New Cut Outs and Craft Us Crazy Challenge

Hi All,

Happy Wednesday! I really enjoyed reading about everyone's favorite TV shows. I'll definitely have to check out some new ones! lol Thanks so much for the wonderful comments. They really make my day!

Just a quick post to let you know that I've added some new Cut Outs to the shops.














So what do you think? Aren't they just the cutest. I love the little girl cutting out her paper dolls and the little blue bunny is to die for! And check out that little girl bunny batter. Isn't she just the cutest! I love her pink uniform, the polka dotted belt and the flowers in her hat! :) They're listed in all three shops and you can find them by clicking here for web shop or Etsy store or the ebay store

I'm always looking for some new ideas for Cut Out themes. Is there something special you'd like to see? I'd love to hear from you. I've been contemplating some man card theme's what do you think?

Don't forget about the Craft Us Crazy challenge that starts tomorrow. Maybe you'll win the 5 Cut Outs! You can check it out by clicking here.


Have a great week, plumb full of smiles!
Peggy

Yellow Ribbon, New Easter Cut Outs, PLV Sponsorships

Hi Everyone!
I sure hope you're having a great week! Can you believe it? This weekend time changes... you know the ole spring forward fall back thingy. I know spring is coming but it sure doesn't feel that way around here.. cloudy and rainy seems to be the only path we're following. lol I have a lot to post today so I guess I should be moving along.

It's been a really busy week around here. This past weekend we were lucky enough to participate in a Yellow Ribbon Conference in Saint Louis Missouri. This particular conference was hosted by the United States Army Reserves. You see, my youngest is once again on track to spend a year in Afghanistan, he leaves next month. The last time he toured he was a Marine - woops.. isn't that once a Marine always a Marine! But anyhow, for this tour it's Army all the way.

The Yellow Ribbon event is somewhat new and I think it was instituted under President Obama.. but don't quote me on that cos I'm not sure. It is an event that is packed full of helpful information for the troops and their families. The sessions are geared more toward spouses and partners vs. moms and dads but we still gained a lot of information on some valuable resources. Hopefully, we'll never have to use them, but at least we know they are there and available to us if we need them.

They hosted us at the Sheraton in the West Port Plaza. We were lucky enough to get rooms in what they call the chalet. This suited us just perfectly because it has more of an old world feel vs the newer modern version. The hotel was packed full of huge furniture and lots and lots of marble. The food was okay nothing really to brag about but it was filling and there was plenty. All in all, it was a very nice weekend on the Army's dime.

I worry about the young Army families. How hard it must be! We saw several couples with really young children. I can't imagine having to spend that much time away. The good thing is that with all the technology, they'll be able to communicate regularly and at least talk over Skype where they can see other, but still it has to be extremely hard. I thank them for all their sacrifices and pray that they all return safely.

I'm pleased to announce that I've released some new Easter Cut Outs. I was hoping to have a CD all ready for you but other things got in the way - you know how that goes. lol But anyway, here's some of the best of the best of my new - I mean old - Easter cards. I hope you like them. They're available in all the shops and can be purchased from the web shop or Etsy store or the ebay store











Now, someone has shared a secret with me, but I'm terrible at keeping secrets! ;)
So I'll give you this big hint!!!!!! Make sure you visit DeeDee's Blog , she has a post coming up that I'm sure you'll want to see and join in the fun.

This month is a major sponsor month for PLV. Right now, there is a challenge going on over at PaperTake Weekly were PLV will giving out 5 Cut Outs to the winner. If you haven't joined in already make sure you visit and get your entry in soon. Who knows maybe you'll be lucky enough to pick those Cut Outs that you've been drooling over.

And starting on March 31, PLV is sponsoring a challenge over at Craft Us Crazy where you'll have another chance to win 5 Cut Outs. This is the first time PLV has sponsored this challenge site and I'm really excited about it. The DT's will be using some of the Easter Cut Out images so if you need ideas be sure and check them out. The challenge runs for 2 weeks so you will have plenty of time to get your entry completed. Don't worry, I'll remind you of this in a future post.

So now that your eyes are all worn out from reading.. lol I'd like to close with just a small note. I am so thankful for so very many things.... I've got great kids, that I'm very, very proud of, a super husband that puts up with all my s#&*@, a great sis that is my inspiration and a couple of bros that are always there for me, our troops who keep us safe and so so many blogging friends. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!



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I hope you have a great week, that's plumb full of smiles.
Peggy

New Cutie Couples Cut Outs and Special Blog Sale

Hi Everyone!
Are you having a great week? It's been pretty good around here. Busy as usual but manageable. I'd like to thank everyone for the super nice comments on the last post. It really boosted my spirits! :) You're all very special people and I thank you!

It seems like it's been forever since I've added any new items. But just in time for Valentine's Day, I've created three new Cutie Couples Cut Outs.









The new Cut Outs are available on the Web site, and the Etsy site and the Ebay site.

Did you see Sherri's adorable card that she made with one of the Cutie Couples? Click on the image to visit her site to see the details.





Isn't that just the cutest?

For my special blogging friends I thought I'd offer a special.... buy one Cut Out and get any other Cut Out of your choice for free. In order to take advantage of the special, purchase one Cut Out then in the PayPal message to Buyer area, include which FREE Cut Out you'd like to receive or just send me an email with your choice. The sale will end at midnight CST on January 12, 2011.

Have a great week, plumb full of smiles!
Peggy

Memory Journals, New Cut Out Contest, Special Blog Sale

Hi Everyone!
Are you having a great week? I'm kind of late on my post this week, seems like whenever I can't decide what to write about something wonderful comes up to share with you. Pretty amazing right? I sure think so. This week my amazing item relates to a new found Etsy friend, Cindy. She makes the most wonderful memento journals. Cindy recently purchased a couple of CD's from me and she was kind enough to let me preview her completed item. OH MY GOODNESS! is it gorgeous or what? Of course I immediately asked her if I could share it by posting it on my blog. So here it is....






You can find all the wonderful details by visiting Cindy's Blog. Cindy is selling her journals on Etsy, you can find them by visiting her shop or the individual journals If Duckies Were Horses or Peekaboo Lamb . So please take a moment and visit Cindy's blog or shop. I'm sure you'll fall in love with her items.

Ok.. now on to other things.....
I am so pleased with myself.. lol. In the last post, I spoke of a new project I was going to try and golly and be-jeepers I did it! I was so pleased with the result. I can't believe I was intimidated by something that was sooooooo easy! What was it you ask? Well, I can't tell you just yet because it will ruin a Santa surprise. But after Christmas, I'll be sure and share my project.

I'm still plugging along on the New Wedding CD. I just can't seem to get into it although I absolutely adore some of the cards. Maybe it's because my favorite cards are Christmas. I bet you sure couldn't tell that right? Well, I caved in this week and switched over to Christmas for a while and came up with 3 new Cut Outs and here they are for your preview.

Christmas Collection 1


Christmas Collection 2


Christmas Collection 3



I thought I might take a different approach on these and mix and match the card themes. What do you think? Is mix and match or a theme better? Help me decide by leaving a comment and voting on which you prefer. I'll select a random winner who will receive a free cut out. You have until Saturday, Nov 13th, at midnight CST to vote.

At the moment, the new cut outs are only listed on the store web page . To add to the fun I thought I'd run a bogo sale for my blog readers. Buy any cut out from the store web page and get another cut out for free. Just include which free cut out you'd like to receive in the Message to seller area on the Paypal payment. The sale will end at midnight CST on November 13 and is not valid in my ebay or Etsy shops.


That's it for this week. Have a great week, plumb full of smiles!
Peggy