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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Press: Altered Couture: Cork Stamping

Check out my Cork Stamping ideas in Altered Couture.


The stamps are from Plaid and they will only be available for a limited time! They create a delicate soft impression and work great with FolkArt fabric paints on textiles.

Order Plaid Crafts Cork Stamps Here

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Monday, December 29, 2008

Quickie Projects for New Years Eve - part 4



This is a youtube video from a New Year's Eve Party segment I did on NBC's IVillage Live. If you are looking for quick nibbler recipes then check out this blog post. For more New Years Eve Ideas....Visit part 1, part 2 or part 3 of the New Years Eve posts.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Press: Reader's Digest: Gift Wrap Ideas


Check out Reader's Digest for a slide show of some of my quick and easy handmade gift wrap ideas. Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Thanksgiving Leftovers!


Are you wondering what delicious recipes you can make with all your Thanksgiving leftovers? Well, wonder no more... check out the my recipes & quotes in AM New York.

Giving leftovers a makeover

By Lucy Cohen Blatter

Don’t let the party end tomorrow night. Chances are your fridge will be stocked with food, and your home filled with friends and family all weekend. So why not give your Thanksgiving meal a second chance to shine?

Cathie Filian, co-host of DIY Network’s “Creative Juice,” suggests turkey potpie as a good option. “Pre-made pie crusts are on super sale this time of year. Just mix the turkey with a can of mushroom soup and veggies and you’re done. You can also make the pies in small ramekins, use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of leftover crusts and use the shapes to decorate the tops of the pies.”

Keep in mind that for leftover turkey to be safe, it must be stored properly. “Be sure to carve the whole thing and let it cool before you put it away; you don’t want to put it in the refrigerator when it’s warm,” Filian says. She also suggests storing it with little oxygen. “You don’t need to go as extreme as vacuum-packing; if you’re using Ziploc, double bag it.”

Filian is such a fan of leftovers that she has them on the brain when she’s cooking for the main event. “If I know there’s a family favorite, I’ll double it to make sure there are plenty of leftovers.”

One of Filian’s go-to family recipes is cranberry salsa. “Thanksgiving weekend is all about football, so I like to have avocado dip and salsa. I buy salsa from the supermarket’s refrigerator section, drain it and stir in about a quarter of a cup of fresh cranberry sauce, adding more to taste. It’s great because it’s sweet and hot.”


RECIPES:

Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients:
1 pound turkey, cut into small cubes
4-5 slices of butter
1 large onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, corn and carrots (thawed)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
2 purchased pie crusts (rolled)

Steps:
Over medium heat in a large skillet, brown the turkey pieces in butter. Once brown remove the turkey from the pan and add thinly sliced onion, cook for 2 minutes, add the mushrooms and cook until tender.

Remove the onions and mushrooms from the pan and set aside. Add the wine to the pan; stir to loosen the any pieces. Add the mushroom soup, Bring to a boil. Stir in the peas, corn carrots, onion mushroom and turkey. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 425°. Place one crust into a 9” pie, fill with soup mixture. In a small bowl, blend the water and egg with a fork. Brush the edge of the pie crust with the egg and water, place the second piecrust onto top. Use a fork to seal the edges together. Brush the edges with the egg and water.

Bake 30 minutes

Courtesy of Cathie Filian

Leftover Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients:
2 cups of turkey, cut into small cubes
1 1/2 cup leftover stuffing
1 1/4 cups organic chicken stock/broth
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cold water
1 package frozen broccoli, cooked & drained
1/4 cup sour cream
Cheddar cheese

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the stuffing evenly across the bottom of a greased casserole dish. Next add a layer of turkey.

Heat the chicken stock to boiling. In a small bowl blend the flour and cold water. Add to the boiling stock. Reduce the heat to low and stir constantly until thickened. Add the broccoli and sour cream, stir to blend.

Pour stock mixture over the turkey and stuffing. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and top with cheese, bake for 5-10 minutes more or until the cheese is melted.

Courtesy of Cathie Filian

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Where Women Create


The premiere issue of Where Women Create is on the news stands now! The magazine is loaded with creative spaces, organizing ideas and inspiring pictures. I was thrilled to be in the first issue along with Karey Bresenhan, Mary Jane Butters, Jenny Doh, Shelli Gardner and Jen O'Connor. Here is a peek into my space.....

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Women's Day Magazine Radio Interview - Listen Live! -

We will be live on October 31st - Noon (eastern) on Women's Day Magazine's new radio show. Click Here To Listen Live and learn about our last minute Halloween costume ideas.



Sunday, October 19, 2008

Check out the Creative Juice goof on Style Network's The Dish



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This week in the Press - Real Simple & LA Daily News

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Pick up the November issue of Real Simple for our tips on creatively cutting costs this holiday season. In November and December - I will be blogging ideas for making a Thanksgiving dinner on a budget and more $ saving ideas for the holidays.

Over at the new website Totallyher.com we contributed to a piece for easy costume making.


Cyndi from the Santa Clarita Craft Lab gives me a shout out in the Los Angeles Daily News! Many Thanks!

We did a piece for the Knox News on how to preserve your pumpkins after carving.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Radio Interview - Listen Live!



Tune in this Thursday to TerriO Radio on the internet. I will be chatting with TerriO and sharing some quick Halloween craft ideas from my new book Bow Wow WOW! fetching costumes for your fabulous dog.

To listen live click: TerriO Radio If you miss the live show, you can tune in 24/7 to listen to the archives. I will be on at 1:00 pm pacific time.

To get the book visit Barnes and Noble, Amazon or Target.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Blush Blush - Rachael Ray features Bow Wow WOW!


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A BIG thanks to the peeps at Rachael Ray Magazine for featuring my new book, Bow Wow WOW! They made their own version of the Elvis costume and I just adore it! The book will be available October 7th at all the bookstores or online.

Steve and I did a guest spot with Rachael - check out this youtube video.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Make it: Mod Podge with Carol Brady!



Re-crafted Party Trays
made from cookie sheets with mod podge

Steve and I had the honor of working with Florence Henderson and Meshach Taylor on their talk show Living Live. It was like a dream....Steve and I are both "Brady" kids and Steve can practically recite every line of dialouge from each episode.

We had so much fun and the "re-crafted" party trays were a huge hit! If you look close you can see pictures of my nieces - well except our newest addition - she was not born yet.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Craft.Rock.Listen! Podcast



Check it out y'all! Vickie Howell and I sat down for a chat about the every changing fate of CRAFTS on TV and the new media that is just around the corner. Our chat kicks off her new season of Craft.Rock.Listen you can get all the scoop here. The episode is sponsored by one of my favorites....Craft magazine.

Stay Tuned for the scheduled air date!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

E! Online - Witch Crafts Press

E! online has a little blurb about the witch crafts nomination!
YIPPIE - click here to read the scoop.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Martha Stewart Radio

It is 6:30 am (west coast) and I just finished up with my interview for Martha Stewart Radio. The ladies were so fun and I managed to get in 2 cups of joe before we began. Here is what we chatted about.

Top 15 Craft Tools Every Beginner and Advanced Crafter Should Have.


1. Hot Glue Gun
2. Round Nosed Pliers
3. Chain Nose Pliers
4. Wire Cutters
5. Basic Sewing Machine
6. Fabric Scissors
7. Self Healing Mat
8. Sharp Hobby Knife
9. Paper Scissors
10. Hole Punch
11. Bone Folder
12. Eyelet Setter
13. Embossing Gun
14. Non Electric Hand Drill
15. Assorted paint Brushes

Top 5 Unexpected Craft Supplies You Probably Own

1. Old Clothing!
Bridesmaids dress can be turned into a fancy throw pillow.
Kids camp t-shirts can be stitched into a quilt.
Denim skirts are easily transformed into reusable shopping totes.

2. Junk Mail!
Junk mail can be re-crafted into beautiful handmade paper.
Catalogs and magazines can be folded into recycled envelopes.
Scraps of bright colored paper are perfect for paper mosaics.

3. Office Supplies!
Paper clips cam be coiled and bent to create paper embellishments.
Paper tags and rings can be easily made into pendant necklaces.
Clear packing tape can be used to make vibrant clear transfers.

4. Bottles and Jars!
Soy container candles are perfect in low salsa style jars.
Sauce jars are perfect for creating captured fairies.
For the kids: Soda bottles can be made into bird feeders and terrariums.

5. A Computer!
You can create cards, photo collages and paper embellishments with basic programs.
You can download clip art and free craft instructions from the web.
Keys from an old keyboard can be turned into a funky cuff links or pendants.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Featured Buyer at Etsy!



One of my favorite places to do a little crafty reading is at the Etsy Storque. So I was thrilled when Etsy wanted feature me as a buyer. I not only shop at Etsy but I also sell at Etsy.

In my opinion, Etsy has done more for artists and crafters than anything I have seen in a long time - perhaps forever. I am so proud to be a member of such a thriving community. For anyone who is not familiar, you can visit the home page here.

I must say a HUGE thanks to Etsy for helping with the push for my casting call! BIG KISSES.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Press: Sew Fresh




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Press: Craft Expert Transforms Old Into New

Press From The Women Today Expo in Knoxville, TN.

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Press: Yard Sale Finds & Mango Margaritas




Check out the Detroit News For my latest crafty column.

I explore Yard Sales, Mango Margaritas and
steps for an Easy Floral "Mocktail" Arrangement.


Inspiration can come from yard-sale items
Cathie Filian & Steve Piacenza


This time of year, yard sales begin to slowly pop up in my neighborhood and when I see the streets sprinkled with "turn here" signs, my car just veers in the proper direction and my creative juices really get going.

For me, yard sales offer more than just the thrill of the hunt and big bargains. They are loaded with inspiration and creative supplies.

I collect vintage craft and cookbooks so my first stop at any yard sale is the book section. The odd recipe books that can be found always surprise me. Last year, I found a book that was filled with 52 recipes for making dinners with soda pop as the glaze.

Fabric is another passion of mine. If I don't see a fabric pile, I always ask the yard sale host if they have any fabrics. Many times they do and just haven't put them out yet. I have found some great vintage prints over the years. My best score was $10 for some vintage Pucci fabric that was in perfect condition.

Exploring the table of mismatched glass and china items can be inspiring. Chipped plates can be used for mosaics, chunky jars are great for storing small craft supplies, funky-shaped glasses are perfect for making soy container candles, and stemmed glasses can be used as an unexpected vase or for fiesta barware.

Last week, I scored some hand-blown margarita glasses for a buck! They are perfect for my delicious mango margaritas, and no fiesta would be complete without 'ritas. This recipe is simple and always a party favorite.

If a "Mocktail" is more your speed, margarita glasses can be the base for a simple and stunning floral arrangement. All you need is a little floral foam and some cut flowers.

I like to use a handful of small flowers and a large flower for the center. This arrangement always looks great on a table as a centerpiece and is perfect for gift giving.

Begin by adding a small cube of floral foam to the center of the glass. Add moss around the edge for a decorative look. Fill the glass with water soaking the foam. Cut the stems of flowers to the appropriate length and place into the foam. Add details like party umbrellas and ribbons.

Next time you see the "turn here" sign, pull over and see what inspires you.

Emmy nominated Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza created and co-host "Creative Juice" on the DIY Network and HGTV.
Mango Margaritas
1 1/4 ounce silver tequila
1 ounce triple sec
1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 ounces simple syrup
3/4 cup partially frozen mango, unsweetened

     Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

    Pour the mixture into a glass.

    This recipe makes one drink,

    so multiply the amounts to make multiple drinks.



Thursday, March 13, 2008

Heading to Tennessee


I am fully recovered and fully packed for TN! This past 2 weeks I have been battling round 2 of the "gremlin-like" flu, prepping for TN, shopping for a NEW home and juggling show pitches. It has been a whirlwind few weeks.

Tennessee is going to be rockin' - I'll be doing a talk and demo on crafty recycling ideas or what I call RE-Crafting at the Women Today Expo. Mainstage 10:30am on Saturday 3-15.

I'll post all of the project instructs and pics after I get back, so don't worry if you can't attend - you can still get all the scoop at my blog. If you are attending!! Stop by, get crafty and stick around for a Q & A.

Projects Planned

Singed Silk Flowers
Papered Necklaces
Cork Stamped Fashions
Grocery Bag Re-Do
Denim Wine Bags
Handmade Gift Boxes
Silk Lavender Pillows
Crystal Light Makeover




Just after my demo you can check out Oprah's fitness guru - Bob Greene on the mainstage. You can get your crafty & best life all in one spot!



On Sunday, check out Food Network's spunky Ingrid Hoffman - I am sure she will be dishing up some Simply Delicioso fun.


Women Today Expo 2008
March 14-16
Knoxville Convention Center Knoxville, Tennessee

10:30 Main Stage - Cathie Filian

Hours
Friday and Saturday, 9am-6pm
Sunday, noon-6pm

Adults - $8
6-12 years - $6
 
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