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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Challenge #61 - Something Green

Happy Saturday....

Challenge #60 is.....

Something Green 

Anything with Green

Please leave a comment after you have posted your project.

 






This Challenge is open until Friday, March 7th at Midnight PST.  It will then open for voting!  Winner will be announced on Sunday, March 16th.


Reminders!!
  
Voting is open for Challenge #60 HERE

 
You can see more information on PRIZE levels, Rules & Guidelines for Challenges 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, February 28, 2014

Freebie Friday #9

Hello Freebie Fans!!!



It's Freebie Friday Again!!

In honor of my Brother getting ENGAGED...EEEKKK


Freebie Friday this week is......
 
 
 


 
 
He is my younger brother... so I think this is fitting. :)

Congratulations Rob & Caitlin!!!


Reminders!!
 
  Submit your project for Challenge #60 HERE by Friday, February 28th  Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #59 HERE. on Friday, February 28th Midnight (PST)

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.
 
Stop by tomorrow for Challenge #61.
 
NOTES!!!
 
HI All, sorry for any confusion on the Freebie Friday.  To be eligible for the Freebie today, simple do 2 things:
  • 1. Leave a comment
  • 2. Go to Challenge #59 and vote for your favorite project.  You can vote for up to 3 submissions.
Freebie Friday closes at Midnight (PST) today,  Friday, February 28th
 
 

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Thankful Thursday - #9

Happy Thursday!!

Only one more day til the weekend.... (smiles inserted here)

What am I thankful for today.... oh it is easy... I am thankful to the wonderful people I have the opportunity to communicate with everyday because of Pumpkin Spice.

I have had some really wonderful emails lately regarding orders.

Even one about how the Post Office gave their package a Scenic Journey before reaching its destination... but it arrived in perfect shape and the customer had a fun (although I bet a little frustrating) time watching the package take its journey while she checking the tracking information.

It was really nice to chat with her about the 'traveling' package and she was so sweet, even though she had every right to be less than happy.

I have another customer that emails me every time Graphic 45 comes out with a new line.  She is such a hoot... "do I need this.. oh no.. but do I want it.. Oh Yes!"  Always brings a smile to my face.

I had gentleman call to get an order he placed shipped to England for his daughter.  He wanted to make sure it would be cost effective.  It was such a pleasure working with him.

Then of course the Winners that email me with their shipping information and excitement of winning something.

And always in my thoughts are all the past Design Team ladies for SPS.  Oh how I adore each of them (and miss them). 

It is just really a pleasure being part of this 'world of crafting'.  I am truly thankful for all people I have an opportunity to meet, although it virtual.


Big hugs to you all.
Reminders!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #60 HERE by Friday, February 28th  Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #59 HERE. on Friday, February 28th Midnight (PST)

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.
 
Stop by tomorrow for Freebie Friday.
 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

What? Wednesday! - #9

Happy Hump Day Everyone,

Do you remember calling Wednesday day Hump day in elementary school?  I do!!  Did I just reveal my age? (hehe)

I surprised Pumpkin with a Pajama party last night at Grandma's house.  We had a blast.  Stayed up a little late but it is always so much fun catching up with Grandma and Pumpkin loves playing with Dahli (dolly - the dog).

Conversations went from dog treats to real estate agents to children to everything in between.  No wonder my hubby just shakes his head side to side when the two of us get together.  It is difficult to keep track of the topic we are on.

What does this have to do with What? Wednesday! you ask.

Well.... my What? question for the day is WHO is your best conversation buddy?

My hubby and I can talk till dawn about financial stuff, aspirations, big dreams and house stuff but Mom is my conversation buddy for all that trivial stuff.  The best laundry soap, what is on sale at Target, what to do with the kids when you can't put them in a time out anymore.... you know, all that stuff the hubby wants to give you a fix for but you really just want to chat about.

My hubby laughs because my conversation buddy when I was in my teens was my cat 'Buttons'.. I know that is crazy huh!?  but Buttons and I would walk to the back part of our property and sit under a tree and I would just tell her my 'world problem' of the day.  She was a great listener.  Every once in a while she would give her opinion on a topic, but sadly I did not speak meow.  But she didn't mind, she would just continue to listen to my problems and occasionally lick away a stray tear.

So, WHO is your conversation buddy?  (2 legs or more - hehe)

Happy Wednesday!!

Reminders!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #60 HERE by Friday, February 28th  Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #59 HERE. on Friday, February 28th Midnight (PST)

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.
 
Stop by tomorrow for Thankful Thursday.

 

Hugs,

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Tutorial Tuesday - #8 Card using Doily

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

I have a quick video for you today showing how easy it is to incorporate a doily into nearly any card.

I am a late bloomer when it comes to the doilies... they have been on the 'scene' for a while, but my package is just getting opened. :)

Anyhow, I wanted to share Pumpkins doily project also.



Super cute right??!!  She surprised me with this while I was preparing dinner.

I love that she has a desire to craft.

Well I hope you enjoy my little "Have a Moo-eey Day" card using a doily.  I think it is moo-eey cute.


**I figured out how to shut off the auto focus, now I just need to figure out how to stay in the frame.**

Supplies:

MPS Moo-ey Doodles Stamp Set
MPS Texas Chocolate Ink
AC Pumpkin Patch paper
Bazzill Classic White (inside layer - my other go to paper)
Bazzill - Dark Brown Suede!!!! Yep this is the one I can not believe I did not remember the name.  LOVE THIS PAPER!!



Happy Crafting everyone...

Monday, February 24, 2014

Make A Card Monday - #8

Happy Monday Everyone,

How are all my snowed in friends?  What crazy weather we are having this year...
They had everyone here in the Puget Sound scurrying to the grocery stores and preparing for a snow storm that was to start on Saturday early morning... only to get NOTHING but RAIN... LOL

I suppose we should be thankful for rain... but it would be really nice to see a couple inches of Snow this year.  Poor Pumpkin still has not had a chance to play in the snow this year. 

Today I put together a card to simply showcase the pretty patterned paper.  It has a slight linen texture to it as well. 





This is the Crate Paper papers I purchased at Big Lots for a super amazing prices.  The floral pattern and colors really attracted my attention.  I used several layers and just put each a 1/4 smaller than the previous.  I think it turned out very pretty for a simple 'Paper' Card.  No ink, no bling, simply paper and adhesive.

Hope you have an amazing Monday!  These are typically my 'want to stay under the covers' days.. hehehe  I think every week should start on Tuesday and end on Thursday.. hehe  4 day weekends every week would be BLISS... right??
 
 

Reminders!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #60 HERE by Friday, February 28th  Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #59 HERE. on Friday, February 28th Midnight (PST)

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.
 
Stop by tomorrow for Technique Tuesday.

 

Hugs,
!

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Shout Out Sunday - Winners Challenge #58 & Freebie Friday #8

 Shout Out Sunday is here
Winners

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Challenge #58 - Hearts



Alycia of Happy Chick Designs

 
Alycia, this is an absolutely adorable card.  I love your little girl and the heart streamer she is holding.  
Be sure to Email me HERE for your prize.



FREEBIE FRIDAY #8 WINNER



 

 Sherrie K. of Sherrie Scraps with Passion 

Be sure to Email me HERE with your mailing details.

Remember - Freebie Friday entries need to be submitted by midnight on the same Friday.

Congratulations Winners!


Reminders!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #60 HERE by Friday, February 28th  Midnight (PST)
and 
Voting ends for Challenge #59 HERE. on Friday, February 28th Midnight (PST)

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