Thanks Dayna!

No card to share, but recently I received a beautiful blog award from Dayna over at Buggin Out. You've got to check out her work, SOOO gorgeous!

The rules are 1. Add a link and a note about the person giving you this award.
2. Pass this award on to 5 people that you recently found and love!!
3. Share 7 things about yourself.

My 7 things:

1.) I teach first grade (and took MY first grade teacher's job when she retired)

2.) I met my husband working at a YMCA summer camp

3.) I still work at my first job (13 years now!) at a local Hallmark....shhhh, don't tell them I make cards!

4.) I'm addicted to Vera Bradley bags and wallets. Love it!

5.) I've never left this time zone (EST)

6.) My husband's birthday is the day after mine...we always share parties and cakes.

7.) I love to go antique shopping and look through consignment shops. I've got many of my finds as everyday uses in my house!

I've shared my 7 things, but I'm running late so grab it because you know I think you're all beautiful!

Smiles,

Over the Top

How sweet to find this morning that Karen at Lilacs and Lupines (coincidentally my two favorite flowers) left me this blog award:


I'm supposed to answer some questions with one word (not easy) so here goes.....


1. Where is your cell phone? table
2. Your hair? wet
3. Your mother? LOVE
4. Your father? LOVE
5. Your favorite food? desert
6. Your dream last night? nothing!
7. Your favorite drink? coffee
8. Your dream/goal? happiness
9. What room are you in? middle
10. Your hobby? crafts
11. Your fear? unknown
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? here
13. Where were you last night? couch
14. Something that you aren't? rested
15. Muffins? blueberry
16. Wish list item? I-pod
17. Where did you grow up? Hooksett
18. Last thing you did? shower
19. What are you wearing? clothes
20. Your TV? off
21. Your Pets? Melky
22. Friends? fabulous
23. Your life? fulfilling
24. Your mood? tired
25. Missing someone? Jake
26. Vehicle? Altima
27. Something you're not wearing? shoes
28. Your favorite store? AC Moore
29. Your favorite color? YELLOW
30. When was the last time you laughed? yesterday
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
32. Your best friend? LaurieBeth
33. One place that I go to over and over? Hallmark
34. Facebook? yes
35. Favorite place to eat? Longhorn

And I'm supposed to pass it on to 5 people, but I've seen many get it already (and I think someone else gave it to me) plus I'll be late for work if I take that time....but you are all Over the Top and deserve it so if you haven't gotten it yet grab it!

Don't forget that tomorrow is Sketch It Saturday for Unscripted Sketches and will also be the Operation Write Home blog hop. I'll be back in the AM for that!

Smiles,

Award, take 2!

Okay so my brain must still be on vacation. Or I was aniticipating the 15 inning game that I stayed up to watch....lack of sleep and I do not get along (see #3). When I posted my award from Hollie I forgot that I was supposed to share 7 things about myself that people might find interesting.....hmmmm. I'm so creative I just skipped that step. Luckily Tasha at Tasha's Design World also gave me this award so I'll list my 7 things now because I'm tired and don't think a card will be made today.

1. I met my husband working at a YMCA camp. He was my supervisor :-)

2. I teach first grade at the elementary school I attended. I took my first grade teacher's position when she retired.

3. I need 8 hours of sleep every night--I can't function otherwise. I'm quite jealous of all you who can stay up late to stamp!

4. Adam Sandler's sister is my dentist (is that about me?)

5. I was a vegetarian for about 3 years in high school and college but I'm too picky to stay healthy and let's face it, I love chicken tenders and a good burger!

6. Despite living in Red Sox Nation I LOVE the Yankees!!!! (It was a GOOD 15 inning game last night!)

7. I have never left this time zone--I'm always on Eastern Standard time.

So for now go check out Tasha's blog and leave her some love--she's always making beautiful cards!

Smiles,

Home from Maine

I'm back from Maine (we were on the coast near Rockland for those who were wondering) and fully recharged from all that r&r. No internet, not even a cell phone signal. My dad and I completed 2 puzzles in our 4 nights there and my mom and I found some seaglass and had fun antiquing too. She's posted a few pics of our trip here.

I had many nice surprises waiting for me in blogland when I got back. Lisa from Life According to Lisa gave me this sweet award:

Hollie over at Momiji's Madness left me this award too (and so did Tasha at Tasha's Design World):

Thanks so much to both of you!!! I'm feeling the love. Go visit their blogs when you get a chance, they're daily stops for me and are all great gals. I know I'm supposed to pick people but I had just shared the first award and everyone that I go to visit is beyond creative so if you haven't gotten either consider yourself awarded!!!!

On another note I also was the Jazz Cat of the Week over at Jazzy Inspirations for this card that I made.


I hope to have another card to share today (after pulling crabgrass with DH. blah!!!) but be sure to stop back tomorrow for my Jazzy Inspirations card and of course Unscripted Sketches Sketch it Saturday.

Smiles,

Another Sweet Blog Award!

What a wonderful surprise today to see that my good blogging friend Steph gave me this award:



Thanks Steph! She's such an amazing card maker you simply must go check out her blog: http://stephaniecastrodesigns.blogspot.com/



Here are the rules for this award:

To pick up the Circle of Friends Blog Award cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog.
Nominate 5 other bloggers you feel have become part of your circle of friends.
Link to your nominees within your blog post.
Include these instructions on how to pick up the award in your blog post.
Link back to the person who gave you the award in your blog post, to show your appreciation.
Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.

It's so hard to pick just 5, but here are mine!

1. Linda at Scrapcat Cards by Linda

2. Patti at Cherish Each Precious Day

3. Terri at ...Just What I Do...

4. Momiji at Momiji's Madness

5. Karen at Lilacs and Lupines

Off to comment on these lovely ladies sites and then I'll be back to share a card from a NEW challenge!!!

Smiles,

Awarded!

I was pleasantly surprised earlier this week when I was reading Meredith's blog and saw she gave me an award:

How sweet! Based on Mere's math and my need for sleep at the moment I'll pass this on to a few of my new favorite bloggers:

Keri Lee, Aymee and Sarah the newest Unscripted Sketches design team members.

Patti who is just too much fun and lets me give wacky names to her creations.

Linda, a fellow first grade teacher who love kids and papercrafting as much as I do!

and LeAnne who has some amazing work and I love to chat with!

I'm off to comment on their blogs and hit the hay.

Goodnight!

Lemonade Stand Award from Stacey

Wow, I'm feeling blessed lately! Stacey from Stacey's Stamping Stage has honored me with this award. The Lemonade Stand Award is given to bloggers who show great attitude and gratitude.

Now I'll pass it on to some others who visit me and show great attitude and gratitude.

Steph from Where'd All My Money Go?

Chris from Cats on My Quilts (my mom!)

Linda at Scrapcat Cards by Linda

Karen at Time Crafted

Jeryn at Mango Island

B-RT at Inky Fingers Rule

Terri at ...Just What I Do...

I'd nominate Susan, but Stacey already did!


Go check out all of theses ladies blogs, they all have great ideas and great blogs!

The rules of the award (To pick up the Lemonade Stand Award):
- Comment on this blog.
- Cut and paste the award logo and use it in your own blog.
- Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.
- Link to your nominees within your blog post.
- Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.
- Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

It's like when you see kids selling lemonade.....how can you not stop and buy a cup? Even if they sell it for $1 these days?!?

Smiles,

Award

How sweet! After a tough day, I saw that Susan had been given a few awards, and passed on the love. Thanks! She had been blessed with three awards and said we could take them all or pick and choose....this one spoke to me:



The blog friends award:





"These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind of bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers."

Now, I'm supposed to nominate a few people to give the award to so here you go:

Chris - aka Mom!
I got started in blogging because of her, and she is my inspiration to be crafty. Though I'm sure I could quilt and sew, and I know she can crochet and stamp, we stick to what we know best! I get all my crafty talent from my mommy.

Jenny
I met Jenny because we're both New Englanders. She invited me to be on the DT for Unscripted Sketches where I met all these other great ladies who I'll nominate too: Steph, Sharon, Jeryn, BR-T, and April.

Last but not least, Linda, a fellow first grade teacher. I don't know how she finds the time, but maybe after 10 more years of teaching I'll have a bit more time to create!

So glad to have you all as friends!

Smiles,