Life Changes-

The different takes in Life:

I feel that the changes of seasons are more or less the same 

as our life changes!

We grow, we mature and we fall.

Is in our power what we do when we fall.

Do we give up? or

Do we fight to become better?

But at times when we feel like our world is 

turning against us we give up.

And we shouldn't.

We are the ones in charge of our life & 

what we do with it!

They say wisdom come with age.

I don't agree.

Wisdom comes from our experiences in life,

what we do in moments of failure.

Just because our failures makes us better.

At times I feel like everything in life is 

suffocating me, but I get up and shrug it off

because I'm the one in charge of my life.

I don't want to look back and see that I

let my emotions ruined a perfect day.

It's sad to see what this world has come to.

So much violence, so much hate.

I see nature and hear the peace and the beauty

it shares everyday.

How the leaves changes it's color and how they fall.

The peace that nature brings to our hearts and we all

take it for granted.

People are capable,

at anytime in their lives,

of doing what they dream of - Paulo Coelho

I wish a lot of us could live by this quote.

let our dreams take us where we deserve to be.

Let's do it in peace and harmony.

I wrote this post from the bottom of my heart.

I don't show emotions because I was never taught how,

I want to better myself for my daughter and my husband.

They deserve the best!!!

And I'm willing to work on myself and my faults,

for they could enjoy a better me and a better life...

Let's see the world with new eyes.

Let's cherish everyday like it was the last time!

Life is short to live miserable and full of hate.

Let's live in Peace and Love!

Ciao. Craftiniers!!!

xoxoxo - Olga I. Garcia

Chicken Parmesan Casserole-

Delicious Dinner Idea:

When dinner time comes around, we start 

wondering hum!!! What can we make today?

I like to try to make simple dishes.

There are times that I don't want to 

be in the kitchen too long.

I saw this delicious platter on a video somewhere. 

and I had to make it.

But I made it my own way!!!

Hope you guys love this dish!!!

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of Chicken Breast (Cut into cubes or strips)
• 1 Pkg, Of Shredded Mozzarella
• 1 Pkg, Of Shredded Parmesan
• Basil
• 1 box of Pasta (I prefer Penne or Shells)
• 1 Jar of Tomato Sauce ( I used Rinaldi's Three Cheese Flavored)
• Olive Oil
• For seasoning the Chicken, I used Garlic powder, Adobo (Goya), Black pepper, And some Basil leaves.

Photo credited:Olga's Craft Den

First Step:

In a pot put water and drizzle some Olive oil and salt.

bring it to a boil and then put your pasta.

Stir it from time to time to make sure is cooking properly.

While the pasta is in process, you should proceed to

making the chicken.

Second Step:

After the Chicken breast is cut into cubes or strips.

You start seasoning it.

I did mines with Garlic powder, Adobo (Goya), Black Pepper and 2 tbs of Olive

oil.

After seasoning get a pan (big enough to stir fry your chicken) Drizzle Olive oil,

and start stir frying your Chicken.

It'll be ready when chicken is golden a little bit put cut one little piece and check the

 inside of the chicken is white.

When is done set to the side.

Third Step:

Drain the pasta and put it back in the pot.

Also add your chicken to the same pot as the pasta.

Now you put the whole jar of sauce and at least 1 Tbs of water,

And stir the Chicken, Pasta and Sauce all together.

Fourth Step:

Prep your baking pan, drizzle with olive oil.

Then you add your chicken and pasta one small layer first, then you add 

Mozzarella, Parmesan and Drizzle a little bit of Basil.

Now you add another layer of your pasta.

And repeat.

(I only did 2 layers, but if you like more layers you can feel free to add them).

Fifth step:

Pre-heat oven on 375º degrees

And then put your dish in the oven for 20 mins.

And then enjoy!!!!

BON APPÉTIT! 

DIY Holiday Wreath-

Holiday Season Wreaths:

I'm SUPER excited to share this project with 

everyone because I been wanting to make this 

for a while now.

I'm big on the whole holiday decorations, especially now.

I love Christmas!!!

But right now is Thanksgiving Holiday, so Christmas has to 

wait a little longer lol!!!!

I know that most people buy their wreath already premanufactured.

But wouldn't it be so COOL to 

personalize your own!!!

The whole idea of a wreath to me is 

the colors and the arrangements, not every store 

has good quality or maybe the color isn't right.

So I decided to look into how to make my own.

I looked at a bunch of different videos and different techniques.

And I came up with one that is my own technique.

