Crafter teaches decorative paper necklaces

Information on using the FunStitch Studio to inspire young crafters and how an online resource can help a person live gluten-free will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.)

Roxane Cerda will show how the FunStitch Studio imprint offers a variety of books for young crafters to learn new skills, find projects and get inspiration. She’ll share some simple tips to make first attempts at sewing more successful. Cerda is Acquisitions Editor with C & T Publishing in Concord, California.

K. C. Pomering, founder of G-Free Foodie, will tell about her online resource for helping people live deliciously gluten-free, as well as explain why people may want to consider a gluten-free diet whether they are gluten intolerant or not. Pomering is from Madera, California.

Information on budget re-decorating, communication techniques and making vintage jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at noon and on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Lacy Jones will talk about several ways to redecorate any room in the house without spending a lot of money. She starts by telling clients to “de-clutter and re-arrange.” She's a Visual Coordinator for Havertys Furniture in Lubbock.

Patty Waid is an event planner, and she stresses that if you want to get your message out, you need to communicate in a unique way. She’ll talk about how to design the message and how to send it to get the most exposure. Her business is Waid and Associates in Albuquerque.

Margot Potter will show how to make a charming necklace from scrapbook and vintage papers accented with antique buttons. She’ll show all the steps involved, including the finishing touches of adding grommets, a chain, a clasp and button accents. Her business is The Impatient Crafter in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.

Gluten-free

fudge brownies

• 3/4 cup Gluten Free flour blend

• 3/4 tsp. xanthan gum

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 1/3 cup cocoa

• 1/2 cup oil

• 2 eggs

• 2 tsp. vanilla

• 1 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup water (or cold coffee)

Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray 8 x 8 inch square pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine flour, xanthan gum, salt, baking powder, and cocoa. Mix and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk oil and eggs together until combined. Add vanilla and sugar. Slowly mix in flour mixture and water. Once all flour is combined, spread evenly into pan. Bake on center rack for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out with few crumbs. Cool completely and serve. Tip : For more chocolatey flavor add 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

“Creative Living" is produced and hosted by Sheryl Borden. The show is carried by more than 118 PBS stations in the United States, Canada, Guam and Puerto Rico and is distributed by Westlink, Albuquerque.