Puppy Chow (recipe)

Puppy Chow

1/4 C. butter
1 C. chocolate chips
3/4 C. peanut butter
8 C. Crispix or Chex cereal
2 C. powdered sugar

Melt butter, chocolate chips, peanut butter in the microwave. Pour mixture over cereal and stir to coat evenly. Pour 2 C. powdered sugar into a paper bag and add the chocolate covered cereal. Close the bag and toss until cereal is coated with the powdered sugar. Yummy!

More and more and more snow...

It has snowed non-stop today....here are some recent photos. Taken at 3 p.m. I just stepped out on the front step. And this is what I seen.
My car,,and it was all cleaned off yesterday, thanks to Tanner.Our poor snowman,,,he can't see either,,with snow all over his face.

Can't even see Marty's driveway and where he parks.

Broccoli Wild Rice Soup

Broccoli Wild Rice Soup

1 package (6 oz) Uncle Ben's Chicken & Wild Rice mix
5 cups water
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 tsps dried minced onion (I used onion powder though)
1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 pakage (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed


In a large saucepan, combine rice, contents of seasoning packet, and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in the broccoli, carrot, and onion. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in soup and cream cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Yields 8 servings (about 2 quarts)

Cinnamon-Sugar Muffins

Cinnamon-Sugar Muffins

18 1/4 oz. pkg. white cake mix

1 c. milk

2 eggs

1 t. Cinnamon Plus (Pampered Chef) or half t. each of cinnamon and nutmeg

1/3 c. sugar

1/4 c. butter, melted

Blend cake mix, milk, eggs, and half t. of cinnamon plus (or just nutmeg) on low until moistened, then on high speed for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 until golden, 15 to 18 min. Cool for five minutes. Combine cinnamon and sugar on a plate. Brush muffin tops with butter; roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm. Makes about 2 dozen. Enjoy!

More and more snow...

I'm tired of the snow already....wish it would just stay in the mountains. We didn't make it to work today because we got 6-7" over night. It's pretty but a week of this is enough. Hoping for a heatwave.

I did get some stamping done today...I worked on the 2009 calendars that I make for gifts and to sell. January thru October are completed, December is stamped just have some coloring to do...and November I still need to figure out what I'm going to stamp on it. Then I will need to back them all with 4x6 color CS.

They did lay offs at my work today...that's scary,,,right before the holidays...that so sucks. I hope that when I get to work on Monday (praying the weather lets us) I will still have a job. I've been there for 15 yrs...I'd really hate to lose my job now.

Enjoy the snow pics.

Still snowing!

Well, it's still snowing....I just wish it would go away. Tanner hasn't had school all week and tomorrow isn't looking so good either. Just means they will have to make up days at the end of the yr...he won't like that. My friend from work has been great, she has been coming and picking me up and taking me to work,,so I don't have to drive...or stay home. Hopefully we will make it in tomorrow too.

Snow Day

Had a snow day today...we had about 4-5 inches of snow....and ice. Tanner didn't have school today and doesn't tomorrow...I will go to work only if my friend from work picks me up...she has a 4x4, otherwise, I'll stay home again too. I'm not driving my car on the ice.

I finished my Christmas cards today too. I think I even have a head start on next yrs. :) with a few extra that I did today. Maybe if I make a few every month, I won't have to stress come December next yr. to finish them. Now I just need to work on the calendars.

1st Snow of 2008!

I bundled up and went out to take pics of our 1st snow. Looks like a definite SNOW day tomorrow from work and school. Most schools in the area are closed already,,,just waiting on ours now. Not sure what's taking the School District so long...I mean come on, it's a blizzard out there. I'm not going anywhere.

Up early...

My DH is starting his new schedule at work today, 4 10 hr. days Saturday thru Tuesday...6 a.m. - 4 p.m., so that means he gets up at 5 a.m. Well, I was up at 5:30 and I could of slept in but was wide awake. Darn it. We all just got an early Christmas present so I've been playing with that. I got a 4 GB MP4 player and the boys got 8 GB MP4 players. So I've been loading music on it...so far about 400 songs. DH said he'd help me get a couple movies on it too.

