Blogland, we have a winner!

{Please scroll down for this week's Lollipop Crafts Challenge! Thank you!!}

Thank you so much to everyone that joined in on my surprise birthday candy giveaway.... most of all for all the birthday wishes and suggestions on what to bring into the store.... for starters, we'll more than likely bring in stamps from various companies first... and then add in the necessities such as paper and embellies... again though, we don't anticipate the store to debut soon, but roughly within the next few months... we want to make sure efficiency is in place before running it... oh and the blog is almost ready to go up, so be on watch for that...

ok, ok, back to the winner right?! drum roll please................... random.org's lucky number today is #22 - Jodi! oh my girly! CONGRATS!! please email me your addy (krisnal5868 at hotmail dot com) and i will get your candy out to you!!

THANK YOU again to all that have played! More candy is on it's way, so i hope you come and play again! Hugs!

Big SURPRISE present to me!!

{ETA: THANK YOU to my AWESOME Lollipop Crafts teammates for a FABULOUS surprise!! Please join them at Lollipop Crafts for a Surprise Birthday Blog Hop!}

Well hello there!!! guess there's no hiding the fact that it's a very BIG day for me!! it is my birthday, but i have an even BIGGER celebration today.... YAY!!! LOL... a HUGE present to myself for my birthday (okay it was a little early and no i'm not sharing the numbers, hehe) and i'm gonna let you in on it....

so for awhile now i've been tormenting you with hints that i've got a secret to share.... i do, i do.... i am now a proud MAMA of my own little BUSINESS!!! Yes indeed!! after much stress and talk and overworked nights i am the new proud owner of

KRISP KRAFTS LLC ~ crafts handmade with love....

woooohoooooo!! my secret is finally OUT! like the name?!? hehe, i just had to throw in my flair...

there you have it friends.... KRISP KRAFTS is officially in business as of March 1st and what better time to introduce it to you than on an already special day!!! We are currently working on a blog that will feature handmade creations... and for now, purchases can be made at any events we will be participating in or by simply emailing me... we anticipate the blog to be up and running within a week or two... so please be patient with me and stay tuned for the blog debut!!

at this time we will only be offering the sale of handmade creations.... we are also working up a website and that should be up in the next month or so as we finalize our host, etc.... at that time we will begin to look at bringing in products from various companies for you to purchase to make your own creations! the work is endless, but it is a reason i haven't really been around... and once we are all settled, i'll have a little more time to play.... i'm super excited about this new adventure as it has been a dream of mine to pursue... with the help from some awesome friends (you know who you are) who encouraged me, i pushed myself to take the steps... THANK YOU girls!! Love you much!! hope you'll share in this excitement too!

So we are starting off with a blog where you will be able to view creations, get prices, etc... then we will move into an official website.... and maybe, just maybe, eventually a store front.... =D Yippeeeee!! the madness is just wild in my hood!!

haven't had the chance to whip up some blog candy and take a picture, but why not start without it... offering a surprise pack in honor of my birthday today, leave a comment on this post...

here's how to play for my birthday candy:
1. Leave a comment on this post by Sunday, March 20th Midnight HST.
2. Comment on my questions below.
~ What is on your birthday wish list this year?
~ What type of supplies would you like to see in the new store?

THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone that has supported my blog... to my WONDERFUL AND FABULOUS friends that have followed me from the beginning ~ LOVE you all dearly and i appreciate all that you have embraced my life with... these girls hold a very special place in my heart and the friendship is ever so treasured... (you ALL know who you are ;D)

come on and play it up.... i'm can't wait to read about your wishlists and what you'd like to see in the store!!! until next time.... much LOVE and ALOHA!!!

And the LUCKY winner is.....

Happy Monday Friends!!! As i said, it's time to announce the winner of my birthday blog candy giveaway.... a big CONGRATS to Brenda of sweet as a gumdrop!!! random.org chose number 10 as today's lucky number and well, if you count 10 comments, Brenda said: "Happy Birthday Kris! That is some awesome blog candy you're giving away. Thanks for the chance to win. My favorite cake would be the Rainbow Cake! Have a great week!" Brenda please email me and i'll get these goodies on it's way to you...

Thank you so much to all of you who played along... all your favorite birthday treats sound sooooo yummy... by far, i've read the most popular is anything chocolate and red velvet cake.... mmmm... can i have that as a combo.... =D Thank you all for the birthday wishes too!! i've got 2 of my big wishes come true... 1. i am getting my Queen Emma cake today!! Yay!!! haven't eaten it since DD#2's 1st birthday, so yes i'm super excited to be having it today... and 2. hubby ordered my Hawaiian bracelet that i've been just anxiously waiting to get... we've ordered it a little late and it won't be done for another week or so, but i'm waiting patiently for it... and the funny thing, it would have been perfect to get it in today since the pattern i chose was also called Queen Emma... LOL, i hope it comes out just the way i want it to... the sales manager and hubby we're teasing me when the manager asked what i wanted it to say.... gave him my hawaiian name and they both looked at me and said "are you sure it's going to fit?!" LOL.... it will, but you might not be able to see the pretty pattern well... hehehe! i'll definitely have to share it with you when it arrives...

Come and visit again... i'll share pictures of the monster cake that i talk so highly about and some BRAKs i've received from some wonderful friends!!! so until later friends, Have a BEAUTIFUL and heart filled day!!! Love yah all!!

Birthday Blog CANDY!!!

{This blog candy is now CLOSED... Thank you to all of you who participated... Winner will be announced tomorrow morning, March 15th, chosen by random.org! Good Luck to all and be sure to check back tomorrow!! Aloha!!}

Happy Monday! Happy March 1st!! Happy Spring!!! Happy Birthday!!!! Happy EVERYTHING!!!!! yes, yes, it's just one of those HAPPY days!!! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend... Mine was full of surprises... after a state wide tsunami warning (that did not come as hard as anticipated) on Saturday, and then a day of gray skies and lots of rain yesterday, there's just no telling of what Mother Nature will bring to us next... but hey, it's March.... and i LOVE March!! not only is it my birthday month, but it's also the first month into spring... and boy have we been waiting for SPRING!!! weather has been cold here... nothing compared to the main states, but for us, it's COLD!!! brrrrr....

as mentioned, today marks the first day to start my BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY!!! nothing extremely fancy, but just a little THANK YOU for being apart of my ever growing life.... so here it is....
here is a list of goodies in this birthday package....
~Hello Kitty sizzix embosslit
~Hello Kitty sizzlit butterflies
~Hello Kitty sizzlit with purse
~2 StudioG clear stamps
~1 pack of clear dew drops
~1 pack of blue dew drops
~3 bottles of StudioG glitter glue (purple, pink and blue)
~3 rolls of American Crafts ribbon
~asst. prima flowers
~some fruit flavored hard candy (for some extra sweetness)

what do you have to do to enter????
1. Leave a comment on this post answering the following question: What is your FAVORITE cake to have in celebration of your birthday??? mine, a Queen Emma... mmmm, 3 layers of guava, lilikoi and haupia covered with a whipped frosting... yum yum!! this cake is huge!

2. You have until Sunday, March 14th, 10 pm Hawaii Standard Time to enter... WINNER will be chosen by Random.org and announced the morning of Monday, March 15th

3. Please DO NOT post about this blog candy on your blogs.... this is merely for those who visit, with the exception that you DO NOT have to be a follower... **only become a follower if you want to...

Simple enough right?! believe me when i say i've had a lack of sugary sweetness lately, and i can't wait to read about your favorite birthday treats!! Hope you'll come and play along.... Yay for birthdays!!! BIG HUGS!!!