tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91951490882713155032024-02-06T21:57:24.855-05:00Abra"CARD"abraKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-31850401579779218752017-01-31T19:40:00.000-05:002017-01-31T19:40:21.737-05:00Today has been a good day. The temperature was 50 but it was a blustery day. I haven't made it to the craft room yet, but heading there in just a few minutes. I ordered some new stamps, and they all arrived. I got some from HSN and others from Blitsy. They are the Santoro Gorjuss girls. I have several of older ones, that I received years ago, when they first came out. Then, while watching HSN a couple weeks back, they had them on there, and stated that they are numbered now and considered collector's items. Well, I got them in three different sizes, now. I love watercoloring, and using Gamsol and stubs or blender pens. <br />
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The item I'm posting today is another water folio book. This one is for cupcake recipes. Cake is my most favorite dessert in the world, and I thought about all the recipes for cake or cupcakes that I have, so I made a book specifically for cupcakes. It turned out cute. It is on my Etsy page, under Quaintly Put. I hope you enjoy the pictures I'm posting here. I have something else I'm working on now. I hope to have them finished and post them tomorrow. I cased it from Dawn at Dawn's Stamping Thoughts, and it is a matchbook that holds a Ghirardelli chocolate. I used the new Hey, Chick stamp set from Stampin' Up. It is one of the free sets. It is actually quite cute. I loved it, and, of course, spending $50 in stamping supplies isn't a problem for any stamper. Can I get an AMEN! Okay, heading to the craft room. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-66809785711169801962017-01-28T18:09:00.001-05:002017-01-28T18:09:28.373-05:00Beautiful You! Stampin' Up SetIt hasn't been a bad looking day, but a cool day. I suppose we are suppose to have a few cold days in January, almost February. We might be kinda' spoiled here since we have had such good weather over the usual colder months. I suspect February and March will bring us some much cooler temperatures, and a bit of snow. <br />
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Well, my husband got called back to work this week. He had to take his physical on Thursday. I hope he passed it. He is going back to work at AK Steel, however, he will be in a different department. God has been so good to us. Our insurance just ran out in December, and I feared what we were doing to do, which I shouldn't have feared, God to the rescue. He gets Dick called back in January. Now we will have insurance again. So glad of that. <br />
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I saw Ann's Happy Stamping make a calendar using Beautiful You Stampin' Up Set. So, I bought it, and the Falling in Love Designer Series Paper as well as the Falling in Love Cardstock, and the Falling Petals embossing folder, which I didn't have to use on this project, but wanted. I then took my many purchases and made a calendar similar to hers. Of course, I only had short pads of paper, so mine are shorter, and I could not find a calendar to print off on the computer, the size she used, so I ordered business card size calendars and on the top of them I had Vistaprints put Quaintly Put on Etsy. Take a look at the pictures if you haven't yet. <br />
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Last week, on Blitsy and HSN, I made major purchases of stamps. Stamps galore, I say. I had to have more of the Gorjuss Girl stamps. So, next post, I'm hoping to upload a project using one of those. I have colored several of them, just got to binge watching Goliath on Amazon, and didn't get anything accomplished besides coloring. Goliath is pretty good by the way. I can always watch a good Billy Bob Thorton show. Okay, bye for now. <br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-89273553476512446272017-01-21T13:48:00.000-05:002017-01-21T13:48:01.076-05:00Recipe Water Folio <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a water folio with recipe cards. Each card measures 4" x 6". There is a lot of room in this folio. I wanted to place it on my Etsy page for sale. If you're interested look for Quaintly Put on Etsy. As you can see, I have just 12 cards in the folio, but there is plenty of room for more recipes. There is an extra page where you can make notes or glue things you want to remember. I love it! I think it turned out very well. Okay, off to play with paper! Enjoy your Saturday!<br />
<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-53058250114855650692017-01-20T19:02:00.000-05:002017-01-20T19:02:45.067-05:00I can do this.Okay, I can do this. I can blog a little bit. I gave up in 2013, as you can slightly see, but I want to do it, so I'm going to work on blogging. <br />
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I'm also working on losing weight. But, my goal is to get healthy. I want to lift weights, do Piyo, and try to run a 5K, instead of walking one. <br />
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I'm working on a calendar and notebook holder in my craft room today, while I glance at all the inauguration stuff. I love Melania's look. She is so classy. Well, Ivanka is pretty classy as well. I have enjoyed watching it. Anyway, my calendar is similar to one made by Ann of Ann's Happy Stampers. She is very talented. I will try to post it when I'm finished. It is shorter than her calendar, and I had to order business cards with calendars on them because I couldn't find the little tear-off type calendars anywhere.<br />
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Okay, closing for this day. If I can send a picture per phone, expect it sooner than later. TTYL!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-6620556237919975942013-11-18T20:47:00.002-05:002013-11-18T20:47:49.277-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-75000527104621921542013-11-17T14:28:00.001-05:002013-11-17T14:28:10.537-05:00Good Sunday! I have been trying to download pictures to my blog of a girlfriend album I made. For some reason my computer is acting up and when I try to download pictures, it closes the page. I'm going to have to have my computer guru son-in-law take a look at my computer for me. He will fix it, no doubt. So, for today, I wanted to explain that. Wish you a Happy Sunday, and tell you to think of the Lord throughout your day! <br />
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Happy Stamping!<br />
KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-3377917524970910392013-11-03T16:41:00.000-05:002013-11-03T16:47:30.695-05:00Recipe BookToday’s pictures are from an album I made, a recipe book. Well, actually, I made three of the same album. I used a recollections cardstock pack from Michael’s. I sold two books and kept one for myself. I like the way I have included recipes for two meals, along with breads and desserts for two meals. There are spots for pictures of either the dishes or of your family get together enjoying the dishes. Also, there are tags for you to journal on. I hope you enjoy the pics! Check out more of my albums on Etsy under Quaintly Put.<br />
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Today, I’m showing off three tags I made using the Prima Mixed Media Doll Stamps. I have several more tags I’ve worked on, but showing these three. Haven’t posted in a while, but been very busy in the craft room. Recently, I did a craft show selling albums, and did very well. I was so happy! God is Good! So, hope you enjoy my tags, and I hope to show an album tomorrow.<br />
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Happy Stamping, <br />
KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-32393061291586042402013-02-03T13:58:00.000-05:002013-02-03T13:58:04.056-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoX2WgSaB1ZZ-Qt3K94BePA2TbOUBFTHd1QM9w6mIV9MVx3j5lpVv-JZOKGBKPH8ll1RjG0Lhraz84nw4kum25m0ji_SG1GWowZXCB7JCRXTVNnIgV5PQheYGTMqY0T05B23WFu7miNU/s1600/2013-01-12+21.20.40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSoX2WgSaB1ZZ-Qt3K94BePA2TbOUBFTHd1QM9w6mIV9MVx3j5lpVv-JZOKGBKPH8ll1RjG0Lhraz84nw4kum25m0ji_SG1GWowZXCB7JCRXTVNnIgV5PQheYGTMqY0T05B23WFu7miNU/s320/2013-01-12+21.20.40.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I hate that my pictures keep coming out a little blurry. I think I’m going to have to use my Kodak to start taking the pictures. <br />
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This card is a card a submitted for a SWAP on SCS. I love how the colors just went together. Probably one of my favorite color combinations, but then there are so many! Something awesome about bright pink and black, don’t you think? <br />
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Here in Southern Ohio, we finally got a good snow fall. There is about 5" of snow on the ground. It looks beautiful. I love driving in the snow, so I got out early yesterday, when it had just started and ran errands. I had the bank, gas station, Hobby Lobby, Dollar General and CVS. I went to Hobby Lobby for a zutter. Believe this or not, I love to make albums and I did not have a zutter. So, this was a must have. I was just at Hobby Lobby on Thursday, and couldn’t decide whether to buy the thing. Convinced myself I had to have it, and once I get “have to have it” in my head, I need it ASAP. The roads, however, starting getting bad before I got home, and I had to put the Expedition in 4x4 before heading to my little house in the country, which my hollow road was kinda nasty. <br />
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I heard a rumor on Friday, that Hobby Lobby was going to close. I have looked on the internet and found no evidence that it is true, however, there is a chance they could go bankrupt over the fines they are receiving for not complying with the Obamacare Morning After Pill. This is a business started by Christian people, and this is against their beliefs. I think they are standing on their principles and should be looked upon as heros. We all need to stand for what we believe. More people should also do the same. I will continue to shop there and that they aren’t forced to close, because I love Hobby Lobby. Okay, I’ve had my say on this subject.<br />
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Hope you have a wonderful day of stamping and Toota-loo!<br />
KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-17706055331957561342013-01-31T18:01:00.000-05:002013-01-31T18:01:30.443-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DSjxpWqs1uSSN2Fg6-J_3z35NcevA1-UnPFqCPdRxwrXCvxo1AlAk99RnAqBCVnwH9jtCC-2NxpBK4emp6hJjBw_uqsaivEXqX8wYrEfgr30iAGVQu_tnLC6ARtwnJvLt8fz2GkkMCM/s1600/1352762059294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DSjxpWqs1uSSN2Fg6-J_3z35NcevA1-UnPFqCPdRxwrXCvxo1AlAk99RnAqBCVnwH9jtCC-2NxpBK4emp6hJjBw_uqsaivEXqX8wYrEfgr30iAGVQu_tnLC6ARtwnJvLt8fz2GkkMCM/s320/1352762059294.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Today’s post is a 6 x 6 recipe card that I made for a SWAP on SCS. This is the best recipe. The cake is delicious and anytime I take it to an event, I get people wanting the recipe, and get lots of compliments. I will put the recipe below, just in case it is too hard to read on the card. Try it, and let me know if you, too, enjoy it.<br />
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<i>Apple Cake<br />
Preheat oven at 350 degrees<br />
3 cups flour 3 eggs<br />
3 cups sugar 1 cup pecans<br />
3 cups apples 1 tsp soda<br />
1 tsp salt 1-1/2 cups oil<br />
2 tsp cinnamon<br />
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This will be very thick. Place it in a bundt pan. <br />
No need to grease & flour. Cook for 1 to 1-1/2 <br />
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Topping:<br />
1 stick butter<br />
1 cup light brown sugar<br />
1/4 cup milk<br />
Boil two minutes. Pour over your baked cake.<br />
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Happy Stamping and Toota-Loo,<br />
KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-17548959792869939132013-01-27T14:07:00.000-05:002013-01-27T14:07:00.200-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A whopping 42 degrees here today! We are in the beginning of a heat wave. Has to be! The past week or so has been teens and 20's, with a few single digits at night. We finally got a dusting of snow, but it was a bad dusting. There were numerous wrecks on highways, as well as heavily traveled roads. It was really slick.
The winter is not my favorite time of year, but I am a firm believer that if it has to be cold, it should be snowing. Lots of people don’t agree with me, because it means traveling in the snow, and I can see that. But, I would like a big snow, a couple of days to look at it, and then a day or so for it to melt. Just saying.
Today’s card, I’ve posted, is for a snowman swap on SCS. I haven’t actually mailed this card in yet. But, thought I would post it, just because I’ve mentioned snow above. Hope you like it! I think the kitty cat snowman is so cute.
