Clean and Simple Card Challenge

My entry for the

Clean and Simple Card Challenge

I used my Martha Stewart butterfly punch

and punched the butterflies on the white paper

and the purple shows through.

I also used a Martha Stewart border punch for the bottom

of the purple.  Then added ribbon and sentiment.

Box Challenge

                                                          Here is my entry for the box challenge

for the Divas Crafting Group.

I was given a box template for my printer.

I cut it out of heavy cardstock.

1 1/2" x 11" black strip for the belly band. 

This band will slide on and off. 

I created the flower using various size

flowers cut from my cricut expression. 

 Black button in the center.

Then fluffed up the flower layers.

Georgetown Photos

Here are some photos that I took while walking

around Georgetown.

Starbucks.

Middle of January, is this part of the holiday decor?

My son's fiance and I found this walkway.

I enjoyed taking these photos.

I just love all the stone and brick.

Roots growing out of a rock. 

I just found that interesting.

Got to love ducks.  They followed us around.

Posing for pictures.

This one was ready for her close up. 

We couldn't let those ducks take all of the spotlight...lol

It was a rainy day but I enjoyed myself so much!!

Thank you again to my son's fiance

for being a wonderful tour guide!!

Georgetown Cupcake

I could not resist a trip to Georgetown Cupcake in

Washington DC.

It was just about a 30 minute trip from where I was staying.

My future daughter in law agreed to take me but

didn't inform me until we got there that she wouldn't

be able to try any of the cupcakes because of her nut allergy.

Here was the cupcakes that they sold for the day that we went.

Everyday they have different cupcakes.

Pretty showcases.

Hard to make any choices.

Cute bag.

My future daughter in law and me.

Signature box.

I tried to get a variety that my boys and I could try.

I really enjoyed the gluten free one, it was the only

one with a ganache filling.

Thank you to my future daughter in law for taking me there.

Sad that you were not able to try any.

Oreo Milkshake Cupcake

Taking these cupcakes to my daughter for her birthday.

Open to see why its called Oreo Milkshake Cupcake.

Oreo baked on the bottom.  I saw a cookie and creme cupcake and

a milkshake cupcake and combined the too. 

You will need 25 oreos.

Cupcake:

1 box white cake mix

1 stick butter melted and cooled (about 3-5 minutes)

1 c. water

3 eggs

Mix all ingredients on low for 1 minute.  And then  on high speed for one minute. 

Place oreo in the bottom of each liner and fill to 2/3 full.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Filling:

2-7 oz. jars of marshmellow creme

1 stick of butter softened

1/4 tsp. vanilla

4 Tbsp. heavy cream

1 and  1/2 c. powdered sugar.

Mix together everything except powdered sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes. 

Add sugar and mix on high for 1 minute.  I finely crushed 1 oreo to mix with the filling.

 I used a piping bag with a large opened metal tip to inject the filling in each cupcake.

I cheated a bit on the frosting because

I wanted to make sure the frosting stayed set for the long drive.

Topping:

4 cans of Betty Crocker frosting.

I used the same metal tip and piped on the frosting.

Add sprinkles and a red sixlet candy.

I bought the very thin straws at the 99 cent store and cut them to size.

This recipe made 24 cupcakes.

Angry Birds

 I asked my future daughter-in-law to pull over as we were leaving Target

so I could take a picture of these birds acrross this pond.

Notice the annoying angry birds.

Virginia angry birds I might add!

And as I walked over to the side of the pond

these other birds followed me.

It was a lighty breezy day. 

 They were hovering over me.  And all I could say

was you better not poop on me.

After a little cropping I got the shot I wanted.

Homemade Makeup Remover

I have many "How to Make" ideas that I want to try.

Today, I decided to make some

Homemade Makeup Remover.

1 cup water

1 1/2 Tbsp. Johnson's baby shampoo (No Tears)

1/8 tsp. Olive Oil

Put all of the ingredients in a bottle or jar.

Stir or shake gently.

I dipped a cotton round in the solution and wiped my face with it.

It took off my Clinique makeup and eyeliner.

I decided that when I travel I will dip some cotton rounds

 and put them in a baggie and take them with me.

Note:  I used lavender baby shampoo just because I like the smell.