tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72324120944731108272024-03-14T08:31:28.602-04:00kathlee's Snippits & Cricutskathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-22927954350582817462011-12-01T17:10:00.000-05:002011-12-01T17:10:39.267-05:00And the Winner is.....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">December 1st already! Wow how time flies. I have been so busy that I have really neglected my poor blog but I am hoping to post some of the projects I've been working on in the very near future. But wait,wasn't I supposed to do something today? It seems to be there a very special something I was supposed to do. OH YES!!! Now I remember why I am here! December 1st is the day that I announce the winner of the Gypsy and cartridges!! Woooowhooo!!! Well dear followers I did not meet my goal of $300.00 for the Kidney Cancer Association. I am not sure why it was so difficult to part with $3.00 but I suspect it was they way the KCA has it set up to donate, I apologize and I recommended PayPal to them as an alternative. It's user friendly and yes it has a fee but I think if you weight the benefits it would all pay off. But that's totally my opinion..:-). They did tell me that they are revamping everything so perhaps it will be better in the future. At any rate I was up bright and early this morning and visited my friend, Random.Org. The first two numbers drawn were of my relatives and friends who didn't want the Grand Prize (can you even imagine that?) so I was forced to do it a 3rd time. I am pleased to announce that my Grand Prize winner is Miss Jessie from: : <a href="http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com/">http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com. </a><br />
Even more exciting is that Jessie was a last minute add on to my blog hop and a Cancer Survivor! Way to go Jessie!<br />
Thank you to those that generously donated and participated in my Blog Hop!<br />
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Later!<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-46528416722664741832011-12-01T10:17:00.001-05:002011-11-06T21:42:00.744-05:00Giving Back In Celebration of Bonus Birthdays!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyU_JWoDtPXsctueiZnJXYmgEMr60mXPp4gJzu3qSuL-v3zMuSW_KbROYBcHexamr65LF3fxuqyvoRcEsR0gzbQQb3_Fc9d7crds5y_S7Y3bN3FWiLxfmJLZGUDhR2KwiJrhwMk54sPoc/s1600/grand+finali.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyU_JWoDtPXsctueiZnJXYmgEMr60mXPp4gJzu3qSuL-v3zMuSW_KbROYBcHexamr65LF3fxuqyvoRcEsR0gzbQQb3_Fc9d7crds5y_S7Y3bN3FWiLxfmJLZGUDhR2KwiJrhwMk54sPoc/s320/grand+finali.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
My goodness I've really taken a long blogging vacation! But I am returning with a vengeance with exciting news! October 9th is my birthday and my Blogaversary is shortly there after. I wanted to give back as I feel I am very fortunate to be a Kidney Cancer Survivor, So I will be offering a HUGE giveaway, To be eligible to win all you need to do is follow this link to my donation site and donate $3.00 to the<b><a href="https://secure.kidneycancer.org/np/clients/kca/campaign.jsp?campaign=376&team=95&fundraiser=139998&"> Kidney Cancer Association</a> </b>and come back and leave a comment on this post, You can certainly donate more but please make it a separate donation so you have additional entries thus increasing your chances to win <span style="color: red;">Please read carefully</span>...it is not necessary to become a member of the Kidney Cancer Association. Just fill in your name, address, phone number and email address, then your donation amt. It does require a credit card.<br />
Total Prize Winnings:<br />
<b style="color: red;">ONE GYPSY</b><br />
<div style="color: red;"><b>ONE GYPSY STARTER KIT</b></div><div style="color: red;"><b>ONE GYPSY CAR CHARGER</b></div><div style="color: red;"><b>ONE CRICUT JUBILEE CARTRIDGE</b></div><b style="color: red;">ONE CRICUT CINDY LOU CARTRIDGE</b><br />
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Want even more chances?<br />
1) Post the Give Away button on your sidebar linking back to this post. Come back here and tell me you did this!<br />
2) Like my<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Snippits-Cricuts/108561935891013"> FB page</a> and come back here and tell me you did so!<br />
3)Become a follower and tell me you are-if you are already tell me!<br />
<u><b><span style="color: red;">Do separate posts for each of the above....if you do all of the above you will have 4 posts thus giving you 4 entry's OR MORE if you make multiple $3.00 donations!!</span></b></u><b style="color: red;"><u> </u>EASY PEASY!!! U.S. mailing addresses only due to high cost of shipping.</b><br />
You have the rest of this month and October to enter, Halloween evening I will draw a winner using Random.org. If I do not reach a minimal of $300.00 in donations I will keep the contest open until I do.<br />
Don't forget to stop by my Blog for the celebration October 22nd and 23rd for the Blessed to be 60 Blog Hop, There will be lots of goodies and blog candy .<br />
<b><span style="color: red;">GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION, </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">UPDATE: This contest will remain until 12/01/11 in efforts to raise $300.00 for the Kidney Cancer Association </span></b><br />
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-71796760178754417102011-11-04T07:59:00.000-04:002011-10-23T09:32:46.343-04:00Blessed to be 60 BLOG HOP DAY 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/2011/10/blessed-to-be-60-blog-hop-day-2.html">Please click HERE!</a><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-41460826537278884672011-10-23T21:25:00.000-04:002011-10-23T21:25:37.180-04:00Blessed to be Sixty Blog Hop's Fundraising Page<a href="https://secure.kidneycancer.org/np/clients/kca/campaign.jsp?campaign=376&team=95&fundraiser=139998#.TqS-Ii4nFA4.blogger">Blessed to be Sixty Blog Hop's Fundraising Page</a><br />For a $3.00 donation you can have a chance at winning a new Gypsy,a car charger, a case and 2 cartridge<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> cause!<br /></span>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-54412325208029657972011-10-23T05:00:00.151-04:002011-10-23T05:00:00.728-04:00Blessed to Be 60 Blog Hop Day 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Welcome to Day 2 of the Blessed to Be 60 Blog Hop....my birthday and first Blogaversary celebration. If you just happened by please stay and join in on the fun! We'd love to have you. And while your here check out<a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/2011/10/blessed-to-be-60-blog-hop.html"> day one</a> if you haven't already done so! There is so much great talent and some blog candy along the way.<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Today is about Cancer education and awareness. It's not a popular subject but one that has touched everyone at one time or another. According to the most recent statistics (2008) approximately 745,180 men and 692,00 woman will be diagnosed with cancer each year. These numbers do not include the many thousands of individuals diagnosed with simple skin cancers.</div><u><b>Women</b></u> <b><u> Men</u></b><br />
26%Breast Prostate 25%<br />
14%Lung & bronchus Lung & Bronchus 15%<br />
10%Colon & rectum Colon & Rectum 10%<br />
6%Uterine corpus Urinary Bladder 7%<br />
4%Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Non-Hodgkin lymphoma 5% <br />
4% Thyroid Melanoma of skin 5%<br />
4%Melanoma of skin Kidney & Renal Pelvis 4%<br />
3%Ovary Oral Cavity 3%<br />
3%Kidney & renal pelvis Leukemia 3%<br />
3%Leukemia Pancreas 3%<br />
23%All Other Sites All other sites 20%<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Deaths: Woman: 271,530 Men: 294,120</div><div style="text-align: left;">The numbers are staggering but as every day passes research brings us closer to many cures. Cancer is cured/controlled much easier if it is caught early thus fast action is always the best policy. Know the importance of your yearly physicals and more important <span style="color: #cc0000;">GO</span> . Listen to your body...you know it best. Ladies get your paps and mammograms and urge your husbands to have their prostrates checked . As inconvenient colonoscopies are <span style="color: #cc0000;">GO</span>....colon cancer is easily detected! Taking care of our bodies is not selfish....we owe it to ourselves and most importantly those who love us!</div><div style="text-align: left;">It was Black Friday, 2005. I was 350 miles from home shopping with my granddaughter in Buffalo, NY. It was 7:30am when my cell began ringing. First my boss, than my boyfriend (now hubby) both the the same message...."a Dr. is looking for you". I had had a CAT Scan the evening before Thanksgiving due to some "minor" abnormalities in blood work, There as big as life was a tumor in my right kidney. A rather small but aggressive intruder. Almost all tumors of the kidney are cancerous and mine was no exception. I had no symptoms. I had been dieting for 6 months and had lost a lot of weight. That is what prompted my Dr. to do the blood work. Many kidney cancers are "incidental findings" meaning that they are found while looking for something else, Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney cancer) is not responsive to radiation. There is a certain type of chemo )HDIL-2) that is given to stage 4 patients however you have to be very strong and in good health, It is successful in 15-20% of patients and is considered the only "cure" when surgery is unsuccessful. Science has blessed us recently with several drugs that prolong life but not cure. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Possible signs and symptoms....pain in in the right of left flank(side)....or a lump in the right or left flank-blood in the urine-weight loss, unexplained fever-fatigue. Unlike most cancers renal cell does not live up to the 5 years cancer free-cured rule. It can reoccur years later without warning.</div><div style="text-align: left;">However.......I am a almost 6 year survivor and I plan to say the same thing in 20 years!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thus the subject of my project!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisl-FP_1CjxjrXFEp3z4nTuyPl9KcHqxGi8X9wN7CtjuRvM_3Vv88fbyL6v3IgXXmZSZULyEz0p14ZmuUhdBVsgLUL8hLsqqSBCE5tZFJcb1MWb2SWj4Hiwmve0dv9YZ22ygzpol-mPVI/s1600/IMG_0638+%2528640x621%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisl-FP_1CjxjrXFEp3z4nTuyPl9KcHqxGi8X9wN7CtjuRvM_3Vv88fbyL6v3IgXXmZSZULyEz0p14ZmuUhdBVsgLUL8hLsqqSBCE5tZFJcb1MWb2SWj4Hiwmve0dv9YZ22ygzpol-mPVI/s320/IMG_0638+%2528640x621%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> I am down one kidney but I am healthy. I must remain vigilant. I am scanned frequently.I have learned not to take life for granted for nobody is guaranteed another tomorrow. If you know someone who has Kidney Cancer or if you want more information on the subject visit the <a href="http://www.kidneycancer.org/">Kidney Cancer Association,</a> or visit their<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kidneycancerassociation"> Facebook page</a>. They have a phenomenal support network ready to help you or your loved one. I am also available to anyone who needs information or support. Please feel free to share my information.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I would like to give back in celebration of my 5 bonus birthdays therefore I am offering a chance to win a Gypsy with all the trimmings including two Cricut Cartridges-all for a $3.00 donation to the Kidney Cancer Association, Click here for all the details.