tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358909862024-03-13T10:33:39.462-04:00Adventures in ScrappingScrap the little stuff.. it's what really counts.
Come join the Adventure with Canadian Scrapbooker Design Team Member Lara Brooks
Product reviews, page challenges, blog candy, card and layout ideas, and anything scrapbook related.Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-3350066478967158972010-06-20T14:23:00.000-04:002010-06-20T14:23:52.592-04:00Lovin' Magnolia...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TB5bi3lK3SI/AAAAAAAAAks/MsV3xlMMrDA/s1600/edwinnet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TB5bi3lK3SI/AAAAAAAAAks/MsV3xlMMrDA/s320/edwinnet.jpg" /></a></div>Lately I've been colouring a lot with my Copics... and as a result had to add a few stamps to my collection!<br />
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I really enjoy the sweet stamps created by Magnoila, and all of the background and accessory images that are created to really help you make gorgeous detailed cards. In my quest for new stamps, I ran across this on-line Canandian store that sells a good collection of the stamps, and also some of the designer papers that they make which I have not seen in person, but want to get my hands on! Click on over to the <a href="http://www.stampshoppe.ca/">Stamp Shoppe</a> and check it out, their prices seem good and you can get free shipping on orders over $75.00 They have a great collection of card samples too if you need some inspiration. I loved this Edwin card created by <a href="http://heididowney.com/">Heidi Downey. </a>Check out her site Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-72206080068749058882010-06-12T14:51:00.001-04:002010-06-12T14:52:02.488-04:00Erindale T-Ball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TBLyRC9s-tI/AAAAAAAAAkk/42FRLqKLtoU/s1600/SummerTBall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TBLyRC9s-tI/AAAAAAAAAkk/42FRLqKLtoU/s320/SummerTBall.jpg" /></a></div><br />
First time playing T-ball, first layout in a while... it took 3 days, but I actually really like it.<br />
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Used Glitz Design PP, Maya Road Chipboard, Rose Moka red Letter stickers, Kaiser Craft mini stickers,<br />
and an adorable little silver baseball hat charm I bought over at <a href="http://stampandcreate.com/">Stamp & Create</a> a few months ago.<br />
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Need help matching cardstock and your patterned paper? Try this site... it has matches for many many of the most popular brands out there these days.<br />
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Crate Paper<br />
Cosmo Cricket<br />
American Crafts<br />
Basic Grey<br />
Daisy Bucket<br />
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Imaginisce<br />
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KaiserCraft and so many more! It's quite a lot of fun actually! <br />
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See you tomorrow!Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-73786305802286385742010-06-11T16:20:00.000-04:002010-06-11T16:20:19.838-04:00Epson kicks butt.... really!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TBKZUGqicsI/AAAAAAAAAkc/d9OsKyBtW4Q/s1600/glitz-gigi-gigi-trees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TBKZUGqicsI/AAAAAAAAAkc/d9OsKyBtW4Q/s200/glitz-gigi-gigi-trees.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Wow, I have to share.... just have to. Working on some layouts last night, and wanted to do some of the lastest T-Ball photo's of Jonathan. They are purple, and match some great <a href="http://www.glitzitnow.com/index.php">GLITZ designs</a> paper I had in mind.... of course the photo's are new, so I haven't printed any yet. No worries.... I'll print at home. Now normally for me in the past this brought about a huge amount of stress, it never worked, was never easy, and it NEVER looked like REAL photo's. <br />
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I am so happy, really so impressed. I've had the Epson Artisan 810 for about 6 months now, used it for a variety of projects, and I know it works great, the software is good, easy to install, good on ink.. and all that, but tonight it just BLEW ME AWAY! <br />
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I used the Epson Premium Photo Paper - Glossy, 4x6, slid the photo paper into the CLEARLY marked spot in the printer tray, (face down by the way, but it tells you that), pulled up the software and voila, print... GORGEOUS, just GORGEOUS photo's. I used the BEST PRINT setting, with border and I LOVE them!<br />
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Even my DH, who is really into QUALITY when it comes to prints admits they are fab..... Okay, enough of that! Look at these CUTE pictures.. and you'll see why I just HAD to print them out....<br />
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I got the layout mostly completed, and I have a full night of crafting ahead, so I think I'll actually get this one DONE! Whoo Hoo! It's been a while. I'll post asap.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-86315438166997566622010-06-09T21:16:00.000-04:002010-06-09T21:16:37.720-04:00Awesome FONTS... and they are FREEWas surfing one of my latest addictions last night,<a href="http://www.foodgawker.com/"> FOOD Gawker</a> and ran across someone just like me.. a Foodie and a Scrapbookie junkie all rolled into one! The difference? Amanda makes FONTS, tons and tons of fantastic<a href="http://kevinandamanda.com/fonts/fontsforpeas/"> HANDWRITING fonts</a>.... you can even have your handwriting turned into a digital font FOR FREE!<br />
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I love it.. totally love it! Go check out Amanda's site... grab some fonts, and while you are downloading, check out some of her recipes! There is one for <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/recipes/">BLONDIES</a>, that sounds just incredible! and then, while the Blondies are baking, take a LOOK at her Scraproom... WOW is all I can say! <br />
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Speaking of FOOD... well, I signed up to get the daily Menu's from Ruby Watch Co. They sound delicious...wonder what it will be tomorrow?<br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 22pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 22pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></h6>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-17766435996470634402010-06-08T15:26:00.001-04:002010-06-08T15:26:52.685-04:00It's Monday....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TA6LQx40ltI/AAAAAAAAAj0/KYR4VHI4VyU/s1600/Greek+Lamb+Burgers+500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TA6LQx40ltI/AAAAAAAAAj0/KYR4VHI4VyU/s200/Greek+Lamb+Burgers+500.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Yesterday was Monday, and that meant burger night. I had planned on making these tasty sounding Greek Lamb Burgers, but instead had a cold Roasted Chicken Chef Salad and Garlic Cheese bread. I do plan on making the burgers NEXT week, and though I would share anyways. I've got quite a collection to try this summer! Lot's of fun. <br />
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Greek Lamb Burgers<br />
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1 pound lamb (ground)<br />
1 small onion (finely chopped)<br />
2 cloves garlic (chopped)<br />
1 teaspoon oregano<br />
1 tablespoon dill (chopped)<br />
1 tablespoon mint (chopped)<br />
1 teaspoon lemon zest<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
4 buns (I used whole wheat, or pitas)<br />
lettuce<br />
tomatoes (slices)<br />
<a href="http://closetcooking.blogspot.com/2007/05/tzatziki-sauce.html"></a>tzatziki<br />
feta (crumbled)<br />
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Directions:<br />
1. Mix the lamb, onion, garlic, oregano, dill, mint, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a bowl.<br />
2. Form Patties with the mixture.<br />
3. Grill, broil or pan fry the patties.<br />
4. Assemble burgers. <br />
