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You can find this blog continued over at my PinSupplies Blog. I am retiring this blog for now and will be posting projects there. I am also creating a website called PinSupplies.com where I am selling all the  supplies needed for popular Pinterest posts. I have been addicted to Pinterest for the past year and I know a lot of other people are to. I wanted to create a place that crafters could find a lot of Pinterest Supplies for in one location instead of having to shop around. I am trying to keep my prices as low as possible because I know everyone wants a good deal. So check me out and I would love to hear some feedback and  suggestions for new projects.

Thanks for following.

Katie

Carseat cover

I saw this on Pinterest and loved it! Since the cold weather came I debate on whether to do snowsuit or juts blanket. I prefer just blanket but it always slips off and don't want my baby to freeze. So I made this carseat blanket that goes under the straps and then swaddles baby. I also adore the fabric I found for it. I found some boy fabric I love even more, but I made the girl one first.

I also listed this on my Etsy shop, if your interested view here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyHomeCrochet

Candy Girl

I finally completed my daughter's quilt. I found the pattern on Pinterest. It is called Candy Girl from the Janelle Wind Collection. This quilt took me a very long time. It was a lot of hand stitching, every flower and petal. I changed the border a little by adding strips of colors. It is very bright. My only complaint is it turned out a funny size. Instead of a regular twin size it is really short. It is somewhere between a throw and a twin at 52" x 66.5".

I also used Minky on the back. It costs more but it makes the blanket so soft and the kids love it. I used it on my son's baby blanket also. I expect these blankets to last a very long time. Two kids down, two to go. I have the fabric for the next quilt and this one will probably be for a double bed. Pattern also seen on Pinterest.

Not Enough Time in the Day

I feel like such a slacker, but having a baby really does limit your time. While I was pregnant I was bored and had so much time for crafts, but after the baby came I instantly needed another 10 hours in the day. Not sure why since she does sleep a lot right now, but I don't seem to get anything done.

While I may not be blogging I will always be working on crafts. My entire goal for creating is to someday be able to have enough product for a craft show. Unfortunately I keep starting all kinds of different projects. Part of it is my amazement that I can actually be good at all of these things and the other part is getting bored and wanting to try new things. Pinterest is such a bad influence for me.

My main concerns right now are my children and losing weight. These have to come first before crafting. I have 3 children at home everyday now that school has started. They are currently 4, 3 and 7 weeks. So they need a lot of attention. I am also very motivated to lose my excess weight. I have decided to start a new blog to document my progress, since I love reading other people's blogs for motivation. I will update when I have the site set up.

Between homeschooling the preschoolers, exercising, meals and the infant I seem to have no time left. Someday I will be able to finish my projects, but not today :(

Here it is: http://justdoit-already.blogspot.com/ Still a work in progress, but I have begun my journey!

Chubby Hubby Truffle

These are seriously awesome! They are the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Good luck stopping at just one. For those counting points for weight watchers these are 3 points a piece, if followed exactly. I ended up with 15 truffles instead of 18.

Peanut Butter-Pretzel Truffles (a.k.a. Chubby Hubby Truffles)

Originally found at Brown Eyed Baker

Yield: About 18 truffles

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour, total

1½ cups pretzel pieces
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup milk or semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

1. Put the pretzel pieces into a resealable plastic bag and crush into very small bits (a rolling pin works great for this).

2. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and salt. Stir until all of the ingredients are completely blended and smooth. Add the pretzel bits to the peanut butter mixture and mix thoroughly. Add the powdered sugar and mix until completely combined.

3. Line a small baking sheet with wax paper. Using a small cookie scoop, or about 2 teaspoons worth of peanut butter mixture, gently shape into a ball with your fingertips. Place the ball on the wax paper-lined cookie sheet and repeat with the remaining peanut butter mixture. Place the baking sheet into the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.

4. When ready to dip the truffles, microwave the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in a small bowl at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.

5. Working one at a time, dip one peanut butter-pretzel ball into the melted chocolate and use a fork to roll it around, ensuring that it is completely coated with chocolate. Let any extra chocolate drip off and place back on the wax paper-lined sheet. Repeat with all of the peanut butter-pretzel balls.

6. Return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and again chill for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with a drizzle of melted peanut butter and crushed pretzels, if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yarn Crazy!

The yarn stores in my area consist of Walmart and Micheal's with low supply so I went to Knitting-Warehouse and started adding to the cart. I didn't really realize until the box came just how much I had ordered! But I am so excited to start more hats.

Latest update on the kitchen. Since painting the cupboards, my husband has added the hardwood flooring to the counters and recently put the tile mosaic backsplash on. We still need to add trim around counter paint under cupboards and maybe add crown molding to the top.

Before picture again: