Make your own Bakers Twine quick and easy

I just found this today and had to share this post on making your own bakers twine. It's quick and easy and very inexpensive.  Visit here  http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2011/04/19/make-your-own-bakers-twine/#

Ball Mason Jars 100 years of American Heritage

These are the new reproduction anniversary Ball Perfect Mason Jars. 1913 - 1915 100 years of American Heritage. Made in the U.S.A. embossed on the back of the jar.
For one year, Ball jars will be manufacturing the collector pints. Sometime in 2014 they will release a American Heritage Quart jar for one year only.
Made in America, these jars are beautiful for floral arrangements and mason jar crafts. I have a Pinterest board  full of ideas here: http://pinterest.com/RaggedyRee/mason-jar-decor/

I was only able to 12 of the first edition pints, released March 13, 2013 ( 3/13/13 ). I am keeping six and have put six up for sale in my Etsy shop MasonJarDecor.

Here is a photo of the new pint jar beside a vintage jar so you can see the color difference. I just love canning jars old and new.

The Easter Peeps

Look what came in the mail for me ......

 Easter treats from The Krazy Kraft Lady my friend Nee Nee. Too cute  words....thank you so much! Just what I need to cheer me up.

Cinnamon Friendship Bread

It has been way too long since I have posted on here. The summer turned into fall with the blink of an eye.
Fall to Christmas is always a non-stop busy season. Between my work at In Grandma's Attic and the Christmas rush with my Etsy shop somehow it is already 2013. Yikes.

Here is a recipe given to me a few years ago by a good friend. It's perfect for baking and sharing on these cold winter days

Cinnamon Friendship Bread

1 tbsp. yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
5 cups flour, divided
1 tbsp. salt

 Dissolve 1 tbsp yeast in 1/4 cup warm water in mixing bowl.
Heat 2 cups of milk til very warm ( not boiling). Stir in 1 egg, 1/4 c sugar and 1/4 cup butter. Cool 2 minutes and add to the bowl with the yeast mixture.
Add 3 cups of the flour and beat on high until the mixture collects on the beaters, not the bowl.
Switch to dough hook, add 2 cups more flour and 1 Tbsp salt.
Knead until smooth. Less flour is better than too much. The dough should be quite sticky.
Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap.
Let rise until doubled.
Divide dough to three 8 by 12 inch rectangles.Spread each with 2 TBS butter and 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar. Roll up lengthwise and place seam side down o a very lightly greased baking sheet. Make shallow slashes in the top to give them crusty tops if you desire.
Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

Maple Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tbsp cream
1 tsp Maple extract ( substitute any flavor you desire )

24th Strasburg Country Craft Show

 Strasburg Jaycee Park Miller Street, Strasburg, PA.

Rt. 741 aprox 3/4 mile west of the main square.

Starting this Thursday Oct. 4th at 2 p.m. at the Jaycee Park in Strasburg, Pennsylvania for the 24th year will be yet another great selection of Country Primitive Crafts.
There will be Food items, Fall Holiday Decorations, Handmade Jewelry, Signs, Yard Ornaments, Painted Folk Art, Santas, Snowmen, Christmas Decorations, Old Collectibles, Bird Feeders, Handmade Dolls, Soaps, Lotions, Candles, Ornaments Wreaths and much, much more. This has been one of the best indoor craft shows that I have attended in the past five or so years.
There is no admission charge and parking is free. The Pavillion is behind the big barn in the  Strasburg Jaycee Park.

Thurs. Oct. 4, 2012    2 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Fri. Oct. 5, 2012    9 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 6, 2012 9 a.m.-

4 p.m.

Summer's End Yard Sale This Saturday

Getting ready for the last yard sale of the season. The shop In Grandma's Attic in Kinzers, PA will be the annual community and shop yard sale. There will be a clearance sale from the store and local folks bring their goods to set up in the yard and parking lots. The Amish bring food and baked goods to sell.

The address is 3545 Lincoln Highway East ( RT 30 ) Kinzers, PA 17535  from 8am til...? (717) 442-4337

Thank Goodness for Fall Weather

I am so happy that the heat has been turned down. I love the cooler nights and clear warm days of fall.
The orchard is a bustle of activity harvesting all the apples and pears. The fields are full of ripe tomatoes, corn and pumpkins. Life is good....

If you live in the area of Lancaster, on Saturday September 29th there will be a giant yard sale on the property of "In Grandma's Attic" Kinzers, PA. The local Amish will be there with baked goods and produce maybe even with Chicken Dinners ( we are not sure about the Chicken dinners yet).

My friend Kathy of Kathy's Kollectables will be bringing a trailer loaded with her auction finds for sale.

Hopefully Daryl and Carly from Carly's Cottage will be able to make the trip with their handmade primitive furniture. 
There will be vendors selling misc yard sale items, antiques and crafts. Hope to see you there.
Here are some of the yard stakes I have up at the shop to sell.