Hydrangea Bush

Isn't this beautiful?! We got a hydrangea bush last year that was pretty small. It did bloom last year some, but this year it's about 3x as big as it was before.

We had an afternoon shower and you can see the drops on the leaves. Isn't it beautiful?!

June Card-making

I really like this template that I found on CPS (again!). I made this card for my co-worker who is recovering from double knee surgery. I put stickers in each box to match the paper -- pink & green colors. I wrote inside, "wishing you a quick recovery."

I used the same design for this card to say thanks. I used a couple die-cut flowers that I had and put stickers over top that say thanks & Thank you. Inside I wrote, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness!"

I also made this one for my co-worker as a favor to a friend. Inside it says. "Praying for a quick recovery."

Seems like I've gotten my mojo back!

Father's Day Cards

I used some fishing stickers to embellish this card. It's 5"x7".

Inside there is another fish & a lure.
SOLD

This card has a star theme. It's 5"x7".
Inside it says, "Happy Father's Day!" and there's two stars. SOLD

This card has a sporty theme. It's 5"x7".

Inside it says, "No matter what sport I play, You're always there. Thanks, Dad!"

I used 3 different types of papers for this card. It's 4"x6".
It's fairly simple and is blank inside.

This card has 5 different papers that have the blue and green coloring.

Inside it says, "Happy Father's Day!" It's 4"x6". SOLD

Each of these cards are $3 each.

Get Well Cards

I liked how I looped the ribbon through the butterfly on this card. SOLD

The inside says, "your quick recovery."

Inside: Get well soon! SOLD

I mimicked the pattern on the paper with the flower die cuts that I put on the paper.

Simple but sweet! SOLD

I wrote Joshua 1:9 around the shapes there: "...be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you..." SOLD

These are for my co-worker who had double knee replacement surgery last week. We're doing a collection of cards to send out to her so I made up a bunch to sell. I think that she should enjoy these!

Bridal Gift

My sister-in-law requested that I make up some thank you cards for her sister who is getting married in July. Her colors are black, red, and white. This is what I came up with:

I had 4 different papers. The back paper was black with silver stripes. I tore the edges of the red paper and then put the red roses on top of that. I wrote with my calligraphy pen Thank you! and then used black metallic dots to make it look like they were holding the piece on. I crossed some red ribbon underneath.

Here are all 8 along with the bag that I put them in. Hope she likes them!

Sausage-Egg-Cheese Deal

I had this sausage-cheese-crescent roll thing last Friday as someone had brought it in to share. I decided it was so yummy that I was going to try and make it myself. One of the other ladies wondered how it would be to add egg in so I tried it! Here's what I came up with:

I started by preheating the oven at 375. I am using a Pampered Chef pan, but you probably would want to spray it if it was just a normal pan.

I opened up a can of crescent rolls and spread them out -- smoothly out the seams so that it would be one piece. You could make a long one as well, but I thought 2 would be good (one for me & one for my husband).

I cut the about 2 inches on each side with a knife (to wrap over the filling at the end) and laid some cheese down to help hold it all together.

I browned 1/2 pound of sausage and tried to make sure that the pieces were smaller so that they would fit well inside the crescent rolls.

I took out the sausage and immediately put my scrambled egg mixture in (3 eggs & some milk). I made this up till it was almost done -- still a little wet looking.

I added the sausage to the eggs.

I spooned out the egg/sausage mixture on top of the crescent roll & put more cheese on top.

I criss-crossed the edges to cover it all. I was thinking about adding a bit of butter on the top, but... I think it turned out just fine!

They cooked for 20 minutes and turned out just wonderfully! We didn't quite eat all of them so I have some for lunch another day.

Mother's Day Cards

To celebrate Mother's Day, I made up some cards that I'm trying to sell:

I have this display set up in the employee kitchen.

Here are the cards close up:

This one won't turn the right way -- it should go sideways. It's 4"x6", $2. The wording says, "All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my mother." - Abraham Lincoln

This is 2"x3" so it's $1.

4"x6", $2

2"x3", $1

5"x7", $3

This is in a protective plastic cover. 4"x6", $2 SOLD

You may have a special order and I'd be glad to help. Just let me know!