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Silhouette Portrait Giveaway, Discount Code and the NEW Double Sided Adhesive

0 · Feb 2, 2013 · 10 Comments

Silhouette Portrait GIVEAWAY, Discount Code and Glitter Art with Double Sided Adhesive // That's a mouth full!! So much stuff going on this week. It's started yesterday, with our Ultimate Valentine's Day Getaway Giveaway and now I have a rare Saturday post with the ever popular Silhouette GIVEAWAY!!

But, before we get to the giveaway… I'm and super excited to show off one of the new products that Silhouette announced at CHA last month. Their Double Sided Adhesive and the new Silhouette Glitter, perfect for creating stunning glitter art…

I created this wall art for Valentine's Day by cutting out an image from Rhonna Designs Insta Kiss kit in the new Double Sided Adhesive using the Silhouette Designer Edition software. The double sided adhesive is perfect for all kinds of applications that involve glitter or flocking and certainly makes the whole process of working with glitter sooooooo much easier! I cut the image and weeded out the excess material…

Then I decided to use transfer tape to make sure the image stayed in tact. When cutting a more simple design, you really don't need to use the transfer tape.

Next, I removed the transfer tape and the white layer of the adhesive and got ready for the fun part, the glitter…

Now who doesn't love GLITTER? Well, maybe my husband. He hates it!! But you know, the Double Sided Adhesive actually makes it really easy to work with…

All you need to do is pour the glitter onto to the adhesive…

Brush it away with the brush that is included in the Double Sided Adhesive starter kit and voila you're done!! No messy glue, and your image is perfect and crisp.

I framed my "Heart and Soul" in a trendy frame from Hobby Lobby and I LOVE it!! Want to give it a go? You know you want to! Silhouette has a great deal for you whether you have a Portrait, CAMEO already or if you don't… Silhouette has a special deal for that as well.

Click here to access the February Silhouette Special!

If you're feeling lucky… You can enter to win a Portrait!!

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Heart Attack // HUGE Valentine’s Day Link Party

11 · Jan 28, 2013 · 49 Comments

WhipperBerry's Printable Heart Attack // Typically a "heart attack" isn't a good thing… but, not in this case! This Heart Attack is a fun way to show your friends and family that you A*D*O*R*E them.

My girls have been participating in "Heart Attacks" for years. They would cut out a bunch of hearts and tape them on someone's door to tell them that they love them, it also has a fun door bell ditch element to it. I thought I would kick it up a notch and create some fun heart printables for the event. You can choose to use them however you like, but here are a few ideas…

Cut out the hearts and write little notes to your loved ones on the back and leave them in special places during the month of February.
Prepare the hearts and tape to a friend or loved one's door and door bell ditch them.
Prepare the hearts by using a glue dot to attach candy to the back and place in a jar with my printable label for your lucky heart attack friend or loved one, and leave them on their door step with a door bell ditch.
Go into full on ATTACK mode, make some goodies and along with your sweet little heart attack hearts start a HEART ATTACK in your neighborhood!

I chose to make a fun Heart Attack Jar…

How fun is that? I attached the free printable label to the jar, wrapped the lid with some washi tape, added a baker's twine bow and that's it! All there is left to do is leave it on my neighbor's door step and the attack will be complete. The kits also has a door sign that let's people know that you've been Heart Attacked and a list of instructions to tell people how they can keep this Heart Attack going.

Here are the instructions…

Here are all of the files that you can download for free…

I'm actually sharing this post as part of a HUGE Valentine's day link party with these lovely ladies…

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Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Pancakes with Buttermilk Syrup // Recipe

24 · Jan 2, 2013 · 22 Comments

Red Velvet Pancakes with Buttermilk Syrup // While I'm taking a little break with the family for our holiday vacation, I thought I would share an older post from a few years back. A fun Valentine's Day breakfast idea, Red Velvet Pancakes with Buttermilk Syrup.

Serve up a romantic breakfast-in-bed for your Valentine with these decadent pancakes. Simply beautiful, and yet more pleasing to the taste-buds than even the eyes. I know my sweetheart revels in any opportunity to feel just so pampered. How fun it is to celebrate the month of love through the delights of sweet treats.

