happy boo to you!

Just wishing you a Happy Halloween...

I hope you get lots of treats and no tricks!

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Treats...

Hi all...

Today I am bringing in my Halloween treats to work (since I don't work on Friday...and several people have the day off). I had good intentions of making a really cute project, but ran out of time (I will modify it to Christmas)...so be on the lookout:D

I picked up these cute containers at Michael's, stamped a quick tag (which you cannot see in the picture...*sorry*) and decided to fill them with some Peanut Butter Blossoms (very yummy I might add). It is a good thing I worked out yesterday, because I ate a few Hershey Kisses while making them, lol!

Ashley and Nate adopted a cute little kitten named Jacks...and I was so glad they stopped by to show him off to me...I love cats! Of course I had to take a picture of them...so CUTE!

Have a super day! Thanks for stopping by!!!

easy peasy card...

Happy Wednesday Peeps!
I hope you are having a wonderful day! I have several thank you cards to make...and so little time (to stamp that is). Last night I whipped this one up. I pulled out some of my hoarded paper by My Mind's Eye, and some Papertrey ribbon and viola...an easy peasy card.

I hope it fits in the envelope okay with this big bow on the front, lol!

Tonight I am making some treats to bring to the office on Thursday for Halloween, I hope they turn out like I have it planned in my head...stay tuned...

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping in!

Supplies used: Absolutely Fabulous/Small Sayings (SU!) stamp set; Pure Poppy/Lemon Tart (PTI)/Whisper White (SU!) Cardstock; My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper; Pure Poppy/Aqua Mist ink; Lemon Tart Grosgrain Ribbon (PTI); Scallop Punch (SU!); Circle Cutter (Michael's); Stardust Stickles on flowers

Paper Crafts Gourmet...

Happy Tuesday...just a little yip yap about a new book coming out....

"If you love food and paper crafting, then this is the perfect recipe book for you – Paper Crafts Gourmet! "

Don't you just love Papercrafts Magazine? This time they've come out with a new recipe book with over 50 original recipes plus over 110 projects including containers, tags, wraps and more to coordinate with those recipes!! For more info on how to purchase a copy of PC Gourmet click here. I just love books that have recipes and craft/packaging ideas all in one...and this one is definitely going on my wish list.

*leave a comment on Dawn's blog for a chance to win one free!


Like this project and recipe designed by Alisa Bangerter...the recipe and instructions are included so you can make some too!

I cannot wait to give these biscuits a try...don't they look like the ones from Red Lobster...yummy!

"This is a perfect recipe to pull out if you are short on time because there is no rolling or cutting. The cheese and garlic add extra kick to a plain biscuit, and kids love them. They are the perfect accompaniment to serve with soups or stews, and are great served with a salad."

INGREDIENTS
2 c. flour
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c. milk
Chives (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Mix together dry ingredients. Cut in butter with pastry cutter until mixture is fine. Add cheese and mix well. Add milk and stir until just moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Sprinkle top with chopped dried or fresh chives if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 15 minutes.

Enjoy Halloween Tag
Designer: Alisa Bangerter
SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (ivory) Dye ink: (Black) Stewart Superior Corp.; (Summer Sun) Stampin’ Up! Specialty ink: (Mango Lemonade color wash) Stewart Superior Corp. Color medium: (black chalk) Craf-T Products Accents:(black brads) Making Memories; (chipboard bat, moon) Melissa Frances Fibers: (black striped ribbon) Pebbles Inc. Font: (Black Family) www.dafont.com Adhesive: (foam tape)
Finished size: 3" x 4 1/2"
1 Make tag from cardstock. 2 Crumple tag and smooth out. Spray edges with color wash; let dry. Apply chalk. 3 Ink chipboard moon; let dry. Chalk edges and adhere. 4 Ink chipboard bat; let dry. Adhere with foam tape. 5Print sentiment on cardstock; trim and tear edges. Chalk edges and adhere with foam tape. Attach brads. Attach ribbon with brad.

randomness!

Happy Monday...

Well it is back to work after a busy weekend. I am happy to report that our garage is clean and organized again...ahhhh! So nice to drive into it and not feel stressed, lol!

Saturday Mike and I went to Ashley and Nate's for a cookout...then to Costco to pick up some supplies for our Mexican themed church picnic on Sunday afternoon. We had a fun filled weekend, but I am tired today. Since we were on the go pretty much all weekend...I didn't get to stamp...*sad face*. I did see a really cute idea that I want to "case" (copy and share everything) for Halloween...hopefully I will have a few moments in the stamp room before the 31st!

So since I didn't stamp...I wanted to share this funny picture of our cat, Peter (Crazy Pete). I was going up to get ready for bed one night last week, and was surprised by "this" when I turned the light on in the bathroom. I wanted to laugh out loud...but then thought...I need a picture of this, so I silently walked out to grab my camera...all I want to know is: What do these cats do when we are not around?

Have a great day today!

I think I am addicted...

to these colors
(or maybe I am still stuck in wedding mode).

I made this card yesterday for a friend of mine, who will be celebrating her birthday this week.

Ashley had purchased these flowers from Michael's to sprinkle on the tables at the reception...they are in the wedding section, just in case you want to get some...She ended up having quite a few left, so of course I snatched them up for future card making. They are much prettier irl, kind of iridescent. I found some brads in my stash that are almost a perfect match to the Aqua Mist cardstock.

I cannot believe that it is already Friday! Boy this week just flew right past me!! I didn't even make a dent in my to-do list...oh well, it was good to rest and take it easy. All that stuff will still be waiting for me. I am hoping to at least organize the garage today...Mike said he didn't want to pull everything out...so I am not sure if it will be done to my standards...but at this point I am not complaining. Things just seem to end up in the wrong place out there!

We are also hoping to tackle some yard work too. We planted our winter grass last week (kind of funny, huh?), but we like our grass green all year long...maybe since we are both originally from Connecticut and do NOT miss the snow!

I hope you have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies Used: Borders & Corners Monogram Edition stamp set (PTI); Basic Black ink (SU!)Aqua Mist (PTI), Basic Black, Whisper White cardstock (SU!); Scallop Punch (SU!); Aqua Mist Ribbon (PTI); Flowers and Brad's (Michael's)

thanks in poppy...

Happy Thursday...

Boy the week sure flies by when you have it off! Yesterday was my first day of feeling good (it was so nice to eat regular food...chicken noodle soup is okay for so long). I am planning to have some SERIOUS STAMP TIME today! Yesterday was housework and errands (and I did stop into work to check messages and see what is waiting for me when I get back...luckily not as much as I thought). Cleaning the garage is still on my list...but I may need another day to convince my hubby to help me, so that leaves Thursday to stamping *smile*

For today's card I used my block party stamp set for a quick and easy card...I love the fact that the stamp is pretty large and the main focal point...meaning fast card...gotta love that!

Have a terrific day! Thanks for visiting!!!

Supplies Used: Block Party stamp set (SU!); Pure Poppy (PTI)/Whisper White (SU!) cardstock; Pure Poppy ink (PTI); Red Striped Ribbon (SU!)