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well today was a pretty good day, we finally got our new couches that we've been waiting for and got the house put back together..We're totally lovin the new look!=) This evening I realized I will no longer be able to have a booth at the craft fair in Nov. that Ive been planning for months now..so all of the items that I have already made up are now listed on my etsy..scrappyhour.etsy.com. On one hand it kinda sucks cuz I have all this stuff all made up with no one to give it to.. and on the other hand it's one less thing to worry about..so now I think I will just get cozy on my new couch next to the firplace and watch a good chick flick..that is..after I feed the boys,get them in the bath and put them to bed..Hope you all have a great night!

Halloween mummy dogs!

Hi guys!

So I've been sharing lots of recipes for sweet Halloween treats..and it's pretty easy to find sweet things to make but sometimes it's not so easy to find things that aren't full of sugar..so how about some mummies for dinner? Very quick and simple..basically it's pigs in a blanket..you'll want to get some biscuits..I like pillsbury..tear them into strips and wrap them around your hot dogs like a mummy..and cook according to directions on biscuits you can add some peppercorns for eyes if you like..and viola!=)

another halloween treat recipe!

hey everyone! I have one more Halloween treat for ya! This has to be the one recipe I'm looking forward to the most..not only making and tasting them..but seeing the kids' reaction to eating eyeballs! haha..I had these in 2nd grade and was so grossed out by them!=) Ah the fun of bein a kid...so here it is..

Lychee Eyeballs

1 can lychees (find them in the asian food aisle)

to fill them you can use blueberries,cranberries or maraschino cherries..whichever you prefer..

all you do is pop the fruit inside the lychee then put them on a platter=) you can use little

hors d' oeuvre swords or tooth picks to pick them up=) you can also stab a straw through them for a spooky addition to your drinks!=)

Halloween treat recipes!

so the first recipe is for some "bones" I'm going to make little coffin treat boxes to put them in..I got the template for them on marthastewart.com I know there are some companies that sell them already cut out and ready to assemble such as martha stewart..and if you have the cricut happy hauntings cartridge there is one there too..the bone recipe is pretty simple..you'll need small pretzel sticks,mini marshmallows and white chocolate (i'm using white almond bark instead) simply stick the marshmallows on the ends of the pretzel sticks, melt the chocolate or bark and dip them in! you'll want a sheet of wax paper to set them aside and let them cool..then in the coffins they go!=) super cute!

The second recipe is for test tube shooters..you can find the recipe here www.iparenting.com/channels/news/index.php?newsid=4628 I unfortunately wasn't able to find any test tubes in time without paying outrageous shipping costs..martha stewart also has some but they are kinda hard to find so close to halloween..so i'll be using small cups for mine.

I hope you guys will check out some upcoming vids for more ideas and hope you enjoy these!=)

halloween!!

HI guys! I have been super busy doing Christmas projects for the upcoming craft fair..(my first)!=) But Halloween is this weekend and I'm so excited! The hubbs,kids and I carved pumpkins this morning ..I never did that as a kid so I think I had more fun than the kids lol...I'm also going to be throwing a little Halloween party for some friends and family..also another first for me but I hope it will become a tradition=) I will be postin some youtube vids (scrappyhour09) on some of the treats I'm making and I wanted to share some recipes with you here on my blog hope this gives you some ideas for fun treats to give as gifts or for your own halloween party!=) Here's a few pics of our pumpkins first=)

Kiwi Lane Designs

Hi guys. I just wanted to Share a layout I did using one of my new favorite products..Kiwi Lane Designs designer templates..you can go check em out at kiwilane.com or kiwilanedesigns on youtube! They are absolutely AMAZING and a ton of fun..and soooo easy to use!! I hope you will go check em out!=)

scrapbook expo

hey everybody! hope you all had a great labor day weekend! i'm getting so excited for this coming weekend..hubby,the kids and I will all be headin to salt lake for a little getaway..i had no idea until this morning when my cousin facebooked me..but there will be a scrapbook expo going on friday and saturday..so of course i HAVE to go..i've never been to one and i'm just ecstatic!! I also get to go to a few other scrapbook/craft stores while there..i live in a small town and only have 1 small scrapbook store nearby so it's such a treat for me to go to M's or places like that..we'll also be doing some other shopping and takin the kiddos to the zoo.. it'll be a blast!! i'll be doin a haul vid as soon as i get back to show ya all the goodies from the expo and such.. and i will have lots of fun halloween projects for you guys too! hope you'll check 'em out!=)

more cards!=)

just a few more cards i've done while playing around with my copics and such!=) i'm having so much fun with these stamps! hope you guys enjoy!=) if any of you would like to you can check out a vid on youtube that i did on the little halloween card!=) thanks for stoppin by!

