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September 14, 2008

My Favourite Things Blog Candy, 3 *TOOTS* & Christmas cards!! :)

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Morning ladies! :) Sorry that I’ve been MIA for a few days… so busy with DT & kid stuff lately… i’ve actually been scrapping like a mad woman, but can’t show you anything till my reveal dates! (15th for card kit & 20th for mini kit) So lots coming up for you.. ;) Tomorrow I post Lil’ Scrappers Card Kit for September! A fabulous kit and I can’t wait to show you what i’ve done with it! If you like to stamp… then this is the kit for you! I can also show you my next 2 Sketches 4 You DT card tomorrow… so be sure to check back!! :)

I’m also excited to say that I received 3 emails the other day from Scrapbook Trends requesting 3 of my cards!!! *TOOT*!!! 2 for Scrapbook Trends February issue, and 1 for CARDS February issue!!!! *WOOT* *WOOT*!!!! Thanks for letting me share! This is all pretty new to me… so pretty flattering to find these emails in my inbox lately!!! :)

Today I have Christmas cards to show you! These are for a card order i’m working on… :)

Materials: K & Co. pp, SU Kraft CS, SU Craft Ink, Folk Acrylic Paint, Misc. twine & button, Fiskars eyelet lace punch, SU stamp.

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Now onto my ***BLOGOVERSARY*** candy!!! YUM! Just received my crate box from Lil’ Scrappers on Friday so am going to share some of my goodies with you!! :)

In my “Favourite Things Blog Candy” we have 6 pcs of 6×6 MM Fa La La pp, tags, buttons, and poinsettias. Kaiser Craft Bling & Pearls, Prima Lace Trims, A handful of Primas, Heidi Swapp Felt Butterflies (will be taken out of pkg to mail) some new Bazzill “Just The Edge” CS trims, a handful of metal embellishments, assorted stamped images, MM Metal Frame, Maya Rd. Chipboard, etc…

Does this look *Scrumptious* to you?? ;) If so… just leave me a comment telling me what your “favourite things” are that are NOT scrap related please! I want to hear about the little things that put a smile on your face! Whether its a kiss from your dh, kids, or a hot cup of tea with a good book!!

I will let this run until next Sunday, September, 21st!!! I want to thank everyone for visiting my blog and especially to the “regulars” that leave me such wonderful comments all the time!! Thanks for making me smile! :)

I’m off to do some housework, put my bambino for a nap, and dig into my delicious Lil’ Scrappers mini kit!! YUM!!

Enjoy your day ladies!! Hugs!! :)

121 Comments »

  1. Love those cards! And the blog candy looks delicious!

    Comment by Denise ~ Paper Ponderings — September 14, 2008 @ 12:00 pm

  2. Hi Carla,
    That’s a generous and fun bunch of candy! Congrats for the cards/creations getting accepted into publication – that must be a huge thrill! I guess one of the little things that makes me happy – yes, dh kisses are right there at the top of the list, but even better, is seeing one of my kids do something nice for someone else. It makes me feel so good inside to know that they CAN be loving, helpful beings toward someone (maybe not to each other – but hopefully that will change).

    Comment by Elaine — September 14, 2008 @ 12:08 pm

  3. OMG, that Christmas paper IS SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!!!! Where can my get my grubby paws on some???

    Your cards are out of this world gorgeous!!

    Some of my favorite things are poems that my grade 6 students write. On Friday, they wrote poems, Autumn poems! Absolutely amazing. Beautiful stuff!!! I love poems and when they are written wonderfully, it touches my heart. I love it when that happens! And I told them that their poems really touched me and sent tingles down my spine! I’ll have to type some of them up and post them on my blog next week!

    Comment by Deanne Burton — September 14, 2008 @ 12:10 pm

  4. Hi Moralia :D first of all I love this Christmas cards which you made … there are lovely. And the second one … OMG .. this candy look … amazing … all this things are so great !! I want it :D
    and the last thing .. answer for your question .. so it is my dog :) His name is Rafi :) I love him very much and when he is looking at me it always make smile on my face. He is with me now :) greetngs from Poland, from me and Rafi
    Marta :*

    Comment by MS. — September 14, 2008 @ 12:14 pm

  5. The same comment from me yet again! Fabulous cards. :-) I am really in love with your creations… looking forward to your card for 2S4U.

    Comment by Smita — September 14, 2008 @ 12:17 pm

  6. And yes… my favorite things…
    1)My DH and my cute little son
    2)Jewellery and clothes
    3)Stamps, ribbons, boxes, card kits – this is my current passion… these are also the only things that make me want to travel abroad and come back with a bag load of stuff!!!

    Thank you again for sharing such wonderful stuff with lesser mortals like us!

    Comment by Smita — September 14, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

  7. wow now that is candy!!! Loevly cards!

    my favorite things…

    ~the way my kids smell just after a bath and how their blankets smell like them.
    ~the smell of coffee brewing in the morning and how that first cup peels the sleep from my eyes.
    ~spending time with my husband when the kids are in bed and we can actually hear each other talk.
    ~ when the weather is warm enough to wear flip flops everyday!

    I could go on and on!

    Comment by Tomie — September 14, 2008 @ 12:32 pm

  8. One of my favorite things is spending the day with DH and all 4 kids. I love fall so I am really looking forward trips to pumpkin patch, apple orchard, raking leaves, making soups and pumpkins bars, and dressing up for Halloween — we are all (all 6 of us) going to be pirates except the baby she’s going to be a parrot. I love stuff like that.

    Love you site, I’m fairly new to and your cards are breath-taking!

