OMG! I FORGOT MY "400 FOLLOWERS" RAK ANNOUNCEMENT YESTERDAY!!!

Happy Friday, everyone!!!  I am soooo sorry, I forgot about announcing the RAK winner in honor of my 400 followers!  I've been trying to juggle several things and it totally slipped my mind!  I also thought yesterday was Wednesday -- where did this week go?!!!  Please forgive my keeping you waiting.

The number selected by Random.org is:

The winner is:  HAPPYSCRAPIN!!!

Happyscrapin, please contact me at audreyfrel@sbcglobal.net with mailing instructions for your Tim Holtz set.

Thank you all for following me, I love and appreciate every one of you.  With that being said, please look forward to the next RAK I'll have for you soon -- I want to try to make all of you happy with time with opportunities to show my appreciation!!!

In the meantime, I have been able to sneak in some visits and I'll get to more of you as I can (had a bit of a problem with Blogger which slowed me down a bit though).  I also have a couple of projects in the works that I think you'll enjoy!!!

That's it for now but I'll be back!  I'm hoping I get one of my projects completed today, so I may even see you later today!  Thanks for stopping by, and...

I'll be seeing you!

A WINNER!!! AND A RAK GIVEAWAY!!!

Hello, all and a very happy Sunday!!!  I hope all's well and everyone was out of harm's way with all the weekend storms and Hurricane Leo.

I notice I have a few new family followers -- hello, welcome, and very happy you made it home!!!  Now make yourselves comfortable!!!

I apologize for not getting around to seeing many of you as I'd hoped in the last day or so; however, between my aunt and yesterdays's storm, I've not had much time.  I do not have a project to share today because, frankly, I just haven't had too much time to get much crafting done; hopefully, I'll be able to take time for that this week!  I do know for sure I'm reserving a couple of hours today to catch up with some of you before this day is over!!!
Well, today is the day also to announce our blog candy winner from McVic's 36th blog hop -- the winning number selected by Random.org:

Number 44  means the winner is KayB of http://scrappinplace.blogspot.com/!  Congratulations, Kay B!!!  You have won the Colorbloc "French Prep" Pattern Paper pack!!!  You have until Wednesday, September 7 to contact me at audreyfrel@sbcglobal.net with your mailing address.  If I haven't heard from you by 5 p.m. (CT) that day, another recipient will be selected.  Again, CONGRATULATIONS!!!  And thank you for hopping with us!!!

Wow...!!! Have you all seen the cost of stickers lately?  Well, because they are pretty costly, I thought that giving several sets of stickers would be a nice RAK giveaway today, so here's what one lucky friend can win:

Everyone is eligible for this giveaway by just leaving me one of those wonderful comments I always get from you!!!  And, again, please feel free to leave more than one comment to increase your chances of winning!!!  Of course, the winner will be selected by Random.org and I will announce the winner on Wednesday, September 7, no later than 5 p.m (central time).  Good Luck to you all!!!

Well, that's it for now.  Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by; I really appreciate you all!!!

Hugs, and...

I'll be seeing you!

THERE'S A CELEBRATION GOING ON RIGHT HERE!!!

Happy Thursday evening, all my wonderful family-friends!!!  And hello to all my NEW family-friends, and WELCOME!!!  I love how my blog-family is growing, and I'm so happy to have you all!!!  I know a few of you dropped over from my buddy Curt's, and if you're a friend of Curt's, you're more than welcome here!  This is Home! AND YOU'RE JUST IN TIME for the party!!!

Are you wondering what all the hoopla is about with the balloons?  It's about YOU!!!  This post is dedicated to celebrateYOU -- MY EXTENDED FAMILY!!!

I don't want to get all mushy but I try to let you all know how very nuch I appreciate you in my own little subtle ways, and if I sometimes slip, it's not intentional.  I really do believe I have the best blog-family in the whole neighborhood, and for all I get from you I just want to give something back!  Therefore, I'm having this party in your honor!!!