tyler's room

hey guys,i wanted to share this fun little sign i made for my nephew. i used the maya road chipboard album.i used cosmo cricket get happy and basic grey oliver papers. some random stamps and rub-ons and screw-head brads. the "tyler" is doodlebug jack and jill stickers and the R and M are from the cricut alphalicious cart. hope you like!=)

the greeting farm

hey guys..i know it's been foreva since i posted anything on my blog..but i had to share my new addiction to the greeting farm stamps..this one is called "cupcake anya" she is a digi stamp and soooo adorable!! i have also just ordered a few more stamps and my first copic markers..yes i took the plunge..lol i have a feeling it will be another love affair=) oh darn haha. but until they arrive i couldn't resist coloring her with my colored pencils..and i think she came out pretty cute! hope ya like the card!=)

train layout

this is a layout i did using the new basic grey oliver collection..i am so in love with this paper!!=)

I am having so much fun with my new tags,bags boxes n more cartridge! i was able to cash in 800 rewards points for it!=) i definately think this is a must have cart for everyone! here is a quick project i did using the popcorn box,i also made my own filling using cor'dinations cardstock,ran it through my cuttlebug,sanded and cut into strips and then twirled around a pencil to make the curly q's.. and used some cute american crafts "bff" ribbon for the handle.i also made a "sock cupcake" to put inside! super cute easy gift to give anyone!

it's been awhile since i posted any projects so..this is just a simple layout i did using a bunch of old scraps..thought i'd share=)

4th of july decor

so i finally got the cricut "a child's year cartridge after waiting about 2 weeks for it..i'd been planning this project since i ordered it..finally it's done and i love how it turned out!=) i used the We R Memory Keepers "Old Glory" papers and the shadow boxes i've been using..it's a really simple project and..did i mention i LOVE it?? haha..hope you guys enjoy!=)

Ah, so nice to have my computer back!=) for those of you following my vids on youtube i should have new ones up tonight!=) I am hoping to be able to finish up the last 3 pages of the mini album we've been working on..then i've got a ton of new ideas for fun home decor items for the upcoming holidays!

mini album series update

hi everyone! i just wanted to let you all know i have finally posted the videos on youtube for pages 1 through 4 on my mini album..my computer crashed before i could get them up so i'm borrowing a friends computer..hopefully i'll be able to get a new one next weekend or get mine fixed so i'm not sure if i'll be able to upload anymore vids til then..but i hope you enjoy what i've done so far! go to my youtube channel..scrappyhour09 to check them out! =)

mini album class

Hi everyone! i just wanted to let all of you know that i will be doing a video series on youtube on making a mini album..i have already posted the first of these videos(part 1 and 2) on the cover and binding..and will hopefully add more each day!=) my youtube channel is scrappyhour09..feel free to check it out! Hope you all have a great week!

this is the most recent one i did for a friend to give her hubby for Father's day!=) i think it came out so cute!! I must admit it is my favorite (so far)

just some projects..

These are just some projects i've done for friends and family..i will make any custom ones if anyone is interested!!=)

father's day shadow box

This is a shadow box that i made for a challenge for mypinkstamper..as you know i am addicted to making these right now so i thought this was a perfect opportunity to show the versatility of these little guys!! =) check out the video tutorial for this project on my youtube channel scrappyhour09!!

shadow box

so i am totally addicted to these adorable little shadow boxes!! This one has a little pic of my oldest son when he was about a week old.. ='( tear! lol i'll be making lots more of these little boxes in the future..they are super easy and fun and make great gifts!!=)

This is a card i made for my hubby..he's been working so hard lately and going through an EMT class on top of his normal job..so me and our boys bought him a little gift to show our appreciation for all he does for us! =)

father's day card

another card

This is a card i made using the "marquee" ?? image on my create a critter cartridge..and of course my new favorite rainbow font!=)

creative crisis!!

so i have run out of scrapbooking tape..of any kind..my paper trimmer blades are dull so all it does is rip the paper..and my cricut mat is beyond not being sticky..i can't even tape my paper in place cuz i have none!! i am going insane!! And to top it all off..i won't be going to walmart til friday!!! We have a serious crisis on our hands here people!!! i hate living in this small town!!

another CC Designs Stamp card

cc designs stamps

so i'm totally loving the CC Designs Stamps i recently discovered and have tonz of ideas for them..but i wanna know what you think of this card i made with one of them?

Normally people use copic markers to color them which look amazing but cost about $6 each..which is a pretty big investment..but i thought i'd try just using colored pencils here and see..i think it came out pretty good but need another opinion..btw if you're interested you can find these stamps at allthatscraps.com =)

This card i made using create a critter and straight from the nest cartridges..the inside says.."MEE!" =D

Here's a few cards i made over the weekend with the new Create a Critter cartridge..my new favy!!

welcome!

Welcome to my new blog! :) I will be posting projects i've done for inspiration,and hopefully post some video tutorials on things as well! I am super excited to start this and hope you enjoy!:) Thanks for stoppin by!