Recipe Wednesday - Almond Poppyseed Bread

 This is one of my family's absolute favorite breads. It honestly doesn't last long around our house when it's made.

 ALMOND POPPYSEED BREAD

 ALMOND POPPYSEED BREAD

3 CUPS FLOUR

2 ½ CUPS SUGAR

1 ½ TSP SALT

1 ½ TSP BAKING POWDER

3 EGGS

1 ½ CUPS MILK

1 CUP plus 2 TBSP OIL

2 TBSP POPPY SEEDS

1 ½ TSP VANILLA EXTRACT

1 ½ TSP ALMOND EXTRACT

1 ½ TSP BUTTER FLAVORING

PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES. WITH MIXER, BLEND ALL INGREDIENTS UNTIL WELL MIXED. POUR INTO GREASED & FLOURED 9X5X3 LOAF PANS. BAKE 60 MINS. OR UNTIL TESTER IS CLEAN. COOL 10 MINS. IN PAN.

GLAZE:

½ CUP ORANGE JUICE

¾ CUPS SUGAR

½ TSP VANILLA

½ TSP VANILLA

½ TSP ALMOND EXTRACT

½ TSP OIL

HEAT ALL INGREDIENTS UNTIL SUGAR MELTS. PRICK BREAD WITH FORK AND POUR GLAZE OVER WHILE WARM.

Hope you enjoy it !! 

Graduation - Explosion Boxes

 Graduation is upon us. I love how these two boxes turned out... I did a step-by-step video but it was over an hour long & I got bored with me *lol* Can't image how bored you all would be *lol* .. I will do another video showing each step but shorten it down .. Hopefully have it posted in the next day or so.

Here is a short video showing you the inside of the box..

These boxes are a great way to give gift cards or money, and they are great for any occasion. Please know I do make them and sell them as well.

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Recipe Wednesday - Lowfat Individual Size Cherry Cheesecake

  If you haven't tried the new craze you need to!!! These individual low-fat Cherry Cheesecake desserts are the bomb and the perfect size!!!

Darla's Version

Layer in jar or small container

1st Layer -

1/2 Grahm Cracker crushed to your consistency liking I did mine fine..

2nd Layer

Wisk Together - - I split this into two containers - it was too much as one for me.

1 individual container of Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Greek Yogurt - 5.3 oz - You can use 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt and add vanilla flavoring as well. (DO NOT USE DANNON LIGHT & FIT BLUEBERRY -IT WAS HORRIBLE)

2 Tbls of the dry Zero Sugar or Sugar Free - Jello Cheescake Pudding Mix

I added 2TBLSish of unsweet coconut milk (that's what I had) to thin it out to a better consistency. It gets really thick.

3rd Layer -

Topped off with a couple dollops of Cherry Pie Filling - I used the Ducan Hines Wilderness Country Cherry. Next Time I will use the Simply Cherry Pie Filling because it has a lower fat content and that is what I'm watching strictly. It's almost berry season and any fresh berry would be amazing as well.

I make a couple of these at a time and keep in fridge. Great Sweet Treat !!

Mountain Majesties: May 2025 Paper Pumpkin

Here is the May 2025 Paper Pumpkin Mountain Majesties 

Unboxing Video 

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Graduation Cards

It's that time of year!!! Graduation is just weeks away. The supplies I've used on this card are a modge podge of suppliers. If you need graduation cards reach out to me, I'd love to make yours for you!!

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Supplies

Basic Black Cardstock - I# 121045

Cut 11 x 4 1/4 - Scored at 5 1/2 

Gold Foil Sheets - I# 132622

Cut 5 1/4 x 4 

Echo Park Graduation Dsp - Non - Stampin Up Product

(2 different designs - so we can mix and match)

Cut 5 1/8 x 3 7/8 - then cut diagonal in 1/2 

Gold Foil Sheets - I# 132622

Cut 1/4 x 6 3/8

(will probably have to trim off the edge) 

Gold Foil Sheets - I# 132622

cut using the  

Irresistible Bloom Dies - I# 161149

Gold Foil Sheets - I# 132622

Cut 2 1/2 x 3 7/8

Basic Black Cardstock - I# 121045

Cut 2 3/8 x 3 3/4

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Sentiment

Printed on my computer using the 

Christmas Comeback Font 

Stitched Rectangle Dies - I# 151820

(4TH ONE FROM MIDDLE) 

