Happy Monday! Let’s get started with a brand new giveaway for this week : )
This week, up for grabs is the newest kit – just launched – Cherry Sundae. It’s full of the new line: Cherry Hill by October Afternoon. I am absolutely in love with this entire line – the colors and papers are fantastic!
To be entered in the draw, leave a comment here by Thursday at midnight and I’ll have random.org select a winner on Friday. My question for you today is: What is your latest obsession? (can be scrapbook related or not) : )
7 Days of Tutorials!!!!!
Starts Today!
For the next week, I will post a different tutorial each day – I’ve got some fun ones planned for you 🙂 – lots of great gift ideas too! Today I have an easy tutorial for a great gift to make as well as a couple yummy recipes for you.
Recipes first! here we go… (I’m sure it’s no secret, but I love to bake, and I’m not always so good at following recipes. I prefer to branch out on my own and create my own recipes sometimes. Both of the recipes below are my own creations)
Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp caramel or vanilla extract
mix eggs well, add sugar then peanut butter, and mix well again. Add baking powder, extract and then flour. Drop spoonfuls onto greased pan, then press with a fork. (tip: spray the fork with cooking spray before pressing into cookie dough – this way it won’t stick to the fork!)
bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until done. (if you like the cookies chewy like Brent does, take them out at about 8-10 minutes (depending on your oven, but before they start to brown. If you like them crunchy, wait until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown)
I made these cookies this morning as a treat for Brent and I also wanted to use them as part of today’s tutorial, hehe. It was so tempting to help myself to these yummy looking cookies but since I am on a special detox diet right now, it means no sugar or fun stuff. boo….. So I quickly came up with a new recipe for something yummy that I can eat -and they turned out wonderfully! So for all you who might be on special diets or if you’re allergic to certain things, try this out – so easy, quick and delicious!
No bake egg-less, flour-less sugar free protein coco balls (I wonder how many other words I can fit into the title….)
1/2 cup oats
1 tbls pure cocoa powder
1/8 cup chocolate protein powder
1/4 cup all natural almond butter
bit of unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp caramel or vanilla extract
Mix oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, extract and almond butter together until well mixed. The mixture should be crumbly. Add a bit of unsweetened applesauce so the mixture is the consistency of dough (something you are able to roll into balls). If you add too much applesauce, add some more oats in.
Once well mixed, roll the dough into small balls and place on a wax paper covered plate. Place in the freezer. This is my first time making these so I’m honestly not sure how long they will keep in the fridge or freezer. I can tell you that they won’t last long in mine! I’ll probably have them all eaten up by tonight, lol.
Tutorial time!! Today’s tutorial is on an altered Paint Can.
This is a fun project to transform a paint can into a gorgeous container for giving as a gift. Fill with home made goodies like cookies, scones, biscotti, or fill with candies, little gifts or even a small mini album. This would make a great end of the year gift for teachers – have your child make a card to attach to the paint can for an added touch.
You will need:
– 1 Paint Can (please use a NEW one for this project, especially if you will be filling it with food related items): you can go to any paint store or home depot and just ask for a new empty can – they usually only cost a dollar or 2.
– Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium (if you don’t have this, try using mod podge)
– Foam brush
– patterned paper
– book paper
– embellishments, stickers
1. Liberally brush on the multi medium (I used gloss for this project – this stuff works great for so many things!), and stick on random pieces of the book paper. (I ripped it into various sized pieces). Brush over top of the paper with the medium as well. Continue untilt the entire paint can is covered.
2. Cut 2 strips of paper (I used lined paper by Scenic Route) so they measure 6 x 12″. Wrap each around the middle of the can and glue down. (so it fits as a band around the entire can)
3. Now cut 2 strips of paper 12 x 1.5″ out of a patterned piece of paper. (I used one of the new Cherry Hill papers from October Afternoon)
4. Wrap those strips around the middle of the lined paper and glue down.
5. Cut a circle out of a piece of patterned paper to fit the top of the paint can, then trace a CD and cut the circle out of another piece of patterned paper.
6. Add whatever title or saying you’d like to the circle. I also inked the edges of mine with Jumbo Java ink.
7. Stick the circle onto the front of the paint can – be sure to use a strong adhesive here (I used medium glue dots)
8. If you’d like to add a tag, an easy way is to use a journaling card. This one is also part of the Cherry Hill Line. I added some felt Thickers to the front of it, then punched a hole in the upper left corner and then attached it to the paint can handle with some lace.
