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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Challenge #55 - Buttons, Bows, or Bling

Happy Saturday....

Challenge #55 is.....

Use Buttons, Bows, or Bling


Any Project with a Button, a Bow, or some Bling!
As many or as few as you want.











This Challenge is open until Friday, January 24th at Midnight PST.  It will then open for voting!  Voting will be open until Friday, January 31st at Midnight PST. Winner will be announced on Sunday, January 26th.

Deadlines!!
Challenge Submission --- Midnight PST, Friday, January 24th
Voting Closes --- Midnight PST, Friday, January 24th


Reminders!!
  
Voting is open for Challenge #54 HERE

Rules & Guidelines for Challenges and Prizes can be found under Shop Pumpkin Spice News at the top of the page.

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.

Come back tomorrow for the Winner Announcements!

Friday, January 17, 2014

Freebie Friday #3

Happy FREEBIE Friday Friends,


By Random Drawing - One lucky winner will receive a Freebie!

Here is the Freebie for today!



You can find this paper pad and other items at the ShopPumpkinSpice store HERE.

What do you have to do to WIN!

1. Leave a comment
2. Vote for a Project from Challenge #53....  that's it! 

I would love it if you became a follower or RSS feed follower or Newsletter Subscriber... but this is not required.  Even more, I would love you to participate in the Challenge.

On Sunday, when I announce the winner for the Challenge, I will also announce the Freebie Friday winner. (Comment must be left by midnight PST Today)

Remember to check for your name and email me your mailing information if you are the winner.

To VOTE - click on the heart icon in the upper right corner of the projects you like.  If you find it is not working, most likely the voting deadline has passed.


GOOD LUCK!!

Reminders!!
  Today is the last day to submit your project for Challenge #54 HERE 
and 
Voting ends on Challenge #53 HERE. 

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.

Come back tomorrow for Challenge #55

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Thankful Thursday #3

Hello Friends,

Today is Thankful Thursday.

What are you thankful for today?

I am thankful for time.  Many of us with crazy busy schedules always seem to want MORE hours in the day.  I even asked for a few more yesterday, which got me to thinking.

There are times in our lives when we wish there were less hours in the day.

For myself, there has been many times I wished for time to go faster... while waiting to hear back from a nurse when my baby had a 104 temp, waiting for results from an ultrasound that confirmed everything would be ok, waiting for that test score that is going to determine my career path, waiting for the day I walked down the isle to the one I love...

In that moment yesterday, when I was wishing for an extra few hours in the day... It just made me think... what if that wish was granted.

So I am very thankful for the TIME I DO HAVE!!

I would love to hear what you are thankful for today.

Hugs,

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

What? Wednesday! #3

Happy WHAT! Wednesday Everyone!

Ok, so my question of the day has nothing to do with crafting.  Something I noticed for the umpteenth time yesterday and I am curious if anyone else experiences this strange situation.

The strange situation is FINGERNAILS!  Do you notice that when you start "Taking care" of your nails they all the sudden decide to break?

So normally, I am not one to take the time on my nails.  Hand lotion is about all they see and at that it is not daily.  Then when I notice my nails are starting to grow, I get all giddy and excited, I then sit still for 10 minutes and put on some cute nail polish.

Then what do you think happens... they retaliate.  That is the only way I can explain it.  Its like they are thinking... 'see, we got your attention didn't we? Should have paid attention to us before we had to beg... hmmmm'

I just don't get it.  Give them a little TLC and BOOM... chip, break, crack, GONE!!!

Of course I don't think it helps when Pumpkin sits on my lap and bends them backward.

Do your little people do that?  She really isn't even thinking about it, watch a movie or I am reading to her and she is holding my hand bending my nail this way and that... I guess relaxing for her, like twirling your hair.. IDK.. half the time I don't even notice.

Ok Ok...so what is the WHAT? Wednesday! Question?

How do you make your flowers, opps... 
I mean Fingernails Grow?

Let me know in comments how you keep your hands pretty!  
Share your secret tricks and potions, or do you make scotch tape fingernails?  
Did anyone else do that when they were pre-teens, or was that just me?  I guess it could be considered one of my first CRAFT projects.  LOL

Happy Crafting everyone... HUGS ~ Denine

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Reminder!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #54 HERE by Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #53 HERE. on Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)

If you miss the new line up announcement, it can be found HERE.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for Thankful Thursday!

Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Tuesday Tutorial #2 - MACM 3 x 3 Valentine

Happy Tuesday!!!

Tutorial Tuesday!!

Pumpkin and I are here to show you how we put together the adorable 3 x 3 mini Valentine card.

I know Valentine's Day is a month away, but I am trying to be more proactive on my crafting this year.  Getting it done before the night before the occasion. :)

This is a fabulous card for mass production even though it does not look mass produced.

Hope you enjoy!


Leave Pumpkin and I feedback on what you would like to see in a tutorial.

Reminder!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #54 HERE by Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #53 HERE. on Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)

If you miss the new line up announcement, it can be found HERE.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for WHAT? Wednesday!

Happy Crafting!

Monday, January 13, 2014

Make A Card Monday #2 - 3 x 3 Valentine

Happy Monday Everyone,

How was your weekend?

I used a winter paper line from 2011 for these cuties. 



Carta Bella - Merry & Bright, the colors are perfect for all sorts of crafting.  They are fun and many of the designs are not strictly Christmas.  I used the 12 x 12 sheets because they are thicker than the papers in the 6 x 6 pad.


One of the things that I fell in love with when Carta Bella first came on the paper scene, was the weight of their paper.  It is a true cardstock and it has texture.  Similar to the larger MME lines.  Don't get me wrong, I love the thinner cardstocks from MME, Echo Park, Doodlebug, Graphic 45 and many more... but when I want a heavy weight card... I pull out the heavier cardstocks.  

Products Used:
  • Silhouette Cameo with Designer Edition Software  
  • Cut Files - Design ID #33431, Design ID #24837
  • Carta Bella - Merry & Bright (Aspen Green/Snowflake, Merry Ornaments)
  • Bazzill - Phoenix Swiss Dot (Red), Dark Suede Brown (my favorite)
  • Stamps - Martha Stewart (Heart, from Heart and flower clear stamps), Studio G (Sentiments & inside from VC0019 Series 41)
  • Tools - Martha Stewart mini score board and Fiskars SureCut Paper Trimmer 
  • Adhesive - ATG (General Purpose Tape), Zots (3D), 



Reminder!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #54 HERE by Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #53 HERE. on Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)

If you miss the new line up announcement, it can be found HERE.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for Tutorial Tuesday!

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Sunday Shout Out - Challenge #52 Winner & Freebie Friday #2 Winner

 Shout Out Sunday is here

Winner

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Challenge #52 - Anything Goes



Kendra, this card is simply amazing with all the detail and color combination!
Be sure to Email me HERE for your prize.



FREEBIE FRIDAY WINNER




Heather of Houses Built of Cards 

Be sure to Email me HERE with your mailing details.

Congratulations Winners!


Reminder!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #54 HERE by Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #53 HERE. on Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.


Be sure to stop by tomorrow for Make a Card Monday!