This is a picture of my chunkie. Scented in Carrot Cake. This is in the 15oz straight sided jar. I think this is the best jar for chunk, it shows them off better than an apothecary jar would.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Chunk Fever
Man is it fun making these chunk candles!! You can let your imagination run wild! Well I was pouring some container candles today and thought "Why Not"! Decided to pour a container chunk candle. Will burn it tomorrow to see how it burns. My friend Rae told me it would be addictive once I started, I believe her now. Got to think up some good holiday ones now, that is if I have the time. Between Monday of next week and about the middle of December I will be busy with fundraisers! Got 4 in all to do.
This is a picture of my chunkie. Scented in Carrot Cake. This is in the 15oz straight sided jar. I think this is the best jar for chunk, it shows them off better than an apothecary jar would.
This is a picture of my chunkie. Scented in Carrot Cake. This is in the 15oz straight sided jar. I think this is the best jar for chunk, it shows them off better than an apothecary jar would.
Tagged!
Remember when we were young and played tag? When you got caught then you were tagged! Well, I have been tagged by Bebs Treasures so it's my turn to tell you 10 things, if I can think of them, about myself and then tag 10 others! So, Let's See.
1. I am 63 years old.
2. I have always lived in Glenwood GA - a little town in southeast GA. Love it, wouldn't leave for nothing! Just a country girl at heart.
3. Guess you could say I married my highschool sweetheart! When I was probably in the 10th or 11th grade I played "Right or Wrong" on piano for him to sing in a school talent show! He won 1st place !! Of course we weren't sweethearts then!
4. I have a son, 2 beautiful granddaughters ages 6 & 8. I also have a great daughter-in-law. I was so busy last Christmas she put up my Christmas tree and decorated it for me. It had sat in the living room floor in it's box for about a week and she called me up and said "I am coming Friday night to get you're tree up" I said come on over!
5. When I was young, like 10-12 I babysat and at Christmas wrapped gifts in a little department store we had in town. I went to work a week back from my senior trip and worked until 2006 when I retired.
6. I sewed all the time when I was younger. Made most of my clothes and made my son's while he was very young!
7. I started making candles in 2003. I have been asked what made me start and I really could not give them a good answer. I was just trying to think of something to do for our Church Super Saturday we used to have in November so early in the year I started reading and searching the internet for info on candle-making. Then I got some wax, jars, wicks, fragrant oils, dye and started testing several scents to make.
8. In 2004 I built my shop onto my house. It sure was nice to get out of the kitchen and my spare bedroom. I had just a little path to the computer.
9. Oh, I like smooth jazz and soft rock. How many remember Captian & Tennille, Barry Manilow? Just a few I heard today on the TV soft rock channel and thought, "Oh I can remember when!".
10. Man I am having to think hard to finish this up. Can't wait to see NCIS tonight!!! Love that show. CSI Miami was a little bit of a disapointment last night.
That was hard to do. As you can see life in small town USA is not very exciting!!! Now to the harder part of picking 10 to tag. I am choosing 10 studios on Artfire that have really nice crafts. Think you should check them out. It was interesting choosing the 10, I found some from GA!
1. Creatively Jeweled
2. Jennuine Candles
3. Candles by Donald
4. Raw Beauty
5. Indian Weaves
6. Pink Panzees
7. Judy B Freeman
8. NH Woodscreations
9. Pams Creations
10. Linda Lewis
Consider yourself OFFICIALLY TAGGED. YOU'RE IT!!!!
Now it's your turn to select 10 other Blogs or studios whom you choose to promote and tell us a little about yourself!!!
1. I am 63 years old.
2. I have always lived in Glenwood GA - a little town in southeast GA. Love it, wouldn't leave for nothing! Just a country girl at heart.
3. Guess you could say I married my highschool sweetheart! When I was probably in the 10th or 11th grade I played "Right or Wrong" on piano for him to sing in a school talent show! He won 1st place !! Of course we weren't sweethearts then!
4. I have a son, 2 beautiful granddaughters ages 6 & 8. I also have a great daughter-in-law. I was so busy last Christmas she put up my Christmas tree and decorated it for me. It had sat in the living room floor in it's box for about a week and she called me up and said "I am coming Friday night to get you're tree up" I said come on over!
5. When I was young, like 10-12 I babysat and at Christmas wrapped gifts in a little department store we had in town. I went to work a week back from my senior trip and worked until 2006 when I retired.
6. I sewed all the time when I was younger. Made most of my clothes and made my son's while he was very young!
7. I started making candles in 2003. I have been asked what made me start and I really could not give them a good answer. I was just trying to think of something to do for our Church Super Saturday we used to have in November so early in the year I started reading and searching the internet for info on candle-making. Then I got some wax, jars, wicks, fragrant oils, dye and started testing several scents to make.
8. In 2004 I built my shop onto my house. It sure was nice to get out of the kitchen and my spare bedroom. I had just a little path to the computer.
9. Oh, I like smooth jazz and soft rock. How many remember Captian & Tennille, Barry Manilow? Just a few I heard today on the TV soft rock channel and thought, "Oh I can remember when!".
10. Man I am having to think hard to finish this up. Can't wait to see NCIS tonight!!! Love that show. CSI Miami was a little bit of a disapointment last night.
That was hard to do. As you can see life in small town USA is not very exciting!!! Now to the harder part of picking 10 to tag. I am choosing 10 studios on Artfire that have really nice crafts. Think you should check them out. It was interesting choosing the 10, I found some from GA!
1. Creatively Jeweled
2. Jennuine Candles
3. Candles by Donald
4. Raw Beauty
5. Indian Weaves
6. Pink Panzees
7. Judy B Freeman
8. NH Woodscreations
9. Pams Creations
10. Linda Lewis
Consider yourself OFFICIALLY TAGGED. YOU'RE IT!!!!
Now it's your turn to select 10 other Blogs or studios whom you choose to promote and tell us a little about yourself!!!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Carmelized Praline Chunk Pillar
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Taste of Home Slow Cooker Tips
I get the Taste of Home email and this was in one of my emails. I really like cooking in my slow cooker, put it on in the morning and then forget about it! Thought this was interesting and helpful to know.
Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker
Fill
To cook food properly and safely, manufacturers and the USDA recommend that the slow cooker be filled at least half full, but never more than two-thirds full.
Leftovers
Slow cookers should not be used to reheat leftovers. Use a microwave, stovetop, or conventional oven to reheat foods to 165°.
Lid
Each time you remove the lid from your slow cooker when unnecessary, you should increase the cooking time by 20-30 minutes.
Old vs. New Slow Cookers
Some newer slow cookers seem to heat up more quickly than older ones. If you have an older model and your recipe directs to cook on low, you may want to set it on the highest setting for the first hour of cooking to ensure food safety.
Power Outage
Following a power outage of less than two hours, you can finish cooking your food with your stove or microwave. If it's been more than two hours or you are unsure how long the power has been out, discard the food.
Preheat
Many slow cooker recipes cook all day. It may be easier to place all ingredients in the crock the night before, then cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place the crock in the slow cooker and select the temperature. Do not preheat your slow cooker.
Settings
Most slow cookers have two or more settings. Foods will cook faster on the high setting. However, the low setting is ideal for all-day cooking and/or for less tender cuts of meat. If your slow cooker has a "warm" setting, use it to keep your food warm until you're ready to eat it.
Slow Cooker Size-Use this chart to determine the ideal slow cooker size for your family:
Household Size Slow Cooker Size
1 person 1-1/2 qt
2 people 2- to 3-1/2 qt
3 or 4 people 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 qt
4 or 5 people 4-1/2 to 5 qt
6 or more people 5-7 qt
Hope this will be helpful. I like cooking pork and chicken in a slow cooker. I still haven't found the best way for beef though.
Tips for Using Your Slow Cooker
Fill
To cook food properly and safely, manufacturers and the USDA recommend that the slow cooker be filled at least half full, but never more than two-thirds full.
Leftovers
Slow cookers should not be used to reheat leftovers. Use a microwave, stovetop, or conventional oven to reheat foods to 165°.
Lid
Each time you remove the lid from your slow cooker when unnecessary, you should increase the cooking time by 20-30 minutes.
Old vs. New Slow Cookers
Some newer slow cookers seem to heat up more quickly than older ones. If you have an older model and your recipe directs to cook on low, you may want to set it on the highest setting for the first hour of cooking to ensure food safety.
Power Outage
Following a power outage of less than two hours, you can finish cooking your food with your stove or microwave. If it's been more than two hours or you are unsure how long the power has been out, discard the food.
Preheat
Many slow cooker recipes cook all day. It may be easier to place all ingredients in the crock the night before, then cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place the crock in the slow cooker and select the temperature. Do not preheat your slow cooker.
Settings
Most slow cookers have two or more settings. Foods will cook faster on the high setting. However, the low setting is ideal for all-day cooking and/or for less tender cuts of meat. If your slow cooker has a "warm" setting, use it to keep your food warm until you're ready to eat it.
Slow Cooker Size-Use this chart to determine the ideal slow cooker size for your family:
Household Size Slow Cooker Size
1 person 1-1/2 qt
2 people 2- to 3-1/2 qt
3 or 4 people 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 qt
4 or 5 people 4-1/2 to 5 qt
6 or more people 5-7 qt
Hope this will be helpful. I like cooking pork and chicken in a slow cooker. I still haven't found the best way for beef though.
