Monday, December 27, 2010

Weekly Layout!

Danae is so talented. She has an amazing gift when it come to color and design. She is so patients with our Jr. Scrappers and I love watching her share her talents with these little ones as she helps them discover their artistic side.


Great things are happening a Scrapp'n Savvy. We have all our amazing instructors returning for 2011 plus with have new ones. I am excited to announce that Margene Boudreaux will be extending her Not So Ordinary Book Club by Pinecone Press here at Scrapp'n Savvy.

We have two extremely talented Cricut experts who will help you get the most out of your Cricut die-cutting system. Pat Hines and Carol Brown are fantastic and I am excited to have them be apart of the team.

Starting today and until January 6th 2011 all Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas paper and embellishments will be 40% off. plus stock up for the winter with Bazzill cardstock - Bazzill by the Box on sale for $45

If you have signed up for the Scrapp'n Sampler you will need to bring the following to the event. Scissors, adhesives (glue dots, pop dots, glue stick and tape runner) and black ink. All sessions are FULL but we are making a waiting list and will be opening a Saturday 7:00-9:00 pm sessions if that will fit in your schedule please give me a call at 281-288-7289

If you have no place to go this New Years Eve and would like to come Scrap the night away with me I still have a few spots open. There will be no Make-n-Take and no dinner and it will be FREE! We will start at 7:00pm and end at 1:00am.

Happy Scrapp'n

Monday, December 20, 2010

weekly layout!

This Layout was designed by Nancy. She teaches Make Mine Mini here at Scrapp'n Savvy. I know she is working hard on her classes for the first quarter of 2011 and you can get a peek of these projects by attending the Scrapp'n Sampler January 7th or 8th. There are a couple spots open at the 4:00 session on January 7th. Call today to reserve your seat. 281-288-7289!


This week at Scrapp'n Savvy is the Razzill Dazzill Bazzill Class. The am class is full but there is 2 more slots available in the evening class from 6-8:30 pm.

If you need something to do on New Years Eve? Scrapp'n Savvy will be closed during the day BUT we will be having a special PJ crop from 7pm to 1am. So don't be lonely that night come crop the night away with us. This event is not on the website so be sure to call to reserve your spot!

Stay Savvy, scrap often!
Love ya -Karrie

Razzill Dazzill Bazzill Gals

So my Cricut has been hooked to my computer all day long and I could not brake away to send out an email. I am so sorry. Your basic supplies will be perfect! Add sewing stuff, a Martha border and corner punch set (something wintery or scalloped) and tweezers. I can't wait to have you in class tomorrow

Monday, December 13, 2010

weekly layout!



It's is great to be home for the holidays or to have those loved ones home so take lots of pictures to capture those memories. Debra designed this week's layout to help you preserve those cherished moments.

This week at Scrapp'n Savvy . . .

Tuesday - 10:00-12:30 Millie will be completing another section of her four generation scrapbook. Be sure to bring your album to class so you can decorate it.

Wednesday & Thursday - Lickety Slip 2011 New Colors same great concept! Come join the fun! 10:00-12:30 or 6:00-8:30

Friday & Saturday - Photoshopp'n 101 and 201 10-4:00 Lunch included. Come learn from the best. Douglas, graphic design major and graphic designer for Bazzill will be here to walk you through the program to teach you great skills to enhance your photos for your scrapbooks!

Happy Scrapp'n my good friends!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

P. J. Crop!



I love Friday nights at Scrapp'n Savvy because I enjoy cropping with such such amazing women. You all inspire and encourage me and I thank you! I was called to repentance last night. I was posting the make-n-take and the dinner recipe and with move into the new location that has somehow slipped to the wayside. So by request I am going to strive harder to make sure this happens.

This month we have been doing soup and salad for our P.J. Crop feast. Last night we had Yummy black bean soup and corn casserole.

