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Monday, December 31, 2012

Tuesday To Do #93 and #92 List Makers

Hi Friends!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Forgive me for missing last week...too many wonderful blessings going on in our next of the woods!
 
Let's see who are the end of the year List Makers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 If you were on this week's To Do List, then please feel free to grab a  LIST MAKER button:
TUESDAY TO DO
FEATURED BUTTON

Tuesday To Do FEatured 
 

Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.
AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!
Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Tuesday To Do #92 & #91 List Makers

This time next week, Santa will have come and gone...
I can't believe it's almost Christmas!
If you don't already have enough on your To Do List, then go ahead and add these List Makers:
 
 
 
 
 
 

 If you were on this week's To Do List, then please feel free to grab a  LIST MAKER button:
TUESDAY TO DO
FEATURED BUTTON

Tuesday To Do FEatured 
 

Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.
AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!
Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Merry Molasses Cookies

 
Part of this week's homework for my 2nd grader was to make cookies with a family member.
I'm glad it was part of their homework assignment because it MADE us take the time to make some cookies.  With everything we have going on and with me trying to work everyday, time at home with the family has become so precious.  This recipe was the one my guy decided upon.  We had not made them before and we were pleasantly surprised when they were SO YUMMY!  Addictive actually! Why don't you give them a try?
 
MERRY MOLASSES COOKIES
 
1 cup butter, melted, room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (trust me, it makes a difference!)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg (room temperature)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup molasses
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
 
Combine melted, room temperature butter with the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and egg in a large mixing bowl.  Beat well with mixer until well combined.
 
Dissolve baking soda in the water; add to creamed mixture, beating well.  Stir in molasses and flour.
 
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 3 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake for about 8 minutes.  Cool completely on wire racks.
Makes about 8 dozen
 
 
ENJOY!!!
 
Smiles!!!
 
Will share this yummy cookie recipe with some of the fun parties found in my side bar!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Tuesday To Do #91 and #90 List Makers

Hey y'all!
It's Tuesday To Do Party time again.
Since I'm already late getting this up, let's get right to it!
 
We had such a great party last week!
Hope you had a chance to check out the links...
if not, be sure to visit this week's List Makers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 If you were on this week's To Do List, then please feel free to grab a  LIST MAKER button:
TUESDAY TO DO
FEATURED BUTTON

Tuesday To Do FEatured 
 

Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.
AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!
Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Monday, December 3, 2012

Tuesday To Do #90 and #89 List Makers + Giveaway Winner!

Hey y'all!
It's Tuesday To Do time again!!
But before we start, let me announce the winner of the Christmas Tee Shirt Giveaway...
drum roll please...
the winner is...
 
Let me know which shirt you'd like and I'll have it in the mail tomorrow!!
 
Now, let's check out this week's List Makers:
 
My boys would LOVE these!!!
 
 
  
 If you were on this week's To Do List, then please feel free to grab a  LIST MAKER button:
TUESDAY TO DO
FEATURED BUTTON

Tuesday To Do FEatured 
 

Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.
AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!
Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Plano West Football Cookies

These were made for the history making Plano West Football team as a "good luck token" from their parents and other Quarterback Club members.
 
Guess it worked!!!  They beat Lufkin (who also happen to be my old high school rival)  55 to 52!!!
Way to go Wolves!!!
 
Smiles!!
 
Will share with a few of the parties in the side bar....

Eat, Drink & Be Merry (Again!)

It's that time of year again...time to show our awesome teachers how much we appreciate them!
Last year we picked up some great insulated cups at Wal-Mart, filled them with candy and passed them out to our teachers.
 
This year, we did it again...but chose the blue snowflake cups.  Thought they could use them a little longer since they are not so Christmas specific.
 
If you'd like the FREE PRINTABLE for the Eat, Drink & Be Merry Blue tags,
 
If you'd like the FREE PRINTABLE for the Eat, Drink & Be Merry Red & Green tags,
 
What are some of your favorite Christmas gifts for teachers?
 
Smiles!!!
 
