STAMPCHIC, Stamping and more!

Stamp a Stack card #1!

Here is card #1! 

Well, this is my personal favorite from Stamp a Stack!  The picture just doesn't do it justice!  It looks kind of like Apricot on my pc, but it is actually Barely Banana!!  I'll show all four cards over the next few days and of course offer them in both instruction only form and kit form!  So, if you are a demonstrator and want dimensions just by the instructions!  If you want the supplies to make the cards then order the kit!! 

Don't forget about my Starter Kit Special!!  Stampin'Up! is offering the starter kit at 15% off which is only $169 PLUS a FREE stamp set!!  I'm offering a special on top of their special so you will want to get this fabulous kit right away!!  Order today online at www.stampchic.stampinup.netusing the "sign up" password!!  I look forward to having you on my team and stamping together!  Mark your calendar for our team meeting on March 22nd!  My team meets quarterly to stamp, eat, share ideas and generally socialize!!  If you are out of town don't worry - we will include you in all of the swaps and wonderful information!!

We did get about 2 little inches of snow this morning and it is so pretty! I hated for Todd to shovel the drive!  It's kind of nice to see the Spring Flowers on this card when it's snowy outside!!  If you would like this floral set, just order $50 and you can get it FREE during Sale-a-Bration!! 

All Supplies Stampin'Up:  Sincere Salutations stamp set, Botanical Blooms SAB stamp set (FREE), Sahara Sand Classic Stampin Pad, Certainly Celery Classic Stampin Pad, Barely Banana Classic Stampin Pad, Barely Banana card stock, Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (FREE), Whisper White card stock, 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds glitter! 

And that's it folks!!  Stamp a whole set with the different greetings from the Sincere Salutations set and you have a wonderful gift!!!  Have a great day!!

Birthday Invitations!

Here it is...

This is the "sloppy copy" of Norah's birthday invitation!  We are having a Stamping Party (what else!) in my stamp room!  We will also do a little cooking and a little make-over for the girls!  Norah is turning 6 so I used the cupcake stand with 6 cupcakes from the Crazy for Cupcakesstamp set from Stampin'Up!  I'll post the projects we will be making later! 

This pic has a smeared cherry and some stray glitter!  Norah colored this one and I did the six we sent!  She did a pretty good job - I think she has a future in this business! 

If you want a future with Stampin'Up! now is the time!!  Order the Starter Kit for $169 and receive a FREE stamp set from the catalog!  As if that wasn't enough!!  If you sign up by Saturday I'll throw in this stamp set (or any other valued the same) as a gift from me!!  That is a CRAZY amount of stamping stuff for next to nothing!!  The best part is you will get a discount immediately and not have to meet any minimums until June 30th!  To sign up visit my website at www.stampchic.stampinup.net and click on Join Now.  Use the password "sign up" and you are ready to start your own business or be a "hobby" demonstrator and receive a discount on your purchases!!  Either way you are on your way to being your own boss - isn't that nice in this economy!  Call me if you have any questions!

Card Supplies:  Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set, Tiny Talk stamp set (retired), Brown Stazon ink, Pink Pirouette card stock, Whisper White card stock, Chocolate Chip card stock, Shimmery White card stock, Pretty in Pink marker, Close to Cocoa marker, Creamy Caramel marker, Red Gel Pen from Norah's stash (she insisted), 2 way glue pen, dazzling diamonds glitter, Scallop Border Punch, Big Shot, Birds & Blooms dies, 3/4" circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals. 

What's Cookin'?? Bayou Baked Pork Chops!

Well, it's Monday and that means it's recipe day!!  And have I got a deal for you!!  Order ANYTHING from Tastefully Simple through me and I'll give you a recipe book with 20 great entrees for only 50 cents!!  That's right, call me to place an order this week and the Comforting Classics recipe book will only cost you 50 cents ($1.99 value)!!  Here is a recipe from that book that I just LOVE!!

BAYOU BAKED PORK CHOPS

Bayou Bourbon Glaze

4 (3/4 inch) pork chops

1 cup chopped pecans

Spread Bayou Bourbon Glaze liberally over both sides of each pork chop; roll in pecans.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through.  Makes 4 servings.

I will be serving this with some Parmesan Biscuits, Tossed Salad and fresh pears!  I have a bottle or two here in my inventory if you need it today!  Otherwise, give me a call and I'll have it shipped right to your house!!  Glad to help with any meal or event planning needs!  Host a party in March and earn some of our fabulous new Spring/Summer products for FREE!

