Happy Anniversary Lollipop Crafts!!!

It's time for a CELEBRATION!!! Lollipop Crafts is celebrating their ONE YEAR BLOGAVERSARY and you are sweetly invited to join the fun!

First of all, we are back from summer break with our weekly challenge. The theme this week is CELEBRATION! Create a card/project with a celebration theme (ex. birthday, anniversary, wedding, new baby, graduation, etc) We all have something to celebrate right?

It is the first challenge of the month and that means we are sponsored this week by Meljen's Designs. One lucky random challenge player this week will win a fantastic prize. Be sure to link your creations with InLinkz on the LC blog for a chance. Check out the challenge rules too!

Secondly, it wouldn't be a celebration without some FUN! Join in on our Anniversary blog hop! You have until tomorrow (Tuesday at midnight PST) to visit and comment on each DT member's blog. Make sure you visit each of us because their are hidden prizes (the DT doesn't even know who has the prizes). Winners will be announced on Wednesday.

List of blog hop sponsors can be found on the LC blog and the master blog hop order is there too! You should have arrived here from Mimi's blog. If you hopped here by chance, please head over to Lollipop Crafts and begin your journey there.

Here is my creation for this wonderful celebration... using TGF's Sweet Cupcake Anya (created by one of our very own past designers, Barbara) along with the new paper line (fun-fetti) from Doodlebug (LOVE IT) and some stashed away TPC Studio brads... i went a little on the lighter brown/blondish style hair coloring this time, don't usually but i'm liking the way this one turned out... Cupcake Anya is ready to party in her bright outfit and her yummy chocolate treat!!!

Now it's time for you to finish the hop on the Lollipop Crafts blog!! Comment there are let them know you made it through the celebration!! Thank you for all your support friends!! We wouldn't have made it through a YEAR without you!!

There is a WINNER!!!!

Thank you to all of my wonderful friends for joining me with my 2 year blogaversary!! i still can't believe 2 years has gone by.... i've grown a lot (personally and crafting wise) since the beginning of this adventure and i have all of you to THANK because it was your inspirations, encouragement and support that keep me going day to day.... where i am today i would have never thought to be 2 years ago or even a year ago.... SO THANK YOU!!!!! Hugs to all!

now i know you're anxious to see the winner but i want to share this with you first.....

i randomnly went through my pix on the desktop and chose this creation from 2009....
then i chose this card from 2011..... coloring has gotten a tad bit better, thanks to tutorials and tips and techniques from you all... i'm not sure what differences i notice.... LOL.... i still (or atleast looks) the same.... whatcha think???

ok, and the winnnnnnner is........ MIMI!! congrats Mimi!! please email me to claim your candy and i will get that in the mail to you!!

Thank you everyone for playing along!! Cheers to another year!!

i'll be back in a bit to share my finished creation from yesterday.....

it's CANDY time!!!

let's get crafty with it!! haha!

Happy 4th of July everyone!!! Hope you all are having/had a WONDERFUL weekend!!

ok, so the month of June flew right past me.... i can never get a grip on time... and that means my 2 YEAR BLOGAVERSARY went right past me too... technically i set up my blog in June but didn't post until July... so, why not celebrate my 2 year anniversary in July this year!!! =D

Yup, it's time for some BLOGAVERSARY CANDY!!! who doesn't want some sweetness?!?
you will get all that is pictured in the photo above PLUS a few extras i'm gathering that i didn't have a chance to photo yet... i LOVE embellies and decided to do some EMBELLIE CANDY!!

here's how to chance your luck at some candy...

1. you MUST BE A FOLLOWER of my blog as of today... (i wouldn't have made it this long without all of the encouragment and support from my followers)

2. post a comment on THIS post by July 18th at midnight HST.

3. PLEASE DO NOT share this candy on your blogs...

4. Optional: answer this question: "if you were asked to create the next HIT for paper crafts, what would it be?" i.e.: stamp line, embellies, paper, dies, pens, etc.... i think this would be fun to read about what you would create....

5. Optional: post a link within your comment sharing one of MY creations (old or new) that has inspired you and why...

easy peasy right? #4 and #5 are totally optional and you will not be disqualified for not playing along, but if you do answer any one of them (or both), i will give you another entry... so have fun, get creative and comment away....

winner will be drawn on July 19th....

Thank you so much for making the last 2 years of blogging fun and interesting!! i've come along way from the last year and i have learned so much from many of you... made new friends, been apart of new adventures and i'm just enjoying my time with all of you... i hope to bring more creations and inspirations to you and look forward to another year! Hugs to all the friends i've made through my blog, near and far... and THANK YOU all for the endless support, encouragement, critiques, inspirations, but most of all, for the FRIENDSHIP!!

