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Post by Skellinton on Sept 3, 2019 13:37:51 GMT
I probably told this story last year but I’m telling it again. When I was around 12, my mom bought this super market cookie recipe book put out by some manufacturer like pillsbury or something. We made all of the cookies in the book and it was such a fun memory. I could only remember one kind of cookie, jammy Fantasia. So I just googled and found the recipe! So this one goes on my holiday baking list! My sil used to bake us treats and ship them to us from Texas. Last year she couldn’t because my brother was sick, and he died on the 22nd of December. I think maybe this year I’ll take over the baking tradition and mail her a box of treats instead. Her kids and grandkids would love that too. www.smuckers.com/recipes/jammy-fantasia-bars-1010Such a sweet story. I am glad you found the recipe! I love that you will send her some this year. I have the best memories of baking with my family too. Those bars look good, I wonder if they could be made with cranberry something? I can’t eat them, but they sure look pretty and would be fun to bake!
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 3, 2019 13:47:51 GMT
KP kits are SO FREAKING GOOD!!! I wish I knew a more concrete date about her album situation though.
We should have a DD best recipe thing, too. Or has that been done? Anyway. Those bars do look good, although I'd swap to strawberry jam because I'm not a fan of blueberries or cherries. :X
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Post by mich5481 on Sept 3, 2019 13:50:56 GMT
Maybe I have too much Christmas stuff, but I'm not digging the KP sneaks. ðŸ˜
I'm sure her stamp sets will rope me in. And maybe the B&W kit.
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Post by craftymom101 on Sept 3, 2019 14:03:25 GMT
Where are you seeing the prices for Ali’s products? She has some cute stuff this year but I am worried her prices will be too high.
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Post by songbird on Sept 3, 2019 14:03:57 GMT
That’s a definite yes on the KP sneaks for me.
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Post by julie5 on Sept 3, 2019 14:25:14 GMT
dawnnikol I remember my mom making the bars with peach preserves. Yuuuum.
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Post by janamke on Sept 3, 2019 14:42:34 GMT
I'm loving all the sneaks! Putting me in the holiday spirit. I decorated for fall this weekend and I'm very ready to be done with summer! Seriously thinking about going with the KP kit, one or all of them. That stack of butter if fantastic and so appropriate for my baking day. Last year we used 5 lbs. My only hesitation is that I don't love the color scheme and I really dislike the messy handwriting on some of the cards (far more of a negative for me than Ali's handwriting). Kelly you had me at butter! Everyone should take a look at Sheree's 2017 album, it was beautifully done. Her style is amazing, I love it. 4x6 album - I did it one year and it was surprisingly easy and fun. I just had to remind myself to take photos horizontally vs vertically. That was back in the day when SC did the entire kit for $50 with an album and it was so painful to spend THAT much. Now an album costs about that much.
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Post by blemon on Sept 3, 2019 14:59:43 GMT
Have you tried adding your own bookplate to the FJ album? I know it’s probably not ideal but I think I’m going to try. I couldn't even find one to buy. I didn't want to buy an album just for the bookplate. I found some horizontal ones, like for a bin or something but nothing vertical. If you have a link, please share!
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Post by blemon on Sept 3, 2019 15:04:17 GMT
This is cute. And thanks to the rest of you who posted some alternate ideas! I can't figure out how to quote more than one person.
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Post by blemon on Sept 3, 2019 15:05:42 GMT
Where are you seeing the prices for Ali’s products? She has some cute stuff this year but I am worried her prices will be too high. In the blog post about how to use the internet (jk, sass), there are screen shots of the albums and the envelope set. Those are the only prices we have.
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Post by craftymom101 on Sept 3, 2019 15:48:42 GMT
Where are you seeing the prices for Ali’s products? She has some cute stuff this year but I am worried her prices will be too high. In the blog post about how to use the internet (jk, sass), there are screen shots of the albums and the envelope set. Those are the only prices we have. I just checked... $14.99 for the envelopes! Ugh. The prices are going to be astronomical, aren’t they?
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 3, 2019 16:07:18 GMT
Seriously thinking about going with the KP kit, one or all of them. That stack of butter if fantastic and so appropriate for my baking day. Last year we used 5 lbs. My only hesitation is that I don't love the color scheme and I really dislike the messy handwriting on some of the cards (far more of a negative for me than Ali's handwriting). Kelly you had me at butter! We don't take it easy on the butter here either. I can only buy it at Costco during the holidays because we use so much. :X
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 3, 2019 16:10:49 GMT
In the blog post about how to use the internet (jk, sass), there are screen shots of the albums and the envelope set. Those are the only prices we have. I just checked... $14.99 for the envelopes! Ugh. The prices are going to be astronomical, aren’t they? Yes, IMO. If I want an envelope customized, I'm going to dust off my Cameo and run some vinyl through it. Then I'm going to put it on a leftover envelope OR EVEN A LEFTOVER ZIP UP BAG FROM A KIT. Having ideas as I freaking type. I could sew a reinforced strip to the bottom of the zippy bag so I can hole punch that and put it in. OR hole punch the bag itself, depending. I do 6x8 though, so I could see that not working great for the 3x8 and 4x6 gals. I wonder if sewing a piece of acetate would work too? Folding it into an envelope and then sewing it and adding it? I plan to experiment as soon as I figure out how to work the beast of a sewing machine I inherited. :X
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Post by sunny1016 on Sept 3, 2019 16:21:48 GMT
I just checked... $14.99 for the envelopes! Ugh. The prices are going to be astronomical, aren’t they? Yes, IMO. If I want an envelope customized, I'm going to dust off my Cameo and run some vinyl through it. Then I'm going to put it on a leftover envelope OR EVEN A LEFTOVER ZIP UP BAG FROM A KIT. Having ideas as I freaking type. I could sew a reinforced strip to the bottom of the zippy bag so I can hole punch that and put it in. OR hole punch the bag itself, depending. I do 6x8 though, so I could see that not working great for the 3x8 and 4x6 gals. I wonder if sewing a piece of acetate would work too? Folding it into an envelope and then sewing it and adding it? I plan to experiment as soon as I figure out how to work the beast of a sewing machine I inherited. :X I have made envelopes from cardstock, page protectors, paper folders, acetate, you name it!
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Post by mom on Sept 3, 2019 16:45:15 GMT
Have you tried adding your own bookplate to the FJ album? I know it’s probably not ideal but I think I’m going to try. I couldn't even find one to buy. I didn't want to buy an album just for the bookplate. I found some horizontal ones, like for a bin or something but nothing vertical. If you have a link, please share! try office supply stores. LINK
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Post by mom on Sept 3, 2019 16:47:06 GMT
I just checked... $14.99 for the envelopes! Ugh. The prices are going to be astronomical, aren’t they? Yes, IMO. If I want an envelope customized, I'm going to dust off my Cameo and run some vinyl through it. Then I'm going to put it on a leftover envelope OR EVEN A LEFTOVER ZIP UP BAG FROM A KIT. Having ideas as I freaking type. I could sew a reinforced strip to the bottom of the zippy bag so I can hole punch that and put it in. OR hole punch the bag itself, depending. I do 6x8 though, so I could see that not working great for the 3x8 and 4x6 gals. I wonder if sewing a piece of acetate would work too? Folding it into an envelope and then sewing it and adding it? I plan to experiment as soon as I figure out how to work the beast of a sewing machine I inherited. :X I am pretty sure you can use this acetate from Circuit to make some.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 3, 2019 16:54:36 GMT
KP kits are SO FREAKING GOOD!!! I wish I knew a more concrete date about her album situation though. We should have a DD best recipe thing, too. Or has that been done? Anyway. Those bars do look good, although I'd swap to strawberry jam because I'm not a fan of blueberries or cherries. :X Thanks for mentioning the albums b/c I totally missed that when I read the email the first time. I hope they come through...I would love to see some albums from someone else this year!
