Craft Book Challenge: Kitchen Fixings

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I missed August’s entry for my craft-book challenge, but I’m back but this month, with some kitchen fixings.

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After this post from Cheryl, I found an infusion kit at Marshalls for $7.99.  Christmas 2011!!!  That’s right people, I had this kit for almost two years (you can find it here if you’re gamed)!   After my arm surgery, I couldn’t knit or crochet but I was antsy for something to do, for something to make.  Insert 💡 … lemme go find that kit!  😀

When I say that it’s super easy to make premium vanilla extract … trust me, it’s easy.  The hardest part is finding premium vanilla beans but I didn’t have to worry about that with this kit.

All you have to do is, split the beans in half, put them in an air-tight container, covered with vodka, then wait.  Waiting might be kinda hard too but if you want the best results, you’ll have to suck it up and wait!  LOLOL!

It’s recommended that the initial concoction is stored for at least 4 months in a dark, cool place.  After that … get ready to party in your kitchen!   Once you start using it, all you’ll need to do is top up the vodka and you’re good as gold.

You all know how I do, all I have to say now is … go make some!!!! 😀

After one week in … I already have an amazing smell and amber colour:

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The Best Kind Of Bombs

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I know, I know …. bombs are supposed to be bad … right?  Well these ones aren’t!  😀

I test crocheted Heather’s Love Bombs and I can’t tell you how beautiful these bombs are.  In addition to beautiful, they’re versatile.  These bombs don’t destroy, they promote love!  How much better can they get?  Wanna see?

IMG_3277they had a bit of a regular start.  nothing to write home about, nothing to talk about …

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as they stacked up … something magical started to happen …

IMG_3312they got a bit of extra dressing up … not that they need it … then it was time for action …

IMG_3328bombs away!!!!!  First up … love for an old apt complex fence …

while I was putting these up, passersby stared, but most smiled.  I think it was seeing the bust of colour on the old fence that did it.  the love bombs were working …. 😀

IMG_3333reminding passers-by that life is beautiful … no matter what …

IMG_3349then with some awesome tea, and favorite mug, they bombed some Fall reading … incognito … disguised as a book-marker …

IMG_3355then they made pretty, a co-worker’s favourite mug.  Reminding her … she’s loved …

IMG_3358and if that wasn’t enough … BOOM!!!!  they love bombed a gift  to a favourite knitter …

IMG_3369Even my yarn basket got bombed!! 😀

Do you believe me now?

See, I told you … love bombs are the best kind of bombs ever!!!!!

Details:

  • Pattern: Love Bombs (test pattern)
  • Designer: Heather Cox
  • Yarn: KP Dishie Cotton, Shine Worsted; Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton, Martha Stewart Crafts — Extra Soft Wool Blend
  • Other Comments: The pattern was well written and can be completed even by a novice crocheter as a first project.  I took less than 10 mins for each bomb.
  • Modifications: I made the cast-on and the finishing tails 6 inches and longer so I could have more options for these bombs.

When she releases the pattern, run, don’t walk to get it.  Then go spread some love!!!

9.30.2013: Edited to add: My petals are a little frillier than the designer’s.  I believe that happened because I’m a really tight crocheter so the petals were pulled in tighter on the 2nd round.