I've Got Winners & Many Thank You's!

Happy Saturday everyone. I can't think of a better way to start a weekend by finding your a winner, right?
Before I announce I would like to thank all of you for following my blog. It's a bit over 3 months old and to see 132 followers is so darned exciting! So thank you so much for all of the wonderful comments and kind words.
Another super big thank you to Debbie for inviting me to participate in her Birthday Celebration! It was so much fun and have met so many great crafters because of it! Hey...I even learned how to make a YouTube video! LOL...that my friends was a disaster ...but a great learning experience. You all were so patient and polite :-).

Drum Roll Please!
The winner of the Picture Keeper is......#65-Ola. Congratulations Ola! Great Candy!!
The winner of the contents of Fridays Treat Bag is........#7 -Patricia Hurlburt. Congratulations Patricia. you have won 4 Paper Craft Stick Pins!
AND last, but not least the Winner of my Blog Candy is # 17- Brenna!

Congratulations Brenna!

Congratulations Winners! Watch your mailbox. It is so much fun to get something more than bills isn't it?
A special thank you to Picture Keeper for their very generous donation of the 14 Picture Keepers and for sponsoring the Blog Hop!
Taking a few days away from Blogging and will return next week! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
{{Hugz}}
Kathie

Debbie's "It's My Birthday" Blog Hop Day 5

Now this should work!  Note to self: Do NOT make a YouTube video private cause there is NO undoing it!

Random.Org has chose a home for 4 Paper-Craft Stick Pins!Scroll down for Day 4 of "It's My Birthdday" Blog Hop)

scrappinC said...Your skunk is totally awesome. You have done such a wonderful jog. I really like your projects.
 Wooowho!  Congratulations Cindy! Please send me your address and I will get these out to you this weekend (baring anymore blizzards!)
Thanks everyone! And my birthday month is October!(I saw only ONE in my comments!) That is also my Blogoversary so stay tuned for a big Party!
I'm feeling like another mini-giveaway tomorrow.....so stay tuned!
Have a safe, comfy warm day!
Kathie

Debbie's "It's My Birthday" Blog Hop-Day 4

Welcome to day 4 of Debbie's "It's My Birthday" Blog Hop!If you've come from Kathy's Blog, Paper Fanatic, then you're on the right track. If you just happened upon my blog then welcome! Perhaps you'd like to join the celebration from the beginning, starting at our sweet host and Birthday Girl, Debbie's Creativity Heals. Wouldn't want you to miss a thing, There is so much great talent to be seen thru the week! Hopefully by now you've had the opportunity to see all of the beautiful projects made for the celebration! Awesome bunch of ladies!
If you haven't already done so make sure you go to Picture Keeper  and "like" their page so you will be eligible for the Picture Keeper drawing on Saturday! Wouldn't want you to miss out on such an incredible prize! Also be certain you leave a comment on everyone's blog entry for Monday, January 24th.
I will be posting the winner of yesterdays Blog Candy later today so be sure to check back to see if you are the lucky winner!

Now for my project! This card is one of my favorites, I'm sure by now you all know how I love to use Golden Medium to "frost" cake and cupcakes! It also makes for a yummy ice cream cone as well. The background is aluminum foil embossed with the Birthday Cuttlebug embossing folder.The cupcake edging was made with an EK Punch. The "cherries" are buttons. Paper is leftovers from my stash. Real easy but cute card!

Now about that YUMMY Blog Candy!
 For those of you that become followers and leave comments on my blog for all 5 days of our Blog Hop there's a little extra in store for you! So be sure if you've missed any posts this week that you go back and leave a comment!
Here is what I am offering!
1Cricut Cart: Jubilee
1Scrappy Moms Clear Stamps-Sweet Somethings
1small talk "Journey" tag
2 pkg. American crafts Elements Mini Jewel Brads
2-Studio 112 Journal Tags
3 Stick Pins for Paper crafting
And you never can tell....some extra goodies may pop up here and there for a daily giveaway. You'll just have to come back and see! Winners will be drawn  Saturday, January 29th using Random.Org. Don't forget to leave me an email addy to contact you or I will have to choose another.  Due to soaring postal rates my personal giveaway is for US and Canada only. Sorry International friends :-(
Your next stop is the very talented Barbara from Jane's Keepsakes.

And just in case you lose your way, here is your itinerary:

http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/ Debbie
http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/ Raven
http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/  Paula
http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/ Jennifer
http://kmberger.blogspot.com/ Kathy
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/ Kathie..That's me ! Kathlee :-)
http://janeskeepsakes.blogspot.com/ Barbara
http://scrappinc.blogspot.com/ Cindy
http://www.pinkcricut.com/ Sarah aka Pink Cricut
http://www.cherylswindow.blogspot.com/ Cheryl
www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/ Sarah W
http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com/ Penny
http://diannesscrappycreations.blogspot.com/ Dianne
http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/ Kristy
  http://mrsamandarichardson.blogspot.com/ Amanda
http://cheezenwhinecrafting.blogspot.com/ Chrissy
http://doodlebugmemories.blogspot.com/ Melissa
http://crafty1mommy.blogspot.com/ Sherri
http://treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/ Treasure Box Designs
http://scrappinsunshine.blogspot.com/  Debbie
Until tomorrow!
{{Hugz}}
Kathie

Day 3 of Debbie's "It's My Birthday" Blog Hop

  Welcome to Day Three of "It's My Birthday" Blog Hop. If you've come from Kathy's Blog, Paper Fanatic, then you're on the right track. If you just happened upon my blog then welcome! Perhaps you'd like to join the celebration from the beginning, starting at our sweet host and Birthday Girl, Debbie's Creativity Heals.
 Today is Debbie's "real" Birthday and we are half way through our full week of celebration! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE! I hope you have a wonderful day and all of you wishes and dreams come true! This week has been so much fun hasn't it? And the talent-what talented ladies I am blogging with!Great Blog Candy too!
I had originally planned another project for today however I was crafting today and made a card that I just couldn't hold back ! I am also going to submit it to this weeks  Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge # 3.

Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge#3

I have been biting at the bit to work with my new Create a Critter Cartridge so I took time today to play. Have you ever noticed that when you "play" you tend to do your best work?  So this is what I came up with! I had so much fun doing this!
 I used the fur boa in many of my Christmas projects and thought for sure that was the only use I would find for it, however tell me this little skunk wasn't made for it!
Recipe:
DCWV Flower Shower Stack for base
DCWV Halloween Glitter Stack-trim
Ribbon from my stash,
Martha Stewart's Onyx Glitter (skunk)
Mini fur boa from Micheals
iRock bling
MS Punch for ribbon
Prima flower from stash
Glue Dots
Cricut Carts: Skunk-Create a Critter
                       Card Base(Gift Box) from Sweet Treats
                        Tag-Simply Charmed
Computer generated sentiment.
Pink Stickles for inner ear
White Gel pen for eyes
Gypsy& Cricut Expression
There you have it! I hope you like it as much as I had fun doing it!

Don't forget my yummy blog candy! You MUST be a follower, a US or Canadian address and leave a comment on all 5 days to be eligible so if you've missed a day or two please go back and leave some love. I would hate to see you miss out on all the goodies!
Go forward and enjoy the celebration! Your next stop is the very talented Barbara from Jane's Keepsakes. 

Oh....I almost forgot to mention something! There is blog candy to be won today( 4 paper-craft stick pins) in celebration of Debbie's Big Day! You must comment today and leave me the MONTH of your birthday!

I will pick a winner using Random.org Thursday morning! Good luck..and remember...I need a way to contact you!
Just in case you lose your way here is your itinerary:
http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/ Debbie
http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/ Raven
http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/  Paula
http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/ Jennifer
http://kmberger.blogspot.com/ Kathy
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/ Kathie..That's me ! Kathlee :-)
http://janeskeepsakes.blogspot.com/ Barbara
http://scrappinc.blogspot.com/ Cindy
http://www.pinkcricut.com/ Sarah aka Pink Cricut
http://www.cherylswindow.blogspot.com/ Cheryl
www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/ Sarah W
http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com/ Penny
http://diannesscrappycreations.blogspot.com/ Dianne
http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/ Kristy
  http://mrsamandarichardson.blogspot.com/ Amanda
http://cheezenwhinecrafting.blogspot.com/ Chrissy
http://doodlebugmemories.blogspot.com/ Melissa
http://crafty1mommy.blogspot.com/ Sherri
http://treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/ Treasure Box Designs
http://scrappinsunshine.blogspot.com/  Debbie
{{HUGZ}}
Kathie

It's My Birthday Blog Hop-Day Two

Welcome to Day Two of  Debbie's "It's My Birthday" Blog Hop. As I mentioned yesterday, this is my very first Blog Hop and I want to take the opportunity to thank Debbie for inviting me to participate. I feel so honored! And it has been so exciting!
If you've come from Kathy's Blog, Paper Fanatic, then you're on the right track. If you just happened upon my blog then welcome! Perhaps you'd like to join the celebration from the beginning, starting at our sweet host and Birthday Girl, Debbie's Creativity Heals. Wouldn't want you to miss a thing, There is so much great talent to be seen thru the week!

So are you having a great time? Yesterday we had cake, today it's presents! Now who doesn't love presents? I know I do. I'm especially fond of presents that come in small boxes. They tend to be extra special. So I decided to make a small gift! So small the tag almost hides it! The box itself is a surprise. It is my first attempt at an explosion box and it was surprisingly easy! You can find the tutorial here at Splitcoaststampers.
I wanted to take it one step further and make the inside a little more festive for the occasion so I tried my hand at a cake (I think I'm fixated on inedible cakes! "No Points"- TOO many Weight Watchers meetings!).
Recipe:
Box & Lid: K & Company double sided paper
ScorPal
Tag: Lacy Labels
Paper from my stash
Cake: Light wt. cardboard
2-Spellbinders Nestabilities Scallop Circles (2")
6"x2" strip stamped for side of cake
4 computer generated greetings adhered to sides
That's all there is to it! Easy peasy! Now about that YUMMY Blog Candy!

 For those of you that become followers and leave comments on my blog for all 5 days of our Blog Hop there's a little extra in store for you! So be sure if you missed yesterday you go back and leave a comment!
Here is what I am offering!
1Cricut Cart: Jubilee
1Scrappy Moms Clear Stamps-Sweet Somethings
1small talk "Journey" tag
2 pkg. American crafts Elements Mini Jewel Brads
2-Studio 112 Journal Tags
3 Stick Pins for Paper crafting
And you never can tell....some extra goodies may pop up here and there for a daily giveaway. You'll just have to come back and see! Winners will be drawn  Saturday, January 29th using Random.Org. Don't forget to leave me an email addy to contact you or I will have to choose another.  Due to soaring postal rates my personal giveaway is for US and Canada only. Sorry International friends :-(
Your next stop is the very talented Barbara from Jane's Keepsakes.
Just in case you get lost along the way here is your itinerary. Take note that we may have had some new additions since you last visited! Happy Hopping!

http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/ Debbie
http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/ Raven
http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/  Paula
http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/ Jennifer
http://kmberger.blogspot.com/ Kathy
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/ Kathie..That's me ! Kathlee :-)
http://janeskeepsakes.blogspot.com/ Barbara
http://scrappinc.blogspot.com/ Cindy
http://www.pinkcricut.com/ Sarah aka Pink Cricut
http://www.cherylswindow.blogspot.com/ Cheryl
www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/ Sarah W
http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com/ Penny
http://diannesscrappycreations.blogspot.com/ Dianne
http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/ Kristy
  http://mrsamandarichardson.blogspot.com/ Amanda
http://cheezenwhinecrafting.blogspot.com/ Chrissy
http://doodlebugmemories.blogspot.com/ Melissa
http://crafty1mommy.blogspot.com/ Sherri
http://treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/ Treasure Box Designs
http://scrappinsunshine.blogspot.com/  Debbie
Until tomorrow!
{{Hugz}}
Kathie

It's My Birthday Blog Hop

Woowhooo.........are we ready to party? Welcome to Debbie's "It's My Birthday" Blog Hop.
If you've come from Kathy's Blog, Paper Fanatic, then you're on the right track. If you just happened upon my blog then welcome! Perhaps you'd like to join the celebration from the beginning, starting at our sweet host and Birthday Girl, Debbie's Creativity Heals. Wouldn't want you to miss a thing, There is so much great talent to be seen today! We have a phenomenal sponsor too, Picture Keeper.They have been kind enough to give each of us a 4GB Picture Keeper to give away to a lucky follower. How can you participate? I'll give you the details shortly! 
This is my very first Blog Hop and I can't thank Debbie enough for including me in her celebration!

