MY FIRST EVER BLOG AWARD!

Remember the movie "A Christmas Story", when the dad excitedly exclaims...
I won, I won, it's a major award...something like that anyway!

Well that's totally me right now.

Okay, I may be a dork but I am super excited because I received a blogger award.
I have had some hits and have a few followers but there are times when I feel the blog is going no where. And then...I get this!

This award could not come at a better time!

My camera broke, I am jobless and had major water damage in my basement which caused a boat load of losses- so some nice news like this blogger award has helped cheer me up. Blog candy would be nice but this is great too.

Thanks to all who have stopped by, those following & for those tuning in for the first time, I hope you can find something helpful on the blog.

I was hoping to share more hand crafted projects, cards, layouts & crafts but with no camera to do so I am afraid the site will be chock full of tips, video finds & other odds & ends.

THANK YOU TO WHOEVER SENT THE BLOGGER AWARD!
It was anonymous so I really don't know who to thank -so thank you ALL.


Keep tuning in!

CREATALICIOUS CHALLENGES HAS A BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY...

Check out the Creatalicious Challenges blog for some great projects & your chance to win some terrific blog candy @ http://creataliciouschallenges.blogspot.com

Here is a pic of all the goodies you can win.

A VIDEO ON HOW TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL PAPER SNOWFLAKES

Just thought I would share this great find of a video.
You can make these lovely snowflakes for your holiday & winter projects- everything from cards, gift tags and home decor.

Enjoy!

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRICUT- CARD VIDEO

Hi friends!
Just thought I would share this simple yet lovely video on how to make a Christmas card.

The talented Melanie over on the Christmas with the Cricut blog put this together and makes you feel like you can do it too.

Check it out.

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#15) CAN A PIZZA ROLLER HELP U IN THE CRAFT ROOM?

Hi Crafters!
Today's tip is a quick tool tip.

I was browsing around the kitchen section at Target recently & found a pizza roller for only .37 cents. So I said, gotta get that! I was not thinking craft tool at the time but it has been & remains a staple in my stash.

Any guesses as to what I use it for or in place of???

If you guessed a brayer my friends you would be correct!

So...if you find yourself in need of a brayer, look to kitchen supplies. You may get lucky & find one on a super duper clearance like I did or you can have fun finding a vintage one at flea markets, antique stores or swap meets. Just what you needed...another reason to go shopping.

Have a great day everyone.

Happy Crafting!

THE DR. PHIL SHOW TODAY

Did anyone catch the episode today?
It was a moving second half of the show as they debuted the story of Kate McCrae.
She is the adorable, resilient 5 year old that many crafters have sent hand-made cards to. Jennifer McGuire held a card drive for Kate bringing her story to light.

Now Dr. Phil has also featured her on his show today and has a dedicated spot on his blog where you can donate to Kate.

The show was moving, sad & a true testament to the love of a family.
Please continue to keep Kate & the rest of the McCraes in prayer.
My heart goes out to them & I simply wanted to send out a message of hope,love and sincere warmth.

As crafters your heartfelt creations go a long way.
Continue to help bring joy to these families...one card at a time.

Keep Crafting!

The " I Need Your Help" Blog Giveaway- January 1, 2010

Okay, first you are probably wondering why this is dated January 1, 2010. Well, this blog giveaway is open until 12/31/2009 at 12 midnight PST. Here's what's up for grabs:

This is the FIRST PLACE PRIZE....there are four others. Here's how it works.

Purple Cows is having a awesome competition to see which Design Team member can drum up the most followers on Sadie's Blog or on the new Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/purplecows) Texas Scrap Addict is giving away a HUGE PRIZE to one random blog reader who becomes a Sadie follower and mentions that Texas Scrap Addict Vicki sent them!!! She is also giving away four smaller prizes. REMEMBER! MENTION THAT VICKI SENT YOU!!

Here's what you need to do:
Go to the Purple Cows Blog, scroll down the right hand side of the blog to Followers, click on Follow, to become a follower. Then leave a comment on any post saying you are a follower and Vicki sent you. Or go to Purple Cows Facebook Page and click on the link to become a fan. Then post a comment on the wall to let Sadie know you are a fan and Vicki sent you.

Then go back to TEXAS SCRAP ADDICTS's Blog and post a comment to the prize POST telling her you are a follower/fan now. For extra spots in the drawing for the prizes: post about this on your facebook page, twitter about it and put it with a link on your blog. Each of these actions gets you another entry into the drawing.

She HAS to get 200 people signed up for this giveaway to occur. So , help her out and WIN BIG!!!

Please visit Vicki on her blog at : texasscrapaddict.blogspot.com