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Hello again!
I wanted to share my latest card:

The pink lines are embroidery floss- the Ipod camera doesn't show much detail :/


I'm entering this one in 3 challenges! I'm linking it up to:

Challenge #3 Make it Shine (bling) found here:

http://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/03-make-it-shine-lacy-sunshine.html 

 

 

Little Tangles Challenge #21: Color Combo of Yellow, Pink, and Gray found here:

http://littletangles.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-21-color-challenge.html 

 

Paper Sweeties Sketch Inspiration #11 found here:

http://www.papersweeties.com/uncategorized/paper-sweeties-sketch-inspiration-11/ 

 

 

Back to School with Trendy Twine

I wanted to pop on here and share my entry for the current Trendy Twine Challenge.
For this challenge the recipe is:

   Back to school theme

   Primary Colors - some or all

   A,B,C or 1,2,3

   Trendy Twine

I didn't have any Trendy Twine for this color scheme so I used some embroidery floss in red, yellow, and blue and braided them together to make the bow.
The apple, pencil, and glue are paper pieced from the new release stamp set I'm Nerdy from Stamp Annie Thing.
The abc and 123 are from Tim Holtz Once Upon A Time die.
The card is a black cardstock base and I cut strips from wood grain scrapbook paper to frame it. Join the Trendy Twine challenge here:
http://trendytwine.blogspot.com/2013/09/september-challenge-back-to-school-with.html

  

 

 

 

Awesomely Autumn Card

Another card for you today. This one is extra embellished! It is full of autumn elements and super chunky with bling, pearls, and resin!

 

 

I'm entering it in 2 challenges:

Bling It Up Challenge at Through the Purple Haze found here:

http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2013/09/bling-it-up.html   

 

Challenge #29 Flowers at The Crafter's Café Challenge Blog found here:

http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/   

Pink Birthday Card

Back again to share another card that I am entering in some challenges:

 

This card features a shaker filled with pink confetti balloons and a paper pieced cake.
It is a CASE based on Heather Ruwe's shaker post at Little Tangles and the cake image I used is a free digi stamp from Little Tangles.


Here's an up close pic of the paper pieced cake:

Here are the challenges I'm linking this card up to:

                                    

http://littletangles.blogspot.com/2013/08/birthday-bash-shake-it-shake-it.html  

 http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/2013/09/lawnscaping-challenge-66.html   

 http://redcarpetstudiochallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/rcs-53-kindergarten-cop.html

 

Cake Stamp from Little Tangles

Sentiment Stamp unknown

Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black

Tim Holtz Dies: Once Upon A Time, Styled Labels, and Mini Labels

Crayola Pink Polka Dot Washi Tape

Confetti in Balloons and Stars

Hobby Lobby & Michael's Papers

Craft Foam from Dollar Tree

 

 

 

 

 

 

Halloween Card

I hate to be so brief but I am headed to my night class in a few minutes...

I want to share my card with everyone! I am super proud of this one- it is one of my best cards to date IMO :) It uses my favorite card making technique which is layering!

I am linking it up in 3 challenges!!

 

Here's my stash that I wanted to use for the card... I have seen so many wonderful projects using twine and sequins I have been planning to get on board with the trend. I have had these for ages but they have been very neglected. As for sequins this is my first time using them on a card!! So glad I did!

These are the challenges I'm entering it in! If you aren't too busy you can join in on the fun too! Thanks for stopping by :)

                                        
Use What You Have Challenge #16 Found here:
 http://www.sweetstampshop.blogspot.com/2013/09/use-what-you-have-challenge-16.html 

                                       
The Shabby Tea Room Week #184 The White Challenge Found Here:

http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2013/09/week-184-white-challenge.html  

And

My Crafty Spot Monday Challenge #111 Favorite Technique Found Here:

http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2013/09/monday-challenge-111-favorite-technique.html  


Stamps used are American Crafts brand Spooky Night
Ink is Memento Tuxedo Black
Sequins are from My Craft Spot
Paper is from Hobby Lobby
Twine and Glitter Glue are generic 

The Un-Birthday Birthday Challenge

Here's my entry for the Un-Birthday Birthday Challenge taking place at the 

Join in on the fun here: http://littletangles.blogspot.com/2013/08/birthday-bash-party-planning.html

I made this birthday card:

Using these unlikely stamp sets:

I used Stampabilities Fall Holidays for the leaves and the pie and I used Stampendous Snowy Short Stacks for the sentiment. I used Memento ink in London Fog, Angel Pink, and Rose Bud. I freehanded "birthday" with a Quickie Glue pen and coated it with glitter, then I used the same glitter to embellish the pie and add some steam.

Vegan Potato Salad Recipe

I wanted to share a recipe with you that I am entering in the

Potluck Party Challenge over at the

 

 

 

You can enter too here: http://littletangles.blogspot.com/2013/08/birthday-bash-perfect-party-food-summer.html

 

 





 

I was super excited about the vegan shout out, being a vegan for 5 years myself!
I created this recipe to satisfy the nostalgic recollections of summer get-togethers- it is a great recipe for birthdays, picnics, BBQs, church socials, pot lucks, or whenever the craving may strike!

Vegan Potato Salad

          Recipe by: Emily Daniels

Ingredients:

            ~Makes about 7 cups of potato salad~
6 medium red or yellow potatoes (apx 3 lbs)

¾ cup chopped sweet onion

¾ cup chopped celery

¾ cup chopped dill pickles

All of vegan mayo mixture *recipe below* or apx ¾ cup Vegenaise

1/4 cup mustard

1 Tablespoon pickle juice

1 teaspoons celery seed

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika plus extra for garnish

 

Vegan Mayo Mixture

            ~Makes scant ¾ cup~

 1/2 cup canola oil

1/4 cup soymilk

½ teaspoon agave nectar

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4-1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

For the Mayo Mixture:

Combine all but vinegar in a blender.

Add apple cider vinegar a drop at a time until thickened.

Omit if using Vegenaise

 

For the Potato Salad:

Wash and boil potatoes with the skin on for apx 25-30 minutes or until tender when a fork is inserted.

In a large mixing bowl combine mayo mixture, mustard, pickle juice, celery seed, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Cut cooked potatoes into cubes and add to bowl.

Add onion, celery, and pickles to bowl.

Mix until well combined.

*Refrigerate mustard potato salad overnight before serving for best taste.

*Optional: Sprinkle with a dusting of paprika to garnish.