tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24947312669206817722012-01-10T18:57:03.729-07:00A blog showcasing some of the most Crafty and Creative finds on Etsy, Recipes, Decorating Tips, Reviews and More!Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09561875350949697100noreply@blogger.comBlogger861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494731266920681772.post-31249091443483587632011-03-25T13:20:00.001-07:002011-03-25T13:21:31.029-07:00

Crafty and Creative: I moved: "Hello Lovelies!! I have moved to: http://www.craftycreative.wordpress.com/  I would love it if you followed me :)"

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Hello Lovelies!! I have moved to: http://www.craftycreative.wordpress.com  I would love it if you followed me :)

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I recently made the move over to WordPress. Why would I do such a thing?? I plan on doing a self-hosted blog in the near future and WordPress has a great CMS(content management system). I also plan on getting into custom WordPress design. What better way to get a handle on WordPress than to have one of my very own! I would LOVE it if you all popped over to my new blog on WordPress and subscribed

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We just wrapped up a blog makeover for Retro Threadz Click the link to check it out. Her blog is full of the latest fashion trends, fashion history and is an all around good read. Mary is a long time customer and friend and it was such an honor to design her blog. She also sells awesome vintage items over on Etsy! Check out her shops: Retro Threadz on Etsy Vintage Apparel, Hats, Boots and so

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Sadly after taking two years of French in high school I remember only a smidge of the French language. Shame on me!! Don’t let it be “shame on you” for not trying this delicious French toast recipe. Cinnamon French Toast What you will need: 1 loaf of bread (I use whole wheat) Large frying pan and spatula Whisk Vegetable oil for frying Batter: 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon

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Fingerprint Friday There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says: I can see the fingerprints of God When I look at you I can see the fingerprints of God And I know its true You're a masterpiece That all creation quietly applauds And you're covered with the fingerprints of God So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see

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With these new Good Earth Restaurant Favorites!! A few nights ago I was shopping at Wally World with the hubby and noticed the Good Earth store display. The box had a $1 off coupon so I snatched up the Mediterranean Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta. The meal was simply amazing and really added some zing to a few boring chicken breasts. These meals are bursting with flavor and in my opinion taste

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Looking for a great giveaway? Then hop on over to Tidy Mom Blog to enter for a chance to win a Silhouette Craft Cutter! Entries must be in by August 7th for a chance to win this wonderful craft cutter. The Silhouette has endless possibilities. It hooks up to your computer and cuts a variety of mediums you can use in your craft projects. The best part about this product is NO CARTRIDGES to buy!!

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I have been on an avocado kick lately. I have been adding avocados to burgers, salads and sandwiches. I tried this recipe last week courtesy of Paula Deen. The recipe below is hers but I tweaked it a bit. I hope you enjoy! Avocado Dressing Ingredients 2 Large avocados, peeled and mashed ½ Cup Mayonnaise ½ Cup Sour Cream ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic,

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Photo taken by Vanessa Pinetop Lakeside, Arizona We will be making a trip to Pinetop this weekend to drop my little brother off at camp. So we decided we might as well stay a few days to enjoy some of the fresh air, pine trees and lakes. This meant finding a good rate on a hotel room for two days.  I tried all of the usual suspects online to get a great price on a hotel room. Travelocity, Orbitz,

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Look at the lovelies that are blooming in my garden right now. These beauties are Moss Roses and are a succulent. They seem to be thriving in this extreme heat. They are a must for any desert garden. Moss Roses It's so wonderful to have a pop of color when everything else in the garden is green or turning brown due to the heat/lack of rain. What is your favorite thing to plant in the garden? “A

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Easy Greek Pasta Salad I made this delicious pasta salad for the 4th of July and it was a big hit. It is even better the next day. I doubled the recipe and it was gone in a flash! I used tri-color pasta for an extra color boost. Easy Greek Pasta Salad 1lb-rotini pasta (I used barilla)1 cup diced tomatoes1 cup diced red onion1 cup diced red bell peppers1/2 cup parmesan cheese (Kraft works fine)1/

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BUT.. sometimes a girls gotta have a greasy pastrami sandwich on a crusty baguette with a side of fried to perfection fries. I will give you all a moment to drool..now go grab a towel..I just mopped this floor! ha ha The Sandwich on a crusty baguette and fries Followed by something that should be illegal!Wunderbar Cheesecake on a Stick As you can see I fell off the wagon. What foods do you crave

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over dresses? I LOVE dresses. The right dress can flatter you in all the right places plus hide the bumpy bits. I hope to one day purchase a lovely dress from Anthropologie. I still have quite a few lbs to go before I can shimmy my way into their size XL but a girl can dream cant she? Their clothing captures a timeless vintage elegance like no other boutique I have seen. Do you love dresses?

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This was my darling hubby a few months back installing a ceiling fan for the first time ever. No the photo was not edited...HE IS actually SMILING!! The ceiling fan works perfectly! Not too shabby for his first install. I am so proud of him! I am already thinking of other things he may LOVE doing around here he he. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for

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Friday I received a cute little box in the post. What was inside you ask? This lovely glass necklace and tile magnet that traveled all the way to my post box from Oregon!  These beauties were hand crafted by my wonderful sweet friend Catherine (AKA Daffy) atSweet♥Heart♥Studio I loved this necklace the first time I saw it, but in person it was even more stunning! The magnet also pictured is just

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Why do we celebrate? Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Click the link below to read The Declaration of Independence: http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/document/ Remember freedom is not free. Everything comes at a cost. Please take a moment to lift up a prayer in appreciation for the

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Like most Americans we are preparing for a 4th of July BBQ tomorrow. If you have not found the perfect marinade then I have a treat for you! This marinade is my mother-in-laws favorite and I know it will quicklybecome one of yours too. The marinade is amazing for chicken, pork, beef and even veggies. We are planning on marinating some chicken thighs, mushrooms and peppers. We recommend marinating

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What have I been doing these lazy summer days? -Reading the Word and devotionals. My Utmost for His Highest and Our Daily Bread -Avoiding the sun. Glow in the dark white skin and 110 degree temps don’t mix. -Praying for rain. My garden is so dry. Watering with the hose doesn’t seem to help. -Updating my Etsy shop. I highly recommend updating listings when things are slow. -Helping hubby

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Me and Matt Matt cracking up the crowd. So proud of my little brother!

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The Patriotic Peacock Blog is hosting a week of wonderful Turquoise Giveaways. We participated in day #3 with this elegant turquoise blog header: Be sure to enter each day of the giveaways. You never know what you might win! Click on the button to Enter! We are preparing for my brothers graduation party tomorrow. The graduation was wonderful! Should be lots of fun! Wishing you all a very

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There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says: I can see the fingerprints of God When I look at you I can see the fingerprints of God And I know its true You're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of God So take a look around and see where YOU see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals?Where do you see them? Meet my brother

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toothpastefordinner.com Helllooooo!!!! My bloggy wog tends to hit the back burner when life starts getting interesting. Its summer and sales for my graphic design site have slowwwwed way down. Summer break is nice but I miss working. NO seriously!! My brother is graduating this Friday! It is hard to believe my little brother is all grown up. Wait, is he? I guess that depends on who you ask! HA

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Hello my sweet sparkly cupcakes! The Tour de Blog is on hold this weekend. I have been having awful migraines and dry eyes. I think its time for a trip to the eye doctor for some new specs. It's been about three years since my last check up. I look forward to the appointment and picking out new frames!! I will also be picking up some contacts for special occasions :) Here are a few of the styles

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Welcome to this weeks edition of the Tour de Blog!Want to participate in the Tour de Blog? Here is how to do it:1.Create your own Tour de Blog post spotlighting your favorite blog of the week. Make sure to link back here(http://craftycreative.blogspot.com/ ) so visitors can find your blog post.2.After you have posted your own Tour de Blog, sign the MckLinky below. Have fun reading the other posts

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Christ is risen, but the batteries are dead!! he he :) I was able to capture these few pictures from Easter before my batteries died. My family was probably pretty happy about this, but I would have loved to snap a few pictures of them. We had a wonderful day. I hope you all did too!Beautiful Calla Lilies from HubbyRoses from the garden Easter Eggs Made with

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Happy Resurrection Day! I hope you are all enjoying a beautiful day with your family. We are having everyone over for Easter dinner. Roast, ham, potatoes, green beans and cheesecake for dessert. A great time to celebrate what the Lord has done for all of us.But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Romans 5:8Matthew 28:1-10The

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The citrus trees are in full bloom.Delicate white flowers with a fragrance thatrivals any perfume. It's a beautiful day.

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When I think of spring one of the first thing that comes to mind is fresh produce. This delicious salad is very refreshing and makes an excellent side dish in place of a conventional lettuce based salad.Cucumber Salad:2-English Cucumbers-sliced lengthwise, seeds removed and thinly sliced2-Tomatoes- sliced in half, seeded and diced1/2 Cup Red Onion-dicedLime and Dill Vinaigrette:1/2 Cup Extra

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I am the lucky follower of many wonderful and inspirational blogs. So instead of boring you with a VERY LONG list of my favorites I have decided to spotlight a favorite blog each week. Sort of a Tour de Blog. You can participate too!1.) Create your own Tour de Blog post spotlighting your favorite blog. Make sure to link back here so visitors can find your blog post .2.) After you have posted your

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Spring is here and this past month has been wonderful! I found out I am going to be an aunt for the first time EVER!! I cant wait to meet the little one. We did a bit of gardening, picked some of the first roses of the season(below, are they not the prettiest shade of pink?), threw a BBQ for my mother-in-laws birthday and everyone had a chance to soak up some sun. Sadly I was the exception to

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Imagine a world with no locally owned food establishments. The corner pastry shop..gone! The cafe down the street..gone! The locally owned little coffee shop that knows just how you take your coffee.. gone! The baker who sells their treats on Etsy.com and bakes the most amazing cookies you have ever tasted....gone! The farmers market where you get all your fresh veggies.. gone! I for one would

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Had a great few days off. Made some cake truffles. Hubby bought me flowers, chocolate, Starbucks and a beautiful card. Thanks so much bear I love you!Below you will find a super easy recipe for Cake Truffles that I found on http://www.bakerella.com/ The truffles are pictured in the collage.Very easy and out of this world delicious:Cake Tuffles-1 boxed cake prepared(I used red velvet duncan hines

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With all the long absences from blogging some of you might wonder what on Earth keeps me so busy?? The answer is websites! I have been working with my husband creating lovely websites for our amazing customers. I do the design and he does all the scary stuff (AKA HTML coding ha ha). It's a great combo. I love to create the designs and he loves coding.We only disagree on occasion and the rest of

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There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of godWhen I look at youI can see the fingerprints of godAnd I know it’s trueYou're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of godSo look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in His creation? People? Animals? Where do you see His fingerprints?

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Hello everyone!! I am back and rearing to go for the New Year. Sorry for the very long absence. I was wrapped up in the holidays and lots of New Year orders (a big blessing). I hope you have all had a splendid 2010 so far! I have a feeling this year is going to be amazing in so many ways.Thanks to all of my fantastic followers for the kind messages wondering where I am, if I am going to continue

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Merry Christmas to all of my wonderful family, friends and readers. Sorry I have been away for so long but I was carried away by the season and work. I hope this post finds you all well and prepared for the holiday tomorrow! We are hosting Christmas so there is still much more to do in preparation for the big day tomorrow. I have more cookies and breads to bake, sides to prepare, finishing

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Fingerprint FridayThere is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of godWhen I look at youI can see the fingerprints of godAnd I know its trueYou're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of godSo look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Here's

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I just LOVE getting a few new ornaments for my tree each year. We also do an ornament exchange with relatives who live in other parts of the country. It's always so much fun to share a bit of your style with the ones you love. Ornaments make wonderful gifts. Here are a few wonderful finds I found while searching through Etsy late one night. Great prices, unique items and handmade. Could it get

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This is my hubbys latest creation. It's a mixed media collage called "The Angel Praises". I am so proud of him. He is becoming quite the artist. I told him he needs to create a few more and set up an Etsy site. I love this collage style. The golden tones, the music and the blending of the images to create one beautiful artistic expression. This post is not to brag, but I am one proud wife.

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I promised this recipe earlier in my post! This soup claims to cure a cold. I believe it! I felt awful and this soup is the only thing that made me feel better and the next day I was almost 100%!!!Cure a Cold Chicken Soup:Ingredients:1-whole fryer with skin on(I used organic)1-turnip peeled and diced1-cup cooked brussel sprouts1-cup green beans stems removed4-large red bell peppers cored and

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I came down with an awful bug the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and it lasted till today. Gladly hubby took care of me! He brought me tea, covered me up, bought me soup and then made me a pot of soup with a little assistance from me a few nights ago. I think the home made soup really did the trick! Here is a link to the recipe post: http://craftycreative.blogspot.com/2009/12/

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What could be better than something super delicious sent direct to that special person on your Christmas list? No hassle, no rushing around just place your order online and viola! Some of these fine food sellers even offer gift wrapping and a card personlized just for you!new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(6205062, 'favorites','thumbnail',4,4).renderIframe();Want to get to know your edibles seller?? Want to

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I want to wish all of my wonderful family and friends a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and awesome food! I am just about to head into the kitchen and whip up two pecan pies and mashed potatoes. This year Thanksgiving will be at my mom’s house. We are having turkey (odd isn’t it!), yams, green beans, potatoes, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and blueberry. Sounds like quite a feast. After being

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This year is just flying by!!Only 31 Days22 Hours54 Minutes Till Christmas!!Now don’t stress out. You still have plenty of time to purchase a decent gift. The question is what are you going to get your mother-in-law, Father, Sister, Brother etc. etc. etc.?? Please don't wait till the last second and make a mad dash to the drug store for a toaster, waffle iron, t-shirt, stuffed animal, slippers or

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WOW! Where has this Month gone?? I have been so busy with work that I have neglected my poor blog and wonderful blog readers! Will you ever forgive me? *insert sad puppy dog eyes here*Thanksgiving will soon be here and if you are hosting this years party you are probably busy putting the finishing touches on your menu, décor and place settings. All of this on top of your normal daily routine. It

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Team EEAT (Etsy Edible Arts Team) is a group of small Etsy Edibles shops that have banded together to further the availability of Delicious Edibles available to consumers on Etsy. Our goal is to make sure consumers have Safe, Reliable, vendors when they are searching for delicious treats on Etsy. Want to see some of the awesome items being auctioned off??Visit the team blog here: http://

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Hello Ladies!!Looking for a nice soup to warm you up on these cool fall nights? Then go here to get the recipe from my fellow blog buddy:http://coveredinchocolatebakeryshoppe.blogspot.com/2009/10/dinner-for-chilly-nights-in-alaska.html?showComment=1257217960358#c4616765000170053184I was looking for a way to use up some defrosted chicken breasts and WHAM! There was this recipe waiting for my in

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Hello everyone! Happy Halloween!! We are officially out of candy and its 7:15pm. We hit a new record for our neighborhood. Two hours straight of giving out candy! Woo Hoo! How much candy did we give out. 2,100 pieces to be exact. What does that amount of candy look like? The picture attached times two(eight huge bowls of candy). Hubby dressed up like Santa and handed out candy. It's always a joy

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Hello everyone! I just wanted to make you all aware of my feature on:The Edible Arts Team Blog. Hop on over and check it out:http://etsyedibleartsteam.blogspot.com/2009/10/another-awesome-donation-from-bears.html?showComment=1256839756780#c8135791477618206450 This is a fabtastic blog and an excellent team of culinary artists(they are all very crafty and creative)! On this blog you will find

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Last weekend(I know I am sooo late getting this post up!). I went on a mini trip to Sacramento California. The reason for the trip? To pick up my mums new puppy! It was a loooonnnggg drive of 16 hours there and 16 hours back. We stayed the night in Sacramento at the Radisson(gotta love those sleep number beds!). The view was wonderful. There were ducks and geese in the pond. We also drove around

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There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of godWhen I look at youI can see the fingerprints of godAnd I know its trueYou're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of godSo look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Here's how to join in.Go

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Want to be a winner? A winner of a contest that is! I am sure you are already a winner!! Ha ha. Then hurry and go enter this giveaway:http://doubledippedlife.blogspot.com/2009/10/graphic-design-giveaway.htmlThis giveaway is good for $20.00 used any way you like in my graphic design shop here:http://bearcengic.etsy.comUse your $20.00 to order a new banner, blog header, business cards, vinyl banner

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Come Join Us for Team EEAT's Virtual Bake Sale!When: October 14thWhen: 7pm EST(6pm cst, 5pm pst)Where: Etsy Virtual Labs: http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.phpWhat is Team EEAT??Glad you asked! Team EEAT AKA Etsy Edible Arts Team is a group of gourmet food artisans that provide the utmost in quality, creativity and service. Only the best of the best food sellers on Etsy.com are on Team EEAT so

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Hello everyone! Good news! I am still alive after going to the dentist!After much drilling(hate the sound more than anything). She removed my cavity.. now my tooth is almost all fake with the exception of the roots(doesnt sound good to me).I have another appointment in six weeks. She will then check to see if I need a root canal treatment but for sure I need a crown.I couldnt get in sooner as she

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Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying a peaceful Sunday. Be it a Sunday Service or just a relaxing day at home with your loved ones.I thought today would be a good day to take a moment to reflect on the things that give you Joy. Is it a crisp fall morning, your favorite cup of coffee, waking up next to the one you love?What brings YOU Joy?Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful

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Fingerprint FridayThere is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of godWhen I look at youI can see the fingerprints of godAnd I know its trueYou're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of godSo look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them?

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Chilaquiles (chee-lah-KEE-lehs)A delicious, cheap and super easy dish from Mexico. This is my take on the dish using some things I already had at home. I was in a pinch for a side dish tonight for dinner. I love this dish its sooooooo tasty!1 bag corn tortillas (I used mission as its what we had here)1 28oz can enchilada sauce (I used green but you can use red or green)2 cups shredded cheese (I

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Hello everyone :D I wanted to give a big thanks to Beth at: http://socialclimbers123.blogspot.com/ for nominating me for the Kreativ Blogger Award! Check out her blog!Here are the Rules for this award:1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award.4. Name 7 things about yourself that people

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There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of godWhen I look at youI can see the fingerprints of godAnd I know its trueYou're a masterpieceThat all creation quietly applaudsAnd you're covered with the fingerprints of godSo look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints.Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Want to be a part of "

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Hello all you beautiful bloggers and amazing blog readers!! Happy to have you join us for Fall Foodie Friday. Today is going to be all about fall foods. You know the foods you crave when the weather turns cool? The types of foods that give you the warm and fuzzies. They remind you of pleasant times with your loved ones or the start of the holiday season. The yummy foods you make this time of year

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As women I think we always long for romance. For me its the romance of the Austen or Bronte novels mainly but this is real life! We settle for dinner out, a movie, a quiet night in with your favorite guy. Men sadly are not the men of books and alas they never shall be! Good thing we can keep on reading ha ha! In the meantime we need to be grateful for what our real life guys have to offer. So go

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I can’t wait till fall hits my part of the country. Then I can start living life ha ha. I am still sipping on my iced tea wearing my summer skirts and sleeping without covers at night (it’s really that hot!). Meanwhile some of you lovely ladies are sporting your wonderful fall fashions and piled up with warm blankets at night. I was craving something with pumpkin which directed me to an Etsy

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Welcome to Foodie Friday!! I was lazy after work tonight so I made a quick skillet meal with things I had around the house. Give it a try it’s delish!Skillet LasagnaA very easy and quick delicious meal it what I made for dinner tonight.15 oz can chunky tomato sauce¼ teaspoon garlic (I use fresh 1 clove you can use dried too)1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (I use the one from http://

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Welcome to today’s edition of Tasty Tuesday! This weekend I was searching for creative and yummy ways to use up a huge package of cream cheese I have that will expire in a few weeks. I had sooo many wonderful suggestions and I can’t wait to try all of them. Here is a recipe for one of the things I tried. Everyone loved them and I am sure you will too! I am going to call these Dangerously

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What is Labor Day to you? Is it the end of summer? Is it an awesome BBQ? Is it time to spend with your loved ones? How about praying for our wonderful country? No? Well I for one think it should be. Our country is still in a recession… no matter the reports of a sloowwwww economic recovery. I think this amazing country of ours could use some good old fashioned prayer. Prayer for our president and

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This Friday the 4th is Feminine Friday.. WOT!!?? You didn’t hear? That’s mostly due to the fact that I made the whole thing up ha ha. I was browsing through Etsy yesterday night while we were having a wonderful storm and I found some of the most beautiful, feminine and super creative finds! Check them out. Remember it’s never too early to start the Christmas shopping!! First up is this stunning

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I wanted to share with you all what evil shenanigans I was up to this evening..As you can see.. MAJOR DIET FAIL! My husband calls this picture evil incarnate.. and boy is he right. These were sooo rich and tasty. Here is the recipe:Oreo Truffles1lb Oreo cookies (3 sleeves)8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups milk chocolate1.Using a food processor, grind

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This is part one of a series on decorating your home on a budget. I have been trying to change a few things around in my home to keep things interesting. Sometimes you can get sooooo sick and tired of staring at the same thing day in and day out. Here are a few quick changes you can make without breaking the bank!Curtains: Do you have some great window treatments? Want to give them a different

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For those of you who are new to my blog. Hello my name is Vanessa. Thanks so much for subscribing!! I am a follower of Christ, a wife, sister, daughter, friend, niece, and granddaughter. I love anything and everything crafty and creative. This is the reason for my blog name :) I am a graphic designer, jewelry designer, and baker. I try to learn something new whenever possible. I love to read,

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I had a wonderful birthday celebration Sunday with my family and friends. Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes. I greatly appreciate it!! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends. We had a wonderful carrot cake and three kinds of ice cream! Cookies and Cream, Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Mint. Why three kinds? I wanted to make everyone happy ha ha! I think everyone actually was

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Today is my 27th birthday! I am creeping closer and closer to the big 30. Time seems to be accelerating at warp speed! Is there a slo-mo button somewhere around here?? I will be celebrating this weekend with my family. My brother and I share the same birth date. We are however nine years apart in age. My mom says it’s a blessing and I would have to agree. I have a wonderful although very aloof

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Welcome to Fridays Favorites! These are a few picks from my very own favorites on Etsy. Each of these sellers has outstanding feedback and offer wonderful, unique and even tasty products! So grab a nice cup of tea and discover a few new favorites!SimplyChic-Unique Paper Creations: http://simplychic.etsy.com I just adore these works of art. Each one is handmade and you can tell that lots of love

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Hubby brought home Coraline this evening so I whipped up a quick treat and we popped in the DVD. I liked it.. kind of creepy but what else would you expect from a Henry Selick (Director of Nightmare Before Christmas)movie? There was a portion of the movie that I felt would not be appropriate for children. It was not due to violence but due to a very large breasted old woman that was practically

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The car is fixed !! Hubby went out and got it a spiffy wash too(mmm new car smell ha ha). I was searching Etsy the other day for some pretty flower pens in a pot for my desk and came across some sellers that had some particularly beautiful selections. I think these floral pens would make a perfect gift for anyone. Everyone needs pens.. and why not have them be beautiful!Potted Pens: http://

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Could be a good thing. Have some gardening to get done, possibly some cleaning and maybe even a bit of relaxing!! Thursday night my hubby was on his way home from his men’s group at church and his car died in the midst of driving on a VERY busy overpass bridge. I thank the Lord he was okay as there was no bike lane or curb to pull off too. There was also no warning it just shook and died. Had it

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You might be asking yourself.. what do these three items have in common??They are a few of my favorite things! I have been using them for years and wanted to write up a review so maybe you can discover a few new favorite things!. Method Dish SoapFirst up is the dish soap I use each and every day. It's like aromatherapy when you are doing dishes. I love the fresh cucumber scent of this dish soap.

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Looking for some great new recipes to add to your holiday baking this year? It is never too early to start planning! Check out Mrs. Claus cookbook!! My wonderful graddad just emailed this to me and I thought I would share the wealth. Here is a link to the site: http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/ There are sooooo many great recipes! I am always in the mood for Christmas. It seems to come

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Turkey Tacos on a Monday AfternoonI devised this recipe after much trial and error. I wanted to give my favorite foods a healthy makeover. So I replaced ground turkey in a variety of recipes. Ground turkey tastes like whatever you cook with it so it’s extremely versatile. I use it in everything now to take the place of ground beef.Turkey Taco Meat3lbs ground turkey1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes (

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all my troubles seemed so far away....Well almost all. That was until my DSL modem exploded!! No joke! I was online filling orders, trying to update listings and then POP! No internet. Thank God the Qwest retail store was opened. First we tried to call and troubleshoot over the phone which never turn out well as the calls to Qwest are routed to some remote foreign island where people only talk

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Today I am spending the day watching a tribute to Julia Child on PBS. If its on in your area I suggest you tune in. You can really gather some great inspiration from such a delightful and seasoned chef.A few of my favorite Etsy sellers that take pride in their creations....Some of you will notice that I love my handmade soap. The reason? It leaves your skin silky smooth, sweet smelling,

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Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittensBrown paper packages tied up with stringsThese are a few of my favorite things.... Want to take a vacation but dont have the time? Why not take a vacation in your shower! Feel the warm island breeze, the sand between your toes, the soft ocean mist... grab your vacation in a bar(Island breeze soap available from http://paradiseessentials.etsy.com/)My

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into the blogosphere! To be honest blogging neverappealed to me in the past but since I find it super enjoyable to read everyone else's blog I thought I might give it a go. I hope to feature some of my favourite artists, recipes, tips, and a few rambles on this, my little piece of the web. So who am I? I am Vanessa and its very nice to meet you. I am a professional graphic designer by trade who

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