Blogaversary Candy Final Giveaway!!

{{This candy is now CLOSED.}}

Welcome to my final candy giveaway!!! yep, this is the last candy to be awarded to a random winner!!! Thank you all so very much for your year of support throughout my blogging adventures!! i've really had the time of my crafting life here and i hope to pursue more inspirations from you all.... had a bit of computer issues loading the prize pix yesterday so i apologize for the delay in getting this up... it is now up and open!!! more goodies in this prize package... here's a little of what's up for grabs... lots of hero arts clear stamps, a pack of adhesive ribbons, Hello Kitty sizzix, MS crown punch, chocolate brads, fun flock, and some goodies from the new Studio G Sweet Collection that includes some rubber and notepads....

here's the deets:

1. This candy is open until Midnight, July 17th (this is the date of my very 1st posting). Winner will be announced on the 18th.

2. you MUST BE A FOLLOWER of my blog for this candy.

3. Answer the following questions:
1. You are only allowed to take 3 embellies with you to a craft gathering. What would you take?
2. If you could be any color, what would it be and why?

4. Have fun, fun, fun!!

Questions are optional and you will not be disqualified if you don't answer them... make sure to leave a comment on this post before the above deadline.... and again i thank you thank you for all your love and support on my adventures... Hugs!!!

Blogaversary Giveaway #3

Ready for round 3?!?!? Sure hope so... be sure to check out who won last week's giveaway here... and of course, here's another chance to try your LUCK at winning some yummies...
another prize pack to embellish your creations... this pack is full of flowers, dew drops, buttons, bling, ribbon, fun flock, clear stamps, decorative staples and a pack of 3D dots (which are actually strips)...

and, rules are rules.... LOL

1. Blog candy is open until Midnight, June 24th HST... Please leave a comment on this post. Winner will be announced on Friday, June 25th.

2. You DO NOT have to be a follower.

3. Answer the following questions. 1. Name 3 craft supplies that best describe YOU. (this can include the necessities to create such as, ruler, glue, etc. or embellies) and 2. What is your signature embellishment on your creations? 3 craft supplies that best describe me are 1. Ribbon for tying up loose ends, 2. Copic pens for my colorful personality and 3. Embossing folders, because i hope to leave a lasting impression on my friends and supporters. I would consider bling (rhinestones, glitter, anything that sparkles) as my signature embellie on my creations...

4. Have fun with this posting...

Can't wait to read about what you have to say to my questions... it's merely for fun and for me (and others) to get to know you better... you don't have to answer them if you don't want to, so please do not feel pressured... i will not eliminate your entry if you don't... remember, it's for FUN!

Thank you again and again, for all your support and kind words in your comments!!! Most of all, for being such wonderful friends!!! Good Luck!!!

and the WINNER is.....

Happy of Happiest Fridays Friends!!! another huge Thank you to all that have participated in my Blogaversary Candy Giveaway #2... indeed, we do have a winner to announce today... and random.org chose lucky #4 as last week's WINNER!!! Congrats to AMY... this is what she said:

"Congrats to Tami and Mama! Kris, you have the most adorable li'l helper there and that shoebox is pretty sweet too! :) My favorite color is orange and least favorite is grey. Enjoy your long weekend!"

Amy please email me your info at krisnal5868 at hotmail dot com and i will get your prize out to you!!

i've enjoyed reading about your fave and least fave colors... without realizing, you all have similar likes and dislikes... WOW!

had a bit of technical difficulties snapping a pix of this week's candy giveaway, so be sure to come back in a bit to see if the next candy is up and try your LUCK again!! more goodies to giveaway for this month long celebration and another question for you to answer... so in the words of my 2 year old this morning, she said "Be Happy! Happy Happy!"

Blogaversary Giveaway #2

{{This blog candy is now CLOSED... THANK YOU to all who have participated!!}}

Aloha Friday is here!!! YAY!!! and it's the beginning of a 3 day weekend for some of you around the state of Hawaii... woohooo!! what are you up to today?! well, i'm eagerly learning how to use my new cell phone, and i have to input all my contacts one by one since i can't use the backup assistant to add info onto my new phone... ugh! other than that it's a beautiful day here!!

It's time for my Blogavaersary Candy #2 giveaway... BUT first thing is first right?! we have some WINNERS to announce..... yes, i said WINNERS.... i put all the entries into DD#2's shoe box....

DD#2 shook it all up to get a good mix...

pulled the first name..... and.....

