Two New Crafty-cute Projects

I have had so much fun with these wonderful frames, I just had to post a few here.  This pink and gray giraffe-print frame was made for a very special 7-year old who has the best taste (she loves everything I make - thanks, Sydney!).  The frame has a basic flat-front profile that really lends itself to dolling up!  The black and red frame is also just a basic frame, with a two-layer ribbon and a great brooch embellishment. 

And, the last frame is very decorative all on its own, but I just had to add 'a little something' to it to up the bling-factor.  I absolutely LOVE this copper mesh wired-ribbon.  It glams-up anything you use it on!

I've also been playing around with these bottle stoppers that I found at Michael's.  The rod that runs down the middle is threaded on both ends, so you can remove it and put your beads on.  Word of warning - it takes beads with LARGE holes to fit onto the rod.  I found several in a bag that all looked like they SHOULD fit, but then ended up not being able to use most of them because the hole was too small. This is a great way to use up those random beads that are too big to use on anything else. I'm thinking that a couple of these will make fabulous hostess gifts when the holidays roll around.

Next time, I hope to have some pictures of a sewing craft.  Hint:  think 'Grandma's bedspread'!  That's it for now.  Happy crafting!

PS:  Look for more pictures on my Facebook Page.  Find me as Deborah Ivie at debivie@gmail.com.  Thanks!

Spicy Cracker Recipe

This isn't exactly crafting, but it's what's on my mind!

Smiths and Poors,

Here's the cracker recipe that I promised you all at the Reunion a few weeks ago.  Thanks for the reminder, Aunt Donah!

Spicy Crackers recipe


One whole box of Fat Free Saltine Crackers
1 Package of Hidden Valley Salad Dressing Mix (not the dip)
1 1/2 cup Canola Oil (Canola works best)
1 TBS Red Pepper Flakes
1 TSP Dill Weed
2 TSP Tony Cachere's Original Creole Seasoning

Mix everything but the crackers together really well. In a large container (at least 1 gallon), put in the dry crackers, then pour the liquid over the top. Turn the container over several times to coat the crackers. Then, every half hour or so, turn the container over again and give it a little shake. Do this for about 4 hours. Remove the crackers from the container and put in another air-tight container. These will stay crisp for at least a week, maybe longer. Enjoy!