    Comment by Mindy — September 14, 2008 @ 12:36 pm

  9. Such awesome RAK….things that make me say ahhhhh…..hearing my granddaughter say Nana….blowing me kisses thru the phone, my dog when he is so happy to see me, my dog playing with his ball, DH…just being himself….My children calling me….this could be an extensive list…but that’s all I will say for now
    Robin
    Http://tqmnurse.blogspot.com

    Comment by Robin N — September 14, 2008 @ 12:38 pm

  10. Oh, Carla! Your work is so inspiring! That BLOG CANDY!!! OMG!!! *YUMMY* You are way to generous, girl!!! Now on to my favourite things…too many to list, so I’ll just choose a couple – spending time with people I love, playing tennis, and shopping! :D

    Comment by kimmerbe — September 14, 2008 @ 12:44 pm

  11. Lovley cards as always from you!!

    One of my favourite things is to wake up on saturdays, when my 3 kids climb up in our bed to cuddle! We can lay there for as long as we want… No work, no school….Just US!

    TC/
    Werali

    Comment by Werali — September 14, 2008 @ 1:16 pm

  12. Congrats (again) on the triple toot!! So well-deserved. And that blog candy….yummy. Your Xmas cards are gorgeous….as always. What are my favorite things? Well….I can name 100+ things, but one of the things are the little notes that my 7-year old leaves me and my BF. She was in 1st grade last year and learned to read and write. Since she can write she leaves me sticky notes on my computer or scrap desk telling me that I am the best and dearest mom in the world. :-)

    Comment by Ingrid — September 14, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

  13. Love the Christmas Cards, Carla… And Congrats on the triple toot..!! And YUMMY candy.. Would like some for myself.. ;) My favorite things? When my granddaughter comes with a Big Hug and says, I LOVE YOU GRAMMA!!! And when my 23 year old son puts his arm around me and says, “MOM”?? I knowhe wants something but what?? lolol

    Comment by Peggy — September 14, 2008 @ 1:32 pm

  14. Carla! Toot after toot, girl, you are on the roll! Congrats to you.
    And wow, that blog candy looks great, look at those lovely pearls, chipboard, ribbon and all the other fun stuff.
    I just had a lovely meeting with my family. When my sister and I were young, we argued all the time and weren’t friends together, but the older we get the better our relationship becomes.
    We just had dinner with the whole family and I saw my parents enjoying the club and that made me very happy.

    Comment by JokeBK — September 14, 2008 @ 1:38 pm

  15. Of course my husband and children are tops on my “favorites” list. But if your looking for one of the little things in life which put a smile on my face it would have to be The Body Shop’s Peppermint Cooling Foot Spray. One spritz totally refreshes my feet after a long day.

    Comment by Linda E — September 14, 2008 @ 1:43 pm

  16. Hi Carla,

    Congrats on your cards being chosen for publication. You know I’m one of your biggest fans! One of my favorite things is enjoying the time spent with youngest ds, now that his big brother is off to college, we get to have more time for just us two.

    Comment by Dawn (kaydee) — September 14, 2008 @ 1:47 pm

  17. My favourite thing is a nice hug from my dh. He gives bear hugs and they make me feel nice and secure when he gives them to me. Sometimes I go looking for them but they still make me feel better than I did before I got the hug!

    Congrats on your blogoversary Carla, your cards are beautiful!

    Comment by Ellen — September 14, 2008 @ 2:11 pm

  18. I love Christmas! Beautiful cards! Congratulations on having your cards chosen!I always enjoy reading your posts and seeing your beautiful creations!I linked to you on my Giveaway Blog, too.
    http://tinajewelscreations.blogspot.com/

    Comment by TinaJewel — September 14, 2008 @ 2:19 pm

  19. Thanks for the opportunity to win some awesome blog candy – congrats and all that. Favorite things that are non-scrap related: hugs and kisses from my daughter, books, Christmas songs, reading the Christmas story with my family Christmas Eve, snuggling in bed when its cold out, taking a nap in the hammock, etc.

    Comment by Erika M — September 14, 2008 @ 2:26 pm

  20. Love those cute Christmas cards! There’s nothing cuter than pink trees!! Congrats on your publications, that’s fabulous news!! One of my favorite things is going out for morning coffee with dh on Saturday morning!

    Comment by Angie Tieman — September 14, 2008 @ 2:36 pm

  21. Carla, I love your Christmas card, I am going to have to use that sketch for some of my cards this year, looks simple yet gorgeous!!!! I also wanted to share I made a card using your sketch from Sheetload of Cards September issue and I hope you like it. Here is the link to my card.

    http://evafromca.blogspot.com/2008/09/thanksgiving-card-for-my-son.html

    And what a great blog candy! I just won Christine’s and I shared your link with my girlfriends, as the more the merrier! Have a fabulous Sunday!

    Comment by Eva Dobilas — September 14, 2008 @ 2:37 pm

  22. Wow, carla, such yummy blog candy.
    I love all your cards.
    Fav things for me that are not scrap related.
    cuddling with Dh on couch watching a movie,
    hugs and kisses from DH,
    being in DH’s arms and feeling all his love.
    My cat Chloe laying besides me watching TV.

    Comment by Sarah(Mustang) — September 14, 2008 @ 2:43 pm

  23. Wow, what lovely candy. I love all of your cards as always! Congrats on your blogoversary.

    Comment by Cindy Vernon — September 14, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

  24. One of my favorite things in the whole world is to see my grandkids coming running up to me and jump into my arms and give me hugs and kisses. Just doesn’t get any better than than.

