Treat bag ideas and a card

I posted some treat bag ideas on the new Feeling Scrappy Site. I hope you'll check them out! And don't forget about my giveaway in an earlier post. :)



I made this fun little card using Tricia's awesome instructions on the Paper Popsicles blog. I used supplies from a past PP kit. Melissa is having an incredible sale right now so head on over and grab your goodies!


Have a great Wednesday!

NEW Feeling Scrappy Site and PRIZES!!!

We have been working hard on some changes to Feeling Scrappy and today's the big reveal! We have changed the format of FS to a CHALLENGE BLOG! We still have our message board connected to our classes but we will no longer have an open message board apart from classes. So if you take our classes, we'll get to chat, hang out and share on the class board. We have lots of fun stuff planned for the blog for EVERYONE (you don't have to take FS classes to particiapte)...recipes, crafts, layouts, challenges, tips and PRIZES!

In fact, Jayne has an AWESOME prize up for grabs right now. You can be entered three ways to win this-


Go check out the new Feeling Scrappy Blog HERE to see how to win it!

And as I promised a couple of weeks ago, here's another prize that is up for grabs (from me!).


To be entered to win this fun boy kit I put together, leave a comment here after checking out the new FS blog. If you want to be entered TWICE to win this prize, grab the button over on the FS blog and add it to the sidebar on your own blog. Then let me know in my comments here that you added it and leave me a link to your blog. I'll give you until Friday morning to enter to win and I'll draw a name sometime on Friday. (I extended the contest a couple of days. :) )

Grandpa and dinosaurs!

Grandpa L came up for a visit last weekend and we all went to the dinosaur park! Rooooaaarrr! Um...anyway, it was a fun day and Joshua (and grandpa) really enjoyed it. Grandpa's been teaching Joshua (and us!) more about the dinosaurs that used to roam the Utah area. We got a little goofy with some of the photos and Jeremy and Grandpa both warned me they'd better not see a couple of the pictures on the blog. I am sooooo tempted. One photo in particular that I think Uncle Jim would really, really get a kick out of. But, patience...one day I just won't be able to hold them back any longer. Ok, here are some pictures from our outing:

*Coming soon-Pics of this weekend with Grandma and Grandpa D. :)

Quirky!

Yep. I'll admit I have a few quirks. I was tagged by Jayne. :)

Here are the rules:
Link the person who tagged you.
List 6 quirks of yours.
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.

1. I'm copying this one from Jayne...I always have a "to-do" list going. Always. And I'll add things I already did just to be able to cross them off of the list.
2. I carry multiple packs of hand wipes with me. I have them in my diaper bag, in the car and extras at home. I obsessively wipe my hands and the kids' hands when we go out.
3. I am always super prepared for everything. I carry extra clothes for the kids, snacks, water, etc. Anything we might possibly need. I hate being unprepared.
4. I can't have just one or two of a favorite food item in the pantry. I need several-just. in. case.
5. Toilet paper MUST roll off of the top of the roll.
6. I hate dry lips. I have to have chapstick with me all of the time. I'll buy a new one if I forget. I keep one in several different rooms, in my purse and at the scrapbook table.

Ok, I'm tagging:
1. Adonica
2. Emily
3. Lyndsey
4. Christine
5. Lynda
6. Tricia

Get to it ladies!! Who's going to admit their quirks?? :)

Foiled again! (and a layout)

Here's what happens when I try to scrap if the kids are awake. They can be completely engrossed in an activity but as soon as I sit at this table, they are both climbing up onto my lap to see what I am doing. LOL


Here's another layout I completed for the Sew Scrappy class that recently ended. The papers I used are from one of the recent kits over at Paper Popsicles...love those kits!


We've been working hard on the next Feeling Scrappy class...Sketchapalooza 2!! Tons of NEW sketches and samples. I hope you'll consider joining us there. See here for more info:

Sew Scrappy Class Layout

We just finished up the Sew Scrappy class on Feeling Scrappy. So fun! I learned a TON of new things from the other DT members and had a great time. Here's one of my layouts from the class.

Haunted House How-To

I hope you'll check out my new How-To on Paper Popsicles! We are making Haunted Houses this month that can double as candy dishes! :) (I still need to go buy candy to add to mine. LOL) Here's a peek-



You can find the tutorial HERE.
All of the amazing papers and goodies to decorate your own house can be found in the Paper Popsicles store! And Melissa has amazing deals going on so go check them out!

Kissy Face

Abby just cracks me up with her little "kissy face." I made this layout for the layout tag game over at Paper popsicles and combined it with the member of the month challenge at Feeling Scrappy (to use black and white photos).


Make sure to check out all of the awesome deals at Paper Popsicles! And Melissa has added some cool card kits as well!!

DT call is now closed!

Thanks for all of the wonderful applications. We'll be making the announcement soon. :)

Today is the last day to turn in your application for Feeling Scrappy's Design Team. I hope you'll all consider applying!! We are choosing one DT member to stay on for 6 months and then three more for Guest DT's!! Here's the scoop-

Feeling Scrappy, an exciting spot on the web that offers on-line classes for every level of scrapper, has an opening for one designer and three guest designers on our Design Team! We are seeking creative and fun scrapbookers who have the ability to inspire and motivate others with their work. Design Team member will be for a six-month term (October 2008-March 2009) and the Guest Designers will each serve a different two-month term (October-November 2008, December-January2009 and February-March 2009). No previous design team experience is required – we encourage all styles of scrappers to apply!

