Author Archives: Rachel

Pineapple Thank you card

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Rachel

I love pineapple upside-down cake. And my grandmother-in-law makes a magnificent pineapple upside-down cake! I learned her “secret” family recipe during our trip to Chicago this past summer and my life, my dessert life, hasn’t been the same since. And … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Rachel

Matthew subscribed to Cooks Illustrated about a month ago and it has been so wonderful! There are so many great recipes that I cannot screw up even though I add a little bit more sugar sometimes or use a different … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Jeff & Sarah

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Rachel

Jeff and Sarah got hitched last year on July 25th, 2009.  It was a beautiful wedding in Walnut Creek, CA. Wonderful flower arrangement with yellow and green! A great time. Since they are such dear friend and I was feeling … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Chris & Sarah

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Rachel

Happy Anniversary!  Chris and Sarah were married August 1st, 2009. I was honored in being Sarah’s matron of honor. I wanted to send them a little gift to help them celebrate their first year in marriage, especially since they have … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary Elizabeth and Rylan

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Rachel

Ry and Elizabeth were married on July 14th, 2008.  It was a beautiful wedding on the beach in Florida. Then we all set out on a cruise!  I made these little gifts for their anniversary. A “Snail Mail” card, banner … Continue reading →

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Bible Verse Coasters

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Rachel

I was still on my kick of making coasters when I thought of doing iron-on transfers of Bible verses on coasters. I made a set of gray colored coasters for Matt and I to test out the process. The iron-on … Continue reading →

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Flowerettes

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Rachel

I made a few “flowerettes” with some extra fabric when I was making some other crafty things. My s.i.l. Anna is always wearing cute things and I was inspired to make some cute things myself If you want one or … Continue reading →

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Flower Dress

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Rachel

I made this little dress from the same pattern as the dress for Campbell, but I altered it a bit. I only did 1 layer and made it less of a circle skirt. I think it is classy but comfortable, … Continue reading →

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1 and 2 Kings

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Rachel

Matt and I have been reading through the “Bible in a year” plan. 1 and 2 Kings is wonderful. I absolutely love those books. And I feel like this cloud picture represents how I think the sky would had looked … Continue reading →

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Matty and I in MN

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Rachel

Matt and I had a lot of great adventures in MN. We went to the MN Landscape Arboretum. We were married there 1 year ago! It was such a beautiful wedding and great place to take pictures. And it was … Continue reading →

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