I love Sundays- Hoppy Easter!

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Today I am home from church with my 9 yr. old daughter.  She has had a stomach ache since yesterday afternoon.  Only when she feels like it's time to hurl.....nothin', nada!  She can't do it.  

 We were up for several hours last night on the verge of puking, but it never happened.  What's a Mom to do, other than wanting to make her drink pepto Bismol so she will just puke already!!

I know that was more information than you wanted to know, so I will move on to some of my favorite Easter Crafts I have made.  Wanna see??

First, remember I told you a while back about all that vinyl I got at a garage sale for $1?  Here is another project I just finished with the Easter vinyl:

Cute,  huh?  It's hard to tell in the picture, but I painted the board Lavender, then sanded around the edges.  It needed SOMETHING, so I added a few rosette's.  Not bad for about $2 bucks, huh?

I know I don't very good pictures, but that's why there is PICNIK!  If you haven't edited your pictures there, you should try it.  

Since I had some time today, I also figured out how to watermark my pictures!  So cool and EASY!!  I found a tutorial about how to watermark my pictures on Picnik on Blogging With Amy.  She made it so easy with her directions.  I have always wanted to learn!  Go check it out....

I hope you all are having a nice, relaxing Sunday.  That bright yellow ball in the sky is out today and I am SOOOO HAPPY!

My First blog interview at LesaPea Musings!

About a week ago Lisa from LesaPea Musings sent me an e-mail asking if she could interview me on her blog.  I was so honored! 

It was fun answering her questions and got me thinking a little about myself!  I had fun with it.  Go check out her blog and read the interview Here if you'd like. 

Thanks Lisa! 

Get ready for a FABULOUS Giveaway coming up tomorrow!  Be sure to come back here and ENTER.

Hoo am I??

I can't believe I am posting this picture of me, but I couldn't find any other decent pictures of me!  This is in the dressing room at Kohl's with my 16yr. old daughter.  I was taking pictures of us trying on clothes.  I have no make-up on and I look old, but I am not really THAT old!

We had so much fun that day;)

Hooo am I??  I thought I would try this and let you know a little about me! Leslie at Night Owl Crafting does this on her blog and it's a great idea!!

 1. Name two things you consider yourself to be very good at.

I am pretty good at crafting and I am good at cooking!

2. Name two things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

I am really bad at being consistent at stuff (especially goals).  I am also bad at doing housework (I would rather craft!)

3. Do you believe everything happens for a reason?

I think most things happen for a reason.  Some things are just totally random!

4. What is something you have eaten lately that you shouldn't have?

I ate some ice cream last night (it was my b-day!).  


5. Do you think the time should change or leave it alone?

I sorta like the time change.  I like it to get dark early.  Then I can curl up on my couch and watch T.V. all night;)

I will post once a week and give you a little bit more info about me!  If you would like to, go ahead and Copy/Paste the questions and make a post on your blog too.  It is fun to get to know each other!!

Be Thankful Banner made with cardboard!

I have seen so many cute banners out there in blog land!  I decided to try and  create my own.  Here is what I came up with:

Here is a close-up.  I used a Costco sized fruit snack box for the backing!

I cut out the letters with my Cricut machine.  I cut out the cardboard triangles with my hefty paper cutter (not my scrapbook one!)

Don't ya love my fun pumpkins and my "Fall" plaque too?

Have a great Sunday!

Tutorial: Easy Matchbook Paper Pads

Thanks to one of my readers {Poe} for her request to post this tutorial. I was really excited, because I LOVE these cute little paper pads!!  They are so cute and have a variety of fun uses.  Here we go....

First you need:

*scrapbook paper

*printer paper

*paper cutter

*stapler

1.  First you need to cut the Scrapbook paper into 2 x 5 sizes.  You can make about 10 matchbooks with a 12 x 12 piece of paper!  Cool, huh?

2.  Fold the bottom of the matchbook over about 1/2 inch.

3.  Cut your printer paper into about 1 3/4 x 2 inch squares.

4.  Stick about 10 sheets of printer paper cut into the small squares in side the 1/2 inch fold and staple on the inside of the matchbook.  Make sure when you staple you leave some room to tuck the top of the matchbook inside!