Materials:

• 18" Inch Wreath Wire
• 3 Rolls of 5 Yards of Burlap Ribbon
• 1 Roll of regular 1" Inch Ribbon ( Any color you prefer)
• Floral Wire
• 1 Stem of Flowers 
• Scissors
• A Wooden letter ( It could be for your First or Last name initial)
• Acrylic Paint ( Any color you desire)
• Paint brushes
• A leaves Garland ( This is optional, I wanted to give mine more style)
• Stapler & Staples ( Is so you could put the rope on the back of the letter)
• Jute Cord ( I got mines at Walmart, Is to tie your letter to the wreath)

The picture above is the beginning, is a bit 

complicated at the start but then it gets easier.

I learned to tuck between the 3 lines then twist.

Make sure that while you are putting the burlap on the 

wire that you are fluffing as you go.

It's starting to look great, Right???

I added Orange ribbon for that

Thanksgiving/Harvest feeling.

Plus it gives the wreath variety...

After that I added Flowers and Leaves.

Now it's coming along pretty good.

The flowers also give it a festive/thanksgiving!!!

Now all you have to do is set up the letter.

(Letter Is optional), I put the Letter "G"

Because that's my family's Last Name Initial.

I love everything about it. It gives my home that

welcoming feeling.

I'm so glad that I pushed myself to do something 

that I thought was challenging and impossible.

If you set your mind to do the things that you love, NOTHING is impossible and you'll be 

surprised with the results.

Let's push ourselves to be the best we can BE!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed my post!!!

And I hope we could inspire others and stay always positive.

If anyone is interested in any of my crafts, feel free to contact me through

my Facebook page or Pinterest.

( On the left corner of my page)

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Garden Cleared for Winter-

We Ready for Winter!!!

Now that winter is almost here...

I decided to clear up my garden.

I cleaned up all the leaves and all the

plants that died.

I was sad about it but I'll be ready for next Spring!!!

Which is going to be awesome...

Now is time to enjoy the holidays 

with family!!!

Some holidays DIY ideas will be coming soon...

Hope everyone is enjoying this amazing day...

DIY Crates for Shelves-

Painted Crates for Shelves:

I honestly saw this idea in Pinterest.

But I was to nervous to put it together.

I thought the paint wasn't going to come out the 

way I pictured it...

But I put the fear to the side and decided to give it

a go!!!

You'll need a few things for this project.

All my materials (Including the Crates)

were purchased at A.C. Moore.

Materials:

• Crates ( I got 2 Large & 1 Small one )
• Wooden Glue ( I used Tacky Glue )
• A wide Paintbrush
• Acrylic Paint ( Any color that you prefer )
• A Level
• Nails or Screws ( to place it on the wall )

I painted my daughter's crates 3 different shades of pink.

I wanted these to go in my princess' room because she

has tons of books and little stuffed animals. I

wanted to organize her room a little bit more now that

she's in school and soon she'll be bringing homework.

So I created a little area for her books and so she 

can feel comfortable doing her thing...

I love this project because you could design it however you 

like and it goes perfectly anywhere in the house, which for me is great!!!

The good thing about projects with wooden crafts is that you

have the power to make it in so many ways.

From vintage, to distress wood, to staining it, and 

painting it different colors!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed this project as much I love putting it 

together. If anyone makes this project feel free to share your

project on my Facebook, so we can inspire people together.

http://facebook.com/olgascraftden

My purpose is to inspire as much as I can and

to show my art & craft.

I love my craft and my creativity, and I feel

that everyone has a creative side they just need a little

 inspiration and a little push!!!

SO LET'S INSPIRE AND LIVE HAPPY & POSITIVE!!!!

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Also you could follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr & Google+

Ciao. Craftiniers!!!

Halloween Door Decor-

Ready For Halloween:

I really wasn't going to decorate my door

this year, because my neighbors really 

don't decorate they're porch much.

But I was inspired by a family member, and

I'm grateful that she did.

Because I'm in love with my door now, Lol!!!!

And Everything was simple and Inexpensive,

Which I love by the way!!!

Materials:

• 2 Black Poster Boards
• Scissors
• A Pencil 
• Tape (I used packing tape)
• Decorations, like spiders and witches ( I got mine at Dollar Tree)

I got the template for the bats from Pinterest.

The ghostly face at the door was also from

Pinterest. But I didn't make this one, My brother-in-law

did. I haven't drawn in years and I'm still rusty, LOL!!!

I hope you guys enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it 

and putting it all together for you guys...

If you do your door for Halloween share some of your 

ideas on my Facebook Page!!!

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