Another CD Case

By Janet on Friday, April 16, 2010
Filled Under: Crafts, For Sale

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.

Earth Day – Small CD Case

By Janet on Monday, April 12, 2010
Filled Under: Crafts, Personal

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!

Throw Together Enchilladas

By Janet on Monday, April 12, 2010
Filled Under: Main Dishes, Recipes

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!!!

Boy Shorts

By Janet on Thursday, April 1, 2010
Filled Under: Crafts, Personal

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.  :)