The Cow goes MOO! and A Winner!

~ Hi Everyone ~

WOW ! I can't believe it's Wednesday already and I haven't posted since Friday! So sorry to be MIA, but I think you all know about my little stomach virus snafu. I'm definietly on the mend- eating solids slowly, but anxious to get crafting, posting and there are so many other FUN THINGS coming up to tell you about! WOOHOO!

First off I wanted to share the fun project my daughter and I made for my grandson while she was here visiting! Now he has a place to store and play with all his little farm animal toys! 

  Isn't it SOO CUTE !The pattern came from Bugga Bugs Etsy Shop.  She has alot of cute felt projects there.

GUESS WHO WON the Nikki Sivils Prize Pack !

Karen said :

Super cute card and I love how you used that journaling spot on the inside! So sorry to hear you're sick...no fun at all!

Congrats Karen ! You've Got Mail ! 

Now DON'T FORGET ! This weekend I have some UBBER EXCITING things planned for ALL of you !

On Friday night TUNE INTO...

Ruthie and I have some super FAB PROJECT TUTS to share, along with some FUN GIVEAWAYS! Click on the button to learn more !

Then beginning Saturday...
It's My BLOG-AVERSARY and LINKING PARTY! Everyone is invited to JOIN THE FUN and they'll be AWESOME CANDY too! And a SPECIAL GUEST! Who could it be ? :)

And last but not least, also on Saturday will be my PREMIERE as the...

You'll be able to join me EVERY SATURDAY for some fun and easy TUTS featuring EAD Designs Vinyl Projects! 

WHEW! That's ALOT of STUFF ! But I am SO READY to share all these fun EVENTS with you! 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and all your friendship and support!

Heart to Heart

~ Hi Everyone ~

What ever bug I have, is really putting me through the ringer :( Just when I thought I was getting better - BAM, I got hit with some awful stomach flu symptoms. I've only got a few hours of sleep last night. My head is pounding and my legs feel like jello :(  Well, at least it doesn't take too much effort to use my laptop and share with you a card I had made last week. 

Can I just say...I LOVE THIS PAPER!   

Nikki Sivils papers are beyond cute! I had a smile on my face the whole time I was putting this little cutie together ! 

If you've been following my blog you know that myself and 10 other crafty gals have been blogging about Nikki's papers all week. Wanna see their creations?...then check out the blog hop HERE! 

Nikki has generously donated an awesome paper prize at every stop. 

So make sure you enter to win at every blog, if you haven't already! 

TO ENTER SIMPLY...

1. leave a comment on this post

2. be a follower ~ I appreciate everyone of you !

3. leave your contact info 

4. For another chance to win, leave a comment on Nikki Sivils FB Page too!

I'll announce the winner tomorrow, Sunday! Good Luck!

*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

 

It's A Winner !

Oops!  I've been so busy watching my little grandkiddies that I almost forgot to post the winner of the ...

The comments were so nice! I enjoyed reading everyone ! I wish I could give a stamp set away to everyone! I love my followers ! 

Congrats Debbie! You've Got Mail !

Debbie said ...

Love your banner and the polkadot bicycle card for your hubby TFs/
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.c...

More Nikki Sivils

 ~ Hello Again Everyone ~ 

I have another fun project for you today! Since my last "purse" card, I sort have had "purses" on the brain. I've also been wanting to try this accordion technique with ribbon, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity.

 The blue basket weave paper is from Nikki Sivils "Blue Berry Hill Blue Berry Party Line". The purse cut is from the Forever Young Cart and the cherry cut is from the From My Kitchen cart. The ribbon is from Micheals and I just used some simple inexpensive glitter and a cute button to finish it off.

Nikki has generously donated an awesome paper pack and embellishments that I'll be giving away at the end of the week. 

 

TO ENTER SIMPLY...

1. leave a comment on this post

2. be a follower ~ I appreciate everyone of you !

3. leave your contact info 

4. For another chance to win, leave a comment on Nikki Sivils FB Page too!

I'll announce the winner next Sunday! Good Luck!

*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

 

Also... don't forget that Ruthie and I are hosting a Ustream this Friday night!

We have 5 fun projects to show you and a ton of fun things to give away! You don't want to miss it!

 

 

You're Gonna Love Nikki Sivils!

~ Hey Everyone ~ 

I'm very excited to announce that every few weeks or so I'll have the opportunity to be in a sponsor spotlight blog hop as part of The Queen's Royal Court Design Team. 

This week we will be featuring Nikki Sivil's Scrapbooking!

 
 

The Design Team has had a blast working with Nikki's wonderful line of papers, embellishments and stamps :) And I know you will love her stuff too ! 

Now unto some craftin...

 I made this card using Nikki's "Ellie's Day Out Line" and since her lines are already coordinated for you, it was such a snap to create! 

