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TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #37

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaHoaxsvkCyvPCKBZ-7KyVfywQH6aE18SSCvFaZY3tuqfbLGeCCLxqAw2_rYjWckqH7GPK0dcvMf4Ug9N6bUyi4R0LdFTpC1baVPeheSWVF5SI3EwoqPiOAhEGNxoN2No60y34KCpfBmT/s1600/TTT+Logo+-+LOGO+for+Button+%257E+FB.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCaHoaxsvkCyvPCKBZ-7KyVfywQH6aE18SSCvFaZY3tuqfbLGeCCLxqAw2_rYjWckqH7GPK0dcvMf4Ug9N6bUyi4R0LdFTpC1baVPeheSWVF5SI3EwoqPiOAhEGNxoN2No60y34KCpfBmT/s320/TTT+Logo+-+LOGO+for+Button+%257E+FB.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Welcome to<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS</span><br />#37<br /><br />I can tell we are all ready for Spring! Lots of great seasonal projects last week...<br />Thanks everyone for participating...<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are a few creative features from last week...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite nibbles is a cheese board. I received a beautiful one a few years ago... but you can make one that is just as nice! This<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.mom4real.com/2013/02/chalkboard-tile-cheese-board.html" target="_blank">CHALKBOARD CHEESEBOARD</a></span> was shared by MOM 4 REAL.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Would't this make a great gift!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="chalkboardpaintedtilecheesetrayboard6" src="http://www.mom4real.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chalkboardpaintedtilecheesetrayboard6.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is an easy way to <a href="http://creeklinehouse.blogspot.ca/2013/02/how-to-blow-out-egg-for-decorating-and.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">BLOW OUT AN EGG</span></a> for Easter Decorations from THE CREEK LINE HOUSE.  I'm starting today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3oxnhncUD_eTaDoarBdeZS8TBZtaAxi1kw4hVKrYq70xeBqPhLBY2lRu-eSfV4vLdm_gVoDmfa4Gow3Lq_W_o9VBbfZjNRlhkVIvjodIN_uxwtR247KEDMwAU6fwD1IPkMm0oa50vkKki/s1600/3egg8.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">CREATIVELY SOUTHERN wrote a wonderful post about <a href="http://www.creativelysouthern.com/2013/02/why-blog.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">WHY BLOG</span>?</a> It's a great primer for anyone thinking about blogging and a wonderful reminder to all of us bloggers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="why blog" height="640" src="http://www.creativelysouthern.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Why-Blog.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I GOTTA CREATE made these upscale <a href="http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2013/02/tuxedo-and-pearls-oreo-cookies.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">TUXEDO AND PEARLS OREOS</span></a>. Oreos have never looked so fancy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNJO9WMc91wGCROoxhuATaEG8LKoVFQdBk_JNF_UyZsjnv_nfd_v3gj2aPifJx0SQ2bpDjVEiCgwt3uk0PVdLunJxNBaJ3NMrDZnlrjY86_jsi-3pTZOc9incUsGeLKvB87gpdiIgj-2w/s1600/igottacreate_tux_and_pearls_oreo_cookies_button.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br />I'm wild about the paint finishes from VILLABARNES! Head over there to ooooh and ahhhh over <a href="http://www.villabarnes.com/2013/02/finishes-i-love.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">FINISHES I LOVE</span></a> and pick up a few great hints along the way!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtJplRAJyFjqwI-rp8iZMc8GvVuaTQhixWF-d7uzHC9dyPmUlOCRZv94ZZWlNxEz8cqah1t9LCTznlwyX1GdDrCtZN1T5_T1pHtJUsTd3uCui_ffqafN-p1e5N2WABtMXaOGVWusBzDq5/s640/IMAG1460.