Friday, October 29, 2010

FRIDAY FEATURE: Fall Frenzy

This week I have decided to feature an amazing treasury by Pamela Sue Ann. She has created the MOST beautiful fall treasury so I thought rather than promote my own this week - I would work to promote hers. Every selection is just perfect!

If you love this treasury as much as I do - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!

FALL FRENZY

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

WINTER SHOW SCHEDULE

2010 is finally winding down but there are still plenty of chances to check out my work and maybe find something handmade for yourself or someone on your holiday gift list! Here is where I will be for the rest of the 2010 season:

Saturday, Oct. 30 : Market Day 9 - 2pm
300 SW 5th Street
, Des Moines, IA
http://www.marketdayiowa.com/


Saturday, Nov. 6 : Craft Saturday
12 - 6pm
4th Street Theater 216 4th Street, Des Moines, IA

http://www.craftsaturday.com/

Friday, Nov. 26 : Market Day-Black Friday
Time & Location TBD
http://www.marketdayiowa.com/

Saturday, Dec. 11 : What a Load of Craft! 11 - 7pm
4261 Oak Crest Hill Road SE, Iowa City, IA
http://www.whataloadofcraft.com/

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

TEMPTATION TUESDAY: Cupcake Birthday Greetings

Welcome the newest product in the SHL Greeting Card line - Cupcake Birthday! This is a fun unisex design that can be used anytime for anyone and who doesn't love cupcakes?


GET YOURS HERE

Monday, October 25, 2010

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Rich Hot Cocoa

It is getting to be that time of year when I seriously crave a nice rich warm drink! This week I set out to find an amazing Hot Cocoa recipe and I found it - this hot cocoa is not for the faint of heart!

Rich Hot Cocoa

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup half- and- half
1 tbsp butter
8 oz Nestle Dark Chocolate baking bars, finely chopped

1. Take a small heavy pan, add granulated sugar and half-and-half in it. Keep it to boil slowly and then take off the pan from heat.

2. Add chocolate and butter in it. Mix it until the chocolate gets melted and mixture becomes smooth.

3. When it gets ready - serve it warm over favorite dessert, fresh fruit and ice cream or place it in the resalable container and keep it in the refrigerator. Again heat it in microwave for 15 to 30 seconds on high power and mix it and then use it.


More recipes at topdessertrecipes.com

Friday, October 22, 2010

FRIDAY FEATURE: Green with Envy

This week I have decided to feature another amazing treasury by Jillian from Jillian Rene Decor. She creates the MOST beautiful compilations so I thought rather than promote my own this week - I would work to promote hers. Also be sure to take a peek at her shop and blog - wonderful goods for your home there!

If you love this treasury as much as I do - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!

GREEN WITH ENVY

Thursday, October 21, 2010

*NEW IN SHOP* 2010 Holiday Line - Day 3


Here we go with our final design in the 2010 Sweet Harvey line up! This years holiday line is made up of 3 designs all of which are two color printing so they are less expensive than last years 3 color printed cards - yeah! I will introduce the final set on Thursday!

The final set was created in non-traditional colors and features a full design wrap around to the back of the card - Chartreuse & Lake and has lovely matching gift tags available as well!

SNOWFLAKE GREETINGS & GIFT TAGS

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

*NEW IN SHOP* 2010 Holiday Line - Day 2

Here we go with the second design in the 2010 Sweet Harvey line up! This years holiday line is made up of 3 designs all of which are two color printing so they are less expensive than last years 3 color printed cards - yeah! I will introduce the final set on Thursday!

The second set was created in non-traditional colors - Chartreuse & Pool and has lovely matching mini cards available in either color!

TREE GREETINGS, MINIS BLUE & MINIS GREEN

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

*NEW IN SHOP* 2010 Holiday Line - Day 1

The moment you have finally been waiting for! This years holiday line is made up of 3 designs all of which are two color printing so they are less expensive than last years 3 color printed card - yeah! I will introduce the next two sets tomorrow and Thursday!

The first set is in almost traditional Christmas colors - Chartreuse & Rhubarb and has lovely matching gift tags available as well!

ORNAMENT GREETINGS & GIFT TAGS

WINNER: S-RENEE DESIGNS T-SKIRT

And the Winner is post #62 TiLT! S-Renee Designs will be contacting you shortly for your prize selection and address to ship out your lovely prize. If you didn't win this time - no worries - we do this every month so check back with us in November!

CONGRATULATIONS

Monday, October 18, 2010

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Breakfast Pizza

We haven't had a breakfast recipe in a while and you know how I love breakfast! Anyway, this recipe proves that you can make any meal into breakfast - yeah!

Breakfast Pizza

1 lb hot breakfast sausage
3 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold water
2 cups Bisquick
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 cup defrosted hash browns


1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Brown sausage, drain and chop.

3. Mix the water and Bisquick to make a soft dough. Smooth this into a 12-inch pizza pan.

4. Spoon sausage over crust, followed by mashed hash browns then cheddar cheese. You can prepare it up to here the night before if you like.

