Computer Pic Clean Up!

I have all these random pics on my computer tha I am trying to to get posted adn filed away! So, I think i will go ahead and share some of them! The 25th birthday layout was for my sister in May. She is new to scrapping and I wanted to give her a little something else with her gift. I also made her the cupcake toppers to match. It is simple and easy for her to add 2 pics and be done! I love the Cuttin Up Font Cart from ProvoCraft for my Cricut Exp. Funky and Fun!

For Father's Day my Father-In_Law insisted we get him nothing. Well you know I couldn't let that happen! I saved a blueberry container from the grocery and reused it to make this cute packaging with nothing other that some paper, ribbon, stamps, and adhesive! Inside I added some fresh baked brownie squares, individually wrapped. He loved it!

I love requests. My husband's aunt requested some simple thank you cards to send to those who had brought food and such over for her mother who is in poor health with stage 4 lung cancer. (My husband's grandmother.) I made these using Papertrey Ink's cardstock and Perfect Match ribbon. The weight is nice and heavy. I felt like they were still warm and classy with the feminine touch. Considering what they were being sent for, I think the green really made the mood.

Thanks for reading guys! Trying to clean off this comuter! Back for more later!!!

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100th! WOOHOO

LEOOH- You are my 100th follower! Thanks for the comment! Email me your address and those Amy Butler Papers you mentioned, well a great sample pack will be in the mail to you!!!!!


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Bo Bunny Card

No secret that I love Bo Bunny. SO I made this card from a sketch challenge from the Bo Bunny Blog. I love the Calypso!! (And you know that's big b/c there is no PINK! And we all know how I love Pink! and Glitter. and Stickles. and Bling. and ribbon. and....well, you get the point :)

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Giveawaaaaaayyyyysssss :)

Today is the last day to enter the CraftiAngi Giveaway from my Saturday Spotlight. A $20 gift certificate is up for grabbers!!!!! GO comment. It takes about 4.2 seconds:) Winner is announced Monday.

Tomorrow is also the last day of the month! You know what that means don't you!?! The monthly winner drawing is coming up! Still not too late to make some comments and get entered! Everyone gets one entry per comment per post. You HAVE to be a follower to be eligible as well. I love doing this prize pack! I make it worth it! Just ask last month's winner Yvette!

Boy oh boy- only 5 followers away from 100. I have a GREAT giveaway with MULTIPLE winners!!! Oh- did I mention I have a brand new lane coming to my store soon! Check back tomorrow as I will announce it! Guess who the Saturday Spotlight is tomorrow? ME! I have a special announcement too! (I am just full of surprises!!lol.


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Update-Crafty Share-Question!

I apologize for the late post, but my hubby and I have spent the bulk of the day at the surgeon's office and at the hospital where his next surgery will be done. Pre op day! lol. (Doesn't it have a nice ring to it, lol!) We are good to go and ready for surgery on the 7th---the part that sucksm the 7th is our son's 3rd birthday :( Subsequently, we are having his party in my hometown this aturday. I know he doesn't know the difference, but I do! BOO! We will make te best of it and I am just excited my hubby will get some much needed relief for now!

On to the crafty chit chat~ I just loved this stamoo when I saw it. Then I saw the stamp with this caption. LOVE it! I do preffer to be called a domestic goddess! So, the question for today- of all your Duties as Goddess, which do you hate the most???? ME- DISHES AND MOPPING MY HARDWOOD! I lvoe my hardwood, the entiremain floor is hardwood, but I have a large sunroom with a lot of windows that opens to the rest of the room (think very open floor plan) and if there is something on my floor, you can see it the second you walk into my house!!!!! UGH! So, let's hear it!!! Love ya'll!

Oh- Don't forget to comment for your chance at the $20 gift certificate to CraftiAngi! The link is at the topof the blog!!!

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Push for 100!!!!

I noticed this morning that I am 10 followers away from the century mark! I am SO grateful to each of you! I love reading your comments, answering your questions, and "meeting" you!. I alsoLOVE visiting your blogs! SO, if I haven't joined your blog, it is probably b/c I can't get to it from your profile! Leave me a comment with your blog address! I'd love to see what you are up to! BIG NEW FUN stuff here when I hit the 100 mark! Think- prizes, and candy, and giveaways, OH MY! Also I am pumped to have had over 200,000 hits here! You guys rock!


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Daily Deals

I know I have shared some of these before with you, but here are the links to some great daily scrapbooking deals! Check them out.

