DIY Craft Hutch | $200 Weekend Project

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRku9eD-39AmwrB0pPV4EeGsnyym_5aJRdlcfVFDQ0zsBNkhoZnLucsCryLFdN4MUjhRw5Re4k70kYnq7ttcGtutXKLjhhyphenhyphenTcqGmp9tyJWK4Z_loM8rpblSLUXOd9rXWa5Bc9F9gWfarD/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizRku9eD-39AmwrB0pPV4EeGsnyym_5aJRdlcfVFDQ0zsBNkhoZnLucsCryLFdN4MUjhRw5Re4k70kYnq7ttcGtutXKLjhhyphenhyphenTcqGmp9tyJWK4Z_loM8rpblSLUXOd9rXWa5Bc9F9gWfarD/s1600/IMG_4023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAMMsyaHtgEeDxDztRA6YaP_bczabckQBQdL_huh9AmSvAQ2qPDqWrG_ywXtfA6otybhqsokSkV2mraU9VhauyaaniQ-fapY7HoxXap3X13DApg6ZRq9YqQftvLRLRqKOOuNu485WLyB/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAMMsyaHtgEeDxDztRA6YaP_bczabckQBQdL_huh9AmSvAQ2qPDqWrG_ywXtfA6otybhqsokSkV2mraU9VhauyaaniQ-fapY7HoxXap3X13DApg6ZRq9YqQftvLRLRqKOOuNu485WLyB/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>DIY Craft Hutch</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Welcome to my new favorite spot in our house - my charming little corner of supplies and storage.  It is filled with all of my entertaining essentials, linens, candles and the packaging supplies that I use for gifts.  It sits right in my kitchen by a big window, where I used to keep my desk (as you might remember).  I've dreamed about having a spot just like this for years... I had no idea that it was a weekend DIY project and $200 away from becoming a reality. <br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">You might be wondering why I went to all of this trouble for a room that is going to be torn down in three weeks...  Funny, Mike asked the same question.  As I explained to him, I'll be taking this with us to our temporary home (more on that later...) while the new addition is being constructed.  It will serve as my product "home base" for the store and will be a perfect spot for me to style my photos while we're away from our home.  And then... it will be installed in our new mudroom/studio area in the new house.  Win, win.  When we install it in the mudroom, I'll be adding to it (I think) to make it a large counter area.  </span></div><span style="text-align: center;"></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IVf-rWUaPvIJ52N0eYKBWuq5e9CxFtirw409FFB0WWnH0vmykBf89JxayXG2hsVyPeCsOZdt9Vbf8JD7NJfWEU-RwQhe8dghswZyDySaHEGdbqn1voA58hPWFeet0lcPNZLBU2PLvj2H/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IVf-rWUaPvIJ52N0eYKBWuq5e9CxFtirw409FFB0WWnH0vmykBf89JxayXG2hsVyPeCsOZdt9Vbf8JD7NJfWEU-RwQhe8dghswZyDySaHEGdbqn1voA58hPWFeet0lcPNZLBU2PLvj2H/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This peg board was a last minute addition - it used to be attached to our cabinetry and hold pot holders, but now it holds my current tea towel collection.<br /><br />*To spare you from too many product links, I've included all products featured at the end of the post.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxolQ3jDs3MBUrkl6tzEa7imZjTF4sukDFGX7qhQNVmyVhYKSYGQSd3vdRoLt5GePIBKbB8dEWzDFpntwZaEfMA8XlpoGXsTjjqPsN7eQwGRlySx7h-m3-IsOokrr6WeRHgbAssqVqxho/s1600/IMG_4045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxolQ3jDs3MBUrkl6tzEa7imZjTF4sukDFGX7qhQNVmyVhYKSYGQSd3vdRoLt5GePIBKbB8dEWzDFpntwZaEfMA8XlpoGXsTjjqPsN7eQwGRlySx7h-m3-IsOokrr6WeRHgbAssqVqxho/s1600/IMG_4045.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-CvEeVloy7onl5c10rYWq5bgcdTGI7AfAL2CRYLmp9eFJgSCzlRI5Dd7EE4pk-8mgH8lVsTHngcx-x674grvOutjgtjG00dl-EEBNKOp2ORAfSCTy85pRK3FdMdzONZgss5d7IrsdTmE/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-CvEeVloy7onl5c10rYWq5bgcdTGI7AfAL2CRYLmp9eFJgSCzlRI5Dd7EE4pk-8mgH8lVsTHngcx-x674grvOutjgtjG00dl-EEBNKOp2ORAfSCTy85pRK3FdMdzONZgss5d7IrsdTmE/s1600/IMG_4024.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used two <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/b/Kitchen-Cabinets-Cabinet-Hardware-Quick-Ship-Assembled-Cabinets/Unfinished-Wood/N-5yc1vZary9Z1z0u91t">unfinished cabinets from Home Depot</a> (not sponsored) and screwed them together.  Then I sanded and painted.  It took all of an evening to do.  More details and photos about the process at the end of the post.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I used the same <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Martha-Stewart-Living-3-in-Bedford-Canopy-Cup-Cabinet-Hardware-Pull-P20633C-474-CP/202241351">Martha Stewart Living Bedford Antique Brass Pulls (from home depot)</a> we used in our current kitchen and plan to use in the new kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">You might recognize the wood top - it was on my old desk that sat in this same spot.  