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Handmade Floral Cabochons with Mod Melts


DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
Waaaaaaay back in January, I was in Anaheim, CA – wandering the floor of the Craft & Hobby Association Trade Show. For a girl like me, the CHA Trade Show is the ultimate test of my CADD – Crafter’s Attention Deficit Disorder. Every inch of the place is full of new products and fun make & takes. I came away from the show with a list of favorites that I talked about in THIS post.
Among my list of “Best in Show” were the Plaid Crafts Mod Melts – which I named “Best Tool You Never Knew You Needed” and I totally stand by that title, because this stuff is amazeballs.
Mod Melts  and Mod Molds are created by the same lovely genius people who createMod Podge and they will be exclusively available at Michael’s Craft Stores in late June…but I’m here to give you a little sneaky peek at how they work! Let’s get started!
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
{1} Place a Mod Melts stick into your glue gun and allow it to heat up.
{2} Squeeze out the Mod Melts just as you would hot glue. Fill the mold and allow to rest for five minutes…yes…five minutes! That’s all it takes!
{3} Paint your finished shaped with acrylic paint in your choice of color. I found that a sponge brush worked best for this. Use a dabbing motion with the brush. This will ensure that paint gets into all the little crevices of the shape.
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog

DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog

Now it’s time to show you how I used my handmade cabochons. Well, first I just sorta stared at them and admired how pretty they were in a pile together. Feel free to do the same. Once you’ve stopped ogling your creations, there are plenty of ways that you can use them to dress up even the simplest of projects – like this little stationery set I created.
To create the box for this set, I used THIS template, which is easy to follow and great for handmade or store bought cards.
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog

DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
DIY Mod Melts Cabochons | Damask Love Blog
For more inspiration from Plaid Crafts, the creators of Mod Melts, you can follow them on:
Disclosure: The post is sponsored by The Blueprint Social. Opinions and project ideas are my own. 

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JAMAICAN CHICKEN AND MANGO SALSA

12 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
1 shallot, minced, (or 6 green onions, white part only)
Juice from 2 fresh limes to equal 1/4 cup
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1 tablespoon freshly grated gingeroot
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon allspice
1-1/2 teaspoons thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large resealable bag.
Add the chicken and remove excess air, marinade over night.
Discard marinade, and grill chicken on a lightly oiled grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat, until the chicken in cooked through and no pink, turning the chicken frequently to prevent burning.


Serve with the following Pineapple / Mango Salsa:

1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 cup diced fresh mango
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup minced red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
juice from 1 fresh lime
1 teaspoon sugar
pinch of salt if desired

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JAMAICAN CHICKEN AND MANGO SALSA

12 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
1 shallot, minced, (or 6 green onions, white part only)
Juice from 2 fresh limes to equal 1/4 cup
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons liquid honey
1 tablespoon freshly grated gingeroot
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon allspice
1-1/2 teaspoons thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large resealable bag.
Add the chicken and remove excess air, marinade over night.
Discard marinade, and grill chicken on a lightly oiled grill for about 15 minutes on medium heat, until the chicken in cooked through and no pink, turning the chicken frequently to prevent burning.


Serve with the following Pineapple / Mango Salsa:

1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 cup diced fresh mango
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup minced red pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
juice from 1 fresh lime
1 teaspoon sugar
pinch of salt if desired

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Lemon Loaf!


 Sorce : ladytexas.key.1

This is a Top Secret recipe version of Starbucks Lemon loaf.

Starbucks Lemon Loaf

1 1/2 cup(s) FLOUR
1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING SODA
1/2 teaspoon(s) BAKING POWDER
1/2 teaspoon(s) SALT
3 EGGS
1 cup(s) SUGAR
2 tablespoon(s) BUTTER; Softened.
1 teaspoon(s) VANILLA
1 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
1/3 cup(s) LEMON JUICE
1/2 cup(s) OIL
LEMON ICING
1 cup(s) POWDERED SUGAR; Plus 1 Tablespoon.
2 tablespoon(s) WHOLE MILK; I Used 2%.
1/2 teaspoon(s) LEMON EXTRACT
Instructions
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Use a mixer to blend together the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Pour wet ingredient into the dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
Add oil and mix well.
Pour batter into a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into center of the cake comes out clean.
Make the lemon icing by combining all the icing ingredients in a small bowl with an electric mixer on low speed.
When the loaf is cool, remove it from pan and frost the top with the icing.
Let the icing set up before slicing.