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't we all love love love chandys! FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS transformed an already beautiful light to an over-the-top stunner by adding <a href="http://www.frommyfrontporchtoyours.com/2013/02/updated-dining-room-chandy-with-bling.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">NEW CHANDY BLING</span></a>. And as a bonus she is showing off her sweet spring decor!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinI0RlGZBptHfrpp4OiXOQz0bCUJkIU_sv2tBWkfwbWAMsh3Kd15EKfGZ4jBv3fD94hd0eBjFZyj1glXm7mB-9eZhrsdfvo-uhh7ujv5LZu-0XDxQo0FppGWINmvcUY4lfbzrZhC3tiIUc/s640/IMG_6243chandywithbling.jpg" width="427" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br />Topiaries make me sigh! They are so beautiful... if I can keep them alive long enough!  ALL THINGS HEART AND HOME has a wonderful<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/2013/02/19/diy-ivy-topiary/" target="_blank">DYI IVY TOPIARY</a></span> tutorial! On my must-try list!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img height="416" src="http://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Ivy-topiary-490x319.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can make any letter or note much prettier by<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2013/02/the-forgotten-art-of-letter-writing-and-making-simple-diy-envelopes/" target="_blank">MAKING AN ENVELOPE OUT OF ANY PAPER</a></span>. Head over to THE FORGOTTEN ART OF LETTER WRITING to see how.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Eclectically Vintage" src="http://eclecticallyvintage.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IMG_2260EV.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br />We all love reveals, don't we.... here is an adorable<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://queenbcreativeme.blogspot.ca/2013/02/kids-bathroom-reveal.html" target="_blank">KID'S BATHROOM REVEAL</a></span> from QUEEN B CREATIVE ME.  Lucky, kids!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeQhRogMKDNQI5Kq3tp9edmai8p883oGl-aKeB64UHaAEVvKB1m2i9uX2xqXsjtxb1n-eE3c3Eepx9qmkgF6tem1BE3rOOLl2dk7v118-wp-XeVqTtW_UUaE_hmWF4wkce3iKW4K_p14/s640/Title+box.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This week I'm sharing how to make a <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/spring-bird-nest-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">SPRING BIRD'S NEST DYI</span></a>.  Very easy and a little messy. 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TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #37

Welcome to TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #37 I can tell we are all ready for Spring! Lots of great seasonal projects last week... Thanks everyo...

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SPRING BIRD NEST TUTORIAL

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN63qk8xCV6V9yahDOvzjSl924wAtp7AauRmG1Ie8dFO7X9bx6cMPZcMvKx2v6PPMyiqaTIjB367p5mBN-0rX8UKX8gvVt6MdPud3nw_aXhlRSsGjpmTia6n8OYNHovbANcAtKtEoCpCGJ/s1600/Copy+of+Bird+Nest+TITLE+PAGE+-+SIDEBAR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN63qk8xCV6V9yahDOvzjSl924wAtp7AauRmG1Ie8dFO7X9bx6cMPZcMvKx2v6PPMyiqaTIjB367p5mBN-0rX8UKX8gvVt6MdPud3nw_aXhlRSsGjpmTia6n8OYNHovbANcAtKtEoCpCGJ/s1600/Copy+of+Bird+Nest+TITLE+PAGE+-+SIDEBAR.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though the wind is howling and the rain is pelting against my windows and it is brrrrrr... cold, I am thinking Spring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here at StoneGable, the birds are not building nests yet, but I am! These homemade nests are a bit messy but easy and fun to make! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll show you how...