SALSA!

What do you you do with an abundance of tomatoes that are ripening faster than you can eat them? Can some salsa! With a small purchase for a few veggies from the a local farmer, I was able to can up 9 pints for approximately $7, or the price of two jars of the same size at the store! And we know which one tastes better, not only in flavor but the love and time that was put into the process! It was time consuming chopping all those veggies, but they were fresh and local. :)

Prepped & ready to simmer!

 The Master Taste Tester ...

 ... with the official thumbs up of approval!

And now we savor the goodness this winter. :)

Today, I shall shuck peas and get those beans off the vines. My little garden has really come thru for us this summer and all its freshness is awesome!

Thanks for stopping by .... Godspeed    

A tip & some layouts!

We've all been there .... need a matching piece of cardstock but only one in your stash and you're already using it!  Here is a tip I picked up on when I first started scrapbooking many years ago, and it came in very handy this afternoon. Once you have your papers placed, find a spot that will be covered in your final layout and carefully cut out the size needed. Be careful to leave plenty of room for your border if you are laying like I did. Once your layout is assembled, you won't even noticed the hole you cut out!

I have assembled two layouts using just two pieces of cardstock and three sheets of pattern paper from Photoplay's "Summer Day Dreams" collection. Love those bright colors and the cardstock stickers,. I added a button, foam thickers, and a bit of ribbon from my stash to complete the layouts.

Now I'm off to see what else I can start before dinner. Thanks for stopping by!

Godspeed

Hello August!