Johanna Parker's give away blog

Check out these awesome valentines give away pieces by Johanna Parker. You can sign up for a chance to win at Johanna's blog. I just love her charming art. 

Archie Snowdon

He's the man!Archie is a one of a kind papier mache snowman who I have just listed on Ebay. He is decorated with a lot of fu fu. A fleece scarf, a velvet hat band with some whispers of fibers resembling feathers sticking out. His  wire arms are posable. He holds hand made suckers, a candy cane and two vintage style tags created by none other than Jan Davis of Big Brown Dog Graphics check her out on Digital Antiques on Etsy for some really sweet tags, labels, graphics, etc. His vest is handpainted in two hues of green.

Delicious Soup Recipe

Cabbage/Potato Soup

Grocery list:

1/2 cup Onion

1 cup Celery

4 Carrots

7 cubed Potatoes

2 cans chicken broth

1 Head cabbage or a sack of shredded cabbage

1 stick butter or margarine

1 can evaporated mild

3/4 lb.velveeta cheese 

In a large dutch oven or pot, saute carrots. celery, onion and saute together over medium heat. Add cabbage and saute some more. Stir in chicken broth. Add potatoes and cover with enough water to keep from scorching or cooking dry. Cook on low to medium heat. When vegetables are tender add 1 can evaporated milk and velveeta cheese. Ready to serve when cheese melts. Makes a huge amount.