Enjoy your Sunday, and happy stamping!
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I recently won blog candy from Shirley Wheeler whose blog is http://simplystampinwithshirl.blogspot.com/. I have 5 pictures to show you all the goodies I won, which was really a lot of nice stuff. Thank you Shirley. I’m impressed with all that I won. You put extra in there for me, and I appreciate you thinking about me, since I mentioned I was feeling a little blue. Very thoughtful of you. I love the Joe Rotella ornament punch outs, the stamp set, the stickers and all the paper, as well as the buttons, sticklers and leather strip. Everything is great!. You give away wonderful blog candy! Such a good person!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-71089974994416883042012-03-06T18:22:00.002-05:002012-03-06T18:24:17.948-05:00SCS SWAP Card - Whipper Snapper Mice - Such a Cute Stamp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCUOUMHjHeXEQFK913qUO91s9MoVESOXbq5D-jd_EjtLDVRdcSuxpiSqoanxDOdvgbpjHHa0F4awD2fiQ8s1LnGik9VSECCdjQJSkAqEF0ewx0I_5gzJ4ujsibD1poAjf_DUuR1U1AZcQ/s1600/1328769733210.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCUOUMHjHeXEQFK913qUO91s9MoVESOXbq5D-jd_EjtLDVRdcSuxpiSqoanxDOdvgbpjHHa0F4awD2fiQ8s1LnGik9VSECCdjQJSkAqEF0ewx0I_5gzJ4ujsibD1poAjf_DUuR1U1AZcQ/s320/1328769733210.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716928903907572210" /></a><br /><br />Today, I had an appointment with the urologist, but when I got there the PA I was suppose to see had went home with the flu. So, they had to reschedule me. I went to the dreaded Wal-Mart, in order to pick up a few things needed at the house. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, being the 5th of the month. I looked for Prilosec, after having an EGD yesterday, I was told I have an ulcer. EGD’s are not that bad. You don’t remember a thing. The worse part was the IV site and the wait. Told me to be there at 1:30, and then didn’t get taken back until 4:11. Was so hungry and had a terrible headache. Caffeine was definitely needed when I got out of there. Not for sure if caffeine is a no-no with an ulcer. The doctor will tell me more when I see him in the office, I guess.<br /><br />Well, I am posting another card for now. It is another Whipper Snapper stamp. Love the Whipper Snappers. This is a card I made for a SWAP on SCS. I’m really getting into SWAPs. They are fun. I just am a little new at it, and hope that people are patient with me. I forgot to put my name on the cards a couple times, but the lady who was the hostess was very forgiving and nice about it - Barb Deihl. Thanks, Barb! <br /><br />Okay, hope you have a good stamping evening! <br /><br />Happy Stamping and Toota-loo,<br />KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-14547026785646073152012-03-01T20:24:00.002-05:002012-03-01T20:25:51.075-05:00Homemade Creme Horns<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3ddJn8TkDKHV1RfBRoQBRGyPCvG_RY2OsQSXLGVCOMpCR8Mj_m8YOjRQ6jH1Ipw_3cK3rfDfXHokNZ77IsyVmtQ-wr0jPH2WfuTCamAEFiyOJdQCRtZ2hVe0eRzabE5CXusIpYhgFEA/s1600/1330453691472.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3ddJn8TkDKHV1RfBRoQBRGyPCvG_RY2OsQSXLGVCOMpCR8Mj_m8YOjRQ6jH1Ipw_3cK3rfDfXHokNZ77IsyVmtQ-wr0jPH2WfuTCamAEFiyOJdQCRtZ2hVe0eRzabE5CXusIpYhgFEA/s320/1330453691472.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715104819471397074" /></a><br />Growing up in the Ironton area, most folks were familiar with Tipton’s Bakery and Grocery Store. This was one of the best bakeries around. You could get many kinds of sweats, but I loved bon-bon cookies, and would love to have one today. Their chocolate eclairs were to die for. Oh, and the creme horns were so good. <br /><br />A friend and I were talking about the creme horns the other day. My husband always loved Tipton’s creme horns, so I decided to try and make them. Here is a picture of one of the first six I made. Below is the recipe. Just write and ask if you need any help. It actually ended up being simple, and his words, “Sweetie, you hit the nail on the head!” Meaning they were good. Must have been, he ate a total of 12 out of the 24 I made. <br /><br />Have a great day and Happy Baking or Stamping!<br /><br />Toota-loo,<br />Karen<br /><br /><br />Homemade Creme Horns<br /><br />You buy your pastry in the frozen section at Kroger or Walmart (preferably Kroger). <br /><br />Grease each horn, dust work area with flour. Roll out pastry in a rectangular shape. Cut strips about 3/4-1 inch wide, about 14-16 inches in length. Brush the strip with ice cold water, and start wrapping pastry strip from the bottom of the horn up to the top, overlapping just slightly. Brush one side with ice cold water and dip in sugar. This will be the top. Lay it on the cookie sheet. Repeat until all horns are covered. Bake about 9 minutes in a 400 degree oven. <br /><br />Make fluffy white filling:<br />1 cup of corn syrup<br />1/3 cup of sugar<br />1/3 cup of water<br /><br />Boil this to 235 degrees. While cooking this beat two egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar until stiff. After the mixture has reached 235 degrees, slowly add it to the egg whites and slowly beat it until all is mixed together. I beat it on high then, and you will see a glossy film-like texture to the fluffy stuff. It is ready to place in a pastry bag. <br /><br />Once you take the horns out of the oven, remove them immediately from the cookie tray, and place them on a cool plate and let them cool. Remove the horns. Using your pastry bag, fill each creme horn with the fluffy stuff filling, and you are finished. YUM!