In appreciation for your comments, encouragement, support, inspiration, etc., etc. (like I said, don't want to get too mushy), I would love to share with one of you a  blog candy giveaway!  So, let's see who'll catch the "bouquet"... LOL!!!  Here's a peek, but Heaven only knows what will be added by the drawing deadline!!!:

As this celebratory post is a family affair, to be eligible there are two (2) simple requirements:

1. Be a follower and/or become a follower (follower = family)
2. Leave a comment on this post only

I have included non-followers in some of my giveaways but this particular giveaway is a gift is to say "thank you" to those of you who have helped build this family and those who are joining on to help build it even bigger, stronger, and better!!!

With regard to this post being replaced by newer/future posts, for your convenience in locating this post, a direct link to this post will be added to my sidebar and will remain on my sidebar until the drawing for anyone wanting to comment to be eligible for the giveaway.  This way, you can come back -- YES -- and comment as often as you like, as many times as you'd like; the more comments, the better your chances of winning!!! 

The deadline drawing date is Saturday, August 20, the last comment will be accepted at 5 p.m. (CT) and the winner will be announced at 8 p.m. on that date.  Random.org. will be used to make the selection, and the number chosen will correspondi to the number of the commenter -- so comment often!!!   Good luck to you all!!!  And..., celebrate good times....  Come On!!!

Again, thank you for being here and for being my family!!!

Love you, hugs, and...

I'll be seeing you!!!

IT'S A SMALL GIVEAWAY JUST FOR YOU!!!

Good day, and happy Friday!!!  I hope, as always, things are well with all my wonderful family-friends!

I don't have a project today as these last few days I've not felt too well -- I believe it's my a result of my elevated blood pressure.  In additional, the excessive heat isn't helping and/or encouraging.
 
But I do have a bit of a surprise for you and didn't want to hold off letting you know!  I was going through all my CHA Supershow finds and discovered I'd duplicated a purchase -- so guess what that means?!!!  YES!!!  I'm going to give away the extra item to one of you!

This is a layering set of stamps made by Heartfelt Creations.  The wonderful thing about these stamps is that they are made to coordinate with certain cutting dies, so you stamp and cut!!!  This particular set of stamps is called "Gracefull Pansy" and if you don't want to hand cut them after stamping, it coordinates with and matches the Peony Nestabilities die (which is not included in this giveaway...lol!). 

This giveaway is open to anyone interested.  All you need to do to be eligible is leave me a comment on this post.  The recipient will be selected by Random.org. and the number selected will correspond to the order of the person commenting.  The drawing and winner announcement will be no later than 5 p.m. central time on Monday, August 2.  Good luck!!!

Well, I'm off to try to feel better so I can get back to crafting and share more stuff...lol1!!

Thanks for dropping by!  And don't forget to leave your comment for the stamp!!!

I'll be seeing you!

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!

Hello, everyone!!!  Hope all's well!

Are we ready for the RAK winner?!!!  It's been a long wait and I appreciate your patience during my internet issues.  The number selected by Random.org is:

Number 19!!!  This number corresponds with Kate on the May 23 post.  Congratulations KATE, you are the winner!!!  Please email me your full name and address to audreyfrel@sbcglobal.net soI can get your candy in the mail to you.

Now..., remember I said yesterday I'd share several projects I completed while my internet was on down time and not allowing me access to my blog?  Well, I'm going to do that right now.

A friend asked me to do a newly wed present of a kitchen gift for her to give to a new bride she works with, so I came up with this idea using some plain kitchen towels and mitts.  I embellished them with the couple's name, added a rolling pin magnet and a country-style jar candle (which I did a computer generated label for).  I called it the "Country Kitchen Easy Chair":

Next are two (2)  "all occassion" cards I made on my Imagine.  For this one I used Lori's Garden cartridge:

the inside of the card

For this card I used the Damask Decor cartridge:

inside view of this card

And the last project I want to share is a pad and pen set I put together with some leftovers (sorry the picture is lousy):

I wrapped the pen in black polyester ribbon that was left over from the bow on the card, and added Stickles to the top and bottom around the base. The embellishment on the front of the card was a leftover also and I don't remember what cart I used when I cut it.

I hope you like my projects!

As a note, I'm currently putting together another small RAK to giveaway soon, so keep checking back for the announcement!

