Karieon Kreations

02/21/2017

Hey all my quilting and crafting friends. I know it's been a while life has been crazy and I took time out to get my health back in shape so I can sew until I'm 100 years old LOL. I have been doing small project and teaching some younger potential quilters to love this craft. I have also been on this amazing health journey and still continuing it. I have found how important it is to be healthy and I'm now helping others to lose their weight and get off those expensive medications. So Yep I'm a Health coach now. It's been a truly wonderful blessing in my life. I'm now down 120 lbs. I also health coach for free! I think I'm making a quilt out of all my fat Levis I have a lot.

08/19/2015

Ok this cracked me up.... What's wrong with this picture?

07/19/2015

Life sometimes gets in the way of what I really want to do with my days. Sewing has been on the back burner because of my regular day job. I'm back to creating and I'll have a few things to share here in the next month. I have been working on a Lego quilt, a bag pattern and a tutorial for a simple beginner skirt. I also have a wonderful recipe to share with you. I love Broccoli Beef from an Asian restaurant here in my home town and I have tried to make it with several different recipes and just couldn't get it right. The beef was tough, it was to salty or just didn't taste right. Well I finely found a recipe that I will be keeping. I did however switch it up to make it a little more healthier. I used olive oil instead of veg. oil and I used red wine vinegar instead of sherry and lite soy sauce. It was wonderful and the beef comes out so tender. Try it I know you will love it.

On the rare night when we order Chinese takeout, we all want something different. Dave craves something spicy, green onion pancakes, and salt & pepper chicken. Lucy requests fried rice. And I prefer beef with broccoli, beef with broccoli, and beef with broccoli. Sadly, it’s a dish that’s hard for mo…

05/11/2015

When was the last time you made a poke cake. I forgot how yummy they are. I made one this week and it was a big hit.

With the 4th of July this week, I thought I would share with you a recipe that is popular with my inlaws. Not only does it look festive for the holiday, but it is SO EASY to make. I have seen the recipe here and there all over the blogging world, but I first tasted …

02/26/2015

Went to a sewing retreat over the weekend, I got quite a lot done and had tons of fun. I have a new granddaughter coming soon so I needed a soft cuddly blanket for her, there is nothing like soft minky and silk ribbon binding. I have two nephews that want Lego blankets so I had to create a pattern for that. what do you think will it pass? I also made a cute summer dress for my other granddaughter. What have you been sewing or creating?

02/12/2015

One of my all time favorite cookies growing up was Old Time Cinnamon Jumbos, but this cookie takes it to the ooey gooey heaven.

Cinnamon Caramel Cookies - easy cinnamon coated cookies with a fun hidden caramel center

02/10/2015

What kid doesn't like a tent, and this is easy to make. I made one for my grand-kids and and they love it. Whether you are inside or outside it's quick and easy to put up and it takes very little space to store. If you have little ones this is a go to for play.
http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2011/05/diy-frame-tent.html

just strolled onto your blog (from smile & wave) and now i'm obsessed!!! you have such an adorable family and you're so creative. i'll be sure to swing around more often, keep it up :)

02/03/2015

01/19/2015

Okay the Super bowl parties are coming up, so I'm here to help. Whether you enjoy football or the parties behind the football here are some snack recipes for you. It will definitely make a touch down at your snack table.
Chunky Guacamole
Finely chop 1 small white onion and 1 serrano chile. Mix with 1 cup torn cilantro, 3 diced avocados, the juice of 2 limes and salt to taste.
Hot Crab Dip
Mix 3 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and hot sauce and chopped parsley to taste; fold in 1/2 pound crabmeat. Spread in a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs (preferably panko) and bake at 425 degrees F until golden, about 15 minutes.
Now add your favorite chip or chips.

Your table will be complete with a team table runner or coasters.
Enjoy and be creative.
http://blog.sulky.com/football-themed-table-runner-and-coasters/

As I have mentioned before, I love football! Every Saturday during football season we invite people over to our house to watch the games. I love the time with family and friends and it also gives me a chance to decorate with fun football themed decor. Since most of the time we are gathered in …

01/12/2015

Must have tool Monday:
I came upon this tool while searching for something else. If you do embroidery and connect your Laptop to your sewing machine you will love this. I think they are just adorable and unique. I may just put all the pictures of my quilts on one then I know which USB drive has them on it. Great organizing tool.

>Embroidery Thread Machine Embroidery Rayon Colored Thread - Smart Needle embroidery collections features quality embroidery designs and applique embroidery for immediate download with most machine embroidery formats. Free embroidery designs, tips, client galleries, embroidery thread, Neb bobbins an…

01/01/2015

Looks like I'm going to have a great 2015. Happy New Year everyone.

12/29/2014

Must have tool Monday:
I have to confess I purchased a Christmas present for myself and I'm so excited to say I love it! I'm sharing it with you today it's a seam ripper but not just a regular seam ripper it's beautiful and perfect for reverse sewing. It fits my hand well and you can flip it over for safety reasons. You can find them all over on Etsy and they range from $18- $40. I got the $18 one and I'm very pleased. So if you want to treat yourself to a good seam ripper that has some glitz. I highly recommend it.