How to Make Stepping Stones – with a Cake Pan

Many years ago I made my own stepping stones. As in the photo above
I was still in the process of creating my little garden, Sadly I sold the house
soon after this photo was taken.
I found this cool idea of making stepping stones.

You don’t need a fancy schmancy mold to make garden stepping stones;

 all you need is a non-stick cake pan! And you won’t even ruin the pan!

I stumbled on a new – and EASIER way to make mosaic stepping stones;

 it’s called the indirect method and it involves contact paper. I think these

 would make awesome favors or gifts for a garden wedding. Just get your

 maids together on a Saturday afternoon and have a stepping stone party. 

They’re inexpensive to make – and they don’t require much skill.

You will need:

• Round non-stick cake pan (You could also use a heart-shaped pan)
• Vaseline
• Contact paper
• Old plates or saucers that you don’t need (I got mine at the thrift store)
• Glass gems
• sea glass (optional)
• concrete
• marine varnish
• Mosaic Glass Cutter (Optional. I did not use of of these, but if you want
•  more precise cuts, this is the way to go.)
• chicken wire or other type of wire mesh
• safety glasses
• rubber gloves
• dust mask
• hammer
• bucket
• trowel
• water

Put your safety glasses on. Place a plate or saucer inside a cloth bag or 

cover with an old sheet or towel, and smash it with a hammer. If you have

 a mosaic glass cutter, use it instead.

Place your cake pan on your contact paper, and trace around it.

Cut out the contact paper circle. Remove backing and place inside

 pan sticky side up. Add your mosaic pieces to the contact paper 

with the desired design facing down. Press each piece down so

 it is firmly stuck to the contact paper. Leave enough space between

 the pieces so that the cement can fill the spaces in between – 

but don’t leave too much room. (When I make my next stepping 

stone, I will move the pieces a bit closer together.)

If you are happy with your design, place the design back into the pan

 with the sticky side up. Head outdoors, put on your dust mask and

 mix up your concrete according to the instructions on the bag. It will

 be the consistency of porridge when it’s ready.Meantime, cut a square

 piece of chicken wire or wire mesh to fit inside the stepping stone. 

This will help to support it. Also, line the inside rim of your cake pan

 with Vaseline for easy releasing.

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http://www.intimateweddings.com/

“Golden milk” for cold, flus, depression, and more (in a recipe that actually tastes good…)

Turmeric is fast becoming a popular remedy for just about
 everything that ails you. It is particularly powerful as a 
wintertime cold and flu remedy. I have added some to just 
about every tea I have put together this season. Turmeric in
 milk is a great option as well. The flavor is pleasant and offers 
a change from the tea. Traditionally, turmeric milk has been
 used for colds, congestion, headache, and sore throats. 
Turmeric is a depression-fighter as well. Adding more to 
our diets is one great brain building strategy.

Turmeric Milk Ingredients

• 2 cups of milk (or substitute coconut milk)
• 1 teaspoon dried turmeric (or one-half inch fresh turmeric thinly sliced or diced)
• 1 teaspoon dried ginger (or one-half inch fresh ginger thinly sliced or diced)
• A sprinkle of black pepper.
• Honey to taste

1. Place milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add turmeric, ginger, and pepper. Stir well if you are using the dried spices.
3. Let the milk begin to simmer — small bubbles will form on the sides of the saucepan. Stir.
4. Allow to heat for another minute or two being careful not to let the milk overheat. Continue to stir at this point to get better heat distribution and so that you don’t end up distracted in your kitchen and end up with boiled turmeric in your burner pans (*cough*).
5. Turn off heat, cover, and allow the mixture to sit for ten minutes or so to improve the infusion.
6. Strain the milk through a strainer if you have used fresh ingredients.
7. Serve warm.
8. http://www.freshbitesdaily.com/

Arm Knit an Infinity Scarf in 30 Minutes

Beautiful Sewing Box

Sewing Machine Needles

http://www.feathersflights.com/

For more info go to
http://www.superiorthreads.com/education/using-the-right-needle/

Think of your sewing machine as a power tool with thread....

Key Lime Cake

18 1⁄4 oz package lemon cake mix

3 oz package instant mix lemon pudding

3⁄4 cup water

1⁄2 cup vegetable oil

4 egg

5 tbsp key lime juice

1 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar

3 tbsp key lime juice Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease  one 9x13 inch cake pan or one 10 inch bundt pan. In a large bowl stir together; lemon cake mix, lemon instant pudding,  water, oil, eggs, and 5 tablespoons key lime juice, mixing well.  Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Pour key lime glaze over cake while still warm. To Make Glaze: Mix together the confectioner's sugar and 3 tablespoons of the key lime juice (or more if necessary), spoon glaze over warm cake. http://www.toprecipes24h.com/