Corn Casserole

Melt 1/2 stick margarine in casserole dish -- Combine following in bowl:

1 (16 oz) can whole kernel corn (do not drain)
1 (16 oz) can creamed style corn
2 eggs
1 sm can green chilis (Optional)
1 box Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pour into casserole and bake at 350 until done. (approx 45 minutes)

Black Bean Soup, modified from a Weight Watchers recipe

1 spray(s) cooking spray
1 - 2 bell peppers(or frozen peppers ), finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
4 garlic clove(s), minced
45 oz canned black beans, undrained, divided (three 15 oz cans)
1 package spice mix
1/2 cup water
14 1/2 oz fat-free chicken broth, or vegetable broth
10 oz canned tomatoes with green chilis, such as Rotel Tomatoes
16 oz canned diced or pureed tomatoes
11 oz canned yellow corn, drained

Instructions
Coat bottom of a large stockpot with cooking spray or one to two teaspoons of oil. Add bell peppers, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.

Place 1 - 2 of the cans of beans and broth in blender and puree until smooth; or smash with a spoon or potato masher, and add to stockpot.

Stir third can of beans (do not puree first), tomatoes and green chilies, tomatoes, and corn into stockpot. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium. Combine spice package and water together, stir into pot and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Yields about 1 1/2 cups of soup per serving


Our make-n-take was inspired by our breakfast with Santa. Pictures are here! Yeah!

Happy Scrapp'n

Monday, December 6, 2010

weekly layout!



It is time to get out those cherished keepsake and deck your halls with Christmas cheer. Don't forget to get out your camera so you can capture these memories. This layout was designed by me with the thought of preserving my memories of my boys trimming our tree.

It is Lickety Slip week here at Scrapp'n Savvy. We will be finishing our 2010 scrapbook. Wow has this year flown by. I love teaching this class and the people who have chosen to come play with me. Thanks girls for making my 2010 year an amazing journey.

Those of you who want to join the fun we will be starting 2011 next week! Can't wait!
be sure to sign up today!

Happy scrapp'n

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

weekly layout!

Oops sorry we are a day late. We may have just slipped into a turkey comma but we are awake and functioning once again. Susan our Swap hostess, out did herself on this one. Her use of the BoBunny Noel line is elegant. No doubt you will be able to find a use for this adorable layout.



This week we have some great classes lined up and I believe there is a few spots available in each class. The site store has been fix so you can sign up on line at scrappnsavvy.com

Make Mine Mini Tuesday at 6:30

Stamped with Love Thursday 10:00

P.J. Crop Friday 5:00-Midnight

Jr. Scrappers Saturday 10:00-11:00 Danae has designed an adorable two page 9x9 layout that all ages will enjoy. This is a great activity to do with your Jr. Scrapper.

Savvy Swap Saturday 2:00-5:00 Holiday cookie exchange. You will walk away with 12 adorable 8x8 recipe pages and 2 dozen cookies! Yum Yum!

Douglas is coming back sign up today to hold you spot on the Photo Shopp'n class. The beginners class is available Friday the 17th and advanced will be held on the 18th. Douglas is the graphic designer for Bazzill Basic Paper. He is very patient and easy to learn from. Lunch will be included in this fun day of learning.

Happy Scrapp'n my good friends and once again sorry we were a day late!
(((HUG)))

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Breakfast with Santa!

8AM - 11AM This Saturday

Phase II is getting so close to being done! WHOOT WHOOT! We will be having Breakfast with Santa in the new class/crop room! I am so excited. So com celebrate with us by having breakfast with Santa. Breakfast in on me. I will have a professional photographer here to capture that special moment when you little whisper their Christmas wish to Santa. A special scrapbook kit has been made to help you preserve these memories.


A gift for the first 25 Shoppers (one per house hold)



Need to get out and away? . . . Come play with us we will be teaching some fun techniques making some special glass ornaments.

Have a fun Thanksgiving - take lots of pictures! Then we will have a happy scrapp'n good time! (((HUG)))

Monday, November 22, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving my Scrapp'n Friends!

