WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!

Hey all! I just drew my winner on the number generator from Random.org.

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Min: 1
Max: 196
Result: 161
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Which happens to be Ashley from "Scrappin' Pink Piglet" ! Her blog is pretty cute, go  check it out! :) I will send you an email, Ashley.
The only other thing I had to say is that EVERYONE, if you want to win these giveaways.. I always need a email to get a hold of you. :( I had picked a winner before Ashley who only had a blog and no way to get a hold of her. Which is so sad. :( BUT...CONGRATS ASHLEY! :) YOU REMEMBERED! :)

The Cricky Across the 50 Blog Hop: Montana

A Big Cricut Hello & Chirp to each of you! Welcome to the Cricky Across the 50 Blog Hop hosted by K Andrew of Getting Cricky! If you are here from Kathy Northup of I Love My Crazy Life then you are in the right spot. If you just arrived here and would like to start from the beginning please go to KAndrew's Getting Cricky! For this blog hop K Andrew is celebrating her big move across the country with a big road trip, and of course this hop across the 50 states! She has asked us all to post a little bit about the state we are representing, and then to post our Favorite Craft Project. I am representing the state of

MONTANA! :)


Map of MY state!








This is some of what you see in  MY beautiful state! I feel bad though, I didn't take this pic, I got it off of Google Images. 

 Here is a fact from Legends of America (this link will get you to the facts about MT). It is about the Roe River that yours truly helped get into the Guinness Book of World Records when I was in fifth grade! Here is the fact from the site: The Roe River is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's shortest river. The Roe flows 200 feet between Giant Springs and the Missouri River near Great Falls. The Roe River competes with the D River in Lincoln City, Oregon for the title of the shortest river. Both rivers have been measured on different occasions, with lengths varying from 58 feet to 200 feet. Schoolchildren in Great Falls campaigned successfully to have the Roe River placed in the Guinness Book of World Records.


Now for my project:

My SMACK card!

Here is a video I did of how I did the card! :)



AND....FINALLY.....Here is my BLOG CANDY!

You know you want it!!!

This Indie Art Solutions Cartridge was donated to this Blog Hop by Valerie of Scrapbooking For Less! She has the best brands at GREAT prices so you should go check her site out: HERE! You won't be sorry you did! :)
If you would like to get your name entered ONCE in the drawing for this cartridge just leave a comment! If you would like your name in TWICE.....become a follower (please let me know you are a follower too) and that will give you two chances to win! Don't forget to leave your email where I can get a hold of you with your comment please or I will have to pick another person if you are picked. :) I need to be able to get a hold of the winner. :)

Please make sure to leave comments on all of the blogs for a chance to win a ton of different Grand Prizes on Getting Cricky's blog, from these great companies:Scrap N Tote, Scrap N Easel, Cri-Kits, Creative Charms, Memory Miser, Scrappy Chic Cafe, Loralie Designs, My Pink Stamper, Peachy Keen Stamps, Cricut Town, The Scrappin' Table, Piktails, and Pink by Design!


Please make sure to visit ALL the blogs, as EVERY single blog will have fabulous giveaways (cricut cartridges, paper packs, copic markers, yourstory bundle, clear stamp sets, and tons more). Each blogger was extremely generous with their own personal giveaways!

Next stop on the hop is Gloria Sleeper of Oma’s Crafts !


Thanks so much for stopping! :)

Stylish Blog Award

I was checking on my blog tonight and was touched when I saw this comment from Pholly at Pholly's Phabulous Crafts:
I love your blog so I am giving you The Stylish Blog Award. To claim your award, simply post a picture of the Stylish Blog Award on your blog. You may pick up a copy of the picture from my blog - phollyphlox.blogspot.com.
Also, to claim your award, you must do the following:
1) Thank the person who gave this award to you and link it back to their blog
2) Share 8 things about yourself
3) Pass this award to 8 other individuals that you have recently discovered
4) Leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition!
Congrats!!!
Phyllis
phollyphlox.blogspot.com

I mean how sweet is that?! Thanks so much Pholly! :)  I love my followers and hope I make you all happy...as happy as you all make me with your sweet comments. :)

FYI- Pholly's Blog is FAB!!! OR as she says: PHAB! She is very talented and I became a follower and really like her stuff! :)

Here is the award:

