I was trying out another technique from Texture Effects, by Nancy Curry last week. (Click on the images for a larger view) Nancy’s directions are to apply ink to a palette stamp directly from a chalk ink pad and then use tape to transfer more chalk ink from a pad to the palette […]

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Recliner man has decided that he loves Bread Pudding. I have no idea how that happened. It isn’t because I’m such a great cook that I could make him love anything. In fact, I have never made Bread Pudding. I’ve only eaten it once in my life.
Because of Recliner Man’s new passion I went on […]

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Have you been following the story about Ellen DeGeneres and the dog she adopted from a rescue organization called Mutts and Moms?
After bringing the dog home Ellen discovered that it just wasn’t going to work out between the new dog and the cats she already owned. In what I view as a responsible act, Ellen […]

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I was making Beef and Noodles the other day when I ran out of Kitchen Bouquet. I consider KB a must have for this recipe not only for the bit of flavor that it adds but for the nice brown color that it provides. The noodles just look a little anemic without it.
I asked my […]

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Stumble has taken me to another fun site that I want to share with you.

This image is from “knick knacks & ric rac“. The site owner went to a 99cent store a loaded up on flat marbles for this project. What a fun way to dress up a door. I love seeing the sun shine […]

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These are the cards that I received at this month’s live ATC swap at Mystic Paper. You can click on the images to see a larger view. These cards were made by Carol Entenman, Judy Bidwell, Meri Wiley, Julie Baier, Jennifer, Billie Hall, Chris Herrmann, Jack & Cat Curio, and Charlotte Fern.

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