What's New ?

Hello :)
A couple of announcements and a layout to share.

Over the weekend the "Sisterhood of Scrap" Forum hosted their second "One Hour Sketch Challenge". Sketch was provided by Deanne Burton from "Am I a Scrap Addict".
You may find Deanne's Sketches on her "Just My Sketches Blog".
What fun and a great way to learn to focus on the task at hand.

My layout is one of many that I would like to get done from my Genealogy hunting with my cousin, in our search of the sites that go along with our ancestors written trail.

Next up...Create IT- Green will be hosting a Second Blog Hop on the 6TH of February. Just in time for Valentines Day.
There will be prizes offered and inspiration for creating those Green Holiday projects!

And last but not least...We have "Cooking With Carla"

Carla has started a Monday Cooking Carnival on her blog.

Each Monday has it's own theme and she encourages you to share your recipes and a link . What a great way to find new recipes! I for one am always interested in ways to add new recipes into the family meals.

Stop on by and see what is new in the kitchen this week!

Thanksgiving Tree,Recipe Layouts & Scrapbook Layouts

Has been awhile since I posted any projects I have been working on.
Thought I would share with you my most recent.

First up is a Thanksgiving decoration created for the upcoming Holiday.

I also created this tree for a call on a new Green Blog, called CREATE IT-GREEN.
All submissions must be in by the 20Th of November if you are interested in being part of the DT.

Using an empty cookie tin, some jute and dried fern for my base.
Leaves from an old Fall garland that had seen better days, glued to a Styrofoam tree and a piece of dowel painted left over from an early project.
Styrofoam that came in a package to stuff my tin and hold tree in place.

Next up Some Recipe Cards for Recipe Card Challenge Blog.
thought I gave up on this one didn't you? LOL ...just sort of got sidetracked for awhile...but no, ready to get down to business and get that recipe box filled up.

This cake is so yummy!!!! has been around for years. Thought maybe you new mothers and wives out there might not have heard of it and would like to give it a try...makes for a fast and tasty treat when company comes calling.

A favorite morning breakfast for a cold and snowy day...will stay with you all morning.

Next 2 layouts were created for Challenges posted on the Sisterhood of Scrap Blog / Forum.

My sweet little Grand daughter Sophia as Snow White this Halloween.

Monday's Challenge on the SOS was an Inspiration Challenge.

This layout was created for the Saturday Soup Challenge on the Sisterhood of Scrap.

Took a trip up North to visit family.

My cousin and I took a road trip in search of our Colonial ancestors. Searching for the churches they had attended and cemeteries theywere buried in.

What an adventure and a privilege to be able to share with her.

We were also lucky enough to find the road they had first settled on after coming to America.

You may see some of these places in this post with a video I created.

Well, that's it for now.

Thanks for stopping by My Crafty World.

Wishing you all a great weekend :)

All Hallows Eve Menu & Digital Freebie

In my hunt for the perfect seasonal dishes for this years "All Hallows Eve" Dinner.
I put together a menu that reflects the bounty and spirit of the season for me .

You may download this Free Digital Halloween Menu Border I created if you would like.

In a png format with no background.

bat credit - Halloween Border Font

Doesn't this salad look tasty !

By clicking on the links you will be directed to the recipe.

"Spinach & Pumpkin Salad" image credit from Sunset /my recipes.com

Spiderweb Brie En Croute image credit and Recipe by Britta "Web Mistress of the Dark".

"Boil & Bubble Soup" image from Sunset/ my recipes.com

"Butter Beer" a traditional Hogsmeade -Style recipe image & recipe credit /Britta "Web Mistress of the Dark". WITH alcohol WITHOUT alcohol .

"Stuffed Pumpkin" image credit Southern Living /my recipes.com

"Eerie Eyeballs" credit & recipe Bretta "Web Mistress of the Dark"

The eyeballs add the perfect touch of Ghoulish atmosphere to the celebration !
Britta has posted a video in 2 parts to help guide us along in the making of these Eerie Eyeballs.
video 1
video 2
You will find some Spooktacular Halloween recipes by Britta that will add the perfect touch to any Halloween Gathering.
Britta is also the Author of "Eerie Elegance" a reference book and guide for planning the perfect Halloween Party !
Thank you Britta for permission in posting your images and recipes !
Hope you are all enjoying this changing of the Season.
Thanks for stopping by my world : )

Recipe and Crop Challenges

Ever have one of those weeks where it blends right into the next?
That's how it has been going for me.
Chasing myself all over the place : )

A little late posting last weeks "Recipe Card Challenge" ....but, better late than never!
The recipe challenge,
a recipe for a Sack lunch.
My take on this challenge is Snack Mix. Yum ...Yum ...don't leave home without it !
This weeks Challenge has been posted, if you would like to give it a go.




Okay, so you know that the Sisterhood of Scrap hosted a weekend Crop , the theme "Back to School".
You still have plenty of time to get some of those photos Scrapped and posted .
Here are a couple that I have finished so far.
Need to get in gear and see if I can get started on another today!

Without giving to many details on the challenges ( You'll just have to stop by and see for yourself all the Great Challenges posted).

This first layout is a Reduce Challenge ....My Great Grandmother.


This one is a Title Challenge.
My 2 Grand Daughters...singing the Lolly pop song.



Back to the drawing board for me....working on a Halloween project next...for Creatively- Green.

Thanks for stopping by : ) .

Backyard Gathering

Recipe Card Challenge for this week... a Backyard Gathering.

BBQ Ribs ! Fall ...the perfect time for grilled ribs!

For this recipe you may boil your ribs the day before your gathering.

Brush ribs with your favorite BBQ Sauce and wrap in foil, envelope style .

Refrigerate over night

Adjust the seasonings in your water ,to suit your families taste...don't forget to add the BBQ to the water !

