Button Ice Cream Cone Card!

http://pinterest.com/pin/135621244/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2031662?&limit=last1

What did you make? A button ice cream cone card for a friend's birthday!

How did it turn out? Cute! Everyone loved it! The buttons didn't stay on as well as I would have liked (they didn't fall off, they just didn't stay flat). Next time I'll use superglue instead of photo adhesives.

Did you follow directions and make changes? I didn't actually look at the directions. I just re-created using scrapbook paper and buttons.

Would you make it again? Definitely!

Any tips or advice? Nope!

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rollups!

 

http://pinterest.com/pin/209380554/

http://artsyfartsymama.blogspot.com/2011/08/alfredo-lasagna-roll-ups.html

What did you make? Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rollups! :)

How did it turn out? Delicious!

Did you follow directions and make changes? I followed the directions, except I used gluten free pasta (because that is what was on sale at Whole Foods :). I thought it was delicious, except the pasta package said "do not cook ahead". I wasn't sure exactly what that meant, so I went ahead and only made 4 roll-ups. Sure enough, when I went to eat my left-overs, the pasta had turned hard. ?!

Would you make it again? Yes! :) Probably next week!

Any tips or advice? Don't make it with gluten free pasta (if you plan having left-overs)...and you love it! :)

-Leah

Am I too old for this? No! Tangled paper doll!

http://pinterest.com/pin/189898165/

Retro Paper Doll- Rapunzel

What did you make?

Well I didn't really MAKE anything..but I printed and cut out a Rapunzel paper doll with all of her clothes. :)

How did it turn out?
Good! I did a pretty good job cutting if I do say so myself! I meant to print it on cardstock, but forgot to put the paper in. It used a lot of ink to print, so I figure I will stick with these until they get beat up, then I will re-print. This is fun! I feel 5!

Did you follow directions or make changes? There were no directions, other than to print, and cut them out. I used my Creative Memories mat and razors to cut along the little slits. It turned out very well! I am going to purchase some magnets to put on the back, and put them on our fridge.

Would you make it again?
Um..Yes. :)

Any tips or advice?

Using the razor along the little slits will make it clean. I cannot imagine cutting this out with it. While it is not extremely difficult, there are several little details to cute around, so it did take a little awhile. I did it while watching a movie. :)

Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms

(photo from original recipe site..I am still camera-less!)

What did you make? Roasted Balsamic Mushrooms

http://pinterest.com/pin/107864990/

Kalyn's Kitchen

How did it turn out? It tastes delicious! I was hesitant to try something new with my delicious mushrooms, but I was a in hurry this week and did not have a lot of time. So I found this in my "Recipes" board and decided to try it out!

Did you follow directions or make changes? I actually changed a lot. the original recipe calls is for roasted green beans and mushrooms, and I cut out the green beans (only because I didn't already have them!). I used the ingredients listed, but substituted the parmesan cheese for the only cheese in my fridge- mozzarella! Again, I was afraid of ruining it...but it tastes DELICIOUS! I roll the mushrooms in olive oil and balsamic dressing, and sprinkled the cheese and garlic salt on top. Baked for about 20 minutes- and yum!

Would you make it again? Yes..probably tomorrow. :) Next time I'm at the store I'm going to grab some green beans and try them out!

Any tips or advice? Nope!

Band-Aid Get Well Card!

(flikr original image)  
What did you make? A Get Well Card!

Flikr Band-aid Get Well Card

How did it turn out? So cute! I made this for our grandma Shirley who isn't feeling well. The funny thing is...after I sent it I found out that both Michelle AND Sierra were planning on making her the exact same card! HAHA! They had both purchased the googly eyes and were just about to make them...glad I beat them to it. ;) 

Did you follow directions or make changes?  I honestly didn't read the directions..I'm not quite sure if there were any! It's pretty self explainatory though when you look at the photo. I used different colors of paper and wrote "Get Well Soon!" using sparkly scrapbooking letters. I used photo adhesives to stick on the eyes..I hope it help up in the mail. They seemed pretty secure so I'm not worried.

Would you make it again?  Yes! Although, Michelle already called dibs on sending out the next one to a family member!

Any tips or advice? Not really. One thing that kind of grossed me out was that the card smelled like a band-aid... sort of nasty. :) But I cant see a way around that! Cant spray it with perfume...that would make your paper blotchy! :)

- Leah

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas!

What did you make? Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas!!

Food.com Simply Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas 

How did it turn out? DELICIOUS!!!!! :) I am eating them as I type this..and I feel like I can eat the whole dish!!

Did you follow directions or make changes? I made a couple of small changes. I could not find a can of green chilis at all (I'm sure I was just looking in the wrong place...but I SEARCHED that store!) so I bought a can of diced tomatoes with green chilis mixed. I was worried it might ruin them, but it tastes delicious! I will do the same thing next time. Also, I just used the cheese I already had, which was a mexican 4 cheese mix.

Would you make it again?  Yes! Mmmmmm

Any tips or advice? Advice= make this! :) Other than that... nope!

- Leah

Command Center

What did you make? A command center! :)

How did it turn out? Really well- just as I imagined it would :) It is very small compared to most, but perfect to keep track of just to-do's.

Did you follow directions or make changes? I didn't follow the directions of any specific command center- I just looked at a few for some ideas. I used two cork boards (12x12- thank you, Si!), covered them with scrapbook paper, and then worked from there :)

Would you make it again?  Yes! Someday I will need something bigger. I'm going to make one from a friend soon also.

Any tips or advice? Not really :)

- Leah

Squares Wall Decoration

What did you make? A canvas wall decoration using scrapbook paper!I was inspired by this:
http://pinterest.com/pin/82523384/

Making Wall Art out of Styrofoam  

How did it turn out? I love it!! I cannot wait to see how it looks on my wall in my new apartment!

Did you follow directions or make changes?  The original directions called for styrofoam, ribbon, and tacky glue. Instead, I bought a pack of art canvases (7 for $12.99 at Michaels) and covered them in black fabric, and then used spray adhesive to secure the scrapbook paper.

Would you make it again?  Absolutely!!

Here is a photo! My camera lens broke the 2nd week of camp, so this was taken on my phone, and in the dark- so it is not the best but you can get an idea of what I did. Soon it will be up on my wall rather than in the dining room floor!

-Leah