Simply Sunday~Only in Texas! Fried Everything at the Texas State Fair

We had not been to the Texas State Fair in years, but went last week on Fair Day. The kids get a day off of school. The weather was delightful, even a bit chilly.


Check out some of the Fried Foods from the Texas State Fair. I didn't try any. The prices are very high at the Fair for food, so I wanted to save my tickets for my favorite foods. They even had Fried Bubble Gum but I did not get close enough to take a photo.

You know how Texans think they have to do everything bigger in Texas- Here is Big Tex
greeting you as you walk in

Here are some of the animals

I hope you all have a nice day!!

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Stampin' Up! Christmas Keepsake Box 4 purchase NOW!!

CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKE SPECIAL OFFER

As a special offer related to a recent advertisement in Woman’s Day Magazine, the Christmas Keepsake -is available for you to order  from now until December 31, 2011 (or while supplies last). This box is an ideal gift, and is perfect for getting new customers papercrafting in time for the holidays. Box measures 6"x8" and is great to keep or for a Gift!
Special Offer Details:

• The Christmas Keepsake Box includes written instructions, and precut papers

Item #	Name	Price
129024	Christmas Keepsake Box	$19.95

The Kit does come with all the precut  Papers, a Complete package of Pearls, glitter, buttons, all Ribbons,  and Buttons and even our little Vanill Pearl Simply Adorned Bauble!
To order your Christmas Keepsake Box, click HERE

If you would like to add the Pines & Poinsettias Stamp Set the item number is 123762 for the Wood Mount at $19.95
 Or 123764 for the Clear Mount at $14.95
Here is a photo of the stamp set

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Stampin' Up! Letters to Santa Candy Card!!

Oh I am so excited about this! Did you ever have one of those days where you just can't create! I have been up since 7am trying to work on too many things! My Christmas Workshop, My Fall Workshop and a special Project for a customer request. Well it is almost midnight and I finally created something today, despite being at it all day!! 


Here you go! A customer had a request for me to design something for her co-workers- shhh, don't tell anyone. She wanted something to put little candy canes in as a small token at Christmas.  This is what finally popped in my brain at almost midnight! 

I used our Letters to Santa Designer Paper and here it is closed

Now start to slowly open it by removing the "Belly Band"

Next, open it all the way!!! 

All this took was 1 sheet of Designer Paper from Letters to Santa Pack and a Sheet of 8.5x11 Cardstock to make the card/candy holder!!!!


The only thing extra I used was a bit of Early Expresso Cardstock and some silver brads, that is it!  Oh and a bit of Cherry Cobbler Quilted Ribbon and of course some candy canes. It would look cuter with one big candy cane but this is what I happened to have at midnight on a rainy Sunday night!


Ok, now I am finally go to sleep. When I wake up in the morning, I hope she has seen it and likes my design.  I had so much fun making it and even designed it and figured out where to score it all on my own. I had searched and searched for ideas for her and finally came up with this with my very OWN idea!! 




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Simply Sunday~ Sharing a great SOUP RECIPE!

Thanks for stopping by my Simply Sunday! I love Stampin' Up! Blogs but I find most of them don't have anything other than crafting and I think it would be fun to share other things once a week, even though I am addicted to crafting! 


Today I want to share with you a recipe I found from a really great lady named Pam. Her blog is called For the Love of Cooking. I found her recipe here: http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/2011/10/creamy-chicken-potato-and-veggie-soup.html

I LOVE making soup! I made this on Thursday, left it on the stovetop to simmer and took the pups for a walk. When I came in, I had a few bowls and whew, it is still hot in Texas, but this would be great for a cold wintery day.

First let me show you some photos along the way. 

Yum Fingerling potatoes cooking in butter and olive oil with onions. I could eat those and skip making the soup, but I went on! I never heard of Fingerlings before and they sure are strange looking!

Yum, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots and Celery. It called for a bit of Garlic but I doubled it. We love cooking with Garlic. Our neighbors once called us the Garlics instead of the Gornicks- our last name.

Hmm, now Milk, Chicken Broth, Roasted Chicken, seasonings and Broccoli are added. Looking good but PLEASE check out Pam's photos as you know how great photos look on Food Blogs!
Pam is probably thinking this photo looks awful, but wait to you see her photo below! 

This is the wonderful photo from her Love of Cooking Blog! Please be sure to check out Pam's site. She is a great cook and a very sweet blogger! She even comments on my card posts!
This is the link for her Blog: http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/ but her soup link is above. I love meeting people in Bloggyland! 

As always, thank you for stopping by, but first before you go, as always, I love comments sooooo, please tell me what your favorite homemade soup is, please!!!! 
Just click on Comments below and it will take you to a spot to comment! 

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Stampin' Up Halloween Workshop!

Hi and thanks for stopping by my Halloween Workshop!!

Here are a few photos of the girls and what they made.

Kerry and Barb with their treat bags and toppers

 Lori and Jessica with their Tree Cards

            Kristy and daugher, Kaitlyn with their owl cards

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to come on by tomorrow for my Simply Sunday! 
Have a great evening! Barb

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Stampin' Up! Dark and Dreary, Wicked Cool

In preparing for my Halloween Workshop Display I came across these cards I made last year from

Wicked Cool Stamp Set

  

and Dark and Dreary Stamp Set

The papers are retired but the stamps are not!!
Also, the spooky little Bat Punch is still ON SALE in the Clearance Rack!
Get it before it is gone! http://www.snowmanlover.stampinup.net

Please come back tomorrow for photos of my Halloween Workshop.

Have a nice Friday!  

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Stampin' Up Dark and Dreary

Hi there, 
I was looking for a certain card in my photos and came across this one from last year. I love the way it turned out so I think I will post it again since this stamp set is still available! It is called Dark and Dreary and I love it! The Bat Punch is retired but was in the Clearance Section.  I used Basic Black Satin Ribbon,  a Basic Pearl and some Velum, Scallop Oval Punch, Oval Punch. Enjoy! 

Linking to Chef in Training
Linking to Today's Creative Blog

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SIMPLY SUNDAY-oops on Monday!

 Hi friends, 
I am a day late on my SIMPLY SUNDAY post but I had to share the good news about the FREE Big Shot or $100 in Product with signing up for Stampin' Up! yesterday.
I also was not feeling well yesterday, so here is my Simply Sunday Post on Monday!
If you all comment, I will keep this up for you on Sundays!


Last week I mentioned I was making a birthday dinner for my husband.
This is what I made

                      Dr. Pepper Spicy Shredded Pork served on Soft Flour Tortillas with Cole Slaw

and Roasted Smashed Potatoes

I love these Potatoes! I made them before from a recipe from the Pioneer Woman ( I love the Pioneer Woman) but this time I got the recipe from America's Test Kitchen. Here is the LINK and here is their photo. 

If you can not open the link to the America's Test Kitchen Potatos, HERE is the link to the Pioneer Woman Cooks Potato Recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/  Here is her photo:

Here is the link for the Dr. Pepper Spicy Sredded Pork by the Pioneer Woman

The Pork was ok but I had tried a Pulled Pork Crock Pot Recipe a few weeks ago that I enjoyed more.
Here is that link from http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2011/05/18/3-ingredient-slow-cooker-pulled-pork/  I liked this one better but next time am going to combine the two recipes and roast the roast but with the soda and the bbq sauce rather than the peppers/sauce and rather than the crock pot. 

Please comment and let me know if you like my Simply Sunday Posts?

Also what do YOU like to make for special birthday dinners??

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And the winner of my September Stamp Set Drawing is............

Lorrie N!!!

Do you all remember at the beginning of September I said I was going to give a stamp set away? 

EVERYONE who ordered from me in September got placed in the drawing, whether it was an Online order, a Digital Design order from My Digital Studio, a Local Order, a Ribbon Share order, a Card Kit order or a Club Order!

 I wrote everyone's names out and assigned a number. If you ordered more than once, you got two numbers, etc.

I told my husband to pick an number and he picked #38 and it was Lorrie N.

Congrats!

Please email me for delivery details!

Please stay tuned for more Stamp Set Give-Aways!

 I don't do them monthly but do them sporadically to surprise you.

I value all my customers, no matter how you order!

Have a wonderful day!

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Stampin' Up! FREE Big Shot or $100 in Product with Sign Up!

Hi friends, I know it is my Simply Sunday Day, today,  but 1st I had to share with you some very exciting news about Stampin' Up!  Have you ever been on the fence about signing up? Well get a load of this! If you sign up in the month of October you get a FREE Big Shot- yes, you read right, a FREE Big Shot which is a $100 Value! OR you may chose $100 in your choice of Product!! 


To Sign up to be on my team, just send me an email by clicking on the Email Me button over to the right. We can chat about it first. To sign up right away, just click got to my site HERE

You can sign up just to be a Hobbyist~one who signs up for their own personal discount. That is how I began and a few months later I decided to sell and then a few months later earned two trips. Stampin' Up! is truly the best company I have ever been part of! They Care! I Love it!
Most of the girls on my team are Hobbyists and they are from all over the US. I used to be a teacher and LOVE helping others!!

Don't forget about our Clearance Rack Sale that got new items on October 1st. Run over there before we sell out! Items are 60% off. Click HERE to order! 

Have a wonderful day! I will be back to announce the winner of my September FREE stamp set drawing!


My Simply Sunday will be posted later, there was just so much exciting news to post about Stampin' Up! this weekend.

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Stampin' Up Clearance Rack Sale! NOW!!! Sign up to be a demo and get a FREE Big Shot!!

OMG- Look what is going on in October

The CLEARANCE RACK  is having a sale!!!!

Go to my site at http://www.snowmanlover.stampinup.net

Click on Products, Shop Now, then Clearance Rack.

You will find many new items on sale for one 60% off!!  

There are also $5 grab bags!!!

Check it out asap as things do run out!
Be SURE to check on the photo of the item in the clearance rack so you can get the exact sale price. Some of the prices are not reflected by the photo and can be cheaper!

{Please note, This can not count as a Club order as this has to be ordered directly online on my site.   Club orders are still due in but directly to me, please}

Also for anyone wishing to sign up to be a demonstrator or hobbyist in October (one who signs up but just for the discount) , you will get a FREE Big Shot
or $100 worth of product of your choice!

This is a $100 value!!

Here Are 2 other promotions going on! See below and have fun shopping!!!!

Promotion Details:  Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.


To successfully promote this special offer, you will need to reach beyond your existing customer base to those who are beginning crafters or those who desire a creative outlet but feel they don't have time or talent.


Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$12.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$11.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$8.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$8.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$8.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$9.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$8.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$8.95

Also October 1st is the 1st day you can purchase our NEW Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps!!

Item	Description	Price
125152	Includes solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images, two recipes, and tips for use	$16.95

Do not click on photos, it won't take you to the site. 

Click on the link HERE to view details, NOT the photo:) 

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Hurry, Hurry- More Stampin' Up! Ribbon Shares! Ordering soon!

Hi friends, I have had a request to do 2 Ribbon Shares  If you are interested PLEASE let me know by Friday! Just click on the Comment button below and I will get an email !

Here is the scoop:

1 1/4" Striped Ribbon

2 yards of 11 colors!

Cost $26 for Local Pick Up/Add $3.50 for Ship/Pay Pal

Wild Wasabi (shown above)

Basic Black

Basic Gray

Cajun Craze

Cherry Cobbler

Daffodil Delight

Marina Mist

Melon Mambo

Not Quite Navy

Pretty in Pink

Soft Suede

Update at 11 pm- 1 spot left!!

1/2" Poly Stitched Ribbon in the 2010-2011 Yummy In Colors!

In this share you will receive 3 yards of each of the Current 2010-2011 IN ColorsCost $12  for Local Pick up/add $3.50 for ship/pay pal

3 yards each of these  5 fun In Colors

Concord Crush (featured above)

Pear Pizzaz, 

Blushing Bride

Peach Parfait

Poppy Parade

Cost $11 for Local Pick up/ add $3.50 for ship/pay pal
This is gorgeous ribbon. The texture is really fun!!

Update at 11 pm-1 spot left!

Just click on the Comment Button below and let me know, then I will send you an invoice!! Do not order this online

Don't forget, anyone that places an order on my Online site, or participates in a Club or a "Share"  by Friday, September 30th, gets to be in my drawing for a FREE stamp set!

If you would like to place an Online order, please go to http://www.snowmanlover.stampinup.net

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Only 1 more day to enter drawing for Stampin' Up! Stamp Set Drawing!

That is right! Only 1 more day left to get a chance to enter my drawing for a Stampin' Up Stamp set!
As promised earlier this month, I sent a note in my newsletter, that anyone and everyone who ordered this month of September would be placed in a drawing for a FREE stamp set!!!

Anyone who has placed an
ONLINE ORDER
Club Order
Local Order
Share or Kit order
THIS month, with me,  is in the drawing!!!

Once I chose the winner, I will notify you by my blog post on Saturday!


To place an Online order click HERE please! 

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More Stampin' Up Halloween Fun!!

Good morning friends! I had so much fun creating Halloween Cards over the weekend. Sharing another with you!

Materials

Warmest of Wishes Stamp Set- Hostess set from the Holiday Mini

Frightful Sight Designer Paper

Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic Black and Whisper White Card Stock

MDS -My Digital Studio- Digital Sentiments from Scaredy Cat 

Do you like making Halloween Cards??
 I will be showcasing Halloween Cards all week.
Saturday I will post my Halloween Workshop
Sunday is Simply Sunday- a non SU day- this Sunday, sharing a great recipe!

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Stampin' Up! Happy Halloween Owl!

Sorry, I am late with my post today. Just a very crazy and stressful day here today.
Here is a card I made over the weekend.  I LOVE Halloween cards. Some people say they don't send them, but why not cheer someone up with one. They are my most Favorite cards to make!

I had fun experimenting with our MDS- My Digital Studio!

Materials used:

Wicked Cool Stamp Set

Frightful Site Designer Paper

Cajun Craze, Whisper White and Basic Black Card Stock

Frightful Site Paper-My Digital Studio 

Basic Black Ink

Tools used:

My Digital Studio

Bat Punch-retired

Owl Punch

Scallop Circle Punch

1 3/8 Circle Punch

Spider Web Embossing Folder

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