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Cap & Diploma 

Stamped Using Stamp & Dies purchased off Amazon

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink - I# 132708

Mini Dimensionals - I# 144108

INSIDE 

Gold Foil Sheets - I# 132622

Cut 5 1/4 x 4 

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Cut 5 x 3 3/4

Daubered edges in 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink - I# 132708

Sponge Daubers - I# 133773

Stamped Using Stamps purchased off Amazon

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink - I# 132708

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Happy Birthday Card - Florals In Bloom

 Here's a super easy Birthday card showcasing the "Florals In Bloom DSP". This DSP is in the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. It also is showcasing the New In Colors as well. I absolutely love this new DSP paper.

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Supplies & Directions

Pale Papaya Cardstock - I# 155668

Cut 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 - Score 4 1/4 

Basic White Cardstock - I# 159229

Cut 5 1/4 x 4

Florals In Bloom - I# 165175

Cut 5 x 3 3/4 

Florals In Bloom - I# 165175

Cut 1 x 3 3/4 

Cloud Cover 3/8 Faux Linen Ribbon - I# 165271

Mini Glue Dots - I# 103683

Cloud Cover Cardstock - I# 165621

Notes of Nature Dies - I# 163580

Stampin' Dimensionals - I# 104430

Basic White Cardstock - I# 159229

Notes of Nature Dies - I# 163580

Cloud Cover Ink - I# 165284

Unbounded Love Stamp Set - I# 163378

Sentiment

2025-2027 In Color Pearls - I# 165192

Inside Card 

Cloud Cover Cardstock - I# 165621

Cut 5 1/4 x 4

Basic White Cardstock - I# 159229

Cut 5 x 3 3/4 

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Blend Lightly 

Cloud Cover Ink - I# 165284

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

So Sincere Stamp Set - I# 162283

Sentiment

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

Corner in Bloom Stamp Set - I# 164959

Light Peach Pie Stampin' Blend - I# 163827

Light Cloud Cover Stampin' Blend - I# 165287

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Recipe Wednesday - Chicken Enchiladas

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS 

 

I got this recipe years...... ago from a good friend!!  I haven't made them in years. I decided to give it a whirl this weekend, and they were just as amazing as I remember. 

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

INGREDIENTS

2 - Chicken Breasts
 (I used 3 for more chicken & seasoned with Lawry's and Garlic Pepper) 

2 - 10.5 oz Can of Cream of Chicken Soup

1 - Pint Sour Cream

1 - 4 oz Chopped Green Chilis

Corn Tortillas (I used flour) 

3/4 Cup Chopped Onion

3 C Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese 

The recipe has you boil the chicken breasts - remove & chop meat. (I threw in the crockpot, added 1/2 c water with chicken bouillon, 1/4 cup onion quartered - cooked on low for 4 hours & then shredded the meat.) 

Mix soup, sour cream, chilis, onion and meat all together.  Spread mixture on the bottom of a 9 x 12 pan. Heat tortilla's just so they are more pliable. Add a layer of mixture then cheese and roll then place seam side down in pan. Once pan is full use remaining mixture and layer on top and then layer more cheese mixture. 

Bake 25 - 35 mins - till bubbly & brown at 350 degrees. 

Enjoy!!

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Graduation is here ......

Graduation Card 

I love, love, love this card.   I sold out of them last year & was able to find the retired "Lighter Than Air DSP" so I'm able to make more for this year!!! This is one of my favorite Graduation Cards.. Dr. Suess is my friend!!!