More DIY details about how I refinished the top at the end of the post.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X7_KwqATp0ACHAA34hG5lxUoT99EDsGH4ejh0ZiTc1TuRcwYfBzbouaD6MZaoNwMUoxB-LPym7ovFtQa71GJzG9yO5VJetEBp3kJPS7bv2b11kQB3quPpJPZ3Mx0IX88xvSW695llesz/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X7_KwqATp0ACHAA34hG5lxUoT99EDsGH4ejh0ZiTc1TuRcwYfBzbouaD6MZaoNwMUoxB-LPym7ovFtQa71GJzG9yO5VJetEBp3kJPS7bv2b11kQB3quPpJPZ3Mx0IX88xvSW695llesz/s1600/IMG_4033.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Why didn't I do this 2 years ago?!   With very little storage in our kitchen, I had been keeping my  platters, candles, packaging, etc.  in the dingy basement.  No more!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVBngCQtIXfJWHb_jUm98zWB8UeuXwgsdlaqBFQ24PaoRrOKAgBq7HaiRl9gK2S7HfcS1Nwz0RWk9XypwcXd_mHmJxrOWe2lEbulBmVXhcZYqj1d-iLDnQ5YmXoAZLjU5Sdla1SDHb_46/s1600/IMG_4038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVBngCQtIXfJWHb_jUm98zWB8UeuXwgsdlaqBFQ24PaoRrOKAgBq7HaiRl9gK2S7HfcS1Nwz0RWk9XypwcXd_mHmJxrOWe2lEbulBmVXhcZYqj1d-iLDnQ5YmXoAZLjU5Sdla1SDHb_46/s1600/IMG_4038.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />You can see the top is very distressed and worn - I like it that way.  It came from my old desk that I bought in college for my first apartment.  I've used it since then all through each new adventure and project.  I'm glad to have reinvented it in a new way that I can still use.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaqhmmZqauqPXlZxGyPk2aB4-KMfph8OBndeYBXNrD4kB936KahPyfqWIRCQGKXs46s6iNF3xTikK86aLqAtuIlvA96PFMSkmgqkcTi7tp9Mp1T84_K8UeyAERo3eTEAm4mS_ttREah8x/s1600/IMG_4064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaqhmmZqauqPXlZxGyPk2aB4-KMfph8OBndeYBXNrD4kB936KahPyfqWIRCQGKXs46s6iNF3xTikK86aLqAtuIlvA96PFMSkmgqkcTi7tp9Mp1T84_K8UeyAERo3eTEAm4mS_ttREah8x/s1600/IMG_4064.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Now for a look inside :<br /><br />I have all of my Wood Candle Holders lined up ready for my next table setting, Linen Tea Towels & Napkins in a basket so I can take them in and out easily without messing them up, Kraft Boxes for packaging cookies and Kraft Bags for last minute gifts.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2kQmWXx_PLU2wljshfHyUuGpKfweo09WH4E4N5euR5PIwpbDUmBTWeIZQ6k4PZ-AcGK-Es8gQxMGlUchy4CPSjdg4H0Pdr4j8LSte3Spr5504hoeOBD8XZUxqJ5cNDn4Q_NhDTFRdUHv/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2kQmWXx_PLU2wljshfHyUuGpKfweo09WH4E4N5euR5PIwpbDUmBTWeIZQ6k4PZ-AcGK-Es8gQxMGlUchy4CPSjdg4H0Pdr4j8LSte3Spr5504hoeOBD8XZUxqJ5cNDn4Q_NhDTFRdUHv/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-3Vl2twnmNP6GfcltGawrYAxQI6NVB3XlJfvU46R2SPFg9BNWnf4UyZgSjSVLu0qPgjfBV01talK-qKoi5KQmwMaiouLTAWKKo1c6QUfblXWRbfcTliopt3351J26BfyissZX8iijvNt/s1600/IMG_3818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-3Vl2twnmNP6GfcltGawrYAxQI6NVB3XlJfvU46R2SPFg9BNWnf4UyZgSjSVLu0qPgjfBV01talK-qKoi5KQmwMaiouLTAWKKo1c6QUfblXWRbfcTliopt3351J26BfyissZX8iijvNt/s1600/IMG_3818.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>In the drawers, I keep all of my gift tags and cards, ribbons, scissors, twine, etc.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlICVuCht37r1tTkOInOuXkd0mFgfnJbxK1gOythd_0CHKh6-PU-m55-irmjE1n4Qpy-aqHOe0W61iCcFT1eE7dRc8XyvsRxjyDgJLrIlMQ9GfzPrWu9G0ZQfw-MmoZdALOufDv6vzSPq/s1600/IMG_4068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmlICVuCht37r1tTkOInOuXkd0mFgfnJbxK1gOythd_0CHKh6-PU-m55-irmjE1n4Qpy-aqHOe0W61iCcFT1eE7dRc8XyvsRxjyDgJLrIlMQ9GfzPrWu9G0ZQfw-MmoZdALOufDv6vzSPq/s1600/IMG_4068.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also keep a stash of Cello Bags, Labels and Tablets that are sold with my Le Pens (restocked today!).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXwOMbDFZCDqqaBv_c55FiCLPJNXYE6umcQFRSXn8gYz8R097sO8YvUdRWmnHZJW_R63oLE3dgEaAxlAlq3tXdDfPmd9FPEcqB2D9Mpw5ThQYmBRcs5WtJlAoKVSqLptV7y0yoSbgFwcM/s1600/IMG_3823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXwOMbDFZCDqqaBv_c55FiCLPJNXYE6umcQFRSXn8gYz8R097sO8YvUdRWmnHZJW_R63oLE3dgEaAxlAlq3tXdDfPmd9FPEcqB2D9Mpw5ThQYmBRcs5WtJlAoKVSqLptV7y0yoSbgFwcM/s1600/IMG_3823.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I got this wooden organizer in the silverware organizing section - storing my Everyday Cards & Tags, Le Pens (added a new Brown color for Fall), Bakers Twine, Scissors & Everyday Tin Candle.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCw2dkAeggMiKLSA6mo-86P6Pw-NYFD9kcl7lyLEWpnCYjwYIHKys2W-qIdwyg1hv3EUde_iz_0f_9CsqB5EumFkbMF1rFY8KiInwmE1XWZlUMQ36FDQfTBEKN1WN0NAhsvHEbeC7I7aq_/s1600/IMG_3822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCw2dkAeggMiKLSA6mo-86P6Pw-NYFD9kcl7lyLEWpnCYjwYIHKys2W-qIdwyg1hv3EUde_iz_0f_9CsqB5EumFkbMF1rFY8KiInwmE1XWZlUMQ36FDQfTBEKN1WN0NAhsvHEbeC7I7aq_/s1600/IMG_3822.