It's me again! I made a quick HAUL video for you guys. Hope you enjoy it! Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Episode 308 - DCWV Haul Video!
Hey Guys!
It's me again! I made a quick HAUL video for you guys. Hope you enjoy it! Have a wonderful day!
It's me again! I made a quick HAUL video for you guys. Hope you enjoy it! Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday Winner!
Hello Dear Friends!!
It's time to announce the winner of the Cricut Snow Days Cartridge donated by Provo Craft!! Hope you are all having a wonderful day!!
Snow Days Winner!!!
Kelly (Westpk77)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
It's time to announce the winner of the Cricut Snow Days Cartridge donated by Provo Craft!! Hope you are all having a wonderful day!!
Snow Days Winner!!!
Kelly (Westpk77)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Episode 307 - Friends Make Life Bearable Card
Hello Everyone!
It is Tuesday and here is the video I promised!! I made this Saturday when my hand was feeling much better. I won't tell you how my hand/arm feels today or you might want to lecture me on taking it slow. Believe me, I've learned my lesson and am going to relax my arm completely today. In fact, I just took all my kids to school and think I will lay down for a short nap. I woke up today with sharp pains in my hand, which probably means it is in the healing process. You know how it usually gets worse right before it gets better? I will be fine, so no worries about me!! I have a lot of help around here.
Hope you enjoy this video! Sorry about the quality of the picture below. I only had my phone in my office to take the picture. :)
It is Tuesday and here is the video I promised!! I made this Saturday when my hand was feeling much better. I won't tell you how my hand/arm feels today or you might want to lecture me on taking it slow. Believe me, I've learned my lesson and am going to relax my arm completely today. In fact, I just took all my kids to school and think I will lay down for a short nap. I woke up today with sharp pains in my hand, which probably means it is in the healing process. You know how it usually gets worse right before it gets better? I will be fine, so no worries about me!! I have a lot of help around here.
Hope you enjoy this video! Sorry about the quality of the picture below. I only had my phone in my office to take the picture. :)
Monday, February 27, 2012
Cupcake Monday!
Good Morning and Happy Monday Everyone!
Today I am going to share some super YUMMY Chocolate Cupcakes I made last night. Making cupcakes is so therapeutic for me. Just the entire process. I made my kids wait until AFTER dinner to have one. Isn't that good parenting? LOL! They usually pop one in their mouth after I make them on Sunday, since I tend to make cupcakes a lot on cupcakes to take around to our friends and neighbors.
My wrist and hand are still healing and kind of painful. Hopefully they will get back to normal soon but in the meantime I will learn patience and also how to use my left hand more. :)
I filmed a video for you guys on Saturday (one handed) and I will get that edited and up for you guys bright and early tomorrow morning.
Recipe:
For the cake:
2½ cups cake flour
1½ cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2/3 C. cocoa powder
1 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
For the frosting:*
8 oz. cream cheese
5-7 tbsp. butter, at room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3-5 Tbsp cocoa powder
2-3 Tbsp milk
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt; whisk to blend. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla and vinegar. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Mix in the dry ingredients on low speed and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared liners. Bake, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let cool in the pans 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract. Add the cocoa powder. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until totally incorporated, increase the speed and then beat until smooth. Add milk to desired consistency.
Frost cooled cupcakes as desired. (I used a large, unlabeled star tip to frost these cupcakes.)
Enjoy!
Today I am going to share some super YUMMY Chocolate Cupcakes I made last night. Making cupcakes is so therapeutic for me. Just the entire process. I made my kids wait until AFTER dinner to have one. Isn't that good parenting? LOL! They usually pop one in their mouth after I make them on Sunday, since I tend to make cupcakes a lot on cupcakes to take around to our friends and neighbors.
My wrist and hand are still healing and kind of painful. Hopefully they will get back to normal soon but in the meantime I will learn patience and also how to use my left hand more. :)
I filmed a video for you guys on Saturday (one handed) and I will get that edited and up for you guys bright and early tomorrow morning.