CONGRATS TAMI!!!! you are the winner of my Blogaversary Candy #1 giveaway!!!! please email me your info at krisnal5868 at hotmail dot com... Congrats!!!

and we couldn't just stop at that... i'm feeling pretty good and decided to giveaway a surprise gift... so DD#2 pulled another name out of the box... and....

1LuvnMama!!! Congrats sweetie!!! you are the winner of our surprise gift... please email me your info....

THANK YOU to all who played the first round... like i've said, it's a month long celebration and not even i am sure of what i will come up with next... LOL... okay well, not this next one but the next next... LOL... so don't be discouraged, there is more giveaways to play your chance at winning!!

now that is said, here is Blogaversary Candy #2 Giveaway!!! again, there will be a link at the top of all my posting for easier access to this post... check out the next prize pack...
This candy includes, dew drops, seed beads, eyelets, bling, die cut hibiscus flowers, clear and wooden stamp, pink fun flock, roll of ribbon and an assortment of 6x6 patterned papers....

here's what you have to do!

1. Leave a comment on this post by Thursday, June 17th at midnight HST. Winner will be announced on Friday the 18th

2. You do not have to be a follower

3. Spread the news if you want to, not required and this will not give you an extra entry

4. Answer the following questions: what is your favorite color and least favorite color?
my fave is BLUE and least fave is sea green, uck!

5. Most of all, have fun and just play along, you never know what i will switch up

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement throughout my adventures... i hope to continue to inspire you and be inspired by you... it has been a wonderful year of blogging and i've learned so much from so many of you!! THANK YOU

Still time to enter.... so hurry!

Happy THURSDAY!!!! just a quick reminder that my first blog candy ends tonight at midnight Hawaii time... so even if you are hours ahead of me, you can still join in as long as your comment shows up on this post before midnight.... my blog is set up under Hawaii time, so your comment posting will reflect the current time in Hawaii... =D come and play for some candy... optional postings are described but you don't have to if you don't want to...

Thank you to everyone who has already commented on my ONE YEAR celebration and for those who have played the optional events!!!! it's a month long celebration and a new candy begins tomorrow after we reveal the FIRST WINNER! just have fun and play along... we might just randomnly pull another name for a surprise giveaway.... never know these days with my mood swings.... hehe! All entries will be put into a "something" and a name will be drawn by one of my DDs... so bring in your comments and try your LUCK!!! THANK YOU!!!

hope to be back later with some crafting fun.....

One Year Blogaversary Candy #1....

This blog candy is now closed. Thank you to all who participated!

It's a new month... a new day and time for a giveaway!!! Yay!! for starters, i hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!! spent with family and friends, hanging out and relaxing, catching some sun or whatever it is that you were doing... i just hope it was fabulous as you are.... we enter the month of June today and it's time to celebrate my ONE YEAR BLOGAVESARY!!! and i'll be celebrating it all month long... are you ready to play for a prize?!

this is giveaway #1... an assortment of goodies that include, a pack of HK origami paper, cherry red mini brads, 2 spools of ribbon, yellow fun flock, assorted buttons, clear stamps, Pebbles sentiment rub ons and some rose flower embellishments... i'll also throw in a handmade item or two...

instead of having one big prize giveaway, i decided to break it into a few small ones... that means more chances to play and more chances to win!!! be sure to check the rules as it will change with every giveaway... =D

now for the rules.....

1. this giveaway is open until June 10th.... you have until midnight HST on the 10th to get your comments in on this post.... it can be as simple to enter with a comment....

2. you DO NOT have to be a follower for this one...

3. OPTIONAL: want another entry? post this candy on your blog/sidebar with a link back to this giveaway and come back and comment here again... (letting me know with your first comment is fine too, i'll check and if it's there i'll give you a double entry)

4. OPTIONAL: Want yet another entry?? leave a comment with a link to one of your creations showing me something of celebration... this will include birthday, anniversary, new baby, wedding or graduation.... (combined challenges are fine. you don't have to make one specifically for this giveaway)

5. ALL comments must be in by the deadline, whether you opt to participate in the optional entries as well....

6. All entries will be put into a pile and a winner will be randomnly chosen by one of my DDs and announced on my blog on the 11th.... a new giveaway will begin that day as well...

7. Most of all, i expect this from everyone... JUST HAVE FUN!!!!

Thank You to all my friends and followers that have guided, inspired and just been there for me this past year... I can't believe time has flown by this fast, it seems like only yesterday i've entered the blog world... made new friendships, met some wonderful people and i continue to grow with all of you... you've all stood by me through the toughest waves, sun and rain and i cannot THANK YOU enough for all of it!! so, i Thank You again for giving me a FANTABULOUS year of blogging!!! Aloha....