Pumpkin Scones

With Fall almost here, I am already thinking about pumpkin (I love pumpkin!) These pumpkin scones are delicious!! Don't be fooled by my awful photo...they are so yummy right out of the oven with some butter. They are tender, flakey and just so good. I hope you'll give them a try.


Pumpkin Scones
2 ½ cups flour (I used half whole wheat)
¼ cup brown sugar
1 TBS baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cloves
½ cup shortening
¾ cup pumpkin
½ cup milk

Directions:
1. Combine all of the dry ingredients in a big bowl and mix well.
2. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or two knives.
3. Combine the milk and pumpkin in a separate bowl and mix well.
4. Add the liquid to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Use your hands to gently knead the dough. Be careful not to overmix it. It’s ok if it is a little loose.
6. Divide the dough into two parts and shape each one into about a 6 inch round on a baking sheet. Use a knife to cut them into wedges.
7. Bake at 450 for about 12-15 minutes until cooked through but still soft.
Serve warm with butter and enjoy!

Check out your state fair!

I honestly love going to fairs! The animals, the lights, the games, the rides and oh the glorious food. (I feel a bit like Templeton the rat from Charlotte's Web when I leave!) Nothing like it - maybe it is so great because it only happens once a year. I found this web-site I would like to share with you that list the State Fairs. Just click on your state and it will take you to the web site for your fair. Have fun!

State Fairs

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For many the end of August brings county fairs and community carnivals and festivals. Here are a couple of layouts to get you inspired to scrap those photos you are sure to have.

Jayne's Layout:


Stacey L's Layout:

Lee's Layout:

Distress Crackle Paint

Have you used these cool paints? I bought several colors about a year and half ago and although I have used them many times, they still tend to end up in the back of a drawer and become forgotten treasures. I recently pulled them all out to give them new life and start using them.

If they sit around for awhile, they can get very thick or even almost solid.

You can renew them by adding a little water and stirring them very well. (Start with a couple of drops and keep adding more as needed.)

Here’s one of mine that was almost solid and the end result after lots of stirring and shaking. Since mine had been sitting around for months (um, ok, maybe even over a year) most of mine needed some attention. (Unfortunately, I did have one of my nine bottles completely harden and I wasn’t able to save it!)

These paints are so much fun to work with and add a lot of character to a project. You can paint chipboard elements or even paint directly onto a page. Here are a couple of places I have used them:

If you’ve never tried Distress Crackle Paints, I hope you’ll consider picking up a jar next time you are shopping for scrappy supplies. And if you have some collecting dust , I challenge you to pull them out, revitalize them and use them on a crafty project!

Chocolate Crinkles

My daughter, Abbie, has been baking up a storm lately so I thought I would share another one of her recent favorites. These brownie type cooks are perfect for chocolate lovers!

Chocolate Crinkles

4 squares (4 ounces) of unsweetened chocolate
3 eggs (beaten)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup powdered sugar

In a small sauce pan, melt chocolate squares over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool. In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and cooled chocolate with a wooden spoon.

In a smaller bowl mix together the flour and baking powder. Slowly add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture until all is well blended. (This will be thick.) Cover and refrigerate for an hour or so until firm.

Form dough into 1 inch round balls and roll in powdered sugar then place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes.

Enjoy!

Farmers Market

We love Farmer's Market's! I love visiting Farmer's Markets while traveling. Nice to pick up a loaf of artisan bread or some fresh berries.
If you are new to an area or traveling and want to catch a Farmer's market check out this list:
Farmers Market

A new card sketch!

Happy Friday! Here is a *brand new* card sketch I created for you!! I hope it inspires you to make a special card for someone you care about.


My sample using this sketch-


Card by Jayne Jones:


Stacey Curry's card-

I would absolutely LOVE to see a card you make using this sketch so please take a picture and share the link with us in the comment section. :)