    Happy Anniversary

    Comment by Colleen — September 14, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

  25. Congratulations on your BLOGOVERSARY!
    And thank you for offering a chance to win!
    My favorite things are my 2 cats…they bring sunshine into my life every day :)

    Comment by Pat S. — September 14, 2008 @ 2:52 pm

  26. Congratulations Carla: you and I celebrate the same time of year LOL…..I just love coming to your blog and you are the first person to have won a prize on mine. It has been a wonderful year getting to know you here, on CTZ and on Lil Scrappers. You are a truly talented lady with an exquisite style all of your own. Each creation amazes me and each e-mail or comment is a pleasure. I wish you all the best in the coming Blog year and I will be there cheering for you when you announce all those wonderful toots when your creations go on the magazines.

    Thanks for hosting this blog candy, it all looks delish.

    My favourite things? Dancing with my DD, watching the weather news with my DS and watching CSI with my teenage son. They will be leaving home before I know it. I welcome the togetherness that we have, even the little short times. I am truly blessed.

    Take care, hugs,
    Bela

    Comment by Anonymous — September 14, 2008 @ 3:02 pm

  27. Hmmm…my favorite things would be:
    a hug from my hubby
    a snuggle with my puppy
    curling up with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate

    Thanks for the chance to win! :D

    Comment by Ann — September 14, 2008 @ 3:12 pm

  28. I love your Christmas cards! I just love coming and seeing your work; it’s always so inspiring to me.

    My favorite non-scrapping things… listening to the rain, the smell of the air in Autumn, the feeling of my mom’s kitchen when I go home to visit, game days in a college town, hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies. :)

    Comment by Gwen — September 14, 2008 @ 3:14 pm

  29. Beautiful cards. :) I love the quiet of mornings, before everyone gets up. When all you hear are the birds in the trees outside. A perfect way to start the day!

    Comment by Cass — September 14, 2008 @ 3:22 pm

  30. My, not scrap related thing, would have to be flowers. Be it the dandelions the girls pick from the backyard or sunflowers my husband snaps up from the side of the road. I love them! I love the way they seem to freshen up a house. They are always a great conversation starter, and are a beautiful addition to any room. Before going for professional photos, I stop and grab an arrangement from our local Target. They are great additions to photos as well! Add character!!

    Great give away, and congrats on one year!!

    Comment by Jessica Griffin — September 14, 2008 @ 3:33 pm

  31. Your cards are beautiful.
    Happy Blogaversary to YOU! Wow you know how to celebration with this sweet candy.
    What puts a smile on my face…..EXTRA MONEY (to buy fun stuff with), family, & friends.
    OH a the scales if the numbers are right….but usually they’re not. (teehee)
    Thanks for a chance.

    Comment by StampinCathy — September 14, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

  32. One of my favorite things in the world is when I see my grandsons and they come running for a hug. It just doesn’t get any better than that! ;)

    Comment by Lorraine M. — September 14, 2008 @ 4:24 pm

  33. Really nice blog candy Carla, I hope I win LOL.
    My favorite non-scraping things:
    = My lovely daughter always tells me I am the best MOM!!!
    = My husband and daughter always have a surprise for me.
    = I Love to buy shoes and purses (I think I could buy a pair os shoes of each color :)

    Thanks so much for your generosity
    God bless
    Giovana

    Comment by Giovana — September 14, 2008 @ 4:43 pm

  34. Fabulous christmas cards- what lucky customers!

    What yummy blog candy- they are all my faves too :)

    I love… listening to sappy songs, Earl Grey Tea, timmies, sleeping children (heehee), historal romance novels, summer rain, when my husband cleans the house, blogging, Little House on the Prairie re-runs, nursing my baby, the dog warming my feet at the foot of the bed, garage sales, Christmas eve.. okay I’ll stop now.. :)

    Comment by Just Jess — September 14, 2008 @ 4:52 pm

  35. Wow! That is some yummy candy! Love the cards too. Congrats on your toots. They are well deserved.

    Comment by Jacqueline — September 14, 2008 @ 4:53 pm

  36. Opps! Forgot to share one of my favorite things. It’s when Little One, almost three, says, “Know what, Mom? I love you!” I also love seeing my older three spending time with their little sister.

    Comment by Jacqueline — September 14, 2008 @ 4:56 pm

  37. I love traveling with my kids. Our next stop is Hershey Park, PA!!!

    Comment by Carla Pullum — September 14, 2008 @ 5:01 pm

  38. WOWEE! THAT IS LIKE THE WORLDS AWESOMEST CANDY EVER! (AWESOMEST??!)
    MY FAVE THING IS SOMETHING I AM DOING TODAY; HIRING A TV SERIES I LOVE (ALIAS TODAY) AND BLOBBING OUT THE WHOLE DAY WATCHING EPISODE AFTER EPISODE: WITH CHOCOLATE AND CUDDLED IN A BLANKET OF COURSE!!!

    Comment by chloe — September 14, 2008 @ 5:11 pm

  39. Hi Carla! I love checking out your blog everyday…and yes, I went through with-drawal the past few days! Your cards are always so beautiful! Let’s see…I have lots of favorite things! Here’s just one…our 2 yr. old daughter still sleeps with us and I love snuggling up to her when I get in bed. So soft and cozy! Of course it would be nice to be able to snuggle with my hubby every once in awhile too, but I know this time won’t last long! I finally started my own blog…check it out if you get a chance! Thank you! ~~Pam

    Comment by Cardcrazy ~~Pam — September 14, 2008 @ 5:43 pm

  40. OMGoodness! How much do I luuuurve your cards???

    Please send me some of that talent – I need it bad lol!