I've sent most of my Christmas cards that needed to be mailed...just a few to go. I need to finish my work and DH's work cards and then just family ones left. So hopefully I'll be done soon. I've done NO shopping really,,,a few things for DS but that's it. I have 13 days off starting Dec. 23, so hopefully I will get finished shopping then for sure. I hope anyways.

We are suppose to get really cold (in the teens) these weekend and into next week...hope it doesn't hit us as bad as they are saying it will. I don't like to drive to work in bad weather...too many idiots on the road.

Outside decorations.

Here are our outside Christmas decorations. Tanner did it with Dad's supervision. I think he did an awesome job. I just love snowmen.

More Christmas cards.

Here are a couple that I designed last yr. but never had the time to assemble them, so I will be using them this yr. Will save me some time...since Christmas is just around the corner and I still have about 40 to go. Then 2009 calendars and hopefully will find time to make some gifts.

Stamping time.

Well, we are on NO overtime again....we'll see how long that lasts. So I found some time to stamp and put together more Christmas cards tonight...I have a total of 75 completed and about 40 to go...then I can start on the 2009 calendars and maybe some gifts.

The weekend.

I had to work saturday and then I went to Mom & Dad's old house to help sort and clean up what was left there. Going back again this morning to load up and take it all to Goodwill. Hopefully this will be the last of it,,,and hope it sells soon. Anyone want to buy a nice manufactured home in a nice park. Corner lot and across from the community center (extra parking).

Anyways...no stamping this weekend...unless I get out there tonight.

"Australia"

This was an awesome movie,,so if you get a chance to see it...you'll love it too. Hugh Jackman is so rugged and handsome, took my breath away!

Friday

No stamping today....I did finish a book I was reading though. The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks...it was so good it made me cry. I was pretty lazy today....maybe tomorrow some stamping will get done.

Going to see Australia with my friend tomorrow,,can't wait to see it. Hugh Jackman is sure a hottie. The previews look really good.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my family and friends.

Wednesday

I was pretty productive today...spent the day at my friend Danielle's house stamping most of the day. It was great fun! Can't wait to do it again.

Tuesday

Well today was my first of vacation....did alot of running around. School conferences, Tanner got a haircut, shopping adventure at Wal-Mart & Staples. Ran into my sister Judy at Wal-mart,,,was nice to see her. No stamping at all today :( but tomorrow should be an all dayer! I've still got to pack my totes for that too. I'm making dinner right now, so hopefully when I'm done...I'll find some time to get my stuff together.

6 days of vacation!

I'm so thankful that I have 6 days off...work has been crazy and I want to do whatever I want. Stamping lots is on my list of things I want to do.

Saturday

I'm hoping to get some stamping done this afternoon. Right now...my son and I are working around the house...bedding, laundry, floors, bathroom and soon will make a trip to Goodwill. I didn't have to work today...so stamping for sure tomorrow. I work on Monday, then I'm taking 2 days vacation and 2 days for Holiday,,,so I'll have 6 days off,,,I can't wait.

Christmas Cards

Here are my creations for today. Again case'd from SCS. There are so many talented people there, it's amazing the ideas I get from them. Thank you SCS.

Stamps: SU Holiday Tag Team, SU Many Merry Messages
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink
Inks: SU Purely Pomegranate, Old Olive
Access.: SU Purely Pomegranate Ribbon
Technique: Paper Piercing

Stamps: SU Hung Up On The Holidays, Short & Sweet
Inside Verse: SU Best Yet
CS: SU W. White, Garden Green
Inks: SU Garden Green, Real Red, Pacific Point

Stamps: SU Hung Up On The Holidays, Short & Sweet
Inside Verse: SU Best Yet
CS: SU W. White, Garden Green
Inks: SU Garden Green, Real Red, Pacific Point

The weekend is finally here...

Well, the weekend is finally here and I have to work tomorrow... :( The OT will be nice though for Christmas. I have a wedding to go to in the afternoon,,,that will be the highlight of the day. Hopefully the morning will fly by at work. I hope to get lots of stamping done on Sunday, so look for some new posts then.

Have a great weekend.

