Hi neighbors!I like to bake with my kids in general- but it seems I do a lot more during the holidays. This year, I wanted to go the extra mile and make a little something for my neighbors - we are blessed and have good ones. So we made and delivered what I called Thanksgiving Cookies!I had the kids deliver them since I'm all about child labor and all :)These cookies are soft and chewy and have all the beautiful fall colors!Thanksgiving Cookies!Ingredients• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour• 1 teaspoon baking soda• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed• 1/2 cup granulated sugar• 2 teaspoons vanilla• 2 large eggs, at room temperature• 1 cup white chocolate chips• 1 cup peanut butter chips• 1/2 cup Reese's Pieces (I like the minis)Instructions1. Preheat oven to 375 … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2019
A Double Header! M3 AND MPM!
Hey Pad Scrappers,Polly Liana here, super DUPER excited about a rare event for me: a double release today... M3 and MPM! For those of you who are new here: M3 stands for Mixed Media Monthly and MPM stands for Memory Pockets Monthly. They aren't usually released on the same day but today is special. Mixed Media Monthly is a collection of beautiful mixed media products that are all designed using the same palette and three central words. The words for this month are DOCUMENT/DAILY/JOYS. Here's the main kit:In addition to the main kit, there are several add-on kits that will soon be released that coordinate with this main kit. The add-on kits allow each designer to add a special touch to more distinct creations. Love the neutral feel of this kit-- it can be used all year round.The collection for Memory Pockets Monthly is also designed with a single palette and one … [Read more...]
Using Digital Styles with Template Elements
Have you ever wondered what to do with those unique template elements? Not the place holders for common elements such as flowers, leaves and flairs - but the special elements that you find in some digital scrapbooking kits. For example, holiday light strands, curved arrows and larger background shapes. You can always clip digital papers to those template placeholders, or search for the perfect digital element to fill in their space, but I would like to share with you my favorite way to embellish those template elements - with digital styles! Take a look at the arrow element at the top of the photo on this layout (click on layout for full credits): Here is what it looked like on the template: All I did was apply the "Clean Wire" style from Mommyish's DYD 2019 Style Bundle and it created the perfect curved arrow element for the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins {Recipe}
Hello scrappy friends!! I'm thrilled to be here today to share with you an amazing recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins that you're going to love!This recipe is perfect to serve during the upcoming holidays. I'm planning to have these on hand when I have family visiting for Thanksgiving next week. My kids loved them this morning when I served them as a snack.Pumpkin and chocolate are the perfect combination and so absolutely delicious for fall!Here is the recipe to make them yourself...Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 c. sugar 1 c. pumpkin puree 3/4 c. oil 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t. baking powder 1 t. ground cinnamon 1/4 t. ground nutmeg 1/4 t. ground ginger 1/2 t. vanilla extract 1/4 t. salt 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 c. mini chocolate chipsDirections:1. Preheat oven to 40 degrees. … [Read more...]
Are you ready to Document Your December?
Hi Pad Scrappers!Polly Liana here, with a special introduction... it's our new Document Your December collection! Every year around this time, our fabulous designers release a whole bevy of beautiful new holiday designs. The theme of these products includes all the wonderful events of the upcoming holidays. We know you have a LOT to document during the month of December so we release a special collection just for them. Best of all, the products are designed using the same palette so everything you design with the collection will coordinate perfectly on your layouts. Let's have a look at some of them:First off, beautiful elements and kits:Festive papers:Clever alphas and word art:Helpful templates:And journal cards for you pocket scrappers:Plus, it's ALL on sale until the 18th! Hundreds of products. Check it … [Read more...]
Digital Stamping Tips
Hello, Hello! I hope everyone is ready for the December project season because TLP's Document your December sale starts tonight! I'm dropping in with a quick tip for integrating realistic stamped elements onto a textured background in Photoshop. And my sample page is made from some of the amazing goodness that is hitting the TLP Store tonight (click on layout for full credits): Notice the partridge stamp in the upper right corner of the page, and how it integrates with the layered papers in the background paper? If you used an actual rubber stamp on layered papers, there would be a small break in the impression at the point where the top paper ends. The trick is to make the digital stamp look like it has the same type of break in impression. Just one quick step can help you achieve this effect, and you can achieve it in either Photoshop or … [Read more...]