All done! Now you can fill it with whatever you can think of! Of course today, mine is filled with cookies : )
Check back tomorrow for another fun tutorial: lots more great gift ideas coming your way! : )
One last thing for today: I want to say a big Happy Birthday to my sweet niece who turns SEVEN today! Where does the time go? I’m very excited that I’m going to get to see her in 3 weeks!
Just came across your blog and am loving it. Lots of great ideas and good cookies,what more can you ask! oh and the opportunity to win a prize!
My latest obsession is EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER. It started with new carpet and wood floors and in the”if you give a pig a pancake” mode of thinking, this turned into new paint inside, new front door, new interior door, new patio door and taking down wallpaper. Oh and I laid tile for the first time in a bathroom. Thanks for the chance, CindyML
My current obsession is garage saling!
That kit looks fabulous! Thise cookies look delicious. I have a bunch of formula cans that would be perfect to alter!
Blog surfing is my current obsession!
Great tutorial and must try out your cookie recipes!
My latest obsession is organizing my craft space.. Making organizational things for my supplies…
Wow! There is so much greatness in this post! My latest obsession is fabric! I’m in love with it and it’s being used for everything!
Right now I’m obsessed with finding some great new recipes to try!
Usually I AM obsessed with some new scrapbooking product or idea, but right now, I’m anxious to get back to my original, life-long hobby of reading. In order to do this, I plan on putting scrapbooking on hold for a few months. Honestly, I don’t think I’m going to make it more than a few days. But it’s worth a try.
My current obsession seems to be crafting. I could stay at my craft desk all day and create. I am just loving all of the new product that is coming our for the summer. October Afternoon just happens to be my absolute favorite line so I would love to win this kit.
Your tutorial is fantastic! That paint can is adorable and anyone would be thrilled to receive it along with those great looking cookies. Thanks for the yummy recipes.
Your niece is a doll. Enjoy seeing her.
xoxo, Christine
Kit looks great! and love the recipes!
Thanks for the great tutorial and the recipe!!!!!! That kit looks awesome!!!!! Your niece is a cutie!!!!
My latest obsession would be anything and everything Quickutz related. I love my Revolution and can’t seem to get enough dies to use in it. I am definitely obsessed. LOL.
I feel so dumb-I forgot to refresh my bookmark so I kept going back to last monday’s post!! Love the tutorial-can’t wait to try one.
Such a cute idea to use the paint can as a cookie jar 🙂
Latest obsession would have to be Spider. What a silly, time consuming game. Every time I get on the computer I have to play a hand or two 🙂
Oh Jess Im drooling with the kit! And what a cool tutorial you have there!TFS. My current obsession at the moment is minibooks.
My obsession right now is frames. I have been buying up various sizes of frames at garage sales and flea markets and storing them away. We are going to be starting (one room at a time) on re-decorating our house and I have TONS of ideas – many of them using frames. I have found some fantastic ideas on many of the scrapbooking blogs!!
One of my newest obsessions is watching the Bachelorette every monday evening…Its the perfect thing to watch while I am scrapbooking:)
Thanks for the great tutorial. My biggest obsession is scrapbooking.
this is too cute!!! I will post a link from my blog!
Oh, I can definitely tell you my obsession right now! 😉 My current obsession is a website called Makeup Geek– http://www.makeupgeek.com/ It’s a makeup forum that has great tutorials, an idea gallery, and store! Gotta love it! =)
Another great kit and those cookies look so yummy. Too bad I’m on a diet but maybe my kids would love them. Love the altered pail too.
Just read the PM email and followed the link to your blog. How will I ever get any work done if I read all these blogs all day. The cookies look great but I will pass on the paint can cause right now I am planning on painting 3 rooms in my house. Guess that is my new obsession! Great site!
Right now I am obsessed with papercrafts. lol
I’ve been obsessed with gardening lately! I’ve only my own house for a few years, so I’m still learning a lot!
Snow cones are my latest obsession… I’m going to try every flavor they make, by summer’s end…
my latest obsession… making notes book journals by coptic book binding. i just kept on making them.
I guess my latest SB obsession is making mini books….so fun for gifts!!!
another awesome kit !!!
and I am very much enjoying your tutorials thanks for all the work you put into these.