5.  Fold the top flap over and tuck it into the stapled fold.  Thats it!!!  Easy Peasy, huh?

These are perfect to tuck in your purse, to write notes on, use as party favors.

My sister-in-law used them at church when she was giving a lesson.  The women she was speaking to could write down notes on them during the lesson...so COOL!

I want to make some cute Thanksgiving ones and put them on the table for each person to write what they are thankful for.  Dinner is at my house this year!  FUN....

Homemade Yummy Tomato Soup

I got the recipe for this soup out of a book that I checked out of the library.  I changed the recipe quite a bit, and I think it turned out great!  I used lots of veges out of our garden.  Here it is:

Yummy Tomato Soup

1/2 cube of butter

1 TBSP flour

8-10 tomatoes pureed in the blender

3-4 small green peppers without seeds, chopped

2 cans evaporated milk

2 cans of chicken broth

Melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking until the roux is a medium brown.  Remove from heat.  

Heat Chicken broth and milk.  Gradually add the roux mixture until it thickens.     Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest.  Add green peppers.  Mix and cook on stove until heated through or until peppers are soft. Serve with French bread!  Soooo yummy.  Your family will loooove it!

Happy Halloween!

Have a very Happy Halloween! 

Thanksgiving Tree- Gratitude

Have you ever to been to the blog Oopsey Daisy?  She is a very talented and crafty woman.  I love her ideas!  I came across this Gratitude Tree on her blog today.  Isn't it fabulous?  I love it!  There is even a tutorial with it.  I am so excited to make it!!  Go check it out~

Some inspiring Fall and Halloween projects

This is my very last Halloween post...I promise!  I have to admit, I am getting a little sick of seeing Halloween decorations.  I think I am ready for Christmas!  I am working on more Thanksgiving decor as well.  Sometimes that holiday gets overlooked, don't you think?  Here are some pictures of all my Fall and Halloween crafts I  have made recently.  I love to decorate, so enjoy!

These blocks are one of my favorite decorations.  My teenage daughter carved the pumpkin.  Nice, huh?

Super easy paper tags.  I used cheap stamps, scalloped paper punch and ribbon!

This card was easy with a scalloped paper punch and I printed out the phrase.

I usually don't like skeletons, but these are kinda cute little guys.

Another easy card with scalloped paper punch and scrapbook paper.

These little matchbox paper pads are super easy to make.  Should I do a tutorial on how to make these?

Love these vintage Halloween images.  There is tons of free images on the Internet.

More lovely Halloween vintage images.  I got these from Etsy.

Simple 2 x 2 cards made with scrapbook paper and cheap Halloween stamp.

I made these with those foam stickers.  I think I got them at JoAnns.

These were simple to make with clear stamps I got at JoAnns.

The letters were made with cardstock, cut from my Cricut.  Old frame I spray painted.  Cute little spider sticker I have had forever!

I bought the grapevine wreath at Micheal's for $2.50.  Leaves were about $2. 

Topiary I made with this tutorial.

Trick or Treat wreath I made with this tutorial.

I got this idea from several people's blogs.  Love how it turned out!

This is one of my favorites!  I bought the plaque at SA, sprayed it with black spray paint, and added paper, feather boa, and made the cute little ribbon rosette.  The phrase was a die cut I bought last year on clearance after Halloween!

Have a great Halloween!  I have some awesome Thanksgiving ideas coming soon.

Giveaway Winner!! I love Matthew Mead!

Congratulations Jesser!  You are the winner of the Scrapbook Stash giveaway.  I will e-mail you and let you know. 

Here is what she said:

I love EVERYTHING about Fall! It means beautiful trees, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!

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Have you heard of Matthew Mead?

 I had never heard of him until a few weeks ago.  He's kinda like a male Martha Stewart.  He doesn't look like the kind of guy who would be into decorating and entertaining, but boy is he talented!  Here is some pictures of what he can do:

Don't you love the decorating with Gourds? 

More Gourds!

I love the colors he uses here.  So pretty!

Better than Bling!  This is so Christmasy...Love it!

Do you likey?  I could just stare at his creations for hours.  Stop by his blog:

Holidays with Matthew Mead

Have a great weekend!