Kiss and Tell Scrapbooking

Merry Christmas

 

Explosion Album How-To

Explosion Album How To:  Take 3 square pieces of card stock or double sided thick weight patterned paper.  Fold each of them in half one way and then half the other way.  And then unfold the paper and fold it diagonally.  Do this for each sheet.  Then put the papers down in a row so they look like diamonds on your table.  Then take the right 1/4 of one sheet and adhere it to the left 1/4 of the next sheet so it looks like two paper diamonds are intersecting.  Then add the third one on in the same manner.  Then fold them all up so it folds flat.  Then use it like a scrapbook mini album. 

 

I also have the formula for a box type explosion album.  I'll try to make one soon & then give the directions.

Allison Explosion Album

  

 

"Make the Most of It" Challenge on the Simple Studio Blog

Button Button who's got the Button!

 

 

Eugene Then & Now

Our Friend Eugene used to have a hit in 1980; I didn't know him back then but I do remember listening to this song on my clock radio when I was ten.  We've been friends with "Eugene" and his family for the past 10 years or so, here is is at Allison's 5th birthday party:

 

The link to the Eugene video link above isn't working but go to youtube & search "eugene" and ace frehley (however you spell that) and  you'll get it.

My Ex-Brother-In-Law's Beef Stew

I'm making beef stew in the crock pot today with onions and I had to substitute beer and whiskey for red wine, but making the stew reminds me of my sister's ex-husband, Kirk, who is a fantastic cook.  A warm and yummy shout out to you Kirk, Merry Christmas! 

P.S. I'm pretty sure I could still beat you at Tetris :)

Nana Ruby Grieve Fenderson's Butterscotch Marshmallow Bars

Ok, so I got the recipe from the internet but my Nana always used to make these & we're making them now:

UNBAKED BUTTERSCOTCH MARSHMALLOW BARS

1/2 c. shortening 1 c. peanut butter, plain or crunchy 1 (12 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips 1 (10 1/2 oz.) pkg. miniature colored marshmallows 3/4-1 c. flake coconut (more to put on top) In large pan, melt together the shortening, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips. Remove from heat and stir in the marshmallows and coconut. Mix well and put on buttered 15 1/2" x 10 1/2" cookie sheet. Sprinkle top with more coconut. Refrigerate until set, then cut in bars. They do soften up if left out of refrigerator a long time. Best kept in refrigerator when not serving.

Picture for Samantha

My computer just wouldn't let me email it but you can copy & paste it from here I think

I've Been Tagged by Canadacole: 4th photo in my 4th folder

Thanks Canadacole - who I feel like I know even though I've never actually met her in real life - but someday I"m pretty sure I will - for tagging me for this challenge:  take the 4th photo in your 4th folder and post it & share the memory.  Then tag 4 of your friends.

Here is my 4th folder (timewise) and the 4th picture:

 

Its the ever popular and often requested Martha Stewart style ice cream turtle cake that the kids insist I make every year for Charlie's birthday.  Charlie loves turtles and we all love cake and ice cream.

I'm going to tag 4 non scrapbookers:

Amy Nell - who also loves turtles and who just got married.

Sarah - who I know will tell a funny story.

Nancy - she's crafty.

and

Charlie - because I know he'll have a funny story too.

Ok people - if you have a blog then post your picture & story on there & if not then just email it to me & I'll post it here. 

Kids say the darnest things

(looking at the Shutterfly opener with me)

Mac "Oh look at that cute kitty!  I wish we could get a kitty.  But then Daddy would have to move next door and sleep at Grammy's"  After a few moments of consideration he added "Then you could finally get some peace."

Facebook

How was I not aware of how totally cool Face Book is??? My friend Jessica B kept telling me about it & I finally tried it yesterday.  Love Love Love it.  If you haven't tried it you should.  Way cool.

New Lenses / New Look

Feeling Quite Clever in a Simple Scrappy Kind of Way

So I made a template that I'm going to use for every day of December (feeling almost like Cathy Zielske - super and simple).  I'm going to use them to tell one story about each day of this month.  I'm printing the pictures on my new HP All in One.  (Still can't figure out how to scan a layout, but that's another story).  Here are the first two days of December.

 

 

These are a few of my Favorite Things for Christmas

December Everyday

 

You'd never know it but I tried for over an hour (ok two hours!) to scan and stitch this layout.  I finally gave up.  Can anyone help me?  I just got the HP Officejet J4580 All-in-One and I'm sure there is a way to succesfully scan a 12x12 layout and stitch it, please help me!  :)