Recipe: Christmas Fudge

This is the recipe that my mom used to make her Christmas Fudge. It was one of my favorite recipes.  Now it is also one of my daughter, Dani's favorite holiday sweets. 

We tried a couple different fudge recipes this year, but went with the old favorite.  It's still our family's favorite. 

Recipe: Inside-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

One of my 2011 goals is to make a cookbook for each of my children filled w/ our favorite family recipes.  While there isn't a lot of them, I thought I better get started on the book. 

It is REALLY foggy in Wisconsin today so this New Year's Eve will be spent at home.  What better way to spend it than at home playing w/ My Digital Studio.  :)



Dani's Graduation Invites

The last day of 2010. Where did it go?  This year was supposed to pass slowly, but somehow has gone quicker than any other year I can remember.

Dani is a high school senior this year and her mom definitely isn't ready for her to graduate and leave home. I know that I spend a lot of time talking about Evan and Riley Kate on my blog. They are more social where Dani is very independent.  This year she's taking a couple independent classes on top of her regular high school class load. That means hours of studying every night, but she is doing very well in her studies.  I'm pretty sure that she will be her class valedictorian or salutatorian.  She has worked hard.  On top of studies, she works a part-time job on Saturdays and has chores here at home.  She has grown up to be such an amazing young lady.  She really makes her mom proud.  

She has been accepted into the college of her choice and has known since she was just little that she wanted to be a veterinarian.  That's 8 years of college!  Maybe I can get her to agree to commute and live at home. (Plus I really don't want to take care of all her critters!)

I started her graduation invites today.  It made this mom teary--okay maybe I cried just a little.  I can see graduation preparations  will be MUCH rougher on the mom than her. 

School Colors--Black, Orange and White

Card Recipe:

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black

DSP: Neutrals Stack

Accessories: Paper Cutter, Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Big Shot, Round Tab Punch, MDS (insert)

Thank you, Grandma Hawkinson! ♥

Riley Kate loves to bake. She has become the head baker at our house. If there is a party or an event that requires bake goods, she is my 'go to girl'.

Grandma Hawkinson also knows how much she loves to bake. Grandma made this adorable apron for Christmas. Isn't it cute?!

Today I needed some cookies for Santa and for us to enjoy this weekend. Riley Kate made me some peanut butter kiss cookies and some inside out chocolate chip cookies.

Thank you also to Dani who unwrapped all the kisses for the cookies and put them on the cookies! :)

Ho. Ho? No. NO!

Ho. Ho. Ho?!

No. No. NO!

Evan has had enough. I think he is officially protesting all the hustle and bustle of Christmas. It has been a long holiday season for the little guy and he's ready for things to get back to 'normal'. (psst...his mom is ready too!)

I'm waiting for Santa tonight and ready to spend Christmas Day with my family and the afternoon playing board games w/ them and a few friends.

I wish all my followers and readers, a wonderful Christmas!

I hope you made it on Santa's 'Nice List'. ♥

Merry Christmas!

Birthday Turtle

Yes, I will admit it. I have been a stamp addict for a long time. Not only making cards, but also collecting rubber stamps. I have a LARGE collection of non-SU! stamps--literally several hundred single stamps. I don't know if there's a 1000 of them in my drawers, but I'm guessing if I wouldn't have sold some over the years, I would be in the 1000's easily. There's just something about rubber and wood that makes this girl grin. :)

Sometimes my lonely non-SU! stamps need to be taken out and inked up. I thought this little turtle needed to be stamped. He really is adorable all decked out in SU! colors--Marina Mist and Cherry Cobbler are my new favorite colors along w/ Daffodil Delight and Old Olive.

Special Gift Card

My husband, Terry wanted to give his dad a special gift this year. He loves to hear all the stories his dad tells about the ol' days when his dad was growing up. He went on a search to find aerial pictures of the farm that my father-in-law grew up on. We found a company online that sells vintage photos. Confirming we had the right place from an aerial view of a Wisconsin farm from the 60's without help from Terry's dad was a little more difficult. Finally, we got it ordered. We are so excited to see Stan's reaction when the photo arrives. However, tomorrow is our family Christmas and the photo is due to arrived next Tuesday so I thought--gift card! :) That's what we stampers due. When life gives us a challenge, we stamp.

