30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 30 - Happy Birthday Note Book and Matching Birthday Card!

I am so excited!  Today is my Birthday!  I have been waiting for years for this one to come around as you all know it is October 10, 2010 or 10/10/10!  I think that is just way too cool!  I remember when I was turned 10 years old thinking how neat it was that I was turning 10 on 10/10  but this is so much cooler!  For anyone else out there sharing my special day...Happy Birthday!

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My oldest daughter Abigail came to me today asking if I could make a birthday present for her boyfriends Granny (who shares my birthday) and that her favorite color was Pink!  Here is what I came up with.  It is a Happy Birthday Note Book with a matching Birthday Card for him to give her.  Nicholas thought that it would be just perfect for her.

Happy Birthday Note Book for Nicholas's Granny!

Front View of The Happy Birthday Note Book

Close up of the Little Bird

Matching Birthday Card.

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Happy Haunted Halloween Blog Hop! 30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 29 - Jack-O-Latern Stew Recipe Swap!

Welcome to the Happy Haunted Halloween Blog Hop and Day 29 of my 30 Days of Creativity Challenge!  If you're here for the Haunted Halloween Blog Hop you're in the right place! But if you just found us hop on over to the beginning at Cricut Confessions to get started.  There is quite a bit of blog candy being given away throughout the blog hop!

The Jack-O-Latern Stew Recipe Layout was created using the Cricut Expression, The Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge and The Feeling Groovy Cricut Cartridge.  The Ingredients are printed on the front of the "Pumpkin" Recipe Card and the Directions are printed on the back.  I just love how the Recipe Card becomes a pumpkin.  If you have not purchased the Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge I would highly recommend it!  I can see myself using it over and over throughout the year!

Jack-O-Latern Stew Recipe Layout

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Ingredients "Pumpkin"

Directions "Pumpkin"

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 28 - Weekend Cricut Class Conference and Fall Fun! Layout using Creative Memories Cartridge!

I have been super busy this whole weekend!  I had a wonderful group of Creative Memories Consultants and Customers come to Aiken for a Cricut Classes weekend!  They learned so much about the Cricut and we all had so much fun the whole weekend!

They kicked off the weekend on friday night at my house coming to see my studio and eating Chili and Baked Potatoes.  We talked and fellowshipped for hours.  These ladies were amazing and so excited to see the Cricut Imagine.

On Saturday, we kicked off the day with the Trick Or Treat Layout and the ladies had a blast learning all about Stickles and I must say, I think they are all addicted to them!  We followed that class us by eating a wonderful lunch at Atlanta Bread Company and when we arrived back at the hotel I taught them the Basic Cricut Class followed by the Cheerful Seasons Fall Fun! Layout Class.  The ladies could not wait to get started on scrapping after those classes and I headed home for an Awards Banquet with my wonderful husband Barton.

After dinner, I headed back to see how all the ladies were coming along and let me tell you, they were making good use of everything they had learned!  The pages they were making were amazing!

This morning was kicked off with Breakfast with everyone followed by a Design Studio Class and I think they are completely hooked!  I have made Cricut Finatics out of them all!

I want to send out a special Thanks to all of the wonderful ladies who put their Cricut knowledge in my hands this weekend!  You all were great!

Here is one of the layouts classes the ladies participated in this weeked!  This is my Day 28 - 30 Days of Creativity Challenge!  I used the Cricut Expression and Cheerful Season Cricut Cartridge to create this layout!

Fall Fun! Layout using Cheerful Seasons Creative Memories Cricut Cartridge

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30 days of Creativity Challenge - Day 26 - One of my favorites! An Adorable Kittens Project "Recipe" Layout!

Ok, So I think this is one of my very most favorite layouts I have created in quite a while!  It is my Double Crochet Hat and Double Crochet Scarf Patterns that I made into an 8x8 layout!    The brown "ground" cardstock on the bottom is actually a pocket!  The adorable kittens and the unwound yarn are glued to the pocket and are from the Sugar and Spice Cricut Lite Cartridge.  The Hat is a combination of The Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons Cricut Cartridge and The George and Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge.  The Scarf is from The Speaking Of Winter Cricut Cartridge that was layered.  I think I have a new favorite for titles and it is The Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons Cricut Cartridge.  I just love how the letters are mismatched!

Double Crochet Hat & Double Crochet Scarf Pattern Layout!

The Layout with the "Recipes" removed.

The Double Crochet Scarf "Recipe" Card side One!

The Double Crochet Scarf "Recipe" Card side Two!

The Double Crochet Hat "Recipe" Card side One!

The Double Crochet Hat "Recipe" Card side Two!

A Close Up of the Kittens Playing!

Another Close Up of the Kittens Playing!

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 25 - Farmers Breakfast Recipe Layout

Growing up we used to have Farmers Breakfast all the time on the weekends.  My whole family just loved it!  It is super simple to make and can be served at any time of the day wether it be Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner.  This recipe is great Double or Tripled according to how many people are eating it.

I created this layout using the Cricut Expression, The Country Life Cricut Cartridge, The Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge and The Cheerful Seasons Cricut Cartridge.

The Farmers Breakfast Recipe Layout!

The Little Famer Girl with her best friend!

The title!

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 24 - Watermelon Sherbet Recipe Layout!

Watermelon Sherbet is my very most favorite Sherbet in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!  It is so Uber refreshing and just plain wonderful!  Be sure to try it out and let me know if you love it as much as I do.

So today is the 24th day of the 30 Days of Creativity Challenge and I really and having so much fun creating everyday!  I am thinking that after this 30 days is over, I may do it another 30 days!  I am really making TONS of headway in the recipe areas of my life!