    Comment by Jakey — September 14, 2008 @ 5:46 pm

  41. Love the use of non-traditional colors for those Christmas cards. And all of that publishing….you’re awesome! :D

    Favorite things, hmmm… Outside of the waiting, picking DH up at the airport when he comes back from being gone would probably rank the highest — that look I get from him, and just how good it feels having him back. Hugs from my students (3rd grade, 8-years-old) ranks right up there too. Some of them run to the bus at the end of the day and then turn back around to run and hug me. Oh, man, does that feel good. It makes the trials of the day worth it. :)

    Comment by christina — September 14, 2008 @ 5:52 pm

  42. Beautiful cards…..love that border punch……gorgeous yummy scrumptious bunch of goodies…..my fave things would be a good book and all the time in the world to read till the end of it…….hot cup of coffee with cream and sugar……walking on the beach somewhere HOT…..cuddling a new baby…..birds on my deck…..flowers blooming… Congrats on your blogiversary :)

    Comment by Corry Heinricks — September 14, 2008 @ 6:09 pm

  43. Thanks for sharing the goodies and the great inspiration! Congrats on your publications and blogoversary! My favorite thing right now is the crisp evening air… I love Fall!!!

    Comment by Amy — September 14, 2008 @ 6:17 pm

  44. congrats on being published and your blogaversary! thanks for the chance to win some AWESOME blog candy. some things that are my favs are the sound of my daughter’s belly laugh and my husband’s love.

    Comment by Jennifer — September 14, 2008 @ 6:22 pm

  45. Beautiful cards and blog candy goodies! Ummm, some of my favorite things are holding my 2 yr. old granddaughter and making her laugh! Getting hugs and kisses from my other 2 older grandchildren. Another favorite thing is calling my adult son and commiserating over the Vikings losing again!!! Way too many to write them all here!!! LOL! Congrats on getting published and your blogaversary!

    Comment by sandyh50 — September 14, 2008 @ 6:25 pm

  46. CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS on the anniversary~! Has it been a year alreasdy? Time flies when you are addicted LOL

    Yummy candy! I’ll certainly throw a comment in and hope to be picked LOL..

    My favourite things (aside from my dh and kids):

    1. Apple crisp with ice cream, home baked cookies (still warm) and caramel apple with nutys.

    2. Fantasy books (like Lord of the Rings)

    3. a cool purse

    4. and chatting with you on msn, of course…..

    Comment by Heidi D — September 14, 2008 @ 6:41 pm

  47. Oh boy….picking my favorites things? That’s a tough one. If I had kids I would be able to say they were but I don’t…haha….so I will say that my 2 little dogs put a smile on my face every day and so they are my favorite things.

    Comment by Charlene Austin (SCS - Willow01) — September 14, 2008 @ 6:45 pm

  48. Carla – Love those Christmas cards. Congrats on your cards being published and your One Year Blogoversary: )

    That is one awesome pile of Blog Candy!! My favorite thing is spending time with my hubby – He works evenings and I work during the day so most weeks we are two ships passing in the night!! lol So it is extra special when we have time together : )

    Comment by Krista — September 14, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

  49. YAY Carla!!! Way to go on getting those cards accepted :) It’s always so exciting!
    Congrats on your blogoversary too – that’s a fun milestone :)

    Hmmmm….let’s do 3 of my favourite things. In no particular order…probably NOT even my top 3 (that would take hours of thinking!)
    1. snuggling into bed for the night.
    2. hot coffee in the morning.
    3. having a clean house. Which is a rare occurrence.

    Thanks for sharing your goodies with us :)

    Comment by Tanis — September 14, 2008 @ 7:14 pm

  50. Your Christmas cards are really cute!! (As always!!!) :)
    One of my favourite things that isn’t scrap related is reading a good book that I just can’t put down! Oh, and ice-cream cake never fails to make me happy :) ) Thank you for the chance!

    Comment by bunnyb — September 14, 2008 @ 7:14 pm

  51. Love your Christmas cards–very unique. Thanks for sharing. It is so hard to say what is my fave non-scrapbooking thing to do. I love having my granddaughter stay for an overnight and I love being with my wonderful friends. Life is pretty darn good. Happy blogaversary.

    Comment by morningglory — September 14, 2008 @ 7:21 pm

  52. I love nature and we have a pond in our yard with the sound of falling water. I love to sit there with my hot tea in the morning and pray or meditate before my day begins. Flowers and colors in nature also inspire me. I also love quilting and dollmaking and reading in bed at night!!!

    Mary
    http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

    Comment by mary puskar — September 14, 2008 @ 7:29 pm

  53. Happy Blogaversary! My favorite smiles come from the things my grandchildren make for me. I cherish each and every one.

    Swedie

    Comment by Swedie — September 14, 2008 @ 8:12 pm

  54. Congrats on the blogoversary!! Your blog is fab, I check it all the time. One of my favorite thing is getting to see my family. I am away at University, my brother is away working, my dad is away working, and my mom is still in my hometown. I get butterflies in my belly each time I get nearer and nearer to seeing one of them. My family is my life!

    Comment by Vanessa — September 14, 2008 @ 8:57 pm

  55. Carla, your cards and scrap LO’s always impress and inspire!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us!!!

    A few of my fave things: snuggling with my Grandson Ethan, reading a good book, sitting on our deck on a warm evening and listening to the toads and crickets calling down the moon…. these are a few of my fave things….

    Hugs, Teza

    Comment by Teza — September 14, 2008 @ 9:11 pm

  56. Woohoo congrats on your pubs! Yummy blog candy your so sweet!
    lets see… some of my favorite things are:
    1. A warm cup of black coffee in the morning!
    2. Running to keep my heart strong
    3. My laptop:)

    Darling Christmas cards and tags!
    Hugs,
    Laura

    Comment by Laura Davis — September 14, 2008 @ 9:12 pm

  57. Those cards are fabulous!

    I love hugs from my girls and DH, jammies, and a hot cup of coffee.

