The 3 E's Blog

Throwback Thursday Challenge ~ Episode 312

2012-02-11T14:20:00.000-05:00

My Valentine Worm!

For this card I used Emma's Teeny Tag Greetings (love these). The worm is from I used Cricut Cartridge April Showers. The face is a PK stamp Princess Face.

Throwback Thursday Challenge ~ Episode 312

Here are the details for this challenge:

*** This challenge is a BUG'S THEME CHALLENGE! Use any older cartridge of YOUR choice & create a project of YOUR choice using a "BUG" theme!
*** Link your project up to Mr. Linky below, then leave a comment!

*** Deadline for this challenge will be on Wed, Feb 15th @ midnight!

*** ONE project per person please!

Peachy Keen Challenge 01: Pockets (Love Bug)

2012-01-23T16:52:00.004-05:00

My first PK Challenge for this year

Love Bug!

I'm a little under the weather this week but I really wanted to do this challenge. I thought I would make this cute little Valentine! I used the create a critter cartridge and the PK -640 Princess Face Stamp Set. I love these stamps!

If you would like to order please click on PK-640 . Enjoy!

Wish me luck! Have a great week everyone!

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE

Today's challenge comes from the SUPER creative RAVEN:

Create a project with a pocket!

Whether it folds, tucks, or hides a treat,
pockets are a fun way to add something extra!

We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and our two runner ups will
receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!

Remember: you don't have to use our Stamps to link up, but you do have to use our stamps in order to win the prize. We will continue to have random giveaways during our release weeks and on our PK Inspiration Blog!

Challenge Guidelines:

Design must be new, created specifically for this challenge
Project must meet Challenge outline
Link up by 1/25 - 11:59 pm CDT

It's a Smurf Party

2012-01-08T09:49:00.000-05:00

Today we are going to celebrate my little girls (Elana) 5th Birthday. She was born on the 21st of December so we decided to celebrate it in January after the Holidays so everyone would be able to come. My Aunt Jackie is making a Smurf cake for Elana. I can't wait to see it! Since I am a last minute person. LOL I thought about making favors with something smurf. So this is what I came up with.

I searched for Smurf coloring pages, I copied them and then cropped it and printed them out on white paper. Used my Cricut to cut out the Pink and Blue paper.

This would be her Birthday Card!

Thanks for stopping by. Have a blessed day!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T11:04:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

I would like to wish all of my followers a very Happy New Year. I sure hope all of you have a blessed year. My goal this year is to have more post on my blog.

Today I thought I would post some of my projects from the past year. Enjoy!

Hugs,
Kathy

Can you tell I love PK faces. LOL

Gifts I made for Christmas

2011-12-26T09:07:00.000-05:00

Sorry I have been MIA for a few weeks, I promise to get back to posting after the new year.

I just wanted to post a few things that I made this week. I made a video of all the pictures that I had taken from Dec. of last year to Nov. of this year. I put it to Christmas Music for my Mom and Roger's Mom for Christmas. Get this it's over 30 minutes long. I think I might take to many pictures. LOL

This next picture was something I made for someone on my Christmas list. I sure hope she likes it. I thought it would be something nice to post notes on. The snow flakes are magnetic and so is the Snow Wishes. I think I might even make one of these for my self.

For both these projects I used Kristal's Stamp Set Winter Wishes.

Winter Wishes Stamp Set.

Happy New Year to everyone of you and thank you for all your support through the year.

Don't Miss the Fun!

2011-12-14T20:30:00.000-05:00

Join the Getting Cricky Design Team and our special guest for this month's hop celebrating the upcoming holiday season!!

The fun begins at www.gettingcricky.com at the following times (the hop will continue through the weekend, so if you can't make it on Friday, we hope you'll be able join us later!!):

6pm Pacific
7pm Mountain
8pm Central
9pm Eastern

If you're in Alaska, please join us at 5pm...
If you're in Germany, please join us after 3am on the 17th...
and if you're in Sydney, Australia, please join us after 11am (on the 17th)...
Need another time? Please let us know, and we'll be happy to post it!! :)

Hope to see you on the weekend of December 16th!! :)

Simply Sunday Challenge: "Joys of the Season"

2011-12-04T12:00:00.002-05:00

My Gingerbread Simply Sunday Challenge Ornament.

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky . For this challenge we needed to create a holiday decoration so I thought I would make this ornament, I just love gingerbread people. I also used my PK stamps again.

I used Kristal's Stamp set Winter Wishes. If you have not ordered any of her stamps you really need to try them out. I love them!

Winter Wishes Stamp Set.

Merry Christmas Card!

2011-11-26T13:17:00.000-05:00

Well it's another Brown and Pink card, this time I used a different snowman. It's another one that I don't want to give away. LOL

I love those PK faces.

For my project, I used Kristal's Winter Wishes set
Winter Wishes Stamp Set.

Let it Snow Card!

2011-11-21T19:38:00.000-05:00

Have I told anyone that my two favorite colors are Pink and Brown, so for this card I thought I would make a snowman with these colors. I think it turned out nice, but I have one problem. I really don't want to give it away. LOL I love those PK faces.

For my project, I used Kristal's Winter Wishes set

Winter Wishes Stamp Set.

I hope you all have a blessed week and I wonderful Thanksgiving.

Hugs,
Kathy

Simply Sunday Challenge: Give Thanks

2011-11-20T12:00:00.004-05:00

First I would like to say that I am back and feeling much better, I am so sorry I was MIA for so long. I was very sick and then had to go away for work. I am so excited to get back to crafting again. I hope you enjoy my project for today. I want to take the time to Thank all of you for following me and to tell you that I appreciate you so very much. I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky . For this challenge we needed to create a project reflecting something we are thankful for. So I thought for this challenge I would make this frame. These are my 3 E's. (Emily, Ethan, and Elana) God has blessed me with such a wonderful family. I'm going to take this and put it on my desk at work. The stamp set that I used is one of my favorite Fall-O-Ween, if you don't have this set you really need to get it. I promise you will love it.

My Recipe:

Kristal's Stamp set Fall-O-Ween (love this set)

Gypsy and Cricut

Elegant Edges

Paper Doll Dress Up

Distressing Ink - red, purple, orange, yellow, and brown

Embossing Powder

Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

New Getting Cricky DTM

2011-11-09T21:08:00.001-05:00

Getting Cricky DTM

You can purchase K ANDREW DESIGN STAMPS by Clicking HERE.
Kristal is an amazing artist and has some of the best stamps out there! I love that some of her sets are Mix 'n' Match! It makes the possibilities endless!
Need some project inspiration?
Kristal has a Public Photo Gallery in Picasa where you can see what the Design Team Members have created using K Andrew Design Stamps!!!
Check it out by CLICKING HERE!

Want to meet the Design Team?
Getting Cricky has just announced the New Design Team!
Here is a list of all the Design Team Members:

Visit

Follow

Comment

Enjoy

Create

Be Inspired

Kristal - Getting Cricky
Janis - Pause Dream Enjoy
Amy - Love To Crop
Deb - Scrappin Mama
Faith - Faithfule Creations
Ildi - The Craftin Mama
Kathy - The 3 E's Blog
Lisa - A Mermaid's Crafts
Shawn - Crafty Chics
Amanda - Crick'tn Crafts
Anita - Anita's Craft Corner
Charlotte - A Little Bit of Detail
Cheri - DJ's Sundries
Christel - Scrappin Sista
Debbie - DD's Crafts
Jana - Raining Grace
JoAnn - Jo Boogie Stamping
Kristan - Baby Cakes
Larelyn - Handmade From My Heart
Laura - Lady B Crafts
Linda - Linda's Creativity
Miranda - Nana's Scrap Spot
Patti - Patti-Lynn Creations
RhoLynda - Blossoming Butterfly Creations

Sherry - Up or Down They're Beautiful

Heather - Heather's Crafty Blog Space

Letillia - Diva of 5

Jessie - Sugarlips Sassy Surprises

Simply Sunday Challenge: You're Just Tea-iffic Card!

2011-11-06T12:00:00.001-05:00

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky . I thought for this challenge that I would make a Tea-iffic card. I used my Gypsy and Cricut to cut out the shapes for the card. I also used my new set of PK stamps (Snowmany Face Assortment). For this card I used Kristal's "Coffee & Tea For You & Me" set...

benefits Wayside House for Women

You will find that this set is such a fun set!

Hope you have a great day, thanks for stopping by.

Kristal's Newest Stamp Sets ---- Mermaid Card!

2011-11-04T23:08:00.000-04:00

For this card I used both the Pirate Tales & Fish Scales and Pirate Party sets.

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America. You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:

Kristal's newest stamps sets are LARGER sets -- perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more... For more details or to make one these sets YOURS, please click on the preview:

Coffee & Tea Time (Large Sheet) 16.99

Coffee & Tea Treats (Tag-A-Long Sheet) 6.99

Crafty Friends (Large Sheet) 16.99

Owly Hoo Mix & Match (Large Sheet) 16.99

Hooty Owl (Large Sheet) 16.99

Hooty Owl Accessories (Large Sheet) 16.99

Pirate Party (Large Sheet) 16.99

Pirate Tales & Fish Scales (Large Sheet) 16.99

Be sure and stop back on Sunday for another SS Challenge. Hope you have a great weekend!

K Andrew Designs Pre-order & Pirate Birthday Card

2011-10-27T21:37:00.000-04:00

Check out the eight new K Andrew Designs stamps available for pre-order? There are both sentiment sets and art image sets!

Don't you just love them all? I'm sure you will love these! Plus, Kristal donates a portion of the proceeds of every stamp set sold to charity. Also, if you order $25.00 or more you will receive a special FREE stamp set called Sweet Wishes!!

Click HERE to hurry and order your stamps while supplies last!!

Getting Cricky Blog Hop And USTREAM! Design Team To Be Announced!!

Hi everyone! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 4th at 9pm Eastern! We are having a Getting Cricky Blog Hop and USTREAM in which we will showcase my newest sets of sentiment stamps and art image stamps!! These stamps will be shipping out November 5th!! Plus...I will announce the new design team LIVE during the USTREAM!! Woo-hoo!!

We will have lots of chatter, giveaways, and so much fun! So plan on attending next Friday!!

Here is my USTREAM channel
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gettingcricky

Simply Sunday Challenge: Color challenge

2011-10-23T12:00:00.001-04:00

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky . For this challenge we needed to use the colors orange and black and you are allowed to use one other color of your choice. I thought I would try and make a pizza box. This turned out to be very easy. I also used my PK stamps again. I am going to give this box to Ethan, after last week Spiders do Scare him.

I used Kristal's Stamp set Fall-O-Ween and the New stamps set Owly-Hoo (LARGE SHEET--mix and match shown with combinations) If you have not ordered any of her stamps you really need to try them out. I love them!

Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Kristal's newest stamps sets are LARGER sets -- perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more... For more details or to make one these sets YOURS, please click on the preview:

Crafty Friends (LARGE SHEET)

Owly-Hoo (LARGE SHEET--mix and match shown with combinations)

Pirate Party! LARGE SHEET (Faces included--but separate so you can use other face stamps)

Pirate Tales & Fish Scales (LARGE SHEET)

Hope you have a blessed week everyone!

Sorry, I have not posted!

2011-10-16T21:22:00.000-04:00

Sorry I have not posted this week, my son Ethan got bit by a spider (not sure what kind). I am going to try and get back to crafting later this week.

Praying that he gets better soon!

Hugs,

Kathy

Please Vote for Elana

2011-10-10T17:26:00.002-04:00

Please click on this link and vote for my little Girl Elana! Thank you!

Click on Kid of the year and it will take you to the place so you can vote.

Kid of the Year

Thank you!!!

Hugs,

Kathy

Simply Sunday Challenge: Halloween Project

2011-10-09T12:00:00.006-04:00

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky . I thought for this challenge that I would make a Halloween Treat Box. I used my Big Shot die to make the box. I got this cute idea from Chic'n Scratch Blog Thanks for the great idea. I also used my PK stamps again. For the eeek! I used Kristal's Stamp set Fall-O-Ween. If you have not ordered any of her stamps you really need to try them out. I love them!

Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Birthday Wishes Blog Hop!

2011-10-08T07:00:00.019-04:00

Welcome to the Birthday Wishes Blog hop. Hi every one I want to thank you for joining us today for Brenda’s birthday hop, she’s turned a corner to 40 something and she has a lot of wishes right now. Please make sure you leave some bloggy love at all the stops today. If you post on all the hops and follow hers and my blog you will be entered to win some blog candy from her!!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our Birthday Wishes blog hop, then please start here at the beginning with Rhonda. Brenda’s blog will be the last stop, so make sure you are commenting on everyone’s post before you get there.

What to Count

(Emilie Barnes)

Don't count how many years
you've spent,
Just count the good
you've done;
The times you've lent
a helping hand,
The friends that you have won.

Count your deeds of kindness,
The smiles,not the tears;
Count all the pleasures
that you've had,
But never count the years.

Brenda, you are great friend! Happy Birthday!

I made this card using the Pooh and Friends Cartridge. I just love this little guy, I think he is so darn cute! Hope you have a wonderful day Brenda! Love ya!

Now head on over to Audrey's Blog

Rhonda http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/
Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Kathy - http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/
Audrey – http://cuteandsome.blogspot.com
Tami - http://tamiscraftconnection.blogspot.com
Kathy - http://www.scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com/
Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Kacee - http://www.youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/
Christy - http://christybladehandmade.blogspot.com/
Erika - http://www.craftysprouts.com/
Brenda - http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

Emilly's Birthday Card!

2011-10-03T18:53:00.000-04:00

Happy 12th Birthday Emily Sue!

For this card I used Kristal's Winter Wishes (Happy) and Coffee & Tea for you & Me (Birthday) I love these stamps.

If you would like to order please click on this link.

Order Kristal's Stamps

You Don't Scare Me Card!

2011-09-27T21:16:00.000-04:00

For this card I used Kristal's New Stamp set! I love this set, I bet you couldn't tell! LOL

If you would like to order please click on the link below.


Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Simply Sunday Challenge: Fall Treats

2011-09-25T15:00:00.004-04:00

Simply Sunday Challenge: Fall Treats

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky and for this challenge I wanted to make these cute little treat boxes. I thought it would look cute if you filled them with candy corn. For the box I used my big shot. The Happy Harvest is from Kristal's new stamp set below. I also used my new PK Scarecrow accessories that I won on the PK blog. Enjoy!

If you would like to order please click on the link below.


Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

My Little Pumpkins Cards!

2011-09-24T09:09:00.000-04:00

My two little Pumpkin cards!

For these cards I used Kristals Stamp set below!

Please stop back tomorrow for another SS Challenge.

If you would like to order please click on the link below.


Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!

2011-09-20T18:48:00.002-04:00

Blog Candy Winner!

#62 ScrappyKsue

ScrappyKsue Said - OMG! I love the ghost. So cutiepie!

Congrats ScrappyKsue ! Please email me at kparks@embarqmail.com before 9/27/2011 and let me know what your mailing address is. So that I can get these great stamps to you!

This is the stamp set that ScrappyKsue Won!

Congratulations

Another eeek Card!

2011-09-19T06:00:00.000-04:00

Yes it's anther eeek! Card. I just love Kristal's new stamps. If you would like to order please click on the link below.


Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Please check back tomorrow for the winner of the blog hop from this weekend! Good luck!

Welcome to the Getting Cricky Blog Hop - Halloween Candy Favor

2011-09-16T21:00:00.074-04:00

Welcome to the Getting Cricky Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!! Each of us, along with our Special Guest - Heather from Heather's Crafty Blog Space, are so pleased to have you here with us!! Along the way, you'll see NEW ideas for creating Fall & Halloween cards and MORE with Kristal's stamps sets!!

If you've hopped along from Heather then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)

It's your lucky because during the hop Kristal is having a 20% off sale but you have to enter the code 20kathy during the checkout process. If you have not tried these stamps yet you really need to. I love them!

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America. You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:

Kristal's THREE newest stamps sets are LARGER sets -- perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more... For more details or to make one these sets YOURS, please click on the preview:

Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Winter Wishes benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Scripture Sayings benefits "Good Samaritan Health Center"

For my project, I'm featuring: Fall-O-Ween

For my Blog Candy I will be giving away Kristal's Fashionable Friends Stamp set. Good Luck to everyone.

I will be giving everyone 3 chances to win!
1. Leave a comment with a way for me to get in touch with you.
2. Become a follower.
3. Add my button to your blog.

"Fashionable Friends" benefits Cancer Angels

I will draw a winner on Monday September 19th with Random.org. GOOD LUCK!

Now you can hop on over to your next stop:
Becky

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All About Fall Blog Hop

2011-09-16T09:00:00.015-04:00

Welcome to the "All About Fall" Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that are All About Fall!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to catch both days for maximum ideas (you'll find the entire line-up below my post)!!

Before the leaves change color and fall... let's get hopping!! If you've hopped over from Vicki , then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our All-About-Fall FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Lynda's blog because... Starting at the start is always SMART!! :) We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper today -- A $25 Gift Certificate for Designs On Cloud 9!! To be eligible, please visit each "Blog Hop Stop" and leave a comment!! One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, September 21st (giving you plenty of time to finish the hop)... For more details on what you could choose if YOU are the winner, please be sure to visit our sponsor:

For the hop today, I've created this cute favor box. Fall is my favorite time of year.

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop on over to Deborah and remember to visit all the stops for more chances to WIN!!

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone -- I've included BOTH days of the hop so you'll be sure not to miss a THING!!

DAY ONE (September 15)

1. Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
2. Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com
3. Anita -http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
4. Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
5. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com
6. Indira - http://craftyhomemade.blogspot.com/
7. Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com
8. Bobbi Jo - http://sweetsassydiva.com
9. Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/
10. Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
11. Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
12. Rhonda - http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com
13. Sandy - http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
14. Lisa - http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
15. Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
16. Dawn - http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com
17. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
18. Suzanne - http://www.cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com

DAY TWO (September 16)

1. Lynda -- http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
2. Sylvia - http://www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
3. Nancy - http://blog.fancywithnancy.com
4. Jen- http://www.jenscraftcorner.com
5. Vicki - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
6. Kathy - http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/
7. Deborah - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
8. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
9. Mindy - http://cvceggen.blogspot.com/
10. Janet - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
11. Carol - http://huffandpuffscrap.blogspot.com/
12. Pam - http://www.pammejo-scrapbookflair.com/
13. Brenda http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com
14. Suzanne - http://www.cricutcraftinggrammy.blogspot.com/
15. Dana - http://www.danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/

Too Cute to Spook Card!

2011-09-13T06:00:00.001-04:00

I just love Halloween. This too cute to spook card was made with Kristal's Stamp Set Fall-O-Halloween

I am loving these new stamps. If you have not tried these you really need to do so.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

***Just a reminder***

This Friday is the Getting Cricky Blog Hop featuring the Design Team and a very special guest!! Be sure to join us as we feature new ideas and projects (all with a Fall and/or Halloween Theme) using Kristal's newest stamps!! Check out the newest designs at http://kandrewdesigns.com/ and then join us for a FUN hop...
The fun begins at: 6pm PST, 7pm MST, 8pm CST, 9pm EST...

Simply Sunday Challenge: Halloween and Remembering 911

2011-09-11T16:00:00.002-04:00

Halloween Paper Bag Album

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky and for this challenge I wanted to make a paper bag album. I have made so many of these, I just love them all. One year I made 5 of them for Christmas gifts and they turned out so nice.

For this book I used Kristal's new Stamp Set Fall-O-Halloween

If you click on the link you will be able to order them. I love these stamps!

Products that I used:

Kristal's New Fall-O-Halloween

2 lunch paper pages

Hole punch

Distress Ink - Peeled paint, spiced marmalade, and Dusty concord.

PK face stamps

I used my Cricut and Gypsy - I used several cartridges.

Lots of fun ribbon!

I sure hope you like it, if you have any questions please let me know. If you have not made one of these, you really need to try it out. They are so much fun. My Emily has already taken it for her Halloween pictures.

Have a blessed week everyone!

***Just a reminder***

To RSVP to this event on Facebook, please CLICK HERE!! :)

Hope to see you Friday!!

Remembering 911

Flight 93 crashed only 15 minutes from my house. It could have been in my back yard, I will never forget that day. So sad! I found this poem on the internet. May we never forget 911.

This was a scrapbook page that I made when I took the kids up to visit the site back in 1993.

Poemsabout the Event or Feelings
September 11, 2001: The DayOur World Changed

Planes crashing into buildings
in pictures from a disaster film
before our actual eyes
On the small screen filling our homes
with scenes of terror so horrifying
they must be simulated
Unable to comprehend
how anyone willingly could commit
these brutal acts of terror
Yet these images of harsh reality
become etched into our memory
As we watch the destruction
of a way of lifeThe laughter of my young daughter
pulls me from the barrage of images
and back into the reality of our day
Too young to know what has happened
yet sensing the anxiety in the air
Focusing on the exploration of her world
with a simple request of "Out"
Her small hand placed trustingly in mine
to guide her on way
A little voice of hope for the future
A nation, a world in tears
united in grief and loss
A tragedy so large
the loss so pervasive
the depth of emotions so great
no words can truly convey the mood
The sacrifice of so many lives
from so many countries
As we struggle to make some sense of the senseless
and look to answer the question
"Why?"
Yet many others saved
by acts of kindness from strangers
and in the mission thwarted
by last heroic acts of sacrifice and bravery
The eagle like the mighty phoenix
emerges from the ashes
bruised, but not beaten
stronger than ever
Out of the rubble of destruction
Seeds of hope
Stories of courage
Heroes emerge
Our country unites
To learn and to change
so that it never happens again
To keep the memories of the events and the peoplealive
but to also keep living
If not for ourselves
for our way of life
for our freedom
for our children

eeek!!! Card

2011-09-09T21:07:00.000-04:00

I got Kristal's new stamps in the mail today and just had to try them out. I just love Halloween. This eeek! Stamp game from the Stamp Set Fall-O-Halloween

Please check back on Sunday for the SS challenge, I have something really cute to show you. Hope all of you have a blessed weekend!

Wedding Card

2011-09-07T17:36:00.000-04:00

Wedding Card

I made this card for a girl at work she's in a Wedding this week and ask if I would make a card for her.

Please check back later this week, I have two things made, I'm just waiting for my stamps to come in the mail.

Sorry I have not posted anything this week, it's been a crazy week. I sent my little girl off to Pre-School yesterday day so it was a hard week for me.

You're Just Tea-iffic Card

2011-08-30T07:59:00.000-04:00

For today's Card I used some scraps. I made this card to give to a friend of mine. Once again I did not use my Cricut or Gypsy. This card took only a few minutes to make. For this card I used Kristal's "Coffee & Tea For You & Me" set...

benefits Wayside House for Women

Hope you have a great day, thanks for stopping by.

Simply Sunday Challenge: Winged Things

2011-08-28T16:00:00.004-04:00

Simply Sunday Challenge: Winged Things

For these card I used Kristal's "Winged Things" set

Welcome to another Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky and it's all about Winged Things. I just loved this card, maybe it's because I love butterflies. For once I did not use my Gypsy or Cricut.

Now remember, for EVERY stamp set you purchase, Kristal is donating $1 to a charity. Again, that's for EVERY stamp set, not just right now, or last week, but forever as long as she sells them. So when you are thinking about purchasing a set, think about how you will be helping a charity also. Isn't that just a great feeling too. I must tell you that they are the best stamps that I have used so far!

Kristal's Stamps

Please click on the link above it you would like to order Kristal's Stamps.

Hope you have a blessed week!

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!

2011-08-25T22:40:00.000-04:00

Blog Candy Winner!

Amanda

Amanda Said - your cards turned out great!! Wonderful job!

Congrats Amanda! Please email me at kparks@embarqmail.com and let me know what your mailing address is.

I would like to thank all the wonderful ladies for such kind words! Thanks for checking out my blog!

With Deepest Sympathy Card

2011-08-22T20:43:00.000-04:00

For this Card I used Kristal's New Stamp set

Sympathetic Sayings

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

PLEASE STOP BACK TOMORROW NIGHT WHEN I WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF THE BLOG HOPE STAMP SET! GOOD LUCK!

Getting Cricky Blog Hop

2011-08-19T19:13:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the Getting Cricky Ustream Event and Blog Hop where we are showcasing three BRAND NEW sets of K Andrew Design's Stamp Art Sentiment Stamps!

All of the FUN will start RIGHT HERE at the Getting Cricky Ustream Channel at 9pm EST (6pm PST)... So please click on the link and Join the Getting Cricky Crowd (if you are joining us later, we invite you to watch the recorded version of the Ustream so that you don't miss out on ANY of the EXCITEMENT!)!!

If you're joining us after the Ustream, thank you!! Each of us on the Design Team, along with our Special Guest - Amanda from Amanda's Crafts and More, are so pleased to have you here with us!!

What an exciting night of NEW RELEASES we've had!! So let's get HOPPING so we can each show you what we've created using one (or more) of Kristal's NEW stamp sets!! If you've hopped along from Janis then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)... Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help! K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America. You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:

Tonight on the Ustream, you saw previews for THREE brand new sets!! Weren't they wonderful??? For my project, I'd like to share the
"Coffee & Tea For You & Me" set...

benefits Wayside House for Women

For my project, I'd like to share the "Winged Things" set...

benefits E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

For my project, I'd like to share the "Sympathetic Sayings" set...

benefits Camp Good Days & Special Times

Let your Imagination Take Flight Card!

For this card I used the "Winged Things"

Love Ya a Latte Card

"Coffee & Tea For You & Me" set...

Sending My Deepest Thoughts & Prayers Card

"Sympathetic Sayings" set.

For my Blog Candy I will be giving away Kristal's Amazing you Stamp set. Good Luck to everyone.

I will be giving everyone 3 chances to win!

1. Leave a comment with a way for me to get in touch with you.
2. Become a follower.
3. Add my button to your blog.

Now you can hop on over to your next stop:You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:

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BIG NEWS!!!

2011-08-17T18:52:00.000-04:00

Have you heard the BIG NEWS??? This Friday, the Design Team from Getting Cricky with K Andrew is having another Ustream Event and Blog Hop to introduce Kristal's NEWEST STAMP SETS and the NEWEST members of the DESIGN TEAM!! You definitely won't want to miss the release of THREE more Stamp Sets and all of the AWESOME Design Team creations using Kristal's newest stamps!!
So mark your calendars now, and join us for a fun-filled craft-inspired evening of FUN and FRIENDSHIP this Friday, August 19th at 9pm (EST)/6pm (PST)... All the FUN will start at the Getting Cricky Ustream Channel and continue at Getting Cricky!! See ya there!! :) So hop on over and... Join the Crowd at Kristal's Ustream Channel!! ***Want an extra chance (or a few) to WIN my Blog Hop Blog Candy for this Friday's Hop? Leave me a comment for each thing ya do!! :)

Simply RSVP on THIS post for one extra chance!!
Share a link to this post on your blog or facebook page so your friends can join the fun too!!
RSVP to the 'Official' Event page on facebook (you can invite your friends this way too!) -- CLICK HERE

Serving One's Country - Card

2011-08-17T06:00:00.001-04:00

Serving One's Country - Card

For today's card I used Kristal's Freedom Isn't Free Stamp Set

If you have not purchased Kristal's stamp sets you don't know what you are missing. I love these stamps. They are the best!

Hope you have a blessed day!

Also, don't forget about the U-Stream and blog hop coming this Friday. You can come right here for all the details this Friday and we can't wait to show you what Kristal has come up with now!!!

Each of the Design Team members will be previewing the BRAND NEW Stamp Sets AND you'll get to 'meet' the NEW Design Team Members too!!

Love Link Up Party at Getting Cricky 8/16-8/23

2011-08-16T19:04:00.001-04:00

Hi All,
Today is the Love Link up Party over at Getting Cricky. I love these parties because it gives me a chance to check out some new ideas and maybe find a new blog or two.

Here are the rules:
*Link Up Party runs from Tuesday 8/16 to Tuesday 8/23. Winners announced 8/29
*Grab my blinkie and post on your blog's sidebar
*Be a follower of this blog
*Create a new blog post that is titled Link Up Love Party with K Andrew. In your post, you must mention that the link up love party is a way to get to know each other and find new blog inspiration, mention my blog, with a link back to my blog .
*Post your favorite project that you've done in your blog post WITH ONE thing you are grateful for!
*Copy and paste the link up code into your blog post so the Inlinkz will show up on your blog
*Spread the word so everyone can join in!
*You must visit, follow, and comment on the 5 people before you AND the 5 people after you in the Inlinkz. It would be fantastic if you would visit as many as you can--maybe everyone? If you are one of the first 5 then you will need to blog the ones before you and a few more after--as long as it's a minimum of 10 near you in the link up tool/gadget)
If you do not do the above your link will be deleted, because it's just not fair to those who work so hard linking up and showing love to the ones on the list. I have two moderators who will be checking this out to keep it awesome and fun!

Here is one of my favorite cards I made within the last few month.

I love Kristal's stamps and for this card I used Splas-tasic Summer. I also used the Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge, I love this cartridge. I had this peace of paper that I had got in a pack that looked like the ocean so I thought it would be cool to make him look like he was just coming out of the water. I also used the PK stamps.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

Getting Cricky Blog Hop

2011-08-15T20:24:00.000-04:00

Kristal's NEWEST Stamp PREORDERS--for a limited time, you can get them at a discount

and reserve yours before they sell out!!!

Coffee & Tea Mix & Match

Sympathetic Sayings (Larger set)

Winged Things: Mix & Match

(Bonus frame & images)

Also, don't forget about the U-Stream and blog hop coming this Friday. You can come right here for all the details this Friday and we can't wait to show you what Kristal has come up with now!!!

Each of the Design Team members will be previewing the BRAND NEW Stamp Sets AND you'll get to 'meet' the NEW Design Team Members too!!

Simply Sunday Challenge: Favors/Treats/Party

2011-08-14T15:00:00.001-04:00

Simply Sunday Challenge: Favors/Treats/Party
featuring all K Andrew Stamps (variety)

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky . I thought for this challenge that I would make a favor with a back to school theme. Every time I talk to my kids about going back to school they get this look on there faces, just like this PK face stamp. For this card I used the Life's A Party Cricut Cartridge for the favor box. I also used this stamp set for the tag at the top.

Food for Thought stamp set

I love this Food for Thought stamp set of Kristal's.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed. Don't forget that Kristal has new stamp sets out. Please make sure you stop and check them out.

Thanks for Stopping by my blog, I hope you have a blessed week!

New Team Members and a Hot Dog Card!

2011-08-11T06:00:00.008-04:00

Such an exciteting week, I'm so happy to say that I will be remaining on the Getting Cricky design team for another term!! I can't tell you how much fun I have had on this team, and it's only going to get better. The ladies on this team are so talented, you will have to check out there blogs listed below. I'm sure they would love for to stop by and leave them a comment and show them some love.
I would like to Thank Kristal for asking me to stay with the group for another term!

Getting Cricky Design Team

1.	Amy
2.	Becky
3.	Brenda
4.	Kathy P
5.	Rebecca M
6.	Lisa
7.	Janice
8.	Faith
9.	Shawn
10.	Janis
11.	Deb

Hot Dog Card!

For this card I used Food for Thought stamp set

I also used my Cricut and Gypsy to cut this out. The face is a PK face. I love this Food for Thought stamp set of Kristal's.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

Don't forget about Kristal's New Stamps!

Coffee & Tea Mix & Match

Sympathetic Sayings (Larger set)

Winged Things: Mix & Match

(Bonus frame & images)

My Baby Girl!

2011-08-09T19:34:00.001-04:00

I don't post much about my kids, but my little girl Elana is going to be attending pre-school this year! I am not looking forward to it. She's is growing way to fast. This was taken on Sunday, doesn't she look like a little ham. I just love my 3 E's.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mom's Birthday Gift

2011-08-07T10:42:00.000-04:00

I made this Glass Block for my mom's Birthday. This was the first time I had ever made one of these. I thought it turned out nice, and my mom loved it. I made it so she could take out the flowers and put different agreements in it for the different seasons.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Lemon Card!

2011-08-05T06:00:00.000-04:00

For this card I used Food for Thought stamp set

I also used my Cricut and Gypsy to cut this out. The face is a PK face. I love this Food for Thought stamp set of Kristal's.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

72 hour only sale--free shipping--- Please use code freeshipfor72

This was taken from Kristal's Post

Hi everyone! I'm getting excited about the new sets coming out--mid August! eeeek! So why don't we do a FIRST time ever sale! This is not something I have ever done--and might not ever do again--as I don't want to compete with my retailers....but to celebrate my first official quarter--let's doFREE shipping for your order of $20.00 or more. Just use freeshipfor72 as code. Email me if you have any problems.
Don't forget when you check out you can subscribe to my newsletter--I will be starting that mid August--and there will be some cool new things coming in the newsletter--so you want to make sure you sign up for that! I don't want you to miss out on the customer only stamp sets!!
Okay ready to shop--hop on over to K Andrew Designs.
Don't forget you can always visit one of my awesome retailers--they carry some awesome products you can add on with your K Andrew Stamps.
For those of you who have bought atleast 8 stamp sets of mine--GET ready--I have a super special set coming out just for you! Also, I did preorder a very limited quantity of sets 7-9 so those who ordered first, will get theirs first! woohoo!

Thanks for Stopping by my blog, I hope you have a blessed week!

FREE SHIPPING FOR 72 HOURS - KRISTALS STAMPS

2011-08-03T20:22:00.005-04:00

Don't Miss this! Kristal's New Stamps

72 hour only sale--free shipping--- Please use code freeshipfor72

This was taken from Kristal's Post

Kristal's NEWEST Stamp PREORDERS--for a limited time, you can get them at a discount and reserve yours before they sell out!!! I even have a Coffee & Tea set! Yay!!!

Coffee & Tea Mix & Match

Sympathetic Sayings (Larger set)

Winged Things: Mix & Match

(Bonus frame & images)

Sweet Hello Card!

2011-08-03T07:25:00.000-04:00

Sweet Hello Card!

For my card today I used Kristal's Sweet Hello Stamp from the Food for thought stamp set. Click on the link below to order this stamp set.

Food for Thought stamp set

I also used my Cricut and Gypsy to cut this out. I love this Food for Thought stamp set of Kristal's.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for Stopping by my blog, I hope you have a blessed week!

Simply Sunday Challenge: Think Positive!

2011-07-31T15:00:00.077-04:00

THINK Positive!!
featuring Positive Thoughts stamp set

TODAY IS YOUR DAY CARD

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky and It is a very special one for me. The card I made today is for someone VERY SPECIAL my best friend (MY MOM). Today is her Birthday! Happy Birthday MOM, I love you!

Thank You MOM

For all the ways you've cared for me,
For all the love you've shared with me,
for always being there for me,
thank you so much, Mom!

Thank you for the home you've made;
for moments of love I'd never trade.
My life is so rich because of your part,
I love you, Mom, with all my heart.

For this card I used my Cricut and Gypsy as always LOL.

For the stamp I used Kristal's Positive Thoughts Stamp Set. I just love her stamps!

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

To enter this challenge please click on this link:
Getting Cricky

Thanks for stopping by my blog and have a wonderful week!

Don't Miss this! Kristal's New Stamps

2011-07-30T11:19:00.000-04:00

Kristal's NEWEST Stamp PREORDERS--for a limited time, you can get them at a discount and reserve yours before they sell out!!! I even have a Coffee & Tea set! Yay!!!

Coffee & Tea Mix & Match

Sympathetic Sayings (Larger set)

Winged Things: Mix & Match

(Bonus frame & images)

Sprinkled with Love Card

2011-07-28T06:00:00.000-04:00

For this card I used Food for Thought stamp set

I also used my Cricut and Gypsy to cut this out. The face is a PK face. I love this Food for Thought stamp set of Kristal's.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for Stopping by my blog, I hope you have a blessed week!

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!

2011-07-27T00:01:00.000-04:00

Blog Candy Winner!

Eva

Eva said - so cute...I love the pink flocked owl...adorable. Eva :~) evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com

Congrats Eva ! Please email me at kparks@embarqmail.com before 8/3/2011 and let me know what your mailing address is. So that I can get these great stamps to you!

This is the stamp set that Eva Won!

I would like to thank all the wonderful ladies for such kind words! Thanks for checking out my blog!

Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake your card!

2011-07-25T19:34:00.000-04:00

Serving Proudly Card!

For my card today I used the Serving Proudly Standing Tall stamp from Kristal's Freedom Isn't Free Stamp Set

If you have not purchased Kristal's stamp sets you don't know what you are missing. I love these stamps. They are the best!

Erika's Blog

I also had another reason for making this Shaker card, My friend Erika at Crafty Sprouts has a challenge going on and I wanted to try a shaker card. I have made a lot of different things but have never make one of these. I had so much fun making it that I just might make another one. Erika had the coolest video on her blog, showed me step by step directions on how to make one. Please stop over and check out her blog, you will love it. Please Click here

to see Erika's challenge.

Thanks for Stopping by and have a great week everyone!

For the Troops!!! featuring Freedom Isn't Free stamp set

2011-07-24T15:00:00.001-04:00

For the Troops!!!

featuring Freedom Isn't Free stamp set

For this card I used Freedom Isn't Free stamp set. I also used the Cricut Cartridge called Stand and Salute. I just got this Cartridge a few weeks ago and I love it. I used pop dots to make it pop out.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

To enter this challenge please click on this link:
Getting Cricky

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I hope you have a wonderful week!

Operation Owl Thank You Blog Hop

2011-07-23T08:35:00.006-04:00

Welcome to the "Operation Owl Thank You" Blog Hop!!

Today the Getting Cricky design team and some special guests are coming to you for a special blog hop "thanking" Kristal for all she has done for us. We will each be featuring special "Thank You" card to be mailed to Kristal.

I made this Owl card for my friend Kristal. I am so happy to have found her blog months ago. I feel so blessed that she ask me to be on her DT. I have had the time of my life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Kristal! :)

When I found this, Kristal came to mind. She is the most giving person that I know.

The Art of Giving

We give of ourselves when
we give gifts of the heart:
Love, kindness, joy, understanding,
sympathy, tolerance, forgiveness.
We give of ourselves when
we give gifts of the mind:
ideas, dreams, purposes, ideals,
principles, plans, inventions, projects, poetry.

We give of ourselves when
we give gifts of the spirit:
prayer, vision, beauty, aspiration,
peace, faith.
We give of ourselves when
we give the gift of words:
encouragement, inspiration, guidance

I used flock for this Owl, I think she turned out cute!

Our Design Team term is coming to an end and we just want to be sure to let Kristal know how much she has meant to us over the last 3 month. Wow, how time flies when you are having fun. If you are interested in participating, you can add your card to the link below and mail them to the address here.

If you've hopped along from Becka http://www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Brenda's blog (I wouldn't want you to miss a THING!!)...

We have some Blog Hop CANDY for one lucky WINNER!!!

Amy Chomas has graciously donated a mini gel pen set and holder

as our grand prize and some of the ladies have also added to the pot (surprise package).

You must go to each blog and leave a comment (following would be nice also) to qualify for the grand prize.

Brenda will be picking one lucky winner on Wednesday, July 27th. So make sure to go back here and see if you won.

For my Blog Candy I will be giving away Kristal's Amazing you Stamp set. Good Luck to everyone.

I will be giving everyone 3 chances to win!

1. Leave a comment with a way for me to get in touch with you.
2. Become a follower.
3. Add my button to your blog.

Now head on over to Ro http://rodonner.blogspot.com and check out what she has in store for you and if you get lost along the way, here is your lineup.

Brenda http://createbybuffrau.blogspot.com

Amy Chomas http://amychomas.blogspot.com/

Jess http://myscrapdiary-jess.blogspot.com/

Kathy T http://scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com

Lisa http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

Becka http://www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

Kathy P http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

Ro http://rodonner.blogspot.com

Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com

Becky http://www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

Charlotte http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com

Julie http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com

Rebecca http://craftingmisfit.blogspot.com/

Erika http://www.craftysprouts.com/

Brenda http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by, make sure to stop back on the 27th to see if you are the lucky winner! Have a great weekend!

Operation Owl Blog Hop and You are Courageous my friend Card

2011-07-20T06:00:00.001-04:00

I wanted to let you all know about a very special blog hop coming up this Saturday called Operation Owl, the hop has been sponsored by Amy Chomas and she has donated Gel pens to give away! These pens are awesome! You can use them in your cutting machines! WOOHOO. So make sure you come back on Saturday so you can join in all the fun! There lots of prizes and goodies along the way. I will be giving away another K.Andrew stamp set.

For this card I used the NEW! Amazing You mix and match sentiment set. This beautiful curly style sentiment is mix and match allowing you the ultimate in versatility. This sentiments are a larger sentiment style than the previous four sets. At least $1 goes to benefit Doorways for Women & Families ( an organization helping those escape and survive domestic violence)

If you would like to order these wonderful stamps please click on this link
Getting Cricky

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I sure hope you enjoyed it. Have a great day!

2011-07-19T20:44:00.000-04:00

Blog Candy Winner!

Jenny

Jenny Said -Love your cards so much. As a former Army wife I appreciate this blog hop so much. Our troops are my heroes. Jenny jennykingham at att dot net

Congrats Jenny! Please email me at kparks@embarqmail.com before 7/27/2011 and let me know what your mailing address is. So that I can get these great stamps to you!

I would like to thank all the wonderful ladies for such kind words! Thanks for checking out my blog!

Make sure you stop back at the end of the week for another great hop!

Stop Back!

2011-07-18T21:36:00.000-04:00

Please stop back tomorrow night to see the winner of the blog hop. I will also have a new card posted.

Simply Sunday Challenge - Lunchbox Lovin!

2011-07-17T15:00:00.004-04:00

Simply Sunday Challenge: Lunchbox Lovin! featuring Food for Thought stamp set

For this card I used Food for Thought stamp set

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky and I want to share with you my Sweet ice cream cone. I love making these sweet treats. For this card I used my Cricut and Gypsy. The face is a PK face. I love this Food for Thought stamp set of Kristal's.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

To enter this challenge please click on this link:
Getting Cricky

Thanks for stopping my

Let's Get Cricky Blog Hop

2011-07-15T21:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome to the "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop!!

This month's hop is in support our fallen HEROES... We will each be featuring special "Thank You" cards to be delivered during the "Run for the Fallen" in Maine...

"Run for the Fallen Maine is an organization dedicated to keeping alive the memory of our military heroes that gave their lives to protect our freedom since September 11, 2001.

On Sunday August 21, 2011 the 4th run to honor our heroes will be held. This is a 65 kilometer event with each kilometer being dedicated to the memory of one of our heroes that lived in Maine, had family from Maine or had some ties to our home State."

One of our Design Team Sisters, Rebecca of The Crafting Misfit, will be hand-delivering these cards during this very special event... If you would like to help support this cause, we invite YOU to join us in making a card or two to say "THANKS"... You can find the address to mail your cards by clicking HERE. The organization is also accepting donations for the event. You can find more information about donating by clicking HERE...

If you've hopped along from Amy's Chomas then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with K Andrew's blog (I wouldn't want you to miss a THING!!)...

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew Designs stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.

I am featuring the "Freedom Isn't Free" Stamp Art Set for tonight's hop. $1 from the sale of each "Freedom Isn't Free" stamp set is donated to Intrepid Fallen Heroes -- a non-profiit organization that provides rehabilitative services to US military members who are severely disfigured from combat.

I have some Blog Hop CANDY for one lucky WINNER!!

Now you can hop on over to your next stop:

Brenda

If you would like to see all of Kristal's stamp sets and learn more about the charities she is supporting, please click on the blinkie below...

Our special Guest Designer for this month's hop is Amy Chomas!! Amy is the creator and designer of Chomas Creations. Her family makes her products right here in the USA, and they ship each package out themselves. Amy's mini gel pens and gel pen holders are the perfect accessory for any Cricut or Silhouette owner!! She also features a mini marker holder and embossing kit that will take your crafting to new levels!! To see more of Amy's incredible products, please click on her blinkie below:

In case you get lost along the way or need to revisit anyone, here's the entire line up!! :)

I hope you have enjoyed my card and will consider joining us with a card or two of your own...

Blog Award

2011-07-14T23:09:00.000-04:00

Today I wanted to share a blog award I received from Brenda over at Creativity is only a State of Mind. She's the best, I just love her blog and am so blessed to be on a DT with her. She's a wonderful friend. I would like to thank her for the blog award! After you are done reading this post please stop over at Brenda's blog and tell her that I sent you. http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com/2011/07/blog-award-and.html

Now I have to send this off to a few more blogs, but it's so hard to decide. I don't want anyone to feel left out, so I am going to pass this onto; in no particular order:

http://www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com/

http://www.cricutlove1.blogspot.com/

http://sierrababy08.blogspot.com/

http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com/

Don't forget about the blog hop tomorrow night. Please stop back.

Who's ready for another Getting Cricky Blog Hop (and GIVEAWAY!)???

** Enter TODAY for an EXTRA chance to WIN some Blog CANDY for this Friday's Getting Cricky Hop!! **

It's a "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop

and

YOU are invited!!

When: This Friday, July 15th beginning at 9pm EST (6pm PST) and continuing through Sunday...

Why: To support our fallen HEROES... We will each be featuring special "Thank You" cards to be delivered during the "Run for the Fallen" in Maine..."Run for the Fallen Maine is an organization dedicated to keeping alive the memory of our military heroes that gave their lives to protect our freedom since September 11, 2001.

On Sunday August 21, 2011 the 4th run to honor our heroes will be held. This is a 65 kilometer event with each kilometer being dedicated to the memory of one of our heroes that lived in Maine, had family from Maine or had some ties to our home State."

One of our Design Team Sisters, Rebecca of The Crafting Misfit, will be hand-delivering these cards during this very special event... If you would like to help support this cause, there will be an opportunity for you to also make a card for the event (stop back on Friday for all the details)... The organization is also accepting donations for the event. You can find more information about donating by clicking HERE...

Where: Begins at Getting Cricky with K Andrew and includes the Design Team and a Special Guest...

What to bring: YOU!! Of course, sharing this special occasion with others is welcome and appreciated!!

RSVP: Leave a comment on this post to let me know you'll be attending for an EXTRA chance in my Blog Hop Giveaway!! :)

I have some nice prices for the lucky WINNER who hops in to visit this weekend (beginning Friday, July 15th at 9pm EST) for the "Let's Get Cricky With It" Blog Hop!! Simply leave a comment on this post for an EXTRA chance to WIN!!

For another chance to win become a follower and grab my button.

**Share the details of this event on your blog or facebook page for an ADDITIONAL chance to win (leave an extra comment letting me know you did).**

Thanks for stopping by my blog, have a great day!

Don't Flip out card

2011-07-14T06:00:00.000-04:00

For this card I used Kristal's Splas-tasic Summer stamp set.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

To enter this challenge please click on this link:
Getting Cricky

Who's ready for another Getting Cricky Blog Hop (and GIVEAWAY!)???

** Enter TODAY for an EXTRA chance to WIN some Blog CANDY for this Friday's Getting Cricky Hop!! **

It's a "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop

and

YOU are invited!!

When: This Friday, July 15th beginning at 9pm EST (6pm PST) and continuing through Sunday...

One of our Design Team Sisters, Rebecca of The Crafting Misfit, will be hand-delivering these cards during this very special event... If you would like to help support this cause, there will be an opportunity for you to also make a card for the event (stop back on Friday for all the details)... The organization is also accepting donations for the event. You can find more information about donating by clicking HERE...

Where: Begins at Getting Cricky with K Andrew and includes the Design Team and a Special Guest...

What to bring: YOU!! Of course, sharing this special occasion with others is welcome and appreciated!!

RSVP: Leave a comment on this post to let me know you'll be attending for an EXTRA chance in my Blog Hop Giveaway!! :)

For another chance to win become a follower and grab my button.

**Share the details of this event on your blog or facebook page for an ADDITIONAL chance to win (leave an extra comment letting me know you did).**

Thanks for stopping by my blog, have a great day!

Getting Cricky Blog Hop - Are you ready for some fun?

2011-07-13T06:59:00.000-04:00

Who's ready for another Getting Cricky Blog Hop (and GIVEAWAY!)???

** Enter TODAY for an EXTRA chance to WIN some Blog CANDY for this Friday's Getting Cricky Hop!! **

It's a "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop

and

YOU are invited!!

When: This Friday, July 15th beginning at 9pm EST (6pm PST) and continuing through Sunday...

One of our Design Team Sisters, Rebecca of The Crafting Misfit, will be hand-delivering these cards during this very special event... If you would like to help support this cause, there will be an opportunity for you to also make a card for the event (stop back on Friday for all the details)... The organization is also accepting donations for the event. You can find more information about donating by clicking HERE...

Where: Begins at Getting Cricky with K Andrew and includes the Design Team and a Special Guest...

What to bring: YOU!! Of course, sharing this special occasion with others is welcome and appreciated!!

RSVP: Leave a comment on this post to let me know you'll be attending for an EXTRA chance in my Blog Hop Giveaway!! :)

For another chance to win become a follower and grab my button.

**Share the details of this event on your blog or facebook page for an ADDITIONAL chance to win (leave an extra comment letting me know you did).**

To every cloud Card!

2011-07-13T06:00:00.001-04:00

For this card I used my Cricut and Gypsy to cute the cloud out. The cloud was from the Cricut Paper Doll cartridge. I used Kristal's Positive Thoughts Stamp Set.
If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I hope you have a blessed day!

If you would like to order this set please click on this link bellow.

Getting Cricky

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I hope you have a blessed day

Simply Sunday Challenge: Fashion-ista!

2011-07-10T15:00:00.001-04:00

Simply Sunday Challenge: Fashion-ista!!
featuring Fashionable Friends stamp set

Today is another fun Simply Sunday challenge over at Getting Cricky and I want to share with you the Visa card I made. I thought it would be cool to try and make it look like my very own Visa Card. Just think, wouldn't it be nice to make your very own Visa Card. LOL I just love the Fashionable Friends Stamp Set. I have made some really nice things with this. I used the my Cricut machine to make cut and draw everything along with my Gypsy. The Pens that I used are Chomas Creations.

Fashionable Friends. (benefit Cancer Angels) Let me just say that these are the best stamps I have used yet! If you would like to order please click on this link.

http://www.gettingcricky.com/p/products-stamps.html

Benefits Cancer Angels -

Cancer Angels is a non-profit organization that helps aid Level 4 cancer patients of ALL kinds. Many of these patients have such severe cancer and chemo that working or holding down a job is near impossible. Cancer angels gives them hope and monetary help while undergoing treatment in this stage. Imagine finding out you have cancer, and losing your job, home, and everything else because you can't work. Sometimes you just need an angel...and this is my way of becoming a silent angel (all of us together) to those who so desperately need some good news in the midst of such a storm.

If you have not purchased any of Kristal's stamps you really need to do so, I just love them all and let me tell you that they stamp so nice. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks for stopping by my blog, I hope you have a blessed day!

Don't forget to stop back next week for the blog hop!