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8ByoVzqOyMm9H3NWV78T4DLHqGrzAcuW4mMQjUzNJUAZ0lnTT2xdH9V3wv4angutFJSl1tb-asAmKE2piJCsoMFMb22fAslfrVVIsHlXmTbQegM10gX_DqdJ0b-nN24EMzL_PL9aIgc/s1600/WowSoManyCandlesSmall.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8ByoVzqOyMm9H3NWV78T4DLHqGrzAcuW4mMQjUzNJUAZ0lnTT2xdH9V3wv4angutFJSl1tb-asAmKE2piJCsoMFMb22fAslfrVVIsHlXmTbQegM10gX_DqdJ0b-nN24EMzL_PL9aIgc/s1600/WowSoManyCandlesSmall.png" /></a>Don't forget the blog candy sponsored by Emma from MY CREATIVE TIME. There are a few steps you must take to be eligible to win.<br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000;">*You must visit and follow all of my dedicated participants in my hop both days. </div><div style="color: #cc0000;">*You must leave a comment with your contact information on my blog.</div><div style="color: #cc0000;">*For an additional chance come back at the end of the hop and tell me you are following all of the participants.</div><div style="color: #cc0000;">*You must have a Canadian or USA address due to high shipping costs.</div><b style="color: black;">The winner will be chosen Monday,October 24th by Random.Org.and announced here</b> Now I am going to ask you to vist<a href="http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/"> Kari </a>who has a heartfelt story of survivor-ship!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Just in case you lose your way :</div><ol><li>Kathie: <a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Kari: <a href="http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Debbie: <a href="http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Carla : <a href="http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Kathy: <a href="http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Heather: <a href="http://craftymamaof2heve.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://craftymamaof2heve.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Vicki: <a href="http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Tisha: <a href="http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com</a> </li>
<li>Jessie: <a href="http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com/">http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Amy:<a href="http://www.lovetocrop.com/"> http://www.love to crop.com </a></li>
</ol>A special thank you to the sweetest most talented ladies I know-my blog hop participants: Kari,Carla,,Kathy, Heather, Vicki, Tisha and Debbie. A special thank you to my dear friend AMY who made my beautiful Blog Hop button and to Jessie who jumped into this hop on a 24hr notice. (Confession here-I forgot her, she wasn't on Facebook)Jessie you are a real TROOPER! What an angel! Please be sure to stop by their blogs and leave them LOTS OF LOVE as they all deserve it!<br />
Wishing you all many years of good health. Thank you so very much for sharing in my celebration!<br />
Blessings,<br />
Kathie aka Kathlee<br />
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</div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-52286174410651424202011-10-22T04:00:00.067-04:002011-10-22T04:00:07.381-04:00BLESSED TO BE 60 BLOG HOP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Welcome to the Blessed to Be 60 Blog Hop....my birthday and first Blogaversary celebration. If you just happened by please stay and join in on the fun! We'd love to have you. There is so much great talent and some blog candy along the way. So why Blessed to be 60 when many dread that age? At age 55 I didn't expect to see age 60 due to a diagnosis of Stage 3 Renal Cell (Kidney) Carcinoma. So every birthday after 55 has been a true blessing- a bonus birthday! Sure I'd much rather be 40 but hey, to age means I'm alive to see my children grown and my grandchildren growing. How can you possibly complain about that?<br />
Today's project is a birthday project but be sure to come by tomorrow when all this talent will educate you and share their stories of cancer. It is our hope that the education you receive tomorrow may help save your life, or the life of someone you know. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJz60ZNaqIPYUKyeJfxnycXxC1aVhEP6biqi470pVC7hEN5PBmqkqi_QZZsbOAAttH8o7j6KsWetZq4ri7DsQ4yEKSI3bc1s7hphf_2QhZGInp9XylZ-tjrrI8fRBXJLB29twQZmChxM/s1600/make+a+wish+Kiley+%2528640x570%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJz60ZNaqIPYUKyeJfxnycXxC1aVhEP6biqi470pVC7hEN5PBmqkqi_QZZsbOAAttH8o7j6KsWetZq4ri7DsQ4yEKSI3bc1s7hphf_2QhZGInp9XylZ-tjrrI8fRBXJLB29twQZmChxM/s320/make+a+wish+Kiley+%2528640x570%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I just love the magic of Disney so for my project I created a birthday card using Happily Ever After Cricut cartridge. This card was created for my Grand daughter Kiley. I just love the Step card for children's cards!! You can build an entire wonderland one one single piece of paper.<br />
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</tbody></table>Recipe:<br />
Cricut Cartridges:<br />
Once Upon a Princess(Tag and Castle)<br />
Disney Happily Ever After(Fairy God Mother)<br />
Stickles<br />
Fishing line and beads for the wand<br />
MS Punch for the side trim <br />
Various Cuttlebug embossing Folders<br />
Sentiment-Emmas My Creative Time "Wow-So Many Candles" <br />
I tried to use a to make the Fairy move by using Action Wobbles however it failed as she is way to heavy.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3t9xrHJNxPdAm8ZtmRSjcl3LCE3RaxXFsJiv0WL-zP8OJCUvle22pQlVwqz7ZxQ4MNJkJ-h77LwUjyGmcQ9S2AH4cnm1my1X_sMT51nxzSmjsL6bBUdjHlUrPJ5kvvP8msJFc778Twl4/s1600/Basilica+ceiling+%2528463x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>My actually birthday was October 9th however my husband treated me to a trip to Montreal for my birthday. If you ever have the opportunity to visit I strongly encourage you to do so! It is the closest to Europe I will ever get! While you're there visit the Notre Dame Basilica. It is beautiful beyond words!<br />
Celene Dion was married there. I've posted some pictures at the end of the post.<br />
So what is a celebration without Blog Candy??? You will find plenty of it here! Today's Blog Candy is from sweet Emma from <a href="http://www.creativetimeforme.com/">My Creative Time</a>. She was very generous in donating her stamps set <b><u>Wow! So Many Candles.</u></b>There <br />
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<div style="color: #cc0000;">*You must visit and follow all of my dedicated participants in my hop both days. </div><div style="color: #cc0000;">*You must leave a comment with your contact information on my blog.</div><div style="color: #cc0000;">*For an additional chance come back at the end of the hop and tell me you are following all of the participants.</div><div style="color: #cc0000;">*You must have a Canadian or USA address due to high shipping costs.</div><div style="color: #cc0000;"><b style="color: black;">The winner will be chosen Monday,October 24th by Random.Org.and announced here. <span style="color: #cc0000;">But wait.....there is more! For a $3.00 donation to the Kidney Cancer Association you have a chance to win my GIANT Gypsy Giveaway. Click </span><a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/2011/09/giving-back-in-celebration-of-bonus.html" style="color: #cc0000;">HERE</a><span style="color: #cc0000;"> for more details. Good Luck & if you already have one what a great holiday gift that would make!</span></b><br />
<b style="color: black;">Now off to <a href="http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/">Kari's blog</a> to see the beautiful project she has prepared for you! Below is the line up in case you lose your way!</b><br />
<ol><li>Kathie: <a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Kari: <a href="http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Debbie: <a href="http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://scrapbydebbie.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Carla : <a href="http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Kathy: <a href="http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/</a></li>
<li>Heather: <a href="http://craftymamaof2heve.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://craftymamaof2heve.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Vicki: <a href="http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Tisha: <a href="http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com</a> </li>
<li>Jessie: <a href="http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com/">http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com</a></li>
<li>Amy:<a href="http://www.lovetocrop.com/"> http://www.love to crop.com </a></li>
</ol><a href="http://edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a><br />
<ol></ol>A special thank-you to all the wonderful, talented ladies who were so kind enough to celebrate my special day with me and make this party possible! You are the BEST!!</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-34229968444795102372011-08-08T05:00:00.005-04:002011-08-08T05:00:03.710-04:00DRUM ROLL PLEASE!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Good Monday morning my crafty friends! Today is the day I officially announce my blog candy winner. If you belong to my Facebook page you already know who it is. Before I get to that I would like to welcome all of my new followers and thank each and every one of you for the very kind comments you left . I do read and appreciate every one of them. I really get impressed when someone outside of the winning area leaves me a comment. I've noticed on many blog hops that those who don't offer blog candy do not have as many comments left as those who do. I really find that sad as this really isn't about blog candy...or really talent for that matter............it is about fun and kindness and making those who work hard feel good! I think I have the greatest followers ever!!<br />
Okay so enough of my rambling and down to business. Mr. Random.Org picked my winner Sunday afternoon and chose # 18<br />
Carla says:<br />
"Your card is so awesome. Thanks so much for sharing I really love it. I don't know if I'm ready to try that card yet but it is really cute and cool."<br />
http://racincrafts.blogspot.com<br />
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Thank you Carla and congratulations to you!! If you do make a triple twisted easel card I would love it if you would post it on my Facebook page! I'd love to see it!<br />
As you may have noticed my blogging has been very sparse but working has taken its toll on this old wretched body! I will definitely try to step it up some.<br />
Remember.....I would like to put together a blog hop in celebration of my 1st blogaversary and my ?0th birthday....it comes after...59 *grimmis* Did I REALLY admit to that?? LOL..........I am not complaining friends....5 years ago I had a 40% chance of celebrating that BIG number. I've beaten the odds and I am very happy to have lived each and every one of those years and I am aiming for at least 30 more! I've kicked Cancer Ass!!<br />
If you are interested in being in this hop give me a shout! It will be towards the end of October and will be no more than 2 days....1 project....2 if you like!<br />
Later sweet friends!<br />
Hugs....<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-38381784145331174132011-08-07T13:09:00.000-04:002011-08-07T13:09:06.972-04:00Blog Candy Winner from OH Baby Blog Hop!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Random.Org has spoken and the results will be published here tomorrow just as promised, HOWEVER, if you follow my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Snippits-Cricuts/108561935891013?sk=wall">Facebook</a> page you can find out right now! Facebook friends with benefits! Sounds like a movie...right?<br />
