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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Angel Thinking of You Card
This card was made for a very special family friend
and I wanted to share it. I found an image
of Belle and then made my own dress for her.
The wings I created a cut file for that I will
share in another post later today.
Flowers are Prima
Ribbon is Making Memories
Thinking of you title was cut from the Calligraphy
Cricut Cartridge
Paper used is the Fancy Pants Happy Together line
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Blue's Clues Birthday Layout
Another Scrapbook challenge is getting me into gear =D
finished a layout for my son's first birthday (he is now 3)
that was a Blue Clue's theme. I made a cutting file for the
paper piecings of Blue, Salt and Pepper, the title and the
funky scallop border. I plan to post these files later this
evening as a free download.
This challenge was entered in Cooking with the Cricut Challenge # 15
check it out HERE
The layout sketch for this challenge was this:
It has to be a birthday theme and use Peachy Keen stamps so here
is my take on the sketch (I used the Peachy keen stamp on the cloud)
Close up of page 1
Close up of page 2
Friday, January 28, 2011
Ladybug with Umbrella Cutting file
Here it is my little ladybug with umbrella and a stitched ribbon frame
mini cutting file collection for purchase $2.00 right HERE After clicking on the "pay now" button you will be taken to a new screen. If you click on the "complete purchase" button you will be directed straight to your download links. The file contains DXF, GSD, SVG, SCAL and you will receive a Jpeg image of the completed piece.
Valentine's Card Love Bug Challenge
Here is another "Love Bug" Valentines card =D this one I made for
the Love Bug challenge over at the Creative Cutter Room check
out the details HERE
The ribbon frame, ladybug and umbrella were designed by me and
made into a cut file (I plan to list these cut files as a little collection
today in my store) for $1.99 if you are interested.
Happy Creating!!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Carving Pumpkins Layout Sketch Challenge #5 LSHD
Here is my entry for the Challenge over at LSHD
I'm so glad to start entering into challenges because
I'm finally getting inspired to finish up my
stack of "scrap layout ideas" lol! I still have so many of my
boys baby pictures left to scrap. Here is little Ian this past
Halloween 2010.
Here is the sketch:
The paper piecing of the little bear in pumpkin costume is
her design at Little Scraps of Heaven to check
it out and her challenge go click here
Happy Creating!
Monday, January 24, 2011
Valetine's Love Bugs Card
Ok so I had a goal of doing 3 scrapbook layouts
today and well I kept getting ready to get
ready and I just ended up with one card lol!
It was more fun today "making a memory" with
my boys and having an blast making things with them today...
than actually "creating a memory"
Entered this at the challenge over at two scraptastic gals
take a look at the details HERE
Happy Creating everyone!
My boys and The Creation Station
My son Jayden didn't have school today and it was a rainy day
here in the Northwest...surprised? =D So I brought my boys
to this place close to our home called "Creation Station" I heard
that it was a fun place to bring your kids. The cost is around 7 dollars
to this place close to our home called "Creation Station" I heard
that it was a fun place to bring your kids. The cost is around 7 dollars
per child and you get 2 hours to create with what ever you want
and make what ever you want and you can take your creation home.
This place is a crafter's dream lol!
They have barrels and barrels of materials
from plastic bottles, tubes, fabric, stickers and buttons etc. What a great concept!
There was even
a station for die cutting for mommy =D We had a blast!
Valentine's Conversation Heart...Make Your Own for a Page or Card
Thanks to Denise Scrapbooking room she created this
awesome conversation heart cutting file....check it out on her blog
and you can download it there...check it out HERE
Friday, January 21, 2011
My Favorite Sweet Valentine Layout
This layout is entered in the Fantabulous Cricut Blog for the Sweet Challenge
check it out HERE you have until this Sunday to put
in your entry.
I also entered this layout over at Card Creations and More Challenge
you can take a peek here and the challenge
there ends Jan. 24th
The layout is using Sweet Treats
Cricut Cartridge. Here on my layout I used the cake and ice cream sundae from the cart. The sundae
on the left page is my original artwork piecing. I've used embossing products to make the
ice cream look like you can actually eat it! =D Looks Yummy right?
The paper used for this
layout and the stickers are from Rusty Pickle
Happy Creating!
How Do I love Thee Valentines Layout
Entered this layout for the Cooking with the Cricut
Challenge #13–3 Flowers
Flowers were made from cutting files on my cricut
Thursday, January 20, 2011
HUGE DOLLAR SALE 1.00-1.50 Heidi Swapp Products
Hello everyone! I am trying to clear out inventory and I have clear stamps and embellishments that are hard to find made by Heidi Swapp....take a look at the sale and hurry before they are all gone!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Elegant Swirl Heart Free Svg Cutting File
take a look at the blog Images by Heather for this free beautiful heart download http://imagesbyheatherm.wordpress.com/
Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
I actually have always HATED spaghetti my entire life. This recipe had a twist to the ordinary spaghetti so I said "why not give it a try." My son's don't like the taste of meat so I was hesitant to give them a portion and made them a toasted cheese sandwich as the back up lol! OMG this was actually a HIT for all of us!
