Easy Stenciled Sign

Hi friends,

Do you like to go to DOLLAR TREE for craft supplies?

I found these large wood cut outs.

For this price I can't even buy the wood and I don't

have to ask for help from Mr. FRESH VINTAGE....

I liked the tree shape-

The tree was 11.5'' tall !

I used acrylic paint to cover the tree front and back.

The color I had on hand was English Moss.

 

 The wood cutouts come with a jute hanger.

I had a small 1'' wood star that I painted gold.

I untied the jute and added the wood star.

 

I had this stencil- I thought I could make  a small sign.

The best part about stencils is you can pick and choose

what part of the stencil to use.

I checked what would fit on my sign, then

blocked off the other areas with painters tape and paper.

I painted only the area I wanted by moving and adjusting

the stencil with tape.

Letting the paint dry before moving the stencil to another section.

I gave the tree a light sanding.

Then used a spray sealer over the whole sign.

Just in case someone wants to put the sign outside.

I want to get a good head start on Christmas!

Thank you-

xo Lisa S

Sweet Corn Casserole

 Hi friends,

We were invited to a Chili Cook Off Potluck last weekend.

I decided to make one of our favorite side dishes.

It's something we always have for Thanksgiving so I thought

I'd share it with you now.

You might have most of these ingredients in your pantry.

Let's make it together and I'll give you the recipe again at the end.

1 cup sour cream

1 stick of butter, melted

1 box JIFFY corn muffin mix

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup grated cheese-

( we like cheddar/Jack mix )

1- 14 oz. can creamed corn

1/4 cup Ortega chopped green chiles

Everything gets mixed together-

couldn't be any easier!

Pour into a buttered casserole dish.

Bake 350 degrees for  45  to 50 min.

Golden brown and creamy !

Check with a tooth pick.

Smells delicious!

Transports well if you are driving to your family 

Thanksgiving celebration.

We shared this dish at the potluck.

It went so fast I didn't even get a picture.

It can be served with a spoon. I like to use

 an ice cream scoop because it 

makes a pretty presentation.

Sweet Corn Casserole

1 box Jiffy Cornbread Mix

1- 14 oz. Creamed Corn

1 stick melted butter

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup grated cheese

1/4 cup Diced Ortega Chilis

2 eggs, beaten

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Pour into a

  buttered casserole dish

approx. 8'' x  8" or other deep dish

Bake 350 degrees

 45 min. until golden and set

I hope you try our family favorite.

xo Lisa S