How to Create Poppy Flower Hair Clips

I have seen these beautiful hair clips all over the internet, but haven't figured out how to make them.  Well, I found a great website this weekend called Brown Paper Packages.  She has some great DIY projects and the poppy hair clip directions!  It was super easy, and not much "craftistic" ability is needed!

Supplies:
Glue Gun
Scissors
Satin/Silk
Felt
Alligator Clip
Craft Brads
Foam Paper (I add this to all of my hair clips, it helps hold the hair tighter while still being gentle.)
Lighter/Matches

Instructions:

~Cut out circles from your fabric in large to smaller sizes.  Kierste recommends three, but I made one with four and one with six.  You'll want to make sure that your biggest circle is able to cover the alligator clip.  These circles do not have to be perfect, I promise, just your best circle.  The teacher in me wants to tell you a little trick.  Cut your fabric into squares and then round off the corners. 

~Then take your lighter/match and make the flame.  You will then carefully put the fabric edge right up to the flame.  The fabric doesn't need to touch the flame, just get it close enough to where the fabric starts to melt/curl up.  Make sure to melt all the way around the circle, and the repeat with your other circles.

~Next, place your circles in order from largest to smallest and poke the crafting brad through the middle of each one.  Open the brad, and then hot glue a small circle of felt over it. 

~Once you have the felt on the bottom of your flower, hot glue your alligator clip to it. 

~Then I like to add a little more glue to the top inside of alligator clip and place the foam on it. 

~The bottom of the clip should look like this:

~And the top should look like this:

Enjoy!

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Manic Monday~ Easy Chili

A few years ago, I received an email from a friend that had "top secret" restaurant recipes attached to it.  I finally decided to try a recipe for chili that said it was like that of Wendys'.  I don't do fast food, so I am not sure if it tastes the same, you'll have to tell me what you think.  Anyway, even if it doesn't taste the same, it is really good chili.  A must try.

Ingredients

 1 pound ground beef (I get 90% or greater, I also add a little more meat than 
        the recipe calls for)

1 15−ounce can of diced tomatoes (liquid included)

1 15−ounce can of red kidney beans (liquid drained)

1 15−ounce can of pinto beans (liquid drained)

1 8−ounce can tomato sauce

1/2 medium white onion, diced (I used red)

1 4−ounce can diced green chilies (with liquid) (I omitted)

2 Tablespoons chopped celery

2 Tablespoons chili powder

1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup water

**There wasn't enough liquid for me, so I added about 1 1/2 C. of beef broth, and about another Tablespoon of chili powder.**

1. Brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking into small pieces with

the spatula. Add a dash of salt and pepper while cooking.

2. Empty the cooked meat into a spaghetti strainer, and rinse well under

very hot water. This removes the bulk of the fat.

3. Transfer the beef into a dutch oven, and add the remaining ingredients.

Stir together to combine thoroughly.

4. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Reduce the burner to low, and

continue simmering 50−60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

I love to have a spread of extra onions, cheese, sour cream, and chives to put on top of the chili.  I also make enough for leftovers, because we love to put it on baked potatoes the next night.  Such an easy way to get two nights worth of dinner cooked in one night! 
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Enjoy!

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