Sunday Linky Party

Please feel free to join in on the fun.

Add your blog to the link below and make some new friends with similar interests.

Share inspiration on crafts, cooking, style, and any other family friendly blog topic.

Please follow your host and stop by some of the blogs in the link up. I'm sure they'd love it if you'd leave a comment while you were there.

Have fun everyone.

Hugs,

Anna

Tascha Digital Stamp

Good morning,

I have an adorable digi for everyone today.

It's in honor of special little girl's birthday and was requested by her adoring grandma.

This is Tascha, she's a crafty little cuddlebug with all her treasures spread out around her. Ready to create an amazingly beautiful work of art. 

Tascha Cuddlebug Cuties

Doesn't she remind you of all of us?

Tascha Cuddlebug Cuties

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Tascha but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Anna

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The recipe swap is now going on and has some really amazing yummies in it. Don't forget to check it out here. And if you want to include a recipe but don't have a blog feel free to post it in the comments :)

Friday Recipe Swap Hop

Welcome to the Recipe Swap Hop!

A place to share and enjoy all your favorite recipes.

Link up one or more of your best loved recipes and browse the other links to find something yummy and new to try.

Please follow your hosts and stop by some of the other blogs in the link up. I'm sure they would love it if you'd leave a comment while you were there.

Yummy Spinach Dip

I love to cook, and when I was invited to join a recipe swap link up I was thrilled with the idea.

I had so many ideas, so many goodies that I would love to make and share, that I didn't even know where to begin. So I let my hubby decide.

I asked him to choose something special that he'd love to eat this week fully expecting him to choose homemade chocolate cake, cheesecake, fried chicken, or something that would take all day to make; but he surprised me. He choose spinach dip.

This recipe is one of our favorites. We practically lived off of it when we first got married. After many years we've expanded our meals to include all kinds of yummy food but we still love our dip and it's a favorite snack for parties or movie night.

It's quick and easy to make which is great for a mommy with a busy schedule.

Spinach Dip Ingredients:

1 package spinach

1 cup mayonnaise 

1 package cream cheese

1 cup Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup reserved)

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup minced onion

1 teaspoon paprika

salt and pepper to taste

tortilla chips of your choice

Special notes:

* I use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor. You can use frozen but it will be a little chewy and it'll water down your dish unless it has been thawed and dried.

* Miracle Whip is not a good substitute for mayonnaise in this dish (I've tried it and it did not work well)

* I use dried minced onions but a small onion will also work really well

Directions:

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees

* Combine all ingredients expect chips, spinach, and 1/4c of Parmesan cheese into a bowl and mix well

(chopping up the cream cheese or using mixer helps make this easier)

* Add spinach and stir until completely covered with mixture

* Put mixture into a large casserole dish

* Sprinkle with remaining cheese and and a dash of paprika for color

* Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through

* Enjoy with your favorite chips

Recipe Swap Hop Coming Soon

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know that this Friday I will be co-hosting a recipe swap link up party with Sew Crafty Angel.

Everyone's welcome to bring their favorite dish and link up as well as browse around for something new to munch on.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Hugs,

Anna

Victorian Pearl Digitial Stamp

Hello everyone,

I have an adorable new digi for you all today.

This is Pearl, my little vintage Victorian girl. 

She was a special request from my mom and was so much fun to create.

Pearl Cuddlebug Cuties

I think she is so sweet with her glasses ,button dress, and braided hair.

She's just so quirky and cute.

Pearl Cuddlebug Cuties

It took me two attempts to create Pearl. I had her inked, printed, colored and was starting to place her on a card when I realized something. She didn't look quite right. I had to stare at her for quite a bit before I put my finger on the problem. I forgot to give her eyelashes and brows. Whoops. I had to laugh at myself over it. A little editing and I had her perfect.

Pearl Cuddlebug Cuties

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Pearl but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Anna

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Don't forget we're having a recipe swap link up this Friday. So, bring something yummy and join in the fun.

