Gingham Ducky Par-tay!

Happy Wednesday to you!!!

Wanted to share some crafty fun :)

I got to design some FAB gingham ducky party goods for a super sweet customer in TN! How cute is her theme!!!!

Thanks for the pictures Jenn! Glad Campbell had a great day!!!



Dresses!

I love paper, but I also LOVE fabric :)

Most of you already know that! Well, my mom is the most gift seamstress. I love all the things she has taught me and we got to spend some time together last weekend designing and sewing these beauties. Let me just say-  God knew what he was doing when he gave me a boy. I would be broke as a joke. All you with little girls- God Bless You. ;)

My mom actually owns a baby boutique in my hometown and all these goodies and so much more is for sale there! We also opened an Etsy store recently and put these babies up in there! So, if you like to mark stores as a FAV on Etsy or you like cute dresses- add http://www.thebabyboutiquestore.etsy.com/ to your list. We can make these in any size and will be adding all kinds more to the store soon!

Have a FAB day!!!

It's a Pink Hello Kitty Bday!!!!

I love it when someone sends me a pic of their party!!! What a special thing to share!!

Thanks to Chrissy for sharing this pic of Lola's 1st bday!!

and this one...

What a super cute party!!!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing!!

Birthday Mag Sneak Peek!!! My tags!!!

EEK! Very excited to see the Cricut Magazine Birthday Idea Book Sneak Peek!!! And as I was looking at the peek- I saw my tags in it. I knew they were going to be in the issue, but I though I would have to wait another month to see them!!!!

GO here:

http://62.128.151.219/A1rwxk/CIBSneakPeek2011/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fl.php%3Fu%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcontent.yudu.com%252FA1rwxk%252FCIBSneakPeek2011%26h%3Dd8226

and on pages 5 and 6, you can see!!! YIPPEE!! I have all the issues of mags I have been in laying in a stack and I really need to figure out a way to keep them! Any ideas from all you pros??? Thanks!

The NEW E2, Prayers for the South, and more.

Where is MELANIE MASON?? Come on down! You are the next WInner of a springtime Paper Pad :) (Love my Price Is Right voice don't you :)

Email me your shipping address and I will get it right out!!!

I am SO excited- Look what just arrived on my doorstep- 5 days earlier than expected might I add!!!

The new E2. It"s a little smaller than my Expression and a lot smaller than my Imagine.

Now I know there are a lot who don't live Provo Craft and some who are boycotting them. But I will be honest, I have never had a problem with them personally.

I have had to talk to Customer Service a couple times- once a rewards certificate missing and once about a replacement mat,(both of which I got in th email in just a few days)  but other than that, my machines have been used for 5-10 hours every single day for over 2 years and thank the good Lord, I haven't had issues. I am in the process of researching other commerical die cutters out there and will be purchasing one of those in the near future, but with my library of carts, I won't even go into that as I might get sick: ), I can't justify not using something that works for me on the basis of others dealings with the company.

So excited to see the new features and get it hooked up to my gypsy :)

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

We gave away a scholarship at my hometown high school FFA Banquet in my brother's memory like we always do. Then, the kids raised $1300 for Matt"s Scholarship fund. 2 kids received the Matt Monroe Star Greenhand award as well.

It's always bittersweet. I know he is proud of us, but so much of me wants him here and the words after his name during the presentation not to be "memorial".

We have 2 more scholarships to give in his memory this year. One for a high school football player and for a member of their church youth group.

I'm glad these kids will get the chance to go to school and further their education. I am  happy to know our family has something to do with that in honor of our missing part.

There is healing in helpong others.

On that note- so many prayers for our friends in the areas affected by these awful storms. The Ohio River here in Louisville has been a mess and business and offices evacuated and closed. BUT, that is nothing to what our dear friends to the south are dealing with. God bless you as you grieve loss of loved ones, praises as new survivors are found, and prayers for a brighter future my friends!

Giveaway Day! EPP Paper Pad!

I have the greatest friends, bloggy friends, family, etc.

I am so blessed and I love all of your comments, inspiration, etc.

SO, who wants a Springtime 6x6 paper pad from Echo Park paper???

Just follow along and leave me a comment!!!

Happy Good Friday, Earth Day, and Easter Weekend!

A ZOO Birthday party!!!

Hi you FAB reader you :)

Great day here, if isn't wasn't for all the tornado warnings.

It warmed my hear to hear my little guy say, "Mom, God will keep us safe." Love him.

Wanted to share these with you!!

A FAB customer of mine posted her party on her blog today. LOVED working with COrry! That little Ben is one LUCKY boy!!

Head over and read up!!

pet peeve....

What. A. Day.

I know that immitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it's really irritating when someone takes your ideas and down right copies them. Don't get me wrong, competition makes the business world go around, but today I was forwarded something that was just down right upsetting. Someone not only copied things I made (that doesn't really bug me as I know many have the ability to do what I do) and the kicker-

SHE EVEN COPIED MY DESCRIPTION, WORD FOR WORD. 

Okay. Make what you please, am fine with that, but at LEAST write your own description.  She deleted the things I had listed she did not make, but even down to the number of exclamation marks.  WOW.

I cannot imagine straight up copy and pasting someone elses descriptions.

I have been told of others who have obviouly taken a couple of my original ideas and started making them, but at least the other 2 ladies wrote their own descriptions.

Okay. I am off my soap box.

This is just another reason that when someone finds something they like somewhere else and bring it to me to make, I change it up and make it my own.

Off to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day with the cutest little boy I know :)

He's an original. That is for sure :)

LOL

Thanks for being fabulous followers who let me vent. I am only human too :)

NEW Echo Park shipping TODAY to you!!

SO I am TOTALLY excited when my doorbell rings and a BIG box from Echo Park Paper is sitting there. It makes me gitty :) Today's delivery had all kinds of goodness from the new Summer Days COllection and the 6x6 Paper Pads I had ordered!!!!

Guess what- they now have Rub Ons and things too!!!!

I listed all kinds of goodness for sale in my Etsy shop. This really is a GREAT deal as I can't keep them all to myself :)  (Well, I could, but someone might call A&E and have me put on Hoarders. for real. lol

SO- One low price will ship everything and I have checked- you will not find it cheaper- product or shipping :)

AND- I am giving away a set of Rub Ons on my Facebook Page :) (Click over there on the right sidebar to see :) Giving them away today!!!

Here is what is in the store!!

Have a great day!!!!

Hi!

Hi everyone!!! Well,  I apologize for leaving you high and dry! SO much has been going on!I got to go to the FINAL FOUR. It was fabulous and didn't quite end the way I wanted :) (GO CATS!) but fun nonetheless :)

We also had a death in the family, a stomach bug, and preschool spring break.

LOL. My life is whirlwind sometimes!
I have mailed 189 packages in 2 weeks. Seriously. 189.

That's a lot of packages :) Blessed, and thankful for great customers.

Anyways, I know you guys have all had a lot going on too I am sure! Can't wait to catch up!!! I had planned on catching up on everyone's blogs while we spent several days in the hospital, but I had internet service for a while 30 minutes one day and that was it! Plan failed. SO, I am trying to catch up a few at a time!

Bear with me!

For those who are new around here, leave me your blog addy so I can visit!!!

Back tomorrow with crafty goodness!
Thank you all for your love and support!

Party on :)

It's a ZOO out there!!- Client Pics!

Hey everyone! It's FULL SWING party time up in here :)

I've been crazy busy!

I do have some cute pictures to share !

Okay warning- this little boy is so stinkin' cute that i could just eat him up!!!!

Meet Clark!

His FAB mom Lindsey contacted me last winter to do a custom birthday party for this sweet boy! Well, banners, buffet tags, table decorations, party hats, signs,  and more later- we have one FAB party! Here are some pics Lindsey was kind enough to share of the party and decor!!!

How much fun does this party look????

Thank you so much Lindsey for allowing me to be such a big part of Clark's first birthday! Have a fabulous week everyone!!

Giveaway- Jenni Bowlin

Hi again!!!

Here is a new giveaway going live on the blog and Facebook !

Remember, I give away one here and one there! So you have 2 chances!

A quick note- I want to share a little something. I do giveaways b/c I feel like God has blessed me in so many ways and I want to share that with others. Although I would love to have you as a follower on FB and my blog, you do not have to be to win.

I do this to share my blessings, not to make you like me :)

I encourage you to give to others in whatever way you can! Whether it be a prayer for a friend inneed, a meal to a neighbor, or an extra hug to a child who may not get many, we all have something we can share or do to bring a smile to someone's face!

You never know when someone may do it for you!!!

Now! For the giveaway!!!!

A set of the Easter themed Mini Bingo Cards from Jenni Bowlin!

I love all these little cards! They are really fantastic additions to scrapbook pages, mini albums, cards and more!!

So, leave me a comment and let me know who you are pulling for in the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. If you don't follow basketball, no worries :) Just comment@
(And FYI- I will fight the urge and promise not to give special consideration to those choosing my Wildcats from UK! GO BIG BLUE!!!!!, and  good luck to your FAV team too!!! (Unless that team happens to be West Virginia today :) : )

Matthew is ready for today's game:

Giveaway winner!

