I love my pain in the rump.

UGH MEN! What a challenge it is some times living with a significant other. Sometimes it feels like a battle to make things feel equal. What the woman of the 1920's would say about this! Even with our disagreements, Tires is the flat for me! Even when we want nothing but to yell at each other, we end up saying silly things like what he said to me tonight. (It still makes me laugh out loud). Tires says "I'm going to the market place and I'll probably see a film you want to see." "Good" I say, " I really wanted to see that new twilight film!" I'm glad our snarky sarcasm can come through in even in our arguements. I find it extremely important to find some one you can tell anything too. It might be even more important that they are slightly more even tempered then you (I run a little uneven), or someone who can take constructive criticism and process it. Gosh, it's been a long week!!

Nutters at the Beach

When Ms. Nutters isn't letterboxing, or raising hell, she likes to hit the beach. I think these are some of the best photos we've taken of her in a while.

Caprese Pasta

15-20 Minute Cook & Prep Meal

This is such a light and easy summer meal lots of fresh produce and quick for busy work weeks.

2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced
10-15 small mozzerella balls, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4- 1/2 Cup lemon basil 
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 Cup Balsalmic Vinager
1/4 Olive Oil
1/8 cup pinenuts, toasted
8oz pappadelle pasta (wide noodle)

1) Start the water boiling with a little salt.
2) In a large mixing bowl add:  Tomatoes, Mozzerella, garlic, lemon, lemon zest, coat with olive oil and balsalmic vinager.
3) Add pasta to water.
4) Toast Pinenuts
5) Drain Cooked Pasta (reserve about 1 cup pasta water) Add warm pasta into mixing bowl. Stir in fresh basil.
6) Plate and serve with toasted pine nuts on top.

Plum Jam

With the abundance of fruit trees in california, we occasionally luck out at the office and get the extras from our co-workers trees.  Plum season has been very good this year and I lucked out with a few pounds. I've been toying with the jam idea since seeing several classes listed in our area. Unfortunatly I tried to sign up too late. :( Never worry, I ended up giving my first try at it myself and I think it turned out lovely.  I made 1 total expiremental batch, mixed in some Chianti Wine.  Otherwise it reminded me of cranberry jelly and I suggested we bring it with us up to Adam's parents for Thanksgiving/Glutton's Day Sandmiches.

6 Jars of Vanilla Plum Jam, not too shabby.

Colors : FF- Tulip

What's better than finding a new LB, a sweet FF reward inside. Been toying with the idea of these for a while. Stamped out some and colored each in a different color and left room to fill out the box info.

Crystal Ball : Master of your Destiny

To be completed

Gypsy Maiden : Master of your Destiny

I love the paper I got for this card. I had the idea of what I wanted, but it took me a while to find the paper. I'm glad I held out.

Wenchy Wendy : Pin up 8

Not fond of the name, but the card was still nice. I liked the small addition of the jewel in the hilt of the dagger.

STITCH!: Favorite Animated Character

I love Stitch, so I just had to do him as my favorite character. I did a different technique with the image. I ended up carving 4 stamps out of 1 image and layering them and used 3D dot to make Stitch pop off the card.

Cortejo De Los Muertos: Dia De Los Muertos

I started the ring just so I could carve this image. The stamp for this card took forever to carve, but I knew once I saw the image, I had to carve it. It sat at my desk for months, until I thought I could do it justice. 

Cala Lily: Spring Flowers

Sweet Seduction: Pin up 7

First Pin up card, Sweet Seduction Stamp Embossed up side.

The Endless : The Dreaming

Sandman's The Endless

Inspiration

Mooskie Lager : Canadian stuff, eh?

This card was a tasty labor of love. 

Share bear: Carebears

Stamp also used in Care Bear Mutiny Ring

Ms. Peacock : A recipe for Murder

First LTC, This was a fun first LTC Ring, Slick Kitty did a wonderful job hosting this.