Rachel's 21st Birthday! (Cricut Cake)

Our daughter Rachel turned 21 this week! She is a cake decorator for a large chain supermarket while going to college and being a mom too! She loves to make custom creations whenever she has a chance for family and friends! She is sooo talented and has been a fan of crafting and cake decorating ever since her 4H days! Of course the Cricut Cake was the perfect way to celebrate this milestone birthday. There was a terrific bundle deal at cricutmachine.com so I couldn't pass it up.
Also included is a little card for the occasion.

Thursday Throwback Challenge!

This was a fun challenge! Just thinking of spring makes me so very inspired. The challenge was to use the Walk in My Garden Cartridge incorporating a flower. I used the border feature at 2 1/2" including the layers which uses the shift key. The patterned paper is from K & Company's Berry Sweet stack, the solid from Georgia Pacific. I used solid black ribbon from Joannes, pearl halves embellishments, glue dots, white gel pen, EK Success label punches and the sentiment is from Emma's I Believe in Leprechauns stamp set. (not just for St. Patty's Day!)

Let's Face it Friday Challenge #10

This week's challenge is to create a spring time gift using Peachy Keen Face stamps. I decided to make a little treat bag using Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cut Fit-to-page (5 1/2"). I used the shadow feature so there wouldn't be any extra holes. The butterfly is from Create a Critter cut at 2 1/2". I cut all layers and shadow. I used some nestabilities scallop ovals for the background on the bag. The faces are from the Princess Face asst. (using the smallest stamp). I added some stickles, primas, white gel pen and glue dots. Most of the paper was just some I had laying around!

February 2011 Baptism Card

One of my girls in my Wednesday nite group was baptized this past Sunday!
Here's a little card I put together. I wanted the card to be fun and not too serious (even though baptism is a big deal)
I used K & Company Berry Sweet stack,My Pink Stamper Family & Friends set (inside sentiment), Loopy Martha Stewart punch, prima flowers, ribbon from the $1 bin at Joannes, Inspired Heart Cricut Cartridge (Baptism shadow and word cut at 2 1/2", speed low, pressure med, blade depth 5. It took me a couple of trys to get this intricate cut, but I am so glad I kept trying!)

February, 2011 Better Late Than Never Valentine Post

Hi all! Yes, it's about time we post something about what's been going on around here. I have been great about visiting everyone else's blogs, but neglecting my own! It goes without saying we have still been creating, making memories and enjoying life, just not too good at posting the details.

Valentine Cookies:
We made lots of treats and Valentine's to give away, but the only creations that got any photo attention were Sara's heart shaped Spritz cookies. She made a couple hundred and shared them with Grandmas and Grandpas, friends, neighbors and youth group! Seth helped a little.

Welcome 2011!

I Thought I would have a wonderful project or at least something profound to report, but alas life has been full and the time for blogging has taken a bit of a "back seat"
If I were to reflect on the past year I would sum it up with one word: Growth!(I am pretty sure that will be the same for this year as well)
I am thankful God has revealed more and more of His wisdom, more and more direction and an amazing amount of daily encouragement and strength to see me through.
The blessings of my husband, children, grandson, family, girlfriends, ministries, homeschooling, work and hobbies have kept me wonderfully occupied and always learning new things.
Memories this last year included a move, a crisis here and there, camping with family, dates nites with hubby, hanging out with friends, jr. high ministry, regular Sunday family dinners with all who can join us and more!
This past holiday season brought many more opportunities for making memories, preserving traditions and get togethers with family and friends. Of course there is always the usual chaos in the Lieb household, but that is our life!
Sara and I are back in our homeschooling routine (I use that term lightly) and I have to say it is a joy to be together. We are continuing our studies: Beautiful Girlhood (Bible), American History, Physical Science, math and language arts. We added in Fallacy Detective for some beginning logic (we are loving it!)
Today we were able to do some "art" with Sara working on her cookbook she started last semester. Lots of projects in the works.
I know it's too early to wish for sunshine, so we will be content with winter and enjoy our comfort food (as long as I can keep on the treadmill!), crafting, games, watching old movies and other indoor pastimes.
Have a blessed year my friends.

Emma's Thursday Throwback Challenge!

This week's challenge was to make a project without using our Cricut or Gypsy and I enjoyed this very much. The theme was to make a "thank you". I love this time of year, so much to be thankful for and a wonderful time to reflect.
I used the Autumn Stack from DCWV, scallop and circle punches, distressed ink in Walnut Stain and Orange Marmalade a Martha Stewart Punch and the Corner Chomper at 1/2". The "Thankful For" stamp is from the Cutting Cafe and the pumpkin stamp is from a Gooseberry Patch set I recently picked up at our local Scrapbook Convention. (the first I have ever been to).

Sara's Cookbook Page

Attempting an Early American Cookbook for a history project. It is taking much longer than I thought it would! Made some cuts from mom's cricut cartridges, used the cuttlebug and some distressed ink.

Sara's Latest Creations

Here is my first attempt at using my Copic Markers. I watched a few tutorials and used the colors I had on hand (need to add some more shades of various colors for more variety)I like how the colors didn't bleed and how well they blended.

A Blustery Crumble. Sunday, October 24th, 2010

After a cold, rainy day of shopping it was time for something warm and sweet. A homemade apple crumble was just the thing to top off our Sunday family dinner. After peeling and slicing the apples, I added some sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice to the apples, tossed in a little flour and let it set for a bit. For the topping I stirred together some brown sugar, oats, a bit of flour and cut in some butter until crumbly. Freshly toasted almonds added the final touch. ~Sara~

Peachy Keen Challenge #39

Flowers and tag cut from Sweet Treats Cart. Princess Faces asssortment From Peachy Keen Stamps,My Pink Stamper Stamps,Paper from Autumn Stack, Distressed Ink in Walnut Stain, raffia, brads, prima flowers, stickles and a plain white bag.

Sport's Theme Throwback Thursday Challenge

I used Locker Talk cart, the soccer patterned paper is from some of my old.... paper from yikes...1996. (I bought it to scrapbook my older kids soccer pics..oops), who says you can't add bling to a guy card?? Yes, the I Rock was used (although the photo doesn't show it too well.(I need lessons), some stickles of course and the ribbon is from Joanne's $1 bin.

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010. Cupcake Surprise!

Today, in the spirit of Halloween, I decided to make cupcakes. I frosted them with a tip and decorated them with some sprinkles. They looked good enough to eat!
~sara~

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010. Fun Autumn Card

Cut with Celebrate with Flourish Cricut Lite Cart, Amber Autumn Stack Paper, Peachy Keen stamps, EK Success Punch, Pop Dots, White Gel Pen and some Leaf Brads. ~Donna~

Monday, October 18th, 2010. Hot Chocolate from Scratch.

I was looking for a quick and easy dessert for tonite and once again the whipping cream was calling to me.
Here is the recipe:
Hot Chocolate
2 oz unsweetened baker's chocolate (finely chopped)
1/4 sugar
4 cups of milk (I used 1%)

Whisk ingredients together over medium heat until chocolate is melted.

Whipped Cream
1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
pinch of sugar

Whisk or beat ingredients together.
~Sara~