Hi

I had a few scraps of beautiful Prima Paper left from my class Friday night, and decided to make a quick little card.  The gorgeous flowers at Your Memories Here are just perfect for a quick card like this.  I stacked a few favorite blooms and added a bit of lace.  A quick sentiment and I know this card will really brighten someone's day.

Hope your day is bright.

Nancy

Terrific Tuesday! A Little Help Please?

It has been a great day here today.  Everyone was up and moving.  I got my coffee!  Brighton took the first 1/2 of his CASHEE!  And we are having tacos for dinner.  I wish we were having something fabulous for Mardi Gras, but.....

I wanted to drop off a project today and ask your help.  I made this mini album for a challenge over on Scrapbook.com, and I need to know what to put inside it.  As soon as I received this gorgeous chipboard from 3tailscraft I knew I wanted to make a mini album.  Of course, I love making projects but don't often think them through....leaving me with an album and no idea what to do with it.  So....I need your help.

What should I put inside this lovely?  Leave me a comment telling me how you think I should finish it.  I will take the names of everyone who helps and draw one name to win some yummy goodies!  This little mini is about 2 1/2 inches tall and has 6 pages.  So get your thinking caps on.  I will give you a week to comment.

Hugs.

Nancy

It's Monday!

Even though I had an incredibly busy weekend..and even though Ainsley is doing her best to push me over the edge..Since tonight's dinner is ready to go I am here with last weeks menu and a recipe.

Monday we tried a new item...Chile Relleno Casserole.  I loved it, Phil loved it...Brighton and Mackenzie both said they liked it, Ainsley of course was the lone dissenting voice.  Until Wednesday, when Mackenzie informed me that she didn't actually like it, that eggs are gross...but she didn't want to hurt my feelings.

Tuesday we had roasted chicken.  Everyone likes roasted chicken.  It was the mashed potatoes and broccoli they complained about.  lol

Wednesday we had pot roast.  Mackenzie has now informed me that she doesn't like meat.  I have no problem with this since I spent 3 years as a vegetarian and another 4 where I ate no mammals.  However, it would have been helpful to know this before cooking her dinner.  lol

Thursday night was scouts PLC...and that means pizza.  Of course, that also means that I don't have to cook, so it isn't all bad.  hee hee

Finally Friday, we had New Mexican Pork chili.  Yummo....or so I thought.  Mackenzie said too much meat, and Ainsley said too spicy.  I can't win this week.

Well, there ya go...a week worth of menus.  I thought they were tasty.  If the children want to be picky eaters.....Well, maybe I will have more luck this week.

For now tho, my favorite of the week was the Chile Rellenos.  So.....

Chile Relleno Casserole

10 Anaheim peppers, roasted and peeled (or you could use canned)
1 tbs olive oil
1/3 cup onion
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
6 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups milk
6 tbs flour
4 cups Monterrey Jack cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 325

In saucepan over medium high heat, saute onions in olive oil until translucent.   Add tomatoes and simmer on medium low till thickened (10-15 minutes).  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.  Line bottom of pan with 1/2 of the peppers.  Distribute 2 cups of cheese evenly over the peppers.Repeat with the rest of the peppers and cheese.

Beat egg whites until a soft peak forms.  Mix together the milk, flour, and egg yolks.  Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture.  Pour the eggs over the peppers and cheese.

Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.  Remove from oven and evenly distribute the tomato sauce over the top.  Return the dish to the oven for another 30 minutes.  Let set about 5 minutes before serving.  Serve with rice, beans and fresh tortillas.



Time to run!  Back tomorrow with some scrappy goodness.

Hugs.

Nancy

Fun Friday!

Hooray for Fridays!  And this one is extra special because I am headed out to a scrap book class at my lss.  I can't even remember the last time I took a class at the store.  The last time I took any class what at CHA over a year ago.  And this class is taught by Marion Smith, whose work I love and adore!  I am totally excited.

Of course, before I head out, I wanted to share a few projects with you...and also show you a kit I just got from Catch the Moments.  I hope to play with it this weekend.

Isn't this kit adorable?  This is the Bouquet Kit from Catch the Moments Kits.  And it is just gorgeous.   You know I had to get the kit with all the add ons.  hee hee 

And here are a few layouts I have been working on.  Ainsley, when she was 3, playing dress up.  We have her as Harry Potter and a magician.  You wouldn't believe the box of dress up clothes my children had. 

Echo Park- Walk in the Park patterned papers and stickers, American Crafts rosette and alphabet.

And here is Ainsley, learning to sew.  She really enjoys using the machine and is getting quite good at it.  

My Minds Eye-Quite Contrary patterned papers, Cosmo Cricket - Material Girl cut outs, Prima flowers, American Crafts Alphabet

Well, off to the ballet, and then my class.  Hope you have a great weekend.

Hugs.

Nancy

Happy Bird- Day

I have just a few short minutes to say, "Hi," today.  But, I am sure some of you remember the series of bird houses I did last week.  One of these was for Memories Live On, a local scrapbook store.  Well, I was getting ready to take the little house in, and it just seemed so lonely...missing its bird house friends.  So, since I had some paper left, I decided to make a little card to match.

The card came together so quickly thanks to a sketch from Sassy Lil' Card Sketches.  These new Pebbles Papers were just so cute, and the little embossed birds and flowers were fabulous.

Well, off we go again.

Hugs.

Nancy

Simple, Quick, Fun....Home Decor

I have a quick fun post up at the Your Memories Here blog today that I thought I would share with you.

With spring on its way, I have been spending quite a bit of time sprucing up the house.  I have many plans in the works for my home, but not every room can be revamped each year.  That is why I love quick and simple home decor projects.  With just one or two small pieces, I can change the look of a room.

Recently, on a trip to Michaels, I came across a simple glass bottle with a beautiful bird stopper. With the help of a few beautiful laces, some seam binding dyed with Glimmer Mist, a few pearls, and a single miniature rose.....  I was able to create something special.

I knew immediately that with these few additions it would be perfect filled with delicious bubble bath in my guest bathroom.

So, what have you made lately?

Hugs.

Nancy

Happy Snaps

Over the years I have probably taken hundreds of photos of my children, just random shots that make me happy.  I think these photos are often the best for the single photo layout.  They don't really tell as story, as much as capture a moment in time.  A hairstyle, smile, these are the moments that pass all to quickly.

I wanted to do a quick post to share some of my recent favorites with you.

Sassafrass Mix and Mend patterned papers, chipboard, alphabet.  Prima flowers, butterfly, Tattered Angels glimmer mist in Suede

Crate Paper Restoration papers, chipboard. Prima flowers, lace, alphabet.

Thanks for dropping by!

Hugs.

Nancy