Welcome to the Hero Hostess Summer Picnic Hop!
If you've been following along, you have just arrived from the ever so talented, Heather Doran's blog! Isn't she awesome?
When I think of summer picnics, I think of lots of sunshine and flowers and sometimes flower table clothes too. I love summer. It's my favorite time of year, so I think of summer picnics as perfect days. :) I based my card on all those things: flowers, sunshine and the greeting, "Wishing You a Perfect Day". I used several stamps sets including a new stamp from the Stamp Your Story My Words set for the middle of the sun. It says, "today." Hoping today is perfect for you!
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Your next stop on the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop is my sweet and creative friend, Barb Engler.
Supplies:
My Words
Bold Pop Designs
Happy Birthday
Mid-Tone Inks
Perfect Day
Hero Arts Layering Paper
And here's my summer picnic recipe. It's called GREAT Fresh Salsa and it's delicious! Perfect for picnics!
GREAT Fresh Salsa
The quantities in this recipe are meant to be base guidelines – use your own taste to guide you. If it is too soupy add some extra Roma tomatoes at the end to make it meatier.
10 Roma tomatoes
1 medium to lg onion
4 medium tomatoes
1 green pepper, seeded
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded (optional)
8 cloves garlic
3 T wine vinegar
3 T olive oil
1 T chopped cilantro
salt, pepper
Wash and dry the veggies. I don’t peel any of them except the onion and
garlic. I don’’t seed the tomatoes
either. Quarter the Roma tomatoes and regular
tomatoes.
Using a food processor, put in chunks of
green pepper, onion, and garlic. Buzz them
together till they are finely chopped. Then add the quartered Roma tomatoes. Add
the regular tomatoes last because they are softer and don’t need much
processing. Just buzz them till the
salsa is the consistency you like. I
sometimes add 4 large diced Roma tomatoes at the end for texture (do not put in food
processor, just hand dice.) If you want,
you can leave out the jalapeno pepper.
Transfer to a large bowl. Add the chopped cilantro, jalapeno pepper
(optional), salt and pepper to taste, and then add the wine vinegar and olive oil.
Taste before adding the whole tablespoon of
cilantro – sometimes it’s rather strong so you may need to adjust this
measurement. There’s no right or wrong
w/salsa. :)
Thanks for hopping with us today!
Thanks for hopping with us today!
Darling card, Kathy! I love all the details you've added! Your clouds, sun and sweet patterned paper all work perfectly together! You know summer is my favorite too, so I am loving this card!
ReplyDeleteFab recipe for salsa too - my hubby is gonna want to try this one! :)
I'm so sad to see our picnic come to an end, but you wound everything up beautifully, Kathy! Your card could not be more perfect, and I ADORE salsa - we put it on everything! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteKathy, your card is adorable and so pretty too! Wonderful design and details! I love the way you've incorporated all the elements for a perfect picnic into your card! Oh yummy, your great fresh salsa recipe sounds absolutely delicious, I can't wait to try it! Thanks for your kind words too:) :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you layered all of your elements on your card and your sentiment is just perfect! Thank you so much for the recipe, too...I can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteKathy, that's the perfect card for the end of our picnic! It's been such a treat having the hosti together, using our Hero Arts stamps, and sharing favorite recipes. Love salsa at our house, too.
ReplyDeleteAw, Kath, this is such a sweet card! I love that sun and the new HA stamp you used! I can hardly wait to try your salsa, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely summer card. The homemade salsa recipe looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely card!!!
ReplyDeletea beautiful summer card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a day-brightening, smile making card! Sun, white puffy clouds, eye-catching patterned paper: love it all! As for your salsa recipe: yum! Salsa, sun, summer - works for me!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
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Mmm yummy! and a very pretty card to boot!
ReplyDeleteWOnderful card !
ReplyDeleteLovely card - so summery and bright! The salsa sounds so yummy, too! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the card-full of summer sunshine!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the stitched clouds and all your paper choices!
ReplyDeletecute card!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! The way you did the flower and the fresh colors are wonderful! Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors on your beautiful card. Can't wait to try your salsa recipe. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely card -- I like the sun in front of the clouds and the happy flower!
ReplyDeletelove fresh salsa and this card!
