something from nothing

A new music bag.

for. me.

Made from nothings:

Little pieces of decorator samples

and other little bits and pieces.

Inside linen leftover from my Christmas quilt.

You KNOW I love to make 

something

from

Nothing.

Now Here's something that's NOT from nothing.....

Blackbottom Cupcakes.

This recipe's an OLD, OLD favorite.

It goes WAY back to when I began dating my husband!!

SOooooo....

Of course...

I had to make them TODAY!!!

It being valentine's day and all.

Right?

*1 pkg. Devils food cake mix.

Prepare cake mix according to package directions.

Fill cupcake papers 1/3 full with mixture.

In separate bowl mix together:

*1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese

*1 egg

*1/2 C. sugar

* 1 C. chocolate chips

 Drop a small spoonfull of this on each cupcake.

Bake according to cake mix instructions.

Then....

Try NOT to eat them all before your husband

gets home from work!!!!!