Lots going on

One of my projects using fabric, ribbon, tulle, buttons, clips, and marbles!

Wow, a lot has been going on! I've been working on a handful of projects and decided to do more for Christmas gifts, so I've got a lot to do! I've been sewing, stamping, mod-podging, hot glue-ing and so much more. I've have several projects planned to work on with Ashton too! Including a fun and easy Pipe cleaner snowflake ornaments! Stay tuned for some pictures of what I've been up to!

Last MInutes Halloween Treats

I did this recipes from Rhodes' Rolls last week for our Halloween Party. It was fun, they tasted great (so I was told). A few years ago I did a similar idea from Martha Stewart. That one was making pretzels from scratch, I definitly prefer the Rhodes way!

Fill your treat table with some ghoulish fingers, witch fingers topped with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.

Prep Time: 15 min (not including thaw time)

Bake Time: 15 min

Ingredients

12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/4 cup melted butter
Parmesan cheese
garlic salt
egg yolks, beaten
food coloring
small paintbrush

Instructions

Roll each roll into a 7-9 inch pointed rope. Define finger nail on pointed end and knuckles and lines along the finger with a sharp knife. Place on a sprayed baking sheet and pinch finger thinner on both sides of knuckle. Brush finger with butter avoiding fingernail. Sprinkle cheese and garlic salt on finger but not on nail. Make nail color by combining egg yolk and food coloring to achieve desired color. Paint nail with small paintbrush. Bake at 350°F 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

LOVE this Idea!

Check out this post, my little boy would love these!

http://www.vanillajoy.com/halloween-crazy-crayons.html

A card

This was pretty fun to make, I used the Petal Pizzaz set, and used paper and plastic flowers from American Crafts, and flower punch from Marvy. The colors are Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze an d Soft Sky and white of course.

A giveaway from Make it and Love it Blog

Monday, September 28, 2009

Biggest GIVEAWAY ever!!!!!!!

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I'm speechless. I can't even believe that there is something this large being given away.
For free.
You're all going to love this. Oh, how I wish I could enter.

(I need to let every last friend and family member know about this.......and somehow brainwash them into thinking that they should give it to me if they win. Hahaha... :))

Good grief.....I could put this to some good use.

Do you see what this is? It's a Workbox from The Original Scrapbox. Do you have crafting clutter everywhere? (I admit.....I do. And it makes me crazy.) This amazing workbox organizes your supplies, hides it all for you, and then rolls away on wheels if you need it to. This workbox is valued at $1295.00 but you have a chance to win one for free. Wow. I'm speechless. (And you get to pick your own color and style. Eeeee!)

But there's more. You can enter to win this workbox here and at 9 other participating blogs listed below. And on October 10th, each of us (10 blogs total) will select a winner who will win their choice of:

A ScrapMaBob, the perfect little addition to any work table. Attaches to the edge and holds your drink and all of the trash/debris that you acquire while crafting.



OR


A Ribbon Box, which is that absolute perfect place to store all of your messy ribbon. Ahhh....finally.


And then all of those 10 winners (one each from all 10 blogs) will be entered into the final drawing, where one of the 10 will be selected to win the Workbox on October 12th (even though they all just won their choice of a ScrapMaBob or a Ribbon Box).

Got it? Wow.

So if you're a crafter, a seamstress, a scrapper, a quilter, or a hobbyist of any kind........you are going to fall in love with the Workbox. So nice and neat........and darn beautiful all hidden away.


Also, this contest is open to residents of UK and EU countries as well as the United States and Canada.


Other participating blogs: (And yes, you can enter all 10 blogs....and do all of the entries for each blog. Hey, it's worth a shot, right?)

Capadia Designs

Cricut Christmas

Priscilla Styles

My Life as Lou

My Organized Chaos

The Mommy Files

Auntie Thesis

Vanilla Joy

Rachelle Writes


Also, The Original Scrapbox is offering a $100 off coupon for shipping on your next order, by using the code 100writes. How nice is that?


**Please note: You must enter in a separate comment for each entry. (Example: If you'd like 5 extra entries for visiting a shop, you must enter 5 different comments, in addition to any other entries/comments.) Thanks.

How to enter?

• Visit The Original Scrapbox website and choose your favorite product. Leave a comment here and tell me what your favorite is and why you would like this product.

Want to be added in again?
(You'll get one entry for each of the following, so make sure to submit an additional comment for each item you have completed.)

• Become a Facebook fan of The Original Scrapbox here.

• Facebook the contest and share the code for $100 off shipping: 100writes

• Tweet about this contest with link backs here and share the code for $100 off shipping:100writes (copy and paste http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/ right into the text box).

• Put my button on your blog. Directions for how to do so are on my left sidebar.......scroll down a bit. (Already have one? Just remind me in your comment.)

• "Follow" my blog. Add yourself over on the right sidebar......scroll down a bit. (Already are? You're automatically entered in again. Just remind me.)

Okay, another 5 entries?!?!
(Complete both items and you'll get an additional 10 entries. Just make sure to leave comments for all 10 entries.)

• Blog about this contest with a picture of the Workbox. If you have a private blog, it will not be eligible for this part of the contest. In your blog post, please use the tags: The Original Scrapbox, Scrapbook storage, Workbox.

• Blog about any other item offered from The Original Scrapbox and include this information word for word: Enter this code when you place your order to get $100 off your shipping: 100Writes

Remember, a winner will be chosen on Saturday, October 10th and then the grand prize winner will be chosen on Monday, October 12th.

Good luck!

Art by Jeffrey Hale

The very talented artist Jeffrey Hale is having the opening to his show this coming Friday. The art has been made specifically for this show and is absolutely amazing! He is a very talented artist.

Flower Clips

Here is my stab at making flower clips for my little girl. I had fun, but also learned a lot, so my next batch will be better!

Cards

This is a simple card I made a stack of for my mom. I've used this layout many times for this stamp set, and love doing the black white and color. It gives it a classic look!



The circles use the 1 3/8" punch, and 1" punch. I love the funky touch it gives.



So today upon looking at my blog I have almost 12000 hits?? The other day it was just at 1250, weird.... But If all of a sudden I have a fan base that likes looking at my stuff, great, but 11000 hits in a week.....

Blog

A blog I follow has a giveaway. The Shabby Nest is celebrating post no. 300! I love her stuff, she has the same style I have, and she sells these awesome pillows on Etsy. I'm a huge fan of her! To check out the giveaway and all her wonderful things, visit her blog here.

A new card!

Sorry the picture is so aweful. The card really is cute though!

Stamps: Best Blossoms, Much Appreciated (both retired)
Ink: Basic Black, Black Staz On, Versa Color's Chateau Gray
Paper: White CS, White Vellum, Silver cs
Supplies: Oval punch, black brads