Today is a beautiful, sunny, nice Saturday. Could be a little cooler but still a beautiful day. No special news today. Things have been slow. Waiting for fundraisers to be turned in. Got to make a couple of pillars in Patchouli. This is a new suppliers oil I am using and really think it is my favorite patchouli so far. I have been working on my website the last couple of days. Trying to decide on a nice fall theme. I really love "playing" around with different backgrounds and colors that sorta relate to the season we are in. The background was not exactly what I was looking for but think it will work. I will try to have it up within the next couple days. I know after the fundraiser comes in I will not have time to do it.
Every week on Artfire a new crafter is featured. This week it is Grand Prairie Woodworks. He makes beautiful furniture. This is his shop. http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.artfire.com/
Hope you will take the time to check him out . He has some really pretty pieces.
That's about the news for today. Hope everyone has a great week-end.
Every week on Artfire a new crafter is featured. This week it is Grand Prairie Woodworks. He makes beautiful furniture. This is his shop. http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.artfire.com/
Hope you will take the time to check him out . He has some really pretty pieces.
That's about the news for today. Hope everyone has a great week-end.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Carrot Cake Chunk Pillar Candle
This is the Carrot Cake Chunk Pillar Candle I made today, delicious scent. This is the description - A scrumptious, decadent, rich Carrot Cake with a note of sweet cream cheese frosting! This is not even remotely like spice cake", it's rich brown sugar and baked sweet goodness! I really love making chunk pillars. Can't wait to take them out of the mold and see how they turn out.
I also made some tarts in Carmelized Praline, Harvest Spice, & Vanilla Spice, and a jar candle in Gourmet Sugar Cookie, this is really a nice, strong, scrumptious smelling candle.
Today is Chunkie Day
Been wanting to make some for a long time so today I am making some chunk pillars. Don't know what scent, color of chunks, or anything else but I just know I am making them. Also have to make some tarts for a customer. Just found out 1 of my fundraisers will be turned in this week-end.
Looks like we may have a wet day today. Had to run uptown and got few sprinkles on my windshield and it sure looks like rain! Probably have to get the Benadryl out for Pepper!!!!!!!!!
Looks like we may have a wet day today. Had to run uptown and got few sprinkles on my windshield and it sure looks like rain! Probably have to get the Benadryl out for Pepper!!!!!!!!!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Lullabye Moon
The moon was so pretty this morning til I just had to tell you about it so I got my cup of coffee and Little Debbie Honeybun (my breakfast!) and here I am! I get up early every morning - 4:00 - to get my husband off to work. He leaves about 5:00 and I take Pepper out. Love looking at the sky at night and this morning when I saw the moon my first thought was it was a "Lyllabye Moon", so beautiful. You know, the kind you see with the baby in it, like the moon is rocking it! Strange how the moon is in different places in the sky at different times of the month. I always go outside about the same time every morning and sometimes it is directly over me, sometimes to the west and then sometimes to the east. Guess it has to do with how the world turns.
Pepper thought for sure there was something out there with us this morning! She has that little gruff bark, her tail really bushes out and she just stares into the woods. We live in town but where we live there are woods behind us. She probably saw or felt deer. We saw one yesterday afternoon when we went out. Have also seen fox. Could have been a stray cat that sleeps in the woods. My neighbor across the street feeds all the strays so it is not unusual to see them about. Just glad it isn't dogs. Pepper would never get through outside!!! Also I have to think about my Nome - outside kitty who is about 11 years old so I always worry about him if I see a stray dog. Don't really worry about snakes, don't see them to often. Not really scared of them as long as I can see them. Just don't want to step on one in the dark!!
Guess that's my thoughts for the day. Time to get started and sweep up the dog hair, though it may be getting a little better. Candle orders have been slow the past several days so that gives me time to do some book work I am always needing to do and cleaning my work area in shop. Hope everyone has a good Monday.
Pepper thought for sure there was something out there with us this morning! She has that little gruff bark, her tail really bushes out and she just stares into the woods. We live in town but where we live there are woods behind us. She probably saw or felt deer. We saw one yesterday afternoon when we went out. Have also seen fox. Could have been a stray cat that sleeps in the woods. My neighbor across the street feeds all the strays so it is not unusual to see them about. Just glad it isn't dogs. Pepper would never get through outside!!! Also I have to think about my Nome - outside kitty who is about 11 years old so I always worry about him if I see a stray dog. Don't really worry about snakes, don't see them to often. Not really scared of them as long as I can see them. Just don't want to step on one in the dark!!
Guess that's my thoughts for the day. Time to get started and sweep up the dog hair, though it may be getting a little better. Candle orders have been slow the past several days so that gives me time to do some book work I am always needing to do and cleaning my work area in shop. Hope everyone has a good Monday.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Little Better
Well, guess I had better leave well enough along. Lost some stuff but can get it back.
LESSON: Do not play with things you know nothing about!
LESSON: Do not play with things you know nothing about!
Sorta Messed Up!
Decided to play with some new templates and think I messed up! We just don't know when to leave well enought along!!
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