    Comment by Jody (jfm813 @ SCS) — September 14, 2008 @ 9:29 pm

  58. I love your cards. Hard to believe its time to start making Christmas cards already! Your candy looks yummy!!! Some of my favorite things are: rainy days when I don’t have to leave the house, thunderstorms at night, Janet Evanovich books, mango coladas, my wonderful husband, phone calls from my daughter, and puppies.

    Comment by Cathy — September 14, 2008 @ 9:51 pm

  59. you cards a adorable! my favorite thing is spending the day in bed with a good book.

    Comment by kayla tahfs — September 14, 2008 @ 10:16 pm

  60. 3 things that make me SMILE….or my list would be a mile long…
    1. small child’s laugh
    2. cuddles from my fave neice in the whole world
    3. Starbucks lattes…

    I could go on but better not!
    Yummie blg candy there!
    Smiles,
    Sheri

    Comment by Sheri — September 14, 2008 @ 11:09 pm

  61. Great cards, Carla! That Christmas PP is yummy!! Congrats again on your Blogaversary, what a fabulous package of goodies you have put together! As for something I love… that would be flannel PJs! I love to be cozy!

    Cheers, Jen

    Comment by craftinchick — September 14, 2008 @ 11:44 pm

  62. Alex puts a smile on my face :) He started saying “mama” last weekend and it made me cry…happy tears. He was saying “dada” long before. Today he started crawling. He is so cute!
    Love your work, those cards are adorable.

    Comment by Daniela — September 14, 2008 @ 11:59 pm

  63. One of my favourite things that isn’t scrap related is sewing for our first baby due next month! Thanks for giving the chance :)

    hope.september[at]gmail.com

    Comment by hope — September 15, 2008 @ 12:08 am

  64. Being around my cats puts a smile on my face. They LOVE to watch me paint and do all my artsy work too by the way…….it only gets a little out of hand when the cream colored has to walk the neighborhood with PINK splatters of paint on himself…he told me all the other cats were making fun of him….poor guy was in the line of fire, what can I say……
    Lovely blog candy,,,,maybe one of my cats would like to “wear” some of it too…….
    Great Xmas cards!!!

    Comment by Cynnie — September 15, 2008 @ 12:55 am

  65. Hi,
    great cards, so beautyfull.
    My favourite things

    play with my childs
    good books
    my cat and my dog

    Hugs
    Inge

    Comment by Inge — September 15, 2008 @ 1:33 am

  66. Not only are your cards gorgeous, but that CANDY looks more than scrumptious….but I don’t know a word awesome enough to describe it!
    My favourite things include the first cup of coffee in the morning while sitting on the patio and listening to the birds sing, my 18mth old niece saying “lub ooo Kissy” for the first time last week, and looking at all the fabulous creations on my favourite blogs, that inspire me to be more creative :) Happy Blogoversay!!!!

    Comment by Kristie — September 15, 2008 @ 1:36 am

  67. Very original, pink Christmas cards! I mostly keep it traditional with green and red.
    I get a smile on my face when I see a rare bird. My heart goes beating faster and my day cannot go wrong after that. These are definitely my favorite animals and I hope to learn more when I start a birdwatching course in November. I cannot wait! Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

    Comment by Annelies — September 15, 2008 @ 2:02 am

  68. My favourite things…hmm.. it’s reading japanese comics! and also drawing! :) Fun fun fun!
    Thanks!

    Comment by sena — September 15, 2008 @ 2:09 am

  69. Congrats on your blogaversary ! & the generous blog candy , Carla !

    Also congrats on hte publishing toots ! well deserved !

    3 things that make me smile – my 9 year old’s DS bear hugs , just knowing that folks are safe in Houston from the Hurricane Ike & buying new rings !!!

    Comment by Pearl — September 15, 2008 @ 2:58 am

  70. Wow Carla…those Christmas cards are simple and stunning. Your blog candy is too amazing…woohoo. Someone is going to be very lucky. My fave things – one on one time with my kids when I put them to bed at night; lunch or dinner out with my husband; lunch with my 2 dearest friends; a walk along the beach. Cheers!

    Comment by Linda — September 15, 2008 @ 6:53 am

  71. My favourite things? The smile of my son, his kisses, his voice. And then…. create, create and create!!!!

    Comment by Désirée — September 15, 2008 @ 7:36 am

  72. Wow! Great blog candy. Congratulations on you anniversary. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the colors and how the sun light looks in the fall. Something that puts a smile on my face….my kids, my husband…they “make me smile with my heart”.

    Comment by Kathy S — September 15, 2008 @ 7:40 am

  73. first thing, those are some great cards! love your style.
    some of my favorite things include: listening to the rain on our tin roof…reading on the porch…watching our cat make faces…seeing our dogs play…sitting quietly with my husband…holding hands…a really really good chocolate cake! lol.

    http://yelowflowersgarden.blogspot.com/

    Comment by Yelowflower Mo — September 15, 2008 @ 8:20 am

  74. My favorite things are of course my kids and there smiles and giggles
    Lisa V

    Comment by Lisa V — September 15, 2008 @ 8:32 am

  75. What makes me happy is spending time with my hubby. We’ve been married more than 23 years, and more than ever we love spending time together, doing new things together, it’s really wonderful. That said, probably right now I love the times we are spending on the trails and greenways on our Trikkes, or maybe on the water in our canoe. That’s real quality time for both of us. Thanks for asking, and thanks for the great blog candy you’ll be giving away! Becky G.

    Comment by Becky G. — September 15, 2008 @ 8:49 am

  76. Great cards!! Congrats!!
    My fave things are iced mocha afternoon treats, my 3 year old snuggling up to me and telling me she loves me and when we just mouth the words to each other “I love you…I love you more…” and snuggling up with DH on couch after kids are in bed.