 Our assignment was to create a project using a Birthday theme so I chose to start off the blog with what else but  a birthday card. I am fairly comfortable with making cards but with this blog hop I wanted to challenge myself a bit more and move out of my comfort zone so I tried a few new things that I will show you over the next 5 days. Rumor has it Debbie likes purple so , purple it is!
Recipe:
Cardstock base A2 size
Layer cut at 5.25 X8.25
"PARTY"-Gypsy Wanderings
Cake: Sweet Treats-embossed with Cuttlebug Tiny Mosaic & frosted with Golden Medium
         Cherry-coated with Glossy Accents
Party Confetti-wired ribbon formed around Gypsy Stylus
Party Blower-Isn't that the cutest! Martha Stewart Crafts(directions here)
Spellbinders Nestablities Labels Sixteen
Martha Stewart's Daisy Fan Edge Punch
Helmar Adhesive Runner
Hope you enjoyed my card....Oh! Blog Candy. I did promise the details didn't I?
Picture Keeper has given each of us a 4GB Picture Keeper. Check out their website. What a great product! To win one there are only 2 rules you must follow!

1. Go to their Facebook page and "like" them (would be great if you left a comment thanking them for their generous giveaway! Each of us will be posting our projects on their FB page as well)
2. You must be a follower of my blog. So if you are not currently a follower I would be thrilled to have you!
3. Don't forget to leave a way to contact you or I will have to choose another!

Winners will be chosen Saturday,January 29th  using Random.Org

But wait...............that's not all!! I have even more blog candy ! For those of you that become followers and leave comments on my blog for all 5 days of our Blog Hop there's a little extra in store for you! Here it is!
1Cricut Cart: Jubilee
1Scrappy Moms Clear Stamps-Sweet Somethings
1small talk "Journey" tag
2 pkg. American crafts Elements Mini Jewel Brads
2-Studio 112 Journal Tags
3 Stick Pins for Paper crafting
And you never can tell....some extra goodies may pop up here and there for a daily giveaway. You'll just have to come back and see! Winners will be drawn  Saturday, January 29th using Random.Org. Don't forget to leave me an email addy to contact you or I will have to choose another.  Due to soaring postal rates my personal giveaway is for US and Canada only. Sorry International friends :-(
Your next stop is the very talented Barbara from Jane's Keepsakes
Just incase you get lost along the way here is your itinerary!

 

http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/  Debbie http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/  Raven morethanfavors.blogspot.com/ Paula http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/ Jennifer   http://kmberger.blogspot.com/   Kathy  http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/ Kathie-You Are Here!  janeskeepsakes.blogspot.com/ Barbara http://scrappinc.blogspot.com/ Cindy  http://www.pinkcricut.com/  Sarah aka Pink Cricut  http://www.cherylswindow.blogspot.com/ Cheryl www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/ Sarah W  http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com/  Penny http://diannesscrappycreations.blogspot.com/ Dianne scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com    Kristy   Later! {{Hugz}} Kathie

 

It's My Birthday Blog Hop-Blog Candy Alert!

Tomorrow's the day!Tomorrow we begin celebrating Debbie's birthday with a 5 day blog hop! Do I have some yummy candy for you! As I announced earlier this week Picture Keeper is sponsoring our Celebration and some lucky followers will win a Picture Keeper from each blog! You heard right peeps....14 4G Picture Keepers-one winner from each blog along the hop! Is that exciting or what?

So in addition to the Picture Keeper I am offering even more yummy candy to one lucky grand prize winner! To qualify you must follow my blog and post a comment all five days., Monday through Friday. There may even be some surprise blog candy.You never know what you'll find during the week! Here is a sneak peak :
Yummy or what?
I'm sure you'll find even more delectable goodies when you visit the other talented ladies during your hop, so don't miss a one!
So don't forget......."It's My Birthday " Blog Hop,Monday-1-24 at 8AM. It all starts here!
See you tomorrow.....LET'S PARRRRTY!
{{Hugz}}

Woooo Who-Blog Hop announcement!

Good morning all! Sure is a dismal day in the Catskills this morning....we have a bit of everything going on. Snow, sleet, ice, rain. The only thing we don't have is sun! As I've been hinting I will be participating in a blog hop next week! So excited I can hardly stand it as it is my very first. Our lovely hostess is Debbie from Creativity Heals. You must check out her newly designed blog, it's beautiful!
Now for the details you have been waiting for! Then name of the blog hop is "My Birthday Blog Hop" in celebration of Debbie's birthday January 26th. I will let her tell you just what birthday it is. My lips are sealed! The Hop begins Monday, January 24th at 8AM and ends Friday, January 28th. Winners will be drawn and announced Saturday, January 29th. I will have new projects to show daily and I will have plenty of good blog candy including a set of Scrappy Moms Stamps and each of us will have a Picture Keeper to give to some lucky winner. A big round of applause to Picture Keeper for sponsoring our Blog Hop!
Here is our Line Up and I do hope you will join us for all of the fun and great candy!!

