We all have an artist within us. Some of us are just fortunate enough to have found it.
I was recently asked to make a cake for a friend whose daughter was turning 7. She was having a little birthday party at one of the local painting stores, where the girls got to paint a project to take home. I was excited by the opportunity to play with my cake decorating toys.
Introducing Peppy the Penguin!
I knitted this guy up just before Christmas using #6 needles and some yarn in my stash. He came out taller than I expected at almost 7 inches, but was worth the effort. My favorite feature is the little feet that allow him to stand on his own.
If you would like to knit up a cute penguin, the pattern can be found here.
When Gary was about three he received a solid wood dresser. Well, it has been 12 years and it is showing a bit of wear. The dresser itself was in good condition but the exterior (especially the top) had experienced the love of a growing boy. I decided to re-finish it to bring it back to life and hopefully extend its life another 12 years.
Last spring I shared a printout to help girls at the Pioneer / Patriot Level complete the Computer Fun Merit Badge (HERE). So, I decided it was only fair to create one for the Explorers.
Requirement #10 has the girls research how computer programs are created and the purpose of different commonly used programs. If you right-click the image below you will be able to save a pdf version of the handout I created to help complete this badge. Continue reading “Computer Fun #8”
I have a few distinct memories from Easter growing up – one is that my mother always made the same coconut cake. While I am not a huge fan of coconut, I insist on making this cake for my family every year.
The cake begins with a basic white cake mix straight from the box, the way my momma always did. She was never into making cakes from scratch. It is topped with my favorite – a Fluffy Marshmallow Frosting, and decorated with green coconut and jelly beans.
