Utah Diva's Sketch Challenge

Happy Saturday! Gotta love the weekend, huh? I have a wonderful day planned today...lots of crafting! I didn't get much done yesterday as I ended up helping out at Kyler's school for most of the day. God's plans are not mine so I was exactly where He wanted me.

Now, you know today is Utah Diva's Sketch Challenge day and the fun part is that today's sketch challenge has a bonus challenge too which is to use your least favorite colors. Yeah, that is easy yet hard at the same time. I like just about every color but there are definitely some I don't use as often such as orange. This isn't really even "orange" it is called Pumpkin Pie and is a great color but not something I would use this time of the year.

I chose some paper from the Sweet Pea designer series paper pack for this card. I figured since I had to use a color I didn't like I would use paper and accents I did like. I went ahead and used my new Embosslits Beautiful Wings die which, to me, makes it seem as if the butterfly is getting closer to you and then flitting away again.

So, go check out the sketch HERE and make a card of your own...it is a great sketch!

Wanna hear something neat about our future UDI sketch challenges? We are going to do them blog hop style to make it easier for you guys to see them all! Yep, that is right...you can start here, see all the wonderful cards, check out the sketch, and then make your own card! I hope you'll come along for the hop starting next week!

Valentine Box

Good morning everyone! How has your week been? This week has just flown by for me! Lots of stuff to do...as usual! I'm thrilled that it is Friday and that I don't really have a bunch of plans for the weekend...yay!

I did get a chance to create this fun little Valentine's Day box yesterday for Miss Carol...the leader of the Kid's In Christ group at our church. I used some patterned paper that I had on hand and my new Big Shot XL Bigz Die called Shaker Box. I added a little bit of a window sheet to the inside (along with some YUMMY Dove Chocolate Discoveries chocolate inside). I love the ribbon that I used on the outside...so much flair!

Today I'll be working on a fabulous (I hope!) card for UDI Sketch Challenge day tomorrow and I have to finish up Todd's Valentine's Day surprises, too. I'm excited to give him everything I've been working on. I'll show you soon...don't worry!

So...have a wonderful Friday! I appreciate you sticking with me through my non-posting times because I LOVE to share with you when I do get crafty!

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Heart Boxes

Morning all! Thought I'd show you the boxes that I've made for the boys to put their candy in on Valentine's Day. While the patterned paper is not SU! I did get the template for these boxes from Andrea Walford's Valentine Class. These are super easy and quick to make...just my thing and the best part is if one of the boys see's the photos they won't know which one if for them...teehee!

I have a Dove Chocolate Discoveries party tonight so I'm baking cookies an getting all set to go today! Fun stuff!

Anyway, I hope these hearts make you smile and that your plans for Valentine's Day are coming together!

Grandpa's Birthday

Morning all! I know, I know...can you believe it a card!

I needed to make my grandpa a card for this birthday this weekend so I sat down and created on Sunday so I could get it in the mail yesterday...which I did. This card, while seeming a bit strange, my grandpa will LOVE. He and my grandma LOVE to play cards and sometimes when I call he'll not be able to talk because they have friends over to play cards...I love that! He will be 84 this year I believe. I love that man so much and I am so blessed to have him be a part of my life!

Just real quick on what I used to make the card. I bought this paper from SU! some time ago to make grandpa and grandma some score pads for their card games, haven't done it yet but I'm gonna, so I thought I could use the paper for his card instead. It's called Jackpot and has a couple of stamp sets that I don't own but would like too at some point! Go figure, I want new stamps...lol! The label stamp and the sentiment is from the SU! SAB set called Vintage Labels. I cut the label out with my Label Punch, ran some black card stock through my Big Shot with my Movers and Shapers Die, and then cut the inside and outside of the label shape out and adhered it to my card. A little ribbon, the wonderful sketch by CPS for the week and I was all set!

So, the next couple of days I have a couple of Valentine's Day things to show you or maybe just a couple of more cards...we'll see. Either way I hope you have a very blessed day!

What's for Dinner Tonight? -Dessert Edition

I know that this isn't a dinner recipe but with Valentine's Day coming up I know that some people are looking for a light weight way to make it sweet and yummy so I thought I'd share this recipe with ya.

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

POINTS® Value: 2
Servings: 36
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 5 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients

	1 spray(s) cooking spray
	1 2/3 cup(s) sugar
	2/3 cup(s) fat-free evaporated milk
	2 Tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, or light butter
	12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
	14 large marshmallow(s)

Instructions

• Coat an 8- X 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
  
  
• In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, evaporated milk and margarine (or butter); bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
  
  
• Stir in chocolate and marshmallows; remove pan from heat and stir until smooth.
  
  
• Pour mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into thirty-six 1 1/3-inch squares and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.

Notes

• Store fudge in refrigerator. Or freeze for a firmer consistency.

I'm hoping to get back to posting a little more frequently this week. I just haven't felt the uumph to get on here and post but I have been creating and I hope you have, too! See you soon!