10,000 Hits BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for coming to visit me!!!

Seriously, it's fun to not only see the hits climb (people have been here!), but for those of you who have commented here and there....THANK YOU sooo much!  Seriously...a comment makes my day!  I am so excited to be celebrating 10,000 hits on my blog!

(((cue interuptive 'time to finish it up and move on' music)))
>wink<

I have TWO Candy Options:
For you crafty people, here's the candy!













Yummy yards of ribbon, metal tags, and lots of eyelets, primas (flowers), and confetti flowers, a clear mini stamp set, and Stampin' Up buttons!

For you...people who don't craft....I'll send either:
A) 5 random cards I've made, or
B) A set of matching monogram cards.

What do you think about that?  After winner is chosen, I'll let them choose their candy.  Who knows...if we have a TON of comments, maybe I'll just choose two people and give both gifts! ;-)

Soooo....what do you need to do to win the candy?

Comment on this post! :)

Tell me whatever you want to tell me (but be nice! lol)...
What you'd like to see more of, what's your favorite post from me so far, whatever you'd like! I'd love to hear from you! :)

Annonymous Commenters: Please add your first name and last initial in the same box as your comment. Why? Because if there's all these annonymous comments with no names, how would we know who won? lol

You know what would be great, too (but not necessary to win)?  Become a follower of the blog! :)  See RH sidebar at very bottom with all the little thumnail pics?

Comments open until Monday morning (Jan. 11th) at 10AM PST.

Thank you for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Love You Much

I participated in a challenge over at SCS today...my third challenge this week - YAY! :)  Feels good to do that again...it's been quite awhile.

This is definitely not my favorite card this week, but it works for the challenge, so I'm posting it anyways. ;-)

It was a Limited Supplies Challenge:
1) Make a card to tell someone you love them.
2) Use only white, red, pink, & black (not necessarily all).
3) Incorporate polka dots.

This is what I came up with:

The ribbon matches better IRL. ;-)
Well, what do you think?

You're wondering about the blog candy, aren't you? ;-)
BLOG CANDY COMING TOMORROW!!

However...I'd still like to hear any comments you have about todays card, today! ;-)

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Well Scripted (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Real Red
Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories: Red gingham ribbon, Full Heart punch, Heart to Heart punch, Polka dot embossing folder, dimensionals, glue dot

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Sweet Pea Simplicity

Here's a card for today, using NO stamping!! I know...crazy! :)

This card uses cardstock, punches, and felt. Felt?!
YES, "Sweet Pea" stitched felt embellishments from the new Occasions Mini (see sidebar)!!

Oh goodness, I can't WAIT until my order arrives...so many fun things to coordinate!!!  The simply divine Sweet Pea Designer Paper Series Pack, new lucious satin ribbon...and MORE!!!
It'll be Christmas all over again! :)

I know, I know...I've kept you waiting long enough.
There's a REASON this site is named "Crafting & Rambling," ya know. ;-)


















Well, what do you think?  I just love the sweet simplicity of this one.  Plus, you could really use it for so many occasions! All new products used here (except cardstock, lol).

The Small Print (Stampin' Up)
Cardstock: Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, Scallop Trim Corner Punch (Occasions), Scallop Trim Border Punch (Sale-A-Bration)

Remember to stay tuned for blog candy celebrating 10,000 hits! :)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Whoooo Loves You?

I DO! :) 

Thank you so much for your continuing interest!

I'm excited that we've made a milestone -- 10,000 hits!

  It doesn't seem a lot, but since I just started in September,

to me it means I'm only just beginning,

 and it also means someone cares! :)

To say "thank you," I'll be offering Blog Candy, so stay tuned! :)

Here's another card using new items!

I used Mr. Owl from the stamp set "Fox & Friends"
(Occasions Mini in sidebar)
...and look at the super-cute new border punch!!
(Sale-A-Bration in sidebar)

I'm thrilled with how it turned out...but I'm having a little trouble deciding on the heart part.

Could you help me?  Pay close attention... ;-)

A) ABOVE

B) ABOVE, with glitter

and to try something new using Photoshop...

A) HOLDING
B) Inset: HOLDING with glitter - click to see closeup!

 

A little OCD, I know...

but that's just how I am sometimes when I create. ;-)

So...what do you think?

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Fox & Friends

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper/Cardstock: Choc Chip DSP, Thoroughly Modern DSP, Whisper White, Rose Red

Accessories: Choc Chip gg ribbon, Scallop Trim Border, Heart to Heart punch, 2way glue pen, dazzling diamonds, SNAIL adhesive

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)

Crystal

New Sidebar Buttons!

Please note the sidebar on the RH side of the page. :)
Stampin' Up! ok'ed us demonstrators to post the links to the upcoming releases/promotions early!

The following start on TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH!!
(but you can click on each pic to view them now!)
Listed in order of appearance on the sidebar....

Occasions Mini 2010
Sale-A-Bration 2010
Heart Treat Cups Promotion
Country Living Stationery Kit Promo
Definitely Decorative Add-On 2010

Holiday Mini is still up top...January 4th is the last day!
(I'll take that off on Tuesday)

Don't worry....Definitely Decorative & 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog are still there...at the bottom. :)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal

Pawsitively Happy Lion!

I am soooooo excited about this card!!
It's one of those that makes me want to dance a happy dance! :)












Yup.  This one's for realsies!  Sorry...three cups of coffee may be a bit much for me. :) 

I've been wanting to try to make a Tri-Fold Shutter card for some time now, and today I attempted it.  Succeeded, methinks.  In this picture are two sneak peek items.  Can you guess what they are?

First:  Mr. Lion.  He's from the new set "Fox & Friends" in the upcoming Occasions Mini catalog.
Second: Happy Birthday is from the new set "Well Scriped," also in the Occasions mini.  Sooo excited!! :)

The DSP called "Pawsitively Prints" is from the current (about to end) mini catalog.  It's part of our Build-A-Bear collection. Love it! :)

So there ya go....PAWSITIVELY (paper), HAPPY (birthday...and me, cause I love this card), LION (well, duh)! ;-)

Wanna see more views?  OK.

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So obviously I'm deliriously happy about this one. lol....
I'm really hoping someone else out there likes it, too! ;-)

The Small Print (All Stampin' Up)
Stamps: Fox & Friends, Well Scripted, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper/Cardstock: Pawsitively Prints DSP, Ballet Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Ballet Blue
Accessories: Ballet Blue, Pumpkin Pie, and Only Orange markers, 5/8" brocade blue ribbon, 1/4" pumpkin pie ribbon, Hobby blade 
Technique: Tri-Fold Shutter card

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day!
Crystal

Happy New Year!

I hope that God richly blesses you all in this NEW YEAR!

Sorry it's a day late, but yesterday was pretty full...and I made family my priority.  Yet I still wanted to be able to say it to y'all, so here I am! :)

I don't know about you, but I *loved* putting up a fresh, clean calendar yesterday.

Not that my year was bad...it was a good year, actually! :)  It just feels nice to have a fresh start (with a few resolutions, lol). I'm excited, and hopeful for what this new year will bring.  One of my hopes is that you'll continue on with me in this whole blogging journey! :)

That's all for now...but I'm working on a post I'm suuuuper-thrilled about...so we'll see you soon! :)

Thanks for stopping by, and have a GREAT day! :)
Crystal