HANDMADE ONESIES

CRAFT IDEAS - Week Two - Handmade Onesies

Ok, some of you may have noticed that the postings for Craft Ideas and the postings for Gift Ideas have a lot of overlap. This is to be expected as most crafts can be given as gifts. However, most of my craft ideas will involve sewing as it is one of my favorite means of creating. For some of you this might seem like a daunting task but I believe that anyone can use a needle and thread. And the beauty of this week’s idea is the stitches don’t need to be uniform or even neat as the “inconsistent” stitch will actually add more to the look. These “handmade” onesies take a simple white t-shirt and turn it into something unique and fun. Here is a picture of my cousin’s baby modeling the train onesie.

 

To make this cute tee yourself you will need to gather the following supplies.

• A pack of onesies in the appropriate size. I like to use the Gerber packs from Target. They run about $9.99 for 4 or 5 depending on the size and are super soft and durable. They come in a variety of colors as well as basic white. Part of the creativity is in choosing the onesie color.

• A nice sized needle and thread in a corresponding or contrasting color. If you are using a white background piece like the one in this picture it is fun to pic a primary colored thread for contrast and design.

• Fabric remnants from discarded sheets, comforters, curtains and also from fabric stores. Right now I have a stock of Farm Animals, Trains, Dinosaurs and Flowers.

Depending on who the onesie is for, pick a pattern, trim the pieces to tidy shapes and lay out the design you want. I like to use straight pins and attach the fabric pieces to the onesie to ensure everything ends up where I want it.

Using small stitches, neatly sew the pieces to the onesie about an 1/8 of an inch from the edge of the remnant. This allows for a cool fraying of the cotton to occur after many washings. Be sure to sew all the way around the fabric remnant and tie off the thread with a double knot when finishing.

The project will take you about an hour and half to two hours from start to finish and can be quite fun.

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And visit our Etsy site to purchase the aprons from last month as well as these onesies.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125443157/ribbon-and-rosette-apron

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125442731/criss-cross-ribbon-apron

MEAL PLAN WEEK TWO – TURKEY BURRITOS

One of my favorite, fast and easy meals is the Turkey Burrito. It is full of protein, veggies and fiber and if you make extra it is great as leftovers.

To start you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 package ground turkey
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 1 can of black or pinto beans
• 1 package of Spanish Rice .I like to use Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice when I’m in a hurry. You can heat it in the microwave in just 90 seconds. 
• Bell peppers – I prefer to use red bell peppers for the flavor and splash of color.
• 1 white onion
• Tortillas - I prefer whole wheat tortillas but get whatever works best for you
• Tomatoes
• Cheese - I like to use crumbled goat cheese. The heat from the meat will melt it just enough to make it the consistency of sour cream so you get the creaminess without only half the fat and calories
• Lettuce

Chop the onions and bell peppers into bite size squares and sauté with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Be careful not to over season as most of your flavor will come from the taco seasoning packet to be added later.  

Once the onions and bell pepper have softened up a bit (be careful not to overcook them or you just get veggie mush) add the ground turkey. While this is cooking prepare the rice as directed.

About 2 minutes before the turkey is fully cooked add the can of beans, sauce and all, and the packet of taco seasoning. You don’t need to add water as the juice from the beans and turkey take care of that. Mix thoroughly and simmer for about 5 minutes. Chop your tomatoes and lettuce and the cheese if needed.

Now you are ready to assemble the ultimate healthy burrito. A scoop of the turkey and bean mix, a scoop of rice, some lettuce, tomatoes and cheese and you have healthy fabulousness.

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