Christmas Puppy

My cutie Christmas Daisy!!! Let me just say, this was a very hard picture to get and no where near what I was going for. She is still ALL puppy!!!

Christmas Card 24

This card was made with an Echo Park Christmas Paper Pack and some twine from the Twinery.  I used a Fiskars Punch for the tree.

Christmas Card 23

I think I am getting close to having enough Christmas Cards.  A few more and I should be done.  This was a fun card to make.  I made it using a paper stack I bought at Hobby Lobby in the Christmas Section.  I cut the trees out of one of the papers and used a Nestability for the greeting cutouts.  The stamp is Papertrey Ink.

Chili - Healthy Style for my Diabetic Honey

Recently my honey was diagnosed with diabetes.  Since then, we've totally changed our menu.  Nothing but healthy for him.  I changed up my chili recipe to make it a little bit healthier.  It turned out pretty awesome!!  Of course you don't want to add the sour cream and cheese if you're going to be REALLY good, but I just used a little... that doesn't count, does it? 

December Project for Jessica Sprague

I am trying to get ahead of the ball for my December projects for Jessica Sprague Creative Team.  My high school girlfriends and I get together once a year every year for a weekend slumber party.  That party is this coming weekend.  I can't wait!!

This layout was made using Ashlea's senior photos and Kitchy Digitals Clothesline, Calico Dream Digital and Washi Tape Frames

Happy Thanksgiving & Polish Noodles

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy the holiday with your special friends and family.  We had a great time hosting Thanksgiving.  So much food, so little time!  We have so many leftovers it's bordering on ridiculous!  I wanted to share with everyone this awesome recipe I got from Richie's mom for Polish Noodles.  They are so easy and oooohhh so good!  I made a double batch (and yes, you do double ALL the ingredients including the water).  Word of caution... doubling makes A LOT!!  These noodles remind me of the noodles my grandmother used to make.  Her's were homemade noodles, of course, but this is probably the closest I've tasted.  Trust me, you will like them!!  I'm sorry I don't have a picture (it's hard to get a nice picture of noodles!)  I even googled to see if I could find you a picture that looked similar and no luck. 

Christmas Card 22?

Is this card #22, I'm not sure.....

I rearranged and tweaked my craftroom today, so I had to try it out, right??  LOL  Previously my craft table was set up so I could stand while working.  I loved it, but sometimes I have to admit, I wished I hadn't made it that way.  Well now, I can sit at my table and all of my other things were moved to work around the different level.  I love it.  I also totally blinged out my table.  I use a drafting table as my main crafting area.  It was kind of plain, so...I bought some really cool zebra print duct tape and I trimmed out the edges with the tape.  I know, sounds weird, you have to see it.  I will try and take a photo.  I've got my 50MM lens on, so I can't get a good picture at the moment.  I'll take one and come back to the this and add it.

 OK.. I just ran in there and snapped this with my Iphone.  Cute, huh?  LOL  I LOVE IT!!


Anyway.... the card.  Just a mix of this and that from old and new stash.  (I know, real informative, eh?).  The striped paper is from K&Co, the gold glitter paper is some that I bought at Walmart, the red glitter is Stampin up, ribbon is Stampin Up, the tag is a free printable I got off Pinterest and the green paper is a Christmas pack I bought in the Christmas Section at Hobby Lobby.  I believe the red cardstock is Stampin up cherry cobler, but I wouldn't swear to it.  I don't sort by brand, I sort by colors.

Thank You - Jessica Sprague - Nov 2011 - Assignment 2

For my second project for Jessica Sprague featuring designer Jodie Lee, I decided to make a hybrid card.  For this card I used Jodie Lee's French Market Papers and Vintage Birdie Brushes.  The paper pack is very elegant.  You can buy them here.

I've Been Keeping a Secret

I have been dying to tell everyone. I'm so excited!!!  You know how I love all things Jessica Sprague, right?  You know that I've taken a zillion of her awesome classes and how I get giddy everytime I start a new one, right?

Well get this.... I, Lorrie Nunemaker, was invited to be on the Jessica Sprague Creative Design Team!!! Ya, you heard me right.  I am now a part of the Sprague team!  Woohoooooo!  I'm so beyond thrilled that I was asked and so anxious to get my hands into all that digi goodness.

If you'd like to see the announcement... it's here.  See that?  Did you see my name?  My name on Jessica Sprague's website!  Lordy, Lordy!

And now... for my 1st assignment with Jessica Sprague.  Here is a digital layout.  I haven't done one of these in awhile, so I had to refresh my memory.  My highlight for this week is Designer Jodie Lee.
I used Jodie Lee's (soon to be released) Grandma's Crochet Fun papers and her Vintage Floral Textures.  She's really got a neat treasure chest of brushes and digi goodies.

Check out Jodie Lee Products here

Also, while I've got your ear to Jessica Sprague goodness, did you know she's offering a free class?Holiday Memories  You should go sign up now and check it out!!!  Click here to find out how to sign up

Pumpkin Dump Cake

You have got to try this amazing recipe. It is ooey, it is gooey and it is ooooh so lovely. I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie. I mean I don't hate it, but I'd much rather have something a bit sweeter if I'm going to eat pie. Well this recipe is just that. It's pumpkin pie all sweetened up. Just look at it!!

We served it fresh from the oven with ice cream, I could hardly contain myself as I watched the ice cream begin to melt. If you'd like to try this little ditty for yourself... here's the recipe.

Christmas Card 21

Another 3D card, this time with an ornament. 

Christmas Card 20

A simple card using a plain deer digital stamp.   I wasn't quite sure where I was going to go with the card, but in the end I thought it turned out nice.

Christmas Card 19

I made htis card with my Stampin Up Banner Punch.  Great idea.  Jennifer McGuire showed a similar card where she used a banner stamp and cut it out, the punch works well too!C

Christmas Card 18

I spent some time playing in my craft room today.  I love the 3D cards.  I think it adds such a fun touch!

Christmas Card 17

Actually made this one this morning.  I started it the other day, but nothing was coming together.  I left it all out on my craft table and walked away.  This morning I went in my room to put something away and I looked at it and knew exactly what I wanted to do!  Sometimes it helps to walk away when things are clicking.

Christmas Card 16

Redo on the earlier Christmas Card.  I didn't like that tree stamp I had.  I like this better

Thank You Card

Needed to switch gears and do something other than Christmas.  This was made with Stampin-Up papers from the Spice Cake kit I got from SNOWMANLOVER. 

Christmas Card 15

This card was fun to make, however when I finished, I realized it will be hard to get an envelope the right size.  I should've made it just a tad shorter in the width then it would have fit in a standard A9 envelope.  I suppose I could still cut it down.

Christmas Card 14

I got inspired for this card by one I saw on Pinterest.  I changed it up a bit.  I really like how it turned out.

Christmas Card 13

I really love red and black cards, but I feel like this is missing something?  Any suggestions?

Christmas Card 12

This card is actually cuter than my photography shows.  I so wish I had my Christmas Decorations out to photograph (I'm thinking once I do, I will have to retake my photos), anyway.  The Twine is actually very pink and white bakers twine, the photo makes it look just white.  I seem to be stuck on Square Christmas Cards this year.