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!

Scrapp'n Savvy - more than just a paper craft store!

Finding a home for Scrapp'n Savvy has been on the back of our minds for the past several months. We tried so many rental locations but none of them would lead us to our ultimate goal to have a place where we could host retreats. Well my parents bought a beautiful five acre wooded property with a very ugly house. My parents are known for buying eyesores. They have a gift for making a neighborhood eyesore into a coveted masterpiece. I watched them create these miracles all my life but I also saw the amount of work and sacrifice that went into each project. I was so happy for them when they bought their Houston home. It didn't have any major work requirements to just be able to move in and start living. But out of habit or now I think this is what they do for fun, they still spent the first few months painting, wallpapering, changing flooring and building a beautiful wood shop(hehehehe). I know they are getting older and I thought their major remodeling days were over. Not my mom though, that girl is a fighter! She saw from the very beginning how that ugly shack they called a house could become a beautiful Retreat center for crafters and families.

So the work has begun. We broke it up into three phases. Phase one would get a crop room, bathroom, small store, and kitchen. Phase two will give us a bigger crop room, better kitchen, and a dorm that will house 14 overnight guest with a nice large bathroom, a laundry room, and office. In phase three we will add the full size store and change the current store into a private room for special quests.

The house smelt like mold from day one and we found the source. It seems there was a broken pipe leaking into one of the bathrooms. The moldy walls are down and the pipe is fixed.



22830 Fritz Lane Spring Tx will be our new home. Phase one will be done September 23 just in time for the SCRAPP'N SAMPLER. So sign up to day.

Happy scrapp'n

Weekly layout!

This layout was designed by Danae Jones. She is a talented young lady who has a great eye for color and design. She teaches our young artists. At our next Sampler (September 24 and 25) she will be releasing her plan to help your young scrapper grow and develope their artistic ablilities.

Speaking of the Scrapp'n Sampler, for those who are new to Scrapp'n Savvy, it is a fun event where you will meet five teachers, make five make-n-takes for only $5.00. I am really excited about this one because it will be held in our new location. To celebrate I will be giving two complete set of Creative Escape 2010 kits with the idea book. There are still a few seats available. For your convenence you can sign up right on my blog or give me a call here at Scrapp'n Savvy 281-257-0434.

Check back on Wednesday I will be bloging about our new location.

Happy Scrapp'n

The Boys of Bazzill

My son and my two brothers are in this silly skit. They thought that the women of the Creative Escape event this year needed a bit more umph of entertainment. They rehearsed several times and Geoff, my brother, put together their "under water routine". I couldn't stop laughing, so I had my wonderful son upload the copy he had of the video so I could post it to the blog. Enjoy!

Happy Scrappn'

Creative Escape 2010

My Sweet brother Doug "Mr Bazzill" and Marti have made it possible for me to attend Creative Escape all five years. The first three I attended as a student and loved the royal treatment of being an attendee. The last two years I chose to work as a volunteer. I love it both ways. As an attendee there is quite a bit of pampering and I get to sit more but I tend to stay within my own circle of friends. As a volunteer I not only get to see my grandson Mr Linken twice a year but I get to meet and know so many more people. This year it was fun for me to have some of the same people as last year and to have so many of my wonderful Texas fiends in my Pink Paisley group. Each year as I reflect on the great experience of every moment, I wonder how will Lisa, Mona, Frannie, Carol, Heidi, Marti and Doug come up with another group of fabulous teacher, amazing projects, fun goodies, and a key note speaker that will top this year. Yet they seem to do it every year. Wow! Hats off to you! Being able to visit as family behind the scenes I know that a ton of work goes into this event and the return for them is not monetary. They have a genuine love for this industry and a passion that drives them to insurer the best!

Too all my Family, "Pink Paisley" friends and my "Savvy Scrappers" . . . May we meet again next year at CE 2011

Happy Scrapp'n