Peachy Cheap - I have ordered from here several times and LOVE it!
Flowers to flourishes
My scrap deals
Crafty steals
Kindred Creations
Crop chocolate
Scrapbook moja
Scrapbook steals
Big scrap deal





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Recipe Album

Need an idea for a cute summertime recipe book?
Here ya go! I LOVE this. The entire project cost less than $5 to make!

The journal is from the $1 bin at Michael's.

PP: Bo Bunny: Mango Luau Line

Cardstock Stickers & Alphas: Bo Bunny

Ribbon: Papertrey Ink & American Crafts

Fiskars Corner Rounder

TomBow Adhesive

Other: Tab Punch, RickRack, & Sticky Tape

I used my cute tab punch to make the tabs as dividers! Now, anyone care to share a great summertime recipe so I can fill it up!!!??? I love to cook!!

(Please share :)

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Sponsoring at SPCC

For those who might need some great goodies- I am sponsoring this week over at SPCC, the Color Combo Challenge site. Head over to Samantha's adorable world and JOIN IN the fun! Last week was the first time I didn't get to participate b/c I was slammed, and I missed it!!!! So, join in the fun and get some great ideas!!!!


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Winner...

WINNER of the Crafty Paper Girl Giveaway-

Mama Tuttle said...
My favorite is the Chocolate & Green Felt Bird 2 . . . all the birds are so cute!!
July 20, 2009 1:03 PM

Email me your address!!! sammyejo@62cards.com


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Happenings! Cards and NEW Amy Butler Papers

Just sharing some work! Welcome to my newest followers! So glad to have you!! Don't forget to comment on yesterday's post for a chance at the @20 gift certificate!!!

For the life of me, I can't remember where these stamps came from! The birthday wishes stamp % Pink Cardstock is from Papertrey Ink, Ribbon is American Crafts, Whispoer White Cardstock & Dimensionals from Stampin Up. Other: Stickles, Glossy Accent, Watercolor Pencils, AquaPainter, etc

Ahhh. Retail Therapy. I am a BIG believer in this, except instead of my old stores- Express, NY & Co., Abercrombie, Forever 21, DSW, etc. I now find comfort in the arms of Archivers, Michaels, Joanns, etc :) MYMY how we change, lol.

I LOVE this stamp from Stamping Bella! Bazzill Blings Cardstock, Stampin UpWhisper White and Pacific Blue Cardstock, Dimensionals, and Inks. American Crafts ribbon. Glossy Accent, Stardust Pen, Watercolor Pencils, Aqau Painter, and Cuttlebug Embossing folder!

FYI- They are both for sale in My SHOPPE!

Also now available the NEW Amy Butler for K&Co. Lucky Flowers Paper packs!!! As always, AB hots it out again! Watch for some new complete card making kits using this paper soon!!!

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Saturday Spotlight- Crafty Angi- Comment for a chancce at a $20 Gift Certificate!

Saturday Spotlight time! Here I feature artists and their work! I encourage you to check out their shops, and as always, a special treat is in it for you at the end! Show support & love! You guys are the best at it!!! (If you would like to be featured, simply send me an email at sammyejo@62cards.com and we will get you scheduled! Happy spotlight day!

Saturday Spotlight- Angi at http://www.craftyangi.etsy.com/

Name: Angi or better known as "Crafty Angi"

Where are you from?: Terrific Texas (Houston)

What do specialize in?: I specialize in handmade crafts, custom scrapbooks, keepsake boxes, etc. I make gifts for baby, weddings, birthdays, teachers, and more.

Name & URL of store: My store is called Crafty Angi's and you can find me at http://www.craftyangi.etsy.com/

Where did the name come from?: I kept my store name simple. I love to craft and scrapbook so I incorporated my name around the word "craft" to come up with "Crafty Angi". I also added a slogan to my store - "Flying High With Creativity"

How did you get started on etsy?: A friend of mine shops on Etsy all the time and she suggested that I start an online shop there. I loved the format and ease of using Etsy and set up shop pretty quickly. I am loving my time and experience on Etsy.

Any advice for new etsy sellers that you have learned?: I have learned a lot from reading the forum posts and asking my own questions there as well. There is a wealth of information in the forum that will really help a newbie on Etsy. I also have other scrapbooking friends that have given me advice on taking good pictures, using great descriptive words, etc.

What do you want customers to know about you and/or your product: Many may not know that I am the proud mom of 2 beautiful girls. My oldest is going off to college in California in August. My youngest keeps me busy with her activities in volleyball, choir, and Girl Scouts. I am also a Junior high English teacher.I am so BLESSED to be able to create and design things that make people happy. I use only the high quality designer papers and embellishments. I make products that I would love to have myself or to give as a gift to someone else. My new passion is Acrylic albums. They are a fun twist to the traditional scrapbooks. Check them out in my Etsy shop!

