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<item><title>Knitting Raglan Sweater</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2022/05/01/knitting-raglan-sweater/</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 13:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
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isPermaLink="false">https://zoomyummy.com/?p=56797</guid><description><![CDATA[Oh raglan sweater, how I adore you! Just until recently, I mean like about a month ago, I used to swoon over knitted raglan sweaters, wondering how difficult they must be to make. And boy, was I wrong. After I watched my first tutorial I realized that it might in fact be the easiest knitted ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/raglan-sweater-1-1.webp?x52183" alt="" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>Oh raglan sweater, how I adore you!</p><p>Just until recently, I mean like about a month ago, I used to swoon over knitted raglan sweaters, wondering how difficult they must be to make.</p><p>And boy, was I wrong.</p><p>After I watched my first tutorial I realized that it might in fact be the easiest knitted sweater to make.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/raglan-sweater.webp?x52183" alt="" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>As far as I have understood the raglan sweater theme, there are two ways of making these sweaters, <strong>top-down</strong> and <strong>bottom-up</strong>.</p><p>My favorite is the top-down method.</p><p>You just start knitting the collar, and before you know there&#8217;s a whole sweater there right in front of you on your needles. With no need for sewing in the end!</p><p>Have I mentioned I love it, already?</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/raglan-sweater-2-1.webp?x52183" alt="" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>If you&#8217;d like to try making something similar, I would wholeheartedly like to recommend you <a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV05jGAuGIk&#038;t=1460s" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this Youtube video</a> from RJ Knits which helped me a lot. Thank you, RJ Knits!</p><p>Happy knitting and crafting, dear friends!</p><p>Love,<br
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Petra</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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<item><title>Knitting Recently</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2022/04/04/knitting-recently/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:52:06 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[knitting]]></category>
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<category><![CDATA[mittens]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[socks]]></category>
<guid
isPermaLink="false">https://zoomyummy.com/?p=56770</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi friends! I hope you are doing fine! I thought I could just stop by here for a little while and show you a few bits and pieces that I have finished knitting recently. Knitting has been bringing me a so much joy these days. Soooo, the sweater you can see above has been made ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/charlie-brown-sweater.webp?x52183" alt="" width="1250" height="1875" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>Hi friends!</p><p>I hope you are doing fine!</p><p>I thought I could just stop by here for a little while and show you a few bits and pieces that I have finished knitting recently.</p><p>Knitting has been bringing me a so much joy these days.</p><p>Soooo, the sweater you can see above has been made for my son. He is a huge Charlie Brown and Peanuts fan. Hence the zig-zag sweater.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/charlie-brown-socks-b.webp?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>And then Charlie Brown socks followed. They are quite slippery though, that has yet to be solved.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/twisted-headband-1.webp?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>These! Twisted headbands. They are so addictive! And amazingly useful!</p><p>You can find a tutorial on my site <a
href="https://zoomyummy.com/2022/03/13/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband/">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/blue-knit-sweater-scaled-1.webp?x52183" alt="" width="1707" height="2560" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>I made another sweater for my son. It&#8217;s quite oversized and should last him a couple of years.</p><p>Also, it seems I used two different color lots&#8230; but I don&#8217;t mind it a lot.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/knitted-cable-headband-instagram.webp?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>Another headband. This one has cables, my all-time favorite.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pink-headband-and-mittens-set.webp?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full"And here's a set with mittens.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pink-knitted-cable-headband-and-mittens-set.webp?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>Love knit cables!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/green-mittens-and-twisted-headband.webp?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>And here&#8217;s another set. So chunky, soft and warm!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/purple-knit-socks-b.webp?x52183" alt="" width="1000" height="1500" class="alignnone size-full " /></p><p>Socks. I finally brought myself to knitting proper socks. It makes me really happy.</p><p>These were toe-up socks made with short row heel.</p><p>Another addiction!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/pink-knitted-scarf-seercucker-pattern.webp?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1311" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>Big wrap or shawl. I will show you this one once it&#8217;s finished.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/brown-knit-set-hat-cowl-mittens-b.webp?x52183" alt="" width="1000" height="667" class="alignnone size-full" /></p><p>And a cute set for my son. It a hat, a cowl and mittens. I did not even know these items are so easy to make! Like really!</p><p>Well, that&#8217;s that for now.</p><p>But there&#8217;s so much more to come. I can&#8217;t wait to show you!</p><p>See you soon, friends!</p><p>Love,<br
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Petra</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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<item><title>How to Knit a Twisted Headband</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2022/03/13/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband/</link>
<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[knitting]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[headband]]></category>
<guid
isPermaLink="false">https://zoomyummy.com/?p=56753</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi dear friends! I hope you are doing fine! I have a very simple tutorial for your today. It&#8217;s an easy knit twisted headband. And it&#8217;s easier to make than you&#8217;d ever think. This is how&#8230; &#160; &#160; Using a simple rib stitch (knit one, purl one), you knit a piece of fabric that wraps ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="twisted knit headband" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/twisted-headband.jpg?x52183" alt="how to knit a twisted headband" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56755" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/twisted-headband.jpg?x52183 2000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/twisted-headband-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/twisted-headband-1024x682.jpg?x52183 1024w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/twisted-headband-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/twisted-headband-1536x1024.jpg?x52183 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><p>Hi dear friends! I hope you are doing fine!</p><p>I have a very simple tutorial for your today. It&#8217;s an easy knit twisted headband.</p><p>And it&#8217;s easier to make than you&#8217;d ever think.</p><p>This is how&#8230;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-3.jpg?x52183" alt="" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56760" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-3.jpg?x52183 2000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-3-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-3-1024x682.jpg?x52183 1024w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-3-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-3-1536x1024.jpg?x52183 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><p>Using a simple rib stitch (knit one, purl one), you knit a piece of fabric that wraps around your head comfortably, covering your ears.</p><p>I worked with worsted weight yarn (Aran), cast on 32 stitches and used 5 mm knitting needles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-2.jpg?x52183" alt="how to knit a twisted headband" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56757" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-2.jpg?x52183 2000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-2-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-2-1024x682.jpg?x52183 1024w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-2-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-2-1536x1024.jpg?x52183 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><p>After casting off, fold both ends in half.