Coffee with Friends

Good morning,

You were on my mind, so I though I'd share a cup of coffee with you and tell you some of the fun tidbits going on in my life right now.  So grab a cup and join me, I've save you your favorite chair. Lets have some fun friend time.

If we were having coffee this morning I'd tell you about an online recipe swap that I was invited to. It's this Friday. I'm so very excited about co hosting this new link party and I've been planning my recipe for days. I love to cook and can't wait to share one of my favorite dishes. And the best part is everyone will be welcome to join in and add their recipes too.

I'd update you on my cuddles new art table. He still loves it and I'm still not allowed to move out of my chair.

Which I honestly love, but I think I need to make a cushion for it, lol. 

And jumbo sized children's crayons are not so easy to color with.

We've nearly filled an entire Disney coloring book with bright and vibrant scribbles. Once it's complete I'll put it in my mommy memory box to save and cherish forever.

I'd tell you about my latest digi. She was a special request from my mama and it just so quirky and cute. We both just love her. She is adorable but so different from my normal girls. I hope to have her inked and colored by Tuesday so that I can share her with everyone.

I'd tell you that I ordered new Copics last week. I was thrilled to see a box on my porch after only 24 hours!

However, I was a little bummed to see that they shorted me 4 markers and sent me an unusual drawing book that I didn't order. Hmmm... so on Monday I will be calling the store and asking if I can trade the book that I didn't order for the markers that I did, lol. 

Fingers crossed.

So this has been me and my last few days. I've enjoyed them so very much and loved sharing them with you, but enough about me.

How have you been?

Are you enjoying your cup?

The biggest of hugs to all,

Anna

Sunday Link Party

Please feel free to join in on the fun.

Add your blog to the link below and make some new friends with similar interests.

Share inspiration on crafts, cooking, style, and any other family friendly blog topic.

Please follow your host and stop by some of the blogs in the link up. I'm sure they'd love it if you'd leave a comment while you were there.

Have fun everyone.

Hugs,

Anna

Clara Digital Stamp

Hello everyone,

Isn't it great when Saturday rolls around.

I spent yesterday shopping with my mom. It was so much fun. Just a girls day to browse and shop.

We found a great Crayola art table for my little guy and grandpa was nice enough to put it together for us while we finished our day out.

stock photo

We spent the rest of our night sitting and coloring at this tiny toddler table and eating hot fudge brownie lava cakes, that we made from a wonderful Pinterest recipe. (best part was they only took a few minutes to make and cook)  Such an amazing way to end the day.

My little man knows that I color a lot, so this is our thing. Everytime I get up from the table he gets upset and he won't let anyone else sit in my chair, lol. It really is so cute and it is nice to have something special to share  with him.

This morning I woke with so much motivation to create.

This little cutie is Clara.

Clara Cuddlebug Cuties

Aren't all of her colorful layers fun.

Clara Cuddlebug Cuties

Recipe:

Skin: E 000, 00, 01, 02

Hair: E 41, 42, 43, 44

Clothes: E 41, 42

R 81, 83, 85

B 91, 93, 95

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Clara but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Anna

Kendall Free Digital Stamp

 

Hello dear friends,

It's been a few days since my last post.

I've been feeling tired and a bit under the weather, but after a little rest I'm starting to feel much better. Even though I have a ton of housework to catch back up on, I've been so much more motivated to create.

 

This adorable cuddlebug is Kendall. Don't you just love her freckles?.

 

 

Kendall Cuddlebug Cuties

 

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Kendall but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Anna

 



Sunday Linky Party

 

 

Please feel free to join in on the fun.

Add your blog to the link below and make some new friends with similar interests.

Share inspiration on crafts, cooking, style, and any other family friendly blog topic.

Please follow your host and stop by some of the blogs in the link up. I'm sure they'd love it if you'd leave a comment while you were there.