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Today was my day off, did lot's of odds n' ends. Weeded the back yard, and cleaned the kitchen, made chicken vegetable soup and I may make some muffins.. if I don't run out of steam.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TA6Y-FGyDVI/AAAAAAAAAj8/t1YJJlePrEg/s1600/magentacard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/TA6Y-FGyDVI/AAAAAAAAAj8/t1YJJlePrEg/s320/magentacard.jpg" /></a>I also booked dinner at this fantastic sounding new restaurant in Toronto. It's called <a href="http://rubywatchco.ca/">Ruby Watch Co.</a> Chef Lynn Crawford (formerly of the Four Seasons) is the owner and chef, and it's sounds, well, fantastic. We're booked in with friends.... June 24th, can't wait. <br />
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We are off to Little League tonight, ... both Jacob and Jonathan are playing... Tues & Thursday all summer so I've gotta be ready EARLY and I have to make a few cards this afternoon.<br />
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I was cruising the <a href="http://magentastyle.com/index_en.html">Magenta Stamps</a> site for some inspiration, and I came across this card that I particularly liked. It can be used for so many occassions.. I'm off to case it! If you're like me, and often need a "jumping off point, you should think about using <a href="http://www.lestylemagenta.blogspot.com/">SKETCHES.</a><a href="http://www.lestylemagenta.blogspot.com/"></a> Many sites have them... here's one from <a href="http://www.lestylemagenta.blogspot.com/">Magenta. </a>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-91288161030691159032010-04-28T21:15:00.000-04:002010-04-28T21:15:30.146-04:00Sticking to a routine!<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/Main/Herbs/recipe.html?dishID=6326" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="100" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9d_yutsPHI/AAAAAAAAAjM/TUDSmd-aD_I/s200/Christine_s_Souvlaki_003.jpg" width="200" /></a>I'm hoping that sticking to a routine for household and everyday life will allow me more time to play, with my kids, in my garden and in my craft room! Anyways, it was Kebab night.. my first test of my new themed menu.... I wanted to start simple, so I went with this Souvlaki Style Lamb, something the kids would all like (I hoped), that was easy to put together (it definitely was) and that would taste good (it did, but would be better overnight). I served it with coucous with peas and sauteed onions, tzatziki, and warmed pita bread. Everyone had their favourite part of the meal, but everyone ATE it... so that's a good thing. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9jdUTRoSGI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/ts_3nTJhyCE/s1600/BetterWicker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9jdUTRoSGI/AAAAAAAAAjQ/ts_3nTJhyCE/s320/BetterWicker.jpg" /></a></div>After dinner I decided to FINALLY finish this card that I have been working on for DAYS! It's not even that complicated, and in the end, I wish I had coloured the bear in as if he was a person, so more skin toned, but I wanted to FINISH something for a change. I got this High Hopes Stamp from a cute on-line store called <a href="http://www.stampandcreate.com/">Stamp and Create</a>, which is run by Lacey Stephens. She's a GREAT cardmaker, has an excellent blog and runs a nice online store. I hadn't bought any stamps in a while so I treated myself a while back. I also ordered some charms and some Shimmerz Hadn't tried the <a href="http://shimmerzpaints.blogspot.com/">Shimmerz</a> until tonight, and I like it. I used the Silver Bells for the Knights armour, gives a nice sheen, but I wish it had been just a bit more transparent so the colour of the Copics would have shown through more... anyways, here it is... I think it's very "current" with all the How to Train your Dragon stuff that's out these days.<br />
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Now, let's see if I can make a LAYOUT to share!<br />
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LaraLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-57537756654121550272010-04-26T13:41:00.000-04:002010-04-26T13:41:18.669-04:00This n' That<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9XNfz_Z6XI/AAAAAAAAAi8/IzS49NhA6NQ/s1600/quesadilla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9XNfz_Z6XI/AAAAAAAAAi8/IzS49NhA6NQ/s200/quesadilla.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>With summer here, I have decided to have a PLAN.. to beat the FOOD funk that I sometimes get into! Have YOU ever calculated how many meals you cook in month? or a YEAR? It's amazing. Anyways, I always make a monthly menu, but for the summer I am trying something different..... Theme nights, and then I am going to collect 12 of each kind of recipe, put them into my Mastercook recipe software, and work my way through those, adding them into my Google Food Lady Calendar that I created to help me stay on track. I get bored cooking the same things over and over again, and it's good for the kids to try different flavours too. If you have a favourite <b>Main Course Salad recipe</b> that you'd like to share, I'd love to have it, and I'll send one random entry a Prize pack of scrapbooking supplies! Send me your entry by Sunday May 1st for a chance to win.<br />
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Mon: Burgers: Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Brook.... you get the idea!<br />
Tue: Sandwich and Salad or Sandwich and Soup<br />
Wed: Kebab Night<br />
Thu: Pasta Night<br />
Fri: Main Course Salads<br />
Sat: Sausage and Grilled Veggies<br />
Sun: Mexican Night; Fajitas, Tacos, Nachos, Enchiladas, Burritos..etc.<br />
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<a href="http://www.parents.com/recipes/nutrition/parents/budget-diet-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.444487&esrc=nwpce44_10&email=1324706">Bean and Cheese Quesadilla's </a><br />
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1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1 small onion, finely chopped<br />
1/2 small green pepper, seeded and chopped<br />
1 can black beans, drained and lightly mashed<br />
1/2 cup salsa<br />
1/2 teaspoon chili powder<br />
1 package whole-wheat tortillas -- (10 count)<br />
8 ounces reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese -- shredded<br />
1/2 cup cilantro leaves<br />
Extra salsa for serving (optional)<br />
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1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion<br />
and green pepper and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in<br />
beans, salsa and chili powder. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.<br />
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2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over<br />
medium-high heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and cook for 1 minute.<br />
Spread 1/3 cup of the bean mixture and 1/3 cup of the cheese evenly over<br />
the tortilla. Sprinkle some of the cilantro over the top. Place another<br />
tortilla on top and cook 1 minute. Press gently with a spatula and turn.<br />
Cook for 1 minute or until browned.<br />
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3. Place quesadilla on a baking sheet and keep warm in 200° oven. Repeat<br />
with the remaining ingredients to make four additional quesadillas. Allow<br />
skillet to cool slightly if it becomes too hot.<br />
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4. To serve, cut each quesadilla into quarters. Serve 3 quarters to each<br />
person (there will be 2 leftover wedges for non-dieters to enjoy)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9XPnRUWhxI/AAAAAAAAAjE/Q6f1p9m_ZRE/s1600/12x12boxedtreasures.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9XPnRUWhxI/AAAAAAAAAjE/Q6f1p9m_ZRE/s320/12x12boxedtreasures.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>While I'm in the organizing mood.... I thought I would share with you THIS fantastic paper organizer from <a href="http://shop.boxedtreasures.ca/main.sc">Boxed Treasures</a>. They are located out in Alberta, and they make these incredible, sturdy, alterable and yes, they can make CUSTOM pieces to help us all get our scrap spaces looking beautiful, but more importantly, organized and functional. There was one was on display in the<a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/"> Canadian Scrapbooker</a> Booth at Scrapfest, and it's currently living at my house <b>(YES).</b> It looks awfully nice filled up with all those shades of card stock.. can you say PRETTY! This picture is of the larger version.....I have the smaller one with 11 shelves! It fits perfectly onto my built in shelves in the scrap area and it makes me happy. These are really really sturdy units.... so even though the shipping might be a bit high, I think they are totally worth it. <br />