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-1.jpg?x52183" alt="how to knit a twisted headband" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56758" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-1.jpg?x52183 2000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-1-1024x682.jpg?x52183 1024w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-1-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-1-1536x1024.jpg?x52183 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><p>Then move both folded end close together so that they are kind of hugging each other.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-4.jpg?x52183" alt="how to knit a twisted headband" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56762" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-4.jpg?x52183 2000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-4-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-4-1024x682.jpg?x52183 1024w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-4-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-4-1536x1024.jpg?x52183 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><p>Finally, using a yarn tail and tapestry needle, seam the edges together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-5b.jpg?x52183" alt="how to knit a twisted headband" width="2000" height="1333" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56766" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-5b.jpg?x52183 2000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-5b-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-5b-1024x682.jpg?x52183 1024w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-5b-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/how-to-knit-a-twisted-headband-5b-1536x1024.jpg?x52183 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" /></p><p>Well, that&#8217;s easy, right?</p><p>I love wearing these headbands. And I am quite addicted to making them.</p><p>Sending lots of love,</p><p>Petra</p><blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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<item><title>Crafting with Kids: Easy Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2021/12/19/crafting-with-kids-easy-air-dry-clay-christmas-ornaments/</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[air dry clay]]></category>
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<category><![CDATA[crafting]]></category>
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<category><![CDATA[ornaments]]></category>
<guid
isPermaLink="false">https://zoomyummy.com/?p=56700</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi friends! How are you doing? Me and my son have been making Christmas ornaments over here. And we&#8217;d sure love to share. They are really easy and a lot of. &#160; &#160; I think there&#8217;s just something really special about making handmade ornaments? All you need is some air dry clay, a rolling pin, ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56701" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-drying-clay-ornaments-1.jpg?x52183" alt="air dry Christmas ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Air Dry Christmas Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-drying-clay-ornaments-1.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-drying-clay-ornaments-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-drying-clay-ornaments-1-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hi friends! How are you doing?</p><p>Me and my son have been making Christmas ornaments over here. And we&#8217;d sure love to share.</p><p>They are really easy and a lot of.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56706" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-2.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-2.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-2-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-2-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>I think there&#8217;s just something really special about making handmade ornaments?</p><p>All you need is some air dry clay, a rolling pin, a couple of Christmas cookie cutters, a straw, a few interestingly textured items to give your ornaments some lovely festive patterns, brush and watercolors and some yarn. That&#8217;s it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56709" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-5.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-5.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-5-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-5-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>To make our ornaments, we first rolled our clay into about 3 mm thickness.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56710" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-6.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-6.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-6-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-6-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>We used our cutters to cut out various shapes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56711" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-7.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-7.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-7-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-7-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>We used a fir tree branch and a rolling print to make a fun imprint.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56716" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-12.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-12.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-12-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-12-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>We also used a piece of burlap ribbon to make a pattern.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56713" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-9.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-9.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-9-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-9-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>To make sure we&#8217;ll be able to hang our ornaments, we made holes in them using a straw.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56714" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-10.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-10.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-10-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-10-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>Cute, right!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56715" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-11.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-11.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-11-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-11-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>Love them!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56718" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-14.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-14.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-14-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-14-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>We let the ornaments dry for a day or two. And then we painted them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56719" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-15.jpg?x52183" alt="Easy Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments" data-pin-description="Easy Christmas Air Dry Clay Ornaments" width="1000" height="667" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-15.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-15-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/christmas-air-dry-clay-ornaments-15-768x512.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><p>Finally we added festive pieces of yarn to be able to hang our ornaments.</p><p>Easy and fun.</p><p>We are wishing you the best Holiday Season!</p><p>We love you,</p><p>Petra and her family</p><blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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<item><title>Art with Kids: Paul Klee &#8211; Cat and Bird (Art Lesson for Children)</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2021/10/21/art-with-kids-paul-klee-cat-and-bird-art-lesson-for-children/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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isPermaLink="false">https://zoomyummy.com/?p=56540</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi friends! Today I would like to share a little art project with you. As you may or may not know, I have a little-beloved-6-year-old-first-grader son at home and making art projects is what we like to do. And because we find it so much fun we thought it can, perhaps, inspire some of you ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-8-2.jpg?x52183" alt="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56559" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-8-2.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-8-2-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hi friends!</p><p>Today I would like to share a little art project with you.</p><p>As you may or may not know, I have a little-beloved-6-year-old-first-grader son at home and making art projects is what we like to do.</p><p>And because we find it so much fun we thought it can, perhaps, inspire some of you too&#8230;</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cat-and-bird1.jpgLarge.jpg?x52183" alt="Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" width="750" height="531" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56545" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cat-and-bird1.jpgLarge.jpg?x52183 750w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cat-and-bird1.jpgLarge-565x400.jpg?x52183 565w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p><p>Sooo&#8230; lately, we found a great artist recommended for primary art lessons called Paul Klee&#8230; and let me tell you &#8211; he is my hero now (I LOVE the colors he was using!!!).</p><p>The specific painting we chose is called &#8220;Cat and Bird&#8221;.</p><p>The photo above is the original painting by Paul Klee (photo via <a
href="https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-klee/cat-and-bird">WikiArt</a>). Isn&#8217;t it just cute?</p><p>These are the materials we used:<br
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-paper<br
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-pencil<br
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-wax crayons<br
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-brush<br
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-clean water</p><p>What this project taught us:<br
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-basics of composition<br
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-how to draw a cat<br
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-wax resist technique<br
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-watercolor wet-on-wet technique</p><p>Oh, and before we start &#8211; we got the idea from this cute little educational cartoon called &#8220;<a
href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqHJ9gDLkL8">Art with Mati and Dada</a>&#8220;. I wholeheartedly recommend the <a
href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtwithMatiDada/videos">Art with Mati and Dada series</a> that are available on YouTube for free.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><a
href="www.zoomyummy.com"><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-1.jpg?x52183" alt="Paul Klee - Cat and Bird - Art Lesson for Kids" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56541" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></a></p><p>1. First, we drew the cat and the bird.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Paul Klee - Cat and Bird - Art Lesson for Kids"  data-pin-id="art, art-for-kids, art-lesson, cat-and-bird, first-grade, paul-klees, preschool, primary-art, watercolor, wax-resist, wet-on-wet" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-7a.jpg?x52183" alt="Paul Klee - Cat and Bird - Art Lesson for Kids" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56567" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-7a.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-7a-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>When we learn to draw something new, I often prepare step by step instructions for my little boy.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-7b.jpg?x52183" alt="" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56568" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-7b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-7b-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>He finds the process much easier and enjoyable this way.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-2.jpg?x52183" alt="Paul Klee - Cat and Bird - Art Lesson for Kids" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56543" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-2.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-2-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>2. Then we traced the drawing with colored wax crayons.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-3.jpg?x52183" alt="Paul Klee - Cat and Bird - Art Lesson for Kids" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56549" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-3.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-3-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>Just like this.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-4.jpg?x52183" alt="Paul Klee - Cat and Bird - Art Lesson for Kids" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56552" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-4.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-4-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>3. After that, we covered the whole paper with a lot of clean water, making a good base for our wet-on-wet watercolor painting.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-5-1.jpg?x52183" alt="Art with Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56563" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-5-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-5-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /><br
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4. And finally, with our brush loaded with specific colors, we applied them onto the paper. The pigments started to diffuse causing the colors to blend into each other beautifully.<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Art Lesson for Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-6.jpg?x52183" alt="Art Lesson for Kids - Paul Klee - Cat and Bird" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56565" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-6.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Paul-Klee-Cat-and-Bird-6-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>And that is all my friends.</p><p>We will be back with more art soon!</p><p>With love,</p><p>Mommy and Son</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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<item><title>Sending Love!</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2021/10/17/sending-love/</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[mosaic]]></category>
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isPermaLink="false">https://zoomyummy.com/?p=56514</guid><description><![CDATA[Dearest friends! Long time no see, huh? To those of you who wondered how I am doing and to those of you who sent me wonderful messages (even after all those years I haven&#8217;t shown up) &#8211; THANK YOU! I would just like to let you all know that I am still here, thank God. ... <a
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loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="Heart Mosaic" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-1-630.jpg?x52183" alt="heart mosaic" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-56515" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-1-630.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-1-630-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Dearest friends!</p><p>Long time no see, huh?</p><p>To those of you who wondered how I am doing and to those of you who sent me wonderful messages (even after all those years I haven&#8217;t shown up) &#8211; THANK YOU!</p><p>I would just like to let you all know that I am still here, thank God. I am doing great, living in my colorful world.</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-pin-description="colorful heart mosaic" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-2-630.jpg?x52183" alt="colorful heart mosaic" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56523" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-2-630.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-2-630-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>I am sending you love and colors with this mosaic I finished recently &#8230; and I hope I&#8217;ll be able to send you more happy glitter in the future.</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-3.jpg?x52183" alt="love heart" width="630" height="420" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-56525" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-3.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mosaic-3-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>Love you guys!</p><p>Petra ♡♡♡</p></blockquote>
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<item><title>Merry Christmas!</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/12/23/merry-christmas-7/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 18:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
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loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/christmas-2017-G-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="Merry Christmas 2017" width="630" height="945" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-55230" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/christmas-2017-G-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/christmas-2017-G-wm-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Dear friends!</p><p>I wish you the most wonderful <em>Holiday Season </em>filled with happiness and cheer!</p><p>Thank you for visiting this little place!</p><p>Love you!</p><p>Petra ♡♡♡</p></blockquote>
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<item><title>Crochet Snowman</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/12/05/crochet-snowman/</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[crochet]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[winter]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[snowman]]></category>
