A Review of 2011 - How quickly the time goes by!

Hello Everyone,

I must first apologize for not posting in such a long time.  I have had so many things happen since my last post and in all honesty, I have had lazyitis as my excuse...lol!  So many things to do and so little time to do it in.  There are many projects that I have not posted on my blog.  For that I am so sorry!  One of my new years resolutions this year is to try and be more diligent in posting on my blog and also on YouTube.  I guess one of the reasons why I have not been so diligent is that I spend so much time making projects and don't feel that it is fair to my family to also spend hours upon hours on the computer in which to share everything that I have made.  It has come to a point where I am on the computer when necessary but have not spent as much time on it like I use to. My friends and family have become a priority in my life.  One other thing that I have done which has taken me away from the computer is doing things in which to better my life.  I am involved with a group that is outside of the crafting community which has helped me in more ways than I could have ever imagined.  For that I am truly blessed!  The Christmas season was quiet yet fulfilling.  Time was spent with my family on Christmas Eve (also my Birthday) and then a quiet turkey dinner at home with my husband and daughter on Christmas Day.  We dared the shopping mayhem on Boxing Day only to find ourselves at one store for a total of 4 hours.  With the lineup outside the store to get in, looking for the things you want, and then the massive lineup to pay.  Wow, I still can't believe we did it in order to save a few bucks...lol!  After that we were done.  It just wasn't worth it.  I am sorry about all the rambling.  Now to get on with what I came to do.  Here are a few projects that I have done since September.  I hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I did making them.

Katherine

Lil Scrap of Heaven's Blog Hop Winner Take 2

Hello Everyone,

Since I have not heard from Judy, I have had to pick a new winner from my Blog Hop.  Please check out the video for the new winner.  You have one week to contact me.

Katherine

"IAY" I Appreciate You Gift from Jessica

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to share with you a gift that I received from my partner on "IAY" I Appreciate You group on facebook.  Each month we are partnered up with someone and we send them a gift to tell them how much we appreciate them.  Most of the time you do not know who your partners are.  They are people you have never met.  This is nothing like a RAK as you know who you are sending to in the RAK.  Anyone interested in joining our group, please ask to be approved into the group.  No one will be turned down.  It is a group with a bunch of wonderful and caring ladies.  I just wanted to share the video of what I received.  I just recently joined and this is my first month with the group.  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  I did have to hold back the tears but I think you'll get the intentions.  Thanks for watching and enjoy.

Katherine

Lil Scrap of Heaven's Blog Hop Winner

Hello Everyone,

Sorry it took me so long to post the winner for the blog hop that I participated in.  The surgery took more of a toll on me than I expected.  Better late than never.  Please check out the video to see if you won.  The winner has 1 week to contact me with their snail mail address.  Thanks everyone for all your wonderful comments!  I can't wait to get to know you all more.

Enjoy!

Katherine

Lil Scrap of Heavens Family Blog Hop

Welcome to A Lil Scrap of Heavens first HOP!


We are a large family @ LSH with over 1100 members and growing every day. We want to show you the love, fun, and creativeness we share @ LSH. There is 12 prizes hidden in these blogs from Sponsors such as:


Lindy's Stamp Gang is giving away 8 prizes!I
Am Roses is giving away 2 prizes!
Karlas001 is giving away 2 $25.00 gift certificates!
More prizes given by
Geordie
Becca
Laura
Cynthialoowho
& LSH Members!

Please make sure to follow each blog and comment on each post and subscribe to each youtube channel and comment on youtube video's for your chance to win some amazing prizes.

If you arrived here from Gloria's Blog, then you are on the right track. If you didn't then you can always start from the top at Vikki Young's Blog.

I made this layout a while back when we adopted our newest family member "Corduroy". These are pictures of the entire family meeting him for the first time. I used cardstock that has a woodgrain pattern, patterned paper from My Story (I think), some cut out flowers from patterned paper, bling, ribbon, and popped up certain areas to give it more dimension. He is our bundle of energy and loves to chew everything up...lol! I hope you enjoyed this and would love to hear some comments. I will be doing a blog candy giveaway for this hop. You must be a follower and leave a comment. I will use random.org to pick the winner. The draw will take place on August 26th as I will be away for surgery until then. You only have until August 25th to leave a comment. I will announce the prize and winner on the 26th. In the meantime please check out the websites of some of our sponsors:

Lindys' Stamp Gang @ http://www.lindystampgang.com/
I Am Roses @ http://www.iamroses.com/
Karlas001 @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/KARLAS001?ref=pr_shop
LSH @ http://alilscrapofheaven.ning.com/main


If you get lost here is the list from start to finish!


