A Weekend of Firsts and Awards!

 

This has been a weekend of firsts and milesones.  My first blog hop (that I was a stop in), reaching 125 followers friends, and several blog awards.   Three of the awards, I will address at a later date- but I want to thank Tami at Scrapping Rabbits Creations, Tiffany at Sparkled Memories, Amy at Love to Crop, and Jessica at Chick-n-Scrap for thinking of me!  I really appreciate it!

The award that I want to talk about on this post is from Diana at DL.ART 

The rules of this award are:

1. Post about it on your blog with a link to the sender.

2. Pass it on to  those who visit your blog and leave comments regularly.

I would like to thank these fellow crafters for visiting, commenting and inspiring me! There are so many more- that I had to stop somewhere.  They are in no particular order:

Amber- My 3 E Scrapbooking
Karen- Empty Nest Boutique
Jen- Jen's Craft Corner
Amy- Love To Crop
Tiffany- Sparkled Memories
Carri (abusybee)- Double Click Connections
Jessica- Chick-n-Scrap
Amber- Amber's Crafts and Stuff

Thank you so much Diana

It is very easy to be a regular follower of hers.  Her site is wonderful and she has some amazing projects!  Diana was my very first blog friend, and I will always remember her for that!

Stop by and give her some love!

And if you haven't met any of the other ladies, stop by their blogs and tell them I sent you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stylish Blogger Award

YAY!!! Jen at Jen's Crafting Corner and Valerie at The Best is Yet to Be have awarded me with the Stylish Blog Award! I am so excited about this and very honored that Jen and Valerie both thought my blog deserved this awesome award. Thank you to Jen and Valerie!!  Please stop by each of their blogs and show them some love!

I am to share 8 things about myself with you...

1.  I have twin daughters who amaze me everyday.
2.  I have the best Husband ever! (Yes- he reads my blog)  :)
3. I am borderline obsessed with papercrafting.
4.  My dream job would be something in the craft industry.
5.  My "real job" (which I do love doing) is a Food Safety Specialist (Health Inspector) for the state of Iowa.
6.  I make awesome chocolate chip cookies, which stinks because...
7.  My husband and I are making huge lifestyle changes to become healthy and fit.
8.  Blogging is one of the most exciting, and scary, things I have done for myself in a long time!

I am passing this award on to:

Jan @ A Day in the Life

Karen @ Empty Nest Boutique 

KatieO @ KatieO's 

Go visit these awesome ladies and check out all of their fantastic projects.

Thanks for stopping by!

My First Liebster Blog Award!

I recieved my first Liebster Blog Award from Jennifer at My Creative Crafting!  Please take a minute to visit her blog, and if you like what you see- become a follower of hers.   She is very creative and has some beautiful projects!  Being a new blogger, I appreciate all the positive feedback and encouragement from everyone! Thank you again Jennifer!

So here are the rules of The Liebster Blog Award.
It is given to bring light to new blogs, and it's a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen- or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient you must share the love and pay it forward by:
1-Creating a post where you blog about the Liebster award & reveal your 3-5 blog picks
2-Let them know you chose them by leaving a comment on their blog
3-Copy & paste the blog award on your blog
4-Have faith that your followers will rally & show their crafty love back out to those you awarded
5-Have fun!

Everyone is so talented out here in this crafty "blogger land", that I had a hard time picking only a few people.  Please take a minute to visit these talented ladies and give them some love!

Jen @ Jen's Craft Corner

Stacy @ My Crafting Time

Misty @ DeLiteful Gifts

Kerie @ Kerie's Kafe

Traci @ Cricutjunkie