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="" name="more"></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I started working on my potting bench outside, but the wind changed direction and I was getting soaked... even under my porch! So I brought this project inside to finish it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you can work outside or in a garage that might be best... it is a little messy... but very rewarding!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">STONEGABLE SPRING BIRD NEST TUTORIAL</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Materials:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spanish moss</div><div style="text-align: center;">green moss</div><div style="text-align: center;">sticks, twigs, grasses, hay, or any kind of natural fluff</div><div style="text-align: center;">dried leaves</div><div style="text-align: center;">spray adhesive</div><div style="text-align: center;">spray acrylic sealer in matt</div><div style="text-align: center;">tiny eggs and feathers (optional)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For this project I just took a walk around my yard picking up small sticks and twigs, breaking off spent Astilbe stalks, lemongrass stems (they look like hay) and dried leaves.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />This is a very inexpensive project... most of the fluff comes from things that are right outside your door!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggX7NoSz9mU5MJWJ3-D_BdtGF1j__Zu5bYDwHIbZN3U883_6jIWfFGZnYTHTHgrBt-e5T6XEt1bajYLbxML1fJL-R3UGyY0gDrQpDzl8E5ESDT3ij6ganMSE1tHzp4aLtN48Bmf7c7Z3Zy/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggX7NoSz9mU5MJWJ3-D_BdtGF1j__Zu5bYDwHIbZN3U883_6jIWfFGZnYTHTHgrBt-e5T6XEt1bajYLbxML1fJL-R3UGyY0gDrQpDzl8E5ESDT3ij6ganMSE1tHzp4aLtN48Bmf7c7Z3Zy/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4197.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Form a handfull of Spanish moss into a roundish disc. I did this over the basin in my potting bench. Very messy! Do I keep saying "messy"? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspYka1B0WWx2w4HGWTvFAQnUGt0n1mlHIOHp6xoGvcBFPmJVrpLlTP7CaPKdK5X7-JUOoeaivjwMLX-927v8tNlsIAIW0qIfCKi6k7OBHskDU1W3Eft6hnQBlY5jYPLBb0A5-KlWtpwDQ/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspYka1B0WWx2w4HGWTvFAQnUGt0n1mlHIOHp6xoGvcBFPmJVrpLlTP7CaPKdK5X7-JUOoeaivjwMLX-927v8tNlsIAIW0qIfCKi6k7OBHskDU1W3Eft6hnQBlY5jYPLBb0A5-KlWtpwDQ/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4200.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hollow out the Spanish moss to form a loose nest shape.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F5O68x3BpR0-oQYBcBIwOb3k6NecTNIurr0TXTiA1un-bbf74Fp4E0QLqfixMsI7FxHvk6eZYBkeQVHoLEvzIwh_dBvmT64K2IqkBKdL1dNmV18GdN15q9n-AmEcWaoFhfMcVEqye_lX/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F5O68x3BpR0-oQYBcBIwOb3k6NecTNIurr0TXTiA1un-bbf74Fp4E0QLqfixMsI7FxHvk6eZYBkeQVHoLEvzIwh_dBvmT64K2IqkBKdL1dNmV18GdN15q9n-AmEcWaoFhfMcVEqye_lX/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4202.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spray adhesive all over the nest and work the Spanish moss into a more compact nest.  I did all adhesive spraying inside a small box.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AElnT-WOsbsdn20VT7ZcASfRLmt8-XAsKa-cuxhySNq44ZDuxf9E7V02IVRAUgyBpsNgWiO0pfGHwzqmJwMv14zHAzULCKUEECvfyhWQgXz8l0eozDt8ZXmnmC9ns8oPXXmYvHiBNhfG/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-AElnT-WOsbsdn20VT7ZcASfRLmt8-XAsKa-cuxhySNq44ZDuxf9E7V02IVRAUgyBpsNgWiO0pfGHwzqmJwMv14zHAzULCKUEECvfyhWQgXz8l0eozDt8ZXmnmC9ns8oPXXmYvHiBNhfG/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4205.