Red Velvet Pancakes:

1 1/2 C. Buttermilk

4 Eggs

4 Tbsp. Butter, melted

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 Tbsp. Red Food Coloring

2 C. Flour

2 Tbsp. Cocoa

1/3 cup Sugar

2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Salt

Buttermilk Syrup:

1 C Butter

1 C Buttermilk

2 C Sugar

2 T Vanilla

1 t Baking Soda

Directions

For the pancakes, mix together dry ingredients and set aside. Melt butter in separate bowl, then add buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and food coloring. Blend well. Pour in dry mixture and beat until smooth.

Pour ½ cup of the whipped batter on a greased skillet. Pan fry on medium heat until browned. Flip over and brown again. Top with desired toppings and serve warm.

(To make a heart shaped pancake (optional), place a heart shaped cookie cutter on the skillet, and pour batter into the cookie cutter. Remove form before flipping.)

Make the syrup by bringing the first three ingredients to a boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Stir and Serve.

*Optional toppings include syrup, butter, whipping cream, and shaved chocolate.

Merry Christmas

1 · Dec 23, 2012 · 4 Comments

This week has been and odd week, I’ve been a little quiet for a number of reasons. Some of them technical, computer and site issues… Others have been this wonderful season we have to share with our family and friends at this time of year. In light of recent events here in our country in the last week or so, I’ve decided to take this time to spend with my family. I don’t want to miss any minute with my kiddos and my sweet husband at this magical time of the year. I have decided to take the next couple of weeks off while my kiddos are out of school and enjoy time with them. I will still pop in a few times with a couple of posts here and there and, I will be on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram but, for the most part I am going to be spending time with my little family.

img source // diy felt holiday banner from a beautiful mess

I want to send my holiday wishes to you all, I hope you have a wonderful, magical Christmas and enjoy some time with your family and friends. If your heart is hurting or sad at this time of year I send my love and prayers that your burdens will be lifted and that happiness will find it’s way back into your life. I am so grateful for the time you spend with me each and everyday. I know that time is precious and I am so grateful that you choose to say hello and spend a few minutes with me and my crazy, creative world. I look forward to spending more time together in 2013 and can’t wait to share some fun new idea with you.

Merry Christmas and I will see you all in 2013!!

Sharing Holiday Joy with Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

3 · Dec 6, 2012 · 29 Comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars // My all time favorite Christmas goodies are my Mom's Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars…

Some of my earliest Christmas memories are hanging out in the kitchen with my Mom and sometimes my Dad while they made their famous holiday concoctions. They had a few staples on the list… Fudge, peanut brittle (not my favorite,) your classic Christmas Sugar cookie and then my favorite the chocolate peanut butter bar. I remember dreaming about this little treat all though out the year. Not to mention the anticipation I would feel when Mom would start the task of holiday baking. She always kept the pans of goodies out in our cool garage which acted as our overflow kitchen storage. They were supposedly hidden from sticky little fingers, but no… I always found them. Nibbling little morsels here and there until the sad day when the pan of chocolate peanut butter goodness was gone for another year.

I remember that sense of pride I felt as we would travel out as a family to deliver our plate of goodies to friends and neighbors. I always felt like my Mom's holiday plate was just a little extra special because of the chocolate peanut butter bars. My Mom would always make them in a 9×13 pan and then cut them into bars. This year I made some for my family and friends in these super cute mini paper loaf pans that I found at Walmart and then wrapped them with decorative parchment paper tied with bakers twine. A nice little updated touch to an old family classic.

I just love these little treats full of messages of love from giver to the lucky person receiving the special gift. Whether it's a personalized card or cookies right out of the oven, I love sharing the warmth of the holiday season with my family, friends and, of course, my readers!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1 cup peanut butter

2 cups powdered sugar

2 sticks butter (melted)

2 cups chocolate chips

Directions

Mix graham crakers crumbs, peanut butter, sugar and butter together well and press into a 8×8 pan. Melt chocolate and spread on top of peanut butter mixture and chill for 30 minutes. Cut into small squares and serve at room temperature.

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