Cheerio Cookies « Cookie Madness

This is one of the best cookie recipes I have ever tried! I used multi-grain cheerios instead of regular and they were great... Doubled the recipe and it made almost 6 dozen cookies! Yummy!
Cheerio Cookies « Cookie Madness

GROUPON

Have you signed up with GROUPON yet? It's awesome, you've probably seen it on some of the news shows, I recently read about them in Forbes magazine too. They really do present some awesome deals, sign up for your city's deals now. If you could use my referal link too, I would apreciate it! http://www.groupon.com/r/uu6286333

Owl Birthday Card

I had so much fun doing this card! I used my Cricut of course and some SU papers & ribbon I had on hand. If you would like any more details just let me know. :) Thanks for stopping by!

"Fancy" notebook -Cricut project

So, here is a notebook I made today. I also made one with a big black cat with big googly eyes. ;) I took this picture with my phone so it's really not great quality-sorry I was just being lazy and didn't want to get distracted when I went to get the camera --somehow it never fails that someone needs me or I see something that needs to be done and I forget!lol I will get on the ball and have my camera handy... I used "Forever Young" for the lady and "Paisley" for the dog. The paper came from Michaels, it had various animal prints and solid color cardstock to match -I love it! Thanks for looking!
Lisa

Here's a chance to be a little "greener", check it out!

Summer Giveaway at FamilyFreshCooking! Check it out, really cute bags and bottles from BlueQ... Family Fresh Cooking is giving you 9 chances to win and it's easy to enter!So, if you haven't already clicked on one of the links above to enter, then please click --->here

Have a Happy Happy Wednesday!

Personalized and Free! Free! Free!

Happy Monday!!!

This is a sample of the cute mousepad I just made at ArtsCow, one of my new favorite websites! You can make your own for FREE mouse pad too, get started here. Too fun!

Also, my new Cricut Expressions just arrived! I need to take my daughter to town (she's teaching swim lessons, her and another instructor are teaching triplets today-how fun!) and then I'm coming home and digging in!!! I would do it now but then I know I will never leave and now, what would that teach my daughter about responsibilities?LOL I'll let you know how it goes later! :)

I hope you go take advantage of the free offer at ArtsCow and get your FREE personalized mouse pad too, order it for a gift if you don't want it for yourself! :)

Counting down to so much this week...

First, my Cricut Expressions and everything that comes with it should be here in a few days, I'm anxiously waiting! I have even gotten two cartridges in addition to the ones coming with it. I found deals on Robotz & the Paisley cartridges. I also have a Sesame Street & Sesame Street Font cartridge on it's way, which will please my Sesame Street fan in the house(Lindsey)...

We are also going on a little vacation, just me and the girls with Grandma & cousin! We are going to San Diego to Sea World(our first time), then to Disneyland, my most favorite place to visit! We are using our tickets that we received for participating in the "Give A Day Get A Day" promotion. We volunteered on three different days so that the whole family could get their tickets, but Cris will not be going with us after all. I so need a vacation and I know we are going to have a blast, I can't even tell you how excited I am!

In the meantime during our count down I am going to try to get a few autograph/memory books made for the kids -wish my Cricut E was here already! I also need to make some play dough and get a "entertainment bag" made up for our in between times from the parks. I always say I'm not going to tell the kids about our trips to Disneyland because each day ends with less sleep because of the anticipation -by the time we get there they are exhausted!lol Hoping since we have been a few times that they will be able to sleep this time because I am terrible at keeping secrets and couldn't wait to tell!!!LOL

Have a great week friends, be happy and craft away! If I get those books made I will share, that is a big IF though... :D

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Twinkle, twinkle, little star...

How I wished and wished upon the stars to get a new cutting machine, any cutting machine.... Well, HSN was having a fabulous deal this weekend with free shipping and flexible payments so I did it and it comes with three cartridges and other goodies!!! I ordered a new Cricut Expressions and I will be stalking the UPS driver daily until it arrives! The next tricky part will be to break it to my husband but the way things have been around here maybe I'll just see if he notices it before I mention it! :D I have been pretty bitter ever since I sold my other E about a year ago along with ALL of my cartridges and cutting mats. I do need to build those things back up but hey I can be happy until then and my new machine will be here to stay until it dies!

