Kinda "Steampunk" Heart Ornament??

I created this heart ornament (which is kinda steampunk) for WildHolly. She lists the most awesome things to create, so I thought I would try it for her.

Pocket Watch for WildHolly

Here is a little pocket watch for Wildholly over at ATCsforall.com for the MMH PIF Thread. In this thread we can use any and all mediums we want to, so one of Holly's choices was a pocket watch. Hope she likes it cuz it's already in the mail. maawwwhhhhhh! Hugs!

Wicked Cauldron Cream

Here is the final beauty cream jar that I made for WildHolly. I think it turned out okay. I still might tweek it a bit!

Totally Wicked Cauldron Cream Label & Jar

Today I have been making a "Cream" Label for my friend Holly. So, I decided to do

one and not only that, but create a jar of witch cream too! I'm still working on this

project, but here is a sneak of the label so far. Beware, sometimes I'm a little "off"

on my creations! MmaaaaaawwwW! (Halloween Witch Laugh?)

My First Chunky Swap ~ Halloween

Here are my completed 4 chunkies for the Halloween Chunky Swap over at ATCsforAll.com

I am hoping that they are acceptable and that the other players will enjoy adding them to their chunky collections.

The Household Awakes Early Today!

Charlie!
Awoke to hearing him attacking his cube bells furociously this morning, in which got the dogs riled up!

Kora! The Mean-Bark-Run-And-Hide German Shepard.

Tucker! The 130 lb. chocolate lab who's bark is just an Act!
 But because of his size, No One Messes with him, except Kora!

So needless to say, a cup of coffee, a lock on the back door,

tennis balls and chew toys all have helped me to

enjoy the sunrise this Tuesday Morning! Hugs!

Giraffe for Cardmama for the MMH PIF over at ATCsforall.com

This is Gretta the Giraffe for the Whimsical Make Me Happy Play It Forward Thread on ATCsforall.com
I hope Cardmama loves it!

Mermaid Hobby~ Wood Burning Image on a wooden box

I enrolled in Suzzi Blu's Mermaid Class on line to see if I could calm my mermaid drawings down a bit and to learn some new styles and techniques. One of the projects was to wood burn a mermaid onto a wooden box. I DO NOT recommend buying the Darice Value Pack (Wood Box Set of 2) that is ready to paint and decorate from Michaels. I noticed that the boxes are made from several different types of wood and knew that this would be a challenge to wood burn on. It was! Because of the grains of the different wood, the wood burning tool did not go over some of the wood smoothly causing severe burn spots, indentations and most of the time bumpy (very bumpy) burn lines.
As you can see from my image, it is not smooth. I became very frustrated while wood burning. I finally gave up and did not burn anything else into the box and just went ahead and painted the box with water downed acryllics and prismacolor pencils.
This Mermaid will definately be redone on a different box with proper wood to use for smooth, clean wood burning. (Meaning, I'm going to do some research and find the best recommended wood to use the fabulous wood burning tool.)
Hugs!

Monty Python and the Holy Grail Dream Interruptation?

One of my ultimate favorite movies EVER! Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I Had a dream about it last night and woke up about 3 am laughing. I then went to the store this morning and BEHOLD, there it was right in front of me! I just had to buy it!

First 4 pages of my Moley

I'm not completely satisfied with my first four pages of my moley.
I have the travel plans, my home information. My first two pages. I feel like I'm missing something.

My first Moley Exchange Participation

I have finally been convinced to participate in a Moley exchange over at ATCsforall.com.

I have come up with my theme for it. Love Home Adoption. I have created my cover for my Moley

and thought I would share it with you.

Quick Hart Teriyaki Chicken Dinner

My family just loves Hart's Frozen Teriyaki Chicken.

 Hart offers many flavors of their frozen oriental chicken with sauce packets.

I thought I would share with you an adaptation of their Teriyaki Chicken.

Our family favorites are Teriyaki and Orange Chicken. 

I take two packages and fix them according to Harts directions on the back,

but while I am frying the chicken on the stove in a deep pan and letting the sauce packets thaw out, 

I add the following ingredients to the chicken on the stove:

2 cups sliced carrots

2 green bell peppers

1 red bell pepper

2 large sliced yellow onions

3 sliced stalks of celery 

I do this to add more texture and also to make a healthier meal for the family.

I cook these on High so I get nice crisp chicken and nicely cooked vegetables.

Once everything is done cooking, I add the packets of Harts sauce to the pan and toss gently to cover.

To accompany the chicken dish, I make 3 cups of instant white rice.

The Start of Skewed Santa Bookmark Trade

My third skewed santa bookmark (as this one isn't really a skewed santa, it's more a skewed rudolph)
This one is going to say; "Santa finally understoody why the other reindeer called him names!"
Pretty funny huh? LMAO



Here my second Bookmark I have come up with for the SSS.

Skewed Santa? LOL That's what I said. Here is my first of 4 "Skewed Santa" Bookmarker. Grrdsjuls is hosting this swap over at ATCsforall.com
My mind is now racing with some outstanding Skews for poor ole Santa.

What's On My Desk Wednesday???

Currently, Here is what is sitting on my make-shift Art Desk (Formally known as my Dinning Room Table) I have moved most of my art stuff to here because of the natural lighting we have in the Kitchen, Dinning Room, and adjacent living room. As you can see, everything has it's own place. It must be the aquarius in me!

Yummy Dessert Recipe

Here is my Yummy Dessert Recipe for WildHolly over at ATCsforall.com Recipe PIF. It's pretty yummy! Enjoy!

