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Jackie

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Cooking It Up #87 - Show me some Pink Posies with Pearls

2012-01-11T07:17:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the new challenges for 2012.
If you read last week you will know that we are now an "every other week" challenge, giving you 2 weeks to join in with each challenge.

Now the winner of the December "Anything Goes" challenge is number 222, chosen at random by my 14 year old son as I just couldn't chose, and that is Maria!, those candles were lovely!
Please contact me through the email link on the sidebar for your prize.

This challenge we have the fabulous sponsor Digital Delights and the team made fabulous use of their super cute images!

and the prize for this challenge is

The recipe for your card is:
Make it Pink
Add some Pearls
Include some Posies (flowers)

Katie

Penny

Chris

Jackie

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Cooking It Up With Katie Challenge News

2012-01-04T02:00:00.003-06:00

Like very many other challenges all our team members get so busy, especially me with the running of the challenge.
So we are amending things for 2012, certainly for the first few months, we will be going to bi-weekly giving both entrants and team members two weeks for each challenge.
The challenge starts next week on January 11th so mark your calendars and come back to find out what it is.
We will also announce our winner, with over 300 entries we want to make sure it is a sure favorite this time.
See you next week!

Cooking It Up #86 - Anything Goes

2011-11-30T02:00:00.007-06:00

Get out your aprons and come along and play with us at Cooking It Up With Katie
This challenge is a little different, as December is almost upon us and everyone will be busy with Family and Festivities I thought the team needed a break and that you needed an easy challenge.
So we are going to run the challenge for 5 weeks and the theme is "Anything Goes!".
The only restriction is that you only enter 3 times in total, all other entries after that will be deleted and the earlier ones may be forfeited.

We are sponsored by the super "tongue in cheek" images of Dude Time Doodles and the team certainly had fun this week.

Dude Time Doodles carries all of your crazy "Dude" card needs. We work exclusively with the artists at Bonibleaux Designs to bring you guy images and ideas for those hard to make cards for the "Dudes" in your life.
Guys aren't about flowers and fluff. Guys are our heroes, our fighters, our beer chuggers and bug squashers.

They are giving a super generous prize to our winner!

I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Christine Craig!
Please contact me through the link in the sidebar.

Here are the team contributions this week!

Katie

Penny

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #85 - A Piece of Pie!

2011-11-23T02:00:00.006-06:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Mandy!
Yours glorious book card was a sure fire winner!

Be sure to email me through the link on the sidebar to claim your prize.

We have one of my favorite sponsors this week and that is Meljen's Designs!

Melissa draws such sweet characters and it is always a pleasure to work with them.

This week's ingredients are:
Use a Punch
Add some Ink
Including some Embossing

Here are the fabulous team samples this week!

Katie

Penny

Jackie

Chris

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Cooking It Up #84 - Die Cut a Tag for Christmas

2011-11-16T02:00:00.010-06:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Kathrin.
We loved the super image and the fabulous candles.
Please contact me through the sidebar for your prize from Robyn's Fetish

This weeks fabulous sponsor is Digital Delights and the team made fabulous use of their super cute images!

This weeks ingredients are:
Use a Die Cut
Add a Tag
Give it a Christmas theme

Here are the samples from the team this week :)

Katie

Penny

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #83 - Fold Some Fancy Flowers

2011-11-09T02:00:00.008-06:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!
I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of you that played last week, over 70 entries, you really loved the Anything But A Card theme!

I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week, I couldn't choose so I asked Mr Random, AKA my hubby and he chose number 46 (he didn't look at any, totally random)...... and it's Ann Cutts!
Your layout of Grandma is so wonderful, a great winner. Please email me through the link on the sidebar.

This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Robyn's Fetish!

Penny

Chris

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #82 - Anything But A Card

2011-11-02T02:00:00.009-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Pauline!. Such a cute image and card!
Contact me through the link on the sidebar for your prize.

This week we are sponsored by Gingerloft!

Here are this week's ingredients, remember to include all to be with a chance of winning:
A - Anything
B - But
C - a Card! (put them all together and we want Anything But a Card!)

Now on to the wonderful team creations!

Katie

Penny

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #81 - A Row of Red Ribbon

2011-10-26T02:00:00.014-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Tracy MacDonald What a simply gorgeous baby card!
Be sure to email me through the link on the sidebar.

This weeks fabulous sponsor is Digital Delights and the team made fabulous use of their super cute images!

This week the ingredients are:
Make a Row
Add some Red
Use some Ribbon!

Katie
I made a boo boo but it you are the ones that benefit from it! This super image is not available until next week (naughty Katie made a mix up when printing images)so if you want it you'll have to wait until the new release at Digital Delights next Thursday.

Chris

Penny

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #80 - Put a Buttoned Bird on a Border!

