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Tutorial: Placemats
Placemats! Grab some fabric and get sewing – this tutorial is just in time for the holiday season. Placemats The standard placemat is 12×18 inches. So, start by cutting out 4 pieces of fabric that are 14×20 inches. I used a rotary cutter, since I wanted them to be crisp and clean. I find it easier to cut out a large piece of fabric (maybe 22×16), iron it, and then use the rotary cutter to cut out the exact measurements. If you iron it first,…
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Recipe: Protein Bars
Healthy protein bars – without all the preservatives or fillers of store bought bars. They are yummy! Ingredients 1/5-1/4 of an apple 1 scoop of protein powder (we use True Protein – no fillers) 1/2 cup raw brown sugar 1 1/5 teaspoon of baking soda pinch of salt 1 cup of almond butter First – cut up the apple into small squares – add a tad of water and microwave for about 2 minutes. Mash up with a fork. Mix the apple with the almond…
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Tutorial: Dishcloths
Dishcloths! Yes, something we need and somehow can never keep clean. So, it’s time for sewing! Making dishcloths is super easy. They make a good house welcoming gift, look good in the kitchen, and are fun to customize with any fabric you like. Dishcloths Mine measure 10 inches by 10 inches when finished – add about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch for the seam allowance. Also, ensure that your fabric is washed an ironed before you cut it. It’ll make for far cleaner lines and…
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Recipe: Cinnamon Rolls
What’s for breakfast this Sunday morning? How about a treat? Cinnamon rolls it is! Yummy in my tummy. Yeast, of course, is a vital ingredient in this recipe! Here’s what else you’ll need: Ingredients 1 cup milk 4.5 tablespoons of butter 3 1/2 cups of flour 1 packet of activated yeast 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup brown raw sugar 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon 3/4 cup of butter…I know, more butter. pinch of salt First – warm the…
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Page Views: 13,000
Today – November 7th, 3ten.ca is just over 13,000 page views. Awesome! To think, about a year ago the site was at 1000, and only this summer we hit 5000. Celebrate the small accomplishments, right! Page Views Some of 3ten.ca popular posts are: Burp Cloth Tutorial Corn Salsa Infinity Scarf Tutorial This is so much fun. Huge thank you to all of those who check out my site, leave comments, or better yet, make stuff and have a great time looking around. I’m so excited…
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Photos: Farmfair International 2013
What did you do this past weekend? Us – we attended the Farmfair International. Just in time to kick off the CFR week. Farmfair International Horse Ranch Competition and Stock Dog Competition. A lot of vendors and ranches who brought their cows to show. This one is getting a bath! This guy, well, he needs to smile less if he’s going to win…those are some teeth! Lots of events. Farm up! Farmfair International is a great time. You get to stay warm, which is pretty…
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Photos: First Snow 2013
First snow 2013 looks like winter is here…and I think it’s here to stay! Two days ago the grass was green and the sun was shining. Then 15 cm, or 6 inches dumped down on us. The dogs love the fluffy white stuff. First Snow 2013 Here’s Lily running no the paths though the weighed down trees. Such a little rascal, this one – she eats her body weight in snow each year. I mean, it’s like she thinks it’s a snack or a treat.…