And here are my 8 facts about me:
1- I am a mom to 2 beautiful kids, Jon (my son, 11) and Sasha (my daughter, 3). I have been married to my best friend, Garth for 13+ years and we have been together 17+ years. :)
2- I started scrapping 11+ years ago along with card making. :)
3- I love all kinds of music....this does include Marilyn Manson and Nsync! ;)
4- I am 33 years old!
5- I was born on April 1st! :)
6- A lot of the people I design for right now are close friends. :)
7- My BFF is named Becky, but I call her Bex! :)
8- I am spoiled by my hubby! AND...also by my friends. :)

Now, I need to figure out my 8 that I feel this way about....it will be hard because I follow so many blogs. :)
Thanks and loves! :)

AND THE WINNER IS....................

Debi from Cards by Montana Reflections!

True Random Number Generator

Min: 1
Max: 57 (counted when you all said you were a follower too!)
Result:
9

Congrats Debi! It is nice to have a Montanan Follower!!! I am in Great Falls! :)
Thanks to all of you that commented and I love your comments and they are very appreciated. I will be getting ready for another Blog Hop this weekend! Deets will be soon! :) I will be giving away an Indie Art cartridge! :) It's one of my faves! :)

Feel the Love Blog Hop

Hey all! If you have come from Michelle's Queen of My Craft Room Blog, you have made it to the last stop on this blog hop and THANKS so much for viewing what everyone has done for you. :) I'm sure all of their ideas have inspired all of you! :) I have some blog candy available so you will want to get in on that! :) To do that just leave a comment in the comment section with your email please in case you are chosen. If you don't leave your email, I have to chose someone else. :(  If you would like to be counted twice...BECOME A FOLLOWER! :) If not, it's all good...you will still be counted but only once. :)

Here's the candy:

6x6 Sassafras Lass Sunshine Lollipops pad, Hampton Arts glitter glue, 10 prescored cards with 10 pink envies, a roll of paper tape, a roll of printed tape, We R Memory Keepers glittered brads, a little baggie of blingy baubles (flowers).

I have a video on how to make the metal rose on the romatic card that I made for the hop. I am not a HUGE fan of having to have pinks, whites, and reds for Valentine's Day. I like a little bit of the more classic, romantic looking colors too. So, I chose purple and cream for this project.

The card I did for the Hop.  :)

This is part one of the video that shows how to make the rose!



Here is the video on the card! It's a quickie! :)



What I used: Nashua metal tape, Fiskars punch (5 petal flower), Adirondak Alcohol Inks (Stream, Wild Plum, and Eggplant), K&Co Patterned Paper, Stickles (Antique Linen), CTMH Ink (Hydrangea), Best Value Ribbon (Organdy Ribbon), glue dots, ATG.

Here is a list of all the others on this hop (just in case you missed any of us)-

1. Jamie at Glitter, Stamps, and Paper, Oh My! http://glitterstampsandpaperohmy.com/
2. Karel at One by One The Flamingos Are Stealing My Sanity http://karelj.blogspot.com/
3. Nikki at The Glamorous Side of Scrapping http://glamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
4.Elizabeth at Skittles and Scrapbooks http://skittlesandscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
5. Brittni at Life's Musings http://gardenwhispers.blogspot.com/
6. Jesi at Jesi's Things http://jesisonaroll.blogspot.com/
7. Ellen at Card Monkey http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
8. Jessica at Overjoyed Scrapper http://overjoyedscrapper.blogspot.com/
9. Casey at Simple Joy Crafting http://simplejoycrafting.blogspot.com/
10. Jenny at Crazy about Cricut http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
11. Shannon at My Scrappy Creations http://shannonleffew.blogspot.com/
12 Meagan at Beyond Paper http://beyondpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/
13. Jessica at Creative Stamper http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
14. Jill at The Scrapaholic http://thescrapaholic.blogspot.com/
15. Katy at Crazy Mommy Katy http://crazymommykaty.blogspot.com/
16. Aimee at http://www.littlepsmomma.blogspot.com/
17. Kathy at http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
18. Amanda at Something Sorta http://somethingsorta.blogspot.com/
19. Michelle at Holy Cricut http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/
20. Kathy at http://www.kathy-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/. (that is me!)
21. Angie at A Tuttle Time http://atuttletime.blogspot.com/
22. Angela at Created with Joy http://createdwithjoy.blogspot.com/

Angie is next on the hop with an inspiring project for you! :) 
Thanks for stopping! :)