Halloween-a-thon on October 23-27

[KESagers]

I'm sorry to hear that envies are getting lost. That is upsetting for the artist that has spent so much time creating their art. I don't mind trading and waiting even if it's a very long time - anyone please don't hesitate to trade with me. Everything takes more time and patience these days.

Happy to see so many people checking in to the thread.

[CynthiaSillitoe]

Probably not playing, but reading/chatting/liking

[dsign49]

I am bookmarking it.

[Theresagram]

Oh this is just what I need right now!! I hope to be able to play.

[Seascape131]

Lurking, thanks for the invite

[Linda4atc]

Hey if any of you have problems with lining up stamp and cut die sets here is a Video that should help. Die Cutting Hacks, Tips, and Tricks - Stamp and Chat Live Replay It was also a good reminder of other cutting tips. I liked everything except I personally don't think the pumpkin cut out shape was the best choice on the Trifold card. (Others may love it.) I don't like the odd shape, But I have seen some hearts and birthday cakes look great on trifolds.

Ohh and you should be able to line them up with hand stamped images too using the template idea.

[Linda4atc]

I never get trick or treaters so I didn't watch the whole thing but thought it was fun and clever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il6eAKfSSoE

[KESagers]

That's pretty clever! We don't get any either - our house is on a dangerous road for walking. I think around here people are spreading the candy treat bags around their property by hanging them on tree branches or something similar. I like the idea of keeping an eye on things from a distance so no one takes it all at once.

[Evalila]

Thanks for the invite! I´ll definitely try to play this time

[artchick501]

Thanks for the invite! I am trying to work on a Halloween journal, so I hope to join in some. I have trouble focusing on art right now. Darn Covid brain.

[sniisk]

22 and half hours to go. Then it's Friday in Australia.

[Linda4atc]

Ooo Awesome! Looks like I may be able to play some at least. This morning it actually got chilly here. So I pulled out an old favorite, easy, yummy and makes the house smell like cinnamon when baking. I have shred it before here, but someone may want it.

cream cheese muffins

Ingredients:

Servings:
5-10
Units: US | Metric
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup margarine
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits (not Grands, Buttermilk or Country)
Directions:

1
Heat oven to 375°.
2
Melt margarine in a bowl.
3
Cut cream cheese into 10 cubes.
4
In a second small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and extract.
5
Dip cheese cube in sugar mixture, then place in the center of a biscuit.
6
Fold dough over cheese, pinching to seal.
7
Roll dough into ball, dip the doughball into margarine and then the sugar mixture again.
8
Place seam side down in an ungreased muffin tin.
9
Repeat with the remaining 9 biscuits and cheese cubes.
10
Bake for 12-18 minutes at 375° or until golden brown.

[KESagers]

I'm going to try that recipe. I was able to order the ingredients from our delivery guy. However I have Grands not the other kind. Have you tried Grands and found they didn't work? (I was going to cut them in half horizontally to make them smaller before wrapping around the cream cheese.) We are working through a bag of coconut donuts first - found them at Walgreens!

[Linda4atc]

Yes I used Grands, I split them as best as I can with raw dough. Then dropped the temperature and because I figured it seemed like less dough I use a smaller cubes of cream cheese and cooked about 13 minutes at 350 instead of the 375. All ovens are different so you will have to find what works. I may even try making them with a whole grands but cook at the lower temp and aim for 18 minutes or there abouts.

[sniisk]

7 hours and 10 minutes to go

[Linda4atc]

Hi Sanna, Sorry I did not get anything done today. Will try again tomorrow.

[sniisk]

This has officially started!

[Evalila]

YAY!

[Evalila]

By the way, Sanna, I received your and Hilla's envelope the other day. Thank you so much!

[Evalila]

First one - Cat on Pumpkin, ATC
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