I Won! Imaginisce d-stress Tool

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!! 

I don't usually make comments on blogs with the belief that I am going to win anything. Mostly I post to leave recommendations, compliments,  and to spread the love with my fellow bloggers. However, last week on the Imaginisce blog you had an opportunity to watch a demonstration on the new d-stress tool, leave a comment, and have the chance of winning it. And I actually won!

The d-stress tool is a hassle-free way to distress your edges from Imaginisce! The distressed look is in! Now it's easy to get that archival touch for photos, cards, and other paper crafts - right down to the finest detail. This rotary tool comes with three different crafting tips. As well as being cordless, running on 2 AA batteries (sold separately), you can take this ergonomic tool with you and work anywhere.

I can’t wait to receive my package in the mail and post pictures of my completed projects.

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Recipe Friday: Side Dishes

Looking for the perfect side dishes for your grilled steak, fish, or poultry meals? Look no further and enjoy yummy roasted potatoes and fresh asparagus with prosciutto.

Roasted Potatoes and Lemon with Dill

Ingredients:

2 pounds new potatoes, halved

1 lemon, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

kosher salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 450° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the potatoes and lemon with the oil, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Roast, tossing once, until tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Toss with the dill before serving.

Asparagus with Prociutto Chips

Ingredients:

3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

2 small bunches (about 1 3/4 pounds) asparagus, trimmed

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Place the prosciutto in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisped, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. 
2. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain again and pat dry.
3. Cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl. Add the oil, salt, and pepper and toss. Break the prosciutto into pieces and sprinkle over the asparagus

Happy Friday!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

BESTeam Weekly Feature - ElizabethMD Designs

Come check out this week's BESTeam featured site ElizabethMD Designs Etsy shop!

ElizabethMD Designs owner Elizabeth is obsessed with creating unique jewelry. Growing up she would buy clothes and jewelry, only to get irritated when someone else was wearing the same thing. She “couldn’t wear that piece anymore” after that. Finding that it was “too expensive” to have new jewelry and clothing every day, she started to take apart jewelry to make her own originals.  That was 15 years ago and now the passion has grown into creating unique jewelry for others to wear.

Fuschia Pink Adjustable Pearl Nugget Bangle

A yummy Macintosh apple wrap-a-round bangle. Adjusts to fit most wrists and gives you fun whimsy that can practically go with any outfit. The Coral nuggets are stranded on 7lb test memory wire, giving it durability along with flexibility in use.

Multi Chain Tassel Bracelet With Fuschia Coral Accent

This Multi-chain bracelet wraps around your wrist with a little fuchsia pearl nugget attached to the tassel that is sure to catch people’s eyes.

Red Flower Ring with Diamond Center and Silver Trim

This listing is for a silver lined lipstick red 2.2CM resin flower cabochon resting securely on a silver *NICKEL FREE* adjustable ring. These rings fit from sizes 5-9ish easily.

Copper Flower Filigree Necklace

A bouquet of flowers trickle down from this necklace. The bouquet is made up of copper filigree flowers. The bold statement made by this necklace is only accented by the double layering of copper chains.

These are only a few of the wonderful pieces of jewelry available. Please check out the rest of this beautiful collection at ElizabethMD Designs and also take the time to view the ElizabethMD Jewlery blog.

Happy Shopping!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Featured Freebies for the Week of April 25th

Happy Monday Everyone! I hope that everyone is not too stuffed from all the Easter goodies eaten yesterday.

Here are the latest digital stamp and clip art image freebies found on blogs, websites, and sent to us by friends.

Heather Sitarzewski has an adorable bunny digital stamp

Beccy's Place has gone sunflower with a bunch of Sunflower and Gerbera images including leaves

Bross Art Addiction posted a ton of new circle sentiments for different occasions

Netty's Cards also posted a bunch of new circle sentiment digital stamps

Louby Loo's Digital Delightss is giving away a free digital stamp of Time for Tea Booboo

Fimolas Arts has a few new digital stamps including this adorable birdhouse

Happy Crafting!
Creativity Bug ~ Sue

Happy Easter

The Easter feeling does not end.

It signals a new beginning,

Of nature, spring and brand new life,

And friendship, peace, and giving.

The spirit of Easter is all about,

Hope, love, and joyful living!

Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter!
Creativity Bugs ~ Sandy & Sue

Recipe Friday: Chicken, Broccoli, and Cashew Stir-fry

When I was 12, I went to a slumber party at my friend Tina's house. As part of a dare (we were playing truth or dare), I was dared to eat broccoli. Having never eaten it before, I thought it was the worse form of torture that anyone could have placed on me, but surprisingly it was love at first bite.

Today's featured recipe is for a stir-fry using my favorites; chicken, broccoli, and cashew nuts.

Chicken, Broccoli, and Cashew Stir-fry

Ingredients:

3 cup broccoli florets with short stems (about 1/2 lb crowns)
2 large carrots, cut into thin diagonal slices (2 c)
5 oz soba noodles
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each), sliced crosswise
1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 c)
1/2 c reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1/2 c raw, unsalted cashews (3 oz), lightly toasted

Directions:

1. Bring large pot of water to a boil. 
2. Add broccoli, carrots, and noodles. 
3. Cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. 
4. Drain, transfer to medium bowl, and cover loosely with wax paper.
5. Heat olive oil, ginger, and garlic in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until garlic starts to turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes. 
6. Add chicken, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes, or until cooked through. 
7. Add scallions and stir-fry 1 minute.
8. Stir in noodles, veggies, and broth and heat through. 
9. Sprinkle each portion with 2 tablespoons of the cashews.

Nutritional info per serving: 398 cal, 30 g pro, 42 g carb, 5 g fiber, 14.5 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 47 mg cholesterol 

Happy Eating!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue

BESTeam Weekly Feature - Plum Beadacious

Come check out this week's BESTeam featured site Plum Beadacious

Plum Beadacious owner LeAllyson feels that creating beautiful handcrafted items is very important. She was introduced to making beaded jewelry by her daughter and “ was surprised to find out how much I enjoyed it!”. It has become a passion of hers for more than seven years and she began selling her creations to friends and jewelry fans five years ago.

LeAllyson’s desire is to create jewelry that delights the eye and is a joy to wear! She enjoys selecting beautiful beads made from a variety of materials. LeAllyson works with lampwork beads, crystals, Czech glass beads, freshwater pearls and semi-precious stone and strives to provide affordable jewelry to those who want to adorn themselves in something beautiful.

Strike Me Pink Beaded Silver Spiral Necklace

Shiny silver plated spiral links connect gleaming pink cats eye beads with a lustrous mother of pearl oval pendant in this fresh contemporary necklace.

Red Wine Lampwork Bead and Silver Earrings

The lampwork beads in these earrings display swirls of white and pink on a red wine background. They are capped at both ends with bright silver plated beadcaps. Small clear aurora borealis Swarovski crystals sparkle at the bottom of the earrings. The beads are handwrapped with sterling silver wire to sterling silver earwires. 

Rose Plum Crystals Sterling Silver Necklace

Delicate soft rose plum Czech glass crystals are handwired to this necklace. Tiny clear glass seedbeads strung on the light beading wire reflect back the color. The clasp is a sterling silver lobster clasp.

These are only a few of the wonderful pieces of jewelry available. Please check out the rest of this beautiful collection at Plum Beadacious and also take the time to view the Beadaciously Yours blog.

Happy Shopping!

Creativity Bug ~ Sue