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I enjoy making all kinds of different crafts…from pieces that I display in our front yard to items that become home decor. Jewelry, Christmas Ornaments, Yard & Garden Art, Coastal Beach Crafts, Keychains & Purse Charms, Quilting & Sewing are just a few of the …
This ham, green beans and potato soup recipe makes a lot! I like to use this recipe when I’m making soup to freeze for later use. That’s right, this soup freezes well and will keep for up to 1 year in your freezer. It’s also …
I’ve been a home canner for the past 30 years. I’ve canned vegetables, fruits, soups, stews, sauces, condiments, meats, fish, juices, desserts and all sorts of things over the years. My water bath canner and steam pressure canners get a workout every canning season. With that said, there are times you’ll need to upgrade or replacement some of your canning tools along the way.
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For the past 10 years I’ve posted 50+ home canning recipes on the TCC blog. Readers will often ask me recipe questions or questions about the equipment and tools that you need. One question that I’m frequently asked is… Where can I buy a replacement wire rack for my water bath canner? Well, I’m going to tell you. I like to buy my replacements from Amazon.
Amazon carries the replacements in various different sizes. I do recommend that you purchase one made from stainless steel to help prevent rusting. I also like the ones with the longer handles to help you better lift it out of the steaming hot water. Some replacement racks are made better than others, so do your research and read the reviews.
You can turn just about any large stock pot into a water bath canner. To do so…you’ll need to purchase a Wire Rack that fits down inside it. Measure the circumference of the pot and select a rack that is slightly smaller in size. You’ll need a good fitting lid to that stockpot too!
To prevent rusting…I like to add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the water inside my canner before I start a canning session. After I’m completely done canning for the day….always wash out the pot with warm, soapy water. Rinse the rack and lid too. Instead of letting them air dry….use a clean cotton towel and dry them!!! Don’t store your supplies in a damp environment like the basement.
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These hand painted love bird seashells would be perfect for you to give to your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. They’re easy-to-make and require no template or pattern. They can be made by older children and adults. Perfect project for Seniors too! Don’t have access to …
Valentine’s day is 2 weeks away. This year I’m making homemade greeting cards for my grandchildren, friends and loved ones. These hand-painted Valentine’s Day themed seashells are something they can keep forever and use them as part of their decor. The design is painted on …
I love the beach life and everything that goes along with it. There’s something about sitting on the beach and listening to the waves that calms my soul….my entire soul!!! With that said, I decorate our home in a Coastal Beach Style and often make home decorating accessories to fit within my style. Since I’m not a professional artist, I often turn to rub-on transfers and decals that I purchase from Amazon to decorate some of my arts & craft projects.
If you enjoy painting on seashells or crafting with seashells…you’ll find over 150+ seashell craft projects right here on the Two Classy Chics blog! We will be sharing more seashell craft projects in the future too!
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Every year I like to paint several very large clam shells and decorate them to display around our pool area and on our back deck. They’re perfect for the coastal theme that I decorate with and fit perfectly into the summertime season. This year I purchased a pack of Sea and Ocean Animals Rub-On Transfers and Decals from Amazon for an affordable price. You get 12 sheets of rub-on transfers in the pack.
The designs include but aren’t limited to: dolphins, whales, sharks, stingrays, octopus, turtles, mermaids, jellyfish, tropical fish, coral reefs, starfish, seashells, sea horses, seals, etc. I love the beautiful colors used within the designs.
How to Use: Cut the desired image from the backing sheet. Pull the backing sheet off of the design and lay the transfer down onto your surface. I then used a wood popsicle stick to rub it onto the surface. Make sure it’s laying flat and that you smooth out any air bubbles. You would to get all of the edges and the center portion. Once done, pull up one corner and gently start peeling the front protective sheet off of the design. Use your fingers to smooth the design down into place.
Since I’m going to be using these shells outside…I applied 2 light coats of Clear Mod Podge Sealer over the top of the seashell. Left it thoroughly dry and then flipped it over to coat the other side. Let dry overnight. This will protect the painted surface, the transfer and the seashell from the weather elements.
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Ham and Bean Soup is a classic belly-filling soup that can be made on the stove-top or in your slow cooker crockpot. I like to make a huge kettle of it on the stovetop and can it for later use. For this home canning recipe …
These camping and nature inspired hand-painted seashells are so cute! They’re easy-to-make and can be completed in one afternoon. You don’t need any professional artistic skills to make them. I’m certainly no artist! You’ll need 4″ to 5″ wide clam shells along with a few …