I won't be posting for a few days. I am off to CHA hoping to find new and exciting products to bring to you. Watch my website for pics of the new items and specials. I'll post my "finds" as soon as I get back.

I haven't posted in quite a while so today is the day. I am going to do a shoebox party and needed some simple cards that can be made in 15 minutes or less. I got out my Rubber Stamp Tapestry stamps and got to work. I didn't use the stamps that I sell...shame on me!...but these worked out better for me in this instance. All of the cards have either gold or crystal Stickles on them but it doesn't show up well in the scans.

I hope all of you have a fun and safe 4th. I am going to a party and I am taking a salad. I am sharing the recipe. It is so good that I could eat the whole bowl by myself!

Cashew Crunch Salad

equal parts of Romaine and Iceberg lettuce

1 c. cashews

1 pear - cored and chopped

1 red apple - cored and chopped

1/2 c. Craisins

1 c. shredded white cheese (mozzarella, romano, or any one you like)

Dressing

1/4 c. lime juice

1/2 c. sugar

2/3 c. oil

2 t. dried onion

1 T. poppyseed

1/2 t. salt

1 t. Dijon mustard

mix above together and chill for at least an hour.

You can add the dressing to the salad when ready to serve, but I put it in a little glass container on the side so everyone can add their own.

Enjoy!