Thanksgiving Blessings Blog Hop WINNER!!!

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I'd first like to thank everyone for participating in the Thanksgiving Blessings Blog Hop last weekend. I enjoyed reading each and every comment! Thank you for all the kind words!

A few have asked, and yes I was able to find a job. Thankfully I was only out of work for 4 1/2 months. In that time I have re-connected with my crafty side and have met lots of talented and ispirational people through Facebook and blogging!

I apologize for drawing the name and posting kinda late, but I've had to get used to going to bed early and getting up for work. But that's a good thing, right?!


Without any further waiting....

I used Random.org, Min:1 Max:95 and the winner is....

#51!

Sheree said...
I love your LO and love love love the cuts you made! I will be sure to some back and see the rest of your amazing projects...thank you for the chance to win!

Congratulations Sheree! Contact me with your address so I can get your goodies sent to you.

Thanks again everyone for stopping by, and for liking my blog enough to follow!

My Thanksgiving Blessings Blog Hop!

**EDIT**
I've added a picture of the blog candy!!!

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Kathy and Kids, your last stop on the MY THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS Blog Hop! If you've come from visiting Sandra at http://www.365daysofcricut.com/, then you're in the right place!

If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our fun hop, you can go to INKING IT UP CRAZY and start at the beginning.

The theme of this blog hop is MY THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS. Each blog has created a project centered around the blessings they have had this past year. Be sure to visit each blog for inspiration and fun BLOG CANDY.

This year has been a tough year for me. If you've been following me for awhile, then you probably know that I was laid off back in June. And during my time of unemployment I have re-connected with my love of crafts. Especially scrapping and sewing! Although I no longer have my days to craft, I will be making time in evenings and weekends.

For my project, I made a 2-page layout featuring My 3 Blessings! My 3 favorite people! They have been very supprotive of Mommy being home and spending a lot of time in her craft room!

Princess Birthday

My little Princess turned 4 on 11/1 and we are having her birthday party this weekend. And the theme... of course is Princesses and Pink (I added some lavendar to compliment the pink, which the Princess approved)!

So far I've got the invitations and the banner finished. I got the idea for the invitations from Rea Rocerno-Francisco of QooLayFul iNviteS. She makes the cutest invitations and party favors. And she was sweet enough to share how she made her invitation so that I could make something similar.

Here is the invitation:

Details:
Sweet Treats cartridge (I hid some of the cuts on the base layer using DS)
Core'dinations cardstock
Core'dinations glitter cardstock
large sticky jewels
the party details are written on the back

Here is the banner that I made.




Details:
Sweet Treats and Once Upon A Princess cartridges
Core'dinations cardstock
silver cardstock for tiaras
patterned paper from my stash
pink shimmer tulle for skirt overlays
tiny fabric flowers
i-Rock gems on flowers and tiaras
Peachy Keen Princess faces (Love these!)
white gel pen for eyes
pink shimmer chalk for cheeks
ribbon (used hot glue to glue bows to hands)
large sticky jewels
lavendar Stickles on the edges of the letters

I got some table decorations, the cake and cupcakes, and treat favors to work on. I'll post pics when those projects are finished.

Thanks for stopping by!

Non-Traditional Christmas Card

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I've been pretty busy sewing Halloween costumes, making hair bows, and playing with my i-Top (which I love!).

Here is a Christmas card I made using non-traditional colors; hot pink, green, and blue. I chose the patterned paper first and then it went from there.


Here is a close up to show some of the detail.


Details:
5"x5" card base
DCWV Christmas stack (not sure what year, but it's not 2010) - cardstock and patterned paper. Pink dots paper is from my stash; not sure where it's from.
Create-A-Critter - bird cut at 1 3/4 inches
Spots and Dots and Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folders
ribbon from Michael's
Pink By Design "Christmas Wishes" stamp set for the sentiment
Peachy Keen Stamps Critter Faces
white gel pen
Martha Stewart edge punch (not sure of the name since I threw away all the packages)
i-Rock gems

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
More Than Favors Wacky Wednessday Challenge - Anything goes
Made By Momo Tuesday Challenge - Embossing
Fantabulous Cricut ChallengeChallenge Me Monday #35 - Green and Circles
Cricut Cardz Challenge #49 - Christmas card with "S" (spots)
Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #40 - sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 4th Birthday to my Princess!!!

Hi!

I'd like to share a picture of the Birthday cake I made for my little Princess who turned 4 today. I haven't quite mastered my Cricut Cake, so I used my regular Cricut to make the paper cake decorations. I used Sweet Treats for the 4 and Once Upon A Princess for the Happy Birthday. I taped them to toothpicks and just stuck them in the cake.

My princess was born 4 years ago at only 34 weeks gestation. I had gone into pre-term labor at 5 months and was put on bed rest. I spent the remainder of my pregnancy laying down in a hospital bed. She was born via a scheduled c-section at 34 weeks (when my doctor had determined that her lungs were well developed)and weighed 4lbs 12oz.

She is quite the little Princess and loves everything Pink! Happy Birthday Baby!!!

We will be having a big party in a couple of weeks with family and friends, and I hope to make a cake using my Cricut Cake. Wish me luck!

Thanks for stopping by!