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I got inky this weekend for the second weekend in a row (big smiles from me). This weekend I inked up the new Apothecary Art set from Stampin' Up (Occasions Mini). I pulled out a scrap from my paper stash of SU's dsp - Ginger Blossoms (its been retired for a few years) and set to work.
*little JellyRoll at approx. four weeks old with her mommy
As my time with my foster kittens winds down, they have some things they wanted to shared with all of you. Most of their wisdom was discovered over the water bowl:
1. Even if you have two bowls available, drinking from the same bowl as your sister (at the same time she is) just makes the water taste all that better.
2. Purring and making biscuits while you drink also makes the water taste better.
3. Cute kittens are even cuter when they have a little water droplet hanging off thier chin!
4. If you're not exactly sure where the water level is, just dunk your face right in. Double dunking also gives you a nice facial!
5. Drowning toy mice in your water bowl may seem like a good idea, but our foster mommy says we're not supposed to do that.
Two things of note occured this weekend:
1) I orgranized my freezer (I now have beef, pork, chicken, veggies, etc all separated out and easier to find)
2) I made a card, I actually tipped my toes into stamping, for the first time in a while.
I used a felt cut out I had (these were ornaments I found at Target) and thought they would be perfect for card making.
I used a kraft panel, on a kraft folded note and red ink for the sentiment. Easy peasy!
I enjoyed my time off sooo very much! I am working on new "stuff" but in the meantime, I wanted to share these.
Have you had these? I'm not sure if they have a name, but I call them Oreo Fluffs. They are made like Rice Krispie bars, except you use a package of oreos. They are super easy:
1 package Oreos (crush by hand or use a food processor)
5 cups of marshmallows (one bag, I like to use mini marshmallows)
3 tablespoons of butter
I've seen these posted where they crush them in a food processor and they come out very small, the bars are all very uniform. But I like texture, so I crushed them by hand. It was easy, just open the package on one end, remove the plastic tray, close up the bag. Using the countertop beneath you, I just pressed down, moving around until everything was broken up about the same size.
In a large bowl, melt the marshmallows in the microwave, just a minute or two, add the butter, make sure its melted, then add the Oreos.
Press it down into a 8 x8 pan, and then slice up and serve.
Remember in my last post where I reserved the right to change my word? LOL, well I'm exercising my right.
About mid week, while watching the kittens play, wrestle, romp, pounce and LEAP into the air, I realized that was my word for this year. LEAP. As in "Leap of faith", ten lords a leapin', and one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Oh, and its LEAP year!
This is my second year that I've decided to choose a word as part of the ongoing "One Little Word" exercise on Ali Edwards' blog on all things journaled and scrapbooked. Last year I chose the word Focus <--- you can click there to check out my word for 2011.
If you're not familiar with the One Little Word project, you can check out Ali Edwards's blog, this is what she says:
one little word
A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow. Today I want to introduce you to the idea that a single word can be a catalyst for enriching your life as well as your scrapbook layouts.
Last year I began a tradition of chosing one word for myself each January – a word that I can focus on, mediate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. Last year my word was something I wanted to bring into my life in a more tangible way. Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2012?
It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother’s word or your spouse’s word or your child’s word – this is YOUR word.
One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here’s one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren’t ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities.
Some years I’ve had to look harder or listen longer or simply choose one that fit with what was on my mind and heart at that moment. There’s no right or wrong. The main thing to remember is that this is your word. It’s not for your child, parent, partner, spouse, sister, etc.
And what do you do with this one little word?
You live with it. You invite it into you life. You let it speak to you. You might even follow where it leads. There are so many possibilities.
So this year, I'm having trouble picking ... I haven't given it as much thoughtas I probably should have and several things jump out at me, but so far - one hasn't said "I'm the one little word for 2012". I really like the one Ali chose, she chose "Up" <---- you can click to read her thought and goals for the year.
The one I'm leaning towards is "Fly" as in "She flies with her own wings". The dictionary says "take to the air, usually employing wings", and wonderfully illustrated in Sarah Evan's song. I might still change my mind, but in the meantime - enjoy the song:
If you've got a word selected for this year, and would like to share - I'd love to hear it! Just leave me a note in the comments section!