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-8608364572913794792012-02-09T13:48:00.001-05:002012-02-09T13:50:07.425-05:00I love Whipper Snapper Stamps<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ntlfPGje4-Ob_TgkU2wuMKM4Txh0bVU1trlWI8vBqKtobvrsIxiLYBYhEhs03ODi1CFCWBwt141tZX_IMKe1wbp5efkfkM7PwNIS70IMBzJ4Ygn5T4QIu7gkvY7RuYU2Hb8hf482t2k/s1600/1327635600761.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ntlfPGje4-Ob_TgkU2wuMKM4Txh0bVU1trlWI8vBqKtobvrsIxiLYBYhEhs03ODi1CFCWBwt141tZX_IMKe1wbp5efkfkM7PwNIS70IMBzJ4Ygn5T4QIu7gkvY7RuYU2Hb8hf482t2k/s320/1327635600761.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707210019991177346" /></a><br /><br />Thought I would post today. Would like to post everyday, but I have the worse time making myself stay up with my blog. Help me! Does anyone else have this issue. I really want to do it, tell myself to get to the computer and do it, and then get off in the house doing something else and totally forget that I was going to do this. <br /><br />Well, today I’m posting a little card I made for a swap. It is a cute kitty, a Whipper Snapper, design stamp, and it was so fun to color. I loved the colors for the card, and I actually got the colors and lay-out from an email I received from another persons blog. Loved that lay-out. I have another Whipper Snapper card to post, which I believe I will post in the next few days.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your day! I’m back to the craft room for some fun! Happy Stamping!<br /><br />Toota-loo,<br />KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-12092540065800926222011-09-27T16:21:00.002-04:002011-10-09T15:47:17.681-04:00Recipe for Pecan Tarts Page and Interesting Story of a Stolen Hearse<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3Je0BdiWxeeJ8PwyJt8V_gta11AmtnbI2F7-hnCw7qo4GHSeNxSDYMU6xUI08sMx_DOYdbKfTZ9o4VcmW4Xm-KNcsS6ZJdK0qOGUUwGtQ7zebvy0Dy81lRR4udOKnWZD0sjavkpoBNM/s1600/015+%25281280x960%2529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657137583648399618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3Je0BdiWxeeJ8PwyJt8V_gta11AmtnbI2F7-hnCw7qo4GHSeNxSDYMU6xUI08sMx_DOYdbKfTZ9o4VcmW4Xm-KNcsS6ZJdK0qOGUUwGtQ7zebvy0Dy81lRR4udOKnWZD0sjavkpoBNM/s320/015+%25281280x960%2529.jpg" /></a><br />Hi All!<br /><br />Well, I can’t help but say this again . . . It is another beautiful day here in Southern Ohio. We have had some rain, but there seems to be a little bit of sunshine in every day for a few days now. The sky is so blue with those big fluffy clouds. <br /><br />Today, I’m posting another picture from the recipe book I’m putting together for my daughter. This is for pecan tarts. Sounds wonderful! The imagine is a download but for the life of me I cannot remember where it is from. I’m terrible about forgetting things. The paper is definitely Stampin’ Up. Even the big orange flower is cut outs from SU that I have had for quite sometime. </div><div><br />I can’t help but think of something that happened in our Tri-State area recently. It is not really funny, but then I am flabbergasted to the fact that someone can do this kind of thing. Here is the news article from the WSAZ TV news site: </div><div> </div><div>BECKLEY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- One of the most bizarre crimes they've ever seen -- that's how police describe the case of a woman who drove off in a hearse with a body inside. "I am very sorry to everybody involved," suspect Angela Dehart said Wednesday morning on her way to jail. Beckley Police Capt. Jeff Shumate said, "It's very bizarre. I've been a policeman 22 years, and I have never seen anything like this." Shumate said the incident started early Tuesday morning at Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor .Police say Dehart was walking home when she saw a hearse -- engine running and ready to go -- and decided to take a drive. "We found the employee had left the car running while unlocking the funeral home when someone walking by had jumped in the car and left the area," Shumate said. Stealing the hearse was bad enough, but police say inside that hearse was a body just delivered to the funeral home. "The concern was, if we were not able to recover the vehicle in a timely manner, was the emotional stress it would been put on loved ones and family if the corpse could not have been located," Shumate said. But just hours later, police tracked down the hearse but say the body inside was damaged from a wild ride. "The corpse did receive some injuries, and it appears to be from the body being thrown from the gurney from reckless driving by the suspect," Shumate said. Dehart said she didn't know there was a body inside the hearse, but police say she should have known there was a chance. "She would have had to suspect there was a possibility of a corpse being in it due to it being a hearse, but I do not think the corpse being in the vehicle had any bearing on whether she stole the vehicle or anything," Shumate said. Shumate said Dehart was not on drugs -- at least not that he was aware. He also said she does not have a criminal history. Police spoke with the family of the deceased. They say they're pretty upset about the situation. Surprisingly, though, they've also been understanding. Dehart was taken to the Southern Regional Jail.