Blog Candy!!!

Hi crafty friends!

It's been a LONG time since I last offered a blog candy. Time to give something away! You have all been so patient with me the last two years, during my illness of 2018, and our moving, and I appreciate that you are still popping in here to visit and leave such nice comments!

A few weeks ago, I won an amazing box full of goodies from Susan Opel. All she asked, was that I Pay It Forward, and offer a give-a-way of the things that I might already own, or simply might not use.  I'm caught up with my August DT responsibilities, so this seemed a great time to Pay It Forward!

You are only seeing the top of this deep box!

If you are interested in winning a box full of crafty items (stamps, dies, stencils, stickers, etc.) that belonged to Susan, just leave me a comment below, telling me about one of your favorite Christmas Traditions. I can't wait to read your comments!

This Blog Candy will be open for comments from today (August 8th) until Saturday, August 15th. A winner will be announced afternoon or evening of Sunday, August 16th, so be sure to check back that evening!!! Hopefully, you can Pay it Forward, as well!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Catherine Scanlon Designs

Happy Satur-yay!

Today is a pretty good day so far - hope it's going well for you!

A few weeks ago, I was excited to win some blog candy! The  stamp set that I won, Chocolate Candies, is waiting to be inked, and I'm hoping to get to it soon. But, how exciting it was to open the prize package, and find a few extra coloring images included! I've colored one, and decided today would be a good day to share it with you!

Here is the image created by Catherine Scanlon, and colored by little old me :)

Have a great weekend!

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Patti J.

Seasons Giving Blog Hop

Happy New Year, dear friends!
Can you believe another year has flown by?

Squeal!
I'm excited to again be part of the Seasons Giving Blog Hop, hosted by Latisha Yost. The hop started when Latisha was talking with a friend about all of the product that we have that goes unused....doubles or triples of something, ribbon you don't like, a kit you received that's not your style, etc. As designers, we all have something that is just sitting here unused, or maybe we just love our blog readers, and want to go out and buy something new to give away!

This hop is my opportunity to thank you so much for your support, especially this year. It's been a bit of a tough year, and I appreciate those of you who are still dropping by. If you are a new subscriber, welcome! I love making new online friends, and will follow your blog as well!!!

PRIZES!!!!!
Every single one of us on the hop will have some type of giveaway on our blogs. Be sure to hop, and enter to be eligible to win. There are lots of free crafty goodies to help start this year out right!

I will be giving two prizes today - these stamps and dies will be divided into two packages:

To enter, just leave a comment on this post. PLEASE include an email address, so I can contact you. I will announce my winner on Saturday, January 5th.

This quick card to wish you all well, features some Repeat Impressions stamps - I hope that 2019 is very good to you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Patti J.

Here is the list of uber-awesome blogs in today's hop. If I am your first stop, curl up with a cup of something delicious, and get ready to hop! Thank you so much, Latisha, for taking the time to organize this hop each year!

Lawn Fawn

Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine

Hero Arts

My Favorite Things

Reverse Confetti

My Sweet Petunia

Picket Fence Stamps

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Ink Blot Shop

Indigo Jade Art

Sunny Studio Stamps

Paper House Productions

Kraftin Kimmie Stamps

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Newton's Nook Designs

Kelly Klapstein

Latisha Yoast

Lydia Fiedler

Lori Craig

Dina Kowal

Nichol Spohr

Chari Moss

Jenn Shurkus

Vera Yates

Ashley Newell

Beth Pingry

Giovana Smith

Dana Joy

Heather Hoffman

Margie Higuchi

Mindy Eggen

Julie Tilman

Cindy Lawrence

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Kelly Latevola

Emily Midgett

Ilina Crouse

Emily Leiphart

Kristi Goulet

Debi Adams

Tracey McNeeley

Wanda Guess

Ashley Harris

Tracey McLennon

Janine Tinklenberg

Amy Rysavy

Caly Person

Marcie Sharp

Mary-Ann Coulter Maldonado

Amy Tsuruta

Tricia Barber

Shemaine Smith

Christine Meyer

Lisa Henke

Shellye McDaniel

Kathy Schweinfurth

Yvonne Van Der Grijp

Lynette Kaufmann

Laura Williams

Dana Tatar

Cheiron Brandon

Patti Gilliam

Gracie Chavez

Carisa Zglobicki

Debbie Seyer

Mariana Grigsby

Michelle Woerner

Deborah Saaranen

Lisa Stein

Ceal Pritchett

Seasons Giving Blog Hop

Happy New Year, and welcome to the 6th Seasons Giving Blog Hop!

