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Stamp Camp Apple Cake Recipe

This past weekend at my stamping classes I served a delicious apple cake that was a huge hit.  Everyone loved it so I promised my stampers I would post the recipe on my blog. 

This is a very simple recipe which I saved from someone on Facebook over two years ago and decided it was time to try making it!  It definitely is a keeper and I will be making it again.  It would make a unique gift to bake in pretty pie dishes and give as gifts for your holiday hostesses.  Just add your pretty handcrafted gift tag to it!

 

ONE BOWL APPLE CAKE

2 eggs

1-3/4 cups sugar

2 (heaping) teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup oil

6 medium Gala, Fuji or Honey Crisp apples

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

 

DIRCETIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and oil.  Peel and slice apples and add to mixture in bowl (coating as you go to keep apples from turning brown).

Mix together baking soda and flour and add to ingredients in the bowl.  Mix well until all of the flower is absorbed by the wet ingredients.

Pour mixture into a greased 9” x 3” or two 9” round pans.

Bake for approximately 55 minutes.

DISCLAIMER:  This is NOT a Weight Watchers recipe.  But it is so good it's okay to cheat once in awhile!  Enjoy!

 

In the meantime...

Stay Safe and Healthy

and Happy Stamping!

KAREN

 

Be sure to visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today.  Just click on "Shop Now" to get started!

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MY NEXT EVENTS & CLASSES:        

    STAMP CAMP:  Saturday Morning:  November 14th at 10:00 a.m.   

    STAMP CAMP:  Sunday Afternoon: November 15th at 1:00 p.m.

    TECHNIQUES CLASS:  Tuesday Morning, November 24th at 10:00 a.m. (Tentative)

    TECHNIQUES CLASS:  Tuesday Evening, November 24th at 6:00 p.m. (Tentative)

    WORKSHOPS:  Contact me to schedule your private class with a few of your friends.

      

STAMPIN' UP! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

I have Gift Certificates available for your birthday and special occasions gift-giving!  Contact me today at stamping@karenhaden.com to order your gift certificate today!

  

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Tutoral: Home Decor Flower Bottle

Today I wanted to show you a pretty bottle we decorated at a recent home decor class with paper flowers made from the Stampin' Up!  Daisy Punch and the Medium Punch to coordinate with the desk calendar we made (tutorial in a recent post).  I purchased the bottles at my local Dollar Tree and the only other non-Stampin' Up! item used was the hemp twine which we no longer sell.  

  Instructions for Flower Bottle

1. Cut 6 large daisies and 6 small daisies in Petal Pink card stock using the Daisy Punch and the Medium Daisy Punch. Adhere 3 large and 3 small daisies together using Glue Dots or Mulit-purpose Liquid Glue. You will have 2 layered daisies in Petal Pink.
2. Cut 3 large daisies and 3 small daisies in Seaside Spay card stock and adhere together.
3. Emboss and cut out 1 small leaf and 2 large leaves in Soft Sea Foam card stock using the Nature’s Root Dies.
4. Glue a length of hemp twine around a decorative bottle using a glue gun.
5. Carefully add the daisies and the leaves to the bottle with the glue gun.

Product List:  Click on the image(s) below for more information or to order through my Stampin' Up! Online Store. 

Daisy Punch [143713]	Medium Daisy Punch [149517]	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]
Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883]	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988]

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Happy Stamping,

KAREN

Be sure to visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MY NEXT EVENTS & CLASSES:   

    STAMP CAMP:  Saturday Morning, January 18th at 10:00 a.m.

    TECHNIQUES CLASS:  To Be Announced  

    WORKSHOPS:  Contact me to schedule your private class with a few of your friends.

      

STAMPIN' UP! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

I have Gift Certificates available for your birthday and special occasions gift-giving!  Contact me today at stamping@karenhaden.com to order your gift certificate today!

  

SHOP ONLINE

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today! 

 

JOIN THE FUN AND BECOME PART OF MY TEAM

 CLICK HERE to order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7 or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator today!

 

Tutorial: Teacup with Chocolate

 

As promised, I wanted to share how to make the little teacup favors I made for all my Stamp Camp attendees this past weekend.  These little teacups hold a Lindor chocolate.  They are super easy to make and would make a cute little gift for a co-worker celebrating a birthday, or party favors at a baby or bridal shower, depending on the Designer Series Paper you use. 

