Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Activity Days

So one of my new callings is the Activity Days leader!  I am so excited to work with these great girls.  For our first activity last week, we had an Unbirthday Party!  I made this cute little bunting for the sheet cake I picked up.  Of course, the icing colors totally don't...

Things I Cannot Live Without

...well, I could, but who wants to? (in no particular order, except for the way they came into my mind) 1.  A good mattress--let's face it, we spend a third of our lives there!  It should be good! 2.  Chocolate--in many different forms.  Cheesecake is a good one.  So is a Cadbury Fruit and Nut Bar. 3.  Diet Coke--I was never a soda drinker.  In fact, I once got...

Peanut Butter Cupcakes in a Jar

I thought it would be fun to send college boy some homemade goodies and I came across this recipe online. Peanut Butter Cupcakes in a Jar First, you need some 8 oz. canning jars.  These are the wide mouth ones, so they are short and squat.  Grease with shortening or spray with cooking...

Thursday, September 1, 2011

yummy treat

We had some friends come for dinner and I made this awesome ice cream cake!  The recipe was from southern living august.   Yum.  It is 106 F right now. I could sure go for this. Here is the recipe and the link for southern living. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Cake Ingredients Parchment...

my audition for design star!

This is my first attempt at reupholstering furniture!  Okay, not reupholstering, but I made slipcovers for my couch and chair and a half.  I found a great ebook at pink and polka dot that was awesome! Pay no attention to the bottom.  I am waiting for more fabric to be delivered...

What have I been up to?

About 5'2"!  Hee hee.  Seriously, I can't believe how long it has been since I have blogged.  Since this is supposed to be my journal, I feel doubly guilty.  So.  Here are some of my recent projects: This is a cute flower arrangement we used for a prize at a RS meeting...