Simply Scrappin' makes life easy!!

 This is a layout I whipped up using the level 3 kit from the Fall/Winter catalog!  I love our Simply Scrappin' kits because they make life so easy!  You can create this same layout with any of our kits!  They come in a variety of themes including, baby girl, baby boy, wedding, birthday, young girl, young boy, floral, masculine and just about anything you need!!  Use them alone as I did or pair them with a coordinating stamp set for additional uses!!  To shop now simply click on the Shop Now button on my website and search for Simply scrappin kits at www.stampchic.stampinup.net!!  Don't forget, if you order now you will receive a FREE Idea Book & Catalog for the Spring/Summer line of products!  Also, if you spend $50 you will get to select a Sale-a-Bration reward!! 

Let me know if you need help deciding on some products!  There is no better time than Sale-a-Bration to get Stampin'Up! products FREE!!  And, if you need some ideas for the products - I'm using some of them during my Birthday Stamp a Stack on February 28th at 8 am!  There is still room to sign up!  If you reserve your spot and pay by this Saturday it is only $20 for 13 cards and envelopes!!  What a deal!!  Call today at 913-481-3304 if you would like to reserve a spot or find out more!!

Happy Stamping!!!

Amy

February Scrapbook Club Layout #1...

Well, after many requests I've decided to sell the layout measurements and instructions for my scrapbook pages!  Here is the first one for February...

This is a partial picture of the left side of the layout!  There is still room at class tonight for two more people, if you are interested just give me a call! Class is FREE with a $40 order or $20 to come make the layouts! 

If you are not local and would like to order the layout measurements, photos, supply list and instructions for completing the layout you can do that here for $5.00 ... 

 

All Supplies Stampin'Up!:  Under the Stars stamp set, Outline Alphabet stamp set, Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad, Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink Pad, Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip card stock, Kiwi Kiss Textured card stock, Baja Breeze Textured card stock, Night of Navy card stock, Whisper White card stock, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pen, Big Shot, Stars #2 die, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle Punch, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Please call if you have any questions regarding the layout or instructions!

Just Buzzing By with some ideas...

These are the cards we made at Open House!  They were cased from Shelley's swap she took to Leadership!  I just loved that little bee and wanted to make some cards with him!  If you were at Open House you got to make one!  If not, I've made these and anyone that orders from me online in February will get one mailed to them unused so you can have it for personal use!!  You can order by clicking the Shop Now button on my website at www.stampchic.stampinup.netand don't forget if you spend $50 to add your FREE Sale-a-Bration set! 

All Suppies Stampin'Up!:  Just Buzzin' By stamp set, Stazon Black ink, Yo Yo Yellow marker, YoYo Yellow card stock, Basic Black card stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Black Gingham ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle Punch, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals.

There is still room for two at scrap class tomorrow night!  Give me a buzz if you'd like more information or would like to reserve a spot!!  Have a great day!

What's for Dinner?

Hello!  I'm trying to get on a schedule for blogging and this is going to be my Monday Feature!  What's for dinner at the Kennedy's!!  Now, I know it's Tuesday so I'm going to give you last night's recipe and the recipe for tonight too!  Not bad, two for one!! 

Monday night was Stir Fry night!!  So, since most of you know I have three kids you can imagine the chaos this could cause with picky eaters!  Because of that we keep our stir fry separate and assemble it at the table so I reduce the "ewwwww" comments from the Carnivores!!  (kids that won't eat veggies.)

Chicken Stir Fry:

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cut in chunks

Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam (Tastefully Simple)

Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Mushrooms, Pineapple, Bamboo Shoots (add whatever you own)

Cooked Rice

The reason I love this is because you can use whatever you have at home!  I used the ingredients listed above last night, but that will vary each time depending on what I have on hand!  I get the rice going and actually use two pans to stir fry.  One for Chicken and one for veggies!  I add half of the jar of Sweet Pepper Jalapeno Jam to the chicken once it is cooked and the other half to the veggies.  I don't like adding the sauce to the raw chicken because I just really don't even like touching raw chicken - yes, I'm weird that way!  This is the easiest and best tasting Stir Fry because of the Sweet/Hot aspect of the Jam!  If you need some, just order it online at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/akennedy2 or drop me a line and I'm happy to get it to you!! 