For the cake:
2½ cups cake flour
1½ cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2/3 C. cocoa powder
1 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
1½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. distilled white vinegar
For the frosting:*
8 oz. cream cheese
5-7 tbsp. butter, at room temperature
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2½ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
3-5 Tbsp cocoa powder
2-3 Tbsp milk
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners. In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt; whisk to blend. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla and vinegar. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Mix in the dry ingredients on low speed and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared liners. Bake, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Let cool in the pans 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract. Add the cocoa powder. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until totally incorporated, increase the speed and then beat until smooth. Add milk to desired consistency.
Frost cooled cupcakes as desired. (I used a large, unlabeled star tip to frost these cupcakes.)
Enjoy!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Quick Update
Hey Everyone!
I wanted to do a quick update on what's been going on this past week. Some of you saw on my Facebook Page that I hurt my wrist/hand on Tuesday during tennis. Good news is that it is not fractured, bad news is that I still only have one hand that I can use. I am hoping that it heals quickly but in the meantime I will take it slow and let it rest a lot. The brace really helps it.
Today I have been making 2 batches of my red velvet cupcakes and it has taken twice as long because I am mainly only using my left hand. We have a Couples Conference tonight at my church and I am the head chair person for it. Everything has ran very smoothly, thank goodness, and I have had a lot of help.
I hope you all have a GREAT weekend!! I have made some digital scrapbook pages, since you only need one hand for that, and I will share them with you soon.
Hugs to you all!
Robyn
I wanted to do a quick update on what's been going on this past week. Some of you saw on my Facebook Page that I hurt my wrist/hand on Tuesday during tennis. Good news is that it is not fractured, bad news is that I still only have one hand that I can use. I am hoping that it heals quickly but in the meantime I will take it slow and let it rest a lot. The brace really helps it.
Today I have been making 2 batches of my red velvet cupcakes and it has taken twice as long because I am mainly only using my left hand. We have a Couples Conference tonight at my church and I am the head chair person for it. Everything has ran very smoothly, thank goodness, and I have had a lot of help.
I hope you all have a GREAT weekend!! I have made some digital scrapbook pages, since you only need one hand for that, and I will share them with you soon.
Hugs to you all!
Robyn
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
My Pink Designers Monthly Post-February
Hi, it's Maria with this month's My Pink Designer Monthly Post. This is where ALL the My Pink Designer's get together and do a combined post together. This month I got a crazy idea in my head when I decided on a challenge.
This is what I asked the Designer's for...
Use as many My Pink Stamper stamps from any set(s) on ONE project. It can be a card, scrapbook page or mini book.
Are you ready to be amazed??!! Some designer's used over 100 stamps!!!! Think of this as a mini Blog Hop. There was NO way we could show you below the full spectrum of the projects each of them made. Please go to each of their Blog's and have a look at all of them and let them know what you think. This crazy idea turned into an amazing set of projects which made me incredibly happy! We would love to see what you make with this crazy idea.
Click HERE to get your own set of My Pink Stamper Stamps and see what you can come up with!
Click HERE to get your own set of My Pink Stamper Stamps and see what you can come up with!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday Morning Giveaway!
Good Monday Morning Everyone!
I hope you are all off to a good week! My kids are home today as it is a school holiday. We are going to get our house in order after a crazy week and weekend. So much to do! Then we can play, of course! I'm trying to decide what I want to work on in My Pink Loft. I am thinking it is time to work on some scrapbook pages before I get too far behind! I'll be sure to film what I make!
Okay, let's start off this week with an AWESOME giveaway from Provo Craft!!
Snow Day Cricut Cartridge (Can you believe we only had 1 inch of snow all winter and it melted by noon!)
Also, we will be scheduling My Pink Stamper LIVE very soon!!! Keep your eyes & ears open for that!!
I hope you are all off to a good week! My kids are home today as it is a school holiday. We are going to get our house in order after a crazy week and weekend. So much to do! Then we can play, of course! I'm trying to decide what I want to work on in My Pink Loft. I am thinking it is time to work on some scrapbook pages before I get too far behind! I'll be sure to film what I make!
