I Won CK 20,000 Fan Facebook Giveaway...Lots of Goodies

I have been wanting to share something so awesome that happened to me a few weeks ago. CK contacted me, to let me know I was #19 winner of the CK 20,000 FAN Facebook Giveaway. A big brown box was sitting in front of my door when we got home Friday evening. Well, my son rushed to the door thinking Gramma had sent him something from Texas. He came back to the car with a gloomy face saying," Mom... you just got some big box in the mail from your Favorite magazine. I doubt it's a magazine in that big box, though." He was right it was not a magazine. It was ALOT of goodies for me to play with. I thought... I would share with you all what came inside the box. Enjoy your Sunday and hope you are all doing something CREATIVE today.


Sweet Creations...

Throwback Thursday Challenge

For this project, I decided to enter it for the My Creative Time Throwback Thurday Challenge. I wanted to create something other than a card today. One of my biggest Craft Likes is to create decor for my walls and doors. For some reason, I always seem to challenge my noodles with my creations.It did take me a bit to finish this project because I changed elements over and over. Finally, I was happy with the end result. Thank you for viewing my creations... and I hope you like this wall decor.

Supplies Used:

Cricut Expression

Cricut Cart- Joys of the Season (Coffee Mug)

Cricut Cart- Sweethearts (Swirls)

Cuttlebug Machine

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder- A2 Victorian (Frame)

Chipboard- Strips ( 2 1/2" x 12") (Frame)

Chipboard or Cardboard- Back of Frame (12" x 19")

Cardstock- The Paper Company (Value Pack, Black)

Cardstock- DCWV ( The Black Currant, Foil Pink, Blk/White Dots)

Cardstock- Pink Flocked Paper (Michael's)

Printed Paper- Paper Pizzaz (Joann's, Black/White Dot)

Spray Paint- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor (Black Satin)

Ribbon- Offray Ribbon (7/8" White Satin Dot Blk 5, Joann's)

Prima Flowers (Various Textures and Sizes)

Feather Pink- (Michael's)

Diamond Stones- ( Large,Joann's)

Half Pearls- Puchased in Germany ( Stampin' Up sales Variety Sizes)

Sentiment- Pazzles Machine, Micro Word ( Sleep, is a symptom of Sleep Deprivation) Can use chipboard letters as well

Glue Gun- ( Glue sticks, to adhere stones and flowers to frame)

Strong adhesive- Carpet Tape ( Home Depot, to adhere frame and Pink flock background to back of chipboard)

ATG Gun & Adhesive- (to adhere coffee mug and shadow to frame)

2way Glue- To adhere sentiment to background)

Sweet Creations...

Tuesday Challenge at Made By Momo

New Arrival Card...

I decided to enter this card for Made By Momo Tuesday Challenge. I made this card for A sweet friend of mine. I totally forgot to take pics of the inside of the card. Kind of bummed because I really liked the inside of the card too. I put in a slot for a giftcard and matting for the sentiment. All with the leftover scraps left from the front of the card. Here are some pics for you to glance at... Enjoy!!!

Sweet Creations...

Breast Cancer Awareness

Wings of Hope Card...

Ok... Everyone, I finally get a chance to announce what I have had up my sleeve for about a week.
Yes, some of you guessed right... Breast Cancer Awareness. I know I am kind of a bit early for this. But, alot of you probably heard of our  Crafty and Talented friend Monique Griffith (link to her CaringBridge site story). I have a "Fight Like A Girl" button posted on my side bar of my Blog. This button takes you to her CaringBridge site story. A couple of months ago, My Pink Stamper Robyn, asked all of  the Crafty Blog friends to send cards for a bit of comfort and to let her know she is in our thoughts and prayers. Well, once in a while I will see comments on Facebook from her that she is raising money for the Susan G. Koman San Francisco Race. Well, it occured to me that all us Crafty and Not so Crafty Blog and Facebook Friends could help her a bit by sending her more words of faith, hope, and encouragement along with ONE DOLLAR BILL. I had participated in something similar for a little boy who also had Cancer. He no longer is with us, but he enjoyed every single card and dollar bill everyone sent to him. His story was also shown in his Local Town News, which mentioned how so many people came together to do this Wonderful gesture for a little boy they never met. I know, many of you sent Monique ( this is her link to her craft blog) cards from My Pink Stamper's request. But, from reading her comments on Facebook, she still has some not so good days as well as weeks. If a card is not possible, then I hope a small note can be sent along with the ONE DOLLAR BILL. I did contact Monique via e-mail and was pleased with the idea. She commented, in return to receiving the ONE DOLLAR BILLS she would donate them  to her funraiser for the Race.
For many years, I have been so passionate and supportive of Breast Cancer Awareness ... being that I LOVE THE COLOR PINK!!!
To all of my BLOG and Facebook Besties and Friends... I hope you WILL be able to HELP in this project that I will be holding for the rest of the month of AUGUST.
*** Please help me spread the word... AND POST IT ON YOUR BLOGS AND FACEBOOK PAGES. I will truly be indebted with you for your help and support with this GREAT CAUSE!!!
** Once you have done this Great Gesture, please send me a comment or e-mail along with a link with a pic of the card or note that you are mailing off to her. I would LOVE to see how many pics get sent to me.  There will be a Breast Cancer Giveaway at the second week of September for those who are joining me in this Awesome Project.

This is her Address:
Monique Griffith
1879 Butterfly Ct.
Rocklin, Ca 95765

I also plan to involve all my family and local friends here on our Military Post. Thank you everyone from the bottom of my Heart for taking time to read this post and assisting me with this Request.

Have a Wonderful Week !!!

Here is a glance of the card I made for her:

Sweet Creations...

October 31st Cricut Cart Giveaway Winner & Re- Draw for Back To School Giveaway

I want to start off by saying THANKS SOOO MUCH for everyone who has stuck around to view my creations. All your comments, sincere and kind words have all meant sooo much to me. Really, I do appreciate each and everyone of your comments. Ok... now for the WINNER  of the OCTOBER 31st Cricut Cartridge is:

Celeste B. 

Congratulations... Celeste. I will contact you to let you know you have won the October 31st Cart.

Also, I had to draw another Name for the Back to School Giveaway... I gave the previous winner one week and two e-mails to contact me. No, response. So, the next name I picked was:

Nancy Aguilera

Congratulations... Nancy. I will contact you to let you know you have won the Back To School- Paper Crafts Special Issue. 

** I will have an AWESOME and great Project this coming week... EVERYONE  CAN and MUST participate in. It will be for a GREAT CAUSE that I feel so strongly about. I really hope each and everyone of you will participate in. I am even and most DEFINATELY will be including all of my Family and friends in also. Stay tuned for this... I AM SOOO EXCITED ABOUT IT!!!OOOOoooo... AND OF COURSE THERE WILL BE A GIVEAWAY FOR THIS ALSO. I just don't have a set date for the Giveaway yet, due to how the project goes.

Ok my Sweet Besties... gotta go watch some NFL Football with my favorite BOYS!!! Enjoy the rest of your evening & SWEET CREATIONS!!!

A Spooktacular Card

A Fall Collection- October 31st Cart
I apologize for getting this card out so late in the week. With kids back in school and afterschool sports. My time has really been cut way too tight this week. I finally shut my office door and began to create this evening. Along with trying to catch up with e-mails and Facebook comments. Thank you... my Blog and Facebook Besties... for being so patient and being part of my creations. Here is a glance at what I created this evening with my October 31st Cartridge. Believe it or not I am sooo ready to move onto HALLOWEEN!!! I love it & always have a BLAST looking at all of my lil' neighbor's costumes... too cute and spooky!!! I wish each and everyone of you, a fun and relaxing weekend. And don't forget to check back on Sunday afternoon/evening for the LUCKY WINNER for the Fall Collection- October 31st Cart. Good Luck Everyone!!!

Sweet Creations...

200+ Blog Besties Giveaway...

Woww... I have only been up and running for a month and some days. And it is TIME for a BLOG CELEBRATION for my 200+ Blog BESTIES...WOOHOO!!! I'm going to make this post pretty short and SWEET. Son's got Football practice... so can't be late for that! Anywho... if you are signed up to be my blog Bestie( Follower) by Saturday 5pm EST... you will have your Blog name entered to win this:

The October 31st Fall Collection Cricut Cartridge. Remember, my Blog for some reason only runs through Internet Explorer. If you are unable to switch from Firefox or Safari TO Internet Explorer, no worries send me an e-mail or reach me via Facebook. I will be more than HAPPY to add you to the drawing. But, make sure you contact me somehow if you are unable to access my blog... that would be the only way for me to know you want to Celebrate with me my 200+ Blog Besties.

** I will announce the WINNER on

Sunday Evening ( Aug. 15th)**

Good Luck Everyone... and sometime this week I will post some Creations with this October 31st Cart.

Sweet Creations...