Rock #11 Polka Dot Peace

I don't love this one, but it will go out anyway.  GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned near Michael's.

Rock #10 Joy

I got this idea from Pinterest.  I used a combination of paints, dot painting, and gel pens for this one. I think it is so cute! GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned in the Red Lobster parking lot when I went to lunch with Angie. It had been picked up by the time we were done with lunch.

Rock #9 Dot Art Coral with Blue

Dot Art. GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned in the rocks by the Safeway Parking lot.

Rock #8 Tiger Stripes Suicide Awareness

Once a tiger, always a tiger...I did this one in memory of the 4 boys that died by suicide this past school year that had attended GJHS at some point.  Billy, Junior, Caleb, and Landon may you rest in peace.  #SuicideAwareness GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned outside of Lincoln Park Pool.

Rock #7 Dot Art Turquise with overlapping circles

Dot Art.  I made this one on our craft day with Jen.  It was so much fun to get together and paint. GJ Rocks & Art Treasure Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned near Hobby Lobby.

Rock #6 Sun with Tangled inspired Sun inside.

I had painted the outer sun and was debating what to put inside.  I was thinking either the word "shine" or a smiley face. Melody suggested that I put the Tangled Sun, so that's what I went with.  GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was abandoned on my morning walk at Sherwood Park.

Accidental Art

I looked down at the freezer paper that I had used when painting the rocks and saw this cutie smiling back at me.

Rock Art

Rocks in Progress and Rocks Complete. GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA

Rock #5 Smile with flowers in grass

This rock was decorated using Gel Pens. I am sending it with a friend to Fairbanks, Alaska to be placed there. GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks AK when my friend Jen was there visiting her daughter.

Rock #4 Sunflower

I got this idea from Pinterest. This is my 4th rock to be painted and abandoned. GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned at Rocket Ship Park on a bench.

Rock #3 Flowers in the Grass with Cloud cover

Because of the shape of the rock, I had to take several pics from different angles to show the art.  Other than the base coat, this rock was entirely painted using toothpicks as the painting tool. GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned at WalMart, near a tree in the parking lot.

Rock #2 Love

This was the 2nd rock that I painted and abandoned. GJ Rocks & Art Abandonment #GJRATA This was originally abandoned at Texas Roadhouse when Melody and I went for lunch.

Rock #1 Dot Art Peace

I joined a fun group on FB called GJ Rocks & Art Treasures Abandonment #GJRATA.  This is the first rock that I painted and abandoned. :) This was originally abandoned in the waiting room at RMOA when we were there for Melody's appointment for her broken foot.

A super cool giveaway

My cousin is doing a super cool giveaway on her blog... Go check it out!  :0)
Sugar Baby Boutique

Strawberry/Peach Jammin'

Strawberry/Peach Jam
10 cups smashed peaches
2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
7 cups sugar
2 large packages Strawberry Jell-o

Add 10 cups smashed peaches, 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries, and 7 cups of sugar in a large pot (at least 8 qts).  Bring to a boil.  Turn down heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add 2 large packages of Strawberry Jell-o.  Return to a boil.  Turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes.  Add to canning jars.  Process for 10 minutes.  (Add an additional 10 minutes of processing time for higher altitudes like here in Grand Junction.)

This year I tried something new.  I found a product called Tattler Reusable Canning Lids.  They are made here locally (in Fruita, CO).   They worked great and I will be able to use them year after year!  So excited about this.  :0)

Rinse Strawberries

Hull Strawberries

Slice Strawberries, then freeze until ready to use

Get Frozen strawberries ready to chop

Chop Strawberries

Yummy Peaches!

Blanch Peaches by dropping in simmering water

 

Then put Peaches into cold water

Slip off skin and cut out any bruises

Half Peaches and remove pits

Quarter Peaches

Cut out red from around pit

Squish Peaches

Add 10 cups of smashed Peaches into large pan (at least 8 qt)

Add 2 1/2 cups chopped Strawberries

Add 7 cups of sugar

Bring to boil and then simmer for 30 minutes

Add 2 large packages of Strawberry Jell-o

Return to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes

Funnel jam into prepared jars

I tried Tattler Reusable lids this year.

Place Rubber Ring in place

Add plastic lid then hold in place while putting on metal band fingertip tight.

Place jars in steamer or water bath canner.

Process for 10 minutes.  (An addition 10 min here for high altitude)

Tighten metal band as soon as they come out of processing.