An Award and a Card using Unity KOM to fit a few Challenges

The other day I was graced with

a fabulous award that I get to now share with

some of my new Blends...

I received this blog award from

Vickie of Vickie's Scrappings

"Liebster" is German for "Dearest". The award is a "Share the love arrangement", given to inspirational bloggers with less that 200 followers.

Here's the to do list for any of the Liebster Blog Award recipients.

1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter on your blog.

2. Link back to the blogger who presented you the award .

3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.

4. Present the Liebster Blog Award to 5 bloggers with less than 200 followers.

5. Let them know they have been chosen by leaving a comment on their blog.

I am happy to now honor some fairly new bloggers with this award . . . 

I now present the Liebster Award to

Cindy - http://cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Gaby - http://www.gabyspapery.blogspot.com

Michelle - http://cardsbymeechelle.blogspot.com/

Tabitha - http://zippity-do-dah-tabitha.blogspot.com

Chris - http://scrappinchris.blogspot.com/

Please wear this award proudly at your blogs and be sure to follow the 

instructions above to keep it circulating!!

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Now, onto my newest Unity Project

I found out today that one of my Blends, Chriss of Scrappin' With Chriss and Lou,

 is hosting a fun challenge

for an amazing cause and I couldn't wait to get busy making

a card to join in and be a part of it.

Please consider joining efforts to send some cards

in for her Relay for Life Challenge  and fundraiser!!!

It can be a card for any occasion or Holiday!

 I started by choosing a color challenge to get my creative wheels turning.

I chose to use the current color challenge at Play Date Cafe - PDCC123

which is  to useTeal...Electric Green...Tangerine...Jeans.

I also decided to use the Unity Opportunity Ippity Theme challenge - Winged Things

as inspiration along with the Unity KOM March 

Sketch Challenge ~ MAR12KOMSC

My card also fits a few other challenges, too....

Simon Says - Use a Bit O' Green

C.R.A.F.T - #146 House, Home, New Home, House Warming

The Outlawz - Twisted Thursday TT031512 Things with Wings

Here is my card

The cloud images AND sentiment

are from Unity Feb 2012 KOM - {lucky to have you}

The house image, birds with numbers, and wavy rik rak stamped images 

are all from the Jan 2012 KOM - {HEART and SOUL}

The base card stock is craft

The blue card stock is a textured card stock (not sure of manufacturer)

All of the design papers are all from a Blog Candy Win sent to me 

by my sweet Blend, Cindy G. at cre8ivecindy.

Some tearing, distressing, a bit of love and the card was complete!

I hope this post finds you all doing well and thank you for stopping

to visit and leave your lovely and encouraging words.

Please keep you eyes open for some WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENTS coming your

way very, very soon!!!

Keep Crafting 

:O)

Jessica

* * * Versatile Blogger Award * * *

I want to shout a huge Thank You to my wonderful and sweet 

Blend, Kenzi at Krafty Hugzz.  

She and I had the opportunity to connect recently 

and I am so happy that we did.

She is an amazingly talented young lady.  

She has generously and lovingly nominated a few 

of her friends to receive the 

Versatile Blogger Award.  

I feel honored to have been included in that group of fine friends.

You Have Been Awarded the Versatile Blogger award

 Here are the rules and guidelines for this award:

• Thank the person who gave you this award. That’s common courtesy.  
• Include a link to their blog. That’s also common courtesy — if you can figure out how to do it.
  
• Next, select up to 16 blogs/bloggers that you’ve recently discovered or follow regularly. ( I would add, pick blogs or bloggers that are excellent!)
• Nominate those  bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award — you should include a link to their site for others to see how versatile they really are.
  
• Finally, tell the person who nominated you 7 things about yourself."

 I am extending this award to some very talented bloggers that I 

am sure you will be delighted in

connecting with yourselves (if you haven't already).

 1.  Julie K of A Little Bit of Bling and 3 Girl JAM

2.  Jessica (The Other Jessica....LOL) of Chick-n-Scrap

3. Cindy G of cre8ivecindy

4.  Michelle O. of The Pixie Cottage and Michelle's Scrapbooking & More

5.  Beckie of Just B Creative Crazy
6.  Michelle of Scrappin' for Kenzie
7.  Eryn of Vintage Glam Designs
8.  Heather of Fresh Brewed Designs
9.  Cindy of Tools of a Cropping Queen


and I am only stopping there because I am feeling a bit tired as I prepare this.
There are so many wonderfully versatile bloggers I could 
nominate, but I should leave room for others to play along
too!


HUGZ TO YOU ALL!

So, please stop at each blog and see for yourself, the level

of talent that 

floods Blog Land day in and day out.

And Maybe, just Maybe

you will 

make a lasting friendship or two along

the way!

Keep Crafting 

:O)

Jessica

~ ~ ~ ~ What an HONOR ~ ~ ~ ~

What a fabulous way to wake up and start Blogging today.

I was honored by my sweet Blend

Candy of Candy's Craft Corner 

with the Green Blend Award

 

Here are the terms under which this “Green Blend Award” are to be given.

1.  This award is for any co-blogging friend who 

has helped you develop your blog in any and all ways.

2.  This award is for any co-blogging friend 

who has cheered you along in your blog building, craft advancing career.

3.  This award is for any co-blogging friend who always stops by 

and is kind to you. You can count on them to always be one 

of the great comments at the end of your post.

4.  This award is to be given to 3 to 5 Blends whom you 

feel meet the listed requirements.

5.  Create a post with the terms of use and 

publish your Blends of choice.

6.  Blend of choice may copy the award from your 

blog and proudly post it on theirs.

7.  Blend of choice may continue the kindness by issuing t

his award to keep the circle forever growing.

