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Giveaway

Melissa of Bursts of Creativity is giving away this tomorrow:

Cool, huh? Click here to go to her blog and enter!

Check Out CSN Stores

Happy Valentine's Day!
I have a cute and inexpensive Valentine idea to share with you later today. (Must take pictures.)

But first, I wanted to share with you a website I have recently found! CSN Stores The prices are great and you can find nearly anything you are looking for! They have everything from kitchen knives to swingsets to living room furniture.
I was impressed with their prices and selection. Talk about one stop shopping! If you shop with them, be sure to come back and let me know!
Have fun shopping!
~Angel

Simply Bags – Embroidered Tote Bags

I had to share my new personalized bag from Simply Bags.
The embroidery work is absolutely flawless and the bag will be perfect for taking my stamping supplies to friends houses' or crops! I plan on using it for a weekend trip I am planning as well. I just love tote bags and I think the uses for this bag are endless. The bag features great detailing and is so roomy! I am excited to give them the referral! Check them out!

I love my bag!
~Angel

A Great Deal!

I have been working on more of those Cookie Sheet Calendars. They are so much fun!
I had to share this awesome deal I found to use on them.
Kevin took me to Michaels on Saturday so I could get some of those foam paint brushes that were on sale (15 for $1) and right next door is a little store called Tuesday Morning. I could spend hours there. They always have different stuff. Their craft aisle is of course my favorite.
I couldn't believe it when I found these clear alphabet sets by Love Elsie for only $1.99. I wasn't sure if they included numbers or not, but knew I could use them anyway.
All but one ended up having numbers!
I started to choose one or two but Kevin said get them all. Who am I to refuse my husband? LOL
I would love to know.....
what kind of deals have you found recently?
You know, let's call it "Blog Candy"! I will send one of these Love Elsie sets to a random entry with an answer to the question above. Please comment on this post to enter and I will draw a winner next Friday (Feb 4)!
There will be extra chances to win this week as well, so check back often.

Please return then to see if your entry won!
Blessings~
Angel

Flowers

Yes, I know it has been forever since I uploaded anything to this blog and I sincerely apologize. I put my blog on the back burner for a few months. Those of you who know me, know why. But, in a nutshell....

My hubby retired from the Air Force after 28 faithful years of military service... and

My younger son graduated from college AND married the sweetest girl... and

My oldest son and lovely wife gave us our first grandchild...the cutest baby boy EVER who has stolen my heart! and

We packed up and moved to Oklahoma and bought a log cabin, (a dream come true!) and

Our youngest child flew from the nest and is going to college hours away from her mama... and

We moved oldest son, wife and baby down to Oklahoma and they are living here until they figure out God's plan for their lives...

SO... I get to hold my little punkin every day instead of blog. And that works for me.

My lovely daughter in law, Megan is one of the craftiest people on the planet and so I am also getting to craft a bit. She has made some wonderful pumpkin decorations and lots of other fun stuff. She has an etsy store where she sells her beautiful jewelry and she also goes to local

(and not-so-local) craft shows and sells her jewelry. She is also starting a new etsy where she sells baby items such as pacifier clips, nursing covers and wet bags. She certainly stays busy with Gabe and all that crafting!!!

This Friday there is a craft fair on base and due to the fact that I need to be there with her as an ID holder, I have been making flowers and embellishments to sell as well. I found THIS very cool tutorial on You Tube and simply followed her instructions. My favorite part of making cards and things is layering flowers and embellishments, so that is what I decided to do. I've got LOTS of layered snowflakes and butterflies and flowers made and these so pretty roses!That will be all from me today, but I've been making cards here and there and even taking pictures when I remember so I will try to come back a few times a week. (Unless I get to holding the grand.) See you soon!
Love,

Angel

SWEET STUFF

See Jacque for a chance at THIS sweet stuff!

Go see Rosette for a chance at this sweet stuff!
Angel

On the Subject of Christmas Cards.....

I nearly forgot about my survey. I was curious about how many people still send out cards. The numbers are probably a little skewed on this card maker's blog, but....
The results?
Most people (58%) say that they send cards to ALL of their friends and family.