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Ribbons, Taper Candles & Cotton and Jute Twine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2S9cCjEKKVYHmswOsEz2jEfPC-IY_f6bm8MfCyKd4Audhi8puOEJzaoRKR251d7El7ADVT3u5RHUYY7VJPHBRRqi9vuUEFJFKyAsDGicqCz1ZVNUkGZI5wtLwalz_xYJYAPpuKwoZ0d9/s1600/IMG_4063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2S9cCjEKKVYHmswOsEz2jEfPC-IY_f6bm8MfCyKd4Audhi8puOEJzaoRKR251d7El7ADVT3u5RHUYY7VJPHBRRqi9vuUEFJFKyAsDGicqCz1ZVNUkGZI5wtLwalz_xYJYAPpuKwoZ0d9/s1600/IMG_4063.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And, of course... all of my bakeware supplies.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHX4vOe1584SGqGILck-zCC8XI4sAxHyBvncsQkeatA3KJDwmKdlge1bOFFDnFPg6ugDair_PanB84oJFNWzpaLNSaMMVLpdgxM3ztgYR6BKSrE34pEcvkNO2bbMx96uFcNPbMPMPN_Rc/s1600/IMG_4034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHX4vOe1584SGqGILck-zCC8XI4sAxHyBvncsQkeatA3KJDwmKdlge1bOFFDnFPg6ugDair_PanB84oJFNWzpaLNSaMMVLpdgxM3ztgYR6BKSrE34pEcvkNO2bbMx96uFcNPbMPMPN_Rc/s1600/IMG_4034.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here is a look at the pulls - at only $4 each, they are the most affordable and beautiful brass pulls available.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46LL6ZPYCcS7xpj0i0K_lyT7hd63IvApuPrBOgWAUyu3XLpp7YOV-BPxmB4Yd6uimI1OlCfZzZ0TiXezSiuSiB-amD87tOCqrjaA_rs7G05_iDijbqhI5EVZ23dGkzoIsrMQQvC_nKO1Z/s1600/IMG_4039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46LL6ZPYCcS7xpj0i0K_lyT7hd63IvApuPrBOgWAUyu3XLpp7YOV-BPxmB4Yd6uimI1OlCfZzZ0TiXezSiuSiB-amD87tOCqrjaA_rs7G05_iDijbqhI5EVZ23dGkzoIsrMQQvC_nKO1Z/s1600/IMG_4039.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The Butternut & Acorn Squash are doing a great job holding up the <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/entertaining/products/pre-order-creamware-platters-set-of-6">Creamware Platters</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjzDtVMom7fmfhtbqWWvM6kGs0xHyfElBLwXCjDRsjHMmaIaibdBaILmlMoZkRFUliD_Y7HBwWz1NtMwIth9G9w397ORUqiqtw0hpWtnFCQghCRf8Y9GK3bKUmnTbzorJC30QMRLS9jGC/s1600/IMG_3274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjzDtVMom7fmfhtbqWWvM6kGs0xHyfElBLwXCjDRsjHMmaIaibdBaILmlMoZkRFUliD_Y7HBwWz1NtMwIth9G9w397ORUqiqtw0hpWtnFCQghCRf8Y9GK3bKUmnTbzorJC30QMRLS9jGC/s1600/IMG_3274.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Okay, so here is how I made it.  It started at about 9pm at night.  I bought two 18" unfinished cabinets from Home Depot.   You could just buy one set that is 36", but I wanted to have half drawers and have cabinet, so this was my only option.  For both, it was about $170.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fdiy-craft-hutch-200-weekend-project.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-fsuN8ACMkXs%2FVAC-QS-yvQI%2FAAAAAAAAZPk%2FuHheDmgbwwY%2Fs1600%2Fdiy-craft-hutch.jpg&description=Easy%20DIY%20Craft%20Hutch%20%7C%20%24200%20Weekend%20Project%20%20%20%20So%20easy%20-%20made%20from%20unfinished%20%40HomeDepot%20cabinets."><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6Lik877pkdnIgaEiPsPvMywW7P4MFFjdsQ-GFHMegWkQHdDAEQNVQ2542NUdjAf2iIDKf3UyEGzWFU1pjpEh1kc2j6wlzn1EJaMJ2UI6dmMr4yr6KkTUdFudSFrJfNTAM-1s1vVg7xm7/s1600/IMG_3279.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy6Lik877pkdnIgaEiPsPvMywW7P4MFFjdsQ-GFHMegWkQHdDAEQNVQ2542NUdjAf2iIDKf3UyEGzWFU1pjpEh1kc2j6wlzn1EJaMJ2UI6dmMr4yr6KkTUdFudSFrJfNTAM-1s1vVg7xm7/s1600/IMG_3279.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I sanded, then painted them my favorite - Benjamin Moore Navajo White in Satin.  It is the same color our cabinets will be in the new kitchen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPwhyW_3mdkfm9niTPKRb_ixva28f9e-Xz7GUojIjR4PToEmk8wb2cmJsOHDoIijlEw6BHXVFOA7tc9UAX7TouvOkf5an-3Yh4eMbf82-f-dKOaBgchC1eqGJ5R_BuA7DjKA4qgdHQTac/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPwhyW_3mdkfm9niTPKRb_ixva28f9e-Xz7GUojIjR4PToEmk8wb2cmJsOHDoIijlEw6BHXVFOA7tc9UAX7TouvOkf5an-3Yh4eMbf82-f-dKOaBgchC1eqGJ5R_BuA7DjKA4qgdHQTac/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see how the paint really transformed them.</div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9cwbJ0C-b2BaWbzWRzzcmSVZ5na1p4QpYTUE8XsOi5b6ibMvLhQ46km7Jz_0acGeJBjY-lErSoAR1ZkjVr_3t-xEuMnivMuiMDDtAMuo4gtLZcEGXl-2ZPBwks0bhDhgCe_k6O1hBs5c/s1600/IMG_3293.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9cwbJ0C-b2BaWbzWRzzcmSVZ5na1p4QpYTUE8XsOi5b6ibMvLhQ46km7Jz_0acGeJBjY-lErSoAR1ZkjVr_3t-xEuMnivMuiMDDtAMuo4gtLZcEGXl-2ZPBwks0bhDhgCe_k6O1hBs5c/s1600/IMG_3293.