Hi there!!! Thanks to all who entered the Cosmo Cricket giveaway on facebook and here on the blog!

I announced the FB winner a few minutes ago here!

The blog winner is:

CricketHunter said...

Usually wear green. When the kids were young we had green eggs

and ham and grren milk, etc. Miss those days.

Thanks for the chance to win.

March 15, 2011 1:17 PM

Congrats! Email me your shipping address!!!

Congrats!!

New giveaway starts in just a few minutes!!!!!!

Cards with Cosmo's Upcycled!

So remember I told you I made a couple quick cards the other day? Well, here are 2 of them. The Upcylced Collection from Cosmo Cricket is just darlin. AND - there are those Doilies that I am giving away HERE and on Facebook!!! (Click over to the right!!!)!!

Sure do hope my twin friends loved these :)

have a great day!



FYI...

Hey all.

The giveaway and such is still going on from yesterday (as I had pre scheduled the posts for the last couple of days, )but I have had a death in the family (she was my second cousin who passed  from leukemia. Only in her 50's and her mom is also in the hospital and the doctors are not giving her very long.) I ask for prayers for Debra's husband, her sister, her dad, and of course her mom. I feel so bad for her sister and dad right now who are faced with not only the loss of their daughter/sister, but also of their wife/mother in the near future. Situations like this always make me put myself in check.

Just didn't want anyone to think I was ignoring them this weekend or over the next  couple of days as posts are prescheduled through the week so I don't have to worry about a blog when there are so many other things going on.

Many blessings to you all and may we all

count our blessings!!!!

TREND ALERT!!!! & Giveaway!

For all you embellie girls out there....these are FABULOUS!

They are Butterflies and Doilies by Cosmo Cricket and could not be more adorable!!!

These are from the UpCycle collectionand would you know I have already used one pack. (I just might be a hoarder collector of crafty supplies and just might have about 5 more packs "in the waiting") LOL. Prepared is what I say :)

Anyways, these babies are super cute, perfectly matched to the collection and provide just a little something extra!

SOOOOOOOOOOO-

Who wants to try these out????

I am giving away a pack to someone!

Just leave me a comment and for the sake of fun reading- tell me if you do anything special for St. Patty's Day! Afterall, it is coming up!!!!

You can also enter once on my facebook page! (Top right of the blog for those who like easy directions :)

Have a great day!!!



Bachelorette In Action :)

Happy Monday everyone!

SOOOO much going on!

Would you believe I actually made 3 cards on Friday????

2 of my great friends (who happen to be twins :) turned 30 and my cousin turned 16!

Those are special numbers!!!

I had to grab some supplies and throw together a few cards to let them know I loved them and was thinking of them on their day :)

I'll show them to you just as soon as I download them :)

For now, I will share these cute pics sent in by a client who threw a bachelorette party!!

Thanks Lauren!!!

Here she used the tags as charms! Love it!

Here are the yummy looking cupcakes with the toppers in them!

And of course, a banner!!!!

I just love seeing pics of the items I create in action :)

Guess what?? I am going to share something with you tomorrow that I am in love with from teh Winter CHA releases :) There just might be a giveaway involved :)

WHat's your fav new thing now that all the releases are out and mostly available???

Do share :)

Publication Gitty :)

I am always super excited when I get the fun email that says "We would like to publish (insert unworthy project of mine here) in the (month) issue of (insert FAB magazine here.) :) It always makes me gitty!

Well, the next thing that makes me gitty a couple months after the publication is realeased is the return of my little project(s) and the super fun box I get with it :)

I had a cute little reindeer tag picked up by Scrapbook Trends for it's Create:Christmas Cards Mag a couple months back. Well, last week I got my tag back along with the 2 issues of the magazine and a box filled with goodies :)

SO, for of you out there who are trying to get published- keep at it!

You WILL get there!! It's just a matter of time until they are looking

for what you've got :)

Cheers to all of us and continued success :)

Have a great day!!!

BUZZ and Buzzing around here!!!

Well, I am the queen of multi-tasking today.

Wacthing my beloved Kentucky Wildcats play.

Watching Matthew scurry around in the backyard.

Cricut Running.

Returning Etsy messages.

Working on orders.

Making my mental to do list before a birthday party we are going to this afternoon.

Planning Dinner.

Packing to go visit my parents tomorrow/Monday.

SHew.  LOL

Just a few crafty pics to share today! Have a wonderful day!

A friend of mine asked me to make her son a BUZZ Lightyear Banner for his birthday. Of course I said yes.