Last but, hopefully not least, I hope you'll all join me for my DT project that I'm preparing for Sheila's blog tomorrow.  Hint:  If you know me and what I love, you might have a clue as to what it's going to be!!! 

I'll be back! 

WATCH MY BLOG CANDY RAK GROW!

Good Sunday morning everyone!!!  I do hope you are all well.

I'm doing well, but still trying to get through this family ordeal and I'm so very tired, so please excuse me if I don't sound as "lively" as I normally do.

I invited all my followers back today to offer a blog package in appreciation of your just thinking enough of me, and my crafts, to follow me.  I am so very honored to call you all my family-friends and on occasion I just like to show in some small but special way that I don't take you for granted.

Today, I'm going to show you the first of several blog candy packages I've prepared for you and this is just the start --over this week, watch it grow:

I will add to this package on Wednesday, May 4, and again on Saturday, May 7.  You can return here on both days to check out what's been added.  I will also include a surprise RAK which will not be shown but will, however, be included in your package when it is sent out to the lucky recipient!

The winning recipient will be selected by Random.org and will be announced/posted on Monday, May 9.

To be eligible, comments must be left on the blog candy rak posts only.  All the comments will be combined and calculated from the three (3) RAK posts only.  This post being the first.
At this time, this RAK is for current followers only as my way of saying "thank you" for openly supporting me and encouraging me; and for being a part of my Cute and Some family.

Please know I will have a small RAK for All Visitors which will include non-followers (e.i. anyone who leaves a post for the RAK)  who'd like to participate and I will post that information after this RAK has been won.  I want everyone to know I appreciate your just taking the time to stop by.  So everyone, be on the look-out for that.

Well, I'm off to church now.  I'll try to come back later to check in on as many of you as I can.  In the meantime...

I'll be seeing you

THE VOTES ARE IN!!! BLOGAVERSARY PARTICIPANT "CANDY" LIST COMPLETE!!!

Hi, again!!!  Sorry I'm late, I had to finish preparing the hubby's dinner.

Okay, the votes are in!!!  Here's the numbered list of everyone who commented/responded with the phrase "a little bit of this, a little bit of that" for my 1-year blog anniversary "candy" giveaway:

The number beside your name is the number that will determine the winner selected by Random.org.  The drawing will be 5 p.m. tomorrow, Monday, January 10.  At that time the winner will be announced.

Good luck!!!  And thank you so much for participating!!!

I'll be seeing you!

IT'S MY BLOGAVERSARY, AND I HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND A LITTLE BIT OF THAT TO GIVE AWAY!!!

It's my blogaversary - it's my blogaversary - it's my blogaversary; am I haaaappy?!!!  YESSIREEE!!!!

I'm back and thank you all for being so patient and waiting!!!  And, so as not to forget, thank you all for visiting me earlier here or at Sheila's for my DT project.  I appreciated all the comments and, as always, your support!!!

Wow, it's been quite a year, and so much thanks goes to all of you for being here for me.  In honor of my first year as a blogger and to celebrate, I have something I'd like to giveaway -- a little bit of this and a little bit of that!!!

It has been such a pleasure making such wonderful new friends, and I so look forward to another year of making more new friends, crafting, being inspired and all the wonderful things that we bloggers share with each other.  It's so amazing the bond we all share and are committed to!  Mere words cannot do justice!

Because Cute and Some made it from day one to today has been because of all of you -- followers and visitors alike.  Without all of you collectively, I probably wouldn't still be here with my hopes and wishes to continue.  Honestly, I never expected to have more than 45,000 visits/hits  in one year when I began this blog!!!  Therefore, this giveaway is open to everyone!  No restrictions!!!

Like I said, the candy being offered for giveaway is a hodge-podge of  craft items -- not much,  but a little something to let you know I appreciate you and thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart for being the beautiful collection of people that you are. Over the year, you have entertained me, comforted me, lifted me, inspired me, and on an occassion or so even scolded me.  I couldn't have asked for better blog friends than what you've all become to me.  I wish I could do so much more but here's the candy I have to offer:

To win, please 1eave me a comment on this or any post AND include the phrase "a little bit of this, a little bit of that" (THIS IS A MUST).  I will compile a list of everyone who comments to me using this phrase and assign a number to each participate.  Once the list is compiled I'll post the participants and their numbers, and post the date I will use Random Generator to select the winner.  All comments must be in by 5 p.m. on this Sunday, January 9;  at that time, no more participants will be accepted/eligible as I will begin the list to have ready to post on Monday, January  10.

To all my visiting friends, I'd love to meet you all too!!!  I love company -- and I don't bite!!!  LOL!

Good luck to everyone!!!  Now get those comments coming!!!

I'll be back, so...  I'll be seeing you!

IT'S AFTER 12 NOON AND I HAVE A BLOG CANDY, AND THE MYSTERY SURPRISE, WINNER!!!

Happy Monday, all!!!  I hope you're all doing well and had a wonderful weekend!

I've been absent this weekend spending time, off and on, with my aunt.  She is having surgery on Wednesday of this week and she's not taking it well -- refusing to have it.  She has pre-op orientation tomorrow and I know it's going to be difficult getting her there.  Because I'll be with her throughout, I may not get a chance to Post for a couple  days; however, I will be trying to get in as many visits as I can to avoid getting too far behind on what you've been up to.  Tess found my aunt has some kind of abcess on her liver and they need to remove it.  The good news is that despite her age, she's in great physical shape and, therefore, no complications are expected.

Now for the moment I'm hoping many of you have been waiting for!!!  There's a winner for the PDDU (Paper Doll Dress Up) cart and the MYSTERY SURPRISE package!

First I must apologize as normally I would have a picture of the Random Generator chosen number; unfortunately,  for some reason, the server rejected each saved picture or copy I tried to capture -- sorry!  I don't know why and couldn't figure out how to capture it to reflect here in this Post, so you'll have to just trust me.

The number  Random Generator selected is: #34.

Congratulations to Gaby!  You are number 34!!!  You have won the Paper Dolls Dress Up Cart:

Gaby, as I'd mentioned, you will also be receiving the mystery surprise gift!  Your gift is a Christmas package which includes a scrapbook, assorted Christmas paper, stickers, borders, vinyl stickers, rub-ons, ribbon, glittered words, and more:

Please provide me your mailing address by commenting on this Post (your personal info will not be published).

Again, congratulations!!!

I'll be back shortly as I have some blog awards that were passed on to me that I'm anxious to acknowledge, so...

I'll be seeing you!!!

BLOG CANDY REMINDER AND LINK TO POST

Hi, all!  I'm back to remind you that if you haven't already left a comment for my blog candy, I will have a direct link to it at the top of my sidebar under "Audrey's Blog Candy".   This should make it easy for you!  All sign-up comments must be left on the linked November 2, 2010 post to be included in the Random Generator selection.

Also, don't forget along that with the PPDU cart, the winner will also receive a MYSTERY GIFT SURPRISE which will be revealed once the winner is announced.

Again, to be  eligible:  you MUST be a follower and you must leave me a comment on the linked post only.

The drawing will be on Monday, November 8, after 12 noon central time.  So come on back and check it out!!!  You may be the winner!

Good Luck!!!

Now, I'm off to complete my DT project for Sheila's blog tomorrow.  I hope you all join me there!!!  I think you'll like what I have to share with you!

I'll be seeing you!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

Good Monday morning, all!  Hope you had a wonderful weekend and are heading for an equally wonderful brand new week!

I am feeling so filled with goodness this morning because it just seems the world is walking by my side -- I am so touched by all the kindnesses of so many wonderful friends, old and new; and some unexpected but very special surprises have helped me feel this way!  A beginning...
I'd like to welcome several new followers!  Welcome to CuteandSome!  I am so happy to have you here and I hope you'll feel comfortable and come back often.  Thank you for coming, we're family here!  I'll visit with you later, if I can find you!!!

I received in the mail today a mini album that I won and was awarded  from my friend Rhonda.  I don't think Rhonda needs much of an introduction because she's got to be famous for her minis!  I can't tell you how surprised I was to get my hands on this because eventhough Isuggested the design, pictures just can't justify how amazing this book really is in person; it's more than I could have imagined:

Thank you, Rhonda!!!  This is such a treasure!

Also within the last day and a half I've won two (2) blog candies from 2 other bloggie friends:  Wendy and Jean.  Thank you, ladies, for allowing me to participate in your blog candy giveaways!  I haven't received my candy yet although I'm really anticipating getting them; I have no patience now that I've won -- lol!!! 

Last but not least, I did not publicly/post acknowledge a gift from a very dear friend which I received several weeks ago.  It wasn't because I neglected to but, in my excitement and haste to use the item, I didn't first take a picture.  Sandy sent me a pair of "purple" (yes, I said purple) rubber gloves.  I'd seen she'd bought herself a pair and I got so excited over them that she actually sent me a pair -- see what wonderful friends you are!!!  Anyway, because I immediately used the gloves and wouldn't dare post a picture of them after use, I thought I'd lost the opportunity.  Eventhough I felt a bit guilty afterwards, I knew Sandy would forgive me -- she's like that!  However, I still have the box for storage, so I thought, well... as I have this, I can post it and still let Sandy know I much I appreciate my gift.  So, Sandy, again, thank you so much my friend:

Again I'll tell you, these are just a few of all my amazing friends you need to visit if you haven't already!!!  Just click on their names and you'll be directed to their blogs!

To you all, thank you so much for being my friends; I really do love you -- ALL!!!  And... you're ALL AMAZING!!!

I'll be back!!!

AND THE WINNER IS...!!!

Good afternoon, all!

I have the news you've all been waiting for, the random generator selected:

#18!!!  Joeygirl, you were the 18th commentor, so you have won the RAK -- CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Please leave me a comment letting me know where I can sent your blog candy (for your privacy, your comment containing any personal information will not be published for public viewing).

Now for the rest of you, be on the look out for "Game Time" where there will be another opportunity for blog candy -- coming soon!

Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement.   Love ya!!!

I'll be seeing you!  

BLOG CANDY DRAWING TODAY AT 5 P.M. -- HURRY!!!

Good morning, all!  I hope everyone is smiling and on their way to another wonderful day!

Just  little reminder that if you haven't left me a comment for my blog candy, you have until 5 p.m. (CT) to link to the post from my side bar to leave your comment.  Just look for the label for the "200 Followers" and follow the link!

I'll be seeing you!

200 FOLLOWERS!!! YEAH!!!! THANK YOU-THANK YOU!!!

Happy, happy Saturday to all of you, my wonderful friends!!!

I've finally reached that magic number I've been waiting on for weeks!!!  200 followers!!!  And I'd like to thank all my new followers and my older ones for making this a victory for me.  When I say I love you all, I really do!

To you all, you're always welcome here and what I have is yours to share!  And, as most of you know, I try to locate all my followers who have blogs to follow them as well.  I do love to visit and share!!!

To celebrate, let's go for some blog candy!

Included in this RAK:  Cricut Christmas Noel cart, stamps, stickers, rub-ons, paper, ribbon, , letters, tags, and more!!!

NOTE:  The Christmas Novel cart is unpackaged/open because it came as part of a set, however, it is a brand new cart.

All you have to do is be a follower and leave me a comment on this post -- that's it!   (To be eligible, the comment must be on this post only.)  The drawing will be Wednesday, July 28, after 5 p.m. central time; the winner will be announced sometime after 12 noon on Thursday, July 29.  The winner will be selected by Random Generator.  Good luck to each of you!!!

I will leave a link to this post on my sidebar, in the event it  gets lost in additional postings.  For your comfort, it'll also prevent you from having to scroll through any additional added posts.

To my new followers that I haven't already visited, look for me because I'm coming to see you soon!!!  And, again, thanks so much for making my day!!!

I'll be seeing you!

GUESS WHO WON MY RAK!!!

Happy Thursday, everyone!  Hope you're all well.

Before, I begin, I want to say hello and welcome a new follower -- follower number 199!!!  I'm happy you've joined me and I'm thrilled to have you!  Thank you for becoming one of my blogging family members and a friend!

