Thinking of You

Happy Sunday!

Today I'm sharing a card I created for this week's CAS-ual Fridays sketch challenge:

I'm trying to use stamps and papers I have but haven't broken into yet. This card uses Romantique paper by Prima and Papertrey's Botanic Garden stamp set. I also broke into the Papertrey ribbon I'd been hoarding,lol.

Thanks for stopping by!

On January 28, 2012

I'm currently

Listening to Storage Wars

Just finished eating pizza

Drinking diet coke

Wearing jeans and an asymmetrical top.

Feeling a little crappy as allergies are acting up today.

Weather is very snowy!

Wanting to do some redecorating but can't decide what to start with.

Needing to exercise more.

Thinking that my word for 2012 should have been finish instead of document.

Enjoying food gawker where you can feast your eyes on yummy food like this:

Papertrey January Blog Hop Challenge

This month, in honor of the new year, Papertrey is challenging us to pick our favorite 2011 project from 2011 and share it with everyone. Then to to create a second card that is inspired by the 2011 project.


My favourite 2011 PTI project is this card I created in September using the banner builder die and stamp set:

 I decided to create another project using the same banner builder die set but  layered them up more.  I also used the butterfly, tiny tags, scalloped border and heart border dies along with PTI's library ledger papers. The card itself uses Ocean Tides cardstock.

I'm lovin' the banner and pennant trend! How about you?

And thanks for stopping by!

Little Red Wagon Challenge #117 - Winter Wonderland

This week at Little Red Wagon Joanne has selected the theme of 'winter wonderland'.

So I decided to use my winter village embossing folder to create this card:

You can't see it well in the  photo but I've added glitter  to each of the gently falling snowflakes.

Of course if you really want to know how I feel about those snowflakes, here it is:

Bwahahaha!!!!

Anyway, why don't you dig out your winter themed items and link your creation up at Little Red Wagon, we love to see what you create!

Making Memories Matter Charity Crop

On March 10th, my friend Kathryn and I are hosting a crop in support of Lisaard House, a cancer care hospice.

It is being held in Waterloo from 9 to 5 and we still have lots of room if you want to attend, we'd love to see you there!

Please click here for more information and the registration details.

If you have any questions or if I can help with your registration at all, please e-mail me or leave a comment.

100th Table Top Tuesday

I'm linking this little table top vignette to Marty's 100th Table Top Tuesday:

It is a collection of items I've found at antique markets/thrift stores along with a favourite seasonal snowman.

Thanks for stopping by!

Yearning for Spring

Spring is still a long long way off so this week's list is of things to do to pass the time until spring:

1/ Purchase spring bulbs.

2/ Take photos of said bulbs.

3/ Apply a funky finish to said photos.

4/ Publish on blog.

Hey, I have to amuse myself until spring somehow!

2012 Movie List

Happy Sunday!

I've decided to update my movie list throughout 2012 with a brief opinion. And I had a chance to see a couple this weekend,The Iron Lady and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. I also added a brief opinion to a few I saw over Christmas.

Hugo
My Week with Marilyn
Midnight In Paris
Girl with Dragon Tattoo
W.E.
The Descendants
The Artist
The Ides of March
Moneyball
The Woman in Black
The Iron Lady - an interesting look at Margaret Thatcher,Meryl Streep is amazing as usual
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - a complex,spy story set in the early 1960's requiring much attention to follow
The Help - a wonderful movie
Sherlock Holmes - love Robert Downey as well as Guy Ritchie's approach to filming
Adventures of TinTin - cute movie

Have you seen any of these movies? what did you think?

On January 20th

I'm currently:

Listening to Hoda and Kathie-Lee
Eating nothing
Drinking coffee
Wearing my fuzzy fleece housecoat
Feeling better than I was earlier this week
Weather is cold and snowy
Wanting to have my nails done like this:

Needing to clean the house
Thinking about stencilling my powder room something like this:

Enjoying browsing Pinterest

Little Red Wagon #116 - Two Ribbons

This week Dee is challenging us to use two ribbons on our creation.

I created this card  then layered on two different colours of  seam binding.

So why don't you join us over at Little Red Wagon with your be-ribboned project?  We love to see what you create!

52 Weeks 52 Lists - 2 Lists 1 Post

Well after watching the Golden Globes last night I have a list of movies I'd like to watch:

Hugo
My Week with Marilyn
Midnight In Paris
Girl with Dragon Tattoo
W.E.
The Descendants
The Artist
The Ides of March
Moneyball
The Woman in Black
The Iron Lady
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

I've already seen The Help, Adventures of TinTin as well as Sherlock Holmes all of which I thoroughly enjoyed.


And not movies but I also will be catching up on the series Downton Abbey as well as The Borgias.

And on my To Do list:

1. Finish organizing all ribbon
2. Finish knitting a dishcloth I've had underway for too long
3. Add journalling to finish scrapbook pages.
4. Finish ironing!

Notice a theme? lol

Oh and

5. Actually get some stuff documented in my smash book!

Have a great Monday and thanks for stopping by!

Burger and Hashbrown casserole

It's friday yea!

I often find that I crave comfort food in January and what is more comforting than burger and fries or in this case hashbrowns.

I changed up a burger and fry pot pie recipe from Betty Crocker with hashbrowns and it was pretty good if I do say so myself. And it was quick to make too!

Here's the recipe:
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained(I used a 28 oz. can and upped the flour)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
2 cups frozen crispy French-fried potatoes (from 20-oz bag)( I used enough hash browns to cover when using a 9 by 13 pan)

Heat oven to 450°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain well. Sprinkle flour over beef mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes; heat to boiling. Remove from heat.
In ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole(I used a 9 by 13 pan), spread beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange frozen potatoes evenly in single layer on top.
Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings