New Blog Award

I received this lovely blog award from Peggy at Daily Grace Creations.  Peggy and her daughter, Donna, are extemely talented ladies who always share marvelous designs.  I hope you'll take the time to visit their blog.

Thank you so much, Peggy.  I am honored.

To accept this award, I must answer the following questions and then pass it along to 10 other bloggers.

Favorite color?  Purple

Favorite song? What a Wonderful World (makes me feel good and cry at the same time!)

Favorite dessert?  Bread Pudding (yum!)

What sets you off at the moment?  Phone calls from solicitors

Favorite pet?  Dogs (we've always had them)

Black or white?  Black (or white)

Biggest fear?  Being alone in the future

Best feature?  Haven't really considered that I have one

Everyday attitude? Positive outlook- don't sweat the small stuff or focus on things over which you have no control.

What is perfection? A newborn

Guilty pleasure? Chocolate

When you're upset . . . ?  I clean (guess I need to get upset more often)

I'd like to pass this on to the following talented ladies:

Leslie at Leslierahye

Melissa at Stamp it, Scrap it, Share it

Sally at Sally's Bitz

Nancy at Crafty Passions

Tanya at Nonna's Craft Corner

Denise at Craft Confectionery

Lisa at Lisa's Paper Fun

Carissa at Happily Ever Paper Crafter

Amy at Amy's Crafting Space

Kate at Small Bits of Paper

I'm off to a crop tonight and then tomorrow is a parking lot sale at one of favorite stamping stores - woohoo!

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn

A New Blog Award

Just taking a second to drop in and share a new award I received.

Ashley, from Especially Made shared this adorable Blog Award with me.

Don't you love it?  Thanks so much Ashley.  There were no "rules" with this award so I'm making up my own.  If this award would bring some happiness or giggles to any of your blogging friends, please pass it on.  I think our new bloggers who are trying to build their following  would really enjoy adding it to their sidebar.  What do you think?  I know that's pretty open-ended, but, hey, I'm making up the rules!

So, pass it on and share the love. And, while you're at it, pay a visit to Ashley's blog - she's got some cute things to share.

I hope you'll come back tomorrow for my Delightful Challenges post.  I'll give you a hint:  think fancy folds.  You know you'll get some great ideas from the designers.  And, that's all I'm saying :).

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn

Young Man's Card and a Blog Award

Thank you so much Stacy and BeeJay for this terrific blog award.  I've linked their blogs to their names so I hope you'll take the time to visit them and see the wonderfully creative things they have to share.



The rules for this award are as follows:

Your blog has been deemed Cricut-tastic.  Wear this badge proudly on your blog and share it with others whom you think also have Cricut-tastic blogs.

Finally, tell 5 Cricut-related things about yourself.

Hmmmm, Cricut related things?  Well, here goes . . .

1.  I started with the Baby Bug, added the E and Gypsy, and now have the E2.

2.  I scrap almost every day - retirement has its perks!!

3.  I have over 100 cartridges (including the Gyspy downloads), but who's counting?

4.  I do some of my best creating just before I fall asleep.

5.  I truly value the Cricut friends I've made on mb's and blogs - you're the bestest!!!

There are so many blogs that I love to visit to get inspiration and ideas that it's difficult to name only a few.

With that said, I'd like to deem these blogs Cricut-tastic:

http://www.sonyaspapertrail.blogspot.com/

http://www.shesasassylady.blogspot.com/

http://www.glendascards.blogspot.com/

http://www.papermaineiac.blogspot.com/

http://www.nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

http://www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

http://www.bugbites411.blogspot.com/

http://www.sandyfromukiah.blogspot.com/

http://www.peachypapercrafts.blogspot.com/

And now for my card -- this is for a young man in ROTC at the University of Texas, Arlington.  He's celebrating his 22nd birthday.  The sentiment is from Create a Critter.

Well, my friends, that's it for today.

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn

Sharing My Blog Award

I received this Blogger Award from Rachel at Back Porch Creations - thank you so much, Rachel.  Now I get the opportunity to pass it on.  The rules for this award are:
* Thank the person who awarded it to you - Done!
* Share 8 things about yourself - oh my, here goes:
      1.  I've been married for 41 years, living all of them in Northern California.
      2.  I have two grown daughters - Aly is a softball coach at Texas Tech University
           and Janna is group sales coordinator at the iHotel in Champaign, IL
      3.  I am a retired educator, spending my last 10 years as a Curriculum and Instruction coach - loved it!
      4.  I began this journey two years ago by starting with a scrapbook to celebrate Janna's college softball
           career and earning her Masters degree.  
      5. I discovered the joys of cardmaking when I joined the Cricut messageboard.  Who knew I'd make
          so many wonderful cyber-friends and have so much fun!
      6. My blog began in July with encouragement and guidance from Crystal (Card Fairy
           Commander) and Carolyn (The Scrapping Cat).
      7.  Making and giving handmade cards gives me such joy - that's why I proudly participate in
          Card Fairies and Cards for Soldiers.
      8. We traveled a great deal (4 years in a motorhome) watching our daughters play
           softball and visiting the many friends we made during their playing and coaching careers.
*Pay it forward to 8 bloggers you have recently discovered - see the list below.
*Contact the bloggers to tell them about their award.

I'd like to share this award with:
Sandy - so glad you got your new blog up and going - A little piece of Heaven.
Wendy - such a gifted crafter and sweet lady - *****Bling Queen. . .
Peachy - a true artist - Peachy Papercrafts
NanaDonna - Amazing cards - Card Dreams by Nana Donna
Sandy - a northern CA gal that I've met at Monique's crops - Sandy from Ukiah
Kelly - fantastic cards with great card recipes -  Kreative Korner By Kelly 
Kimberly - see how she makes hand-dyed crinkle ribbon - My Craft Spot 
Kristie - lots of different and wonderful projects - Kristie Kreates   

            I'm off to meet a special friend for lunch and a little window shopping.  Fall decorations are packed away and now it's time to think Christmas, Christmas, Christmas.  We did have a totally white lawn this morning because of the heavy frost. 

Hugs and Happy Crafting,

Larelyn