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Begin to add green moss around the edges and in a few areas inside the nest hollow. Spray adhesive to make everything stick together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj6e7KRYXaNCEIQ337cZtWnI-wU8BrN65CkfXC1FDMyinZJ5kup4rFKlbhSYTyCdSHT_zQ-4gI4wsMRzBYAaU0E5QgeN6o4Ki2Poir3tftqQzXarV-xU4r7wg8K9HW7evX9AC0zXzsWiz/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUj6e7KRYXaNCEIQ337cZtWnI-wU8BrN65CkfXC1FDMyinZJ5kup4rFKlbhSYTyCdSHT_zQ-4gI4wsMRzBYAaU0E5QgeN6o4Ki2Poir3tftqQzXarV-xU4r7wg8K9HW7evX9AC0zXzsWiz/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4206.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take the twigs, sticks, leaves etc and begin weaving them around the nest. Spray adhesive liberally to to hold together.   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95nuOlS97tUZVZ9NLy64XZwtC2KpEIP3sFNK0Nmm9f0_BEQnnV_B-AYQJSwR7OUmKAb9Qdzmz2rtE9JSxxxIs405fBDCkA76DjYFwyZ-niF8zfhJoD3g92GCyI9MusLrZhyphenhyphenbjo0ciwovp/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95nuOlS97tUZVZ9NLy64XZwtC2KpEIP3sFNK0Nmm9f0_BEQnnV_B-AYQJSwR7OUmKAb9Qdzmz2rtE9JSxxxIs405fBDCkA76DjYFwyZ-niF8zfhJoD3g92GCyI9MusLrZhyphenhyphenbjo0ciwovp/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4209.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Continue to add more natural material to the nest, like grasses and dried leaves.  Add more moss if needed. Don't forget to put some soft grasses or hay in the hollow of the nest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember to use spray adhesive to hold it all together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisKU-tk4chFozjCjhypgMKSlAUExin_XSQV-9kQaCroYebRvT0QllagUw5rAEk47Kj54mU_eSYaW3pZkSLvp6EcMT3MsmvEFsvvcOMTykivjJ4Gg3XTThH5jI19tHTkfVwXRTW4kNIU7r/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisKU-tk4chFozjCjhypgMKSlAUExin_XSQV-9kQaCroYebRvT0QllagUw5rAEk47Kj54mU_eSYaW3pZkSLvp6EcMT3MsmvEFsvvcOMTykivjJ4Gg3XTThH5jI19tHTkfVwXRTW4kNIU7r/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4210.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Now here's where I had to move inside... I was wet and shivering) Add eggs and a feather or two. I love the little aqua eggs with the Spanish moss nest... the colors play nicely together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaDhNcO8h_YbQw16TDnDQr9ES3lu-VoL0aUZXtBXQaPjaSB0NrhOMOqCBgE2oQOPotrEL_EaiA4-t5tWjxCGVItajdzBi255iAy5dLr8rucq4OXBQ1c6GVgtwAdbQ0avZS1i_JWyCIVBq/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaDhNcO8h_YbQw16TDnDQr9ES3lu-VoL0aUZXtBXQaPjaSB0NrhOMOqCBgE2oQOPotrEL_EaiA4-t5tWjxCGVItajdzBi255iAy5dLr8rucq4OXBQ1c6GVgtwAdbQ0avZS1i_JWyCIVBq/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4224.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once the adhesive is dry on the nest seal it with a matte finish spray sealer. This is best done outside. Let it dry completely</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found a big curly stick to slip under the nest to give the illusion it is on a branch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCVsAOyGj9hxVZzlxoYI0pN9nrSMUbyE0AiUyH4-sVt3NC-rqopfeE0TeKQ4l63_CddrcV4HtQoI60SuPVnz9wWQuepJa0VswRB9rj51pgCdkAS6UbkQU1UY51kdkdKQRLBeAIWOhn328/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtCVsAOyGj9hxVZzlxoYI0pN9nrSMUbyE0AiUyH4-sVt3NC-rqopfeE0TeKQ4l63_CddrcV4HtQoI60SuPVnz9wWQuepJa0VswRB9rj51pgCdkAS6UbkQU1UY51kdkdKQRLBeAIWOhn328/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_4229.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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SPRING BIRD NEST TUTORIAL

Even though the wind is howling and the rain is pelting against my windows and it is brrrrrr... cold, I am thinking Spring! Here at StoneGab...

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PAINTING A BUFFET

