Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Anthropologie DIY Knock Off


Anthropologie silk scarf necklace knock-off
The original


My knock off


 
How I did it (drawn out below after description):
Ribbon is half off at Hobby Lobby in Colorado.  Score I purchased a few (I had the leather lace and chain). All told the investment was $7.00 and I made 2 necklaces! Christmas present score!!

  1.   I chopped random lengths of the ribbon and tied them into one very long chain. I have each tied point a bit long so you can see they are tied. I tied the leather lace into this as well. I did not add the chain until last.
  2.   I used a lighter to melt a finish on all the ribbon so it does not fray.
  3. I created a long loop of measuring 40 inches. 
  4.   Create a small extra loop that extends beyond the bundle. Hold in place and...
  5. Sew down the loops for security
  6. Add the chain (I tied it into a sewn down piece) 
  7. Wrap the ends cover all the mess and and tie or glue the wrap end
  8. Sew a button onto the end without the loop. 
 Now fasten and wear!

 

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

EMILY's Cranberry Salad

EMILY's Cranberry Salad
 (Judy Brown original family member submitter)

1 large raspberry jello
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 small can crushed pineapple - drained

1 can whole cranberry sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup nuts
Mix together (Jello and boiling water first until dissolved)refrigerate until firm

Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
8 oz sour cream
mix and spread on top of jello mixture when set.