Have to give a little shout out to my favorite place to find .svg files to use in Sure Cuts a Lot...SVGcuts.com The owners, Mary and Leo not only have the BEST cutting files, they offer incomparable personalized service to their customers. Check out this video:
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
OOH...Candy Corn!
Ghosts,goblins, black cats and bats,
Mummies and witches, in tall black hats,
Spooky dark nights, where fears are born,
I'm staying inside with my candy corn.
Ok, so my pathetic attempt at poetry notwithstanding, isn't one of the BEST things about Halloween a cheerful bowl of Candy Corn sitting within easy reach? Love it or hate it, Candy Corn is one of the most recognizable (and TASTY) symbols of Halloween.
According to The National Confectioners Association estimates, 20 million pounds (over 9000 tons) of candy corn are sold annually, and it is a surprisingly low-calorie sweet treat, with each individual corn equaling around 5 calories...however, just like the famous potato chips, who can eat just one?
Candy Corn was first produced by the Wunderlee Candy Company in Philadelphia, over a hundred years ago. In 1900, the Goelitz Candy Company, now the Jelly Belly Candy Company, began making these candies, a tradition which continues today. Candy Corn was an instant hit, especially among farmers, it's three stripes of sweet goodness no doubt reminding them of a real kernel of corn.
While today, Candy Corn is mostly made by machine, originally it was made by hand, in a very labor-intensive process. Workers, called stringers, ran back and forth, carrying buckets of different colored molten candy syrup, pouring each color into corn starch molds, giving the candy it's appealing three color signature look.
And guess what? October 30th is NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY! Maybe we should all start celebrating early! How about getting a fresh bag of Candy Corn to munch on while sending out some Halloween greetings featuring the sweet treat? Greeting Card Universe Greeting Card Universe">http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/Holidays-Halloween">Greeting Card Universe has some fresh and tasty Halloween cards...some even with Candy Corn as a featured ingredient. Just click on any thumbnail below to check them out! Have a sweet Halloween everyone!
Mummies and witches, in tall black hats,
Spooky dark nights, where fears are born,
I'm staying inside with my candy corn.
Ok, so my pathetic attempt at poetry notwithstanding, isn't one of the BEST things about Halloween a cheerful bowl of Candy Corn sitting within easy reach? Love it or hate it, Candy Corn is one of the most recognizable (and TASTY) symbols of Halloween.
According to The National Confectioners Association estimates, 20 million pounds (over 9000 tons) of candy corn are sold annually, and it is a surprisingly low-calorie sweet treat, with each individual corn equaling around 5 calories...however, just like the famous potato chips, who can eat just one?
Candy Corn was first produced by the Wunderlee Candy Company in Philadelphia, over a hundred years ago. In 1900, the Goelitz Candy Company, now the Jelly Belly Candy Company, began making these candies, a tradition which continues today. Candy Corn was an instant hit, especially among farmers, it's three stripes of sweet goodness no doubt reminding them of a real kernel of corn.
While today, Candy Corn is mostly made by machine, originally it was made by hand, in a very labor-intensive process. Workers, called stringers, ran back and forth, carrying buckets of different colored molten candy syrup, pouring each color into corn starch molds, giving the candy it's appealing three color signature look.
And guess what? October 30th is NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY! Maybe we should all start celebrating early! How about getting a fresh bag of Candy Corn to munch on while sending out some Halloween greetings featuring the sweet treat? Greeting Card Universe Greeting Card Universe">http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/Holidays-Halloween">Greeting Card Universe has some fresh and tasty Halloween cards...some even with Candy Corn as a featured ingredient. Just click on any thumbnail below to check them out! Have a sweet Halloween everyone!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Ghosts and Goblins and Witches, oh my!
There's a chilly wind blowing, the leaves are falling and it's almost HALLOWEEN! OK, yeah, who am I kidding...I know it's almost two whole months away, and it's finally just a little bit cooler here, but why not start the fun now?
This week, I am working on Halloween costumes for the grandkids, and thinking about how that tradition has been passed down in our family. Rarely, if ever, did my sisters and I get a Halloween costume from the store. My mother made some of the most elaborate and wonderful costumes for us, and we were the envy of all of our friends! Thankfully, we got to share those costumes at school during the annual Halloween Party Parade, because Trick-or-Treating quite often involved snow, heavy coats and awful rubber boots.
If you're looking for the perfect Halloween Greeting, why not hop on over to Greeting Card Universe and check out the excellent selection of spooky, creepy and funny cards. Below are a few fun examples (the first is from a mixed media painting I did last year)...click on any of them to be transported:
This week, I am working on Halloween costumes for the grandkids, and thinking about how that tradition has been passed down in our family. Rarely, if ever, did my sisters and I get a Halloween costume from the store. My mother made some of the most elaborate and wonderful costumes for us, and we were the envy of all of our friends! Thankfully, we got to share those costumes at school during the annual Halloween Party Parade, because Trick-or-Treating quite often involved snow, heavy coats and awful rubber boots.
If you're looking for the perfect Halloween Greeting, why not hop on over to Greeting Card Universe and check out the excellent selection of spooky, creepy and funny cards. Below are a few fun examples (the first is from a mixed media painting I did last year)...click on any of them to be transported:
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
ATC easel file
Well, as usual, life gets in the way of blogging...however, finally getting the chance to share the easel file promised in my last post. It's perfect for showcasing your favorite ATC cards. This is my first file sharing adventure, so hope it works for you!
There are two files, one with scored folding lines, here and one without score lines, here. If these are useful, please leave a comment, would love to hear from you!
There are two files, one with scored folding lines, here and one without score lines, here. If these are useful, please leave a comment, would love to hear from you!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Patriotic ATCs!
After being away from blogging for a while, and finally getting the chance to participate in some fun ATC swaps on SVGcuts.com forum, thought it would be a good idea to actually POST again. Take a look at these beauties from the Patriotic Theme swap, made by some of the most talented ladies in the crafting world:
Aren't they terrific? Thanks so much to all of you for the great ATCs! It was so much fun going to the mailbox and finding each one.
Aren't they terrific? Thanks so much to all of you for the great ATCs! It was so much fun going to the mailbox and finding each one.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
SVGcuts New Blog and Contest
I've been a huge fan of SVGcuts.com for over a year, and want to share the amazing giveaway they are having to celebrate their newly redesigned blog, launching July 10th, 2011! SVGcuts.com not only offers paper crafters the best svg designs to be found anywhere on the web, but also a level of personal service that is exceptional.
Check out the giveaway HERE! One lucky winner will receive a Black Cat Lynx announced during the during the live USTREAM event! (Watch Here on July 10th @ 6:00PM CST) – RSVP on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/svgcuts#!/event.php?eid=219803351375797
While you're there, check out the store for some great cutting files! Good luck!
Check out the giveaway HERE! One lucky winner will receive a Black Cat Lynx announced during the during the live USTREAM event! (Watch Here on July 10th @ 6:00PM CST) – RSVP on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/svgcuts#!/event.php?eid=219803351375797
While you're there, check out the store for some great cutting files! Good luck!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
HURRY!
Check this out: new items on the Halloween Queen's Castle Bootique! Did you know that the Bootique updates on the first AND the fifteenth of every month? Now you do, so HURRY on over there and find some great Halloween goodies for yourself!
This little girl is up for sale in my corner of the castle:
Click on the little witch and fly over there! thanks for looking!
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