The Gallatin River, Big Sky MT

I filmed a few seconds of the Gallatin River flowing. We heard it from our lodge, it's so peaceful and pretty.

Montana

We had a wonderful time in Montana last week. We went horseback-riding, rafting, kayaking, visited Yellowstone NP... more photos to come!

Graduation card!!

I made this card for my niece's high school graduation. Brown and beige are her school colors. It opens up:

She really liked it!

Honorable Mention

The West Houston Quilter's Guild hosts a Quilt Show every 2 years. This green quilt was my very first entry, ever, any show. I was awarded "Honorable Mention" for this quilt I call "Green at 40"!



It was quilted by Barb Knoblock who belongs to my Bee and here's the story: Back in 2007 when I turned 40, I ask my quilting bee friends, and my friend Kim, to each make me a green block. It had to be 12" and they had to use their favorite shade of green. I was amazed by their talent! It took me a while to finally put the blocks together but it got done in time. It is a very special quilt to me, and the fact that it was recognized by the judges makes me even more appreciative of the work my friends did for me.

Cookies

I love baking!!
I made a batch of jam sandwich cookies and brought them to Penny's Valentine's Stamp Camp!

 

Here's the recipe:

• 1 cup butter (or margarine), softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt

 Beat butter a medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

Add sugar, beat well. Add egg and vanilla, beat well again. Add flour and salt gradually, beat until blended. Divided dough in half, cover and chill for an hour at least.
Roll each portion to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes. Make 2 batches: 1 plain and 1 with the cutout shape of your choice.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are barely browned.
I use parchment paper so I can slide the cookies on my countertop and they cool quickly.
To make the sandwiches, just add about a teaspoon of jam in between. I like to sprinkle powdered sugar to make them pretty (and extra sweet!).
Enjoy!

 

Another card for another nephew

I made this card for my other nephew, last December. All supplies from Stampin'Up! also.

Credit to Dawn Griffith of Dawn's Stamping Thoughts blog.

My nephew's birthday

This a card I made with the Cricut for my nephew last October. His initials are on the drum. All cardstock is from Stampin'Up!