Have fun everyone.

Hugs,

Anna

Creative Cassi and Bloglovin' Candy Winner

Hello everyone,

I have a Bloglovin' candy winner for you today and a new digital stamp.

 

Lets do the fun part first.

And the Bloglovin' Candy Winner is:

 

Deb R.

 

Congratulations!!!

Send me an email and I'll get your new goodies on their way to you.

cuddlebugcuties@gmail.com

Creative Cassi Cuddlebug Cuties

 

 

And now a new digi.

 

I wanted to draw a cuddlebug that reminded me of myself.

Hair pulled back, tank top and a frilly skirt, art book and pencil in hand.

A cuddlebug ready to create.

 

Creative Cassi Cuddlebug Cuties
 

 

 

 

 

 

Creative Cassi Cuddlebug Cuties

 

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Creative Cassi but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Anna



Sunday Linky Party



Please feel free to join in on the fun.

Add your blog to the link below and make some new friends with similar interests.

Share inspiration on crafts, cooking, style, and any other family friendly blog topic.

 

Please follow your host and stop by some of the blogs in the link up. I'm sure they'd love it if you'd leave a comment while you were there.

 

Have fun everyone.

 

Hugs,

Anna



Sweetheart Aurora Digital Stamp

Hello everyone,

Hope your weekend is going well.

We finally have that bright, warm, and beautiful sunny weather that I've been waiting for.

I've already spent most of my weekend outside enjoying it.

I just love spring.

 

It has slowed down my creating a bit, but it has been completely worth it.

I did make time to finish the last of my Sweetheart Collection.

This one is my newest favorite.

 

Aurora Cuddlebug Cuties

 

Aurora Cuddlebug Cuties



 

I can't decide which I like better her long hair or her frilly dress.

 

 

Aurora Cuddlebug Cuties



 

 

 

The entire Sweetheart Collection

 

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Aurora but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Anna

Sweetheart Ava Digital Stamp

Good morning,

I have a darling digi for you today.

This beauty is Ava.

 

Sweetheart Ava Cuddlebug Cuties

 

I love her romantic gown and her flirty updo.

 

 

Sweetheart Ava Cuddlebug Cuties

 

Ava is the third of my Sweetheart mini collection.

There is still one more cuddlebug to be added to this set.

My hope is to have her up by this weekend.

 

Enjoy coloring and crafting with Ava but please give me, Anna Stillwell at Cuddlebug Cuties, credit for drawing her.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Anna



April Candy

Hello everyone,

Are you guys ready for some candy?

I thought so.

 

Thanks to a wonderful new sponsor I have a luxurious lot of treasures for you today.

 

 

We have two beautiful DCWV paper pads, Prima Flowers and butterflies, Studio 112 gemstones, pearls, & stickers.

This is a fantastic lot for spring. Great colors and embellishments.

 

To be included in the drawing please be a follower of Cuddlebug Cuties and A Creative Life.

and leave a comment below. Everyone is welcome to enter.

 

You do not have to post a pic of this candy on your sidebar to enter, but I would love it if you do.

 

Good luck everyone.

Hugs,

Anna

 

 



March Blog Candy Winner and March Madness Giveaway Winner

Hello everyone,

 I have winners for both the March Madness Giveaway

and

the March Blog Candy

to announce today.

 

Lets start with the Blog Candy

And the winner of this fantastic lot of goodies is:

 

#10 Jennifer Scull

 

Congratulations!!!

 

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Ok now for the March Madness Giveaway

 

And the winner of this awesome lot of treasures is:

 

 Deb Ochs-LaGrone

 

Congratulations!!!

 

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Ladies, I'm cheering for both of you :)

Email me your addresses and I'll get your new toys on their way to you.

 

cuddlebugcuties@gmail.com

 

I'll have April blog candy up in the next day or two

as well as two more digis, so check back soon.

 

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Hugs,

Anna