A SMASHing box of Goodies

I first "met" Sharon through our love of Pyrex - we were commenting on each others Pyrex finds on Flickr and then on my blog - we struck up a friendship and it's still going strong.   I owe this current SMASHing addiction to Sharon - she started before me, I resisted at first, I was never interested in scrapbooking but she kept telling me this was different and I should try it - I did and I'm so glad she got me started - I love it!

We are always looking out for different SMASH items to trade - I just sent her a bunch of washi tape and stickers - our packages crossed in the mail, it was just like Christmas when this box of goodies arrived -  I am so lucky to have met such a nice person and such a generous person  - thank you so much - I appreciate all you do for me!! 

A new stash of Thickers - clicking on any pic will get you a better view

Stickers, embellishments, and flair - oh, my..  I've already used some..

Everything is just too cute!

And, some washi, of course.

And she sent me this sweet little Gooseberry fridgie - Gooseberry is such a sweet pattern!!

Some of my readers that are not on Instagram or Facebook have asked me to share some of my recent SMASH pages on my blog, so here are a few that I whipped up - I don't put much thought into my pages - just SMASH it down!  I think they turn out pretty good!  I've been working on my books quite a bit because it's so hot, you really can't be outside!  Which is a shame - it's summer!!

I use my International book for any and all trips - so, SMASHED some PEI from a couple of weeks ago.

Another page in the International book

We love seafood!  SMASHed in the Tasty book

Ice cream made it to the Tasty book too

I brought my old autograph books back with me - SMASHed into the Nostalgia book

Canada Day in the 365

I stopped the car when I was at Carla's this week when I saw this sign - look at that - A Little Bit of Everything!!!

Pizza Boats - from Pinterest

I pinned this recipe a while ago, finally I  tried it last night, it's a good easy meal for Friday night, quick to prepare and quick to cook!  It was tasty enough but  would probably go for a smaller bun next time, we had a salad with it and it just seemed like a bit too much food.  I cooked them for 9 minutes, a little longer might be better, as they weren't piping hot.    

The original recipe was pinned from Table for Seven - this would be a great recipe for children to prepare, just as long as you hollow out the bread or bun for them first.  It's the weekend so time to link up with the The Weekend Potluck hosted by The Country Cook

It's hard to believe this is my 13th week of my pinning from Pinterest posts and I only missed one week so far, not bad - do you make use of your Pinterest pins? You can follow me here.

I forgot the garlic!

Hot out of the oven

Pinned, Made, Liked!!

After a week off, it's back to my weekly Pinterest post - I think this is going pretty well, hard to believe it's nearly March and I've been posting every week about a pin that I've tried.  Last night I made this great dish - actually, it's the second time - and both times - so good....  It was so good, I forgot to take a picture but did get the leftovers today for lunch...

Sweet and Sour Chicken

 I followed the original recipe pretty well to the tee, I used just a pinch of regular salt instead of the kosher salt. I think chicken thighs are my favourite kind of chicken, they're usually a good price and they're just so tasty!  The original recipe is from Malta Supermarkets - click here if you're interested in giving it a try.  I think you'll enjoy it!!

Today I'm linking up with Open House Party Thursdays ,Share Your Cup Thursday and The Busy Bee's Thursday Link Party