Make-Over Monday... "Back to School" Snack Mix

         Fall is in the air and today is the last big summer type holiday here at the beach. Having been a Teacher for many years and now finding myself with a lot of spare time on the computer I have discovered that I want to munch more, therefore I gain weight fast. So, I thought for today to kickoff our new Annie's Pantry format, we would start out with a fun, new, healthy, "Back to School" snack that is great for all ages. I love this snack both from a teacher and a snacker's point of view. It is very low-cal and totally nut free, its a great snack for the whole family and can be safely taken into the classroom.

Quick & Easy Snack Mix
 Makes:16 (1/2-cup) servings

4 cups air popped popcorn
1 cup raisin bran
2 cups TEDDY GRAHAMS Graham Snacks, any flavor

1 cup diced dried fruit mix (We like the tropical mix)     

MIX all ingredients in large bowl. 

                                                          Store in airtight container or ziplock bag. 

Please feel free to share your Family's favorite "Back to school snack". And to add a little fun for the day...I

challenge you to find inspiration in the colors of your snack and create a "Labor Day" Card to share. When I think of Labor day I think about all the hard working people in the world around me. Today, I was challenged to use an animal in my Labor Day card, so I choose the Elephant!

WOYWW#265 - On the MOVE!

Between the pending hurricane (on stand by with Red Cross) and the Holiday, my workspace became very mobile today. I am working on some July Birthday Cards, so you would normally find my desk filled with lots of RED, WHITE & BLUE!

My cards are a couple that I cased from an awesome card I found on pinterest posted "Crafty Creations by Beth"

If you are new to my blog and are wondering what "what's on your Workdesk" (WOYWW) is all about, you can check out all the details here at one of my favorite blogs... Stamping Ground

A Little Touch of Wes - IC447

I love and found lots of inspiration in the bright summer colors that "WES" (http://tsbmen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/0607.jpg) is wearing. I loves the touches of green in the background and I decided to just say THANKS! Thanks to all the summer hues that brings warmth and joy to our lives... :)

Keywords: IC447

Stamps: Flower Shop, Vintage Verses

Paper: Marina Mist, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, White

Paper Size: A2

Ink: Marina Mist, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Hodgepodge Hardware,

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2533491#ixzz35yd1SNjD

Parker's Pumpkns - 2009

I had the pleasure of scraplifting Ann (scrappy48) this month and the page I choose was SBSC290 Girl Scouts (http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...48?&cat=25168). My page turned out more of a layout inspired by all her bold shapes and journaling than an actual scraplift. She had so many pages to choose from it was hard to decide... :)

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2533075#ixzz35rOXJkFp

WOYWW - #264

I got back from spending an awesome week at girls camp. It was really nice to come home to a clean desk... :)
This week I decided it would be a great week to catch up on a few of the Split Coast Stamper's stash challenges that I have missed this month. So here is the first challenge.

For our first stash challenge this month we were suppose to include the following items in our layouts: Alphabet stickers (or rubber stamped alphabet letters) One Frame Four Punched Shapes (dig out those old shape or border punches ladies!!) or Die cut shapes One Piece of Ribbon Scrap Strips of Patterned Paper Optional: Preprinted Page topper or Page Title I love using my old stash with my older photos... :)

Girls Camp Bookmarks - "Be A Hero"

These are the front and back of the bookmarks that I made as gifts for my amazing young women who were at summer camp with me this past week.

Stamps: Morning Post Alphabet

Paper: REal REd, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, DSP from scraps

Ink: REal REd, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black

Accessories: scallop edge punch

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2532211#ixzz35ZgqaZIc

June Progressive #3

for Task 3, we were suppose too...

1. Add a border strip approx.. ¼ - ½” wide along the edge of one or both photos on right. Border can be a

2. Add a second border strip on the lower left edge of the rectangular paper.

3. Add some journaling beneath the right lower photo/rectangular paper.

That's it for this week!
trim, paper, zigzag, lace, anything of that sort.

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2533101#ixzz35rP8anFK

WOYWW - #262

I am back home this week and you will find my desk in transition between some VSN cards and Girls Camp treat bags. I am excited that my new SU! Catalog is here and I am loving all my new goodies.

If you are new to my blog and are wondering what "what's on your Workdesk" (WOYWW) is all about, you can check out all the details here at one of my favorite blogs... Stamping Ground

June Progressive #2

for our second week of the June challenge, she says it's easy peasy! Well for me, the digi world is still a challenge, I couldn't even figure out how to slant my photo. :) But HEY! I am attempting to try this digi thing again...

TASK 2:

1. Add a 3/4” – 1” ribbon across the full width of the page. It will go over the rectangular strip and about 6” down.

2. Add 4 framed photos in the center of page—2 on top, 2 beneath, creating a box-like effect.

3. Tip one of the photos slightly.

That's it for this week!

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2528318#ixzz34RCfKq00

Lunch Break Monday - TSSC318

I am so excited that my new catalog is here and my favorite stamp set made the stay list... :). I am loving all the new colors and embellishments. Today, our Monday Lunchtime Sketch is simple and sweet, it makes a great summer HELLO card for a few of my lucky friends.

