Creative Cuts & More Mega Recipe Blog Hop...

Welcome, today is the second day of the Creative Cuts & More Mega Recipe Blog Hop which features the Apron Holiday Treats Recipe Kit. There are 24 designers sharing some Amazing pages and yummy Holiday Treat recipes.

As part of the celebration CC&M will be having a great sale. For the next six days, we will offer
20% off the entire store. But act quickly, it is only for six days – this sale will end on Nov 14th. Make sure you enter this code recipebloghop2009 during checkout.

As a continuing part of the celebration CC&M will, of course give away some Great Gifts!! Each day there will be a give away of one of the kits. Here is the twist – go through the blog hop, leave wonderful comments for the great designers, then after you have finished the blog hop, return to www.diecutdiva.com and instead of leaving a comment, share a recipe and you will have a chance at winning the kit. Share the recipe on your blog and link it back and get another chance to win the kit. Help us make this a super sweet recipe swap!!

The kit includes everything you need to make a Super Fun Apron Recipe Kit, but you can easily add your own stamped images, sentiments and embellishments to really make it your own!

Here are a few of the pages of my kit...the cover ( added some stickles, black crystals a little gingham ribbon and a few punches to what comes in the kit.)

Here is the first page, featuring on of my favorite easy peasy Holiday treats! (I added a touch of stickles, a snowflake punch, more ribbon and a PTI Snowflake stamp to the kit for this page)

I decided to journal a little about each recipe, maybe my son will keep this when he moves out????

And here is the recipe a little more legible...

Butterscotch Haystacks

2 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch morsels

1 (6 1/2 oz.) can peanuts

1 (5 oz.) can chow mein noodles

Melt morsels over medium heat. Stir in peanuts and noodles. Spoon onto wax paper. Shape into haystacks. Allow to harden, Enjoy!

Next you'll want to Hop on Over to Ellen Sosnoski's Blog and check out what she is sharing!!!

100,000+ Hits Blog Sweets...

This post will remain at the top until Nov 15th, scroll down for new posts...after you leave a comment for a chance to win! ;)

I have been promising to post this for days! Sorry it took so long to get it posted...but I hope it was worth the wait! Up for grabs is...
1 June Bug 6x6 Paper Pad
1 June Bug Glazed Brads
1 June Bug Pops
1 June Bug Take Note Die Cut Sheets
1 Basic Grey Stamp Set, Hello
1 Basic Grey Stamp Set, Journal
AND 1 Gift Certificate to Hope Stamps Eternal for $25!!!

Simply add a comment to this post for a chance to win...no need to Follow or answer any questions...feel free to link to the candy, but no obligation! I will draw a winner on Nov 15th at 10 pm MT

Asian Cupcake Inspired...

Don't be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don't make the same mistake twice. -Akio Morita

Hey there, hope you all had a great weekend! I got a little time to stamp in between hanging out with friends and watching football. I pulled out a fun Asian inspired Inkadinkado stamp to work on my Cupcake Inspiration Challenge card, I love the shape of the flowers! I used this week's SCS Sketch for the layout, I wasn't sure what to do about the triangles, but when I tried out these photo corner punches I was really excited about how well they went with the look of the card. I added Stickles all over, because that is the way I roll. :) I also added some half back Silver Pearls just like the ones on the cupcake. The back strip is embossed with a Cuttlebug Folder and then glittered up with MM Glitter paint. (just a touch b/c I had some left on a brush! :D)

Here is a look at the sketch and cupcake challenges:

And here is my card in all it's glory...

I used an Inkadinkado sentiment on the inside and stamped a bit of the image (2nd generation so it wasn't too bright) on the corner...

Make sure to come back tomorrow for the big RECIPE BLOG HOP with Creative Cuts & More! I promise to share a sweet recipe with you all! :) You can click over now and see how you could win an amazing kit just for sharing a recipe!!!

Cupcake Inspiration #32...

