The Butterfly...........

 

Happy Saturday and thanks for taking the time to visit the Charmed Life Blog. This was such a beautiful day here in Pittsburgh. Sunshine and warm temps and I was able to have the windows open instead of the air-conditioner. I spent the day making a couple of cards and then did some cooking.

 

I bought some banana peppers, sweet Italian sausage and ground beef at the Farmers Market and to make some stuffed banana peppers. They were delicious but really hot. I even soaked the peppers for a 1/2 hour to reduce the heat. My hubby could only eat one of them. I shared a couple of them with my neighbors who love spicy food. They thoroughly enjoyed them.

 

I browned the sausage and ground beef in a little olive oil with onions and garlic. Once it browned I added some fresh basil, oregano and salt and pepper. I stuffed the peppers and added some marinara sauce and topped with grated parmesan cheese.

 

First time I ever made these and they were a success but the heat of the peppers probably would keep me from making them again and also since Hubby liked the stuffing but not the pepper.

 

Well onto my card for today. This one I made for a new challenge blog - "Seize the Sketch".                                                                                                                                                     This challenge was their kick-off. Here is the sketch they provided.

 

 

Using angles on a card by stamping, or using ribbon or patterned paper is so popular right now in the paper crafting world. I have been wanting to try it so this sketch was the perfect opportunity.  

 

I used some Stampin-Up designer paper from the "tea for two" collection. The frame I used is a Darcie's U-cut from her "garden bird" collection. The butterfly is a die from Cheery Lynn Designs cut in pink and I added some small pearls.

 

Stamped the sentiment in island indigo ink and added some pink rhinestones to complete my card.

 

Well that's it for me for today. So until next time.......God bless.

 

Some other challenges:

1.  One Stop Craft Challenge wants us to add stripes.

2.  Totally Gorjuss wants us to use die cuts or punches.

3.  Sister Act Card Challenge has an anything goes.

4.  Stampin For the Week-end has a butterfly challenge.