Easy Jewelry Board

There are thousands of tutorials on Jewelry Boards all over blogland and the majority of them are made with chicken wire. I thought that was the only way to do it until I was inspired by this tutorial on Young & Crafty. Instead of chicken wire she used lace! Genious! I was all for the lace idea but instead I used white tule so it was a little firmer to hang my necklaces on.

Supplies:

Old frame

Spray paint

1/2 yrd tule

Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Lace and material scraps to make embelishments

Self tap hooks

S hooks

Scissors

How To:

Step #1: Spray paint old frame to desired color.

Step #2: Tack the tule tightly in place with the glue gun and trim excess tule off.

Step #3: Screw in the hooks along the bottom of the frame.

Step #4: Embelish the frame with scraps and lace to preferance.

View the tutorial on Young & Crafty for different ideas!

Mint Brownie Recipe

These Brownies are so DELICIOUS!!!

This is my great aunt Kae's recipe and a family favorite! I thought I'd share this recipe because they are to die for so...ENJOY!!!

 

How To:

MiNt BrOwNiE ReCiPe

Boil together than cool:

2 cubes butter

4 Tbls Cocoa

1 Cup Water

In a mixing bowl combine the following:

2 Cups Sugar

2 Cups Flour

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Vanilla

2 Eggs

1/2 Sour Milk (add 1 tsp of vinegar to milk to sour)

Add:

Chocolate mixture and beat together.

Bake:

Poor brownie mix into a greased and floured cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Cool and frost with the following...

Frosting:

1 cube softened butter

1 lb powdered sugar

2 Tbls Cream or Milk

1 tsp Vanilla

1/4 tsp Mint Flavoring (optional but highly recommended)

Topping:

Melt 1 to 2 Chocolate bars and drizzle over brownies.

Cut brownies to spread cchocolate.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

I think they are best served chilled but they are delicious either way!!!

Hope you enjoy :)

Taco Pie Casserole

Ingredients:

1 lb cooked ground beef

1 can of chili

1/2 packet of taco seasoning

1/4 cup of water

1 can of corn

6oz sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Frito's corn chips

1 pkg crescent rolls

How To:

Step 1: In a medium sauce pan fry hamburger and drain. Add water and taco seasoning and stir. Add chili and corn, stir and let warm while continuing onto the next step.

Step 2: In a greased 9x13 pan roll out crescent rolls and press firmly to bottom of pan while creating a 1/4 inch lip on the sides. Crush enough Frito chips to cover the crescent roll and press firmly into rolls.

(cover entire bottom)

Step 3: Pour the beef mixture into the pan and spread evenly. Then add sour cream and spread evenly as well.

(note: sour cream spreads easier when added immediately after the hot beef mixture)

Step 4: Add shredded cheese to your "cheesiness" likening. Cover with crushed Frito chips and press firmly together.

Waalaa!

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Bake Time: uncovered @ 350 for 20-25 minutes

(just long enough to cook the rolls)

Served great with a green salad!

Enjoy!!!