Candy winner

After working hard on report cards this weekend, I just realized that I never picked my blog candy.....

So the randomly chosen winner is Donna S who said:

Love the sentiment and wonderful card! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win candy!

Be on the lookout for an e-mail Donna, congrats!

OWH Bunny Hop

Welcome to another stop on Operation Write Home's Bunny Hop blog hop. There are TONS of stops on the hop, but click the blog hop logo above if you would like to start at the beginning. I discovered OWH two years ago on a Memorial Day blog hop (back when they were Cards for Heroes) and have enjoyed making cards for heroes ever since. My brother was one of them in Afghanistan in 2002 and I don't even remember sending him mail. (I was a senior in college, had just met my now husband, but STILL it is NO excuse!) This is my way of making sure today's heroes and families can keep in touch with each other during this difficult time.


I made a spring card with some beautiful flowered paper. I can't wait for this snow to melt so the flowers can bloom! While looking for a sentiment, this one seemed just right to send to a love one at home. I haven't been making cards enough lately to send a sizeable package so I tend to do birthday and generic thinking of you cards. When the box is full it gets sent! But if you are making holiday specific cards don't forget the deadlines: March 18th for Easter, and March 31st for Mother's Day.

One thing we were asked to do for this post was share a link to something we find helpful on the OWH website. I hadn't checked out the site since it was made over months ago (shame on me again) and enjoyed looking around in preparation for the hop. I love mail, I love cards, I worked at a card store for 13 years and worked in the mailroom all 4 years of college. It makes sense that one place I always check is The Mailroom! Its a great stop to see if shippers have specific needs, get addresses, and check deadlines. Last night I watched a YouTube video "The OWH Mailroom" which is great for visual learners, like myself. It is entertaining, teaches the proper 'tuck' technique, and has some good reminders of all the work shippers do and how we can help. Check it out, it is a great video!

Blog Candy.....I've been cleaning my stamping area since July. Okay, I started cleaning and kind of gave up. When I want to work on something I fill a basket with supplies, carry it upstairs, create, and then dump the supplies. Not a good system. But either way I have a lot of unloved supplies and am going to put together a package with ribbon, paper, possibly some hardward. Who knows what will make its way into the goodie bag! Just leave a comment to be entered, and I will announce a winner here next Saturday March 12th!

Your next stop on this Bunny hop is The Stamp Addict.


Happy Hopping,

Unscripted and a Winner!

Boy am I glad it's Saturday! The end of the school year (and all the children in the class) have been kicking my butt and I'm just exhausted these days. 11 school days left and then I can play and be crafty WAY more often! Today I'm off to a bridal shower so I used this week's Unscripted Sketch to make a card for the bride...

I bought her a breadmaker (yummy!) and wanted to give her my favorite bread recipe for Anadama Bread, a cornmeal and molasses bread. I've never made it in a breadmaker but I'm sure it's just as delicious. So the navy ribbon goes around to the inside to hold a little pocket I created for the recipe card. The colors are her wedding colors from the save-the-date and invitation.

As for the blog candy winner from the challenge I set last week for the OWH blog hop, lucky number 3 Susan G was the winner. Shoot me an e-mail Susan and I'll get your candy out to you so you can make some more beautiful cards!

Hope you'll head over to Unscripted Sketches to see the DT's beautiful work (in a slightly new format) and play along yourself. Happy weekend!

Smiles,

OWH Memorial Day bloghop with an Unscripted Challenge

What a beautiful day we have here in NH and I'm so happy to up with the sun and ready to hop a bit for the Operation Write Home Memorial Day blog hop! You should've arrived here from Pat but if you need to start at the top of the hop, then click on the banner and you'll get back to me soon.


My red, white and blue missing you card for today is fairly simple. I used today's Unscripted Sketch, though I forgot a beautiful stars and stripe ribbon behind my button bear...oops! But the sketches are unscripted, so that's okay! I love my star brads, perfect for anything OWH.

I discovered OWH last year (though they were Cards for Heroes then) on the Memorial Day blog hop and sent in my first cards by the end of the summer. I think this is my third hop now and it's so much fun. I love to make cards for Heroes to send home because I know my mother would've loved one from my brother when he was in Afghanistan a few years ago. I love stopping by the Facebook fan page to see what kind of encouraging comments there are for crafters and the thanks that has been left by heroes and by those they love. What a wonderful way to thank those who are serving. So THANK YOU to all those who are serving, or have served. And for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, take time to remember them this weekend.

My tip for making cards for OWH is DON'T WORRY! They can have some bumps and lumps so embellish 'em, they can be for just about any occasion (birthday, thinking of you, love, missing you, etc), and they are always appreciated. Head over to the Mailroom for tips and to get shipping addresses. And don't feel you need a full box before you can send cards in, get a small padded envelope and fill that up. Warning...you will want to send more! Shipping adds up for OWH so I always try to include a donation with my cards, even if its just $1 or $5. Every little bit helps!


I've got a challenge with some candy in honor of this weekend's hop.



The prize: a SU Sale-a-bration set (from last year I think) Polka Dot Punches. Due to shipping costs, US only please. Thanks!
Now it's time to continue on the hop by heading over to Betty at Simply Scrapping.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and don't forget to say thank you to those you know who serve and anyone you may see in uniform this weekend!

Smiles,

Winner

Blog candy winner is........

Moni said...
Happy Birthday, fab card! So great candy! Hugs;moni

Moni, send me an e-mail at cpstampin at gmail dot com and I'll get the candy right out to you!


Smiles,

Earth day blog hop, and birthday CANDY!

Good morning!!!!! Not only am I happy because it's Saturday, but I'm also on vacation this week so I'm sure to get more play time in. Woohoo!

Today, Unscripted Sketches is having a blog hop in honor of Earth Day. Not only is there a sketch, but also a piggyback challenge to use something recycled. If you didn't get here from Beth (and here AMAZING card) then head to the top of the hop at Unscripted Sketches.


For my card I looked around my (messy) workspace to see what I had, since I found no inspiration elsewhere in the house. I found the inside of a card, sent to me with a coupon from somewhere for my birthday and cut out the sentiment for my panel. I then looked around for bits of ribbon I hate to part with and found the hearts lying around from Valentine's day too.

It's subtle on the backround piece, but I used a new Houndstooth embossing folder. So much fun and it doesn't take away from the main pieces--just a bit of texture.

And, in addition to a hop and Earth Day, today is my birthday! So since I love presents I'm giving away candy. Leave a comment by Wednesday April 28th and I'll pick a winner to receive a retired (oldie) SU set and a matching tag punch. I forgot that it comes with 3 stampin spots too (certainly celery, real red, brocade blue). I'll even enter followers twice!


To continue on this Unscripted hop, head over to see what Debbie has created. Then go back to Unscripted Sketches to play along for yourself!


Smiles,

Winner, take 2

Still no word from my first winner so here goes.........

Stef H (Glitterbabe) said...
holy moly! this is gorgeous. i don't really know what i'd use it for, but i know i would defintely carry it around with me.... like in my car when i need a bag at aldi's or to carry my scrap stuff. and i just know my granddaughter would absolutely love it! now the list, i'm a list person. i write down EVERYTHING. every time i think of something, i'm making a note to myself. do you know how many post-its i use?????

What a way to start off 2010 with a win! Drop me an e-mail Stef with your address and I'll send you a fun new bag!

Happy 2010 to everyone else...here's to a fabulous year of happiness, health and all kinds of fun! If I'm not back with a card today be sure to stop by tomorrow for the Unscripted Sketches blog hop!

Smiles,

second chance

I still haven't heard from my blog candy winner Sherry Goodloe so I'll give her the rest of the day to contact me. That may mean a second chance for everyone else, so if I still have no e-mail in the new year I'll draw a winner tomorrow!

Hopefully I find time to create before the festivities tonight too!

Smiles,

BLOG CANDY!

A day late, but it's time for some blog candy in honor of my one year blogaversary!!!

But first, a story. As soon as I saw Michelle Wooderson make THIS, I knew I had to drag out my sewing machine to make a bag and a notepad too. I thought it would be the perfect Yankee Swap gift (along with homemade bread, yum) and got to work....three hours before I needed it. Nothing like procrastination! And needless to say it didn't get done in time, has been sitting half finished four two weeks but what better reason than candy?!?

The bag is a Jane Market bag (pattern HERE on the Posie Gets Cozy blog) and while I was very much not happy with my finished sewing it got the seal of my mom's approval tonight. Yay!

It also comes with a matching notepad, that opens up to reveal two notepads....I always have more than one list going, how about you?






















And it can be YOURS!!! To enter for this candy just follow a few easy steps:

1. Be a follower
2. Leave me a comment telling me what you would use the bag (or list) for.

*To be entered TWICE, spread the word and post about my candy on your blog.


I'll pick a winner on December 23rd, so you can have this bag and notepad for a late Christmas present. Start 2010 off green and organized....I hope to!


Smiles,

And the winner is....

JPScraps said...
Love your cards. I was looking for ideas to use up some card kit leftovers and your snowman card is just the inspiration I needed. I became a follower so I remember to come back.

Send me an e-mail with you address and I'll get some goodies out to you!!!


Smiles,

Steph's SWEET candy!

I haven't been home much lately to create, but hopefully I'll be back later with a card. In the meantime my fellow Unscripted DT member Steph is offering up more amazing blog candy. Check here for the details, and enter yourself.....just warning you though, I'm feeling a win in my bones today!

Smiles,

June bugs

Back from NY and soooooooooooo tired! I spent most of my time after school today working in my raspberry patch and making a second one. I love pie! And I've been trying to catch up on some blogs, so no time for cards today.

June is always a busy month in school, but oddly there are a few bugs going around school. Hopefully I catch none of them, because there's too much to do to be home sick. I did however find some cool blog candy that Marie is offering HERE, that may interest you.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll find time for a card, and I can upload a few photos from the new Yankee Stadium. All I know is the jumbotron in center field is a better picture than my tv.....and I was behind home plate in the upper deck, clear across the field and it was still better than sitting 8 feet away from mine on the couch!

Smiles,

Amazing Designers and Amazing Candy!!!

Life has been very busy and no cards have been made....this makes for an unhappy me! However, the Unscripted Sketches DT is complete and looks AMAZING!!! Be sure to check out all the ladies and check in to see what they create with a new sketch Saturday morning.

Steph
Sharon
Sarah
Keri Lee
Jeryn
Jenny
BR-T
Aymee
April

Don't forget that I'll have my new Unscripted creation up as well!
On another note, there is AMAZING blog candy that Melissa is sharing HERE. Seriously delicious stuff...anyone need a BIG SHOT? Nuf said.

Smiles,

Mom, don't show Dad!!!!

Here's another card I made for a Stampin' Out Alzheimers challenge, though I don't remember which one. I made it, took a picture, and just never got to posting it. So many challenges, so little time.



As my title implies, this will be my Dad's Father's Day card. I'm pretty sure he doesn't check out the blog unless my mom shows him something so I think she'll follow instructions here.

This sentiment is so true of my father. He's always going the extra mile to help people (not just his kids) and taught me so much growing up. I'd rather not do it, but if needed I could change my oil, change a tire, even put new brakes on the car (with a bit of help) if needed.

Speaking of my mom and dad they'll be celebrating their 34th anniversary on the 29th. Also celebrating a wedding anniversary on the 29th is Roberta of Prairie Fairy who has some blog candy HERE for the occassion. My grandparents were also married on June 29th so it must be a good day for marriage.

Smiles,


Paper: Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue
Ink: Brocade Blue, Midnight Blue Stazon
Stamps: Studio g set
Other: antique brass brads (Making Memories), Cuttlebug folder

New challenge and candy

I'm sure you've seen this, because I've seen it everywhere

There's a new challenge site, The Next Level, which is launching on June 1st and offering up some great blog candy as well. Go check it out!

Smiles,

Sweetness

Holy cow! This blog hop for parade of papers is awesome!

Check out Amy's candy HERE.


Goodnight!