{ Published cards }

I wanted to share some of my published cards with you. These were published in September Cards. This was the first time that I had five cards in one magazine. I do have a link to the left for my published work and I try to update it as soon as I am "allowed" to show it.
This first one I used Creative Imaginations patterned paper, KI Memories stamps, DCWV star rub-ons, EK Success alpha sticker, Pressed Petals chipboard star.
This one you might have seen before. I used Creative Imaginations and Scenic Route patterned paper, DCWV rub-ons, Heidi Grace Designs stickers. I made the flowers.
American Crafts patterned paper, ribbon and alphas, Heidi Swapp flowers and label holder, Darice rhinestone and Fontwerks grid note.
SU cardstock, ink and stamps, Frances Meyer patterned paper, Cuttlebug embossing template.
Frances Meyer cardstock, American Crafts photo corners and DCWV rub-on.

{ Finished paintings }

Remember my post { Down Under } theme for our baby's room. I finally finished the big paintings. Each canvas is 20 x 16. It takes me about three hours to finish one. From the base paint, drawing and painting. Depending on the color I have to paint some things, like leaves, several times. I just love the way they turned out. Turns out I am not done. I will do several more of the big ones and a couple of the little ones (10 x 10). I have all the colors figured out and my table all set up with brushes and newspaper so why not. I just need to go to Michaels and get more canvases.
Let me know what you think. I will take photos of the room when it's ready. As soon as my husband gets home we will go and get the crib and have all the wall art somewhat figured out.

{ Favorite recipe }

Do you have one? I love to cook and bake, especially this time of the year. I posted a challenge over at Creative Xpress along with my blog pick of the week. My pick was Megan, she has such beautiful creations on her blog, so make sure you check it out. The challenge was to share your favorite recipe.

APPLE PIE
1 (15-oz) pkg. Pillsbury All Ready Pie Crust (or make your own)
FILLING
6 cups (6 medium) thinly sliced peeled apples - I use Golden Delicious, they are sweet, semi firm
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
Prepare pie crust according to package directions using 9-inch pie pan.
Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt; toss lightly. Spoon mixture into pastry-lined pan. Dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
Bake at 350 F for 50-55 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edges of crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.
This recipe came from Down-Home Cooking and Baking coobook magazine (Classic Pillsbury Cookbooks). It is from November 1993, wow, that is long time ago. I remember I made this pie when I still lived in Wichita Falls while I was in Nursing school. The original recipe is made with a top pie crust and a Praline topping. I like my version better. I have been making this apple pie for a very long time. I am surprised I still have the little book.

I made it the other day and I like to sever it with Vanilla Bean ice cream, and I like my apple pie cold. Enjoy!!!

{ Happiness and supplies }

Sorry I didn't list my supplies when I wrote my post last night. I thought about it this morning and then just now after I received questions about the label. The sticker label is by Creative Imaginations Art Warehouse. I got the sheet with my box of goodies from Cards. The other little white label is just a plain white file folder label that I cut up. What really happened is that I stamped "happiness" on the sticker label (which has a slick surface) and then I smeared the ink. I didn't like that, so I looked around for a new solution and the file labels were there so I worked with that. I hope that answers that question. 7 gypsies and Sassafras Lass patterned paper, Stampin' Up stamp and ink, Heidi Swapp and Prima flowers, Making Memories round tag, hemp cord and some buttons.
The second card has Bazzill cardstock, Urban Lily and Autumn Leaves patterned paper.

{ Card Studio Designs }

There is a brand new site dedicated to card makers !!!!! ~Card Studio Designs~ How fun is that? Janelle Richmond, who also runs Sketch this: cards, has sketch challenges on the new CSD site. I made these two cards for the sketch challenge.