Shameless addictions (retail therapy, etc): I am an HGTV addict. Because of this addiction I am currently redecorating my home. I love flowers, painting, looking at different fabrics, and home decor. Maybe my next career will be in interior design (smile)

Anything else interesting you'd like to share with us? I am a U.S. Veteran. I proudly served in the Marine Corps. I am a BIG SUPPORTER of our brave men and women that serve in the armed forces.

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She is so super sweet! So, comment and you could win a $20 gift certificate to her store!!! You got it, FREE! (Use for yourself, save for a great Christmas gift, etc??) So, how do you enter? Leave a comment on this post about your favorite item on the CraftyAngi website! For extra entries leave a separate comment if you make a purchase from CPG, and if you blog about this giveaway - post a comment with the link to your post! So, that's up to 3 entries!!! Good luck and happy commenting! ENDS FRIDAY, 7/31!

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NEW from Provo- Cricut Carts!

SO much fun!!!! Check out the details here: http://ohmycrafts.blogspot.com/2009/07/introducing-newest-cricut-cartridges.html

Do you have a favorite Cartridge? If so, share!!!!

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Keeping with the Island theme!

Why is it that it takes me so long to scrap the things I have waiting in front of me???? lol I will print a picture off my camera and spend an hour getting all the ggodies ready for one LO, BUT I have EVERYTHING all together in one place for my cruise album LO's and I leave them be! Anyone with a bad procrastination story??? PLEASE share! Also head over to Die Cuts R Us for a giveaway today and to SPCC for a great challenge from Heidi!

Here is the Bo Bunny Calypson Line of Papers, and Cardstock stickers. I also handmade the fan flower using Bo Bunny Double Dot paper! Ohco Rios, Jamaica- Jan. 2009- My little drummer boy, lol!

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Cayman Turtle Farm & Reminders for Giveaway!

HIYA! I got ina major crafty mode last night! Here is a LO to share! Anyone have big weekend plans? If so, please share!!! Don't forget tomorrow is the last day to submit for the Die Cuts R Us Webstore Design Team!! Also last day to leave a comment to win the Saturday Spotlight from Crafty Paper Girl!!! Submitting this to a couple challenges- The Pink Elephant & Pile It On!

We went on a cruise in January with m family. I have been to Grand Cayman several times and only went to the turtle farm once before9 the old one across the road from where the new one now is.) This time was much more fun as the little guy was there! (Hubby too :) This Mango Luau paper from Bo Bunny was PERFECT! When I saw the Sea Turtle picture on the cardstock sticker sheet, I KNEW I HAD to scrap this adventure on this paper! Don't you love it when things just fall into place!!!

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CAUGHT UP!

Yep, Caught up with orders for 62Cards. Doesn't happen very often as I am always a day or two or five out, but not today. CAUGHT UP! My Etsy anniversary was 2 weeks ago. I was so hoping to hit 300 sales by midnight that night and you know what...I DID! 308 sales to be exact. In the past two weeks I have had 62 orders. What a kawinkedink! I don't think I am superstitious, but sometimes I think my brother gives me signs that he is looking over me. 62 sales, when the gas tank amount hits $62.00 or when I actually pay attention to a road sign and it says, 62. (For those of you who don't know what I am talking about, 62 was his football number and we lost him 3 years ago in a car accident. He was 18.) I HAVE to believe he is looking over me. I HAVE to have that faith to make it through the day. I HAVE to smile when the number 62 pops up anywhere, because that was a number he wore, loved, and reminds me of him. So, today I am caught up. And thankful. And faithful. And hopeful. And full of love.

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You could win!

You have to see this! GO! Win it! http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/2009/07/this-blog-candy-post-will-stay-at-top.html

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Welcome to....

Haven't had a chance to welcome some of the newest followers! I try to keep up, but you guys keep me on my toes! Just by being a follower you are entered into my monthly blog candy giveaway and when you comment, you get more entries, so bring them on! NOTE: I will say that I always try and return the favor and join your blog as well, so please leave a note of your blog in a comment so we can all visit and sign up! (This goes for ye old faithful followers as well :)

I appreciate you being here and look forward to learning from you!


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Sign Up and Let's Go!