Moving on...  Of course, I'm still fiddling with this cut.file, it's a lot more difficult than it looked it would be.  I was up with it until after 1 a.m. this this morning -- until I get blurry eyed!  So, what I'm going to do, is put it to the side for today and begin a project to share with you sometime later today.

In the meantime, I know everyone is anticipating the winner of the blog candy, so going on with the show...

Random Generator selected the number:

Number 5!!!!  And the fifth commentor to post was Dawn!!!  Congratulations to Dawn!!!!

Dawn has a wonderful blog, she's a very talented lady with a gift to entertain and keep you laughing while displaying her crafty creations.  She's a must to visit!  Just click on her name link, you'll see what I mean.

Dawn, please let me know where I can send your RAK.  If you post your info here to my blog, please know it will be personal and never posted publicly to my blog.  Again, congratulations!

I'm sorry you all couldn't win BUT...  I have 199 followers!!!  You know what that means?!!!  It means that with just one (1) more follower, I'll have another RAK, and you'll have another chance to win.  That's right, we'll be doing this all over again!!!  So stay tuned!  I'll be post a picture again of what included as blog candy for 200 FOLLOWERS!!!

I'll be back later with a project to share, so...  I'll be seeing you!

RAK POST IS NOW CLOSED!

Good Wednesday, evening everyone!  Wow, didn't the middle of the week get here too quick?!!!

I apologize for not being around today.  I was hoping to have a project to share; unfortunately, I have still been working feverously on this cut.file to no avail (and I totally lost track of time).  It is a lot more difficult than I thought it would be but I don't want to abandon it because I feel I'm just too close.  If I don't have it completed and assembled before tomorrow, I'll come up with another project to share with you until I can figure out what I'm doing wrong.

In the meantime, the Post for my RAK is officially closed, and I will announce the winner tomorrow!!!  Yea!!! Again, the lucky recipient will be selected by Random Generator. 

How You Will Be Selected:

The selection will be made according to your comment order (that is, the order in which you commented).  For instance: if you are the first commentor under my RAK post, you will be number "1"; if you are the second commentor, you will be number "2", and so on.  The number that corresponds with the commentor's place number wins the RAK; therefore, if Random Generator selects the number "4", the person who made the 4th comment wins.

I will post a picture/copy of the Random Generator's number selection tomorrow when I announce the winner.  As there are 21 participants commenting for the RAK, the generator will be set beiginning with number 1 to 21.

Until then, I wish you all luck!!!  And thanks so much for all your love, encouragement and support!!!

I'll be seeing you!

SOOOO CLOSE TO BLOG CANDY TIME!!! BUT NO CIGAR!!! YET!!!

Hello, all!!!  Happy Saturday to you!!!

Well, AT&T has finally gotten my entire U-Verse package installed, and up and running.  Can you believe they actually had to come back out today again?!!!  I was ready to pull my hair out with this package installation -- all because the DH wanted this package (I was satisfied with Direct TV).  Well,  at least I'm feeling better now with all the problems out of the way, and everyone we know who already has it says we'll love it -- I sure hope they're right!

Enough of my venting - HELLO everyone and particularly all my followers --old and new!!!  This posting is especially for you because it involves BLOG CANDY.   As always, it's so nice to see you all when I look over at my sidebar and you're always welcome here!  I hope I'm doing something right that you chose to become followers.  In return, I love doing things for you!

With 179 followers current, one of you special friends will be able to win a blog candy package once I reach 200 followers.  The only rule is you must be a follower -- that's all!!!   I have already began collecting items to add to my RAK and here is a sample of what I have for you:

There's a package of cardstock paper, a scrapbook/photo album, word ribbon, stickers, stamps, chipboard words, a scrapbook spinner template, the Christmsas/Noel cart, and who knows what else might get tossed in by the time I reach 200 followers.  Oh yes, with regard to the cart, it came as part of a packaged set of 3 carts, so there is no box but the cart is brand new.  I'll be giving away the other two (2) carts at a later date.

