The stranger it is, the better I like it!

Ok, so this is one of those random posts... You know, the ones that have absolutely nothing to do with the topic that you started this whole blog about? Anyway, here's a strangely delicious recipe that I just couldn't resist sharing. I think it came from my friend Lynn's recipe file & Lord only knows where she got it. Try it....you'll like it!

DINNER PANCAKES
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. water
2 c. pancake mix
4 strips bacon, fried crisp & crumbled
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
2 T. grated or finely minced onion

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture onto a hot griddle & cook as you would normal pancakes.

Garnish with sour cream & fresh chives. (You could also use dried chives, just mix them into the sour cream & let sit in the fridge overnight).

Serves 4.

De-lish, I promise!

Great Deals on Stampin' Up!

Hello! I apologize for the long delay since my last post! Between the kids going back to school & the construction of our new house, the blog-o sort of fell to the back burner. I have LOTS of new projects to post, so look for that in the next couple of days. But today I want to let you know about a couple of super deals going on at Stampin' Up!

First up - the new CLEARANCE RACK:

This fantastic selection of surplus merchandise is being offered at up to 80% OFF REGULAR PRICES!

All items are retired or discontinued - no current catalog merchandise. Available while supplies last. All sales final. No returns or exchanges, except where defective.

Just click on the following link to see a complete list of available merchandise & drop me an email if you want to place an order!

STAMPIN' UP! CLEARANCE RACK

Next - the "DEAL OF THE WEEK" promotion:

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! is offering a "Deal of the Week". No limits & no minimum purchase necessary. THIS DEAL ENDS 10/12/09 AT 9:50am MT. Just drop me an email if you want to place an order!








#109183 Trio Flower Punch Reg. 15.95 Sale 10.99









#109041 5-Petal Flower Punch Reg. 15.95 Sale 10.99












#110709 My Way Punch Reg. 15.95 Sale 11.99

FOR SALE

FOR SALE -

Paper storage cube from Hobby Lobby. Measures 43"x14"x14". Includes: 23 acid-free dividers, multiple connectors to customize to your needs, casters & black cloth dust cover. Unit is fully adjustable to accomodate paper, albums, etc. Can also be connected to additional units to expand storage capability. Retails for $49.99.

I'm selling this unit for $25.00 plus shipping (if you're outside my area). If you're interested, please email me! Thanks!

**EDITED TO ADD: ITEM IS SOLD. THANKS, KAREN!**

SU! Deal of the Week

Want to pick up a super cute punch on the cheap??? Then grab the Heart to Heart punch (item #113694) from Stampin' Up! It's the Deal of the Week & at only $10.99 it's more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95!

Order it today! Offer valid through July 31, 2009.

Don't forget - there's one more week left for the Idea Book & Catalog FREE with on-line purchase. Just click on the link in the sidebar to place your order. Don't miss out! Offer valid through July 31, 2009.

SU Deal of the Week - 7/13 thru 7/19

Hi everyone!

I'm so excited about this week's Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week! Brads are a fun addition to any project, and these rhinestone brads add extra fun & sparkle. And, they coordinate with Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors, so there's no need to guess about what colors to use your brads with.

Square Fire Rhinestone Brads (item #109112) contain approximately 80 brads per package - 4 colors in 2 sizes. Colors are Pink, Red, Pumpkin & Yellow.

These brads normally retail for $10.95, but now through July 19, they're just $6.99 - over 30% off the regular price!

It's easy to order. Just click on the catalog link in the sidebar, place your on-line order & receive a FREE catalog during the month of July!

It's time for another Deal of the Week from Stampin' Up! Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! is offering a different item at a SIGNIFICANT discount.

This week's deal is the Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag (item #113474). You'll feel like a big shot carrying around the Big Shot Doctor's Bag! July 6-12, get the Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99. That's nearly 30% OFF the regular price of $69.95! This bag features Stampin' Up!'s logo and is sized to hold the Big Shot die-cut machine, cutting pad, and dies for convenient storage and transport.

Pricing is only for a limited time, so place your order today! No minimum order, no limit! Place your order on line & receive a 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (a $9.95 value) ABSOLUTELY FREE! Just click on the link in the side bar.

New Stampin' Up! Catalog

The new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog is here! You cannot believe all the fantastic goodies in there! As an added bonus, every week in the month of July, Stampin' Up! will be offering one (1) discounted product as the "Deal of the Week". This week's deal is the Scallop Edge punch for $10.99 - UNBELIEVABLE! I happen to own this punch & I can tell you that I use it all the time! You'll love it, too. Just click on the catalog in the sidebar & order one today!

Happy Shopping!

Because Nice Matters

Hi all! My little guys & I spent the day at a local water park. We had a ton of fun, but I'm pooped tonight! Even so, I couldn't resist having a go at Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. You can check it out here. When I saw the sketch, I immediately envisioned a patchwork/quilted kinda thing. More importantly, I thought I could use up some scraps - something I'm obsessed with these days. It's such a happy little card! I couldn't decided if it needed a little something more or not. Maybe some ink around the edges? I'm not sure. I'm relatively happy with it, so I'm not going to let it bug me.


Thanks for taking a look this evening. Have a happy Monday!

Combo Challenge, again!

Hi all! Today I'll be combining a couple of challenges - Dawn's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge & Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. What I loved about this card is that I got a chance to pull out my old fav Wild Wasabi. Love, love, love that color! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your Monday, and the card!

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #21

Hey everyone! First, I have to apologize for the terrible photo quality in this post. This is possibly the worst picture I've ever taken. Seriously. No natural light.

Just to clarify, this card was made using Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip & So Saffron from SU. Strange combo, right? But I think it works! I made this card for Karen Giron's sketch challenge this week. I loved the symetry of the sketch but I felt like everyone's card would probably turn out basically the same. So, I decided to go with a little different interpretation of the squares by using ribbon as a divider instead of just punching squares & leaving a space between each one. I used my Martha Stewart butterfly punch again...mostly because it was already out on my desk, but also because I love it & I think it's perfect for a Spring card.

I hope you like the card. If you do, please leave me a comment & tell me - I love the feedback!