WINNER!!!!! & Blog Awards

WOW!! I am beside myself every time I get a blog award!  I think it's such an honor that someone likes what I do and even more that I inspire someone.  I really appreciate and are humbled that someone would think about me and even pass me an AWARD!!! Thank you to Crazy Card Maker and Scrappin with Lala for this wonderful award!!  I would also like to thank Anne-Marie for the 1st Dutch Blog Award she passed over to me!! Thank you very much ladies.  Since I started blogging I've met such wonderful and caring people.  I LOVE that we can incourage and inpire each other to grow and get better at what we do! Thank you for alway stopping by and leaving your much appreciated comments:)Thank so very much!!!!!! Please don't forget to visit these talented ladies and check out their beautiful, cute projects!!

To accept this Stylish Blog Award, I must do the following:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded me this award 2. Share 8 things about yourself 3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered 4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their awards

8 more things about me how fun LOL!!

1. I LOVEEEEE coffee

2. I'm terrified of insects 

3. I love chocolate YUMMY!!

4. I love to watch The Vampire Diaries

5. I like classical music

6. I love to cook with rosemary

7. My favorite ice cream is Butter Pecan

8. I have wavy/curly hair but I straighten it

I'm awarding this Stylish blog award to the ladies below:
creativediva98/ Patty
texmorg/Linda
amydesigns/Amy
elisabethstudios/Emily
craftingwithnatasha/Natasha
beachcreationsforyou/Libby
smallbitsofpaper/Kate
thescrapbookspeedway/Paula

***************WINNER*************!!!!!!

Winner of the Paisley Cartridge is..........#2 who said:

 sleeplesswonder said...

I love all the stamps, but I like the greetings one, I forget the name of it now, (and I was just looking at it).
Thanks for the chance to win.
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com

January 21, 2011 4:11 Am

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

Hello Dear Friends,
I dont' have a project for you today but, I have something better A GIVEAWAY!!!! YAY!!!!! I'm giving away a cricut cartridge to one lucky follower.  I just wanted to thank you all for following and always leaving such lovely and encouraging comments!! I usually don't require that you follow my blog but this is a FOLLOWER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY! If you are not a follower and you like what you see I would love to have you become a follower:) Stay tune as I will have monthly giveaways starting in February! WOO HOO!!! You have until Sunday to enter for the cartridge giveaway. I will announce the winner on Monday.  See rules below.

*ANNOUNCEMENTS*

SALE-A-BRATION: It's going to be a fun Party! 
starts Jan. 25th thru March 31, 2011

Ladies the AWESOME thing about SALE-A-BRATION is that with every $50.00 purchase your get to choose a stamp set from the SALE-A-BRATION catalog for FREE. Please e-mail me if you would like a catalog mailed.  You guys I'm so excited that I will be ordering right with you guys as I have my eyes on some Stampin' Up goodies!!!
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FILLED WITH LOVE BUNDLE: Ends Jan. 24th
ladies, don't forget about ordering you Filled with Love Bundle to get your FREE bitty buttons they are so CUTE! January 24th is the last day for those FREE bitty cute buttons and the exclusive Designer Paper.

OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG: Jan. 4 - April 30, 2011
Don't forget to check out the new punches with their matching stamps. Remember on top of your hostess sets that you may qualify for you also get anywhere from $15.00 to $65.00 Stampin' Up FREE to choose products!!! Don't you just love when we can get FREE things? I DO:)  I take advantage of the FREE products to choose by stocking up on my 3D Dimensionals and adhesives you may choose what you wish like FREE stamps!!  You guys I'm really excited about all these great promotions that are going on.  I hope you all take advantage of the promotions and get some FREE goodies.
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JOIN MY STAMPIN' UP TEAM: Benefits
I would love for you to be on my Stampin' Up TEAM!  Become a demonstrator and receive 15% of the STARTER KIT(valued at $148.75) Once you become a demonstrator save 30% on your first $150 order within 45 days! If you would like to try out being a Demonstrator until June 30, 2011 with no sales required and enjoy the discounts.  If you then would like to continue as a demonstrator after June 30, 2011 all you would have to do is sell $300 for the quarter of (July - September) keep in mind that your purchases count towards the $300.00 a quarter quota. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me or e-mail me.  Thank you my dear friends for the all support!! JOIN MY TEAM HERE.