My boys never ask for seconds and they were asking for THIRDS can you believe that? I mean dinner
time with my boys is the most stressful event of my day...they are soo picky and I spend
so much time and effort trying to cook them a healthy homemade meal and
then....
they don't eat it. WELL!! This recipe is definitely a keeper and if you have picky
little eaters you will love this one!
Ingredients all purchased at Costco:
- 6 oz. bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lb. ground organic beef
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 cup organic milk
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese,
plus more for serving - Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 lb. spaghetti, cooked, water reserved
Directions:
In the stovetop-safe insert of a slow cooker over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Spoon off all but 1 Tbs. of the fat. Add the onion and 1/2 tsp. of the salt and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and the remaining 1 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, milk and the 1/3 cup cheese.
Place the insert on the slow-cooker base. Cover and cook on low according to the manufacturers instructions until the sauce thickens, about 3 hours. Skim the fat off the sauce. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce along with enough pasta-cooking water to loosen the sauce and toss to combine. Transfer to individual bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 6 to 8.
Place the insert on the slow-cooker base. Cover and cook on low according to the manufacturers instructions until the sauce thickens, about 3 hours. Skim the fat off the sauce. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce along with enough pasta-cooking water to loosen the sauce and toss to combine. Transfer to individual bowls and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 6 to 8.
Whats on your table tonight?
Grow Old Along with Me Layout LSHD Challenge #4
This is my first submission for a sketch challenge over at Little Scraps of Heaven Designs =D Take a peek at the sketch for challenge #4 here
Here is the recipe for this layout:Papers used: Fancy Pants Hot Chocolate
Chipboard letters, clocks and hearts from Heidi Swapp
Swirls were used with a Sizzix large die
Flowers are from HOTP
Brads are Making Memories
Paper ribbon is from K and Company
Paper piecing design is Little Scraps of Heaven
Happy Creating Everyone!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Skunk Valentine Cutting Files
Pattern comes in svg, gsd, ai, and jpeg format
A skunk with a scallop heart with the letter u .
$2.00 purchase HERE
Did you know you don't have to wait for an email to download your patterns? After clicking on the "pay now" button you will be taken to a new screen. If you click on the "complete purchase" button you will be directed straight to your download links.
Polska Kielbasa Sausage Tortellini Soup for Dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
1 package link of Polska Kielbasa any variety 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups beef stock (made from organic bouillon from jar pictured...purchased at Costco) 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup red wine 4 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup chopped carrots | 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup tomato sauce 1 zucchini, chopped 1 package of cheese tortellini (purchased at Costco and shown in picture above) 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping |
DIRECTIONS:
| 1. | Place the sausage in a large pot over medium high heat and saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon, add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes. |
| 2. | Next add the beef stock, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any fat that may surface. |
| 3. | Add the zucchini, tortellini, green bell pepper and parsley to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until tortellini is fully cooked. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with the cheese. |
Friday, January 14, 2011
Brothers and Friends till the end layout + FREE SVG
Paper used: Basic Grey and K an Company
Flowers: Bazzil paper flowers in French Vanilla I used large and the medium sized ones and the red flower in center is K and Company's new Valentine release Fabric Art
Ink: I inked the large flowers with Dew Drops memento ink in Parish Dusk
Heart punch by Martha Stewart
Bronze glitter dots by Gitter Dome
Leaf/brand punch
note: I will be posting later this evening the svg title cuts for the Brothers and Friends...stay tuned! Happy Creating!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Snow Much Fun with Polar Bears Layout
I love polar bears! Guess I love all animals in white...white tigers, seals, bunnies, kitties and polar bears =D This was a fun challenge over at
cooking with the cricut. Glittermania is the theme challenge this week! I used glitter paper from the DCWV holiday paper pack, sequin flowers, clear glitter flatback snowflake buttons and glitter leaves that I found at Michaels.
YAY this layout won in the challenge at Cooking with the cricut Here
Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments!!!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Winter Penguin scrapbook layout
YAY!! So excited I won with this layout as the Top Chef at the
Cooking with the Cricut right here Thank you everyone for
your wonderful comments!!
Winter Penguin with Igloo Cutting File Collection
$3.99
Did you know you don't have to wait for an email to download your patterns? After clicking on the "pay now" button you will be taken to a new screen. If you click on the "complete purchase" button you will be directed straight to your download links.
Pattern comes in scal, svg, gsd, DXF, and jpeg formats.
you can purchase this file HERE
Monday, January 3, 2011
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