I love this ribbon, it was a donation to my supplies a few years back from my Mother's dear friend up North.

Thanks Marie :)...love when you clean house !

have a nice day : )

Elegant Dinner Party Recipe

Recipe challenge this week.

A recipe that you would serve at an elegant dinner party.

One of my favorites, Stuffed Shrimp!

Very easy recipe to put together , and would go wonderful along side your favorite cut of beef.

I recommend, that you stop by the Recipe Card Challenge Blog and check out the wonderful recipes that have been contributed by the Design team.

A dinner fit for a King !

Bon appetit !!

Cookie Recipe With Character

Time for another Recipe Card Challenge .

This weeks challenge is to use a character on your Recipe layout.
Searching ,through my Stamps, I sadly realized I do not have any characters so to speak.
A little frustrated over this, I turned to the Internet to find some inspiration.

I happened upon a blog called Creative Dreams and found a freebie of Halloween Digital Papers that had the cutest Halloween characters.
I knew right away they would be perfect for my Witches Fingers Cookie recipe.

Sized down to suit my needs and colored over with some glitter gel pens.

I also added some witches fingers to the sides of this hybrid layout.

Always a favorite treat at my house on Halloween !!

Thanks for stopping by My World : )

Flowers & Onions

This weeks Recipe Card Challenge , FLOWERS !!
Either use them in your layout or in a recipe.
What better than a Blooming Onion appetizer.

A couple of tips when preparing this recipe.

1. If you use your favorite brand of soda instead of beer, your onion batter will be sweeter.

2.Refrigerating your onion after coating will help set the batter.

3.Make sure you completely dry your onion after soaking in water.

4. you can use any of your favorite seasonings after onion has been cooked or mix into flour.

Tasty....tasty !!! Just make sure you have plenty of breath mints on hand after eating : ) !

Flower Tutorial Links.

Roses

Round Flowers

Fringed Flowers

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by My Crafty World !

"Camping Out" Chili Recipe Layout

This weeks "Recipe Card Challenge Blog " layout...the great outdoors !

Very easy Chili recipe that tastes better as the night gets colder and the campfire brighter.
May be easily adjusted for the amount of folks you have warming up by your fire.

When no one is watching I try to substitute Ground Turkey for ground beef....just as tasty ; )

Thanks for stopping by : )

A Lemon of a Challenge

This weeks Recipe Card Challenge is taken it's inspiration from Pink Lemonade!

My favorite recipe for Lemon Squares...YUMMY !

Very rich and lemony with a crusty bottom.

This recipe makes it's way once a year into my Holiday Cookie tray...always a favorite.

Christmas Dishes in July

Recipe Card Challenge for this week is all about Christmas themed Recipe layouts!
The big meal for the day on Christmas at my house, is Brunch followed by tasty appetizers through the day.
With a traditional Dinner of Italian Dishes on Christmas Eve there is never a want for something to eat.
This leaves the day open for me to enjoy the fellowship of family and friends.


This recipe is prepared the night before and placed in the refrigerator and popped in the oven as soon as my feet hit the floor on Christmas morning.
By the time everyone is waking up the house is filled with the most wonderful smell.

One of my favorite and easy recipes to put together is Sausage & Egg Casserole..fast and easy to prepare.

Also may be adjusted easily for the amount of folks who will be enjoying breakfast with you on Christmas morning.

No fuss no muss ...my kind of cooking and tasty to boot!!

This layout is a digital Hybrid , digital wreath credit "Serenity Blue" Holly Berries Kit.

One of the many appetizers for the day, Easy Peasy Sweet & Sour Meatballs.

You may use frozen Meatballs in a bag, if you would like to cut back on time preparation.I tend to use them as we enjoy homemade meatballs with our Christmas Eve dinner.( for a change of taste)

Just make sure you thaw them first.

I created this recipe card using some leftover elements from a Christmas Card kit I had purchased a few years back.

That's it for today.

If you would like a closer look at the recipes just click on the pictures.

Thanks for stopping by my Craft World and have a Crafty Day :).

Tasty Muffin Layout

Second Challenge has been posted on the new Recipe Card Challenge Blog .

My take on the challenge is one of my families favorite Muffins.

They are super moist and tasty muffins, just make sure your Bananas are over ripe!

I also like to add nuts ,raisins & a dash of cinnamon to to this recipe for a change of pace.

Bon appetit !!

Edited ...sorry, I misspelled Raisins in my recipe...oh well not one of my stronger traits : )

Crafty fun and a New Challenge Blog

Lately, it seems to me I begin my posts with it has been some time since my last post!
Summer is still in full force here in my neck of the woods.
So hard to stay inside while the sun is still shining :)

Just wanted to share a couple of projects that I have been into when the sun goes down.

A new Challenge Blog out there called "Recipe Card Challenge" looks like it is going to be alot of fun!
They are now looking to put together a Design Team.
If you are interested, there is still time to submit your work for consideration.
They also have a store if you find you are short on supplies Scrapbook Store at your Door.

With requests from my son's wives for their husbands favorite dishes, I hope this will become a favorite book that feeds the soul as well as the body.

My first Recipe layout is one of my favorite Summer Salads.
A hybrid layout created with digital elements from Scrap Artist.com

Also going to use this in the "Summer use your Stash Challenge" hosted on the "Sisterhood of Scrap Forum"


Next is my Christmas in July project, also hosted on the "Sisterhood of Scrap" Forum .
My project is a Christmas Canvas.

Inspired by a button wreath decoration submitted by Ali MacDonald .
I thought it would be a great way to use up some of those buttons I have had sitting around for awhile.

Well that's it for today , hope you all are having a great summer and lots of Crafty fun !!

Thanks for stopping by my World :) .