Dandelion Designs "Thank You" Circle Cards

Sharing with you today are some "Thank You" cards using the Flower Girls Set by Dandelion Designs which I recently received as a surprise RAK from my sweet cuz.  I totally LOVE this set.  Nice size and CUTE!!!

I'm making 6 sets of assorted cards for Christmas gifts.  Here's the first set.  I'll be combining one from each of the 6 sets, and place in a "purse" with a Christmas design.  Stay tuned for more postings.

Here's one in yellow.....

And pink.....

And purple/lavendar....

And 9 of them.  Three will be sent to Japan for some omiyage we received recently.

Other fun crafty items used:
Copics
Spellbinder dies
Butterfly punch by EK
Washi paper from stash
"Thank You" laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking

I'm entering the first card above in the following challenges, with the exception of the pink one which is for "In the Pnk" challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge - Challenge 172 "Anything Goes"
Brown Sugar Challenge - Challenge 70 - "Thank You"
Creative Fingers - Challenge 13 - "Anything Goes"
In the Pink - Challenge 33 -"Embossing"  (I used dry embossing when stamping my image on the pink card)
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 297 - "Anything Goes"
Delightful Sketches - "Favorite Things" (My favorite thing is the laser cut sentiment)
Crafter's Cafe - Challenge 39 - "Anything Goes"
Party Time Tuesday - Challenge 148 - "Anything Goes"

Thank you for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

WINNER of Candy #3 to Celebrate my 4th Blogaversary

11/30/13 - Candy #3 has been claimed by Denise.  Congrats again to her.   :-) 

Hello Peeps!

Did anyone do some shopping on Black Thursday or Friday????  OMGosh, my hubby wanted to get an item at Target in Hilo last night.  They opened at 8:00 p.m. and as we approached the parking lot at 7:50 p.m. we were welcomed with a parking lot PACKED with cars and the line was from the Target entrance all the way to Safeway.  Holy yikes.  We both said, "HOOOOOOOOOOOO forget it.  Let's go home."

Today, I just shopped at Longs, Island Scrapbooking, and Ben Franklin Crafts for some sweet deals.

Anyhoo, it's time to announce the winner of Candy #3 to Celebrate My 4th Blogaversary.   Congrats to DENISE BRYANT.  My son drew your name at random.

Her comment: Thanks for the chance at candy #3! Love the dies and the darling stamp!
Fudge is adorable, by the way! We adopted Coco, a beautiful Siamese cat, in April. Such a wonderful addition to our household!
I love this blog:
http://pinkleart.blogspot.com/

Denise, I don't have your contact information so can you please send me an email with your mailing address? My email address is hoaloha1999@gmail.com.   Also, can you email me by 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 12/4/13 please?   If not, another name will be randomly drawn.

Thank you to everyone who helped to celebrate my 4th blogaversary.  

HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

Candy #3 to Celebrate My 4th Blogaversary

Please scroll down for my newer post.  Check out Fudge, our newest addition to the family, winner of Candy #2, and "Tweet" Thank You Cards.

Ready for another chance to win some yummy candy?  Okie dokie, here we go.

All you need to do is:

• Be an existing follower of my blog at the time of this post.  I currently have 180 followers.
• Leave a comment with a link to one of your favorite blogs.  

Deadline to enter for a chance to win is Friday, November 29, at 6:00 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time)

The lucky winner will receive:

1 - "Poppy Patch" die by Spellbinder

1-  Pkg. "Say it in Crystals" embellishments

1 - "Rounded Fence" die by Memory Box

1 - "Setsuna" stamp by Sister Stamps

1 - pkg. of "Thank You" laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking

1 - pkg. of "Happy Holidays" laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking

GOOD LUCK!!!!

"Tweet" Thank You Cards

Sharing with you today is a thank you card I made for my sweet cuz who surprised me with another RAK which I posted several days ago.  She got them from Cute Stuff in Honolulu and I'm sad to say the store is closing.  I'm glad that I got to go on our last trip to Oahu though.  I wish Lianne all the best.

Using one of the sets by Paper Smooches she gave me, I made this card and sent it along with some goodies.

Well, since I also needed to send my dear friend La Verne a thank you card, I made 2.

