Men's Birthday Card

 I struggle at times with men cards.  They don't need all the fluff or foof.  So, I decided to do just a basic card.  I purchased the DSP paper off of Amazon. Sometimes you just need to go out of the box. 

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Base of Card 
CLOUD COVER CARDSTOCK - I# 165621

Cut 4 1/4 x 11 - scored 5 1/2

Blending Brushes - I# 153611

(blend on both sides of card base)

Secret Sea Classic Ink- I# 165285

Basic Gray Ink - I# 149165

Front of Card 

Secret Sea Cardstock - I# 165624

Cut 4 x 5 1/4 

Hunting Scrapbook Paper - Amazon - Whimsy Fold

Cut 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

Bakers Twine I# 155475

Mini Glue Dots - I# 103683

Secret Sea Cardstock - I# 165624

 Scrap 

Cloud Cover Cardstock - I# 165621

Scrap

Simply Said Stamp Set - I# 163756

Sentiment 

Neutral Matte Dots - I# 165561

Inside Card 

Secret Sea Cardstock - I# 165624

Cut 4 x 5 1/4 

Cloud Cover Cardstock - I# 165621

Cut 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

Blending Brushes - I# 153611

(blend on both sides of card base)

Secret Sea Classic Ink- I# 165285

Basic Gray Ink - I# 149165

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Bookmark Card #3 - Floral Charm DSP

 Today I'm sharing the last bookmark card in my series.  I absolutely loved how easy this was and the versatility of the Floral Charm DSP made it even better.   Here is the list of supplies needed to be able to create this card.   

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Card Base 

PETUNIA POP CARDSTOCK - I# 163801

CUT 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 SCORED AT 4 1/4

Card Front 

PETUNIA POP CARDSTOCK - I# 163801

CUT 5 3/8 X 3 7/8

FLORAL CHARM DSP - I# 166125

Cut 5 3/8 x 3 5/8

Stampin Dimensionals - I# 104430

Pocket

PETUNIA POP CARDSTOCK - I# 163801

Cut 3 7/8 x 3 7/8  

then 

Cut from corner to corner - diagonal in 1/2

DELIGHTFUL FLORAL DSP - I# 162356

CUT 3 3/4 X 3 3/4

then 

Cut from corner to corner - diagonal in 1/2

TEAR & TAPE - I# 154031

MIXED LABEL STAMP SET - I# 16464

SENTIMENT

SOFT SUEDE STAMPIN PAD - I# 147115

Bookmark

PETUNIA POP CARDSTOCK - I# 163801

CUT 5 x 2

Fancy Tag Topper - I# 152711

FLORAL CHARM DSP - I# 166125

Cut 4 1/8 x 1 7/8

DELIGHTFUL FLORAL DSP - I# 162356

Cut 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 

YOU ARE REMARKABLE STAMP SET - I# 165445

SENTIMENT

SOFT SUEDE STAMPIN PAD - I# 147115

BRUSHED BRASS BUTTERFLIES - I# 158136

PECAN PIE RIBBON - I# 162744

Inside

Country Lace DSP - I# 163415

Cut 5 1/4 x 4 

CHARMING DAY STAMP - I# 166126

SOFT SUEDE STAMPIN PAD - I# 147115

LEAVES - (STAMPED OFF) 

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Recipe Wednesday - Bang, Bang Chicken

 Recipe Wednesday!! - Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

I've made this several times and I love it. It's very filling..

Yield: 4 Servings

Chicken

1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breast

2 tablespoons olive oil - I used Avocado Spray

Salt, to taste & Black pepper, to taste

I used Kinders Roast Chicken - Kinders Buttery Steakhouse, Garlic Pepper, a little Lawry's

Vegetables

1 cup mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots)

Bang Bang Sauce - I do the sauce and put in fridge while rest of it cooks

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth. Adjust sriracha or honey to achieve desired spice and sweetness levels.

1/2 cup mayonnaise - I used light Mayo

2 tablespoons sriracha sauce - I added a little more for more spice

1 - 2 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon lime juice - I didn't have lime so I put Tajin instead

Cook rice according to package instructions, using a rice cooker or stovetop method. Set aside and keep warm.

