Cynthia Maynard

Meat Hand Pies (Recipe Card & Video)

Hand pies are a tidy way to carry your food around. :) No matter how you eat them, there is something fun about your dinner packaged in a bread wrapper. I use my bread roll dough, but you can use many doughs for this. I adapted the recipe from ATK's Make-Ahead book (links below). Video below! You could make the filling in many flavor profiles. I used grass-fed lamb with a paleo seasoning from Thrive Market. You could easily change this out for ground beef or turkey. Saute ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Studio Light Journal Flip Book with Craft Consortium

This was created with a journal die from Studio Light and Craft Consortium paper. (YouTube short) This flip book journal can be used on its own or popped into a larger journal. I found that you can also fit the journal by Art by Marlene inside as well. I used some older Prima marketing paper for the tag that was die cut using Sam Poole's Shabby Basics. ... View the Post

Painting

Lady with Lyra Watercolor Crayons (YouTube Short)

I sketched her out with ink and used my Lyra watercolor crayons. (YouTube) You color in your design as you wouls with crayons or colored pencils, then activate with water for bold, pigmented hues. They are also great for travel, and I used them to lay down base layers when using pastels. Her eye is a bit wonky, but we'll go with it! :) ... View the Post

Gel Printing· Painting

Gel Prints for Sale

Gel printing is very fun, and you can get amazing, unique designs and color combinations. It is also true, that the gel printing pile becomes large very quickly. It's hard to stop when you are on a roll! :) I have some extras on my favorite rice paper for sale in my shop. Use these as card backgrounds and in mixed media art collage on canvases. Rice paper layers and collages really well. ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Creative Expressions Sam Poole Shabby Basics (Video)

The Shabby Basics collection by Creative Expressions and Sam Poole is a collection that won't go out of style. The lovely tattered doilies, buttons, and layering shapes can be used in card making and junk journaling. Video below! ... View the Post

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Farro in the Instant Pot (Video)

The Instant Pot is a great tool for meal prep. It makes perfect rice, farro, millet, and so many other things that makes great eating easy to do. Farro is a delicious ancient wheat that may be easier on your gut than tradional wheat if you have some sensitivities. It is a more nutrient-dense option for using in salads and as a base for many dishes that you would traditionally use rice. ... View the Post