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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Last Call
I just realized that it’s almost April! Which means I need to get busy planning what little tricks I’ll play on the hooligans on April 1, but also it means that SALE-A-BRATION at Stampin’ Up! is ALMOST OVER!!!! If you’re … Continue reading
Posted in cards, Easter
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Stamp Those Cookies!
Last fall, Stampin’ Up! introduced Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps. I was skeptical of how crisp the images would remain, but I kept seeing the same concept in various kitchen catalogs such as Williams-Sonoma and Crate and Barrel. So I thought … Continue reading
Posted in recipes
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Easter…Not Really About Bunnies and Chocolate?
Lest you think from all my Easter crafts that we are complete heathens who just care about the competition of egg hunts and biting the heads off chocolate bunnies, here are links to a few of the meaningful preparations we … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
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Berry-best Chicken Salad
Can you tell we watch a little too much Strawberry Shortcake around here? Of course, that threshold is not too hard to surpass. But on with blog business. I have a confession to make. I do not like salad. I … Continue reading
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So Very Kool (Aid)
I’ve noticed several examples of coloring eggs using Koolaid, and I really wanted to try it. I love the smell of vinegar in mixed in regular Paas egg dye…I’m immediately mentally back in my mom’s kitchen, coloring eggs with my … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, Easter, recipes
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Layer It In!
It’s so fun to give someone a mix rather than the actual cookies, bread, or soup already made…in my opinion, that is! Being the kid of teachers, I remember how inundated our house was on holidays with homemade treats. It … Continue reading
Taking It Easy
By taking it easy I mean I’’ve made some super simple stuff lately…fabulously easy cookies and a cute little tiered stand to put them on. Actually, this particular stand is one I made last year; it’s more spring-ish than my … Continue reading
Shrimp-ly Yummy
Being a recipe addict has a major drawback…so many recipes, so little time. We rarely have the same thing twice, unless my family really emphasizes to me how much they love a recipe. It’s pretty funny, how well trained they … Continue reading
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You Send Me Soaring
A couple of weeks ago, Stampin’ Up! held a regional conference right here in Milwaukee. I was thrilled to go, and I learned so much…I’m still sorting through all the photos I took of cards and ideas. Today I wanted … Continue reading
Posted in cards
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Rollin’ in Dough
My GI, while absolutely a great dad almost always, has a Playdough phobia. He hates it…even outside. Sometimes, though, I just need the hooligans need to work on their fine motor skills. And thus, we need to shape some dough. … Continue reading
Posted in crafts
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