Other crafty products used:
Copics
Sentiment from my stash
DP by Lawn Fawn which was part of the prize I won at Island Scrapbooking recently.

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

WINNER of Candy #2 for My 4th Blogaversary and Meet Fudge

Hope you're all having a great weekend.

My son drew the random winner of Candy #2 for my 4th blogaversary.   And the winner is....

CUILLISOCKS.   I will try to contact you.  If not, please send me an email at hoaloha1999@gmail.com with your mailing address.  Please reply by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 (Hawaii Standard Time).  If not, I will draw a new winner.

Her comment:  Hi Karen, lovely candy and thanks for the chance to win it, and Memory box are my fav. dies, hugs Kate x   CLAIMED

Another exciting news......we adopted Fudge from the shelter yesterday.  She's 9 weeks old, very independent and adorable.

Thanks for stopping by.  Stay tuned for Candy #3 tomorrow.

CANDY #2 to Celebrate My 4th Blogaversary

Please scroll down for my newer posts.  Thank you.

Let's continue the celebration!!!!   

Here's a pix of Candy #2 to celebrate my 4th Blogaversary.  How time flies when you're having fun!

Easy-peasy rules for a chance to win:

• Be an existing follower at the time this candy is posted.  I currently have 180 followers.  
• Leave a comment on this post telling me what crafty item(s) is/are on your wish list.

Deadline to enter for a chance to win Candy #2 is SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time).

The winner will be posted after 8:00 p.m. on 11/23/13.

The winner will receive:

1 - "Heart Chain Border" die by Memory Box

1 - "Fairy Flower" die by Poppy Stamps

1 - pkg. of Bling It

1 - pkg. of "Seasons Greetings" laser die cuts from Island Scrapbooking

1 - pkg. of "Thinking of You" laser die cuts from Island Scrapbooking

1 - pkg. of Gingerbread laser die cuts from Island Scrapbooking

GOOD LUCK and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

Another RAK / Happy Mail from Sweet Cuz

Hi Peeps!   

OMGosh, my sweet cuz surprised me with another RAK.   She's so thoughtful.   

First up is a cool Thanksgiving card she made.  Love all of the Fall colors.  

And here a pix of the goodies she sent.   She got these at Cute Stuff but sadly the store is closing at the end of the year if not sooner.  I'm glad that I got to shop there on our last quickie trip to Oahu.  I wish Lianne all the best!  I'll be posting the thank-you card I made for her using one of the sets below soon.

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

WINNER of Candy #1 to Celebrate My 4th Blogaversary

Hi Peeps,
My hubby did a random draw for Candy #1 and the winner is........
CYGENOVIA

Her comment:    Congrats Karen on your blog anniversary!
Keep it coming or many more years.
My favorite dies are from Memory Box.

I will be contacting her.

Stay tuned for Candy #2 coming up.

"Winter Fumi" Thankful for Beautiful Hawaii

Hey Peeps....sneaking in a post here before I announce the winner of my Candy #1 for my 4th Blogaversary.

I've been itching to get Winter Fumi inked up and finally did it over the weekend. Here's Winter Fumi visiting our beautiful state.....Hawaii.  And did you know the real Fumi was here a few months ago and I had the pleasure of meeting her.  She's super sweet.

For this card, I used the following:
"Winter Fumi" by Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts
Spellbinder dies
Fran-tage by Stampendous (my new favorite crafty "toy")
Fence die by Magnolia from Island Scrapbooking
"Resting Birds" and "Puffy Clouds" dies by Memory Box from Island Scrapbooking
Sugar Coating "Lily White Glitter" by Doodlebug from Ben Franklin Crafts 
Grass punch by Martha Stewart
Palm trees and monstera leaves laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking
Flower punch by EK
DP from stash
Distress Ink

I'm entering this card in the Yumi and Fumi Challenge "So Thankful."

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

Candy #1 to Celebrate my 4th Blogaversary

Note:   This post will remain at the top until Tuesday, 11/19/13.  Please scroll down for my current post.

Holy cow, where in the world  did the past 4 years go?  All I know is that it has been a thrill of a joyful ride on this fascinating journey since I started  my blog.  So many of you in blog land worldwide have inspired me with your amazing talent and creativity.  I've made new friends locally, nationally, and internationally thru card swaps, commenting on each other’s blog, RAKs, emails,  exchanges, etc.   How FUN is that?