Okay, let's start off this week with an AWESOME giveaway from Provo Craft!!
Snow Day Cricut Cartridge (Can you believe we only had 1 inch of snow all winter and it melted by noon!)
Just leave a comment below with a way I can reach you if you win!!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Happy Friday, Winner, & Nerd Day!
Happy Friday Everyone!
This week has flown by! I cannot even believe it!! Some really exciting things going on in My Pink Stamper land that I should be able to tell you about in the next 2 months. Cross your fingers! This is a BIG process! I'm not very good at keeping secrets either but you are going to LOOOOOOVE all of it!!
Here is the winner of my BIG 10 Million Hit Giveaway!
Congratulations!!
Yesterday was nerd day at my boys' elementary school. Here are a couple of pictures. The funniest thing is that they are wearing Cricut glasses!!! They truly looked like nerds!
Talk to you all soon!!!
This week has flown by! I cannot even believe it!! Some really exciting things going on in My Pink Stamper land that I should be able to tell you about in the next 2 months. Cross your fingers! This is a BIG process! I'm not very good at keeping secrets either but you are going to LOOOOOOVE all of it!!
Here is the winner of my BIG 10 Million Hit Giveaway!
Fay (faypoo)
You have won any 6 of My Pink Stamper Stamps!!
AND
Cricut Layouts Scrapbooking DVD!!!
Congratulations!!
Yesterday was nerd day at my boys' elementary school. Here are a couple of pictures. The funniest thing is that they are wearing Cricut glasses!!! They truly looked like nerds!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Guest Designer--Our Very Own My Pink Designer EDNA!
Hi Everyone, it's Maria.
Today you are in for a special treat! Our very own My Pink Designer Edna is here with a video and project for you. Edna was out of town last week during our Blog Hop and we wanted to make sure that you didn't miss a fabulous project and inspiration from her!
Today you are in for a special treat! Our very own My Pink Designer Edna is here with a video and project for you. Edna was out of town last week during our Blog Hop and we wanted to make sure that you didn't miss a fabulous project and inspiration from her!
Thanks Edna for sharing with us today!
You inspire us with every project you do!
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
My Pink Loser - Wednesday Weigh In & Check In!
Happy Wednesday Everyone!
I hope you all had a FABULOUS Valentine's Day! My husband and I actually had a pretty comical one last night. We came to the conclusion that the most important thing about our marriage is each other and if everything doesn't go according to plan, that is okay! LOL! We waited 2 hours to be sat at a restaurant then ended up leaving and going to a fast food hamburger place and had a yummy dinner. It's all about the company you are with, right? It actually was a pretty funny situation. Here are some of our Valentine's Day pictures...
Okay, now after looking at all the pink Yummy goodness, how about I do my weekly weigh in! LOL!! I was thinking that it would be bad this morning especially since I had a hamburger, french fries, and ice cream last night but I did okay. Here we go....
This week's weight loss: 1.2
Pounds to go: 17.2
Total weight lost: 9.8 since December 25th
I am still wearing my Body Media arm band and finding that it is working great for me. For example, the other night I had some dessert that I probably shouldn't have. I plugged in my armband to my computer and figured out how many more calories I needed to lose for the day to cover it. Then, I turned on the music in My Pink Loft and danced off the extra 200 calories!! Normally I would have just given up for the night!
Don't miss tomorrow! I have a very special Guest Designer!!
I hope you all had a FABULOUS Valentine's Day! My husband and I actually had a pretty comical one last night. We came to the conclusion that the most important thing about our marriage is each other and if everything doesn't go according to plan, that is okay! LOL! We waited 2 hours to be sat at a restaurant then ended up leaving and going to a fast food hamburger place and had a yummy dinner. It's all about the company you are with, right? It actually was a pretty funny situation. Here are some of our Valentine's Day pictures...
Here is a picture from our ALL PINK Valentine's Breakfast. I started this tradition about 5 years ago and it is something that my kids look forward to every Valentine's. The great thing is that I usually don't have to cook anything! I am still making my kids a hot breakfast before school every day but I didn't have to on Pink Day because of all the yummy pre-made pink stuff!!