The outside of the gift card holder. I wanted to keep it simple...



I love the deer from the Winter post set. He's great for masculine projects.



The gift card...



All together and ready to be tied up....




Thank you, Kimberley Morris for the reindeer poop idea--LOVE IT! I made a couple little reindeer for the little kids in our family. :)

Hawkinson Christmas-2010

I'm a little behind this year. Time has just gotten away from me and I have 20 Christmas cards to finish today, along w/ baking, wrapping, a couple sewing projects and delivering FFA fruit. It's pretty obvious I'm not going to get my to do list finished. I decided that my bestest online friends are going to get a MDS Christmas card from the Hawkinson's this year. There's so many people that touch my life that I have never met and I want them
to know while I'm behind this year that they haven't been forgotten. ♥

Evan was a good boy this morning and struck a pose for me in front of the tree. Thank you, Evan.

Next year....I'm starting Christmas in July. After I recover from Dani's graduation. LOL

Simple Christmas

I would like to thank Lee Conrey for the bow maker that I won on her blog. I absolutely love it. Although, I do need some practice. :)
This is a simple card that is a spin off of one of Lee's cards.
It is very simple, but I think it's perfect to send for the holidays. Card Recipe:
Stamps: Four the Holidays
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Real Red
Ink: Real Red pad and marker
Accessories: Real Red Satin Ribbon, Big Shot and Petals a Plenty Embossing folder

Many Faces of Elmo

I am really behind, but I got Evan's thank you cards finished this weekend. His birthday party was November 13th. I don't know what happened to the last month!

I made little Elmo cards and am sending them out in clear envelopes. I thought maybe his cute little face might cheer a few postal workers on his way to his final destination. :)

Airmail

I'm so glad that today is not Christmas Eve! Santa would definitely need Rudolph to guide his sleigh and some heavy duty duct tape to keep him on board. Wisconsin is a winter wonderland today. We got about 3-4 inches of snow yesterday. (We were lucky just a few miles north of here they had a foot of snow!) Now I don't mind the snow, but we have 30-40 mph wind. It's beautiful out here in the country where we live. I planned ahead so we don't have to go out and can just enjoy the day at home.

I made a quick My Digital Studio card. I had no idea these stamps were included in MDS. I was so excited when I happened on them.

Cat toys?

The tree is up! Evan has been absolutely amazing. He has never touched the tree once. He stops as he passes and admires, but so far hasn't taken any of the ornaments off.
Now the cats on the other hand are living up to their names. Felony and Misdemeanor have been chewing wrapping paper and eating curling ribbon. They have their favorite ornaments to play w/ too. I am so glad I made these paper strip ornaments, they have been pulled down and batted around, but so far are holding up. I think I am going to make a bunch more for the tree next year. They are so pretty....

My Little Hopper

Christmas time--it's the most wonderfully BUSY time of the year. Today, my 'to do list' includes baking cookies and making Christmas cards. I decided that I would take a little time out from all the hub-bub this morning and open up My Digital Studio. It's such a nice way to start the day. Plus I still have plenty of time to make my Christmas Cards, right?! EEEEK!~


This particular page was made using the sketch challenge from SUDSOL. (yep, I finally took the plunge and became a full fledged member!) I'm having such a great time looking through their gallery and participating in their challenges. I wonder why I didn't do join years ago. :)

Here's Evan again. I think he's outgrowing his favorite place--my stove drawer. I swear I can watch him grow right now just looking at him. All of a sudden, he is a big boy. Where did my baby go? ♥

Blue, White and Silver Christmas Postcard

Last year, I bought the Winter Post stamp set. I used it for one card. I was determined to use it for this weeks challenge over at LateNightStampers. Challenge 99 is to make a card using blue, white and silver. I must admit, I haven't used silver in a LONG time. I bet it's been a couple years. I had forgotten how pretty it is.

I stamped the Postcard image w/ Encore silver and I embossed it w/ clear embossing powder. It made the words 'pop'.

