Loonies for Lindor Raffle prizes

I have lots that I've been working on, but I don't want to give everything away before the big day on Sat. June 13th.
What I can do, is start showing you a few of the generous raffle prizes that have started coming in...

A beautiful 31 bag full of Project Life and pockets stuffed with various items for the Scrapper.
Thanks Corrina.
Check back tomorrow for another sneak peek.

Raspberry Coconut Tarts

Most of my favourite recipes come from the old time cookbooks. Good 'ole farm recipes, time tested and classic. In 1980, my Mom was the President of the Whiteman's Creek Women's Institute in Paris, Ontario. This was originally a group of farm women whose motto "For Home and Country" resulted in many contributions of money and service over the years. Although my mother was not a member during the Second World War, I found it interesting reading how they worked diligently on the home front packing parcels for the boys overseas and making over 100 quilts and over 400 articles of clothing.

Most of their fundraising came from Euchre and Pie socials, plant and bake sales, catering and silent auctions and of course, this recipe book featuring favourite recipes from all the members of the WI...

One of the recipes that I have made many times over the years, are these delicious raspberry coconut tarts. Seems like a fitting dessert in honour of Mother's Day. They are very easy to make when using store bought tart shells and raspberry jam. Of course, back then, there would have been no question of using anything "store bought".

Raspberry Coconut Tarts

Pastry shells
Raspberry jam

Filling:
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups coconut
Place a spoonful of jam in the bottom of each tart shell. Mix together filling and spoon on top. Bake at 350F for 30min.( I adjusted the temperature and the time. It was orginally higher and longer but I found my tarts started to brown quickly so keep an eye out)

Happy Mother's Day. I hope you all get to sample your favourite treats.

It was a DANETASTIC day!

The weather couldn't have been better. There was a very large turnout. I hope Danes In Distress raised lots of money for their rescue. Here's a look at how I spent the afternoon just admiring these beautiful dogs.

We went on a 3.4 km hike. There were dogs everywhere.

Every colour and size... I think I'm partial to the spotted ones...

Near the end of the walk, they all got to frolic in some shallow ponds.

Unfortunately, I saw a few people on the ground during the course of the afternoon, those guys can do some damage when they're at full gallop.

Apparently, Great Danes are like potato chips. You can't have just one. This family had THREE!

Some of the beautiful dogs up for adoption. Never say never but I think I have my hands full just now with two. A great way to spend the afternoon.

Danes In Distress

Don't ask me why I am getting ready to attend the Daneathon tomorrow? It's a huge gathering of Great Danes, all running and frolicking together off leash. I don't really know anyone with a Great Dane, nor have I ever really known one personally but I think I've always harboured a secret wish to have one. I think because their splashy coat colours reminded me of my favourite Dalmation or maybe it is the adorable Marmaduke or Scooby Doo from childhood cartoons.

Danes in Distress is a local Rescue that helps to recover and re-home abandoned and unwanted Great Danes in Ontario. They seem like a nice group of people and they are crazy about their dogs.
Sooooo, I put together a nice basket for their raffle table, made them some doggie/Dane greeting cards and baked up some yummy cookies and tarts. It is supposed to be a beautiful day tomorrow and I'm looking forward to a nice hike and an afternoon with my friends, both furry and otherwise.

Delightful Inspiration April Stamp of the Month

Well, I just barely made it. The Challenge closes in a few hours and I really want to reach my goal of doing every Monthly challenge at Delightful Inspiration because not only is it fun but I get a free digi everytime I participate.
This month we were back to the Pigwit, who is "almost" as cute as the Birdbrain and since I needed a birthday card ASAP for a pig lover in the family, here's what I came up with.

I popped him up and quickly added a sentiment in the inside of the card. Whaatt! no diecuts. Nope, clean and simple this time and I think it works!

Here's the April Stamp of the Month set that I used...

Where have I been?

I will cite the usual excuses; work, spring cold, dog knee rehabilitation (lots of walking), spring clean-up and various other commitments but mostly I've been in high gear taking registrations and getting ready for the Loonies for Lindor Fundraiser in June. I've had a really good response with attendance, prize donations and help from friends and family.

It will be all hands-on deck from here on in. Here's a little sneak peak..

OH wait! Let me add computer issues to that list.... just trying to get around them and get some things posted. Ahh! computers, when they work they are really helpful.

It hasn't been too spring-like around here but I did enjoy this beautiful spring arrangement that was a gift. 

So I don't want to give away too many surprises so I'll keep my "cards" close to my chest. (a little play on words there) Off to do some organizing.

Freshly Made Sketches

I love using a Sketch to figure out a new card. I find it so helpful and this time I decided to deviate a bit from my usual style and do a little stamping with my Unity Stamp set "Insightful Meadows". I only have a couple of large ink pads in various colours so I had to work around that. I really like this sketch. left lots for room for any interpretation.
Here's the sketch from Challenge 179.....

And my card...