What a Day!!!

I swear I haven't fallen off the face of the earth... yet!!! LOL But man what a day!!! I did get the monthly bills completed. I did three loads of laundry (wash, folded and put up). I made a casserole so I don't have to cook again this weekend... and I went and took care of the dogs next door before the snow comes...

YES - I SAID SNOW!!!! In South GA!!!! They say we are going to get anywhere from 1" to 5" of SNOW!!!! WHAT?!?!?! This is South GA.... hello!!!!!

I say... I'll believe it when I see it - but just to show you I have not completely lost my mind - here is the weather map from the weather channel!!!!


So what does this mean - well I think it means I need to stay in and SCRAP this weekend!!!!! Don't you agree???

Oh... if that is your plan - don't forget all my designs are 25% off at VDBC!!! And should you scrap this weekend and use one of my designs - don't forget you could get featured on the Beloved Keepsakes Gallery - and you get a FREE DESIGN of your choice just for sharing your project with me!!!!

So join me, stay in, stay warm and scrap while it (cough cough) SNOWS!!!

Until Next Time!

Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!!

We also specialize in pre cut/ pre assembled scrapbooking titles, diecuts, embellishments and keepsakes (including our NEW photo Stars). Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

A sweet treat...

Ah... Valentine's Day... Normally I love Valentine's Day... this year I just want to get it here and get it gone, and get one day closer to hubby coming home!!!!

But to help YOU celebrate I have a sweet treat just for you! If you purchase any Beloved Keepsakes design from Feb 10th though Feb 14th you will receive 25% off your entire BK purchase!

Yep - purchase any design in my section of the store and get 25% off all my designs!!! What a deal!!!

(And just so you know.. this will be my last sale probably until May!!! So if there is anything you are pining for, get it now at the discounted price!!!)

Ohhhh.... and don't forget you only have a few more days to pick up the February Grab Bag at the reduced rate of $7!!

This is a GREAT deal - at $7 you are saving 76% off the regular price!!! (And I will give you a hint - there are FOUR files in this grab bag designed by little 'ole me!!!!)

Don't forget once we revel the designs on February 15th the price goes up!! So head on over and pick yours up today!!!!

Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!!

We also specialize in pre cut/ pre assembled scrapbooking titles, diecuts, embellishments and keepsakes (including our NEW photo Stars). Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!

Superbowl... what a game!!!

So did you all have a GREAT weekend??? Did your team win the Superbowl??? I have to admit it was a pretty good game!!! I actually went down the road to a neighbors house for the game - but before I went I made some crab dip and some yummy pepperoni pizza bread!!!

I had mentioned on Facebook that I had made the bread and several people have asked for the recipe so I thought you might like it as well!!! It is super easy peasy to make - and oh did I say it is yummy??

Pepperoni Pizza Twist

1 package (3.5 ounces) pepperoni slices,
diced 1 can (3.25 ounces) pitted ripe olives,
drained and chopped (I use green)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 packages (11 ounces each) refrigerated French bread dough
1 egg
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Dice pepperoni. Chop olives using. Snip parsley using kitchen shears. In a bowl, combine pepperoni, olives, parsley, mozzarella cheese, flour and garlic; mix well.

2. Place bread dough, seam sides up, on smooth side of a cutting board. Using a knife, slice each loaf lengthwise, end to end, cutting halfway through to center of loaf; spread open flat. Lightly sprinkle additional flour evenly over dough. Using a baker's roller, roll dough crosswise to a 4-inch width, creating a well down center of each loaf.

3. Spoon half of the pepperoni mixture down center of each loaf. Gather up edges over filling, pinching firmly to seal. Place loaves, seam sides down, in an "X" pattern on a rectangle stone. Crisscross ends of dough to form a large figure "8," keeping ends of dough 1 inch from edge of stone and leaving two 1 1/2-inch openings in center of twist.

4. Separate egg over small bowl. (Discard yolk or set aside for another use.) Beat egg white and seasoning mix; lightly brush over dough. Using serrated bread knife, cut a 3-inch slit in each of the top sections of the twist to reveal filling.

5. Grate Parmesan cheese over loaf. Bake 30-32 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Cut into 16 slices. Serve with warm pizza sauce, if desired.

Yield: 16 appetizers or 24 sample servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 440 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tip: If desired, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper can be substituted for the olives.

Of course we all know that the BEST part of the Superbowl is actually the food and the commercials!! I didn't think the commercials were all that great this year - I mean there was a couple I thought were good - but not the best ever!!!!! What about you??? Was there any that you thought were just toooo funny???

But it was all good as there was yummy food and speaking of yummy food did I tell you that pizza bread is really good when you warm it up and eat it the next day... which I think I will do like - right now!!! Bahahaha!!

Until Next Time!

Cya~


Lori McDonald, Designer

My cutter files work on many machines. Some examples are the: Klik-n-kut, Pazzle, Wishblade, Silhouette, Cricut, Craft Robo. Some of the most common softwares involved with these machines are: Funtime, Scrapbooking, WinPC/Signlab, Inkscape, Create and Cut, Illustrator, KNK Studio, and Robomaster. These file are available exclusively at: VDBC!!!

We also specialize in pre cut/ pre assembled scrapbooking titles, diecuts, embellishments and keepsakes (including our NEW photo Stars). Make sure to visit our Store!

Don't forget to check back often as we host our scrapbooking digital cutting file freebies at least once a week!!!