Handmade Burgundy and Gray Checker Board Set

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Marked down from $25.00 to $18.50.

 This checkers game board is crocheted in gray and burgandy. Checkers are crocheted in same color with 11 in gray and 12 in burgandy.

The game board is 19 x 22 and the checkers are 2 in diameter.

The game comes with a handy little carry all bag so you can keep all the pieces in one place. The bag ties with a drawstring at the top. 

Machine washable.
 
This checker board makes a great gift. 

I have a checker board set that I made for myself, I take it along on trips and camping trips for the kids (and myself).  With the carry all bag it can all be wrapped up nice and tight and won't take up much room.  And with being able to wrap it up so nice a neatly you dont have to worry about loosing the pieces.

 
Find this game board at http://www.chiffonsherri.etsy.com/
or http://www.chiffonsherri.artfire.com/ or you can use the convenient
CLICK HERE NOW on this blog post to buy it.
 
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FREE RECIPE

Raspberry Crumbcake

 

Ingredients                                 

2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup water 2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice

CRUST:
 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1 cup cold butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter or
1/4 cup sliced almonds


Directions:


In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, water and raspberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cool.


Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the first six crust ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat eggs, milk and vanilla; add to crumb mixture and mix well. Spread two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Spoon raspberry filling over crust to within 1 in of the edges. Top with remaining crust mixture. For topping, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle over the top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until lightly browned.

Framed Lucky Penny Holder In Pink

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"They say find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck. Well this is your lucky penny.

Framed lucky penny holder with a striped blue and white fabric background with tiny little hearts. Penny is encircle with a pink hand crocheted holder. A little white bow accents the penny holder. It is framed with a 5 by 7 inch wooden look frame. The frame will set up or hang.

The penny is dated 2010.
This lucky penny is a great gift for a new baby, child or adults birthday. Or just to give anytime. Great gift to add into a wedding gift with the dated penny the same as the wedding date.
I will take custom orders for the lucky penny. In the color of background, color of holder, color of ribbon. If there is a certain year of penny you would like, I will do my best to find that year.

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Now that your gardens are really producing and you have lots of Zucchinis to use.  Here is a great recipe to use some of those zucchinis. 

 

   Zucchini and Basil Cream Sauce.   

   Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, minced dash cayenne pepper 2 small carrots, julienned 4 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch julienne strips 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, garlic and cayenne to a boil; cook, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by a third. Add carrots. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Combine the cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and basil; stir gently. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Upcycled Recycled Large Blue Paisley Skirt Purse

SPECIAL OF THE DAY MARKED DOWN FROM $12.99 TO $10.99

Large paisley blue skirt purse with a silver chain for the strap can be used as a purse, beach bag, book bag or for many other uses.


A recycled skirt is used to make this bag.


The bag has a blue background with a paisley print of pink, green and some purple. A silver button accents each side of the bag. I have used a silver chain and silver rings and a sliver hook as strap. The bag has a zipper front and 2 pockets.


The bag measures 18 inches wide at the widest point and 10 inches high, not including the strap. With the strap it measure 25 1/2 inches high.

A snap closure is used for closing the bag.

Find the at Grammie's Krafty Kabana

http://www.chiffonsherri.etsy.com/

Sells for $12.99.

Get it today for only $10.99

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BEAT THE HEAT WITH A COOL REFRESHING DRINK!!

FREE RECIPE

From: Paula Deene

"Watermelon Cooler"

1 1/2 lbs. (4 cups) sliced seedless watermelon, rind removed

1 cup lemon sorbet

1 lemon, zested

1 1/2 cups cold water

Watermelon wedges and mint, for garnish

Directions:

In a food processor, blend watermelon, sorbet and lemon zest until very smooth.  Stir in 1  1/2 cups cold water, cover and refrigerate until very cold.  Serve over ice and garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.

Servings: 2 servings

Serve this refreshing drink to your family and friends using these fantastic cozy coasters.

   


 Cozy Coasters are sold at
 Grammie's Krafty Kabana

  Sells for $10.00 a set of 4.