2011-10-19T02:00:00.009-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Janiel Such a gorgeous box, a sure fire winner! Please email me through the sidebar for your prize.

This week we are sponsored by the wonderful Digi Doodles Shop!

This week's ingredients to be included are:

Use a Bird
Add a Button
Include a Border

Here are this weeks samples

Katie

Penny

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Cooking It Up #79 - Curl a Colored Circle!

2011-10-12T02:00:00.006-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

Last week was a mega turnout, thanks so much to all of you for playing along.
I was so super busy that I didn't get around to comment on all of you but please know that I popped by all of you and my goodness there were some fabulous cards and I'd give you all a prize if I could.

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Rebekah
Please email me through the sidebar and I will get your prize sorted out.

This week we have a wonderful sponsor Stamping Dragon who provided us with gorgeous images to play with!

The winner of this week's challenge will receive 4 images from Stamping Dragon Designs.

Our ingredients this week are:

Include some Coloring
Try a little Curling
Add a Circle

Katie

Penny

Chris

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #78 - Fabulous, Fun, and Any Other "F" Word!

2011-10-05T02:00:00.019-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Susan
Please email me through the link in the sidebar.

We have a brand new sponsor this week, Pink Gem Designs!

The prize is 4 digital images from the store!

Not many played last week, I'm sure you'll find this one much easier :)

This week we have a fun recipe that allows you a little choice!
You must include:

Make it Fun
Make it Fabulous
And add your own "F Word!". You can choose fabric, flowers, Fall, felt, flocking, fur, folding, anything at that is an F and make sure you tell us what it is :)

Now on to the team samples

Katie chose Fall

Penny chose Folding

Carolina chose Fall colors

NanaConnie chose Flocking

Jackie chose Flocking

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Cooking It Up #77 - Punch a Pair of Pockets!

2011-09-28T02:00:00.007-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Sarah T! Such a cute image and we loved all the buttons!
Be sure to email me through the link on the sidebar.

This weeks fabulous sponsor is Digital Delights and the team made fabulous use of their super cute images!

This week the ingredients are:
Use a Punch
Include a Pair (2 of the same thing or 2 ribbons, 2 flowers etc)
Make a Pocket (this can be real or faux, even on the image counts)

Here are the cute team samples!

Katie

Penny

Chris

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #76 - Create an Inside Out, Orange Oval!

2011-09-21T02:00:00.022-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Julie Price!
This was a stunning creation and just jumped out to our team!

Be sure to email me through the link on the sidebar to claim your prize.

We have one of my favorite sponsors this week and that is Meljen's Designs!

Melissa draws such sweet characters and it is always a pleasure to work with them.

The ingredients for you this week are:
Use some Orange
Include and Oval
Decorate the Inside Too!

Katie

Penny

Kristie

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Cooking It Up #75 - A Group of Green Girls!

2011-09-14T01:00:00.010-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Sylvia Blum We loved your cute kitty card, please contact me through the link on the sidebar for your prize.

This week we have one of our super fun sponsors, Sassy Studios!

This week the ingredients are:

Start with a Girl (or something Girlie)
Add a little (or a lot) of Green
Include a Group (more than 2 of the same thing)

Here are the fabulous design team samples!

Katie

Penny

Chris

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #74 - Show me a Purple Sentimental Bow!

2011-09-07T02:00:00.005-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chefs from last week......
Victoria Lavender wins the Pizzazz A Plenty prize and Wilma wins the Meljen's prize!!
Congrats to both of you and be sure to contact me through the link on the sidebar for your prize details!

This week we are sponsored by Gingerloft!

This week's ingredients are:

Use some Purple
Add a Bow
Include a Sentiment

We also need to welcome back Penny! She took a year away from crafting to concentrate on studying and now she is back and we are very happy to have her!

Here are the rest of the teams samples for you to enjoy!

Katie

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #73 - Make a Pink, Blingy Sticker!

2011-08-31T01:00:00.011-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Susan

Be sure to email me through the link on the sidebar to claim your prize.

We have one of my favorite sponsors this week and that is Meljen's Designs!

Melissa draws such sweet characters and it is always a pleasure to work with them.

For even more fun with weeks we have a secondary sponsor and it is Pizzazz Aplenty!.

Here is a little bit about them!
Pizzazz Aplenty began with only a bit of bling and some ribbon, but over the past few months, we've added so much more. . . from cardstock to cellophane bags, as well as a variety of embellishments for your cardmaking or scrapbooking projects. , , charms, stick pins, brads, buttons, cords, twines, laces, lots of ribbon, and over 20 choices of colors in our flatback pearls and rhinestones. In the next couple of weeks, teardrop pearls will be a new addition, and button stick pins with 4 buttonholes!

Please stop by and take a look at our store: Pizzazz Aplenty

Remember, there's no such thing, as too much bling!
Judy Bennett.