I used the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper for my little gifts.  This paper consists of delightfully floral flowery flowers—perfect for creating a lasting impression!  You will receive 48 sheets of 6" x 6" acid and lignin free paper  The paper coordinates with the following colors: Calypso Coral, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Petal Pink, Powder Pink, Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam, So Saffron, and Whisper White.  You can place an order through my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1.  Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper to measure 5-3/4" x 3-1/4".  

Step 2.  Line up the long side along the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and score at 7/8", 1-3/4", 2-5/8", 3-1/2", 4-3/8" and 5-1/4"

Step 3.  Line up the short side and score at 1" and 2-1/4"  (this makes it 1" from both sides)

Step 4.  Using Bone Folder, carefully crease all score lines.

Step 5.  Trim away one corner tab, cut remainder 2 tabs along short side at an angle; on long side cut up to 1st score line on each scored line.  Cut up each score line up to the 1" score line.

Step 6.  Fold up the long side that has not been cut and adhere.  Tuck in the flap to form the circular shape.

Step 7.  Adhere opposite flaps to each other -- this will be the bottom.

Step 8.  Punch out two circles from the Designer Series Paper using a 1-1/4" Circle Punch; adhere one circle to the bottom of the teacup and one circle to the inside of the teacup for a finished look.  

Step 9.  Cut a 1/2" x 3" strip of Designer Series Paper and using a Bone Folder, curl the strip.  Adhere one part of the strip to the inside of the cup and the other end of the strip to the bottom of the teacup.

Step 10.  Add chocolate in the teacup!

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MY JULY TECHNIQUES CLASS:  Tuesday, July 31st at 6:30 p.m.

 

STAMPIN' UP! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

I have Gift Certificates available for your birthday and special occasions gift-giving!  Contact me today at stamping@karenhaden.com to order your gift certificate today!

 

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

CLICK HERE to order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7 or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator

Tutorial: Mini Refillable Notepad Holder

Today's tutorial features a cute little mini notepad holder we made at my May Stamp Camps.  All the class attendees loved this and couldn't believe how easy it was to put together.  The inside flap that holds the notepad was designed so that it could easily be replaced.  While we used retiring paper and stamps, this could be adapted for any of our current stamps and Designer Series Paper.  I think they would make cute teacher or co-worker gifts!

With the Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper Promotion you can make lots of these cute mini notepad holders for everyone!  Visit my Stampin' Up! Website for more information!

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Score a piece of 8-3/8” x 5-1/4” Tangerine Tango card stock at 3-5/8”, 4” and 4-3/8”  
2. Measure down and mark at 1-1/4” and 1-3/4” cut only on scored lines
3. Place Tear & Tape Adhesive inside along fold of the holder. 
4. Cut a piece of 4-3/4” x 2” Tangerine Tango card stock and fold around back cardboard of note pad. Add Tear & Tape Adhesive on back flaps and adhere to the note pad holder.  NOTE:  This step will make the note pad holder refillable.
5. Cut a 3-1/2” x 5” piece of Whisper White card stock and adhere to front of holder.
6. Cut a 3-1/4” x 4-3/4” Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper and adhere to the front of the holder.
7. Stamp “Just a Note” from the Flourishing Phrases stamp set in Wild Wasabi ink and punch out using the Tailored Tag Punch. Punch out another tag in Sahara Sand card stock and cut in half, layering it behind the Whisper White piece.  Adhere it to the front of the holder using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
8. Stamp 3 flowers from the Flower Shop stamp set in Wild Wasabi ink and punch out using the Pansy Punch. Adhere to the front of the cover.  Add a little glitter onto the center of each flower using Clear Wink of Stella.
9. Adhere a Hemp Twine bow onto the front of the cover with a Glue Dot.

 

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE STARTER KIT PROMOTION: For $99 you get to choose $125 worth of items for your kit AND in addition, you get to choose your color family of FREE stamp pads (a value of $62.50).  AND, there is also FREE shipping on your kit!  What a value -- $192.50 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise for only $99!!!  It is a great time to get your customized kit and join my team of Inky Images!   Don't worry, there is no obligation but what a great time to "try Stampin' Up! on for size!"

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MY FUTURE EVENTS

     July Stamp Camp:  Saturday Morning, July 21st, 10:00 a.m.

     July Stamp Camp:  Sunday Afternoon, July 22nd at 1:00 p.m.

 

STAMPIN' UP! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

I have Gift Certificates available for your birthday and special occasions gift-giving!  Contact me today at stamping@karenhaden.com to order your gift certificate today!

