Dirty Pears and Apples

2 Cups ground cinnamon
1/2 Cup ground nutmeg or cloves
2 Cups applesauce
Whole cloves
Small thin twigs

Mix spices and apple sauce well. It will form a stiff dough. Add more spices if needed to make firm...Shape dough into pear or apple shapes. For pears just add a stem; for apples add clove on the bottom and a short stem..Let air dry on cookie pans/sheets that are covered with foil then wax paper...The foil keeps the bottoms from turning black...until hard (up to 5 days)or bake on waxed paper lined cookie pan/sheet at 150%....Allow to cook overnight...I prefer the air drying...Note during the drying process dough may start to show small cracks. This is normal..
To wax dip the dirty pears/apples you melt beeswax adding essential cinnamon oil and spices....stir well when melted, then dip the fruit using a slotted metal spoon (pick one up at thrift shop or garage sale)...Allow to dry on the wax paper and dust with more spices...Remember to be careful melting the wax...never do it over direct heat....Make your self a melting pot....Take an old large can, put it in a pot with water and simmer till the wax melts....Use a large can that tomatoes come in or a pound coffee can....

How to make primitive soap balls

Have you ever been to some ones house and on the counter you see a basket filled with soap balls that just look and smell lovely? Sure, you could go out and buy your own but, if your into hobbies and crafts, then why not consider making your own.
These bars have the look and feel of old soap. For a more grungy looking soap ball roll them in spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or apple pie spice before they are completely set up. Once rolled in spices, they are for display only!

Ingredients:

1 cup of instant Quaker oatmeal
1 bar of ivory or dove soap
1/4 cup of water

Grind up the oatmeal in a food processor until finely milled but do not grind to flour, you want it chopped up enough to break up the oatmeal flakes but still be visible.

Grate the bar of soap into small slivers. Place the soap and water into a large microwavable bowl and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Stir the mixture once or twice making sure it does not bubble over.

When the soap is dissolved remove from the microwave and add the ground oatmeal slowly, stirring constantly.

Let cool enough to touch, then form into balls or bars and place on wax paper to set and dry. It will take about 2 hours for them to set.

Oatmeal soap balls/bars have a great old fashion look and can be displayed in old soap dishes, vintage jars, wooden bowls and baskets in primitive or country bathrooms or kitchens. If you make the soap bars, they look really cute tied with homespun!

MuddyPuppys All Natural Organic Dog Treats

One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE places to get treats for my pups, and actually the ONLY place I buy treats for my pups now is Muddypuppy's. Her treats are AMAZING! They never have to be refridgerated, they have a shelf life of 6 months (however dog shelf life is about 2 days! LOL) She can custom make your treats how you like and is an incredible person to work with...........

Welcome to Muddy Puppys!

I am a dog groomer/chef/boutique owner. I am blessed to have a great shop (b&m), wonderful husband, and Beautiful Fur-babies.
My husband and I believe in only eating the best all natural, organic and we feed the babes the same. Before I decided I wanted to become a dog groomer, I worked as a chef for years. It seemed only natural to make homemade treats. My babies and friends and clients babies love them, and so will yours!

At Muddypuppy's you Truely get all natural and organic wheat free treats! These are the best quality and made treats you will find! Here are some of my pups favorites:


This is a set of 15 Natural unbasted rawhide's dipped in white Yogurt and drizzled with Red and Green Yogurt. Perfect for the holidays!
This is the Perfect treat for a small or med dog. (can also be made in LG. rawhides with special order, contact me)

Comes in a gift wrapped Christmas package ready to be a gift or an extra special gift. This package will be delivered in a 100% recycled content cardboard box or priority box. Items will be wrapped in earth friendly paw print kraft paper (maybe some tissue paper). Each package is Ready to be a gift, and can be sent with card and your special note (leave me memo with order). Or this is just ready to be something special for someone special in your own home. If you would like it wrapped with a special color ribbon or packaging please let me know otherwise it will be neutral, adorable colors!


These are Peanut butter and yogurt candy cups made just for your dog! They are all Natural and Organic. These are Peanut Butter and Carob with yogurt. They are easy to cut and perfect for any size dogs! My dogs and I have tried them! And we all Love them!

As seen in pictures they come in a set of 6 cups that measure 1.5 x 1. Your also welcome to tell me if you would like the layers different or a custom color paw Print.

Ingredients: Peanut Butter, Carob and Yogurt
*Will come Carob top with white Yogurt Paw Print unless you leave me a memo for something different.

They come in a gift wrapped package. ( Recycled kraft pin stripe box, tied with satin ribbon and includes a label of contents.) This package will be delivered in a 100% recycled content cardboard box or priority box. Items will be wrapped in earth friendly paw print kraft paper (maybe some tissue paper). Each package is Ready to be a gift, and can be sent with card and your special note (leave me memo with order). Or this is just ready to be something special for someone special in your own home. If you would like it wrapped with a special color ribbon or packaging please let me know otherwise it will be neutral, adorable colors!


Wheat Free
Corn Free
Soy Free

Holidays are coming and they make me think Pumpkin!, These Dog treats are handmade, all natural and gourmet.

Pictured you will see these treats made in Gingerman shape for the Holiday! Super Gingermen!