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwlPVEcgiFtXXpaANuSxYmkJemczRPqGMRT_z9TWCdgsKsaNQhcDFhoAp7QsLJ1M06JipEXwMh2wYbWTkPgpgn56czwQP51E2FVTJuAQNQrC8fAR18bCoD34zc5z6M5vuJpla5Qstoziw/s1600/Painted+Buffet+Title+Page.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXwlPVEcgiFtXXpaANuSxYmkJemczRPqGMRT_z9TWCdgsKsaNQhcDFhoAp7QsLJ1M06JipEXwMh2wYbWTkPgpgn56czwQP51E2FVTJuAQNQrC8fAR18bCoD34zc5z6M5vuJpla5Qstoziw/s640/Painted+Buffet+Title+Page.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's make a deal... If you don't look at the blue painter's tape everywhere or the uncovered electrical sockets or the storage boxes or the ladder in the background or the missing hardware on the buffet or the mess still around because we are not finished painting... then I would love to show you the buffet I painted over the weekend.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Deal?     Okay...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the buffet my friend Fiffer and I found last Thursday...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8VMI6m90qyTRcGNM-61tRKC5nJ_Gi010_DzdX2tBFp8HxM9AUY5W5kDL_sSpmBWKx5iy7QAm51zOmh6hDU9qyyMlx2KODIJ-c5aqggfLbrHcoi2MVLrh9wYkbTkg_IPasAyNbVM1eeKr/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8VMI6m90qyTRcGNM-61tRKC5nJ_Gi010_DzdX2tBFp8HxM9AUY5W5kDL_sSpmBWKx5iy7QAm51zOmh6hDU9qyyMlx2KODIJ-c5aqggfLbrHcoi2MVLrh9wYkbTkg_IPasAyNbVM1eeKr/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4136.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />She was just what I had been looking for. I did feel a little guilty painting her because she is really beautiful just how she is... <br /><br />Here she is painted and in my dining room... THAT WE ARE STILL WORKING ON!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOlPx609AtrAK_GJ8r1dg9ZdjvBhfODDgN_CfKxX2PI30JzpjXpy2kO6dYr48R6rc2A1PRHgpajdlKz0U-g0nTc8WG_8uIgdmhd6uH3ev1iUCaWKmgs8121EPKs2QyhSTwJEiu23EH6k8/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOlPx609AtrAK_GJ8r1dg9ZdjvBhfODDgN_CfKxX2PI30JzpjXpy2kO6dYr48R6rc2A1PRHgpajdlKz0U-g0nTc8WG_8uIgdmhd6uH3ev1iUCaWKmgs8121EPKs2QyhSTwJEiu23EH6k8/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4184.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Now I'll give you a little look at the dining room ... ignore the chairs without seats... ANOTHER work in progress... but this will give you a feel for the dining room's new look.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwor4iWfRofIfy8M6gIwxUkHDz3vwHVEtEWmxXefocac6CPcmytBhFa1gDqvXCoBb2XvXfWr_g2EClVYpQB2fCzEgFH7g0KrSltbMpBi-od9evQTpjDBiX0whbvUgzy0ZCs2dB8YXf_gjB/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwor4iWfRofIfy8M6gIwxUkHDz3vwHVEtEWmxXefocac6CPcmytBhFa1gDqvXCoBb2XvXfWr_g2EClVYpQB2fCzEgFH7g0KrSltbMpBi-od9evQTpjDBiX0whbvUgzy0ZCs2dB8YXf_gjB/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4169.JPG" width="414" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />I painted the buffet with Annie Sloan Chalk Paints in Country Grey. Yes, I know that it does not look grey at all. The color is a dull, greyed down gold/ beige... after the undercoat was dry ( I try to let it sit 24 hours) I sanded it and put a wash of ASCP pure white over it.<br /><br /><br />That gives the buffet a soft striped look... very French Provincial.<br /><br />I don't follow the usual protocol for painting and waxing a piece... I'll show you what I do and why next week.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TuXEmzjAd0cxF657CrxnNrPz_6CUik4ubbAOSuyDexevagoZEGvdjcFEDO2iDLd3DLmbd2JL-_Ve634hZniBY13tWmD67eQP4k4D4e3IH6n-8N-Gjov2voUI4RR4uPJe8f_z2dmgTrrm/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TuXEmzjAd0cxF657CrxnNrPz_6CUik4ubbAOSuyDexevagoZEGvdjcFEDO2iDLd3DLmbd2JL-_Ve634hZniBY13tWmD67eQP4k4D4e3IH6n-8N-Gjov2voUI4RR4uPJe8f_z2dmgTrrm/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4175.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I then used clear wax and a very light sludge of clear and dark wax to give the buffet depth.