Thanks to Blue Cupcake for this week's Inspiration, I grabbed these because I love the clean Feng Shui look, I think the flowers look a lot like some of the patterns in the Basic Grey June Bug paper line, although I didn't use a drop of Pattern Paper on my one card, I used an Asian inspired stamp by Inkadinkado. I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Bonnie ~ Carolina ~ Colleen (no card this week) ~ Jessica (no card this week) ~
~ Kelli ~ Michelle (no card this week) ~ Natalie ~ Teresa ~

A Big Welcome to Teresa, our Newest Sweetie!!!!

Here's a peek at some of the girl's creation...


We would love to have you play along this week! Make sure to add a direct link to your creation on Mr Linky below by Saturday, Nov 14th at 9 pm MT. If you upload to a public gallery like SCS or PCP make sure to use keyword CIC32 so we can easily find you. Remember, no cupcake stamps are required! I will post the Top 5 next Sunday!

Cupcake Inspiration #31 Top 5...

Wow...great stuff this week ladies! You guys like mushrooms don't you??? :) Me too!!! Here are this week's Top 5!!!

~ Anna ~ Debbie ~ Elena ~ Itzuvit ~ Leah ~

Thanks again to everyone that participated, if you are on of the Top 5 we

would love for you to grab the Top 5 Blinkie on the left sidebar for your Blog!!!

Fall to Cosmo...

You should make a point of trying every experience once. -Arnold Bax
Hello! Happy Saturday!! I finally got around to making a Cupcake Inspiration Challenge card for this week...I am So far behind on Everything I have to do lately....must get on track! I used this week's Fall To Layout for my card and pulled out the Yummy Cosmo Cricket Early Bird Paper and Chipboard.

I popped my chipboard flower up on top of a ring of crystal...MAMBI, maybe, I don't remember? They were blue, but I colored them to match using a Sharpie. Other than that the card is pretty self explanatory...remember you have until 9 pm tonight to link your cupcake inspired card to Mr Linky on THIS POST! Also, don't forget to leave a comment on THIS POST for a chance to win my Sweets!

I was inspired by the soft minty color of the icing, the little daisies and the red and white polka dots...

Thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow for the newest Cupcakes! :)

Misted Unity...

In order to understand life it is not only necessary not to be indifferent to men, but not to be indifferent to flocks, to trees. One should be indifferent to nothing. -Remy de Gourmont
Happy Friday!!! I actually have a card to share today!!! Shocking, I know! Wait, it gets better! I have TWO cards to share today! :) Today is Blogger's Challenge Friday and this week's Challenge was to use a Technique, any technique and link to a tutorial. It is also Friends with Flair Friday at Unity so I combined again! I chose some of the solid images from Everythings Simply Tiny (OK, next week I promise to use a different set! :D) I used two different techniques for these, they are my favorite techniques for solid images, first I inked the stamps up using the Rock 'n Roll Technique, then I used the Misting Technique to blend the colors before stamping.
The layout is Mercy's Sketch. I added some stickles to the inside of each flower and covered the leaves with Diamond Glaze to give them that Shiny, Tropical look...

For the inside I used more of the Trellis patterned paper and stamped another flower in the corner...

While I was waiting for the Stickles and Diamond Glaze on the first image to dry I broke out the little stand of pine trees also found in the Everythings Simply Tiny Kit and decided to make another card! :) I added a few snowy details with a White Gel pen and some Stickles, then *decorated* one of the trees with Crystal Dots (colored with Copics.) The paper behind the image and on the card base is a Gorgeous Woodgrain from the Nutmeg Paper Pad...

I added a matching tree to the lower right corner on the inside of this one, too...

Thanks for stopping by!!

Welcome Teresa!!!

I am soooo happy to welcome a new addition to our HSE Sweeties, Teresa Kline has accepted my invitation to join our little group as our roster makes a few adjustments! Teresa was our Guest Sweetie this month, but will transition in as a full fledged Sweetie instead! :) Please join us in saying a Happy Hello to Teresa!

