GIVEAWAY: Screenprinted Owl Tote Bag

Our screenprinted tote bags have finally arrived! With fall coming we have decided to make our screenprinting debut with this adorable owl tote bag! The best part is that we are offering up our first tote for FREE!

THE GIVEAWAY

PRIZE: Screenprinted Tote Bag - Owl Design

HOW TO WIN

1. Visit my ETSY SHOP and let me know which item you like best and why. 1 ENTRY

For 1-4 more entries - see choices below. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry!

* Twitter this giveway - copy/paste: Win a new fall OWL TOTE BAG from @sweetharvey http://tiny.cc/koolx 1 ENTRY
* Heart my ETSY SHOP. 1 ENTRY
* Follow this Blog. 1 ENTRY
* Follow me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK. 1 ENTRY

CONTEST END

Entries will be accepted through Monday, September 6, 2010. Winner will be announced Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

WHO CAN WIN

This contest is open Worldwide!
Good Luck!

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Banana-Cinnamon Waffles

Back on the breakfast wagon again! I just love breakfast and waffles are a sure win for breakfast any day of the week!

Banana-Cinnamon Waffles

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup buckwheat flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 large ripe banana, mashed
Cooking spray

1. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, flaxseed, and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.

2. Combine milk, butter, and eggs, stirring with a whisk; add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until blended. Fold in mashed banana.

3. Preheat a waffle iron. Coat iron with cooking spray. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter per 4-inch waffle onto hot waffle iron, spreading batter to edges. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until steaming stops; repeat procedure with remaining batter.

4. Top these lightly spiced waffles with cinnamon sugar, sliced bananas, and/or a drizzle of maple syrup

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FRIDAY FEATURE: Puple loves Green

I may have done something similar in the past with these two colors but I had several pieces in this group that I had been wanting to share so there we go!

If you like this treasury - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!

PURPLE LOVES GREEN

*REAL* Calling Cards - Crone

Sharing yet another fantastic set of 1-Color calling cards I recently did for a fantastic Interior Designer. She chose this modern pattern in the lovely shade of curry!

GET YOURS HERE

TEMPTATION TUESDAY: Daisy Letterpress Minis

These have been in the shop for a little bit but I didnt remember featuring them so I thought I would quickly share them!

DAISY MINIS

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Microwave Snack Mix

The majority of my show season = me in a booth for more than 8 with no access to food except what I bring. The food I bring must be easy to eat & not to messy so I dont 1. end up getting on the product and 2. don't end up with it on my face while talking to people. Here is a quick snack mix recipe that should fit the bill for any future outing!

Microwave Snack Mix

2 (1-oz.) envelopes Ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cups crisp oatmeal cereal squares
3 cups corn-and-rice cereal
3 cups crisp wheat cereal squares
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces

1. Whisk together Ranch dressing mix and 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Stir in oatmeal cereal squares and next 3 ingredients.

2. Microwave mixture at HIGH 2 minutes, and stir well. Microwave at HIGH 2 more minutes, and stir well. Spread mixture in a single layer on wax paper, and let cool 30 minutes. Add cherries and candy pieces. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.

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FRIDAY FEATURE: The Written Word

In keeping in the theme of my new book plates released this week AND the fact that back to school is next week for many students - this weeks treasury is all about reading, books & the written word!

If you like this treasury - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!


THE WRITTEN WORD

TEMPTATION THURSDAY: Book Plates

Not sure if you have had a chance to visit the shop but I have added several new items and will continue to in the next few weeks. I have some fantastic fall goodies featuring a new fox character and a new owl character just around the corner.

In the meantime here is a fun set of book plates for all you book lovers out there!


BOOK PLATES

WEDNEDAY WANTS: Oh, Autumn

Well, this isn't as much a Wednesday Wants as feature but there are several things here that I would love to have! I have been having a great time creating treasuries lately so I figured it is even more fun on Wednesday to feature more than one shop!

If you like this treasury - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!


OH, AUTUMN

50% OFF Sale on Retiring Letterpress Greetings

If you havent had a chance to stop by my shop lately - I have opened up a sale section for artwork that is retiring - no longer being printed. My new 2010-2011 Catalog is ready and there were many greetings that had to be retired to make room for some new work. Anyway be sure to check them out before they are gone - I will be adding more as the month progresses!

50% OFF SALE

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream Sandwiches

I know I just did a sweet treat a few weeks ago but I just thought these sounded too good not to feature this. Especially since it is almost the end of summer!

Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream Sandwiches

16 chocolate wafers (such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers)
1/3 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, (such as Nutella)
1 pint premium chocolate ice cream
1/3 cup cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

1. Spread flat side of each wafer with hazelnut spread; set aside. Scoop 8 ice cream balls, about 3 tablespoons each; keep in freezer until ready to assemble.

