This is another entry using the downloaded tags from Papertrey...a pretty little card...

3 projects on separate posts for this contest! I'm off to post the last one!

Thanks for stopping!

Geri

More Papertrey Anniversary Fun!

Didn't see what Papertrey had up their sleeves until late in the day today, so I have stayed up very late to play along. It's so much fun: download some freebie tag images and create up to 9 projects with them for 9 chances to win! Love it!! Like I said, it's late, so...lucky for you...I'll be brief. Here's my first one--a little note/tag in one of their little glassine bags to tuck into a lunch box...

I have only two more projects for this one--didn't realize but I guess they have to be on separate posts.

Thanks for stopping!!

Geri

OK--I've really been looking forward to this but now I'm nervous, thinking...'I hope someone shows up to the party,' and...'I hope they're not disappointed'. (It's in the wee hours...and I'm really tired. You know how you don't always think so positive when you're tired...) Oh, well...the time has come, my dear friends, who I love so very much...to introduce you to the GIRLs, who will hopefully help you know how much you are treasured by me, and all that you've meant to me during the last year. I've stuffed all the love I could into 'em....

They're pin cushions!! (You probably guessed, if you follow me at all.) But go ahead now...act like you're excited about being the proud owner of a new pin cushion--I'll wait for ya ;)..................OK, settle down everyone--I feel better now.

Let's get a little more personal, shall we? Meet Sage...She's somewhat earthy and humble....

And there's Miss Pinky...She's kinda spunky and contemporary...

Meet Rosie...very soft and feminine...And last, but not least, Blue Belle. What can I say about Blue Belle...well, let's just say she's...kinda blue-ish.All the girls have a pretty wide ribbon strap sewn in so that you can hang them and ALWAYS know where they are. Your needle will always be handy to make those pretty buttons look like you've stitched 'em right onto your cards. (I HATE it when I have ONE button to put on a card and it takes me 20 minutes to locate a needle and thread to make it look good!) And, speaking of thread, look what's on the back...

...a handy dandy pocket, in which you will find your basic creme and white floss. (If this looks like creme and creme...it is--I have a little shopping to do before these go out so that everyone will have creme and white.)

Well--there you have it! The cat's out of the bag. The blogaversary gifts have been revealed!!Hope you like 'em...and if you do...you had better leave me a comment, because--to be in the drawing for these--you'll need to comment on this post. If you would like to think of something nice to say about me, like what a one-of-a-kind and talented artist you think I am, (I told you--I'm tired, and now giddy) that would be great to include, but if you're really just wanting a pin cushion, you can keep it brief. If you want to leave some helpful advice for the coming year...for example..."sense of humor needs improvement"...I can take it--lay it on me!! I plan to announce the winners in the afternoon, next Sunday. I'll let the winners choose their cushion on a first come, first served basis as winners' emails come in. And, for those of you who commented on my sneak peeks...you get an extra spot in the draw for each comment you left on the peeks. I HAVE TO DO IT!!! Those comments made it so much fun!!! And by the way...there will be nothing but the most fair and objective random drawing system for the overwhelming number of participants expected...my kids! I'll number the comments (adding in those extra bonus ones) and my kids will be thrilled to pick the winners out for me.

SERIOUSLY now, this blog has been so much fun for me during the past year...I'm hooked!! I never dreamed, as I clicked away a year ago on my first post, that I was in for such a treat!! I LOVE the inspiration, and more than that, I LOVE the friendship and encouragement you all bring me. YOU ARE A BLESSING TO ME, and I thank you, dear friends.

Thank you so much for joining me today and coming to the party--hope you have enjoyed yourself.

Many blessings to you today, and throughout your week!!

Geri

Well, here's the last little peek friends! Tomorrow I'll reveal the 4th project along with the others in their entirety. Next Sunday, I'll announce the winners. Since there won't be an overwhelming amount to draw from...we'll brobably do it the old fashioned way and let my kids help--they'll enjoy that. For those of you supporting each of my "peeks"...well...maybe there should be a little "extra" in it for you...I do appreciate you and hope you have had fun!!
So here it is...

This one has a variety of little embellishments. Some felt ones, a little seam binding rose, and a little velvety ribbon one. The colors make me think of Spring. Can this deep Winter weather last much longer?!? "Why, yes, Geri...it most certainly can," is probably what you're answering--I guess I asked for it. It is hitting us hard here in middle Indiana. I'm not sure my kids will go to school on Monday. Today we got at least 4" of snow on top of an inch or inch and 1/2 of ice, and Sunday into Monday is supposed to bring another "wintry mix", as the weather man puts it. Yuck!! I am counting my blessings, though...we are all safe and warm, with no power outage--THANK the LORD!! The neighboring city where I do my shopping, only 20 minutes away, was not so fortunate, so I AM thankful!! So thankful for you, too, friends!!

Have a sweet night!

Geri

(And by the way...Momma's still standing...and the big guy (big LITTLE guy) got out of bed, watched a little TV on the COUCH, AND ATE today!! Woo HOOO!!)

Papertrey Favorites

Have you seen the fun over at Papertrey?!? Wow--had to get in on this contest. It's a random draw, but one way to enter is to post your favorite Papertrey project from the past year. Pretty easy, huh--it's already done!! Lovin' that on this busy weekend! The prize up for grabs is valued at over $700...all the supplies used to make the entire design team's favorite projects. Geeeeezzzzz!!! What a prize!! Well, I had to post 2 projects--one new, one old--one kinda clean- cut and one more soft and vintage. Here's the first...

This one put to good use BB dies, the butterfly and die from Love Lives Here, the Victorian Lace Border die, a Mat Stack die and stamped frame, Raspberry Fizz felt and ink, and Kraft cardstock. I really loved it's bright, bold, dimensional look.

And there's this one that was a another personal favorite...

It used the Fancy Flourishes stamps, my favorite Fillable Frame/stamps, and one of my all time favorites--the Leaf Prints stamps and dies. I love cutting the leaves out of different materials and so enjoyed working with these last Fall.

It's hard to choose favorites with Papertrey...They are so verstatile and I use them so often!!

I would love to see your favorites!! Let me know if you're playing along...that list over at Papertrey is a mile long--don't know that I'll attempt to go through it!!

Thanks so much for visiting!!

Geri

Ooo...this is kinda fun...I think I LIKE being sneaky!! I wanted to thank those of you who commented on Sneak Peek #1. Thanks for being excited with me...and for me. It is so nice to know you are excited about what I have to offer...before you even see it!! (Hope there's no disappointment come Sunday!! ;) If you didn't see Sneak Peek #1 and don't know what all the "sneakiness" is all about, click HERE to read more about it!

Anyway as you can see...my second little (it will fit in the palm of your open hand) treasure is all about blues. I took apart a somewhat tattered, vintage table linen and put the trim, which was in very nice condition, to good use to create this embellishment and trim out the rest of the treasure. Yep, she's all dressed up and ready to go to her new owner. And I just can't wait to see who it's gonna be!!! (Can you tell how much fun I'm having creating these treasures for you all?!)

Wish I had more to share, but with my kids home due to an ice storm, and one of them with a nasty virus...these are all I've been able to work on. If you really want to see these on Sunday, you might even say a little prayer that momma doesn't come down with that virus. (Oh, Lordie...what would happen to this house if momma was sick for 3 days!?! Pray hard!!!)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hope you all are healthy and warm!!

Geri

Hello, Friends!! Just a quick post today...no paper goodies to share...my fingers have been busy with something else this week. Just couldn't let this weekend--my 1 year anniversary (of blogging)--come and go without celebrating it, so I've been busy creating 4 unique little treasures for 4 randomly drawn blogging friends. Yes, one year ago this Super Bowl Sunday I was excitedly clicking away at my very first post. So in honor of this very special event...this coming Sunday, February 6th, I'll post all four little projects in their entirety, and offer all commenters on that post a spot in the random drawing.

Now don't get too excited...my little gifts aren't made with the newest embellishments...just my own handmade ones...along with some vintage trims/linens from a local antique shop. Each item serves the same purpose, and will hopefully prove to be very practical for its owner...but each is different, and each is stitched together with a whole lotta love...for you, my dear, inspiring blogging friends. (And you faithful ones know I don't have a zillion followers or a zillion commenters--so the odds are not too shabby!!) So tune in tomorrow (Friday--right now it's late, Thursday night) for Sneak Peek #2 and please, please join me on Sunday.

Blessings to you all!!

Geri