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Father’s Day Beer and Crochet Cozy Pattern!

June 8, 2011 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

With Father's Day right around the corner, I want to give my dad a gift I know he'll love - his favorite beer. And while I know the beer will be well appreciated on its own, I want to make my gift to him extra special, so I've decided to dress his favorite brand of brew with personalized beer labels. To top it off, I've made my father a couple simple crocheted beer cozies to accompany the rest of his gift. I wasn't able to find a pattern for this project on the internet, so I created my own. This … [read more...]

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