Dice chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season all sides with salt and black pepper for balanced flavor & seasonings of choice.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 6–8 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Stir occasionally for even cooking.

Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and sauté with the chicken for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.

Remove skillet from heat. Pour Bang Bang sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Serve over prepared rice. Garnish with extra sriracha or chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

1. Avoid overcooking vegetables to maintain crisp texture and nutrition.

2. Adjust sriracha in the sauce for preferred spice level.

3. Substitute cauliflower rice for a lower-carbohydrate alternative.

4. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and color.

Bookmark Card #2 - Floral Charm DSP

 This card and bookmark are one of my favorites.  It honestly is super easy & fun to make. Grab your list of supplies down below. 

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Front of the Card

Timid Tiger Cardstock - I# 165626

Cut 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 - Scored at 4 1/4

Floral Charm DSP - I# 166125

Cut 5 1/4 x 4 

Damask Designs Embossing Folder - I# 165214

Floral Charm DSP - I# 166125

Cut 3/4 x 4

Adhere just the ends with either adhesive, glue, or tear tape. 

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Memento Tuxedo Black - I# 132708

Mixed Label Stamp - I# 164643

Sentiment - For a great friend

Festive Pearls - Gold - I# 159963

Inside the Card

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Cut 5 1/4 x 4 

Floral Charm DSP - I# 166125

Cut 1/4 x 5 1/4 

Adhere down the right-hand side 

Bookmark 

Timid Tiger Cardstock - I# 165626

Cut 2 x 4 3/4

Floral Charm DSP - I# 166125

Cut 1 3/4 x 4 1/2

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Memento Tuxedo Black - I# 132708

You Are Remarkable Stamp - I# 165445

Festive Pearls - Gold - I# 159963

Fine Art Ribbon - I# 154561

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Bookmark Card - Floral Charm DSP

 I absolutely loved making this card and I can't wait to share with you a couple others this week. This is using our new DSP Paper - Floral Charm.  Grab your list of supplies and have some fun!!

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SUPPLIES

Soft Succulent Card Stock - I#155776

Cut 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored at 1 3/4 and 4 1/4 

On the 1 3/4-fold - insert into paper trimmer with the 1 3/4 score on the cut line.  Cut down 3 1/2 inches Move the paper straight down until your top of card is even with the 2 inch mark- rotate the card to the left until the bottom right corner is on the cutline - then cut it diagonal to the cut line. *WATCH VIDEO* for clarification. Remove excess piece.

Front of Card 

Floral Charm DSP - I# 166125

Cut 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 

Soft Succulent Card Stock - I#155776

Spotlight of Nature Dies - I# 163580

Basic White Cardstock - I# 159229

Layering Circle Dies - I# 

Charming Day Stamp Set - I# 166126

Sentiment

Soft Succulent Ink - I# 155778

Festive Pearls - I# 159963

Inside Card 

Basic White Cardstock - I# 159229

Cut 5 1/4 x 4 

Floral Charm DSP - I# 166125

Cut 1 3/4 x 5 1/4

Adhere the pocket fold at bottom seam using 

Tear and Tape - I#154031

BOOKMARK

Soft Succulent Card Stock - I#155776

Cut 1 3/4 x 4 3/4

Floral Charm DSP - I# 166125

Cut 1 1/2 x 4 1/2

Basic White Cardstock - I# 159229

Cut 1 1/4 x 2 1/2

You Are Remarkable Stamp Set - I# 165445

Sentiment

Soft Succulent Ink - I# 155778

Hole Punch Assortment - I# 165409

I used - Ribbon Punch 

Braided Trim - I# 166140

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Recipe Wednesday - Pepperoni Pasta Salad

 Recipe Wednesday!!! - This recipe is always requested when we have family get togethers. I call it Pepperoni Pasta Salad ...

