Thankful Thursday- November 1st

Hello there, friends!

Before I start, thank you to those who left comments on the Random Loves for October post. It was so much fun to read your lists! I spied some new things I’ll have to check out and try. I just love these posts and seeing what you all are enjoying these days. This could get dangerous soon….you all are great enablers! :)

It’s time for Thankful Thursday- here is my list what I’m thankful for this week:

  • Family that is willing to drop everything and stay with me since I had a setback in my health this past weekend.
  • Had a surge of creativity for some work crafty projects yesterday. Yay for productivity!
  • My co-worker bringing her little girl in the other day- such a sweet day brightener!
  • Finalized some sponsors for the beginning of 2013 for the 10 Minute Craft Dash. I’m so thankful for these amazing companies and the opportunity to introduce/ showcase them on the blog.
  • YOU all. I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m thankful for all of your sweet comments, emails and notes. I ♥ you all!

Even though this week has been more than challenging physically, I actually came up with a lot of things I’m thankful for. Recently, my mom challenged me to consciously make an effort each day to list what I’m thankful for, even if they’re “small”. Sweet friends, I’ll make the same challenge to you- what are YOU thankful for this week?

This month, there are tons of thinks going on here on the blog. I have an exciting new Featured Blogger post coming on Monday {with giveaways!}, I’m guest designing on another blog, there’s two new Craft Dash challenges, and then of course, lots of posts throughout the month. I hope you’ll continue to stop by- it just wouldn’t be the same without you. :)

I’ll be back tomorrow with a pastel beauty that showcases sewing. Hope to see you then!

Halloween Wishes

 

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Hello and Happy Halloween!

I’m so sad I haven’t been able to do much for this holiday this year. I had all sorts of plans to do fun pumpkins and some baking, but alas, the accident has gotten the better of me. Hopefully I’ll start feeling better health-wise so I can do some fun things for Thanksgiving! I have all sorts of ideas running through this brain of mine.

I have one last Halloween card to share with you, and it’s one of my favorites from this year. I just love this ghost image and when you pair it with some washi tape, he is even cuter! Have I mentioned how much I ♥ washi tape? It is my obsession right now. So many fun patterns, so many different uses!

If you are a DeNami fan, be sure to head on over to the DeNami blog for news on savings that are coming in the month of November.  You can stock up on your washi tape, stamps and even get supplies for your Christmas cards or gifts!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. From me to you, I wish you and yours a safe Halloween with your family and friends.

I hope to see you tomorrow for my Thankful Thursday post!

Random Loves for October

Oh boy, I almost didn’t get this posted for the month of October! It is mind boggling how quickly this month has gone by. In between work, doctors appointments and health issues, then trying to find time to craft, this month has breezed on by. I can’t believe there’s less than two months until Christmas!

If you’re new to my blog, every so often {I try for once a month}, I do a feature where I post some of the things I’m loving at the moment. I figure if I’m loving something, chances are some of you might enjoy them as well.

It is no secret I enjoy reality tv shows. Add cooking to the mix and it’s almost a guarantee that I’ll like it. I enjoy Top Chef and I was so excited when I heard that Life After Top Chef was coming to air. I really like Richard Blais and Fabio is just too funny. I love seeing what goes in their real life and how their restaurants are started and the things that go behind-the-scenes.

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It was bound to happen……I have officially purchased my first pair of rain boots. You would think since I live in Seattle, I would have gotten some years ago. I’ll be honest, I have never been a fan of them, but recently with the cute styles and the CRAZY rain, I just couldn’t resist any longer. This turquoise color is so happy, I can’t help but smile everytime I look down.

Winter Candy Apple, Japanese Cherry Blossom and Vanilla Bean Noel.

With the sickness bug floating about, I’m all about anti-bacterial soaps. I simply love the smells at Bath & Body Works- they are goodness in a bottle! While I was looking these up, I noticed that they have a BUNCH of new scents in. I can’t wait to go and smell them! I particularly want to smell Creamy Pumpkin, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Winter Cranberry & Iced Gingerbread. Yay for yummy seasonal scents!

Since the health bills have been coming in steadily, I’ve been doing my best to cut back on Starbucks. Recently I’ve gone to a new alternative- making my own chai drinks at home! It’s great for the colder weather, but you can also have it iced. It’s easily accessible at the stores {in the tea section} and is fairly inexpensive.

I always love seeing what others are enjoying. What are a few of YOUR favorite things at the moment? It can be drinks, shows, movies, etc….  it just might introduce me (and others) to some new things!

10 Minute Craft Dash #5 Highlights

Hi there!
It’s time for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #5 Highlights! It made me so happy to see and read that you all enjoyed these colors! There were so many different styles of cards entered, along with so many themes. It is so fun to see you take the colors and interpret them into your own style and flair. I just love it!
Congratulations to Sindhu
Please email me (click the contact on the top right) with your contact & shipping info to claim your prize. Also, you get to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!
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And now, it’s time to announce some of my favorites. It is always so hard to narrow them down- I want to choose everybody! Be sure to stop by each of the blogs to take a look at the beautiful cards! {Ladies, feel free to grab the badge below and put it on your blogs!}
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A giant thank you to all who played along and have been spreading the word about the 10 Minute Craft Dash. You all are amazing! I have already been starting to get sponsors for 2013 and boy, do we have some awesome ones. I hope you all will continue to follow and play along in the challenge.
I’ll talk with you all soon. Big hugs!
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Blossoms & Scallops

I’m stopping in with a quick little post- I just couldn’t pass up the current CAS-ual Fridays challenge! This challenge was to use kraft and as you may have noticed, I’ve been using it a lot in the recent months. I can’t seem to get enough and sneak it in whenever I can!

For my card, I used a recent set I received from Avery Elle called Blossoms & Blooms. This set is amazing and I can’t wait to show you what I have created with it for next week….. *hint hint*

I apologize for the weird scallops in the photo. The way I edit photos makes it so hard to get those scallops the way they are in real life- I promise, they are perfectly scalloped! :) 

I love how easy it is to layer these pretty blossoms. I used three five different images to get this flower- the stem, three blossoms and the flower tip. To top it off, I just couldn’t resist adding a little bit of bling- even CAS cards need a little bling!

I hope you have a great rest of your weekend. Thanks for stopping in!

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Thankful Thursday: October 25th

Hello!

It’s Thursday and that means a new Thankful Thursday post to share. I’ll be honest, this week was really hard for me to come up with things to list. It’s been a rough week for me and staying positive and looking on the bright side hasn’t been easy.Praying I can get out of this slump and start feeling better soon!

Even though this list is short, I am super thankful for these things. The saying is true, sometimes it’s the little things in life.

  • unexpected guest at work bringing me Starbucks
  • yummy soups that keep me warm in this cold weather {and help with being sick}
  • the sweet get well card I received {thank you Sheryl!} 
  • new nail polish color that includes sparkly tips

Sweet friends, what are you thankful for this week? Can’t wait to see your lists!

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Stomping By…..

Hello there!

Today I have another card to share with you featuring the current 10 Minute Craft Dash color palette. I remember back {not that long ago} when I was timid to pull out orange onto my cards. Now, I seem to sneak it on whenever I get a chance! Ah, the beauty of transitioning styles and going outside your comfort zone.

In case you haven’t seen the colors, here is what we are featuring in the challenge. If you’re new to the challenge, you can create any sort of crafty item, it just needs to be with these colors and take under 10 minutes to create. {Don’t worry, you can gather your supplies beforehand!} 

And now, here is take 2 of giving these colors a whirl. I couldn’t help but pull out the Elephant for this card. Yes, I realize I pulled him recently out on this card and this card, but he’s just so adorable!

Time it took to create: 7 minutes 3 seconds

There’s a great prize up for grabs and this challenge definitely gives you a little workout. I hope you’ll come join in on the fun and also spread the word. The more, the merrier! :)

You ladies are fab- thank you for all the sweet comments recently. They totally make my day and with my health not being great, they definitely bring smiles to my face.

See you all tomorrow for my Thankful Thursday post. Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Thanks For Being You

Hello friends!

I just came from taking a look at the entries in the current 10 Minute Craft Dash. Oh my, I am loving all the beautiful entries and I’m so happy to read you like the colors featured! They are super fun ones! If you haven’t submitted yet, or have only created one item, you still have four days left to enter!

Today I’m sharing a card I created during the World Cardmaking Day {weekend} crafting session I had. Do you remember how I did a Featured Blogger post earlier this month? These stamps are from Dawn’s company, WPlus9 Design Studio! For this card, I used Very Vintage Greetings.

This color combination is unique for me, but I really like it! It is the essence of Autumn and goes perfectly with all the apple cider I’ve been drinking recently. :)

How have you all been doing? Since I haven’t been doing well health wise, I feel pretty disconnected and haven’t had a chance to hop around blogs as much as usual. If you’ve created something recently, or done a blog post in the last day or two, feel free to post links so I can check them out!

Big hugs to you all…..

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Scallop Circle Flowers

Hi there, blog friends!

I thought I would pop in today with a card I made for one of my blog friends. This gal is an amazing card maker and I’ll admit, I always get intimidated when I send cards to my crafty friends. I tried to create something that fit her style and I think I was able to accomplish that.

You know how much I love my bright colors, but I have noticed that I’m starting to develop a love for pastel and muted colors as well. I suppose I’m really starting to enjoy the whole realm of colors….okay, maybe not neons, but maybe I’ll conquer those someday.

For my “flowers” I used the Scallop Circle, which I’ve done in the past. I wanted to change it up a little bit, so I punched out circles with patterned paper and then used a raised sticker to give it more dimension. I’ll be honest, this is my first time doing this, but I know it won’t be my last! It has such a great result and really makes the centers shine.

Do you have any fun plans this weekend? Last night I went to a concert, and I also have one tonight. Yay for fun weekends! I’m so thankful for friends who are willing to drive me so I can still enjoy these fun occasions.  :)

Talk with you all later…..

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Thankful Thursday: October 18th

Hello there!

Today I’ll be bringing you two blog posts….this one is my weekly Thankful Thursday post, and my other one will be one that is more personal and heartfelt. I hope you’ll come back for that one!

These last 1 1/2 weeks, I’ve been setback physically and I’ve been having issues with my attitude towards the situation. I won’t go into it in this post…..let’s just say that I’m glad I do these posts as it reminds me once again to count my blessings. :)

  • Jamba Juice! It has helped me get through work lately since coffee hasn’t been settling well in my stomach.
  • Skype- getting to “see” family and friends who are far away is the second best thing to see them in person. Technology amazes me.
  • DT members who help me when I’m not able to craft {for work}. Thanks again, Wendy!
  • Family and friends who are willing to drive me around to the places I need to go.
  • My new bottle of perfume {refilling my favorite Viva La Juicy} that I was able to snag for half price. Yay for smelling pretty!

Since you’re reading this, that means you made it through another week. You know what that means? It’s your turn to say what you’re thankful for!  What are YOU thankful for this week? I’m hoping there will be some funny things listed…..however, I would love to see anything you’re thankful for. :)

Hope to see you later for my other blog post. Hugs!

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