Until tomorrow!<br />
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-45693531006296242872011-08-06T05:00:00.009-04:002011-08-06T05:00:03.775-04:00Oh Baby! Blog Hop-Day three<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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Welcome to the Third Day of the Oh Baby! Bog Hop. If you've arrived from<a href="http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/"> Corrine's blog</a> then you are on the right track, but if you've just stopped to visit why not hop over to<a href="http://www.createserendipity.net/"> Emily's blog</a> and start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing! This hop runs for 3 days, August 4-6, so be sure to stop by and visit each day to see the beautiful projects posted daily,Its not to late to go through all three days and leave some love to all these fantastic crafters!Theres lots of great Blog Candy to be won! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Completed Storyboard</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfERmZuB7O_-QCxIdlfQ1mSsYGKInS5WxxdJ3IFA8J6ijmuTLLz8BbEnAlA47cFrA5PKoCkZUmFwOcAYDcpVlj3DavoWPGeuhOpFOjZWF9lq3XvsQr7poLhhBxq4x-el0JqCF_tdBn6E/s1600/IMG_4365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKTd0MPb9Vi7UX3BvEOZanPH8a5j2jtiXTSfmZUFE5EiwH6PBfhgj4cTCRHADK4Ch4OBO4RLS6DDBkp9LZ2JdlzRjAsR1CnVEp1TzzlsBtTC2hkd-UrTdGFLptyrapCZN75fjzSDLZBM/s1600/Storyboard+2+%2528640x435%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>My final project is a layout I made as part of a Storyboard I made for my Scrapbooking Class at Michael's Arts & Crafts. Its a baby boy layout, something I rarely do on this blog! Take a good look for it is most likely my last as my passion is in cardmaking, The cuts are from New Arrival and the papers are scraps from my stash. The frames are cut and embossed using my Spellbinders die cuts. The brads on the banner pulled by the plane spell "baby". I found those at Ollies for .99...if you have a store near you it is worthwhile checking out. They don't have a lot but every now and then I find a great deal.<br />
I promised blog candy today didn't I?<br />
Here it is:<br />
You have a chance to win :<br />
1 Maya Road Sheer Home Ring Album<br />
1 K&Company cloth covered Jumbo Brads<br />
1 Card ofJoAnns Craft Embellishments<br />
<b style="color: red;">Remember-to be eligible you must be a follower,you must leave contact information in your comments daily for all three days and you must have a US or Canadian address. For an extra chance to win "like" my<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Snippits-Cricuts/108561935891013"> FB page</a> and leave a comment and come back and tell me you did that. </b>Trust me I won't fill your wall as I have been too busy to post very often!<br />
<div style="color: blue;"><b>Also a Blog Hop call. I will be celebrating a very big (OLD) Birthday AND my fiirst blogaversary in October and would like you to celebrate with me in a blog hop! If you wish to join me please email me using the link on my blog! I am looking for sponsors as well..so spread the word.</b></div><b> </b>With that I leave you to visit the one and only <br />
<a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/">Lisa from Handmade with Love</a>. Wait until you see her fabulous final project!<br />
Here is the line up just in case you lose your way!<br />
Emily: <a href="http://www.createserendipity.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.createserendipity.net/</a><br />
Jen: <a href="http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dawn: <a href="http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Corrine: <a href="http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com</a>Kathie:<a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/"> http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com</a>/ <You are here!<br />
Lisa P: <a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Gill M : <a href="http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Nancie B: <a href="http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kathy: <a href="http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kimmarie: <a href="http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Janet: <a href="http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/</a><br />
CrafterBerly (Kimberly): <a href="http://www.crafterberly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.crafterberly.com/</a><br />
Deborah ~ <a href="http://www.scrappingmamma.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scrappingmamma.net/</a><br />
April: <a href="http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Michelle: <a href="http://www.designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Gina: <a href="http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Anita:<a href="http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dana:<a href="http://www.danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Elsa :<a href="http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Rachelle: <a href="http://www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Theresa : <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/209666709068025/doc/www.thescrapbookingqueen.com">www.thescrapbookingqueen.com</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Suzanne: <a href="http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Libby: <a href="http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by! <br />
Hugs!<br />
Kathie <br />
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</div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-58209416573196624512011-08-05T05:00:00.005-04:002011-08-05T05:00:04.140-04:00Oh Baby! Blog Hop Day Two<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Welcome to the second day of the Oh Baby! Bog Hop. If you've arrived from <a href="http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/">Corrine's blog</a> then you are on the right track, but if you've just stopped to visit why not hop over to<a href="http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/"> Emily's blog</a> and start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing! This hop runs for 3 days, August 4-6, so be sure to stop by and visit each day to see the beautiful projects posted daily, Rumor has it there is some fabulous blog candy to be won as well. Who doesn't love blog candy??<br />
Thank you again Emily for allowing me to participate in your blog hop. It is so exciting to be among all of these wonderfully talented ladies!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYEljETmR3xzKIMEqn1G2VHVPoJr5JRhBZzdyDr2cfPc6G_y5o4JOJUt8sQYXWiyF4pPSY8rTDFsIesof1X8NGEnyxMCI6inPPDmIWcEaEyBFgsMnNFfpYGLosvJtrhIfv2AZA11fS6Y/s1600/IMG_4553+%2528640x576%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYEljETmR3xzKIMEqn1G2VHVPoJr5JRhBZzdyDr2cfPc6G_y5o4JOJUt8sQYXWiyF4pPSY8rTDFsIesof1X8NGEnyxMCI6inPPDmIWcEaEyBFgsMnNFfpYGLosvJtrhIfv2AZA11fS6Y/s320/IMG_4553+%2528640x576%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT_MXSqLAQUyXHHKuX-9uQhh5mDquvbjJMu-nwZ-8WscUKlmwhj05veNCXWEJx3PQYNxTIS1-_WT7IThDnSiAvarUIkvYzUW6fJgPWgIqSU5cpj9mWShlWCWt2AlcNrbxOCZYrzdRTB8/s1600/boy+closed+%2528640x593%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT_MXSqLAQUyXHHKuX-9uQhh5mDquvbjJMu-nwZ-8WscUKlmwhj05veNCXWEJx3PQYNxTIS1-_WT7IThDnSiAvarUIkvYzUW6fJgPWgIqSU5cpj9mWShlWCWt2AlcNrbxOCZYrzdRTB8/s320/boy+closed+%2528640x593%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a>Our mission over the next three days was to create baby themed projects,<br />
My second project is a baby boy card. I designed this using the weld feature on my Gypsy and absolutely loved the way the edge "boy" turned out, The carriage was cut 4 times and glued together to give it more dimension. The buggy bonnet was embossed using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder. Don't you love those little blue safety pins? I found those for .99 at Ollies and just fell in love with them. The lacey trim was purchased in the dollar bin at Joann Fabrics. <br />
Thank you for stopping by and viewing my project. Don't forget to visit tomorrow for the picture of my blog candy. To be eligible<br />
all you have to do is follow my blog and<span style="color: red;"> RETURN</span> and<span style="color: red;"> LEAVE A COMMENT DAILY( all 3 days of the hop).You must have a US or Canadian postal address.</span> Comments will be open until Sunday,August 7th,12Noon, The winner will be chosen using Random.org on Monday, August 8th.Please leave your contact information or I must choose another winner. Contact me within 5 days of being notified or another winner must be drawn.Your next stop is <a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/">Lisa from Handmade with Love</a><br />
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Here is the line up just in case you lose your way !<br />
Emily: <a href="http://www.createserendipity.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.createserendipity.net/</a><br />
Jen: <a href="http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dawn: <a href="http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Corrine:<a href="http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kathie:<a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/"> http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com</a>/ <You are here!<br />
Lisa P: <a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Gill M : <a href="http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Nancie B: <a href="http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kathy: <a href="http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kimmarie: <a href="http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Janet: <a href="http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/</a><br />
CrafterBerly (Kimberly): <a href="http://www.crafterberly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.crafterberly.com/</a><br />
Deborah ~ <a href="http://www.scrappingmamma.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scrappingmamma.net/</a><br />
April: <a href="http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Michelle: <a href="http://www.designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Gina: <a href="http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Anita:<a href="http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dana:<a href="http://www.danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Elsa :<a href="http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Rachelle: <a href="http://www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Theresa : <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/209666709068025/doc/www.thescrapbookingqueen.com">www.thescrapbookingqueen.com</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Suzanne: <a href="http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Libby: <a href="http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Hugs!<br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-69696491631684191132011-08-04T05:00:00.023-04:002011-08-04T05:46:57.840-04:00Oh Baby Blog Hop-Day One<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Welcome to the Oh Baby! Bog Hop. If you've arrived from<a href="http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/"> Corrine's blog</a> then you are on the right track, but if you've just stopped to visit why not hop over to<a href="http://www.createserendipity.net/"> Emily's blog</a> and start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing! This hop runs for 3 days, August 4-6, so be sure to stop by and visit each day to see the beautiful projects posted daily, Rumor has it there is some fabulous blog candy to be won as well. Who doesn't love blog candy??<br />