Crunchy Treats that each measures approx. 1.5" and come in a 5 oz gift wrapped package same as seen in pictures. This is a Gingerman theme gift bag filled with Gingerman shaped treats in Gingerman theme airtight bags. This package will be delivered in a 100% recycled content cardboard box or priority box. Items will be wrapped in earth friendly paw print kraft paper (maybe some tissue paper). Each package is Ready to be a gift, and can be sent with card and your special note (leave me memo with order). Or this is just ready to be something special for someone special in your own home. If you would like it wrapped with a special color ribbon or packaging please let me know otherwise it will be neutral, adorable colors!

Ingredients: rye flour, rice flour, pumpkin, oats, rice bran, flax, canola oil, dried eggs, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, yogurt

Wheat free dog treats are the best option for your dog. Along with corn and soy, wheat is the most common canine food allergen. Muddy Puppys enjoys providing nutritious, tasty treats that don't contain any of these potential allergy triggers will keep your dog's coat, skin, ears and paws healthy and itch-free.


Wheat Free
Corn Free
Soy Free

Perfect for the most tiny of dogs and larger dogs love them to! These treats measure .5 inches accross. Crunchy Peanut butter treats (all dogs fave) dipped in un sweetened carob and coated with chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts.

This is by far the most perfect treat for any size dog, and comes in a paw print cello bag inside a matching organza bag with 4 dozen treats. This cute package will be delivered in a 100% recycled content cardboard box or priority box. Items will be wrapped in earth friendly paw print kraft paper (maybe some tissue paper). Each package is Ready to be a gift, and can be sent with card and your special note (leave me memo with order). Or this is just ready to be something special for someone special in your own home. If you would like it wrapped with a special color ribbon or packaging please let me know otherwise it will be neutral, adorable colors!

Ingredients: rye flour, rice flour, peanut butter, oats, rice bran, flax seed, barley flakes, canola oil, dried egg, peanuts, carob.


Now Hurry and Get your special 4 legged loved ones some of these AMAZING treats! There is still time to fill their stockings from Santa Pup! Let Muddypuppy know I sent you!!
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/muddypuppys or on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/muddypuppys

Pine Cone Firestarters

Starting a fire in your fireplace can sometimes be a little challenging, but starting fires with festive pinecones makes this process way easier!!

Recipe makes approximately 20 large fire starters..
Ingredients
Pinecones
Paraffin Wax - An easy cheap way is to get the pillar candles from the dollar store that you can get unscented or scented in cinnamon.
Choice of Fragrance Oil - If you are using a prescented candle you do not need to add additional fragrance oil.
Liquid Candle Dye (or if you buy pillar candles from the dollar store, you can get these already colored so when melted down you will have your desired color)
Cotton Wicks (62-52-18z)

Equipment
Waxed paper
Melting pot
Cookie Sheet

Directions
1. Gather pinecones from a pine tree. Remove any debris or dirt on them. Place the
pinecones on the cookie sheet. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Carefully, slide the
cookie sheet into the oven. Turn the oven off after 30 minutes. Leave the pinecones
in the in the oven for the duration of two hours. This will ensure that they are
completely dry.

2. Starting at the bottom end, wrap the cotton wick around the pinecone two or three times. Try to get the wick as far into the pine cone layers as possible. Leave 1 to 2inches of wick at the top of the pinecone.

3. Melt two pounds wax. Once the wax hits 195 degrees, add coloring if desired. Let the wax temperature drop to 180 degrees. Add 1 ounce of fragrance oil per pound of melted wax. Stir gently. (Additional fragrance oil does not need to be added if you are melting down a scented candle for use of wax.)

4. Now, you are ready to dip the pinecone. For the first dip you need to prime the wick. Holding the end of the wick, immerse the pinecone completely in the wax for 45
seconds.

5. Place the dipped pinecone on wax paper. Allow the wax to cool and harden. Repeat
step 4 until the pinecones are completely coated to your satisfaction.

6. Allow the pinecones to dry overnight, then store in airtight containers.

7. You are now ready to set the night a fire. Do not use these as regular candles! They are meant to start fires in your fireplace.

Bath Jellies

Foaming bath jelly for your shower or bath! How much fun is that! This recipe is for personal use. It does not contain any preservatives.

Recipe Makes 2 Cups of Bath Jelly
Ingredients:
1 packet of Unflavored gelatin 15g
1 tsp of Salt
1/2 cup of Liquid soap
3/4 cup of Boiling Water
Food Coloring
Fragrance Oils
Plastic Jars and Lids

Other Equipment:
Glass Mixing Bowl
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons

Directions:
1. Empty the packet of gelatin into a bowl and add 3/4 cup of boiling water mix until gelatin is completely dissolved.

2. Add salt

3. Then pour the liquid soap into the gelatin mix.

4. Add 2 drops of food coloring.

5. Add 5 drops of fragrance oil (paying attention to IFRA recommendations)and stir it softly so it doesn't bubble too much.

6. Pour the mix into a clean container and allow to set for several hours in the
refrigerator.

7. Dispose of the jelly after several weeks.

8. Avoid mold by keeping it in an airtight container in a cool place at all times.