This week's weight loss: 1.2
Pounds to go: 17.2
Total weight lost: 9.8 since December 25th
I am still wearing my Body Media arm band and finding that it is working great for me. For example, the other night I had some dessert that I probably shouldn't have. I plugged in my armband to my computer and figured out how many more calories I needed to lose for the day to cover it. Then, I turned on the music in My Pink Loft and danced off the extra 200 calories!! Normally I would have just given up for the night!
Don't miss tomorrow! I have a very special Guest Designer!!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day & Goodie Bags!
Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!
Today is such a special day around our house because it is PINK DAY!! I get up early and make the kids a breakfast that is entirely PINK! I will share the pictures with you later today. I have been busy working on 68 goodie bags for my 3 youngest boys' classes. I think they turned out soooo super cute!
Today is such a special day around our house because it is PINK DAY!! I get up early and make the kids a breakfast that is entirely PINK! I will share the pictures with you later today. I have been busy working on 68 goodie bags for my 3 youngest boys' classes. I think they turned out soooo super cute!
Recipe:
My Pink Stamper Happiest Moments Stamp Set
Cricut Simply Charmed Cartridge
Ladybug cut at 2 1/2 inches
4x6 Cello Bags (clearbags.com or stampinup.com)
4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Black Cardstock (folded in half)
2 x 4 1/4 Green Cardstock
Border Punch
My Pink Loser Note: Tomorrow is weigh in, so don't forget to check back in if you are following my getting healthy journey. I feel like I've had a good week until tonight! LOL! Stinkin' yummy Valentine goodies!! YIKES!
Friday, February 10, 2012
10 Million Hits! My Pinkalicious Blog Hop & Challenge (February 2012)
Hello Everyone!!
It is time for MY PINKALICIOUS BLOG HOP and we are also going to celebrate 10 Million Hits on mypinkstamper.com!!! I would never have dreamed 5 years ago, when I started my blog, that so many of you would join us and become my blog/craft/online friends! I feel so honored and blessed to be able to do what I love while sharing it with you all! Biggest hugs in the world to all of you!!
Are you all ready to hop?? This is how it works! If you've never participated in one of my blog hops, it is super simple. Just start here (which you already have) and then click the next linked name in the list and go from blog to blog until you make it back here. Then, participate with us on the challenge and share your linked picture at the bottom of this post. I cannot wait to see what you create!
Blog Hop Rules: - Please make something original just for this hop. Meaning, don't find something you've already made that goes along with the theme and then upload it. That is not a true challenge. - Have fun! - When you post your project on your blog please link back here so others can also participate. The more people there are, the more projects, and the more ideas for YOU! - Please do not use my blog hop to promote your own business. This has been happening on other blogs and so it needs to be brought up. It's totally okay if you own a business to participate but please do not direct or promote your business through the link you share on my blog. :) - You have until Sunday night to complete your project and you can make as many projects as you'd like!
Tonight's Challenge: Use the color red, a circle, a pink ribbon and MORE THAN ONE My Pink Stamper stamp. (If you don't own any of my stamp sets yet, that is okay! Use what you have). Also, use a die cut with this challenge! Anything will work!
#1 - Cricut Layouts DVD! 12 easy-to-follow Scrapbook Page tutorials using the Cricut Expression! Click HERE to order a copy of your own from one of my retailers.
#2 - Also, the winner will get to pick 6 My Pink Stamper Stamps from my collection of 53 stamp sets!!! That is a $120-$140 value!! Click HERE to check these out from one of my retailers!
To enter, just leave a message on this post telling me how you stumbled upon My Pink Stamper and what has kept you here! LOL!! You do not have to enter the challenge to be in the drawing!
It is time for MY PINKALICIOUS BLOG HOP and we are also going to celebrate 10 Million Hits on mypinkstamper.com!!! I would never have dreamed 5 years ago, when I started my blog, that so many of you would join us and become my blog/craft/online friends! I feel so honored and blessed to be able to do what I love while sharing it with you all! Biggest hugs in the world to all of you!!