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcceInCToO4j9v5XzQq4rmr4foGcmjMrKS-wmLU4c_TfCB3su3qBcW1UBKmSFTp8a8J9PPnHp0Ik-IBvhwuw4O_gOsPUAjQ9TotwmaffG-9DQFIAMetQYmx-JrCbfqtXkOoS6KA4ZBCIb/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpcceInCToO4j9v5XzQq4rmr4foGcmjMrKS-wmLU4c_TfCB3su3qBcW1UBKmSFTp8a8J9PPnHp0Ik-IBvhwuw4O_gOsPUAjQ9TotwmaffG-9DQFIAMetQYmx-JrCbfqtXkOoS6KA4ZBCIb/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4181.JPG" width="420" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I buffed her with Bobby's drill and a buffer attachment. His idea! This made such a lovely soft shine on her!<br /><br />I sorta felt like I was cheating... not doing it all by hand... but I was working with a pinched nerve in my back!  Pinched nerve or not... the buffer will be a must for every painting project from now on!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijt2N3VYw5FGp4QiInC1RSsl66YKR45ZLufYvj_AZdYadITOItzlv6uc5k3-a8oX5r5NtU_0e9Te_Pab1Aa7nYTAd0dBfYgGztx4McrwepiTpij_1qIUFiw6EwNme4MotXw37yQPyPI_5I/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijt2N3VYw5FGp4QiInC1RSsl66YKR45ZLufYvj_AZdYadITOItzlv6uc5k3-a8oX5r5NtU_0e9Te_Pab1Aa7nYTAd0dBfYgGztx4McrwepiTpij_1qIUFiw6EwNme4MotXw37yQPyPI_5I/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4167.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used GEDEO silver gilding wax to give the original hardware a new look. I like to let some of the old color show through just a little. It brings out the detail in intricate hardware. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am still looking on line for matching pieces to replace the ones that were missing. If you know of a good source please let me know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUnxbMNiSkHDKhlHhHRTy34FuQr5yz7ijgamsS_sm4qI2LVlXqPWXzf7jLcYGgDSB1tbUBBUFomKEmgjQDQFygAn73ObT3luyBn6UuTvMG_Xx8hf6-i9iEmEffGxEtyK1GVzCKBAsfSs7/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUnxbMNiSkHDKhlHhHRTy34FuQr5yz7ijgamsS_sm4qI2LVlXqPWXzf7jLcYGgDSB1tbUBBUFomKEmgjQDQFygAn73ObT3luyBn6UuTvMG_Xx8hf6-i9iEmEffGxEtyK1GVzCKBAsfSs7/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4188.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am letting the piece "cure" before I put anything on top of it. In a few days it will be ready to decorate. That will be fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuM6vsVCmIDe72oXIzw6_ECoKoUm3UWG19PgdQ8NhyaeTpW8Sz2KTm2UxzEjHfAa1LU9RxveynabkRK51I-PO7xycg4sN5T7deKJWfiKAhynd_Do2UtvzUPoWYozZVhhyphenhyphenzLFHmN084UJY9/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4187.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuM6vsVCmIDe72oXIzw6_ECoKoUm3UWG19PgdQ8NhyaeTpW8Sz2KTm2UxzEjHfAa1LU9RxveynabkRK51I-PO7xycg4sN5T7deKJWfiKAhynd_Do2UtvzUPoWYozZVhhyphenhyphenzLFHmN084UJY9/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4187.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the meantime... I'll be ripping off the upholstery of another dining room chair. THIS time I have the right tools! To see the process click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2013/02/reupholstering-chair-saga-part-i.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzbz3DVC2a5SLp4KgF4PxHZ8-BAF7OFKW2MVhfKLGoun2JVyFPSiW-33l2rnrQ0gjGyw3HTvyVdf_tZT_wP1vZ2GvH5nffloWlK80B_LcD2qEkuAOwYi7RPXw5KmQZ1hzbztsaqjTVIsF/s1600/Copy+of+DSC_4170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzbz3DVC2a5SLp4KgF4PxHZ8-BAF7OFKW2MVhfKLGoun2JVyFPSiW-33l2rnrQ0gjGyw3HTvyVdf_tZT_wP1vZ2GvH5nffloWlK80B_LcD2qEkuAOwYi7RPXw5KmQZ1hzbztsaqjTVIsF/s640/Copy+of+DSC_4170.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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PAINTING A BUFFET

Let's make a deal... If you don't look at the blue painter's tape everywhere or the uncovered electrical sockets or the storage ...