Hey all. Must be a well kept secret, but FYI - I have a couple spots left for my Stampin' Up hostess club. You spend $15 a month for 10 months on SU items and one of the months you are hostess and get the hostess benefits. I have several spots filled already, but have a couple more open. You are welcome to take 2 spots and then you would be the hostess and get the freebies twice during the 10 months. Orders due on the 15th of each month. (August they are due on the 5th before the hubby's surgery :) Email me or comment to ask questions or for more details! Super easy way to get some freebies. I know you spend more than $15 a month on adhesive 3d dimensionals, ink, or something, why not get something free back! (Did I mention that I have a cool prize pack for each member of my club???? :)

Challenge Anyone???

Okay- New challenge a comin' :) The twist: You get to help pick it! So, give me your ideas! The idea I pick will get a prize (Do you feel like you are in grade school yet???lol) and the winner of the challenge will get something as always!!! So, give me your ideas- Remember the topic/theme has to one that can be used by scrappers, card makers, those who alter, sew, etc. So, "Hit Me with your best shot......FIRE AWAY!!!!!!! (I love that song. I think it came out beofre I was born, but most of the great songs did!!!lol)

Saturday Spotlight Winner

Winner of the $15 gift certificate to PaperDoll Stationery is.......

Comment 1- Cara!

Congrats! Email me your choices and your shipping address and I will pass the information along! sammyejo@62cards.com

Don't forget to check out this weeks giveaway at the top of the blog!!

WooHoo! Super cool news! I won!!! Head here: http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/2009/07/challenge-22-winner.html

Very cool!!!

Color Combo Challenge

I'm late this week with my entry to SPCC as I usually have it done by Tuesday. With the surgery and all, I just got it done! Here ya go :)

Saturday Spotlight- Crafty Paper Girl

Saturday Spotlight time! Here I feature artists and their work! I encourage you to check out their shops, and as always, a special treat is in it for you at the end! Show support & love! You guys are the best at it!!! (If you would like to be featured, simply send me an email at sammyejo@62cards.com and we will get you scheduled! Happy spotlight day!

Saturday Spotlight- Amanda at http://www.craftypapergirl.etsy.com/

Name: Amanda P.

Where are you from: Louisville, KY, born and raised!

What do specialize in: & where did you get your idea?: Hmm... I suppose I "specialize" in all things crafty! I have been doing this a long time... I love paper, fabric, embellishments, and all things cute and fun! My first love is paper (stationery and scrapbooking) and coming in a close second is making my feltie embellishments. The felt embellishments is something I have a weakness for. I have purchased many from Etsy shops and my LSS. Back in May, my mom made me a dress out of some really cute floral fabric. She had a ton of fabric left over and I loved it so much, I started cutting the big flowers out. Then, the felt entered my mind and I started adding that to the blossoms. From there, buttons, and thread, etc. I was addicted to making these cuties. Finally, the birds sent me over the edge. I was hooked.

Name & URL of store: http://www.craftypapergirl.etsy.com/

Where did the name come from: I combined my love for paper and crafts into one name. I also carry this name on my blog: http://www.craftypapergirl.blogspot.com/

How did you get started on etsy?: Well, I made a bunch of my feltie birds. They were so cute and fun to make that I ended up with so many! That's when I decided to open the Etsy shop... I am a shopper on Etsy, so it wasn't all that new to me!

Any advice for new etsy sellers that you have learned?: I would say to have/use lots of tags on your items. A good picture and decent description is also helpful!

What do you want customers to know about you and/or your product: I am open to suggestions! If you need a bird or feltie to match a product, contact me! I am proud to offer super low shipping too!

Anything else interesting you'd like to share with us? I'm addicted to my craft room... it's beautiful. I wish I could sit in here all day making stuff! I suppose I'll settle for a strong cup of coffee or a Diet Coke, and some dark chocolate, though!

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I know a lot of you make your own embellishments, but who doesn't love some freebies!!! :) The winner gets a free bird and free flower! You got it, FREE! (Use for yourself, save for a great Christmas gift, etc??) So, how do you enter? Leave a comment on this post about your favorite item on the CPG website! For extra entries leave a separate comment if you make a purchase from CPG, and if you blog about this giveaway - post a comment with the link to your post! So, that's up to 3 entries!!! Good luck and happy commenting! ENDS FRIDAY, 7/24!

Out for PUBLICATION!!!

So, after a LONG week I got word today that 3 of my LO's have been selected for publication at www.Scrapbooking.com Thw Magazine. (READ: SOOO Excited!) So, if you read some post below with this picture, sorry! I had to remove them from everywhere until after publication in September! More to come!

Update on hubby: Feels like a dump truck has run over his head. Poor Guy! Always gets worse before it gets better! Blessings!

Winner and Update!

Winner of the Summer Lovin' Challenge and the Gift Certificate to Die Cuts R Us is Lisa at http://dreamingofcreativity.blogspot.com/ . She created this super cute Popsicle Album! Head over to her blog to see more pictures of it! Lisa- email me with your email address and I will have Claudia at Die Cuts R Us send you your gift certificate! Congrats and thanks for particiapting. All the entrys were sooooo cute. Thanks guys!!!
My apologies for being absent yesterday! My hubby had surgery and so far so good. His blood disorder seems to be responding well to the presurgery drugs he had and I thank you for all your prayers and support. He ate a little soup last night and was able to take his meds last night. He is still asleep right now, but it looks as if the bleeding has subsided to that of anormal person. (FYI- I don't know if I ever told you all but this was an oral surgery, he had to have an infection removed from his jaw and subsequently lost 8 teeth, 4 wisdom and 4 others in the back of his mouth. Being that he has Von Willnbrands Disease, a clotting disorder of the blood, it complicates everything. He was due to have his 2 dics replacement on July 3rd, but this infection showed up and it had to be GONE and we had to be free from infection before the back surgery, thus neabt another surgery. God has blessed us so very much. He has held our hand and allowed me to fight all the What If's the devil throws at me. I am a stronger mother and wife than ever anad I KNOW we are going to be FINE!!!

Much love you guys!

You guys rock!

I have such wonderful followers! You guys are the BEST! The hubby has his first of 2 surgeries tomorrow. Keep us in your prayers please. We also found out today that the second surgery, a multiple disc replacement (his 2nd one) is scheduled for August 7th, our son's birthday. Pretty bummed about that, but we have NO choice in this matter. We cannot push it off any longer. We already had to move it for this other surgery that had to come first. So, we will celebrate the little guys 3rd birthday early. I know he doesn't know better, but I do :(

So, before I schedule a post for tomorrow, remember to link up any project, layout, or card to Mr. Linky in this Summer Lovin post that reminds you of Summer. There is a gift certificate to Die Cuts R Us coming to the winner!!!!! Contest ends tomorrow. Winner announced Thursday, so LINK IT UP!

Also: Current Giveaways Deadline 7/17: Paper Doll Stationery- Comment to win!!!

Picture is of a new gift set in my shoppe :) Checkbook cover, credit card/ ID holder, and luggage/bag tag! Blessings all! Love ya :) SJ

SS Winner

Winner of the OctopussInk Giveaway is...........Comment 2 - Kendra! (Picked by my lovely neighbor after I asked her to pick a number 1 through 8 :)So kendra- email me your address and your choice of item from Tiffany's shop! (Oh by the way- I ordered a cute pair of earrings and I got them in yesterday and I LOVE them! I went back and ordered more, lol!!!!!

Thanks to everyone for playing! another winner to come from the Paper Doll Stationery post on Saturday! So comment for your chance to win!!!!

WEDNESDAY is the deadline for the Summer Lovin' challenge- Don't forget- winner gets a Gift Certificate from Die Cuts R Us from ME!

Enter all the fun below!
Current Challenges Deadline 7/15: Summer Lovin
Current Giveaways Deadline 7/17: Paper Doll Stationery
Comment Crazy Freebies : Monthly Drawing Details
My Blog Reader Etsy 25% off Shipping Discount Code: BLOG709

The Button Saga

I emailed Sammye Jo last night and told her I wasn't going to be able to post today because I returned to work this week after my 6 month recovery and I was TIRED. Actually that worg is conservative for how I feel. I am on the downhill slide of my 3 day weekend of 12 hour shifts in a Cardiac Critical Care Unit where I mend broken hearts. I am getting ready for my last of the 3 days right now. I made a quick email check and I had a sweet post from one of my favorite crafters and guess what the topic was... BUTTONS. So I'm passimg along the link, go check it out:http://lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com/lilybeans_paperie/ .
All my buttons have finally arrived from EBAY and ETSY so I can't wait to redo my banner and share it with you. Stay tuned...........................................................................ms.cheryl

Saturday Spotlight- Paper Doll Stationery

Saturday Spotlight time! Here I feature artists and their work! I encourage you to check out their shops, and as always, a special treat is in it for you at the end! Show support & love! You guys are the best at it!!! (If you would like to be featured, simply send me an email at sammyejo@62cards.com and we will get you scheduled! Happy spotlight day!

Saturday Spotlight- Amanda at Paper Doll Stationery

*Name: Amanda P.

*Where are you from: Born and raised in Louisville, KY

*What do specialize in: & where did you get your idea?: Personalized stationery, invitations and announcements. I started making stationery gifts for friends and family and it slowly became a paying business!

*Name & URL of store: Paper Doll Stationery http://www.paperdollstationery.com/

*Where did the name come from: I chose the name because I thought it was cute and catchy! I also played with lots of paper dolls as a child.

*How did you get started ?: I built my web site because I started to get lots of customers from around the USA and people would ask if I had a catalog, which I don't. I also started getting lots of appointments with people coming in and out of the house. The web site enabled me to share all of my products with customers everywhere and made it a lot easier on everyone to browse the designs from the comfort of their own home, on their own time.

*What do you want customers to know about you and/or your product: My stationery is all hand done: I print, design, cut, fold, tie bows, stamp, package, etc. all myself. I do lots of custom work too. I want my customers to be thrilled with their personalized product and I am willing to happily work with them to get exactly what they want! I also love packaging! Sometimes, even the smallest gift is more meaningful in a package that says "WOW!" I love the cute factor of ribbons, tissue, and a great label.

*Anything else interesting you'd like to share with us? Unfortunately, (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it!) I have lots of addictions: sweets, especially dark chocolate, black coffee, scrapbooking, ribbon, embellishment and paper hording, shoes, especially flip flops, and bags. I love the color and simplicity of Vera Bradley, Brighton, and Studio Calico.

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Who doesn't LOVE stationery :) I loved a notepad I got from her for my best friend's birthday!! . And to celebrate being the featured seller, one of you is getting a $15 Gift Certificate! You got it, FREE! (Use for yourself, save for a great Christmas gift, etc??) So, how do you enter? Leave a comment on this post about your favorite item on the PDS website! For extra entries leave a separate comment if you make a purchase from PDS, and if you blog about this giveaway - post a comment with the link to your post! So, that's up to 3 entries!!! Good luck and happy commenting!

GIveaway!

Hey Hey- Happy Friday!!!! Want a chance at a great giveaway??? Head over to Die Cuts R Us Blog! I am sponsoring there today! Good luck!

Dont forget that today is your last day to comment on the OctopussInk Giveaway ! Winner annouced on Monday!!!

Stars & Strips :)(Not Stripes!)

Challenges for this Layout:

SPCC- Color Combo

The Pink Elephant- Starts and Strips (Not stripes, strips :)

Pile it On- 3 different Embellsihmenst (Die cuts, alphas, ribbon, borders)

Design Team Call

Some EXCITING news! Die Cuts R Us is having a Design Team Call! I just love this webstore. CRAZY fast shipping and Amazing Customer Service. Plus, she is willing to take suggestions, requests, and really listens! I have bought from this store twice already and I won a free product giveaway a few weeks back! Well, the exciting part of the Call- Claudia, the owner, asked ME to be the Design Team Coordinator!!!!! Super pumped! So, all you Paper Princesses- APPLY! Here are all the details! (Oh- did I mention that I am giving a gift certificate to this store away to the winner for the Summer Lovin Challenge??? LINK UP YOUR PROJECTS!


Hip and Trendy Online Store, Die Cuts R Us, is looking for a few great Designers for their first Design Team! We welcome all U.S. designers to apply.

Dates: Submissions in by July 24, 2009
Announcement of team by July 31, 2009
Start Date: August 1, 2009
Details: Open to US only. (Due to shipping)
Hip and Trendy Online Store, Die Cuts R Us, www.diecutsrus.com, is looking for a few great Designers for the first Design Team! We welcome all U.S. designers to apply. Are you passionate about creating? Do you love the newest and latest products and Papers? Then what are you waiting for?? APPLY!

To Be A DCRU Designer You Must:
1. Email at least three layouts, cards, tags, altered art, or other project) a month. Your creations will be posted on the DCRU blog and in the ideas section along with details about each project, products used and any special techniques such as paper tearing, painting, stamping, inking, distressing, etc. in your description. You are to try and use as many products as you can that are sold by DCRU. This includes Cricut, Spellbinders, Cuttlebug, QuicKutz, Papers, etc.
2. Come up with one great challenge for readers. Once a month, a new challenge will be listed on the DCRU blog.
3. Positive and encouraging participation in our challenges, commenting on entries, and in the recruiting of new bloggers to our site. Our goal is to be an active, friendly site, that inspires!
5. Advertise DieCutsRUs.com on Yahoo or MSN Groups as well as your blog if you have one and anywhere else it is acceptable to do so. This can be a simple, "Have you seen what's new at DieCutsRUs.com?", "Come see my challenge", "Did you see my layout….?". Be sure to include a full link back to the site so people can find what you are talking about easily. Be sure to add Design Team Member for DieCutsRUs.com in your signature line when possible.
6. Communicate with Owner /Design Team Coordinator about absences due to illness or vacation or the inability to complete a requested project.
7. Finally, a six-month commitment to give DieCutsRUs.com your best and to help make it a wonderful friendly site. You are to be exclusive to DCRU as a webstore design team member. You may still be a designer for kit clubs, challenge sites, manufacturers, etc.

