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Hi Everyone,

Today I want to show you some of the little

friends I made this past week.

The site these came from is:

Valita's Designs

She made a beautiful wedding card,

showing you step by step what to do

on the wonderful video she provides.

Then she gives you the site to

make the stand up birds.

I did mine a little different, by

adding some flowers and  feathers.

I think they are so cute.

Papa Bird

Mama Bird

Auntie Bird

Sister Bird

Brother Bird

I cut the birds out with the Spellbinders

Classic Scalloped Paisley Dies

and the

Regular Classic Paisley Dies

Both sets have 6 dies in each of them.

That way you can make a variety of sizes.

Here is a picture of them all together.

This shows you the different sizes

a little better.

I had a great time making these little peeps.

They are so easy to make, thanks to Valita.

Check out her blog and make some of these cuties for yourself. I think they would look great in some big flower pots, (indoors) or on the mantel with some birdhouses.

I hope you enjoyed them.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

And have a scrappy day.

A Year with Humphrey Double CD-Roms

                                                                   

Hi everyone,

This week I would like to tell you

about the wonderful new

CD-Rom's 

A Year With Humphrey

This is a double pack.

The first CD-Rom is all the paper crafting 

resources. The second CD-Rom, contains the

videos, tutorials, and even shows you how to color the matching set of stamps.

 http://www.crafterscompanion.com/Humphrey-EZMount-Stamp-Set--Bundle-Special_p_955.html.

I love making the step cards.

Sometimes it gets a little crazy, where to

 cut and where to fold.

Having the video is wonderful!

Just select what you want to make.

Print it out. Cut it out.

Then pop in the second CD, and let Sara

(an awesome teacher)

take you step by step through the process

of making a beautiful step card.



I was having so much fun I had

to do one more.

This time I selected the Exploding Box.

 I love these little boxes.

I like to think of it as a card and

gift box all in one.

This one also has the video to

show you how to make this incredible

little creation.

I want to thank my photographer

Frank Krech

for the wonderful job he does

on my projects.

:) (Great job Hubby) :)

This double set also contains, backing papers,

toppers, decoupage, easel cards,

frame cards, sentiments, and hundreds

of other fun paper pieces.

This is what you will be looking for,

http://www.crafterscompanion.com/A-Year-With-Humphrey--Twin-CD-ROM_p_953.html

The best part about purchasing from

Crafter's Companion

right now, is the

MEGA SALE and GIVEAWAY,

going on all through the month

of May.

They have things like

A free Collage Stamp and free shipping

for orders over 50.00.

 They are also giving away the

 Crafter's Companion Ultimate Tool

every day to one lucky person

just for placing an order.

Some of the specials are:

3 single Cd's for $19.95

Buy 6 runner tapes and get 6 free

The Ultimate Tool bundle for $89.95

 Then to top it all off you get

double point.

Want to know more about the points system?

Pop over to the Crafter's Companion

USA store and check it out.

It is free to join, and the more you buy

the more points you get for all

kinds of free items, including gift certificates.

One last item to remind you about is the

give aways on each of the designers

blogs. All of us are giving away a

prize each week.

This is week 2.

 The prize is a 4 pack of

Rock-A-Blocks 

&

A stamp (of Crafter's Companions choice)

from Popcorn The Bear.

All the how to's and what fors

are on each of our sites,

mine is Here,

or you can go to

Crafter's Companion's Challenge Blog

and find out more about all

prizes.

They have free stamps to give away

each week,

and a project challenge for the month.

This month the theme is flowers.

WOW, did I talk to much or what LOL!

I am just so excited about all the

prizes Crafter's Companion is giving

away this month.  I don't want you

to miss out on any of it!!!

This is an awesome company!!!

They have the best people working there.

And if you have any questions,

customer service is wonderful!!

So go over to the store, pick up a few goodies,

Enter some of the contests,

and just have fun.

Good luck to all.

I thank you so much for taking the

time to be with me today.

And have a scrappy Day.

Winner for Week 1 Crafter's Companion Ultimate Tool

Hi everyone.

The winner for week # 1,

"The Ultimate Tool"

                   from Crafter's Companion is:

Emily H.

RAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!

"Congratulations"

Please e-mail me your address and phone number, so we can get your wonderful prize out to you.

southernbell@cinci.rr.com

I am so excited for you!!!!

There is another contest this week.

Everyone, please remember to leave a new comment for this week.

 It will run from Tuesday the 8th

until Tuesday the 15th.
Check it out HERE

The prize for this week is, the 4 piece

set of Rock-A Blocks and

an unmounted stamp from the

"Popcorn The Bear Line"

of stamps.

( Crafter's Companions Choice )

Thank you so much for stopping by.

And have a scrappy day.

Crafter's Companion's New Giveaway!

Hi Everyone,

Have you heard about the wonderful

weekly giveaways that are being sponsored

by Crafter's Companion?

Each week I will be giving away a

wonderful prize from Crafter's Companion.

Here is what I have to offer this week:

"WEEK ONE"
"The Ultimate Crafter's Companion Tool"

 (http://www.crafterscompanion.com/The-Ultimate-Crafters-Companion_p_9.html)

The all in one, compact carry-case

which allows you to score, measure,

trim, emboss and embellish; create

boxes, shaped card blanks, envelopes

and so much more.

The Ultimate Ctrafter's Companion

is one of the best tools you will ever have for your card making projects, in one handy

and portable carry case.

Includes a 24 full page  instruction booklet,

and a 2 1/2 Hour Project & Instructional DVD.

It will take you step by step through 12

different projects with detailed instructions.

We are so excited to share all the giveaways!!

We hope you are, or decide to become a follower of the

Crafters' Companion Blog!

    (Crafter's Companion Blog)

  and the

Crafter's Companion Challenge Blog

                                (http://crafterscompanion-challenge.blogspot.com/) .

We even know that there will be

a chance  each day in May

to win a giveaway prize when placing an order

 at the Crafter's Companion USA Store.

 (http://www.crafterscompanion.com/) .

I am thrilled because there is going to be

weekly giveaways on each of the design

team member's blog's.

So this week would be

a great time to to come check us each out.

Our names and links are on the sidebar

at both of the blog's listed above. 

Here are the simple rules for my weekly giveaway:

You must be a follower of BOTH

Crafter's Companion International Blog
 (http://crafterscompanion.blogspot.com/)

and of the

Crafter's Companion Challenge Blog

 (http://crafterscompanion-challenge.blogspot.com/) .

(We do check when choosing winners)

Be or become a follower of my blog.

Leave a comment ON THIS POST to be entered in this weeks giveaway.

Week one give away ends May 8th 12:00 PM

PST.

Winner will be posted and will need

to reply with their address before the next

giveaway or a new winner will be chosen.

(U.S. Residents only, because of shipping)

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Good Luck!

And have a scrappy day.

Belle Of The Ball

Hi Everyone,

I hope all of you had a great week.

Today we get a sneak peak at

the new set of stamps from

 S.W.A.L.K.

This stamp line is one of my favorites.

I fell in love with,

Belle Of The Ball.

I think she is so sweet.

I stamped her out on the wonderful new

Ultra Smooth Premium-Card Stock.

This card stock is fast becoming my favorite.

Proceeded to color her in with the

Spectrum-Noir Markers.

Then cut her out.

I placed bits of lace and flowers on

a lovely pink card, and popped her

on a pretty piece of precut chipboard.

Her dress and crown has

stickles diamond glitter on them.

I added little pearl earrings,

and the sentiment,

"Belle Of The Ball"

I think she is ready for her prince!!

You can find the entire line of

S.W.A.L.K.

stamps over on the

Crafter's Companion Website.

Pop over and take a look.

This is what they will look like.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

And have a scrappy day.

The Theme This Month Is Flowers

Hi Everyone,

Today I want to tell you about the

 Crafter's Companion's Challenge Blog.

This month the theme is flowers.

All you have to do is, use a

Crafter's Companion stamp,

and make a project using flowers.

The contest starts today and

ends the last day of May.

You can enter up to three times.

Make sure you are a member of the blog,

 a resident of the U.S., and that you use one of the Crafter's Companion stamps.

The designers have made some wonderful

projects, pop over and take a look. 

This month I made a little gift box,

with the Fairyopolis

decoupage and a fenced in

garden of roses.

I started out making the box with the

Crafter's Companions Ultimate Tool.

and 2 sheets of

Purple Pearlescent Card Stock.

The first sheet I cut a 6 x 8 piece of

card stock, and scored it

at 2 inches and 6 inches.

Then turned and scored

2 inches and 4 inches.

Then cut as shown.

For the second piece of card stock

I cut it out at 4 x 6. And scored

the long side at 1 inch and at 5 inches. Turned and scored at 1 inch and 3 inches.

Then cut as shown.

Then just fold the end up as

shown, and use a  good liquid glue.

 Hold together with paper clips,

until dry.

The 2 little pieces at the bottom are

cut 1 x 2 and they go on the

inside of the lid, on the ends,

 to cover the  folded flaps.

When dry, take the clips off,

and put the lid on the box.

Then just embellish the lid.

I used a die from Die-namics,

called wood grain fence. Cut out 3 strips

and glue together end to end, then wrap

it around the box and glue.

Fill it with flowers and fairies,

add a sentiment and your done.

Then sentiment stamp I used is from the Beatrix Potter line of stamps.

I added the 2 little carrots, because
what's a garden without veggies,

:) LOL:)

I hope you liked the project today,

and give the little box a try.

The only thing that matters when

you're in your craft room, is having fun!!!

I am here to help, as are all the designers.

We all love comments.

And if you have a better way of

 doing something, please let me know.

I love to learn!! 

Thank you for stopping by.

And Have a scrappy day.

Winner of April Blog Candy

Hi Everyone,

Well, this is it!

Drum Roll Please!!!!!

The Winner Of The Candy Is:

Jessica S.

RAAAAAAAY!!!!!

Congratulation's Jessica!!

I will need your address,

to send out the goodies.

Please e-mail me at

southernbell@cinci.rr.com
you have 1 week to claim you prize!

Jessca is also having a contest
pop over and check it out Tell her Kathy sent you. http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/2012/05/let-festivities-begin.html

Jenny Morales was number 135.

Thank you Jenny, Please e-mail me also.

I thank everyone for playing.

A new candy will be added

soon.

Thank you for stopping by.

 And have a scrappy day.

We Made It!!!! Yaaaaaay

Hi Everyone,

I am sooooo very excited!!!

We made it!

135 Members.

And we did it before the end of april.

Thank you all so much!

I will let you know the winner

today.

Good luck everyone!