Black Necklaces

I have been sorting through my jewelry and made 3 necklaces. One I gave away before taking a picture of. It was my favorite with turqouise and silver. You can tell I love black.

Cowboys blanket

Well since I have been snowed in, I am getting all kinds of projects done. Since I was unable to go to my family on Christmas Eve, I will post some of their gifts. This is for my sister Sandi who is a big Cowboys fan.

Coffee Mix

I decorated this container for some friends. It is the best. International Coffee's Peppermint Mocha. Quite yummy. It was fun to decorate.

Popcorn Pocket

This is a cover for microwave popcorn that I made for friends for Christmas. Fun to do and very easy.

Tea Bag Holder

This is a tea bag holder that I am making for some friends for Christmas.
Makes a great Christmas gift.
The saying inside is

On Christmas Day,
At Half past three,
Have yourself a cup of tea.
I'll think of you
You'll think of me.
A wonderful Christmas it will be.

Flower Card

Well I have been away for awhile. Working on Christmas presents. Can't post because then they wouldn't be a surprise. This is a card that we made at Stamp Camp a few years ago which I absolutely loved. Haven't had the heart to give it away. A friend bought this stamp set and thought she would enjoy this card.

Topnote Christmas Card

Well I have started working on my Christmas Cards. Need to get those out this week. This is one example of what I have been working on. Sorry can't get it to rotate. But I'm sure you get the drift.

Fishing Curtains

Well today I tried to deep clean but cat hairs still keep showing up. I did finish my nephew's fishing curtains. Got to get started on others tomorrow. Playing with my cricut today also.

Globe Christmas Card

Got my new cricut out tonight and played with it. This is my first attempt at cutting the globe out. It is going to be lots of fun I can see. Still working on curtains also.

Recipe Swap

Well today I finished up 2 recipes for a swap that I am in. Also fixed some jewelry for a co-worker. Also working on curtains for my nephew's family. I am anxious to get started with my cricut but kind of intimidated and don't know where to start. Maybe tomorrow I can try a few things.

Another Christmas Card

Well posting another Christmas card I made. Although I spent most of my day cleaning up my craft room getting ready for my new Cricut that my husband got me for Christmas. Can't wait to try a few things out with it.

Scarf

I had 30 minutes before Dancing with the Stars so I made this scarf for Marsha's dog to wear to doggie school. Rock really liked it.

Christmas Card

Well this is my first Christmas card. Silver embossing on silver paper. The bottom doesn't show up but it is a strip of velvet paper. I think the embossing would of shown up better on a blue card stock. Have to try that next.

On Point Quilt

This is my project of the day that I have been working on for over a year. This was a block of the month project from a local quilt shop. I love the colors and really had fun putting this together. Just finished the binding today. Now I am off to make some curtains.

Stamp Camp

Today I had a great day at stamp camp. These are the 8 cards that we made. Went to craft store and bought stamps to make Christmas cards. Hope to start on those this week.

Birthday Card

I made this birthday card for a very dear friend. Used my sewing machine for part of it. Lots of fun. Now I am off to try a new recipe for the card making class I am going to tomorrow.

Spinach Salad

No projects today but I do have a yummy recipe for Spinach Salad
2 bags baby spinach
4 oz. Feta Cheese
1/2 Medium Red Onion Rings
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
3-4 pieces crisp bacon (crumbled)
1 cup craisins

Dressing:
1 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3-4 clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne
Wash baby spinach well and spin dry. Combine all salad dressing ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Mix all salad ingredients together topping the salad with the Feta Cheese last. Refrigerate dressing and use just prior to serving. Best if eaten the same day.

Enjoy

Apron

Well this was my project for tonight. I thought the apron turned out pretty cute. Made it for a co-worker. Tomorrow I will post a spinach salad recipe that we had at work. Quite tasty. Have to go make dressing now so we can have again tomorrow.

Roast Recipe

Okay since I didn't get any crafts done today, I will post a recipe I tried this weekend that was delicious.

3-4 lb eye of round
Put in cast iron dutch oven
Layer with 1 sliced onion
Mix together 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup water, 1 pkg brown gravy and 1 clove garlic, minced.
Pour over roast.
Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 3 1/2 hours.

I served with mashed potatoes and cooked carrots. There was plenty of gravy left for the mashed potatoes.
Yummy.

Day 1 of blog

So I thought I would start a blog with all the projects I work on. Kind of a scrapbook online of all my projects. The first picture is a necklace and bracelet I made to go with a jacket I bought at Coldwater Creek. Next are 2 cards that I am going to need this week. Then I made 2 recipes cards (6 each) for a recipe swap that I am in through Splitcoaststampers. I send in 6 recipes and I get 5 different recipes back (One goes to hostess). Fun and I get alot of recipes back. Now I am off to fix dinner. We will see if I keep it up.