In the meantime I am going to continue to be searching blogs and looking for new things to try when my new bug gets here. I am just so excited, I can't even tell you! So please come back and see me and I'm sure if i will be visiting you too... I can feel it, this is the start of good things to come, my world is going to feel somewhat normal again... ahhhhh (breath of fresh air)...

(((HUGS)))

Bowl-a-thon completed!

We had a great day! We were only the second group to bowl and with our group and the group before us the Boys & Girls Bowl for Kids Sake had already brought in $7,000.00! That is great! There were four more groups to bowl after us so I can't wait to see what the final numbers are. It was a great experience and we will do it again next year. Carley is already planning on putting together her own bowling team with her friends! I love when kids can volunteer and do something good AND they get to have some extra fun along with the satisfaction of doing something good for someone else. :) Thanks to all who helped our team!

Also, I wanted to mention if you haven't signed up for the Disney "Give A Day, Get a Day" then do it! We volunteered and collected food for the food bank and receieved our Disney ticket vouchers about a week later. We're going to Disney Land hopefullly in June and our park tickets are free! That is also how we got involved in the Bowl for Kids Sake Bowl-A-thon... Me and the girls didn't get Disney tickets for doing the bowl-a-thon but half of our team will! Isn't that awesome? It was painless to sign up too, just go to www.disneyparks.com and start there, they will take you through the process step by step and I've noticed they keep adding new volunteer opportunities everyday... I love it!

Bowl-A-Thon for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Happy Saturday! My family is participating in the Big Brother Big Sisters bowl-a-thon taking place on March 7, 2010. If you would like to help me by sponsoring me in the bowl-a-thon I would really apreciate it --any amount will help! :) You can make a check payable to BBBS (Big Brothers Big Sisters) and mail it to me before March 5, 2010 or you can also sponsor me via PayPal fromthe BBBS website ( www.slobigs.org ) click on the "bowl for kids sake" link to the left of the page and under sponsor bowler please put my name: Lisa Cockrum . BTW donations are tax deductable. :) Thank you so much for your support!

Lisa Cockrum
PO Box 185
Shandon, CA 93461

15% Off now through Dec. 30

Merry Christmas! I would love to send out gifts galore but the best I can do this year is offer 15% off your Stampin Up order! :) Please go to my website using the Stampin Up button to the right and shop the current catalogs. Please email or call me with your order...

Happy Christmas!

Lisa

Enter to win one of these stamp sets

When you place an order of $50 or more you will be entered to win one of these stamp sets--if you win you choose which one you want! Please visit my website http://www.mommystamps.stampinup.net/ and place your order between 12/2/09 & 12/9/09 . Great gifts for yourself or for your crafty loved ones! :)

Merry Christmas!

Just a quick note

Hi friends! It's the week of Thanksgiving so it will be a busy week. I just wanted to drop in real quick and make sure everyone knew about the big sale going on at Stampin Up! through Nov. 30, there are savings upto 50% off and some great "package" deals that they have put together just for this sale! Please check it out, if you have shopping to do for a crafter in your life or for yourself you don't want to miss this sale! :)

My Digital Studio

I bit the bullet yesterday and ordered My Digital Studio! I know it's going to be great I would have ordered it the second it was available to deomonstrators, however the state of the economy has affected our household too so every purchase we make has to be thought through and if we can do without it we don't buy it right now. It stinks, but it's life and we will do what we need to do. So, could I have lived without it?--Definately! But, it help me this holiday season when I am trying to "give" to our family and I really don't have a budget to do much of anything. I also wanted it so that I can learn it, use it, and share with my customers who are thinking about purchasing it themselves. It's a great tool to help with everyone's gift giving this year and for years to come and for all occassions, not just Christmas. I will be sharing what I do with it, I know there will be books and calendars and I can't wait to do cards and I will also venture into new crafts with it - I can't wait! If you haven't checked out Stampin Up's new My Design Studio please click here. Have a fabulous day and don't forget to come back and visit me for updates to my experience with the new My Design Studio from Stampin Up!

Warm up with a cup of Chai!

