More Recipe swap cards

Today's post brings you some recipe swap cards from my friend Rachel.

She did a great job and I can't wait to try these out...

Happy Scrappin'

Rhubarb Muffins

Today brings you another recipe card I made.  Not only did the card turn out cute, but the muffins were great!  Just look at the adorable muffin cup liners I found at Ikea a few weeks back on a fun day with my friend Lynn :)

Remember, you can always click on the photo to see it larger (so you can read the recipe!)

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Life is Tweet!

The June Stamp of the Month, Life is Tweet, is just about the cutest one I have seen in a long time!  It is only available during the month of June, so if you want one, you had better get a hold of me (or click here to start shopping) right away :)

Just look at the great artwork created by my friend Lynn!  She did an awesome job :)

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Stampaganza is Back!

Stampaganza is Back!

Yeppers, it is one of the best deals Close To My Heart has to offer!  Here are the details:

• Purchase any 2 stamp sets (sized A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a 3rd stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value) - a savings of up to $29.95!

• Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E sets only.  Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include customizable (K), Workshops on the Go, Cricut collection, and Stamp of the Month (both discounted and full-priced) sets.

• No quantity limits!  For every 2 you buy, you get 1 FREE (keep in mind that it is the lowest priced stamps that you will get for free).

• No tax on your free stamps, but shipping applies.

• Available only from June 1st - June 30th.

Click here to start shopping now or contact me for more information or help in placing your order.

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Girlfriends Frame

Remember when I said that I was hoping to get downstairs and get creative yesterday?  Well, it finally happened last night.  I started on this little project and didn't quit until it was done :)

My friend Holly had posted a frame she made-over on facebook and she really inspired me!  I had a frame sitting here that would work perfect for this project.  I also had photos in mind to use in it.

The frame is a cheapy that just caught my eye (I can't remember if it was at Bargain Bill's or the Dollar Store, though).  I see unique frames and buy them to use for projects at a later time.  So when I had this inspiration, I already had the perfect frame in mind.  The only thing I bought were these cute little clothespins (found them at Archiver's...they just jumped out at me, so it was my tiny purchase for the day!)

Isn't it just adorable?  Banners are all the rage right now, so I thought I'd use them in my frame.  It's hard to tell, but the banners are popped up off the frame.  I used photo hangers to tie my hemp to, and then hang the banners from the hemp using those mini clothespins.  Of course, I thought I had the pennant alphabet stamp set, and discovered that I didn't.  I could have just waited to borrow it from one of my friends, but if you know me, once I start something, I have no patience and I want to get it done.  I improvised and made my own banner alpha!  Easy peasy :)

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Rosa Mexicano's

What a day it was yesterday with my friend, Lynn.  We started out the day having lunch at Rosa Mexicano's in downtown Minneapolis.  We had eaten at Rosa's a couple years back when we were in Washington DC and now that one was opened closer to home, we figured we just 'had' to go try it out.

See, there is quite the story behind that whole thing.  When we first went there, everyone was raving about how good the guacamole was - and they come table-side to make it right in front of you.  Well, the girls all wanted to order it.  That was fine with me, I figured I'd just eat those yummy chips with salsa instead since I didn't like guacamole (now remember, the only guac I'd ever had was the pasty stuff you can buy in a store).  Well, fast forward to when it was sitting right in front of me and I gave it a taste...I LOVED it!  Now the joke is that I've loved it my whole life!

So, off we went yesterday to Rosa's and the guacamole.  It was fabulous :)  The only downside to the place is that the setting just didn't do it for me.  It was far too upscale for a Mexican joint (at least for my tastes).  It did, however, fit right in with the Minneapolis setting.  Here are a few pictures from our fun adventure yesterday...from making the guacamole at our table to our pomegranate margarita and sangria drinks, to paying the bill.

We also did a little shopping and I can home with only a tiny little package of goodies to create with.  Hopefully I find some time this weekend to create what I have floating in my head to be able to show you :)

Happy Scrappin'

Artist Priinter's Tray

On a recent day out with my friend Lynn, we found ourselves at the Mall of America.  Of course, while there, we had to stop in at Archiver's.  While there, I purchased (among other things) an Artist Printer's Tray.  I had grand ideas floating in my head of what to do with it (actually, I bought 2 different ones, but will have to wait to show you the other one once I get it completed.  Gotta wait for some more photos to finish that one.)

I happened to have all these engagement photos of my niece and her fiance since I will be creating the guest book for their wedding.  I found a great use for just a few of those photos in this tray.  I think it turned out great and can't wait to give it to them as a shower gift.

Hopefully you can see the depth and detail.

Well, did I do it justice?  I impressed myself with this creation - especially since I did it all on my own and had nothing to scrap-lift from!  I only hope the one I make for myself turns out half as great (NO, it will not have engagement photos in it, either!  LOL!)

I am off for another fun filled day with Lynn today, I wonder what finds I'll come up with this time...

Happy Scrappin'