As of right now there is no deadline scheduled for the RAK because I don't know how long it'll take to reach 200 followers, but with only 21 more to go, maybe it won't be long.  Once I reach 200, I'll let you know what the deadline will be and how the RAK winner will be drawn.  So, please feel free to help me watch, so you'll know when the deadline will be scheduled.

Well, that's it for now!  Because I was detained during my installation, I'm behind on my visiting some of you, some that's where I'm headed right now; so,...

I'll be seeing you!

P.S.  Of course, I can't get out of here without reminding you to get your mini albums ready for Showcase #10 and you heads ready to unscrabble the word game for a chance to win the game prize!

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!

Hi , all!!!  Thank you so much for your well-wishes, sound advice, and overall concern; I so much appreciate it and it warms my heart how much love you're sending my way -- I can really feel it!!!  However,and it's probably why, there's just no way for me to stay away too long!!!  That would take a lot more than a bad hand!!!  Someone already referred to me as a "blogger gone wild"  How funny is that?!!!  But I'm feeling a bit better (even did some visiting although I didn't leave any messages), so I wanted to just  drop in to announce the winner of the blog candy!  Sorry, but I had to wait until the hubby got back from running an errand, otherwise I would have had him select a winner and posted a couple of hours ago.

AND THE WINNER IS...  Barb's Boys. 

Barb is a recent friend and follower whom I have so soon come to admire,  She is a another talented and kind woman you'd love to visit.  When you have a chance, drop by and tell her hello; she'll be so glad you stopped by.  You'll like her blog too!

Barb, I'll need a snail mail address to send your RAK to.  You can leave me an email from the message board and I'll get back to you.  And, congatulations again!

Everyone, because I may only be dropping in and out, I'm still keeping my eyes open, soI'm still expecting and checking on your entries for showcase #2.  The fairies hope you all enjoyed the first showcase and look forward to you coming back!!!  There's an award awaiting for your blog!!!  Get to crafting and sgin up before 8 p.m. EST. on Friday!  We're looking to see you! 

That's it for now.  As you can probably imagine, my right hand is getting quite a workout!!!  LOL!

Oh, almost forgot, FOREWARNING -- you're due for a "game time" soon too, so be on the lookout!!!  This will be the only notice -- Still a little stinker!

I'll be seeing you!

OVER 15,000 VISITOR HITS!!! BLOG CANDY TIME!

Good day, friends.  Happy Monday to you all and I do hope you had a great Easter weekend.  I very much enjoyed my time with the DH and Buster, and it was one of the most relaxing weekends I've had in a while.

Before I continue, I'd like to take a few minutes to welcome some new followers.  Hello, to you!!!  I'm so happy to have you and I hope you visit often!   As I've always said, "I love company".

Well, unbelieavably, I have an excess of 15,000 visitor hits!  It seems like I only got here a few days ago -- LOL!  And, as a token of my appreciation, I have a small RAK to share.

This is just a tiny gift of appreciation , and the only rules to getting it is you must be a follower and to leave me a comment under this post.  You will have until  the end of the day on Tuesday, April 13.  On Wednesday,  I will have the hubby pull a name out of "the hat" from the list of commentors and announce the winner.

Thank you all for your continued support and all the kindnesses I have received from you.  I will always try my best to support, encourage, and inspire you as well.

I'll be seeing you!!!

P.S.  Oh, and don't forget the Contributors Showcase, the team fairies and I will be looking for you!

OMG!!! I'VE WON CRAFTY SIDE OF ME'S BLOG CANDY!!!

Happy Tuesday to you, happy Tuesday to me!!!  Hope you're all feeling FANTASTIC!!!

I can't believe I actually won Lee Ann's blog candy.  Honestly, I NEVER win anything, I just like to be included in playing along -- but I must say it does feel wonderful!!!  And, I have some delicious candy to boot!!!  This is like hitting a lotto to me!!!  My only hope was to (hopefully) send some attention in her direction from my end; so we both ended up winners!!!

I also congratulate Lee Ann on getting all her followers and some extra.  As I commented to her, I'm sure this is just a beginning for her!  I'm sure we're all happy for her!

I'll be seeing you!