ReplyDeleteLove the sunny day! And I love salsa so thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteYour card really brings summer home! Salsa is a must around here and I'll try your recipe tonight!
ReplyDeleteAdorable, sunny card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and pretty card. Your recipe sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteWonderful & cheerful card card, Kathy. A perfect day for a picnic or picnic blog hop! Your combinations are spot on. The salsa sounds perfect too!
ReplyDeleteFun colors in that card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and fun card Kathy, its been such fun hopping with the Hostesses again, Hero Arts are the best!!!
ReplyDeleteYour sunny card is just the perfect card for the hop, Kathy! Love the creative use of sentiment and pattern paper and diecut! Hope your summer is going swimmingly well. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteI just love your card...it fits my style. And I love that sentiment, Wishing you a perfect day...I need to get that one.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Love the sun and clouds!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, Kathy! Can't wait to try the salsa!
ReplyDeletethe clouds, the sun, the colors all shout, "summer"!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a HAPPY summer to me. Darling card, and the recipe looks fabulous. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo summery ,pretty colours , gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteReally pretty summery card Kathy, thanks for sharing your yummy recipe too!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mix of patterns on your sunny card Kathy!
ReplyDeleteAnother terrific pair of recipes Kathy--summer card and salsa bring sunshine to our cloudy New England day today!
ReplyDeleteLovely card!!! TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is a perfect summer card and so pretty! The salsa recipe looks amazing....thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis card would brighten anyone's day! The salsa is perfect for summer, must try that recipe.
ReplyDeleteA perfect summer card - and can't wait to try your salsa recipe. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove the die that can be used as either a flower or a sun!
ReplyDeleteKathy, what a fun, sunny card! LOve that die and the use of your patterned papers...so fun!
ReplyDeleteLoved your card--especially the use of all the different patterns.
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of patterns on your card, and the sweet way you created the clouds. The detailing is the perfect touch to make them stand out. Salsa sounds so good right now.
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable card!! So bright and summery!! I love the way you layered all of your elements on the card and I love the sentiment!! That Salsa sounds delicious!! Thank u so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Kathy - love the sweet clouds and that pretty sun!
ReplyDeleteYour salsa sounds perfect!!
Beautiful card Kathy!
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Vithya
Cheerful card - I love it! Fresh Salsa! I'll be trying this for sure. My recipe is for canning, so the idea of fresh is awesome. Thanks for sharing your card, recipe and the chance to win a great prize. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy and Summery card and I love salsa of any type and will have to try this recipe thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so very sweet! Salsa and a glass of lemonade. Yumm!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a perfect summer day! Delightfully simple, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful mix of colors and patterns on your lovely, summery card! I just love all the details you've added, too. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas and salsa recipe for our picnic.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely summer card, cheery and bright. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the paper you used for that sun, super fun!
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects for inspiring great ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour card is really summer, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!
ReplyDeleteForgot to say,love the recipie too!!
ReplyDeleteGreat summer card! And thanks for the salsa recipe. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your summery, sunshiney card! And how I love salsa--I know I'll be trying your recipe real soon!
ReplyDeleteLovely card - it has a very summer-y feel.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour card is perfectly SWEET..love the words Bg and happy clouds.
ReplyDeleteLove your cheeful card!
ReplyDeleteCute card, and I'm definitely trying the salsa recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis salsa is sooo yummi! I will try it with fresh tomatoes from the farm share :)
ReplyDeleteI love your sunny card! Thanks for the salsa too!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice card.
ReplyDeleteThe sun and the
clouds look lovely
on the card.
Carla from Utah
I love your card and the salsa sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteCard is adorable. Living in the Southwest, we always could use a good salsa recipe. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLovely card--I like all the colors and patterns. Thanks for the recipe too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect end to a perfect day of this Picnic Blog Hop, Kathy! Great colors & details to your summertime card. TFS your salsa recipe ~ yummy!
ReplyDeleteLovely card...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful card! Love all the different patterned papers. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove this card. And the salsa sounds great, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely summer card! the salsa looks yummy too!
ReplyDeleteLove that fun, textured sun! Very cute card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable....love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being one of the fabulous Hero Hostesses! :)
What a happy card! I love your patterned sunshine! Thanks for being a part of the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteNice CAS card!
ReplyDeleteNice summery card, and the salsa looks delicious!
ReplyDeletePerfect card. The salsa sounds yummy, I think I might add a whole jalapeno. We like it spicy.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome--love all the elements -- the sun is too cute.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! I love salsa.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Great detail on your clouds. Thanks for the salsa recipe. I love it.
ReplyDeleteBring on the cilantro!!! I LOVE it and usually add double or triple what the recipe calls for. :) Nothing better than fresh salsa!!!! Yummy.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on your card....sweet and sunny and happy without reminding me of how scorchingly hot it really is outside!!
<3 J
Such a cute sunny scene! Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the clouds and your sweet sun. I love coriander but DH doesn't - always mumbles something about "may as well eat weeds from the garden"
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty flower and design! Sweet summery card. Yummylicious salsa recipe! Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteJust love the sweet sunny card with the today word circle in the sun, Kathy - so cute! Great recipe too - I love salsa!! Such fun hopping with you this week!
ReplyDeleteLove your pretty, summery card, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, and yes, I always think of flowers when I think of a summer picnic.
ReplyDeleteCute card, Kathy! Will have to try your salad. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is soooo cute! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYum! The card just makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteI love your big yellow sun. Cute card.
ReplyDeleteKathy, Lovely summertime card with the perfect sentiment! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
ReplyDeleteSuch a Fun design!! Thanks for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! ;)
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! TFS
ReplyDeleteLovely card. I love the sun on it.
ReplyDeleteLet the sun shine in! Love your cheerful card.
ReplyDeleteLovethe card, cant wait for summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Kathy. And your salsa sounds very delicious
ReplyDeleteLove your Card! I'm also going to have to try out that salsa. Yum! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous, happy card Kathy! And your salsa sounds so good, my hubby would love it!
ReplyDeleteYour sunshiny card is adorable. Thanks loads,
ReplyDeleteCandy Meyers
What a SWEET card! I love how you have the one cloud peeking out from behind your paper! Gotta LOVE Hero Arts products, too!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! So cute with the prints, the clouds and the sun!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the salsa recipe...always looking for a good fresh one to make and this looks like a winner!
Susan
Great card
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect sentiment and I love that sunshine and clouds. This card will brighten anyone's day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright and cheerful card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card!! I have loved seeing everyone's take on the picnic theme.
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a wonderful card. Love the paper and all the elements. I really enjoy salsa and will try your recipe. Who doesn't love a summer picnic. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Your card is adorable--clean and simple! Also I can't wait to try your salsa!
ReplyDeleteLove your sunny card -and recipe!
ReplyDeleteCute sunny card!
ReplyDeleteGreat die cuts making a very cute card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and fun card!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! It's so happy!
ReplyDeleteSunshine IS summer! That salsa recipe sounds FAB!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
This card makes me think of perfect summer days and you know there aren't really too many of those (to hot comes to mind). This card would make a sunny day perfect every day.
ReplyDeletelooks like some yummy salsa.
such a sunny card!
ReplyDeleteI love your background and your choice of papers - yep, that sun made me smile :)
ReplyDeletegreat combo of patterned papers, and those clouds are adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. That sun makes the card so alive.
ReplyDeleteI love your sunny card!
ReplyDeleteI love chunky salsa and your recipe sounds like it would go great with a BBQ'd steak.
Your sunny card if full of wonderful detail. Our garden is overflowing with tomatoes right now and I will have to try the salsa recipe.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! It just has the feel of a picnic :)
ReplyDeleteThe design, colors and pp make a perfect combination for your card. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute - I love it!!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, salsa.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy it would be to get that card. Very nice! The salsa sounds good!
ReplyDeleteLove your card - simple and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteLoving your sweet and sunny card!
ReplyDeleteLove all the texture your card has, great ideas on it. Thanks for inspiring me. And who doesn't like fresh salsa, I know I sure do. It's always fun to add a bit of citrus , mango or pineapple to salsa to give it that spicy and sweet combo. Being an Arizona girl, I am a huge fan of any Mexican dishes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunshiny card Kathy! I love those pattern papers, they make me happy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect little summer scene. Great little clouds too.
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