My latest obsession is chocolate!! Ok, so it’s always been my obsession… LOL! Kit looks great and thanks for the tutorials! :o)
What a great blog and thank you for great tutorials, I have been obsessed with mini books especially as they make great gifts for my family back in the Uk!!
I am sort of obsessed with sleeping. School is out and my kids are with their dad for 6weeks. So on my off days from work I have been sleeping half the day away. When I really should be doing other stuff. The kit for June is totally awesome. Great Job Jess.
Love all you ideas Jess!!!! I was just talking about how awesome this kit is and what a great way to get one!!! Whoohooo thanks for the chance!!! My lastest obsession would have to be die cuts!!!!!
love the kit…your can is fantastic, I was just thinking of a present for my kids’ teachers, should try to make one.
My latest obsession is journaling
My latest obsession is to make necklaces and bracelets. It is really fun!
And thanks a lot for the great ideas!!
my latest obsession is glimmer mist – i gotta have more. 🙂
My latest obsession is photography with ouw new camera. What a lovely paintcan its a great gift idea. Thanks for this great tutorial i’ll come back for the next one!
my latest obsession is mini albums & healthy desserts. Thanks for the chance! Cute kit!
I am obsessed with my Cricut expression/cartridges–I love it! And I have always been obsessed with paper (kindof like when I was sewing all my clothes and was obsessed with fabric!)
The cookie bucket and recipes are great! Thanks for the chance to win this awesome kit!
I’d say my obsession is scrapbooking but my hubby would say it’s looking at the computer to see what others are scrapping lol
Thanks for the chance to win
My obsession is “me time”! That means more time to scrap, read, garden… My kids are wondering where their mom went. dont worry, dh has stepped in and all are doing just fine. 🙂
Neat tutorial! I love this it and would love to win it – what great colors! My latest obsession has to be Nestabilities. I know I won’t be satisfied until I own lots more of them!
My latest obsession is taking morning walks. thanks for the awesome giveaway.
My latest obsession was “Twilight” but since the trailer just came out, it’s leaked over into “New Moon’. One of my favorite scrapbook pages for last year was the one I did celebrating the 100 kids I chaperoned on a field trip opening day. It’s like I’m a teenager again getting Teen Beat to see pictures of River Phoenix (and I just can’t help it)!
My latest obsession is vintage picture of 1900’s ! Thanks for the chance to win !
My last obsession is to make some cup cakes… and beautiful !!!
my latest obsession is to create cards for my little boy birthday party !!! with some robots
love your project !!! and love October afternoon… my latest obsession is to have this kit !!!!!
I am obsessed with my new sewing machine… i’m not so good, but i try so hard
thanks for the chance
I ‘m trying to use mist… not easy, so it’s my obsession for the moment
My latest obsession is ORGANIZING! I am organizing my scrap space, my closets, everything that I can. IKEA has great furniture for scrappers, by the way!
My latest obsession? Cherries! I kid you not! The first time I saw this line I fell in love. It’s just so cheery – perfect for all my spring/summer creations. Thanks for the opportunity to win this!
I am obsessed with shopping for scrapbooking supplies. I swear I could open my own store 🙂
LOVE this tutorial!! I am gonna make about 5 of these! Thanks!
My latest obsession is spending tme with my 2 & 3 year old grand nephews!They are too cute!!!
My latest SCRAPBOOKING obsession is FLAIR! American Crafts has a great line of Flair and I first got hooked on Facebook!
My latest obsession is softball. I am assistant coaching my 11 year old daughters team this year and have been obsessed in learning everything I can to be the best coach I can be.
This kit is just to die for and love the colors. I’m going to keep my fingers crossed. I just love your project and those cookies look so yummy. Also I wanted to say Happy 7th Birthday to your adorable Niece. My obession…I have so many…right now it’s trying to do challenges and of course learn new techniques along the way. Thanks so much for a chance.
I am “winter” cleaning at the moment – sorting out my cupboards and throwing away old clothes.
I am busy sorting out my cupboards and my clothes. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Love that paint can! Not sure if I have a latest obsession. Am busy reading the 3rd book in the Twilight series – guess that comes close. Because of Memorial Day and my daughter being home for two weeks, I have not done a bit of scrapping. I am obsessed with getting started again. Thanks for the chance to win.
