Quick & Easy Strawberry Cookies

I found this recipe  for cake mix cookies one day when I was looking for something sweet to make but it couldn't have flour (because I was out) and I came across this recipe.  The first time I made them I used a golden cake mix  and I didn't add anything to them but when they were done I put this yummy brownie frosting, they were so good.  So today I am making them with a strawberry cake mix and I added some strawberries.  I used 5 strawberries (cleaned, destemmed, and diced up) put them in a little pot added 1 Tbls. orange juice (because thats what I had) and 1 tsp. sugar (optional) cooked over low heat for 3-5 min. stir them often and squish them down.  You could use strawberry jam if you don't have fresh berries.   Let cool.  add the strawberry mixture to the prepared cookie dough, mix together.  Bake as directed on the recipe.  Oh yummy, first batch is done, they smell amazing and such a pretty pink color.

My newest bag ~ Pack a Tote

I've been working on a new style of bag.  Its lightweight, it can be machine washed & dried.  this bag may not look like it but it expands to a roomy tote bag.  I like these bags to take camping, I find a little space in my suit case and put it in and when we are there I can use them to tote things to the beach or on a hike.  Take them to a farmers market to put all your treasures, and if it gets a little soiled just toss it in the washer & drier and its fresh and clean again.  OK here they are:

So, this is what I've been up to lately. 
Going out to dinner tonight, Chinese food I think.  I just hate to go out because its sooooooooo  hot.

Mousepad Giveaway ~ does your mouse need a new place to rest?

This cute mousepad could be yours.

Go check out my shops at Etsy & or Artfire, then come back here and leave a link or the title of the item you like in the comments section & email me (kathisewnsew@att.net) your email address (I will only use it to contact the winner so that I can get the mailing address to send the mousepad).  No purchase necessary to enter.  Giveaway ends July 31 2010. 

~ Its like a cloud ~

I've been busy with a new bag.  I think its so pretty,  Its soft & puffy, femine, light, easily packable, its roomier than it looks.  This bag will come with a couple of reversable pouches wince it has no pockets, I call these little pouches removable pockets.  I have finished 3 and going to have a couple more before I put up pics.  These purses remind me of pretty colorful clouds.  I will hopefully be able to put some pics up by the first of next week.

What a beautiful summer evening.  Go enjoy.