This weeks Weekly Layout was designed by Millie, my oh so talented mother.



We wish you all a fun and save Thanksgiving! Looking forward to seeing you at breakfast with Santa this Saturday.

Happy Scrapp'n

Monday, November 15, 2010

weekly layout!



This weeks Layout was designed by Leslie. She is the hostess for our Friday night P.J. Crop and teaches Football Memories. We love having Leslie on staff. She is so talented and kind. She will go out of her way to help serve you.

Thanks Leslie for all you do!

We are so excited about some up coming classes. This week at Scrapp'n Savvy

Tuesday morning November 16 is Millie's Generation class. Class starts at 10am. In her class you will learn to travel back in time to find your roots and she will help you preserve your findings in an amazing scrapbook.

Wednesday November 17 evening at 6pm I will help you create an adorable watch band. With these watch bands you can use the same watch face over and over again and just change the bands. This is a great gift idea for the holidays!

Thursday November 18th at 10am and 6pm I will be teaching Razzill Dazzill Bazzill. In this class we will be making 3 12x12 layouts learning new techniques and playing with new released products.

Friday November 19th you can come and scrap your night away with us. Always a fun make-n-take and yummy food.

Saturday November 20th at 10am you can join Leslie to make 8 fantastic football themed layouts.

Call and save your spot to have breakfast with Mr and Mrs Santa Clause. This is where parents eat free. Saturday November 27 8am Professional Photographer will taking your pictures for the 5"x7" and an adorable 12x12 two page kit is included with breakfast. We will have make-n-takes going from 11 am - 6 pm. You can bring your pets to see Santa at 4pm. Scrapp'n has never been more fun!

Scrapp'n Sampler is just around the corner reserve your seat today. The project you will walk away with has a retail value well over $25.00. WOW! For $5.00 you will meet some of the most talented teachers in the greater Houston Area, shop with a discount and have fun making an amazing project. WHOOT WHOOT. January 7th and 8th! One session per guest and you must be present to get your kit!

Happy Scrapp'n my good friends!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

today. . . take time to remember!

This video was sent to me by my good friend Mary! Thanks Mary for reminding me of all the wonderful veterans who gave their all for us!



I am proud to be an American!

Have a blessed day!

Monday, November 8, 2010

weekly layout


This Layout was designed by Nancy Wyatt. She will be teaching Pam Black's Creative Escape class here at scrapp'n Savvy tomorrow evening. This is my personal favorite class from Creative Escape and anyone attending will receive the Creative Escape 2010 idea book! We have a couple of kits left so call today and reserve your spot. 281-288-7281

Monday, November 1, 2010

Weekly Layout!



This Week's layout was designed by me. I love the felt and glitter borders that We R Memory Keepers has to match their paper line so that was my port of departure for this layout.

This week at Scrapp'n Savvy

Tuesday November 2 Lickety Slip 10am and 6pm

Wednesday November 3 Lickety Slip 6pm

Thursday November 4 Lickety Slip 10am and 6pm

Friday November 5 P.J. Crop 5-midnight

Saturday All Day Crop 10am-Midnight

Don't forget to vote this week and if you see my Dad wish him a happy birthday.

Happy Scrapp'n

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween



I love this ad that was put out by my church. It reminds me of Halloween. For me Halloween is all about family time and make-believe. Often we would have family themed costumes which would draw us closer both in preparation time and in deliverance as we came into character. I love how the whole neighborhood opens their doors. It didn’t matter if I was the one staying home to greet the neighbors or if I was walking the street, it always warmed my heart. Today my kids are mostly grown and we don’t walk the street anymore but we still will have our family time. This Halloween will all stay home cuddled in our comfortable spots having our own “Bones” marathon and still we will eagerly press pause to greet our neighborhood goblins. I hope you all have a save Halloween. May you make this day a great family day. Families are forever and fun memories create stronger ties!

