Happy Chinese New Year!! I hope the year brings you both prosperity and happiness! I know I'm happy! I have an excellent new Design Team who will be introducing themselves to you soon...I'm turing 55 on the 28TH...my family is healthy and we have a roof over our heads and food in our bellies--a little too much food has made us have too mcuh belly, but that's one more thing to be grateful for. And, I've discovered through the years, that it's the small things that really make us happy. So, share my happieness and help me celebrate my birthday--all month long! Oh, and I wanted to announce the WINNER of yesterday's prize, which was the cute Hedgehog stamp and the Groundhog's Day foam embellies....The lucky follower is number 39, none other than our own Bonnie--A Scrap Above! Bonnie, please send me your addy and I'll get your gift right out to you--Bonnie said, "Hey Karel LOL.. You are just to creative! And I love how you did the shadow,this is a one of a kind cool card! The next 6 weeks? oh, I am guessing I will be back and forth from scrapbooking and packing for our move.. Nothing but fun! TFS and a chance to win." Thanks, Bonnie, for the kind words. I'm tickled PINK you won!
I know this year is the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, but I always think of dragons when I think of Chinese New Year. I have some Asian influenced stamps, as well as the wonderful Pagoda Cartridge, but I wasn't feeling particularly sophisticated and Zen when I wanted to make this card. So, I went with this darling Dustin Pike digital stamp. Isn't this just the cutest thing? I colored him with Copics and then accented him in places with Spica Glitter Pens. I used old school scalloped scissors to cut him out, and inked the edges with a purple cat's eye ink. I then added some confetti and streamers with the gliitter pens. I adhered the finished product to a lime green A2 card base with my ATG after adding a lime green ribbon from a spool I got at WalMart after Christmas. I tied it in a square knot instead of a bow, so this could go for a boy or a girl...The sentiment inside just says Happy Birthday To You!
And, Happy Birthday to YOU, as well! The give-away for today is a special, Chinese New Year one! It includes some colorful and detailed embellishments from Jolee's (and aren't they the best?!!) and some Chinese Red Embossing Powder. Anyway, I'll choose the winner bright and early tomorrow (that's when I get up--which, come to think of it, isn't always bright or early...) and mail it out to you as soon as I can get to the post office! To have a chance at winning this Chinese New Year gift, leave a comment telling what your New Year's Resolution was, and how many days it took to break it. I'll start, and say one of my goals was to visit 5 other blogs every day and leave comments...I was really good about it for about three weeks....when I had to get serious about the DT Call arrangements and the party you're at. I really, truly plan to get back out there and visit...I even have a Flamingo Favorite Blog Award to leave....soon. I promise. Anyway, be a Follower, leave your comment, and I'll have Randy (random.org) choose a winner tomorrow morning.Please stop by tomorrow, to see what else I've got in store for Mt Big 55TH Birthday Bash! Be blessed.
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My biggest resolution this year was to de-junk and organize my scrap room. I actually started before New Year's and got a little ways into it. Then on January 03, I started helping with the school play and have not had much time to do it since so I guess my resolution did not last long - but I am not giving up, still planning to do it :) These little goodies are adorable by the way! Love that card!
ReplyDeleteMy New Years resolution is BUDGET! Use my stash! Stop buying things I never even open lol.. (cricut cartridges still in plastic *glances at grand calibur still in box* The only thing I purchased was white card stock, have to have that ...to print my images! Happy BDAY!
ReplyDeleteI am with you Karel, I always think of Dragons when it is Chinese New Year. My youngest was born on Friday, Oct. 13th in the Year of the Dragon. So you can see why the Dragon is what I think of.
ReplyDeleteI am blessed with a great friend like you along with all the family, roof over head and food in my belly.
God Bless you and yours.
I didn't even know it was the Chinese New Year-Happy New Year! I was born in the year of the dragon, maybe I should break out my Dustin Pike stamps... My new Years Resolution was to organize my craft stuff (I only made one, so I could maybe keep it), it took about 15 days to organize and my goal now is keeping it that way. Right now it looks messy, but I just finished crafting, by tonight it will all be back in it's place!
ReplyDeleteMy resolution was to use "to do" lists again. I seemed to get more done when I can cross it off. Still doing it.
ReplyDeleteKarel you manage to amaze me day after day. here you are coloring with copics and making beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteas far as New Years i didn't make any resolutions because I can never keep them.
Very very cute. About the only one I made was to get more organized and I am still trying. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Happy day number three. Hmm...mine took about three weeks as well. I had resolved to do two scrapbook pages a week. I have been crafty, but have been making a few cards instead.
ReplyDeleteLove the dragons KJ. Every time I see a cute dragon I must make it for Zack. Meanwhile, keep on celebrating. much love, k
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Such cute dragons. Like you, I'm up at the crack of dawn or should I say before dawn cracks. lol The only New Year's Resolution that I made this year was to get my house organized. So far I haven't broken it & I'm slowly getting organized. With health issues it's hard to do but I'm trying & taking my time doing it. Enjoy your day & your b'day month.
ReplyDeleteHey KJ,
ReplyDeleteI love Chinese New Year :0) I think it might be my fav holiday. I have never seen emblishments for it :) Someone is going to be a lucky winner!!!!!!
Hugs,
Mistyrose
I love this card!! As far as a resolution..I didn't bother,lol, cause I always break it. I do wish I were better at commenting on the blogs I follow. I feel guilty that I see all of these wonderful projects and rarely say how lovely they are. maybe i will try and challenge myself in that regard. Anywhoo...Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteCute card, love your coloring Karel!
ReplyDeleteWe had plans to celebrate the Chinese New Year at the boys school today, but we have another snow day! Jim brought home some awesome decorative tassles that they use during their holiday to give to each of the students! Guess it will have to wait until tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution was to get my scrapping area reorganized and cleaned up by the end of January and I'm proud and happy to say that I was successful!
Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
CONGRATS to day 3, love ou card the image is very cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Karel..... I for one never make News Year Resolutions because I always break them....
ReplyDeleteHugggs to you and thank you for the chance to win...
I hope you are enjoying your bday week!!! Love your card!! TFS
ReplyDeleteHi!! Happy birthday to you! My new years resolution was to make 1 card or project a day for the whole year....so far I have done that plus and have posted them in my blog. Come check it out...chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteJessica
My New Years Resolution... lose the 6 pounds I gained last year. Instead, I lost 8 pounds!
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my new years resolution was to lose weight.... 1 month into the new years I haven't even begun to start to lose weight!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm a rabbit so its my year. Resolution... blog at least once a week. I got very lazy last year.
ReplyDeleteFirst off I have to say congratulations to Bonnie!! :) Now, Karel your question of what was my New Year's Resolution and how long did it take me to break it...hmmmmm. I have to say it was to remove weight...yes I said remove, because if I lose it - it can be found again. I'm going to find it again...now to how long has it taken me to break it...to be honest I haven't yet so I'll let you know when I do.hehe.
ReplyDeletethat little dragon is adorable! great card. looking forward to celebrating with you all month long. thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletekrista
My resolution was to take more photos of my children together and scrap more layouts of me the hubster! I'm doing ok with it. I can get better though! Love the card and the Chinese New Year theme!!Thanks for sharing,Patti
ReplyDeleteYour dragon card is soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI didn't make a resolution, but did set a goal to walk more, and I have been!
I don't make resolutions because I try and live my best life everyday! Happy Day 3! Can't wait to see some of your DT's work! Thanks :D
ReplyDeleteMy new year resolution is to lose weight, not doing so well on my diet so far. YIKES. Very cute card, I love the dragon.
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What a cute card. I love Dustin Pike's digis. My New Year's resolution was to craft at least once a week. So far I have kept it up but the time spent each week has been getting less and less because of our schedules. I am hoping to get to craft some tomorrow and Saturday.
ReplyDeleteI don't make hard resolutions because then I just beat myself up about not following through with them. However it has been a *goal* of mine to make more time to scrapbook because I have literally years worth of pictures that need to be put in albums. I've been a slacker over summer and was really busy over fall so I'm just getting back into the swing of things. I did some re-organizing and did manage to make a few layouts and card collections which I still need to post on my own blog. lol. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Disney Dreamer sent me your way :)
ReplyDeleteRobin
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www.craftykatdesign.blogspot.com
I don't do resolutions. I do make goals. My goal this year is to find another teaching position.
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cute card! My new years resolution was.. well i didnt have one that was real set in stone just because i know i can never keep it.. but i did decide that i would start to use more of my stash paper and stop hoarding so much.. so far i have been trying :)
ReplyDelete-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
I resolution was to catch up on my daughter's scrapbook!! Happy Birthday that dragon is super cute!!
ReplyDeleteTFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
Very cute card! My New Year's Resolution was to show my Exceptional Needs students a blood like yours every day to give them ideas for their own cards. We are making handmade cards to sell at a Spring craft show. the students are trying to earn money to go on an end of the year field trip to an amusement park. It's a big task for this group of kids but they are determined. So far I have only been able to show them blogs 3or4 blogs with all the snow days. Hopefully with the groundhog not seeing his shadow yesterday, we will be in school and the bad weather is behind us and I will be able to get back on track with this project. Your work is definately the inspiration we need.
ReplyDeleteMy New Year's resolution was to create something everyday. Started off really good but have slacked a little lately. Still intend to keep trying. Love pink!
ReplyDeleteWow I have so many things I'm "Goaling" to do....
ReplyDeleteBut, first I wanted to say Congratulations to Bonnie!!!! I'm so happy for you.
Now back to me, my first "Goal" is to limit what I'm spending on my crafting and I can say, I'm doing pretty darn good. We're moving so it's important. I feel like I should go through and use up some of the things I just had to have at one time.... alot of it I never even opend.
My next goal is to update my blog more often, which I'm doing. Going to do that as soon as I'm done here. And, to participate in more blog hops and challenges. I'm not doing to bad with that neither.
I really feel like I should lose some weight too. Being less mobile then I used to be has not been kind to my waist line : ( I just need to be more active and unfortunately sitting and crafting isn't burning many calories either. Good news is I really don't snack when I'm crafting. So, that's a plus.....
Any whoooo...... Thanks Karel, and I'm loving your dragon he's adorable. Like the colors of this one too.
Oh and Patricia did a Flamtastigo good on your new Blinkie!!! I grabbed it.
Michelle
mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
my resolution was to make every moment count. THey all matter.
ReplyDeletekacee
mcvicwif@yahoo.com
Hmmmmm...I was bad about resolutions this year...I never made one because I knew it would not ever happen. Does this count? I broke it before I did it!
ReplyDeleteAWWW, simply adorable! As always, love your creation! And the colors are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteTFS and a chance to win
Bonnie
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com
My resolution was to make more time to craft. Too bad the snow days are actually cramping me style!! LOL!
ReplyDeleteJanice
www.cricutconfessions.com
I didn't make one so I'm doing good! I haven't broken it yet!! :D
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I actually shy away from resolutions, I can never keep them. Instead I follow Ali Edwards "Word of the year". My word for 2011 is Focus. I'm doing awesome with it at this point. I'm focusing on myself, my family, my career, etc. It's going really well. My life is in an awesome place right now.
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year Karel!
I don't really make resolutions but one goal is to work on organizing and finishing projects quicker. I have a few albums that I'm working on and would like to finish. TFS and the chance to win. Love ya!!
ReplyDeleteChristel
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ha ha ha, that is a great "true confession"!! my new years resolution was to try and new recipe every week. I have managed to maintain that resolution as of now..however it is getting more and more difficult with life interfering! thanks for sharing your project!
ReplyDeletebrenna
rbanderson@live.ca
My resolution was to post a project everyday on my blog, and I did okay for about two weeks but then school started and well, I think I post now everyone week or two weeks. Too much homework. Thank for sharing such a cute card! Love it!
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