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isPermaLink="false">http://zoomyummy.com/?p=55148</guid><description><![CDATA[Hello dear friends! I hope that you are all doing fine. I am confirming that I am still here, and crocheting&#8230; Always! Actually, I would like to show you my latest creation, a crochet snowman. Ta-dah! I&#8217;ve had this snowman kind of idea in my mind for quite some time, I think I&#8217;d even mentioned ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-3-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet snowman" width="630" height="945" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-55157" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-3-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-3-wm-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hello dear friends!</p><p>I hope that you are all doing fine.</p><p>I am confirming that I am still here, and crocheting&#8230; Always!</p><p>Actually, I would like to show you my latest creation, a crochet snowman. Ta-dah!</p><p>I&#8217;ve had this snowman kind of idea in my mind for quite some time, I think I&#8217;d even mentioned it in one of my posts here on this blog a couple of years ago, posting a picture of a snowman just being made&#8230; Well, that one never got finished, just until now.</p><p>Having a little boy now, I thought it could be sweet to make something unique for him this winter.</p><p>So, a snowman was born.</p><p>And my baby (well, almost 3 years old baby) likes his new toy friend very very much &#8211; he just grabs him by the hat and off they go together&#8230; 🙂</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-2-wm-snowflakes-blue.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet snowman" width="630" height="945" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-55172" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-2-wm-snowflakes-blue.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-2-wm-snowflakes-blue-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>My plan was to make it rather tall. Using an Aran weight yarn (Red Heart Soft) and a 4.5 mm hook it turned out to be almost 18 inches (45 cm) tall.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-4-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet snowman" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-55159" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-4-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-4-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>In case you wonder about the pattern&#8230; I do have it written down on paper, I just need to make slight changes, transfer it to my computer, take step-by-step pictures&#8230; and then I will surely share it with you. Once it&#8217;s all done I will let you know here on this blog.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-5-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet snowman" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-55161" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-5-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/crochet-snowman-5-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
And now I am rushing to make 2 more, one the same size, one even bigger. Our living room (which is more like a play room now) just needs them&#8230; I think 🙂</p><p>Thank you for letting me share!</p><p>I am wishing you a lot of peace and joy during this beautiful time of year.</p><p>With lots of love,</p><p>Petra ♡</p><p>&nbsp;</p></blockquote>
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<item><title>Aaaand I Did It Again (&#8230; Painting Furniture With Chalk Paint)</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/09/10/aaaand-painting-furniture-chalk-paint/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 13:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[furniture]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[chalk paint]]></category>
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isPermaLink="false">http://zoomyummy.com/?p=54606</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi friends! Yes, my project of pouring more color into our home continues. And, as promised, I did it again &#8211; I could not resist and gave the chalk paint another job to do. This time, I laid my eyes on the TV unit in our living room. &#160; &#160; This is what the TV ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-1-c-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="painting furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="422" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54609" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-1-c-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-1-c-wm-597x400.jpg?x52183 597w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
Hi friends!</p><p>Yes, my project of pouring more color into our home continues. And, as promised, I did it again &#8211; I could not resist and gave the chalk paint another job to do. This time, I laid my eyes on the TV unit in our living room.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-2-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="painting furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="422" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54613" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-2-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-2-wm-597x400.jpg?x52183 597w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
This is what the TV unit looked like originally. It is Ikea&#8217;s BESTÅ.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-3-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="painting furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54615" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-3-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-3-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Here&#8217;s what I used: one 230-ml jar of country blue Dekor Paint Soft (chalk paint) from Paintart, two 230-ml jars of vintage brown Dekor Paint Soft (chalk paint) from Pentart, a brush, a fine sanding block and finally, after some reconsideration, I replaced the wax (shown in the picture) and decided to give varnish one more try (I was a little hesitant after my not so happy experience from <a
href="https://zoomyummy.com/2017/08/02/painting-furniture-with-chalk-paint/" target="_blank">the previous project</a>, where the varnish contained lumps and I did not really know what I should think about that). The new varnish I used was a transparent matte acrylic varnish for wood called Sportakryl from Balakryl and it worked like a charm, phewww.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-4-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="painting furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54617" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-4-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-4-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>As in my <a
href="https://zoomyummy.com/2017/08/02/painting-furniture-with-chalk-paint/" target="_blank">previous chalk paint project</a>, I went for this fun shabby look, where you first paint your furniture one color (I first applied two layers of brown) and then paint with a different color (I used one layer of country blue).</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-4-wm-1.jpg?x52183" alt="painting furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54619" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-4-wm-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-4-wm-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>When all paint is nice and dry, you then use a fine sanding block to distress the top coat of paint here and there, mostly on the edges where the natural wear would appear.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-6-wm-1.jpg?x52183" alt="painting furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54629" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-6-wm-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-6-wm-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Finally a layer of varnish is applied and that&#8217;s it. So easy. So much fun.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-7-wm-b.jpg?x52183" alt="painting furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="422" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54627" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-7-wm-b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/blue-tv-table-7-wm-b-597x400.jpg?x52183 597w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Although I am aware that this look might not be for everyone, I just can&#8217;t get enough of it. For me, it produces very unique pieces of furniture that look straight out of a fairy tale. Love it so much!</p><p>Thanks for letting me share.</p><p>With love,</p><p>Petra xoxo</p><p>&nbsp;</p></blockquote>
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<item><title>How To Make A Simple Round Crochet Rug</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/08/24/make-simple-round-crochet-rug/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[crochet]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[rug]]></category>
<guid