5. Beat the milk, eggs, salt, and pepper. Depress the center of the pizza so the eggs make a pool when poured on.

6. Sprinkle Parmesan over the egg pool and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

7. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and Tabasco.


More recipes at greatpizzarecipes.com

ALSO: Today is the last day to enter our S-Renee Designs T-Skirt Giveaway!


ENTER HERE

Friday, October 15, 2010

FRIDAY FEATURE: Sweet Sorbet

New bright and cheerful treasury this week! Loving all the rich colors of sorbet ice cream and loving that new sangria/poppy scarf!

If you love this treasury as much as I do - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!

SWEET SORBET

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

GIVEAWAY: T-Skirt from S-RENEE DESIGNS

You are going to love our October giveaway - an awesome seller sponsored giveaway from S-RENEE DESIGNS! Stephanie offers an amazing line of upcycled hand-sewn products including clutches, handbags, aprons and of course these amazing T-Skirts. This week S-RENEE DESIGNS is offering you this adorable pink & gray T-Skirt in the size of your choice (or any ready-made T-Skirt in her shop)!

THE GIVEAWAY

PRIZE: Pink & Gray T-Skirt in the size of your choice (or any ready-made T-Skirt in her shop)

HOW TO WIN

1. Visit her Etsy shop S-RENEE DESIGNS and let us 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!

* Tweet this giveway - copy/paste: Win an awesome T-Skirt from S-RENEE DESIGNS on @sweetharvey blog 1 ENTRY
* Heart her ETSY SHOP. 1 ENTRY
* Follow S-Renee Designs on FACEBOOK or TWITTER. 1 ENTRY
* Follow this Blog. 1 ENTRY


CONTEST END

Entries will be accepted through Monday, October 18, 2010. Winner will be announced Tuesday, October 19, 2010.

WHO CAN WIN

This contest is open to US & CANADA residents!
Good Luck!

If your shop would be interested in sponsoring a giveaway here on Sweet Harvey Blog -email me for details at info@sweetharvey.com!

Monday, October 11, 2010

MONDAY MUNCHIES: Hoot Owl Cupcakes

In my search to find some fun fall cupcakes I was completely smitten by these awesome Halloween Hoot Owl cupcakes - seriously - how cute are these????

Hoot Owl Cupcakes

CUPCAKES
1 18.25oz package butter recipe white cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup butter softened
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

FROSTING
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 8oz package of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter softened
1 tablespoon milk

DECORATIONS
48 butter-rum flavored hard candies with holes
Milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sliced almonds
24 whole cashews

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. Combine all cake ingredients except coconut in large bowl. Beat according to package directions. Gently stir in coconut. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake for 19 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

3. Combine all frosting ingredients in medium bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

4. Frost cooled cupcakes. Place 2 butter rum candies on each cupcake for eyes. Dip bottoms of chocolate chips into frosting; place onto each candy circle to form center of eye. Arrange almonds above eyes for feathers. Add cashew for beak.

Store refrigerated in container with tight-fitting lid.



More recipes at landolakes.com

Friday, October 8, 2010

FRIDAY FEATURE: Olive & Oatmeal

This week I decided to feature a treasury actually put together by the amazing Jillian from Jillian Rene Decor. She is always creating the MOST beautiful compilations so I thought rather than promote my own this week - I would work to promote hers. Also be sure to take a peek at her shop and blog - wonderful goods for your home there!

If you love this treasury as much as I do - be sure to click and comment - maybe we can get these fantastic artists to the Etsy Front Page!

OLIVE & OATMEAL

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

*NEW* JERSEY SCARF #4

Hopefully you are not sick of these yet but I just love them! I am almost ready to start listing the apron's as well but photos must be taken! Anyway, now I am up to three new scarves in the shop and this will be my 4th! Total of 9 to come - some are being printed today!

These are so fun to create and for the record - they do start out as a big pile of fabric. Basically this is what I do:

1. Cut fabric down to 90" x 13"
2. Screen print design on each facing end
3. Serge all edges

It is funny how so much time can boil down to three steps but that really is how it happens!


JERSEY SCARVES

Monday, October 4, 2010

MONDAY MUNCHES: Chicken Chili

Chili is something I always crave for fall & winter. In searching for a new fun chili recipe I ran across this recipe for a chili that is not only healthy but yummy!

Chicken Chili

2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 whole bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.)
Salt and pepper
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (4 oz.) cans roasted green chilies, drained
1 tablespoon ground cumin

1. Place beans and broth in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until beans are tender, 2 hours.

2. Warm oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken skin side down in skillet; cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; remove and discard skin. Drain all but 2 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add onion mixture, chilies, 1 cup water and cumin to slow cooker. Stir; add chicken.

3. Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring twice. Remove 1 cup beans plus 1/2 cup liquid from slow cooker. Puree in a blender; return to slow cooker. Remove chicken, shred it and return to slow cooker. Spoon into individual bowls and serve.


More recipes at myrecipes.com

Friday, October 1, 2010

FRIDAY FEATURE: Blue Gray

Couldn't resist featuring my new peacock scarf in this weeks Friday Feature - along with a selection of other fantastic blue & gray Etsy finds.

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

BLUE GRAY