Happy haunting my fellow scrapp’n gals

Monday, October 25, 2010

Weekly Layout!



This month is a special one for me. I have had several people close to me take on the battle of breast cancer. I held my mom's hand through her struggle and I know what a scary thing the battle can be. To all who have or are fighting this battle our thoughts prayers are with you. This week's layout was designed by Leslie. She is a very talented person on my design team and if you know her, you will know she has your best interests at heart. She lovingly designed this layout with my mom in mind. Well my mom is out of town and I don't have too many pictures she would approve of. I chose to put another amazing person on Leslie's page, my sister Lynnette. Her battle started 5 years ago this month and she is so grateful to be here enjoying and celebrating life. I love you Lynnette!




This week at Scrapp'n Savvy

Wednesday October 27th Calendar-iffic by Leslie (FULL) 6:00-8:00 pm

Thursday October 28 Quick Quotes Creations - Canvas wall art designed by the Quick Quotes staff taught by Karrie 10:00 am-12:30pm and 6:00-8:00 pm

Friday October 29th P.J. Crop

Monday, October 18, 2010

Weekly Layout!

Happy Monday my good friends!

This Weeks layout was designed by my mom, Millie Jones. She used the new Bo-bunny line "whoo-ligans". I loved Halloween when my boys were little. It was fun watching them pull out the costume box and play. They would try on old costumes to discover how much they grew. There would be some mix=matching of costume parts to create new costumes and then there would always be shopping and creating to add to the box. All these memories are best kept in a scrapbook. This layout would be great for all those moments with two pockets and many tags.



Reserve your kit today by ordering it online or giving me a call at 281-288-7289

This week at Scrapp'n Savvy:

Monday October 18th Generations with Millie 10:00-12:30 Millie will show you how to research your family lineage and help you organize it into a beautiful scrapbook

Thursday October 21 Razzill Dazzill Bazzill with Karrie 10:00-12:30 and 6:00-8:30PM Learn new Techniques and play with the latest materials while making 3 12x12 scrapbook layouts





Friday October 22 P.J. Crop 5:00pm - Midnight Get comfortable and scrap your friday night away with us. No need to worry about dinner, we will serve you dinner and have a fun make-n take prepared for you.

Saturday October 23 Football Memories with Leslie 10:00-12:30 It doesn't matter if you play football, march in the band, cheer or are a spectator. The 8 layout you make will help you preserve your favorite Football Memories

Saturday October 23 Altered Escape with Karrie 6:00-8:30PM Come make a fun memory necklace that was designed by Margie Romney-Ashlett for Creative Escape 2010.

Happy scrapp'n

Monday, October 11, 2010

Weekly Layout!


Debra designed this weeks weekly layout "Spooky Fun" She used the printed paper from My Mind's Eye latest release. In this "Haunted" line, each print is printed on a both sides of a Kraft cardstock and some part is flocked with black so stinken cute!

Debra Teaches her class "Stamped with Love" this Wednesday. Do to popular request she has opened an evening class. If you would like to sign up she does have a few evening spots still opened. I totally loved her fall cards and the pumpkin is so cute!

This week at Scrapp'n Savvy we also have our P.J. Crop this Friday night. If you are looking for a weekend of scrapp'n fun you can come to the Crop this Friday and sign up for our all day crop this Saturday. That is 18 hours of creative bliss! For your convenience you can sign up for both right here on my blog.

Happy Scrapp'n

Monday, October 4, 2010

Weekly Layout!

Happy Monday my scrapping friends. It is hard to believe I woke up in Camby Indiana I got to cuddle with my sweet Tori and now I am working in my studio here at Scrapp'n Savvy in Spring Texas. I miss her already!

When i got her I was greeted by my fantastic mom who was working on my class kits for tomorrow. She is so wonderful. Thanks Marianne, Barbara and Pat for helping mom with my kits.

