Gingerbread Men

It is that time of the year again, Christmas Cookies. Although over the last several years I don't bake and cook like I use to, I still like to some cookies. Today I made Ginger Bread cookies with the help of my son. I mixed and made the dough and we cut them out and decorated. So how is that for team work. We had fun and that is all that matters. Here is a picture and my recipe. Enjoy and I hope you make some cookie memories of your own.

 

 

 

Ingredients

3 cups  flour
2 tsp.  ground Ginger
1 tsp.   ground Cinnamon
1 tsp.   baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1tsp. pure vanilla extract
 

Mix  first 6 ingredients; set aside. Beat  butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla mix well.

Gradually beat in flour mixture  on low speed until well mixed.  Divide dough into2 flat discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Roll  out dough to 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured work surface.  Cut into gingerbread men shapes with a 5 in cookie cutter.  Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake  in preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks and cool completely. Decorate cookies as desired. With either white icing or sprinkles.

Store cookies in tight container up to 5 days.

Makes 2 dozen.

 

I hope you enjoy making these as much as we did.

 

Jackie and Joey

 

Christmas Swap Cookies

I am so excited that my partner in the cookie swap was Lisa Eisner. I sent her my Kris Kringle recipe and she sent me her Linzer cookie recipe. I had a lot of fun making these and learned a new cookie recipe for Christmas. My son just loved them.

Here is a picture of Lisa's Kris Kringle and my picture of Linzer cookies. Don't they just look yummy! If you would like any of these recipes just let me know.
Until next year.

Jackie

Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap

 I saw this great idea on Pinterest and I hope everyone gets excited about it  as I am. I was late for the sign up so I decided to do my own.  This will be fun and just think of all the new friends you will make.

I am hosting A Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap! Told you it would be exciting. I just know everyone has a recipe or two to share.

This recipe swap is really easy to take part in and is for EVERYONE!  Bloggers, non-bloggers, US residents, and international friends.

Sign up for the Christmas Cookie Recipe Swap by Dec 5th.

On December 5th, I’ll be emailing everyone with their partners.

Introduce yourself to your partner, and email him/her a unique Christmas Cookie recipe you love.  (Please send a recipe you’ve made and like to eat – not just one your eyeing online or in a magazine.)

Make the recipe your partner sends to you and snap a picture or two.

If your a blogger, post the recipe you received with your photos on your blog December 15th.  If you’re not a blogger and want the recipe you receive shared – email me the recipe and photo.  I will share any recipes sent to us in a separate blog post.  {You will have my email address when the pairs are assigned}

To join in on the Recipe Swap let me know here or email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

Pick an amazing recipe!  This is about getting a new possible family favorite

Let the Fun begin!!

Jackie

New From Stampin Up

Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn't find the perfect image? Maybe you have a special family logo or a sketch she'd like to have as a stamp. Well now you can! Undefined is Stampin' Up!'s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.
When you carve your very own stamp, you have will have an entirely new and different creative experience. And when you're finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!
How exactly do you carve a stamp? Watch the video for a tutorial.




Here are flyer's to show you what you will get in your kits:

Undefined Kit $19.95

Refill Kit $9.95

 

Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

. Express your personality, thoughts, feelings, etc. with a stamp you've carved all on your own!

I know you'll have a "look what I made!" moment. I would love to see what you make with your kit. Email me a photo at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com or e-mail Stampin Up a photo of your creations and any projects you make with your carved stamps to undefined@stampinup.com so we can pin your photos to our Undefined Pinterest board!

Have fun,
Jackie

Open Sea Birthday Card

Here is a card I made for one of my grandson's. I like the Open Sea stamp set and I hope he likes what I came up with.

Supplies:
Card Stock                             Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets                             The Open Sea and Itty Bitty Banners
Ink                                          Soft Suede
Stampin Up Markers              Pacific Point
Punch                                      21/2 inch Circle Punch
Framelit                                   Itty Bitty Banner
Accessories                             Stampin Up Circle Cutter

I cut a piece of Pacific Point 51/2 x 41/4 for the base card, then 51/4 x 4 for the next layer I used Soft Suede. Then cut a piece of Very Vanilla 5 x 33/4   and stamped world stamp, compass and anchor all over it.
Then I stamped a piece of Pacific Point 31/2 x 21/2 and tore the edges
Next I stamped shipping log onto a piece of Very Vanilla 31/4 x 21/4  in Soft Suede and tore the edges.
I stamped Happy Birthday with Soft Suede and cut it out using framelit and put aside, same with the anchor except I trimmed around it.
Next I stamped the ship on Very Vanilla card stock with Soft Suede and using my Pacific Point marker colored under the ship to make the sea. Then I punched it out using the 2 1/2 inch Circle punch.
Last using the Circle Cutter I cut a piece of Crumb Cake and Soft Suede to make the Port Holes. I was going to put brads on the Port Holes to make it look more realistic, but ran out of time before my sis had to leave for convention, where it was being mailed from. Sorry Mark!

I hope you enjoyed my project today and leave me a comment below. Thanks for stopping by.
Jackie

Secret Garden Friendship and Kindness

I was on Stampin Connection and saw some lovely cards Penny  Hanuszak,  did using vellum and the Secret Garden bundle (Stamp Set and Framelit). So being a good Stampin Up demonstrator I cased it.

Penny, here is your version of the card on bottom right.

 

Here is my version of my cards: The first one is a card I made for one of my friends.

 

 

 

The second one is a Kindness card I made, they both came out darker than I expected. Not sure what I did, but Penny your still the Queen of these flower cards.

 

Supplies:

 

Card Stock                      Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Primrose, Pear Pizzazz,Vellum

Stamp Sets                      Secret Garden, Best of Greeting and Blooming with Kindness

Framelit                          Secret Garden

Stampin Ink                    Primrose, Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz

Embossing Folder          Perfect Polka Dots, Vintage Wallpaper and Modern Mosaic

Pearls for some much needed elegance, clear embossing powder to enhance the lines of the flowers.

 

My favorite is the all purple one, which is yours? Don't be shy, leave me a comment and if you didn't like either one let me know that too.

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Jackie

 

 

 

There is Something New at Stampin Up

Introducing an all new completely clear stamping option....Photopolymer Stamp Sets!!

It's CLEARLY something NEW at Stampin' Up! And I can SEE that we are going to LOVE this new option in our stamping line up!! Here's a quirky/funny video "What's Photopolymer?" that Stampin' Up! demonstrators were treated to this morning:





And so . . . are you ready to see the very first completely clear Photopolymer stamp set from Stampin' Up? Well here it is!! All 57 pieces for only $13.95!! I almost feel like fainting! What an AMAZING price!

Stampin' Up! recommends that you have the following clear blocks available when you use this set: A, B, G, F and I. You can order it today from Stampin' Up! The number is 132956. Or, just go to my online store HERE.

And, as if that wasn't fantastic enough today is March 1 and  Stampin' Up! also revealed the third set of stamps in their "Best Of" series to celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 25 Anniversary. This set is "Best of Flowers."  Are you ready to see it!

With spring comes green grass, blue skies, and of course flowers! Then what could be better for our March “Best Of” set than a collection of the best flower stamps from the past quarter-century? This set also includes a never-before-seen flower image that coordinates perfectly with our 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch.

You can view the full PDFhere or order from online store 24/7 here. Remember to put your collector's sticker on your card.  For every six Best of sets you buy, you can send in your collectors card for a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Must be redeemed by April 30, 2014.

There is allot going on this year so if you see something that want or want more information just email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com or visit my online store 24/7 here .

Jackie

Butterflies in Flight

Today card is going to be one for my  daughter Shelly her birthday is right after Valentines and I wanted to make her card soft and girly. When I saw the new Butterfly punch in the Spring Mini, ideas start to form in my head.

Let's get started! Here is my card:

Here is the inside of the card:

Supplies

Card Stock                       Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Stampin Ink                      Wisteria Wonder

Stamp Set                         Beautiful Birthday

Ribbon                              5/8" White Organza and Satin

Punch                                Bitty Punch (new from Spring Catalog)

Embossing Folder            Perfect Polka Dots

Tools                                Simply Scored, Big Shot Machine

Accessories                      Basic Pearls, Basic Rhinestones and Paper Lace Dollie

Directions

Cut a piece of Wisteria Wonder card stock 51/2" x 41/4" and score down the middle to make your base card.

Next I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 51/4" x 4" and then ran it through the Big Shot machine using Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

Next I cut another piece of Wisteria Wonder 5" x 33/4" and then I scored it using Stampin Ups Simply Scored.

Next I adhered the pieces together

Then I cut another piece of Whisper White card stock and ran it through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

Next I punched out several (5-6) butterflies using the new Bitty Butterfly punch found in the new Spring Mini. Attaching them to the top piece in a scatter format.

I cut a piece of White Organza Ribbon to make a bow and attached it to the pieces and then adhered them to the base card.

I added Pearls for some additional Bling!

Happy Birthday and I hope you love the card!

Thanks for stopping by and as usual comments are welcome. I just love reading them!

Jackie

Sparkle Snowflake Thank You

Yesterday, I made a special thank you card for my Niece and Great Niece for their lovely and thoughtful Christmas presents. I haven't been around them much over the years, but this summer we spent some time together and they surprised me this Christmas.

Here is the Card

This view shows a better look at all the bling and Snow Flakes.

Supplies needed

Card Stock                      Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White
Ink                                   Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant
Stamp Set                        Snowflake Soiree
Punch                               11/4 Circle Punch
Accessories                     Basic Rhinestones for Bling, Circular scissor plus

Directions
Cut your base card 3" x 6", score at 3" and fold
Next cut your 1st layer 23/4" x 23/4" and attach to base card.
Then I used the Circular Scissors to make a 21/4" circle stamped that with the medium snow flake from Snowflake Soiree stamp set with Old Olive Ink.
Next I stamped the small snowflake with Elegant Eggplant and punch it out using the 11/4" punch.
Next I adhered the large circle to my base card and added Rhinestones.
Then I adhered the top circle with stampin dimensionals and added more Rhinestones for Bling.


 I am mailing it off today, and can't wait to see if they like it. Since I made this using snowflakes I am also entering in the first challenge for 2013 over at the new LNS Weekly Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by and as always leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Jackie

Ho Ho Ho It's Christmas from Stampin Up

I wanted to share we you that this morning Stampin Up announced a new promotion in October which is actually a gift for all of you.

Buy

Bundle 1: The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set and the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper pack --

or Buy

Bundle 2: The Ornament Keepsakes Bundle and the Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper pack --

When you purchase either one of the above bundles, you will receive:


The Paper-Piercing Pack absolutely free!

Order yours TODAY and begin enjoying your FREE Paper-Piercing Pack within no time!


VISIT my on-line shopping store by CLICKING HERE.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog and have a great day!

Look What I Did !! A White Christmas

I saw this card on Pintest and fell in love with it. You can find it on  Laura's blog . She cased from Vicki I think, and she cased it from  someone else. So this card has been around and everyone gives it thier own touch.

Here is my version of this card.

I changed it up a bit, by using labels from Stampin Ups Label Collection. I also used two different shades of green on the Poinsettias leaves. This card isn't difficult as it is time consuming, it has allot of layers. Even with that I had allot of fun making this card and have a few more ideas on what to do next.

Supplies used:
Card Stock                                     Whisper White
Die Cuts                                         Labels Collection
Embossing Folders                        Perfect polka Dots, Vintage Wallpaper
Punch                                             1 1/4" circle, blossom Petals Builder
Ribbon                                           Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding
Stamp Set                                       Chock Full of Cheer
Marker                                           So Saffron
Accessories                                   Multipurpose Adhesive, Basic Pearls, Rhinestones

 Thanks for stopping by. I love your comments, so be sure to leave one.
Jackie

Christmas in August!

