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WELCOME!

Hello everyone! I am thrilled to have you visit with me and I hope you enjoy your stay. I absolutely love company, sharing, and making new friends so I hope you find something here that inspires, motivates, or just pleases you in some way.

Of course, I love to visit and be inspired also. So if I don't already drop in on you, please let me know where I can find you and I'll hop on over to see what you're doing or to just say "hi".

Before you go, I would love it if you'd please leave me a comment letting me know you dropped in! Actually, I'd just love to hear from you -- comments, opinions, or questions you'd like me to answer.

In the meantime, relax and make yourselves at home... you're family here!!!

I'll be seeing you!


Wednesday, August 31, 2011

WELCOME TO MCVIC'S BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP!!!

Hello, everyone and welcome to McVic's 36th birthday blog hop!!!  Happy birthday, Kacee!!!
Please have a seat, stay awhile, and enjoy the cards or crafty projects made by some wonderful crafting friends.  If anyone just happened to stop by for a visit, please feel free to play along with us!  We're happy to have you.

If you're starting with me, below is a complete line-up of friends who are ready to greet you with some amazing projects.   You may also want to start from the very beginning, Kacee's blog, so you won't miss anything!!!  If you've arrived here from Brenda's, than you're right on target.  Here's the line-up of great crafters waiting for you, just click on the name of who you'll be visiting for a direct link to their blog:
  1. Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/
  2. Gloria - http://omascrafts.blogspot.com/
  3. Yolie - http://www.justyolie.com/
  4. Shannon - http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com/
  5. Laura- http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
  6. Shawnee - http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/
  7. Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
  8. Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/
  9. Brenda http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com/
  10. Audrey - http://cuteandsome.blogspot.com/
  11. Alisha - http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/
  12. Celeste - http://touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/
In honor of her birthday celebration, Kacee will be giving away blog birthday candy to a follower who comments on all the blogs and lives in the United States; however, she's requiring you leave a comment on every participant's blog to be eligible for her special treat for you!  There may be additional blog candy along the way, so make certain you don't miss out by forgetting to leave a comment!   Of course, I have a little something for you too.

My project for today is a birthday card (in honor of Kacee, of course) with a matching box:


Here's a close-up of just the card:


Now, my blog candy I have for the winning commenter is a pack of Colorbloc"French Prep" Pattern Paper:


PLEASE NOTE:  I do not require commentor to be a follower!  All comments are welcomed and eligible to be selected!

 As an aside, I would like to invite you all to please join me tomorrow over at Sheila's.  I'll have another of my DT projects and tutorials for you!  I think you'll enjoy what I've created!

Thank you so much for stopping by and hopping with us, and for wishing Kacee a happy birthday!  I hope you've enjoyed your stay here, and enjoy what's been prepared for you all along your way!  Next, please head on over to Alisha's, she's waiting for you with another wonderful project!  

Hugs, and...
I'll be seeing you! 

55 comments:

JustYolie said...

Oh Audrey, your card & matching box are absolutely beautiful!! Perfect paper selection! What an honor to be part of the hop with you! :)

lovemypaper said...

"WOW" Very pretty card!

Vicki said...

OMGosh, what a beautiful card! So rich and feminine looking..Very elegant! Love it!

transport7800@aol.com
http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
follower

Unknown said...

Oh My Gorgeous!!! I love the flowers and flourishes on your card ~ and a matching box of course!!! Love them both!!

Josie0602 said...

Gorgeous card! I love the soft colors and the vintage look! I know you dont require us to be followers but I am one of yours. I enjoy visiting your blog!
Tracy
jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Anonymous said...

oh wow such beautiful card.... Fabulous.

Doris P. said...

so love the colors and delicate designs... so very pretty!! already a follower!!
parkernana5@cox.net

rhonda emery said...

this is one beautiful card

Patti J said...

Woweeee! What a great project! Hope Kacee is having a great birthday :)

Ami said...

Beautiful card and box!

smyiow said...

Your cards are so classy and beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
smmyiow@gmail.com

Aim said...

Audrey, this is absolutely STUNNING!! I 100% LOVE everything about it!! :) Those flowers and the details are just gorgeous... Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent!! :)

Very excited to hop with you today (and happy to be a follower!)!! :)

Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

Sandy from Ukiah said...

Happy Birthday to Kacee... and what a beautiful beautiful card, and of course the box is as well.. you are so creative Audrey. I am always so inspired when i leave your blog. Looking forward to seeing you at Shelia's tomorrow... I am sure we will love whatever it is.. hugs

The Archiving Angel said...

Ms. Audrey...Hello there sweetie!
As usual, you have outdone yourself.
This is just gorgeous!!!!! This is so elegant and I love the matching component idea. As always my friend...wonderful work.
Enjoyed stopping with you.
Take care.Crafty best,
Sonia

Peggy Sue said...

wow, that is absolutely stunning! love it!
mrsroddy4@aol.com

Unknown said...

exquisite as always. You blow me away with your design choices and color pallets LOVE IT
I am so glad to be hopping with you.
Hugs
Brenda
I would be honored if you came to see my blog here

Treva said...

Audrey, another great project, love the paper you used for today's card and box. I really need to learn how to make boxes!

{VICKI} said...

your project is gorgeous!
vicki.dalton@yahoo.com

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

Audrey what a beautiful card... love that vintage look and the papers you chose are just perfect. TFS

littlebitoftoto said...

my goodness, the detail is awesome...thanks for sharing

Eva Laney said...

oh, what a gorgeous soft card!
Eva :0)
evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com

Gloria said...

Oh my this is so so elegant. Very beautiful and detailed.

Janis Lewis said...

What a beautiful project! It's so elegant. Those papers you used are perfect. :) Janis janis@slowar.com

Me said...

Loving all these idea's by going along on the blog hop. Beautiful card you've made!
Apryl ~ aprylgrace@hotmail.com

rhonda emery said...

this birthday set is so beautiful, great job as always

Dawnll said...

Wow- this is stunning!!!
Love the monotone type look.I see swirls and flowers- can't go wrong.

*****A Creative Journey with Melissa***** said...

BEAUTIFUL PROJECT! The details and colors are FANTASTIC! You could use this color combo for ANYTHING! TFS your talent! I am a follower and would be honored if you would check out my blog and follow me too if you aren't already at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com

scrappin2babygirls said...

adorable card and matching box i love the papers and colors! thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win!
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@Yahoo.com

BobbisTreasure said...

Thanks for being in the blog hop!
BobbisTreasure at aol.com

Shawnee said...

Very pretty!

Lisa said...

Wow, your card and matching box are absolutely gorgeous!! I love the beautiful colors and embellishments you used! Just stunning :)

Lisa
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

The Country Life said...

What an absolutely STUNNING card!! I am so glad I found your blog!! What inspiration!! TFS!! Jennifer www.countrycricut.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Wow!!! Absolutely Gorgeous project (as always) such a beautiful set!!! TFS :-)


-Sam
SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Your card is gorgeous, love all the flowers.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dot com

Katknit said...

I'm a new follower. I love the card and matching box that you made...
Charlene

katknit at gmail dot com

Cricut Couple said...

Ok Audrey, of course we would start here. Hee! Hee! Couldn't wait to get home and see what you did for the blog hop and it's gorgeous as always! Love the victorian look to it! So classy and elegant!

Jean said...

How pretty!!

Sherrie K. said...

Wow Audrey...this is awesome and so stunning!! I love all the details and the paper you chose for this project is just beautiful!!! LOVE IT!!!!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Hi Audrey!!!! Your card is SO beautiful and classy!!! I am a new follower!!! :)

jlowery19@gmail.com

Scrappin' Sista said...

Absolutely marvelous!!! TFS! Scrappy fun to you blog buddy.

Christel
http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com

Tammy said...

Absolutely beautiful :-D

KayLa Ruth said...

Such an exceptional card!!! ksantell@gmail.com http://scrappeningplace.blogspot.com

Laura (tweetyb) said...

Just gorgeous!!!! Love it!
♥ Laura ♥
tweetyb@satx.rr.com
http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Anna said...

WOW so classy and elegant. Just wonderful!!!
I'm a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
annadowdy at gmail dot com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

This is beautiful! I have seen you around the blogs but have never run across your site! I am your newest follower! Hope you will stop by for a visit!

Alisha said...

I love how elegant your card is, so pretty.!!!

alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com
http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

THank you so much Audrey for joining the hop you helped me fill it full of beautiful crafty women who I love to read each day! Your projects are Amazing as always! Just so soft and elegant!
Kacee

Ashley Nicole said...

Love the card and matching box. Very pretty.
Ashley

Unknown said...

What a great card. I just love the way you make your cards and then make the box to go with it. Great Idea. I also love the colors

Angi Barrs said...

I love the French Flair of this project. Kacee will love this. :)

Angie S said...

What a wonderful card & matching box. Love the details, so elegant. tfs
Angie
angiehbug@yahoo.com

Kemma said...

I am simply stunned!
TFS and the chance to win

Kemma
mykemmacards.blogspot.com

Janet said...

Audry your card is as always amazingly beautiful. I am inspired by your talent!
TFS
Big Blog Hugs! *Janet*
http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

Liz said...

Your card is so elegant! I am so happy you shared it with all of us, you are one talented lady!

Liz
17eroses@gmail.com

callyannc said...

Am I allowed to say this id my fav! I love these colors and the design! Too dang cute! TFS CallyAnn
http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com