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Then, I added the top.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgHmkELmpNG5zoWGS0xTqx5Q_4HqFGqN7eMdFbqk4NNFDxyKTKYg897-xD1yjUJsIOtLxs6CE1vBKTXdP-84x9nxqjNQ81U1i4_moWGkdagzANZdIFku5t7T4YIvjPTaURFlToMNgmkcP/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgHmkELmpNG5zoWGS0xTqx5Q_4HqFGqN7eMdFbqk4NNFDxyKTKYg897-xD1yjUJsIOtLxs6CE1vBKTXdP-84x9nxqjNQ81U1i4_moWGkdagzANZdIFku5t7T4YIvjPTaURFlToMNgmkcP/s1600/IMG_3296.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I had recently damaged the finish, so I sanded the old finish down, then stained it with Special Walnut Minwax stain.  I finished it with Tung Oil for a soft, matte luster.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAMMsyaHtgEeDxDztRA6YaP_bczabckQBQdL_huh9AmSvAQ2qPDqWrG_ywXtfA6otybhqsokSkV2mraU9VhauyaaniQ-fapY7HoxXap3X13DApg6ZRq9YqQftvLRLRqKOOuNu485WLyB/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dAMMsyaHtgEeDxDztRA6YaP_bczabckQBQdL_huh9AmSvAQ2qPDqWrG_ywXtfA6otybhqsokSkV2mraU9VhauyaaniQ-fapY7HoxXap3X13DApg6ZRq9YqQftvLRLRqKOOuNu485WLyB/s1600/IMG_4030.jpg" width="466" /></a></div>I hope you've been inspired to create your own little corner of happiness!  I can not emphasize enough how easy this was, and how much storage I've gained in our small kitchen for all of my goodies.<br /><br />Products Featured (and stored!) in my Craft Hutch :<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens">Linen Tea Towels & Napkins</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-fall/products/candle-holders">Wood Candle Holders</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/cookie-boxes-set-of-10">Kraft Boxes for packaging cookies</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap">Cello Bags, Labels</a> and<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/all/products/tablet-le-pens">Tablets + LePens</a> (restocked today!)<br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap">Everyday Cards & Tags</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/my-everyday-candle-in-a-mini-latte-bowl">My Everyday Candle Tin</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap">Ribbons</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles">Taper Candles </a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/twine">Cotton and Jute Twine</a><br /><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">Bakeware Supplies</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj143ZsngWrTnIRXxl3JFKr4Xo3azxOR1UnAHxzgEnQtfA4xjJYr3IasS8h-syQ1edb2TElNNNiDuoi7U6l2yu9fX3jMmqFGl9jDUvo4MjWnYGM3HD5xtU-kk7nPxfAAGH38pMQLNodtBaV/s1600/diy-craft-hutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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DIY Craft Hutch | $200 Weekend Project

DIY Craft HutchWelcome to my new favorite spot in our house - my charming little corner of supplies and storage.  It is filled with all of my entertaining essentials, linens, candles and the packaging supplies that I use for gifts.  It sits right in my kitchen by a big window, where I used to keep m…

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Emma's Big Girl Room

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdvEgJRUo7e3qGucrjqe9RTM2E9wdc-I9JoSM7Poh-HVgs2kUSV0vZAGBKJiW44vPQl4kKIzjSXshIO9i8bUScksi-TiVnTdyZpTEKr6TnprpTfc7-Ks-h4RdA5Osut25uAqzRdCratx7/s1600/IMG_4010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYdvEgJRUo7e3qGucrjqe9RTM2E9wdc-I9JoSM7Poh-HVgs2kUSV0vZAGBKJiW44vPQl4kKIzjSXshIO9i8bUScksi-TiVnTdyZpTEKr6TnprpTfc7-Ks-h4RdA5Osut25uAqzRdCratx7/s1600/IMG_4010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, it has taken me the entire summer, but I finally got Emma's Big Girl room done - sort of.  There are still many things that I need to "find," like the antique (looking, or real?) pine dresser and a headboard/bed (probably upholstered?).  We have replaced her crib with a Big Girl Bed - the real purpose of this project, and removed the clunky changing table from her room.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is just perfect for now - it is a cozy, not too perfect and filled with Emma's favorite things.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This gallery wall is what took me all summer - well, actually, it only took a weekend, but finding that weekend is always the tough part!  I painted all of the frames myself (because I like everything to match my trim... like a crazy person).  