Can't see the forest...

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This is going to be a rough week.

Menu Monday & Bonus Recipe (sorta)

MENU MONDAY

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The artist has an Etsy shop. She sells these wonderful little creations.

Monday - Alvondigas, Tortillas

Tuesday - Melissa Chicken, Pasta and Garlic Bread

Wednesday - Shepards Pie

Thursday - Dogs & Brats, Baked beans and chips

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Steaks, Baked Potates and Roasted Asparagus

Sunday - Hmmm. Gotta think on this one.

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Bonus Recipe: Melissa Chicken

I really don't have a recipe, per se, I take chicken breasts and slice into thin filets. Then I dredge in seasoned flour (flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper). I dunk these into a beaten egg, and then cover with bread crumbs and saute in a little bit of olive oil.

My girls love these. I guess because they are really close to chicken nuggets????

Opus Gluei Challenge # 48 - Get all Felt Up

Everyone loves getting felt, don't they.

A hug brings comfort,

a pat on the back brings affirmation of a job well done,

... wait a second, that's not the felt Opus Gluei wants.

They want projects made of felt.

So, I decided to make a felt needle case.

(or four!)

I cut the butterflies with a die using my Sizzix.

This one is my favorite.

Sewed the ribbon with a zig-zag stitch.

This is a bit smaller than the others.
That's why there is only one butterfly.

I like the way the stitching on the butterflies look like their bodies.


Here are the inside pages. I only stamped this one.
Nope, I couldn't find a needle to model. Figures, doesn't it.

I love the brown, orange, blue color combo.

I stamped the smaller butterflies with brown Staz-On Ink using a Damask stamp.

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Now for the good part, I am giving two of these away.

Not my favorite, sorry, I have to keep that one.

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But, join Opus Gluei this week, post your entry there and you are entered once.

Come back here, let me know you entered the challenge this week and you are entered twice.

Oh, and if you are a follower on this blog, I'll give you another 2 entries.

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I'll drawn two names next Sunday.

Good Luck.

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NOW go get all FELT UP.

Friday Fillins # 169

1. The right word, the wrong woman.

2. Get your clothes on, walk out there and shut the door quietly, please.

3. Up yours!

4. Blurfing is where you'll find me.

5. Ooh! What is that you're eating? I want one too.

6. Ignoring MY ideas, usually, is a good idea.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to pizza and Survivor, tomorrow my plans include hosting a SU Club Meeting and Sunday, I want to finally get off my large rear and start a walking regime.

Snapshot of the week so far...

This is the sunrise from the windows in my office.

You can see my car in the front row. It's the one on the left.

This is for sale at a local diner. I just love all the sealife detail.

I might just go back and buy it.

Megan was bored at the vet.

She is wearing Keds. Kind of neat. I used to wear them in HS too.

She wants to dye the underneath part of her hair.
If her grades improve, I'll let her.


Zeke had his sites on something.
I never did figure out what.

(All of these pictures were taken with my way cool Droid Eris.

I love this phone.)

Happy Friend Makin' Monday!

Happy Friend Makin' Monday. A bit after Monday, but heartfelt just the same.

Welcome to my little spot in cyber space. Have a look around and make yourself at home. Anyway, onto our conversation this week:

1. Favorite things about Spring:

I love the warmer weather, the birds seem to sing a happier song and the flowers start blooming. All of the neighbors come out of their houses and do yard work. The kids are out on their bikes. More dogs are on leashes out walking about.


2. What I'm doing for Spring Break:

Spring break will be spent at home just hanging out and enjoying our "new" dog. We got Zeke from a rescue home. He's a perfect match for our family.


3. Favorite Spring flower:

I have a couple of favorites. How could I not! I love tulips and daffodils. They are pretty in vases, but I LOVE seeing them in gardens.


4. Do you have a garden:


We have a flower bed in front of the house. It isn't really a garden.


5. If so, what do you grow:

We have hosta's, blackeyed-susan's, day-lillies and some azaela's. Sometime I go wild and plant pansies. I might get nuts in a couple of weeks, when the threat of frost has past, and dig a bit.


6. Do you do Spring cleaning:

I guess I do! I am currently tackling my craft space. I have a habit of accumulating "stuff". It's time to sort through and weed out those things I am not in LOVE with. Oh, you mean the rest of the house. Not really. Just continue on with the normal routine.


7. What is your weather "really" like right now?

Our weather is perfect Spring weather. Yesterday was in the low 70's, sun shining, slight breeze. Today promises to be a bit different. We are expecting the upper 60's, and rainy weather. But still wonderful. It's warmer!


8. Snapped any weather related photos lately? Share one:

This is Dog Walking Weather. We just adopted the most wonderful dog. And the girls are really enjoying taking him out. Often.
(Not a good picture. But I love it anyway.)






9. What's your favorite thing to do on a sunny afternoon?


Sunny afternoons are wonderful for naps. Short ones. And for bike rides through the neighborhood. And little trips to the beach. And picnics in the front yard.

10. Favorite TV show right now?

I saw Jamie Oliver's show last night. He has a HUGE job ahead of him. I am not so sure he will be able to change the minds of most people. I applaud his effort. And I would welcome him into my kitchen to make changes. Or even just a dinner. LOL.


It was great having you stop by. Leave me a message to know you were here, and I'll stop by and visit next time I'm in the neighborhood.

7 Things ... I am loving right now.

In no particular order, here are seven things I am loving right now...

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1. LOVING

I never thought I would agree to a boy dog. But now that we have him, he's really making a dent in this crusty ol' heart. I am really getting "into" him.

2. CRAFTING

I am really loving making my own background paper. The possibilities are so many, and the hours so few...

3. VIEWING

Seeing these flowers popping up everywhere right now is delighting my soul.

4. DRINKING

Ah, my morning coffee. Loving the low-fat half & half.

5. READING

A very interesting read. I can only imagine how stressful it would be to be the "submissive" twin.

6. BREAD

Panera makes bread deserve it's own category. Don't cha think!



7. GROOMING

This is the best lip balm I have ever used. It's smooth and silky. I have them all over.

My office. Purse. Bedroom. Bathroom. Scraproom.

I'd really love to put one in the family room, but I think my girls would steal it.