Chocolate Orange Cookies!

I have never tried this flavor combo before and I gotta say it is really good! The orange zested sugar really puts things over the top! The only change I might make is to cook them slightly less than 10-12 minutes. I know all ovens are different and I think in mine 8 minutes would have produced a more chewy inside. Click HERE for the recipe! Hope your able to give these cookies a try!

Enjoy!

Unstampabelles Challenge #9

Time for our ninth challenge over at Unstampabelles and for this month we want to see Easter! The bonus technique for this month is Extra Folds (more than one)! You have until March 30th to get your entries in and the new challenge will start on April 2nd.
*Just remember......NO STAMPS at all! No rubber, digi, sentiments, etc.!

Our sponsor for this month is Blue Edge Crafts!



This is the wonderful prize on offer for this month!


Now for my DT project to get you started!


I created this Easter basket using a tutorial I found HERE. I did change the handle design a bit as I preferred it on the inside instead of the outside. Below is a close up picture of a cute Easter bunny brad I found in my stash. I thought it matched perfectly!


Challenges:
ABC DT Challenge - Spring theme
Crafty Calendar - Spring clean (paper and brad that has been in my stash for a very long time!)
Crazy 4 Challenges - Fun folds
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - Signs of Spring
Delightful Challenges - Spring colors
Simon Says - Anything goes

Pepperoni Cheese Roll Ups

Found this recipe linked on my pal Becky's blog HERE! This makes a great appetizer, snack or light meal!

Click HERE for the original recipe! Super quick and extra tasty!

Enjoy! :)

More Notepads (Vintage)!

These were all made using images by Nicecrane Designs! You can view them on the Nicecrane Designs blog HERE! In that post you will be able to see previews for all the different collections I used and also a direct link to them in the store!

To check out all the other images available you can click HERE to go directly to the store!

Road Notes

I made this for hubby out of some scrap paper. There are several tutorials out there on how to make these. Click HERE to see one version of this tutorial. Super quick and easy to make!

Another Paper Bead Necklace!

I created these beads out of scrap paper and coated them with some cheap black glitter glue. Then covered with UTEE a few times to make them more durable. This would make a great project for yourself, a friend or family member! Also, you could enter it into the current challenge over at Unstampabelles! A challenge blog where you can show your creativity without using stamps...so fun! There is always a monthly prize too! :)

I am entering this into the following challenge blog:
Allsorts - It's Your Choice

Sweet Potato Pancakes!

Happy Fat Tuesday!! Some of you might also call it Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. I have always known it as Fat Tuesday and I used to make shrimp po' boys but now I like to make pancakes on this special day! This year instead of plain pancakes I decided to try a new recipe. And although they didn't taste like the ones I have gotten at restaurants I thought they were pretty good.

Click HERE for the recipe!

ENJOY!

No Bake Haystacks

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!! Are you looking for an easy last minute treat to make for that special someone or perhaps even for yourself? These no bake haystacks are super simple and you can pretty much add whatever you want to customize the recipe to your liking! :)

Here is a link to get you started with three different recipes....click HERE!

Mine are a variation of those....the one on the left has white chocolate, pretzels, dried fruit, coconut and nuts. The one on the right has milk chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, coconut and nuts.

Enjoy!

Wishes

Another card created using a digi image from Nicecrane Designs! This is from the pre-colored Adorable Alice sheet which you can find in the store HERE!

Fancy Fish Sticks!

This does take a little bit of work but the end result is AMAZING! The first time I made these I used halibut (pictured) and the second time I used cod. The halibut stayed together much better when flippping halfway through cooking but they both tasted yummy! Oh and if you have real horseradish (not the prepared blend which is creamy but the actual raw horseradish) to make your own cocktail sauce it tastes even better! Click HERE for the recipe!

Enjoy! :)

Unstampabelles Challenge #8

Time for our eighth challenge over at Unstampabelles and for this month we want to see something recycled, eco-friendly or frugal! The bonus technique for this month is paper beads! You have until March 2nd to get your entries in and the new challenge will start on March 5th.
*Just remember......NO STAMPS at all! No rubber, digi, sentiments, etc.!

