More Happy Feet - SC254 - Zack's B-day

Hello:
Happy 6th Birthday, Zackary!!! Love You, Nana

It's been a few days since I posted. Been rather busy round here...
Since Zack, decided he wants a Happy Feet/penguin theme for his birthday party my mom asked me to make a birthday card for her and dad to give Zack. This is what I came up with using SplitCoast Sketch Challenge #254. I love these stamps from My Favorite Things. It's the same set I used in my previous post. The pp is from DCWV The Glitter Stacks. I used my Martha Stewart star border punch and my NEW EK Success snowflake border punch on the inside. The sentiment reads: Hey, Zackary! Twinkle, Twinkle. You're the star...
Inside reads: And wonderful is what you are!
So here's a wish that's just for you -
May all your birthday dreams come true! TFL!

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

HAPPY FEET ZACK

Hello Friendz!
This card was created for my grandson, Zackary's 6th birthday. He chose Happy Feet invitations so I kept with the theme and used MFT penguines WINTER BLAST SET to make my birthday card for him. I stamped the images twice and colored them with my Spicas. Then I just popped some up on dimensionals. The igloo is computer generated, as is the sentiment. I gave things a shimmery look with my silver glitter gel pen. I added a couple of happy feet to the inside of my card along with my computer generated sentiment which reads: Happy Birthday! Hope it's a toe-tapping good time!!!

Thanks for looking.

T%dles Peeps!

Betty aka ZacksNana

Sweet Potato Soup

Hello Everyone:
I just found this recipe in the circular that comes from the local nursery "Shades of Green". And I wanted to share, it sounds soooo yummy!

Sweet Potato Soup
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups chicken broth
1 chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon each; nutmeg, cumin, chili powder
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper finely chopped
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups light cream, half and half or milk
1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter
sour cream and cilantro for garnish

Preparation:
1. To speed things up microwave the potatoes first.
2. Boil sweet potatoes & onion in the chicken broth until potatoes are tender.
3. Puree in blender or food processor.
4. Add spices, dairy product and peanut butter.

Serve hot garnished with dollup of sour cream and a fresh spring of cilantro.
(NOTE: When used as a meal can be served in a bowl made of bread with a small fruit or vegetable on the side.)

I'm getting in the mood for fall! Hey don't forget to Fall Back (with your clocks) tonight!!!!

TFL
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

MTSC44 - Happy Chanukah

Hello Again Friendz!
I watched some tv this afternoon. Caught up on some shows I had tivo'd and just vegged out. Then I came on line and popped over to Cindy Haffner's blog. Cindy is a wonderful source of inspiration. I saw her card for Mercy's sketch and I just wanted to play along. I made this card for a friend who is Jewish. She's asked me to make a set of Chanukah cards for her for the holidays this year. I am not finding very many resources for Jewish ink stamps. If you know of any, I'd sure appreciate a "hollah" from you! Now on to my card. TFL!
Don't forget to check out my BLOG CANDY!!!
T%%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

GHOULS ---- 30 Done, Done & Done!!!

Hellooooooo Friendzzzzz!
Some of you, those that follow my blog, may remember a few weeks ago I posted a little Jack-O-Lantern treat box. At the time I mentioned I was going to attempt to create 25 - 30 of these ghoulish treat boxes. Well, I DID IT! I actually managed to create 30! From bats to mummies to witches to ghosts, to Frankenstein's monsters and yes jack o lanterns too, I've got them all done. Now I am waiting for the goodies to arrive so I can fill them and then arrange with my daughter, Holli to pick them up. TFL
Don't forget to check out my BLOG CANDY!!!
T%dles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana

Rest In Peace - Nuncy Joseph Schaub

Nuncy Joseph Schaub July 27, 1952 - October 1, 2009.

Nuncy was my brother in law. My husband Mike's oldest brother. Nuncy had many health issues, still, his death was unexpected and a shock for all of us.

Nuncy was a funny, fun man. He was always laughing and joking with everyone. He never encountered anyone he didn't make laugh or smile. He loved all of his family and numerous friends. He enjoyed music, mostly the James Gang, Fog Hat and the like. He is survived by his wife Janice Lassierre Schaub, his daughter Kara Rose Schaub, 3 brothers; Michael Christopher Schaub, Paul Joseph Schaub, Mark Jacob Schaub, 2 sisters; Louise Schaub Mier & Sharon Schaub Templet, 5 nieces, 5 nephews, 1 great nephew and 1 one great niece, 3 brothers in law and 2 sisters in law. May he rest in Peace.

Inside: When Jesus is my portion, a constant friend is He, His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches over me.

Betty aka ZacksNana

Betty's Black Forest Trifle

Hello Friendz!
With fall creeping up on us I just wanted to share a new recipe I dreamed up by spinning off a Kraft Foods recipe. The original recipe called for Sara Lee's pound cake and fresh strawberries. Well, I tweeked it a little and came up with this "TO DIE FOR" recipe! And believe me it's HEAVENLY!

Betty’s Black Forrest Trifle

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, softened

1-1/2 cups cold milk

1 pkg. (5.1 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, divided

1 can cherry pie filling

2 boxes Betty Crocker Walnut Brownie mix


Make brownies according to package direction. When cool using a plastic knife in a sawing motion, cut brownies into cubes.

BEAT cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. BLEND in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP. Spoon half into 2-1/2-qt. clear bowl (it's not only yumm-o it's beautiful to look at in a clear bowl). TOP with layers of brownie cubes, cherry pie filling and remaining cream cheese mixture. I added a dolup of cherry pie filling on top. Refrigerate 4 hours
Wish I had the fore though to take a pic. Sorry... but I bet your drooling anyhoo.

TFL
Toodles Peeps!
Betty aka ZacksNana