This week Susan, our Swap Specialist designed our Weekly Layout. She used pictures of her new home! Both the layout and the home looks amazing. You too can have this layout, you can buy it for $14.00 on my web store scrappnsavvy.com

Happy Scrapp'n


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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Never a dull moment!

This week has been a full of hard work, loving support of friends and family, scrapping, teaching and bonding with family and fellow paper crafters. My heart is full of gratitude for a loving husband who allows me to visit with our children and granddaughter, parents who work so hard to help me fulfill my dreams, supportive friends who help kit, create weekly layouts and did everything in their power to have a successful P.J. Crop while I was in Indy and for a best friend who spends her spare time typing instructions, searching the Internet for much needed items, and giving the moral support needed to keep me going when I feel discouraged. I love you all and I thank you! ((((hug)))

Tuesday I taught my Razzill Dazzill Bazzill Class at Scrapp'n Savvy. We did three interactive pages to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

For Halloween we did a spinner, imagine four adorable expression showing in the spider window as you spin to each picture.



You can express you deepest thoughts of gratitude on the tags that are tucked away in the pockets of this fall page.



Adding all those special Christmas pictures to this waterfall page will be fun. You can't have too many Christmas pictures! So many magical moments happen at Christmas



Wednesday morning bright and early I headed to Indy to play with Miss Mae, my adorable granddaughter. She was a little shy when we saw each other but shortly after arriving home she showed me her book collection in a matter of minutes. Not because she has very few books but because my gifted "Tori-Bear" is a speed reader! LOL It was so fun watching her flip through each picture book.



It was good to graduate from watching her to holding her as she shared her favorite books.



Thursday Rachel, Tori and I headed to Camp Camby for a weekend of scrapbooking and a little teaching. I was excited to hold my Razzill Dazzill Bazzill class with my Indy friends and to help Rachel work on a scrapbook for Tori. Tori turned out to be the BEST helper



Rachel and I sat across from the most remarkable young woman. She is a nurse who was struck by an illness that left her without the use of her legs. I am so glad I met Julie, she was such an inspiration to me. She is so positive and out going. I believe there is nothing that girl can't do. She plays tennis, water ski, ice hockey, volunteers several hours with Make A Wish. She reminded me of all the blessing we have in our life and that there is always something to be glad about. Thanks Julie for all the laughs and sharing your stories. Not such a great picture. I took it on accident while I was trying to turn off the camera but will be forever grateful that I have it



Two Sisters own the store Just a Little Bit Moore and they host this crop twice a year. There isn't a moment (96 hours) of this crop that you don't see them. That is one long work shift. You can tell they have a passion for scrapbooking and a deep love for their customers. Suzie even made sure she personally granted "many blessing" to each cropper. Tori included. . .



As a store owner I know how much work goes into an event like this and found it refreshing to see that they took a few moments to nap and rejuvenate themselves.




I love these ladies and I pray I will be able to run Scrapp'n Savvy the way they run their store. Going into Just a Little Bit Moore is like coming home. It is a happy place where you are greeted with a warm smile, loving heart, and a helping hand. Thanks girls for all you do! It was hard saying goodbye to the wonderful scrappers of Indy. I am looking forward to coming again. I hope some of my new friends will be brave enough to venture out to Texas and spend a weekend cropping with us at Scrapp'n Savvy.



I know my hardest good bye will come tomorrow when I have to leave this part of my family. I will forever cherish this weekend. I love you Jared, Rachel and Tori!

I look forward to exploring many more things with Tori as she grows.







Each visit I make either to Arizona of Indiana I walk away with a full heart. I am so grateful both of my grandchildren have come to loving homes with fantastic parents!

Happy scrapp'n my friends

Monday, September 27, 2010

More than just a Scrapbook Store

Phase one of Scrapp'n Savvy is up and running. Come check it out . . . Our new address is 22830 Fritz Lane in Spring TX 77389. Att&t is having a problem getting phone service to me. When they do our new number is 281-288-(savy)7289. Until then you can reach me at karrie@scrappnsavvy.com. Our new hours are from 10:00AM to 7:00PM Monday - Saturday

Weekly Layout will be posted later this evening.