isPermaLink="false">http://zoomyummy.com/?p=54512</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi friends! In the past few months I&#8217;ve been really eager to pour more color into the place where I live. Just for fun. To make us feel better. And while doing that I learned one big thing about me &#8211; I can find a good excuse to use PINK in every project, for every ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-3-new.jpg?x52183" alt="round crochet cushion tutorial" width="630" height="945" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54662" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-3-new.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-3-new-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hi friends!</p><p>In the past few months I&#8217;ve been really eager to pour more color into the place where I live. Just for fun. To make us feel better. And while doing that I learned one big thing about me &#8211; I can find a good excuse to use PINK in every project, for every room (I honestly did not know that about myself, but now I do&#8230;) 🙂</p><p>With <a
href="https://zoomyummy.com/2017/08/02/painting-furniture-with-chalk-paint/" target="_blank">this</a> and <a
href="https://zoomyummy.com/2017/07/22/dressing-airbed-k-project-happiness-overload/" target="_blank">this</a> happy project under my belt, I am super-excited to share with you another thing I made, my newest darling, the crochet round rug.</p><p>And it&#8217;s pink. Yes. What else is new, you might ask. 🙂</p><p>Anyways, I had been planning to make a big area rug for quite some time. The only thing that was holding me back was the fact that I did not really know how to prevent the rug from slipping (with a little baby in the house, that was my top priority).</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54524" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-5-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="how to make a round crochet rug" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-5-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-5-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>This issue was miraculously solved one day when I stumbled upon <a
href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80227877/" target="_blank">this Ikea product</a>. The Stopp unti-slip underlay keeps the rug in place, which reduces the risk of slipping and makes it easier to vacuum. Awesome, huh?</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54521" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-4-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="how to make a round crochet rug" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-4-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-4-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>If you&#8217;d like to make something similar, I am happy to describe for you what I did:</p><p>I used bulky yarn (<a
href="http://www.zlatapriadka.sk/produkty/2177/YETTI-52070-ruzova-svetla" target="_blank">this</a>, <a
href="http://www.zlatapriadka.sk/produkty/23/YETTI-52034-ruzova" target="_blank">this</a>, <a
href="http://zlatapriadka.sk/produkty/93/LADA-LUXUS-54033-zlta" target="_blank">this</a> and <a
href="http://zlatapriadka.sk/produkty/88/LADA-LUXUS-53109-oranzova" target="_blank">this</a>) and 6 mm crochet hook (J-10).</p><h3>PATTERN</h3><p>In<strong> Round 1</strong>, I made a magic ring and crocheted 13 double crochet stitches into it.</p><p><em>Note: If you&#8217;d like to make your rug with single crochet stitches (US), starting with 6-8 stitches is recommended in round 1.</p><p>If you&#8217;d like to make make your rug with half double crochet stitches (US), 10 stitches are recommended.</em></p><p><strong>Round 2:</strong> Make two stitches into each stitch of Round 1.<br
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<strong>Round 3:</strong> Make two stitches into the first stitch of the previous round, one stitch into the next. Repeat this pattern.<br
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<strong>Round 4:</strong> Make two stitches into the first stitch of the previous round, then one stitch into the next two stitches. Repeat all the way around.<br
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<strong>Round 5:</strong> Make two stitches into the first stitch, then one stitch into the next three stitches. Repeat this pattern all the way around.</p><p>You now see a pattern emerging. In every round, the number of stitches between increases increases by one. <strong>To continue making your rug, increase the number of stitches between increases by one</strong>.</p><p>My rug has<strong> 53 rounds</strong>. And then the scalloped edging as Round 54.</p><p><em>Tip: If your rug starts to WAVE, that means you have too many stitches in the last round. To help that, make one round without any increases. </em></p><p>I<em>f your rug starts to look like a BOWL, that means that the number of stitches in the last round is too little. To help that, make one round with double the amount of increases.</em></p><p><strong>Edging:</strong></p><p>I ended my round 53 with 570 stitches (I think I officially ended with 571 stitches but since I needed to have a number of stitches which would be dividable by 6 to make the edging work, in round 53 I &#8216;got rid&#8217; of 1 stitch by making 1 dc decrease in two last stitches. It is not noticeable at all).</p><p>To make the edging I made this: &#8216;6 double crochet stitches &#8211; chain 1 &#8211; skip 2 stitches &#8211; 1 slip stitch in following stitch &#8211; chain 1 &#8211; skip 2 stitches&#8217; and then continued repeating it all the way round.</p><p>And that pretty much concludes how the rug was made.</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54513" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-1-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="how to make a round crochet rug" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-1-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-1-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>And here it is in full action.</p><p>The round rug currently resides in our living room, serving mostly as playing headquarters.</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54526" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-6-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="how to make a round crochet rug" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-6-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/round-crochet-carpet-6-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>After sewing the unti-slip underlay to the underside of the rug, it works just like a charm.</p><p>Thanks for letting me share.</p><p>See ya!</p><p>With love,</p><p>Petra</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p>
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<item><title>Painting Furniture With Chalk Paint</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/08/02/painting-furniture-with-chalk-paint/</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:30:43 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[furniture]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[chalk paint]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[refinishing]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[shabby shic]]></category>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-1b-wm-b.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="885" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54444" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-1b-wm-b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-1b-wm-b-285x400.jpg?x52183 285w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hello everybody? How are you doing this very fine day?</p><p>Today I am excited to share with you a few words about painting with chalk paint.</p><p>First of all, chalk paint is GORGEOUS!</p><p>I have been toying with the idea of using this kind of paint for for quite some time. The internet is just flooded with beautiful chalk paint projects.  When I stumbled across a chalk paint video tutorial one day and realized that applying this kind of paint is actually BEYOND EASY, I just knew this needed to be done.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-2b-wm-b.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="945" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54446" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-2b-wm-b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-2b-wm-b-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>So, what is chalk paint then, you might ask&#8230; It is a kind of paint mostly used for furniture refinishing to give it that beautiful, aged, rustic, dreamy, milky, matte, slightly distressed appearance which is often used to create a Shabby Chic look.</p><p>Chalk paint can pride itself by adhering to almost any surface (no priming or sending necessary), it is extremely easy to apply, it dries very quickly (like 20 minutes quickly), it can be applied as a thin wash or in thicker layers, it is non toxic and is easily distressed.</p><p>Perfect, right?</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-3-wm-text.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="425" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54442" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-3-wm-text.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-3-wm-text-593x400.jpg?x52183 593w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>So, being eager to give this paint a try, I scoured our flat for the right item and found a victim.</p><p>This chest of drawers.</p><p>We bought this chest a couple of years ago for our son (well, actually, my husband bought it while I was still in the hospital with the little one after he was born). Although I really liked the shape of this piece of furniture, I never was a big fan of the image (dear teddy, I have nothing against you, I just never really understood why is your star inverted, that&#8217;s <em>no bueno</em>, nah-uh).