Butcher Block and ORB

I have no idea where I saw this idea, about adding some life to my butcher block knife holder, however, I was feeling the need to spray paint sOmeThinG....anything....the other day....and this holder was the victim.

And, I am glad I did.

I emptied the knives out, and wiped it off real good, and got started. Yes, just me, and a can of ORB, and I was all set!

So, I gave it a good coat of ORB, and then, it still needed one more, so I did.

Yes, don't be jealous of my very creative painting try....it was cold outside, and the garage was the best option, well, that and a little help from an Abercrombie gift box :)



Anyways, after I sprayed the block, but while it was drying, I grabbed my handy dandy Making Memories Slice, and I cut a cute little "S" with the Sock Hop design card.


I cut it with white vinyl. And, I like it.

So, as soon as the block was dry, I added the vinyl.....and Tada!!! I love it!

And, it looks GREAT in my kitchen, next to my massive Starbucks cup, of course!

Let them eat Cake!

Just an ordinary Cake Taker...I know! (from the dreaded WM)

Well, we are in the midst of BABY-AND-WEDDING-SHOWER-ME-TO-DEATH mode, and remember me...I don't have a job! But, I do love all of these people, and I don't want to do "nothing" for them, but I can't break the bank....so I thought I would put all of my craft-hoarding to good use!

So, out came the Slice...yes, the Making Memories Slice...and the vinyl! For this particular project, I used Black and White...and the new Sock Hop Design Card...yummy! I love cute fonts!

So, I gathered all of my supplies and got busy. First, I chose the letter...of the young brides new Last Name! Yeah! I remember how excited I was when I was FINALLY Mrs. Smith!


Then, after I cut the "M", I cut out some circles, 2 inch, 2 1/2 inch, and 3 inch, in both colors. And, started applying!


Oh, I love how this turned out! All of this for only $6! And you can bet...this will NOT be the last one I make!!

Making Memories Slice--Easter S'Mores!

Ok, so I am once again in love with my Making Memories Slice!

I received my new one in the mail, and of course, opened it immediately and began!

Now, here's one of the first little projects I made!


Easter S'Mores...for some of my favorite "peeps"!

I love how they turned out! I made them with just a day or 2 to spare, so hopefully next year, I can be better prepared!!

But, don't worry, more Slice fun to come soon!

Making Memories Slice......

Remember this little beauty....well, she is sick!

Not sure what happened, but I would say it is a technical difficulty!

She just can't cut straight. It's really quite sad!

But, YAY for Making Memories, and for them having superb customer service!!!

I called in, we did a little bit of Slice trouble shooting, and they told me to send it right in, and if they could not figure it out, they would send out a new one right away!

Now, that is quaility, I tell ya!!

Yes, I will miss my cute little pink Slice, but don't worry, we will be reunited again soon!! And, I will go slice-cuttin-crazy!

Some love for our local service men and women!

Now, please don't get me wrong....I am all for supporting our soldiers....but all too often, we forget about the ones who serve us right here in our back yard. I mean,literally, our fire station is about 3/4 mile from my house. I run by it almost every day!

So, part of our Valentine's celebration this year included making treats for our firemen.

And, yes, of course I used my SLICE! I used the Basic Shapes card to cut this cute little heart button, and the tag to go on!


Then, tied some tuile and tada! So simple, yet, so perfect!

I love these Military Sweetheart candies this year! They were great for this project! Then, on the way to school one morning we dropped them off at the Fire Station!

Good times!