Nana's Parlor: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Shopping

Today my husband took me to Jo-Ann Fabrics to spend one of my birthday presents. I was able to get quite a bit and still have money left on my card. Most of what I got was on sale, This is what I got on sale: 8 x 8 glitter pack, 3 packs of colored bling, a box of each (red, white and pastel green rose petals), a spool of ruffled lace, 2 clear stamps and a clear block for my stickers. I also got 3 packs of feathers and a box of adhesive squares. It wasn't a big haul, but I think I made out pretty good. It was so nice to go shopping especially with my hubby, he is so good to me.

Please share with me your latest shopping finds.

This afternoon I have been working on my little girl dress mini album. It is turning out so cute, I love it. Hopefully soon I will be doing a video about it. I would like toget it on youtube. I will need my wonderful son to help me with that.

I look forward to hearing about your creative projects.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

A Day of Rest

     Today started out with our special time at church. It was truly wonderful. The message was powerful and the music was great. The choir did their special with no musical instrument, how moving. The special was done by the men's quartet and they also did their special with no musical instruments.
     Since this is sunday I will not be scrapbooking, but I will be doing my embroidery craft this evening. I am working on special pillowcases for my granddaughters for Christmas. (Yes I know it is only January, but I wanted an early start.) When they are completed I will take a picture of them and show you how they turned out.
     Tomorrow after I get back from the doctors, do my housework I plan on working on a mini album that I am doing. It is a dress shaped album that I am calling "Pretty in Pink."   I will hopefully do a video about that one.
    Well let me know what you are doing.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Getting started

Hi everyone,

This is my first post in my blog. My goals with this blog will be to share scriptures that inspire me, what I do with scrapbooking and crafting, and recipes that I love and any that I have developed. I ask that you share with me your crafting and scrapbook ideas, recipes that you like and scriptures that inspire you. I will try to post pictures of my scrapbook and crafting ideas as well as recipes.

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Pat Catan Shopping Haul

Strawberry Cake with Strawberry Glaze

1 box of Jiffy Yellow Cake mix
1/2 cup of Strawberry Jam
1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam
1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam
3/4 stick of butter

Mix cake mix according to package directions. Put 1/2 cup of Strawberry Jam in blender and blend till smooth. Mix in to cake batter. Pour into 9x9 greased and floured cake pan. Put 1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam in blender and blend till smooth and drizzle over cake batter. Bake at 350 degrees. While the cake is baking chop butter into blender, add 1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam and blend till smooth. Put aside. Keep at room temperature.

When cake is baked, cool slightly drizzle the butter and jam mixture over cake and let cool. Cut and serve with coffee, tea, or milk. Yummy!

Chocolate Mayo Cake

2 1/4 c. of all-purpose flour

1 2/3 c. sugar

1 1/4 c. milk

3 1/2 t. of baking powder

1 t. of salt

1 t. vanilla or almond extract

1 c. mayo

Mix altogether. Pour into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. and 10 minutes or till a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool and frost. (Mayo takes the place of shortening or butter and eggs.)

Buttercream Chocolate Frosting

3 c. of powder sugar

1/2 c. of butter softened

2 t. vanilla

3 ounces of cocoa

3-4 T. milk

Beat together all ingredients until smoot. Frost cooled cake, cut and serve.

ENJOY!!!

Chocolate Mint Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe is so easy and quick to make and taste delicious.

1 Pre-made Pie crust from Phillsbury
butter (enough for other ingredients to stick)
1/4 - 1/2 cupbrown sugar
1 - 2 Tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped chocolate mint chips

Unroll the pie crust and roll to make it a little thinner. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Top with chopped chocolate mint chips. Roll and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees till light golden brown. Cool, cut and serve slightly warm or at room temperature. Serve with coffee, tea or milk. Delicious!!!

Chicken Au Graten Potato Casserole

This is a quick and easy casserole.

1 box of Betty Crocker au Graten Potatoes. Prepare as directed on package.
1 - 2 cups of small cubed, cooked chicken
1/2 - 1 cup of small cubed mild cheddar cheese.

After you prepare the potatoes according to the package, add the chicken and mix. Top with the cubed cheese and cover. Bake covered in a 425 degree oven. 5 minutes before done take cover off to brown the top.

Serve with a salad or other vegetable. Yummy! Great way to use leftover chicken or turkey.

Other meats that can be substituted: cubed ham, canned tuna or salmon, cooked ground meat. If you have a few leftover hamburgers, cube them and added to the casserole. Be creative!