                            

SUPPLIES & DIRECTIONS

Fresh Freesia Card Stock - I# 155613
Cut 8 ½ x5 ½ - scored 4 ¼

Front of Card
Basic White Cardstock - #159276

Cut 3 7/8 x 5 

Lighter Than Air DSP - Retired - I# 162747

Cut 4 7/8 x 3 3/4

                                     Basic White Cardstock - #159276                                        

Hot Air Balloon Dies - # 162754

(I used dimensionals on everything except the balloon bucket) 

Mini Dimensionals - I#144108

    Hot Air Balloon Stamp Set - # 162748     

       Fresh Freesia Ink Pad - I# 155611     

Inside of Card  

 Basic White Cardstock - #159276    

Cut 3 7/8 x 5  

Lighter Than Air DSP - Retired - I# 162747

Cut 3 1/2 x 4 5/8

Basic White Cardstock - #159276 

(Printed with Dr. Suess Saying)

Cut out using: 

Scalloped Contours Dies - I# 155560

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CENTER STEP FUN FOLD CARD - Perennial Lavender DSP - Mother's Day Card

 I absolutely love how this card turned out.  It's really not that hard but I on the other hand struggled with so many things!!!  Measurements, paper coordination, I was just OFF.. In the video I am a total squirrel. So, if you can bear with the video, it will show you how to do the card and the measurements - maybe just mute me *lol*.   I've listed below the steps to make this amazing fun fold. 

 SUPPLIES & Directions 

Highland Heather Cardstock – I# 146986
Cut cardstock 5 ½ x 8 ½. Place the 5 ½ side of card base into the trimmer with the left edge at the 1 ¼ inch mark.  Move trimmer blade down to the 1-inch mark (don’t cut). Then cut from the 1-inch mark down to the 5 ¼ mark. Then slide card base to the 4 ¼ inch mark & repeat the above step (cut from the 1-inch mark down to the 5 ¼ mark).

Turn card base horizontal with the smaller end to the left. Put the edge on the 1-inch mark and score all the way across. Move to the 2-inch mark score from the outer edge to the cut mark – do on both sides. Repeat at the 5 ¼ inch mark.

Move cardstock to the 4 ¼ inch mark & score from the inside cut mark to the cut mark on the other side.
 
Fold
The small border is the front of the card.  Fold it up (mountain) then next score mark fold down(valley) then up again. Using your bone folder, crisp up your folds. 
 
 Cut Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 - 3 x 1 inch - you will need 2 strips this size. Make sure to watch the way the pattern runs when cutting, so you get it the way you want.
 
I cut the same pattern of Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 ¾ x 5 ¼ for the bottom border. Again, make sure to watch the way the pattern runs when cutting.

Middle Section of Front Card
 
I used Crumb Cake Cardstock- I# 120953 and cut a piece 2 ¾ x 3.

Then I chose a different pattern of the Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 and 
cut it 2 1/2 x 2 3/4. I adhered the lavender to the crumb cake but before I adhered to the card base, I wrapped Linen Thread – I# 104199 around twice - glued it down in the back, then adhered it to the card base.  Made a bow using Linen Thread – I# 104199 and adhered it with a Mini Glue Dot - I# 103683.  I embellished with Purple Fine Shimmer Gems – I# 162611. 

 INSIDE CARD

I picked another pattern from the Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 and cut it

 2 3/4 x 3.  Then cut out a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock- I# 120953 using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies – I# 162821. I used a Blending Brush – I# 153611 and blended lightly over the top of cardstock with Highland Heather Ink– I# 147103. Then I used a Sponge Dauber - I# 133773 and daubered around the edges darker using the Highland Heather Ink – I# 147103.  Stamped the sentiment "Happy Mother's Day" from the "Perennial Postage Stamp Set - I# 162598 using the Highland Heather Ink– I# 147103. I added a few gems from Purple Fine Shimmer Gems – I# 162611 to complete that portion of the card.  

BOTTOM INSIDE CARD 

I used the same pattern of Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 as I did above. 

 I cut it to 5 1/4 x 4. Then cut Crumb Cake Cardstock- I# 120953 to 5 x 3 3/4. I used a Blending Brush – I# 153611 and blended lightly over the top of cardstock with Highland Heather Ink– I# 147103. I used a Sponge Dauber - I# 133773 and daubered around the edges darker using the Highland Heather Ink – I# 147103.  I adhered it down and then added a couple of our Brushed Brass Butterflies - I# 158136 to complete the card. 

This card really was fun to make.. I just couldn't get my squirrels together *lol*. 

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Recipe Wednesday - Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

 Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

I made this for dinner last night.  It was simply amazing!!  I'm starting to think I have a thing for Mexican Food *lol*...  Give it a try you won't be disappointed!! 