Thanks to all who came to our Sampler. We enjoyed having you. My "playhouse" is your "playhouse"! Congrats to all who won door prizes at each session and a special congratulation to Joyce R. and Pat C. who were our Grand prize winners winning the Creative Escape 2010 kits!

Happy Scrapp'n

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Down to the nitty gritty of Scrapp'n Savvy phase one!

The trailer is going today! Oh happy day!
New product arriving daily . . . Yeah!!!! It's as good as Christmas . . .
The new bathroom has everything but the sink! hehehe so close . .

Finishing touches - Dad adding the base boards. . .
Have you ever watched Extreme Makeover Home Edition with Ty Pennington? He gets so excited and dramatic as he attempts to convey the reality of the show. There always seems to be a little drama with the time crunch as the show is drawing to an end and the family is due back from their well deserved vacation. Let me tell you girls, the drama is real. There has been a few set backs that made us all wonder will we really be ready for the Sampler? ? ? Besides not having enough hours in a day, the sink will be a day late, the parking lot will not be finished, some of the new product will not arrive in time and my parents truck was broken into while at their daily run to Lowe's. Someone felt the need to have my mom's cell phone and dad's GPS system and radio. It is rough when you see bad things happening to wonderful people. I am so sorry mom and dad. I would be ungrateful if I didn't express my gratitude to all who have works so many long hours to make this happen. Thanks mom and dad for believing in me and sacrificing so much to make my dreams come true. Thanks to Leslie and Susan for the many hours of kitting. Thanks Uncle Jim and Aunt Paula for stepping in with an eager helping hand. Thanks Rigo and Michelle for your endless hours of computer help. Thanks to my husband and children for picking up the slack where I have fallen short on my household chores. Thanks to a fantastic teaching staff your creativity and ideas are amazing. This list is endless because there have been so many helping hands. However I want to thank you, my students, consumers and friends! For wanting a store bad enough that you are willing to jam into one parking driveway, walk past our garbage cans into our back yard where you are greeted by two barking dogs only to be called back out again to move your car. Thanks for your support and understanding. Together we will build Scrapp'n Savvy to become your personal studio where you can learn the latest trend and have the newest products at your fingertips. Phase one is just a day away from being complete and phase two has already begun. I am so excited to have you come to the Sampler.

Until then
Happy Scrapp'n

Monday, September 20, 2010

Weekly Layout!



I designed this layout after celebrating my parents 51st wedding anniversary. I think they are so charming. I am so gratefully for all they do for me. Not only have they been great examples of how to live and travel in this earthly journey but they are my friends and their faith in me helps me strive to be the best daughter, wife, mother and friend I can be. I hope you enjoy the layout. You can purchase this two page 12x12 kit for $14.00 at scrappnsavvy.com

I look forward to seeing you this weekend at the Scrapp'n Sampler.

Until then . . . Happy Scrapp'n

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Calling all painters!

I love this land. It has that quiet peaceful feeling that allows you to feel you are out in the wilderness away from every care and concern of the world yet you are only right around the corner. As for Scrapp'n Savvy's new home, it is coming right along. The leaking water pipe is fixed, all the mold infested walls have been replaced and the new bathroom fixtures are being installed.
These are the new bathroom walls. Dad got them up and mom is coming around with the mud to fill in the seams.

Dad moves on to the next wall requiring mending. Say good by to the Aztec cut out
Next step to get rid of the trailer that the house seem to be built around. From the front of the house you would never know but taking a little walk around to the back and UGH!


I will share more pictures next Wednesday.

So my friends who love to paint (hehehehe) It is just about time to put paint on these new walls. Starting at 8:00 am Monday morning September 20th we will be painting and you know what they say, "Many hands, or brushes, makes light work. Lunch will be on us!

