Tuesday, October 16

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:


(coordinate with the large jar stamp set)

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


Thanks so much for joining me over the last few days.  
These are products I know I'll be using and sharing a lot. :)


4 comments:

Unknown said...

Such fun projects you made for collection 5, Denise! I wish I could have some of those pretzel treats right now!!

Lisa Elton said...

Oh thanks for sharing Denise! Our DIL loves all things made with pumpkin, will pass this along to her :) Have a delightful day!

Clear and Simple Stamps said...

Aren't you just adorable! Yes I will totally take the coffee and pass on the chocolates! You all know me too well :) And hello - pumpkin pie dip recipe, seriously...I just added these items to my grocery list! Such an enabler :)
hugs - Nik

Colleen Dietrich said...

These projects are SO cute, Denise, and just smack of homemade goodness!