    Comment by kimberlee — September 15, 2008 @ 9:28 am

  77. I have been lurking on your blog for a couple weeks now and love your work! Your cards are gorgeous :) And that candy – VERY scrumptious! Ok here are some of my favorite things: Listening to my one year old giggle uncontrollably, going for a good run with some music on my ipod, drinking a Starbucks coffee early in the morning, and one last one for you – snuggling up under a blanket on a cold night.

    Comment by Carmen — September 15, 2008 @ 10:26 am

  78. LOVE your blog- seriously you are so tallented- congrats on your “toot”

    My fav things- my family, my friends and stampin\scrapping!!

    Comment by regan — September 15, 2008 @ 10:44 am

  79. Wow this looks awesome, cute cards too, like the piercing around the sentiment!
    I would have to say I love sitting on my deck on a cool morning with the sun shining and watching the birds at the feeder, and listening to them singing, always a wonderful way to start off a day :)

    Comment by Conniecrafter — September 15, 2008 @ 11:20 am

  80. Hi Carla!!!
    Congrats on being published is a couple of really great magazines.
    I really like the Christmas cards….they are simple yet fabulous!!!
    One of my favorite things is being with the grandchildren….it doesn’t get any better than that. :) They can always make a day special.
    Also love chatting with friends.
    OMG girl that is quite a layout of candy!!!!

    Comment by Linda — September 15, 2008 @ 12:17 pm

  81. Carla, Congrats on another card in Scrapbook Trends! Can’t wait to see the November issue. Right now I am visiting Alicia and her family and having time to play with Presleigh is my favorite thing right now. Love reading and a hot cup of coffee when home.

    Comment by Anonymous — September 15, 2008 @ 12:18 pm

  82. Your blog candy looks SO delicious!!! Thanks so much for offering up such a sweet treat for one lucky winner. ;)

    The things that make my heart smile most are: big family gatherings, hearing my kids laugh, snuggling with my hubby, sipping hot chocolate by a warm fire, seeing the colorful display of autumn leaves and watching snow fall, and playing with my stamping supplies. ;D

    Comment by stampmonkey — September 15, 2008 @ 12:39 pm

  83. Hi Carla,
    Loving all your new stuff! Not sure how you find the time with your family to look after, i guess you must be super organised!! unlike me :)
    I have lots of favourite things, but at the moment my most favourite is my GD, especially when she flings her arms around my neck and says ‘I love you Nanma (she can’t say Grandma at the moment!)
    Your candy looks amazing, and so generous. Thanks for the chance :)

    Hugs
    Carol x

    Comment by Carol — September 15, 2008 @ 1:57 pm

  84. Wow, congratulations to you!!! That is so fabulous, I will be on the lookout to see your published cards!

    Some of my favorite things are: chick flicks, chai latte, hugs and kisses from my two boys, sleeping in, curling up with a good book, seafood, and a night out – either with my DH or with “the girls”.

    Comment by Jennifer — September 15, 2008 @ 2:05 pm

  85. One of my MOST favorite things to do other then scrappin is to bake cupcakes with my daughters (4 and 2) and let them do whatever they want, decorate however they want and make as much mess as they want!! It is so fun and they have a blast…as do I!

    Comment by Julie-Ann Wells — September 15, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

  86. love those yummy Christmas cards and congrats on the 3 Toots….toot..toot…toot.

    Now for my favourite things….well I am a simple girl at heart and my favourite things are “the beauty of nature, the smell of newborn babies, the smiles on my grandkids faces and my big fuzz ball Golden Retriever Buddy snoring when he sleeps”
    Hugs
    kath
    xxxxx

    Comment by kath — September 15, 2008 @ 3:19 pm

  87. Congrats on your pubs Carla… way to go!! You do such gorgeous work ;)
    I’m with everyone else… those Christmas cards you’re working on are just adorable!
    My favorite things… tucking my three children in bed every night and waking them for school every weekday morning; a good book that makes me think and/or cry; and a beautiful crisp fall day. Thanks & have a wonderful day!! ~Rae

    Comment by rae — September 15, 2008 @ 3:25 pm

  88. I love the use of buttons on your cards! very home like and sweet!

    Comment by design crafters — September 15, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

  89. congratulations on being published! What a thrill that must be!
    My favourite thing that is not craft related is when my 3 yr. old granddaughter tells me she loves me and gives me hugs and kisses.

    Comment by Anna aka Oma — September 15, 2008 @ 5:35 pm

  90. Congrats! You have a great blog! My favourite things are chocolate, chocolate and chocolate!

    Comment by Rosanne — September 15, 2008 @ 6:57 pm

  91. Love the cards!! Delish blog candy, too!!:) My fave things would be Fall, my camera, hugs from my kids, X-tra Spicey Clamato, and golfing!! Oh, and dark chocolate!!

    Comment by LoriT. — September 15, 2008 @ 7:23 pm

  92. What a generous bunch of yummy looking scrapping things! Some of my favorite things are warm sunshine, spending time with my family, and watching my two crazy cats. :-)

    Comment by Erin — September 15, 2008 @ 8:09 pm

  93. Happy Blogoversary! I love looking at all your creations – they are always amazing and I love your photography.

    My favourite things include random kisses and cuddles from my partner, the yummy smells when I’m baking, warm biscuits fresh from the oven, surprise calls from friends or family, and the smell after it rains.

    Comment by Hope — September 16, 2008 @ 12:11 am

  94. Wahoo! AWESOME blog candy to go with your FABULOUS blog. One of my favorite things are Monarch butterflies. My mom was a Kindergarten teacher and would bring caterpillars into her classroom and teach the miracle of metamorphosis. Of course, I got to play along as well. As an adult I seek out the caterpillars and pass along the wonder to my coworkers and friends. Monarchs are always a special connection for me to my mom!