6:19 AM

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF FEB 25, 2013

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I feel like this has been my mantra for the last couple of weeks. I may be ready, but Mother Nature is not! It has been bitter cold here at StoneGable! I'm ready to switch my cooking to spring mode... lighter foods and delicate flavors. But not while it's still soup and stew weather outside.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll have to wait a just a little longer... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, here's what 's on the end-of-winter menu...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">MONDAY~ SLOW COOKER DAY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/stonegable-chili" target="_blank">SLOW COOKER CHILI</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/buttermilk-sweet-cornbread" target="_blank">SWEET BUTTERMILK CORN BREAD</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/mexican-explosion-salad" target="_blank">MEXICAN EXPLOSION SALAD</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcSX6kz-XybKvceqR2n1P71c_zka4ITosktX54qMAoDuWbjTOUy9h5Nc0vm_CK8Vr_fGyjFRd7SJkRmBi26EAp4qbcfsHm8XT3JqbkxiV73BjMJe2JzquEh2VoZ4-NuRWiNTGyNW4Edly/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_7766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcSX6kz-XybKvceqR2n1P71c_zka4ITosktX54qMAoDuWbjTOUy9h5Nc0vm_CK8Vr_fGyjFRd7SJkRmBi26EAp4qbcfsHm8XT3JqbkxiV73BjMJe2JzquEh2VoZ4-NuRWiNTGyNW4Edly/s400/Copy+of+IMG_7766.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">TUESDAY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/pecan-crusted-tilapia-from-stonegable-s-kitchen" target="_blank">PECAN CRUSTED TILAPIA</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Roasted Asparagus</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/stonegable-rice-a-roni" target="_blank">HOMEMADE RICE-A-RONI</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">WEDNESDAY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/gable-s-kitchen" target="_blank">NANI'S SAUTEED CHICKEN</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mashed Potatoes (make extra for Friday)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green Beans in Garlic Oil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">THURSDAY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/beef-stroganoff" target="_blank">BEEF STROGANOFF</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Wide Noodles</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/cucumber-salad-1" target="_blank">CUCUMBER SALAD</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">FRIDAY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2011/03/ina-gartens-perfect-roast-chicken-with.html" target="_blank">PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/panko-crusted-potato-cakes" target="_blank">PANKO CRUSTED POTATO CAKES</a> (make extra for next week)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Roasted Carrots and Onions</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXxixSIemmS6ofrgigaonsEukbt_1LdIHpam4sLiuVXCY1wvmdM58g4e9pqk6LChd0-ikmpHZnx5SWusHeQdYApam-B-akzbXRDYWRiBY8yAKk6hv6OV80wrhOjinARUX8IjuwColGrA/s400/Copy+of+IMG_5036.JPG" width="266" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">SATURDAY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/stonegable-crab-cakes" target="_blank">CRAB CAKES</a> over <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/stonegable-fried-spinach" target="_blank">FRIED SPINACH</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/oven-fries-from-stonegable-s-kitchen" target="_blank">OVEN FRIES</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/cool-ranch-coleslaw" target="_blank">COOL RANCH COLESLAW</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">SUNDAY~ SOUP DAY& SLOW COOKER DAY</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/stonegableprintablerecipes/beef-and-more-beef-barley-slow-cooker-soup-from-stonegable-s-kitchen" target="_blank">SLOW COOKER BEEF AND MORE BEEF BARLEY SOUP</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crusty Bread</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKexF3jEoUcAqhZjBmE5R1tIRXSgHwzRYhVrLs9r7kVBsPyD89mqcdlJSWg2Tm57kd3HBblPzQVkKDO3j2LKAkoswwqF9DRqwmK-t8aGjhLTxB9v0LE6Y1Bk4lvTqzz3bWHz9NZe9BA50/s400/IMG_1222.JPG" width="265" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Picking just a few features each week is so hard, but this week it was painful! So many great links last week!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some yummy features from last weeks OTMM...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designsbypinky.blogspot.com/2013/02/galumpkis-or-polish-cabbage-rolls.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">GALUMPKIES</span></a> from DESIGNS BY PINKY speak to my Hungarian roots. We call them Halupkies... Oh, these are delicious and a big family favorite!!! Did you save some for me, Pinky?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN9s0z1fBWMisxwrVzq_6b0iG5Qqpam3br4EZzhA4E55SDQ0k8oRdxHznj7Fb08wY8fT9Ul1QqIeZVF-sADr0rVlR8Wpq0dXBtrTTMhGCYT4Q9WRTBr4LFp_Jguw7XwDuqsXVHfVftJSk/s640/Cabbage+rolls+001.JPG" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think crepes are a trip-to-France dessert! COOKING ON THE FRONT BURNER makes <a href="http://debra-ann.blogspot.com/2013/02/chocolate-strawberry-crepes.