Design Team Members and Guests will be expected to do the following during their term:
1.) Design 4 layouts per month (based on classes) to be used as examples.
2.) Promote Feeling Scrappy whenever possible and create a link on your blog or website if applicable.
3.) Participate daily and actively on the message board (and/or blog) working to make it a fun and inspiring place to be. This includes posting and assisting with contests, crops and challenges.
4.) Be active during classes and supportive to students.

For your commitment you will receive:
Regular DT member - recognition as a Design Team Member, a scrap supply kit every other month and free regular classes during your term.
Guest DT members – recognition as a Guest DT Member, a free class during your term and ½ off the next class if you choose to take advantage of it.

We will accept applications for the Design Team call from Friday, September 5, 2008 until Monday September 22, 2008. *Regular DT members limited to US addresses only please due to shipping costs. Guest DT may be located anywhere.

How to apply:
Send the following to feelingscrappydesignteam@yahoo.com
1.) Your basic information: name, address, phone number, e-mail, and username at Feeling Scrappy.
2.) Five 12x12 scrapbook layouts (at least one of which should be a new layout not posted anywhere on the web) and one altered project of your choice.
3.) A link to your blog and/or image hosting site (if applicable)
4.) A short bio about yourself that includes the answers to the following questions:
How long have you been scrapping?
Are you active on any message board and if so which ones?
Are you on any other design teams? If so, why do you want to be on more than one?
Why do you want to be on a design team?
How would you be able to promote Feeling Scrappy classes?
How much time per day or week can you devote to Feeling Scrappy?
What do you feel you could bring to the Design Team at Feeling Scrappy?
Would you be willing to serve as either a regular DT member or as a guest DT member?
If you would be interested in serving as a Guest DT, are there any months between October and March that would not work for you?
We encourage everyone to apply. We look forward to getting to know you and hope you will join our message board so that we can get to know a little about you as a person. For more information visit www.feelingscrappy.com or if you have specific questions e-mail us at feelingscrappydesignteam@yahoo.com

Menu Planning Monday

Ack! Where did the time go? I haven't posted anything since last Monday...oops!!
This week it is family favorites week. I have two of our faves on the menu this week.

Our #1 favorite is homemade PIZZA! We are having pizza on Saturday. Here's our favorite pizza dough recipe. I also use this for breadsticks (brushed with butter and parmesan) and calzones.

3 cups flour (I use half whole wheat and half all-purpose)
1 pkg active dry yeast
2 TBSP olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 cup warm water (110-120 degrees F)

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Let sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Combine flour and salt in a large glass or plastic bowl.
3. Mix all of the ingredients in the big bowl. Mix with a spoon until it is mixed enough to start kneading. Press it together with your hand in the bowl until it is all combined.
4. Knead until fairly smooth on a board. Add a little flour if necessary. (With whole wheat, it won’t feel as smooth as just white flour. I just knead it about 50 times and call it good.) *To be honest, lately, I have been kneading it in my Kitchen Aid Mixer...so easy! Then I follow the rest of the steps.)
5. Place dough in a bowl sprayed with cooking spray (or lightly oiled). Cover with a piece of plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise in a warm area for about 30 minutes. I turn on my oven for a couple of minutes then shut it off to have a warm place without drafts.)
6. Punch down and let rest for about 5 minutes before rolling it out. (I used to let it rise for another 1/2 hour before punching down and rolling it out but this is quicker and it turns out about the same.)
7. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes…depending on how thin you roll it. Sometimes it only takes 15 minutes.
* It's good if you brush it with a little olive oil after baking it, too.
* I've also added different seasonings such as parmesan and Italian seasonings to it.
Another FAVE is Taco Soup. So easy and tasty. We're having it on Friday because I can make it then put it into the crockpot to cook until we are ready to eat.
1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
1 pkg dry taco soup mix
1/2-1 lb ground beef (browned and grease drained)
1 can corn (don't drain)
1 can diced tomatoes (don't drain)
1 can pinto beans (don't drain)
1 can black beans (don't drain)
1/2-1 cup of water (I like it sort of soupy but if you want it more chili-like, don't add any water.)
**That is usually all I add if it's just us. But when we have more people over for dinner, I add extra tomatoes and beans. You could use kidney beans, too. It's very versatile. One of my good friends, Melanie, also adds bell peppers and onions to hers.

Directions-Add all ingredients to your crockpot (make sure you brown and drain the beef first) and cook on low all day or until ready to eat. You can cook it for only a couple of hours if you want.

And here's my menu for this week. Monday-Thursday are all new recipes for me(most from a cookbook and not online). I love trying new things! I will post the recipes if I like them. :)
Monday- Quick Kielbasa Skillet and a side of Swiss Chard
Tuesday-World's Easiest Black Bean Soup, grilled zuchinni and maybe some cornbread
Wednesday-Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie (I think I'll make homemade biscuits to use instead of the pie crust)
Thursday- Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup
Friday- Taco Soup (see above) and garlic muffins-we've made these muffins twice now and they are soooo yummy! I cut the butter down to 2 TBS and omit the onion (the first time because I was out of onions and the second time because we liked them so much the first time.)
Saturday- Homemade pizza, breadsticks and alfredo sauce for dipping.