<br /><br />Hope you didn’t mind the story. Just something I really cannot shake. Perhaps my heart goes out to the family of the deceased, since we recently lost my father-in-law, and I think of how it would feel to us to have this sort of thing happen. <br /><br />Well, I will go for now. Hope everyone has a wonderful evening. Come back again and often. <br /><br />Karen</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-12912381364072436272011-09-25T20:33:00.001-04:002011-09-25T20:34:49.378-04:00Perfect Mashed Potatoes and A Beautiful Sunday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvNlsiWt9G7r1Ml9VxVQ0xGF8dEqvZ63mTLHBGIpcJBgppiCq5UZs4eXa6dSr_2GOCFRZMBDw6wKS0llFVbUpvT4Lox0StyHKV2OjfDILiXlm9cO3QcnP0Ni-tWdQ1JPNYIrkgE63m0A/s1600/014+%25281280x960%2529.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvNlsiWt9G7r1Ml9VxVQ0xGF8dEqvZ63mTLHBGIpcJBgppiCq5UZs4eXa6dSr_2GOCFRZMBDw6wKS0llFVbUpvT4Lox0StyHKV2OjfDILiXlm9cO3QcnP0Ni-tWdQ1JPNYIrkgE63m0A/s320/014+%25281280x960%2529.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656460160657354626" /></a><br />Hi All!<br /><br />Okay, so this is another beautiful day in Southern Ohio. Fall in Ohio, is beautiful. Nothing else can be said about it. But, this day was absolutely great. I didn’t do much outside, but I enjoyed the view from my family room, which has 15 long windows. I watched movies all day, because it was a free preview weekend for Max and HBO on DirecTv. Didn’t really feel like doing much more. My husband is on midnight turn, so when he got up from sleeping he sat down in the chair and watched movies with me. We watched Couples Retreat and Knight and Day. Both were great for a boring but wonderful Sunday afternoon. Now, he is watching a football game. I can do without that. <br /><br />Now, I’ve fixed dinner and gotten it out of the way, and getting ready to mosey down to the craft room. I want to post a new page for you. This is another page to the cookbook I’m making for my daughter. Today’s page is just pretty with the colors I chose when making it. I don’t know, however, if it is all that pretty, but I do love the colors. Hope you like it, too.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Come by again and often. Have a nice Sunday evening!<br /><br />Karen Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-71473160704009843612011-09-24T14:41:00.003-04:002011-09-24T14:42:37.348-04:00Pecan Pie Recipe Page and a Beautiful Saturday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AEaRzumfoyU_vDw0Wm-sYgStc8wc3o033h-Rhju88Z06L4YApuZ9b-xubnE67tEbUVMKjhfXmJFQFXedhhzKg0KqsKWr2RF5lJMAJV_oYiZ9Uh4yfkPIX-EkGgnJ7LlHxQGMknbJ-cY/s1600/012+%25281280x960%2529.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8AEaRzumfoyU_vDw0Wm-sYgStc8wc3o033h-Rhju88Z06L4YApuZ9b-xubnE67tEbUVMKjhfXmJFQFXedhhzKg0KqsKWr2RF5lJMAJV_oYiZ9Uh4yfkPIX-EkGgnJ7LlHxQGMknbJ-cY/s320/012+%25281280x960%2529.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655998341644530562" /></a><br />Hi All!<br /><br />Another beautiful day in Southern Ohio. The weather is just so nice, and it isn’t raining yet today, which is a plus. My daughter just left. She came by for a visit and to wash a few things. She is slowly getting her personal belonging moved into her own house. <br /><br />We are suppose to go to a car show this evening at Wheelersburg McDonald’s. I love going to car shows just to see if we win anything. The last three shows we have won something, and I love that, even though there are some odd items. <br /><br />Today, I’m posting another page for the cookbook I’m making my daughter. This is a Tilda image. Not sure of the designer paper, but I used a chipboard flower and one of my recipes. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Come back again and often. Hope your Saturday is as beautiful as mine!<br /><br />KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-70520727865320562762011-09-22T20:08:00.002-04:002011-09-22T20:11:24.490-04:00Beer Wieners Recipe Page<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQPzQngzpAEQrluoREcNuovjCtbv0-fZTa1Y-3SrFJPZxJ4f8xA803Yi_GRm2MJPC8igeyMVcGEVGRv9V9nhxtBEig4jBZIsvD2r36zukT1B3tktue3TjNcIDyaVpXwVhJ0KVWRMuc8U/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQPzQngzpAEQrluoREcNuovjCtbv0-fZTa1Y-3SrFJPZxJ4f8xA803Yi_GRm2MJPC8igeyMVcGEVGRv9V9nhxtBEig4jBZIsvD2r36zukT1B3tktue3TjNcIDyaVpXwVhJ0KVWRMuc8U/s320/011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655340647636263394" /></a><br />Hi All!<br /><br />Happy Thursday out there in blog world! It has been a beautiful day here in Southern Ohio. This morning I cleaned out my flower bed and cleaned around outside. This afternoon I messed in the kitchen, and in just a bit I’m going to mosey to the craft room. Oh, and I got in my work-out on the elliptical. That was probably the hardest part of my day! Whew!