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That's it for today, I do have a card ALMOST finished, if I am lucky I'll get to it tonight and I'll be able to share it tomorrow. So many things to do, so little time. Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-40777853370094770302010-04-24T22:54:00.000-04:002010-04-24T22:54:31.991-04:00A little of this and a little of that<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9NJiSaVl9I/AAAAAAAAAi0/eBBO_XYn2HU/s1600/gen_63.1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9NJiSaVl9I/AAAAAAAAAi0/eBBO_XYn2HU/s200/gen_63.1.gif" width="184" /></a></div>Have you ever wished you could just spend the days scrapping, relaxing, no cooking, no cleaning, with a bunch of good friends? I sure do.... often, and I think that a CRUISE would be awesome... so look what I found! <br />
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Crop n' Cruise - Canada's Scrapbooking Cruise - this winter, in the Caribbean!<br />
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If you have a group of you that want to travel together, you are eligible to<a href="http://www.cropandcruise.com/freecruise.html"> win a free cruise</a>. Go check it out.... I've heard some great things about the classes and the goodie bags! <br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9NJSfInZsI/AAAAAAAAAis/eZXGdQEqFTU/s1600/jeanie5-250x246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9NJSfInZsI/AAAAAAAAAis/eZXGdQEqFTU/s200/jeanie5-250x246.jpg" width="200" /></a>Now, back to some<a href="http://www.scrapfest.ca/"> Scrapfest </a>chatter.... when I wasn't teaching or in the booth, I spent some time in the very crowded Stamping Bella Booth....they had a great make n' take, and some fantastic new releases. I really love Billboard Bella... I didn't see her, but I'll have to make a trip and pick myself up one. She's so versatile.... love it! This card was designed by <a href="http://thespottedchick.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-bellarific-mothers-day.html">Jeanie</a> and was posted on the <a href="http://stampingbella.com/blog/"> Bella Blog.</a>.... there is some great inspiration on both blogs, so if you haven't been, grab a coffee and settle it! It will definitely put you in a stamping mood. Sure makes we want to ink up the Rubbah' as the Bella Babes would say!<br />
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I'm also getting organized for some Fall assignments I have for <a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/">Canadian Scrapbooker</a>... lots of cool articles coming up and the latest webisode is online too! If you've never submitted, you SHOULD.. we love to see layouts from readers... love love love it! Just check the submissions pages for the current calls and send in a photo - that's it, easy! <br />
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Off to my scraptable... lots of design ideas floating around in my head... I need to get some of them sketched before I forget!<br />
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LaraLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-83655983103985366292010-04-23T21:06:00.000-04:002010-04-23T21:06:12.984-04:00My oh My.....Scrapfest chatterWow, what a weekend, what a show, what great people! Scrapfest was a blast, busy, crazy, and a ton of fun. I got to see so many friends, and check out so much cool product that I didn't see at CHA this January as sadly I couldn't go! I especially loved sharing some time with my great Canadian Scrapbooker Team Members... Connie and Cathie A.... not long enough, but we'll do it again soon.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9CvwMv8FcI/AAAAAAAAAik/lr66g4_NWO4/s1600/Dexter+-+Andrea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S9CvwMv8FcI/AAAAAAAAAik/lr66g4_NWO4/s320/Dexter+-+Andrea.jpg" width="320" /></a>So, what did I love? LOTS! I got to meet Kimmie, from the every so sassy Kraftin Kimmie Stamps when she stopped by the booth. I've been quietly stalking her blog for a while now, checking in to see what her incredibly talented DT is up to and what new MUST have stamps she has released. This latest release just about reached out and GRABBED me. Dragons... perfect for some layouts I want to make of my son Jacob's How To Train a Dragon Birthday.<br />
<a href="http://www.kraftinkimmiestamps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=66&products_id=256">Kraftin Kimmies Dexter, Card designed by Andrea Murdock.</a><br />
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What else? Oh, I loved the new printable canvas that was being demonstrated at the <a href="http://www.stix2kooltak.com/_home">Stix 2 Anything </a>booth. You just put the "canvas" into your printer (inkjet or laser), and you get a gorgeous, textured photo that you could use to sew with, stretch to make a wall hanging, or use it on a card or hybrid scrapbook layout. The product is not showing on their website, but they do have full list of stores in Canada that carry their products. Can't wait to get some to play with... just have to get some more INK for my PRINTER! I also need to restock on the PVC glue, and some more GLITTER. Copic makers, glitter, flower soft and glue.. what more can a girl ask for? More tomorrow, so many great people and projects out there! <br />
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Happy scrapping....<br />
LaraLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-56757240872632466832010-04-04T20:57:00.000-04:002010-04-04T20:57:05.080-04:00Spring is in the air...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S7k1FP7uc7I/AAAAAAAAAiA/-5MSpY4FpSo/s1600/pink-tulip-flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S7k1FP7uc7I/AAAAAAAAAiA/-5MSpY4FpSo/s200/pink-tulip-flowers.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Spring is definitely here... we are insanely busy, which is always how it is in April for us! Jacob had his 10th birthday party, went to his first NHL hockey game, and got a puck at the game.. a real one.. what a thrill.<br />
The Easter Bunny came, we went to Kitchener to visit with family, <br />
cooked <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S7j2GsINXqI/AAAAAAAAAho/AEm4M7aww90/s1600/messydesk.com" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="168" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S7j2GsINXqI/AAAAAAAAAho/AEm4M7aww90/s200/messydesk.com" width="200" /></a>an Easter Turkey with all the trimmings, and I started Spring cleaning. My clothes closet is almost done and the kids are next on the list. I also started to clean up my scrap space.... AGAIN, to try and somehow get it organized... I'll keep you posted on how that goes. I think a Garage Sale is in the line up for May and there will definitely be some scrappy stuff in there. I even have some older Creative Memories things to sell off.<br />
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Scrapfest is almost here.. and my instructions are done and the prep work sent out to all the students. I'm pretty pleased. The kits are all started, and boxes of sponsor product is arriving daily! <br />
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If you're taking the class, be excited to know that we have sponsorship from: <a href="http://www.mystampbox.com/">myStampBox</a>, <a href="http://www.robinsnest-scrap.com/">The Robins' Nest</a>, & <a href="http://www.bigdawgs.ca/">Big Dawg Promotions</a> for the Pieces of Me workshop. There will also be a prize pack, from the best Scrapbooking Magazine ever.. Canadian Scrapbooker... of course! <br />
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Then there is the <a href="http://networkedblogs.com/2Acsk">contest</a>... where you can win some really cool <a href="http://spellbinderspaperarts.com/">Spellbinders</a> Products and don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/handson/">Sue Sykes - Hands on Photography</a> online course... Sue will also be teaching at Scrapfest and she has just a few spots left if you are interested in learning how to take your photography skills up a notch!<br />
