52 Reasons I Love You

I completed my Valentine's gift for Stephen. I am soooooo excited to give it to him!

I found this idea off of Pinterest. Technically, this is my first "Pinterest Project" and I'd say it was quite successful! This is such a unique, special gift that includes 52 different reasons why I love my husband. Some reasons are silly and some are serious, but they are all about him! I found the idea here.

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Supplies:

A deck of cards (preferably red if for Valentine's Day)

2 Book rings

Single hole puncher

A Sharpie or red maker

Labels (Card stock/paper would work too)

Sand paper

Red ink pad

Paper towels

Glue 

Steps:

1. Remove cards from deck and sand the top of each card. 

2. Rub one card at a time over the ink pad. After smearing ink on it, wipe card on paper towel to spread around and wipe off excess. This will give the card more of a worn, used look.

3. Punch two holes in one of the jokers (the other joker will be the front cover) to use as a template for the rest. Then punch holes in the rest of the deck. I was able to punch through two cards at a time easily. 

4. Write your "reasons" on 52 individuals labels or trimmed pieces of paper. Then peel & stick or glue onto cards one at a time.

5. Place both rings in their holes then place joker bottom up on top.

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6. Decorate a cover. Give to your sweetie! Would make a great present for any occasion, not just Valentine's Day. 

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Want another Valentine's Day gift idea? Check out the Candy Bar Valentine Card I made my husband for our very first Valentine's Day ever.

From Scratch Friday #2

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I want to thank you all for participating in the first From Scratch Friday linkup last week.

I'd love for you to join in this week by sharing any recipes, crafts, or other things that you have created.

Most Viewed {from the last party}

Valentine Light Bulb 

Free Valentines Printables

Homemade Lotion Bar

Weight Loss Jars

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*Link up as many posts as you would like that contain something you have made.
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It's OK Thursday 2/9

It's OK...

...that I have been waiting all week for today because I have Friday off (yay, three day weekend!).

...that when I get a magazine subscription I don't find the time to read the magazines. I will this weekend..

...that I have let the dishes pile up the last couple of days.

...to want to  be somewhere tropical right now.

...to not understand how people don't drink coffee (or like it). I need my caffeine!

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The From Scratch Friday linkup starts tonight! Get ready to come linkup anything creative that you have made such as recipes, crafts, and diy projects.

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Wordless Wednesday 2/7

{This was one of the cute little "friends" we had on our porch on our honeymoon in August. One of my favorite pictures every, and it is hanging in our bathroom!}


How to participate in Wordless Wednesday:

Weekend Pictures

1. Enjoying a perfect, beautiful, sunny Saturday.

2. My little (14 year old) brother's basketball game.

3. Some of our super bowl grub (minus homemade spicy sausage & a veggie platter).

4. My first Shellac manicure. Loving it so far!

5. Super bowl beverage: Citrus vodka, pineapple juice, raspberry liqueur, & pineapple chunks

6. Homemade pitas (yum!)

Happy Weekend

This was my view as I drove home from work last night. Amazing. I couldn't help snap a few pictures when I was stopped at a light.

We enjoyed amazing sourdough homemade bread that Stephen made with dinner last night when my mom and her boyfriend came over. 

While hubby is at work today, I am going to: relax and start the show Big Love, wash my car, do laundry, hang out with my dad, and go to my little brother's basketball game. 

Happy Weekend!

New Linkup! From Scratch Fridays #1

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Hello and welcome to From Scratch Fridays I created this link up to inspire the readers here at Marriage from Scratch in a creative way (through food, crafts, furniture, organization, and anything else). I am so excited to see all of the delicious, creative, and fun things you have been working on lately.
I have a delicious recipe to share with you today that my hubby and I created.
French Onion Soup:
What you will need:3 Tbsp. unsalted butter

8 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2/3 cup sherry 

1/2 dry red wine

4 cups beef broth

2 cups chicken broth

1 clove garlic, cut in half

1/2 cup. Gruyere cheese, shredded 

1/2  cup cheddar cheese, shredded1 tsp Herbs De Provence 1 Bay leafBread

Procedure:

Melt butter in a large pot (at least 6-8 quarts). Add onions and thyme, stir frequently. Add a pinch of salt. Cook for about 30 minutes until onions have cooked down and are golden brown, stirring frequently.

Deglaze pan with sherry and cook it is absorbed by the onions. The onions will turn a dark brown color  in10-15 minutes.

Add beef broth, chicken broth, red wine, Herbs De Provence, and the bay leaf. Bring mixture to a boil.Simmer for about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Remove bay leaf from soup. 

In separate bowl, mix shredded cheese together. Top slices of bread with cheese mixture and toast in toaster over. Please in bowl with soup. Enjoy!

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