Bunco Snacks!

Hello Glitterinas!

For years and years I have been lucky enough 

to play bunco with the loveliest of friends!

We rotate around to different homes each month 

and share the task of bringing yummy things to eat.

This month we are headed to Julie's 

beautiful home.....and I am bring an appetizer.

My grand~darling Emery and I took to the kitchen 

to make 

Cream Cheese and Sausage Bites.

Join us as we make this recipe for bunco.

Place a brick of cream cheese in a bowl to come to

room temperature.

Brown a chub of sausage in a skillet.....

I used Jimmy Dean regular sausage.

Actually, I should say Emery browned 

the sausage!

Drain the sausage....

.....when the cream cheese is softened,

add the sausage to it.

Stir.....stir....

Take two rolls of cresent rolls and place them 

into muffin pans.

Fold the points in and then press the 

dough into a circle.

Place each roll into a muffin section 

that's been sprayed with baking spray....

Emery uses Pam.

In the past, I have taken each cresent roll

and sliced them into two, long triangles.

I've placed a teaspoon of filling on each 

and rolled it up.....and baked them.

Emery likes things baked in muffin cups

so.....

.....these appetizers were baked into 

cups!

Now, where were we?!

Oh yes....

Finish placing each roll into the 

muffin cups.

Then scoop some filling into each cup.

A pretty smile from the cook!

When each cup is filled,

it's time for these cuties to go into 

the oven at 355 degrees for 17 minutes.

Emery had some filling left, so she decided to eat 

some of it on crackers.

It made a yummy lunch!

The rest was placed into a plastic 

container and put in the refrigerator.

This mixture makes a delicious filling for 

an omelet.  It's also yummy to 

mix with scrambled eggs.

When the appetizers were baked, 

Emery put them on a wire rack to cool.

A tiny sprinkle of paprika was added on top of each 

flower.  Guess who decided these looked like flowers?!

You probably guessed right.....the cute cook!

My traveling friend who brings me goodies from all over 

the world, brought me this paprika from Hungary!

Next, the cute cook asked about a platter 

on which to take them to bunco.

I wasn't sure what I would use.

She was helpful in picking out a 

platter and she also wanted to use doilies.

She plated the flowers on the platter and we wrapped 

it all up in plastic wrap.

The appetizers went to bunco and were enjoyed 

during our delicious dinner.

I was very proud of this young cook.

What an easy recipe.....I hope you'll give this 

recipe a try, Glitterinas!

It's easy to make and very easy to enjoy!

Thank you for joining Emery in the 

kitchen.....she's getting better and better 

at baking yummy things to eat!

Until next time,

Tammy

Water and Wind

Hello, Glitterinas!

In this post of Pink Glitter I want to send best wishes to all the victims of Hurricane Florence in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.   Watching the news coverage, I’ve seen a can-do spirit of people who aren’t going to let water and wind get them down.

At this time at least 19 people have died and even more are missing or unaccounted for.  Countless homes and businesses are without electricity.  Entire towns and cities are cut off from the outside world due to flooded roadways. The water is still rising in some areas and dams and levees in coastal areas are in danger of failing.

I watch the brave and selfless men and women who are rescuing, feeding, helping, clothing and praying with families who are being rescued and it's amazing to witness the outpouring of help and support!  

It’s not just people who are being rescued either, there are Samaritans out there who are saving four legged friends and getting them to safety, too.

It's happened before when Mother Nature has unleashed wild weather and horrific events on parts of our country.....selfless helpers come from all over to do what needs doing!  People just stepping up to help strangers who are in need of help!

What a wonderful spirit of community and helpfulness amidst frightening destruction!

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for reading, Glitterinas!

Counting my blessings,

Tammy

A Touch of Autumn

Hello Glitterinas!

Thank you so much for opening this post 

at 

Pink Glitter!

Have you noticed cooler weather 

where you are?

We've been getting some much needed 

rain, so our temperatures have dropped a bit.....

every little bit helps here in 

hundred degree Central Texas!

Autumn rolls around officially a little 

later in September......but I can't ever wait until then 

to decorate for this new season!

I can only wait until I tear off 

August and reveal the September page 

of my big kitchen calendar!

Come on in and let me share some 

fall colors, pumpkins, scarecrows and some
seasonal wishes!

I have some favorite things that I enjoy 

getting out.....and sometimes I'll 

find something new to add to the 

fall parade!

This year I found a platter....

.....and really wanted it to come home with me!

It is a lovely pumpkin just sitting on the kitchen 

island, but around here I don't generally leave 

a platter just sitting around by it's lonely self.

Here it is jazzed up a bit.....

The fireplace in the family room is a bigger 

area I enjoy decorating for the 

seasons.

