Card made from Sonoma WOG from CTMH

Card made using the Sonoma WOG from CTMH (see general instructions below on the scrapbook pages).  I used a precut card from JoAnn Fabrics in off white and added the papers from the kit.

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Sonoma Scrapbook Pages

Two new scrapbook pages made with the Sonoma workshop on the go from Close to my Heart.

I'm just now starting to get into actual scrapbook pages.  I have to say.  I think I like it.  I've never been a big fan of stamping.  But, after using the ones from CTMH.  I love it too.  The embellishments and instructions provided in the kit are great.  I have to admit, though, the instructions are a bit confusing.  So, if you have questions let me know.  Everything was distressed with a sponge and cocoa ink.  I actually cut my round sponge from the kit into smaller pieces.  The flowers were cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  The large flowers use flower #7 at 2" with the large leaf from the WOG stamp set.  The small flowers use flower #7 at 1 1/2" and the small leaf from the WOG stamp set.  The flowers are then blotted with the smokey plum ink using the sponge to add some texture.  The scalloped border next to the baboo cardstock was done using a scallop scissors. But, you can use the cricut cartridge to create a more uniform look (as I did with the card above).

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Get Well Soon Coffee Mug Card

Get Well Soon card for a co-worker.  I love the pre cut cards and evenlopes you can find in the craft store.  They make your job so much easier for making cards.  The pre printed papers you can by also make it so much easier.  I used the distressing inks on the edges of the card, cardstock, stamped image and then all over the brown cardstock that has the mug attached to it. 
Off White Pre-Cut Card & Evenlope from Jo-Ann Fabrics
Pre-Printed Paper Background by DCWV the SWEET with Glitter
1/8" Dark Brown Ribbon (from my stock)
Brown Card Stock (from my stock)
Mug Stamps by CTMH Wonderland Stamp Set
White Embossing Powder by Zing!
Liquid Glass by CTMH
Pin Clips by CTMH
Chocolate Distressing Ink by CTMH

Love Birds Box

Made with the cricut art philosophy cartridge.  Blanket stitching along seam.

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Thinking of You card

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Simple Christmas card inside

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Simple Christmas Card - outside

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Semi Homemade French Onion Soup

Yummy and easy French Onion Soup

1can Campbells French Onion Soup

2qt Beef Stock

3 sm Onions

1 T Garlic Powder (I prefer Tastefully Simples Garlic Garlic)

1T Worstershire Sauce

2T Olive Oil

Slice and separate rings of onions. Drizzle olive oil in bottom of large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Place onions in skillet with garlic and worstershire and cook until onions are nearly done. Stirring frequently to ensure they do not brown. Add aprox. 2 cups of beef broth and cook to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 min. Place onion mixture, broth and soup in crock pot on low until hot stirring often.

To serve place croutons in bottom of soup bowl, cover with soup and top with provolone cheese. Place in oven on broil until cheese is lightly brown and bubbly.

ENJOY!

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New Years Taffy Apple Pizza

Recipe courtesy of Pampered Chef

1 pkg. Sugar Cookie Dough (18 oz)
1/2 t. Vanilla
1 pkg. Softened Cream Cheese (8 oz)
1/2 c. Brown Sugar
1/4 c. Creamy Peanut Butter
2 Green Apples (diced)
1/2 c. Caramel Ice Cream Topping
1/2 c. Nuts (optional)

Spread cookie dough flat onto cookie sheet.  Bake according to directions and let cool.  Mix vanilla, cream cheese, brown sugar and peanut butter together until well blended and smooth.  Spread mixture onto cooled cookie dough.  Place apples onto peanut butter mixture evently.  Drizzle caramel over apples.  Place nuts over entire pizza and serve.

New Years Veggie Pizza

2 pkg. Crescent Rolls (bake/serve kind in a tube)
2 pkg. Softened Cream Cheese
1 T. Spinach & Herb Dip Mix (Tastefully Simple), optional
1/2 c. Shredded Broccoli
1/2 c. Shredded Cauliflower
1/2 c. Shredded Carrotts
1/2 c. Shredded Cheese, optional

Spread crescent rolls flat on cookie sheet for crust of pizza.  Bake according to package directions and cool.  Mix cram cheese and spinach & herb dip mix together until well blended and no lumps are visible.  Spread cream cheese evenly on cooled crescent rolls.  Spread veggies evenly over cream cheese.  Spread shredded cheese evenly over cream cheese. 

Note:  If using food processor to shred veggies.  Shred carrotts seperately as they have more water content and will make the entire mixture "wet".  You can also dice veggies if you prefer.

New Years Meatballs

1 lb. Hamburger
1 lb. Venison Burger
2 Eggs
1/4 c. Milk
4 slices of Bread
1 c. Shredded Cheese
1 T. Garlic Powder (I prefer Garlic Garlic from Tastefully Simple)
1 T. Onion Power (I prefer Onion Onion from Tastefully Simple)
1/2 c. Grape Jelly

Mix all ingredients except Jelly together.  Roll into balls.  Brown metaballs on stovetop just enough to create firm up their shape.  Place meatballs in cake pan and back at 350 until done (about 45 min).  Place meatballs in crock pot with jelly.  Let cook on low until jelly melts (stiring often).  Put crock pot on keep warm for serving.