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Bu4WIx5PQGQ9RE7oNp6B8Rxzaq8GNyvrztkByJvl0F4FoLkWcnn8wTjXUD2m0t1PCGlux60Nk6PL5bNhbJWbQ-EYjuCQym4mgTFOcZGmMdk0DUqXtKVfHKkQPMSsUPFSG49RARAtSUh3/s1600/IMG_4003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Bu4WIx5PQGQ9RE7oNp6B8Rxzaq8GNyvrztkByJvl0F4FoLkWcnn8wTjXUD2m0t1PCGlux60Nk6PL5bNhbJWbQ-EYjuCQym4mgTFOcZGmMdk0DUqXtKVfHKkQPMSsUPFSG49RARAtSUh3/s1600/IMG_4003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her Big Girl Bed - Pottery Barn woodland duvet and shams layered with ruffled white sheets (also PBK), linen euro sham (Pottery Barn) and the quilt my Mom made for me 10 years ago.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyxDMHgqOhUanUTLS1NBvV3h1C7HX8FsaESKvBnoWkQ-yTEJO48jTxlLkGggeHfXZGl74yUQa1JSimg8Z1TGok6ZlCPtJwIu66LH3qxIHkRMiZB82Z3_Bi40YJfBirPjjXWFlL1XlpbRY/s1600/IMG_3956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzyxDMHgqOhUanUTLS1NBvV3h1C7HX8FsaESKvBnoWkQ-yTEJO48jTxlLkGggeHfXZGl74yUQa1JSimg8Z1TGok6ZlCPtJwIu66LH3qxIHkRMiZB82Z3_Bi40YJfBirPjjXWFlL1XlpbRY/s1600/IMG_3956.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's Emma's snuggly bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IUwRohpONLWuRnQuKKMIv1tsMjYdh83jSxhNunVsl0JHwNK9k12_3Kk2oeWF1a1xckvOKnkkQEzEjBYO-RDYVYw71vpODq7_MFwkgYOyq2y17Md47VJI5b2NXzDTdV04cnannLGYXyI4/s1600/IMG_3994.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3IUwRohpONLWuRnQuKKMIv1tsMjYdh83jSxhNunVsl0JHwNK9k12_3Kk2oeWF1a1xckvOKnkkQEzEjBYO-RDYVYw71vpODq7_MFwkgYOyq2y17Md47VJI5b2NXzDTdV04cnannLGYXyI4/s1600/IMG_3994.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />Our nightly reads : )   Around the Year is Emma's favorite book - we love Tasha Tudor around here.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDBuTY-fo8U8uNSGw0coF5Eq6IlISvFUInhrATm-vbb4c2UFlYFkKdJ6BjnkD5yrxAk1uHDtcMVDj-dLI-B6ofdhA9EmK4gBrfuwGbKW5mw1CNuUJgVq2QNOURWZnbbxtzLboKrDns1EJ/s1600/IMG_4005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDDBuTY-fo8U8uNSGw0coF5Eq6IlISvFUInhrATm-vbb4c2UFlYFkKdJ6BjnkD5yrxAk1uHDtcMVDj-dLI-B6ofdhA9EmK4gBrfuwGbKW5mw1CNuUJgVq2QNOURWZnbbxtzLboKrDns1EJ/s1600/IMG_4005.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />A glimpse of the closet - remember how pale pink and cream it was before in <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/12/emmas-room-soft-pink-ivory-room-with.html">her nursery</a>?  Growing into a "big girl" means more fun colors, which I love now - it is all a little more fun.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmOnLkvYUITWkpk7nW1uMfwCtHZs598OofdJ1l6wfoBFlGpDGkSYZVOnrTDC9YKLQDBLGy1duQ7Io0q4tjBVTIoaH9ur2pQ75-QnGbUQCVV2IOd1z2MRfIZ_fndYKVWtm97lg-yrgBzWB/s1600/IMG_3974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmOnLkvYUITWkpk7nW1uMfwCtHZs598OofdJ1l6wfoBFlGpDGkSYZVOnrTDC9YKLQDBLGy1duQ7Io0q4tjBVTIoaH9ur2pQ75-QnGbUQCVV2IOd1z2MRfIZ_fndYKVWtm97lg-yrgBzWB/s1600/IMG_3974.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This is our "golden shell" souvenir from <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/06/our-seaside-vacation-2014.html">Seaside</a> - every night the girls and I would go on a treasure hunt for the "golden shell" and the last night they found it!  I plan to write the "Legend of the Golden Shell" on the back... at some point.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2HzbgYtg57QD71wTNw1b5yL0HCIGVAIXjbdQB_JXepT0dCADmM9kkPdY3iIlY6OQJNSLcPS81HL89nJdv4-CgljOIKe68NHFUFSpc6cclnbK5W9a57u1FCNaMX5os5lDbHfcDs-yzZOj/s1600/IMG_3925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI2HzbgYtg57QD71wTNw1b5yL0HCIGVAIXjbdQB_JXepT0dCADmM9kkPdY3iIlY6OQJNSLcPS81HL89nJdv4-CgljOIKe68NHFUFSpc6cclnbK5W9a57u1FCNaMX5os5lDbHfcDs-yzZOj/s1600/IMG_3925.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I mounted it on artboard and removed the glass from the frame.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZD1dSD_eypVVrhL8Oehk7FPO3UVf5FSS8O7MQ0bx2hW5KOttXx_8PYpiBE4lhVB3-yQhz7ppTldedFT3CYf2sFHSjyKT5eFz4elm_C6eOAtMMMpkHrEhaW3h5Mr-jamPbvTrIW6uJlzry/s1600/IMG_3960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZD1dSD_eypVVrhL8Oehk7FPO3UVf5FSS8O7MQ0bx2hW5KOttXx_8PYpiBE4lhVB3-yQhz7ppTldedFT3CYf2sFHSjyKT5eFz4elm_C6eOAtMMMpkHrEhaW3h5Mr-jamPbvTrIW6uJlzry/s1600/IMG_3960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We worked on the watercolors over the summer - nothing here is permanent, I plan to swap out our artwork for Emma's in the next couple of months.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjmPT_gwBEIfQzNPOvvurm43pdjbvVzc6WmBeyvedPJ8FXurtTttEDOYmMlEMD0gIOUAliG4b0iASyt6AJg7IKyF7PFLqDtcAgpU1r3-gzpOOq1ry-x76-PkGM2KI85A70_h6fcw7k6XS/s1600/IMG_3993.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwjmPT_gwBEIfQzNPOvvurm43pdjbvVzc6WmBeyvedPJ8FXurtTttEDOYmMlEMD0gIOUAliG4b0iASyt6AJg7IKyF7PFLqDtcAgpU1r3-gzpOOq1ry-x76-PkGM2KI85A70_h6fcw7k6XS/s1600/IMG_3993.