<br /><br />I’m posting a page from a recipe book I’m making for my daughter. Today’s page is a recipe for beer wieners. I liked the little sheep I used to put on this page. Of course, you can see that the flowers are a punch. I used little gems to put on the center of the flowers. The images are from a site that gives free images. I cannot remember the site. Sorry ‘bout that! <br /><br />Hope you like my page. Have a great evening! Come back around and visit. Thanks!<br /><br />Happy stamping,<br />KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-72900143884934239002011-09-19T22:51:00.005-04:002011-09-19T22:55:32.240-04:001972 Mach I Mustang - Apple of My Husband's Eye<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJL387o9ZZudoCibBU2ZhG77fI2PiABg6PYvd5QkaXHVyOgNLA3Lt4NWJuUNMYAwGHql1-MCNb7W7EPgbsOBKVoSZwGFvOWh5gja678WXE3amj6u8N6xhTr7QJyrevFsCdKlxiVO3LBsU/s1600/oct+1+2010+ashland+bbs+show.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJL387o9ZZudoCibBU2ZhG77fI2PiABg6PYvd5QkaXHVyOgNLA3Lt4NWJuUNMYAwGHql1-MCNb7W7EPgbsOBKVoSZwGFvOWh5gja678WXE3amj6u8N6xhTr7QJyrevFsCdKlxiVO3LBsU/s320/oct+1+2010+ashland+bbs+show.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654269811006847186" /></a><br />Hi All!<br /><br />Haven’t been on my blog for a long time, but thinking of getting to it again. I mean to get to it and never do. I took pictures of a scrappin’ cookbook I have made for my daughter, Victoria, who got married July 30, 2011. I haven’t finished yet, but plan to start posting each page and then when I have all of them finished giving it to her. She has already started calling me asking for recipes over the phone. I would have never thought I had recipes that she would actually want. But, of course, I have recipes that are my Mother’s, so why wouldn’t Victoria want mine? <br /><br />As for today, I’m posting a picture of my husband’s 1972 Mach I Mustang, that he totally restored all by himself. He downplays it, but Saturday, August 17th, 2011, he won a first place plaque for custom street rod, at Poage Landing Days, in Ashland, Kentucky. I was so excited for him. He worked so hard on his car, and loves it so much. It is nice to know that when a slew of judges with their little mirrors and clip boards walked around looking at cars, judging all that was there, that they actually saw all his work and let it be known that it is something he should be proud of. Of course, we have tons of pictures of his car, but I have one here for you to take a look at her. She is a beaut!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Come back by when I start posting my scrap pages. Have a great day!<br /><br />Karen<br /><br /><br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-6532823885558015112011-02-14T21:28:00.002-05:002011-02-14T21:30:33.473-05:00It Truly is a Monday - Valentine's Day, Too!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKzNCLX_TWEc2DHRac9uRTHAr17Xa7cF8pLVMv8wNjMBcj3I2QL3x0_l8OdPiQL1YoDzJ1-McNcBYakDr0Y7qpIjKmGB4nGrQYTvjRsSnyFyKIJBdE6xxyC29Ei5N4Z9D5iO1YYRnIUg/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilKzNCLX_TWEc2DHRac9uRTHAr17Xa7cF8pLVMv8wNjMBcj3I2QL3x0_l8OdPiQL1YoDzJ1-McNcBYakDr0Y7qpIjKmGB4nGrQYTvjRsSnyFyKIJBdE6xxyC29Ei5N4Z9D5iO1YYRnIUg/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573738013297893954" /></a><br />Today, is a Monday, though it feels like a Tuesday. I’m not sure why I’m so confused. It is probably something to do with the fact that I don’t go anywhere most of the time. Oh, Happy Valentine’s Day, too. That is today as well! Didn’t do anything for that. My husband ask if I got him a card or anything. I told him I got him the same thing he got me! Nothing! I just know I’m going to win the “Wife of the Year Award!” Valentine’s Day is just a Hallmark/Wal-Mart/FTD Holiday anyway. He better love me all year long, and not just one day a year.<br /><br />Been doing Swaps on SCS. I’m loving it. I get so excited about making the cards, but then worry if they are good enough. I got some pretty ones back, as well as some nice recipe cards with some recipes I can’t wait to try. I’m going to post a card that I made for a swap. Hope it inspires someone. Actually, the shape inspired me. Decided to try it, and glad I did. I think it turned out pretty, and I loved the Hanglar-Stanglar girl. Just love those little characters. Wish we could buy those stamps in the USA. Maybe someday. <br /><br />Okay, about 2-1/2 hours left of Valentine’s Day. Enjoy it. It is a Monday, remember. I’m back to the craft room for some coloring and laying out a card. Have a good one!<br /><br />Toota-loo,<br />KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-86748481111448712932011-01-30T12:01:00.004-05:002011-01-30T12:05:24.128-05:00Doin' It For The Dips Sunday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnBj86e_14L7FBqtLNG_MfyxZ0iYmVKsgiipq_EGXz6-N4l3cY0sl5xkN_BBAsoUoEm5N8paV0GGFTq-kA89cD_u1r5xlpjTKLlA2aKhhNkAhabfEvPUVIjcu5jvwpRalZwJD5m1gs74/s1600/doin%2527+it+for+the+dips+1.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568025602515594018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBnBj86e_14L7FBqtLNG_MfyxZ0iYmVKsgiipq_EGXz6-N4l3cY0sl5xkN_BBAsoUoEm5N8paV0GGFTq-kA89cD_u1r5xlpjTKLlA2aKhhNkAhabfEvPUVIjcu5jvwpRalZwJD5m1gs74/s320/doin%2527+it+for+the+dips+1.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoFEYXVOLaO2IYmx9z3LR1YvZQmQpYB4VuftfZ2tTQvOfngwkUvoKIyZx6bbj1n1-73l_K_5ZqCEkY4eSxhMKPnGKv5Q968-x_FuaPGYrlQJcQHL8vE-3XW8SZ4ngQOIEi9uMSAFRFbI/s1600/doin%2527+it+for+the+dip+3.