February Reveal at Create It-Green!

Hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day! This month we have two new sketches and some wonderful creative ideas from our design team!
Our sketches come from design team member Victoria Warren-Mears.

First our card sketch:



This card features a repurposed circle from the inside of the Almond Roca Can, inked for background and Prima packaging.
Card by: Victoria Warren-Mears


Second our layout sketch:



Look at the cute repurposed pattern on this LO by design team member Alexa Gill.



Joan used flocked flowers and leaves cut from a Kleenex box for my flourish, a green paper bag for my photo mat and the circle tag is from a Bath and Body Works gift set. Isn't this gorgeous!




In this LO, Faye Perata used some great paint chips from her local hardware store that is closing for a neat accent.




Kandi used something right out of her garage! "If anyone has ever bought mesh tape for repairing walls, you know what an enourmous roll that is! I know there is no way my husband will EVER go through that whole thing (in our lifetime at least!) so I decided to repurpose it, and turn it into a crafty item! I layered the mesh tape onto cardstock and brayered over it, creating a fun and interesting pattern. It really helped my foam Thickers stand out, and I have plenty left over to use for a double layout!"



Tanya Smith used a stamped strip to help pop up her embellishments. I love the title on this one. These are some of the best times.




Out Altered Team Rocked the Challenge to do something with old jars, vases or cans!

I love Sammye's projects with vinyl, fabric and tulle scraps!


By Sammye Jo Singer


Vase by Jan Hennings.





Jan Hennings, was kind enough to share the recipes to fill these ultra cute jars!
Thanks Jan!


CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MIX (Layer in quart jar)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. chocolate chips
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. sugar
1 C. flour

Cookies In A Jar (Print recipe and attach to jar)
Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Makes 3-4 dozen)
1 jar Chocolate Chip Cookie mix
3/4 C. butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla. Add the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and stir until the mixture is well blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes.

Oatmeal, Raisin & Spice Cookie Mix (Layer in quart jar)
1/2 C raisins
1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. old-fashioned oats
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a wide mouth 1-quart canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient.
Attah a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions.

COOKIES IN A JAR RECIPE (Print recipe and attach to jar)
1 jar Oatmeal, Raisin & Spice Cookie mix
1/2 C. butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla. Add the oatmeal mixture and stir until well blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.


Double Fudge Brownie Mix (Layer in quart jar)
1 1/2 C. sugar
3/4 C. cocoa powder
3/4 C. all-purpose flour)
3/4 C. chocolate chips
1/2 C. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth quart canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient.
Attach a gift tag with mixing and baking directions.

Double Fudge Brownies ( Print recipe and attach to jar)

1 jar Double Fudge Brownie Mix
3/4 C. butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs, slightly beaten

Preheat the oven to 325 F. In a large bowl, cream the butter and eggs. Add the Double Fudge Brownie Mix and stir until well blended. Spread batter into a slightly greased or sprayed 9 X 12" pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Cool in pan.


Potato Soup (Layer in a quart jar)
2 C. Instant mashed potatoes
1/12 C. instant powdered milk
2 T. instant chicken bouillion
2 tsp. dried minced onion
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt

Potato Soup (Print recipe and attach to jar)
1 jar Potato Soup Mix
Place the Potato Soup Mix in a large soup pot. Add 8 cups boling water. Mix well and let stand 5 minutes to thicken. Serve immediately.

We hope you'll try out these ideas and sketches! Let us know if you do!

Look for two more awesome projects this week by Ali and Jean!