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Pasta - I've used mini bow tie or the tri-color rotini pasta

Red Bell Pepper - diced - You can chunk

Yellow Bell Pepper - diced - You can chunk

Cherub Tomatoes / Cherry Tomatoes / Tomatoes - Diced

Sliced Olives

Three Cheese Blend - Grated Cheese - Generous amount - - You can chunk

1 pkg - Salad Pepperoni's - You can use salami as well

1 Bottle - Kraft Sundried Tomato Dressing

Mix / Toss / Chill

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Sneak Peak - July Mini Catalog!!!

I’m back!!!! Sneak peek into July Mini catalog!!! Can't wait to share all the fun things we can make with the new items coming out in the July Mini Catalog!!

It's been a hot minute, but I'll be back next week sharing cards, kits and other great items!! Sometimes in life we have to choose.. I choose family and being a grandma ....

Card Making Interruption!!!

 I interrupted the card making because of a thing called life *lol*.   I was visited last week with the flu, even missed my niece's graduation.  There have been graduation parties, grandson's 8th grade graduation, granddaughter's kindergarten graduation, various sporting events, oh and did you know I have a full-time job *lol*...  I will be back... sooner than later *lol*... 

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Recipe Wednesday .....Zuccani Bread

I think you can always tell how loved a recipe is by the look of it *lol*.. This is a well-loved recipe.  It is zucchini season and everyone loves zucchini bread!!  My daughter received this recipe from home-ec class. years ago, and it is still my favorite zucchini bread recipe!!!  I hope you enjoy .... 

Recipe Wednesday - Chicken with Almond Rice

 This was one of my mom's favorite dishes - She got the recipe from my Aunt and absolutely loved it. 

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Graduation Cap - Gift Card Holder

 

The picture does not do this gift card holder justice... It looks like it's off center, but I promise you it's not. I love making it. However, my tassel on the top of the card is another story!! *lol*... I'm still taking orders as well... Message me or email, if you'd like some grad cards!!

Supplies

Starry Sky Card Stock - I# 159263
Cut 4 1/4 x 9 7/8

Scored at 5 1/2 on the long side

Turn your card up so the 4 1/4 side of the scored line is the top and the bigger side of the score is at bottom.

Take a ruler and measure across the top of the 4 1/4 and make a tik mark with your pencil at

2 1/8.

Go down to the score line at 5 1/2 and measure up 2 1/8 with ruler and make a tik mark. Do it on the opposite as well. I drew a line from point to point.

Cut from the 2 1/8 mark on the side to the 2 1/8 mark at the top center on both sides of the paper forming the point.

Go down to the score line at 5 1/2 and measure down 2 1/8 with ruler and make a tik mark. Do it on the opposite as well.

Using the scoring blade go down from the 2 1/8 on the right side across and up to the corner. Do the same thing on the opposite side - making a big, scored x.

Using bone folder fold the point down and the sides in - making sure to line them up.

Measure 21/8 across and down to find the middle of the cap. Use your take your Pic tool and your piercing matt to make a hole. I used a black brad & Linen thread to make a tassel.

Take Your Pick Tool - Item#144107

Stampin Pierce Mat Item # 126199

White Linen Thread

Black Brad

Graduation DSP - Amazon

Cut 2 3/4 x 2 3/4

(I changed this from the video and added gold behind the basic white)

Gold Foil Sheets - Item# 132622

Cut 2 3/8 x 2 3/8

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Cut 2 1/4 x 2 1/4

Graduation Stamps - Amazon

Starry Sky Stamp Pad - I# 159212

Graduation DSP - Amazon

Cut 5 1/4 x 4

(I changed this from the video and added gold behind the basic white)

Gold Foil Sheets - Item# 132622

Cut 3 5/8 x 2 5/8

Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780

Cut 3 1/2 x 2 1/2

Graduation Stamps - Amazon

Starry Sky Stamp Pad - I# 159212

Tear & Tape - I# 154031

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Inventory on hand !!!

 Hey guys with Joann's closing and supplies limited around the area, just know I do have paper crafting items in stock - Tombow Adhesive & refills, Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue, Stampin Dimensionals & Mini Dimensionals, Tear & Tape (Double sided sticky tape), Mini Glue Dots and a variety of cardstock I can sell per sheet. You can always jump on my website as well but if you need it now or soon, please reach out!!!

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