I am SO excited to be a part of this special hop!  Latisha Yoast started this hop 5 years ago, to celebrate the spirit of giving, and it's become an annual holiday event. Thank you, Latisha!

Here's how the hop works:  

Each company or designer on the list below has a giveaway!  

This is our way of thanking you for your friendship, for visiting our blogs, supporting our creative endeavors and  being a part of our creative family.  It's an opportunity for us to give back!  

All you need to do is visit each blog and leave a comment.  

Grab a cup of something yummy, and start hopping!

 * * * Giveaways * * *

Here are my two giveaway packages:

Package one:

Package two: 

There are some pretty awesome items here from Crafter's Companion!

You have until 5:00 p.m. CST, Sunday, January 7th, to leave a comment for your chance to win one of these two prize packages.  I will announce the two winners on my blog shortly thereafter.

I would LOVE to have some new on-line friends - please feel free to follow my blog!  If you sign up to follow, please leave a second comment telling me that you are a new follower, and you will have two chances to win!

PLEASE be sure to leave an email address in your comment, so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Wishing each of you a wonderful New Year, filled with happiness, love, and lots of crafty goodness!

Here's one of my favorite cards from 2017...

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Here is the full list of participants:

Lawn Fawn

Technique Tuesday

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Reverse Confetti

MFT Stamps

Neat & Tangled

Winnie & Walter

Hero Arts

CAS-ual Friday Stamps

My Sweet Petunia

Paper House Productions

Verve Stamps

Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Catherine Pooler

Indigojade Art

A Jillian Vance Design

Kelly Creates

Latisha Yoast

Kimberly Crawford

Vera Yates

Nichol Spohr

Chari Moss

Audrey Tokach

Zsoka Marko 

Teri Anderson

Wanda Guess

Amy Tsuruta

Lydia Fiedler

Laurie Willison

Jenn Shurkus

Debi Adams

Cindy Lawrence

Lori Craig

Lisa Henke

Dina Kowal

Laura Bassen

Jessica Frost-Ballas 

Kelly Lunceford

Dana Joy

Tracey McNeely

Margie Higuchi

Laurel Beard

Janine Tinklenberg

Sean Fetterman

Christine Meyer

Heidi Blankenship

Debbie Seyer

Libby Hickson

Gracie Chavez

Julee Tilman

Karen Baker

Lee Murphy

Yvonne Van De Grijp

Leigh Penner

Marcie Sharp

Patti Gilliam

Barbara Anders

Bunny Vance

Kyra Sanders

Giovana Smith

Jillian Vance

Ceal Pritchett

Neva Cole

Blogaversary Celebration - Day Two!

Good morning!

Happy Sunday, and welcome back to another day of celebrating my six years in Blogland (among other happy things!)  It's not too late to comment on Day One for a chance to win!

So, for Day Two, we have a very generous sponsor!

Wendy Wyman, of Repeat Impressions Stamps, is giving away some

Repeat Impressions Yuminess!  One lucky winner
will receive a gift code to spend $20 at Repeat Impressions!

Thank you SO much, Wendy!

Here's one of my favorite Repeat Impressions projects...

and just in time for Halloween!

Repeat Impressions 2322-G, Black Cat can be found HERE!

Thanks so much for dropping by today to celebrate with me!

It's a very nippy, wet, and windy day here in Missouri, and your visits bring some 'warm 

and fuzzy' into my day!

