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Showing posts with label Charcoal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charcoal. Show all posts

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Summertime Art by FAAP on Etsy







Wuf wuf from me, Charcoal





Summer has arrived 
in Middle Tennessee 



The fireflies, 
or lightening bugs, 
 as we call them, 
are blinking their green lights...



Tree frogs are everywhere 
and I don't see how something 
so small can be so loud. 
(Bark, bark, bark)



We have had our 
second frog visitor 
in the house for the season!

He thought he had found the Beach!!

He was a pretty green!


Mommie is comfortable or cold, 
and I am hassling 
to beat the drum! 
She felt sorry for me 
and turned on the 
air conditioner before June. 
90° days are warmish...
wuf wuf

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Take a lookie
 and see some 
WUFly Summer art
 from the FAAP Team on Etsy...



Did you know that 
you can now purchase 
without joining Etsy?

You can Check out as a guest!!


We sure hope you will 
visit our shops.



Type FAAP in the 
search bar on etsy. 



We would LOVE 
to help you out 
with your shopping 
and gift needs.



As always, 
Click on the blue links 
to magically appear in each shop. 

We are so happy to get to create!







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This is a family favorite--

perfect for any time of year,
 and oh, so, easy to make! 





Pink Stuff


1 can Cherry Pie Filling
1 LG can Crushed Pineapple, drained well (drink the juice!)
2 or 3 bananas, sliced--ripper ones taste better! (Mash if you are going to freeze it)
Regular size Tub of Cool Whip, thawed
2 large hand fulls of mini marshmallows
Sugar to taste (maybe 1/4 cup)
Pinch of Salt

Mix well.
Chill and Enjoy

This can be frozen, but it is better to make it with strawberries or cranberries...I don't know why...lol

Sunday, May 7, 2017

FAAP MARKETPLACE




It is a lazy day in Middle Tennessee 

so I thought I would 
catch you up on what is happening 
with the 
FAAP TEAM on Etsy.

And Oh,
YAY Nashville Predators!!




This last week, 
we focused on updating the

FAAP MARKETPLACE 
on Facebook.

We realize that many of our customers don't shop on etsy, and we want to keep YOU updated as to what we are creating, with the hope you will become comfortable shopping on etsy. 


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That brings up a new feature on etsy. You can now SHOP without having to join etsy. They have created a GUEST CHECKOUT. We are pretty excited about this, so keep it in mind.
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FAAP MARKETPLACE was created as another tool to help our team to connect to our customers and friends.

We have had a few auctions, but it has never been a great success, but we haven't given up. We are always trying to improve what we do! 

We spent this last week doing some house cleaning and updating.

When you enter FAAP MARKETPLACE, you will notice it is like any other page--lots to see! 

What makes FAAP MARKETPLACE unique is that each member of FAAP has the opportunity to add an album of their creations. This way, if you have a favorite artist, and we KNOW you do, you can easily find their album to see what they have created! 

We are going to try to do better, so join us, and visit often! We love to create.

The FAAP MARKETPLACE is a group page. Search it on facebook, and ask to join. We would love to have you.


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I picked out just a few of my favorite things from FAAP MARKETPLACE, to get your attention! I'm including the Etsy shop links, too, so you can go visit these shops...just click on the blue to MAGICALLY appear! 

We WUF your support and encouragement...

Thank you!! Wuf wuf...


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Before you browse,
Why not make this super easy
Super Yummy Snack!




Saltine Toffee

40 saltines
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits

Directions

Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil. 
Arrange saltines in a single layer on foil; set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour evenly over crackers.

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. 

Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over top. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Cool.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Break into pieces. 

Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 pounds.

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Meet our FAAP Leadership Team




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Am I the only one who.hates having 
their picture constantly taken??!

Oh, well, she is a good mommie....

Sssshhhhh...don't tell her!

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I thought I would share Mommie's 
Leadership Team with You.

They are some amazing people,
BUT
They have an AMAZING TEAM
AND they do all they can
to HELP and Encourage!

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As always, 
Click on the blue
to MAGICALLY appear 
in each shop!

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Cindi from CozyExpressions 
is the Team Leader.

She studies and takes classes on how
to help us with Etsy.

I am confused, because she has so many names...sigh

wuf...wuf...wuf...

Each Monday morning she does a 
SHOUT OUT
and asks a question
to get everyone on the team involved.
It is fun to learn about our team.

She keeps up with birthdays.
She also keeps up with changes...
She is VERY busy, because she has a 
GREAT Selling SHOP and ALWAYS has orders!

She shares what she learns with us.





Cynthia is our graphics expert.
She makes beautiful graphics
Each time we have a Promotion.

She also finds funny questions to ask us
on Friday Nights...

This week, she asked what talent
we would wish to have...

What would YOU like to do be able to do?

You can find Cynthia's awesome shop



Darla is another leader.
She is a WONDERFUL Cook and each night,
even though it is on her personal page,
She asks us what is for supper.
Many of  the teammates answer.

Darla is so busy with her young son, 
 and her grown children.
She loves to gather and preserve food.

Darla designs most of her creations.
She is a great resource for the many
stitchers and yes, sculptors and painters
on our team.

Find Darla's awesome creations at 




Lisa Johnson hand stitches items
...are you kidding me
...wuf wuf...I don't have thumbs...