Want to win a super awesome Nikki's Sivils prize pack featuring her papers and embellishments ?!

TO ENTER SIMPLY...

1. leave a comment on this post

2. be a follower ~ I appreciate everyone of you !

3. leave your contact info 

4. For another chance to win, leave a comment on Nikki Sivils FB Page too!

I'll announce the winner next Sunday! Good Luck!

*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

Each one of the DT members has a great project to share, so with out further adu, lets get this hop hopping! 

See the line up below to see who you will visit next and Oh BTW... there's candy at every stop! :)

Theresa
www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
... Alex
http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/ ( THAT'S ME)
Cristi
www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com ( YOUR NEXT STOP)
Jenny
www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Jin
http://underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Kassidy
www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com
Liz
http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Raven
http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Rosy
http://www.sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/
Ruth
www.septemberninth.blogspot.com

Theresa
www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
  

And DON'T FORGET...there's still an awesome pack of MPS STAMPS up for grabs HERE and HERE !

A Lovely Bunch of Polka Dots

~ Hey everyone ~

What a fun blog hop theme! Today it's all about the Polka Dots, and if you're anything like me, you just can't get enough of them! My sweet friend Kassidy @ Inking It Up Crazy is our host today, so make sure you begin at her blog, so you don't miss any "polka dotty" goodness!

Remember my husband's bicycled themed banner I made just a few days ago HERE? Well, I made a fun card to match and I was determined to incorporate polka dots in it! Not an easy thing to do for a guy card, but I think I pulled it off...

Fun right?! He really liked it :) Mission accomplished :)

 Let me know what you think and I'll automatically enter you in my latest BLOG CANDY giveaway! Thanks Robyn, for sponsoring such a great prize!

TO ENTER SIMPLY...

1. leave a comment on this post

2. be a follower ~ I appreciate everyone of you !

3. leave your contact info

4. For two chances to win, leave another comment on my previous post HERE

I'll choose a winner on Monday or Tuesday :)

*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

 

Okay, it's time for you to hop along! See the line up below to see who you will be visiting next!...

 

Kassidy    http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogpost.com/

Erika        http://www.cricutlove1.blogspot.com/

Alex         http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/ ( THAT'S ME ) ****

Jeanine    http://www.scrappinwithjc.blogspot.com/ (YOUR NEXT A STOP) ****

Lisa          http://www.lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/

Ruthie      http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Susan       http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/
Courtney  http://www.keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/
Liz             http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Holly         http://www.recycled-genius.blogspot.com/
Sandee     http://www.sandeescreativeplace.blogspot.com/
Tracy        http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/
Jamie        http://www.jmecreations.blogspot.com/
Linda         http://www.fancyframework.com/
Jenny        http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Stacey       http://www.staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Jennifer     http://www.kozfam5.blogspot.com/

 

If you missed my "Rag Garland" project from yesterday click HERE!

The Luck 'O the Irish

Top 'O the Morning to Ya! and Happy St Patty's Day! 

I wish I knew more Irish lingo, it sounds so happy and peppy!

The "Luck O' the Irish" must be with you today, as you've arrived at what is sure to be a "blarney of a good hop"! Brynn of "Frail and Frills" is our host today so, make sure you've begun your journey there so you don't miss a "green" thing!

I had so much fun making my project today so let's get right to it! I've seen this "rag garland" a few times on the net and I'd been looking for the perfect occasion to make it! 

Well, let me just say...this is my first rag garland, BUT it won't be my last! I LOVE how it turned it!

Want to make one of your own? First get a bunch of scrap fabric ~ I have alot!

Cut them into randon strips about 1" x 5". 

Don't measure - just eyeball it.

Get some string, and tie on each strip close together, until you get a nice full garland the length you like:)

Add some fun cricut cuts to match the festivities and 

Wha-la...rag garland! 

You like ?! Leave me a comment to let me know :)

Can't have a hop with out BLOG CANDY! Thanks you to Robyn at My Pink Stamper for sponsoring my giveaway today!

TO ENTER SIMPLY...

1. leave a comment on this post

2. be a follower ~ I appreciate everyone of you !

*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

OK, my little LUCKY LEPRECHAUNS, it's time to hop along to your NEXT STOP! 

See the line up below to see who to visit next!

Brynn: http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Alex: http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/ (THAT'S ME)
Amy http://www.smoochesstampin.blogspot.com/ (YOUR NEXT STOP)
Elizabeth: http://217creations.blogspot.com/
Jenny: http://kozfam5.blogspot.com/
Jillian: http://scrappyjilly.blogspot.com/
Kris: http://creationsbykris-kris.blogspot.com/
Kristal: http://www.gettingcricky.com/
Raven: http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Sandra: http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
Stephanie: http://www.alwayscrafting.com/
Summer: http://www.thegoodsonsummer.blogspot.com/
Theresa: http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

Happy Birthday Hubs

 Hi Everyone!