</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-4-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54448" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-4-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-4-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>When choosing the color, I actually had a few choices in my mind &#8211; pink, yellow and turquoise. Since this chest will have its place in the bedroom where the color scheme is golden, pink and purple mostly, I thought that this nice fuchsia shade could work nicely there. And then, you can never go wrong with pink, right? (&#8230; no matter what a husband might say, just tell him he&#8217;ll learn to appreciate it&#8230; one day&#8230; for sure&#8230; the beauty will reveal itself to him&#8230;)</p><p>So, there I was, with a lovely fuchsia color.</p><p>The fun about painting with chalk paint is that you most usually combine two colors, with the bottom color peeking slightly through the top layer.</p><p>So, for the bottom layer I chose dark brown, just the same shade as the top and sides of the chest.</p><p>I also used a brush, a fine sanding sponge block, matte varnish and wax (I used that to refinish the top and sides of the chest only).</p><p>Oh, and I used much less paint and varnish then I thought I would &#8211; about 3 1/2 oz (100 ml) brown paint (the jars in the picture are 5 oz &#8211; 150 ml), 2 3/4 oz (80 ml) pink paint and about 6 3/4 oz (200 ml) varnish (the can in the picture is 17 oz &#8211; 500 ml).</p><p>And here&#8217;s what I did&#8230;</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-5-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54450" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-5-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-5-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
First I applied a layer of brown paint.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-6b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54452" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-6b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-6b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>I found out that the painting worked best for me when I applied only small amounts of paint at a time and after each addition, I kept brushing and thinning the paint until the result was milky and rather thin.</p><p>I let the first layer dry and applied a second brown layer.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-7-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54454" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-7-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-7-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>After the second brown layer was nice and dry, I applied the lovely fuchsia. I was impressed by how easy it was to work with this paint and how lovely it looked immediately.</p><p>Since I was going for a shabby look, and let considerable patches of brown color rather visible.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-8-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54456" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-8-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-8-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>After the pink layer had dried, I sanded the surface here and there for a slightly more distressed look (I especially worked on the edges and corners, but not much, just a little).</p><p>I then cleaned the surface thoroughly with a clean cloth.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-9-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54458" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-9-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-9-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Finally, I applied a matte varnish.</p><p>To be frank, I am not really sure about this product. It had little lumps in it and after I initially freaked out, I realized that brushing thoroughly makes them kind of melt and disappear.</p><p>Next time, I might just finish with transparent wax, which, as I hear, is an alternative to a varnish.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-2b-wm-b.jpg?x52183" alt="renovating furniture with chalk paint" width="630" height="945" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54446" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-2b-wm-b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chalk-paint-fuchsia-chest-2b-wm-b-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
So, here&#8217;s our new chest&#8230;</p><p>My heart is happy! 🙂</p><p>Next up: living room &#8211; TV table, from white to rustic blue. Cannot wait. I will definitely share the project with you.</p><p>Take care.</p><p>With love,</p><p>Petra</p><p>&nbsp;</p></blockquote>
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<item><title>Dressing An Airbed (a.k.a. Project Happiness Overload)</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/07/22/dressing-airbed-k-project-happiness-overload/</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[crochet]]></category>
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isPermaLink="false">http://zoomyummy.com/?p=54358</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi friends! Today I am super happy to present my newest project to you. It&#8217;s a thing that&#8217;s been keeping me blissfully busy for the past few weeks. A crocheted airbed cover and cushions for my office nook. &#160; &#160; What I had in my mind while putting this together? Happy. Happy. Happy. That&#8217;s basically ... <a
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-1-b.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet bed cover and crochet cushions" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54362" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-1-b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-1-b-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hi friends!</p><p>Today I am super happy to present my newest project to you. It&#8217;s a thing that&#8217;s been keeping me blissfully busy for the past few weeks. A crocheted airbed cover and cushions for my office nook.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-3-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet bed cover and crochet cushions" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54369" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-3-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-3-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>What I had in my mind while putting this together?</p><p>Happy. Happy. Happy.</p><p>That&#8217;s basically all. 🙂</p><p>And what&#8217;s the whole story behind the project?</p><p>Well, it&#8217;s kind of funny and unexpected. It has two parts&#8230;</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-4-wm.gif?x52183" alt="crochet bed cover and crochet cushions" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54376" /></p><blockquote><p>About my old airbed&#8230; I dragged that one into my &#8216;office&#8217; room in a rather secret way one day to, ahem, improve my &#8216;working conditions&#8217;, ahem ahem (I covered it with a blanket and it worked like a charm). And later, to my no surprise, when discovered by my little two year old son, it was elevated into a position of his favorite place to play (especially as a slide&#8230; a short one, but still) 🙂 And as it often goes with mamas, when I saw the happiness in my boy&#8217;s eyes when he played on this bed, I thought &#8211; <em>&#8216;Hey, what if we made this a little cuter?&#8217;</em></p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p></blockquote><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunday-greetings-1-wm-1.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54129" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunday-greetings-1-wm-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunday-greetings-1-wm-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>And that&#8217;s where the second part of the story comes into play. I realized that the columns of colorful crocheted squares that had been lying on my table ready to be made into a blanket could be actually used for something else. A new bed cover. A circus-extravaganza bed cover.</p><p>So that&#8217;s exactly what I did.</p><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-2-b-wm-b.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet bed cover and crochet cushions" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54366" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-2-b-wm-b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-2-b-wm-b-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><p>The whole project was very easy to make &#8211; the main pink part is made of rows of double crochet stitches (US terms). And then there are loads of solid crocheted squares that were attached to the main pink part (I joined the back stitches only).</p><p>The yarn that I used is called <em>Red Heart &#8211; Lisa</em> and I used a 3 mm crochet hook.</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/solid-granny-square-chart-1.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet solid granny square chart" width="1000" height="1000" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54389" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/solid-granny-square-chart-1.jpg?x52183 1000w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/solid-granny-square-chart-1-150x150.jpg?x52183 150w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/solid-granny-square-chart-1-400x400.jpg?x52183 400w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/solid-granny-square-chart-1-768x768.jpg?x52183 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p><blockquote><p>
