Get Inked!

Feeling Scrappy's Ink class starts next week!! It's a shorter class and only $10!!! Here's the scoop from the FS site-

Our fingers are stained with ink and we couldn't be more thrilled! The design team has been hard at work creating a fun new class for you. Get Inked! starts next Monday - May 11th!

Take using ink beyond just writing words or running it around the edge of your paper. During this 10 day technique class, we will be tackling all sorts of techniques using various inks. Not much experience working with ink? No worries! We will guide you through some new techniques with step-by-step instructions to help you incorporate ink into your paper projects!

Check it out and sign up here- http://feelingscrappyclasses.blogspot.com/search/label/Classes

Hair clips

Do you have a little girl? Or maybe a friend or family member has one? On the Feeling Scrappy blog this weekend, I show you how to make cute and easy hair clips using your scrapbooking supplies!! ! I hope you'll pop on over to check it out! http://feelingscrappyclasses.blogspot.com/
Tomorrow I will have more great info at that same link.

Scavenger hunt and prize!

Make sure you check out the scavenger hunt at http://feelingscrappyclasses.blogspot.com/ for a chance to win THIS great prize from Paper Popsicles!!! Hurry before it ends!!

Two new layouts

Here are a couple of pages I completed during naptime today. :)

Spring is finally here!

Exactly a week ago, it snowed!!! But I think spring is finally with us as it's been warm enough for a few days to get outside and play. We took our first of many trips to the park yesterday-

Awesome prize!!

Wow! Go check out the awesome sketch challenge and prize at the Feeling Scrappy Blog!!! The prize was donated by Paper Popsicles!!!! Here's what you are playing for...details about participating are here.

Menu Planning Monday

Time to plan for the week! Head on over to orgjunkie.com for more great menu ideas!!

Monday- Crockpot Bloody Mary Chicken, brown rice and spinach salad

Tuesday- Garlic Spaghetti with Spinach & Grape Tomatoes (a new recipe for me from my friend Lee!) and possibly breadsticks or fresh bread

Wednesday- Crock pot Almond Chicken, steamed veggies, rice

Thursday-Chinese Chicken Salad (from Costco-just add your own lettuce...how easy is that??)

Friday-Veggie tacos (using taco style lentils and rice-first time trying this!), pinto beans

Saturday- We'll probably go out or bring something home...my parents might be here to visit.

Sunday- Jambalaya (from a box and I'll add the meat. I have a yummy recipe but since I have a box in the pantry, we'll use that this time.) salad

And don't forget to check out the blog party going on at Feeling Scrappy!! See my previous post for the first two prizes or head straight on over there and check it out for yourself!

Blog Party has begun!!!

Feeling Scrappy's Blog Party started today and there are already two fun prizes posted!! One from Paper Popsicles and one from Star Hitched Wagon. There will be challenges and games throughout the weeks as well as lots of awesome prizes and class discounts! Be sure to check in a couple times a day so you don't miss out!!! Head over now for your chance to start winning!

Almond Chicken-Crockpot

I can't remember where I got this recipe or if I made any changes to it...but we are making it this week so if I make any changes, I will update this post to let you know. We have made it (a long time ago!) and liked it, though.

Almond Chicken
1 can chicken broth
2 strips bacon-cooked and crumbled
2 TBSP butter (I might leave this out)
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or tenders)
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 TBSP soy sauce
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 cup slivered almonds

Directions: Combine everything but the almonds in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve over rice and sprinkle with almonds.

Bloody Mary Chicken

This is a super easy, healthy and yummy recipe my friend Christine sent to me.

Bloody Mary Chicken
Chicken breasts (up to four)
1 can cream of something soup (I usually use cream of celery or mushroom)
Fresh or canned mushrooms (if desired)
1 cup V-8 juice (I just use a whole can of V8)
3 cloves garlic
dash celery seeds
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 dashes Tabasco
Diced celery

Directions:
Combine ingredients in crockpot.
Add chicken and cook on low all day. Serve over rice.