Thank you so much Emily for allowing me to participate in your blog hop. It is so exciting to be among all of these wonderfully talented ladies!<br />
Our mission over the next three days is to create baby themed projects,<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNteD_MmkkiqrY71t49mzc8Y1Vf912qluVuN1c1gJp3Onl3uSfzmWUD5IX3xuN3-9n-3aUJjlFcR5FLx2_r9fb2E93Sc9lCWuoobePfyGChY1ro6qyKrgcaBfTjZnZ28R4sCCS5KtZlSw/s1600/Triple+ease%253Bl+card+twins+%2528640x390%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNteD_MmkkiqrY71t49mzc8Y1Vf912qluVuN1c1gJp3Onl3uSfzmWUD5IX3xuN3-9n-3aUJjlFcR5FLx2_r9fb2E93Sc9lCWuoobePfyGChY1ro6qyKrgcaBfTjZnZ28R4sCCS5KtZlSw/s400/Triple+ease%253Bl+card+twins+%2528640x390%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> This is a Triple twist easel card made for the lucky mom of twins-a girl and a boy! I had so much fun creating this card with all the pastel papers and pretty cricut cuts and punched trims.My papers are:<br />
Debbie Munn-Baby Girl<br />
DCWV-Nursery<br />
WalMart Pastel Cardstock<br />
The cuts are from the Cricut Cartridge: New Arrival.All cuts were cut numerous times and layered to give added dimension and mounted on pop dots. Some of the cuts were embossed using Cuddlebug folders.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEd4uTYweAIUin5BsLK5rhDPDq0rSp5npDoYKXg3GFvP8gGZJ26ADO9s7jZSWGoggm_-YSd02X99yKhKxedmV0_8SAL3qKT6lp_6Km5X4pGhllQjw34HYC30OFiRYFnNuhX9XNbW1sJo/s1600/sailboat+%2528480x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEd4uTYweAIUin5BsLK5rhDPDq0rSp5npDoYKXg3GFvP8gGZJ26ADO9s7jZSWGoggm_-YSd02X99yKhKxedmV0_8SAL3qKT6lp_6Km5X4pGhllQjw34HYC30OFiRYFnNuhX9XNbW1sJo/s200/sailboat+%2528480x640%2529.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Click <a href="http://www.card-making-magic.com/tripletwistedeasel.html">HERE</a> are some fantastic directions if you are interested in making your own Triple Twisted Easel Card<br />
So how about a chance to win some yummy blog candy? All you have to do is follow my blog and<span style="color: red;"> RETURN</span> and<span style="color: red;"> LEAVE A COMMENT DAILY( all 3 days of the hop).</span>Due to high Postal rates you must have a <span style="color: red;">USA or Canadian</span> address to participate. Comments will be open until Sunday,August 7th,12Noon, The winner will be chosen using Random.org on Monday, August 8th.Please leave your contact information or I must choose another winner. Contact me within 5 days of being notified or another winner must be drawn.<br />
A picture of the candy will be posted on day three, August 6th.<br />
Thank you so much for stopping by and please do visit again sometime soon! Now you must visit the very talented<a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/"> Lisa from Handmade with Love</a>. Wait until you see her adorable project!<br />
Here is the line up just in case you lose your way !<br />
Emily: <a href="http://www.createserendipity.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.createserendipity.net/</a><br />
Jen: <a href="http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dawn: <a href="http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnQHsi2HgpdNQ6R6HWv7rVzKBvRPiQX8bv03ZWMUf7-Ed0fBliAU6vm-pAc-TWXf6Nrglhq3eyPt2pGLgF1ZRCGtGvx5OnbwaPOMCPWA1ho6sV5Qs8C2hUrUVqwh7RoMKIVqFOs1lP20/s1600/bear+%2528480x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgnQHsi2HgpdNQ6R6HWv7rVzKBvRPiQX8bv03ZWMUf7-Ed0fBliAU6vm-pAc-TWXf6Nrglhq3eyPt2pGLgF1ZRCGtGvx5OnbwaPOMCPWA1ho6sV5Qs8C2hUrUVqwh7RoMKIVqFOs1lP20/s200/bear+%2528480x640%2529.jpg" width="150" /></a>Corrine: <a href="http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kathie:<a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/"> http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com</a>/ <You are here!<br />
Lisa P: <a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Gill M : <a href="http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Nancie B: <a href="http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kathy: <a href="http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kimmarie: <a href="http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Janet: <a href="http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/</a><br />
CrafterBerly (Kimberly): <a href="http://www.crafterberly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.crafterberly.com/</a><br />
Deborah ~ <a href="http://www.scrappingmamma.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scrappingmamma.net/</a><br />
April: <a href="http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Michelle: <a href="http://www.designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.designsoncloud9.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlr5zeUXbtpbrsBqXMNEWkECd0MbBVeyewJpn5ffYKwrwreIbKUsc500NU5RMft5cLwYc_-_aVh06T0uxtkMa72XIf1e_21sgX5UbdZQLsvwQvfFLqNleJJKYWUJDE2LD7eTAlzVwiwY/s1600/stork+%2528640x480%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivlr5zeUXbtpbrsBqXMNEWkECd0MbBVeyewJpn5ffYKwrwreIbKUsc500NU5RMft5cLwYc_-_aVh06T0uxtkMa72XIf1e_21sgX5UbdZQLsvwQvfFLqNleJJKYWUJDE2LD7eTAlzVwiwY/s200/stork+%2528640x480%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a>Gina: <a href="http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Anita:<a href="http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dana:<a href="http://www.danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Elsa :<a href="http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Rachelle: <a href="http://www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Theresa : <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/209666709068025/doc/www.thescrapbookingqueen.com">www.thescrapbookingqueen.com</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Suzanne: <a href="http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Libby: <a href="http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Hugs!<br />
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<span style="color: red;"> MODIFIED BLOG HOP LIST!</span><br />
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<li>Amy - <a href="http://www.lovetocrop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.lovetocrop.com/</span></a></li>
<li>Gina - <a href="http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
<li>Theresa - <span style="color: #3b5998;"><a href="http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/">http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/</a></span></li>
<li>Nadia - <span style="color: #3b5998;"><a href="http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/">http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/</a></span></li>
<li>Elizabeth - <a href="http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/</span></a></li>
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-7551079377665469292011-07-11T08:44:00.000-04:002011-07-11T08:44:03.750-04:00PURSE INSTRUCTIONS & MY BLOG CANDY WINNER!Good Monday morning crafty friends! Hope you had a fantastic weekend and enjoyed Mellisa's birthday celebration! I know I sure did!! What great projects everyone did! I had many requests for directions for my little purse so, as promised here they are!<br />
<b><u>Supplies:</u></b><br />
Pink & black cardstock~both from WalMart<br />
Accent Essentials cartridge however if you don't have that just look for similar shapes on other cartridges<br />
Martha Steward heart punch used in the scallops<br />
2 lg eyelets for the handle<br />
ribbon<br />
2 smaller eyelets to fasten the top to the box of the purse<br />
BOX<br />
Black cardstock cut at 8"x7.5"<br />
Score 1' on both long sides-turn and score at 3" on short sides-clip at these score lines into the 1" line<br />
fold and make into a box.<br />
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<b><u>FRONT & BACK</u></b><br />
Cut 2 of each @4",4.5" & 5" (use shadow & real dial size settings)<br />
I embossed my pieces at this point<br />
Assemble both sides,measure .25 down from top and trim to straight edge using your paper trimmer<br />
Attach both sides to the assembled box<br />
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<u><b>TOPPER</b></u><br />
Cut scalloped circles 2 of each size @ 4",5" & 6.5" (use shadow & real dial settings)<br />
I used a heart punch and punched into scallops~you can embellish however you wish<br />
Emboss if you wish and adhere all 3 pieces togeather.<br />
Find the middle and score 3/4" on either side.<br />
Put your eyelets in for your ribbon handle`thread & knot ribbon at the length you wish<br />
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Apply a velcro closure~embellish the purse as you choose. I used the Poodle cut from yes....one of my followers guessed it: NIFTY FIFTY'S! Pink Black and Poodles just belong together! Can ya guess the era I grew up in?....lol....well....I was there at the end of it all and can barely remember them.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCeoEZ0vq8ofp_GZf2SYnwNPU86TZ_GOmEpruIr58woe7XydO5D9ko-9hX8F9c6zfRr2rPwVnw6zkll7XxyC91UcnkRD7U8FzELy_S8lbrxQkYvEXWhfXhkX3JRCuhg4EHgD1zaEsuIs/s1600/Poodle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRP8-f8_NcHAaMKNqqVnC_WBALpMbKs9et2YowAap8HwF9sA0rFlt4-9nRiejnT19kMB6OrEzaZ1NvxAbYiXP6DdFEkBiTezdNPd2jpuiq28tuIKPBp-c2R9g3ZQfke68SRScK-1IPKo/s1600/Ststationary+poodle+purse.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRP8-f8_NcHAaMKNqqVnC_WBALpMbKs9et2YowAap8HwF9sA0rFlt4-9nRiejnT19kMB6OrEzaZ1NvxAbYiXP6DdFEkBiTezdNPd2jpuiq28tuIKPBp-c2R9g3ZQfke68SRScK-1IPKo/s200/Ststationary+poodle+purse.JPG" width="200" /></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCeoEZ0vq8ofp_GZf2SYnwNPU86TZ_GOmEpruIr58woe7XydO5D9ko-9hX8F9c6zfRr2rPwVnw6zkll7XxyC91UcnkRD7U8FzELy_S8lbrxQkYvEXWhfXhkX3JRCuhg4EHgD1zaEsuIs/s1600/Poodle.jpg" />So there you have it...<span style="font-size: large;">Easy Peasy!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>I am not the best at directions. Don't EVER take street directions from me, that is unless you have a lot of time for sight seeing! So here is a link to an excellent <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsA0C5lQMNU">YouTube video</a> showing you everything you have to know to replicate the purse!<br />
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Now for my Candy winner! DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!<br />
# 29<br />
Melissa from A Creative Journey. When I visited her blog the firstthing I see is the latest blogpost titled "I AM ONE LUCKY GIRL" ROF...yes you are Melissa!!<br />
<dl class="avatar-comment-indent" id="comments-block"><dt class="comment-author " id="c3984153858177619657"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/06777519568553362637" rel="nofollow">A Creative Journey</a> said... <span class="comm-num"> <a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/2011/07/pinkalicious-birthday-blog-hop.html?showComment=1310318009547#c3984153858177619657" title="Comment Link"> 29 </a> </span> </dt>
<dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-3984153858177619657">LOVE YOUR PURSE-How did you make it! VERY COOL! TFS! I am a new follower and would be honored if you would check out my blog at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/ Congratulations Melissa...you LUCKY girl you!! Please send me you addy, WARNING...I am desperately trying to put some balance into my recently turned busy life. I'm not the fastest to the post office these days. <span style="color: red;">PLEASE..if you don't get this within 2 weeks please DO NOT hesistate to contact me! I will not be offended....honest!</span> Have a simply marvelous week! Next Bog Hop is the <span style="color: red;">CHRISTMAS</span> in <span style="color: #38761d;">JULY</span>! See you there!
<center><a href="http://www.jazzyscards.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlYi8gF5fLcxMNnM8htP9DLiX8ua6Wsp1hkYxDqHP3kwUzBjijGFiZo5piUHiDgLFhgCs-jKKjyCts-HJ8PtAInzIzn8p7K1munIHk_YnaOaIgp9y4CX3gOLtRJgWC3oDHp7Wziwev4SJ/s1600/Christmas+in+July+Blinkie.gif" width="175" /></a></center> Hugs! </dd></dl><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-58373085122111412482011-07-09T05:00:00.003-04:002011-07-09T05:00:08.498-04:00Pinkalicious Birthday Blog HopWooo- whooo is everyone in party mode? Welcome to Melissa's<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> <span style="color: #e06666;">Pinkalicious</span></span></b> Birthday Blog Hop! If you've arrived here from <a href="http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/">Micias blog</a> then you are on the right track. If you've just dropped in for a friendly visit why not start at the <a href="http://www.adventuresinheels.com%20/">beginning</a> and join in on the party!<br />
<div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA!!! </span></b></div><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: black;"> I hope you have had one beautiful day surrounded in <b><span style="color: #e06666;">PINK</span></b>!</span> Thank you for inviting me to party among all these tremendously talented ladies! And now for my contribution of <b style="color: #e06666;">Pink</b>!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIz73Nqbvnht8voiAbMpWO1bAofBqhXMu-pQ8vQagPsdgNFw-QNEcSBY9ijwWgLP3sP02IAXHZu_cNq28JJN05y3ThU0fGUJQuacM-TAQdUcMRAPnua9J-3AUuW-ItUnPOyzceuhOewp4/s1600/back+of+purse+%2528640x588%2529.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIz73Nqbvnht8voiAbMpWO1bAofBqhXMu-pQ8vQagPsdgNFw-QNEcSBY9ijwWgLP3sP02IAXHZu_cNq28JJN05y3ThU0fGUJQuacM-TAQdUcMRAPnua9J-3AUuW-ItUnPOyzceuhOewp4/s200/back+of+purse+%2528640x588%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeiv67XerxZMtpQlgx2xNYqpZh46XdZoDBWwLMPIQ9Md7zOfdPf7V6vue-QimKGPiKpKzV62y460cNF9DfllMCnAyzSQpkyB5PpYDIflxX8NbWFOKKXD9cyNg43xnLPPCazhYIIqDINg/s1600/IMG_4542+%2528640x585%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifeiv67XerxZMtpQlgx2xNYqpZh46XdZoDBWwLMPIQ9Md7zOfdPf7V6vue-QimKGPiKpKzV62y460cNF9DfllMCnAyzSQpkyB5PpYDIflxX8NbWFOKKXD9cyNg43xnLPPCazhYIIqDINg/s200/IMG_4542+%2528640x585%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a>It's a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Pink</span></b> & Black purse that holds greeting cards. Tell me that isn't the cutest <b><span style="color: #e06666;">pink</span></b> poodle you have ever seen? I was hoping to have the greeting cards completed to show you but I've started not one but TWO new jobs this past month and it's kept me very busy and extremely behind in everything!<br />
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What a party without goodies? I have <b style="color: #e06666;">PINK</b> goodies for one lucky follower! Fit for a Princess! For a chance to win these yummy goodies you <u><b>MUST</b></u>:Be a follower or become one; like my Facebook page ( I promise you I've been too busy to flood your page with posts) and leave a comment telling me you did so! Due to high postal rates you must has a US or Canadian mailing address.<br />
Winner will be chosen by Random.Org Monday morning.<br />
You will have 5 days to provide me your snail mail or I must<br />
choose another<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5054PfOK6JhmT5idUDHUHeLYtDTk4mg0KhhvnithgtHf8I-5HZ1_HMT2sJNyi1OMTpwkY0urGhRva_5_UHkA8Hl2B42JmrtL3QA0wZuR9u314H4WENO4L4pCB-ofPtSG4ps48bQzSNOQ/s1600/pink+blog+candy+%2528510x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5054PfOK6JhmT5idUDHUHeLYtDTk4mg0KhhvnithgtHf8I-5HZ1_HMT2sJNyi1OMTpwkY0urGhRva_5_UHkA8Hl2B42JmrtL3QA0wZuR9u314H4WENO4L4pCB-ofPtSG4ps48bQzSNOQ/s320/pink+blog+candy+%2528510x640%2529.jpg" width="255" /></a>Well, it's time to check out the gorgeous project that terrifically talented<a href="http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/"> Sandra</a> has to show you.<br />
Just in case you lose your way I've included your itinerary! <br />
<div style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Party Hearty and enjoy your day Melissa!</span></div><div class="mtm fbDocument"><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><a href="http://www.adventuresinheels.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.adventuresinheels.com</a> – Melissa<br />
<a href="http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://crossmyheartpapercrafts<wbr></wbr>.blogspot.com/</a> - GISELLE<br />
<a href="http://www.gettingcricky.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.gettingcricky.com/</a> – Krystal<br />
<a href="http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogsp<wbr></wbr>ot.com</a> – nadia<br />
<a href="http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.c<wbr></wbr>om/</a> - KERRY<br />
<a href="http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.craftyscentiments.blogspot<wbr></wbr>.com</a> – YOLANDA<br />
<a href="http://www.kreations-by-kristi-crafting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kreations-by-kristi-crafti<wbr></wbr>ng.blogspot.com</a> - KRISTI<br />
<a href="http://www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bellascrapbookdesig<wbr></wbr>ns.blogspot.com/</a> - SYLVIA<br />
<a href="http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://purplefuntastickcreatio<wbr></wbr>ns.blogspot.com/</a> - KARI<br />
<a href="http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thescrapbookingqueen.com</a> – TERESA<br />
<a href="http://www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.daisylovecreations.blogspo<wbr></wbr>t.com</a> – DIANA<br />
<a href="http://cutecricutcorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cutecricutcorner.blogsp<wbr></wbr>ot.com/</a> - PHYLLIS<br />
<a href="http://www.princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.princesspaperprojec<wbr></wbr>ts.blogspot.com/</a> - HEATHER<br />
<a href="http://www.almabrooksblog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.almabrooksblog.blogspot.co<wbr></wbr>m</a> – ALMA<br />
<a href="http://www.yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.yellowbirdcreation.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a> - Micia<br />
<a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathleessnippitsncricut<wbr></wbr>s.blogspot.com/</a>- Kathie-< YOU ARE HERE!<br />
<a href="http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.c<wbr></wbr>om</a> – Sandra<br />
<a href="http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.anitaandbugs.blogsp<wbr></wbr>ot.com/</a> - Anita<br />
<a href="http://www.lovetocrop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lovetocrop.com/</a> - Amy<br />
<a href="http://www.fancyframework.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fancyframework.com/</a> – linda<br />
<a href="http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.c<wbr></wbr>om</a> – Kassidy<br />
<a href="http://www.thatzuneek.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thatzuneek.blogspot.com/</a> - Jessica<br />
<a href="http://www.kinderstampo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.KinderStampO.com/</a> – Jess</span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Have a Pinkalicious Day!! </span></span></h6><span data-jsid="text"> <a href="http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><wbr></wbr></a></span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a><br />
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Okay so I was going to announce my blog candy winner chosen by Random. Org. Drum roll please.....Mr Random chose comment #16<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11705838346754138054" rel="nofollow">"Jamie</a> said... <span class="comm-num"> <a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/2011/06/tristans-time-for-t-birthday-hop.html?showComment=1308969104571#c5291096019755661825" title="Comment Link"> 16 </a> </span> Liked you on facebook!"<br />
<a href="http://stellardesignz.blogspot.com/">http://stellardesignz.blogspot.com/</a>Check out her blog and tell her Kathie sent you! <br />
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Congratulations Jamie and thank you for "liking me" on Facebook. An email has gone out to you!<br />
So I am off to enjoy another summer day in the Catskills. I have been busy working on a project for Michaels. Our Michaels here in Kingston is having a celebration of the opening of their Craft Cove -their craft room remodeled. It is just adorable might I add. Terry there did such an awesome job. If you live close by please do check it out. The party is next Saturday at the Kingston Michaels 9-4PM. There will be make and takes,treats-all sorts of great happenings, so be sure to stop by. Don't forget to tell your friends about the Scrapbooking Classes I will be teaching there. How can you beat $25,00 for a month's worth of lessons.<br />
Here is a sneak preview of the beginnings of my story board for the event Saturday:<br />
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</div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-53191881653146825982011-06-25T05:00:00.002-04:002011-06-25T05:00:06.359-04:00TRISTANS TIME FOR T BIRTHDAY HOP-Day 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Welcome to DAY 2 & final day of Time 4T Birthday Blog Hop. If you are coming from<a href="http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/"> Kristy's blog</a> you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning <a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/">HERE</a> and hop along with us.We’ve had so much fun creating this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with a birthday theme and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way.Be sure to comment on both days because all blogs in this hop will post a new project each day.<br />
So what young man doesn't love music? Our guest of honor is certainly too young to remember music coming from an old time 50's style Jukebox. Well, so am I actually but I recall my mother telling me all about them (*wink*). I just love this cut from the Nifty Fiftys Cart.<br />
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I used my Gypsy and welded the cut together to make a shaped card. The papers are DCWV Glitter Stack and the black shiny paper came from an old WalMart stack I've had for years. The sentiment is from Emma's "So Many Candles".<br />
So whats a Party without presents? Certainly NOT a party! I have some yummy blog candy for one lucky follower.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDhitGch7D5KnyZr_zRCt7WNTF2MQ5C_JIw0DlRiw4JL8k9jPzZ1vUNECbS14YbAidk-9_7zzSB32Jf3sP36Z6W-qOTP0RMwbow8lIk3I6M9zmVK5QELdIPu8C3m9ViG-1Zt4Vk_Zspc/s1600/Tristans+bling+%2528640x485%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRDhitGch7D5KnyZr_zRCt7WNTF2MQ5C_JIw0DlRiw4JL8k9jPzZ1vUNECbS14YbAidk-9_7zzSB32Jf3sP36Z6W-qOTP0RMwbow8lIk3I6M9zmVK5QELdIPu8C3m9ViG-1Zt4Vk_Zspc/s320/Tristans+bling+%2528640x485%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>To qualify you must do the following:<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Be or become a follower of my blog.</li>
<li>Leave me a comment about your favorite childhood birthday memory.</li>
<li>Have a US or Canadian Address (sorry-postal rates are very high)</li>
<li>Leave me a way to contact you or I must use Random.org once more</li>
<li>For an extra chance "Like" my Facebook page<span id="goog_1101586750"></span><span id="goog_1101586751"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a> and leave me another comment</li>
<li>For another chance come back and comment on tomorrows post.</li>
</ol>That's it! The winner will be chosen Sunday, combining the comments from both days and using Random.Org. You have 5 days to contact me or another winner will be chosen.<br />
<div>Now it's time to move along and see what terrific project<a href="http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/"> Inga</a> has in store for you. <br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY TRISTAN </span></span></span><br />
Just in case you wander off the beaten path here is the entire line-up:<br />
<a href="http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><wbr></wbr></a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b<wbr></wbr>logspot.com/</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://honeybearzdesigns2011.b<wbr></wbr>logspot.com/</a><br />
Deborah: <a href="http://www.scrappingmamma.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scrappingmamma.net/</a><br />
Suzanne: <a href="http://www.cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cricutcraftingrammy.blogsp<wbr></wbr>ot.com</a><br />
Kristy: <a href="http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scraptasticalkreations.blo<wbr></wbr>gspot.com</a><br />
Kathie: <a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathleessnippitsncricut<wbr></wbr>s.blogspot.com/ </a><You are here! <br />
Inga: <a href="http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mommahobbit.blogspot.co<wbr></wbr>m/</a><br />
Theresa: <a href="http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thescrapbookingqueen.com</a><br />
<a href="http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><wbr></wbr></a><br />
Rachelle: <a href="http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creationsbyrachelle.blo<wbr></wbr>gspot.com/</a><br />
Shawnee: <a href="http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://quiverofangels.blogspot<wbr></wbr>.com/</a><br />
Tanner: <a href="http://www.mrcricutcrazy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mrcricutcrazy.com</a><br />
Misty: <a href="http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.abusyplace.blogspot.com</a><br />
Shannon: <a href="http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.purplelionpaper.com/blog</a><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> </span><br />
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Melanie:<a href="http://fabulouscolorfulcraftsbymel.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fabulouscolorfulcraftsb<wbr></wbr>ymel.blogspot.com/</a></span><br />
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> Hugs!</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-69923356514813152962011-06-24T05:10:00.002-04:002011-06-24T16:10:53.412-04:00TRISTANS TIME FOR T BIRTHDAY HOP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Welcome to the Time 4T Birthday Blog Hop. This blog hop runs from June 24th (Friday) through June 25th (Saturday). If you are coming from <a href="http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/">Kristy's blog</a> you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_806486852"> </a><a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/">HERE</a> and hop along with us.We’ve had so much fun creating this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with a birthday theme and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way.Be sure to come back both days because all blogs in this hop will post a new project each day. </span><br />
We certainly have a talented line-up today. Thank you so much Tristan for having me in your birthday celebration. I am so excited to be among all these terrifically talented ladies.<br />
I just happened to hear that Tristan likes puppies so I just knew I had to find a puppy among my carts. Sure enough I did! Loving shaped cards I had to create some type of shape. Take a peek at what I came up with!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEvGJZ1_BsDGay8Tyi82UbESxHbNAiHnYPmM4_D0cVMAug_EuCFygGwnTsnCGp3KzdEmhGechmzkyGFZJGvejsj6XoUrRBhUigTMNyapPkrkLFOickEhof86ZFRMwfNdJvKTwjQnVSX8/s1600/Tristans+birthday+%2528640x480%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEvGJZ1_BsDGay8Tyi82UbESxHbNAiHnYPmM4_D0cVMAug_EuCFygGwnTsnCGp3KzdEmhGechmzkyGFZJGvejsj6XoUrRBhUigTMNyapPkrkLFOickEhof86ZFRMwfNdJvKTwjQnVSX8/s320/Tristans+birthday+%2528640x480%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Isn't that one adorable pup? The cuts are from Create a Critter and welded using my Gypsy, That adorable face is what else but a Peachy Keen face and the sentiment is Emma's "So Many Candles" The hydrant is topped off with a red button,<br />
So whats a Party without presents? Certainly NOT a party! I have some yummy blog candy for one lucky follower.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiV1mxI8ItQnzzW_pAO_sNg4zHr3nrhabzG6jP4MQDGeqTdTEzt6bjy-lvnPbf0-3iEAaFbjBuMHh7hn2P1nuH8eZ1i1nAIqIKsaCIWXCJ3wqOLafrCvHb0Ro5rTR0_-4lH1q5sUOuuZ4/s1600/Tristans+bling+%2528640x485%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiV1mxI8ItQnzzW_pAO_sNg4zHr3nrhabzG6jP4MQDGeqTdTEzt6bjy-lvnPbf0-3iEAaFbjBuMHh7hn2P1nuH8eZ1i1nAIqIKsaCIWXCJ3wqOLafrCvHb0Ro5rTR0_-4lH1q5sUOuuZ4/s320/Tristans+bling+%2528640x485%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
To qualify you must do the following:<br />
<ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Be or become a follower of my blog.</li>
<li>Leave me a comment about your favorite childhood birthday memory.</li>
<li>Have a US or Canadian Address (sorry-postal rates are very high)</li>
<li>Leave me a way to contact you or I must use Random.org once more</li>
<li>For an extra chance "Like" my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Snippits-Cricuts/108561935891013">Facebook page</a> and leave me another comment</li>
<li>For another chance come back and comment on tomorrows post.</li>
</ol>That's it! The winner will be chosen Sunday using Random.Org. You have 5 days to contact me or another winner will be chosen,<br />
<div>Now it's time to move along and see what terrific project<a href="http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/"> Inga</a> has in store for you. <br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRISTAN & MAY YOU HAVE MANY, MANY MORE CRAFTY YEARS AHEAD OF YOU!</span></span></span><br />
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Just in case you wander off the beaten path here is the entire line-up:<br />
<a href="http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><wbr></wbr></a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>logspot.com/</a><br />
Lisa: <a href="http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://honeybearzdesigns2011.b<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>logspot.com/</a><br />
Deborah: <a href="http://www.scrappingmamma.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scrappingmamma.net/</a><br />
Suzanne: <a href="http://www.cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cricutcraftingrammy.blogsp<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ot.com</a><br />
Kristy: <a href="http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scraptasticalkreations.blo<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>gspot.com</a><br />
Kathie: <a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathleessnippitsncricut<wbr></wbr>s.blogspot.com/ </a><You are here! <br />
Inga: <a href="http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mommahobbit.blogspot.co<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>m/</a><br />
Theresa: <a href="http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thescrapbookingqueen.co</a><br />
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Rachelle: <a href="http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creationsbyrachelle.blo<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>gspot.com/</a><br />
Shawnee: <a href="http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://quiverofangels.blogspot<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>.com/</a><br />
Tanner: <a href="http://www.mrcricutcrazy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mrcricutcrazy.com</a><br />
Misty: <a href="http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.abusyplace.blogspot.com</a><br />
Shannon: <a href="http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.purplelionpaper.com/blog</a><br />
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Melanie:<a href="http://fabulouscolorfulcraftsbymel.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fabulouscolorfulcraftsb<wbr></wbr>ymel.blogspot.com/</a></span><br />
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> Hugs!</span></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-18916469924608977952011-06-07T16:23:00.000-04:002011-06-07T16:23:26.387-04:00Just a Bit Out Of My Comfort Zone!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1ixU-INUi_ODjbPcZ5bqOVEBCikV2VMv4IPob6GIt8l2dXwW-bbUpJ381IhSo_M1zGhyphenhyphensYRoSwkxSPq-E_L-Qk7qZe7AeH44L46T12RGi2jXvth_N373yIqky-d4h6TbfhAVEPD6LrQ/s1600/Chloe+good.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1ixU-INUi_ODjbPcZ5bqOVEBCikV2VMv4IPob6GIt8l2dXwW-bbUpJ381IhSo_M1zGhyphenhyphensYRoSwkxSPq-E_L-Qk7qZe7AeH44L46T12RGi2jXvth_N373yIqky-d4h6TbfhAVEPD6LrQ/s640/Chloe+good.jpg" width="536" /></a>I just couldn't resist joining in on the fun with <a href="http://www.gettingcricky.com/">K. Andrew</a> and her Vintage Challenge this week. If I had to choose my favorite technique or style I would have to choose Vintage or Shabby Chic. I don't do a lot of layouts however I am teaching a scrapbook class at Michael's and had to make some sample :LO to show my abilities. I actually shocked myself. I absolutely fell in love with this LO. The subject was my inspiration . The little angel in the picture is my husband's grand-baby. Isn't she the cutest? You should see the red hair! For me this pose just screamed "vintage" and that's exactly where it took me in the choice of color scheme and papers. I also challenged myself with attempting to make everything homemade and I almost succeeded. There are two "newsprint flowers" and pearls on the LO that came from Michaels-the rest of the embellishments were either cut with the Cricut, punches or made by hand.<br />
Recipe:<br />
Cartridges:<br />
Cindy Loo;Once Upon a Princess;Just Because Cards;Paper Lace<br />
Papers:<br />
DCWV Glitter Stack<br />
DCWV Lace & Linen<br />
Colorblock Papers<br />
K & Company <br />
Tim Holtz Distess Inks<br />
Lindy's Moon Shadow Mists<br />
Tattered Angels<br />
Pink & beige flowers handmade<br />
Antique Lace bought in Mass. Antique Store<br />
I cut multiple layers to give my words additional dimension. <br />
I must admit this is the very first time I have have submitted a LO for a challenge. This is really out of my comfort zone! If you haven't already go check out the challenge at <a href="http://www.gettingcricky.com/"> Getting Cricky with K. Andrew </a>and see all the great projects the design team created. Thanks for stopping by my blog and taking the time to look!<br />
Have a wonderful week everyone!<br />
Later!<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-75403835450667955512011-06-02T16:37:00.008-04:002011-06-11T10:25:52.873-04:00A Manly Birthday..It's MAN week for Challenges!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">So the challenge this week for <a href="http://birthdaysundaes.blogspot.com/2011/05/challenge-11-masculine-birthday-card.html">Birthday Sundae</a>s ,<a href="http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/2011/06/thankful-thursday-and-special-guest.html">Crazy About Cricut, </a> <a href="http://scrapalicioususa.blogspot.com/2011/06/challenge-5.html">ScrapaliciousUSAChallenge#5</a> and <a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/06/wacky-wednesday-40-manly-birthday.html">Wacky Wednesday Challenge #40 </a>calls for a masculine card/birthday card & I just happen to have one to share. I find any masculine card difficult but every now and then something clicks and I make one without a problem! I have actually been successful twice this past month! Maybe spring stirs creativity?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFeISSVw9mJb0QWjNUPiEHJyXsdu5cL_yBeZlFsbimpXYHR0KFNY9fyn79cpT5T8IuQA9ere8GOsluMdbNyuxWWx9KxkfgzBu8x1M0X6YTq6n9Z_Qh3TyVgPeVS0xdXoqxtnJkkqxT-g/s1600/50s+Man+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsFeISSVw9mJb0QWjNUPiEHJyXsdu5cL_yBeZlFsbimpXYHR0KFNY9fyn79cpT5T8IuQA9ere8GOsluMdbNyuxWWx9KxkfgzBu8x1M0X6YTq6n9Z_Qh3TyVgPeVS0xdXoqxtnJkkqxT-g/s400/50s+Man+card.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I had fun making this card for my son-in-law! He complains if I send a store bought Hallmark card so I really had to make all efforts to send one of "homemade variety". Now I have to admit, I made this months ago so I could be ahead of the game and mailed it 2 weeks late! (hanging my head in shame) I'm not real good at trips to the post office!<br />
Recipe:<br />
Nifty 50"s Cart<br />
Generic red paper and ribbon<br />
WalMart Black paper embossed with Cuttlebug Diamond Plate embossing folder<br />
Sentiment: Pink by Design<br />
The smudge..okay I had some ink on my fingers but then I thought it looks like a greasy smudge. Men...cars....grease right? So I left it!<br />
So there you have it....very simple but 100% MAN!<br />
This card has also been entered in the<a href="http://thepapervariety.blogspot.com/2011/06/for-guys.html"> Paper Variety :For the Guys Challenge</a><br />
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<a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/06/wacky-wednesday-40-manly-birthday.html"></a><br />
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Later crafty friends!<br />
Hugs,<br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-91306754370935970752011-05-30T21:08:00.000-04:002011-05-30T21:08:37.539-04:00It's a Bug Hop!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I hope everyone has had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! The weather in this part of the country was perfect! We have the gazebo up, two of three decks painted, all the cars washed and waxed, gardens in...but the pool isn't opened yet. We will work on that this coming week! Oh I forgot the fun part...we had one cookout and attended one cookout. Geeze...can you believe I forgot the food part!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRPJyFmCx-yEtWOjJ5mTpPfJqQvcgpIlM9h5J3inVv9ifoJB3N2-aCV6aym0Bz9eKx9rHGpNps9wG2SOXRapSHvnzcniMGs-bJyN4pMj8KRsxWf_ovnc0_Isz113Q0B3sJu5K-H2YB1E/s1600/bee+hive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRPJyFmCx-yEtWOjJ5mTpPfJqQvcgpIlM9h5J3inVv9ifoJB3N2-aCV6aym0Bz9eKx9rHGpNps9wG2SOXRapSHvnzcniMGs-bJyN4pMj8KRsxWf_ovnc0_Isz113Q0B3sJu5K-H2YB1E/s400/bee+hive.jpg" width="400" /></a>There was a super cute blog hop this weekend at<a href="http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-bug-hop.html"> BugBites</a>. Way too cute! You had to look for certain bugs then submit a project with at least one Cricut cut and the chosen bug. Well here is my project and I think its so cute!! I went with a bee and my cut...my entire card base is my second Cricut cut!<br />
The hive is from Create a Critter welded together with my Gypsy.The bee is from Paisley, the bling is Irock. The heart is cut from DCWV glitter stack and the face on the sweet bee is from PeachyKeen stamps. The Sentiment is from Lovealicious by the Pink Stamper. Hope you enjoyed my project!<br />
Hugs!<br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-88653778004304511002011-05-27T13:08:00.003-04:002011-06-16T05:46:12.047-04:00Wedding Card..and finally...It's Summer!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I've been a real slacker keeping up with this blog! It seems when it rains it POURS! I've gone from unemployed to having two jobs. No I am not complaining at all but the preparations have kept me busy! My first Scrapbooking Class at Micheal's is in less than 2 weeks. That takes some preparation making flyers and storyboards and all that good stuff!I had to put some layouts together and that takes me FOREVER! I think I am more of a cardmaker than scrapbooker.The second job, actually my primary job is set to begin the day before my first class and because it is health care there is a whole slew of preparation...clearances, fingerprints. So I've been busy however gratefully so!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrQFF5xREiP5X8CE4MwBupB6knF4LBTdos44oDyNUuUX8C-REKixsSqu1CdUE9A6Z5gmpvo3LIYQ57kDMup7LqRPdaYJ8n_D_e2zdw_aEGvaKH1iLcPk663OKTmrmk7NOUKkWewvwNsM/s1600/Outside+of+Erins+Wedding+Card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDrQFF5xREiP5X8CE4MwBupB6knF4LBTdos44oDyNUuUX8C-REKixsSqu1CdUE9A6Z5gmpvo3LIYQ57kDMup7LqRPdaYJ8n_D_e2zdw_aEGvaKH1iLcPk663OKTmrmk7NOUKkWewvwNsM/s320/Outside+of+Erins+Wedding+Card.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="238" /></a>I have promised for weeks that I would share my wedding projects so I will do that today. I am so pleased with the way this turned out!<br />
The front was embossed using my Cuddlebug. The window was<br />
cut using my Spellbinders die with an embossed acrylic sheet<br />
sheet added behind it. The edges are trimmed with antique lace. The plate where the sentiment is stamped is from Lacy Labels with the end caps from a different cut on Lacy Labels . These were heat embossed in gold embossing powder and adhesive pearls from Recollections added. The cream paper is from Joann's. Sentiments are by<a href="http://laurenscraps.blogspot.com/"> 40:31 Creations</a> ,Love and Weddings.<br />
The inside of the card has poems on both sides printed on vellum. The right side has a pocket which holds a tag from Tags ,Bags, Boxes and More with a personal message written on it for the bride.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaec5ABCNGEFpJucbeeUUsmOMxf1gqEwrVcTsTAUBOiPXrLKzXCdMEpflKvpY3djq3dstYLWDsN1eI1mxDDeLJojcUexbdL3U6PsglbxUwwVy-BCYUDPCRGLdBNwFGdVrUMPM8eTySZU/s1600/inside+showing+tag+wedding+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJaec5ABCNGEFpJucbeeUUsmOMxf1gqEwrVcTsTAUBOiPXrLKzXCdMEpflKvpY3djq3dstYLWDsN1eI1mxDDeLJojcUexbdL3U6PsglbxUwwVy-BCYUDPCRGLdBNwFGdVrUMPM8eTySZU/s320/inside+showing+tag+wedding+card.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>I made a box to fit the card and lined it with pink tissue paper. The box papers are from DCWV Lace and Linen stack. Those papers were so perfect for this box! The belly band was embellished with hand made "melted rayon" flowers; butterflys and border from Martha Stewart punches. The ribbon was hand dyed seam binding. The pearls are by Recollections.,<br />
I had so much fun making this card but I think I left it pretty stained with tears. That was my baby, but I sure did gain a wonderful son-in;law so if I had to give her away I am glad it was to him! So all 3 of my sweet babies are all married of and safe in the arms of those who love them!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjVnwkHmle6nlnfvaXLD-WstVxZDIa5oFTLim7loyye8103gPSj-iT9RaH2Ha6MtySABUSSJE3mHRWemVJRxYv5lZc1ofyreJS6K0H4gL8q9e_Se6r0JnJAKepdA64mKBjWRoXGZHgII/s1600/Card+box+wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjVnwkHmle6nlnfvaXLD-WstVxZDIa5oFTLim7loyye8103gPSj-iT9RaH2Ha6MtySABUSSJE3mHRWemVJRxYv5lZc1ofyreJS6K0H4gL8q9e_Se6r0JnJAKepdA64mKBjWRoXGZHgII/s320/Card+box+wedding.jpg" width="232" /></a>Speaking of my SIL allow me the opportunity to brag! Last night my DH and I attended a ceremony at Middletown High School where my SIL received High School Lacrosse Coach of the Year! Not only is he an English teacher but gives countless hours to his Lacrosse Team. His team also received National recognition with a Sportsmanship award. We are so proud of him!<br />
Now Link up to<a href="http://www.scrappingmamma.net/"> ScrappinMommas </a>Link-Up Party and join the fun!<br />
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My winner, picked by Random.Org is!<br />
<dl class="avatar-comment-indent" id="comments-block"><dt class="comment-author " id="c4005396092514198430"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/03338021780405492830" rel="nofollow">Darlene</a> said... <span class="comm-num"> <a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/2011/05/we-love-our-heros-blog-hop.html?showComment=1305983191305#c4005396092514198430" title="Comment Link"> 9 </a> </span> </dt>
<dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-4005396092514198430"> What a beautiful card! Really! so pretty!
it was nice hopping with you
.Darlene
Thank you Darlene for your sweet comment! Contact me with your mailing addy and I will get your acrylic album out to you so you can embellish it into something really pretty!