Our sponsor for this month is Cardmaking Online!


Here is a little information about the company:
Cardmaking Online has been running for two years and offers a large range of card making products, including Parchment Craft, European style card making, card stitching, 3D Decoupage, embossing folders and dies, Hobbyjournaal magazine, cardstock, peel-off stickers and more.

The picture below shows the generous prize on offer for this month!


Now for my DT project to get you started!


A paper bead necklace I made for myself using scrap glittery paper! The paper beads are coated with a thick layer of UTEE. I finished off the necklace with a few silver spacers/beads and voila...a pretty necklace to wear! :)

Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

Click HERE for the recipe!

The one thing I changed was using chopped apples instead of grated. Has anyone ever tried to grate an apple before?? I tried and failed miserably....it is practically impossible because juice just runs everywhere! What a nightmare....so take my advice and save yourself a big mess! LOL!

Enjoy! :)

With Love

This is a card using digi's from Nicecrane Designs...don't you just love the vintage goodness? The paper is from the Mystique Nature collage sheet which you can find HERE! The paper in this set is very versatile...I have used it for all occasions! And the main digi image is from one of the new Valentine sets which you can find HERE! I also added a ribbon from my stash and a grungeboard heart with crackle paint.

Challenges:
Aud Sentiments - Use the word "Love"
Crafty Ribbons - Love is red and black
Creative Inspirations - Anything goes
Cupcake Craft - All you need is love
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Valentine's Day theme
Simon Says - Anything goes
SSDS - Have a heart
The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration

Lazy Lasagna

Click HERE for the recipe. I added my normal mushrooms, onions and some extra spices. This turned out delicious and best of all it is soooooooooo easy with the pre-cooked no boil lasagna noodles! If you have never tried these type of noodles I highly recommend them!!

Enjoy! :)

Softie Socks Cupcake!

Here is another fun project I made using an idea I got off my pal Becky's blog. Click HERE for the tutorial!

A project like this or the altered address book in my last post are great ideas if you want to join in the challenge this month over at Unstampabelles with our "Anything Goes" challenge! Just make sure you don't use any stamps (digis or rubber).



I was also lucky enough to win a scarf giveaway Becky had on her blog!!
She packaged it up so beautifully!!



Here is a close-up to show the details...aren't those flowers so pretty?!


This is the jacket I wear alot of the time and I just think the new scarf goes with it perfectly!


Thanks again Becky....for the prize AND for your inspiration! You rock! :)

Altered Address Book!

Good grief...I sure haven't done a very good job at keeping up with my blog. I sure do appreciate you all hanging around waiting to see what I come up with next! :)

Today I have for you an address book that I altered for my bud Annmaree! It just had a plain black cover so I thought it needed some pretty paper and a nice big sparkly flower!!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins!

The only thing I did different was use cherry preserves instead of strawberry jam. These make a really nice breakfast with a glass of milk or snack!

Click HERE for the recipe!

Enjoy!

Blitsy! Discounted Craft Goodies!

There is no fee to sign up ... just an e-mail address and password to create an account! Some great discounts on supplies! They also have a referral program and you would be helping me out if you signed up through this link HERE! Thank you so much!!

Autumn Lady Birthday

I made this for an Aunt whose birthday was in November. I used some more of that digi paper (Mystique Nature) by Nicecrane Designs and the beautiful lady digi image is from Nicecrane Designs also! Colored with my copics and hot glued some leaves on the front.

You can find the background paper in the Nicecrane Designs store by clicking HERE! You can find the digi image by clicking HERE!

Cherry Chocolate Brownies!

This year I had intended to make everyone a mini rum cake for Christmas but time ran out and I only had enough for the immediate family. Not wanting to leave anyone out I happened to come across this recipe on my blogging pal Becky's blog the day before Christmas Eve and decided to whip up two batches and put in pre-made treat boxes from the dollar store....they were a hit!!
So soft and yummy!! You can find the recipe HERE!
The only thing I did different was drop the white chocolate chips into the batter before baking instead of afterwards and smearing like icing.

Enjoy! :)