Notice I made my quilt background using all the different bashful blue dsp in the subtles stack (the stacks are must haves).

No card is complete w/o a little bling. I may have gone a little overboard w/ my bling, but I love the sparkle! :)

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Winter Post

Cardstock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Brushed Silver

Ink: Bashful Blue, Encore Silver

DSP: Subtles Stack--Bashful Blue

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Northern Frost, 1 1/4 square punch, whisper white satin ribbon, rhinestones, glue stick, embossing powder, heat gun, glue dot

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The Greatest Gifts...

I have had this title in my head for a long time. With the holiday season in full swing, I thought it was the perfect time to sit down and create the page.



While it doesn't quite qualify for non-traditional colors, perhaps it qualifies for
non-traditional thinking this time of year. I wanted to take a few minutes this morning and reflect on what is truly important before I start bring up totes of Christmas decorations and decorating, ordering online Christmas presents,wrapping gifts, and making my Christmas cards.

I thought perhaps it would make all of the stress that we have made part of Christmas more bearable if I got a little perspective. :)


Ohhhh and thank you, Wendy. ♥
I finally had a good excuse to use my friend, Wendy's photos that she took of Evan's little hands when he was 6 months old. She took some amazing pictures and what a perfect picture to go along with my page.

Naughty or Nice?

This week's challenge over at Late Night Stampers was to use a picture in your project. Well...I think this one says it all... "Have you been NAUGHTY or nice?

Remember Santa is watching! ;)

Project was made using SU!'s My Digital Studio

Blog Candy Winner

Joni Bliss! Congratulations, Joni. :)
Thank you for visiting my blog.

Boy, Oh Boy...Train Bags

Remember my little train card from yesterday? Well here's my inspiration for my train.... I found this cute material at my local Walmart store. We are so lucky to have fabric--they fought hard to keep their craft section. Most Walmarts no longer carry fabric--for me that means at least an hour drive to JoAnn Fabrics or Hobby Lobby.

I finished my first two train bags. I made them exactly the same since the new babies are going to live so far apart it shouldn't be an issue.

This is the outside of the bag. It washed up beautifully. The scallops frayed perfectly! :)On the inside of the bag instead of using the train fabric, I used a blue/white gingham for a different look. Now it's like have two bags in one!

I had a few extra squares sitting on the table and I had an AH-HA moment. Those moments don't come very often, so I am excited when they do occur.

My thought....are you ready?..... CHANGING PAD! I know how much I dislike having babies bare button touch public changing stations or if I'm changing baby on someone's carpet to have a little faucet turn on in the middle of the diaper change and get their carpet/bed wet.

It's pretty simple just 9 squares.

It's the Baby Train

There's definitely something in the water supply--there are a lot of pregnant ladies in our family that are due to have baby boys in the next few months. Also one of my favorite fellow stampers, Krista Driessen just had a brand new little guy, Alec. Congratulations, Krista!

If you go over to Krista's Cards & Things Challenge blog this week, there is a GREAT color challenge. I LOVE these colors together.....

I thought I would get a start on all the little boy cards that I will be needing using the color challenge.

I designed a little train. I made the body of the train 'free hand' and punched wheels w/ the 1" and 3/4" circle punches. No train is complete w/o little puffs of steam. I used the itty bitty punch pack punch that is obviously a puff of steam. :) Just to give the card and little sparkle, I added a little rhinestone to each puff.

50,000 hits

Thank you! My blog has 50,000 hits...that just amazes me.

I'm just a simple stamper and hobby demonstrator. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that people that I didn't know would come and look at, comment and sometimes even CASE my cards and creations. I have had this blog now for over a year and a half and it still surprises me when I log in and see how many visitors have stopped in. :)

As a thank you for all the times I have come to my blog and found new follower or two and nice comments, I would like to offer you blog candy.

It's a cute little former hostess set called It's the Thought. Here is what is REQUIRED--your EMAIL ADDRESS. You can either leave it in your comment or if you aren't comfortable doing that you can email it to me at stampiepoo@gmail.com.

I would love some new followers and readers on my blog if you aren't already, I'd love to have you-- BUT that is NOT REQUIRED to win.