Here is what you will get in return:
1. Bio and Photo on our DT link/site along with an active link to your blog.
2. Design Team Member Button for use on your blog and/or site.
3. Die Cuts Samples from dies and cartridges we carry to use on your projects.
4. A great place to show your work, inspire others, and be a part of a fun team while building your scrap resume'.
5. Random Acts of Kindness from time to time that will include new products to create with. Product is yours to keep with the understanding you use it to create and email the projects for the idea link and store blog.
6. Once a month "free shipping" on an order from our store; and once a month 10% off sub-total coupon (cannot be used together, and cannot be used on orders containing special sale prices).
7. We also would love to take your requests and feedback for hot and up and coming new products you think we should carry in our store!

Submission Process:
Complete the following and email to: claudia@diecutsrus.com Please put DT CALL in the subject line.
*Name, mailing address, phone number, email address Your screen name & link to any photo galleries you have containing your work.
*Scrapbook Resume (if you have one)
*ATTACH TO EMAIL 3 EXAMPLES OF YOUR WORK THAT WOULD FIT INTO THE STYLE OF DIE CUTS R US WITH PRODUCT "RECIPE". This means using products like Patterned Paper, Cricut,, Cricut Exp, Spellbinders, QuicKutz, or in the style of these type of products. Please visit the store http://www.diecutsrus.com/ to get an idea of the products we sell. The idea is to promote products we sell through ideas and projects!

Include the answers to the following questions in your email:
1) Have you ever designed for another website/company? If so, provide a link and your username for each?
2) Are you currently designing for another website/company? If so, provide a link and your username for each?
3) Are you active on any message boards? If so, provide a link and your username for each?
4) How long have you been scrapbooking?
5) Do you have a blog? What is the address?
6) Do you do any altered items or stamping?
7) Who are your favourite manufacturers? (top 5)
8) Why are you interested in a DT position at DCRU and what can you bring to the team?
9)We are also looking for ONE member of the team to concentrate and promote the Quickutz system and products. If you want to be consider for this position, please let us know. You MUST have the QuicKutz product and dies and be comfortable using them to qualify.
Website: www.diecutsrus.com Blog: www.diecutsrus.blogspot.com

Whatcha Doin' Today???

Hi friends! Hope you are having a great day! Mine has been jam packed! My little guy is at my parents house nad is coming home tomorrow. This morning I met my super cool scrappy friend Raegan at Archiver's for an uneeded, but much wanted scrappy shop trip :) Lots of good find! I even got some more stuff, with Raegan's help, for my blog candy! (Brads, stickers, paper for the packs, etc!) After grabbing an amazingly Strawberry Banana Vavanno Smoothie from Starbucks, we headed out. I came home to head to the hematologist with my hubby. They drew 11 viles of blood. CRAZY! And we got to talk to the actual doc who will be in on the surgeries. Very nice guy!!! Now we are home and I am heading to get my hair done. (I always feel like my grandma when I say that, like I am getting it set or something, lol) More blonde. less brown :) I love summer. Such a great excuse for fun blonde hair and bronze cheeks! You know something that is funny. B/c I change my hair so much, I don't know if I have one Christmas picture with blonde hair! Only brown or black since it is winter! HA! Myabe I chould carry the golden on this year! (My hubby would HAPPILY agree to that. :)
Enough for now, i just wanted to say hello since I had a couple minutes before I needed to leave and no little guy around to play with :( (Not to mention that I am a compulsive email/blog checker!)
More otmorrow- some new LO's, cards, and I need your advice ! So check back!!!

Some giveaways and News!

Hey all. REMEMBER to submit a layout, card, or project that is in the spirit of SUMMER for a chance to win a gift certificate to Die Cuts R Us. (and yes, as someone asked, You CAN choose to give your certificate away to a friend if your paticular craft doesn't use products they sell. Link your entry up here: Current Challenges Deadline 7/15: Summer Lovin

I am very excited. I just found out that I made The LimeLight Charitable Design Team. Here is the link to the blog. I have donated a couple of things to this team over the past couple of months to help with the fundraising efforts of a local humane society and recently sent a set of Breast Cancer Awareness Cupcake toppers. Just wanted to share.

Enter the fun below!
Current Giveaways Deadline 7/10: OctopussInk Giveaway Don't forget to comment for a chance to win a free item from her shop!!!!!