We have a few other new things to announce...New Product, that is...The newest release from The Greeting Farm is now in stock!!! I am in Love with these little ladies and can't wait to ink a few of them up this weekend when my mojo comes back from vacation!! I think Madelynn will look Uber cute paired with the newest Bella Blvd papers, December Details! Max is Perfect for The Boyfriend by Cosmo Cricket!! Check out the other new Bella Blvd line, Honey, I'm Home...LOVE the colors and little house in this line!!

Don't forget to comment HERE for a chance at the June Bug Blog Sweets and link you Sweet Cupcake Inspiration Challenge entries HERE before Sat at 9 pm!

Again...Super Huge Welcome to Teresa, check out her amazing work!!!

Over The Top...

Thanks so much to Tammy for this fun Blog Award! She sent it out a few days (maybe a week ago...sorry it took so long to post!)

The Rules are:

1. You can only use ONE word!!!
2. Pass this along to 5 of your favorite bloggers!
3. Alert them that you have given them this award!
4. HAVE FUN!!!
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Just ONE word...let's see if I can do it!

1. Where is your cell phone? Home
2. Your hair? Spiky
3. Your mother? Friend
4. Your father? Stalwart
5. Your fave food? Sushi
6. Your dream last night? Forgotten
7. Your fave drink? Coffee
8. Your dream/goal? Independent
9. What room are you in? Cubicle
10. Your hobby? Stamping
11. Your fear? Fire
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home
13. Where you were last night? Couch
14. Something that you aren’t? Solvent
15. Muffins? Crumbly
16. Wish List Item? Landscaper
17. Where did you grow up? Colorado
18. Last thing you did? Coffee
19. What are you wearing? Clothes
20. Your TV? Recording
21. Your Pets? Loved
22. Friends? Lots
23. Your Life? Hectic
24. Your Mood? Good
25. Missing Someone? Always
26. Vehicle? HHR
27. Something your not wearing? Heels
28. Your fave store? HSE ;)
29. Your fave color? Eggplant
30. Last time you laughed? Earlier
31. Last time you cried? Thursday
32. Your best friend? Caring
33. One place that I go to over and over? Work
34. One person who emails regularly? Edie
35. Fave place to eat? Changs
36. Facebook? Bejeweled!

I'm supposed to pass this on to five of my favorite bloggers...they may have already been tagged and/or not Do tags, but you should check these girls out!!!

Tammy
Michelle
Jessica
Colleen
Elena

Don't forget that all Martha Stewart products and ALL Inkadinkado stamps are currently On Sale until they are Gone...help me make room for New lines!!! :)

Also, you have until Sat at 9 pm MT to enter the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge!! And comment HERE to be entered in the Blog Sweets Drawing!!!

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #31...

Good Morning...can you believe is November already?!?!? How was your Halloween?

Thanks to Jen's Cakery for this week's Inspiration!!

Make sure to check out what the Sweeties came up with this week!! Here are a few peeks...

Bonnie ~ Carolina ~ Colleen ~ Jessica ~ Kelli ~ Michelle ~ Natalie ~ Tammy and Teresa (our Guest Sweetie this month!)

A Big Welcome to Teresa who is our Guest Sweetie this Month!!!

We would love to have you play along this week! Make sure to add a direct link to your creation on Mr Linky below by Saturday, Nov th at 9 pm MT. If you upload to a public gallery like SCS or PCP make sure to use keyword CIC31 so we can easily find you. Remember, no cupcake stamps are required! I will post the Top 5 next Sunday!

Cupcake Inspiration #30 Top 5...

Good Morning! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend and that you made it thru Halloween safely and without to much of a belly ache ;)

So here are this week's Top 5 Colorfully Sweet Cards...

~ Anat ~ Elena ~ Irit ~ Jodi ~ Teresa ~

Thanks again to everyone that participated, if you are on of the Top 5 we
would love for you to grab the Top 5 Blinkie on the left sidebar for your Blog!!!