Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Petal Box


OMG!!  I found my new favorite box.  You can find the tutorial right here:  Petal Box

I followed her instructions except for the dimensions and sizing of the box.  I wanted to make the box a little smaller so my nestibilities would fit.  I have the Classic Scalloped Squares and the largest square is 4"x4" so I needed to make the box a wee bit smaller so the scallops would show from under the box.

You can follow the instructions to a "T" in the tutorial or if you would like a smaller box, here were my alterations:

1. I started with a 10-1/2" x 10-1/2" piece of cardstock instead of a 12x12 piece.
2. Score at 3-1/2" on all 4 sides instead of 4".
3. Cardstock mats should be 3-3/8" x 3-3/8".
4. Designer paper should be 3-1/4" x 3-1/4".
5. Circles should be cut at 3-1/2".

So cute, huh!  The box is so sturdy with all the matting... great for holding that special little something.  Have fun making and thanks for stopping by!











Recipe:
Stamps: Papertrey Holiday Button Bits
Paper:Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses
Ink: Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: SU Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Copics, EK Success Circle Scissor, Classic Scalloped Squares Nestibilities, Bag 'O Buttons, SU Slit Punch, SU Window Punch

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Did a little baking while I was at it!  This time of year I feel so compelled to bake and try new recipes... but not so good for the waistline or lack thereof.  Ha!

I found this recipe on the Pillsbury site... and oh so yummy.

Peanutty Buckeye Bars


Ingredients:

1 19.5-oz. pkg. brownie mix
2 eggs
1/3 C. olive oil
1 C. chopped nuts (optional)
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 C. peanut butter

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a 13x9x2" baking pan; set aside.  In a large bowl, combine brownie mis, eggs and oil.  Beat w/ an electric mixer on medium speed until combined.  Stir in nuts, if desired.  Spread only half the brownie mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

2. In a medium bowl mix together sweetened condensed milk and peanut butter until smooth.  Spread evenly over brownie mixture in pan.  Separate the remaining brownie mixture into pieces, flatten with your fingers, and place them on top of the brownie mixture in pan.

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is set and edges are lightly browned.  Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.  Cut into bars.  Makes 32 bars.

4. To Store:  Layer bars between waxed paper in an airtight container and cover.  Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Hope you enjoy them as much as my husband has!!!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Upsy Daisy Cannister Gift


Do you empty a cannister of sugar or hot cocoa or cappucino to stop and think, "how could I alter this?"  And then your thoughts race to who you'd give it to and then what patterned paper could I use!  Oh the joy of papercrafting... the possibilities are endless.  It's an addiction.

I used my Scor pal to score the green cs before wrapping it around the cannister.  I used a slit punch to punch the oval focal point on each side and then looped my ribbon through to attach all the way around then tied a bow.  This little goody is going to a friend of mine who has done some side work for me with a little mishap I had with the "bad boys", if you know what I mean.  I have a lead foot, what can I say.  Are you born with lead feet?

Thanks for stopping by!
Recipe:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Paper: Groovy Guava, Garden Green, Very Vanilla

Ink: Basic Black, Grooby Guava, Ruby Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Groovy Guava ribbon, SU window punch, Scor Pal, Bone folder, Oval Nestibilities, Dimensionals, Domino sugar cannister, Corsage pin, Button from stash, SU slit punch

Monday, December 14, 2009

Gingerbread Man



Christmas is only a couple of weeks away and cards should be finished; right!!  I found this gingerbread stamp that I bought last year nestled away, yikes!  I had to take him out and ink him up.  I've had these buttons in my stash for quite some time and worked perfeclty for his little tummy.

Recipe:

Stamps: SU Seasons Greettings, Stampabilities Gingerbread Man

Paper: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Basic Black, Kraft

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Circle Nestibilities, SU Top Note Die, SU markers, Buttons from stash, Houndstooth Cuttlebug embossing folder, yarn from stash

Thursday, December 3, 2009

JOY


Christmas is drawing near so production of cards is making way.  I'm a bit behind but luckily I have a stash from last year that can be used.  I used some unexpected colors on this one and to my pleasure, I like.  Sometimes you neva, neva neva know.

Recipe:

Stamps: Snowfall, Glad Tidings, Merry & Bright

Paper: Soft Sky, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pink Passion, Crushed Curry

Ink: Basic Black, Pink Passion, Soft Sky

Accessories: Soft Sky ribbon, Chunky Essentials, Dimensional, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer