Picture!

I got a picture of the toppers in use! I love seeing them in action! She said everyone loved them and they were perfect for her theme! Yeah! Love it! Thanks Lauren in Leesburg, VA! Re doing the craft room! Look for pictures soon!!!! Off to create!

Lots and LOTS of Topps!

Want to see what 70 cupcake toppers for a birthday party look like??? :) Here ya go. Overnighted them yesterday for the little boy's party tomorrow. I got to do the elephants in the set for the first time and I loved them! 10% off your total purchase from my shop, including shipping, from now until Sunday for my blog

readers. Enter BLOG426 in the notes to seller!

Vintage Plum

So, I was contacted by one of the design team members from Vintage Plum about sponsoring the prize for one of their Creative Cafe's. Well, this company has my respect, as they ONLY offer products made i the U.S.A. in their kits. I really like taht they support their country! So, I agreed and here is the link http://www.vintageplum.com/blog/04-21-2009/creative_cafe_421_read_in_style#comments 3 lucky winners will be receiving tags from my shop! Thanks for the great PR Beth and crew at Vintage Plum. Thank you for supporting handmade! Don't forget to check out their site. Great projects!

Posies Winners

Congrats to readers Ginny & Kendra! You have been picked as the winners of the posies giveaway. Please email me with your address. As soon as the posies come in, I will get them out to you! Should be any day! Thanks for reading :)

What are you working on right now??

So, we all have a billion things going on everyday, but what are you working on this week? I'll go first, you follow suit!
1. Continuing th epotty training of my 2 1/2 year old munchkin. He hasn't had diaper on since last Monday. He hasn't had an accident on me yet! I am SO proud of him.
2. Crafting!!!! I have several special orders I am getting them all done one by one!
3. Starting to plan the items I am making for an upcoming fundraising crop.
4. Going to the doctor Wednesday with the hubby.
5. Doing some designing for Studio 62, we have some new patterns on the way for retailers and I need to make some specs to tweak!
6. Oh yeah- the everyday chores of a home- cooking, laundry, etc. Ahhhh. some things never change!!!

So, whatcha up to!

Chipboard Albums

I love doing chipboard albums. Fun, simple, and such a great little gift. I always tend to go overboard, but once I pick the theme and colors, ideas start flowing! Here are 2 I recently did for a lady in Greece. I was happy with how they turned out and hope they provide a place to store special memories! Thanks for the order Elli!

Jungle Toppers/Special Orders

I love a request for a custom order. So, what am I working on now???? How about 70 jungle cupcake toppers. :) Yep, these little babies are a little more time consuming than some of my other toppers. I hand stamp. color, and punch every last one. Good thing I love what I do. This customer ordered these last night and needs them for a birthday party this weekend. (Ahhhh, last minute buying, been there, done that :)I'll have to post a picture of the 70 when I get them done! This kiddo must be pretty popular to need 70!

Here fishy fishy :)

Good Monday morning! So, I made some tags for a lady in Georgia, and i HAVE to share her site. Cupcakes, fishes, parfaits, etc that are bath fizzies and bombs! This is the picture of the fish. They come in a cute little canvas bag and all! The site is SudsyMugsy. You will adore her shop!!! And, I have bought them as gifts and used on my own, so I personally love them! (Do I hear a giveaway from me of one of her creations???? Hmmmmm :) Let em know what you think!

Busy Busy!

This week has been spent potty training a 2 1/2 year old little boy, creating new projects and items for MY SHOP, getting things ready for a May scrapbook crop, buying my sister's birthday gifts and planning a day with her, a husband having muscle spasms from pain treatment shots (his list of medical problems is extensive, poor guy, only 27 and on heart meds, BP meds, not to mention the pain meds and relaxers. We replaced 5 discs in his neck in '07 at 25).

So, like the title says- BUSY BUSY. Good news, new cupcake toppers are being listed today. Little one has been diaper free for four days and has done beyond well. No night accidents, not one accident with me. (Thank you God, for making this transition easy on me!) Sisters gifts are done- I paid her Crop fee for a 12 hour crop, with me, and stocked her up on scrapbook supplies like paper, glue dots, photo mounts, embellishments, etc. and got her a new album that she will love.

So, what's the best birthday gift you have ever gotten? I am pondering this one myself! Off to take little guy to the zoo today!

And the winner is...

Congrats to March Comment Giveaway winner- SHartl! Email me your addy at sammyejo@62cards.com . I appreciate all your great comments! Keep them coming! The April contest is underway. Just comment for your chances! The winner of the posies will be announced soon! Check back!

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Reminder

Hello all! Well, the week is coming to an end. Don't forget about the giveaway below! Ends next Thursday! I will be back on Monday to announce the winner of the March Giveaway! Remember, every time you comment on a post, you get an entry for that month. At the end of the month, your entries are all put together and my little 2 1/2 year old helper pulls out a name! The winner gets a prize pack from me! Good luck, happy commenting, and have a great weekend! Anyone have any big plans?

GIVEAWAY!!!!

Time for a giveaway! There will be 2 winners! You will recieve some of these GREAT paper posies from Paper Cakes! What to do? Tell me you favorite thing about spring! This contest will be over ONE WEEk from today with the winner annouced next Friday! Chelsea from Paper Cakes will be choosing the winner! So, comment away, share this contest with your readers and friends, and good luck! Don't forget to check our Chelsea's cute shop!!!

Giveaway!

Just as hint of something great to come- be sure to check tomorrow for a great 2 winner giveaway! (Don't you just hate when I don't tell you what it is :)

Easter Basket Tutorial

Enjoy this cute project!


From the Blog of betz white- "To view the tutorial, go to my Mini Easter Basket Flickr Slideshow. While in the slide show, click on "show info" to see the written step simultaneously with the photos. Be sure to pause the show as needed, and have fun with it. Please let me know if I omitted anything."

Free Soap!!!!

GIVEAWAY from EverImprovingMe! Who doesn't love soap????? :) Check out the giveaway here: http://everimprovingme.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-am-doing-soap-give-way-from-mbell34.html Hurry, ends the 31st!

Custom Orders & Giveaway Winners

I love creating custom orders for people! I did a sign, letters, and tags for a lady a couple weeks ago. She came back and wanted me to do another sign for her. They are a lot of fun. She sent me the picture of her logo and I matched colors and font as close as I could. I think it turned out well.

Now, for a reminder- March is almost over and that means the March winner will be drawn soon. Fontaine the package I sent you that you never got froma giveaway will be going out again, look for it! I am glad Jamie got hers, and February winner Ms,. Cheryl- did you get yours?

Amy Butler Treasury!

If you love Amy Butler fabrics and papers check out the treasury below! The creator was nice enough to include my tags!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=48144

Deals & Savings

So, every little bit helps right??? If you want some great advice on great deals in stores near you, check on the blog at Mom on a Mission. GREAT stuff! Heading to Nashville for a trade show for Studio 62. (If you don't know what I am talking about, you can read my profile . :) More store orders=BUSY spring! Much love!

Cupcakes Anyone???

Also new: Zebra and cupcakes. The March comment winner will have one in the March prize pack :) So freakin fun!

Birthday Fun in a Box!

New items coming! Introducing my new Birthday Fun in a Box! Here is one that is done, I have more that are in the works! I love sock monkeys!

Birthday Fun In A Box is a great way to get everything you need to get ready for a birthday party! This bright and colorful kit includes the following:

5 colorful 5x5 inch invitations

5 envelopes to match invitations

5 thank you cards

5 envelopes for thank you cards

10 envelope seals

1 bag of table confetti

5 guest cupcake toppers1 special boy/girl cupcake topper

5 cello goodie bags with

5 attached toppers (ready for you to fill and seal with the attached adhesive strip!)(These can come prestuffed if you would like. Convo me.)

I am working on a Dora one (Not a big fan of characters, but kids are lol, a cupcake, a boy and a girl's first birthday, and a jungle animal set!) I need more themes! Your ideas please!!!!

Bad blogger...BAD!

I know I have been a little MIA this past week. Things have just been crazy! In case you didn't notice in my shop, I got on a creating kick and listed several new items. Also, we have had trade shows for Studio 62 for buyers to place orders for Summer/back to school, so CRAZY! My hubby had to get 6 shots in his spine yesterday morning, so I have been keeping an eye on him too. So, I PROMISE to do better! Forgive me? lol. Here are a couple pics of a few of my new things! Enjoy!

One great deal!

So, I usually don't promote products for sale. Personal preference, but anyways. I have taken an interest in this site. They offer ONE thing for sale a day. When it's gone it is gone. Always discounted somewhere between 25 and 99 percent. My only dislike- shipping is ALWAYS 4.99 on each one. Sometimes I can't justifiy paying more for the shipping than the product, but you know I have! Check it out. You will find yourself going there once a day like me!

February Winner-

We've got some new followers. Welcome! The winner of the February Comment Giveaway is ...................


Mrs. Cheryl! Email me your address and I will get your cute little package your way! Remember- you are all eligible for the March giveaway. See the top for details!!!

Hold it!

I will be out of town until Monday. Unless I happen to pick up a wireless signal, blogging will resume Tuesday! Have a great weekend!

More Giveaway Info!

Tomorrow is the last day for the Downtown Girl Designs Giveaway. See below for details. The February Freebie Giveaway winner will be annouced soon! New shop additions too! Busy week! Catch you guys up later!!!

Winner Is...

MandaPanda is the winner of the gift giveaway from the shop of www.EverImprovingMe.etsy.com Congrats! Email me your addy and I will have your gift shipped! Thanks!

Welcome- Giveaways

There are some new readers around here! Welcome! Please know that I read EVERY one of the comments left on my posts and I thank you for your support and your time! So to a few that have "introduced" themself- Jamie, Ms. Cheryl, Kate, etc. Welcome! Please feel free to leave your blog address on your comments so I may visit and others too! Oh- I am going to post a new button on the right at the bottom for those who have asked for a 62cards button for their site! Feel free to add! Don't forget about the giveaways! Comment! :)

Teresa Collins

OMG! I am on Teresa Collins blog today. OMGOMGOMG. I made this layout using several of her projects and amongest the thousands of layouts and submissions she gets a day, she posted mine. I am going to have the biggest smile on my face today! Thanks Teresa! You are incredibly talented and I admire your creativity and I LOVE your products!

Giveaway Monday!

Okay, so it was wrobg of me to make you wait :) I recently ran across a new shop on etsy called Downtown Girl Designs. I bought some cute little elephany cutouts b/c I couldn't resist. After talking a second with the owner, She said she would love to send some little samples to giveaway on my blog! When my package arrived, so did the freebies! HOW CUTE!!! So, to win- visit her shop and or her blog tell us something you like. The winners will be drawn at random on Monday! Good luck- spread the word- Oh and for an extra entry, post about this giveaway on your blog and included a link to ths post! (Let me know you did!)

Giveaway

We have an 8 winner giveaway starting Monday! WOW! Get excited!

Recipe Saturday

Nutter Butter Banana Pudding :: Southern Living. For real. The world will never be the same. Wow.

Free Subscription!

So, what is better than a free gift? Answer- A free gift that comes all year long! The folks over at Scrapbook and Cards Today are giving away a free subscription for a year! (Can you hear the excitement in my vioce :) Head over, read the details and get your name on that list! Of course, I hope I win, but if one of my readers win, that's great too!!!

New!

So, I have decided to a a new item to my store! Paper Dollss! I had so much fun making these! The cowboy is by far my favorite. I love the love of the distressed ink on his chaps and rope that give it a leatherish look! Hope you enjoy! Remember that February is coming to an end, comment for a chance to win the February giveaway! (See top of page for more details! Also remember to read yesterday's post. That giveaway ends tonight and winner will be announced tomorrow!


Update at 2:17 pm- One of these dolls is featured in a treasury! Thanks! http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=43962

Giveaway!!!

Sickness around our home! UGH! Don't forget about THIS GIVEAWAY I am doing!!!!!! You only have until Thursday!

Sunday Special- Discover this!

I will now be making Sunday's my blog day of linking to great new sites, blogs, stores, etc. If you would like me to include yours,Email Me! On with today!


1. Above All Fabric- Craft projects, Wonderful fabric, and stories that will make you smile! Melanie and the team are wonderful!
2. Covered in Crafts- Great crafts, tutorials, ideas, giveaways and more!
3. All That Is Good- Great stories and just a great blog overall! I have enjoyed readin about Kasey, her life, and her antics!
4. Stop and Scrap- If you love discounts on scrapbooking materials- here you go!

Enjoy!

Happy Heart Day!

Happy Single's Awareness Day to you all! :) I really think this is a bogus holiday to celelbrate, but to each his own. I try to show my family, husband, friends how much I love them EVERYDAY. I think the media nad Hallmark frenzy around Vday is just that, a frenzy! But to all you love bird's out there who are awaiting flowers and candy, I hope you get them if they remind you that you are loved. LOVE makes this world go around. I love all you guys, my bloggy readers for your support! Don't forget to read and comment on yesterday's post for a chance to win a free gift from the artist that I am giving away THURSDAY!

I leave you with a picture of something I am thankful for and love!

A New Store and a GIVEAWAY!!

I met such a nice person through Etsy the other day. I put a custom order bid in on a request she had up and she picked me. While creating her order, I fell in love with it! We talked a little more and after readig her profile I wanted to share her talents with you! Her name is Johanna and http://www.everimprovingme.etsy.com/ is her store. Who doesn't send praises for that! The pictures is of the custom order I completed for her!
She has tons a goodies and a direct quote from her profile, "I will be using most of the money I make on etsy sales to donate to various charities such as Wish Upon A Hero. I will be donating it through money donations or using it to get items that people request. If you are not familiar with Wish Upon A Hero everyone has the ability to make a wish and everyone has the ability to grant a wish. I like the site because I really enjoy that I can help someone in need for a small bit of time, money or effort on my part. I encourage anyone with a caring nature to check it out. Thank you for checking out my shop. Please ask if there is anything you would like custom made."

