Birthday Card by Anna Nikander This month, I celebrated another birthday. Among other things, I received some beautiful cards from my friends at Scrapbook Place! Birthday Card by Mary Kirchherr Now, to commemorate the occasion, I’d like to give you, my awesome followers, a special gift to thank you for the joy you bring me each […]
Chocolate Almond Cheesecake
Chocolate Almond Cheesecake If you’re looking for an elegant dessert to serve for a special occasion, why not give this Chocolate Almond Cheesecake a try? My husband recently surprised me with this dessert – he presented it to me as an alternative to a traditional birthday cake – and it became an instant favorite among […]
Thru A Kitten’s Eyes
Thru A Kitten’s Eyes I took this photo of Tsunami a few weeks after he arrived in our home. He had finally acclimated to his new environment and begun to explore the world around him. One day, he discovered that he had grown just enough to discover a ledge he had never noticed before. “What’s this?” […]
WOYWW 34: Notebooks & Journals
Paris Notebook I am a notebook addict. It goes along with being a journal junkie, a stationery stasher, a paper princess – well, you catch my drift! I’m one of those gals who could spend hours pouring over blank books until I find just the right one! Pool Parties Notebook So, I thought I’d share a […]
Thank You: The Peacock Challenge Card
Thank You Peacock Card Several weeks ago, my friend Anna sent me an envie full of die cuts. I love peacocks, so my eye was immediately drawn to this beautiful image with its paisley wing and its intricate feathers! I started to put together a kit of coordinating items to play with on a day when […]
Words To Inspire: Sympathy Card
Thinking Of You – Sympathy Card This week, Challenge #17 at Sentimental Sundays is Words To Inspire. For this challenge, I created a Sympathy Card because it’s during times at loss we need words of inspiration and encouragement the most. Inside The Card I used the following products on the card: DCWV Patterned PaperCTHH Black Dye InkCTMH […]
Melts In Your Mouth BBQ Spare Ribs
One of the things I love about summertime is a good barbecue, and one of the highlights of a good barbecue is ribs cooked to perfection! If you love the taste of rich, smoky BBQ ribs that are so tender and so moist that the meat falls off the bones and melts in your mouth, […]
WOYWW 33: Tsunami The Mighty Hunter
Tsunami In Flight For those of you What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday fans who view desks solely through crafter’s eyes, here’s a different perspective: Did you know that desks make great runways and launching pads for enterprising young felines? Tsunami Hunting His Favorite Toy They make fruitful hunting grounds too! Pure Joy I wish you days filled with as much joy as Tsunami’s! For more […]
Quilling & A Heart Of Hope
Art by Antonella DeFalco of Quilling, Art And Expression Quilling – the Renaissance art of rolling, folding and gluing thin strips of papers into decorative shapes and intricate designs – has experienced a resurgence among paper crafters in recent years. I tried my hand at Quilling once. I soon discovered that while the concept of Quilling […]
Seasoned Pork Chops With Apples
Looking for a unique and healthy entrée to serve your family? Is a low calorie count a bonus when you plan your meals? This delicious dish is guaranteed to delight everyone’s taste buds – combine it with brown rice for extra nutrition! Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Pound of Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, Cubed ¼ Cup All-Purpose […]
A Tag Book For My Friend
Today I created a tag book for a friend in need of a pick-me-up. What better way to brighten one’s spirits than to send a book filled with flowers, bling, and hearfelt sentiments? Acrylic Covers – Embellished I wanted to make sure that the book was durable, so I used thick white chipboard for each […]