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If you're interested in what goes into the making of the magazine, or just curious about what Jackie (our fantabulous editor) does in a day.. check out the new blog.... <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/blognetworks/blog/canadian_scrapbooker_backstage_pass_by_jackie_ludlage?_fb_fromhash=768a8698baa8c6533a3393d81e0a9f56&ref=nf">Canadian Scrapbooker Backstage Pass.</a><br />
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Phew, that was a lot to catch up on.. and now I am off to Scrapbook. I can actually see the surface of my desk, and I found some really cute paper in my stash that I want to play with tonight... I'll show you the results tomorrow! <br />
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Happy Easter everyone.<br />
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LaraLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-71270445380492926112010-03-01T19:01:00.000-05:002010-03-01T19:01:45.335-05:00Webisodes for your Viewing pleasure.<a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/"><img src="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/images/cs_blinky_generic_animated.gif" /></a><br />
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New from Canadian Scrapbooker... <a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/CMS_2008/?page_id=179">Webisodes</a>, featuring Editor Jackie Ludlage! <br />
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Learn some cool stamping techniques, and create a sweet Mothers Day card while you're at it. It features some of our favourite manufacturers, We R Memory Keepers, ColorBox (Stylus and Ink), Nikki Sivils and more.<br />
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If only it was that easy to get dinner made every night! <a href="http://www.naughty.com/movies/top-porn-videos">http://vimeo.com/9338549</a><br />
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So if you are a foodie, and a scrapbooker,and a photoshop kinda girl, this might entertain you.. it did me.<br />
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I got the link from DH who hooked my onto this kinda cool Craft site. http://craftzine.com/projects/ it's not just for scrappers, but for all kinds of crafters. Take a peek when you have some time. <br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S4xUzeoAkrI/AAAAAAAAAhg/dtdp2T0SLFg/s1600-h/joelle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S4xUzeoAkrI/AAAAAAAAAhg/dtdp2T0SLFg/s200/joelle.jpg" width="200" /></a>And a quick layout I did... It featuers myStampBox Stamps, Tattered Angels Mists, Prima Flowers and Scenic Route Papers... I sure will miss my Scenic Route Papers! I know it's a fall photo/layout, but I kinda like how it turned out.. and I love the photo of my friend Sheila's daughter Joelle in the pumpkin patch! <br />
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I have lots of new layouts to share... just no time to take photos. Maybe tomorrow, though we are in Hockey Playoff Season at our house so it's pretty crazy around here these days.Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-84654682228859840162010-02-28T14:48:00.001-05:002010-02-28T14:56:15.857-05:00Canada Wins.... Okay, so my kids are amazing! At only 9,7 & 6 they are all Olympic crazy!! They were downstairs in the play room on Thursday night watching the Hockey game when the suddenly appeared in the family room to proudly display THIS creation.... INCREDIBLE!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">CANADA WINS GOLD</span> it's all LEGO and they did it all themselves. We took it to school the next day, and they are proudly displaying the Canada Wins portion in the office window for all to see. We'll add gold on Monday as the Women have one, and hopefully the Men too =)<br />
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Since it's HOCKEY day at our house with practices and games for the kids AND of course Canada vs. USA we're having appetizers, and ribs for dinner. It's all done and ready to go, so that means I get to SCRAP! Yep, I'm gonna do it..... really.<br />
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I also ran across this fantastic sounding recipe and do you know.. I have all the ingredients in the house... I may just have to try it out! A love martini can only enhance scrapbooking right? <br />
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</div><div style="color: #990000;">Remove stem from strawberry. Slice strawberry and cut a small "v" in the top of each slice to create a heart shape. Place several ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and add the rum, schnapps, and cranberry juice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the strawberry slices.</div><div style="color: #990000;">Serves 1</div><div style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S4rHxZxIUfI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/gGfH8mwrDsA/s1600-h/thankyou002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S4rHxZxIUfI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/gGfH8mwrDsA/s200/thankyou002.jpg" width="151" /></a> </div><div style="color: black;">Now, speaking of Scrapbooking, I did manage to print out some photo's on the the Epson Printer. I'm still learning the in's and out's of it...so many options. I love some of the software that came with it, like the photosheet which let's you drag and drop photo's onto an assortment of layouts, choose the page size and then save it as a .jpg to print out. I'm NOT loving my microsoft printing wizard as my printing software, so I have to go and play with photoshop and JASC Paint Shop pro next time I have some spare time (HAHA).</div><div style="color: black;">I just popped over to the Epson site and I see that this printer won an Editors Choice award... cool! I know i like mine a lot. </div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">I did finally manage to make and scan this card to give to Jacobs' fantastic Librarian Mme. Lazoda who helped him organize his Fund Raiser for Pennies for Peace which was part of his Language Arts studies this year. They did a used book sale at the school, collected used books from the kids at the school and then sold them over three days. They sold between 250-400 books and raised $482 for their project! Nice work! </div><div style="color: black;"><br />
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I found the recipe for these COOL Stuffed Pancakes on that fantastic <a href="http://onceamonthmom.com/"> Once a Month Mom's</a> Website. It's a cherry filled pancake cupcake.. you bake them and then freeze them. Take out, microwave, then split open and serve with a little butter and syrup - YUM!<br />
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Here's the recipe! Thanks to Tricia for sharing this with me!<br />
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Stuffed with Cherry Pie filling, these babies are a fantastic breakfast that even a young child can prepare. Just microwave and eat, my 6 year old can get these for himself and his brothers!<br />
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2 cups Original Bisquick mix<br />
1 cup milk<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/2 stick butter<br />
12 tbsp Cherry Pie Filling (try other things like Nutella, assorted fruit jams, or mascarpone with cinnamon) confectioners sugar for sprinkling<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously coat the bottom & sides of a 12-muffin tin with butter. Make Bisquick pancakes per instructions on the box. Fill each cup in the muffin tin half-way. Add 1 tbsp of filling to the middle of each muffin, then cover with the remaining pancake mix. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, place on serving dish & use a flour sifter to sprinkle with sugar. Serve with warm syrup.<br />
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Now, wanna hear about something else really cool? How about a Crop for Haiti? Well actually it's a Crop for Haiti2, and it's this Friday. <br />
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If you're in the Kitchener/Waterloo area or Mississauga and don't mind the drive, you should think about heading out to this Crop. It's being run by the fabulous Karen Ellis of <a href="http://www.goscrapping.ca/">Go Scrapping</a>, and the folks over at In a Pinch Designs. The crop is only $20.00 and the money is going to be donated through the Canadian Red Cross to ensure that the government matching is in place. Now how cool is that! So why not GO SCRAPPING, and help a child in need.... <br />
