New Stampin' Up! Trimmer

The New Stampin' Trimmer • Product details: item 126889; $29.95 Introducing the new and improved Stampin' Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters-and because it was made by Stampin' Up!, you know it's a cut above the rest! Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer • An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements. • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips. • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts. • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface. • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch. • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off. • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area. • A full 12" cutting and scoring track • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them. • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles. • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport. • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track. • Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible. • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring. • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting. • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin. • Storage compartment under base • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards. • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored

Day of Gratitude

Day of Gratitude Wood #120835 $26.95, Clear#121148 $18.95

This just came...not sure what I'm gonna do with it...but I love it....such a good Thanksgiving set!!!!

 Let me get these on here before I forget...these are the Swaps from Inkslingers....Great cards!!!

Carol's Card....love the leaves!!!

I believe this is Theresa's card....great fall colors!!!

Cindy did this one..the leaf is beautiful!!!

And here is Linda's creation!!!

The sandals I ordered for the sun dress I made for the Dolls....finally came....and so here is my latest creation!!!  She came out cute!!!

 

Last night I stitched this up....I love having extra little handmade gifts to take when we go visiting during the holidays.....Great little ornament!!!

My stack of recipes is growing again...I love to try new recipes...this is a good dip recipe....

5-Layer Mexican Dip

1 can(15 1/2 oz.) refried black beans

1 Tbl. chilli powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 C. sour cream

1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

3 green onions sliced

1/3 c. sliced black olives

1 tomatoe, chopped

Mix beans, chilli powder and cumin, spread in bottom of 9" pie plate.  Top with layers of remaining ingredients.  Refrigerate several hours.  Enjoy and Bon Apetit!!!

Perfectly Preserved

Perfectly Preserved Wood #126690 $28.95, Clear #126692 $20.95

Stampin' Up! had a set, years ago with a Canning Jar...and I used it for so many different things....and then they retired it....so....you know I fell in love with this one when it came out....All my samples are packed away for the next craft fair next month....this was the only one I could round up!!!! 

Got the baby quilt for my Grandson, Samuel, finished...another Christmas Present done.  It came out really good...very soft!!!  I have boxes, and boxes of projects I started and never finished, or bought with good intentions....so my goal this winter is to work thru some of that....this was one of those projects....was gonna make this for Matthew, 24 years ago....Better late then never!!!  Now to finish up some more doll outfits, and starting a small cross stitch. 

These were the projects that Paula did for Inkslingers this month...Great Fall cards Paula....and my box actually made it home...I almost lost it in the wind going out to the car!!!

I love chicken...and this is a quick and easy...and yummy recipe!!!

Saucy Honey Mustard Chicken

1 Tbl. oil

4 small boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves

1/4 C. Cream Cheese Spread

1/4 C. zesty italian dressing

2 Tbl. Grey Poupon  Savory Honey Mustard

1 Tbl. honey

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.  Add chicken, cover.  Cook 5-6 min.on each side, or untill chicken is cooked thru.  Mix remaining ingredients, spoon over chicken.  Cook 2 more min.  untill sauce is heated through, stirring occasionally.  Enjoy and Bon Apitit!!!

Everybunny

Everybunny Wood # 122705 $27.95, Clear # 122707 $19.95 

I know you must think I'm crazy...posting an Easter Set, the day we get our first real snowstorm.  I was looking thru my sets, to see what I had for Animal stamps....and found this, and I know it's Easter...but I just love these little guys.  I used it like crazy last spring..sure hope they keep it in the catalog, Sorry, couldn't find any samples...I must have given everything away!!!!

These were what I made for last night's Inkslingers meeting.  The little pumpkin guy was my swap, and the Pumpkin Poo was a treat for everyone.  Made Witch Cookies and a Spinach Braid for snacks....Yummmm!!!

Here's a really easy, really yummy Pasta dish!  You can substitute regular penne pasta, I like the texture of that better then the whole wheat!!!

Easy Italian Pasta Bake

1 lb. ground beef

3 C. Whole Wheat Penne Pasta, cooked, drained

1 Jar(26oz.)  spaghetti sauce

1/3 C. Parmesan Cheese

1 1/2 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Heat oven to 375F.  Brown meat in large skillet, drain.  Add pasta, sauce and 1/2 th eParmesan cheese, mix well.  Spoon into 13 x 9" dish, top with remaining cheeses.  Bake 20 min.  Enjoy and Bon Apetit!!!!

Ladies in Waiting Challenge

Do you have a Blog....Join us in our fun Challenge!!!  The 1st Monday of the Month, is when our challenge entries are due.  Create a post on your Blog with a link to my Blog  www.stampinwithcathy.blogspot.com  Put your entry into your blog post, and then comment on my blog that you have done so, along with your blog address. I will post all the entries, and if we have more then 3, will pick my favorite, and you will get a fun pick out of my basket of discontinued stampin' Up! product.  Our November Theme is Glitter Fall, and is due into me by Monday, Nov. 5.  Can't wait to see what I get!!! 

Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper

Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper #126895 $10.95

I love this paper....I ordered 3 packs of it....and this and a few more tiny scraps are all I have left!!!  It's a keeper.  Sorry for the glare...I don't have my shades yet for the new window....guess I'm only gonna be able to take pictures at night!!!

Let me share another Halloween decoration that I did on My Digital Studio 2.  This came out so cute!!!!  I'm lovin' MDS 2.  It is so easy to use. 

Here's Set one of the 5 sets of cards we did Sunday at the Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack.  We did 25 cards in under 2 hours!!!  Good deal!!!!

OK...here is a scumptious Pumpkin cake recipe that I made for Dinner for 8 last month.  This one is a keeper!!!

Luscious Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake

1 pkg. yellow cake mix

1 (15oz.) can pumpkin

1/2 C. milk

1/3 C. oil

4 eggs

1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice divided

1 8 0z. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1 C. powdered sugar

1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip, thawed

1/4 C. caramel ice cream topping

1/4 C. chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350F.  Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.  Beat cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, oil, eggs, and 1 tsp. spice in large bowl until well blended.  Pour into prepared pans.  Bake 28-30n min..  Cool in pans 10 min.  then remove to wire racks and cool completely.  Beat cream cheese in small bowl till creamy.  Add sugar, remaining pumpkin and spice.  Mix well.  Gently stir in Cool Whip.  Cut each cake layer in half horizontally with a serrated knife.  Stack on serving plate, spreading cream cheese filling between layers.  Do not do top layer.  Drizzle with caramel topping just before serving and sprinkle with nuts.  Enjoy and Bon Apetit!!!!

Clearance Rack....

Go to my Web Page....  www.cathy.stampinup.net, Click on Shop Now, then on Clearance Rack...to see the 70 newly added items....Great deals!!!!  Or Click on the Clearance Rack tab on the left!!!