Winner for the pendant giveaway is..

Anne at http://molinofamilys.blogspot.com/

is the winner for the pendant giveaway yesterday!!

Yeah for Anne!

Today's Foxy Roxy Giveaway

is to the first person to submit a recipe today for the contest.

The prize are these 2 new scrapbook memory kits-

Summer Vacation and Summer Backyard.

14 pages total of scrapbooking supplies and almost 120 pieces!

To clarify a few thing about the contest- it can be like semi- homemade cooking.

You can look at receipes for inspiration- but make changes to make it your own creation!

It can consist of store bought items that make up 1 ingrediant.

For example this wonderful recipe for Sandra Lee.

Mini Biscuit Pizzas Serves 6

Ingredients:
3 packages refrigerated prepared buttermilk biscuits

1 cup onion, chopped
1 package (3-ounce) thinly sliced prosciutto (deli section), chopped
1 cup traditional tomato sauce
6 large button mushrooms, sliced
1 cup shredded pizza-blend cheese

Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

Preparation:
Bake biscuits according to package instructions.
Cool biscuits.
Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
Split biscuits in half and arrange, split side up, on a cookie sheet. Set aside.
Bring oven heat to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine onion and prosciutto.
In a second small bowl, combine tomato sauce and mushrooms.
Spread tomato mixture evenly over biscuit halves.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Top with prosciutto and onion mixture.
Bake for 12 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
Serve warm.

My Apron Ebook and another giveaway!

Well- I made changes to my reversible apron ebook and finished it up yesterday.

What do you think?

Remember the 2nd place in the Foxy Roxy recipe contest

wins the ebook for free - so you can make your own!

Today's giveaway is a personalized pendant.

There will be 2 given away!

The first one goes to Mrs D. Lightful for submitting the 2nd recipe received.

The second one - you can win.

Go to Lana's Etsy store- Sassy Apron ( the maker of the Foxy Roxy apron) and leave a comment here about which apron is your favorite.

Drawing will be tomorrow morning.

Don't forget to send in those recipes and Grab a Foxy Roxy Contest button once you enter!

Finishing up Apron Ebook & 1st recipe received!

Well- I know it has been a few weeks but I am working on finishing up my 1st ebook for the Reversible Apron pattern . I have made some changes to it and hope to finish tomorrow!

Here are some of the fabrics I will be using- so check back to see the finished products!

Also- the first recipe for the Foxy Roxy Recipe Contest has been received from Jackie Sarager!

Yeah Jackie!

Since she was the first entry-

she wins a fat quarter of this Michael Miller Fabric.

Maybe she can make something for little Brigham with it!

You never know what the next giveaway will be -

so check back and remember to send in your recipes!

Calling all cooks for the Foxy Roxy Recipe contest!!!!

Do you love to cook?

Do you love to create original recipes ?

This is the contest for you!!

Starting Feb. 23rd thru March 8th-

submit your own original recipe to win

this beautiful apron donated by

the super sweet Lana at SassyApron

The rules of the contest are that it needs to be

an original recipe using 6 or less ingredients!

To enter the recipe contest:

1)Become a follower of the site

2)Enter a comment enter that you are sending me your recipe

3) Email your recipe to me at heavenscentproducts@yahoo.com.

Starting on March 9th- a panel of judges will test the recipes & narrow it down to 3 recipes।

A few days later- I will then post the 3 finalist and ask you - my readers-to test the recipes and vote on a winner!

Vote on your choice- & your name will go in a drawing -

a free yard of Michael Miller fabric

Prizes for Foxy Roxy Recipe contest:

First place wins the beautiful new Foxy Roxy apron shown above.

2nd place- wins my new reversible apron Ebook tutorial

3rd Place - win 1 yard of designer fabric.

Check back during the week to see photos of the the different prizes.

plus check back each day for little giveaways for readers!

Do you think you have the winning recipe?

Well let's find out!

Have you checked out this week's Monday at the Market Seller?

Look at the beatiuful fabrics that I got from It's Got To Go - the featured seller for the week.

3 Yards of fabric for only $18 with shipping; plus I will get a free fat quarter of fabric- love it!

Don't forget- if you make a purchase from her- leave me a comment letting me know what you bought and your name will go in a drawing for a free fat quarter of Michael Miller fabric from me.

Sisterhood Award

Courtney at Sister to Sister Designs is so kind to pass the Sisterhood Award onto me.

Thank you!!

Fun with Family Friday - E

Today is Fun with Family Friday featuring the letter E!!

Today's E craft is making envelopes and matching note cards.

It really is a very simple activity and the kids can make them

to send to friends , family, for gift cards for birthdays, holidays, and much more!!

You can use wrapping paper, construction paper,scrapbook paper,

or whatever else you can think off.

I am using a 12" x 12" piece of scrapbook paper featuring apples.

Click on the template shown to enlarge and print it off.

Next cut along the dark lines. You will now fold on all the dotted lines to

give nice sharp creases. Fold in the bottom flap and press seam flat.

Next fold in the 2 sides pieces and press seams flat.

At this point use either glue or tape and attach the side pieces just to the edges of the bottom piece you folded up.

