50-yard-line card guessing game

Posted on | July 30, 2010 | 8 Comments

Let’s do a random prize giveaway! To even the playing field, all you need is your opinion! Post a comment on today’s post, the 50-Yard-Line Card, with which sample card is your favorite. The names of everyone that posts a comment with which sample is their favorite will go “into the hat” and a random winner will be chosen. Entries will be accepted until midnight EST tonight. Check back tomorrow to see if you’re the winner!

July 30- Christmas in July

Posted on | July 30, 2010 | 7 Comments

Well, this has been a fantastic month! We have really enjoyed sharing Christmas in July with all of you! I hope you have all enjoyed it as much as we have! I can’t believe it’s here already, but tomorrow is July 31st so tomorrow’s post will be the last official Christmas in July post! Well, partly Christmas in July and the rest will be our normal Sketch-It Saturday.

Today’s post contains a very versatile, quick and easy card sketch and samples that feature something that many people are quite aware of for a good portion of the year- football! If you’re not a football fan yourself, I’m sure you know one. And if you know one, I’m sure you know how passionate it can get! For many, summer brings training and marks the beginning of a season filled to the brim with practices, workouts, games and all the other trappings of this popular sport that so consumes its fans’ time. So why not bring that passion into our card making! Enjoy!

50-Yard-Line Card

by SarahKaye

Supply list (assemble your team):
*Card base- my template example is green and standard size 4-1/4″h x 5-1/2″w
*strip of cardstock- 2-1/4″h x 5-1/2″w, mine is pink
*strip of cardstock- 1-3/4″h x 5-1/2″w- mine is a preprinted sticker but you can use a strip you have either printed with a greeting or quote from your printer or rubber stamped.
*craft thread, embroidery floss, or fibers in coordinating color- mine’s blue craft thread
*adhesive

Instructions (play by play):
This is a super easy, extremely versatile card. There are so many variations that it would be impossible to make a sample for each of them! It is only limited by your own supplies and creativity!

I used scraps and one-of-a-kind things from my stash for each sample.

Below is the basic sketch that each design will be based on. The main focus of the card will be the strip down the middle of the card (at the 50 yard line).

Sketch (diagram):

Sample 1- For Sample 1, the 50 yard line strip, in this case a preprinted, self-adhesive quote block, extends all the way from one side of the playing field to the other. See? We’re seeing how versatile it is already! I used a green card base, pink cardstock and blue craft thread, all from my stash.

Sample 2- For Sample 2 I went off sides and decided to use patterned paper for the mat and a strip printed with “thanks” from my printer. You could also print a quote, or stamp a phrase or greeting on the center strip. I also altered the play by using waxy flax on one side and patterned brads on the other side.

Sample 3- For Sample 3 I used a border sticker mounted on cardstock and patterned paper. I punched two holes in the defense, pulled the craft thread through and knotted it.

Sample 4- For Sample 4 I rounded the corners of the mat and patterned strip, and used heart shaped brads tied with Astroturf colored fibers to one tight end.

Sample 5- In Sample 5 I used ribbon instead of craft thread, used a small piece with the “thanks” printed from my printer, and tore the right edge to give it extra texture and visual interest. (I was going to make a reference to the diamonds but that’s the wrong sport. LOL)

Sample 6- In Sample 6 I took it even a step further and went for the unbalanced line by tearing the solid gray mat way far back, rounding the edge of the ruler-patterned paper, and using a tag for the center strip, tying the ribbon through the hole in the tag.

Sample 7- In this sample I added a third, wider, patterned mat, used patterned brads in place of the fibers on each side, and huddled letter stickers off sides for my sentiment.

Sample 8- In Sample 8 I used a cut out stamped image for this one. A fake pump you might say. LOL I also added a scrap of vellum with a metal embellishment decorating the folded corner of the playing field.

Sample 9- For Sample 9 I used a cardstock border strip, attached a metal flower with a pink brad and went out of bounds with a monogram in the corner.

Sample 10- For Sample 10 I went for the three point stance on this one with a line of flowers with jeweled centers on pop dots, highlighting the center flower with a bright pink geometric mat.

Sample 11- You want even more yardage? Cut the strips short of the edge, this time a double matted printed sticker, accent it with brads and staple some ribbons on the edge.

Sample 12- For the final play, I attached a wire word, punched holes across the top and threaded ribbon through.

More options (additional plays):

*fold over the right edge, overlapping the center strip and secure with brads

*roll a torn edge

*tie down a folded over edge with ribbon or fibers

*cut it short on one side and round the edges off

*stitch the sides instead of wrapping with fibers or thread

*wrap with wire

*attach to the card with thread through eyelets

There are so many variations that I can’t even begin to list them all! Have fun and I’m counting on you all to make some and post them for us before the final whistle blows!

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WEEKLY SKETCH and WHO’S WHO?! GAME

Don’t forget about our regular weekly sketches! This week’s sketch post #65 can be found here. We want to see your projects using this week’s sketch!

Entries will be accepted until midnight on Sunday so you still have plenty of time to get your guesses in for the Who’s Who game! See the full details on yesterday ‘s post!

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Posted on | July 29, 2010 | 2 Comments

The winner(s) of the random prize hasn’t email me yet, so if you tried to guess my number, go see if you won!

July 29- Christmas in July

Posted on | July 29, 2010 | No Comments

RECIPE THURSDAY

Every Thursday we will delight your palettes with delectable, tried and true recipes for various occasions direct from the kitchens on our own design team members. If you missed the first Recipe Thursday, which focused on Christmas recipes, you can find it by clicking here. The second week we shared yummy summer/picnic recipes and that can be found here! Last week we shared recipes that are great for holidays other than Christmas, as well as any special occasion whether it be a graduation party, the annual fall trip to the apple orchard or company is in town and staying at your house. That post can be found here. There are bonus sketches in weeks 1 and 3 that would work great for a recipe album (or any other topic, of course!) so get out your favorite recipes and use one of these formulas to whip up a batch of recipe scrapbooks!

This week is our special recipe “pot luck”!. This collection will be dual-purposed; the recipes are good to take to a pot luck, and the collection itself is a pot luck! This is the place to find our designers’ favorite recipes that don’t fit into another category. So without further ado, welcome to the pot luck!

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Gerry’s Mexi Dip
from Caryl

This is my MIL’s go to dish and no one can ever pass it up! It’s great because you can make it up a day ahead of time to bring to a party and heat up.

1 jar salsa (I use the Tosito’s Medium)
1 cup Monterray Jack shredded cheese
1 small can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
Cream cheese

1. Spread cream cheese to cover the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate.
2. Pour the salsa on top of the cream cheese (about 1/2- 3/4 of the jar).
3. Spread shredded cheese over the salsa.
4. Sprinkle olives over the cheese. You can use a lot or a little, depending on what you like.

When read to serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite nachos!

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Sauteed Zucchini
from SarahKaye

Melt 1-2 T. butter in pan, add sliced zucchini, garlic powder, pepper, oregano and paprika to taste. Sautee zucchini until tender. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

Perfect for this time of year- it’s even good cold!

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No Peek Beef
from Caryl

1-2 pounds chuck beef
I large can mushroom soup
1/2 package onion soup mix

Put beef in crock pot. Add mushroom soup and fill half the can with water. Mix in water and onion soup mix. Cook on low all day–no peeking! Serve over egg noodles.

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Bruschetta Chicken Bake
from Jenny (via kraftrecipes.com)

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/2 cup Water
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1-1/2 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tsp. Dried basil leaves
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

HEAT oven to 400ºF.

MIX tomatoes, stuffing mix, water and garlic just until stuffing mix is moistened.
LAYER chicken, basil and cheese in 3-qt. casserole or 13×9-inch baking dish.
TOP with stuffing. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done.

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Black Bean and Corn Salsa
from Liz

Ingredients
4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
2/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

Directions
1.Stir the black beans, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, corn, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt, cumin, cilantro, garlic, and hot sauce together in a non-reactive container. Chill in refrigerator overnight.

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Eclair Dessert
from Alanna

Ingredients:
1 box graham crackers
2 small boxes french vanilla instant pudding
3 cups milk
1 8-oz tub Cool Whip
1 tub chocolate frosting

Directions:
Mix boxes of pudding with 3 cups milk. Fold in Cool Whip. Take a 9×13 pan and layer graham crackers on the bottom. Spoon in half of the pudding mixture and follow by another layer of graham crackers. Spoon in remaining pudding mixture and top with one more layer of graham crackers.

Refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Then spread softened chocolate frosting over top and ENJOY!

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WEEKLY SKETCH and WHO’S WHO?! GAME

Don’t forget about our regular weekly sketches! This week’s sketch post #65 can be found here. We want to see your projects using this week’s sketch!

Entries will be accepted until midnight on Sunday so you still have plenty of time to get your guesses in for the Who’s Who game! See the full details on yesterday ‘s post!

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