http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/  Debbie-our Birthday Girl! http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/  Raven morethanfavors.blogspot.com/ Paula http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/ Jennifer   http://kmberger.blogspot.com/   Kathy  http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/ Kathie ( that's me!!)  janeskeepsakes.blogspot.com/ Barbara http://scrappinc.blogspot.com/ Cindy  http://www.pinkcricut.com/  Sarah aka Pink Cricut  http://www.cherylswindow.blogspot.com/ Cheryl www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/ Sarah W  http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com/  Penny http://diannesscrappycreations.blogspot.com/ Dianne scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com    Kristy

Lot's of super great talent! Don't forget to visit each blog and leave lots of love!
Have a super day! Stay safe and warm!
{{Hugz}}
Kathie

Johanna's celebrating her birthday in a BIG way!

If you aren't familiar with Johanna she is known on Scrapbook.com as Pojjo. Her work is beyond phenomenal, it is truly breathtaking. Her birthday is February 9th and to celebrate she is offering some yummy blog candy. When you view her blog you will find it in Swedish. The translation button (also identified in Swedish) is in the upper left hand corner so just start clicking away, you'll find it!
Good luck!
I will post details of a blog hop I am in later today so stay tuned for the news!

Later!

My very first AWARD!!! Thank you so much!

I have really had a bad few days and felt like I had reached the end of my rope and then I go to my blog and look what I found Did that ever put a smile on this cranky face!
First off..........big {{hugz}} and thank you's are in order to Ashley from Ashley's Scrappin Palace for nominating me for this award! Check out her sweet blog as she is one very talented young lady!
I am fairly new to the blogging world and I really get excited when I get visitors to my little spot in cyber heaven! Now from what I understand to accept this award I have to do the following:

1. Thank and link back to the person (Ashley) who awarded me this honor!

2. Share 8 things about myself.

3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers I recently found.

4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their award.

So here are a few facts about me!

1. I am a proud mother of 3 and a grandmother of 5.
2. I am a 5 year survivor of Renal Cell Carcinoma.
3. I married the best man in the universe 20 months ago.
4. My husband just remodeled a spare bedroom into a beautiful scrap-room for me!
5. I am a Nurse, a Social Worker and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist.
6. I love to squeeze my cat (lovingly of course)
7. I live in the Catskills (NY) 
8. I was born in Niagara Falls, NY & lived in the Love Canal.

 And my nominations for 8 fabulous recently discovered blogs go to:

1. Trisha- http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com
2. Katie-http://katiespaperhaven.blogspot.com/
3. Janis-http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/ 
4. Gaby- http://www.gabycreates.com/
5. Debbie:http://debbiepsplace.blogspot.com/
6. Janice:http://stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com/
7.  Lisa:http://www.lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/
8. Ashley:http://www.ashleyscreativejourney.blogspot.com

And there you have it ~don't forget to visit these great blogs!
Details soon about the blog hop next week so stay tuned! Another BIG first for me!
Later!

A Plea for your help!

I have just learned of a fellow crafter, Katie Renz who was diagnosed with stage IV Gastric Cancer shortly before Christmas. She is a young mom of 3 young boys. There are several Scrap blogs who are collecting money to assist with her medical bills. This young lady is in a fight for her life. As a cancer survivor I am pleading with you to give what you can to help this family. I have lost an Aunt to this cancer as well. You can follower Katie's fight on her blog, My Paper Haven
For those of you who can afford to donate....even a dollar will help...please click here.
 Encouraging words can be so comforting. Won't you consider sending a card? These can be sent to:
Katie Renz
PO Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913
 I am going to ask you for one final favor, your prayers for Katie. I have witnessed miracles & that is exactly what Katie needs!
{{Blessings}}
Kathie

Welcome New Followers, a Birthday Tag and a PARTY! Die Cut Dreams Challenge #80

View from my kitchen

Brrrr......baby it's cold outside! Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy today. It was a snowy one here in the Hudson Valley.
Very pretty but not nice if you had to drive in it! I took advantage and worked on a few things that I have been putting off for awhile. Great excuse to sit back and be creative. Did you hear we can also PARTY?? Enfy from Going Buggy is having a party and a challenge for some GREAT CANDY!! So my B-day card tag is going to visit her blog as well! Hey Enfy....you did say Butterflies are "bugs" for this one! Join in the fun!
 I want  to welcome my new followers and thank those from Flaunt it Fridays who visited and left such nice comments on my Hello Kitty card. They didn't even scrutinize me for not following directions ( duh....that was a cupcake Kath not a plane!) and for that I am grateful. Sorry ladies I'm real new at this!(Can't read either obviously!) I was thrilled to see all of the sweet comments !

