Recipe Wednesday - Broccoli Salad

It's funny how some recipes become staples and then they slowly disappear.  This recipe I used to make all the time for get togethers.  I have no idea how long it's been since I've made it, but it was one of my all-time favorites. 

 BROCCOLI SALAD

5 cups fresh broccoli florets

1/2 cup seedless grapes cut in 1/2  

 (I prefer red) 

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon

1/4 cup of red onion, chopped 

.

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

PREPARATION:

Combine broccoli florets, grapes, sunflower seeds, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, in a large serving bowl. In a separate bowl or large cup, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Add dressing to the salad and toss to mix well; chill thoroughly before serving. Broccoli salad serves 4 to 6.

Easter Treat Box

 I found this Easter Treat Box on Stampin' With Tami's blog.  These are super cute and super easy to make. I could have added a few more doodads or ribbon but we all know the kids are just going to rip it open - eat the chocolate & run with the gift card *lol*. 

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SUPPLIES

SUMMER SPLASH CARDSTOCK - I# 163797

CUT 11 X 3

SCORED AT 4, 8, 9, 10 INCHES 

EASTER JOY 12 X12 DSP - I#166939

CUT - 3 3/4 X 2 3/4 

  (2 or 3) 

DECKLED CIRCLE DIES - I# 162286

WINDOW SHEETS - I# 142314

CUT  3 1/2 X 2 1/2 

TEAR & TAPE - I# 154031

LINDT EASTER GOLD BUNNY MINI DARK CHOCOLATE 

(WALMART) 

BASIC WHITE CARDSTOCK -I # 166780

EASTER BUNNY STAMP SET - I# 160272

An Easter treat for you

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD - I# 132708

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2026 VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT - NOW AVAILABLE

2026 VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE 

ITEM # 168051

 

   

This product doesn't qualify for expedited shipping.

Imagine an online scrapbooking event where you can create a beautiful album that celebrates your milestones and memories, cultivate scrapbooking techniques, connect with a friendly community of crafters, and finish feeling inspired with a keepsake you’ll be proud to display.

Are you interested?

Then join us to turn your cherished moments into lasting memories—right from the comfort of your home at the Happiness Is Here Virtual Album Retreat! Held on April 29–May 1, 2026, we’ll start the Facebook live stream at 2:00 p.m. (MT) each day.

This kit is your all-access pass to the three-day virtual scrapbooking retreat filled with:

- Creative inspiration: Discover new scrapbooking techniques and hone your crafting skills.

- Expert guidance: Follow step-by-step instructions from experienced instructors to complete your album with ease.

- Community and fun: Connect with fellow crafters, share your progress, and enjoy a supportive atmosphere.

- Memory making: Create a beautiful 10-spread (20-page) album that tells your unique story.

By purchasing this product, you’ll be able to attend Stampin’ Up!’s Virtual Album Retreat, a three-day Facebook event full of crafting and fun. Ask your demonstrator or visit the Virtual Album Retreat event page to learn more.

EVENT DETAILS

  What: Three-day virtual scrapbooking album retreat

- Date: April 29–May 1, 2026

- Start time: 2:00 p.m. (MT)

 Place: Online in a private Facebook group

How: Purchase this Happiness Is Here Virtual Album Retreat 2026 kit; then once you receive the kit, scan the kit’s QR code to join the private Facebook group

KIT DETAILS

Includes components needed to create 10 scrapbook spreads

  (excluding adhesive, ink, and tools)  

INCLUDES:

- Happiness Is Here Stamp Set

- Happiness Is Here Alphabet Stamp Set

- Golden Glow Shimmer Brush

- White Gel Pen

- Exclusive Designer Series Paper

- Printed precut images and stickers

- Linen Thread

- Moody Palette Glossy Dots

- Photo Placeholders

- 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Top-Load Memory Protectors™ Value Pack

- 4" x 4" (10.2 x 10.2 cm) Flip Flaps™

LIVE STREAM MAGIC

- On April 29–May 1, 2026, join us for exciting live stream workshops and presentations by staff from our Riverton office, including Stampin’ Up! CEO Sara Douglass. Gain expert tips, techniques, and tons of inspiration.