Just kidding, but here is another version of using the Ornament Keepsake stamp set, Christmas DSP and Holiday Ornaments Framelits.  I love this combination, how about you?  Again, I cased my card for one I saw on Stampin Connection. So sorry, didn't find a name. I just love the Richness of Cherry Cobbler, the DSP and Stamp Sets give the cards this year.

Here is my 3rd Christmas card and many more to come.

Here is the inside:

I just loved mixing all the different textures and layers.


Supplies:
Card Stock                       Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Silver Sparkle
Designer Paper                Good Cheer
Stamping Ink                    Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Sets                       Ornament Keepsakes and Chockful of Cheer
Framelits                         Holiday Ornament and Label Collection
Ribbon                            Cherry Cobbler seam binding

For the inside I used Dazzling Details for the Candy Cane and small ornaments, for the front I added lots of Basic Pearls, they give a little added Bling!!!

VC Rock Blog Hop for August

This is the last blog hop until next year and we are all sad to see VC Rocks close. I have had allot fun, met new members, and party hardy in our hotels. There were some awesome pool boys this including my own. Way to go girls!
Thanks to everyone behind the scenes and our lovely host Loni. Our challenge was too use our Big Shot, Punches, and Simply scored.  So many tools, so many ideas and way too much Fun!

I know you came from Shirley Northey at http://stampershirley.blogspot.com/ isn't her creations gorgeous.  If you get lost along the way and or would like to start at the beginning go to to VC Rocks Blog at here.

Here the inside;  I just love the Dazzling Details it adds a little Bling to the inside of the card.

As soon as I saw the Holiday Frame in the new Stampin Up Holiday Catalog, I just new it would

be one of  my first Christmas cards. When I saw this card on Stampin Connection, posted by  Joanne Travis, I just knew I would case it, her card is awesome. Making this card was so easy, just run your paper of choice through the Big Shot using the Holiday Frames. Then I chose what ornament from Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and stamped it on Whisper White card stock. Then I picked out the framelit that matched from the Holiday Ornaments and ran it through the Big Shot and done. A little silver glimmer paper and Basic Pearls for some fantastic Bling!

When I finished it reminded of some of the Vintage ones I hang on my tree every year.

Supplies:  

Card stock                  Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise and Midnight Muse (from the Holiday

                                  Catalog)

Stampin Ink               Tempting Turquoise

Stamp Set                  Ornament Keepsakes

Punch                        Scallop Trim

Framelits                   Holiday Ornament

Embossing Folder     Holiday Frame

Strips of Silver Glimmer card stock and allot of  Basic Pearls give this card some Bling.

Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented,  Janice Heighway at her blog here. I know you will love what she has in store for you.

Thanks for stopping by. I love comments, so be sure to leave one. I hope you too find some time to create something fun for yourself...Enjoy!

Jackie

Late Night Stampers WEB RING

We have a Late Night Stamper group full of talented Stampin Up Demonstrator friends.

If you would like to see the blog list of  the Late Night Stampers Web Ring check us out at the tab at the top of my blog.

What is a WEB RING you ask?  It is when a group of demonstrators or friends get together and view each other blogs. For an example: Blog Hops are WEB RINGS. It is a great way to get more traffic to
your blog as well. 
If you would like to be added to the WEB RING email Sherrill Graff istmpnv@aol.




com and she will add you to our ring.

Late Night Stampers also have a Meet up group on Ning. It is a one of the top social network groups and so I hope you will join it and use it to help raise their search engine ratings.

Here is the link to the New Late Night Stamper meep up group on Ning


http://latenightstampermeetup.ning.com/main/authorization/signUp?target=http%3A%2F%2Flatenightstampermeetup.ning.com%2F%3Fxgi%3D1eZ05Jru7s0vKB%26xgkc%3D1

So come and enjoy the fun, I know I am.

Jackie

July VC Rock Blog Hop

Welcome to VC Rock's 3rd Blog Hop. I hope everyone is staying cool and having fun. It has been well over 100 here in Nevada (114 to116), Whew that's hot! I understand that it is hot everywhere this summer. What's up with that?

