CSS Release Recap & Recipes

Hi friends!  I'm popping in today to recap the Clear & Simple Stamps Collection 5 release.  I'll also be sharing recipes for the treats I made through the week... prepare to make 2 lists: one for groceries, and one for shopping at CSS. ;)

But first things first, I want to wish Nicki, (owner extraordinaire at CSS) and dear friend, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  She is all things fabulous... even though she doesn't eat chocolate cake. ;)  I raise my coffee cup to you, lady... cheers!!

Pretzels Treats Recipe:

• Place square/"grid" pretzels onto cookie sheet.
• Top with Mini Rolos or Hershey's Kisses. (both can be found already unwrapped)
• Heat in preheated oven at 275 degrees for 3 minutes.
• Smoosh (that's a technical term) M&Ms or Peanut M&Ms into softened candy.
• Refrigerate for about an hour before gently removing from cookie sheet and packaging.

My cute packaging used the CSS Topper die-cut combo and these newly release products:

Leaflets stamp set:

 Also be sure to check out the coordinating Leaflet dies:

Next up: Pumpkin Pie Dip and Well Preserved

Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe:

8 oz pkg Cream Cheese

2 cups Powdered Sugar

15 oz can Pumpkin (not pie filling)

1tsp ground Cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground Ginger

• Soften cream cheese.  Mix with sugar with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
• Add pumpkin and spices, beating well.
• Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
• Serve with gingersnap cookies, apple slices, or graham crackers.

The new Well Preserved Collection is perfect for cards and tags on homemade treats:

Well Preserved Jars: Large

Well Preserved Jars: Extras 

(coordinate with the large jar stamp set)

 Mason Jars Large - dies

Be sure to visit the other DT ladies for more Collection 5 inspiration.  

Clear & Simple Stamps blog

Elena Roussakis, Laurie Willison, Jennifer Rzasa,

Jaclyn Miller, Tracy Schultz, Dana Grothaus, Laura Bassen, & Audrey Tokach

Thanks so much for joining me over the last few days.  

These are products I know I'll be using and sharing a lot. :)