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Dinner Tonight!



 Source and Photo by Diana Rattray

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients:

1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small cabbage, chopped
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, stirring, until ground beef is no longer pink and onion is tender.
Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.

Add the chopped cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cabbage is tender.
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Photo by Diana Rattray
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It's All About Salad's Today!

The weather is still hot so salads are the way to go!

 Source:Linda Mason's photo.
KFC COLESLAW
from All Things Homemade

KFC coleslaw is one of my all-time favorite foods, After doing some research I found this recipe and I have made it in the past and it is absolutely delicious! It tastes exactly like the stuff KFC makes!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 cups finely chopped cabbage (approx. 1 head)
1/4 cup shredded carrot (1 medium carrot)
2 tablespoons minced onion


Directions:
* Be sure cabbage and carrots are chopped into very fine pieces (a little bigger than rice)
* Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in large bowl. Beat until smooth
* Add cabbage, carrots, and onions. Mix well.
* Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, if you let it sit over night it's even better.
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I Love Salad!



 Source: 45 Minute Skinny's photo.
BIGGEST LOSER WHITE HOUSE SALAD

Ingredients

1 Head of Lettuce ( I prefer romain lettuce)
1 cucumber
2 in season tomatoes
1 /4 Red Onion
1 bunch of basil
1/ 3 cup of Olive Oil (for dressing)
4 tbsp of lemon juice (for dressing)
1 tsp of honey (for dressing)

*Wash and dry the lettuce. Tear it into bite-size pieces. Peel the cucumber and cut it into bite-sized bits ( I like to keep the peel on for extra fiber). Wash the tomatoes and cut them into bite sized pieces. Peel the onion and slice it as thin as possible. Wash and chop the basil into large pieces.

*In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and basil. Toss together so the ingredients are well mixed.

*For the dressing: place the dressing ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover the container and shake vigorously.* Add the dressing to the salad and toss. Serve right after tossing.

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Night Night!

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Keep The Peace!



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Hello Friday!





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The Possibilities Are Endless!

Super cute!
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Love My Dog!


Denice's Skinny Friends 



LOVE THIS...Summers is HERE!! Perfect!! Freeze water and chicken stock with toys, carrots, treats, etc. to keep dogs from getting bored and overheated in the backyard. For all our dog friends!!! Probably share this one over and over its so good.
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Meeting The Robertson's !

They are exactly what you see on their reality show! Great Men Of God!

Daveda Lane shared an album: Phil and Alan Robertson.


It was great listening to Alan and Phil's testemony!
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Dog's Like Treats Toooo!





Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats with breather freshener!

1 banana, peeled
1 cup oat flour
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup dried parsley
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 300°F. Put banana in a large bowl and use a spoon or potato masher to mash it thoroughly. Add oat flour, oats, parsley, peanut butter and egg and stir well to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Roll mixture into 24 balls, using about 1 tablespoon dough for each; transfer to a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet as done. Use the back of a spoon or the heel of your hand to press each ball into a (1 1/2- to 2-inch) coin. Bake until firm and deep golden brown on the bottom, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside to let cool completely.

Storage note: It's best to store these in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Or, freeze them to give to your pal later; just be sure to thaw the treats before handing them out.

Nutritional Info:
Per Serving:Serving size: 1 each, 45 calories (15 from fat), 1.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 2g protein Source:www.wholefoodmarket.com

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Mango Salsa Cucumber Bites

Serves 10

Ingredients:
1 long hothouse cucumber
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
Fresh cilantro to taste
Juice from 2 limes

Directions:
Cut cucumber into about 1 inch thick pieces.
Using a teaspoon spoon, scoop out one side of the seedy part of each cucumber piece so you create a bowl-like shape.

Toss remaining ingredients together in a bowl.

Feel free to add the scooped out cucumber pieces as well! This makes your Mango Salsa.

Fill each cucumber-bowl with salsa and serve cold.
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