Arsenic Label ATC for WildHolly

Here is an ATC for WildHolly over at ATCsforall.com. This was presonally selected by Holly and will be going on one of her favorite wine bottles. Hope she likes it!

Delicious Banana Walnut Bread

Amongst doodling in art yesterday, I did find the time to make Banana Walnut Bread! It turned out wonderful and I woke up to find that a loaf is already gone! Delicious!

First Paperdoll Ever Made!

Wow! I have been busy today! This picture is my very first "paperdoll" I have ever made! This is for WildHolly over at ATCsforall.com. I just hope I didn't go overboard, but I know Holly and yes, she is wild about art, so Happy Haunting Holly! Hugs!

black lab 4x4 mixed media canvas

Here is a small 4x4 canvas that I covered in phonebook paper, acrylics and then I cut out and painted a red dog house using a brass heart brad. I then came up with the creative idea to make a doll dog with moveable legs,ear, and tail catching a freesbie. I had a black bow that has dog prints and butterflies and I thought it would be perfect for this little gift for Lafever55 over at ATCsforall.com. I hope she likes it!

Turkey and Apricot Waldorf Salad

Here is another recipe card for Turkey and Apricot Waldorf Salad.

More Recipes!

Here are some recipes for the girls over at ATCSforall.com
The first one is No-Nos... a rich fun dessert! The second one is Aeble Kage. Yes, that is its name. They are both quick and easy desserts. Enjoy!

Shhhh.....Billy's Chili Recipe

Here is Billy's Famous Chili Recipe for Paperscraps over at ATCsforall.com Recipe PIF.
I am enjoying playing in this thread. Everyone is throwing in great unique recipes. Just wish I could grab them all!

Plum has left the first comment for the day!

Plumeriafan was the first to leave me a comment today, therefore, she will be recieving
a recipe card for Basic Cream For Pies along with a Pie crust recipe. They kind of go hand in hand. This recipe is from a small hometown famous Bakery that has all kinds of pies to die for, but their Cream Pies are a favorite. Enjoy, Plumeriafan, I will get this out to you today!

Basic Cream for Pies

Here is my recipe for Basic Cream Pies (and I threw in Fast Easy Pie Crust) for LauraMorah over at ATCsforall.com Recipe PIF.

I hope she likes it. I created 2 recipe cards of them and can't decide which one I like? Hmmm...Well, I hope she enjoys this recipe!

I think I will offer the second card created to the first person who posts a comment to this post!

Funeral Potato Casserole~

Here is a recipe for the Recipe PIF over at ATCsforall.com TlSexton grabbed my funeral potato Casserole. If you ever attend a Mormon Funeral Dinner, you will find 7 casserole dishes filled with these delishious potatos, needless to say "Funeral Potatoes". These are also famous at Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. I have always doubled the recipe and my family throughly enjoy them (and no left overs remains to put away). Just pop the dish in water and wash them spuds away

Enjoy!

Billy's 44th B-Day!

Yesterday, the 14th of September, We helped celebrate Billy's 44th b-day! Here are some pictures of Billy as he was opening his gifts. Billy is such a wonderful man, husband and father. He still Twitterpaits me and I'm thrilled to be married to such a smart, hardworking, individual who loves and appreciates me just the way I love and appreciate him. Billy, thank you for everything and I hope that you had a terrific day! Happy Birthday Sweetie!

Zucchini Cookie Recipe for Recipe PIF over at ATCsforall.com

Here is a recipe for wonderful Zucchini Cookies from my Mom, Suzanne Wilson.
She was a great cook! I cherish her hand written recipes that I have and think of her often. This recipe card was made for my artistic friend "PaperScraps". Mary is just delightful and I'm so glad she claimed these cookies and I hope that she and her family will enjoy them!

Suzi Blu's Le Petite La Sirena Class

I'm taking Suzi Blue's Mermaid class and just for fun have looked up some Mermaid information (that I may have used in my previous life)
Thought I'd share a bit of info with you.

Im Gold Tidal Leaper Mermaid, Flavens Aestus Gold color w/ similar variegation as is seen in coy carp. Flaxen-haired, pale, orangegold skin.

I am mysterious, and I love to go to the surface, break the rules, go shark hunting. I am a big trickster, trick many deep sea fishermen.



Amethyst Gemstone meaning
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is beleived to protect one from poison.
Power Stone
It is used as a dream stone and to help insomnia. Put an amethyst under your pillow to bring about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead to offer relief from a headache.
Protection Stone
Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.
Wisdom Stone
The amethyst is known as the Bishop's Stone and is still worn by Catholic Bishops. The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is thought the amethyst is the perfect stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.
Healing properties of Amethyst
Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs usually.
Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.
Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home. Place Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts in moonlight and everyone in the home will be feeling calmer. Using an Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings. Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings. It also helps relieve headaches.

Yuki Soba Recipe

Here is my recipe for Yuki Soba that Plumeriafan grabbed at the Recipe PIF at ATCSforall.com

I hope she enjoys it. It is one of our family favorites and the first Japanese dish I learned to make almost 20 years ago! Wow! That ages me as my first son was just 3 months old at the time we arrived to live in Japan. Oh, how I miss Misawa!

Added More Cards for Trade

Wow! It's already September and the long hot desert days are starting to slowly get shorter and the temperature slowly starting to get cooler.
Take a look at my "More ATCs for Trade" Page to see some of my new work I just completed!
Hugs!