hanging with martha.

Not really, but once in a while I like to be all Martha-y.

Glassine envelopes scream Martha to me.
I happen to have 1,000 of them.  Mainly because they have thousands of uses, and happen to come in that exact quantity.

I use them all of the time.  Favors, gifts, organizing...
Somehow the box of them is sort of Mary Poppins-esque.  It never, ever, ever is showing signs of running out. For sure one of the best crafty purchases that I have ever made.

So today?  What use did they serve?

They are housing these yummy, evil, addicting, wonderful chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz crackers.
Evil I tell you.
Don't get all weird on me if you haven't tried them.  Did I lead you wrong with toffee crack?


I will accept your apology now.  Once you try them, you will get weak in the knees.
They are the best kind of bad.

After too many unsuccessful attempts at properly formatting the labels (which I bought for another project and now have about 1,800 left over), I broke down and dusted off a Martha stamp set that I had always wanted to use.  I love stamps.  Love them.  Love Stampin' Up ink pads.  I just don't get them out often enough.  That needs to change.  As much as I enjoy designing on the computer, it is richly satisfying to put ink to paper with your own hands.
Surprisingly, stamping took way less time and stress than yelling at my computer and googling ways to figure out how to format circles.  Old school is sort of awesome.
Now the Ritz fabulous is Martha fabulous.
Thankfully, they are all sealed, thus preventing me from eating 100 dozen more.
Did I mention they are evil?
Want.
Them all.


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27 Comments

  1. Free Pretty Things For YouDecember 16, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Glassine envelopes and stamp are my BFFs.
    ::mouth watering::!

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  2. The Starr FamilyDecember 16, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    So stinkin' pretty... just love it. Though I'm not sure I'll love the calories, but I'm willing to take one for the team.

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  3. Andrea @ Knitty BittiesDecember 16, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    So cute Julie!!

    And I kid you not ... toffee crack cooling so it can go in the fridge and then in my tummy (or rather straight to my hips and thighs) ;).

    I love the idea of the Ritz, but the cracker toffee is just SO stinking easy. Do I really have time to dip crackers?!?!

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  4. JulieDecember 16, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    These are to die for. I look forward to my friend's cookie plate every year because she makes these. They sound weird, but oh my, they are just so good.

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  5. LorileeDecember 16, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    LOVE the envelopes and labels! I have a small collection of stamps. I don't use mine as often as I'd like. I'm usually short on time. It doesnt' help that my desk is piled high with fabric and sewing stuff too!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  6. meg duerksenDecember 16, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    old school is sort of awesome.
    HA!

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  7. mel @ the larson lingoDecember 16, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Oh my gosh....peanut butter Ritz Crack....I am SO making this!

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  8. MommaraDecember 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Yummy! Wish one of those was headed my way. Sounds delicious!

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  9. Amy @ Lucky Number 13December 16, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    Ii make these every year Julie, my fave. Right up there with Healthy Honeys...and don't get all weird on me if you haven't ever tried them...but wait--maybe it's a midwest thing? : ) Anyway, you'd think you'd died and gone to heaven. for real.

    ps-- they look super cute, too.

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  10. JulesDecember 16, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    If you want the next step of "evil"... use the mini ritz w/ peanut butter. They just pop in your mouth! :)

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  11. UnknownDecember 16, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    such cute little gifts for loved ones. i need to get my "bakin' on" too.
    eat pray love is calling my name tonite, however.

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  12. Four FlightsDecember 16, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    I'm all about old school girl. I still use the freezer paper method for all my stencil-esque projects. I'm not all fancy with a cricut or silhouette machine. Love the way this turned out.

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  13. The BocciasDecember 16, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Love how you packaged these! I must ask...have you tried them with spreading peanut butter on one cracker and marshmallow creme on the other, then dipping the sandwich into melted chocolate almond bark?? YUM.

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  14. Nicole EgererDecember 16, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    SO CUTE! And yummy looking! I'm going to have to get those stamps too; they are adorable!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Kind Regards,
    Nicole

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  15. TDM WendyDecember 16, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    First you talk about jalepeno jelly or something like that. Now these. I am a skeptic. I guess you will have to put some in the mail to me. Or bring them to me next month. I am going to be speaking again in OC. Laguna Niguel Pres and Coast Hills. Come see me.

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  16. Simple DaisyDecember 17, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    How very cute!!!

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  17. jen christiansDecember 17, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Yes...these are delish.... Try these too it will be instant love...
    1 lb almond bark
    2c. Peanut butter
    2 c. Mini marshmallows
    4c. Rice kris pies

    Melt peanut butter and almond bark together in double broiler or micro.
    Whenit is melted stir in marshmallows and the rice kris pies...drop by the tablespoonful onto waxed paper.let cool.
    I can't come up with a cuts name for them though.... Hmmm
    Also...the stamps are very cute!

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  18. Jessica JohnsonDecember 17, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    OK, seriously??? Your cute little sugar-free skinny self trumps toffee crack during the holidays?! Evil. Evil, I tell you.

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  19. The Farmers NestDecember 17, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    I love it! Too bad I'm just now seeing this and thinking that would have been the perfect way to distribute my treats this year. I guess I'll get them and have them on hand for the next occasion. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. KatDecember 17, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    I made chex muddie buddies once for my Sunday school class, imagining them gobbling them up and being covered with powered sugar, chocolate and peanut butter in minutes. However THEY HATED IT. SO I had to eat that evil goodness, all by myself. Thus, I have neever made them since. So I can relate to the Ritz evilness, and thusly, will not make them to find out. =o)

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  21. The Branson FamilyDecember 17, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Best thing to eat on Christmas Eve! It's a must! Cute packaging!

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  22. KristinDecember 17, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Oh my gosh, A friend of mine introduced my to the those cookies last year and I make them to much. :) They are beyond heavenly. :)

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  23. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    Super cute!

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  24. Rach FairchildDecember 20, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Yumm! I love the idea of the chocolate covered ritz's. Have you seen where they make them like thin mints; dipped in chocolate with mint? Oh they just somehow jump in your mouth and the plate of them is gone?

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  25. Rach FairchildDecember 20, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Yumm! I love the idea of the chocolate covered ritz's. Have you seen where they make them like thin mints; dipped in chocolate with mint? Oh they just somehow jump in your mouth and the plate of them is gone?

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  26. Rach FairchildDecember 20, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    Yumm! I love the idea of the chocolate covered ritz's. Have you seen where they make them like thin mints; dipped in chocolate with mint? Oh they just somehow jump in your mouth and the plate of them is gone?

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  27. Joyful Weddings and EventsDecember 22, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    We always made these with my mom- I love them!!

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