| Your Crafty Comments It's time for more crafty comment fun! We're featuring some of our favorite reader feedback here on the blog, over on Facebook and from our Twitter followers. Let's jump right in! There were some great tips and ideas over on Facebook in response to Kristin's Frappacheapo that I featured last week. I liked Stacie Haber Bicknell's idea for making a Frappacheapo on the go. Since I normally don't brew coffee at home, I've been putting a package of VIA in my 24 oz. Camelback with about 6 oz. water, 10 oz. skim milk and a bunch of ice. Sometimes I put in some Vanilla creamer or chocolate syrup. Talk about tasty!Rachel James had an interesting alternative to the honey-sweetener idea. I like maple syrup in coffee. It adds a mild sweetness and nuttiness.I'm still drooling over the idea of making my own home version of these Girl Scout Cookies, and love the bit of trivia that reader, elaposata, passed on regarding the difference between Samoas and Carmel DeLites. Delicious, but just to be nit-picky...they are still Samoas if they were made in Louisville, Kentucky. There are two bakeries for girl scout cookies, one in Richmond, VA and the other in Kentucky. If these cookies are made in Richmond, VA then they are called Caramel DeLites (and taste slightly different) if they are made in Kentucky they are still Samoas. Same goes for Tagalongs/Peanut Butter Patties....Just this morning, PterodactylPants, chimed in on the Fabulous French Knot Monogram post to share another version of French Knot fun ... broccoli. French knots are beautiful - as is this piece. They also make great broccoli. Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | blog.craftzine.com |
Updated DIY Theater: Sunday Schedule Here's what's in store this afternoon on the DIY Theater at Maker Faire Detroit:Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Maker Faire | Digg this! blog.craftzine.com |
CAC fine arts and crafts set The Community Arts Center has been busy this summer – among other events, its planning the Eighth Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 25 and 26) at Rose Tree Park on Rte. 252 near Media. delconewsnetwork.com |
UM crafts retirement-plan objectives from faculty input COLUMBIA — It’s a balancing act — reducing the amount of money the university system spends on retirement benefits while keeping employees reasonably happy. Against a backdrop of repeated budget cuts to higher education, the University of Missouri is considering changes to its employee retirement plans. Staff and faculty already have expressed concern over how their benefits would be handled ... columbiamissourian.com |
Get creative with crafts, costumes and more this Halloween Every Halloween, children want to make a statement at your door, and its not just Trick or treat! These costumes bring memorable visual verve to the holiday. lansingstatejournal.com |