Christmas Cards

I enjoy getting off work after only 8 1/2 hrs...gives me some time in the evenings to create more Christmas cards. Here is my 4th design. Totally CASE'd from SCS. I get the best ideas from that great webiste. It's my home away from home. This card has quite of bit of cutting to it,,,but I think it's super cute. I think I cut enough DP for 24 cards. Just need to assemble them.

Stamps: SU Merry
Inside Verse: SU Best Yet
CS: SU W. White, Garden Green, Real Red, Non SU DP
Inks: SU Real Red, Garden Green
Access.: Snowflake brad, Gold Cording, Circle punch

Christmas Cards

I found some time after dinner to design another Christmas card. I love these colors together. Was inspired by a SCS member. Love that website.

Stamps: SU Festive Four, SU Merry, SU Wishes Awash
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, Purely Pomegranate, Mellow Moss
Inks: SU Purely Pomegranate, Mellow Moss, Basic Black, Rose Red, Only Orange
Access.: SU Black Gingham ribbon, SU Square Punch

Wedding Card

Here is the wedding card I made for the wedding that I have next weekend. It matches the candle that I made for there gift.

Stamps: SU Watercolor Garden, SU To have and to hold
Inside Verse: SU God's Blessings
CS: SU W. White, SU Ballet Blue
Inks: SU Brilliant Blue, Ballet Blue, CTMH Sunkiss yellow

Christmas Cards

Just as I promised here are the 2 Christmas cards that I cased from SCS. I love them.
Stamps: SU Season of Joy, SU Whimsical Alpha. Upper, SU Background Basics
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, Real Red, DP Dashing (retired)
Inks: SU Mellow Moss, SU Real Red
Access.: Non SU Ribbon, Dimensionals

Stamps: SU Peaceful Wishes, SU Season of Joy, SU Hung Up on the Holidays
Inside Verse: SU Many Merry Messages
CS: SU W. White, CTMH Pansy Purple
Inks: CTMH Pansy Purple, SU Old Olive, SU Going Gray
Technique: Paper Piercing

Christmas Cards

I designed 2 Christmas cards today..I don't have them scanned yet, but hopefully before the end of the night I'll get them posted. I made several of each but they are not assemblied yet. Will be a good craft project when I go stamping at a friends.

Candles

Here is another candle that I made today,,it's of a wedding invitation and keepsake gift from the Bride's Mother. It will go nicely with the wedding candle that I made for her.

Candles

Today was my day to make candles for 2 weddings and 1 baby. I think they turned out really good. Some are for gifts and some were ordered. I love making these,,they are great keepsakes.

Birthday Cards.

I needed a couple easy and quick birthday cards for work. Can't get any easier than this.

Stamps: Happy Everything

CS: DP from JoAnn's, SU WWhite, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue

Inks: SU Certainly Celery

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I made this card for my niece's birthday and she plays volleyball. It was simple and quick.

Stamps: SU Have a Ball, SU Hugs & Wishes

CS: SU WWhite, Mauve Mist

Inks: CTMH Heather

Accessories: Dimensionals

Technique: sponging, tearing, pop dots

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I made this birthday card for a friend who I haven't seen in a long and thought I'd surprise her with a card .

Stamps: SU Crazy for Cupcakes

CS: SU WWhite, Sweet Always DP, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie

Inks: SU Chocolate Chip, Positively Pink, SU Markers

Accessories: SU Oval Punch, SU Designer Label Punch, Crystal Effects on the cherries

Thanksgiving Card!

Here is my 2008 Thanksgiving card. It's been quiet a few years since I made Thanksgiving cards so I thought maybe I should start making them again.

Stamps: SU Autumn Harvest, CTMH saying

Paper: SU Sweet Always DP, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

Inks: SU Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: CM Circle Cutters, Marvy Giga Scallop Punch, SU Tangerine Tango Ribbon

I love this DP and I think this card turned out really cute.

Some pictures from my Mom's 80th birthday party!

There was a great turn out for Mom's 80th birthday party. I think she really enjoyed seeing everyone and visiting. She looked beautiful.

Here are just a few pictures that I took.