Great looking cookies. Will definitley give these a try. Currently obsessed with my new Silhoutte Die Cutting Machine that hubby bought me for Christmas. Having great fun with cutting shapes and lettering for my cards.
Cool kit and I love the cookie tin idea. My latest obession is redoing my daughters rooms and making my a scrap room
My latest obession is riding horses and making horse theme crafts with my daughter.
Lately I have been trying the copics and coloring techniques. Love the kit and the cookie tin idea.
Right now my obsession is making tiny wire birds nests – I am hooked – I use on ATC’s, jewelry, altered canvas – love them.
Love the cookies,project tutorial & the cool kit!
Thanks for posting all of these wonderful ideas.
My latest obesession is getting more organized now that the kids are out of school for the summer.
Fran H
Hi, Just found your blog and book. Very cute! I like the tutorial you did with the paint can. I would love to win the candy so will check back and hope!
I can’t wait to make some cookies! Yummy!
My latest obsession is to find out everything about planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest. I’m so excited about this vacation but I have to wait until September. Patience is a virtue, I guess.
My latest obsession is getting my living room painted so I can get back to scrapping. I really like your tutorials…very easy to follow. Please, no more food though, you’re making me want cookies!!
Hi Jessica! I found you through ScrapScene and I love your blog! I have as one of my favorites and soon you will be on my blog 🙂 I love the paint can idea – it is super cute. Have a great day!
Pretty kit! And those cookies look so yummy!
Hi! I found your website through ScrapScene, I’m loving the tutorials! I have to say that crafting is my obsession… particularly scrapbooking but also quilting and sewing!!!
My latest obsession is trying to come up with new ideas to promote my SU business. Love the idea about using the paint can for cookies.
My latest obsession would have to be eating healthier and trying to lose a little weight for bathing suit season!!
Love that OA kit!! It’s fabulous!!!
My latest obsession is creating scenes by brayering dye inks for backgrounds & then stamping. I follow Michelle Zindorfs tutorials. They make great cards.
Mine is anything vintage!!
Just started reading twopeas message boards. I should have never started 😉
WOW! what a great kit and what an awesome blog! So glad I found it, I’m enjoying the tutorials and am SO gonna make those no-bake cookies this afternoon! Thanks for the inspiration!!
I love your blog ~ cookies and paper crafting, what more could a girl ask for? Thanks for sharing all of the tutorials! :o)
Wow! Thanks for the chance to win! My latest obsession is scrapbook related–distressing!! I am just addicted to my little edge distresser and am using it on everything! Thanks again!
My latest obsession is … alphas. I cannot get enough. But I have enough. lol! 🙂
Thanks for the contest and the great tutorials!
I am totally obesessed with inking, distressing and stamping right now! (also heat embossing, which stems from the stamping) 🙂
Great tutorials. I am of course obsessed with patterned paper, but that is nothing new. My newest obsession is cupcakes. We love them at my house.
Just found your blog – love it – going to have to try the frozen treats soon , it is hot here today should be over 90 ~~~
Fabulous blog! Enjoyed all your tutorials, very creative and inspiring….Thank you!!!
How fun! I would say my latest obsession would be YOU TUBE’s HOW TO videos. I am such a technique junkie…I love learning all these new things and then sharing what I learn with friends. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome kit! I am lovin the paper~
My latest obsession is baby items. I’m 30 weeks pregnant with our first, so I’m excited with all of the baby items out there! Those pudding pops look awesome, I think I’m going to have to try those! Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous kit!
My latest obsession is stamping! Loving your blog! Thanks for the chance to win!
Great blog! Just discovered you. Had to comment on the choc cookies. They look like the standard no-bake cookies we make, except we use more ingredients (and sugar) and cook them on the stove.
Did these hold up when eating?
Love the altered paint can! So many goodies can go in there ! We did one a few years ago for my DD’s friends birthday!
Luv the tutorials and gonna try some of them today or tomorrow! Great job!
Luv the tutorials and gonna try some of them today or tomorrow! Great job!
Luv the tutorials and gonna try some of them today or tomorrow! Great job!
What an awesome idea I love altering paint cans they are just so versatile
New Moon!!! Seriously should a 38 year old be this obsessed about the Twilight series?
xoxo
Cristina
look yummy!
I am now obsessed with altering journals! Love your blog and now would like to try altering paint cans! LOL!
yummy!
Carol
Hey very nice blog!! Will add to feed reader 🙂