Every year in Utah there is an event to raise money for the Primary Children’s Hospital. My husband and I have attend for years looking at these beautiful creations of trees, wreaths, gingerbread and so much more. A lot of the items are created in memory of a loved one. The year my husband’s best…
Author: ChrisCrossCrafts
Monkeys, babies and bananas…
Tales of a Monkey outfit and banana rattle It is amazing how a Facebook post can remind you of something you did years ago and get you looking for things. I once upon time wrote crochet patterns, made things and sewed…ALOT. I searched and found a pattern that I hope will help someone to make…
Doodlebug’s Mallows
Crochet yourself a cute little Mallow and some adorable costumes to dress them in! PATTERN IS FREE TILL 1/15/2024!This pattern has been approved by a 6 year old Doodlebug, that keeps taking off with this little cuties before I can get better photos! Big Twist Yarn or other Blanket YarnWhite for MallowOther colors for costumes…
A Unicorse of Course!
Every once in a while a cartoon comes along that seems to grab the interest of adults as well as children. It seems that Disney has found such a cartoon in Bluey. If you are not familiar with this cartoon, where have you been? Sorry just kidding, I stumbled across this gem in season one…
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Book Ornament
Harry Potter ornament exchanges can be so much fun and also make you think about what to make that goes with that theme. The theme for September was Newt Scamander, the movie and anything to do with it. Let me tell you I was excited. Newt is my favorite character, I love the movies and…
CopyCat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies
CopyCat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening1 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon of almond extract (shop the dollar stores they sometimes have it)1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 cup sour cream3 cups flour, plus extra for desired consistency and rolling Cream together butter and sugar, till fluffy. Beat in eggs, sour…
Green Chilli Casserole – thanks CMC!!
My mother got this recipe about 30 years ago, but it used chunks of pork and fried corn tortillas. While I was in Tennessee, I was watching the CMC channel, as they where cooking easy recipes with a Mexican flair. While I do not know if this was ever made in Mexico, I did like…
Munchie’s Beefy Noodle
This is another one for Hamburger Helper to eat there heart out over! This a beef gravy with mushrooms and noodles. Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef1 lb package cooked noodles drained3 packages of low sodium brown gravy1 can of cream of mushroom soup2 cups water Brown hamburger and drain, in same pot that you…
Grandma’s Mac and Tomatoe
Grandma was making one pot GREAT food, long before Hamburger Helper ever thought about it! This is one of Nicholas’ favorites. Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 lb package macaroni cooked2-16 oz cans of crushed tomatoes Optional 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese Brown the ground beef, drain. In a 5 qt pot (I…
Shephard’s Pie
Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 2 cans of tomatoe sauce 1 package of frozen mixed vegetables 1 package of Idahoan Instant Potatoes 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese Heat oven to 350* (optional use microwave see below for directions on putting in dish) Brown ground beef in 5 quart pot, drain. Return meat to…