Yesterday we celebrated my DH's b-day along with my daughter and her 2 cutie kids! It was a hoot! My hubs love riding his street bike every morning so we used bicycles for the theme and we went to his fav Mexican restaurant!

Here's some shots of the festivities!

The Banner...

 

 Once again, it was the BIRTHDAY BASH CART to the rescue! What a snap it was to put this fun guy banner together!

My daughter, still daddy's little girl...

 Yum, Chloe loves Chimichangas...

 The birthday boy and special guests...

My neighbor was so sweet to make her famous brownies for the celebration, add a few cricut cut numbers and who needs candles! ...

 Hey everyone ! I'll be some fun hops the next few weekends so stayed tuned for some fun projects and SUPER GIVEAWAYS!

Before and After

~ Happy Saturday Everyone ~

Most of you know that I've spent the past week in mom and grannie mode/heaven visiting my kids and grand little people in Salt Lake City! Yup, my hubby and I are empty nesters and all the adult kiddos are either pursuing under grad or post graduate degrees there. My daughter already has hers and is now a stay at home mom. Great place to get an education, super chilly winters. 

Anyways, while I was there, I got the most amazing news...

(((Drum Roll Please)))

E.A.D. DESIGNS has asked me to be their 

BEFORE and AFTER GIRL! WOOT!! WOOT!!

What exactly is a B and A girl, you ask?...Well, every Saturday beginning in April, I get to show you the all the amazing possibilities for your Crafty Home Decor Projects using E.A.D's rocking vinyl products... wall art, glass block designs, wood block signs, chore boards, canvas art and so much more! 
I'm so excited to get my creative mojo hat on and come up with some fun and fab ideas to share with you! 
Stayed tuned!  Some fun giveaways will be part of the fun too!

A Bird in Snowy Salt Lake City and A Smokin Deal

~ Hi Everyone ~

Right now I'm sitting with my little grandson and teaching him how "Mimi" Blogs (he calls me Mimi).  We woke up to over a foot of snowy whiteness this morning! Well, there was only one thing to do...BUILD A SNOWMAN...we're both pretty proud of the little fella...we named him Nash!...What do you think?

 

Before I boarded my plane for Utah, I was able to whip this cute little birdie card. I just loved the retro look of the paper. So I set out to create a card that looked like it might have been found at your local thrift store or consignment shop. My daughter loves retro so this card is for her :)

 

I used with this coordinating paper which I thought would be perfect to finish off the inside. Both the outside and inside sentiment are from My Pink Stamper! I just love her stamps!

I'll be back from my trip in just a few days! My daughter and her little family will be coming back with me to begin putting together my DH surprise birthday party. He doesn't even know they are coming! 

I LOVE surprises !Luckily my DH never checks my blog, so I can spill the beans here :)

I'll be sure to post all the projects I make for that soon! 

But for now, let me leave with this

SMOKIN DEAL from PSA ESSENTIAL STAMPS...

    SAVE 30% OFF on PSA Essentials products, making a custom stamp $31.50, instead of $45.00! WHOOT!!! WHOOT !!!!

To order,  go to:  http://www.expressionery.com/line.aspx?lineid=340.   Enter "HOME3" at checkout to receive the 30% off your order.  

I just love PSA ESSENTIAL STAMPS! Have you seen the cool personalized stamps you can have custom made by them! I love mine! 

You can get your blog address, your website, your business - anything on a custom stamp.   It's great for stamping the back of your cards & projects to let people know YOU made it.   They're also great for return address labels, etc!

Guy's Birthday Set

~ Hello Friday Everyone  ~

Today I wanted to give you some ideas on how to add a little splash to a "GUY's" Birthday! Most of us have trouble coming up with projects for the male gender, especially if it's a mature guy. But I have found that it is actually pretty easy. Give me the right paper for inspiration, a few cricut cuts, and a masculine color palette, and you actually can come up with a project pretty quickly and easily. No need for too much fluff, as most guys aren't into that and wha-la! Here 's a quick banner and gift bag I came up with for a dear friends birthday! I won't tell you how old he is, just is case his wife peeks at my blog, but let's just say he definitely  falls into the "mature man"category, hehe :)

 

All of this took me less than and hour to whip up, thanks to that marvelous cart "Birthday Bash" ! A little argyle goes along way!

OOPS! I almost forgot ! I've been so busy getting ready for my out of town trip to visit my kids and grandpeeps...I almost forgot to pick the winner of  my last giveaway! 

Drum roll, please...The Winner of my fav is...

TIFFANY RICE said ...

These are soooo cute. Thanks so much for posting the video. I can't wait to try to make them! 

Tiffany

CONGRATS TIFFANY ! You've Got Mail !