Vikki Young @ http://kelsieskrafts.blogspot.com/
Louise @ http://mamajt4scraproom.blogspot.com/
Blue Crayons @ http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com/
Gloria @ http://gloriawest.blogspot.com/
Katherine @ http://classydify.blogspot.com/
Victoria @ http://thingsilearnfrombear.blogspot.com/
Jennifer @ http://jenmcgee46.blogspot.com/
Kimberly @ http://berlykim37.blogspot.com/
Kathy @ http://scrapndaze.blogspot.com/
Shana @ http://www.shanasweetsblog.blogspot.com/
Deanna @ http://www.fernsfrills.blogspot.com/
Marie @ http://scrappypaperaddictions.blogspot.com/

Silver @ http://holyscrap-silvermckenzie.blogspot.com/
Shanta @ http://creatingfrommyheart.blogspot.com/
Felisa @ http://felisa21.blogspot.com/
Becca @ http://scrapbookcorazonyo.blogspot.com/
Laura @ http://prettypicturepages.blogspot.com/
Geordie @ http://gbetty138.blogspot.com/
Cynthialoowho @ http://www.cynthialoowho.blogspot.com
LSH Family Hop continues on youtube, starting with

Tmika @ http://www.youtube.com/user/scrapdaworld
Laura @ http://www.youtube.com/user/craftylollypop?feature=mhee
Kandi @ http://www.youtube.com/user/kandi7rivera
Sandi @ http://www.youtube.com/user/sancan12?feature=mhee
Joanne @ http://www.youtube.com/user/joannegreathead?feature=mhsn
Mariam @ http://www.youtube.com/user/mariamsatchell
Antonia @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Frede5558
Gloria @ http://www.youtube.com/user/craftergm?feature=mhee
Phyness @ http://www.youtube.com/user/fluorescentpinkglass
Erin @ http://www.youtube.com/user/propsqueen81



Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop! We have some very talented ladies here and come join us on Lil Scrap of Heaven






Katherine

Lindy's Stamp Gang Haul

Hello Everyone,

I finally did it.  I have hummed and ha'd over whether I should consider purchasing the Lindy's Stamp Gang products as I already have over 75 bottles of Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists but with all that I was hearing I knew it had to be done.  I have yet to try them out yet as they only arrive about two weeks ago and have been busy with many other deadlines.  But I wanted to share with you the products that I did get.  I purchased quite a few of their "try me" kits and then also purchased one of their newest lines of Starburst sprays.  I also purchased 2 stamp sets from them.  One for me and one for a friend as an IAY(I appreciate you) gift.  If you haven't tried these products please check them out.  You won't regret it!!!!  Their website is:  Lindy's Stamp Gang.  Without further adieu, here are the photos.

Thanks again for stopping by.  Comments always welcome and encouraged!

Katherine

Artsy Addicts Tea Party Tag Swap

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for stopping by and checking out all the projects that were made by the people in Group #7 for the Tea Party Tag Swap hosted by Artsy Addicts.  I must say that I love each and every single one of these tags!  I may eventually compile them into a journal for friends that inspire me.  We'll see, it may be a while but I'll work on it and in the future I will post what I have done with them.  I may just hoard them...lol!  Lord knows I definitely know how to hoard everything to do with paper crafting...hahaha.  Now on with the tags.

This one was made by myself and the video is also posted on my YouTube channel which I will post below.

This one is from Angee Lee Butler and her website is:  www.angeeleebutler.com

This one is from Betty and her YouTube channel is:  booper216

This one is from Kerry Duff.  Her YouTube channel is:  duffer9904 and her website is www.stampersbest.com

And last but absolutely not least this one is from Tonya Gibbs.  Her YouTube channel is: Psychomoms and her blog is:  www.psychomoms.com

Thank you everyone for stopping by.  A big thank you and shout out goes to Karlas001 for being the gracious hostess in sending these out to everyone.  It was definitely a big job!  Also thanks goes to Marion Smith for being the creator of the wonderful Artsy Addicts Group on facebook.  Without her these swaps and support from everyone wouldn't be possible.   Please feel free to leave a comment.  They are always welcome and encouraged.

Katherine