I got this recipe off of the internet a few years ago, I'm sorry I don't know who where to give credit to for it. It is a favorite in our house and I wanted to share. I use store brand ingredients unless the others are on sale. The spices can get spendy but if you watch the sales (specially this time of year) it's not so bad. The recipe below is good mixed in water or skim milk. We like it both ways, it's milder and creamier tasting with milk.

This recipe also makes a great treat/gift addition during the holidays. Package up in baggies with a cute computer crafted or rubber stamped topper, put it in jars with a cute tag or label attached!

If you try it, let me know what you think!

Chai Tea Mix

Ingredients:

1 Cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 Cup Powdered non-dairy creamer
1 Cup French Vanilla powdered non-dairy creamer
2 1/2 Cups white sugar
1 1/2 Cups unsweetened instant tea
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions:

1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients, mix well.

2. In a blender or food processor add mixture about 1/4 - 1/3 of mixture and blend until mixture is a fine powdery consistency.

3. Store in air tight container.

To serve: Add two heaping tablespoons to mug of hot water. Enjoy!

It's time.. You can join Stampin Up for only $85

Details are below, this promotion goes through August. If you are a Stampin' Up fan it's a great time to join and you will get all the "In Color" ink and card stock colors... Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to join my Stampin' Up team -either has a hobby demonstrator(buy your Stampin' Up! product with the demonstrator discount) or to build a nice little side business to supplement your household income or to support your crafty habits. :D

Have a great day! It was 118 here today -waaay too hot. Too hot for swimming, too hot for walking, too hot for doing anything but staying in the house and not letting anyone open the doors to go in and out!LOL Hopefully that means at some point today I can get some cards and gifts made! :D

Hugs

Lisa

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $85

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!


The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

•For All You Do stamp set
•In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
•Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
•In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
•Business forms and tools
Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes

•Four stamp sets
•A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
•Stampin' Pastels
•Card stock
•Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
•Five Classic Stampin' Pads
•VersaMark Pad
•Stampin' Scrub and Mist
•Blender pens
•Business forms and tools
These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast!
Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator
Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

•Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
•Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.
•Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
•Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.
So what are you waiting for? Contact your demonstrator TODAY to join the Stampin' Up! family!

They're Here!!!! WOW!!!! ORDER YOURS TODAY...

They're here... The new Stampin' Up Idea Book-Catalogs arrived on my door step today! It was kind of funny because I waited around the house hoping the UPS man would show up before I had to leave because I knew the Idea Books should be delivered today. I waited as long as I could and finaly gave up and we left, About 10 miles out the UPS truck and I passed each other, I really wanted to chase him down so I wouldn't have to go all the way back home -but I didn't!lol The new catalogs have some wonderful, wonderful, beautiful and fun new stuff in it... My wish list is all refreshed and bursting with wishes again! The new hostess sets are super fantabulous too-remember you don't have to host a party to reap the hostess benifits. When your order reaches $150 you start getting those benifits and you can take outside orders to help you get there! Anyway, for those of you who like to get an early start on Christmas cards --wow, wow, wow! I am in love with the new Christmas sets! It really makes me want to get started on Christmas, I hope it will get you motivated too... There are cute new kid sets, pirates and princesses - beautiful fall sets, oh I could go on and on...

If you would like to order your catalog today, you can use the PayPal "Buy It Now" button to the right. I charge you half price for the catalogs plus $5 for priority shipping($9.99 total). I also have the Spanish Idea Book/Catalogs which should be arriving in the next day or so, if you would like a Spanish book, let me know.

Hope your week is going great and continues to be great --YOU deserve it!

Talk to you soon...

Lisa

4th of July card & accordian album cover

Good morning! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and I KNOW it's going to be a most wonderful day... I am posting these couple things I just made and then we are off to Grandma's house to swim and enjoy the beautiful sunshine! :)

I got a few things done for 4th of July and you don't have to run and check your calendars, it's not July 3rd or 4th yet!lol I actually got it done ahead of time, I'm just as shocked as you... I used the creatable Celebrations Throughout The Year from pccrafter. Suzy Toronto is one of my favorite artists there, I think I have all the creatables offered by her. I also used stampin up cardstock of course - it's the best!

Thanks for stopping by, it's always great to hear from ya! :)


Lisa