This month's theme is to create Hostess Gifts or a non-card item.  I know you came from Brenda Hugars (aka little sis) blog here  wasn't Brenda's creations gorgeous. She is very talented, and I learn so much from her.  If you get lost along the way and or would like to start at the beginning, please go to VC Rocks Blog here.

It did take me awhile to decide what to come up with this month for the blog hop. I decide to jump start the season with my first Christmas project. Since my sister and I are getting our first order from the Holiday mini, what a great time to play!!!  I have a passion for tins and magnets so I have re-created a gift that I saw on Carla Brasher blog here a few years ago.

So let's get started:

Supplies needed to do this project:
Card stock:                        Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Glimmer Paper(Silver)
Dsp:                                   Be of Good Cheer (from the 2012-2013 Catty)
Punches:                            23/8"  Scallop circle, 13/8" circle, 13/4" circle, 1" circle, 3/4"                 
                                          and large eyelet
Ribbon:                             Gumball Green Satin Stitched
Stamp Set:                         Delightful Decorations(retired)
Stamp Pad:                        Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:                      Bottle Caps, magnets, tin, Crystal Effects, snail adhesive and for
                                          Bling  SU Rhinestones!!

This is not a hard project, but it has several parts and it takes time to assemble some of the parts. I have made several of these for family and friends. This is my first Christmas one. Who knows if you are nice Santa may send you one. Sorry couldn't resist.  Now for curious minds that want to know more on how to make this lovely gift, if you look up under the tutorial tag, you will find step by step directions.

If you don't like the tag on top you can add a tag like this one; and tie it to the ribbon.

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to leave me a message and I will get back to you ASAP. Enjoy the rest of our weekend and our Hostess Gifts or Non-card items Blog Hop.

Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented Nancy Keithly at her blog here.  I know she will have something wonderful for you. 
Thanks for stopping by.  I love comments, so be sure to leave one.   I hope you, too find some time to create something fun for yourself.

Jackie

Goodies, Goodies, Mr Brown did it again!

My sister and I had  been waiting, waiting and waiting and then the door bell rang. It was Mr Brown and he left us with a gorgeous box of goodies. After seeing my sister's I can't wait to get my own.

I took a picture of some of the things she got, and let the playing begin!!!!

Oh Sis what fun we are going to have!!!!!

Fun New Group: SOS-SherrillsOnlineSupport

Have questions on how to start your business, or how to find new customers. Here's the place to go.
Sherrill's Online Support is a Fun group where we Love what we do and Share what we love.

Sherrill and her team will be there to help you.

Here is the link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SherrillsOnlineSupport/

VC Rocks Challenge 11

Today challenge was to use our background we made in a earlier challenge and scraps from other challenges. Since I used the leaf from lovely as a tree.

Supples:
Card Stock               Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White
Ink Pads                   Island Indigo
Ribbon                     Bakers Twine
Punch                        Lace Border



I have a lot of fun with all of the challenges, I hope you enjoy what I came up with.

VC Rock Challenge 9

Today's challenge was to create a card or scrap page that shows why you fell in love with stamping. Update it to your current style (if you didnt layer anything when you first started, layer your pieces or if you didnt use embellishments but love to add them now, use them). Revisit your first love!

Since my style has evolved over the years I hope you like what I came up with.

VC Rocks Challenge 8

I will tell you that when I first saw what the challenge was I got excited.
We had a question put to us,
Take the word you used to describe yourself. Cross out any duplicate letters. Use the remaining letters as a guide to choosing cardstock or embellishments. The letter used must be found in the name of the item. Extra colors are permitted


Well what a challenge, my word was creative.


C                     Chocolate Chip card stock and ink
R                     Ribbons
E                     Elements of Stlye Stamp Set
A                     Baja Breeze card stock and markers
T                     Top Note(T and I go together)
I                       Bigz dies
V                     Very Vanilla card stock
E                      crosssed off letter

Extra accessories:  Basic Pearls, Rosettes, Two Step Bird Punch, Small circle punch and Bashful Blue marker.

I liked this card so much I am making alot more of them. It really was easy peasy and fun!



Here is my card:
 

I hope you enjoyed my project today.