Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A Thank You and A Giveaway!!

Hello my Crafty Friends!

Today I wanted to share a Thank you card I created for some special people. It is being sent to these special people but this is also a card for you, my followers! You have been so sweet! Thank you for all your encouraging comments. Each of you inspire me greatly! Because I have reached and surpassed 500 followers there is a giveaway at the end of this post. But, first, my card :)

I created this card with several challenges in mind.

The first is the Peachy Keen Stamps: Challenge #48. Here is my card:


You must use this sketch:

Here is a picture of the cute little bee using Peachy Keen Stamps. I used PK-560 Dolly Dumplins Face Assortment.

Here is a picture showing all the dimension:
I used Freshly Picked, Create A Critter, and Accent Essentials Cricut cartridges, Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-560 Dolly Dumplins, Kraft Cardstock, a Fiscars punch, ticket stamp from Whimsy Stamps, Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye, Recollection pearls, American Crafts ribbon, and my black and white gelly roll pens.

I am also submitting this card to the following challenges:

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ Challenge #48
My Creative Time ~ Throwback Thursday ~ use green
Bug Bites ~ use a bug
The Kraft Journal ~ "Oh Baby It's Spring"
The Paper Variety ~ Tic Tac Toe Challenge ~ I used Make A Card, Use scallops, stamped image or sentiment.
A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Challenge #144 Ribbon, Pearls/Rhinestones, and flowers
Paper Cutz Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Now on to my Follower Giveaway!!

Because I have reached 500 + followers I wanted to have a giveaway!

Here is what I am giving away:

This giveaway is for my followers ie. crafty friends :) for your awesome support! So, followers ie. crafty friends, just leave a comment with a way for me to contact you. Please, only one entry per person. This giveaway will end April 4th at midnight EST.

Thank you all again!

Hugs,
Saundra :)







85 comments:

Carol W. said...

Super super cute card! Love the little bee. Congratulations for 500 followers! I alway find something on your blog that inspires me. TFS

Carol
clworkman4 at gmail dot com

CurlyQ1703 said...

Love the thank you card. Im getting my first Peachy Keen Stamps soon. Hope mine turn out as cute as yours. Congrats on reach 500! Thats awesome.

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http://justabitoftime.blogspot.com/

Shelly said...

Oh My Goodness, so cute! Congrats on 500! Thank you for such a great giveaway!
Shelly
mypaperlove.blogspot.com

Jae said...

Aw, such a sweet card! Love all the doodlings and that flower pot. The bee is super cute too! And of course, CONGRATS on reaching 500 followers!
Jenn
craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com
smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

Your card is so cute! Love it :)
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Bunnyfreak said...

Adorable card.
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Sharla said...

Cute, cute card!! I just found your blog via The Craft Spot and am now following!!

sharlarichards at yahoo dot com

Sarah said...

Congratulations on such a wonderful milestone! I really enjoy your blog and admire your beautiful work! Thank you for sharing with us :)

Josie0602 said...

Congrats on 500 followers...that is awesome!! I really love the little bee! I am waiting for some Peachys to arrive....dont you just love those stamps!!

Tracy
jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net
www.scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com

Heather said...

Congrats on the followers! I love your card! Purple is my favorite color and that bee is too cute!!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

LadybugCarrie said...

Congratulations on over 500 followers! And what a super cute card! I just love the little bee! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! :-)
carrie dot slaughter at gmail dot com

Glora said...

This card is adorable. I just love all the details you put into your projects. Thanks for a chance to win and congratulations on your blogs success! Hugs- Glora

me(at)glorajean(dot)com

365 Days of Cricut said...

That is so pretty! Congrats on reaching over 500! You'll be in the 1000's in no time! Your work is amazing!

Beebeebabs said...

Congrats on reaching 500+ followers

The Paper Variety said...

Super cute card Saundra! This fits perfect with our tic-tac-toe challenge. We'd love if you shared on our blog and left a link in your post to be eligible for the kit prize :)

Linda Therrien said...

your card is so pretty, love how you used the ticket and the flowers are my favorite color!! Great job.

Thank you for playing along with us on Creative Sisters Monday challenge.

Linda
www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

Kim said...

I really Love how your card turned out!!!! Super cute little BEE and Flower pot & I love how you added the ticket too:) Thanks for the chance to win!

Follower:)
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com

Mary said...

Beautiful card, the little bee is adorable.
Congrats on getting 500 followers, that is so great!!


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buglvr2010 said...

Your card is FABULOUS!

jennyplace2 said...

OMG! Your card is just so sweet, I have never seen the bee with a PKS and I just love it! Thanks for a chance to win the cartridge and congrats on hitting 500 followers!

Anna said...

Love your card. Great job!!!
Thanks for the chance to win.
I'm a follower.
annadowdy at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Congrats on your 500 followers =) So proud to be one of them and to be reciving so much wonderful inspiration =) Really love your card. So cute =) Cheered me up =)

Hugs from Lilli =)
l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com

scrapstampcrazy said...

Super cute card. I love the adorable face on the bee. Congrats on 500!
scrapstampcrazy.blogspot.com

Maureen Reiss said...

Beautiful card!! Just got this cart(Freshly Picked) Can't wait to make this cut! Thanks for the chance to win
reissfam10 at aol dot com

LesleyfromWI said...

Big congrats on all of your followers! I love your card. The sentiment ticket is super cute as is the bee!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com

Unknown said...

You card is BEE utiful!! Love the colors!! Thanks for a chance to win such an awesome cart!!
Cindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

liz at liz's paper loft said...

saundra! thanks for your sweet comments! I just love this card! what a way to rock out several challenges with one card!
liz :o)

CricutLvr!! said...

Wow, seriously that us a Gorgeous card!! I love all the little detail. The 2 shades of green for the leaves is a great idea n the stitching just makes it pop beautifuly!!!! I absolutely love,love it!!!! Very nice!!!

4kids4 said...

Cute card...love that face on the little bee! I've always liked that potted plant...and the ticket is a nice touch. TFS! And congrats on 500 followers! That's quite an accomplishment!! :-)

~Sharon C.
sconn0925 at yahoo dot com

Melissa said...

Your card is super cute! Love all of the details you added to it. Congratulations on 500 followers and thanks for the chance to win a cartridge!!!

Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

Vicki said...

Great card. Love the bee. Congrats on reaching 500.

vwilson577 at yahoo.com

the cricutologist said...

Love this card Saundra! Love all the stitching! Great job!

Brenna said...

that is a beautiful card!! I love all the inking on the edges!! the bee is super cute!! thanks for sharing.inspring and the chance to win!
Brenna
rbanderson@live.ca

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Thanks for this chance at a YUMMY giveaway!

Carrie K said...

Your card is so cute! The face on that bee is adorable!!
Thanks for the chance to win a new cart!!
Carrie
carriedan1 at live dot com

SherriC. said...

Oh My Gosh...your card is sooo super cute!!!! I love Create a Critter Cart......
how sweet of you to have this blog candy...I have wanted Mini Monsters for sooo long, thank you soo much for the chance to win....
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com

Michelle said...

Saundra, I LOVE the stamp face and I see you found a ticket stamp!! Did you hand cut that or have a ticket punch? Very cute card!! :)

Houses Built of Cards said...

Love you card!!! Perfect for the challenge! And congrats on 500 followers!!!

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Sharon said...

Fantastic card!!! I love it! Everything about it is awesome! Love the ticket with the sentiment on it. Congrats on reaching 500+ followers! :)

Cindy Beland said...

Great job on the sketch challenge,I love it! and congrats on 500!

Wende said...

Love the bee, it is so cute. Thanks for all the inspiration. Congrats on the 500. That is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.
passionatelypaper@gmaildotcom

Unknown said...

Wow congrats on your following. Love the card.
Your Status: Bête Noire (Level 44)

You have completed 44% of the next level.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Great card! Love the fun purples! Already a follower! Thanks! abusybee24atcoxdot

Unknown said...

Your card is adorable! Congrats on your followers! You totally rock and it is well deserved.:) I just love all your work. Please do not include me in the giveaway, I have this cart:)

Gabriela Sandoval said...

Congratulations on reaching over 500 followers. Love...Love your cards it's so adorable.

Gabriela

gaby@hispaniclifestyle.com

Tamara said...

I love your card!! Well actually I love all your stuff you post! LOL I would love to win this cartridge! I've been eyeing it for awhile now. :)
sweetheartcopper at msn dot com

Debby said...

Congrats on the followers. Your card is so cute, love how you popped it up and that face, to cute!
angel hugs
Debby
angels5.2005 at gmail.com

Lucy said...

Congrats on 500 followers! Great card. You are always so inspiring. What a fantastic giveaway :) Thanks, Lucy, iluvlu2003@yahoo.com

shtale said...

Wow, super cute card! Love the dimensions! Congrats on the 500 + followers! Thanks for a chance to win :)
chantalsp166@live.ca

Jolanda said...

Congratulations on so many followers!!!! I have been a follower for a little while and love to see your lovely creations and now a fantastic giveaway :) x
yolanda.bravery at hotmail dot co dot uk

Lisa Norris said...

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Have a great day!

Lisa
http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Emily said...

Wow! This is bee-utiful!!! Thanks for the great inspiration :)

Emily (coolcricutcreations at yahoo dot com)

Claire Langan said...

Another great job Saundra! So bright and bee-utiful!
Thanks for joining the NCM...

Larelyn said...

Saundra,
This card is absolutely adorable. I love every detail.
Hugs,
Larelyn
lsuesart at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I love this! And the stamp on the bee is TOO cute! Thanks for the awesome ideas and for the chance to win an AWESOME cart!

--Sheri
Sheritalynne@gmail.com
sewingdumby.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Oh how purplicious is that.
Perderg@q.com
And yes now I am a follower

patti west said...

Such a sweet card!! Love the purple. THanks for sharing at the Paper Variety! :)

Jarna said...

I found your adorable card through a challenge you entered. I love it.
Thanks for a chance to win a cart!

revitup at centurytel.net

Celeste B. said...

Such a beautiful card! You did such an amazing job, I love all of the detail! Congrats on 500+ followers, I'm so happy for you!!

Celeste B.
ccscards.blogspot.com
mctdbillman at gmail dot com

Trisha said...

Congratulations on making 500 followers. Your blog is great. Love this card. The flowers and the colors are wonderful. TFS and the chance to win. I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

scrapgranny said...

What an adorable card! Congrats on reaching 500 followers! My blog is up to 6 followers and one is my mom! LOL!

katkane43 at aol dot com

CraftyJAR said...

Really adorable card. I love all the inking. Congrats on reaching 500 and thanks for the chance to win this cart.
Judy
http://craftyjar.blogspot.com/

Kate said...

What a wonderful card! It's so cheerful and fun. I love the sweet little bee's face - and that ticket stamp is fabulous!
Congratulations on all your followers, Saundra! I know I always enjoy seeing your wonderful creations!

GiGi said...

Your card is SO PRETTY! I love the flowers and that cute little bee! Congrats on 500 and thanks for the great giveaway!
booger1 at tds.net

Unknown said...

Wow!! 500 followers~~congratulations!

AJoy said...

Congrats!

I love the card! Like how the petals on the flower mimics the shape of the card.

April
nginerd at gmail dot com
http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

The card is so pretty:)

Congrats on 500:)

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Sarah said...

Another great card! Congrats on reaching your goal! smarney@centurytel.net

Abby Beard said...

Oh how cute! Such an adorable bee :) Thanks for joining us at The Paper variety!

Imogene said...

Your card is so adorable!!!
Imogene
imogenelynn@wmconnect.com

Unknown said...

Cute as a button Saundra!! Well done on your 5oo followers and Thanks for joining in with us at Peachy Keen. Good luck. xx

Debbie said...

Your thank you card is adorable, tfs
bdtktr at gmail dot com

Patti Ross said...

So beautiful!

thanks for joining us at creative sisters monday challenge! Make sure you visit my blog for another chance at some blog candy!!!

Patti Ross
www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

BugBites said...

Congrats on 500 followers. Way to go on ganging up on the challenges! I really like the ticket sentiment.
Thanks for "gettin' buggie" with us over at BugBites.

Janice W. said...

I love this card! The purple flowers in the pot, the ticket tag, and the little bee is adorable! Thanks for playing again at PKS!

Mary said...

Super cute card! Congrats on 500 followers!!!


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teachermom5 said...

Congratulations on 500 followers! Isn't the crafting community awesome? I am new to blogging, but I have so enjoyed my little adventure.
Just love your card and visiting your blog!

Marlene said...

Wow! Congrats on passing 500 followers! So sweet of you to have a giveaway! Thanks!

~Marlene
FCCB & Birthday Sundaes DT Memeber
Hearts0314 at msn.com

Lady Fair said...

Your card is so cute. I love all the details, like the white stitching and even the little bee path you drew. Just adorable! I can't wait to see what you share with us next! I'm lfli nesatcomc astdotnet

JustYolie said...

Congrats on reaching 500+ followers. I'm #541! Thanks for the chance to win.
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Georgiana said...

Wow...I can't believe I missed posting (at least I didn't think I saw my name). Your card is lovely. The purple flowers are vibrant and the pearls add a neat touch right in the center. The smile on the bee brought a smile to my face too.

Your card is just wonderful.
Georgiana
coachfans at cox dot net

shelly said...

this is such a sweet and pretty card :) i love your little bee and the purples you used. congrats on all the followers :) and thanks for the opportunity to win such a fun cartridge. good luck everyone.

Anonymous said...

Wow, your card is absolutely gorgeous! I love it! Congratulations on reaching 100 followers. I am so happy for you!!! And, thank you so much for an opportunity to win Mini Monsters!

Rae
raefinke at sbcglobal dot net

Patricia said...

Hi, I love your flowers card and all other to. She is very beautiful. Excuse-me for my english, is not very well because I'm french person ans I don't speak englis, just a little bit. I make scrapbooking and card since 2 yeas ago and I like it. Congratulations!!!
Patricia

Anonymous said...

Hi, All your creations are amazing. Thanks for doing the Cricut Spring Crawl. Barb @ dbhoekstra@sbcglobal.net