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Friday, May 13, 2011

Time to Announce Birthday Winners!

I am so sorry that this post is coming out so late! I have had to play "nurse mommy" the last two days! Then when I thought I had a couple of minutes earlier today, Blogger was down. So, better late than never, right?

Ok, giveaway Number 1 was for this great bag. There were 47 entries for the bag. I used Random.org to pick my winners.

YEA! The winner is Comment Number 13!

Sabrina from ...and faux pearls

Sabrina's comment for her next birthday gift was:

"I'm already a follower:) I just turned 21 2 days ago! But for my NEXT birthday I would like some sunshine, and for my student loans to magically be paid off! (And how about all my other debts too, while we're at it??):)"

I think we all have that wish Sabrina!

Next up is the giveaway for the adorable note card set!

Using Random.org the winning comment is:

Comment number 24! Comment 24 is Evelene S.! Evelene's said this about her favorite birthday cake:

" I love chocolate birthday cake with fresh strawberries in whipping cream."

YUMMMY!

Now on to the Magnet Board giveaway! The Magnet board had 19 entries.

Out of 19 entries, Random.org picked lucky number

17! Yea! Number 17 is Muireann! Muireann said that her most annoying phone calls are:

"The most annoying calls I get are from companies trying to sell me things. No thank you! "

I agree Muireann! That is why I never answer our home phone!

And, last, but not least - the giveaway for the crafting apron!

There were 38 entries for the Apron. Random.org picked number

19! Number 19 is Amy from Ameroonie Designs

Congrats Amy on winning the Apron!

Well there you have it! A week long birthday party has come to an end! So sad!

So, if you are Sabrina, Evelene S., Muireann or Amy give me a quick email and let me know your mailing address and I will get the gifts out to you Monday!

Thank you to everyone for joining me in celebrating my birthday!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Monthly Post & Sign

At the Crafty Girls Workshops that are held once a month, we started making signs for a post that is available at the workshop. The idea is to make a new sign for each month of the year. Last month this is the sign we made:

I decided to have the first sign say SPRING, just in case someone misses a month, they can use the same sign for a couple of months.

I really like the first sign.

The post is over 4 feet tall and really adds a lot of fun to a front porch.

This is the June sign. The signs are about 10 inches by 10 inches. I used two different size MDF for the watermelon. I also used a fun green vinyl for the word June.

I really like the dimension that the different size wood adds to the overall sign.

Now, off to bed...so goodnight!

P.S. Don't forget to enter the 4 giveaways! Ends Friday!

Monday, May 9, 2011

Birdie Birdie in the sky...

I just finished a really cute trio of summertime birds!

Are these little birds not just precious!

I am really into orange this year...and I like the little flower on the tail.

Gotta have twine on everything!

And let's not forget the button on every craft project!

Before I was able to work on these birds, I had a ~~bright idea~~ stupid idea to organize my scrapbook paper.

My workshop was a MESS! I have so much paper, it isn't even right. This is half of the paper on the table. I am going to really weed through this and get rid of what I know I will never use!

The problem is that I am a paper hoarder. I can't pick which paper to get rid of and which paper to keep! HELP!

I did it. I went from 8 of these Karen Foster paper holders down to 3 1/2 paper holders. Not too bad!

What a great feeling to downsize. Now...where to donate all that paper?

Don't forget to enter to win the four birthday prizes! Giveaway will be announced on May 13th, so you have a few days left to enter!

Bag - ENTER HERE

Note Cards - ENTER HERE

Magnet Board - ENTER HERE

Apron - ENTER HERE

Linking : Reasons to Skip the Housework * Sugarbee Crafts * Todays Creative Blog * Not Just a Housewife

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Birthday Party Wrap Up

I had a GREAT birthday yesterday! I thought I would share with you how I spent "my day".

I got up early and picked up my mom and headed for St. George, Utah.

(Just under 2 hours from Vegas)

This is coming into St. George from Vegas!

The first place I wanted to go to was Pebbles in my Pocket. I was there in September, and loved the store - so I was oober excited to go back.

But to my surprise, Pebbles was gone! The new store is called Dandylion Wishes.

It was still a fun store, but not Pebbles. There was a lot of home decor versus scrapbooking stuff. It was still good.

Next up, we went to the BEST consignment/junk store - Urban Renewal!

We came in the back entrance, which is the second floor of the store, so from that vantage point, this is what you see.....

Holy Macaroni! Just stuff, stuff and more stuff! It was a bit overwhelming, but I loved every minute of it!

Just the funnest junk!

I fell in love with the blue lamp. Only problem, not one thing in my home is blue...

Shabby Chic was everywhere!

After Urban Renewal, we were hungry. So, we went to The Pizza Factory for lunch.

Next up, Tai Pan Trading. Have you heard of this store? If not, check out the website. Unbelievable! Great stuff and better prices!

Sorry, for some reason, these pictures just didn't come out right...but I think you can get the idea!

Next up, Robert's Crafts! There is not a Robert's Crafts in Vegas, so just kinda fun to go to a different craft store!

By this time, it was time to come home for my favorite dinner, ever! So, we drove home and I met up with my family at my parent's house for Hot Dogs & Beans!!!!

And instead of traditional birthday cake, I wanted Moose Tracks Ice Cream!!!! Yes, I know what you are thinking, "I bet Irene added some major poundage to her body!" I didn't care...it is worth every dimple! :)