Both my cousin and my father have developed diabetes in recent years. My cousin seems to be adhering to his diet more than my father, so I hunted around for a yummy recipe to take to the family. (I've been loading them up with baked goods, most of which my cousin can't eat.) The recipe site was linked in the comments to an entry in this community. As I had (almost) all the ingredients for this recipe, I adapted it and I have to say I'm rather pleased. These oatmeal raisin cookies came out wonderfully cakey and, after discovering the wonders of spiced oatmeal raisin cookies, I don't think I'll ever make oatmeal cookies without the spices. Yay! The nutritional information is included with the original recipe, and it may be slightly different since I made a couple substitutions. I hope these fit into my cousin's diet! I made a double batch so I could freeze some for the next time I see my dad, too.

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i can't find a pattern for this dress. it seems deceptively easy, but i want to get the ruching done properly, and i'm not the best seamstress. it ends just below the knee. any suggestions?




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thursday:
the lair. free jaegerbombs. mtv snobs.
went to the annandale with the grates.
ice cream.

friday:
sat in bed watching kirsten dunst films.
dying.
dont mix your medication with alcohol.

saturday:
im so happy.
apple face.

Watercolor and gouache, with a special thanks to maskoid. 12"x15" on WC paper.



More info at 30_paintings.

Watercolor and gouache, with a special thanks to maskoid. 12"x15" on WC paper.



More info at 30_paintings.

ken park as inspiration

Ranting and Raving


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native-grasses


watercolor, 58х42 см

Tis gdg's birthday!

Hope you have a great day :D

I've been crocheting like a mad man lately, so I thought I'd show the fruits of my labor.
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The next project: A tetris blanket. It's slow going, but it's gonna be awesome. Each block is four granny squares.

Hi everyone!
Does anyone know how to make a recycled magazine picture frame?
(Like this one: http://www.outblush.com/women/images/2008/05/recycled-magazine-picture-frame.jpg)
My friend's birthday is coming up and I really want to make one for her, but I can't figure out how to get the magazine page that tightly wound.
If anyone's had any experience with it, or ideas on how to do it, that would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

mine
&

his

Thanks to all those who posted wonderful responses to my previous post.  I have one more quick question.

I am interested in using simple chain and charms for necklaces- do I just use little rings to attach or is there a better product?

For earrings, I'm interested in charms as well- I know I need the earring hooks, but other than that I don't know how to attach them - do I need pins or rings?  The simpler the better.

Thanks- sorry for the follow-up, I'm just trying to get started.

While we were at our family's lake cabin (pictures which are yet to be posted!), we did a shoot with Will's new little cousin, A. She celebrated her six-week birthday while we were there, so she's not quite newborn. But she's cute and chubbly and we couldn't resist doing some photos with her. It's too bad that she doesn't live in Portland because she would definitely be becoming a Milestones baby!




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