5.31.2009

Creative Corner...Limelight Sketch Challenge

This weeks Limelight challenge was to use this sketch and some patterned paper. I needed to create a baby card so I thought...I'M IN!...perfect opportunity to get my card done and enter to win a prize!!! Here is what I came up with...
Recipe:
Paper ~ white, dude designs dp

Accessories ~ metal rim tag, circle punch, letter stickers, cm baby sticker, photo corner punch, brown pen

Meijer at a glance... 5/31 - 6/06

Here are just a few of the deals at Meijer this week. Be sure to check out the Meijer Mealbox for extra savings on various items. Also, for more deals check out your local ad here!

Meijer Gallon Milk... $1.98

Strawberries 1 lb containers... $1.50

Kraft Chunk Cheese... $2
.00
$1/2 printable

Bisquick Baking Mix 40 oz.... $1.99
.60/1 from 5/31 SS or Betty Crocker printable

Mrs. Dash Seasoning Blends... $1.99
$1/2 from 5/17 SS

$1/2 Meijer Mealbox Printable

Betty Crocker Suddendly Salad Mixes... $1.33
.50/2 from 5/17 SS
$1/4 Meijer Mealbox Printable

Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs... $2.50
{I have seen peelies on boxes of these at my local Meijer}
$1/1 Meijer Mealbox Printable

DiGiorno Crispy Flatbread Pizza... $5.00
$1.50/1 from 5-17 SS or $1/1 printable
$1/1 Meijer Mealbox Printable

Crystal Light On the Go mix... $2.99
(Buy any 2 Crystal Light on the Go mixes and get a
24 pack of Meijer Spring or Purified Water FREE!)
$1/1 or $2/2 printable
$1/1 Meijer Mealbox Printable

Chai Tea Cupcakes...

I saw this recipe and immediately thought of my friend Jackie...she loves chai! Maybe she will try this out and let me know how it is.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup liquid chai concentrate
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup uncooked quick oatmeal (not instant)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup light brown sugar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan.

Combine the dry ingredients (oatmeal through sugar) in a medium sized mixing bowl, then add wet ingredients (chai through extract). Mix well and pour into pan.

Bake for 25 minutes and let cool. Cut your cake into rounds, top with your favorite frosting and serve.

5.30.2009

My Favorite Things...embellishments

Well, National Scrapbooking Month is almost over but I still have time to share one more of my favorite things with you...EMBELLISHMENTS!!! You can never have enough of those, can you?! The list could go on and on but I will just share with you my top 3...

RIBBON!...Really I don't think I have met a ribbon I didn't like! Well, probably but there are so many yummo ones out there. Plus you can find ribbon everywhere! Stampin' Up ribbon is really great {you get a lot for your money}, also for $1 or $1.99 {less if you use a coupon!} you can snag some great little spools at JoAnns, Michaels or Hobby Lobby.

BUTTONS!...I especially like buttons that come in shapes, like the great flower ones from Stampin' Up. I also really like SEI and Basic Grey...come in colors that match their paper lines.

RHINESTONES/PEARLS!...Extra wonderful if they are self adhesive, like the ones from Kaisercraft! These are something simple to add to a card or scrap page that can make it really pop!

Yeah! Hope you had a great month scrapbooking....keep it up!