Swappin Craze...

I have officially gone CRAZY! I think I've got about 10 swaps going right now! Here is my newest addition... I signed up for a Spring Card Kit Swap on SCS a couple days ago and I was so excited! It only took me 2 days to get to sets of kits together and mailed if that tells ya how excited I was! LOL

I put together this card because the first thing I think of when I think Spring is flowers and pastel colors. I fell in love with this stamp when I ran across it... I didn't even know I had it! LOL That's soooo like me!

Enjoy!

Paper Piecing

Can you believe I've been stamping for years now and I just had my first paper piecing experience this past weekend during the VSN Mini on SCS?! CRAZY!

I chose to use the Voila! chef and used some of my Real Red polka dot DSP from the Filled with Love Bundle. So FUN!

Enjoy!

Don't Miss Out!

Only 1 more week!

GAB Challenges starts on February 5th!

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Another VSN Challenge

Here's another challenge from the VSN Mini on SCS.

This challenge was called "punch your heart out". It was a sketch challenge, color challenge (Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, Cherry Cobbler) and you had to create a flower using only punches. I had to substitute Rose Red as I'm out of Regal Rose... time to place that SAB order! Yay!

Enjoy!

For You Grandma...

I participate in the VSN Mini on SCS this past weekend for the first time and the last challenge was to create an encouragement card using only two layers and incorporate crumb cake (kraft) in your card as it is the hostesses favorite color....

When I read this challenge and saw a couple cards that were made as encouragement for those battling cancer I froze. It took me a little while but once I stopped crying and got myself together I knew exactly what I wanted to make. The card I made in memory of my grandmother who lost her battle to cancer on August 28, 2009. She faught Ovarian Cancer for 3 years. She was an active member of our local Relay for Life and always put others before herself. She was the most amazing person I've ever known and always encouraged me to move forward and succeed when life was tough. It has been hard without her but I know she is above looking down on me and proud of everything I've done and accomplished over the past couple years.

I used the Hope Is set with a sentiment from Occasional Quotes. It says "Sometimes you just need to know that someone cares. (That someone is me.)" One of the last things she told me when I was visiting her in the hospital was that she would never have been able to get through her three year battle without the love and support of us(family).

Bacon Cheddar Dip

Here is another card I made for Krystal's  Dip Recipe Card Swap on SCS.

Bacon Cheddar Dip

16oz Sour Cream

1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1/4 Cup Real Bacon Bits

2 Green Onions, Sliced

Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Serve with Crackers, Pretzels or Chips!

ENJOY!

Doin it for the Dips!

Todays share is a recipe card I made for Krystal's "Doin It For the Dips" swap on SCS! This is a Raspberry Cookie Dip made with Cottage Cheese...

Enjoy!

Raspberry Cookie Dip

1 Cup Cottage Cheese

1 Cup Frozen Raspberries, No Syrup

3 Tbsp. Honey

2 Tbsp. Orange Juice

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with cookies.

I recommend Fig Newtons, Sugar Cookies and Lemon Cookies!

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Desserts in the Pot!

Today's share is the recipe card I made for my second spot for the It's In the Pot! recipe swap on SCS. I really like the way this one came out and I LOVE this recipe! Try it some time!

16 oz Cherry Pie Filling

1 Box White Cake Mix

1 Egg

3 Tablespoons Evaporated Milk

1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts, Optional

Lightly butter the bottom of the crockpot and pour in cherry pie filling.

Cook on high 30 min. Mix remaining ingredients together the spoon into hot pie

filling. Cover and cook on low 2-3 hours.

I like to serve this with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream! YUM!

It's In the Pot! Recipe Swap

Today's share is a recipe card I made for a crockpot recipe swap on SCS. I made them pretty basic but I'm happy with the way they turned out!

This recipe is called Bud's Smokies.

1 Package Hilshire Farm's Beef Lil' Smokies

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 24oz Can Budweiser or Bud Light

Fill crockpot on high with beer and brown sugar.

Stir in brown sugar until dissolved then add smokies.

Cook on high for 3-4 hours to allow best flavor.

So Much Chocolate...

So little time!



This is the box made for the Eat Chocolate Cards & Box Class by Mail.
You can see more photos and details HERE.

Once Again...