Happy Scrapp'n

Monday, September 13, 2010

Weekly layout!

Sorry for the delay in this post. Life is crazy here at Scrapp'n Savvy. We are so excited about our new location. Because so many man hours are required to get us in by the Sampler on September 24 and 25th we need to make Millies Memories a kit only class this month. Her class was scheduled for this week. Here is a sneek peek of one of the three layouts that will be included in this kit only class. We know how Millie loves punches so we will be punching all the pieces in the kits that needs to be punched. You can still reserve you kits by signing up on line or giving us a call here a Scrapp'n Savvy



Thank you for your understanding and patients.

As for the weekly layout this week. It was designed by me. I teach two different classes here at Scrapp'n Savvy. Lickety Slip and Razzill Dazzill Bazzill. My RDB class this month will be 9-29-30 You will be able to get a peek of those layouts if you are coming to the Sampler. I will be once again teaching three different interactive layouts. You can sign up for the sampler right here on my blog.
This weekly layout has a vacation theme. The quote on the layout is by David Brenner. It says, "It isn't how much time you spend somewhere that makes it memoreable; it's how you spend your time". Times are hard for most of us these days and it doesn't matter if you were able to take an exotic vacation or you ended up using your vacation days on a "stay-cation" the point is you take time to make memories with those you love. Some of my favorite memories where of vacations spent at home just bonding as a family as we took an imaginary trip to some foreign country, learning some key words of their native tongue and eating dishes from their land. You can purchase this layout at scrappnsavvy.com. It is $14.00 for both 12x12 layouts. For a better deal you can pre-pay for the month and get all layouts for just $12.50 each!


Happy Scrapp'n

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Savvy Swap

This was our calendar swap. Each person was assigned a month to design a 8x8 page for the Karen Foster magnetic calendar board and a month title strip. They turned out so adorable. I love mine and I can't wait to hang my in the new Scrapp'n Savvy crop room. It seems that a couple of gals sneaked away before we could get their picture. Not pictured is Sherri Mc Spadden who designed January and Cindy Wisemore who created October.



Next month we will be doing treat containers. Come join the fun . . . Treat Swap - October 9th 2-5pm

I hope you enjoy

Happy Scrapp'n

P.J. Crop plus alittle bit more!

My friday started with a day crop with all of my Creative Escape Savvy Scrappers. These gals came to Creative Escape with me this year. The day was planned so we could gather after Creative Escape to share pictures and finish projects.
The day took an turn of events when my mom called from the new location asking me to come take a picture of their new findings. It seems the ceiling was being held up by a coke can. Crazy!




Well they all wanted to see the making of Scrapp'n Savvy (mom wasn't to thrilled -hehehehe-)
So they had a taste of our version of Extreme Makeover. I is still a big mess yet I think they all could see our vision. Kurtis took a picture of us out on the walk way dad built so you all could have and easier time getting you stuff to the door.




The P.J. Crop was a delight. We had a visitor from England and friends reconnected after several months of no contact. I love how the common intrest in paper crafting can and does create life long friendships. For dinner we had. . .




Chicken Parmesan with Linguine and Broccoli, modified from a Kraft Foods Recipe
prep time 10 min
total time 38 min
makes 4 servings

Ingredients


4 small Boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
2 Tbsp. Fat-free milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1 Bell Pepper, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can rotel tomatoes
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
1 Tbls dried oregano and parsley
1/4 lb. Linguine, uncooked
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese



Make It
© DIP chicken in milk then in grated topping, turning to evenly coat both sides of each breast.
© HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add peppers and garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Add chicken; cook 3 min. on each side. Add tomato sauce, mushrooms and pepper; cover. Simmer 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
© MEANWHILE, cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli to boiling water for the last 2 min.
© SPRINKLE mozzarella over chicken; cook 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Drain pasta mixture. Serve with chicken.

Make-n-take pictures will be posted later today!
Happy Scrapp'n my good friends!