Pink and Green Christmas Cookies! :)

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Hi everyone!

With everything we have going on right now in the world, it is hard to be festive this Christmas.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends affected by the senseless school shootings in Connecticut.

I love to bake and have promised a couple of friends who have never tasted my baking before, some cookies, so I turned off the news for awhile and made some.

By the colors of my blog, I bet you can figure out my favorite color combination. :)

I used that theme for my Christmas cookies today. :)

These are still drying so I apologize for the plain way I photographed them. As soon as they dry, I will be sending them off in small batches to several crafty friends who have sent me thoughtful gifts throughout the year. Not a big or expensive gift, but I did put lots of time and ♥love♥ into them! :)

I think the frame cookies with the "wet on wet" holly and "dry on wet" pink berries are my favorite. I purchased the small square frame cookie cutter from Karen's Cookies.

There are so many wonderful cookie blogs out there, that I won't boar you by typing up the recipe here. Instead, I will send you to a couple of my favorites. (where I got the recipes).

I love Sugarbelle's Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe, because it is tasty, and you don't have to chill it before rolling. This time I used coconut flavoring though, and it is yummy!

The frosting is from Lila Loa's blog. It is called "Royal Icing with Dried Eggwhites". Both cookiers have lots of other yummy recipes and tutorials on their blogs, so make sure and look around while you are there! :)

***Updated photo***
I took a couple more shots now that they are dry. Getting ready to package them up to ship. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Please join me in praying for peace and comfort for the families affected by last week's horrific events.

L@@Ky L@@ky...Christmas Cupcake Wrappers-Early Release

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Hi Everyone! 

Normally we do Clear Dollar Stamps digi releases on the 15th of the month but with Christmas quickly approaching, I decided to share my latest cupcake wrappers with you a little early.

I love dropping them down into a clear Dixie cup, putting them in a treat bag and tiein' on a pretty bow from Really Reasonable Ribbon. :)

These whip up so quickly and with one batch of cupcake batter, you could make 24 fun little gifts! :)

These yummy looking cupcakes were made with a white cake mix {Gasp!}, pre-made whipped white frosting and a little red food coloring. :)

You can find these Wilton holly candy sprinkles @ a store near you and they match the wrappers perfectly!

This is what my Christmas Cupcake Wrapper digi set looks like and it's available for instant download now for just $4.00!

Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs,

True :D

Inky Antics Handmade Holiday Gifts Blog Hop!

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Hi everyone!
Thanks for dropping by to wish me happy birthday today!

This is my first post as a 49 year old...ugh! One more year 'til the big 50!

Ahem uhh ..Let's change the subject before I start sobbing! *sniff sniff*  :)

In all reality, you are probably here for the hop sooo....

I would like to welcome you to the Inky Antics Handmade Holiday Gifts Blog Hop!

If you came here from the Inky Antics blog, you are in the right place! If you just happened on to my blog, head on back there to start at the very beginning.  :)

With the economy what it is, we thought it would be fun to share some handmade "gifts on a shoestring" ideas.

Christmas has become so commercial that I think people really enjoy hand made items now a days anyhow! I know I do!

I used the adorable "Merry Mochaccino" clear set. 

This image is perfect for a homemade gift for any coffee lover!

Here is my project...

I used Discount Card Stock's Brilliant White.

Really Reasonable Ribbon's Red Velvet .

The image was colored with watercolors and a red fine tip Sharpie Marker. 

I distressed the edges with Ranger Coffee Archival Ink.

I thought I would also share a couple of my favorite Mochaccino recipes with you.

Yummy Instant Mochaccino Mix

1 1/4 cups of instant coffee granules

7 cups dry milk powder

5 3/4 cups powdered chocolate drink mix

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 3/4 cups powdered non-dairy creamer

Winter Spice Mochaccino Mix

1 cup instant chocolate drink mix

1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer

2/3 cup instant coffee granules

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions for either recipe:

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until powdery. Store in air-tight container. Mix 4-6 teaspoons into 6 oz. of boiling hot water. Stir until dissolved  Enjoy! :)

Jackie asked the team to "tally up" what we have in our gift items.

This is how mine added up....

1/4 of a sheet of white cardstock  - 4¢

1 clear bag - 6¢

scraps of ribbon about - 10¢

2/3 cup instant coffee - $1.75

1 cup cocoa mix - 80¢

3/4 cup powdered sugar - 25¢

spices, ink, staples, coloring medium...next to nothing!

Grand total.....$3.00 on the dot!

If you don't want to do all the mixing, you can cheat and buy the instant mixes and just decorate them with the tag and a bow.  :)

The hop runs through Sunday, November 20^th at midnight Central time. Please visit each DT members’ blog to view their projects and leave a comment for each designer. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per blog, please). Two people’s names will be drawn at random to receive a surprise Inky prize pack. The winners’ names will be announced on the Inky Antics blog next Monday, so remember to stop back and see if you’ve won.