 

Happy Stamping

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

Click here to order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demons

March St. Patrick's Day Class Favors

 

I love to have a little treat for everyone who attends my stamping classes.  This weekend we are celebrating St. Patrick's Day and the end of the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Promotion.  My classes will feature some of the free items you can choose from the

Sale-a-bration Brochure or the Flyer when you place a qualifying order through my Stampin' Up! Online Store.  AND, since it will be St. Patrick's Day, I have made some cute little treat favors for everyone.

 

NOTE: My April Stamp Camps will be held on Saturday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Contact me for more information.

 

DON'T FORGET, MARCH IS THE LAST MONTH OF SALE-A-BRATION! 

FOR EVERY $50 YOU SPEND, YOU GET TO CHOOSE A FREE ITEM.  CONTACT ME AT stamping@karenhaden.com FOR MORE INFORMATION! 

To place your order CLICK HERE

 

STAMPIN' UP! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

I have Gift Certificates available for your birthday and special occasions gift-giving!  Contact me today at stamping@karenhaden.com to order your gift certificate today!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Karen L Haden

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

Click here to order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator

 

Video: The Stamparatus

 

 

 Earlier this week I shared the exciting news about the STAMPARATUS and that you would be able to pre-order it on Thurday, November 16-30, while supplies last.  They will start shipping them around February 1st.  Please note:  Your credit card will not be charged until your Stamparatus ships.

Here is a video showing how this exciting new tool works and you will see why you HAVE to have it!  I cannot wait until I get this remarkable tool!

 

 

You will be able to reserve your STAMPARATUS November 16-30, 2017 with delivery on or around February 1, 2018. The reservation window opens at 2:00 PM (MT) on November 16. Please note, ordering will be while supplies last.

  

 STAMPIN' UP! GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

I have Gift Certificates available for your holiday shopping!  Contact me today at stamping@karenhaden.com to order your gift certificate today!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Karen L Haden

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99,

 

Gift Certificates Available

If your husband or kids have trouble shopping for you I have the perfect Christmas gift idea.  Why not ask them for a Stampin' Up! gift certificate that you will be able to use when our biggest sale -- Sale-a-bration -- begins!  

For those of you who might not be familiar with Sale-a-bration, from January 3rd through March 31st, for every $50 in Stampin' Up! merchandise you purchase, you will be able to select a FREE limited edition item from the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Brochure.  

Just have your loved one(s) contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com today and I will have the gift certificate ready for them in the amount YOU request!

 

Thanks for visiting!

Karen L Haden

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99,

Acetate Card Box With Gift Tags Door Prize Winner

 

 

 

I love giving away a special door prize at my stamping classes and this past weekend Cindy B. of Trafalgar was my winner.  She received a decorated Acetate Card Box of gift tags made with the Father Christmas Stamp Set.

 

 

Thanks for visiting!

Karen L Haden

 

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2017-18 Annual Catalog or current Seasonal Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99,

Sweet Stack Project Kit

Who doesn't like to party?  I thought it would be fun to take a look at a brand new Stampin' Up!  kit that will take those parties to a new level. With the Sweet Stack Project Kit (138812) you can create a sweet addition to a birthday bash, wedding gathering, or welcoming party for baby and send your guests home with a favor. This new project kit makes a two-tier cake, with enough cake box favors for 20 guests.

Complete the kit using the Sweet Stack Stamp Set (item 138948). Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately.  Instructions included.  This kit contains:

* 10 die-cut cake boxes to make one 7" (17.8 cm) diameter cake layer
* 10 die-cut cake boxes to make one 9" (22.9 cm) diameter cake layer
* Die-cut printed accents
* Alphabet stickers
* Kraft chipboard cake stand, pedestal, and border
* Baker's twine for banner
* Banner sticks
* Paper straws for candles
* Coordinates with the Sweet Stack Stamp Set (item 138948) 

Coordinating colors: Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Watermelon Wonder, white.  To order your Sweet Stack Project Kit  CLICK HERE.

 

 

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2015-16 Annual Catalog, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today! 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now

A Little Journaling

 Today's project is for writer in you!  It was designed by Debbie Patterson who used the Large Kraft Grid Journal (137865) which is on sale this week for only $2.96!  Debbie also used the Butterflies Thinlits Dies (137360) to add dimension to her journal.  What a great way to keep track of those special life moments!  

If you would like to order your Butterflies Thinlits or the Large Kraft Grid Journal, visit my Stampin' Up! Online Store today!

Happy Stamping,

Karen

If you would like to purchase any of the items from the Stampin' Up! 2014-15 Annual Catalog before it retires, just visit  My Online Store  and click on the Shop Now button today!  

 

 

 

To order Stampin' Up! product on-line 24/7, or to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $99, click here now