- Interact with other participants live and ask questions as we create together.

- Private Facebook group: Connect with fellow crafters, ask questions, share your progress, and get motivated by the amazing community.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

- Download easy-to-follow instructions and enjoy video replays so you can craft at your own pace. Even if you can’t attend the live event on April 29–May 1, 2026, you can still purchase the kit and access all the materials you’ll need to make the album on your own time.

LANGUAGE

-This kit’s components (stamp sets and precut pieces) are in English only.

- The downloadable instructions are available in English, Dutch, French, and German.

- The live stream will be in English only.

- About a week after the live stream, its recording will be available to watch on demand with Dutch, French, and German captions.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES LIST

 (sold separately)

To complete the album, you will need the following supplies on hand:

Ink

- Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad™ (147101)

- Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad (147087)

- Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad (147089)

- Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin’ Pad (153118)

- Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad (147108)

- Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad (147107)

Coloring Tools

- Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 (149014)

- Stampin’ Journaling Pens (166647)

- Blending Brushes (153611)

Adhesives

- Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

- Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

- Stampin’ Seal (152813)

Tools

- Bone Folder (102300)

- Clear Block B (117147)

- Clear Block C (118486)

- Clear Block D (118485)

- Clear Block F (118483)

- Clear Block H (118490)

- Paper Trimmer (152392)

Other

- Cutting mat or sturdy cardboard *

- Scissors **

- Eraser

- Pencil and pencil sharpener

- Ruler

- Masking tape or sticky notes

- Stamp cleaning supplies

* This mat must fit inside a 12" x12" Memory Protector

** In addition to regular cutting, you’ll use the tips of your scissors to cut slits in some of the Memory Protectors. If the tips of your scissors aren’t sharp, you may need a craft knife.

NOTE:

 This kit does not include an album, but it’s not necessary to make your spreads. 

If you’d like to keep all your finished spreads in one place and you don’t currently have an album, consider purchasing either the 1-1/2" Post 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166515) or the D-Ring 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166516).

 

Recipe Wednesday - Clam Chowder

 My husband always celebrates ST. Patrick's Day by fixing Clam Chowder & Ruben Sandwiches. It is absolutely amazing.  This Clow Chowder is in my favorite recipe group.

Clam Chowder 

2 Cans Clams 

(we used the chopped and the bigger cans - I like the clams they just need to be chopped *lol*) 

1 Cup Chopped Onion

1 Cup Chopped Celery

2 Cups Chopped Potatoes

3/4 Cup Butter 

3/4 Cup Flour

1 Quart Half & Half

1 1/2 tsp. Salt

Pepper to taste

1/2 tsp. Sugar (Don't leave this out - It really makes a difference) 

Bacon cooked crisp & cut into pieces for garnish 

Combine onion, celery & potatoes in saucepan. Drain Clams & the pour juice over the vegetables.  Add just enough water to cover the vegetables.  Cook until just tender. In another pan melt the butter add flour & brown. Slowly add half & half - stir until it gets thick. Add in vegetables with liquid, add salt, pepper and sugar.  Continue to stir & cook until you think it's ready to eat!! 

#recipe#clamchowder

Creative Challenge - March - Visually Clean and Simple Projects

 

Creative Challenge: Visually Clean and Simple Projects

This month’s Creative Challenge focuses on clean and simple designs (though not necessarily easy to create). Embrace negative space—a neutral palette and white-on-white layers leave plenty of breathing room. Add subtle texture— “ clean” doesn’t mean “technique-free”; tap a Stampin’ Blend against a Bone Folder or rough up the edges of a layer for light distressing. Cluster elements to the power of three—group a trio of elements to create a single, clear focal point (e.g. background stamping + images + sentiment). Watch March Creative Challenge Here:  Stampin Up - March Creative Challenge Shop for Supplies Here Supply List Moon & Back Card Stamps Moon & Back Stamp Set - I# 167531 Ink Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad  -  I# 147116 Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad - I# 147118 VersaMark Ink Pad - I# 102283 Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends - I# 154882 Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends - I# 154886 Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends -  I# 154893 Paper Basic White Cardstock - I# 166780 Gray Granite Cardstock - I# 146983 Basic White Thick Cardstock - I# 159229 Glitter & Specialty Finishes Basics Wow! Embossing Powder - I# 165679 Adhesives Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals - I# 144108 Stampin’ Dimensionals - I# 104430 Tools 2-3/8" (6 cm) Circle Punch - I# 161354

