Thursday, June 2, 2011

DIY Glitter Flats, Cobbler in Mason Jars, & Other Fun

I mentioned awhile ago that I had seen DIY glitter flats on {We Are Not Martha}. Since Justin got paid on Tuesday, I figured it was a perfect time to go get that Mod Podge, glitter, and some flats (which I scored on clearance for $5). While Lizzy was napping, I set up shop.

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Not gonna lie, while I was in the process (i.e. upper right hand corner), I was a bit worried that it might end badly. Also, it took me WAY more than the four coats that most of the tutorials I've read have cited...but I think that may have been due to the fact that I used super-fine glitter and also didn't use enough of it mixed into the Mod Podge until about coat 4. I decided not to use all the available colors to do rainbow style, but to keep in the turquoise/purple/pink family (with a little green, silver, and red mixed in here and there). I probably could have taped off the sole, but oh well. A lot of tutorials also recommended spraying them with some sort of clear coat. I figured that I'd start with just a clear coat of Mod Podge (I hadn't seen that recommended anywhere) and see how that works for starters.

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I kind of love them.


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Justin spent the day sleeping on the couch.


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I made Taco Soup with ground turkey for dinner.


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And blackberry cobbler in mason jars for dessert. Justin doesn't love when I do cobbler in mason jars, but I like that they're pre-portioned so I eat less than I would if I was scooping it out of a bigger baking dish.

I use this cobbler recipe from {Pioneer Woman}. I just add about 1 tsp vanilla to the batter. Please note though that the recipe calls for self-rising flour--if you don't keep self-rising flour, you can make it by adding 1.5 tsp baking powder and half a teaspoon of salt.

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Ladle the batter into the mason jars, filling 1/2 way to 2/3 full. I usually do 6-7 of the jam size (half-pint?) jars.


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Spoon blackberries on the top of the batter. If desired, sprinkle the tops with a little more sugar. I baked at 350* for about 50 minutes rather than the full hour, but keep an eye on them after about 40 minutes. Tops should be golden brown and a knife inserted into the middle should come out clean.


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Love this idea for summer BBQ's!

And there you have it...my yesterday in photos!

11 comments:

  1. WOW!! That cobbler looks amazing!! And I love your shoes!! They're so stinking cute!

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  2. Super cute shoes! And those cobblers look yummy!

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  3. I just love the fact that you're such a 'shoe' person, just like I am.

    Fabulous Shoes! .... and the Cobbler looks 'devour-able'... God is that even a word? Anyway I'd die to try some.

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  4. You bought Mod Podge (NOT modge podge)! I'm so proud.

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  5. The shoes are so flipping cute and the cobbler? Yum. Blackberry cobbler is my fave, so I'll definitely have to try this!

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  6. Wow, I love those! And the cobbler... I wish I had some right now! Yum!

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  7. I'm sitting here drooling over your cobbler and taco soup! :) Love the shoes too!

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  8. Cute shoes! I'll have to try the mason jar cobbler. It'd be great for a dinner party or girls night.

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  9. Love the shoes!! Sparkles are wonderful. Jars of cobbler sound heavenly.

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