11.25.2009
I'm all warm & happy inside...
I got chosen to be on the card design team for Let's Capture Our Memories (see the little blinkie ← ). I was lucky to work with some of their products through So Sketchy! Really cute kits, I'm tellin' ya! I'm over the moon to be able to work with these women.
11.23.2009
Home again, home again, jiggity jig
It's good to be home. We had a lovely visit in my brother's new, beautiful home. I got to hang out with my incredible sis in law, Sandra. She made this soup & I'm so excited to try to fix it myself. We got to see New Moon. So fab!!!! However, it's always nice to come home, snuggle in the warmth of your own house & sleep in your own bed.
Today while I was on the road, both The Pink Elephant and So Sketchy! posted challenges...
First up, So Sketchy! This is one of my last sketches with Ally. It is sponsored by My Little Bit of Whimsy. I'm so sad Ally has decided not to do So Sketchy! anymore. She's a very talented sketch artist & I was very lucky to work with her sketches. I'm sure many more will miss her work. Love you, Ally!
{papers} Amy Butler
{chipboard} Making Memories
{die cuts} Carolyn Gavin for K & Co.
{yellow button & ladybug} My Little Bit of Whimsy!
Next, we had a recipe challenge a la Pink Elephant. Take Something Plaid, add any # of Brads and No Ribbon. We were sponsored this week by Jen Shults & her adorable Wildflower Kids.
{paper} Scenic Route & Raspberry Road Designs Harvest Blessings Kit
{journal tag}Cherie Mask's All Twitterpated kit available at TwoPeas
{snowflakes} Hobby Lobby
Today while I was on the road, both The Pink Elephant and So Sketchy! posted challenges...
First up, So Sketchy! This is one of my last sketches with Ally. It is sponsored by My Little Bit of Whimsy. I'm so sad Ally has decided not to do So Sketchy! anymore. She's a very talented sketch artist & I was very lucky to work with her sketches. I'm sure many more will miss her work. Love you, Ally!
{papers} Amy Butler
{chipboard} Making Memories
{die cuts} Carolyn Gavin for K & Co.
{yellow button & ladybug} My Little Bit of Whimsy!
Next, we had a recipe challenge a la Pink Elephant. Take Something Plaid, add any # of Brads and No Ribbon. We were sponsored this week by Jen Shults & her adorable Wildflower Kids.
{paper} Scenic Route & Raspberry Road Designs Harvest Blessings Kit
{journal tag}Cherie Mask's All Twitterpated kit available at TwoPeas
{snowflakes} Hobby Lobby
11.21.2009
Ho, ho, ho...
Santa brought me a bit of Christmas this week as I get to go hang with my sis-in-law, Sandra, sans kids & indulge in a little Twilight fervor. To keep with the Christmas Spirit, I have a card for you based on one of Ally's fab So Sketchy! sketches.
I fussy cut & pop dot'ed some paper from last year's Martha Stewart holiday papers. I also used some Martha Stewart ribbon. One of the first sketches I did was sponsored by The Paper Passion. From that lovely package, I used the red flower & October Afternoon paper. I also used a Fiskar's punch. The lined paper is Making Memories. The background paper is Amy Butler. Gems from Darice.
I fussy cut & pop dot'ed some paper from last year's Martha Stewart holiday papers. I also used some Martha Stewart ribbon. One of the first sketches I did was sponsored by The Paper Passion. From that lovely package, I used the red flower & October Afternoon paper. I also used a Fiskar's punch. The lined paper is Making Memories. The background paper is Amy Butler. Gems from Darice.
11.19.2009
11.16.2009
11.15.2009
right round, baby...
If we put sketches to song, this would be my song for The Pink Elephant's newest sketch for Challenge 42. Now I'm going to have that song stuck in my head all day. Go take a look, give it a try, and show us what you got.
Here's my take:
{paper} Rose Moka & My Mind's Eye
{image} The Graphics Fairy
{chipboard} g.c.d. studios
{ribbon} Wrights & Offray
Here's my take:
{paper} Rose Moka & My Mind's Eye
{image} The Graphics Fairy
{chipboard} g.c.d. studios
{ribbon} Wrights & Offray
11.14.2009
Soup Soup Soup
I love these gloomy days that just yell, "Soup!" Especially when I'm doing my best to will away a cold. Today I'm making this yummy concoction per my Cristian's request. The only thing missing is my Ron. He's such a good cuddler for days like these.
Olive Garden® Zuppa Toscana
Makes: 6-8 servings
INGREDIENTS
•1 lb ground Italian sausage (I used Turkey Sausage today)
•1½ tsp crushed red peppers
•1 large diced white onion
•4 Tbsp bacon pieces
•2 tsp garlic puree
•10 cups water
•5 cubes of chicken bouillon
•1 cup heavy cream
•1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes
•¼ of a bunch of kale
1.Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.
2.In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 mins. or until the onions are soft.
3.Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil.
4.Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.
5.Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated.
6.Stir in the sausage and the kale, let all heat through and serve.
And this little ditty came on the radio today. C caught me belting it out in the kitchen while I was whipping up the soup.
Hope you're keeping warm & snuggling with your loved ones this Autumn Saturday!
Olive Garden® Zuppa Toscana
Makes: 6-8 servings
INGREDIENTS
•1 lb ground Italian sausage (I used Turkey Sausage today)
•1½ tsp crushed red peppers
•1 large diced white onion
•4 Tbsp bacon pieces
•2 tsp garlic puree
•10 cups water
•5 cubes of chicken bouillon
•1 cup heavy cream
•1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes
•¼ of a bunch of kale
1.Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.
2.In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 mins. or until the onions are soft.
3.Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil.
4.Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.
5.Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated.
6.Stir in the sausage and the kale, let all heat through and serve.
And this little ditty came on the radio today. C caught me belting it out in the kitchen while I was whipping up the soup.
Hope you're keeping warm & snuggling with your loved ones this Autumn Saturday!
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