Thank You Julie!!

For some super wonderful blog awards - you've made me blush!

(I just LOVE the 'Stinkin' Cute' Blog award!)

If you have't visited Julie's "Julie Makes Card Blog" - believe me, you'll want to hop on over and take a peek.  I 'met' Julie through Bugaboo and love visiting her blog for regular inspiration!!
Thanks again for the blog awards!
A few people I'd like to share them with -
My Sis Shelly of Shelly's Images
And my SI Design sistas -
Jen, Heather, Darlene, Sammi, Stephanie, Amanda and Jennifer

And the Award Goes to....

I don't know about you all, but I follow a ton of blogs - blogs that I'm inspired by the creations that are made and blogs that the blogger makes me laugh so hard some days I nearly pee my pants.

Rae Anne falls into BOTH of those catagories!!

I found Rae Anne's blog when I found Bugaboo Stamps in January and I make an effort to stop by as often as possible (especially when I need a good laugh).  If you've never been to Rae Anne's blog, take a stop by, you won't be sorry you did.  So, because I was crazy busy with work and MORE PEACH FREEZER JAM yesterday (photos coming soon), I didn't get a chance to pop by. 

When I did today I had a super laugh and decided that I would provide Rae Anne with the award she so rightly deserves.

Rae Anne - This Award is for you!  Wear it proudly girl!!

FYI - It was almost a "Dedicated BS Crafter" or "Dedicated BS Artist" but it didn't sound quite right (funny, but not right).  The BS is for  Bugaboo Stamps just in case you were wondering.  So after rethinking medal creation and naming, this is what I came up with.

However, Rae Anne, if you're rather be a Dedicated BS Artist, let me know and I'll 'reaward' you the medal!

Happy Friday!!

Awards

My, what a sweet surprise when I visited a few of my favorite blogs today (I'm about 2 weeks behind check in with my faves......).  I have to thank Chery and Yvonne

for these fabulous awards!  Here I go with my grammy speech - LOL!  If you haven't been to either of these talented ladies blogs, you won't be sorry you've stopped by!  Cheryl has just some of the most adorable cards I've ever seen and Yvonne, WOW, I wish I could combine challenges like she does - this girl is crazy when it comes to challenge combining - and the projects she creates - HOLY MOLEY!!!   

I always have such a tough time giving awards because there are so many great blogs out there.  With these two awards, I want to pass them on to all my fabulous followers as a THANK YOU for stopping by and visiting and for all your lovely comments and support!  You are all Beautiful!!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

Sunshine Award

What a nice surprise, Lynn from Beautiful Delights was sweet enough to leave me a little sunshine award to add to this sunny but cold Michigan day.  Thanks so much Lynn.  If you haven't checked out Lynn's blog, it's definitely a must see- she creates some of the most amazing layouts!!  When I grow up I want to be able to scrap like she does!!  Thanks again Lynn!

Along with this blog award comes some rules:

1.Place the award in your post or within your blog

2.Pass this award to six of your nominees

3.Link the nominees to your post

4.Let the nominees know they have received the award by commenting on their blog

5.Link to the person you received the award from.

There are so many great blogs that I visit on a regulary basis that it is SO HARD to pick just 6 - I'd love to give EVERYONE a little piece of sunshine, so I will have to come back when I have just a little more time to list my favorite 6.

Wishing you a day of wonderful creativity!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

Blog Award

Thank you so much to Lynn for the Blog Love. If you haven't checked out Lynn's blog, it's definitely a stop that should be on your regular blog viewing list. You can check out Beautiful Delights

Okay, so on to the blog award -

The rules are: I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blogs to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer this list of questions in ONE word....

Here goes -

1. Where is your cell phone? Purse

2. Your hair? Short

3. Your mother? Kind

4. Your father? Strong

5. Your favourite food? Ravioli

6. Your dream last night? None

7. Your favourite drink? Iced-Tea

8. Your dream/goal? Many

9. What room are you in? Office

10. Your hobby? Scrapbooking

11. Your fear? Death

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Happy

13. Where were you last night? Studio

14. Something that you aren't? Tall

15. Muffins? Cranberry-Orange

16. Wish list item? Peace

17. Where did you grow up? Michigan

18. Last thing you did? E-mailed

19. What are you wearing? Turtleneck (Brrrr, it was 27* when I left for work this am)

20. Your TV? Large

21. Your pets? Kitties

22. Friends? Wonderful

23. Your life? Blessed

24. Your mood? Content

25. Missing someone? Hubby

26. Vehicle? Ford

27. Something you're not wearing? Flip-Flops :(

28. Your favourite store? Scrapbook

29. Your favourite colour? Orange

30. When was the last time you laughed? Today

31. Last time you cried? Sunday (Extreme Home Make Over – darn emotional shows!!)

32. Your best friend? Hubby

33. One place that I go over and over? Beach

34. Facebook? Rarely

35. Favourite place to eat? Chili's (It's actually the Olive Garden, but that's 2 words – DOH!)

I am passing on the award to some fabulously crafty ladies:

My Sis Shelly

Jean

Lisa
Staci
Mandy

Happy Craftin' today ladies!

Min

Thank you Kelly!

A quick Thank You to Kelly who was too kind to think of me when handing out Blog Awards.

If you've never been to Kelly's blog - check it out here - she makes some awesome cards and has inspired me more times than I can count!
Thanks again Kelly!
I didn't make it into my studio last night, but you'll be happy to know the closet and storage organization & purging is officially done, so I'm headed back to the studio tonight!!
WOO HOO!! Can you say Happy Dance?
Happy Craftin'!
Min

Circle of Friends

I wanted to thank Lisa for thinking enough of me and my blog to leave a little love. Bug Junkie is her blog - I found Lisa's blog by accident when she posted a fabulous Chipboard album that she created. It was a beach album (imagine why that caught my eye!) She was kind enough to add me to her Circle of Friends. Thank you Lisa!! If you're looking for some inspiration, be sure to click the Bug Junkie link above and see some of Lisa's amazing work!

Here are the rules for the Circle of Friends award: Pick up the Circle of Friends Blog Award cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog. Nominate 5 other bloggers you feel have become part of your circle of friends. Link to your nominees within your blog post. Include these instructions on how to pick up the award in your blog post. Link back to the person who gave you the award in your blog post, to show your appreciation. Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.

The 5 bloggers I'd like to share this with are:

My sis Shelly & her Precious Memories

Kreative Korner By Kelly

Amy from Scrap-Friendzy

Tammy's Place

Monique's weblog

Hoping I can get some studio time tonight - only had a bit last night.

Happy Craftin' today ladies!

Min

Kreativ Blogger Award

A quick thank you to Kelly at Kreative Korner by Kelly. Check out her blog - she makes some of the best cards!! Her blog is one of my daily inspirational stops.

One request for this award is that you list 7 interesting things about yourself. Hmmmm......

1. I LOVE FLIP FLOPS & THE BEACH!!!

2. I love to knit when I'm not scrapbooking

3. I love to cook with my hubby

4. Iced tea is my new favorite beverage since I gave up my Mountain Dew

5. I make lists for EVERYTHING

6. I always carry a notebook with me to sketch or write in

7. My Hubby and I were married the Friday of the Infamous Black out in 2003

Thanks again Kelly!!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

Lemonade Award

Thanks to my friend Jennie and Lynne for the Lemonade Award.

Makes me want to go make some Lemonade and spend the day in the sun which is what I did today after my mani & pedi this morning!! Maybe I'll stir up some raspberry lemonade tomorrow and get the backside of me sun burnt to match the front side from today. :o)

Thanks so much for thinking of me girls, you've brightened my day!!

You can check out Lynn's Blog here and Jennie's Blog here.

Both girls are very talented and create beautiful paper crafts!
The Lemonade Award is designed for bloggers who show great attitude and gratitude.
I wanted to share the Lemonade Award with a few fabulous ladies:
Shelly at Precious Memories
Carrie at Qtnsasy Scrapping
Monique at Monique's Blog
Kelly at Kreative Korner By Kelly

Stay tuned later today for my crafty post of the day!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

Rockin' Girl Blogger Award

Thanks to my friend Jennie for the Rockin' Girl Blogger Award!
You can check out Jennie's Blog here.
Thanks so much for thinking of me girl!
Stay tuned later today for my crafty post of the day!
Happy Craftin'!
Min

Marie Antoinette Blog Award - Thank you Cindy!

I wanted to thank Cindy for this "Marie Antionette a real person, a real award".

Check out her blog All Things Crafty!. She does fabulous work - her cards are gorgeous and she's created some awesome mini-albums too and has some GREAT tunes to listen too while you browse too!!

Thanks again Cindy!

Happy Scrappin'!

Min

One Lovely Blog Award - Thanks to Tammy!

Thank you Tammy for the One Lovely Blog Award! Check out Tammy's gorgeous cards and Layouts over at her site! She does fabulous work!

Happy Crafting!

Min

Thank you Lynn - Kickin' off 2009 Right!

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2009!

And to get 2009 kicked off right, Lynn, from Beautiful Delights http://beautifuldelightsblog.blogspot.com/ gave me my FIRST blog award! If you get a chance, check out Lynn's blog. She's amazingly talented & I just love the work she does!!

Okay, so the rules are that I must list 5 addictions and 5 fabulous blogs.
Here we go -
My Addictions:
1. Creativity - in the form of Scrapbooking, Card/Invitation Making, Knitting and any other creative project I can come up with!
2. My Family - I'm so blessed to have these wonderful people in my life!!
3. My crafty girlfriends! What a creative blessing!
4. The BEACH!!!
5. Mt. Dew and Iced Tea!!!!! - yep, I'll admit it, I'm addicted to both!
And 5 Fabulous Blogs I visit on a regular basis:

Beautiful Life http://amygaskins.blogspot.com

Sonia Scraps http://skscrap.blogspot.com/

Monique's Blog http://moniquesweblog.blogspot.com/

Amy's Blog http://amychomas.blogspot.com/

Sophia's World http://www.sallison.blogspot.com/

Happy New Year & Happy Craftin!

Min