So I'll be picking two winners for this challenge so make sure you join in the fun!

The ingredients this week are:
Use Pink
Add some Bling
Include a Sticker!

Here are the super team samples:

Katie

Chris

Jackie

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Cooking It Up #72 - Wet the Border with Brads! Plus New Design Team Members!

2011-08-24T01:00:00.010-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chefs from last week are...... and it's Cheryl who wins the Robyn's Fetish prize and Flutterby Trina for the Gingerloft prize!

Please contact me through the link in the sidebar for your prizes.

This week we have a wonderful sponsor Stamping Dragon who provided us with gorgeous images to play with!

The winner of this week's challenge will receive 4 images from Stamping Dragon Designs.

The ingredients to include this week are:
Something Wet (could be something in the image or a wet technique like heat embossing or painting)
Add a Brad (or two or three)
Finish with a Border

Also we have 3 new members to our team this week and we can't to show you their creations!
Please click on their names to visit their blogs and give them a warm welcome!

NanaConnie

Jackie

Now to the rest of the team!

Katie

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Cooking It Up #71 - Die Cut a Banner with Ribbon

2011-08-17T01:00:00.006-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chefs are from last week......
The Digi's with Attitude winner is Nancy D
and the Digi Doodles Shop winner is Vanessa (nessy)

Please contact me through the link in the sidebar for your prizes!

We have another double sponsoring week with the fabulous Robyn's Fetish!

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers, designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper set of their choice.

and Gingerloft!

This weeks ingredients are:
Make a banner (for your card, scrapbook layout, home decor, all work!)
Use a Die Cut
Finish with some Ribbon

Here are the fabulous creations from out little team :)
It will be bigger but I need 48 hours in a day to get everything done right now!
School starts next Monday so hopefully I'll be back up to speed very soon.
Thanks for still playing with us and following, I really appreciate it all :)

Katie

Chris

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Cooking It Up #70 - Emboss a Summer Punch

2011-08-10T01:00:00.013-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Mama Beate!
Her stunning birthday cake card was a sure winner!
Please email me through the sidebar for your prize details.

On to the challenge, we have 2 fabulous sponsors this week, one is Digi's With Attitude

and the equally wonderful Digi Doodles Shop!

This weeks ingredients are:

Use some Embossing (wet or dry)
Make it for Summer
Add a little Punching (or die cutting)

We have only a few samples from the team this week as we have lost a couple of members recently and the others are on vacation.
Next week we will be better though when the new members are here!

These are the great team samples though.

Katie

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Cooking It Up #69 - Show me your New Favorite Old Thing!

2011-08-03T02:00:00.004-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Carol H!

Also thank you to all who applied to be on the Design Team, I will be in touch shortly!

This week we have a new sponsor and it's

Tracey Malnofski's resume reads like a whose who of the Stamping Industry. Besides being the owner and a designer for The Stamping Boutique, she's also a stamp artist for Unity Stamp Company and has also worked for InStyle Stamps, Squigglefly, and The Digi Shack. She's a professional artist and an active member of the Artist' Guild in her community.Tracey has quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It's noisy, but she loves them all. Her "Boutique" has it all - fairytale, whimsy, sentimental . . . and Candy!

Here's what Tracey says about her Stamping Boutique.

"The Stamping Boutique" is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality, as well as, their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week.

Store: The Stamping Boutique
Challenge Blog: Challenge Blog
Monthly Challenge: Monthly Challenge

The winner of this challenge will get 5 images of their choice from the store.

The new recipe is:
Something Old
Something New
One of Your Favorite Things/Techniques

Remember you must include all 3 ingredients to enter the challenge.

Here are the fabulous creations from the team:

Katie

Chris

Lisa

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2011-06-01T01:00:00.008-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chefs from last week...... and it's Mandy who wins the digital images from Meljens and Raindrop Echo who wins the Pizzazz A Plenty goodie bag!
Both of you please contact me through the link in the sidebar.

We have a super sponsor in Designed 2 Delight and the team got some super images to work with.

The ingredients this week are:
Make it Romantic
Include some Embossing
Finish with some Ribbon

Katie

Suzie

Lisbeth

Laney

Lisa

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Cooking It Up #63 - Show me a Swirly, Sentimental Sunshine!

2011-05-25T02:00:00.007-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Vicki!

Be sure to email me through the link on the sidebar to claim your prize.

We have one of my favorite sponsors this week and that is Meljen's Designs!

Melissa draws such sweet characters and it is always a pleasure to work with them.

For even more fun with weeks we have a secondary sponsor and it is Pizzazz Aplenty!.

Here is a little bit about them!
Pizzazz Aplenty began with only a bit of bling and some ribbon, but over the past few months, we've added so much more. . . from cardstock to cellophane bags, as well as a variety of embellishments for your cardmaking or scrapbooking projects. , , charms, stick pins, brads, buttons, cords, twines, laces, lots of ribbon, and over 20 choices of colors in our flatback pearls and rhinestones. In the next couple of weeks, teardrop pearls will be a new addition, and button stick pins with 4 buttonholes!