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The sweet little antique chair filled with lovies and Blah Blahs.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqsuf_q_DHeZA5Fl4NG2B13k6WC3wgThYGIuXkyHpSaG8uq2ZYa6O2ZupwmHi1KEMlRxZ_ldjjrovBKdVOHWF5O_mjtuCaONLG5CF1yfXzGmfq1WM600Yi3nx6P8d5ChJIPBCPdzuMcI5A/s1600/IMG_3992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqsuf_q_DHeZA5Fl4NG2B13k6WC3wgThYGIuXkyHpSaG8uq2ZYa6O2ZupwmHi1KEMlRxZ_ldjjrovBKdVOHWF5O_mjtuCaONLG5CF1yfXzGmfq1WM600Yi3nx6P8d5ChJIPBCPdzuMcI5A/s1600/IMG_3992.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Emma's board of friends and photos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NfvFfbk9CmDSCboTfCm_R_XcwPE2ndFuKfedJrX-002tUgq_4x6sFtHVfpKk55AB21vrYFoTXWZ6TbFJwFaeyURzzvhQnnqMcJ-oibvCEOt-xz82-XjpcEHOi8WWggGcs_Fmi71hMGM3/s1600/IMG_3963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7NfvFfbk9CmDSCboTfCm_R_XcwPE2ndFuKfedJrX-002tUgq_4x6sFtHVfpKk55AB21vrYFoTXWZ6TbFJwFaeyURzzvhQnnqMcJ-oibvCEOt-xz82-XjpcEHOi8WWggGcs_Fmi71hMGM3/s1600/IMG_3963.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Into the closet - the best part of Emma's room.  It is almost half the size of her actual room and we treat it as a mini play room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5x7MlIF6Jx9q-xCMxVWz-1TugGuJx4kVlcFhD2n_0yt_dzhZ4LM39yZ8xjHQfRaozmB9ysA8lKqrDNJmIgyhuh06sf0rOK-ok-Nh-8cWQFufKYwanHdeHDnPQ0ILbgwRdUmEQMTQpNYhq/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5x7MlIF6Jx9q-xCMxVWz-1TugGuJx4kVlcFhD2n_0yt_dzhZ4LM39yZ8xjHQfRaozmB9ysA8lKqrDNJmIgyhuh06sf0rOK-ok-Nh-8cWQFufKYwanHdeHDnPQ0ILbgwRdUmEQMTQpNYhq/s1600/IMG_3965.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mocs and ballet slippers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XQqIcpqXrSA6AhRN6w_o8T2Ng7qAzbOhq9UjnOtphrxBBwRffpwWYd8L3gIEGpdydohF308Avt3C7JFbkOMV7kzJQQ2O2HR2i0Of3-l_4W8kYSKytbDQddIwj93zswHACEPuIHCPaN2E/s1600/IMG_3967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XQqIcpqXrSA6AhRN6w_o8T2Ng7qAzbOhq9UjnOtphrxBBwRffpwWYd8L3gIEGpdydohF308Avt3C7JFbkOMV7kzJQQ2O2HR2i0Of3-l_4W8kYSKytbDQddIwj93zswHACEPuIHCPaN2E/s1600/IMG_3967.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Her old crib mattress became her "secret snuggle spot" in her closet... because we literally had no where else to put it.  It does make a nice bed (that we put out in the room) for cousins that spend the night!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8d0yz6sR60yUp1S_jbAThv3VFiQ-ap7NbnFeSxWxNtVNTZI5vvh9VlXntlVUeSB4dE3KRoYbQpGnGJahxrJN3ptISrBCQpL4CPbQvA-AqqVbl0OoMcJz8kFsBqIGp6hw2Iqvfi16uydu/s1600/IMG_3969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM8d0yz6sR60yUp1S_jbAThv3VFiQ-ap7NbnFeSxWxNtVNTZI5vvh9VlXntlVUeSB4dE3KRoYbQpGnGJahxrJN3ptISrBCQpL4CPbQvA-AqqVbl0OoMcJz8kFsBqIGp6hw2Iqvfi16uydu/s1600/IMG_3969.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Just in case you thought Emma didn't have any real "stuff."<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6wHDUeWVzDjljjqjSvxLE_oMKW2FHak4OX-VnUK8Ch24MoEqbF61ChcOxgnXHp0Gch6Su3uSTnJDAWtNSpx_roVXSViUzEc88zIX9mbs_BVAXMDs92ZS6mbVD9bBKGkGIb0SPuhi1oRv/s1600/IMG_3970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6wHDUeWVzDjljjqjSvxLE_oMKW2FHak4OX-VnUK8Ch24MoEqbF61ChcOxgnXHp0Gch6Su3uSTnJDAWtNSpx_roVXSViUzEc88zIX9mbs_BVAXMDs92ZS6mbVD9bBKGkGIb0SPuhi1oRv/s1600/IMG_3970.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We've got lots of it, but I do continually try to keep it to a limit.  Daily battle : )<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fAR-RYMkFjX9tW4fSxCfE_EdKkD2QZYN56nBmEE3XtGWm2VkgcXBVvkO5qafw5YEBHnlk9h9dBskpGb_CZb9hWx_pmA4OaTY83ZHWQ64YFve42rInqbXw5zi0DrOlCHZLjoCcllmTmAq/s1600/IMG_3983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fAR-RYMkFjX9tW4fSxCfE_EdKkD2QZYN56nBmEE3XtGWm2VkgcXBVvkO5qafw5YEBHnlk9h9dBskpGb_CZb9hWx_pmA4OaTY83ZHWQ64YFve42rInqbXw5zi0DrOlCHZLjoCcllmTmAq/s1600/IMG_3983.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The doll house from her <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/12/emmas-2nd-birthday-cookie-decorating.html">birthday</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWM6vIouHQMFPUiIwIQcTBqPaheO_gVnfyk0NVjQ-qf9_Wot2EBBaUHkea1V14sKNtKHrWqBBEmvD6Bj3tCrWaqtFjViC_clsR80mr3OXjlfaP8yTobnTr4EQSdMqUxOM8qcxocpMQpOs/s1600/IMG_4009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguWM6vIouHQMFPUiIwIQcTBqPaheO_gVnfyk0NVjQ-qf9_Wot2EBBaUHkea1V14sKNtKHrWqBBEmvD6Bj3tCrWaqtFjViC_clsR80mr3OXjlfaP8yTobnTr4EQSdMqUxOM8qcxocpMQpOs/s1600/IMG_4009.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for joining me on a tour.  I really love to document our living spaces, especially for Emma - there are so many memories made in four walls!

