This all may seem like a crazy idea but a few months ago my daughter and I had planned on taking all the yarn we have and loom knitting hats over summer break for the homeless this winter. We've now decided to also do this for the tornado victims but may need a little help. Any other loom knitters, knitters or crocheters (?) that would care to join in this project?

Fabric Banner for Spring or Baby Decor

A banner perfect for adding a splash of spring to your home, decorating a little girl's room or could even be used to decorate for a birthday or a tea party!

Fabric Easter Banner

"Welcome Baby" cards

Baby Tags and Friendship Tags

Altered Board Books

Gooey Butter Cookies

I got this recipe from my great aunt a few years ago and have probably made these more than any other cookie since then!  I decided I would use a red velvet cake mix today for Valentine's Day.  It is my daughter's favorite.

Gooey Butter Cookies

1 stick butter, softened

1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese

1/4 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

1 butter yellow cake mix (or any that you would like)

Mix altogether.

Chill.  Use cookie scoop and roll in powdered sugar.  Bake for about 10 minutes at 350. 

I have made these using a strawberry cake mix for baby showers and they are a hit! 

Here are a couple more "gooey" recipes that I received from a friend and co-worker years ago.

I have used different flavors of cake mixes with this recipe but since I discovered Duncan Hines cinnamon cake mix it is now my favorite! 

Gooey Butter Cake

1 cake mix

1/2 cup butter (melted)

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 8 oz. cream cheese

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Mix cake mix, melted butter, vanilla & 2 eggs with a spoon.  Pat into 9 x 13 pan.

3. Mix cream cheese, 2 eggs, vanilla with electric mixer.  Slowly add powdered sugar.  Pour over cake.

4. Bake 40-45 minutes.  Cool.

This next one is RICH but it is one of my husband's favorites. 

Gooey Snickers Cake 

1 German Chocolate cake mix

1 egg

1 Tbsp. water

1/2 cup butter (melted)

4 Snickers

1 8 oz. cream cheese

2 eggs

4 cups powdered sugar

In a large bowl combine the first four ingredients.  Beat until smooth.  Place in greased and floured 9x13 cake pan and smooth out.  In pan on low heat melt candy bars.  Stir in cream cheese.  Add eggs and beat until smooth.  Beat in powdered sugar.  Pour over cake.  Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Cool.

Large Valentine Tags

Large Valentine tag made with paper lace doily and Close To My Heart "Amore" acrylic stamp set. 

Large Valentine tag made with Close To My Heart "Amore" acrylic stamp set.  This stamp set was only available December 2010.

Large Valentine tag made with a paper lace doily. 

For the life of me I could not get this picture to flip!

Valentine Banners

Valentine Tray and Boxes

Valentine Barrettes

Tulle Valentine barrettes, some with a sprinkle of sequins inside!

Valentine Cupcake Toppers

Valentine Treat Bags

Using a template I found on The Farm Chicks web site I made these Valentine Treat bags.  It's a great way to use any paper you just aren't sure what to do with!

My first blog post!

Hello!  I'm so glad you have found my blog!  I am a wife and mother of three kids and love being able to stay home with them.  Besides spending time with my family, some of my favorite things include crafting, cooking, baking,  homeschooling and going to concerts!  The vision that I have for this blog is so all those things can come together here, in one place.  Like my own virtual cupboard!  I don't consider myself a writer so I will probably have more pictures than thoughts.  This blog is in memory of my two beloved grandma's, Eulah and Bernice, both born in the month of May.