Each of these wonderful BLENDS is a constant inspiration 

and offer continuous encouragement 

for me to continue doing what I do.

The Green Blend Award recipients are:

Kenzie of Krafty Hugzz

Kenzie is one of my newest BLENDS on the Block.  

She is so very talented and

her blog is super fun to visit often.

She is dedicated to creating the most amazing

projects and cards.  Her coloring talent is phenomenal.

I am proud to call her a BLEND.

Julie K of A Little Bit of Bling 

Julie is such a phenomenal person all around.

She is dedicated to her family and the proud owner 

of 3 Girl JAM.  

You don't know what that is???....well then,,,

you are really missing out.

It is fabulous Crinkle Ribbon at very AFFORDABLE prices.

Julie is a very talented crafter and I have learned 

a great deal from her.  She always amazes me with

her cards, alterned projects, and fun gift ideas.

I am proud to call her a BLEND.

 Nataliya of LOVE CRAFTS FOREVER

Nat leaves the sweetest comments.  I have loved her work

since the first time I saw some of her projects,

Her attention to detail is amazing.  I have

been blessed to get visits from her regularly and

feel a connection that is almost

sister-like.  Nat asked me to join her

on the OSAAT Design Team, so I applied.

I was honored to be accepted

and am loving working along side her not only

as a friend (BLEND), but as an artist just the same.

I am proud to call her a BLEND.

 

Angela Magnuson of Create This Moment

Angela is the Co-Owner and Operator of 

Unity Stamp Co. alongside

her husband and with the help of more than a 

dozen other employees.

I have been encouraged by her words at her 

personal blog and

her positive attitude is quite contagious.  

I have been drawn into the 

Unity

CommUNITY 

through fabulous 

inspirational projects by all of the 

Team Members and Unity Followers.

Angela is quite the Team Leader.  

I am proud to consider her a friend.

She is the epitome of GOOD PEOPLE who

operate a business based on Customer Service and

is a constant motivation to continue

pursuing my own Dreams.

I am proud to call her a BLEND.

Stephanie of Whimsical Designs

I connected with Stephanie when I found her challenge blog

early last year.

I had no idea, the friendship that

would emerge from that.  

I am happy to have found such a wonderful soul

who cares deeply about crafting and

who is an amazing entrepreneur.  

Stephanie recently released her wonderful sets of sentiment stamps.

I love using them on projects, and really admire

her efforts to reach out to a broad range of crafters.

Oh, and not to mention ~ FREE SHIPPING!

I am proud to call her a BLEND.

 

 * * * * * * * * * * * 

Thank you again Candy and to all the wonderful people

who I admire and 

keep me pushing

through

to pursue the dreams

I have.

Never gonna stop dreaming!!!!

Please do not feel left out if you are not listed.  

I enjoy all of my Blends, new and old alike!!! 

Keep Crafting

:O)

Jessica

Announcing the "Green Blend Award"

Announcing the "Green Blend Award"

I am happy to announce that my dear sweet Blend, 

Beckie of Just B Creative Crazy contacted me a while back asking to join our efforts in creating this fabulous new Blog Award.

All the credit really needs to go to her, I just helped a little! 

Here is how Beckie announced the new award:

There are several blog awards that bounce around in blog land. To each award is a purpose and pride. I wanted to create an award for those who are co-bloggers and friends. I wanted to create an award that I could give to those who have helped me develop as a blogger, a crafter, and friend.

When I first began in the vast world of blogging, I had zero knowledge of what to do. What the heck is a gadget…and isn’t adding it supposed to help, not drive me nuts!?!

There were a few people along the way that took me under their wing and helped me even after 5 emails of “I have no idea what you are talking about!!” haha

So to honor those whom I have befriended, I have created an award. My stupendous friend, Jessica, of Jessica’s Craft Shaque coined the term “Blend”. She says this is a friend and a co-blogger. I just love that word.

I contacted Mrs Jessica and politely asked her to be co-creator of the award and for copyrights to use the term “Blend”. She graciously accepted to both requests.

The “Green” portion represents how we should be kind to one another and help one another…such as being “Green” and helping our environment. Reissue the kindness that someone once gave to you as an infant blogger. Recycle the ideas you have learned or invented to pass along to up and coming crafters. Reduce the frustrations of wanting to a be blogger with magnitude.

Here are the terms under which this “Green Blend Award” are to be given.

1.  This award is for any co-blogging friend who has helped you develop your blog in any and all ways.

2.  This award is for any co-blogging friend who has cheered you along in your blog building, craft advancing career.

3.  This award is for any co-blogging friend who always stops by and is kind to you. You can count on them to always be one of the great comments at the end of your post.

4.  This award is to be given to 3 to 5 Blends whom you feel meet the listed requirements.

5.  Create a post with the terms of use and publish your Blends of choice.

6.  Blend of choice may copy the award from your blog and proudly post it on theirs.

7.  Blend of choice may continue the kindness by issuing this award to keep the circle forever growing.

The Green Blend Award recipients are:

Beckie - Just B Creative Crazy
I see that the "Other" Jessica @ Chick-n-Scrap beat me to getting this to you...LOL


Luisa - Creative Designs by Luisa

Robin - The Cricut Scrapper


Carri - DoubleClick AKA Abusybee


Lisa - A Mermaid's Craft

Dr. Sonia SV - Cards, Crafts, and Kids Projects




Each of these fine ladies listed above have been around since the beginning of my crafty adventures.  Each BLEND continues to visit and encourage
my crafty posts.  
Please do not feel left out if you are not listed.  
I enjoy all of my Blends, new and old alike!!!

Keep Crafting
:O) 
Jessica