Don't Forget to Recycle When Scrapbooking or Crafting!!

One MAJOR thing that I looked past when collecting papers and cardstacks was to LOOK TO SEE IF THEY WERE RECYCLED PAPER!!

DCVW carries a couple of 70% Recycled Cardstacks:

(Click on the pics for a closer look)

 There are plenty of recycled cardstocks 

available too, you just have to look!!!

PLEASE check for a recycle symbol before purchasing any paper or 

supplies for your scrapbooking or craftmaking!

And ALWAYS keep a bin by your workspot to throw 

in scraps to use later or to recycle....I even save up the smallest pieces to cut up small 

circles when needed for the centers of flowers.

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Photo Love #2 - Paris Crêpes

Café Le Victor Hugo

Une Crêpe Jambon et Fromage

Une Crêpe Nutella et Banane

Paris, France 

March 2009

After eating at pricey restaurants for a few days, my mom and I decided that it was time to become one with the Parisians. We took off on our own and stumbled upon the cutest bistro when trying to find our way back from the Eiffel Tower: "Café Le Victor Hugo". 


Looking like it came straight from my imagination, I was eager to take a million pictures.  

We sat outside on a cool day taking in the amazing scenery, watching people walk their little dogs (and eating with them at the table too!), listening to the beautiful fluttering French language of the passerby's and for me, not believing that it was real.
  
Since it was my first trip to Paris, I thought it was beyond necessary to eat an authentic crêpe of some sort. When we opened up the menu, I was ecstatic to see that I actually understood most of what was written, and that these ridiculously amazing crêpes were on the very first page....It was meant to be.  


"Je voudrais une crêpe jambon et fromage, et une crêpe nutella et banane sil vous plait."  I stumbled a bit on my words since throughout the entire trip my fluent-in-French mother, grandmother, aunts and even younger cousins would take care of the speaking for me.  I was so excited when he understood what I meant:  "I would like a ham and cheese crêpe and a nutella and banana crêpe please."  

That was it...I caught the french speaking bug 

and from then on I craved crêpes for the rest of our trip.  

If you are lucky enough to find yourself 

in Paris one day, stop by and take it all in! 

Simply hop on the metro, and take "Ligne No 2" to "Victor Hugo".

Whoops

So I haven't posted in a while, 

sorry to all of my visitors out there!!  

I've been busy watching the 2010 Olympics, 

playing with my new Motorola Cliq Phone, 

and getting inspired of course........

Look for new posts soon!!

Yay!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! 

Yes, I'm Amazing!!

This is what happens when you have an injury...Hahahaaaa

I have beaten Super Mario Brothers Wii 3 times, 

found all of the secret goals, 

and found all of the star coins for every single board. 

(With the help of my hubby)

Brien wants to sell it now...But I still love playing!  

YAY!!!

WAHOOOOOOO WE FINALLY FOUND MY CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta get some better pics for you all now!

Happy 94th Birthday Maga!!!

Here is a card that I made for 
Maga's 94th Birthday! 

I used the Cricut Expression Machine to cut the card and envelope.  I also incorporated some beads along the left side of the card, and the dangling beads on the right side.

I used the Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge for the card and envelope, and I used the Serenade Solutions Cartridge to cut out the butterfly and the scroll images on the envelope.

The Card and Envelope were cut out at 6" using the Tall Ball function, and the floral rectangle on top of the card was cut out using the rectangle feature using the shadow function on the Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge at 6".  The Butterfly was cut out at 2" and the scroll was cut out at 1".

I cut the scallop edge of the floral paper with scallop scissors, and used the opposite side of the scrap to glue to the bottom of the card.  I didn't feel that it was necessary to write a message on the front of the card, because I thought it would make it too busy.  I wrote the message on the inside.

The card, envelope and floral paper are from the Latte Stack from DCWV.

The beading was simple to do.  I used the Beaders Paradise Bit for the beads on the left side of the card: I simply took wire and loaded it up with the tiny beads, and put the wire through the hole in the card that the Cricut Expression cuts out (to show you where to fold the card) and bent and glued them down.  I used the Blackberry Jam Beads for the jewels on the right which were also put through the holes that the Cricut already cut out for the card.

I used these beads again: 

 

      Jesse James Dress                Beaders Paradise Bit 

       It Up Blackberry                 Lavendar Mix Beads

          Jam Beads 

Happy Lazy Sunday....Oh and Happy Superbowl to those who care...