I will have my daughter, Riley Kate draw a name on Wednesday morning and I will post after I get the girls off to school.

Thanks again for visiting my little spot in cyberspace. ♥

Toddler Safe Ornaments

Last year, Evan not once made an attempt to swipe anything off the Christmas tree. In fact, he seemed completely unaware of his surroundings. I knew then that he was autistic.

In the last year, Evan has made a lot of progress. He is a LOT more active, aware of his surroundings and a more "typical" toddler. I don't think the Christmas tree is going to be untouched by any means.

Rather than putting on glass balls that Evan can break or he can cut himself on, I decided to pull out some retired DSP that I thought would make pretty Christmas decorations. This is the Wintergreen DSP--I think it was from back in 2007. Aren't the colors pretty? I think it's Sage Shadow, Certainly Celery, Soft Sky and Always Artichoke. I rummaged through my retired ribbon and found Soft Sky stitched ribbon. (I'm glad I never get rid of anything...LOL)

These are so quick and easy to make. It wouldn't take long to make a bunch for your tree this season. :)

Supplies:

DSP, paper cutter, 2 brads, ribbon and cord/floss for hanger.

How to make paper strip ornaments:

*Cut 1" x 6" strips of DSP (I used 10 strips for my ornaments)

*Put them in a stack and punched a hole in the center of the top and bottom

of each strip about 1/4" from the end of the strip.

*Cut a piece of ribbon long enough to make a good size bow.

*Folded the ribbon in half (lengthways) and shoved a brad through it

*Insert the brad w/ ribbon in the top hole of the strips

*Fan out the strips

* Insert another brad through the bottom of the strips forming a ball.

* Make your bow

* Take a bit of floss or cord and make a hanger for your ornament. (I used a

needle and ran it through the backside of the ribbon)

Snug As A Bug

This morning Evan was "Snug as a Bug" in Mom and Dad's bed. I think now that the weather is getting colder, he gets chilly during the night and he loves to snuggle in w/ us. I'm trying hard to make sure he gets put back after he warms up, but I couldn't resist getting some pictures before I put him back to his crib this morning. He wasn't impressed w/ the flash photography at 6 am. :)

While he was napping this afternoon, I made a quick scrapbook page using My Digital Studio.

***Remember if you join SU! before 11/30, you will get the My Digital Studio Scrapbooking program in the 50% off digital starter kit.

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Mr. Penguin meets MDS

Mr. Penguin comes back for a visit, but he's a little more "high tech" this year.
Today, I sat down and played w/ My Digital Studio and challenged myself to make a card. I LOVE punch cards that I see on everyone's blogs, but I myself am not very imaginative. I thought I would try out someone familar--like Mr. Penguin and see if I could get him made. Well... I did pretty good, but I could not figure out how to connect his ear muffs. LOL. I guess Mr. Penguin glues them on. :)

Supplies: My Digital Studio--yep, that's it. :)

Royal Blog Tour Candy

First of all thank you for visiting my blog. I really appreciate everyone that took the time to participate in the Royal Blog Tour, but I especially appreciate those who took the time to leave such nice comments about my projects.

I didn't choose a stamp set for making fancy cards and gifts, but I rather choose a stamp set that was more me. No...not stinky....silly! LOL I wasn't sure if my projects would be as appreciated as those that were absolutely stunning. Thanks for making this simple girl feel like she was part of the big league! ♥

Now on to the good stuff-----

My blog candy winner:

Eva said...
I loved the ideas you came up with using these stamps. The colors were cheery and bright and would make any one feel better.Evamcguiree224@gmail.com

Congratulations Eva! Send me your address and I will get the Happy Moments set out to you this week.

Ribbon Shares

RIBBON SHARES

Do you want all of Stampin' Up!'s beautiful ribbon, but you can't afford it all? If the checkbook and the husband say, "Oh no!", then a ribbon share is just the thing for you. A little sampling of all the ribbons you crave at a price that won't break the bank or leave you in the doghouse... :)

1. Please email me at stampiepoo@gmail.com and let me know which shares you are interested in joining. I will only order the ribbon if I have 5 people in the share.