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I haven't scrapped much lately, but I did just receive a COOL box full of goodies that have me wanting to play. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S3tHYDvjPwI/AAAAAAAAAgs/EzSPJFPEKqs/s1600/VS2_resize.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S3tHYDvjPwI/AAAAAAAAAgs/EzSPJFPEKqs/s320/VS2_resize.jpg" /></a>I got some papers and embellishments from the very talented <a href="https://www.nikkisivils.com/mm5/merchant.mvc">Nikki Sivils</a>. If you haven't had the chance to see her stuff in person, you should check out her website. Whimsical, Retro, Romantic, Cool, Fun, she's got something for everyone. <br />
We recently got new furniture and redecorated, and I think this line will work perfectly to record the event!<br />
There are some really cute stamps too, that I am dying to play with and colour in with my Copics... tune in tomorrow and see what I've come up with!<br />
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Now I did discover some really cool diamonds... for scrapbooking! Have you seen these? They are new from <a href="http://www.robinsnest-scrap.com/">Robin's Nest,</a> the brilliant and wonderful people who make all those fantastic DEW DROPS! There are so many colours now it's Crazy, and you just WANT them allll.. (well, I do anyways) and even though I have a good collection it's just NOT enough.. okay, wait, back to the diamonds.. they made <a href="http://www.robinsnest-scrap.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=71">DIAMOND SHAPED DEW DROPS!</a> How cool is that? and the colours are fantastic! they make me smile.....<br />
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Of course they make paper, fantastic glitter paper, I have a stash of that too.... Going to pull some out tonight to work on a cut Easter Card... and yes, I know it's only February, but I love the paper and Easter... so I may as well PLAY.<br />
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If you're coming to my class at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=35890986&postID=6853786049069212073">Scrapfest</a>, you'll be thrilled to learn that they are sponsoring our class...so get prepared to have some FUN! I only have FOUR spots left, so head on over and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=35890986&postID=6853786049069212073">register </a>now if you want a spot!<br />
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I have other sponsors in the works, the kit (which is currently all over my studio) is looking fantastic, and you will have a chance to enter a contest to.....a Dimple? Don't know what a Dimple is? Wait and see.... I'll let you know tomorrow.<br />
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LaraBLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-11634725304929125832010-02-09T16:37:00.000-05:002010-02-09T16:37:38.307-05:00It's almost here....SCRAPFEST 2010!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S3HVBbwHAaI/AAAAAAAAAf0/aG4YCtKihW4/s1600-h/scrapfestLogoPINK.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S3HVBbwHAaI/AAAAAAAAAf0/aG4YCtKihW4/s320/scrapfestLogoPINK.JPG" /></a></div>Okay, well it's not quite HERE.. but we are getting ready and boy is it going to be FUN! The VIP crop looks fantastic, the classes... well, all of them look GREAT and yes, okay, I am TEACHING there too!<br />
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Set aside April 16 & 17th for a weekend of cropping, shopping, make n' takes, classes, chatting and well, having fun! Book a hotel, stay the weekend.. I am... and I can't wait!<br />
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Last I checked, there were only <a href="http://www.scrapfest.ca/shoppingcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=87_91&products_id=223&zenid=418a0572f1e76081e86aa9312371bbbc">8 spots left in my class.</a>.. Whoo... that was fast! Guess I'd better get working on that eh? No just kidding, the album is done, I just have a few tweaks to do to some of the custom PDF's and well, then, I have to KIT it all! Yep.... I precut, presort, pre-do as much of the boring stuff as possible, and that leaves more time for us to get all MESSY!<br />
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I can't wait.... I hope you'll join me at class, but if not, I'll see you at the crop, or in the <a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.com/">Canadian Scrapbooker Booth</a>.... on Saturday!<br />
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LaraLarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-35144986953917196342010-01-20T16:06:00.000-05:002010-01-20T16:07:05.259-05:00More things I love....Can you believe it? A blog post, two days in a row? Shocking I know! AND I actually baked last night... after I made the double batch of chili, and we had dinner, then kid baths/showers.... I got out the ingredients to make Skor Toffee Bars - I love anything Caramel or Toffee!<br /><br />I even took photo's but my SD card is giving me fits, and keeps saying it's not formatted when I put it into my card reader *argh* I'll share when I get it fixed! Anyone have a recommendation for a really GOOD SD card? I find these cheap ones are pretty flakey!<br /><br /><h1><strong>TOFFEE CRUNCH BLONDIES</strong></h1> <strong>Ingredients:</strong> <div id="recipe_ingredients"> <ul><li>1/2 cup (125 mL) golden shortening</li><li>1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed brown sugar</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>2 1/4 cup (550 mL) all-purpose flour</li><li>1 teaspoon (5 mL) baking powder</li><li>1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) baking soda</li><li>1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt</li><li>2 tablespoons (30 mL) milk</li><li>1 1/4 cup (300 mL) CHIPITS® SKOR® Toffee Bits, divided</li><li>1 cup (250 mL) CHIPITS® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips</li></ul> </div> <p><strong>Directions:</strong><br /> 1. Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan.<br /><br />2. In large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs until creamy.<br /><br />3. In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture with milk.<br /><br />4. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) of the toffee bits and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Spread evenly in baking pan.<br /><br />5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with remaining toffee bits. Let cool. Cut into bars.<br /><br />Makes 24 bars. </p><br /><br />Speaking of delicious...It's time for CHA 2010 winter and that means lots of new DELICIOUS products to drool over. Sadly, I'm not going this time.. but I'll be in Chicago I think! Anways, so far, this releases from Cosmo Cricket is one of the best things I've seen so far.. It made me REALLY want to get my hands on some that's for sure!<br /><br />Check it out.... http://www.cosmocricket.typepad.com/<br /><br />And while we're talking about Scrappy things.. You really should head over the Canadian Scrapbooker website...<br /><span lang="EN-US"> </span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Have you checked out our new Hands On! Photography blog ( <a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/blog" target="_blank">http://www.<wbr>canadianscrapbooker.ca/blog</a> )? Each month, we post a new tutorial, discussing photography terms and techniques – we also encourage you to submit your photographs taken, using the current tutorial for the opportunity to have your submission published on our blog and to be entered into a random draw to win a great prize!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> Our January tutorial and challenge this month discusses the photography term, depth of field. You can read the tutorial here (<a href="http://blog.canadianscrapbooker.ca/2010/01/09/january-assignment-depth-of-field/" target="_blank">http://blog.<wbr>canadianscrapbooker.ca/2010/<wbr>01/09/january-assignment-<wbr>depth-of-field/</a> ).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We’re looking forward to seeing your work!