Emma's Big Girl Room

Well, it has taken me the entire summer, but I finally got Emma's Big Girl room done - sort of.  There are still many things that I need to "find," like the antique (looking, or real?) pine dresser and a headboard/bed (probably upholstered?).  We have replaced her crib with a Big Girl Bed - the real…

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Salted Caramel Apple Tart | Cute Teacher Gifts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNi3dH3p72Y4BC4PoOwzxZZuhpur5KZwDTjDKYZs9jAEWOwpdtOGXwJCwGCm4D_viodxRFW4m_PN1Ub4xA3UY0eC0-RTbHKIlXaKrS_-Wdhl45MwgIfE2hLP6LleKHibpYAIMvE4s-TfAF/s1600/IMG_3862.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNi3dH3p72Y4BC4PoOwzxZZuhpur5KZwDTjDKYZs9jAEWOwpdtOGXwJCwGCm4D_viodxRFW4m_PN1Ub4xA3UY0eC0-RTbHKIlXaKrS_-Wdhl45MwgIfE2hLP6LleKHibpYAIMvE4s-TfAF/s1600/IMG_3862.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>  <br />Who doesn't love a mini dessert?  Especially when they are filled with spiced apple filling and topped with salted caramel.  They make a darling gift when wrapped up or a cute presentation for dinner topped with ice cream (and more caramel and sea salt, of course).<br /><br />Emma and I made these to give to her teachers as a Back-to-School present.  We thought it'd be better than just the classic Apple!  I've listed all of the packaging details below.<br /><br />I love these Petite Tart Pans - I think they look very professional.  It can be so hard to find elegant, unadorned bakeware unless you are a professional baker.  These are fantastic - and disposable.  They are incredibly sturdy and have a non-stick coating that allow you to take the tart of the pan easily, if you'd like.  I can't wait use them to make pecan tarts with a shortbread crust... and individual brownies like those from the Barefoot Contessa's new book.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fsalted-caramel-apple-tart-cute-teacher.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9F8HlkTRhC8%2FU_tHwMQML4I%2FAAAAAAAAYm0%2F6B8uu3vDV6w%2Fs1600%2Fsalted-caramel-apple-tarts.jpg&description=Salted%20Caramel%20Apple%20Tarts%20for%20Teachers%20Gift"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />You can make homemade <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/10/salted-caramel-sauce-caramel-apples.html">Salted Caramel sauce (my recipe here)</a>, or use a store-bought, then add sea salt to it.  If you've never made it homemade before, I highly recommend it - there is nothing quite like it and it is very easy.   <br />  <br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Sign-up </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">here</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"> for my </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Printable Recipes</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCF3RshZDb-nMGCPKR-f-9PedeJHG3SUDVmmfNXmhDyb5uwMF0thoOlyZ2chusNKm08sbztCIK9qWjprl4Du0YlRrbjN-9XNUyOvCheZfOFZTUTKSz1GONIkTERQeOqwIyRyT9Qevt4eO/s1600/salted-caramel-apple-tarts.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCF3RshZDb-nMGCPKR-f-9PedeJHG3SUDVmmfNXmhDyb5uwMF0thoOlyZ2chusNKm08sbztCIK9qWjprl4Du0YlRrbjN-9XNUyOvCheZfOFZTUTKSz1GONIkTERQeOqwIyRyT9Qevt4eO/s1600/salted-caramel-apple-tarts.jpg" width="425" /></a>Salted Caramel<br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Apple Tarts</span></i><br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fsalted-caramel-apple-tart-cute-teacher.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9F8HlkTRhC8%2FU_tHwMQML4I%2FAAAAAAAAYm0%2F6B8uu3vDV6w%2Fs1600%2Fsalted-caramel-apple-tarts.jpg&description=Salted%20Caramel%20Apple%20Tarts%20for%20Teachers%20Gift"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><i>makes 4 tarts</i><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-make-prettiest-pie-crust-pie.html">My Easy Pie Crust Recipe</a> <br />4 apples<br /><div>1 teaspoon of orange zest<br />2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice<br />1/4 cup sugar<br />2 tablespoons of flour<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />3/4 teaspoon cinnamon</div><div>...</div><div>Caramel Sauce (store-bought or <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/10/salted-caramel-sauce-caramel-apples.html">my homemade</a>, recipe here)</div><div>Sea Salt<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-make-prettiest-pie-crust-pie.html"></a></div><div></div><div>Begin by making the pie dough from My Easy Pie Crust Recipe (link above).  Let it rest in the refrigerator while you prepare the apple filling.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>For the packaging we used :<br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-fall/products/brown-tart-pans">Disposable Tart Pan, $6 for 10</a> <br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-fall/products/twine">Jute Twine, $5</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-fall/products/everyday-tags-cards-edgartown-sand">Edgartown Sand Tag, $8 for 10</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/gift-wrap/products/cello-bags-mini-small-medium-large">Large Cello Bag</a><br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-fall/products/linen-tea-towels-cocktail-napkins-natural-multi-stripe">Multi Stripe Linen Tea Towel, $30 for 2</a></div><div></div><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Sign-up </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">here</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"> for my </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Printable Recipes</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWjsbX7fd8TvOJwoksgeVnaIlDZ7qPRjuoDwl9C4QWNcN4T7LsDyABhIK0POJF60tRS1da90akak0lzVDCObII2eM6icxcOdM67cMqIT8wd0r6KdpeHdyZOecITZK1QHlC0F9NFNmCpWL/s1600/IMG_3743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWjsbX7fd8TvOJwoksgeVnaIlDZ7qPRjuoDwl9C4QWNcN4T7LsDyABhIK0POJF60tRS1da90akak0lzVDCObII2eM6icxcOdM67cMqIT8wd0r6KdpeHdyZOecITZK1QHlC0F9NFNmCpWL/s1600/IMG_3743.