Hi, my name is Drew and I am not a Crafting Chick. I was lucky enough to meet three of the Crafting Chicks at the Evolution of Women in Social Media conference back in June. You're probably asking yourself "What? Who let him into that conference or here on this site?" I assure you I was invited here to try out one of the great crafting projects and then to blog about it. I don't do a lot of crafting but I do a lot of photography so my post here is all about my family's experience making edible … [Read more...] about Edible Crayons
Archives for July 2010
DIY Peanut Butter Play dough
A little while ago I was having one of those days where I had too much to do and not enough time and my two little ones were wanting lots of attention. A light bulb went off and I ran to the pantry to gather my supplies. It was time for some DIYÂ Peanut Butter Play dough (edible)! {Peanut Butter Play dough} 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup light Karo syrup 1 cup nonfat dry milk 1/4 cup powered sugar Mix the peanut butter and Karo syrup together. Sift together the dry milk and powder sugar. … [Read more...] about DIY Peanut Butter Play dough
{I ♥ Canvas: Photo Wall Hanging}
I love canvas! :) I like to do all sorts of fun things with it (and there are a lot of fun things to do with it!). I also love photos (especially of my beautiful kiddies!). I wanted something fun using canvas and photos for my girls' room. So I made this: For this cute canvas photo wall hanging, you will need: canvas(I used 5x5" squares), two pieces of coordinating scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, black distressing ink, black paint,  4 photos of your beautiful loved ones :), and wooden letters L O … [Read more...] about {I ♥ Canvas: Photo Wall Hanging}
Yummy Summer Fruit Dip
This is the yummiest fruit dip ever!!!:) I'm sure a lot of you have already seen this recipe, but for all of you who haven't, I just have to share. I wouldn't want any of you lovely readers to be deprived of this heavenly goodness!!! Here is the recipe for this Yummy Summer Fruit Dip! You will need: 1 8oz. cube of cream cheese 1 7oz. container of marshmallow cream  1 1/2 cups Cool Whip Fruit  Soften the cream cheese really well in a medium sized bowl, add marshmallow … [Read more...] about Yummy Summer Fruit Dip
“You Take the Cake” Birthday Supplies
Yes, another cupcake post! Who doesn't LOVE cupcakes right?! And who wouldn't LOVE to get this treat on your birthday?! Brooke and I LOVED the craft class at the EVO Conference, where Provo Craft taught us how to assemble these darling "You Take the Cake" Birthday Supplies. I used the same instructions that Brooke used for her 4th of July Cupcake Gifts. (thanks Brooke) Supplies to make Birthday Cupcake Gift Bags: Small clear plastic cups (the ones I used were 9 oz) Clear cellophane … [Read more...] about “You Take the Cake” Birthday Supplies