</span></p>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-90159512255928095412010-01-19T17:10:00.000-05:002010-01-20T16:12:07.380-05:00A few of My Favourite Things...Wow, it's 2010... and what a busy January I've had! So much has been keeping me busy that I obviously haven't had time to BLOG!! and I'm not even going to try to "catch" up!<br /><br />I've been sorting and cleaning, and organizing.. and trying to find a BALANCE in life, between work, family, scrapping and ME time.. (ha, not sure that that is).... As I began to think, and sort and think some more.. I found that there were some things that just make me HAPPY.... Scrapping things.. and not scrapping things.. so, for my first post of the year, I thought I would SHARE, just a little of Lara's FAVOURITE things (too bad I'm not Oprah or Ellen and can't give away one of each of these eh? I'll do a little each day so it doesn't get too LONG to read.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. Barbapapa Mugs! Yep, I used to read these book when I was little, and when we went to France with the family we found a store that sold the books. My MOM got me some MUGS for Christmas, and I LOVE THEM... make me smile, everyday =) <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S1Yv5eE9OII/AAAAAAAAAe4/je9XLz1yJvA/s1600-h/mug-barbamama_1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S1Yv5eE9OII/AAAAAAAAAe4/je9XLz1yJvA/s200/mug-barbamama_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428579065214613634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S1YwHPejNUI/AAAAAAAAAfA/Po6d-adVlBo/s1600-h/mug-barbapapa_1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/S1YwHPejNUI/AAAAAAAAAfA/Po6d-adVlBo/s200/mug-barbapapa_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428579301813597506" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />2.<a href="http://onceamonthmom.com/cooking/menus/"> A full Freezer.. </a>okay, so call me crazy, but I LOVE having a freezer (or two) filled with good food for my family. It makes dinner time so much easier AND leaves more time for homework, playtime and well, STUFF! I ran across this fantastic site.. Once a Month Mom that planned out a huge Once a Month Cooking session that I did last weekend! It's fantastic, and I highly recommend you give it a look! http://www.onceamonthmom.com I did the January Menu (well almost all of it) and we are happily eating our way through our freezer!<br /><br /><ol><li>Eggwiches - so GOOD<br /></li><li>Buffalo Chicken Pasta</li><li>Unstuffed Mexican Shells</li><li>Chicken Taco Wraps</li><li>Freezer French Toast Stick</li></ol>These are just a few things that we've tried so far. The month is young and I am so excited to do another cooking session!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">3. My new EPSON ARTISAN 810 Printer.. Oh ya baby, this thing is amazing! It's actually so great that it got my HUSBAND to vaccuum? What you ask? Well, you see, it's a new tech toy, and it's WIFI and it does so many cool things and was so easy to get it up and running that he was in a GREAT mood! The day after he installed it, I came home to a clean house.. and a happy hubby! It's a 5 in 1, with Wi-Fi®: Print / Copy / Scan / Fax / Ultra Hi-Def Photo and I think it MIGHT cook too! Seriously though, for photo's it will do a 4x6 in 10 seconds and they are NICE and I just found out that EPSON has a scrapbooking specific paper for those who are digi scrappers too - also COOL!<br /><br />The best thing, it's not ridiculously expensive.. here's the link to <a href="http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=61292108">Epson</a> if you want to check it out.<br /><br />Okay off to finish cooking my double batch of chili.... yes, I'm stocking up on that too! and if I'm lucky I'll get the kids into bed early and I'll get to scrapbook.... lots of fun projects floating around in my head today!<br /><br />Lara<br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-81952440365913774452009-12-02T09:26:00.000-05:002009-12-02T09:43:07.607-05:00It's beginning to look a lot like......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ8L5ItQ0I/AAAAAAAAAeU/JvNJ_LSbd0M/s1600-h/christmasset2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ8L5ItQ0I/AAAAAAAAAeU/JvNJ_LSbd0M/s320/christmasset2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410648546089976642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ603tDH-I/AAAAAAAAAd8/0lrGOnjDj60/s1600-h/christmasset1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ603tDH-I/AAAAAAAAAd8/0lrGOnjDj60/s320/christmasset1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410647051056914402" border="0" /></a>Can't believe I haven't blogged in a month! Every time I do an entry, I tell myself I will do it more often, but then life gets in the way....<br />At least I have been crafting, and Christmas has definitely arrived at our house. One of the Tree's is up, the garland is on the staircase, and we've got christmas lights in the front windows. Still more to be done, but that will have to wait until this weekend.<br /><br />In preparation for the holiday season, I've been working on some of my homemade gifts. I started with these adorable little decorated gift tin... aren't they cute? So easy to make, and they are really in expensive too as they use a recycled container, small pieces of paper, and just a few embellishments and stamped images. I used my Merry Mr. Snowman set from <a href="http://www.mystampbox.com">myStampBox</a> which is getting a lot of use this season!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ7sZulQCI/AAAAAAAAAeM/NQPN99h-poY/s1600-h/christmasinvite.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ7sZulQCI/AAAAAAAAAeM/NQPN99h-poY/s320/christmasinvite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410648005082955810" border="0" /></a><br />Perfect for holding home made cookies and giving as gifts for colleagues or teacher, or use them at a Cookie Exchange. I'm also thinking that I'll be doing some of these with larger tins, and non holiday paper with the kids, to give as teacher gifts as shown over on Splitcoast Stampers today. You can see that I made some extra coordinating pieces, including a recipe card and an invitation.... so much fun once you get going!<br /><br />I think I've finally decided on a cookie for my upcoming cookie exchange... Lemon Raspberry Thumbprints. They sound delicious and I love anything lemon!<br /><h2><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ68G4UAqI/AAAAAAAAAeE/Sw--_Ge0jQM/s1600-h/christmasrecipe.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SxZ68G4UAqI/AAAAAAAAAeE/Sw--_Ge0jQM/s320/christmasrecipe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410647175389774498" border="0" /></a></h2><br /><h2>Ingredients</h2> <!--concordance-begin--> <ul><li class="ingredient">1/2 cup raspberry <a class="cimotif" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;">jam</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" width="10" height="10" /> or jelly</li><li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon Chambord or kirsch</li><li class="ingredient">2 1/4 cups all-purpose <a class="cimotif" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;">flour</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" width="10" height="10" /></li><li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon <a class="cimotif" style="border-top: medium none; border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; background-color: transparent;">baking</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" width="10" height="10" /> powder</li><li class="ingredient">1/4 teaspoon <a class="cimotif" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;">salt</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" width="10" height="10" /></li><li class="ingredient">2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature</li><li class="ingredient">2/3 cup <a class="cimotif" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;">sugar</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" width="10" height="10" /></li><li class="ingredient">2 large egg yolks</li><li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon finely grated <a class="cimotif" style="border-top: medium none; border-bottom: 2px dotted green; color: green; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; background-color: transparent;">lemon</a><img style="border-width: 0pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; float: none; position: static;" src="http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/Ocellus.coupons.com/_images/showlist_icon.gif" width="10" height="10" /> zest</li><li class="ingredient">1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice</li><li class="ingredient">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract </li></ul> <!