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />To start, cut apples into thin wedges - while cutting out the cores.  I leave the peel on because I like the color.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Emma likes to wear her baking gloves all of the time... you can never be too cautious!  ; )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3r8E5biK0MjJFaMtzkTqVqzjVEnPxaDUDc97OMlK5cWD-gb8Y3-L4ZmSvClNFLx8QnWm5Hnl3K16Si-6urcxKFM-LFdHyVVK-S7CJJaRs7sN3lrlaS2XitAcNNjMBKddZThs8cJ41EGvB/s1600/IMG_3744.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3r8E5biK0MjJFaMtzkTqVqzjVEnPxaDUDc97OMlK5cWD-gb8Y3-L4ZmSvClNFLx8QnWm5Hnl3K16Si-6urcxKFM-LFdHyVVK-S7CJJaRs7sN3lrlaS2XitAcNNjMBKddZThs8cJ41EGvB/s1600/IMG_3744.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Zest the orange.  Don't skip this part - it adds so much flavor!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tWy6wFL_qTdpmBLsZ6yTzlEQV4TfLGitshBqDI6pABfOxacn9DvhQ9gE53vxuAzAzXpFl4iJ6SGUoScrYfyG8d7Rz_OGh-G4fquOYzW6yBY4qE33ndCQASMOyeCXmPy4MDVxjLsYS-JA/s1600/IMG_3747.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tWy6wFL_qTdpmBLsZ6yTzlEQV4TfLGitshBqDI6pABfOxacn9DvhQ9gE53vxuAzAzXpFl4iJ6SGUoScrYfyG8d7Rz_OGh-G4fquOYzW6yBY4qE33ndCQASMOyeCXmPy4MDVxjLsYS-JA/s1600/IMG_3747.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Add zest, orange juice, cinnamon, salt and sugar to the apples.  Toss to coat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Y6-B79Ay3eSfw-srcFd4JmSx-6TMiQNZY0v4zk9VJMT5wP7ulyrzbpHzRuRSwnoyuPAbb8o1arQOjMIVRZ34j9GxzbHCmfcrajOiLxtd2AB4ANpWg-4ODZlQt3JFgMRyb65aC6onyjNh/s1600/IMG_3754.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Y6-B79Ay3eSfw-srcFd4JmSx-6TMiQNZY0v4zk9VJMT5wP7ulyrzbpHzRuRSwnoyuPAbb8o1arQOjMIVRZ34j9GxzbHCmfcrajOiLxtd2AB4ANpWg-4ODZlQt3JFgMRyb65aC6onyjNh/s1600/IMG_3754.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Roll out the crust on a well floured board.  Trace the tart pans about 1-inch bigger with a small knife.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMzlWV_grj2sj386bpJ82K8hkhxws5EVNh5y2OItfIoJdQYqXrWHAnz1KRSDtivYsgMIjt9kZpeVS5TWjz31_6ozbEvKfART27_lesYMKxG4QCyDNty4q8VEO8gPNz-UJqlXXE0gF-rjL/s1600/IMG_3756.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMzlWV_grj2sj386bpJ82K8hkhxws5EVNh5y2OItfIoJdQYqXrWHAnz1KRSDtivYsgMIjt9kZpeVS5TWjz31_6ozbEvKfART27_lesYMKxG4QCyDNty4q8VEO8gPNz-UJqlXXE0gF-rjL/s1600/IMG_3756.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /> Press the dough into the pans and pinch off the excess.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpKotLlKAtG37lqyA5XSUJo_tODFz3nElK7KlzmMN3Agii6nPWSsQfroMszE88rt_82IC3BHZCqW1ZvquawvCmhpohhaKfRJrF9ftHYQKmDR9TygpaCbaQ5LS2Jz8TmsZawjM_YZ6Oqv6/s1600/IMG_3759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpKotLlKAtG37lqyA5XSUJo_tODFz3nElK7KlzmMN3Agii6nPWSsQfroMszE88rt_82IC3BHZCqW1ZvquawvCmhpohhaKfRJrF9ftHYQKmDR9TygpaCbaQ5LS2Jz8TmsZawjM_YZ6Oqv6/s1600/IMG_3759.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Fill with the apples. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KR7fknSL5434BrGIMeqn1CohEgZIsbOW_LBSNnQHlASpAO6khH6tJTAKRdn71p_re6IFUYfRpu8apqXzZQLKOgrQkmhCl8c8NAGysLTUoqPzSaMg-YKNoXRtbDWkjuaSQUs_upSuUlTq/s1600/IMG_3761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KR7fknSL5434BrGIMeqn1CohEgZIsbOW_LBSNnQHlASpAO6khH6tJTAKRdn71p_re6IFUYfRpu8apqXzZQLKOgrQkmhCl8c8NAGysLTUoqPzSaMg-YKNoXRtbDWkjuaSQUs_upSuUlTq/s1600/IMG_3761.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to pile them in, over the top because they do cook down.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until browned on top.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsukJ35wlAmWsd1RMvlJVw7M4yizFR7xhIYilL5q7OqOVJ86QdwomxsXxn7kxxX_zztF6_q1SmuN0N6uLuBtxk-iFvPPmCuf5ioMY758zhtR5mRE9NN6E8ecYazK_KVa2rtxUEvPRBc1lH/s1600/IMG_3847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsukJ35wlAmWsd1RMvlJVw7M4yizFR7xhIYilL5q7OqOVJ86QdwomxsXxn7kxxX_zztF6_q1SmuN0N6uLuBtxk-iFvPPmCuf5ioMY758zhtR5mRE9NN6E8ecYazK_KVa2rtxUEvPRBc1lH/s1600/IMG_3847.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After baking, and before serving, drizzle on <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/10/salted-caramel-sauce-caramel-apples.html">Caramel</a> and then sprinkle with Sea Salt.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoAergbUe1KB2fftHzdLQn_WhI7Rq8aE_ykIgwSPWp2l8RdcBO43z_mazlnx02US1ZBp6GnQjejU30xpujWwu6znYnWP1mww4zZqg98WEiYfXUKTY0G3XxAItm6TQnz2r1QU70-Zl74M7/s1600/IMG_3862.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBoAergbUe1KB2fftHzdLQn_WhI7Rq8aE_ykIgwSPWp2l8RdcBO43z_mazlnx02US1ZBp6GnQjejU30xpujWwu6znYnWP1mww4zZqg98WEiYfXUKTY0G3XxAItm6TQnz2r1QU70-Zl74M7/s1600/IMG_3862.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For serving, warm in microwave or oven, then top with ice cream and more caramel and sea salt.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw15q_s49YYUoaqEnlPHrmMuXWd3wJJCNA1cmnP6gVZz1ePLO4SdTTTEXPtnQs6oPG9VPAnO73T6EhPN3PiQ-__spvgJ2GHrf-G4XbyRnKFsEd4QPpBSkTKgXqUZBQ1haDLBL99M-E_fko/s1600/IMG_3844.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw15q_s49YYUoaqEnlPHrmMuXWd3wJJCNA1cmnP6gVZz1ePLO4SdTTTEXPtnQs6oPG9VPAnO73T6EhPN3PiQ-__spvgJ2GHrf-G4XbyRnKFsEd4QPpBSkTKgXqUZBQ1haDLBL99M-E_fko/s1600/IMG_3844.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy <i>almost</i> fall baking!</div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F08%2Fsalted-caramel-apple-tart-cute-teacher.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9F8HlkTRhC8%2FU_tHwMQML4I%2FAAAAAAAAYm0%2F6B8uu3vDV6w%2Fs1600%2Fsalted-caramel-apple-tarts.jpg&description=Salted%20Caramel%20Apple%20Tarts%20for%20Teachers%20Gift"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Salted Caramel Apple Tart | Cute Teacher Gifts

  Who doesn't love a mini dessert?  Especially when they are filled with spiced apple filling and topped with salted caramel.  They make a darling gift when wrapped up or a cute presentation for dinner topped with ice cream (and more caramel and sea salt, of course).Emma and I made these to give to …

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