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568025595410931570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoFEYXVOLaO2IYmx9z3LR1YvZQmQpYB4VuftfZ2tTQvOfngwkUvoKIyZx6bbj1n1-73l_K_5ZqCEkY4eSxhMKPnGKv5Q968-x_FuaPGYrlQJcQHL8vE-3XW8SZ4ngQOIEi9uMSAFRFbI/s320/doin%2527+it+for+the+dip+3.JPG" /></a><br />Good day to all! The sun is shining here in the area of the most southern point of Ohio. The temperature has gone up to a whopping 44 degrees on my patio. The snow is almost gone except for places that don’t see any sunlight. Of course, they are saying another rain/ice/snow mixture will hit us again this week. It is becoming a weekly thing. I sure am happy that my son is home schooled. I would hate to have to make up all these days in public school. They will probably be making up snow days the whole month of June, if it keeps snowing. I’m sure they will start using everything they can to prevent going longer in the year. I just hope so, for my niece’s sake, as well as other kids.<br /><br />Today, I’m positing a picture of a 6 x 6 recipe card that I did with a swap on SCS. I used a Hanglar-Stanglar little boy chef to post atop the recipe, that he is giving a good stirring, too. I used SU paper as well as some other paper from a scrapbook pad that I received as a gift. The yellow and blue goes great together, or at least I believe it does. These were mailed in about 1-1/2 weeks ago, and should go out for the mail this week. I am excited to see what I get back in return. This swap was called, “Doin’ it for the Dips.” This is one of my favorite dips. I hope whoever receives the recipe tries it and likes it, but also likes the cards as well.<br /><br />Okay, I’m off! I have a technique class I’m attending today at 4:00 p.m. I’m always excited to learn new techniques. Hope everyone has a pleasant Sunday!<br /><br />Toota-loo,<br />KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-11373750402681763982011-01-22T14:39:00.003-05:002011-01-22T14:57:43.238-05:00A Nice, Quiet Saturday Afternoon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcbstTk_apKX4ksl4h5mGJGaVExCcZ_kyb7mf8JDR3DxuWC-e0Ti0m7eprUe9_3zAqWS7L1GkRYkmYGgtcHOxr6ISwa04NqlILpuDSObrkyEx520G5sDOa9CqqZkkNMBrpYL6c4eMn58/s1600/035.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565101577058649122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcbstTk_apKX4ksl4h5mGJGaVExCcZ_kyb7mf8JDR3DxuWC-e0Ti0m7eprUe9_3zAqWS7L1GkRYkmYGgtcHOxr6ISwa04NqlILpuDSObrkyEx520G5sDOa9CqqZkkNMBrpYL6c4eMn58/s320/035.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOE3ZKTkjkTtsuUhp4VPUdbnv6DkfAYMCkyks2IJN9-UrOkOv2RsX9jaKMp1HHoW3rsLTTeNYmGIDguIb5cKVev3PF-cSLVMQ5fCpJXsiXqfSGtcW6YOwJ-ot-f18JeqimrFsizn8Y0k/s1600/034.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565101568900505458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOE3ZKTkjkTtsuUhp4VPUdbnv6DkfAYMCkyks2IJN9-UrOkOv2RsX9jaKMp1HHoW3rsLTTeNYmGIDguIb5cKVev3PF-cSLVMQ5fCpJXsiXqfSGtcW6YOwJ-ot-f18JeqimrFsizn8Y0k/s320/034.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz01ncLTpK99QHM3zx-817NeNPfzasV-g6UC5xtryEAcMcjsSmdivApku5d9EKVzEtpUOUrvP1Vji_9FZCAhryfca0e0ABtOPOdqKhFvv6u1F896QZHkzpdPpA_gM_CdnSBJ-3iwN_vpo/s1600/033.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565101557361507250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz01ncLTpK99QHM3zx-817NeNPfzasV-g6UC5xtryEAcMcjsSmdivApku5d9EKVzEtpUOUrvP1Vji_9FZCAhryfca0e0ABtOPOdqKhFvv6u1F896QZHkzpdPpA_gM_CdnSBJ-3iwN_vpo/s320/033.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BW5ncKDyxN70uDS60NuONt96ESlMS457x6oUzCYi05sQEvbq_4sMSDXgEpJWic2i29I6_9a3ciqCKDgvhzsu3IDXXemnGqdZ-5viFoDDwBAwfX-YsrU7l7fF4lVvK-B9Y1cUzCn90lI/s1600/032.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565101548869561090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BW5ncKDyxN70uDS60NuONt96ESlMS457x6oUzCYi05sQEvbq_4sMSDXgEpJWic2i29I6_9a3ciqCKDgvhzsu3IDXXemnGqdZ-5viFoDDwBAwfX-YsrU7l7fF4lVvK-B9Y1cUzCn90lI/s320/032.JPG" /></a><br />Today, I’m showing pictures of my pretty little girls on Christmas Eve, while we unwrapped gifts. They loved all the boxes and papers lying around. You will see from the pictures that they are enjoying themselves.<br /><br />Last evening I went to Texas Roadhouse with three of my close friends, Tessie, Barb and Vickie. We had a really good time. We always have a really good time when you put the four of us together. Most of the time it is total chaos. After eating, we headed to the movies to watch The Dilemma. It is a good movie, and it makes you think about the dilemma Vince Vaughn’s character had. Been there, done that, and it didn’t turn out good. It is really hard to know even what I would do the next time. I do know that either choice is not going to be easy. You have to see the movie.<br /><br />I’m off to work on a swap. Really getting into the recipe swaps. They are so much fun. Also, I’m making an extra of each recipe for my daughter, who is getting married in July. This way she has some of her Mommy’s recipes for her new life as an ole married woman. Hope everyone has a great day! Happy stamping!<br /><br />Toota-loo,<br />KarenKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-86520481730521332292011-01-17T21:48:00.003-05:002011-01-17T22:01:50.744-05:00Back to the Play Ground!