Just A Pinch of Salt...

At Splitcoast Stampers we started a new Challenge thread entitled "It All Happened In... JUNE!"

Each month this challenge will change, based on the month, to inspire us to celebrate the Month we're in by getting out those pictures for that month, this month it is June....whether we use current, last year or some years ago photos, our goal is to get the month of Scrapped.

This month I choose to have fun on National Donut Day. We celebrated the day with homemade Salted Caramel Donuts.

The second page of the recipe on my layout reads...  

•  Lightly spray pan.And set aside. In bowl shift flour, cocoa , baking soda, and baking powder. Mix in sugar and salt, add in butter using your fingers to blend everything together. In a small bowl, mix egg, buttermilk and vanilla. Then add to flour mix and fold together.
•  Pour batter in donut pan so that it's 1/2 full and bake for 8-10 mins.
•  Once bake take out and cool. After it has cool, drizzle caramel sauce over donuts and sprinkle sea salt and crumbled bacon over the top.

Lion King Love

This months variety challenge was based on the Lion King Movie & song lyrics. I choose "Can you feel the love tonight" because my photos are actually from an evening when of dancing and we were actually dancing to that song... :)

WOYWW - #261

You will find me in St. Louis this week and my desk is filled with the real Sugar Baby instead of just photos. Today is her momma's birthday and I came to give her a birthday break... We made her favorite cupcakes, cleaned her kitchen, made her this pretty birthday card and had some awesome grandma time, all while daddy took momma out for a much needed break of date, lunch and movie. I feel so blessed to be able to have a "Workdesk" where ever I want it to be.



          If you are new to my blog and are wondering what "what's on your Workdesk" (WOYWW) is all about, you can check out all the details here at one of my favorite blogs... Stamping Ground

June Progressive #1

This challenge will use 4 photos.

1. Start with a 12” base paper—this should be a solid or patterned paper, although only a small amount of pattern will show. [A color darker than
   
   paper in step “2” is suggested.]
2. Add a paper on top that is approx. 11” (or if using a different size than 12x12, make this layer ½” smaller on all four sides.) [A color lighter than base paper and not too busy is suggested.] Add shadow.
3. About 5”down from page top and approx. 2” from left edge, place a piece of paper that is approx. 8-8 ½’ w. x 3” h. (plain or patterned ). Add shadow.

That's it for this week!

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/digital-scrapbooking-tuesdays-f253/june-2014-prog-chall-25-task-1-06-03-14-a-t588285.html#ixzz34FipJpAr

Lunch Break Monday - TSSC317

Great sketch for a prefect lunch break...

I always look forward to starting my week off with a sketch break.

WOYWW 260 - "Just Because"

I am posting early...
"Just Because" - it has been a very long weekend
"Just Because" - my desk is still a mess from last week
"Just Because" - I have another Funeral today, mother of my best friend from college... :(
"Just Because" - I would rather be there celebrating with all of you

And "Just Because" - I had lots of scraps at the bottom of my pile, I decided to make some ATC's in honor of our five year party time. 



And if you would like to Hang out with all of us:
          If you are new to my blog and are wondering what "what's on your Workdesk" (WOYWW) is all about, you can check out all the details here at one of my favorite blogs... Stamping Ground

May's Scraplift

This was the page from Val that I used as my inspiration. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...6&thumbsonly=0

WOYWW ~ 259

Mother's Day surprises:
           Last week, I was not at my desk because our oldest son flew in on Tuesday for a belated Mother's Day and we spent Wednesday making cheese together. If you would like to check out the photos of fun we had, you can find them on my food blog at The Pantry Life

My Inside Craft Desk:

         
      Today, my inside craft desk is cluttered with scraps left over from my two day online scrapbook class. The class was entitled "Scrapbook Your Story" by Lain Ehmann on Creative Live. Great class, I sort of went into it thinking that because I have scrapbooked for over 30 years, I probably won't learn anything new, but it turned out to be a very informational and mojo building class.



                                                                                 
 My New Outdoor Crafting Place:
     I live at the beach and love to work outside where I can watch and hear the ocean. This past weekend we created a spot on my front porch where I can craft, relax and play with flowers. On a sad note... The flower arrangements came before the crafting this week. The flowers that are included in the photo are some of the bouquets that were for the funeral of a dear friend of mine who lost her battle to cancer over the weekend and her "celebration of life" was today.


Hanging out with all of us:
          If you are new to my blog and are wondering what "what's on your Workdesk" (WOYWW) is all about, you can check out all the details here at one of my favorite blogs... Stamping Ground

Stash Busters May #3

Our Saturday Crop challenge this week was to create a layout with a banner and brads. I also combined it with the third stash busters challenge for the month.   we were encouraged to use: • 3 patterned papers • A flower • Ribbon • Journaling card (can be pre-made or one you design yourself)

Stash Busters May #2

While waiting for the second stash busters challenge to be posted, I worked on finishing up a stack of

 older scrapbook pages that needed to be added to my sons binder.