So....how can you win a $20 gift card to Repeat Impressions?

1. Leave a comment here = 1 chance

2. Leave a comment on the Repeat Impressions FB page, thanking Wendy for her sponsorship & click 'LIKE' = 1 chance

3. Head over to the Repeat Impressions Blog and become a follower = 1 chance

You have THREE chances to win today!

Enjoy your day!

See you tomorrow for Day 3!

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Lots of Love for Lauryn

Isn't this little girl just precious? 
Let me introduce you....

Lauryn was diagnosed with Leukemia on March 27, 2014. She is currently hospitalized in the DC area undergoing chemotherapy to fight this terrible disease.  
Lauryn is Linda Payne's granddaughter...
many of you in the stamping community probably know our sweet Linda!

As news of Lauryn's illness spread via social media, many of you have asked if there is anything you can do to help, so we have come up with a plan. We decided to have a Card Drive and would like to invite YOU to help by sending "happy mail" to Lauryn and her family.

Please create cards to share your love and encouragement for Lauryn and her family. Lauryn's parents are Josh and Elizabeth and she has two older siblings: Lily and Logan. We thank the Lord for this dear family and need to pray for them as they are seeking to glorify the Lord throughout this trial. 

Cards can be mailed to:

Children's National
Hematology/Oncology RM 437
Lauryn Newsome
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington DC 20010

You can find updates on Lauryn via a Facebook page that has been set up by some family. It is Fight on Little Lauryn. They have shared how encouraging it is receive a simple "like" on a Facebook status or words of love and encouragement that is posted.

Here is the fabulous group of bloggers who have joined us in promoting this Card Drive. We would love for you to hop with us as numerous bloggers have blog candy and all you need to do is leave a comment... 

Lots of Love for Lauryn

Olga Jewell Craftieodamae

Mary Anne Kelemen Lakeside Stamping

Lisa Haines The Purple Place

Patti Painter Patti’s Paper Creations

Jennie Harper Stampin Away the Day 

Colleen Holmes A Card’s Delight

Jennifer Scull Just Coffee Please…& Stamps & Ribbons & Paper

Anita Autore Cards & Coffee 

Sandra Van Blaricum Cards and Creativity 

Jerusha Borden I Love Paper Crafting 

Jenn Borjeson Stampin' Angel Jenn 

Nina Brackett Crafting in Croatia

Linda Coughlin The Funkie Junkie

Kathleen Curry Will Stamp for Wine

Melissa Czapor My Many Journeys

Vicki Dutcher All I Do is Stamp

Debbie Ebat Debbie’s Stamping Adventures

Tera Fujan Stamp Queen 

Patti Gilliam Cherish Each Precious Day

Joy Hadden Pieces of Joy

Danielle Haddon The Musings of a Chocoholic

Karen Knegten Studio at the Lake 

Lori McAree Smiling While Stamping

CG Merrill CG Says (something loudly)

Rhonda Miller Rhonda’s Place to Shine

Lee Murphy My Reality

Betty Neville Betty Neville's Blog

Marlena Peduzza Marlena's Paper Paradise

Jackie Randolph Paper Moments 

Shirley Ross Card Art, Etc.

Melissa Shultz Buggin to Stamp

Carla Suto Carla’s Stamping Spot 

Cat Tidwell Cat’s Creations 

Brenda Turner Stamp It Up

Geri Utterback Geri’s Cards 

Cheri Weston Stamp’n Boomer 

 

Here is a card that I created using one of the digi images that I received after donating to Lauryn's family. I am planning to send cards to each family member.  What a terrible ordeal for each of them.

If you would like to donate, you can find the link HERE.

Used my Perfect Papercrafting Mini Rulers for these beautiful straight mats!  See sidebar for details!

Blog Candy!!!

One lucky reader will receive a $10 gift card to Die-Versions.com

If you are a follower of my blog, you can leave two comments, for two chances!

I will post the winner for MY blog candy on Friday, April 18th.

Have a great day.

Thanks for stopping by!

Patti J.