Rules:

Be a follower (one entry please)

hop over to my Stampin' Up store HERE and 

tell me which stamp set you like:)

(I might just give it away hint hint wink next month!)

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e-mail me with any questions

nlpimentel@aol.com

Product Suggestion of the Day:

Card Stock & Classic Pad In Color Kit 120952 Price: $29.95 Add our new In Colors to your existing collections with our card stock and Classic Stampin' Pad kit. It's like getting the card stock for free when you purchase this kit. Kit includes 5 new In Colors. ■ Colors included in kit: Poppy Parade, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Concord Crush, Peach Parfait ■ Includes 20 sheets total of 8-1/2" x 11 smooth card stock: 4 sheets each of 5 colors ■ Includes 5 Classic Stampin' Pads, 1 each of 5 colors *also available in 12X12

Flamingo Love!

Hello my friends,
Welcome to all my new followers and thank you for deciding to stop by and comment!! I can't leave my longtime followers out so thank you too!! I really appreciate you guys stopping by and checking out my stuff:) I took the day off yesterday from posting only to catch up on things around the house and guess what ladies! I started running yesterday YIPPEE!!!! I had been slacking for a while and with a good excuse.  I've been a runner most of my life but, within the last 4 years my left knee has stopped me from running like I used to run.  I did run a little over 2 miles and OMG my body loved it.  I don't know about you runners but, when a see a runner in the street running I get the urge or craving to run! Is that weird or what LOL!!! I hope to continue unless my knee acts up! I'll keep you all posted:) Today I have a really cute Valentines treat box and a mini card to go with it.  The 2 sets of stamps that I used are the Valentine Defined and XOXO super cute sets!! The cute little box is from SU box#2 which, I stamped all over with XOXO. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments! Enjoy.

All products are from Stampin' Up unless noted

Box #2 die #114518

Regal Rose card stock #105130

Real Red card stock # 102482

Whisper White card stock #100730

Sticky Strip #104294

XOXO clear stamp set #121973

Valentine Defined clear stamp set #123057

Jewels Basic Rhinestone  #119246

Signo white pigment pen #105021

1-3/8" circle punch #119860

scalloped punch from local craft store 

Stampin' Up punch #119854

Real Red ribbon #109052

INKS USED:

Rea Red Classic Ink #103133

Regal Rose Classic Ink #105211

Melon Mambo Classic Ink #115656

Real Red marker #100052

Valentine Defined clear stamp set #123057

Stamped the inside with Valentine Defined

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E-Mail me with any questions

nlpimentel@aol.com

Product Suggestion of the Day:

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine 113439 Price: $99.95 With the Big Shot machine, you can create die cuts with any of our exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies—or any Sizzix die. The Big Shot machine comes with Standard Cutting Pads and a multipurpose platform so you can start cutting immediately. From crafting to quilting and everything in between, the Big Shot is a big deal!

Amour!!

Hello Friends,
Today I have a quick card to share because!! I'm so tired and would like to head to bed early!! I used a Stampin' Up Textured Impressions folder of this gorgeous flower called{Manhattan Flower} I used the Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake card stock.  WOW!! aren't these great card stock names making you crave cake and pie LOL!!!  Enjoy and thank you for stopping by and commenting:) Entered into PPA challenge

A2 size card rounded corners

Cherry Cobbler card stock #119685

Crumb Cake #120953

Textured Impressions {Manhattan Flower}#114517

Oval Scalloped Punch #119856

Oval Punch #119855

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink #119669

Clearly For You Stamp set #121976

Jewels Basic Pearls #119247

isn't that emboss just gorgeous

Occasional Quotes stamps Hostess set #120142

3D Dimesionals #104430

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E-Mail me with any questions

nlpimentel@aol.com

Product Suggestion of the Day:

Click here to see sample project

Sweetheart Treat Cup 120435 Price: $2.95 Perfectly coordinated with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch, the Heart Treat Cups are the product of choice for all your lovey-dovey projects. Fill Sweethear Treat cups with your favorite treat. Includes 12 cups with adhesive liners.

Full Heart Punch 119883 Price: $16.95 Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect. ■ New, sleeker body style ■ Larger surface area offers precise cutting and leverage ■ Locks to store