I got one thing done today! This is another card featured in the Eat Chocolate Card & Box Class by Mail. You can see more pictures and details HERE.

I'm That Friend!

Here is another card featured in the Eat Chocolate Card & Box Class by Mail. I just love this set!!!
You can see more pictures and details HERE.

Got One Thing Done Today!

Here is a card I've made for the Eat Chocolate Cards & Box Class by Mail using the Eat Chocolate set from the 2011 Occasions Mini. You can see more photos and details HERE.

Eat Chocolate

Here is another card share from the Eat Chocolate Cards & Box Class by Mail.
You can see more photos and details HERE.

Inspired...

by Ilina Crouse!

Those of you who have seen her blog know how wonderful her cards and projects are!

I saw this last week on her blog and thought I'd give it a try... much harder than I thought it would be! She is offering a Valetines Online Class that includes this project and many others and I'm pretty sure with the directions this would be much easier to make! You can find her class information HERE.

Here is my version of Ilina's Heart Ornament!

I am NO Quitter!!

Here is a card I've made for the Eat Chocolate Cards & Box Class by Mail using the Eat Chocolate set from the 2011 Occasions Mini. You can see more photos and details HERE.

Eat Chocolate Class by Mail

Eat Chocolate Card & Box Class - $16.00 (Includes Shipping)

Eat Chocolate Card & Box Class orders must be placed by February 7th. If you would like to purchase the Eat Chocolate Clear Mount Stamp Set your order must be placed by February 4th. ALL orders will mail on February 12th.



Kit Includes:
Instructions for cards & box
Pictures of each card & box
5 White Envelopes
5 White Cards
Cardstock & DSP pieces for each card (embossing included)
Pre-Cut & Scored Cardstock for box
All embellishments included (ribbon, pearls, jewels)
Dimensionals

Optional:
Stamping Included - Additional $4.00

THESE OPTIONS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FEB 4TH!
Eat Chocolate Clear Stamp Set - $18.00 (Includes $13.95 price, tax & S&H. Order from stampinup.com for $22.84. You'll save $4.84 ordering directly from me)
Melon Mambo & Soft Suede Stampin' Write Markers - $9.00 (Includes $7.00 price, tax & S&H. Order from stampinup.com for $15.25. You'll save $6.25 ordering directly from me)
Melon Mambo & Soft Suede Classic Ink Pads - $15.00  (Include $11.90 price, tax & S&H. Order from Stampinup.com for $20.60. You'll save $5.60 ordering directly from me)

Class will mail on February 12th. Cash, Check & Paypal all accepted. Please email me at Stampinmama86@gmail.com to order.

Boot Camp Check In Monday Week 3

Oh my goodness! I can't believe we are already in week 3! Time is going wayyy too fast and I still have so much to do from last week!

This weeks focus is on color organization (Ink Pads, Markers, Chalks, Pencils). I'm pretty excited about this cause I've pretty much got my colors organized the way I want them already and this will allow me to focus on my papers this week too!
I have a set of pencils but don't really use them so their hidden in a drawer. But here is a picture of my ink pads and my markers... I didn't think I'd like my markers all mixed in a container at first but this actually works really well for me. I just keep them close to my desk and pull out what I need when I'm working!

I LOVE this caddy! Best thing in the world for pads!!

Not super organized but works perfect for me!

14 Days Filled with Love Day 14 & SUStars Blog Hop!

Welcome to the SUStars Blog Hop and Day 14! If you've just come from Angela's Blog then you're in the right place!

Today's share is a card I've made for Day 14 of 14 Days Filled with Love and also for the SUStars blog hop!

Stamps: Filled with Love
Ink: Crumb Cake, Real Red
Paper: Filled with Love Bundle DSP, Whisper White
Accessories: Heart Punch, Real Red Grossgrain

Please continue on to Diana's Blog and hop back by later to see my project!

Friday Check In Week 2

Well... This weeks focus was our paper stash... I didn't get as organized as I wanted to this week but I got a couple drawers situated and got all of my cardstock organized last week. I'm hoping that this coming week will allow me to get caught up on my papers... so... here's where my paper stands as of right now...

SU! DSP Drawer

Recipe Swap DSP Drawer

 You know you have too much paper when you designate a drawer to recipe card swaps! LOL

As you can see this last picture is the paper I still have to go through and organize... Ahh!