Please stop by and take a look at our store: Pizzazz Aplenty

Remember, there's no such thing, as too much bling!
Judy Bennett.

So I'll be picking two winners for this challenge so make sure you join in the fun!

This weeks ingredients are:

Start with some Swirls
Make it Sunny
Finish with a Sentiment

Here are some sunny samples from the team for you!

Katie

Suzie

Chris

Laney

Lisa

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Cooking It Up #62 - Button me a Sketchy Child!

2011-05-18T02:00:00.018-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Tammy Louise! Your circle easel card was just wonderful!
Please contact me through the link in the sidebar to claim your prize.

This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Digital Delights
and they provided the team with some super images to play along with!

If you play along and are the winner then you will get the super prize of 3 digital images!

The ingredients for this recipe are:

Start with a Sketch (any one current at the time your card goes up)
Make it for a Child
Finish with some buttons

Remember that to be in with a chance of winning you must all ALL of the ingredients in your submission.

Here are the super samples from the team this week.

Katie

Suzie

Laney

Dori

Lisa

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Cooking It Up #61 - Stamp Me a Letter with Brads!

2011-05-11T01:00:00.010-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Carol (Gingerbeary8)!. This card is just stunning and a worthy winner! Please contact me through the link on the sidebar for your prize details.

This week we have one of our favorite sponsors, Sassy Studios!

This weeks ingredients are:

Start with some Brads
Include some Letters
Stamp an Image (rubber or digi)

Sassy Studio Designs is a fresh new company. We have been designing and selling for a year now, and we have been kindly received into the community of digi stampers and crafters. I started designing images shortly after I started stamping, reason being...I didn't hardly like anything else out there I was a young adult woman at the time I was engaged, had no kids, I wanted fun sexy images that I would enjoy using and my friends and hubby would enjoy receiving. I designed images for 2 other digi stamp companies when my wonderful hubby kept trying to get me to go out on my own. So in June 2009 thanks to the few faithful followers I had, Sassy Studio Designs was born! It has been a wonderful journey starting my own store. We have just grown so much these past months.I still try to keep with my original philosophy and reason for designing stamps, make them fun and keep them sassy...and yes sometimes even sexy!
Lindsay

They are offering the winner of this challenge their choice of 4 images from the store!

Our team have these great sample this week!

Katie

Suzie

Chris

Laney

Lisa

Dori

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before May 10th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on May 17th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #60 - Make Mine a Double Green Punch!

2011-05-04T01:00:00.007-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Vicki!

This week we have two super sponsors!
First we have regular sponsor Gingerloft who were very generous to our team and we hope you love the samples.

And we have the new sponsor 2 Cute Rubber Stamps who also provided us with images so we were spoiled!

This week the ingredients are:

Use Green (a little or a lot)
Add some Punching
Make it a Double (use two of something)

Here are the great DT samples for you to enjoy!

Katie

Suzie

Laney

Lisa

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before May 4th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on May 10th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #59 - Tag Me With Ribbons and Bows

2011-04-27T01:00:00.010-05:00

It's time to get creating again here at Cooking It Up With Katie!

But before we get on to this weeks recipe I'm sure you want to know our Top Chef from last week...... and it's Gale!
Please contact me through the sidebar for details on your prize.

This week we are sponsored by our fabulous regular sponsor Robyn's Fetish!

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers, designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper set of their choice.

The ingredients this week are:

Use some Ribbons
Include a Tag (or two!)
Finish with a Bow

Sadly we have to say goodbye to Tammy this week.
She has been a wonderful teammate and we will all miss her lots!
Here is her final card and what a beauty it is!

Tammy

Here are the rest of the wonderful team samples for you to enjoy, be sure to drop by their blogs for more details and to leave them a little love :)

Katie

Carolina

Chris

Laney

Suzie

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before March 27th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on May 3rd at 11.59pm CST.

2011-03-16T02:00:00.031-05:00

It's time for another recipe challenge here at Cooking It Up With Katie.
But first here in last weeks winner, it's Ellen!.
Please contact me through the link on the sidebar.

We have a fabulous sponsor in Digital Delights and we all loved creating with Wendy's wonderful images!

And the prize for this challenge is

The ingredients this week is:
Start with an Easter theme
Add a little Green
Make sure it is Cute!

Here are the great samples from the team:

Katie

Suzie

Tammy

Lisbeth

Laney

Dori

Lisa

Chris

Christy

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before March 16th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on March 22nd at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #52 - Punch Me something Sweet and Sassy!

2011-03-09T02:00:00.021-06:00

Get your aprons on, it's time for some more Cooking It Up With Katie (and the team of course!)
First let me apologize for missing the winners details from the last challenge, I have both the challenge 50 and 51 winners right now!
Winner of Challenge 50 (Limited Run Stamps) is Marilyn
and
Winner of Challenge 51 (Teddy Bo and Co) is Renate

If you'd like to contact me through the link on the sidebar I will arrange the prizes for you.

Now this week we have another great sponsor and that is Sassy Studios Designs!

Sassy Studio Designs is a fresh new company. We have been designing and selling for a year now, and we have been kindly received into the community of digi stampers and crafters. I started designing images shortly after I started stamping, reason being...I didn't hardly like anything else out there I was a young adult woman at the time I was engaged, had no kids, I wanted fun sexy images that I would enjoy using and my friends and hubby would enjoy receiving. I designed images for 2 other digi stamp companies when my wonderful hubby kept trying to get me to go out on my own. So in June 2009 thanks to the few faithful followers I had, Sassy Studio Designs was born! It has been a wonderful journey starting my own store. We have just grown so much these past months.I still try to keep with my original philosophy and reason for designing stamps, make them fun and keep them sassy...and yes sometimes even sexy!
Lindsay

They are offering the winner of this challenge their choice of 4 images from the store!

Now on to this week's recipe:
Show us some Sweet
Add a little Sassy
Finish with a Punch!

Now the team got to work with a couple of the great images and I'm sure you'll love them all!

Katie

Suzie

Tammy

Laney

Dori made two cards for us this week!

Lisa

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before March 9th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on March 15th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #51 - Show Me Some Springy Yellow Flowers! - Welcome to our New Team Members!

2011-03-02T02:00:00.023-06:00

This is a super special day here at Cooking It Up With Katie!
First we are introducing our new team members!

We have 5 new wonderful teamies and I'd love you to go to their blogs and wish them a wonderful hello!

Lisbeth

Laney

Dori

Lisa

Christy

They each have a card for you this week and so we are back to full strength and raring to go!

Secondly we have a special new sponsor.
A few weeks ago I saw a card on a blog that I fell in love with. I clicked the link to find the image and was in heaven!
That new company is Teddy Bo and Co and I'm proud to announce that they are sponsoring this week!
Gayle is a very talented artist and Teddy Bo and his girlfriend Teddy Bea are sure to secure a place in your heart :)

The prize for this challenge is 3 digital images of your choice from the Teddy Bo store!!! This is a super prize and well worth playing along for!

The recipe for this week is:
Make is Spring
Add some Yellow
Finish with a few Flowers!

Katie

Suzie

Dori

Tammy

Chris

Laney

Lisa

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before March 2nd then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on March 8th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #50 - I Wish for White Wings!

2011-02-23T02:00:00.008-06:00

It's time for a new challenge this week but first you'll want to know the winner from last week.
That honor goes to Chris Olsen!
Please contact me through the link on the sidebar for details of your prize.

For this challenge we are sponsored by Limited Runs Digital Stamps!

Our ingredients are:
Use some White
Add some Wings
Finish with Wishes!

Now we are low on samples this week but next week we'll be bursting with the new team members!
We want to say a sad goodbye to Anne and Doreen who have been with us for ages and we wish them all the best in their endeavors :)
Although we have chosen some new members we still have room for more so be sure to look at the static page above for details.
And we can always have Guest Designers so if that sound like something you'd like to do then please contact us.

We have a special sample this week from the sponsor herself, Nikki!

Here are the teams samples:

Katie

Anne

Suzie

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 23rd then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on March 1st at 11.59pm CST.

Good Luck!

Cooking It Up #49 - I need some Blue Blingy Buttons!

2011-02-16T02:00:00.012-06:00

It's a new challenge here at Cooking It Up With Katie

I'm sure you want to know who won last week's challenge and it's Katyboo!
Please contact me through the link on the side bar.

This week were are sponsored by the super Stamping Dragon who provided us with gorgeous images to play with!

Remember we are still looking for new Design Team Members and Guest Designers to be sure to check the link above.

Here are the super samples from the team this week.

The winner of this week's challenge will receive 4 images from Stamping Dragon Designs.

The ingredients this week are:

Use a little Blue
Add a few Buttons
Finish with some Bling

Katie

Anne

Suzie

Tammy

Doreen

Chris

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 16th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on February 22nd at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #48 - Show me your Red Ribbon Corners!

2011-02-09T02:00:00.010-06:00

It's a new challenge here at Cooking It Up With Katie and we'd love you to play along
Also we are looking for a few new members to add to our merry band and all the details can be found over at the challenge. We are looking for full time members and Guest too so why not give it a shot! All the details can be found in the static page above or JUST CLICK HERE

I'm sure you want to know who won last week's challenge and it's TGL!
Please contact me through the link on the side bar.

On to the challenge, we are sponsored by the fabulous Digi's With Attitude this week and had some fun images to play with.

The ingredients this week are:
Use some Red
Add a little Ribbon
And don't forget the Corners!

I think you'll really like the samples from the team this week.

Katie

Anne

Doreen

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 9th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on February 15th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #47 - I Need 2 Brown Metal Papers!

2011-02-02T02:00:00.011-06:00

It's time for another recipe here at Cooking It Up With Katie and we know you are going to want to play along!
But before we have the new recipe you'll want to know last weeks winner, and that is Grace N!
Please contact me through the link on the sidebar for you prize.

This week we are sponsored by our fabulous regular sponsor Robyn's Fetish!

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers, designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper set of their choice.

The ingredients for this weeks card are:

Use something Metal
Add a little Brown
Make sure you have 2 Designer Papers

Remember you must include all the ingredients to be in with a chance of winning.

This weeks samples from the team are sure to inspire you!

Katie

Anne

Suzie

Tammy

Chris

Doreen

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before February 2nd then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on February 8th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #46 - Sketch me a Textured Punch!

2011-01-26T02:00:00.018-06:00

Grab your cooking tools and apron as we have another super recipe for your cards!
First you'd like to know the winner from last week wouldn't you?
Well it's Forgotten Scraps!
Please contact me through the link on the sidebar for your prize.

This week we have a new sponsor to this challenge and that is Gingerloft!

They provided the team with images to use and you can see from below which was the favorite in the team ;)

The ingredients for your card this week are:

Choose a sketch from another current challenge
Add some texture
Finish with a Punch!

That's an easy one so we know you'll all join in!

Here are the super samples from the Design Team:

Katie

Claire

Suzie

Doreen

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before January 26th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on February 1st at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #45 - Use some Cute Green Brads!

2011-01-19T02:00:00.021-06:00

It's a new challenge and it's one of our very favorite sponsors, Meljen's Designs!
I simply adore the cute and whimsical designs and myself and the team got to play along with some and we had so much fun!

But of course we need to announce the winner of the last challenge and that is Erin!.
Please contact me through the side bar link for your prize.

The ingredients needed for your card this week are:

Make it Cute
Use some Green
Add a few Brads

Katie

Claire

Doreen

Anne

Suzie

Tammy

Chris

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before January 19th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on January 25th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #44 - I Love some Embossed Pink!

2011-01-13T02:00:00.012-06:00

A day later than usual but well worth the wait!
This is a very special week at Cooking It Up With Katie as we are coordinating with our super sponsor Digital Delights on their latest release and the team all got to work with some FABULOUS new Valentines themed images!

And the prize for this challenge is

The ingredients for your card this week are:
Make it for someone you Love
Use any form of Embossing
Add a little Pink

I'm sure you'll LOVE all the samples this week!

Katie

Anne

Doreen

Claire

Tammy

Suzie

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before January 12th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on January 18th at 11.59pm CST.

Challenge will be TOMORROW (worth the wait though!)

2011-01-12T02:00:00.006-06:00

I know you are here to see our latest challenge but we are delaying it by one day for just this week.
We have teamed up with a FABULOUS sponsor and they are debuting NEW RELEASES tomorrow and asked us if we'd like to use them too!
Well we couldn't say no could we? LOL
So I'm sure you'll understand that as these are New and not available yet that we can't show them until tomorrow.
But it will be worth it so PLEASE come back and see us in the morning!

Cooking It Up #43 - Button me a Ribbon Animal

2011-01-05T02:00:00.021-06:00

Happy New Year Everyone!!
We all hope you had a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year and now are back ready for another year of crafting fun!
Here at Cooking It Up With Katie we are set for a bumper year with super recipe style challenges, lots of great sponsors and hopefully some fabulous creations!
First let me apologize for not getting round to all of you with comments, my time in England with my family was very precious (being 4500 miles does that to you) and so I kept away from the computer as much as I could. But I appreciate all of you who took time over the break to play along with us and share your wonderful work.
The winner of the final 2010 challenge is Andrea W!.
Please contact me through the side bar for your prize.

We start this year with a sponsor free challenge (I wanted to give the team a chance to use any image they liked to ease them into the new year) but I still think you'll play along as it is a fun one.

The ingredients are:
Use a Button or two
Add a little Ribbon
and show us an Animal!

The team did a super job with their samples, I'm sure you'll agree.

Katie

Anne

Claire

Suzie

Tammy

Chris

Doreen

Now it's time for you to go and create and come back and share with us!
Please no back linking, if the item was on your blog before the challenge started (January 5th) then the link will be removed. Thanks for your understand on this matter.
This challenges ends at 23.59pm CST on January 11th.

Cooking It Up #42 - Show Me Your Favorite Ribbons and Brads

2010-12-15T02:00:00.018-06:00

It's time another recipe to inspire your crafting and it is the last one for this year.
The team have been working so hard that it is now time for everyone to enjoy a well deserved break and make wonderful memories with their friends and families!
We will be back in the New Year though with lots of super recipes and fabulous sponsors! The next challenge will be on January 5th so you have lots of time to play with this one.
If you play and don't get a comment right away then we hope you understand that it's only because of Christmas/Holidays and not that we don't love you playing along with us :)

Now on to last weeks winner, we had tons of fabulous entries, in fact it was our highest number of entries ever!, but there can only one winner and that is Lori!. Contact me through the link on the sidebar for your prize. (If you get a delay in reply it is only that I'll be on my way home to England and will be relying on web mail for the next two weeks!)

This week we are sponsored by our fabulous regular sponsor Robyn's Fetish!

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is proud to sponsor this challenge.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is
is owned by Robyn Weinrib. Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers,
designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is happy to offer the winner of this challenge 5 digital stamps
or 4 digital stamps and 1 digital paper set of their choice.

The recipe this time is:
Your favorite technique
Some ribbons
and
Some brads!

Remember that to be in with a chance of winning you have to include all of the recipe ingredients.

Here is what the wonderful team came up with!

Katie

Claire

Anne

Doreen

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before December 15th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on January 4th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #41 - Layer Me A Red Christmas

2010-12-08T02:00:00.010-06:00

It's time for a new recipe challenge here at Cooking It Up With Katie!
Last week must have been another hard challenge as we only had a few entries but we still have a winner and that is Kerstin!
Please contact me through the link in the sidebar for your prize details.

This week we are sponsored by the super Stamping Dragon Designs who gave us gorgeous images to work with.

The winner of this week's challenge will receive 4 images from Stamping Dragon Designs.

This week's ingredients are:
Make it Red
Add some Layers
Show us some Christmas!

Remember that to be in with a chance of winning you have to include all of the recipe ingredients.

Here is what the wonderful team came up with!

Katie

Chris

Suzie

Tammy

Anne

Claire

Doreen

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before December 8th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on December 14th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #40 - Make Me A Green Vintage Set!

2010-12-01T01:00:00.032-06:00

It's time for a new recipe challenge here at Cooking It Up With Katie!
Last week must have been a big challenge as we only had a few entries but we still have a winner and that is Kathrin!

Now this week we have a super sponsor and that is Prairie Fairy Designs!

We have a great set of "ingredients" for you this week that should help with your Holiday crafting!

Use some Green
Make a Card Set or Tag Set
Style it a little Vintage

Here is what our wonderful team came up with:

Katie

Anne

Clarie

Doreen

Suzie

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before December 1st then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on December 7th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #39 - Paint Me a Rhinestone Angel!

2010-11-24T02:00:00.013-06:00

It's time for some more holiday crafting fun as we have another super recipe from the Cooking It Up team.
But before we get to this weeks recipe we need to announce last weeks winner and that is Sharon!

Please contact me through the link in the side bar for your prize.

This week we have a fabulous sponsor, and that is Pixie Dust Studios! who gave us super cute images to work with.

And their prize this week is the winners choice of 2 images from their store!!!
The team got to work with some of the images and it sure will be a hard choice for the winner!

This weeks challenge ingredients are:
Use some Paint
Add a Rhinestone or two
And make it Angelic (or at least for the holidays)

Here is what our wonderful team came up with:

Katie

Chris

Clarie

Suzie

Tammy

Anne

Doreen

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before November 24th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on November 30th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #38 - Punch Your Golden Family!

2010-11-17T02:00:00.005-06:00

It's time for another creative recipe for your cards!
Last week was a great turn out and we loved all the entries, but we still had to choose a winner and this time it's Carrie!
Please contact me through the link in the side bar for your prize and be sure to grab your button for your blog!

For this challenge we are sponsored by Fairy Knoll.

And the prize for the winner this time is 3 digital images of your choice!

We have a great recipe for you this week:

Use a punch
Add a little Gold
Make it for your Family

I'm sure you'll just love what the team came up with!

Katie

Anne

Carolina

Claire

Doreen

Suzie

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before November 17th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on November 23rd at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #37 - I'm Hungry for a Sentimental Tag! (and DT Call still going on)

2010-11-10T02:00:00.013-06:00

It's time for another creative recipe for your cards!
Last week was a great turn out and we loved all the entries, but we still had to choose a winner and this time it's Kate!
Please contact me through the link in the side bar for your prize and be sure to grab your button for your blog!

This week we are sponsored by our fabulous regular sponsor Robyn's Fetish!

Anne - Sadly this is Anne's last card for us and we wish her well in all she does!

Chris

Anne

Claire

Doreen

Suzie

Tammy

I'd also like to remind you that we are stilling looking for a few new members come along and join our little team! You can see the details in last weeks post

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before November 10th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on November 16th at 11.59pm CST.

Good luck! Katie and The Team

Cooking It Up #36 - Give Me Some Swirly Black Texture please! And a Design Team Call!

2010-11-03T02:00:00.025-05:00

It's time for another creative recipe for your cards!
Last week was a great turn out and we loved all the entries, but we still had to choose a winner and this time it's Heather Lee-Reppen!
Please contact me through the link in the side bar for your prize and be sure to grab your button for your blog!

Please scroll to the bottom for details about the Design Team Call.

For this challenge we are sponsored by the fabulous Meljen's Designs!

Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical digital images inspired by her kids and family. The Meljen's Designs store officially launched on April 1 and is steadily growing! Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, freebies every Monday and a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog. Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at the WHIMSY STAMPS STORE to browse and enjoy Melissa's wonderful images!

For the winner of this challenge Meljen's have donated your choice of 4 of their digi's!!!

We have a super easy recipe for you this week and we hope you have a lot of fun with it!

Give it some Texture
Add a few Swirls
Include a little Black

The team did fabulous work as always!

Katie

Anne

Chrissie - This is her final card for us and we wish Lynne all the best in her future ventures!

Claire

Doreen

Suzie

Tammy

We have had a few members move on to new pastures and we wish them all the best in their crafting and now it's time to add a few members to our little team.
To be a part of the team you need to be able to commit to create a card for us each week;
To be able to work with Digital Stamp sponsor images;
To blog regularly;
To comment on entries in the challenge;
And to have fun!

To apply simply enter a card in the either this challenge or the next one and mark DTE (Design Team Entry) next to your name in the Inlinz.
You can also send me a message through the link in the sidebar to apply and/or to let me know anything you think is pertinent to your application.
No previous Design Team experience is needed.
Please make sure you enter your correct email in the Inlinz entry so I can contact you if needs be regarding your application.
I hope to see your entries and applications and I thank all of you in advance for your time taken to apply :)

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before November 3rd then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on November 9th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #35 - Make a Girly Lilac Bow!

2010-10-27T02:00:00.035-05:00

It's time for another super recipe to get you creating!
Before we go on to this weeks challenge we must announce the winner of last weeks and that is Anita M!.
Please grab your Top Chef logo for your blog and contact me through the sidebar for your prize.

This week we are sponsored by the fabulous Robyn's Fetish!

Doreen

Anne

Chris V

Claire

Lynne

Suzie

Tammy

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before October 27th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on November 2nd at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #34 - Double Up on Glittery Letters!

2010-10-20T02:00:00.036-05:00

It's time for another super recipe to get you creating!
Before we go on to this weeks challenge we must announce the winner of last weeks and that is Joyce!.
Sorry there was no sponsor last week but please grab your Top Chef logo for your blog.

This week we are sponsored by the super Stamping Dragon Designs who gave us gorgeous images to work with.

The winner of this week's challenge will receive 4 images from Stamping Dragon Designs.

This week the recipe is:

Make Mine a Double (use 2 of something)
Add some Letters
Finish with some Glitter

The team have some wonderful cards to share with you this week:

Katie

Anne

Suzie

Claire

Doreen

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before October 20th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on October 26th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #33 - Emboss a Sticky Leaf!

2010-10-13T02:00:00.012-05:00

Wow are you in for a treat today!
The Design Team have gone all out and created some fabulous cards and I know you'll love all of them! Please make sure you check them all out and leave them a little love.

We have a winner from last week and that is Heidi Fleetwood!.
Please contact me through the sidebar link for your prize.

This week we don't have a sponsor as I wanted to give the team the chance to choose any image they liked to work with, but I hope that doesn't stop you playing along with us and our super recipe.

This week's ingredients are:

Use a Leaf (punch, image, pattern, anything with a leaf)
Add some Embossing (heat or dry)
Finish with a Sticker

These are the fabulous samples from my gorgeous team!

Anne

Chris V

Suzie

Katie

Anne

Claire

Doreen

Lynne

Tammy

So now it's your turn to go and create and come back and share with us.
Please add your link to the gadget below so we can come and see your project.
No back links please, if the item was on your blog before October 13th then it will be removed. Thanks for your understanding on this matter.
The link gadget will close on October 19th at 11.59pm CST.

Cooking It Up #32 - Quote some Red Chipboard!

2010-10-06T02:00:00.016-05:00

Get out your pots and pans, it's time for another recipe!!
But before we get to that we must announce the winner of last weeks challenge and that is Carol H!
Please contact me through the side bar for your prize.

Last week we had a lot of entries and we hope this weeks recipe will bring out even more!

This week we are sponsored by Shelly's Images who provided the team with images to play with.

This weeks recipe is:

Start with a Quote
Use some Chipboard
Finish with a little Red

Here is what the team came up with!

Anne

Katie

Carolina