Be Your Own Van Gogh

So there is this painting that you love. But you don't feel like spending a fortune on it. Especially if it is a $2.4 million Van Gogh original. What do you do? Throw on an old t-shirt and paint your own! Anyone can do it, and it's easier than you would expect. Here's a paint-by-numbers trick I learned back in elementary school that you can still use today. All you need is a canvas, a ruler, a pencil, some acrylic paint, a pack of brushes, something to mix paint on (you can use a plate in a pinch), and a cup of water.

Apron, Apron!

Yet another apron, chickens! Already sold 2! Get one while you can.

Click HERE to take a look!

Crafty Trails!

New York, New York!

Guess who's living in NYC? Yep, it's me. I'm off to try my luck in the big city and I'll keep you updated on all my crafty and culinary adventures.

I have been having fun settling in, though I am still waiting for some things I left at home, like my precious Kitchenaid mixer (Ahem, Mother? Is that on it's way?). Here are some pictures of the apartment!

Custom Piping

Ever wanted to make custom piping for your sewing projects? Ever wanted to know how to cut it perfectly on the bias? Well, here is a little trick that, once you get the hang of it, will allow you to make yards and yards of piping quickly, easily, and perfectly every time.

1. Take a piece of the fabric you want to use. Use a large piece so that you will not have as many seams and will get a better bias. I don't know an exact ratio, but you will always get more piping than you expect.

Miles and Miles of Texas

So what was I doing this summer? Working the line at The Boot Hill Saloon and Grill in Vega, TX under Chef Rory Schepisi (from The Next Food Network Star). I learned A LOT, got some delicious secret recipes (aren't you jealous?), and made friends with the hilarious guys in the kitchen. Click HERE to check out the website. Stop by The Boot Hill if you are ever in the area. I promise you won't regret it. I suggest the Yankee Platter, the Campfire Strip, and the Bread Pudding :-)

Here are some photos from my summer in Canyon, TX.

The Boot Hill Saloon: