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Another Boy Birthday Card

Ok, I made another birthday card for my 17 year old nephew which is really hard since I couldn't get too cutesy! I hope that he liked it because I really struggled with this one! I got the Frog from SVGCuts.com and it cut really good! I am really happy with the frog! The "Hoppy Birthday" I created in SCAL. The plaid paper is really from a Christmas stack as I think these colors really "age" up the card for an older boy. I stitched around the sentiment because I really shouldn't have used my distress ink on these as it made it blend in with the background. I just love the buttons for the eyes and it gives the frog more dimensions. I am finding that I love ribbon/twine and buttons on all my projects now! The inside stamp I got from Michaels and is a cling stamp-I really like these! I am going to have to find more!!!

Easter Card

Wow, it's been a long time since I have posted anything. But that doesn't mean that I haven't really been doing anything. In March, I went to my first retreat up in Portage, WI and meet the most wonderful 7 people. I can say that I willing be doing this again in October and can't wait that long. I have learned so many things and will post scrapbook layouts at a later date once I add some journaling. On to my Easter card, I got the peeps image from Cheryl at Cafe Expressions, just click here to see her wonderful creations. I finished these Sunday night and forgot to take them with me to work to mail and mailed them later that night and just remembered that I forgot to sign the cards! Well, at least they can reuse the card and pass it on to someone! Next time I make a card with flowers I will make sure that they are not in the same place inside and outside the card! Let's just say the envelope was tight fitting on the left side. Enjoy looking at my card and I hope to post more soon as I am just figuring out my new computer!

I just wanted to add that the flowers were from a blog hop that I won that was a gift to a online store Ebay store called Paper Patch Crafts. It was a pleasure working with Anne on my purchase and she even threw in lots of extras! Thanks Anne! I am sure that I will find a way to use everything. The diagonal striped paper is glittery and is from a mat stack that I got from Joann's, the ribbon is also from Joann's and the stamp is from the dollar bin at Michael's! I just love finding treasures!

Blog Award!

I got this Blog Award from Debi at Debican. Thank you very much Debi.

I hope everyone will check out her blog. She is very talented and her blog is great.

The main purpose of these blog awards are to be regonized by other bloggers. Also to send you all to other blogs so you can see their creations and become followers.

So to except this award I have to:

1. Thank the person who gave it to me.

2. Post 7 things about myself.

3. Pass it on to 15 other blogs.

Here are 7 things about me:

1. I Love Jesus and he is my savior.

2.  Popcorn is my favorite snack, but only from the air popper.

3. I love to read at night before bedtime, love Jan Karon and Fannie Flagg.

4. I love to watch Days of Our Lives even after 30 years.

5. I rather go out to eat than cook anyday! 

6. I'm not coordinated enough to ride a bike or segway without falling and breaking my neck or leg.

7. I have two boys 10 & 11 that rock on the guitar!!!

Now I'm suppose to send this to 15 blogs.  Gerri, Vivi, Angie.  I will update this once I get more.

Thanks again Debi!
Hugs, Angela

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My First Blog Award!!! The Liebster

I can't believe I have received my first blog award!   I got the Liebster Award from Kris over at ShE's CrAFTy. You need to RUN right over and check her out.  She has some really awesome projects.  I won some blog candy from her a couple of month's ago, you can see my mini album that I put together that I won from her on my February 9th post.  Thanks Kris!

About the Liebster Award:

This award was created for bloggers who have fewer than 300 followers, but put a lot of love and heart into their work. It is given to bring light to new blogs and its a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient you must share the love and pay it forward by.

1- Create a post where you blog about the Liebster award and reveal your 3 to 5 blog picks.
2- Let them know you have chosen them by leaving a comment on their blog about the award.
3- Copy and paste the award on your blog.
4- Have the faith that your followers will rally and show their crafty love back out to those you award this to.
5- Have fun!!!

It's that easy. I follow a lot of blogs and most of these I have met through challenges, YouTube, other crafters or just by chance.

So here are my 5 choices in no particular order.

1.  Dorothy @ Handmade By Dorothy
2. Terri @ MYNEED2CRAFT
3. Elaine @ Expressions By Elaine
4. Yvonne @ ink-spirations
5. Veronica @ Crafty Blonde

Thanks for all the inspiration ladies!

Angela

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