CHERRY ON TOP BLOG AWARD

I am pleased to say that the sweet Amanda over at: My Scrappin Obsession has gifted me this lovely award. Thank you for thinking so much of my blog to extend such a kindness.
In receiving this award you agree to the following:

1-Thank the person who gave it to you.
2-Copy the award to your blog.
3-List 3 things you like about yourself.
4-Post a picture that you love.
5-Tag 5 people you would like to give the award to.

The picture that I love:


These are my beautiful babies- Need I say more?

The 5 blogs I am sharing this award with are:
Carolyn @ The Scrap Avenue
Stephenie @ SS Crafter
LUV-TO-SCRAP
Savannah @ savannahland2
Anna @akellyscrafts.blogspot.com

The 3 things I like about myself are:

1-The ability to see the best in people.
2-The amount of patience I have.
3-The capacity I have to love.

Off I go to share the love!
Have a great day.

"TOOL TIME TUESDAY" THE CRICUT IMAGINE

Hey There Everybody!

Today's featured tool is brought to you by PROVOCRAFT & it is the new :
CRICUT IMAGINE!

Check this thing out!!
Just when you thought they had outdone themselves with the expression along comes this baby.

CHA Summer 2010 - Provocraft - New Cricut Imagine on Howcast

WOW!
It will debut on HSN on September 14th.
The price point on this is currently $599.99. I am certain HSN will make a good deal of it though & possibly include any accessories package as part of a bundle so stay tuned for its' arrival.

Thanks for stopping by.

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#52) PURSE PRACTICALITY APPLIED TO CRAFTING

Hello Everyone!

Do you have a particular tool, gadget or supply that you just have to keep at your fingertips when crafting? Something that can simply "hook" on something & it's just there when you need, out the way when you don't?

How about using a purse hook/hanger to keep your must have craft supply "hanging" around super close?
For example: a cricut cutting mat, a digital camera, a glue gun, a heat gun, etc...

Here's what they look like & how to use them for purses but just adapt that same idea & use it to hang any of the tools of the crafting trade that you want close to you.



The gentleman in the video sells his on the website- chattgifts.com.

There are many online vendors but you can find them in malls, boutiques and where purses are sold. The prices vary.

Yes, whatever you chose to hang off the purse hook should have some kind of handle or strap but there are many items we crafters use that do- so this might be an ideal solution for you. Keep this pretty purse hook in mind to take along to crops, crafting getaways & conventions as a way to hang your totes or purses too.

Okay, so that is it for this week's tip. Just providing you with another use for a practical product that crafters can incorporate into their lives.

Have a great week!

AND THE WINNER IS...

Okay, so it's that time. Sorry to make you all wait so long but my little girl has been out all day with her friend enjoying Niagara Falls and is still not back yet.

So...rather then make you all wait for her to pick the winner, I have used random.org to assist me.
I had 14 comments total so I used the random generator & it chose...


LUCKY # 7 ... the 7th comment was made by Sharon!
Congrats Sharon!

By the way, I am feeling super blessed so I am picking one more winner using the random.org system. I am using only the 13 comments since Sharon has already won.

And winner # 2 is...
Lucky # 4...the 4th comment was made by Nikki!
Congrats Nikki!

Now drop me a line here on my blog or at archivingangel@yahoo.com to provide me with your address so I can send you your prizes.

Thanks to all of you for your continued support.
I cannot tell you enough how grateful I am.

With all the gifted crafters out there it always amazes me that you would be interested in what I have to share.

From the bottom of my humble heart, THANK YOU!!!

FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND-ETSY SHOP-SCRIBBLING CLUB

Hello There!

This Friday find is a fantastic ETSY SHOP called SCRIBBLINGCLUB.ETSY.COM
Her Etsy shop was featured on the Today Show on NBC as recently as August 5th, 2010.
Her prices are reasonable & customizing options broad.

This creative artist makes custom clear stamps & personalized labels.She makes everything from personalized name stamps, kids school labels, address stamps to bookplates, this book belongs to stamps & property of stamps.

Here are a few samples of her work:




You have got to check out her site for inventory & more great products.

Have a great weekend!

I ALMOST FORGOT...IT'S MY BLOG-A-VERSARY ON FRIDAY

In honor of my blog anniversary I am giving away some goodies. If you want a chance to win a surprise collection of goodies, just leave me a comment under this post. I will have my daughter pick a winner & will announce it right here on my blog on Sunday. I truly am humbled by those who have decided to follow along on my blog. I have enjoyed every moment of interaction. I appreciate your comments & feedback. I hope to continue to bring you crafty news, ideas & information that you can use.
Thank you kindly!

I AM HONORED...

to receive this little pretty!





A special thanks goes out to my sweet blogger friend Melissa over at :
http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com

She bestowed this lovely award to me honoring my blog.
I am grateful & humbled.

Now I am passing it on to a few others:

Sharon @ lilprincesscardcreations.blogspot.com
Stephanie @ alwayscrafting.blogspot.com
Anne Marie @ annemariej@blogspot.com
Denise @ vintagescrappin.blogspot.com
Dorcas @ 4craftyangels.blogspot.com

They are all unique & talented bloggers who have inspired me & will do the same for you. Visit their sites & get to know them.
There are so many other wonderful bloggers out there. It is difficult to only pick a few but maybe by each of us sharing it with others we will spread the good cheer to all.


All the best & crafty goodness!

Sonia