Here’s another CD case that’s a bit different in functionality and holds a whopping 8 CD’s. I used an old pair of jeans (actually same pair that I used on the last one), some extra fabric from a purse I made, a couple red buttons & some elastic to hold it closed. I also added my JJ Janet’s Junk tag to the back. I reinforced the whole thing to make it stiff using a couple cardboard cut outs from our soda 12 packs boxes. It was the coolest thing to use and I just cut it to size and sewed it in. I’m lovin’ this one and am hoping to make a few more the next few days.
Okay, I’ve got my idea and my pattern down and one model made. Tomorrow night I’m going to make a handful of these puppies for our Earth Day event at work. Of course they will hold more than 4 CD’s as this one only holds 4, but you get the idea. I used one leg of an old ratty pair of jeans and some fabric scraps from a purse I made a long time ago. Enjoy!
Sorry no photo this time, but trust me…they are delicious! I made my husband & son plain cheese but mine were a delicious concoction of all things yummy.
Ingredients:
- Cooked chicken, diced small
- Enchillada Sauce
- Shredded Cheese
- Spices (salt, pepper, garlic & chili powder)
- Black beans (drained)
- Spanish rice (I bought the bag of pre-cooked kind that you can microwave)
- Chopped black olives
- Large flour tortillas
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. I thawed 2 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts and cut into tiny bite sized pieces. I cooked them in a pan until they were no longer pink with all my spices. I then added the black beans, black olives & rice to the pan. Once the mixture was heated through, I put a good amount in the tortilla end, topped with shredded cheese and rolled up tightly. I made about 5 of these and covered with enchillada sauce. These were then baked in the oven for about 10-15 minutes.
YUMMO!!!
I’ve been wanting to take a stab at PJ pants for my son but just haven’t found the inspiration to get started on some. Tonight was the night and in just 30 minutes, he had a new pair of PJ shorts. I still need to have him try them on but I’m pretty sure they will fit. I took a pair of some stretchy shorts he uses right now and just drew out a pattern based on that, sewed it all together in the way that I know how and kaching! A fancy new pair of PJ shorts, blue/white light weight flannel fabric. I’ll definitely be making a bunch more of these…both for personal use and to sell. Hmmm, now I just need to find some old clothes to recycle and make some out of for my Earth Day project. 
For the past few years, my employer has celebrated Earth Day. We have a stretch of road that people volunteer to help clean up, weve gotten seeds to plant…and this year all the crafty people at work are invited to share & sell their wares that are handmade out of recycled goods. What better way to show off my talents than to sew a bunch of awesome recycled items. I sent out an email today to all my friends inviting them to donate to the cause by going through their closets & drawers to find any kind of clothing or household items they were not using or were slightly damaged to be refurbished into something awesome. I’m going to list out my wish list of items here in case anyone out there reading my blog wants the list and I will be adding to it too. I’m also going to post the types of items I’m thinking of making. Anything that doesn’t sell will be added to my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/janetsjunk.
Wish List:
- Children’s worn out jeans
- Animal prints
- Bright colors
- Cute florals
- Bright & cheery solid colors
- Flannel items
- Sewing supplies
- T-Shirts
- Placemats/Napkins
- Bedding
- Old neckties
Things I’m contemplating making:
- Purses/Totes/Wallets/Wristlets/Clutches
- Clothing for adults/kids (you’d be amazed what you can make out of an old tshirt or button down shirt)
- Aprons
- Bibs/Burp Cloths
- Garden Flags
- more to come…
Okay, I was home sick today and shortly before my son got home from school, I got up out of bed and was in a crafty mood. I found a website where someone had made little notepads using scrap paper and Monopoly property cards. I thought they were so cute I made a couple just for fun. They are nothing special but I think I’m going to throw these in my purse to take special notes on.
I bought a new cookbook at a recent book fair we had at work. There are lots of recipes in it that are simple and have ingredients both my husband & son would eat so I had to buy it. This is one that I adapted for us but for the most part, it’s the same as was in the book. Try it, you’ll like it. Oh and it freezes well! Enjoy…
Ingredients:
- Cooked hamburger meat, crumbled
- Chopped onions
- Chopped carrots
- Minced garlic
- Cream of Mushroom soup (any kind will do)
- Cooked potatoes (I had leftover fried potatoes from breakfast)
- Salt/Pepper
- Top & bottom of pie crust shell (pre-made is fine)
Oven to 350 degrees. Cook hamburger until it’s just about done. Add chopped onions, carrots & garlic. Cook the meat until done & drain. Add back to pan and salt/pepper to taste. Add cream soup & cooked potatoes. Mix and simmer until warmed through. Put bottom of pie crust in pie pan or dish (I used square glass dish). Add mixture and then place top of pie shell on dish. I cut out circles just for kicks & giggles. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Turn heat up on oven to 400 degrees and cook another 10-15 minutes, making sure crust is not burning. Once crust is nicely browned, take out of oven & let cook for 5 minutes before cutting into and serving.
It was teacher appreciation week and I made this clutch for Chris’ teacher. I asked her what her favorite colors were and she said green & purple. So I used a beautiful green/brown fabric for the outside and green for the inside. The bird applique on the outside is the same green fabric as the lining and the eye is a purple jewel. And a clutch wouldn’t be complete without a wristband. Here it is without further adeu…
Lotsa pics…My friend liked my brown bag so much she requested I make her one just like it but with a big orange T on the front for Tennessee. I made the pattern for the bag myself just by what kind of style I wanted & size. I handmade the applique using the fabric for the lining, the outer fabric is a stretchy blue denim with a peek-a-boo bit of orange on the top end of the zipper and the lining is orange & quilted with soft fleece to give it stability & softness. Two denim inner pockets as well and I added my label.
These are all recipes from my Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon party (compliments of houseparty.com).
Cheesy Turkey Bacon Quiche
Ingredients:
- Pre-made pie pastry
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 Cups Milk
- 1/2 Cup melted butter/margarine
- 1/2 Cup Bisquick or other brand like it (I bought some from Aldi, tasted the same)
- 1 Cup Cheese
- Cooked turkey bacon cut up into small pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine eggs, milk, melted butter & bisquick into blender (I just wisked it in a bowl for about a minute and a half). Pour into pan with pie dough spread out like pie. Combine cheese & bacon & sprinkle on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Cheesy Turkey Bacon Garlic Biscuits
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Bisquick mix
- 6 slices turkey bacon cut into pieces
- 2/3 Cups milk
- 3/4 Cup cheese
- 1/4 Cup melted butter/margarine
- 2 tsp minced garlic (I used some that was already minced in a jar)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook bacon & crumble/cut up. Mix bisquick, milk, cheese, bacon & garlic until it forms a soft dough (30-60 secs). Drop spoonfuls onto pan, bake 8-10 minutes. Melt butter, mix with garlic powder, brush on biscuits when done cooking.
Breakfast Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- Sandwich thins or english muffins
- Cooked turkey bacon
- Scrambled eggs
- Sliced cheese
- Butter
Spread butter on sandwich thins/english muffins. Place sliced cheese down, then scrambled eggs & top with cooked turkey bacon. Close sandwich and enjoy!