Almost done!!

Fold down the top flap and press a nice seam.

Now for the notecard- I took the left off scrapbook paper I had and cut out a piece with pinking shears to measure a piece 11" by 4" . I folded it in half width wise so that I had now a note card measuring 5 1/2" x 4" .

It should fit perfectly inside your envelope.

When it is time to seal your envelope- just dab a dot of glue onto it.

You are done with your own custom envelope and note card!

Now for our E recipe- Edible Clay

Ingredients:

1/3 cup Peanut Butter

1/2 cup Instant Milk Powder

1/3 cup Honey

Raisins,

O-shaped toasted oat cereals,

Pretzels for decorating

Mix first 3 ingredients. Knead, and let the kids create and eat.

Yummo!

Revamping those old Jeans!

Ever have a great pair of jeans and you get a spot on them that just will not come off? Try a paint spot- forget ever getting that off!

Well- do we just toss that jeans in the Goodwill bin or only wear when we are doing house work?

No!! Save them !

Check out Joann's , Walmart, Hobby Lobby, or your favorite fabric /craft store for the iron on applique.

This set was only $4.99 each and that was

without my coupon that was sitting on the front seat of the car!! ARGH!

The instructions say to just apply heat for about 30 seconds and iron on.

I added one to the lovely paint spot on the upper pocket and then one on the other leg halfway done. However- I went a step further and stitched a single black line thru-out the whole design just to make sure it was nice and secure.

Now I a cool pair of Embellished jeans that would cost a fortune at the store. I have seen embellished jeans sell from $40 and up.

The whole project took about 10 minutes and now my jeans have a new life!

Make yourself a dress for under $9? update

Make yourself a dress for under $9.00- can it be done? YES!! In this tough economy - everyone is cutting back on their finances/spending and buying yourself a custom fitted dress may just does not sound practical?

Well it is!

Last week while looking thru the new fabric at Joann's- I found this beautiful black and white fabric to make a halter top dress.

I had a 50% off coupon and purchased one yard of the fabric for under $9.00. ( To determine how much fabric you will need- measure your body at your widest point and add 2 inches- that it is amount of fabric to buy) The width you buy is the distance around your body - the preset measurements of the fabric set the length. I then began the transformation.

I cut 2 inches across the complete bottom. I then folded the cut off section in half and cut it to get two long rectangle pieces. Put right sides together and sewed along all 3 sides leaving open the end. Then turn the fabric right side out and iron. Do this for both pieces that you cut to make the straps.

Next take the dress body and place the right sides of the fabric together and sew along the long open edge to make the dress body.

Iron your seams open . Next form the hem of the dress by folding up the bottom hem 1/4" and then 1/4" again and iron. Sew an 1/8" hem all along the bottom to form the hem.

Next try on the dress and see how it is fitting. Now is when you can make the dress custom fit to your figure- is it too wide in the bust or hips?

Pin the places where it is too big and pin thru both layers to get the dress to fit exactly how you want.

Also at this point- figure out where you will want the straps. Pin them in place also .

Remove the dress and sew the straps on ( sew edge of strap on inside

of bust top) and any adjustments that you pinned on the dress.

Try on and see how it looks !

You should now have a great fitting dress that can be worn any time of year. Pair it up with a t shirt, some tight/or leggings, and tall boots for the winter or just wear with a cami and flip flops for the summer!

A year round dress for less than $9.00- now you can't beat that!!

The winner of the You Can Make This Giveaway ...

Lucky Number 6--- Kelly at http://laterbettysbargains.blogspot.com/ ..

Yeah !!

Kelly drop me a line with your email address and we will ge that sent out to you.


Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!!

Fun With Family- D

A dear friend of ours is in the hospital with a bone infection. So we decided during our visit we would do that letter of the day- which is wonderful glorious D!!!

Today's D Craft is Dinosaurs except this one is special- heart triceratops.

Materials: paper , crayons, glue , and scissors


Directions:
Click on the pattern to enlarge and print it off.
Color and then cut out the template pieces.


Glue pieces together:
Glue the large heart onto the body.
Glue the face onto the large heart.
Glue the horns onto the head.

Today's D recipe is Soft Pretzel Dinosaurs (makes about 12)

Ingredients

1 cup warm water

1 package dry active yeast

1 1/2 cups flour

2 tbs. vegetable oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/4 cup flour

4 cups water

2 tbs. baking soda

2 tbs. coarse salt

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let stand for 10 minutes.

Add the vegetable oil, salt and 1 1/2 cups flour.

Stir together until thoroughly combined.

Add remaining flour and knead dough for 5 minutes.

Let the dough rest for 1 hour.

Divide the dough into 12 equal shapes and reform them into small balls.

Let them rest for 15 minutes.

Roll them into 18" lengths and form them into dinosaur shapes

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

In a large pot, place the baking soda and water to a boil.

Let the pretzels rise for a 1/2 hour.

Add the pretzels to the boiling water for 1 minute.

Remove and place on a greased sheet pan.

Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake for 12 minutes.

Yum!!

Tomorrow morning the results will be listed from the $50 Ebook bundle from You Can Make This- have you signed up yet?