Cute and Some: I'VE A NEW RAK WINNER, AND A PROJECT TO SHARE!!!

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

I'VE A NEW RAK WINNER, AND A PROJECT TO SHARE!!!

Hello, everyone!!! Well, I'm back to announce another winner and I also have a little belated Christmas present project to share.

The number Random.org selected for the vellum/paper set was #8:

Congratulations to "Love My Paper"!!! You are the winner of the blog rak. You will have until the end of the day Friday to contact me with your mailing information to audreyfrel@sbcglobal.net. Thank you all for your wonderful comments!!! And keep checking because I have another small rak coming up very soon now again!!!

Now for my project. As I mentioned I wasn't afforded the time this year to get any shopping done in time for Christmas and I promised my family I'd have presents for them before our New Year's Eve celebration. I have managed a few purchases but I've also enjoyed making a few presents also. I'd like to share with you a quick and easy charm bracelet I just finished for my little neice:

She's 13 years old and that's such a difficult age to make a handmade gift decision for, but I'm hoping she'll like this!

Congrats again to my winner!

I'm off to play now, so I love you all, hugs...

I'll be seeing you!

22 comments:

Sherrie K. said...: Congrats to your winner and that bracelet is just adorable....you are so crafty and creative! I love it and I know she is going to also. Great gift idea!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com; December 27, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Becky Dunham said...: Love this charm bracelet Audrey! I can't think of a single 13 yo I know that would not adore it! Both of my girls would love it and they are 14 and 17 :) Congrats to your winner of the vellum papers! Have a lovely evening dear.; December 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM
ScrapCrazyyyy! said...: Well, she is going to love this bracelet! My girl friends make a lot of jewelry but I have never joined in the fun. I've gone to the jewelry parties, but I can never decide what to make so I end up watching everyone else. It's so much fun!

Great job! I think this is a wonderful gift.
Gotta go tuck the kids in, talk to you soon!; December 27, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Sandy from Ukiah said...: Congrats to the winner... and i am so sure your little niece is going to love this.. i clicked on it and i am positive she will love it... Have fun playing my friend, i can't wait to see what else you are creating... WIshing you the Happiest New Year... i think it's going to be a AWESOME year, i am so looking forward to seeing your awesome projects next year... hugs from ukiah; December 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Jean said...: Congrats to the winner!! Audrey, this bracelet is so pretty!; December 27, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Kirsty Vittetoe said...: That is a lovely bracelet, your niece is going to LOVE it!; December 28, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Treva said...: A nice bracelet and great gift idea. DD's birthday is in February maybe I should do something similar.; December 28, 2011 at 5:24 AM
Beatriz Farquhar-Guzman said...: wow... I know your niece will love it. It is beautiful! and 13 years old is a great age to start wearing pearl!; December 28, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Angi Barrs said...: You are so talented. She will love this. Hope you had a happy Christmas!; December 28, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Barb Turpin said...: What pretty little baubles! Very sweet!; December 28, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Beebeebabs said...: Thanks Audrey - Congrats to the winner. Love the bracelet - such a unique gift and I am sure your niece loved it tfs!!!; December 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Sheila aka SassyLady said...: I think she will just love this little bracelet as it is so cute. And 9 year olds just love the glam! TFS; December 28, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Norma said...: WOW! Audrey you amaze me every time!! LOVE the bracelet it's beautiful and that altered pen is just fabulous!!! Thank you for stopping by:)
Hugs,
Norma; December 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Nancy Zunic said...: What a lucky niece! I think that she will love your charm bracelet. Awesome job Audrey!; December 28, 2011 at 8:51 PM
lovemypaper said...: "OMG" I was popping in to see your new project and to my surpize I'm your blog winner.Very cute bracelet love the charmes.; December 28, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Cricut Couple said...: Congrats to the winner! YAY! What a wonderful bracelet! She's gonna LOVE it and love you for making it for her!; December 28, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Stacy said...: Congrats to the winner!!
Audrey, your bracelet turned out beautiful, she is going to love it. I love charm bracelets.
I hope you and your family have a Blessed New Year
Hugs, Stacy; December 29, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Unknown said...: Do I not just LOVE YOU. I have been MIA for some time now. But in the New Year I will be back. Thanks for the loving words and as all ways the prayers. We made up our minds no to New York for now. God is doing something else here. If anything close to you would make me happy. LOL

I am redoing the blog and some of the ideas on there and maybe opening up a store. And yes still in school and working also. I thank God for you and my bloggers peeps, just seeing what you are doing is what keeps me going. Until next time God bless have a AWESOME New Year and you are in my prayers; December 29, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Brigit Mann said...: This is beautiful!!; December 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM
abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...: Congrats to the winner! Wonderful charm bracelet!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com; December 29, 2011 at 4:41 PM
GabyCreates.com said...: Gorgeous!!!! She will love it!!!; December 30, 2011 at 3:32 AM
DEBORAH said...: You are so talented, your niece will love it.; December 31, 2011 at 8:32 PM

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