--concordance-end--> <h2>Directions</h2> <p class="instructions"> Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter 2 large baking sheets.</p> <p class="instructions">In a small bowl, combine the jam and Chambord. Stir to combine.</p> <p class="instructions">In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk to blend.</p> <p class="instructions">In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the egg yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla. Add the flour mixture in 2 additions and beat just until moist clumps form. Gather the dough together into a ball.</p> <p class="instructions">Pinch off the dough to form 1-inch balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1-inch apart. Use your floured index finger or 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to create depressions in the center of each ball. Fill each indentation with nearly 1/2 teaspoon of the jam mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. </p> <p class="instructions">Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.<br /></p><p class="instructions"><br /></p><p class="instructions">I've got to get going on my Christmas Cards next.... stay tuned!<br /></p>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-59714243377073280072009-11-02T07:40:00.000-05:002009-11-02T07:48:50.985-05:00Goodies Give Away...Happy November.... Hopefully everyone had a fantastic Halloween. We enjoyed spending it with friends and family, and now I am ready to move into my favourite season... CHRISTMAS!<br /><br />To get everyone in the spirit of giving... My Stamp Box is GIVING away a new Stamp Set... It's a great one, and I don't have it yet, but I need to add it to my list for sure. To win all you have to do is leave a comment over on the <a href="http://mystampbox.com/blog/">BLOG</a>. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/Su7Ur9dyZgI/AAAAAAAAAd0/ALkadvuo1ng/s1600-h/passport+to+adventure+72dpi+upload.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/Su7Ur9dyZgI/AAAAAAAAAd0/ALkadvuo1ng/s200/passport+to+adventure+72dpi+upload.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399486854962767362" border="0" /></a><br />I'm off work today and I'm going to be sharing some of my pic from a recent card class I taught at the Creative Festival. Check back in tomorrow for pics and step by step instructions.Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-24032399246832356322009-10-06T20:15:00.001-04:002009-10-06T20:46:49.917-04:00I HEART Maya Road<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SsvdtGfWaqI/AAAAAAAAAds/d_XWbKLXzyw/s1600-h/Maya-Road-200.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SsvdtGfWaqI/AAAAAAAAAds/d_XWbKLXzyw/s200/Maya-Road-200.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389645145984887458" border="0" /></a><br />Okay, I just have to say, I LOVE the folks over at Maya Road! I'm getting ready for my class at the <a href="http://www.csnf.com/">CREATIVE FESTIVAL</a> next weekend, and in doing so I realize... WHOOOPSS.. I forgot to order the BOOKS for my "Year in the Life" Mini Book class. Jump onto the Maya Road site, order my stuff, and send them a nice note to ask them to ship FAST, pretty pretty please!<br /><br />Well within the hour I have a personal note back from one of the owners (thanks Caroline), and then a UPS shipping confirmation. Amazing, I mean REALLY amazing. That's customer service worth talking about! add that to a FANTASTIC product, and well, I HEART Maya Road!<br /><br />Now, if you are wondering, we are doing the Year in the Life Class at the Creative Festival on Saturday.... and it's going to be awesome. I've got some really great custom/exclusive journalling spots and templates designed, gorgeous Maya Road rub-ons, trims, MAYA MISTS (oh baby I LOVE these), buttons, stickles, paint and oh, so much more! <br /><br />If you want to join in, there were still a few spots available last time I spoke to the Festival, but it was filling fast. The Class code is 502c1.5 Cost is: $25.00 and there is a kit fee of $10.00. You get the Maya Road Album and lots of embellishments to complete the mini album, plus at gift from <a href="http://www.mystampbox.com/">myStampBox</a> too.<br /><br />The Card Carnival Class also has some spots in it... so why not play hooky from work on Thursday and come and play. The class is 3 hours, we make 18 CARDS and there are two stamps in the class kit to take home thanks to my FANTASTIC sponsors: <a href="http://www.mystampbox.com/"> myStampBox and </a><a href="http://rosewoodstamps.com/">RoseWood Stamps</a>. There is also a really cool, new product from Big Dawg Productions that will be launched in the class and you get a FREEBIE from them as well! - Yep.... it's gonna be good!<br />Class Code: 501c3 - Cost is: $60.00 including the class kit which is AWESOME.<br /><br />If you can't make either of these classes, come on out and join me in Brampton in November...<br />I'm thrilled to be heading up to Sandy's store Olde Tyme Country Crafts & Studio. We've got 2 Christmas Card making classes planned, both technique rich, and lots of fun.... you're sure to be in the holiday spirit once you've spent the day Card Making.... Oh, and Sandy promises to wear a SANTA hat too *grin* Classes are on Nov 15th and the 29th from 12:30-3:30 and cost $35.00 plus applicable taxes.. You can reserve a spot by calling the store: 905-452-1271<br /><br />Samples and sneak peeks of everything coming soon.... promise!Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-43636781117308029572009-09-28T12:57:00.000-04:002009-09-28T16:23:29.589-04:00A blog Hop... meet some new designers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SsDrOt7CY2I/AAAAAAAAAdk/z_Rwj9BDYCM/s1600-h/new+mSB+designer+ad+300.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SsDrOt7CY2I/AAAAAAAAAdk/z_Rwj9BDYCM/s200/new+mSB+designer+ad+300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386563792413025122" border="0" /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a>New designs, new designers and another blog hop..... lots of fun stuff over on the myStampBox website this fall. Come on over and join us!Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-89894205261308008292009-09-21T14:03:00.000-04:002009-09-21T14:35:44.200-04:00First Day of Fall....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SrfGJaYkExI/AAAAAAAAAdc/dW2eILqwslI/s1600-h/closeuptree.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SrfGJaYkExI/AAAAAAAAAdc/dW2eILqwslI/s200/closeuptree.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383989744548188946" border="0" /></a><br />It's the First Day of Fall, and I'm home with a sick kid. Jacob has a terrible head cold and cough and no appetite. Poor boy! For me it meant a day of crafting though.... so it could be worse.<br /><br />It's my blog day over on <a href="http://www.mystampbox.com/">myStampBox</a> so I started my Thanksgiving Decor early and posted over there.. Go check out my Invitation and cute pillow box place cards.<br /><br />While the kids were at school and I had some quiet time, I've also been working on some of the designs for my upcoming Holiday Card Classes. I'll be teaching at the Creative Festival in Toronto Oct 16 & 17th and I'll be in the Canandian Scrapbooker Booth too for the run of that event.<br /><br />I'm really thrilled to add a new Cardmaking for Christmas Class up in Brampton... November 15th. I'm heading over to <a href="http://www.oldetymecountrycrafts.com/index.htm">Old Tyme Country Crafts</a> and I'd love to see you. Time are still TBA, but we're making 6 really cute cards, using lot's of techniques including: Watercolour with Tombow, Colouring with Copics, Chalking with Dove Blender, Using Die Cuts in your designs and more..... You don't want to miss out! Call Sandy now to book your spot. <span style="color: rgb(24, 67, 49);font-family:Berlin Sans FB;font-size:6;" ></span>905-452-1271 Suitable for all levels of crafters, bring a friend and have some fun! Samples will be on-line shortly.