Are you all ready to hop?? This is how it works! If you've never participated in one of my blog hops, it is super simple. Just start here (which you already have) and then click the next linked name in the list and go from blog to blog until you make it back here. Then, participate with us on the challenge and share your linked picture at the bottom of this post. I cannot wait to see what you create!
#1 - Cricut Layouts DVD! 12 easy-to-follow Scrapbook Page tutorials using the Cricut Expression! Click HERE to order a copy of your own from one of my retailers.
All right! Let's HOP!!!
Robyn <----------- You are HERE!
Alex <--------------Go visit Alex next!
My Pinkalicious Blog Hop TONIGHT!!
Happy Friday Everyone!!
Good news! My Pinkalicious BLOG HOP is TONIGHT at 8:00 PM CST!!! Join us for fun, challenges, lots of projects, and giveaways!
It will be right HERE on mypinkstamper.com!
Hugs!
Robyn
Good news! My Pinkalicious BLOG HOP is TONIGHT at 8:00 PM CST!!! Join us for fun, challenges, lots of projects, and giveaways!
It will be right HERE on mypinkstamper.com!
Hugs!
Robyn
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Giant Flowers Winner!
Good morning Everyone!
Can you believe it is Thursday already?? I get to play tennis TWICE today! I am so lucky! I am subbing for someone on one of the regular leagues. I'm so excited to play with some of my new friends.
I told you all I would announce the Giant Flowers winner today and I am right on schedule! Are you so surprised?? I am!
Congratulations to..........
Ruby Taylor
Also, don't forget that My Pinkalicious Blog Hop RIGHT HERE starts tomorrow night at 8:00 PM CST! It is going to be a BLAST!! We hope to see you all here!!
Can you believe it is Thursday already?? I get to play tennis TWICE today! I am so lucky! I am subbing for someone on one of the regular leagues. I'm so excited to play with some of my new friends.
I told you all I would announce the Giant Flowers winner today and I am right on schedule! Are you so surprised?? I am!
Congratulations to..........
Ruby Taylor
Also, don't forget that My Pinkalicious Blog Hop RIGHT HERE starts tomorrow night at 8:00 PM CST! It is going to be a BLAST!! We hope to see you all here!!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
My Pink Loser Wednesday Weigh In!! (Update!)
It's time for my weekly My Pink Loser check in! You can skip this post if you aren't interested in following me on my "getting healthy" journey. I will still love you! LOL!!
Weird because I'm kind of embarrassed posting my weight on this website but I wasn't on My Pink Loser! (blushing)! How about if I just put how much I've lost since last week and how much I have to go?? Okay, that's what I'm doing!
Weekly Weight Loss - .8 pounds! I'll take it!!
Pounds to go - 18.4 (I can do it!)
Weird because I'm kind of embarrassed posting my weight on this website but I wasn't on My Pink Loser! (blushing)! How about if I just put how much I've lost since last week and how much I have to go?? Okay, that's what I'm doing!
Weekly Weight Loss - .8 pounds! I'll take it!!
Pounds to go - 18.4 (I can do it!)
Exercise!
This week since I've been feeling better, I have been playing a lot of tennis and running!!
Friday - 2 hours of tennis, ran 1 mile on the treadmill
Saturday - 1 1/2 hours of tennis, ran 4 miles on the treadmill (go Robyn!)
Sunday - No exercise. My day of rest.
Monday - Ran 3 miles.
Tuesday - 2 hours of high intensity tennis. Lots of running around the court!
Wednesday - 3 miles on the treadmill. Upper body weights.
Nutrition!
I have been trying to keep track of everything I have been eating. It really does help to write it all down. I have been using the techniques I learned from Weight Watchers and making sure that I am eating enough filling foods so that I am not starving during the day. I LOOOOVE my BodyMedia arm band, even though it was kind of pricey. I figure that since I am not paying for a meeting right now, it is so worth it!
Chat with us over on My Pink Loser Facebook Page HERE! Join the journey!
Okay, I've got to run. My hubby is bringing me home a healthy lunch of Subway!! YUMMY! I'm starving!
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