NOTE: NEXT TIME I WILL ADD FRESH PICO TO ADD TO THE AMAZING FLAVOR!! 

 

 

Get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with this flavorful chicken fajita burrito bowl. Packed with protein and veggies, it's a perfect dish for a quick and healthy dinner.

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 onion, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fajita seasoning

1 cup cooked rice

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

1 avocado, sliced

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and sprinkle fajita seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.

2. Add Veggies: Push chicken to one side of the skillet and add bell peppers and onions. Cook until veggies are tender-crisp.

3. Assemble Bowl: In a bowl, layer cooked rice, black beans, corn, cooked chicken, and veggies.

4. Top with Avocado: Add sliced avocado on top of the bowl.

5. Garnish: Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the bowl.

6. Serve: Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious chicken fajita burrito bowl!

New 2025 -2026 Catalog is live !!!!

 Today is the day!! Today is the day!! The 2025-2026 Annual Catalog is live today!!! So excited for the new colors and all the new stamps, dies & embossing folders!! But that's not all - they also added a couple new kits and some on-line exclusives that aren't in the catalog. So make sure to check out my website below & explore the on-line exclusive and kits tab to see the new items!!!

Here's the link for the downloadable version ...

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Beautiful Gallery DSP - Framed Card

 I saw something on a similar blog using this framed feature and I knew I needed to try it with the Beautiful Gallery DSP.  I love, love, love how this card turned out. 

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SUPPLIES 

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953
Cut 4 1/8 x 11 

Secret Sea Cardstock - I# 165624

Cut using the largest die 

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Beautiful Gallery 6x6 DSP - I# 165196

Cut 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 

Position the paper so you get what picture you 

want to frame on the paper. 

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Use the 3rd and 4th dies and cut at same time 

to make the frame. When you do this the biggest 

die will be what your frame will look like once cut. 

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Use the long narrow die for sentiment

Using Blending brush gently go over with 

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

Blending Brush - I#153611

Sentiment

Beautiful Motifs - I# 165918

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

Mini Dimensionals - I# 144108

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls - I# 165192

Linen Thread - I#104199

INSIDE 

Secret Sea Cardstock - I# 165624

Cut using the largest die 

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953

Cut using the 2nd largest die

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Using Blending brush gently go over with 

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

Blending Brush - I#153611

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls - I# 165192

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Fishing -Thank You - Cards - Let me be your dealer!!!

 I finished this special order of Thank You's for the bass club!!  If you need cards, any cards, reach out to me ... I'd love to be your dealer.... 

$4.50 per card or 3 / $12.00 - I can ship anywhere - will just add postage to your order.  If local we can always meet up for delivery!!!

I used many different products to complete these cards - sometimes you have to go out of the box and punt and that is what I did for DSP Paper on some of these cards and I loved how they turned out..

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Thank You Cards -Let's Go Fishing DSP

 Love how these fun folds turned out. Used the Let's Go Fishing DSP from last year, a bass stamp from an old stamp set, and some doo-dads from the new catalog that will go live May 6th. Below is the list of supplies and a video I made on how to make it. Hope you enjoy it!!

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SUPPLIES

Pebbled Path Cardstock - Retired

Cut 11 x 4 1/4 - Scored @ 2 3/4 & 8 1/4

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 4 x 2 1/2 (Need 2)

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Let's Go Fishing DSP- Stripes - (Retired)

Cut 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 (Need 2)

Pebbled Path Cardstock - Retired

Cut 4 x 3

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 3 3/4 x 2 3/4

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 ( Last Chance List)

Let's Go Fishing DSP- Net - (Retired)

Cut 3 1/2 x 2 1/2

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 3 1/4 x 2 1/4

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Hooked on You Seasons & Natures - CTMH

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Bass Fish - Stamped Off

Happy & Hearfelt Stamp Set - I# 158005

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Thank You - Stamped off

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls - I# 165192

(Available May 6th - New Catalog)

Inside

 

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 5 1/4 x 4

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Let's Go Fishing DSP- Net - (Retired)

Cut 5 x 3 3/4

 

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 4 1/4 x 3

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

My Small Business Stamp Set - I# 163720

Your Support deserves a Big

Thanks

Painted Pheasant Stamp Set - I# 159846

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Weed - Stamped Off

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