          
      
              Lazy Sunday

Coolest Scarves Ever!!!

I usually try to wait a couple of days to put up a new post, but I just have to share this with everyone...

I was on my twitter page today and saw that I had a new follower...Usually the people who friend request me are crafters, scrapbookers, photographers, or just spam haha...But this one person really caught my eye.

Looking at the thumbnail of the picture above, I had no idea what it even was...I thought maybe it was a necklace at first....Well, I'm glad that I took a closer look!  I have never seen anything like these awesome scarves!

The scarves are called: "Jersey Cord Scarves" and they are all hand-made out of recycled t-shirts!!!

You can read more about the genius who makes them (whose hometown is Buffalo btw!!!), and can purchase one here: Buffalo Gal Frills

There is also a Facebook page with more pictures of the scarves themselves: Facebook Buffalo Gal Frills

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REVIEW: Let's just talk a little about P.F.Chang's...

P.F. Chang's finally opened up in Buffalo...I've heard about it before, and people would rave about it.... I'm glad we were finally able to check out the hype!  I really wasn't sure what to expect...I knew it couldn't be just an ordinary Chinese take out place...So I went in pretty open-minded.  (I don't have any pics of the food because our camera was stolen...sorry!!)

We ordered the "CHANG'S CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS" for an appetizer.....YUMMMMMM!!!!! It tasted like the Wok itself, and had such a depth of flavor to it.  I could have eaten just that as my meal....We ordered two (since there were 6 of us) and they went really fast! My mouth is watering just talking about it!!

For dinner, I ordered their signature dish: the "MONGOLIAN BEEF"....Even MORE YUMMMM!!!!!  I loved the scallions especially. (Scallions are in a few of my favorite dishes from Chengdu, so it was nice to get that in every bite).  Be careful, you will have major onion breath for like 2 days!  It was very expensive ($14.95) but it was a huge order, and would be enough for two.  I thought it was definitely worth it!! 

My hubby, Brien, ordered the "CHENGDU SPICED LAMB"...He loved it....I normally am not a fan of lamb... in fact I hate lamb...but I loved his dish too!  It had a key Chengdu flavor, kind of like "Shao Kao" seasoning with the spice tuned down for Americans ...but it was delish!!!  I couldn't get enough of it!!  Man I miss those flavors!!!  

Dessert....well I was pretty disappointed.  Brien and I ordered the "THE GREAT WALL OF CHOCOLATE" which was basically a massive piece of chocolate cake....looks better than it tasted....I wouldn't order that one again it was pretty bland...I was happy we were all sharing desserts at the table..My sister-in-law, Michelle, ordered the "BANANA SPRING ROLLS" and I didn't want to give it back!!! Holy moly that was an AMAZING dessert!! I'll definitely order that one instead next time!!!

For my drink, I ordered the "PF-X" which has: X-RATED Fusion Liqueur, Mango Vodka and Pama Liqueur shaken with a splash of Sprite....Best drink I have had in a long time....It was $9 and not that big, but I loved it!  Yes, it sounds frilly and girly....but who cares....get over it....try it!! Tasted like a jolly rancher!! 

Go with a big group of people and all order different dishes...we had so much fun passing our food around the table trying bites of each other's.  That way, the next time you go, you know which dish to get. 

I don't think anyone took food home, it was that good!!!   Just be prepared to pay a lot!  (I'm sure if you go at lunch time it would be cheaper)

I recommend this restaurant to anyone!! 
Sooooo good!!!


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REVIEW of the Scotch Scrapbooker's Glue with 2-way Applicator

 

Here is a  a review on the

Scotch Scrapbooker's Glue with 2-way applicator.

There is a mail-in rebate to try it for FREE which expires March 1, 2010!

***Look around for it on an endcap mine was hard to find!***

     I thought this product worked great when gluing the heavy cardstocks and papers for my cards.  There was no curling or warping of the paper.  It also worked well when I was applying the small letters and the ribbons. I was simply able to trace the backs of the letters with the precision tip (so much easier than fighting with a simple gluestick) and I didn't need tape to secure the ribbon down which can look ugly.  It keeps envelops together and I have used it to secure beading to my cards as well.  It seems like this glue will last me a very long time too. 

I recommend it for any scrapbooker, 
cardmaker or crafter out there!


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