2.22.2009

and the winner is...

Christy!!! I did the drawing the old fashioned way. I wrote everyone's name on pieces of paper, multiple times depending on how many entries had been earned. Then I had my DH draw a name. So Christy, send me an email with your address and I will get your goodies in the mail!

Christy
said...

Happy Blogiversary! I love your blog and have enjoyed getting to know you through it. I am already subscribed so this should count as 2 entries, right? I'll head on over to my blog and post the link now for #3! Cute giveaway! I told my MIL the other day that I think I'd like to make cards - if only I could make them as cute as you do. Maybe this giveaway would give me a good start? :)

Thanks to everyone for playing along...I look forward to another year of blogging with you!

2.20.2009

Creative Corner...Limelight Sketch Challenge

It's time for another Limelight Papercrafts Sketch Challenge!!

The details:
* Sketch & Product challenge w/a focus on FLOWERS (Primas, stamped, dp, etc...)
* Uploads to SCS should have the keyword: LLPC015.
* Post a comment with a link to your card on Mandy's blog by Sunday, February 22nd , at midnight EST to be in the drawing to win your choice of Primas!

This card was so much fun to create! I colored my first Bella image! I just love these girls! I also had fun making the paper flowers in the bottom corner. I just randomly cut some flower shapes out of designer paper and crumpled them a bit to add some dimension. I layered 2 together and then added a button and rhinestone for the centers! I saw the idea on K.Warner's blog. For the sentiment, I didn't really have a stamp that I liked...so i just hand wrote it!

Recipe:
Paper ~ white, eggplant, Target $ paper
Stamps ~ billybootabella

Ink ~ black, copics, SU markers..eggplant, teal, celery
Accessories ~ rhinestone, button

2.19.2009

Blog Candy...

Stop by Jacilyn's blog for a chance to win some great blog candy!

Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway...you have until Saturday night to enter. I will post the winner on Sunday!

Product Review...Ecostore

Meijer will soon be carrying a new product line in their stores called Ecostore. The company creates eco-friendly, inexpensive household cleaning products. I was recently given the opportunity to try a couple of these products. They are made from plant and mineral based ingredients, free of toxic chemicals. "No Nasty Chemicals" is the foundation of the entire product line, so I was eager to try them out.

I am very sensitive to smell and most cleaners have such a strong smell I get a headache using them. Using the Naturally Antibacterial Spray Cleaner was such a different story. The smell is light and doesn't seem to linger. I used it in the kitchen and bathroom. Surfaces looked and felt clean without giving me a headache! The Plant Based Laundry Liquid had a slightly stronger smell than the spray cleaner but it still wasn't a harsh scent. My clothes felt soft and had a nice fresh scent after being washed in the laundry liquid.

Check your local Meijer store for the availability of these products. If you don't have a Meijer store in your area and are interested in trying these products, they can be purchased online at Ecostore USA.