Unscripted Sketches Challenge #168

Hi everyone!

So this is posting #4 this week!  Are you as shocked as I am? lol  I didn't realize, when I was creating everything, that there would be so many consecutive posts this week.  I don't even remember the last time I had more than two or three posts in a week, let alone 5 in a row (yep, I have another for tomorow).  I guess you'll just have to put up with me and my ramblings for another day.  Oh the torture, I know! lol  Just kidding. 

It's Saturday, so I've got another Unscripted Sketches project for you.  This week there is a piggyback challenge to use an animal.  For all of the details, click HERE.

For my card this week, I stuck to the sketch, very strictly.  I needed a birthday card for a coworkers daughter, and she didn't want it that girly, so this is what she'll get.  I think it turned out very cute.  I love the image, and the sentiment.  Hoping she likes it as well.

The other lovely desingers have created some fantastic projects for you today.  I hope you'll get the opportunity to check them out, and maybe play along with us this week.  It's a cool sketch with lots of room for interpretation.

That's all for me, I'm off to have fun!  Back tomorrow with another crafty post.
Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches Christmas In July Spotlight

Hi ya'll!

It's my turn to be our featured spotlight designer for the Christmas in July party going on at Unscripted Sketches.  When thinking about what kinds of traditions we have in our family, they always seem to revolve around food.  So, I've decided to share an old family recipe.  Welcome to my kitchen!

Some of you may know, but for those of you who don't, my father is Hispanic and my mother is white.  The holidays were always so exciting because we had the best of both worlds when it came to what foods were prepared.  I remember my grandmother, on my dad's side, making dozens and dozens of homemade tamales for all of us, while my grandmother, on my moms side, made things like apple pie (my Hispanic grandfathers favorite) and turkey and dressing.  It was definitely quite the spread.  Ever since I can remember my grandmother on my mom's side would make us a dessert that didn't really have a name, that I know of, but we call it Orange Fluff.  I'm pretty sure it was just some stuff she dumped in a bowl, that sounded good, and wound up being better than expected. lol  It's easy, and I can't remember a holiday without it.  My mom still makes this for us at every holiday, where we'll all be together, and it makes us all feel like we're "home".  Below, I'm going to show you how easy it is to make.

Orange Fluff

1 16oz container Cool Whip

1 24oz container Cottage Cheese

1 15oz can Mandarin Oranges

1 16oz package Orange Jello

I drain the Mandarin oranges and cut them in thirds.  This way you'll get more out of one can.  You can use two cans, if you'd like, and leave them whole.  Either way works.  Once I've cut the oranges up, I add all of my ingredients to my mixing bowl.  It looks like a huge mess, but believe me, it's worth it.

Once you have everything in the bowl, you're almost done.  See, I told you it was easy.  All you have to do now is mix everything together.

Once I have everything combined, I use a few of the reserved, whole, orange slices to decorate the top.  You'll need to refrigerate this for at least an hour so it can set, and keep it refrigerated because of the ingredients.

I have made this simple and easy dessert for office parties, and other gatherings, and it's always a big hit.  I'm not sure what it is about it, but I'm glad that everyone enjoys it.  This recipe is also easily converted to low fat, and low calorie.  All you need to do is buy sugar free jello, low fat cool whip, and 1% or 2% cottage cheese.  Remarkably, it still tastes exactly the same.  :)

That's all for me today.  I hope you enjoyed hanging with me in my kitchen.  You'll have to let me know if you try this out, and what you thought about it.  Thanks for joining our Christmas in July party at Unscripted Sketches.  There is plenty more fun coming up, so I hope you'll continue to stay tuned for that.

Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!

FYI Challenge #34

Hola!

It's been an interesting week, after being on vacation, and I'm glad it's almost over.  I almost feel like I need another week to catch up. lol 

I'm excited to bring you another FYI project.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I LOVE this photo!  The colors are gorgeous together, and I think the light and dark contrast are super fantastic.  It reminds me of an enchanted forest, although, I don't think I've ever really seen one on TV or anything. lol  Here is what I came up with for my card today.

Yep, those distress inks, love them.  I can't help but use them every chance I get.  I kept my card simple, as I didn't want to interfere with the background I created.  I love the way the red looks on the orange.  The pop of dark brown from the bow was just the right touch to include some contrast, like in the photo.  I needed a thank you for someone, and this is definitley going to do the trick.  I hope she likes it.

My Lovely Lotuses have posted some fabulous projects, as always.  I do hope you'll head over to check them out.  Maybe you'll get the chance to play along with us too!

Hugs!