Bright Banners

I think I am really into bright colors now-since it is finally spring!

Here's a "sketch challenge" design from my upline Lana at nannastamps.blogspot.com. I used a retired embellishment (the Designer Builder Brads) to help make the banners "pop", Hearts a Flutter framelits and Quatrefancy Specialty DSP.

A cheerful thank you card

Even though this simply sent card set is retired (as well as the stamp set!) I just LOVE the bright color combination. A great card for a cloudy day!

Another EGGstra Spectacular card

Hoppy Easter!

So here is another Easter card I made with the Eggstra Spectacular stamp set. I was inspired by Mikaela at the CraftyOinkpen.blogspot.com
I love the added feather detail (not SU!) I used the Chalk Talk framelits, trimming each end to better fit the card. The teeny pearls are a fun accent, too!
Happy Easter everyone!

Mini Easter card

Eggstraspectacular!

Love this set, and this lamb is just precious!

I used our smootch spritz to give these mini 3 x 3  cards a pearlized look, making them a little glimmery (is that a word?) : )

Check back later for another card from this fun stamp set!

Baby Shower Breakfast Invitation

I created this invitation for my wonderful SIL who was expecting her first baby. Loved the pink and gold combo! (gold is one of the baby's room accent colors)

Southern Living's Baked Potato Soup (a family favorite)

I thought it was a great time to share this yummy recipe, as nothing sounds better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold, wintery evening!

Baked Potato Soup (from The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook)

4 large baking potatoes

2/3 cup butter or margarine

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

6 cups milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

12 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled and divided

4 green onions, chopped & divided

1 (8oz) carton sour cream

 

Wash potatoes; prick several times with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees for a hour, or until done; cool.

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and reserve. Discard shells.

 

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; add flour, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

 

Stir in potato, salt, pepper, 1 cup of cheese, 1/2 cup of bacon and 2 T green onions; cook until heated (do not boil). Stir in sour cream; cook just until heated (do not boil). Sprinkle servings with remaining cheese, bacon and green onions. Yield: 10 cups.

 

(Per 1 cup srvg: 407 cals, 31.6 gm fat, 88 mg cholesterol, 629 mg sodium)

Pretty Packages with Tag a Bag

I am loving the Stampin' Up! new tag a bag accessory kit and tag a bag gift bags!

Tag A Bag tag and Chalk Talk stamp set

 

Here is the Tag a Bag Bundle. It makes it so easy to put together a cute gift!

You can get the Tag A Bag Bundle, shown above, which includes the Tag a Bag Accessory Kit and the Tag a Bag Gift Bags.
Item #131371, Price: $9.95 in the 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! catalog.
It has everything you need to make treats extra-special. Coordinates with Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Gumball Green, Smoky Slate, Tangerine Tango. Includes: * 10 food-safe Kraft bags with White chevron ombre print, each 5-1/4" x 8-1/4" * 10 large base tags * 10 medium builder tags * Baker’s Twine, 20' each of 3 colors: Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay * 10 mini clothespins * 5 Smoky Slate self-adhesive strips, each 12" * 40 Stampin’ Dimensionals