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Post by mom on Sept 3, 2019 18:43:37 GMT
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Post by steakgoddess on Sept 3, 2019 18:45:52 GMT
Not a fan of the type and it will probably be $25. 😂
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Post by mom on Sept 3, 2019 18:51:17 GMT
Another AE DD product that will be for sale: Not a fan of the type and it will probably be $25. 😂 Yeah, I think it's plain. LOL Nothing really special about it.
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Post by janamke on Sept 3, 2019 18:59:06 GMT
Washi is boring and I can't believe there is yet another add on. This is ridiculous.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 3, 2019 19:19:15 GMT
I like washi, but I prefer it to be both cute...and universal. This doesn't do anything for me in either category.
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Post by mich5481 on Sept 3, 2019 19:44:47 GMT
Washing is boring and I can't believe there is yet another add on. This is ridiculous. This isn't even washi tape, it's masking tape! So not friendly for long term preservation of memories.
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 3, 2019 20:08:18 GMT
Isn't the text masking tape the same one from a previous year, it was just black text? I'm sure I have some.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 3, 2019 20:16:09 GMT
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Post by mom on Sept 3, 2019 20:44:13 GMT
Washing is boring and I can't believe there is yet another add on. This is ridiculous. This isn't even Washington tape, it's masking tape! So not friendly for long term preservation of memories. I didnt even catch that part! UGH.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2019 20:54:49 GMT
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Post by cristelina on Sept 3, 2019 21:21:02 GMT
So here are my new embellishments and dies These are the cut apart sheets These are all the new papers I purchased And these are sheets from my staxh. I plan to put it all together to get a Christmasy All my new supplies are from Heidi Swapp winter wonderland and Pink Paislee together for Christams.
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Post by burnbright on Sept 3, 2019 21:33:57 GMT
I have not done a December daily. I have tried but messed up each year.
2017 - I have notes up to Dec 23. I lost most of the daily pictures. They were on my cell phone and I messed up copying them. I have pictures from my big camera for the big events (birthdays, Christmases and boxing Day). It was my daughter's first Christmas. I cried a bunch when I realize I lost pictures.
2018 - My mom was so sick we didn't do many activities together. I have pictures of random holiday stuff and the events but no plan for sorting it into days.
2019 - This will be the first Christmas without my Mom (she died last month). I still want to do some Christmas things for my daughter, niece and nephew. It will all be difficult though.
I can't decide what to do? - Do internet searches for pictures to go with my notes in 2017. Like get a stock photo of the cake I had for my birthday. Pair them with the pictures from my big camera. - Work on 2018 starting with the important days and drop in the random pictures on the remaining days. - Do a December memories for 2018 and not worry about days. - Leave everything till next year. When it might feel easier.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 3, 2019 21:45:12 GMT
I have not done a December daily. I have tried but messed up each year. 2017 - I have notes up to Dec 23. I lost most of the daily pictures. They were on my cell phone and I messed up copying them. I have pictures from my big camera for the big events (birthdays, Christmases and boxing Day). It was my daughter's first Christmas. I cried a bunch when I realize I lost pictures. 2018 - My mom was so sick we didn't do many activities together. I have pictures of random holiday stuff and the events but no plan for sorting it into days. 2019 - This will be the first Christmas without my Mom (she died last month). I still want to do some Christmas things for my daughter, niece and nephew. It will all be difficult though. I can't decide what to do? - Do internet searches for pictures to go with my notes in 2017. Like get a stock photo of the cake I had for my birthday. Pair them with the pictures from my big camera. - Work on 2018 starting with the important days and drop in the random pictures on the remaining days. - Do a December memories for 2018 and not worry about days. - Leave everything till next year. When it might feel easier. Do an ongoing holiday album with the things you do have: you can scrap your journaling without pictures from 2017, you can scrap What you do have last year, try noting anything special with your mom. Add what you feel like adding this year in that same album. Then in 2020 you can either continue the way your going or go full daily December scrapping if that’s what you want to do. I’m sorry for your loss
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