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY! I am giving away a gift from Johanna's shop! To enter, you need to visit her Etsy store and look around, finding two things you like about it, her, etc. and come back here and leave me a comment with your opinion. A winner will be picked from the comments on Thursday the 19th. SO, you have ONE week to discover her store! Good luck! (Be sure to leave your email address so I can easily get ahold of the winner!)

Thank you for 100 sales!

A milestone mark for my store today - 100 Sales! The 100th sale was to a lovely and frequent customer of mine, Cherry of CherrynMillerDesigns. Check out her site. Super cute cards and such! Also- check my store for a great 100th Sale Day Deal! Oh Happy Day :) Watch for some great new items to be posted- paper packs, new tags, new punches, chipboard albums, kits, alphabet die cuts and more! Something you want to see or something you have been looking for and can't find??? Let em know!

Something sweet...

I am sure you have seen it everywhere- the Cupcake Craze! For me, it started with adorbale cupcake fabric I had found...now I am making all thinks cupcake, with more coming soon! Here are a few things just added to my shop, part of my love for cupcakes! Expect for the February Comment Winner to have lots of cupcakes in the gift :) I know Karen L, the winner from January had some go out in her package too! On that note, comment so you have a chance to win! ALSO- you get an extra entry if you sign up as a follower to follow this blog! See the button to the botton right!!!

FREE Amy Butler for K & Company grab bags*

So, I am in the 'loving" spirit. For my blog readers only, today through midnight EST on the 14th, receive a *FREE Amy Butler for K & Company grab bag with each order from my ETSY store*. Grab bag will include paper, cut outs, an AB fabric covered button brad or two, sticker set, etc. No extra shipping cost, just my way of saying thank you for your posts and thanks for reading my ramblings! (Oh and if you post about it and send emthe link to your blog, I will through in a little extra!) Enter BLOG14 in the notes to seller section at check out! One per lovely reader please :)

Passing Time...

Those of us with kids are always looking for neat games to use to pass the time. Quiet as a Mouse doesn't seem to work well :) Check out these great ideas! Whar games work for you???? Comment and let me know!

And yes my little is listening to my ipod :) I was trying to pass the time unril dinner arrived on our last cruise :)

Giveaway!

Another great giveaway on Day number 2! See the details at http://mylilyeden.blogspot.com/ - check out her blog for the 7 day giveaway!!! see you there! I am a huge Amy Butler fan...what???you didn't know??? lol :)

Tic Tac Toe- Vday Style!

Another great idea! Shared with
you from Alpha Mom's blog about a super cute Vday craft idea~ Visit HERE for a set of step by step pictures and details! Happy crafting!

7 day giveaway!

Another great giveaway! See the details at http://mylilyeden.blogspot.com/ - check out her blog for a 7 day giveaway!!! see you there!

FREE ...

Since I got a ton of emails about the vday heart crayons, thought I wwould share a few more crafty ideas through the weekend. All my moms and grandmas around here will be sure to love them. Visit HERE for some great FREE printable Valentine's and directions on some neat ideas like this green guy!!!

Fee calculator!

I found a great link today for all of you with Etsy shops. It's a fee calculator. You basically enter in the price you want to clear after Etsy and PayPal fees. It figures it all for you and shows you what your price needs to be to "bring home" what you want. It's a really neat tool and saves a ton of time figuring prices!http://www.rolbe.com/etsy.htm Check it out and pass it on to your Etsy friends!

JANUARY MONTHLY GIVEAWAY WINNER!

Congrats to Karen L, the January giveaway winner. Want a super cool prize pack like Karen is going to get? All you have to do is comment on my posts and at the end of every month names go into a pot and one is pulled out to win! Everytime you comment, you get entered! (only one entry per post!) Good luck for February!

Valentine Crayons!

Looking for a great and inexpensive craft for Valentine's Day??? Well, Matthew and I made one the other day, and so far, it's a big hit! Simply take all your broken pieces of crayons you have laying around and plac ethem into silicon molds. I bought a 2 pack at Target for $2.50. Then place in the oven at 250 degress until they all melt. When they come out, let them cool and they pop right out! We placed them in cute bags, attached a tag and WAH-LAH instant and inexpensive Valenttine's gifts for all his friends. I have to admit that I have been enjoying them too :)

Bloggy Carnival Winners

CONGRATS TO MY CARNIVAL GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!!!!

To all the 77 entrants- Thanks! Visit our blog often! Freebies and Giveaways often!

1. Fontaine- Southern California
2. Angel - Oak Habor, Washington
3. Martha- Haughton, Louisiana

Thanks for visiting and I hope you come back again soon!