Check that out!!! Isn’t that awesome!!!! I hope she picks my name!! I would LOVE to win that!! But I am posting this so you can have an opportunity to win!   Go on over to her blog and check out how to get your name in the draw!!!!

The draw is open till March 20th, 2010 {Melisa’s birthday}

In that pile, you’ll find: 

 A plethora of 6×6 papers that make me smile…some are DCWV, some are Autumn Leaves/Paperabilities, some are Me & My Big Ideas, and some are unknown…all are from various stacks in my stash, and all are loved by me – and that pile is 5.5 inches high! 

4 pretty little spice jars packed full of various flowers, buttons, baubles, ribbons and trims… 

A set of 4 glass coasters to leave as is, or alter as you see fit… 

2 SU! Skinny Silver Tins… 

2 packs of adhesive rhinestones in my most favorite colours (hot pink & teal) 

1 pack of mixed colour adhesive half-pearls 

AND…STAMPS!!!! In the photo, you’ll find 4 (all new): 

‘Changito Love Balloon’ by Stampendous
‘Charlotte’s Valentine’ by Little Loud Stamps (found at PaperWorks Co.)
‘Savannah’ by The Greeting Farm
‘XOXO’ clear stamp by Imaginisce
Bombshells stamp sets  

 So what do I want from you? This: 

 1. Go to her blog and leave a comment
2. Spread the word, if you can (a post and/or sidebar link would be nice)
3. Feel free to ‘follow’ her blog if you are actually interested in this blog. 

 This candy will be open until 11:59 PM CST on February 28; I’ll post the winner by noon March 1st.

 But you can’t win cuz I’m gonna win!! I might have to share though!!!! We’ll have to see!!! Good luck everyone!!!

Follow the link and you’ll see what she’s giving away so far! The more people that comment, the more she adds to the pile!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!

I’m so excited!
My best friend Emily and I are going to IKEA on Saturday!
She needs some beds and other stuff for her house and she wanted me to come along!! She really had to twist my rubber arm to do this!!

A whole Saturday out without the kids, with my best friend, going to IKEA…what more could a girl want!!!!
I’m excited about going! It should be a fun day!! I already have my list made!

Watch out Em! You might be in for a long day!!!

{IKEA kids display pictured}

I’m sure some of you watch the show, X-Weighted…I watch it pretty much every week if not more…my friend Jenn sent me the link that she and her hubby are taking on the 26 month challenge…you put in your measurements and weight and height…and they give you a goal to lose…well, I put my info in and my goal was zero pounds! Well, that’s not true!! I do need to lose and tone some so I’ve set my own goal of 15lbs in 26 weeks…that’s pretty much 1lb every two weeks…so that shouldn’t be too hard…if I can’t do that, well, shoot me now!!

Here’s my before pic: {I can’t believe I’m actually posting this}

In 26 weeks, I’ll post my after picture…hopefully there’s some changes…

Thanks Jenn for the push!! Good luck to you and Tim for doing this too!

I have two card challenges posted…the rest of the design team have posted some great challenges too! Come see what we have in store for you…there’s some sweet prizes in store for you too! Hope to see you there!!!

I know, it grabbed my attention too!!! {Anyone who knows me and my scrappy style, knows I LOVE BASIC GREY!!! Like, I should be a spokesperson for them!!

Anyways, Get Sketchy, a new challenge blog, has a contest posted.
They want to break 700 followers by New Years and if they get to 1,000, they’ll add the brand new BASIC GREY SUGAR RUSH to the prize too.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking!! [This can be purchased in my Etsy store along with more new cards and other supplies posted!!]

Anyways, enough rambling…here’s the sneak peek:

Thanks for looking! Check out My Sketch World to see the whole card on September 1st or around then!

Product List:
Porcelain Papers & Buttons: Basic Grey
Stamped Image: Miscellaneous
Copic Ciao Markers: E49, G99, R00, R20, Y11 

Product List:
Ambrosia papers: Basic Grey
Buttons: from my collectoin & Savvy N Sassy
Rub-on: Daisy Bucket
Stitching Template: Bazzill

Thank you for looking at my application. Please send some good vibes my way that I’ll get a spot! Thanks everyone!

Thanks for looking!!!!!

This is also for my design team work at Scrap That! In August, we are showcasing the newest lines from Basic Grey, Lemonade and June Bug. You’ll have to check back on August 1st to see the full view. Or you can see it at My Sketch World and Scrap That!

Happy Tuesday everyone!
Amanda

[Porcelain Collection - papers and buttons- from Basic Grey used in our kits this month...check out the Scrap That online store to stock up on your own supply of this beautiful line!]

We also have Sharon Frewen, our July Guest Designer, joining in on the fun with us this weekend too! Thanks Sharon for helping out! Can’t wait to see your July Creations!

I was chosen to be on the My Sketch World Card Sketch Design Team!! YAY! A HUGE thank you to Lucy [Chesna]…I’m very excited to be a part of this great team. I’ve only been on their boards for a little while and I already feel VERY welcome…Lucy’s sketchs are very easy to work with and I’m so glad I get to work with them each month!!!

Here’s what I created for the DT call!

Again, I’m so grateful to be a part of the team and I’ll keep ya posted with my cards!!!

This is a RAK that I found on my fellow designer, Diane’s blog. The first 5 people to respond to this post will get something made by me! Could be a card, an altered object or something else altogether! Diane created me a beautiful little mini album and a matching card and a goodie box of yummies!! I LOVE it BTW Diane! Thanks!!

Now for the RULES:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but I hope you will!
2. What I create will be made with you in mind, I will look to your blog to find out more about you! I’ll take hints if you want to leave them. [Like favorite manufacturers, layout sizes, etc.]
3. I will create your item as my schedule allows…in a timely manner but not tomorrow..lol..So only sign up if you are willing to wait a bit. 
4. There is a catch – you must offer this same blog candy on your blog! Let me know you’re in, email me your address to amanda[dot]newtn[at]gmail[dot]com then re-post this on your blog (you can change the wording) and offer something you make – your choice – to the first 5 people who respond to your post. Add my name to the #1 slot on your list – I am your first participant. When you create your giveaway, you will become the first participant on the lists for the people who participate with you. 

MAKE SENSE??!! 

1. Diane Davies
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Thanks for playing along! Let’s keep the chain of goodness going!

So I bought a couple traps when I was out the other day…..and Jason, my manly, brave hubby….who grabs the hockey stick whenever he sees the mouse…..I’m not sure what he thinks he’s gonna do if he gets close enough….set them for me before he went to baseball for the weekend……but the little “bum” was still around all weekend…..he was in the BATHROOM…….my brave little man looked in the bathroom for me while I was standing on a stool to see if the mouse was still there….let me just say, he’s afraid of bees and flies and birds but he was okay about looking for the mouse…..and THEN the little “bum” ran across the floor from the LIVINGROOM…..he’s getting closer to my scrapbook stuff……and then I didn’t see him for AGES till about 10 or 11 last night……he ran behind the stove……..the little “bum” wouldn’t touch ANY of the traps………well, sorry, let me clarify…..he LICKED the darn peanut butter off the trap under the sink….then I was watching “Message in a Bottle” tonight, JUST ABOUT to go into the kitchen to clean up, and the little “bum” runs across the living room floor again this time, behind MY SCRAPBOOK BOXES…..AAAAAHHHHH…..not only has he taken over my life, that I’m at a point I check the floors to see if he’s there…..or I peek around the bathroom door frame to see if he’s in there again…now, he’s into MY STUFF……my biggest fear is that he’s getting closer and closer to the toy area…and that frightens me….I don’t need one of them getting bitten……I think there’s just one…but Jason seems to think there’s more than that!! I’m stocking up on Lysol spray…..

So, if anyone has a trained mouse-eating cat that you want to lend us for a bit, Jason has said a few times today that we need one [I am not that fond of cats...and I don't want dead mouse carcasses laying around my house!]

I swear this is what the little “bum” is doing…..

The little “bum” just ran across the drop ceiling…man you can hear EVERYTHING through those things!!

I might as well have this game set up…..that’s how effective the ones we have up now are!! There’s one in the middle of the floor right now….so hopefully he takes the bait!!! We’re not just feeding this little vermin..okay, NOW I’m going to bed!!!

If anyone has any solutions, PLEASE email them to me….. I’m off to bed!! I’ll have to finish watching “Message in a Bottle” another time!

    

Here are the rules of 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.

And here’s a little about the Friends award:

These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind 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.

Deliver this award to five bloggers who must choose 8 more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

Well I am choosing 7 amazing bloggers, that I love to follow their work! They are fun, talented and caring… so be sure to visit their blogs and leave them some LOVE …..

1. Christine  –> My new scrappy friend through our mutual love of CTMH stamps!!! [And also, my SIL!]
2. Jenn –> My sounding board and confidant! Congrats on the weight loss and and of course, good for you for doing field hockey this year!
3. Melissa –> My fellow crafter and friend!! I miss hanging out after supper with the kids but I’m sure Elmira is still standing without us there!!! ;0)
4.  Wendy –> I miss our MSN talks girly! Hope all is well with you guys!!
5.  Mindy –> I LOVE your honesty! You tell it like it is!
6. Michelle –> I love your work and your photography! Hope the camera strap covers do well!
7.  Mo –> Your sense of adventure and amazing spirit inspire me! And that turkey stew looked AMAZING! I’m sure it tasted amazing too! Great catch!