I have sat on the sidelines for months loving all of the Vintage Tags I have been seeing out there, I just adore them. So I decided to be brave and try one today. Actually I made one a few days ago but it was a bit drab and I wanted to use it as a Birthday card. So..if at first you don't succeed, isn't that what they say? So I tried again and I am happy I did!  The tag was cut from Tags,Bags & More (7 X 3.24) I used Kraft paper for the base and gorgeous papers  from K & Company for the layers. I used water distressing on the edges of the  papers. This is the very first time I used this technique. I love the vintage look it gives the over all appearance of the papers and tag. I used a MS punch for the butterflies and heat embossed them 3 times with clear embossing powder.  The pink was sprinkled with MS glitter. The key and heart charms were out of my stash. I do not know the brand however they were bought at Michaels on the clearance isle of course! The stick pin is one of the very first I made. Again the sentiment was from a set of stamps I purchased at Michaels but it had been out of it's packaging for sometime..long before I began blogging so I have no idea of the manufacturer. That is one of my favorite sentiments!
The lace border is Wrights brand "Pearls on Beading". Pretty isn't it? I coated the entire card, front and back with Modge Podge to give it some substance. As you can see in the picture I was impatient and took the picture before it was thoroughly dried. Patience is not one of my strong points!
I used my Helmar Tape Runner on this project and I have to tell you that I was really impressed. It glides easily across the paper and I was able to manipulate it around the scallops without a problem. I had no issues with the adhesive balling up as I have with other runners. I really love it! I can't find it in the stores yet but you can find it online. Follow the link for a list of retailers. 
So there you have it. Sure hope the recipient likes it! Lots of TLC went into this one!
Stay warm dear friends!
I getting braver peeps. I've entered this tag in yet another challenge-Die Cut Dreams . Check 'em out!
Happy Crafting!
Kathie

Check out this great in-store deal from Michaels on CRICUT® CARTRIDGES in New York, NY

Check out this great in-store deal from Michaels on CRICUT® CARTRIDGES in New York, NY

This is great news! Who can resist this? Can you guess where you will find me tomorrow morning?
See you there!

A Birthday Card with Hello Kitty

Good evening peeps! I've been pretty lax this past week in posting so I thought I had better make some type of appearance soon before you all forget me! Welcome new followers! I can't believe I am up to 40 already! Just love it! Thank you also for the great comments, I really do read them and appreciate them. Today I finally managed to clear my home of the last of the Christmas decorations.The house looks & feels so bare now. With that week long chore complete I can get back into the swing of things. Thank goodness for birthdays or I would be without something to show you!

You all know I love round cards so I just had to make one for Arielle. She loves Hello Kitty so the theme was a no-brainer.
I cut the scalloped card from Wild Card Cart using the" fit to page" feature on my Cricut Expression. The top (purple) layer was a freehand shape rescued from an error I made...oops! The border was punched using a Martha Stewart Hearts Border punch. Kitty's soft fur was made by running the pieces through my Xyron and then covering the adhesive using Cotton Ball White Fun Flock. I was unable to find Hello Kitty with a cupcake so I had to add that on, but it was taken from the Hello Kitty Cart. The cupcake holder was scored to give it is pleated appearance, The frosting was made using my favorite Goldens Medium and the cherry was made using Stickles. If I were to remake this card I would definitely use narrower ribbon for her bow or perhaps just use the paper version. It is difficult to see in the picture but a white heart button is sewn in the middle.The bling was adhered using my Irock for the very first time! The paper was from DCWV, the flowers were Prima. "Hey Cupcake" was stamped from Scrappy Moms "Sweet Somethings" set. I love those stamps! As a matter of fact I love them so much that I ordered a duplicate set so guess what part of my blog candy will be for Debbies Birthday Blog Hop on January 24th-28th? I think you may have the answer or part of it anyhow! Guess you will just have to stop by & see!
Later!
{{hugz}}
Kathie

Gaby Creates: Blog Hop Starting Here

Gaby Creates: Blog Hop Starting Here