6.30.2010

HiP to the HoP

Good Morning!!
Time to HIP HOP!!
who's with me??!

BIG STUFF
happening over @ UNITY!
ALL Winter CHA 2010 kits
 available for RETAIL purchase starting TODAY 
 AND 24% discount on all purchases over $20.

DISCOUNT CODE: FREEDOM24
Sale goes THRU Monday!


Next up...
The BRAND NEW JULY KIT OF THE MONTH
is being revealed TODAY!
isn't it sooooo darn CUTE??
 
I got to play with this kit all week..
making some sneak peek projects and
also a fun little one for today.
DANCE...
5X7 framed layout featuring stamp from
and my gorgeous little dancer, Chloe

make sure you swing by the
and
now.. hop on over and check out
*** KIMBER***

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Another sneak peek.. coming your way!

good morning!
time for another
SNEAK PEEK
at Unity's
July Kit of the Month!

simple gift tag..
Clear Scraps tag
Staz On ink in black
Gingham ribbon- PTI

Have the most wonderful Wednesday!




6.29.2010

Sneak Peek.. #2

Good Morning and Hello Tuesday!
More sneak peeks from
 Unity's July Kit of the Month today!
Make sure you stop by the UNITY BLOG!



Have a terrific Tuesday!
Thanks for stopping by!

6.28.2010

time for a SnEaKy PeeKy!

Ooooo... who wants a
SNEAK PEEK
from
Unity's
July Kit of the Month??
ME! I DO! if you do too..
then today is your
LUCKY DAY!

check out this SWEET baby sentiment
and these ADORABLE little animals..
so so CUTE!

and here is a sneak peek of what my
KIDS
have been doing lately...

 
make sure to check out the

have a wonderful Monday!!!!!



6.23.2010

well.. HELLO AGAIN.. thursday!


Hello Friends!!
Time for another
HIP HOP
with 
UNITY
and
{ippity}

Lots of fun stuff going on..
make sure you swing by the
for ALL the up to date info
and
important announcements!

Today I have a
couple cards to share..

born to fly...
card featuring stamps from one part of the

imagination...
card featuring stamps from the


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*** KIMBER***

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Have a WONDERFUL day!!






6.21.2010

Monday Recipe..

This is the
PERFECT DIP
to bring to a
SUMMER GATHERING..
so EASY and YUMMY!!
Give it a whirl...
{even my super picky neighbor guy liked it! ha!}

Mexicorn Dip
1- 11oz can white shoepeg corn (drained)
1-11oz can Mexicorn (drained)
{I found these @ Walmart}
1/2 c. sour cream
{can use fat free.. but really.. who would?!}
1/2 c. mayo
1 tsp. Lawry's seasoning salt
1 small can diced green chilies
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
garlic salt to taste

Combine all ingredients & refrigerate
{at least a couple hours.. can be overnight}
Serve with tortilla chips
Will keep in the fridge for a few days


ENJOY!

ENJOY!!!!!!!

6.18.2010

the YUMMIEST caramel rolls ever!

This recipe is from my friend Danita.
These CARAMEL ROLLS are totally SINFUL!


You need:
Frozen cinnamon rolls or frozen bread rolls
two small packages or one large (24 rolls)
Brown Sugar-1 cup
Vanilla Ice Cream- 1 cup
Butter- 1 stick

Combine butter, ice cream & brown sugar
- bring to a boil for one minute
Pour sauce in greased 9X13 pan
Put rolls on top of sauce
Let raise until nice and poofy
(is that a word? LOL)
(this might be up to 3 hours)

Bake 20 minutes @ 350
Let cool for a few minutes.
Flip out onto a cookie sheet.
Grab a cup of coffee
and
ENJOY!

6.16.2010

Hip Hop Hooray!


Summer finally showed up to PLAY!!
Good Morning...
After 12 out of the last 14 days were filled with RAIN..
the SUN
decided to make an appearance!!
We took full advantage of the gorgeous day and hit the BEACH
for some FUN!
I also got to have some fun with the

Make sure you stop over at the 
for all the important details!
Then.. join us in the Unity forum
at Splitcoast Stampers
for chatting, games, challenges, and a great time!

grow love...
card featuring stamps from
{fly free}
Miss Sofia... loving the lake
Brody and his buddy Gavin... building castles
Caden buring himself in the sand..

ahh...
LIFE IS GOOD!
Here's a quick quote for you..
What you are doing
is not nearly as important
as how you feel about
what you are doing.
-Clifton Burke
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*** KIMBER ***

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6.12.2010

oops and a recipe

oops!
 i was so focused on
helping Angela prepare for Nic's graduation party...
that i forgot to post for the
Store Kit Blog Hop!
eeekk! Sorry!!
to make up for it...
here is a YUMMY recipe
that is one of my favorites and a definite
GO TO one dish meal
for when you have company or for a regular old night at home... :)
hope your saturday is spectacular!!
{it's raining here... time to organize in the craft room!}


Lemon Greek Chicken
{from the Pampered Chef Stoneware Sensations cookbook}

2 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 c lemon juice
2 T olive oil
4 lg garlic cloves, pressed
2-3 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2-3 med baking potatoes- no need to peel
1 med red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 med red onion, cut into wedges
8 oz fresh whole mushrooms
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Preheat oven to 400
Combine zest, juice and oil.
Add pressed garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cut potatoes into lenthwise wedges.
Place in 9X13 stone baker or other 9x13 pan.
Add bell pepper, onion, mushrooms and half of lemon juice mixture.
Toss to coat.
Place chicken on top of vegetables;
brush with remaining lemon juice mixture.
{or if you are ME.. dump everything into a huge bowl
with all the lemon mixture and coat it all at once}
Bake 1 hour or until chicken is no longer pink.
Brush chicken and vegetables with pan juices after 30 min.
Yield: approx 4 servings.




6.09.2010

Showcase on Samantha....

good morning!
today 
Unity Stamp Company
is showcasing
some
GORGEOUS
new stamps created by
artist
Samantha Walker
so... what do you do?
start here @ the
hop through each of our Unity & ippity DT members blogs
{feel free to leave them some LOVE}
gather
INSPIRATION!
then...
meet up with us over at
Splitcoast Stampers
for
 chatting * games * challenges * prizes * fun
_______________________________________
Sweet Susan over @
 PaperCrafts Connection
will be showcasing these stamps
and YOU have the chance to WIN them!!
make sure to check it out!!
_____________________________________
Here are the LOVELY new releases
by Samantha Walker
Lucky Me..
i got to PLAY with these FAB stamps!!
Here is what I came up with...

Hoot! Hoot! Hoot-Ray!
card featuring stamps from
What a Hoot!
the Shaw Family
12X12 scrapbook layout
featuring stamps from
Retro Road Trip
these stamps are SO FUN!
the Shaws.. they are the cutest family EVER!
my *gorgeous* sister Holly... her amazing hubby C.T...
the most precious niece an Aunt could ask for... Ani Claire
and their sweet pugs.. Oddis & Maggie = PERFECT FAMILY!
Thanks so much for stopping by to see me!!
Have a most Fabulous Thursday!!!!

now you can swing by and say hi to
*** KIMBER***
and see what she has created today!

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6.02.2010

Hello Again... HiP HoP!!

Good Morning!!
Happy Hip Hop Thursday to you!!
It is also... my kids very last day of school for this year!
They are
EXCITED!
We are hosting a huge bash this evening for many of their friends to
KICK OFF SUMMER!!
{i am expecting around 50 kids @ my house!!}
YES.. i know i am TOTALLY CRAZY...  :)
and 
this KIT is something that i am totally crazy ABOUT... 
the June 2010 Kit of the Month.. 
{Fly Free}
it is AWESOME!!  

if you haven't been there yet..
check out the
for ALL the important details!

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Here are a couple cards I made
for my kid's teachers...
sparkly summer time...
card
featuring stamps from the
Each of the teachers
 is getting a summer tote bag...
filled with essentials for a 
RELAXING day @ the BEACH. 
towel * water bottle * flip flops
sunglass case * sunscreen * lip balm
fly free into summer...
card
featuring stamps from
{Fly Free}

Thank you so much for stopping by!!
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!
hop over and leave some love for
*** KIMBER ***
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