I've Got Headpins!!

My latest headpins in my Etsy store.

If you would like a closer look at them, click

HERE

and you'll see all of my headpins.

I'm adding more.

I guess I didn't realize how low I was.  

See you tomorrow.

The Popcorn Bracelet

It's no secret!

I love popcorn!

I also enjoy making popcorn beads!

I made this bracelet to take with me to the Bead and Button Show,

but,

because I was hooked on red and purple at the time,

I didn't take it with me.

So, I just want to show you the bracelet and encourage you to make one of your own.

It doesn't have to be like mine.

You can design it any way you like.

It's fun to wear, too.

Now, I don't have the photos to show you, but here's how you make it.

You are simply stringing the beads on to the beading wire.

I made 18 popcorn beads.

If you know someone who makes glass beads, or if you make them,

HERE'S

 a quick tutorial on how I make these beads.

You will also need 

21 4mm bicone crystals

The amount might vary depending on your wrist size.

You need a clasp.

I love my toggle clasps.

You will also need beading wire and two crimps.

Crimp covers are optional.

Begin by adding 1 crimp bead and one piece of your toggle to the wire.

Crimp your toggle in place.  

Add and alternate one crystal and one popcorn bead until the wire is a fit for your wrist.

I needed to add 3 more crystals before I added the other crimp and toggle piece.

Add the other end of your toggle and crimp it into place.

Optional:  Cover your crimps with crimp covers.

Ta-Da!  You are finished, and you have a fun bracelet to wear!

I hope you enjoy this!!!

The World's Favorite Food - Popcorn!

Well, maybe not the WORLD's, but I consider popcorn to be one of my favorite meals and/or snacks.

When the kids were little, we often feasted on a supper or lunch meal of popcorn and granny smith apples. Delicious!

I also love to try different things with popcorn. If you go to http://www.allrecipes.com, do a search, there are a lot of popcorn recipes.

How about making a Popcorn Cake? It's sweet and chocolate. Sounds absolutely wonderful!

Anyone up for Rocky Road Popcorn Truffles? Those sound wonderful, too!

Anyone up for Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn?

Look at these Popcorn Nachos. Who would have thunk?

Now, I have to try this one--Popcorn Salad. That looks very intersting.

Chili Taco Popcorn sounds like it would go great with the football game.

I could go on and on. This is a wonderful site for many different types of recipes, not just popcorn. However, for me, it was worth the tour.

What do you think? What's your favorite way to eat popcorn?