   

As my way of saying, "THANK YOU" and to celebrate my 4th blogaversary, I would like to give you a chance to win some yummy candy.  All you need to do to enter for a chance are the following:

• Be a follower of my blog at time of this posting.   I currently have 177 followers. 
• Leave a comment telling me the brand name of your favorite die.
• One entry per person please.  Thank you.

Deadline to enter is  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time)

How easy is that?

The winner will be randomly drawn and  posted after 8:30 p.m. on 11/19/13 OR on 11/20/13.

The lucky winner will receive the following:

1 - "Winterberry Sprig" die by Memory Box

1 - "Vintage Bird Cage" die by Poppy Stamps, Inc.

1 - Mounted rubber stamp of "Takeo" by Sister Stamps

1 - Pkg. of 10 "Season's Greetings" laser cut sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking.

1 - Pkg. of 10 "Happy Holiday's" laser cut sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking

1 - Pkg. of mini, red, glittered, laser cut sakura flowers (Cherry Blossoms) by and from Island Scrapbooking.

Easy peasy....good luck!

A 25-Year Milestone

Aloha Peeps! 

Today, I'm sharing a card I made for our co-worker who has been with the firm for 25-years.  She was surprised by a luncheon by the Honolulu Office staff.  She is truly an asset to the firm with her dedication, loyalty, excellent work ethics, etc.  Here's the card I made from our Hilo Office staff to sign.

Do you see the silver flower charm?   It's actually from an earring that I bought at a local store that recently closed.  They were priced at 10 pairs for $10.00.   Sweet deal.

Here's the sentiment inside.   I left the firm name covered for privacy purposes.  

Fun items used for this card:
DP from stash
Spellbinder dies
Fran-tage by Stampendous from Ben Franklin Crafts
"Fabulous Phlox" die by Memory Box from Island Scrapbooking
"Berry Sprig" die by Poppy Stamps from Island Scrapbooking (I clipped the stems to make smaller pieces)
Butterfly die by Joy Crafts from Island Scrapbooking
Distress ink
Pearls by Kaiser Crafts
Satin ribbon
Quote - I made on the computer.  Thanks to my co-worker for helping me find the right words

Back to crafting.  Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!!

Batch #6 - Christmas Card - Mimi's Christmas Tree

Hi Peeps!  

Thankfully, my holiday cards are "on schedule" so far.  I have a few more to post and "whew" I'll be relieved.   I've been feeling like a "machine" lately making a number of cards, etc. in multiples.  Ha-ha!

Sharing with you today is a CAS card with sweet Mimi.  

And here are 5 of them......

Other fun products used for this card:
Copics
Spellbinder dies
DP from stash
Snowflake punch by Martha Stewart over a snowflake die by Memory Box from Island Scrapbooking
"Sugar Coating" glitter by Doodlebug from Ben Franklin Crafts

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY

Happy Sunday Peeps!   Today is a very special day....it's Jenny's birthday.  Woo-hoo, bring out the cake and ice cream!!!   I wanted to make a really special card for her because she is such an inspiring friend and she never ceases to amaze me with her talent and creativity.  Please click here to wish her a very happy birthday.

Here's the card I made for Jenny to go along with her gift that I hope she'll enjoy.  I inked sweet "Mariko" with Copics and enhanced the frame part with pearls and my newest craft "toy", Fran-tage from Ben Franklin Crafts.  I totally LOVE that product.  

Here's a close-up of the flowers and charm.....

Other fun products used for this card:

Spellbinder dies

"Norrland Flowers" and "Quinn Flourish" dies by Memory Box from Island Scrapbooking

Washi paper from Japan

Pearls by Kaiser Crafts

Ribbon by Offray

Leaf punch by EK

Charm - I made

Sentiment by Studio G

Distress Ink

Butterfly punch by EK

Coming up this week, I'll be posting my blogaversary candy.  You'll need to be a follower of my blog at the time my candy is posted so if you find my blog inspiring, you still have time.  Don't want you to miss out.  :-)

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Pile It On - Show Us Your Tools (I used my Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, heat gun, jewelry tools to make the charm, tweezers to apply the pearls, distress ink applicator tool, and stylus to roll back of flower petals to give dimension)

Lacy Sunshine Stamp Challenge - Ch. 21 - It's a Bling Thing

A Gem of a Challenge - Ch 105 - Gems, Gems, Gems

Crazy for Challenges - Ch. C4C211 - Let's Frame It

Brown Sugar Challenge - Ch 67 - Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz - Ch 44 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes Optional Twist Distress (the flower petals are distressed)

Moving Along with the Times - Pearly Swirly and Girly

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

5th Batch - Christmas Cards - White Poinsettias

Hey there Peeps!

Sharing with you today a Christmas card using one of my new poinsettia die by Poppy Stamps from Island Scrapbooking.   I remember seeing a pretty card on a blog recently and thought 'I gotta get that die.'  Well, wouldn't you know, when I stopped by Island Scrapbooking, THERE IT WAS....waiting for me.   YAY.  

Another new product I TOTALLY LOVE is Fran-tage which I used on this card.   Can you see those dots?  Maybe you'll need to click on the pix to zoom in.  Oh, I want to use them on everything now.   Ha-ha.  I got my set at Ben Franklin Crafts.  Joy, oh Joy.  :-)

  And here are 6 of them.....

Other crafty products used:
"Branch with Leaves and Flowers" die by Sizzix
Laser cut sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking
Ribbon by Offray

Reminder:   My blogaversary is coming up this month so please stay tuned.  Oh, and you'll need to be a follower of my blog at the time my candy is posted so if you find my blog inspiring, you still have time to hop on and be a follower.

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly - 11/5 Anything Goes
Loves Rubber Stamps - Challenge 77 - Anything Goes
Bearly-Mine - Challenge 111 - Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze - 11/4 - Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar - All Things Christmas
Allsorts Challenge - Wk. 231 - Christmas Cheer

Thanks for stopping by and hope you HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

Last post for Make a Keiki Smile Card Drive

Sharing my final 4 CAS cards for the Make a Keiki Smile Card Drive that Sui Lan is coordinating.   If you'd like to donate a card, please click here or on the picture on my sidebar to hop onto her blog for the deets.

This is one of my favorite holiday images and this one is by Sister Stamps.  So "kawai'i" (cute).

Here are 2 of them...

Here's another CAS card using the gingerbread image from the Sweet Christmas set by Lawn Fawn from Island Scrapbooking.  The sentiment is by Dandelion Designs. Love the font.

And here are two....

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

2nd Post - Make a Keiki Smile Card Drive

Here is another card for the "Make a Keiki Smile" card drive.  If you would like to use your creative talent to put a smile on a keiki's (child's) face, please click here to see the announcement / info. on Sui Lan's blog or click on the post on my sidebar.  She has a link to Kris' blog for the details.

And here are 3 of them....

Fun products used for these cards:
Image and sentiment from the "Pa-Rum-Pa-Pum-Pum" set by Lawn Fawn from Island Scrapbooking
Copics
DP from stash
Punch by EK

My blogaversary is this month so stay tuned for some sweet candy.  Just a note....you MUST be a follower of my blog at the time my candy is posted so if you find my blog inspiring and aren't a follower yet, you still have time.

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

1st post for Make a Keiki Smile Card Drive

Happy Sunday Peeps!    Hope you're all enjoying the weekend. 

  I went to 3 craft fairs yesterday and am always so amazed to see all the talent the artisans have and the wide variety of awesome creations.

2013 is the third year Kris of Klusive Kreations and her Aunty J will join forces in their "Make a Keiki Smile" venture.  Sui Lan is assisting by coordinating the card drive.  If you'd like to help by making a card or two or more, please click here or on the post on my sidebar for the announcement / info.  There are certain some restrictions for the safety of the children, so it's important to read them before you get started.

Here is my first post.  This card features "Minoru" of Sister Stamps from their newest Christmas release.   Cute dude yah?  

And here are 3 of them.....

Other crafty products used:
Copics
Sentiment by Dandelion Designs
DP from stash
"Postage Stamp" die by Spellbinder

More to be posted soon....maybe tomorrow.

My blogaversary is this month so stay tuned for some sweet candy.   Just a note....you MUST be a follower of my blog at the time my candy is posted so if you find my blog inspiring and aren't a follower yet, you still have time.

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!!