Tuesday Night is our busy night with volleyball, basketball and prep for scrapbook class tomorrow!  So, we will be having Creamy Wild Rice Soup with Chicken, Beer Bread, Ceaser Salad and if I get to it a fruit salad for the picky eaters that don't like salad!  This is one of our standard Pantry Meals!  I love pantry meals because they are easy and you don't give up anything on flavor!  A little planning and it saves a trip through the drive through and probably 1000 calories!! 

I make the soup on the stove and transfer it to the crock pot once it is ready.  I'm sure you could make it in the crock pot, but I usually just transfer it because then I know it is ready and I keep it in the crock pot to reduce the stirring Ihave to do - also, it's ready for anyone at anytime this way!  I prepare the Creamy Wild Rice Soup according to the box by just adding water.  Then I add the cooked chicken once the soup has started to warm through.  I generally use the TYSON frozen chicken breast because it is so easy! Tonight, I did pull some chicken aside from the stir fry to use for this purpose so I only had to prep chicken once!  Then, just put the beer bread in the oven and in 50 minutes you are ready to eat!  If you don't have that much time just make the bread in muffin tins and then it only takes about 20 minutes!  Super fast and fun!!  Serve it with the Ceasar Salad (I buy the kit in the deli dept) and you are ready to go in no time!! If you need more recipe ideas just check out the Gourmet Gab online or there are thousands of recipes on my Tastefully Simple website listed above! 

Pocket Fold for Valentine Treats!

This is a great little fold for Valentine Treats!!  We made these at club on Monday and I wish I had taken a picture of all the different papers folded!!  I didn't love the Raspberry Tart paper when I first received it - a little loud for my taste!  Well, I guess I'm used to it because I just ordered another pack - LOL!!  I'll have to make sure I'm wearing my sunglasses when I open that box!! 

This was a great little project to show people because they can make them so easily and it is a great use for double sided papers that you aren't sure what to do with!!  No adhesive required - the brad holds it all in place!  I used a 6 x 6 piece of paper, but any square will do! 

All supplies Stampin'Up:  Raspberry Tart designer series paper, Kiwi Kiss Textured card stock, Rose Red card stock, Five Petal Punch, Flower Trio Punch (retired), Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads, Crop-a-dile, Bone Folder. (Twizzler's optional!)

Well, I hope to get one more post done before I leave on my trip to the Tastefully Simple On Tour seminar!  It will be two days of tasting the new summer products!  I can't wait to see what is in store!!  There is still time to order the winter line, just click on the upper right of my blog to order Stampin'Up or Tastefully Simple!  Have a Great Day!! 

Chicken Tortilla Soup...

This is one of my favorite "quick and easy" recipes!  And if you read your labels you can find tomatoes with the least amount of carbs to make this South Beach Diet friendly in phase 2!  I like to throw it in the crock pot for at least 4 hours to let everything mix together! 

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2 cans cubed chicken (or go to the deli and get a rotisserie chicken)

1 small diced onion

1 T Garlic Garlic (from Tastefully Simple)

16 oz can stewed tomatoes

15 oz can tomato sauce

4 oz can diced green chili strips

1 can Rotel tomatoes

15 oz can cannellini beans (white kidney beans)

15 oz can black beans

2 T Fiesta Party Dip Mix (From Tastefully Simple)

Serve hot with shredded cheese and crushed corn chips. 

If you don't know a Tastefully Simple consultant just click in the upper right corner of my blog and place an order online!  If you are local and want to make this tonight I have both seasonings in stock!  For more recipes check out the February Gourmet Gab Download Feb09GourmetGab   Have a great day and I'll post a Stamped item a little later today!!

Loads of Valentines!

This is a card that Rox brought by to show me and I had to take a pic!  I love her floral truck!!  Super cute idea to make a money card for her kids!! 

Are you ready for Valentine's Day?  I'm not!!  We have to make a Valentine box for Kindergarten today!  Ugh!!  I don't know why that stresses me out!! 

All Supplies Stampin'Up!:  Loads of Love stamp set, Pink Pirouette Classic Ink Pad, Going Gray Classic Ink Pad, Riding Hood Red classic ink pad, Pretty in Pink Classic Ink Pad, Barely Banana Marker, Pink Pirouette card stock, Whisper White card stock, Bella Rose Designer Series Paper, Small and Large Oval Punches, Riding Hood Red Double Striped Ribbon, Blender Pen. 

Well, I've gotta go argue with the kids over brushing their teeth properly!!  Have a great day!!!