2. Shipping and handling. I will only ship in the continuous United States. The first share is $3.50 and every share after that is $1.50.

3. I will email you, before ordering and let you know which shares have enough interest.

4. I accept Paypal payments.


RIBBON SHARE #1
3/8" Taffeta Ribbon $22.00

13 colors (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Basic Black)

2yds of each color
26 yds total


RIBBON SHARE #2
5/8" Satin Ribbon $29.00

13 colors (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty In Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Basic Black)

3 yds of each color
39 yds total


RIBBON SHARE #3
5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon $23.00

13 Colors (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Basic Black)

3 yards of each color
39 yards total

RIBBON SHARE #4
In Color Poly Stitched Ribbon $12.00
5 Colors (Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz)
3 yards of each color
15 yards total


RIBBON SHARE #5
1/8” Taffeta Ribbon $20.00

13 Colors: (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Basic Black)

2 yards of each color
26 yards total


RIBBON SHARE#6
1-1/4” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $27.00

11 Colors: (Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Basic Black)

2 yards of each color
22 yards total

RIBBON SHARE #7
¼” Grosgrain Ribbon $16.00

13 Colors: (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Basic Black)

3 yards of each color
39 yards total

Christmas in Pink and Pear

Tis the season for pink and green. Okay yes, it's a little untraditional, but I LOVE IT! I just don't believe that there's any card (except masculine of course) that doesn't look good in pink and green.
I'm back to using that sweet little Greeting Card Kids set. They are too cute not to use! :)

Look at all that glitter!

I sat tacked just my Pretty in Pink dsp on my card back and ran it through the Big Shot using the Northern Flurries embossing folder.

Then I carefully removed the dsp, mounted it on Pink Pirouette. (I didn't want the mat embossed too.)

Here's my inspiration! It's a Sketch Challenge over at Cards & Things! Come on over and play along this week. You don't even have to use pink and green--unless you want to. ;)

Recipe Recipe:

Stamps: Greeting Card Kids

Cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

DSP: Subtles Stack (Pretty in Pink Polka Dots)

Ink and Markers: Stazon Black, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Big Shot, Northern Frost, Northern Flurries, 2 way glue, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals

Thanksgiving Table Runner

The Royal Blog Tour has officially ended. I hope you all took some time out over the weekend to jump on the tour and visit all the amazing castles. The Princesses outdid themselves this tour. There showed off some beautiful projects. :)

Over the weekend, I took the time to make my first quilted table runner. I didn't have a pattern so I just sort of winged it. I found this material at Walmart and decided that it was definitely a Thanksgiving table runner. The plain colors are really pretty--cajun craze and more mustard. Now do I keep it or give it as a gift? hmmmm....

Here's the front of the runner with all of the rag edges:

The back with the traditional quilted look:I really like this fabric. I can't believe I found it on the bottom shelf at Walmart!

The Castle of Pun Fun

Welcome to my Castle--thank you for joining us on the Royal Blog Tour.
For this royal occasion, I have chosen the set, Pun Fun. It's a cute little set that has a little bit of everything making it versatile.

Now on to the Royal Projects......

My first project is a card and nugget tin set using the little skunk and the Play Date dsp. This is my favorite stamp in the sets. I'm partial to skunks. I think it was growing up watching Looney Tunes w/ Pepe LePew.

It's amazing how that little stem holds up that great big flower on the card isn't it?! I couldn't help myself. The bigger the flower the better.

My second project is for those who are feeling a little under the weather. I made a Soup Caddy and matching card. Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup is the cold/flu food at our house. Everyone loves it and when you aren't feeling well and your nose is stuffy--it just hits the spot.

The little whale looks so happy colored in Pear Pizzazz. I love the Celebrations dsp. Isn't it bright?!

My Last Project is a little 'thank ewe'. I made a box just big enough for a bottle of Bath & Body Works Handsoap. My favorite scent--Fresh Market Apple. Yum! I want to give it so someone that deserves a big 'Thank Ewe!" from a cute little lamb.

Here's the top of the box... A little satin bow to finish it off.

MY ROYAL BLOG CANDY

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