I used the Cricut Expression, The Cricut Design Studio, The Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge, The Preserves Cricut Cartridge and The Feeling Groovy Cricut Cartridge to create this layout.

The Watermelon Sherbet Recipe Layout!

The Watermelon Sherbet Title

The Recipe!

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 23 - Cantaloupe Sherbet Recipe Layout!

Today is the 23rd day of the 30 Days of Creativity Challenge for me!  I had alot of fun creating todays layout!  It is Cantaloupe Sherbet!  It too is a very refreshing light dessert that is just delicious!

I created this layout using The Cricut Expression, The Cricut Design Studio, The Feeling Groovy Cricut Cartridge, The Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge and The Preserves Cricut Cartridge.

The Cantaloupe Sherbet Layout!

The Cantaloupe Sherbet Title!

The Recipe!

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 22 - Pineapple Sherbet Recipe Layout!

Today is the 22nd Day of The 30 Days of Creativity Challenge for me!  Have you been thinking of joining?  It's not too late!

Come on and join us! 

Are you looking for a refereshing dessert?  Well, do I have a solution for you!  Pineapple Sherbet!  It is absolutely wonderful!

I used the Cricut Expression, The Cricut Design Studio, The Feeling Groovy Cricut Cartridge, The Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge and The Preserves Cricut Cartridge!

Pineapple Sherbet Recipe Layout!

Pineapple Sherbet Title

The Recipe!

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 21 - Birthday Treat Bags!

Today is Day 21 of the 30 Days of Creativity Challenge and I have to admit that I was not all that creative today but accomplished what needed to accomplished.  I had to make over 20 Gift Bags for the children at Anika's 11th Birthday Party.  They were super simple to make and only took about 30 to 45 minutes to completly finish them all.  The kids were so excited about them and cannot wait to tear into them.

The Bags are from Clear Bags and are 4.25"X4.25".  I cut Double sided paper into 4.5"X4" rectangles and scored them at 2"  I used Glue Arts Permanent Tape and glued the bag in between the scored piece of Double sided paper and then filled the bags with an assortment of goodies!  This is an excellent way to jazz up the plain old treat bags of the past.

The Candy Gift Bag for Anika's 11th Birthday Party!

A Bowl Full of Gift Bags

The Bowl of Gift Bags with the Chalk Board Kitty Cat saying Happy Birthday Anika!

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 20 - My Daddy's Waffle Recipe Layout!

Today is day 20 of the 30 Days of Creativity Challenge.  I decided that today I would create a layout with my Daddy's Waffle Recipe.  My kids call them Papa's Waffles.  Be sure to try them out!

I used the Cricut Expression, The Cricut Gypsy, The George and Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge, The Old West Cricut Cartridge and The Billionaire Cricut Cartridge to create this layout.

My Dad's Waffle Recipe!  It is Out of this World!!

The Recipe!

The Title Waffles

The Vermont Maple Syrup Bottle

Papa's Waffles

1 Tbsp. Dry Yeast

½ Cup Warm Water

1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Sugar
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
2 Cups Buttermilk
1 Stick Melted Butter

2 Large Eggs
¼ tsp. Baking Soda

In a large dish with a cover, dissolve Yeast in Warm Water – set for 5 minutes. Add Salt, Sugar, All-Purpose Flour, Buttermilk and Butter. Let set on the counter covered overnight.




In the morning, add Eggs and Baking Soda. Hear Waffle Iron according to directions. When heated, put in ½ cup batter. Serve with Soft Butter and your Favorite Topping – Maple Syrup, Fresh Fruits, etc… Sweetened Whipped Cream is excellent as a garnish! Enjoy!


This recipe comes from Kendra’s father David van Dellen and has been a favorite in our family for many years! I hope that it become a favorite of your too!




 

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30 Days of Creativity Challenge - Day 19 - Scarecrow Chili Recipe Layout!

 Today is my 19th Day of the 30 Days of Creativity Challenge!  If you haven't joined in Michelle and I would love for you to join us.  Just click this link and leave a comment with your blog address.  Be sure to follow the instructions!  I am looking forward to seeing all of your creations!

My Creativity for the day is Scarecrow Chili!  I used the Cricut, The Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartidge, The Cheerful Seasons Cricut Cartridge, The Feelin' Groovy Cricut Cartridge and The Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge!

This particular Chili has macaroni in it but you are welcome to leave it off if you so desire.  I have published the recipe below the pictures.  Happy Cooking!  :-)

The Scarecrow Chili Recipe Layout!

A Close Up of The Scarecrow!

A Close Up of the Recipe!

Scarecrow Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

3 pounds Ground Beef

4 Celery Stalks, chopped

2 Medium Onions, chopped

Two 46 ounce Cans of Tomato Juice

Two 28 ounce cans of Diced Tomatoes, un-drained

Two 16 ounce cans of Kidney Beans, rinsed & drained

Two 10 3/4 ounce cans of Condensed Tomato Soup, undiluted

1 cup Water

1/4 cup Ancho Chili Powder

3-4 tablespoons of Brown Sugar

6 Bay Leaves

Salt and Pepper to taste

4 cups Elbow Macaroni, cooked & drained

Instructions:

1. 
   
   In a Dutch oven or large stock pot, cook the Ground Beef, Celery and Onion over medium heat until the Ground Beef is no longer pink; drain.
2. 
   
   Add the Tomato Juice, Diced Tomatoes, Beans, Tomato Soup, Water, Chili Powder, Brown Sugar, Bay Leaves, Salt and Pepper.
3. 
   
   Bring to a boil.
4. 
   
   Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. 
   
   Stir in Cooked Macaroni.
6. 
   
   Cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until heated through.
7. 
   
   Discard bay leaves and serve.
8. Enjoy! 

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