I made the squares following this pattern.</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-5-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet bed cover and crochet cushions" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54382" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-5-b-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-5-b-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Oh, and I made a few cushions too using the same kind of squares. I will post a tutorial on those in one of my future posts&#8230;</p></blockquote><p>&nbsp;<br
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&nbsp;</p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-6-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet bed cover and crochet cushions" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54385" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-6-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dressing-an-airbed-6-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Frankly, I was so looking forward to sharing this project with you! It makes me so happy, I hope the colors will bring a little joy into your day too.</p><p>See ya!</p><p>With lots of love,</p><p>Petra</p><p>&nbsp;</p></blockquote>
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<item><title>Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake With Creamy Filling And Fruit</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/07/12/chocolate-swiss-roll-cake-with-creamy-filling-and-fruit/</link>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[zoomyummy]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
<category><![CDATA[Baking]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[cakes]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[chocolate roll cake with creamy filling and fruit]]></category>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54271" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-1.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hello dear friends.</p><p>I have a new recipe for you today. It&#8217;s finger-licking good. Or spoon-licking good&#8230; whichever may your choice be 🙂</p></blockquote><p> <br
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loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54278" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-2-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="945" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-2-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-2-wm-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>I made this recipe having all the chocolate lovers on my mind&#8230; and those who love cream too&#8230; and, of course, those who fancy a bit of cream cheese&#8230; and also remembering those who like fresh fruit&#8230; soo, that could be quite a few of you&#8230; and, okay, okay, I had myself on my mind pretty much as well&#8230;. 🙂</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54280" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-3-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="945" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-3-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-3-wm-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Making this cake is a lot of fun. Let me assure you, it is rather easy to assemble. Actually, I find the assembling the most fun part&#8230;</p><p>There are a few tricks involved that will assure that your cake will have not-so-usual vertically placed sponge.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54289" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-6-wm-1.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-6-wm-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-6-wm-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Here&#8217;s how you achieve that&#8230; First of all, you bake two sponge cakes. The first magic trick with rolls (roulades) is to turn the cakes out onto the sugared parchment while still hot. You then roll the sponges up (this will assure that the sponges will &#8216;get used to&#8217; being rolled up and they will not break when filled and rolled later on). Let cool and rest for about 2 hours.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54291" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-7-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-7-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-7-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>And how to achieve the vertical cake parts? Just spread one half of the filling over each sponge cake. Cut each sponge cake in four even strips (starting at the wider/longer) side. Sprinkle each strip with fruit.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54293" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-8-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-8-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-8-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Roll up one sponge strip&#8230;</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54295" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-9-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-9-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-9-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>&#8230; and place it onto a larger platter (I used the bottom part of a 10 1/2-inch = 27 cm springform pan). That makes the center of your cake.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54297" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-10-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-10-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-10-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Then take another strip and roll it around the already made center part of the cake, placing the strip so that the end of the center part strip meets the beginning of the following strip.</p><p>Basically, you form a nice spiral shape.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54299" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-11.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-11.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-11-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Another strip added.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54301" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-12-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-12-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-12-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Continue working this way until all 8 cake strips are used.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54303" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-13-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="420" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-13-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-13-wm-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>And that&#8217;s pretty much it.</p><p>Finally cover the top of the cake with a little bit of creamy filling.</p><p>I wrapped a springform fastener around my cake in the end, but it is definitely not necessary, the cake holds together very nicely.</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54285" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-5-b-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="424" width="633" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-5-b-wm.jpg?x52183 633w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-5-b-wm-597x400.jpg?x52183 597w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px" /></p><blockquote><p>And to make it all prettyyyy, pour some lovely shiny ganache over the top, sprinle with fruits of various kinds and you are good to go&#8230;</p></blockquote><p> <br
/></p><p><img
loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54282" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-4-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate roulade cake recipe" height="945" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-4-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/roulade-cake-4-wm-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>We liked this cake, I hope you will too.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>With lots of love,</p><p>Petra xoxo</p><p></p><p><em>(This cake was inspired by <a
href="https://tortyodmamy.sme.sk/torty/fantasticka-cokoladovo-ovocna-torta-bez-muky" target="_blank">this</a> recipe.)</em></p><p>And here are all the details you will need&#8230;</p></blockquote><div
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class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 cups (230 grams) confectioners sugar</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 tsp vanilla extract</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup (120 grams) cake flour</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&#8531; cup (30 grams) cocoa powder</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 tsp baking powder</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">FOR FILLING:</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3&frac12; 8-ounce packages (800 grams) mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2&frac12; cups (600 ml) heavy (whipping) cream</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 0.35-oz (2 10-gr) packages stabilizer for whipping cream (cream stiffener)</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup (115 grams) confectioners sugar</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 tsp vanilla extract</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">5 cups (600 grams) fruit (I used raspberries, blueberries, cherries and red currants)</li><li
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class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">7 oz (210 grams) chocolate</li><li
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class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">For the SPONGE ROLLS, preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and line two 12 x 15-inch (30 x 38 cm) baking tins with parchment paper.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Whisk the eggs, sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl until the mixture is light and frothy.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the mixture and carefully fold it in.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and give it a gentle shake so that the mixture finds its own level, making sure that it has spread evenly to the corners.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bake the two tins for 15 minutes, or until the sponges begin to shrink from the edges of the tin.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">While the cakes are cooking, place two clean dish towel on your working surface. Then place a piece of parchment paper on each towel and sprinkle the paper with a little dusting of confectioners sugar.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Turn the cakes out onto the sugared parchment and peel off the paper. Trim the edges of the sponges with a sharp knife. While still hot, roll the sponges up (this will assure that the sponges will 'get used to' being rolled up and they will not break when filled and rolled later on). Let cool and rest for about 2 hours.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To make the FILLING, whip the heavy cream with sugar until stiff. Mix in stabilizer for whipping cream. Fold in cream cheese.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To ASSEMBLE, spread one half of the filling over each sponge cake (leave aside about 3 tbsp of the filling to be spread over the top of the cake).</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Cut each sponge cake in four even strips (starting at the wider/longer) side.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Sprinkle each strip with fruit.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To start, roll up one sponge strip and place it onto a larger platter (I used the bottom part of a 10&frac12;-inch/27 cm springform pan). That makes the center of your cake.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Now, take another strip and roll it around the already made center part of the cake, placing the strip so that the end of the center part strip meets the beginning of following strip. Continue working this way until all 8 cake strips are used. Spread the remaining filling over the top of the cake.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Let cool in the fridge for about 2 hours.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To make the GANACHE, pour the heavy cream into a medium sized heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of boiling water, allowing the cream to get hot. Add the chopped chocolate and stir gently until the chocolate melts.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Then pour the ganache into the center of the cake. Working quickly, spread the ganache with a large metal spatula or knife, using big strokes to push the ganache over the sides of the cake.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Let the ganache set. Then garnish with fruit.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Store refrigerated.</li></ol><div
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<item><title>Chocolate and Cherry Squares</title><link>https://zoomyummy.com/2017/06/27/chocolate-cherry-squares/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
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loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54219" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-2-c-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate and cherry squares recipe" height="945" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-2-c-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-2-c-wm-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
Hi friends! Today I have a lovely recipe for you. I made it the other day and have to say it&#8217;s a real treat, especially for those who love the chocolate and cherry combination. Like me. Do you? (&#8230; but, then, is there a sweet combination I don&#8217;t like? 🙂 )</p><p> <br
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loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54210" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-1-wm-b.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate and cherry squares recipe" height="945" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-1-wm-b.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-1-wm-b-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
These delicious squares are beyond easy to make, the preparation takes just a few minutes. Plus, the cherries in this recipe can be easily replaced with any seasonal fruit you wish to use.</p><p> <br
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loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54223" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-3-wm.jpg?x52183" alt="chocolate and cherry squares recipe" height="945" width="630" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-3-wm.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/chocolate-and-cherry-squares-3-wm-267x400.jpg?x52183 267w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>
We loved this recipe. I am sure I will make it again soon, and next time I might even add drops of cherry jam to the batter here and there. And some rum essence too, that could work very nicely. What do you think?</p><p>And here are all the details if you&#8217;d like to make the yummy Cherry and Chocolate squares too&#8230;.</p><p>Enjoy!</p><p>With love,</p><p>Petra 🙂</p><p></p></blockquote><p><div
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itemprop="recipeYield">12 squares</span></div><div
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class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 eggs</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 cups (260 grams) all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp (to coat the cherries)</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; cup (120 ml) milk</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; cup (120 ml) vegetable oil</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1&frac12; tsp baking powder</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 cups (300 grams) cherries, pitted and halved</li><li
class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac34; cup (100 grams) roughly chopped chocolate</li></ul><div
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class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a 3 x 9-inch (33 x 22 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhanging edges (to help you lift the cake straight out of the pan).</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In the bowl of your electric mixer, mix the sugar and eggs until pale in color and the sugar has dissolved.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add the flour, milk, oil and baking powder in the egg mixture and mix to combine.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Place a half of the cherries in a separate bowl, dust with 2 tbsp flour, mix and add in the batter. Mix to combine.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Pour the batter in the lined pan, smooth out the surface. Sprinkle the remaining cherries and chocolate chunks on top.</li><li
class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 30 minutes.</li><li
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2017 14:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
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loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunday-greetings-1-wm-1.jpg?x52183" alt="crochet" width="630" height="420" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-54129" srcset="https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunday-greetings-1-wm-1.jpg?x52183 630w, https://d26ums1n17p6ro.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sunday-greetings-1-wm-1-600x400.jpg?x52183 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px" /></p><blockquote><p>Hello dear friends!</p><p>I am sending you my warm Sunday greetings! May your day be lovely, happy and blessed.</p><p>We have been spending our Sunday mostly outside (oh my goodness, the weather has been marvelous over here in the heart of Europe, so INVIGORATING). And I was lucky enough to find me some precious moments and hide myself in my &#8216;office&#8217; (a.k.a. Happy Room) where I enjoy spending my time hidden behind columns of colorful yarn squares. The bliss!</p><p>Things of various crochet kinds have been going on here recently, I have been happily working on a couple of projects and I am eager to share more as soon as there is some significant progress achieved.</p><p>For now, sending you looooots of love,</p><p>Petra 🙂</p></blockquote>
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