36% say they send Christmas cards to their family and a few close friends.
One person said they have never sent cards and another said they send cards to whoever sends them one.
I really think that more and more people are choosing not to send cards these days. The reason is probably the cost of postage. And the time it takes too. We are SO busy these days.
I sent over 130 and received 49. A few were stamped and several were my personal favorite... the picture cards. I just love those. There were some gorgeous cards too. One had a packet of seeds inside with the cutest poem about how they planned to send a tree.
So, what do you do with those cards?
I love my friend Shelley's idea of having a basket of cards near their dining room table. Each night they pick a card and pray for the sender(s) at their evening meal.
I save my cards from year to year and usually put them with my Christmas decorations with a band around them labeled with the year. One of these days I will make something cool with them. Any ideas? When I was in the 4th grade (I think) we made placemats by cutting circles out of the pictures on the cardfronts and gluing them together and laminating them. Kinda cool.
Here and Here are a few ideas I found on Google. Gotta love Google!
Back to the survey and a winner......
Only 8 comments so I had my hubby pick a number between 1 and 8 and he chose 7.
The winner is Chrystal. I'll get your RAK out this week, my friend!
Blessings~
Angel

Blog Candy!

Today is the deadline for this fabulous blog candy so hurry over to Jacque's blog!!!!

Blog candy!

WOWSERS! See the candy? Go see Susie!!!

Blog Candy

They are giving away some new rubber at Starving Artist Stamps!

A Sale!

Thought you might like to know....

Addicted to Rubber Stamps is having a BIG sale!
25% off EVERYTHING!
Today only!
2.25.09

Click here to shop!

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you are all having a fabulous Thanksgiving! Kevin is smoking our turkey and I am making a fresh apple pie and of course lots of other treats. It's NO diet day!

Kelley at Our Daily Bread Designs is offering a coupon for Free Shipping so if you've been wanting those gorgeous November sets or any of the ODBD stamps, go get 'em!
AND as a special treat, Kelley is also giving away some ODBD stamps. See this post!
Have you been to Paper Crafting Planet? If not, you should head over and sign up. Be sure to add me as your friend. And then, check back on Friday cuz there's going to be some fun stuff going on as they begin "The 12 Days of Christmas"!

Don't miss it!
I've got a sneak peek at my favorite ODBD Christmas set yet. I'll be back to post that soon! Gotta get my pie in the oven.

God Bless!
Angel

A couple of Blogaversaries! And lots of Candy!

Fran at Franmade (love her blog name!) is having her Blogaversary and offering candy. Check it out here.
Please wish Kristine who lives in NORWAY a Happy Blogaversary too! She has candy here.
And also Pretty Pressings is having her Anniversary with treats too! Click here!
Another anniversary is going on over at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! And you guessed it... more candy! Go here.
One leads to another I am finding! Chrissy who is a Sweet 'n Sassy DT member has her own goodies to share here.
Hmm... I told you they're running together. If you're looking for more sweets go see Kristen!
Kathy from the UK has such lovely candy to share here.
If you like Pirates, check out the cute set of stamps Jessica is offering!
Just one more and I am off to bed! Heather has quite a lot to offer and many ways to get your name in the draw. See her post here!

New Stamps!

Okay... You have to do this!
Head on over to Starving Artistamps and comment to win their new Christmas release. It's very cool!
See?

~Angel

Psst...

Becca has some ODBD blog candy!

Head on over to see her!

A Great Cause!

I am sure you've heard, but if you haven't be sure to go over to Carolyn King- Cammie's blog today and check out the FABULOUS prize she has for someone! Read how to enter here. And a great cause! Hope you can help!

Candy!

Danielle has some cool candy if you visit her post here.
And come back because I have my own candy coming soon!

Check Her Out!

I just spent a good bit of time at Jerri's blog "A Touch of Grace". What an inspiration her designs are! Lots of gold embossing powder and beautiful coloring! She's also giving away some wonderful Paper Trey packaging so go see her!
Have a Blessed Day!
~Angel

ODBD Blog Candy!

Kelley at Our Daily Bread Designs is giving away 3 FREE stamp sets on her blog! Be sure to go HERE and leave a comment to be entered to win one of those gorgeous ODBD sets!

Blessings~
Angel