I found myself whistling as I clipped the 

glitter leaves up.....

.....come on Fall!

The candle light from the hurricanes 

adds such a nice, cozy light in the evening!

Boy, do I enjoy a nice, cool evening!

Just like the seasons change, the pretties 

on the mantle change, too!

Do you fiddle around with decor 

in your home, Glitterinas?

Here's the second iteration of 

the mantle......no guarantees that there 

won't be more!

Look at my sweeties when they were 

younger....my goodness!

It's fun to work around the house 

finding a spot for each fall piece....

.....I had to stop and refill my tea glass and add 

plenty of ice!

If it was nice and cool, I could be drinking 

hot tea!

Where are you cool Autumn weather?!

I wish you were here.

Why haven't you arrived here to 

cool me off?

I wish I could put away my shorts and get 

out long pants.

I wish I could wear a sweater when I go 

outside!

I wish I could take the dog on nice walks 

and not be hot when we get home!

Ooooh, I'm ready to bake and make some 

pumpkin spice anythings!

Muffins.....

pies.....

cookies.....

dip with apple slices....

drinks!

How about you, Glitterinas?

What are you looking forward to?

Thank you, Glitterinas, for letting me share 

a touch of Autumn around our home.

And, thanks for letting me list my 

Fall wishes.....fingers crossed the cooler weather 

is on it's way!

Pumpkin spice hugs,

Tammy

DIY Fabric Pumpkins

Welcome to Pink Glitter!

I have wanted to try my hand at making 

fabric pumpkins for a while, Glitterinas!

I have read many "how to's" and finally just 

decided that the time had arrived!

Let me share my process with you in hopes 

you will decide that the time has arrived 

for you to give pumpkin making a try!

I will gather up the few supplies I need 

and

you can get a beverage and get settled 

into your favorite, comfy chair!

Okie dokie, Glitterinas, let's get busy!

Supplies needed are:

bag of poly-fil

fabric (I chose two colors of gingham, one yard of each.)

matching embroidery floss (though, it really doesn't show much)

needle

scissors 

marker

round items to trace around 

(I used a 6 inch bread plate that made a 3 inch pumpkin,

 a 14 inch placemat that made a 7 inch pumpkin, and 

a 28 inch tray that made a 12 inch pumpkin.)

Here we go.....

Lay out the fabric and trace around a round item.

Cut out the circle.

Pretty simple and straight forward.....

.....now sew a basting stitch around the edge of the fabric.

Don't sew super close to the edge or the stitches will 

pull out when they are gathered up.

When the basting stitch goes all the way around....

.......gather up the circle by pulling gently on the 

basting thread.  Do not clip the thread.

This is a medium pumpkin.

This is a small pumpkin.

Stuff the pumpkin with poly-fil.

Use plenty.....plump pumpkins are pretty pumpkins!

That's a fun tongue twister for the 

grand~darlings!

When the pumpkin is all stuffed and full,

finish gathering it up by pulling the basting stitch

again.....steady, gentle pulling is needed here.

When the fabric is gathered all together, 

take several stitches across the opening.

This was the tricky part for me.

I was channeling my friend, Lula, who is 

wonderful at stitchery!

Here is a medium pumpkin.....

all stitched up!

Here is a little pumpkin all 

stitched up.

When this stitching is complete

cut the thread and tie it off.

Trim the thread.

Repeat these steps as many times as you 

want to complete your pumpkin patch!

Here's the large pumpkin.....

Last year I saved the stems from all the 

real pumpkins that I had.

These stems will be perfect for all the new fabric 

pumpkins!

This was the most enjoyable part of this 

process for me......the stuffed fabric poufs 

looked mostly like pumpkins.....

....but the stems made them really 

look like pumpkins!

This is my favorite stem!

So curly and interesting.....

just the right one for this pumpkin!

All the pumpkins found a stem!

I piled all the pumpkins into a basket to 

wait until it was their time to shine with all the other 

Fall decorations......

....it won't be long, you little cuties!

Here's some information about the supplies I used....

I didn't use all the fabric.

I made one large, five medium and four small pumpkins.

I didn't use the whole bag of poly-fil.

I bought ribbon for bows but decided the pumpkins were 

cute enough without them!

Several of the tutorials I read filled their pumpkins with 

rice or beans.

I decided to use poly-fil because I store my seasonal decorations in 

plastic tubs out in one of the store rooms.... and I didn't want to tempt 

any little critters with rice and bean snacks!

Well Glitterinas, that's my tutorial for 

DIY fabric pumpkins!

If you decide to give these a try

I hope these pictures and this narrative 

help you out!

Please share a picture of your fabric pumpkins,

I would love to see them!

Now, come on Fall weather....

I am anxiously awaiting your arrival!

Until next time,

Tammy