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CREPES</span></a> so romantic! These look so delicious!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjIWXKxWXIc1msCHL63MjM5rHzpimO86Dcf61Axo54gByN805E-uzGJB_T_oB43hpYzT6-tlGWNAX8aMpom4N9xqCS_L6aXtbIiV-PsBtwqqMrkajQDK3jWyLp5jq30wB05wsfFmC6Dk/s640/IMG_0633.JPG" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/06/spinach-lasagna-roll-ups-recipe/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">SPINACH LASAGNA ROLL-UPS</span></a> from IT'S OVERFLOWING look company worthy, but they are easy to make on a weeknight too! YUMMY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="424" src="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/wp-content/uploads/blogger/-7Khs8K3hBnQ/T9IXgJ93bNI/AAAAAAAA3Gw/eOCyyt_34Mk/s640/Spinach%2BLasagna%2BRoll-Ups4.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Want an easy and impressive dessert... give <a href="http://www.shakentogetherlife.com/2013/02/churro-crisps-with-hot-fudge-sauce.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">CHURRO CRISPS WITH HOT FUDGE SAUCE</span></a> from SHAKEN TOGETHER a try. They are simple to make and very upscale!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="baked cinnamon sugar churro crisps with hot fudge sauce at shakentogetherlife.com" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicarL-dw9U_O7TJxclvqLir-aC74qc8caZogaVboMj2tmAoV9Bu16r6R9-ByO7dm1XYuEm8YaoTFbXL2LHr2zQqNZD8Z4MSRgJASQutVW-m7M6Md5eGoYMPLPdeWTi7Rj1i_8QHXwPxdq7/s640/churro+crisps++main+blog.png" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am always looking for a main dish that is simple and has great flavor! I found a great one... <a href="http://www.simplelivingeating.com/2013/02/french-fridays-with-dorie-fresh-orange.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">FRESH ORANGE PORK TENDERLOIN</span></a> from SIMPLE LIVING AND EATING. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="orange pork" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwsICty8KKqlCb6-M9tPjkQF20h1q_R2f9hqdCcHncc7KG0jLuShZDJqN4G_IzUS3a5pgJ7ooblnWOti1v00yeq9qekYyPckq6rHqVS5yEiQYuw21kwfq8xAc1-eQR2S3QYVTDD7IaQHS1/s640/orange+pork-Simple+Living+&+Eating2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's have dessert... how about <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://blackfoxhomestead.com/from-my-kitchen/chocolate-pots-de-creme-with-white-chocolate-whipped-cream/" target="_blank">CHOCOLATE POTS DE CREME</a> </span>from BLACK HOLLOW HOMESTEAD. And they are topped with White Chocolate Whipped Cream. Oh my!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Chocolate Pots de Creme with White Chocolate Whipped Cream from Black Fox Homestead" height="428" src="http://blackfoxhomestead.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chocolate-Pots-DeCreme-1024x685.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think this is the most brilliant idea...<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://everythinghomewithcarol.com/making-granola-in-the-crockpot/#" target="_blank">MAKING GRANOLA IN THE CROCK POT</a></span>. Head on over to EVERYTHING HOME WITH CAROL for the recipe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="make granola in a crockpot" height="458" src="http://everythinghomewithcarol.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/granola.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/2013/01/pizzetti-pizza-spaghetti-casserole.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">PIZZA AND SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE</span></a>  from THE BEST BLOG RECIPES sounds so good and comforting! I could probably eat the whole thing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JgE-oDNYshD8SLaaWlXVJ1ORYs5LUOQ_iHFTcYmIjFwbQh_AAp18Ch8OPqz5IkVdv8MAleYPngGUp81ZepZdaDJ54HJ0x2amG19A6z1ST5HYZgtDLWI9oK5m_b4EqrWwQ5oSWN7MSeU/s400/Pizzetti+from+%7BThe+Best+Blog+Recipes%7D.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is another winner slow cooker recipes...<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2013/02/slow-cooker-lasagne.html" target="_blank">CROCKPOT LASAGNA</a></span> from THE CHARM OF HOME.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is another company worthy meal that can be made on a weeknight! This is on my must try list!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3lUcbT07QE9nHQKMlSC0QpiZkKsDP2cqP1ai60cteOdzRwJWwO6-6aqijNZumQW2GjnuWLZ7bwCR8YEsyNq7f0jyVEp3DoVZfv2MKFQCouFsQ6a-1hqXxLd_j_JBjDgAbbF0l7gaCwg/s640/IMG_1042.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />This week's Menu Plan is from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://angelshomestead.com/mom-whats-for-supper-weekly-menu-plan-218/" target="_blank">ANGELS HOMESTEAD</a></span>.  Last week April featured some great eats like... Cowboy Burgers, Twice Baked Potato Casserole and Chocolate Cream Puffs! 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ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF FEB 25, 2013

I'm so ready for spring... I feel like this has been my mantra for the last couple of weeks. I may be ready, but Mother Nature is not! I...