Scrapping Servant

A Joyful way to Serve my Savior

 

Welcome Everyone! March 7, 2008

Filed under: Family Happenings, Friday for Friends — Carolyn @ 8:11 am

Hey ladies!!!  I am so excited, the party is finally here!  Welcome!  (PS>>> THE GIVEAWAY ON THIS POST WILL NOT END UNTIL MARCH FRIDAY 28th :o)

Let me introduce myself… my name is Carolyn, I am a born again christian, and a mother of 3. My youngest was born just 7 weeks ago, my oldest is 3, and my middle is going to be 2 in April.  I am 25 years old and have been happily married for 7 years.  I love scrapbooking and encouraging others in doing so… hence the Scrapping Servant :o)                                

Here is a great photo of my 3 little ones…

                                 

I also have a recipe to share from a party I went to at my church on Valentine’s Day… I even took a picture for you… doesn’t it look YUMMY?!

                                 

 Mini Cheesecakes

  • 1 (12 oz) package vanilla wafers (Nilla or generic brand)
  • 2 (8oz) package cream cheese (Philadelphia Cream Cheese or generic brand)
  • 3/4 white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (make sure it is in heavy syrup not the one in water)
  • 1 - 2 Reynolds FOIL Baking Cups (32 per package)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Put one vanilla wafer per one foil baking cup (or crush vanilla wafers and place them into each cup as much as you like)
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  4. Fill each baking cup to 1/3 - 2/3 (it’s really your call on how much)
  5. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or even less depending on your oven’s temperament
  6. Cool and top with cherry pie filling (again, as much or less as you like it).
  7. Chill and serve (it really tastes way better chilled)


Oh and be sure to leave a comment on this post to enter in a little giveaway I will be having for the party… sorry it took me so long to post what it is… it’s an altered paint can perfect in place of any regular gift bag, or as an Easter “basket”, a great place for keepsakes, it even comes with a key!

                       

Speaking of gifts… here is my list of most wanted…

HeY LadiEs I wOn!!!  Prize #122  - Assortment of Scrapbooking Supplies valued at $25.

  • Provided by: Amy at Signs, Miracles and Wonders… Thank you Amy!
  • Prize details: This package includes a hot pink, 20 page, 8×8 canvas covered, post bound album, some 8×8 paper, and a variety of stickers and embellishments.
 
 

Getting Ready for the Party March 1, 2007

Filed under: Uncategorized — Carolyn @ 10:43 pm

 

 

 

     

    

         

Hey Everyone! I’m going to a party, and you’re invited too!  It’s a great way to get noticed, meet new friends, have some fun, and win great prizes! The party starts tomorrow and goes for a whole week. It’s hosted by 5MinutesforMom a great blog managed by adorable twin mommys who promote other mommy’s, their websites and blogs.

  

  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now here is what I have done to prepare for the party :o) I baked some very yummy Peanut Butter Cookies! My husband and I agree that we do not like peanut butter cookies, but we like these, I also like them because the are fast and easy to make. Here is the recipe out of my Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book (11th Edition)…

  • Makes about 36 cookies 
  • Prep time: 25 minutes
  • Bake time: 7 minutes per batch
  • Oven temp: 375
    • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
    • 1/2 cup peanut butter
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup honey or 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
    • 1/2 teaspoon powder
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

… additional Granulated sugar to coat dough in

  1. In a large mixing bowl beat the butter or margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the sugar, honey, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat till combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the egg and vanilla till combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in the rest. If necessary, cover and chill dough till easy to handle.
  2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in additional sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten by making crisscross marks with a fork. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 9 minutes or till bottoms are lightly browned.

Now be sure to taste a warm one for me… ohhh yummy yummy!