February Recipe Memories

A couple of years ago, I joined a recipe card club with some of my artistic friends at our local scrapbooking store. As time went on, I realized putting food together is an art just like everything else in life. Over this next year I will be receiving about 120 cards that measure 5" X 8." I have a special roll-top recipe box to hold them all, which really makes the journey of each month even more entertaining for me!

These were some of the cards I created, as well as, a couple of the special ones I received.

"Pa Pa's Delectible Crepe Recipe Card" designed by myself.

It is so inspiring to display my recipe cards on my kitchen counter as I begin a meal. I suppose my favorite meal is anything that's simple, or down-home cooking. I do enjoy stepping out of the box once in a while by coming up with ways to go all Italian, or do another meal all Mexican. I love traveling as it is such a good opportunity to learn more about local cultures and unique foods. I can't seem to get enough shrimp in my life.

Recipe card designed by Sherry Reiber

Recipe card designed by Andrea Wright

I wish I had more time to really develop my skills in cooking. I have a vast collection of cookbooks and family recipes just waiting to be made into really clever designs. Hopefully, you can dream along with me as I share a little bit of my kitchen.

CREDITS: "MEN WITH WINGS" BY MOONLIGHT JOURNEY, "CONSERVATORY" 2-SIDED PAPER BY 7gypsies, 'VINTAGE EPHEMERA & PHOTOGRAPHS" RUBBERSTAMP COLLECTION BY TJ DESIGNS, LLC, & RECIPE INSPIRED BY ELIZABETH MAXSON.

Manly Man Cards

"Life is a succession of moments."

"To live each one is to succeed." ~Corita Kent

I've been working on some greeting cards for my monthly card exchange. When I first saw these images from Moonlight Journey, I just knew I had to try making something using these destinguished gentlemen!

I am also back and running with my repaired computer. It started acting up right at the beginning of the One World One Heart Giveaway, and was in the shop three times in the past two weeks. Hopefully, everything will be fine. You just don't realize how your life changes without your computer!

CREDITS: BRAND NEW "DASHING MEN" IMAGES FROM MOONLIGHT JOURNEY, "IMAGINED" RUBBERSTAMP FROM PAPER BAG STUDIOS. QUOTE FROM CREATIVE MEMORIES, "DELIGHT DIGITAL POWER PALETTE" USING STORYBOOK CREATOR 3.0.

OWOH Giveaway Winners

Thank you so much, Lisa Swifka of Whymsical Bohemian, for giving us the opportunity to share a little of ourselves during this tremendous blogging event. It has truly been an amazing adventure! Each year gets even more thrilling when you to drop by and visit so many wonderful blogging artists from around the world.

I am pleased to announce the winners of my two special gifts.

Prize No. 1 "Woodland Mittens" goes to:
Birgit of Swapping Howdies,
Munich, Germany

Prize No. 2 "Dusty Rose Wrist Warmers" goes to:
Jenn of Just Jenn Designs,
Williamsburg, Virginia

Both Birgit and Jenn have been sent emails for their addresses. Thank you, everyone for all your kind comments and words of inspiration.