Scrapbook Class

You will make the awesome layouts below. Please leave a comment if you are interested including contact information.  Click on the flier above to get the details.

Candy Factory

We have become a candy factory at our house lately. We started by making nougat. Then we started playing with different flavoring. So far we have made vanilla, orange (my favorite), raspberry, cherry, and banana nougat. We also made a vanilla nougat covered with a layer of carmel. We have made 4 batches of carmel. We plan to dip most of the nougat in chocolate today.

Last night, I made two batches of divinity. Again, we have enjoyed playing with flavorings. I made banana divinity. I LOVE it. It reminds me of circus peanuts. I also made a batch of coconut divinity. It didn't set up right. I was in a bit of a hurry thanks to a certain 2 year old...so they were sticky. I decided since they were sticky, I'd put coconut on top. I hope that our neighbors enjoy them. I know that my husband will.

I received a recipe for microwave divinity many years ago. I still use it every time. It is SO easy.

Microwave Divinity:

3 eggs whites

4 cups sugar

1 cup Karo syrup

3/4 cup water

1 tsp vanilla

In a large microwave safe bowl combine the sugar, Karo syrup, and water. Cover, but vent. Heat in microwave on high for 10 minutes. Stir. Recover and heat on high for another 9 minutes. While the sugar mixture is cooking, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. I recommend using a Kitchenaid mixer as this recipe make a lot and you need a strong machine.

Once the sugar mixture is cooked, slowly pour it into the eggs while beating constantly. Add vanilla and coloring if desired. Beat on the highest speed your mixer can handle until the divinity sets up (about room temperature). You know when it sets up because it is no longer shiny and when you lift the beater up, the divinity doesn't sink back down.

Spoon onto wax paper and let it completely cool. Once you start spooning it, work quickly because it sets up very quickly once it really starts to cool. It makes 40 to 70 pieces depending on the size you spoon them out.

I thought I'd include a picture of the world's cutest chocolatier!

Christmas Gifts

This is what I've been up to this weekend.

Birthdays

I created this card for my wonderful sister in law for her birthday. I used the color coach to help me pick the colors. It was a big hit.

I love using paper to create fun flowers. I made this card for my mom for her birthday. She really liked it. Again, I used the color coach to help me pick colors. I don't know that I would have put these together without it's help.

For my birthday, I got spoiled! My wonderful mother in law gave me money to get exactly what I wanted. I took advantage of free shipping, hosting a party, and my discount to maximize the amount of product I was able to get. I think I did pretty well. Now I can't wait to get playing!

Table Runner

I got this brillant idea to make a table runner that serves two purposes...to decorate for Thanksgiving and for Christmas. I found the wonderful fall fabric at Pine Needles in West Jordan. I knew I had to get it. So I came home and cut it up. I was able to make 3 runners with it. For the Christmas side, I got fabric from my stash (for my personal runner, not pictured), and picked up more fabric from Wal-mart. I made the runner pictured for my mother for her birthday. She loved it! I love the idea of having a table runner that lasts for 2 months instead of just one. I'm thinking of making 5 more so that I have all the months covered!

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack

When: Saturday, November 20^th

Time: 11am to 3 pm

Where: Lynsey Allred’s House

2224 West 10755 South, Basement apartment, South Jordan

Cost: $15 ($10 reserves your spot)

RSVP: lynseyvanorman@yahoo.com or 801-721-0889

A stack of cards consists of 3 cards in each of the 5 designs. For this class you will make 1 stack, but if you are interested in creating multiple stacks and getting all of your Christmas cards made in one day, just add $12.50 for each additional stack. I will have envelopes there to purchase for $3 for a set of 15. Don’t forget to bring your adhesive. I will have refills there if you need to purchase them.

October Club Projects

For these projects I used "Delightful Decorations" , "Tags 'til Chirstmas", and "Four the Holidays" stamp sets. Paper used is old olive, chocolate chip, cherry cobbler, and crumb cake. Ink used is old olive and cherry cobbler. I also used early espresso and old olive 1/8 taffeta ribbon and the half pearls. The Designer Series Paper is Jolly Holiday.

Fall Wreath

This is the new wreath that I have hanging on my door. I love it. It was so easy. I got packs of fall leaves at Wal-mart last year. I picked up some foam core at the dollar store. I cut it into a square. Then I pulled out the glue gun and went to work. It is super easy and it is super light...it is held on my door by a magnet.

Fall Scrapbook Layout

Halloween Costumes for Mr. Owl

The top picture is of the box front for the cards that are pictured in the bottom picture.

If you are interested in making these cute card and aren't in my stamping club, please leave a comment with your contact info and I'll get back to you.

Thanks for looking!