Birthday Card - Swirled Designs Stamp & Die Set

 It's been a hot minute since I have made a card.   I'm trying to get caught up on birthdays from the past month of being sick.  I saw this card on Facebook and decided to try and create with different colors.  I absolutely hated it. *lol* I was totally frustrated; I left it sitting on my worktable, came down a week later & looked at it. I thought to myself "This isn't really that bad. It was unique."  I sat down added the Happy Birthday, a couple doodads and it was finished *lol*.  

          

SUPPLY LIST 

BASIC WHITE CARDSTOCK - i# 166780

CUT 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 

MISTY MOONLIGHT CARDSTOCK - I# 153081

CUT 5 1/4 X 4 

BASIC WHITE CARDSTOCK - i# 166780

CUT 5 X 3 3/4

SWIRLED DESIGNS STAMP SET - I# 167030

MISTY MOONLIGHT INK PAD - I# 153118  

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PEACEFUL GARDEN GLIMMER PAPER- i# 165929

BOHO BLUE CARDSTOCK- I# 

MISTY MOONLIGHT CARDSTOCK - I# 153081

SWIRLED DESIGN DIES - I# 167032

NIGHT OF NAVY RIBBON - I# 160581

BASIC GRAY & SMOKEY SLATE PEARLS - I# 163416

MISTY MOONLIGHT CARDSTOCK - I# 153081

CUT 3/4 X 3 3/4

BASIC WHITE CARDSTOCK - i# 166780

CUT 5/8 X 3 5/8

BANNER PICK A PUNCH - I# 153608

INSIDE CARD 

MISTY MOONLIGHT CARDSTOCK - I# 153081

CUT 5 1/4 X 4 

BASIC WHITE CARDSTOCK - i# 166780

CUT 5 X 3 3/4

SWIRLED DESIGNS STAMP SET - I# 167030

MISTY MOONLIGHT INK PAD - I# 153118  

(Stamped Off)

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Paper Pumpkin - April

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April - May - June

Paper Pumpkin Kits

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Recipe Wednesday - Copy Cat Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

I was craving some pasta and found this recipe on the internet.  It is a 10/10 not only in flavor but in how easy it is to make, and its in a crockpot!!!!

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

• 1 lb chicken breast (I used 2 - we like chicken) 
• I bottle Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan garlic sauce
• 12 oz -1 bottle (above) filled with whipping cream
• 8 oz -1 brick of cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan
• 16 oz box of your favorite pasta

Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

• Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker
• then pour over Garlic Parmesan sauce
• fill up empty bottle of Garlic Parmesan sauce with 12 oz whipping cream
• shake and pour over the top of the chicken -(I added 1/2 bottle water to get rest of sauce out )
• cube 8 oz of cream cheese to the top
• pour shredded parmesan cheese on top
• cover and turn crockpot on low for 4-5 (Depends on how hot your crockpot cooks)
• once cooked: shred chicken
• cook 16 oz of pasta of choice
• pour over chicken in crockpot and mix in
• let set for 20 mins
• mix in 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
• Serve and enjoy!

Tuesday Tidbits

 TUESDAY TIDBITS!!

Join us this April for our Virtual Album Retreat, a three-day, virtual event where you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating a 10-spread scrapbook album using the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit.

MARCH 18TH, 2026 - AVAILABLE TO ORDER 

Who: Crafters who love to scrapbook!

• When: April 29–May 1, 2026, from about 2:00–9:00 p.m. (MT)

• Note: End times may vary.

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! When you purchase the 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of 2026 Virtual Album Retreat Happiness is Here kit: $250 USD | $340 CAD

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream.

