Saturday Evening Post

Hi Everyone

So just a quick post tonight. I did a little project today that I wanted to share here on my blog. It's a different take on the matchbook cover, like the one's in my shop. This time instead of adding a piece of candy or paper to the matchbook I decided to use some leftover seed packets that I didn't plant this year. I think this would make a great gift for my friends.

Oh and a super super super special shout out to CowlickCutie for the FABULOUSLY FABULOUS handmade flower. Can I just tell you that I'm amazed at her talent! I love your handmade flowers.

Let's get started.
You will need:
1 digi stamp - Boy Bear
1 sheet of pattern paper 11" x 4"
Corner rounder
Embellishments
Copics

Step 1
Print out your fantastically cute digi Boy Bear and color with your Copics

Step 2.
Score the 11" x 4" pattern paper at 1" and 6 1/4"

Step 3
Take two strips of sticky strip and place on on the inside of the matchbook and one of the 1" flap of the matchbook (make sure this is close to the crease).

Step 4
Attach your seed packet to the inside of the matchbook. Then attach the 1" strip to the seed packet. NOTE: You will want to make sure that the sticky strip on the 1" piece is at the bottom so you have room to close the matchbook.

 Step 5

Adhere your digi stamp to a piece of card stock and decorate.

Step 6
Spread the love! I think your friends will love this little "Just Because" gift.

Have a great week everyone!

Hugs,
Kim

Item Of The Day

Green with Envy


What more could a lady want than to have these beautiful earrings? These feature a beautiful emerald green color bead with white cyrstals and black beads. Between the two is a beautiful silver separator to give it that special look.

Then what if you add these to one of my Lady Cards?


Add a special message, like "Happy Birthday" or "Happy Mother's Day". Now you have a special unique one of a kind card and gift in one!

Come on over to my shop and take a look! I have lot's to choose from and if you don't see what you want, let me know and I can create it to meet your needs. http://Crazy4Cards.etsy.com

Thanks for coming by and have a wonderful Sunday!

Hugs! Kim

Holiday Drawing Winner!!!

Congratulations AllThatGlittersbyKML!

You are the winner of my "Thank You Customer Appreciation Holiday Drawing".

Your prize package includes many items found in my shop. Santa Baby, Post-it Notes, "Sexy and Sophisticated" Card and Earrings; Holiday Edition! Candy, a sweet holiday card, and a few other selected surprises! www.Crazy4Cards.etsy.com

Your package will be on it's way Monday and should arrive by Wednesday, just in time for Christmas!

To all my followers, let me introduce AllThatGlittersbyKML! You can visited her shop at: www.AllThatGlittersbyKML.etsy.com

Her name is Kristi and she has been making jewelry for over 16 years. What started as a creative outlet has turned into a full blown obsession that has finally earned a permanent spot in her home.

Kristi loves to mix the expensive with the not so expensive to create a polished look that is eye catching and brings this compliment her customer's way.

Kristi has been dubbed through her family and circle of friends as the "Martha Stewart" of the group and adds jokingly "without the insider trading of course".

She hopes her customers find her designs endearing and adds a little sparkle to their day. Kristi adds, "Sometimes, all a girl needs is something new and pretty to wear and what could be better than jewelry!!!"

I agree Kristi! Thank you again for your support and here's to a wonderful 2010 Year!!!

Happy Holidays!

Hugs,
Kim

Thank You Customers!

Happy Sunday! OH my how many days till Christmas?! That's right, only 12 days left!

This has been a fabulous year for Crazy4Cards. My sales have increased and I have met above all some really nice people. I love going into the chat room and talking with everyone. The regulars that come in.. you just feel connected.

I just want to name a few customers and say "Thank you!" for making repeat purchases to my shop. You all that are following my blog, check out their shops! They are wonderful!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/VLSP
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllThatGlittersbyKML
http://www.etsy.com/shop/PolyCritters
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScrapHappieAZ
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkbubble
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Wildheather
http://www.etsy.com/shop/queenbee92026
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabiesNtoddlersdress
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Paulena
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HannahsHands

To you all very special people, Crazy4Cards would like to say "THANK YOU!". You have wonderful shops and you are wonderful crafters!

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hugs,
Kim

Santa Baby is ready to go....

So once again my "Santa Baby" is a big hit! Put a special note in his stocking this year! Give him one of these cards! They are so much fun! Not only can you write him a special note, but invite him on a special day. Then that night, have fun with the his and hers favor scratcher!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35570442

I have lot's of colors to choose from! If I don't and you want something very very special, send me a message and I will get it made for you!

You will definetly get the gift you want this holiday season!

Hugs,
Crazy4Cards

Happy Sunday

Well, this has sure been a busy busy week! I went back to work after a week off and dang! Emails?! 182!!! Didn't take much and they were gone. All else is calm, so that is good.

I had a busy with with orders as well. I made 10 packages of bachelorette party invites. That's 80 cards and 320 itty bitty bows! I kept thinking as I was making those little bows, gotta be a better way?! It was great though. I am glad people like those little creations. They are so cute!

Yesterday I made a few cards and packaged them as an assortment with 10 cards in each package. Priced them at $12.75. That is such a bargain deal! That's $1.27 a piece....not bad! I also made a few more Christmas tags. Three craft shows set up for October! Busy month.

Well, better get started on a special order.

Hugs!!

Fall is almost here...

I can't believe summer is almost gone. It's Labor day weekend, our California State Fair is in their final days. I've been out there once. I am hoping to go at least one more time.

I can't really say we have much of a summer. It hasn't been that hot. Usually we'll have a month or so of three digit weather, but not so much this year. We have been very fortunate not to have many fires in Northern Calif., however, Southern Calif. has their troubles. I hope they contain it soon. It's very sad to see all that beautiful land burned, or mostly sadness for all the people who have lossed homes, their animals, the wild animals as well. It's just too sad!

I haven't been up to much this past week. I made a few Christmas cards. That always puts me in a cheery mood! Next will be the christmas music, but I'll wait until Tuesday. So, let me post a couple for your view. Feel free to post any comments or suggestions!

If you want to see more, visit my website: http://www.crazy4cards.etsy.com/

Hugs from Crazy4Cards!

Saturday Morning Coffee

Ah! Good Morning.. I am having a great cup of coffee, toffee nut creamer! MMM! My fave. I am reading the online newspaper, saying hello to a few Facebook friends.

Today is a girlfriends birthday! Happy Birthday Angela!!! She and I have known each other for about 9 years. Since her and my birthday are 4 days apart, we usually celebrate with a dinner and a movie. I will buy one and she buys the other. Spending time with each other is the best gift of all.

Middle of July and close to the holidays. There are many "Christmas in July" presentations going on. Many artists are debuting their creations. I have began creating some of my line, only posting a few. I will list a couple and you can tell me what you think!

Have a great Saturday!

Hugs!