2. To assemble sandwiches, remove ice cream balls from freezer; let stand 1 minute to soften. Place 1 cream ball on 8 hazelnut-spread wafers. Top with remaining wafers; press gently together.

3. Sprinkle edges with nuts. Place sandwiches on baking sheet lined with waxed paper; freeze 3 hours or until firm. To store, freeze up to two weeks in self-sealing plastic bags. Makes 8 sandwiches.

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FRIDAY FEATURE: Blue Butterflies

Really not much to say today - I just thought it would be fun to feature these lovely butterflies on a wonderful Friday afternoon.

If you like this treasury - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!

BLUE BUTTERFLIES

NEW IN SHOP - Ellie Note Cards

Based on several requests for more room for writing - the Ellie Mini is now available in flat notecard form - yeah! The first set is offered in Plum but will have several color choices available very soon!

ELLIE NOTES

*REAL* Calling Cards

Just finished up an order for a fantastic client who is a Marketing Specialist. She choose this lovely modern leaf design in Poppy on Pearl stock and they turned out just beautiful - I had to share! Thank you so much Kristine for you order and for allowing me to share this lovely design!

ORDER YOUR OWN CUSTOM CALLING CARDS

WINNER: Ellies World Letterpress Art Print

And the Winner is post #54 mskimmi! I will be contacting you shortly for your address to ship out your lovely prize.

CONGRATULATIONS!

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Sparkling Cranberry Rose

It has been a while since I shared a drink recipe so I thought it was time for one! This recipe is a mix of sweet & tangy and best of all you can have a little "punch" or not - your choice!

Sparkling Cranberry Rose

8 to 10 sugar cubes
1 to 1-1/4 cups cranberry juice
1 750-milliliter bottle sparkling rosé wine, champagne, or sparkling white grape juice
Fresh cranberries (optional)

1. Place one sugar cube in the bottom of 8 to 10 chilled champagne flutes or other tall, narrow glasses. Pour 2 tablespoons cranberry juice into each glass.

2. Fill each glass with sparkling rose wine or champagne. If desired, place a wooden skewer of fresh cranberries in each glass. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

More recipes at myrecipes.com

ALSO: Today is the last day to enter our Letterpress Art Print Giveaway!

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FRIDAY FEATURE: Pink as a Strawberry

So last night I hosted my first BNR treasury on Etsy as you will hear about in my previous post. For anyone considering it, it was a lot of fun but a lot of work. The best thing about it was meeting new artists and being able to promote their work. These fantastic pieces are all from the artists who participated with me last night and kindly helped promote my first BNR!

Be sure to take some time to visit their shops - you wont be disappointed!

Thank you again everyone for participating!

PINK AS A STRAWBERRY

TEMPTATION THURSDAY: BNR TREASURY

I am hosting my first BNR TREASURY! Please come visit us and help me promote these fantastic shops! Tweet, Facebook - whatever!

THURSDAY BNR

GIVEAWAY: Ellie's World Letterpress Art Print

A brand new art print has just arrived! The perfect description of how an artist feels the majority of the time. The best part is that we are offering up our first print for FREE!

THE GIVEAWAY

PRIZE: 8" x 10" Ellie's World Fine Art Print (Pool & Sage)

HOW TO WIN

1. Visit my ETSY SHOP and let me know which item you like best and why. 1 ENTRY

For 1-4 more entries - see choices below. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry!

* Twitter this giveway - copy/paste: Win a fantastic Letterpress ART PRINT from @sweetharvey http://tiny.cc/265x0 1 ENTRY
* Heart my ETSY SHOP. 1 ENTRY
* Follow this Blog. 1 ENTRY
* Follow me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK. 1 ENTRY

CONTEST END

Entries will be accepted through Monday, August 9, 2010. Winner will be announced Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

WHO CAN WIN

This contest is open Worldwide!
Good Luck!

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Coconut Cupcakes

My husband and I generally have the same taste in food however, coconut is one thing we dont share a strong love for! I adore coconut so when I ran across this great recipe I just had to share!

Coconut Cupcakes

2 3/4 cups butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons each vanilla and almond extracts
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda, and salt
1 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut, plain or toasted
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 3/4 cups powdered sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons each vanilla and almond extracts.

2. In another large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter and sugar mixture in 3 batches, alternating with coconut milk. Stir 1 cup flaked coconut into the batter.

3. Fill 30 paper-lined muffin cups (1/2-cup capacity) in two or more muffin pans about 2/3 full with batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing muffins from pans. Cool completely.

4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon each vanilla and almond extract until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Frost cupcakes and sprinkle with remaining coconut.

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