Lisa works very hard taking care of Etsy things--
She seeks new members,
Keeps our items added
to seasonal team boards...
She probably knows our items better than we do!

She makes beautiful items, 
but if you need a Bowl Filler,
This girl is your gal!!

Find her amazingly beautiful creations as



Karen is our newest team leader,
She is responsible for our group's Goggle Account.

Karen, just like all of our team members,
has awesome items.

I tell ya, I WUF these bunnies...
I would WUF to chase them...

Find her beautiful items at





My mommie is responsible for the Team Blog.
She has had a tough time getting enough
Data Minutes, because we live
in a dead zone,
But MAYBE she has it figured out, now.
She is really trying...
(yeah, she IS TRYING...wuf...wuf...wuf...)

She also does TAG IT TUESDAY
Where she finds some Tags for our team
To heart.

It is fun to see everyone's items!

WUF--What TALENT is on this TEAM!!

Mommie makes LOTS of patterns
 and tries to keep made items, too...

You can find her at RomaLandWoodcrafts



This week, Cindi's Question was: What did you have to eat for Easter.
I said Hash Brown Casserole, and she wanted the recipe.

WUF...Here it is...

I hope you will try it.  
It is Yummy!

Thank you for all of your support to our Team
We sure would like to get a chance to
help you with all of your
Gift and Decorating Needs

As always, search FAAP on Etsy.

Have the most blessed of weeks...FAAP


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HASH BROWN Casserole

Makes a 9×13″ pan of potatoes, about 10 to 12 servings

2 lbs. frozen hash browns, thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted and divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped onion or green onion
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 pint (2 cups) sour cream (regular or light)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed corn flakes, optional
1/4 cup melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray a 9×13″ pan or baking dish; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns with 1/2 cup of the melted butter, pepper, salt, and chopped onion, blending well. Add in the soup and sour cream, then the cheddar cheese, mixing everything well. Spread mixture evenly into a 9×13″ baking dish. Mix 1/4 cup melted butter and the crushed corn flakes together and sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve hot.

Those who know me, know I do not follow a recipe. This is what I did differently:

1. I  bake in 2 aluminum foil containers and freeze one for later. (The square ones--8 inches??)

2.  I usually do not use that much butter. The most I use is half a stick.

3. I don't always use cream of chicken. This last time I used cream of mushroom. Cream of Celery is also good for a twist.

4. I  didn't use onions so Charcoal could enjoy it, but I do love it with Vidalia onions.

5. I don't use that much sour cream, either--lol I probably used 6 ounces.

6. I don't always put the corn flakes on top!

7. Sometimes, I have noticed that the potatoes don't seem cooked enough, so I most always cover it tightly and baked covered for 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake until brown, approximately 15 minutes.

8. I stir everything together while the hash browns are frozen, so they don't get mushy!

9. Hmmmm... I really didn't come close to this recipe, but in all fairness, I have made this for over 25 years, and I just put what I have  and/or like.

I always suggest following directions the first time. It is wonderful by the directions.

Note: This is like Cracker Barrels Hash Brown Casserole
 I am pretty sure, they do not put the corn flakes on top.


Saturday, January 14, 2017

How We Got Our Shop Names

Well, Momma is over in the corner on her puter. 
mumbling something about a deadline.
It is very clear that she isn't going to feed me, 
so I had to go dig in the garbage...wuf is me...
It is a dog's life, I wuf ya...



It's time to share some more of our team's shops and how they got their names...I hope you enjoy this and PLEASE, go visit the shops and Heart some items.  If you are looking for something specific, I bet you will find a team member that can help you...give us a try!
Click on the links to magically appear in the shop!
WUF WUF

To find more from our team 
type
FAAP
in the search bar on etsy

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Bob Reyna
Ryen wanted to leave the shop name open to include any kind of items she chose to create.  After many attempts at shop names that were already taken, RyensMarketplace was born.






Jennifer Rose-Atchison
I named my store after my big baby cat named Paulie Wogs. 





Scott Foster
The adze is a tool similar to an axe but the blade is perpendicular to the handle.  The history of the adze is muddy but archeologists know it goes back as far as the stone age.  I used the adze in my shop name because it reminds me of what can be done with simple handtools.  With an axe, and an adze, a Viking could build a ship.     Adzewoodcraft







Tammy Peacock Fry
I came up with my name, after my great aunts farm.  My favorite place.  Her farm was called Lost Valley Farm, as they flooded the valley where the old town site was, it became the lost valley.  She lived in a big old farm house surrounded by antiques, but to her they were her everyday things. 😊





Sherrie Dalton
A while back I was laughing with my sisters and my husband told us we sounded like old cackling hens all in good humor of course. So, I thought hmm....Old Cacklin' Hen... sounds like a good name for my business.







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Don't forget that there are still LOTS of sales items available.
You don't want to pass up a bargain, wuf ya?!




I can think of nothing lovelier than receiving a handmade gift.
Our team members have LOTS of patterns, too!
We've gotcha covered!


Thank you for stopping by.
Please share our blog.
Visit our Shops
Leave us some comments.

We would sure love to help YOU 
with your decorating needs.


Wuf wuf...


Here is a quick recipe from one of our team members:
Go buy a bag of M&Ms
Open the bag
Pour into a Bowl
Enjoy!

(yes, you may get the Peanut M&Ms)

You are welcome! =)