    Comment by Cathy — September 16, 2008 @ 12:46 am

  95. Wow What beautiful cards you make!!! I just found your blog, but I’ll be back for sure!!

    Some of my favorite things? My 12-year black lab Phoebe, she is just the sweetest dog! A massage-pedicure – in one of those great big chairs where you can massage your back and your feet at the same time – luxery! And a third favorite thing – A great big mug of cafe au lait when I get up in the morning…

    Thanks for sharing your goodies!

    Comment by Louise Charlton — September 16, 2008 @ 2:23 am

  96. Congrats on your cards being published. I’m normally a lurker here on your blog, but I wanted to say Hi and that I love your work.

    So many things puts a smile on my face, but I will admit that I love coming here in the morning after taking our little one to school, drinking my cup of coffee and reading blogs. The creations that everyone makes and shares is just so special. The creativity and humor always puts a smile on my face first thing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations with all of us here in cyber space.

    Comment by Nancy T. — September 16, 2008 @ 7:20 am

  97. I love Sheridan’s liquor, and hot wine:)

    Comment by doris — September 16, 2008 @ 9:14 am

  98. Your blog is one of the first places I visit every day!! So incredibly gorgeous and inspiring!!

    A few of my favourite things lately are:
    :My 5 year old in his centennial school uniform – so stinkin’ cute in that tie!
    :My 9 year old scoring in soccer – I am a crazy soccer mom when that happens!
    :Chai Lattes
    :pumpkin pie

    Comment by Margo S. — September 16, 2008 @ 11:37 am

  99. Wow, what an amazing stash of goodies!
    Let’s see…a hug from DH…blueberry smoothie from Caribou Coffee…chocolate!

    Comment by JenMarie — September 16, 2008 @ 6:20 pm

  100. That collection of goodies definitely looks scrumptious!

    Hm, what would put a smile on my face…I love to make cupcakes and give them out. Cupcakes make everyone happy. ;)

    Comment by Diana H. — September 16, 2008 @ 9:46 pm

  101. More fab creations. And a chance to grab some candy?! Yes, please.

    Comment by Heidi Van Laar — September 16, 2008 @ 10:00 pm

  102. Wow! Your blog and work are just fabulous! A few of my favorite things are, a clean house, a good book, spending time with my family, hanging out with my mom, and trying new recipes! Happy Bloganniversary!!!!

    Comment by Jennifer Johnson — September 17, 2008 @ 1:14 am

  103. Hi Carla, a big hi-five for getting your cards in the Mag!!! thats awesome and the candy looks really scrumptious.. my fav thing these days is enjoying getting to know my soon to be DH (its an arranged marriage)..and shopping and shopping for my wedding (eeks..its just 2 months to go) Sometimes I think I don’t have time to get everything!!!

    Comment by Tejal — September 17, 2008 @ 1:15 am

  104. Hi there!
    Congratulations on your toots! awesome cards you got there!
    Yay such yummy goodies you’re giving away, thanks for your generosity :)

    here’s some random fave things that makes me smile:
    my Dad’s text messages
    my N82 phone
    comments on my blog
    rocky road ice cream
    the thought of coming back home

    Have a great week!

    Comment by Marix — September 17, 2008 @ 4:08 am

  105. I just found your blog a couple of days ago! All I can say is WOW!!!

    I have lots of favorites right now – of course Fall is just fabulous. New food combinations that I have grown to like (cottage cheese with cut up strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and Almond Nut Crunch cereal sprinkled on top for breakfast everyday is something I look forward to), seeing school buses (this is kind of mean – but I am glad the kids are back in school so I don’t have to hear the wild neighbor kids all day long :) LOL!

    But my absolute favorite has to be my Nicholas – he is 14 months old…. and he is a character – he has the most silly personality… and his laugh – I cannot describe in words his laugh…. We could be having the WORST day….. he finds something funny and he starts to giggle which turns into the full belly laugh – it makes me soo happy.

    Everything about him makes me happy – he is in that stage where soo many things are still new…. when he finds something he didn’t notice before or he figures out how to do something new – he always turns to look at me – as if he is saying “Mama did ya see me???” and he gets this big ol’ grin on his face that just makes me melt :)

    Comment by ~stephanie~ — September 17, 2008 @ 8:17 am

  106. WOW – what awesome blog candy! I love the cards. I am a traditional red and green kinda Christmas girl so I always love to see other colors used! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.
    Dorothy

    Comment by Dorothy A — September 17, 2008 @ 10:50 am

  107. Lucky you ~ getting boxes like that in the mail ;)
    Congrats on getting your cards published. I can see why. Can’t wait to see them!
    And Blog Candy. Love checking out your blog…
    Heather

    Comment by Heather — September 17, 2008 @ 11:39 am

  108. Holy blog candy!! Amazing projects, and amazing RAK!

    My favorite things:
    My husband’s dedication to everything he does. It is amazing.
    My two puppies…they are such a joy in life.
    Right now- watching my little brother play football. But, I really love to be part of everything in his life.
    Photography.
    Making cards.
    Blueberry creme coffee with fat-free vanilla creamer. Yum!

    My list could go on….I love to find joy in whatever is in front of me. Your blog brings me joy too…I love to look at all the amazing eye candy you create!

    ~Lea

    Comment by Lea Lawson — September 17, 2008 @ 1:47 pm

  109. The best thing to always put a smile on my face is whenever I lay down to go to sleep dh tucks me in. He makes sure I am comfy, that I have my little stuffed webkinz pig just the way I like and that the blanket is tucked just right under my chin. He faithfully does it because he knows how happy and loved it makes me feel.

