Alyssa, Author at The Hobbyists

How to Paint with Acrylics for Beginners

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 Alyssa0Tagged acrylic flowers, acrylic paint, acrylic paintings for begiinners, acrylics, beginner's guide to acrylic painting, crafts, DIY, floral painting, hobbies, hobby, hobbyists, how to paint, paint, painting tips for beginners

Beginner’s Guide to Acrylics… Okay Hobbyists… let’s start something new! I have always loved to paint and acrylics have been my weapon of choice so to speak. I thought I would share my beginner’s guide to acrylic painting for those of you who are interested. Remember, I’m not a professional, I’m a hobbyist so as […]

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How to DIY Non-Toxic Candles for a Cozy Hobbyist

July 31, 2024August 1, 2024 Alyssa0Tagged candle making crafts, candle making], crafts, DIY, DIY candle, essential oils, hobbies, How to make your own candles, non-toxic candles

DIY Non-Toxic Candles

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Best DIY Gifts: Painted Floral Serving Trays

July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Alyssa1Tagged acrylic flowers, acrylic paints, DIY, diy crafts, diy gifts, diy projects, floral painting, floral paintings, how to paint flowers, how to paint hydrangeas, hydrangea tray, hydrangeas, mother's day gift, painted hydrangeas, painted serving tray, serving tray

Mother’s Day Craft & Gift: Painted Floral Serving Tray Materials: True or false: You would rather have a homemade gift over something purchased? For Ralphie in A Christmas Story, I know anything would have been better than the bunny footie pajamas his aunt made for him… of course I am not discrediting the joys of […]

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Baking

Banana Bread at its Absolute BEST

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Alyssa0Tagged baking, baking for beginners, baking with bananas, banana, banana bread, banana dessert, banana recipes, beginner baking, best banana bread, easy baking, fun baking, how to ripen bananas, things to make with bananas, what to do with ripe bananas

Easy and moist with a hint of cinnamon and spice 😉 ABSOLUTE BEST BANANA BREAD Ready in 90 minutes (but gone in 60 seconds 😉 ) Serves 8-10 people Listen… as a southern gal I think I know a little somethin’ somethin’ about BANANA Bread… and banana pudding (although that will have to be another […]

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Baking

The Best Butter for Baking!

May 13, 2024May 23, 2024 Alyssa0Tagged American butter, baked butter, best butter for baking, butter brand, butter candle, buttercream, cultured butter, does the brand of butter matter, euroean butter, irish butter, kerrygold butter, salted butter, shortbreads, sweet cream butter, unsalted butter, which butter to use for baking

What is the best butter for baking? Not all butter is made equally and when it comes to baking the kind of butter used can make a difference in how well the treat comes out. So let’s talk about it! To salt or NOT To Salt?! First and foremost, one of the main questions I […]

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