This guy was a pain-in-the-rear.

All the little pieces, even when it is 5 inches plue in size, are tideous.

BUT, It turned out cute :)

Happy 4th Birthday Jake!

A Beautiful Day, Beautiful Party, and a Shower Curtain.... :)

It's been a long morning already. Matthew fought me on going to preschool this morning. Normally, if he can justify to me his reasonings, I listen. However this morning after several failed attempts to convince me why he shouldn't go to school he says:

"Mommy, see that sunshine outside?"

Me: "Yes"

Him, "It would be such a shame to waste a beautiful day inside."

Seriously, he said that. He's 4. Wonder where he's heard that :)

My response: "PUT on YOUR clothes. You are going to school."

And that was that.

Okay- for the real reason you actually read my blog :) The crafty bit :

I was asked by a client to design a party for her twin girls that centered around the colors in a shower curtain, zebras, and monkeys. Yep.

Well, here is the finished product! These girls will be celebrating their party tomorrow with all there favorites and this decor :) Can't wait to see the party pics!

Giveaway winners and....

Hey everyone! Well, I gave away 2 of the Imaginisce Ticket Stamps, make that 3 actually, tonight on my Facebook page (If you aren't a "liker" of my fb page, click on the box ont eh right of my screen! Time to annouce winners here in bloggy world too!!

Originally I was going to give away just one stamp period. But then I decided dto doa  couple both places :) I LOVE this stamp and apparently so do you :)

Winners here are:

LAURIE and KATHY

Congrats! You can thank random.org for choosing you :) Email me your shipping address sammyejo at 62cards.com

And I got word tonight that another Cricut project is being published in the upcoming Cricut: Happy Birthday Idea Book!!!  SO excited to be in the Cricut magazine again :) YAY!

Bracket Challenge and Fab memories!

I have been blessed to have some really wonderful people in my life both past and present. It's crazy to think that there are sorority sisters of mine that I can pick up a conversation with after not talking, other than facebook of course :), for years and for the moment, we are 21 on the sorority floor living a couple doors down from each other again.  I love that. I mean I really love that.

Well, this opportunity came about just as randomly as my last paragragh.

If you have been around here long, you know that as crazy as I am about crafting, I am equally as crazy about sports. About any sport.

Except golf.

I'd rather watch grass grow.

(With the exception of Happy Gilmore. :)

You see, there is a new blog in town, Our Cup Runneth Over. (after you read this, run over there and tell them hi and mention you came from 62Cards :) You'll get the VIP treatment. LOL, okay maybe not, but it sounded good. )

Not new bloggers, but a new collaboration by fabulous bloggers that is such a great daily read. 2 of the 4 happen to be college sorority sisters of mine and I could not be more proud to say "I know them!!!! I really know them!!!!" (This in the tone of Will Ferrel in Elf :)

The 2 fab sisters of mine along with 2 other wonderfully talented ladies asked me to be a part of their March Madness Brackett Challenge.

I had to think about saying yes for about 1.2 seconds :)

SO, head over there, follow them on Facebook and Twitter and download your bracket :) And for those of you who "don't do sports" - you'll love their blog and daily musings, even if you don't download a bracket :)

Have a great day! See you all tomorrow for the winner of the stamp giveaway!!!

Announcement tease and Customer Pics!!!

Hi everyone!  A BIG announcement tomorrow for all the sports lovers or those who pretend to be :) I am really excited and can't wait to share this with you!!!

Today, as I run around like a chicken with my head cut off scurry around the craft room, I wanted to share pics sent from a customer! She had me create a party sign and used it in her daughter's 1st birthdya photo shoot!

Isn't SHE a doll! ANd I loved the pics! Thank you to all my wonderful customers who send in pics! I have a GREAT southern birthday party from January to share with you soon!!!!! Have a great day and don't forget to sign up on the post below to win that ticket stamp! I'll be announcing hte winner Thursday!

Ready for another Giveaway? Ticket Stamp!!!

I have bought some FAB new scrappy goods over the past couple of weeks! A got most of them in this weekend while I was gone and had a chance to open boxes yesterday!

I feel so blessed, so I always buy a couple things extra that I am in love with to give away to my FAB followers!!!!!

(FYI- if you have won over the last couple of weeks, your packages got mailed! Your's too Amanda V!!!)

So up today:

This cute clear stamp from Imaginsce!!!! I LOVE it!!!!!

So, leave a comment and let me know one of your current scrappy/crafty favs right now for a chance to win! You can comment on my 62Cards Facebook page for another chance!!! Good luck!!!