~ TSG November Release Hop Day 2 ~
October 27th, 2009 by Holly McMillen
Good morning, friends!
Welcome to There She Goes’ blog hop day #2. Your head is really going to be reeling from all the new stamps coming this week! Today we are showing off the new Home Sweet Home Holiday Additions set. This set has an incredible 42 stamps included!
If you’ve arrived here from Gretchen’s blog, then you are right on track. If not, you should start back on Dawn’s blog to get the full show. Considering the number of stamps in this set, you are going to see a wide variety!
I am going to confess…. I really did not feel like making a card for this set. I had in mind to make this little box and put some yummy Pumpkin Spice cookies inside for friends this coming holiday (Thanksgiving). I had every intent to wake up this morning and make a batch of cookies. My plans were foiled. My son’s computer died last night, while I was asleep, so we had to hit Best Buy (Geek Squad) first thing this morning. Then I got a call that my doctor wanted to see me. By the time I got around to domestic things, I had a massive headache. I took a couple of tylenol and sat down for a few minutes and poof, it was gone.
For this box, which measures 3″ square, I simply took a piece of cardstock 6 x 6 and scored at 1 1/2″ on all sides. Form into a box bottom and set aside. For the ”wrap”, I cut a piece of heavy designer paper at 3 1/4″ x 10″ and wrapped it around the box bottom, securing it with sticky tape.
For the yummy cookies to go inside, I have a recipe for you!
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. canned pumpkin
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ginger
1. Cream shortening until light and fluffy. Gradually add brown sugar, mixing well.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in pumpkin.
4. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger into pumpkin mixture. Chill dough.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheet.
6. Bake. Cool. Temperature: 400 degrees. Time: 10 minutes.
ICING:
1/2 c. butter
4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/4 c. boiling water
Pecan or walnut halves (optional)
1. In saucepan, heat butter until light golden brown.
2. Add powdered sugar and boiling water. Beat until mixture is smooth.
3. Frost each cookie and top with pecan or walnut half, if desired.
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The box is the perfect size for three cookies (line with tissues paper). Ok, now it’s time to hop on over to Faith’s blog to see what fabulousness she has to share!
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Here are my deets:
Stamps: There She Goes‘ Home Sweet Home Holiday Additions
Colors: Chocolate Chip, GP White, Abbey Road dp and Paper Studio dp
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, copics, Tim Holtz tea bag distressing ink
Accessories: ribbon, 1/2 pearls, nesties, dimensionals, sticky tape, scoring blade, dauber
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Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a blessed day 🙂
~~ Holly ~~
What a darling box!! Thank you for the yummy recipe! Hope your day is a little better tomorrow!!
That box is just stinkin’ cute. Thanks sharing your recipe – sounds delish. Hope you feel better soon!
This is awesome Holly, I love that you used the cornucopia image!!
I love cookies!!! That is so getting made in my house, thanks for that! Love the box idea too!
TFS the recipe. Cute box!
Those cookies sound wonderful, even if I’m not a pumpkin lover LOL! Thanks for sharing it 😀 I’m impressed with what you came up despite your day. Hope the ‘puter got fixed by the Geek Squad and your doctor has some good news for you. (((hugs))) for a better tomorrow 😀
What a great cookie box. Thanks also for the recipe!
What a gorgeous box! And such a fabulous gift with cookies inside!
Wow. I love your box.
This is perfect Holly.. I really love this image. I am so glad you used it today. These cookies sound yummy. I have to try theme. I love pumpkin. Hope you have a better day..
Fantastic, the colors are just wonderful
Cute little box Holly and thanks so much for the cookie recipe- I’m going to make those this week!!
Oh what an adorable little box, Holly! And thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Love it Love it. Thanks also for the recipe. I consider myself a recipe whore, so I am always on the hunt for one. Funny – not sure what I like better, stamping or baking.. LOL great project. Jen
That box is so cute. Love the colors you pickes.
What a great little box. I love it!
What a sweet little box!
Great gift idea!
Thanks for the recipe too!
Hope you will come check out my blog candy!
Hugs,
True 🙂
Holly, this is such a pretty box!! I love it!!
SOOOO fabulous Holly!! LOVE this fall creation and the colors are DELISH!!! Can’t wait to try your recipe too!!
I think the Thanksgiving I idea with the cookies is great! Hope you have a much better day today! The recipe is making my hungry 🙂
Thanks for the recipe – sounds delish! Your box is adorable too.
What a cute box. Thanks so much for the recipe — my husband is a huge pumpkin fan, so he’ll love those, I’m sure.
Great idea! Love you coloring and the delicious brown bow!
Wonderfully yummy idea. I like the box, but have to admit that I am more intrigued by the recipe LOL – I LOVE pumpkin :>)
such a neat idea, sounds good too
Wonderful Cornicopia. I love the idea of the box. Great job!
I wish I could whip together something even half as good as this especially with a headache! You never cease to amaze me.
What a cute little box! Thanks so much for that yummy recipe too. 🙂
A delightful project and a delicious recipe!
Cute box and yummy recipe, thanks for sharing. hugs…
what a great box…. also i need to try and make those cookies. it looks like they’ll be yummy!
Fabulous box and so pretty colored. And thanks for the recipe, sounds so yummy.
What a cute box! Thanks so much for the wonderful idea and the cookie recipe!
This is really cute, I love all the little details! What an amazing job!
What a cute idea for a box Holly! Mmmm, pumpkin spice cookies! Yum! We had a landscaper drop off some pumpkin whoopie pies at work yesterday…..holy cow were they good!! 😀
Great idea. Love the recipe!!
What a wonderful little box ~ who wouldn’t love to get that, expecially with a cookie or two inside!
What a great idea for a box – it’d be perfect for thanksgiving placesettings too! Thanks for the inspiration!
What a darling box…and a great recipe too. Thanks!
Wow, so sorry you had a recipe. But what great results – a terrific box AND recipe – THANK YOU!