Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Third Time's A Charm?!?! NEW GiVeAwAy Winner Selected!

Good morning my friends!  I hope that everyone had a blessed Memorial Day yesterday!  I am going to give this one more shot and hopefully the winner WILL claim their goodies this time around!  I'm so sad that this giveaway has yet to be claimed! :(  If the prize is not claimed this time around (by Tuesday 6/7) I will launching a NEW giveaway altogether!  So, without further wait, once again, the winner for the MAY 5TH 'Celebration Giveaway' is.........


CONGRATS to shersl84bed said...


"Already a follower. Wow, what a huge giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win it."
Again, Sher, this is what you've won:

Please email me your shipping address so that I can get these goodies mailed out to you ASAP!  You have one week to claim your candy!  Again, CoNgRaTs! 

Friday, May 27, 2011

My Memorial Day Blog by Kidd Kraddick

May 25, 2007

If you were new to America and you went by what you see and hear on TV and radio, you might be convinced that Memorial Day is the one weekend a year to save big money on cars and electronics. You almost never hear the words Memorial Day anymore unless they're followed by the word "sale".People always complain that we’ve lost the true meaning of Christmas or Easter. I think the attention we give Memorial Day is the holiday we should be most embarrassed about. Unlike Christmas or Easter, remembering our fallen soldiers doesn't require that you be Christian or Jew or Muslim. Just American. Republican, Democrat, liberal, conservative, pro-war, anti-war. We should all come together on this day…not the whole weekend…just Monday, and remember what the holiday means and how we’re supposed to observe it.

When America was trying to recover from the Civil War, nearly every family in this country felt the direct loss. Imagine a country one fourth the size it is now and then imagine nearly 700 THOUSAND casualties. On those first few memorial days, I’m pretty sure they didn't celebrate with hot dogs and three day weekends and a sale on video games.

In the last seven years, Memorial Day has meant something for the first time to hundreds of families. Families who've been through the scope of emotions that started with pride of service, fear of loss, and finally numbing grief that the person they love is gone forever. Ask the families and they usually won't use the word hero. Instead they'll use words like "friend", "brother", "son", "confidant", "full-of-life", "passionate", and sincere. 

Just my opinion, but Monday is not the day to debate the war in Iraq. It's offensive. It's offensive to say our soldiers died in a meaningless war. It's equally offensive to defend the cause. On this day it is. We've got 364 other days for that. Memorial Day to me isn't about war or all the feelings that go along with it. It's about individuals who chose to serve in the United States Military, they chose to follow orders and they made the ultimate sacrifice.Chances are there is a veterans' cemetery within a few miles of you. You'll find many soldiers buried there who returned from the war and lived full, productive lives. But you'll no doubt find a bunch of headstones that tell the story of an abbreviated life. Each of those markers represents the crushed dream of a wife, a parent, a brother.

And I hope we will remember that on monday, in between hanging out with family and firing up the grill and hanging out with friends...I truly hope that Monday, if even for a fleeting moment, you will hit the pause button and realize that this is not just a day off from work or school. Our fallen heroes chose to put their lives on the line for many reasons, but I'm pretty certain that giving us a day-off is not one of them. 

I sometimes regret that I did not have the privilege to serve my country. As much as I whine and complain about how imperfect America is (an inalienable right to do so in America, by the way), I wish that I had given a couple years of my life to demonstrate to others and myself that what we have here is more than worth defending. And for those who did--and paid the price--they will forever have my unwavering respect and admiration.

-Kidd

Monday, May 23, 2011

New WINNER Selected For 'Celebration Giveaway'

Good morning everyone!  I have selected a new WINNER for my Celebration Giveaway.  Unfortunately, the initial winner did not contact me, therefore it is now time to select a new WINNER.  According to Random.org, our new WINNER is...... #28


CoNgRaTs to Tamara Pendleton said...


Wow! For one! 2 Congradulations on being certified and 3 thanks for inviting me, And I love your site I will tell all about you and your givaway!
Again, Tamara, this is what you've won:

Please email me your info so that I can get these goodies mailed out to you ASAP!  You have one week to claim your candy or I will have to, once again, select a new winner!  Again, CoNgRaTs! 

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Game Time... GO RaNgErS!

Blinged up my purty little hat! 


FaNtaBuLoUS Card Made with Unity's May KOTM

Happy Saturday everyone!  Wow, I haven't posted in a few days... surprise, surprise!  But I am back today with a card that I created using Unity's Kit of the Month 'think Happy thoughts'.  This is such a cute kit and I can see myself using it for both card making as well as scrapbooking.  I received my kit in the mail yesterday and just had to use it right away!  Ya'll know what that's like!  :)  I hope ya'll enjoy this card!  House is all sparkling clean, so now off to do some crafting!  Have a fAbUlOus Saturday!



Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Using Up Scraps!

The following two cards were created using bits of paper that I had leftover from my You & Me kit.  There wasn't much left, so I did what I could with what I had! lol!  I'm fairly happy with the way they turned out.  Enjoy! {HUGS}




Layout Using CTMH You & Me Kit

The hubby is back on a rig and I am back to scrappin' away!  That is the one thing I absolutely LOVE about paper crafting, it keeps me busy and lets days go by faster while the hubby is away. :)  I have completed a double layout featuring my DD using CTMH's You & Me kit.  This kit is fAbUlOuS!  You get everything you need to complete this darling layout and the instructions are super easy to follow.  Perfect for both the beginner and novice scrapbooker.  If you are interested in purchasing this kit, visit me here or you can get a FREE like I did (during the month of May) by becoming a CTMH consultant!  I hope you all enjoy!






Monday, May 16, 2011

WINNER, WINNER, WINNER......

Good morning and happy 'manic' Monday!  I hope that you all had as great of a weekend as I did!  As promised, I am posting (bright and early) to announce the WINNER of my 'Celebration' Giveaway!  I'd like to first thank you all for joining in this giveaway and celebrating all of these fAbUlOuS events with me!  I truly enjoy reading all of the comments that are left on my blog.... again, thank you all!  

Well, here goes...... the WINNER...... of my fAbUlOuS....... GIVEAWAY ....... is .......


# 22
CONGRATS to:

SueNJ said...




New follower here and love your blog. I wish you many blessings with your new adventure and much success. Thank your for your time, creativity and generousity.

Happy Scrappin'
Sue B
Suenj99 at yahoo dot com
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Please contact me with your home address within the week to claim your candy.  

Have a gReAt Monday everyone and thanks again for being a part of this giveaway!





Saturday, May 14, 2011

Greetings From Pedernales Falls

Just wanted to say a quick hello to all my friends out there! We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather this weekend for camping! Here are just a few photos we've taken so far.... will be great for my scrapbooks!






GiVeAwAy EXTENDED!

Happy happy Saturday everyone! My family and I are having a FABULOUS time here at Pedernales Falls and I just wanted to put up a quick post. I have decided to go ahead and extend the deadline for entering my giveaway due to Blogger being down for nearly two days. Therfore, you all now have until Sunday night to enter the giveaway here (http://cricutmania.blogspot.com/2011/05/celebration-giveaway-right-this-way.html?m=1). The winner will be announced on Monday morning as scheduled. I hope you all have a marvelous weekend!

Friday, May 13, 2011

***CTMH While Supplies Last!!!***

Head on over to https://jenniechildress.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1702 for some fAbUlOuS discounted items! All items range anywhere from $7. 50 all the way down to $1. 00!! Get them while they last!! Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

'Together' Double Layout

Like I mentioned earlier, I had a VERY productive day yesterday... as you can see with my posts!  This was the final double layout that I put together yesterday.  I'm pretty happy with how they all turned out and can't wait to finally get started with my CTMH projects.  I just need to stay and top of it all and try my hardest not to fall behind! lol!  I hope ya'll enjoy this layout.



'Snapshots' Double Layout

Below is the second layout that I completed yesterday.  I'm so bummed that I waited this long to get started on my scrapbooks.  Oh well, I guess we all have to start somewhere, and for me it was card making. :)  





'Quality Time' Double Layout

I had an extremely productive day yesterday... I was able to throw together THREE double layouts!  YAY! The weather here has been gloomy for the last couple of days and I tend to use these days as MEGA scrappin' days! lol!  Today I am planning to finally tackle some CTMH layouts and possibly a couple of cards and will be sure to post those once they are completed.  For now, I leave you with a peek at my first layout.  Have a fAbUlOuS Wednesday and don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY here (giveaway will close Friday night)!




FABULOUS Cricut Expression Cover!

Happy happy Wednesday friends!  I wanted to share a fAbUlOuS gift that my mother made me for Mother's Day!  It is a fAbUlOuS dust cover for my Cricut!  My mother loves to sew as well as create embroidery projects.  There are quite a few projects that she is currently working on at the moment, from baby burping clothes, baby blankets, to Cricut & Cuttlebug covers.  I will definitely have to get her to make me a matching cuttlebug cover! :)  I absolutely LOVE my new Cricut cover and just had to share it will all of you!  I'll soon be posting her other completed covers for anyone who may be interested in owning one for their Cricuts.  Enjoy!


Monday, May 9, 2011

My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 12'

Yay!  My twelfth & FINAL entry for My Pink Stamper's NSD Challenges!  This last and final challenge was to create a project with a 'kid's' theme!  I am just thrilled that I was able to make it through all of these fun challenges, considering that this was my first time joining in!  I am pooped and off to bed now!  I hope you all enjoy my 12 entries!  We'll have to see if I have it in me tomorrow to scrap anything! lol!  For now, I am scrapped out! :)




My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 11'

Almosty through here, so hang in there!  Below is my entry for Challenge number 11:  use pink, black and green.  This was a lot tougher than I had imagined! lol!

My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 10'

Challenge number 10 was to create a project incorporating an animal.  Here is what I came up with!


My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 9'

Whew!  Entry number 9 for My Pink Stamper's NSD Challenge.  Challenge was to use Glitz, Glamour, and Glitter!



My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 8'

Here is the entry for My Pink Stamper's Challenge #8:  Summer Themed Project.


My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 7'

My entry for My Pink Stamper's NSD Challenge #7.  The challenge was to create a scrapbook page.



Saturday, May 7, 2011

My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 6'

I hope you all are enjoying National Scrapbooking Day & are doing something fun!  If not, ya'll can still join in My Pink Scrapper's National Scrapbooking Day Event.  Robyn & her team have tons of challenges scheduled throughout the day and they are lots of fun!  This post is for Challenge six, which is to incorportate a tag into your project.  Easy peasy one since I am a HUGE fan of tags!



My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 5'

Wowzers!!!  I am breaking a sweat here trying to keep up!  But I am also having a BLAST!  Love the challenges and love how it's keeping me on my toes! :)  Below you'll find fifth challenge entry for My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 5'.  This challenges was to come up with a 3-D project.  I went blank there for a while, but them came up with this cute little box.  




My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 4'

Well, I am now behind!  But, that's alright, I'll catch up!  Here is entry #4.  The challenge was to create a 'Mother's Day Theme' project.  Here is mine:



My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 3'

Whew!  This is A LOT tougher than I thought! lol!  Well, here is my third entry of the day for 'My Pink Stamper's NSD Challenge 3'.  The challenge for this one is to create a project with a 'Breast Cancer Theme'.  This is what I came up with and I hope ya'll enjoy!  




My Pink Stamper's 'NSD Challenge 2'

Here is my entry for My Pink Stamper's NSD Challenge 2!  The challenge is to use Kraft paper in your creation.  Lucky me, I had some on hand!  I used Kraft paper for the base of the following card.  This card will be for my son's second grade teacher for 'Teacher Appreciation Week'.  I also through in a notepad that I made and had on hand.  Enjoy!