Will share these tags with some of the parties found in the side bar--->
 
 
 


Monday, November 26, 2012

Tuesday To Do #89 and #88 List Makers + Give-a-way!!!

Hope you've all had a restful and blessed Thanksgiving holiday.
I am grateful beyond measure for all of God's grace and blessings!
As we enter the Christmas season, I've decided to host my FIRST EVER give-a-way!!
 
To win your own, all you have to do is enter!
There are lots of ways to increase your odds!
One entry for following on Google or Feed Burner.  Be sure to let me know by leaving a comment. This one is a must! :-)
 
Post about the giveaway on your blog for THREE ENTRIES.
Leave a comment letting me know which tee is your favorite for an entry.
For a final entry, follow on Facebook. 
I'll be checking so please play nice! :-)




 If you were on this week's To Do List, then please feel free to grab a  LIST MAKER button:
TUESDAY TO DO
FEATURED BUTTON

Tuesday To Do FEatured 
 

Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.
AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!
Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Gobble Gobble Banner

 
So, during some of my time off, I've been cleaning out, organizing and trying to make sense of everything.  One thing I've figured out...I should have no reason to go to Hobby Lobby for a very long time!!
This banner was made with leftover burlap, jute, brown paint and little bit of muslin fabric.
For the letters, I simply printed out each letter, put underneath the burlap and painted.
Each flag is cut out of burlap using a letter sized piece of cardstock for the template.
To finish, I just sewed the flags onto a long piece of jute.
 
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!
 
Gobble Gobble!!
 
Smiles!!
 
I don't always share at the linky parties, but when I do I chose the ones in my sidebar!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Tuesday To Do #88 and #87 List Makers

It's Tuesday To Do Time again!
I'm so grateful you stopped by!!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 If you were on this week's To Do List, then please feel free to grab a  LIST MAKER button:
TUESDAY TO DO
FEATURED BUTTON

Tuesday To Do FEatured 
 

Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.
AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!
Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Camo Cookies & Trees

 
These camo cookies were created for baby Lincoln's baby shower...
 
 
Super cute trees and L's in camo colors!
 
 
Should have made these for our fun Camping Party a couple of years ago!!!
 
Welcome to the world Lincoln!!!
 
Smiles!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Tuesday To Do #87 and #86 List Makers

Happy Tuesday To Do!!!
Hope your week is off to a great start!
Let's check out this week's List Makers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 If you were on this week's To Do List, then please feel free to grab a  LIST MAKER button:
TUESDAY TO DO
FEATURED BUTTON

Tuesday To Do FEatured 
 

Now on the the party...

Link up your creations!  Sewing, crafting, cooking, tips, photography, tablescapes, parties, scrapbooking, collectibles...it all works.  Please save your items for sell, your giveaways and your own parties for those specific blog parties.  You're the best!

BEFORE you link up, please make sure you've done the following:

1.  Become a follower of The Blackberry Vine.

2.  Like The Blackberry Vine on Facebook.

3. Grab the TUESDAY TO DO BUTTON from the sidebar, and link back to the Blackberry Vine.  (Yes, it can be a little time-consuming, but it's the sweet blogger thing to do!)

4.  Read the full disclosure policy at the bottom...when I delete your post, I'm not being mean, I'm just showing you some tough bloggy love.

WHEN you link up, link directly to your post, not just to your blog.
AFTER you link up:

 Please visit other participants and leave them some comment love.  Comment, comment, comment!!!
Invite someone to the party! The more the merrier!!! If I visit a blog post and see that YOU invited them to the party, your post may end up a feature on Facebook!  (I can't get to every post every week, but I really try!  The more you invite, the more likely your post will be a Facebook feature!)

I reserve the right to remove posts that are not in keeping with the spirit of Tuesday To-Do including but not limited to those that link to your shop, your giveaway or your linky party, and those that do not link back to the Blackberry Vine. Thanks for playing fair!!

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Dolphin Football Cookies

More Football Cookies!!!
 
These were end of year treats for a middle school team.

 
Aren't blue and orange yummy together?!?
 
Go Dophins!!!
 
Smiles!!