<div style="text-align: left;">Thank you to everyone for visiting my blog and leaving comments! I absolutely love reading every single one of them. I have been promising to show my wedding projects. I've been holding off hoping to find a challenge for my card, so be patient with me. I will show it promise. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoEzBl3X38QRKGmyYVN3fKf4D0c4PcI2vNjtnBcbYoqbgEIc-OBYy94X2RcT0qrkd0P1vbSPsGVSejyaRl3bBikRI_1__NwPPb9b3Iwn4UTxWPpq17Wo1d1Cu_3Gm27rb7dzaGSB9I_E/s1600/Baby+you+can+drive+my+cat%2521+%2528546x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoEzBl3X38QRKGmyYVN3fKf4D0c4PcI2vNjtnBcbYoqbgEIc-OBYy94X2RcT0qrkd0P1vbSPsGVSejyaRl3bBikRI_1__NwPPb9b3Iwn4UTxWPpq17Wo1d1Cu_3Gm27rb7dzaGSB9I_E/s320/Baby+you+can+drive+my+cat%2521+%2528546x640%2529.jpg" width="273" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">In the mean time here is a FUN card I made for my DBIL. We thrive on who can be the most obnoxious with birthday celebrations. Trust me he will get even...he always does!</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Cut is from Nate's ABC's</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMS1g87r3tAkrgQ-U400e8ne-DFJuZjrTKn5CwYo6m-BfvPxHSJs3rW3dm1zLK8-6HA7JPB4et7ToH-pHANuY45ybhZ-h4BOb1xp_2NN2WzxXMGcNNTh5Rg9wYSdnRqLrn1tQ-djEcPPw/s1600/IMG_4332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMS1g87r3tAkrgQ-U400e8ne-DFJuZjrTKn5CwYo6m-BfvPxHSJs3rW3dm1zLK8-6HA7JPB4et7ToH-pHANuY45ybhZ-h4BOb1xp_2NN2WzxXMGcNNTh5Rg9wYSdnRqLrn1tQ-djEcPPw/s320/IMG_4332.JPG" width="240" /></a>I cut his head from a picture and pasted it behind the wheel and made the windshield from a piece of acetate . Bling is from my stash. Font is from Plantin Schoolbook Cart and the paper I am not sure of other than....ugly? The glossy tires were made by applying Glossy Accents.</div><div style="text-align: left;">My BIL spent his birthday two years ago standing up at our wedding so we celebrate our Wedding Anniversary with him and my SIL and always have a super great time. Can't wait to see what my birthday brings! Revenge is often bitter sweet....(but fun!)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a great week and I do hope you're seeing much more sun than I am!</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hugs & Sunny Kisses</div><div style="text-align: left;">
</div></dd></dl><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/92/74B3F5B7F009EBD1C20B566596C157ED.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a></div>kathleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741719546277231874noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7232412094473110827.post-84101139284046408422011-05-21T00:05:00.001-04:002011-05-21T00:05:01.007-04:00We Love Our Hero's Blog Hop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Today is Armed Forces Day, so again, this is a hop to support and bring awareness to the works of Operation Write Home . You should have arrived from Anita's Blog, <a href="http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/">Crafts From Miracles Table </a>if not please start back at our talented and wonderful hostess,<a href="http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/"> Misty's blog</a>, so you don’t miss anything this wonderful group has to offer. In addition to card makers making cards for service persons to send home to their families, OWH has what they call ‘Hero Mail’. These cards can be any size; not just the usual required A2. They also include a personal note to ‘Any Hero’. We call them Hero’s, because OWH covers all branches of service. These are passed out to deployed hero’s, who might not get much mail, or just passed around to enjoy news from home. Here is more info.<br />
<a href="http://operationwritehome.org/anyhero.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://operationwritehome.org/anyhero.html</a><br />
Thank you to All of our Heros, past , present and those who serve on the Home front as well! My hero's are my husband, retired Army and my stepson who served in 2 wars with the US Marine Corp. and is now in his 3rd year in Afghanistan serving as a civilian with the State Department. So very proud of you two!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWCNufB2_oyLdh55lHjIDhS5sKgvqqoOQVmeTcWzXQ_iIH53ez5xXTc00b9PdWfhkGOzUL9F8WiR6750-vRUdBPT_WTzbajSK3R93N-uyaD7BcuH1s-yX2VcNmKDpmewoqS3VJEF6qss/s1600/Side+view+hero+%2528521x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWCNufB2_oyLdh55lHjIDhS5sKgvqqoOQVmeTcWzXQ_iIH53ez5xXTc00b9PdWfhkGOzUL9F8WiR6750-vRUdBPT_WTzbajSK3R93N-uyaD7BcuH1s-yX2VcNmKDpmewoqS3VJEF6qss/s320/Side+view+hero+%2528521x640%2529.jpg" width="260" /></a> Recipe:<br />
Stand Up and Salute<br />
K&Company Designer Stack Papers<br />
DCWV Metallics<br />
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If you look carefully you will see the emblems for the Army, Navy Marines and Air Force.<br />
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Whats a Blog Hop without candy? Well I just happen to have a goodie for one lucky follower!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfh_OIyRe22yWWBGSSVbC9tQdOXj1rUNyr6yDE0kKC6V-kt_J4NOGpuaJmeaO0pUGDVbzJr5ogvpNWz6X4YHdvRFEs2JP4LX9i0QTybZj39SFsGV6W9vhRmynqQyCp2n-TvGhWSjPbMw/s1600/Folded+heros+%2528640x591%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfh_OIyRe22yWWBGSSVbC9tQdOXj1rUNyr6yDE0kKC6V-kt_J4NOGpuaJmeaO0pUGDVbzJr5ogvpNWz6X4YHdvRFEs2JP4LX9i0QTybZj39SFsGV6W9vhRmynqQyCp2n-TvGhWSjPbMw/s200/Folded+heros+%2528640x591%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>It is a Maya Road Sheer Acrylic 2-ring Scallop Mini Album (4'X8") .<br />
You can have 2 chances to win<br />
!To Qualify you must do the following<br />
*you must be or become a follower and leave me a comment telling me so<br />
*.You must follow me on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#%21/pages/Snippits-Cricuts/108561935891013"> Facebook </a>& leave a second comment telling me so<br />
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*if you don't use FB you must leave me a second comment telling me about your Hero!<br />
*You must have a US or Canadian mailing address d/t shipping costs<br />
*You must leave me a way to contact you or I will be forced to pick another winner.<br />
*The winner has 5 days to respond with their mailing information.<br />
And thats that! Easy Peasy!<br />
Monday morning I will pick a winner by Random.Org and post it here.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA29bipCWkv3QA6-cC48J73C__3nOBSiz_rAkWZHCQfNUqgH1lgJ9xnE9lu1mSZYrtnUo7AMiRqKUShEEA-cHc3fPpl8pNsqtuqsgMVWqKiFYLlbAI8GTjS6c03rlj-HWQI5HLs0pGbI8/s1600/Maya+Road+album+%2528480x640%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA29bipCWkv3QA6-cC48J73C__3nOBSiz_rAkWZHCQfNUqgH1lgJ9xnE9lu1mSZYrtnUo7AMiRqKUShEEA-cHc3fPpl8pNsqtuqsgMVWqKiFYLlbAI8GTjS6c03rlj-HWQI5HLs0pGbI8/s200/Maya+Road+album+%2528480x640%2529.jpg" width="150" /></a>Now you must wander over to the very talented <a href="http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/">Rexann</a> and see her fantastic project. You won't be sorry!<br />
Thank you so much Misty for inviting me to join you & all of the many talented artists on this hop! I feel so truly honored!<br />
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In case you get lost along the way, the complete hop list is below. <br />
1. Misty...<a href="http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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2.Tanya...<a href="http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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3. Kristal..<a href="http://www.gettingcricky.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.gettingcricky.com/</a><br />
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4.sally...<a href="http://sallysbitz.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sallysbitz.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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5. Amy...<a href="http://www.lovetocrop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lovetocrop.com/</a><br />
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6.Anita...<a href="http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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7. Kathie..<a href="http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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8. Rexann..<a href="http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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9. Vicki <a href="http://melovebonoandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://melovebonoandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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10. Jenny <a href="http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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11. Darlene <a href="http://www.talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com</a><br />
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12. JennyB <a href="http://craftydivalounge.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://craftydivalounge.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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13. Linda..<a href="http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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14. Patti <a href="http://www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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15. Jazzy <a href="http://www.jazzyscards.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.JazzysCards.Blogspot.com/</a><br />
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16. Momo...<a href="http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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17. Paula...<a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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18. Melanie <a href="http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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19. Jan <a href="http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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20. Gina <a href="http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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It was just brought to my attention that while I was distracted Mothers Day weekend playing Mother of the Bride I missed another award! This one was awarded to me by Amy at <a href="http://www.lovetocrop.com/">Love to Crop</a>. Awww, thank you Amy!! I am so thrilled that someone so darned talented finds my blog worth an award. That is a true compliment! I apologize for over looking it!<br />
So now to come up with 5 more Cricut related inner secrets!<br />
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*My boyfriend at the time, was responsible for this Cricut habit as he bought me a Create for Christmas! <br />
* My very first Cricut project was making my menu's for my wedding reception!<br />
*I have yet to allow anybody to operate my Cricut. I don't share that well!<br />
*My Gypsy will no longer do separate layers and needs hospitalization.<br />
* I am not certain that I would want an Imagine....just another expense.<br />
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Seeing that I accidentally hit "publish" and I am now in edit mode I will return later to pick the blogs I would like to see have this award!<br />
Later!<br />
Hugs,<br />
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