<br /><br />And last but not least, I've been in the mood for soups lately (must be the cooler weather). I made this great Clam Chowder last night. The kids added corn to theirs, which they loved. Everyone liked the soup part, and the pototoes and the bacon..... they all left the clams in the bottom of the bowl! Oh well, the grown ups all liked it.<br /><br /> <br />Clam Chowder Beauregard<br /><br />6 slices lean bacon -- diced<br />2 large onions -- diced<br />3/4 cup butter<br />7 whole potatoes -- peeled and diced<br />2 Tablespoons parsley -- minced<br />1/8 teaspoon pepper<br />8 oz. clam juice<br />1 can baby clams<br />1 quart half and half<br />1/4 teaspoon Thyme leaves<br /><br />Brown bacon. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add half the butter, potatoes, parsley and pepper. Add water. Drain juice form clams and blend in potato mixture. Simmer until potatoes are soft. Add clams. Stir until heated. Add half and half and remaining butter and heat slowly until very hot. Do not boil. Serve at once.Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-32127157820928324212009-09-14T21:33:00.000-04:002009-09-14T21:46:34.472-04:00Win, Win, Win....Back to school has brought lots of paper to our house..... (I knew it would happen), so I made the bulletin board in this Fall's issue to help keep us organized! With that accoomplished, I have room for more paper (okay, I don't really...), but maybe you do!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">WIN</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">WIN </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">WIN </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">WIN </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">WIN<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Just head on over to <a href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.ca/">Canadian Scrapbooker's website </a>and click on the LINK, to win a HUGE collection of Core' dination Cardstock.... LIKE, $500.00 worth!<br /><br /></span></span></span><p>You can enter to win this fantastic prize by filling out the <a href="http://www.coredinations.com/csprize/">form</a>. The winner (<em>announced on December 1, 2009</em>) will receive over 1,00 sheets of premium sandable cardstock including</p><ul><li style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Core Essentials: 160 colours</span></li><li style="color: rgb(0,0,0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">4 Black Magic Assorted packs</span></li><li style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">4 Vinatge collection assorted packs</span></li><li style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">2 Chocolate Box Bulk Pack</span></li><li style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">2 Whitewash Collection Bul pack ( I ADORE THIS STUFF)</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">1 Dust Buddy</span><br /></span></li></ul>GOOD LUCK!!!! and happy scrapping.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-53068718838976097352009-09-01T07:33:00.000-04:002009-09-01T19:03:33.466-04:00Hands on Photography..... don't miss this class!<strong style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:Trebuchet MS;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"></span></span></strong><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;"><strong style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A new feature coming to Canandian Scrapbooker..... it's on-line and it should be great.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sue Sykes is going to be offering an new course,</span></span></span></strong><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://www.canadianscrapbooker.com/">Hands On Photography</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There will be monthly prizes, assignments and an online gallery to post your photos! The course is set to go live Sept 01, 2009, just as the kids head back to school.... so you should have a little more time for "you". Hope to see you over there!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lara</span></p>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35890986.post-55740961526145114582009-06-29T21:11:00.000-04:002009-06-29T22:45:04.848-04:00Summer of Cookies....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0684862298?ie=UTF8&tag=lusrecipeextr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=0684862298%22%3EThe%20Bake%20Sale%20Cookbook%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.assoc-amazon.ca/e/ir?t=lusrecipeextr-20&l=as2&o=15&a=0684862298%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20%21important;%20margin:0px%20%21important;%22%20/%3E"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/SklvgBH-gSI/AAAAAAAAAcc/HPuxW5E1f3s/s320/CocoaCrinkles_01-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352932227954934050" border="0" /></a>With summer here for the boys, I always like to find fun activities we can do as a family, that don't necessarily involve a water slide, roller coasters and junk food (though we do some of that too).<br /><br />This year, we decided that we are going to bake cookies.....lots of different kinds of cookies! I've got this great cookbook called <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0684862298?ie=UTF8&tag=lusrecipeextr-20&linkCode=as2&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=0684862298">The Bake Sale Cookbook</a> <img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.ca/e/ir?t=lusrecipeextr-20&l=as2&o=15&a=0684862298" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" border="0" height="1" /> that has the BEST banana bread recipe ever in it, I use it ALL the time. I've always wanted to cook my way through a book, and this one has lots of tasty sounding recipes... so we're going to try it. Our first selection is for Cocoa Crinkles, they use ingredients I have on hand, and seem simple enough to make. I'll let you know how they turn out tomorrow.<br /><br />Also on the books for me this week is some major scrapping! I'm designing a new workshop and making kits for it too. If you're coming to<a href="http://www.croptopia.com/CropPink2.htm"> Croptopia Pink</a>, you'll be able to sign up for the class - Summer Fun! A 10 Page chipboard mini album showcasing Top 10 things you did and loved this Summer. Featuring the We R Memory Keepers Mini 4x4 Chipboard Album, 10 mini page protectors, Basic Grey June Bug pre-cut papers, and embellishments along Stix 2 anything Glitter and Seed Beads, Prima marketing ribbon and flowers, custom made transparencies, stencils and journalling spots, and Prism Cardstock. This is going to be a GREAT workshop and kit!<br /><br />Can't make it to class? You can BUY the kit, inlcuding FULL colour instructions and all supplies for just $30.00. <form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input name="cmd" value="_s-xclick" type="hidden"><br /><input name="hosted_button_id" value="6474172" type="hidden"><br /><input src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" type="image" border="0"><br /><img alt="" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" border="0" height="1" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/Skl4Pfxv5GI/AAAAAAAAAck/HVGsFkq2J5s/s1600-h/junebugcollection.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qm01iax8Rbk/Skl4Pfxv5GI/AAAAAAAAAck/HVGsFkq2J5s/s200/junebugcollection.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352941839730074722" border="0" /></a></form> <span style="font-size:100%;">The class is going to be $30.00 at Croptopia Pink, but I will donate $5.00 from every class registration to my friend <a href="http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Toronto2009?px=2359785&pg=personal&fr_id=1323">Cheryl McIntyre</a><br /></span>who is raising funds for the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. If you attend the class, you can buy additional kits for $24.95.<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-size:100%;">I should have a sneak peek available tomorrow afternoon.<br /><br />NEED the collection pack? Pre-order it with me by sending an email, and I'll make sure to get yours in the next shipment I receive. Cost, only $22.00 + tax.<br /><br /><br /></span>Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10894026843862996949noreply@blogger.com2