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxy3ZZtb58GuUp7dG2K8ThDZmb34tUwS1w3RzarlxpLf8pJeV7oNyMWa0rctOddW0RVzDgoPcA8N60i6ooq1oJhV7GseWbEzJbw8cH67TwrT0Ex7AYAB6Ei9kACKNvl-UVPsj7w0pZLg/s1600/candy+bar+holder+barney+purple+3.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxy3ZZtb58GuUp7dG2K8ThDZmb34tUwS1w3RzarlxpLf8pJeV7oNyMWa0rctOddW0RVzDgoPcA8N60i6ooq1oJhV7GseWbEzJbw8cH67TwrT0Ex7AYAB6Ei9kACKNvl-UVPsj7w0pZLg/s320/candy+bar+holder+barney+purple+3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563354937353865922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWFFEtb9_0_C7LUl_pCTMwoq3aQneB5JPq7DJl0i7Ep_HVYLgB-rVBtoso8AlR6QGx77TfetF2-0DsDaobjsXQcFLq-Eur98ZKRFVvEZJuH72KUw5_3bCIg5JUWUVzZrZrnfo8h2d2VY/s1600/candy+bar+holder+barney+purple+1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWFFEtb9_0_C7LUl_pCTMwoq3aQneB5JPq7DJl0i7Ep_HVYLgB-rVBtoso8AlR6QGx77TfetF2-0DsDaobjsXQcFLq-Eur98ZKRFVvEZJuH72KUw5_3bCIg5JUWUVzZrZrnfo8h2d2VY/s320/candy+bar+holder+barney+purple+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563354918247434770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6wo7phbL-HigpmGLudjkdAJ__o71BXoy8TW0GfJ_YdMQr3ySrADfchevtVlRr_ZoOeEqACOED3aVWOHWx6y7DGDXqCfOTul0jJnIqlKv3BJZiSANN25IFhkydbP6B1i-c2cA0kh4YQg/s1600/pink+candy+bar+holder+2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6wo7phbL-HigpmGLudjkdAJ__o71BXoy8TW0GfJ_YdMQr3ySrADfchevtVlRr_ZoOeEqACOED3aVWOHWx6y7DGDXqCfOTul0jJnIqlKv3BJZiSANN25IFhkydbP6B1i-c2cA0kh4YQg/s320/pink+candy+bar+holder+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563354903632981074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauAozsMtEolE_FwvYTUDnJewm0_NiDRV8_IoLeBLckq7OPyPckiATRfRC3Ji4TG0CvNZQ0eXZuI_iHXN6XPx0BoP_E-7rq4YlIMQCLkSgaptp67bUygBGs1afGXbQWWY42QvSipLBNBM/s1600/pink+candy+bar+holder+1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgauAozsMtEolE_FwvYTUDnJewm0_NiDRV8_IoLeBLckq7OPyPckiATRfRC3Ji4TG0CvNZQ0eXZuI_iHXN6XPx0BoP_E-7rq4YlIMQCLkSgaptp67bUygBGs1afGXbQWWY42QvSipLBNBM/s320/pink+candy+bar+holder+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563354897748925122" /></a><br />Just thought I would start playing with paper again. It feels so good to do it, too. It isn’t like I got out of the mood, just couldn’t get in the swing. Lots of things get in the way of fun, and I guess I became overwhelmed. Back to playing in the craft room, and doing swaps on SCS, and loving everything I’m doing. <br /><br />I made candy bar holders for Christmas. Just a couple of them. I’m thinking my little snowman came from Whipper Snapper. I could be wrong, but I believe that is it. It is all SU paper. The pink holder was for a friend, and the Barney purple one for one of my sisters. I taped gift cards to the candy bars. When they pulled on the string to bring up the candy bar, they also saw the gift card. The snowmen are colored with watercolor pencils, and I used Gamsol to blend, as well as embossed them over with clear embossing powder. I made another one of these for my DH’s aunt, but it said Happy New Year! The candy bar is large. It is the 4.4 oz Hershey’s. <br /><br />Well, I’m off to play in the craft room. Working on a recipe swap on SCS for one dish meals. I’ll post it in a few days. I have a dip recipe card that I will be posting tomorrow or Wednesday. Enjoy your evening, and Happy Scraping!<br /><br />Toota-loo,<br />Karen LinneaKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195149088271315503.post-74031782864941484352009-06-13T19:44:00.001-04:002009-06-13T19:47:47.162-04:00CPS Challenge June 13, 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMZ0FOxSBnuW0QM0wu5Td_VEcvwNCXXLn8p9UA-mAuf_7xRasJ4pRBja3mOuVUn0W9EZyApeCQzp8sthhZ6-7wwLyr5nggo1sYUz-ZXOXknG0xQWTtRMpfVnusAYknkRXybprPulzF9zU/s1600-h/CPS+challenge+june+13+09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346962541660711586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMZ0FOxSBnuW0QM0wu5Td_VEcvwNCXXLn8p9UA-mAuf_7xRasJ4pRBja3mOuVUn0W9EZyApeCQzp8sthhZ6-7wwLyr5nggo1sYUz-ZXOXknG0xQWTtRMpfVnusAYknkRXybprPulzF9zU/s400/CPS+challenge+june+13+09.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Today’s card is for the CPS Challenge. It is over at 8:00 so here is to procrastination! My details are below regarding the card. </span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I hope you are enjoying this weekend. This morning it was terribly overcast in our area, but the sun starting peeping from behind the clouds until it was a mostly sunny day. So nice to finally see the sun. It has been raining for days. I hope to get in some sun bathing tomorrow.</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Thank you for stopping by, and do so often. Happy Stamping!</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Toota-loo,<br />Karen</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Stamps:</strong> Stamping Bella & Celebrate from Archiver’s Snag’em<br /><strong>Paper:</strong> A shiny type paper from a kit given to me from a friend<br /><strong>Embellishments:</strong> Flowers from Darice Sticky Puffs; Metal Stickers Nailheads; Ribbon, Think Spring, Walmart. Bella colored with watercolor pencils.</span></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15413200825927551849noreply@blogger.com2