You next stop on the hop is sweet Michelle's Inspirational blog.

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop! Come join in on the fun!

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Hello All!

It is the 13th of the month which means that it is time for another fun Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog hop!

If you came from Kerri's beautiful blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened onto the hop here, you will want to start back at the beginning at RRR design team blog.

I created a fun gift box for this hop.

I made a simple box and lid from some white cardstock, decorated it with designer papers, then added an image and sentiment. 

To give it that punch of a finishing touch, I used  some pretty Lime Green Leaves and some of the new Orange Jute String (from Really Reasonable Ribbon) tied through a big flower button.

The image I used is from the "Love Tweet Love" digi set that I designed for Clear Dollar Stamps.

It's available for instant download and it's just $3.00 for 3 images and 4 sentiments.

(I made up a different sentiment in MS Word for my sample today)

The designer paper is from Basic Grey's "Sugar Rush" stack. The button came from the fabric department @ Wal-mart.  ;)

Your next stop on the hop is Cheryl's SWEET blog.

Remember to leave a comment on all of the hop blogs for your chance to win a "September Ribbon of the Month" package!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs your way!

True :D

Happy Mother's Day to Me! :)

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Happy Mother's Day!

My son Kurt, and his finance Kristin, are coming down to visit today!

They are some really awesome kids! Love them both to pieces!

But...yesterday the UPS man rang the doorbell and I had not ordered anything that I could remember.

He gave me a box marked "Sharis Berries" and this is what was inside....

They are delectable and  HUGE!!!

There was also a package of the creamiest chocolate fudge I have ever tasted!

I am one spoiled momma!

I should have followed the instructions on the box though...LOL!!!

Just kidding...I love to share!

I hope all of your Mother's Day's are as sweet as mine!

Kurt and Kristin, if you read my blog today....I LOVE YOU!

Hugs,

True :D

Baby Gift Card...Card :) - Sneak Peek from CDS

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Hi again!

This is my second Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peak for the day.

This little gift card was done with 3 of the December releases...Baby face, baby bib, cute & cuddly.

They will be available December first and are very very inexpensive! Just wait until you see all of the cute stamps coming this month! You will want them all!  :)

Under the gift card is a blank spot for you to write in your sentament.

CARD RECIPE

ALL CDS USED: "Baby Face", "Baby Bib" and "Cute and Cuddly"

CARDSTOCK: DCWV Bassill - Irish Eyes and Salt

DESIGNER PAPEER: DCWV- "Nanna's Nursery" stack

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black

ACCESSORIES: Wizard, square and square scalloped Nestabilities, Prismacolor pencils, Offray ribbon - white, Martha Stewart - Doily scallop punch

 

Make sure and scroll down to see my earlier "peek"  ;)

Don't forget to check out the other fabulous DT's creations by clicking on the links under CDS Design Team in my upper left hand sidebar.

Thanks bunches!

Please leave a comment if you have a second or two

CDS Sneak Peek -"Teeny Stego Chocolate Bar Gift Wrapper"

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Hi!

It is that time again...Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peeks! I love it when I get to show you everything I have been working on all month!

Lori @ CDS sent us a lot of tiny stamps and asked that we try to do something quick and simple with them. For me, that is a real challenge! LOL! I did it though and had fun!

This candy bar wrapper is done with the "Teeny Stego" stamp, illustrated by Laurie Wilson. This cute little stamp is only going to be $1.49!!!! It will be available for sale December 1st @ Clear Dollar Stamps.

I know there are a lot of you who need to come up with little gifts for lots of people. This is a great way to do it. Buy any chocolate bar and make a wrapper for it. The receiver will have "something to roar about!"

I am entering this piece in:

Creative Card Crew Challenge - "Favorite Things"

My fave color is green and my fave projects have CHOCOLATE inside! LOL!  ;)

Cuttlebug Challenge Blog - "Glitter"

I can't win because I am going to be a DT with CBCB again after the holidays, but I wanted to play along!

The dino and the grass have glitter and I used a CB folder for texture on the orange.

Please check out the awesome sneaks the other CDS Design Team girls are previewing, by clicking the links in my upper left sidebar.

CARD RECIPE:
STAMPS: Clear Dollar Stamps - "Teeny Stego" and "Something to Roar About"

CARDSTOCK: Bazzill Swiss Dots - Irish Eyes, Coordinations - Burnt Orange

DESIGNER PAPEER: My Mind's Eye- Abby Road- Lizard Eggs

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's Eyes - Olive and Lime

ACCESSORIES: Sewing machine, thread, Wizard, Square and square/scalloped Nestabilities, Offray Lime ribbon, Prismacolor watercolors, Stickles tOrange Peel and Lime glitter glue, All Sorts of Things- brads in Pumpkin, Cuttlebug and Tiny Mosaic Texture folder,

 

If you like what you see...please leave me a comment!  ;)

Remebmer to check back the next few days to see more of my peeks.

Hugs,

True :)