Button CRAZY!

These are fun and easy crafts to do on a weekend. You can make button bags and buttoned picture frames.

Here's what you need to make the bags:

- A store bought bag, or a bag you made.
- A variety of buttons.
- A needle and thread.

Here's how you make it:

- Use a needle and thread to sew the buttons onto the bag one by one.
- Keep sewing them on until most of the bag is covered.
- Tie off all of the knots, and you're finished.

Here's what you need for the picture frames:

- An inexpensive picture frame.
- Mod-Podge.
- An assortment of buttons and beads.

Here's how you make it:

- Apply the Mod-Podge to the picture frame.
- Put the buttons and beads onto the frame.
- Set aside to dry.

Have fun!

Blizzard Cookies

These cookies are great to make when there is a cold blizzard right outside the window. These are very easy and delicious. They make 3 dozen tempting cookies, but don't eat too many at once!

What you need:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• A pinch of salt
• 1 stick melted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs 
• 2 cups chocolate chips

How to make it:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spread parchment paper over a cookie tray and set aside for later.
• In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a hand held mixer beat the butter and sugars until smooth. Now add the vanilla and the eggs.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. 
• Slowly fold in the chocolate chips.
• Roll spoon fulls of cookie dough into small balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Enjoy!