The Love of Fishing!!

I mailed all FIVE scrapbook calendars today!!!! YEEHAW!!! I'm so happy!!  Here's the February page. This was taken before the journaling was put on. 

Wow! That was a big project. I'm gonna do it a bit different this year & not wait til the last of the year to do them &  I'm gonna do them a month at a time as the pictures come in thro out the year!!

Just Scrappin Along

Here's a sample of a page from "Christmas Calendars" from the Brewers to 5 different family members. Yes I'm late & yes they'll forgive me. I love these pics of my 3 favorite men!

 

Wish Big Ice Cream Cone

Here's a fun card we did at card class this month. Yes I used some old DSP but like I've said before Stampin Up has SOOO many cool DSPs you'll not be hard pressed to find one to substitute!!

And if you look hard you'll recognize the punches... The Cupcake Builder Punch & the Pennant Punch. The scallop circle die is no longer available... I'm so sorry. There again you'll be able to find something to substitute. Throw in some paper piercing.... Darling!!

New specials!!!

You Rock My World Piano

Isn't it a novel idea to create a piano using the Word Window Punch? I don't know who originally came up with it but it was a fun card to do at January card class!! I used the music wheel also. I forget about my wheels so it was good to pull one out & put it to good use.

Lego Love

Here's a perfect card for your little (or big) Lego lover!!! Cut your small blocks at 

1 3/4" x 1 1/2" and the big block at 

3 3/4" x 1 1/2". Use the 1/2" circle punch to make the "bumps". 4 for each small block & 10 for the big one.

Change up the colors to make it how you want....I love this card!!

Envelope Template Valentine

Using your favorite envelope template create an "envelope" with some of Stampin Ups awesome DSP! Score & fold. Do not glue anything. Create the inside greeting & fold securely. With a 3/4" or 1" strip of matching card stock wrap & secure ( to itself) a belly band to slip over folded "card". Embellish belly band. Such a cute different valentine!! AND of course with all the cool DSP that SU has you can make these for every occasion!!!

Chevron Happy Birthday

Here's a card that looks complicated but is really very simple!! Using your favorite DSP cut a 4" x 5 1/4" piece. Punch with the Chevron punch down one side & save your pieces that are punched out. Invert them to show other side of DSP. Add embellishments. It looks like a "fancy fold" that you worked on for hours!!

PLUS it shows off the double sides DSP!!

Valentines Day Purse

What a cute little package for some cute little heart shaped Dove candies!!!  Once again, you'll notice I'm using the Top Note Die for this darling little purse!! As I've said before if you're just starting out with your Big Shot & wonder what die  to get that will be the most versatile... This one is the one to get!!! We have made everything from scarecrows to ...well purses with it!!  This also used the 4x6" cello bags & we cut them  down to 3". 

Great  Valentine treat for your favorite little girl(s)!!

Cheesy Bread Sticks

We had a wonderful card class Saturday!!! You all should have been here!  I'm posting recipes that we enjoyed at card class. 

Here's a yuuuumy bread sticks that we dipped in my home canned marinara sauce:

2 1/2 c flour

1 T sugar

3 1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

Mix well. 

1 c grated cheese

1 c milk

Mix together then add to dry ingredients.

Melt 1 cube butter & pour into into a jelly roll pan with sides. Roll dough into rectangle & cut into 1x3" strips. Approx 1/2 " thick. Roll strips in butter then place  on same pan til  full. Sprinkle with seasonings on top like oregano, garlic, ranch dressing powder or onion salt. Bake at 450• for 10 min or til brown. Awesome with soup too!!

Gluten Free Glory Morning Muffins

2 eggs

1/4 c oil

1/4 c milk

2 t vanilla

1 ripe banana mashed

1 1/2c shredded carrot

1 apple shredded

1/2 c raisins

1/2 c coconut

Combine all. Mix together well!

2 c brown rice flour (or any gluten free flour mix)

1 c brown sugar

2 t soda

2 t cinnamon

1/2 t salt 

Combine all well then mix with wet ingredients. Add 3/4 c chopped nuts if desired. Bake in lined muffin tins for 20 min at 350•. 

No Yeast Vanilla Cinnamon Sticky Rolls

Mix  & knead to a soft dough:

1 1/4 c flour 

1 small pkg instant vanilla pudding

1/4 t salt

1/2 t soda 

1 1/2 t baking powder

1 c milk

1 t vinegar

3 T melted butter

Roll dough into rectangle, spread rectangle with softened butter, brown sugar & cinnamon. 

Roll up & cut into rolls. Place in greased 8x8 pan. Melt 5 t butter & pour over rolls. Sprinkle rolls with 1 small box of Cook-n-Serve Butterscotch Pudding (dry).

Bake 350• 20-25 min.

Invert onto serving plate. When cooled top with:

8 oz cream cheese

1/4 c melted butter

2 t vanilla

2 c powdered sugar

TIP:

Even tho it says an 8x8 pan I would put them in a bigger pan and not crowd them & bake at a lower temperature for a little longer. Mine at card class were a little underbaked. So play with the temperature....

January Card Class

It's here!!! Tomorrow is my January card class. Since my February class will  be on the 15th, we will be doing some Valentines cards this month! Keep watching for great ideas!!!

2 New Photopolymer Sets!!!

Check it out!!! These are so cool!!!

Happy New Year!!

Blessings on you all & wishes for a very Happy New Year!!