                         2026 VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT HAPPINESS IS HERE - I# 168051

Includes: Two stamp sets; Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock with cut guidelines printed on the back; single-sided Designer Series Paper; printed precut images and stickers; embellishments; Linen Thread; Golden Glow Shimmer Brush; White Gel Pen; Memory Protectors™; Flip Flaps™; and photo placeholders. *

*Albums sold separately. Consider purchasing the 1-1/2" Post 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166515) or the D-Ring 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Album (166516).

PAPER PUMPKIN

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January - March Add On - I# 168666

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Last Chance Products Update 

Make sure to be checking out the Last Chance Products - April 1st they will be updating with items to make room for the New Catalog that is scheduled to 

make its debut in May!! 

Last Chance Products by Stampin' Up!

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Recipe Wednesday - Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Me & my husband love Chinese Food but can only eat in a select few restaurants without me getting sick.  I'm not sure if it's the amount of MSG that gets me, but we've found several recipes that we can make at home that are fantastic and this is one of them.  

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef 

Ingredients 

2 tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Cup Raw Carrots - We cut thin strips 

3 Cloves Garlic - Minced

1 1/2 lb. Flank Steak 

3/4 Cup Water

3/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Corn Starch 

12 tbsp. Soy Sauce

Broccoli Florets

 (We add broccoli to ours) 

1tbsp Sesame Seeds   

2 serving Green Onion Stalk 

Directions

Cut flank steak into thin strips. In a Ziplock bag add steak pieces and corn starch. Shake to coat steak well.   

Mix together in a Ziplock bag - garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, water, brown sugar.  Add steak, mix well so it's coated in the sauce. Pour all into crockpot. 

Add the carrots & broccoli about an hour before it's ready. 

Cook on low 4-5 hours until meat is tender.

Serve over rice, garnish with green onions & sesame seeds. 

 

Weekly Update -

  Happy Tuesday!!  

Just wanted to share a bit of what's been happening with Stampin Up ...

Today the March On-line Exclusives dropped and so did a few new kits.  I was really impressed with the on-line exclusives this round.  You can view them on my website from this link:  Stampin' Up!   Below are just a couple of things that caught my eye. 

               Standing Clipboard Trio - I# 167819

                  Sunshine & Tulips Bundle - I# 166866

  

         I've also included the item list for this card 

March Product of the Month:   Spend $75.00 before shipping / tax you can purchase the product of the month for $5.00.  You can find them here:  Stampin' Up!

Starting in May, Stampin’ Up! is refreshing the way they share products in print, with a new, streamlined catalog strategy designed to make shopping from our catalogs easier and more intuitive. Instead of an annual catalog and multiple minis, they will be moving to three beautifully designed catalogs per year—each one complete, current, and easy to use on its own. No more overlapping catalogs!   

 Due to higher production costs, please expect price increases in the following product categories:

• Select Stampin’ Cut & Emboss products
  
• Heat Tool
  
• Cutting & Scoring Blades Multipacks
  
• Select Coloring Tools
  
• Storage
  
• Select Adhesives
  
• Select Paper products including Envelopes, Basic White Notecards & Envelopes, and Masking Paper - ( I'm stocking up on my basic colors as well) 
  
• Designer Series Paper
  
• Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads and Refills - (Double check your ink refills, I would grab these before they go up). 
  
• Stampin’ Blends
  
• Select Embellishments, Twines, and Linen Thread

 

 Paper Pumpkin will be increasing on March 11th to the following:

Pay as you go - $29.00 US 

Pre-Paid - 3 month - $87.00 US 

Pre-Paid - 6 month - $ 174.00 US

Pre-Paid - 12 month 348.00 US

Refills will increase to $14.50 & Past Kit's $26.00.

February Paper Pumpkin - 

March Paper Pumpkin - Order now thru March 10th 

Paper Pumpkin Subscriptions | Stampin' Up!

Keep checking my website for updated information.  Don't forget to check the last chance products as well - Last Chance Products by Stampin' Up! .  Usually when new catalog comes up - they make room for the new product. 

As always, if I can be of any help.  Please reach out to me. 

Happy Stamping!! 

Darla

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509-793-4983