Cranberry Sauce - Whole berry or jelly??

 Thanksgiving is almost here!! And a staple of that anticipated meal is cranberry sauce. But which one will be on your table? Do you prefer the whole berry type or the jelly type? And do you make your own or use the canned? 

                                                                       

I'd love to hear from you. Please comment on your favorite!!

Greeting Cards with a gift box

The bad news...I've been ill with a sinus infection. The good news...I've stayed home and gotten some things done!! I made two sets of greeting cards today along with matching gift boxes for a couple of friends (hopefully they won't see this!!) I used the gift card box template from Stamp TV and LOVE this  little box. On the first set I used a dingbat from Silhouette People font, enlarged it, and printed it off on creme cardstock. I used my nestabilities to punch the oval and the scalloped oval, printed off several different greetings, a little black ribbon, all mounted on Recollections Black and Creme designer cards. Then I used the same image and creme ribbon for the front of the box. It made a really cute set.

The next set I made is for a friend who LOVES pink! On this one I used Washi tape and Heidi Swapp tape for the design. I covered pieces of cardstock, cut the flower with my Sidekick (yep - I still use it!!), and mounted  the tape-covered cardstock on kraft card base. I printed the greetings on pink cardstock and punched a border. Once this was mounted on the card front, I then added the flower and put a dab of stickles in the center. I made the gift box from the same pink, added the tape and flower to the front and added her initials.

Now all I have to do is finish the Thanksgiving napkin rings I'm making for our Thanksgiving meal...all 17 of them! The cute turkey is a Bugaboo digi stamp that I colored digitally, printed and cut. Then I'll braid some ribbon, tie it off, stick the turkey onto the top and call it a napkin ring!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes and gravy
have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize.
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
stay off your thighs!!

We're leaving today to go camping for a few days then we'll join our 'Denton daughter' Teri and her extended family for Thanksgiving. We'll enjoy playing with the kids, visiting with Marcia (Darren's mom) and seeing Tim, Teri's brother and eating lots of yummy food.

God bless you and your family as you enjoy this day of thankfulness. I'm thankful for my family and friends who minister to us in so many ways!

New Turkey Recipe!

This recipe is sure to bring smiles to your guests' faces!!
1. Cut out aluminum foil in desired shapes.
2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully (see pic below for details) .
3. Roast according to your own recipe and serve.
4. Watch your guests' faces...