valentine for a cutie!

My Secret Admirer

The design team of Paper Makeup had a Secret Admirer Swap.  It was a bunch of fun to think up treats for the one I admired.  Today is when we announce and reveal what we received.  My admirer was Randee. Her gift box was full of thoughtful things...just perfect for moi!

We were asked to send 2 cards, which you can see there in the upper left corner.  Randee then came up with a "tea" themed package for me!  She thoughtfully gave me a box of herbal teas (great b/c I don't do caffine).  A handy dandy calendar...b/c I totally needed one to through in my purse.  This one is decorated  by her and so lovely!  She surprised me with some springy rubons and metal stick on brads. Okay, I don't know the name of these things. I have been wanting them every since someone sent a card to me using them. I'm super excited!  I love paper piercing and now, you know I'm a "seamstress."  Randee gifted me a blue sewing tool..which of course I am not remembering it's name.  It makes the faux stitching on paper. Oh my!  This is going to save me a ton of paper! haha. (I gave the one I admire some of my favorite items too!)  I have a darling little note pad, teapot shaped. I am always searching for a "scrap" to write info down. Now I can jot down notes in style!  A stamp that states "You rock my (world)" which is going to be great to use with the latest Moody released in digi!! Oh and how about that luggage tag/purse fob/key chain monogrammed for yours truly!  I think the colors are pretty snazzy!

I had listed that I collected Polish Pottery and was trying to collect bird birds.  Just look what she found!  Going along with the teapot theme, it's a teabag holder...from Poland...with blue birds!  I love it. Now it is on my shelf with the other pieces I own. But I will be sure to use it soon as I sip my herbal tea! I'm really excited by this is only my 2nd blue bird gift!  Plus, I haven't had a new piece of Polish Pottery in years!  It's darling, thanks. 

Thanks for thinking, stalking and planning for me, Randee!  You were a fun secret admirer!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Everyday, I tell my favorite child that I love them.  Every day.  Only, every child is also my favorite one!  They have heard me say it for years.  So, for Valentine's day, they each got their own t-shirt proclaiming that "they" were the favorite. 

I also gave them each their shirt afterschool on Thursday so they could wear it to school on Friday and for their school parties. They saw their shirt privately...so for a few seconds, they could feel like the very most favorite!!  Here they are, just about to leave their favorite mom for a day at the books!!

xoxo to all

A chance to win a Sherrod Studio set with added goodies!

Sherrod Studio also has a charity stamp and it is called "Gracie."  A portion of the proceeds is donated to The Christmas Box International Lifestart Initiative.  In today's Tuesday Throwdown challenge presented by Sherrod Studio, we are challenging you to "randomly stamp."  I took this to mean "make your own patterened paper."

 This is a fun set for kids' valentines as well!  Most kids aren't into heart and luvey dovey.  But a cuddley teddy with the sentiment "hugs n kisses" would delight many of them!  I chose to stamp medium circles and then embossed the teddy on top.  A gold sakura pen was used for the bow ties and stickles for the gold accents on each circle. 

Be sure to check out the other Design Team and stop at the company blog to leave a comment in order to get a chance at that fabulous pile of candy!!  Link your "random stamping" card or project with the keyword:  SSTT12.  Until then...Hugs n Kisses from me! 

Ceal

Dawn...that's me!

Joseline

Kim

Leah

Mary G.

Mary V.

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January Sneak Peek!

Katie pulled back the sneak peek and release by one week this month.  Here we go! EDIT NOTICE:  As you may know, there is a give away of the entire release. You must comment on the company blog each day of the sneak peek and release.  But...here is some more LOVIN' from Paper Makeup!  Be sure to leave love on all the designers' blogs throughout the release and blog hop. EACH OF US will be giving away one stamp this month!  It's a big secret of what day.  Check out my blog sidebar for links to the other designers' blogs.

You know what is coming up next month!  Valentine's Day!!

A few days before the Paper Makeup Artists were shown the images, I thought, "Boy, we could use a fairy carrying a flower!" And sure enough, there was one for this month's release!  Also, a great new sentiment set with 3 hearts for valentines and anniversaries alike!

I tend to sign my letters "xo" so this new little XOXO stamp is going to be a great addition to my stamp collection.  Be sure to check out the rest of the designer cards on the company blog.  Come back tomorrow when I sneak peek some more for this month!