Head on over to A Giveaway Everyday and enter to win one of three items from beddingsets.com. They are giving away your choice of 3 bedding items: A Pink Zebra Sheet Set, A Simple Luxury Terry Robe, or a Shag Rug.

Thanks!!!

You know when you just love something you made and YOU are super excited about it, but YOU don't know if others feel the same way or if YOU are just being your number one fan???? Well, i told you how much I love this layout because I really just let it be and had so much fun making it, and guess what? Others like it too :) I mentioned before I made top 3 at Pile It On last week with it, well I just saw that I also made top 5 at The Pink ELephant with it. I am crazy excited that others like it too! Thanks for the sweet comments from you guys and I hope you do a LO or project that represents YOU to keep!

FREE!

Just a quick note- tomorrow marks ONE YEAR on Etsy for me! I sure wish I had started selling at one year not in November! I might have had 400 sales instead of almost 300 :) So, I am NINE sales away from 300. Yeppers. I WANT 300 by midnight tomorrow! So, Anyone here who makes a purchase, don't forgetto tell me in the notes you are a blog reader, you will get the 25% off shipping (Which makes your shipping only $1.50 FLAT! on ONE item or 10), AND either an AMY BUTLER Mini Cardstock Pack (10 sheets of 3x5) or a Solid Cardstock Pack. YOU choose, FREE. Not to mention my normal free gift. If you don't indicate, it will be a surprise I guess, lol. BUT, you HAVE to say in the notes to seller at checkout that you are a blog reader so I can refund the 25% shipping and give you the free paper pack! Thanks for all the support guys!

Tell It All Tuesday

Good Tell It All Tuesday :)

It's that time of the week again! Let's share our tips, tricks, fav's, and know how! Who knows what me might learn! This can be craft related, children, kitchen, life, WHATEVER goes! Just TELL us!!!!! Can't wait ot read your comments!
(You can read my response in the comments too!)
Today's Tell It All Question:

What is your guilty pleasure???

New in the store!

Hey all! I just wanted to show you a few things I just listed in my shop! First- Embossed Cardstock (Sized to fit an A2 card) in 9 different styles. Before I got my Cuttlebug- I searched trying to find someone who sold embossed papers for cardmaking. NO ONE had them! (I may have even just bought from them and not bought a Bug if I had found one!) So, I am sure there is someone else out there wanting them too!

Next, more custom embellished Die Cuts! Gotta love bikinis and fruity drinks!

Last but not least- some great little mini note sets. I am calling them Sweet Sets :) 4 little 3x3 embellished note cards. I just love 'em! Thanks for all your support guys! You mean the world to me!

What?? MORE winners? Yes my friend :)

The JUNE Monthly Comment Giveaway winner is: YVETTE!!!!! Thanks so much to everyone for all your super comments! Remember, July is here, and that means anothe rwinner! All you have to do is BE A FOLLOWER (click on the button to the right :) and Comment! A random comment is picked once a month (First the generator is asked to pick a day 1-30 (June, 30 days) and then once that date is shown, I see how many comments were on that day and have it pick a number from 1 to ??, and there is the winner!) Congrats Yvette! Email me your address and your prize pack will be on it's way!!!

Also, congrats to . Sandra who won at SPCC last week and got a prize pack from me!!!

Don't forget, I have a great little giveaway coming up over at the Die Cuts R Us blog FRIDAY! Mark it on your datebook to check it out and enter!!!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner :)

Winner of the Charmed Ceramics Giveaway is (COMMENT 7) KRISTIN! Congrats! Email me with your address and choice of item from her shop so I can get it to Amber! Congrats and thanks for playing!

Reminder- These great giveaways and challenges are active here:
Enter all the fun below!
Current Challenges Deadline 7/15: Summer Lovin
Current Giveaways Deadline 7/10: OctopussInk Giveaway
Comment Crazy Freebies : Monthly Drawing Details
My Blog Reader Etsy 25% off Shipping Discount Code: BLOG709

Challenge Entries :)

I had so much fun with this LO! From making my paper flower posies from fabric, felt, and buttons, to the hidden journaling spot, rick rack, rhinestones, stickles, pennant, etc! FYI- My cousin, 16, is in the middle and my sister and I on the outsides:) A "littl" family resemblence, lol. And YES, I change my hair clor with the seasons :)

The Pink Elephant- My fav color combo
Pile It On - 3 Embellishments & other challenges (Ribbon, Posies, buttons, rhinestones, rick rack
Paper Play- Make your own flower

Raspberry Ribbons - Circles and Ribbon