A RAK to Share ...

Happy Thursday, Crafty Stampers ... hope your week is flyin' by!

Today I have a beautiful ... and delish ... RAK to share with you. I received this stunning card AND these yummy Tazo teas from my dear bloggin' friend, Allison from Stampin' When I Can. I love everything about this card ... the fab DP, that gorgeous stamp, the great color palette, and those wonderful l'il pearls. It's my new-favorite-Allison-card ... and it's mine, all mine!

I've been havin' a pretty rotten week, so this envie full o'wonderful came at just the right time ... hmmm, it's almost like you knew, Allison!?!

I'll be back tomorrow with my "Stamp Simply" challenge post. And if you don't already, please be sure to visit Allison's blog. Allison's blog is kinda 'Ground Zero' for all of Stampin' Blogdom. Clicky HERE to visit Allison's wonderful ... and too-much-fun! ... blog.

Thanks so much for droppin' by today ... see y'all tomorrow! And thanks again, Allison!

~Hugs,


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McHappy Mail ... Nutritious AND Delicious!

Wooohoooo, talk about a gorgeous card! Clicky on the image for a ginormous look at this amazing card; you'll be glad you did.

I received this beauty from Bonnie, the uber-talented gal behind The Lucky Clucker blog.

The details in this card are simply amazing and Bonnie's coloring skillz truly rock! I love the four l'il inchies used as a focal point and the DP and background stamps* are the perfect compliment to Bonnie's fantastic design! Thanks, Bonnie! I LOVE, love, love this card!

Well, I'm off to my local thrift shop to hunt for some bargains ... after all, it IS National Thrift Shop Day. Thrift store shopping today isn't just a good idea: it's the law!

~Hugs,


*If those "background stamps" are DP, I HAVE to know where you got it, okeedokee, Bonnie?!?

McHappy Mail ... Nutritious AND Delicious!

So, yesterday, when I went to the ATM, this little old lady came up and asked me to check her balance. So I pushed her.

Hey, would you look at this! My amazin' and oh-soooo talented bloggin' friend Anne, sent me this kewl tag she made and a brandy-new set of acrylic stamps ... just like the set she used to create her tag! WoWzA, my very first set of British stamps; talk about happy mail, huh?!?

This photo really doesn't do Anne's tag justice. It's beautifully stamped, with lots of glitter and sparkle! Unfortunately, I couldn't get a good photo of Anne's amazing foiling. If you'd like a closer look at this tag, you can click HERE and see Anne's photo of this gorgeous tag.

Thanks so much Anne; I will treasure this for-evuh!

Until tomorrow, I leave you to think on this: why is it that lemon juice is made with artificial flavorings and dish washing detergent is made with real lemons?

~Hugs,

Two Beauteous RAKs to Share with You ...

Hi boys and girls, happy Sunday!

Today, I'm sharing two gorgeous RAK's I received this week. First, Mel sent me this amazing card. Stunning, isn't it?!? And look at the beautiful envelope Mel made for it:

I have to say that this is truly one of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen ... no question! The details are simply fantastic and everything, including the vintage text, coordinates with the flower theme. Mel, this is absolutely stunning; thank you soooooo much! I {heart} you big lots!

And just when you think things couldn't get anymore delightful, along comes this card:

WoWzA, huh?!? The super-sweet Curt sent me this bright and cheerful card ... stamped with color-coordinated tropical beverages! These glittery cocktails perfectly match the small scallop edge circles below ... sooooooo stinkin' cute! I love this card, thanks soooo much, Curt!

Thank you Mel and Curt for such beauteous happy mail .. and thank you for sharing part of your super-busy Sunday with me; you guys rock!

~Hugs,

A RAK to Share ... And an Award to Pass On!

I've been a baaaaaaaaaaad girl! Annapurna sent me this gorgeous card, together with some kewl clear stamps and fun embellishments, two weeks ago:

I put this baby into my "Keep" card stash, and promptly forgot about photographing it and sharing it here. So, my sincere apologies to Anna ... as well as my sincere thanks! You rock, Anna!

Then, last Thursday, the wonderful Risa of "Life's Simple Pleasures" awarded me this uber-kewl award:

Hmmmmm, I wonder if I could charge on it?

The rules that come with this BFF Gold Card are:

1. The award must be passed on to five other bloggers;
2. Four have to be dedicated followers of your blog;
3. One has to be someone new or recently new to your blog, and live in another part of the world; and,
4. You must link back to whoever gave you the award.

To be honest, I don't think I have four dedicated followers ... but, in spite of that, I pass this award on to:

1. Allison;
2. Anne;
3. Erica;
4. Jennifer; and,
5. Julie

An after-thought: Notice how I've unconsciously put the names in alphabetical order ... WoWzA, that can't be normal, can it!?!?

I've left out a couple of my very favorite BFF bloggin' buddies 'cuz they've already received the award. But they already know how much I {heart} them; that, and the stalkin' ...

Aren't bloggin' Awards fun; they're like a love-fest with kewl graphics! Kinda like Woodstock ... without the kewl graphics ... or the two feet of mud.

Thanks so very much, Risa; I {heart} you big lots!

So, that's all for today girls and boy (hey, Curt). Thanks for swingin' by; hope to see you again tomorrow.

Thanks for sharing part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,

Woohoo! An Award Thingie, A RAK, and I'm an Orange!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Just a quick post today ... I have some stuff to share with you and then my Mojo and I are takin' a short vacation to Key West.

First, the fabulous Allison of Stampin' When I Can, has this very kewl award she gives out every now and then. Well, I guess it's a "now" 'cuz Allison awarded me, among others, this:

Thank you, Allison!!! I think you're a rockin' blogger, too ... but you already know that!

And, lookie what the mail-person brought me:

Isn't this the cutest card ever?!? I think so, too!

The wonderful Risa of Life's Simple Pleasures sent this to me and I {heart} it!! I'm such a huge fan of her work so it's soooo nice to have an original. And what could be better than one original Risa card? How 'bout two:

Risa also sent me this super-cute get 'whale' card ... and some paper flowers, some beautifully stamped images, and some Dew Drops, too! What a great surprise, I can't tell you how much it means to me. Thanks so much Risa; you know I {heart} you!

Finally Allison, the undisputed Queen of all Blog Quizzes, suggested (sorta), that I take this "What Kind of Fruit Are You?" blog quiz. So, I did:

You're an Orange!

You have a zest for life, especially for anything colorful, wild, or dramatic. You have a unique take on the world, and you're not afraid to be a little funky. You are a bit reserved toward people who don't know you well. You have a thick skin, which can protect you from anything that goes wrong in your life. Once someone does get to know you, they totally "get" and appreciate you. Your friends see you as a bright person with a refreshing take on life. (Kinda kewl me being an "orange" since I'm literally surrounded by orange groves!) Now, you go:

What Type of Fruit Are You?

Okay, girls and boy, (hi Curt!), that is all for today ... I just wanted to share all this fun stuff with you and, more importantly, I wanted so stay well within the perimeters of Stamping Blogdom's Official Rules and Regulations, Section IV, Sub-Section: RAK's, Chapter: Public Acknowledgement, Paragraph 5.

Updated for Annapurna: Said Official Rules and Regulations, Section IV, Sub-Section: RAK's, Chapter: Public Acknowledgement, Paragraph 5 reads, "you are required to post and share your RAK's within a 30 day period, allowing additional time if receiver is ill, out of the country, or without Internet access."

Thanks so much for sharing part of your busy day with me; hope to see you tomorrow!

And thanks again, Risa: Y.K.Y.R.!!

~Hugs,

RAK's From Allison ... and a Blog Candy Winner!

WoWZa! Look what I received in today's mail from my BBFF ... All the way from Calgary, Alberta, Canada!!!! Now, I ask you: are these cute or what?!? I love the card ... Allison's coloring skillz rock ... but the little monogrammed notebook is to-die-for! Thanks so much Allison, I'll treasure these for-evuh!

Onto the blog candy winner! I just went to random.org and plugged in the number of comments and random.org said, (well, it didn't say anything, you have to read it):

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers: 8
Timestamp: 2008-05-28 23:24:47 UTC

Comment number 8 reads, "Hey Deb...I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating the holiday!My favorite stamp at this VERY second is the Magnolia Stamp. One of these days I'm going to take a deep breath and order those expensive beauties.Thank you for sharing your awesome candy and enjoy your day.malieta:)"

Malieta, congrats!!! Please send me your snail mail addy and I'll get your babies home to you posthaste!

Thank you all for entering; I wish you all could win ... and, at the rate we're going, sooner or later, you all WILL win! I'll be posting up more blog candy from Diva Impressions soon ... you guys know how much I LOVE givin' away rubbah!

Thanks so much for sharing your busy day with me ... I'll be back tomorrow with a project or three for you to CASE.

~Hugs,

I Win, You Win, I Win Again ... and a RAK!

Well, I'm having a good day*, LOL!!

But enough about me, let's get on with the winner of the Ribbon Ring storage system Giveaway!

Random.org chose Comment #3 ... which reads, "Can I have the sample kit please? Alright, I will stand in line to see if you randomizer will pick me."

Congratulations, Annapurna, it did! You've won the Ribbon Ring Storage System Starter Kit! Please email me your address and this kewl baby will be on it's way to you posthaste! Thank you all for entering!

*Good Day News #1: My "Wild Thing" card, located here, was chosen as one of two winners of Poetic Artistry's April "Mojo Madness Contest!" How kewl is THAT?!? The prize is a stamp set of my choice from Verve Visual ... I chose THIS one. Now tell me, how gorgeous is that!?!?

The other Mojo Madness winner is Nancy of iStamp ... you gotta see this card; it's simply amazing. Click HERE to see Nancy's winning entry. Then come back.

*Good Day News #2: The oh-so-talented-and-glittery-haired Jennifer bestowed upon me this "You Cheer Me Up" award ... featuring Lucy, Ethel, and friend:

Many thanks, Jennifer! And in case you're one of the five people in Blogdom who hasn't visited Jennifer's blog, "Glitter in My Hair," well, then you must! Then come back.

*Good Day News #3: The amazing Risa of "Life's Simple Pleasures" sent me this adorable RAK:

Sooooooo stinkin' cute ... and her coloring and glittering skillz rock!! Thanks, Risa, I love it!!

Wowzer, there's more links in this post than a necklace!! But check 'em all out; you'll be glad you did!

I'll be back tomorrow with another challenge project ... Thanks for sharing part of your busy day with me!

~Hugs,

RAK (and Blog Candy!) From Cindy Vernon ...

Just wanted to quickly share with you the sweet Valentine's Day RAK I received today from Cindy Vernon! Isn't this cute with a capital Q!?! Click on the photo for a better view; this card would make Chel, the ZNE Glitter Queen soooooooooo proud!

Cindy had a blog candy give-away that I was lucky enough to win ... and the prize?? Only the hottest, most wanted designer paper: Basic Grey's "Two Scoops" collection.

I had been putting this paper collection in my shopping cart(s) all over the Internet and always ended up deciding that I r-e-a-l-l-y didn't need it ... I only r-e-a-l-l-y wanted it! So, I guess not buying it was a really good idea ... for a change!

Be sure to stop by Cindy's blog and check out her fabulous creations ... and add her to your favorites so that you can have a chance at winning her next blog candy offering!

Thanks so much Cindy; you rock!

~Hugs, Deb