I had so much fun picking out a couple of my Pinterest projects to try this week. I had one great success and one near-fail.
I loved these sweet bird's nests from the first time I saw them...
...so, one evening last week I pulled out my boxes of small treasures and set to work on making my own little nests.
The wire I had on hand wasn't quite what Sarah originally recommended, so I have one chunky nest and one very petite nest. I used wire to make loops for the chain instead of using jump rings. I love how sweet and whimsical these little nests turned out. This project went together very quickly, and I think these would make lovely gifts for friends. If I get motivated enough I might make them for our youth group girls this Christmas.
My second attempt at a Pinterest recreation was not so impressive. Doesn't this look great?
The instructions were simple enough: Freeze a banana, then combine with 2 tbsp cocoa powder and blend until smooth and creamy. I did exactly as instructed, with less-than-favorable results...{sorry for the disgusting photo...just keeping it real!}
I have to admit, this did taste quite delicious. I found it to be a little too cocoa-y, so I'll probably just use 1 T. of cocoa next time. I tried to use my Magic Bullet, and things didn't blend up well at all. I might attempt this again in my real blender. The problem is, with just one banana, there really isn't much substance to blend up. My sweet {nursing} boy has an aversion to dairy, so I had high hopes of this concoction being a satisfactory substitution for ice-cream. While it was yummy, it just wasn't quite as appetizing-looking as that picture I pinned.
So, there you have it! I actually get to check off 2 things from my ever-growing lists of Pinterest projects to try.
04 October 2011
pin-did week 1: a tiny bird's nest and chocolate-banana-fail
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Love the nest charms!
ReplyDeleteWe make a "milkshake" that is similar - bananas, rice milk (because we have a lactose intolerant one), peanut butter and cocoa (or chocolate syrup if we are trying to sweeten it up a bit more). I sometimes also add a bit of protein powder. It is a great after school snack.
WOW! Good job-I love the nest necklaces!
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me!
I have seen those nest necklaces as well! Very cute! You did a way better job than I ever could. Me and jewelry crafts are definitely not on speaking terms! ;)
ReplyDeletethose necklaces are so awesome - they look great! nice treasure box, too ;)
ReplyDeleteThe bird's nests are just beautiful. Ithe tiny dainty one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI have tried that chocolate banana concoction, too and mine did not turn out as the picture looked either. I tried it with the same hopes you had, as I am nursing a baby who had an aversion to dairy up until a couple months ago. It was okay,but a sorry substitute for ice cream.