    Comment by Jennifer — September 17, 2008 @ 5:53 pm

  110. Hi Carla: Amazing cards, each one just beautiful.
    Congrats on the blogaversary. We celebrate the same month. You were the first one to ever win blog candy from me and thank goodness because now I get to know you. I just adore your style of cardmaking. I have seen through this last year how you grow from one project to another and how your style changes to become even more beautiful with each new creation. With all of this said, you very much deserve the Toots you have been receiving and I am a huge fan. Keep tootin’ Carla…I would like an autographed magazine please LOL>

    Hugs,
    Bela

    Now for my favourtie things outside of scrapbooking/cardmaking? Easy Peasy

    1. Andrew my oldest DS and his love of music, his voice is wonderful.
    2. My son Justyn and his positive spin on everything, he keeps me grounded.
    3. My daughter Rebecca, we love to dance each day in our kitchen. I saw her dance at Hip Hop class and she looked so cute. Lots of practice.Her teacher said that when she dances she is in her own little world.

    Oh and another favourite thing…Lighthouses…my house is filled with them. Cinderella, all things Disney. Lastly, Blogging Love it.

    I think that covers it (music Eagles).

    Ta ta for now and thanks for the chance….looks delish.

    Comment by Anonymous — September 18, 2008 @ 12:24 am

  111. First of all: congrats!

    Here is some of the things that make my list:
    Beautful finds on Etsy.
    Catalogs, I love catalogs (Ikea, scrap, clothes…).
    People who have a witty sense of humor.
    Really great shoes.

    :)

    Comment by Anne — September 18, 2008 @ 2:51 am

  112. Wow what a great bunch of stuff, and so many great cards to look at! Hard to pic one items they all look yummy, but if I have too, I would say the Elsie ribbon!

    Comment by Jennifer (scrappyinbrooklin) — September 18, 2008 @ 6:50 am

  113. Hm my favorite things? Coffee in the morning! That’s for sure! Forehead kisses from the boyfriend. Free things! Ice cream! haha. Sales. Mail, e-mail. My “niece”, talking to her on the phone. A’s on grades… fun little things like that! :D

    Comment by Adrienne — September 18, 2008 @ 2:58 pm

  114. Sleepy kisses from my daugher
    Morning coffee
    Hearing my guinea pigs, the minute I open the door every morning and the second I walk in the house every afternoon
    CSI, All of them
    good conversations with my friends, even if it’s through Facebook!

    Looove all your cards, you are always an inspiration.

    Comment by Milagros C. Rivera — September 18, 2008 @ 7:35 pm

  115. Fantastic, what super candy. Love your card too.

    My favourite things. Lets see now…..

    Seeing my dog and cat sleeping together in the same bed… ahhhh.
    Funny phrases from my Grandson.
    I love the look of excitement on my childrens faces.
    The smell of freshly mown grass on a balmy summers day.

    Loads more simple things delight me, but they are much to numerours to mention.

    Love Debbie xx

    Comment by Debbie — September 19, 2008 @ 8:59 am

  116. happy blogoversary! vanilla ice cream and a cinnamon roll will surely put a wide smile in my face. :-D

    Comment by tna — September 19, 2008 @ 4:21 pm

  117. HAPPY ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY!!! XOXOX your FAB creations!!

    Here are a few of my favorite things that REALLY make me smile:

    ~ dining under small sparkly white lights in a restaurant

    ~ seeing the new Mercedes CLS 550 out on the road

    ~ hearing John Mayer play his guitar… live in concert

    ~ feeling the soft, thick bedding around me when I go to sleep

    ~ finding out I won some REALLY YUMMY blog candy! LOL!!

    Thanks for the op to win your YUMMY blog candy and CHEERS to your next year of FAB blogging!

    Char in So Cal

    Comment by Char in So Cal — September 20, 2008 @ 12:39 am

  118. Some of my favorite things are of course chocolate, gardening, a good thunderstorm with a wonderful smelling candle burning, a clean house, having the clean house to myself and a good cup of coffee. I guess I should have put the coffee and chocolate together. It’s not too often that I get the house to myself anymore. I used to have at least 2 hours every day until my husband came home from work. Since he had a stroke 3 years ago and is unable to work he very seldom is away from the house. I try to remind myself often that be “careful what you wish for” because wanting to have the quiet time and house to myself could have very well meant that he would not have survived the stroke and I would have been alone 24/7. We don’t always get things in the shape of form we wish for.

    Happy anniversary and thanks for sharing your talent with us.

    Comment by Kim C. — September 20, 2008 @ 8:11 am

  119. Your blog candy does look very scrumptious! Your cards look amazing! Congrats on your 1 year blogoversary. Some of my favorite things are the smell of cookies baking in the oven, waking up on the weekend bundled under the covers with the nice fall air coming in through the windows, spending time with my boyfriend, playing with my niece & nephew, going out to dinner & enjoying a great meal and a beautiful sunny perfect weather day (especially when I dont have to go to work!). Thanks for this opportunity for the yummy candy.

    Comment by Michelle — September 21, 2008 @ 2:46 pm

  120. my favorite thing will have to be spending time with my fiance. :) i always feel happy and safe when he’s around. :)

    Comment by jeanie — September 21, 2008 @ 6:20 pm

  121. happy bloggoversary! your cards rock :)

    I moonlight as a facepainter on weekends. so that’ll be my favorite thing as a welcome respite from slaving 5days a week in the corporate world. oh yeah, coffee+sugar and bittersweet brownies while its drizzling outside :)

    Comment by bjay — September 23, 2008 @ 9:31 am


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