Sunday, December 19, 2010

500 followers!!!!!!!! And as I promised..

 OMGOSH!!! what is that quote- " You like me, you really like me!!!"
I logged in this morning to share a special post and immediately saw that sometime yesterday I hit my 500th follower!! WOWIE ZOWIE!!!! thank you all so much!! I am aware that there are even more people then that who follow me with other readers and such, but it's nice to see so many of you coming here with every new post. I absolutely LOVE to share my creations, and I hope it shows how much I love to create with every photo and post I put on here. I have grown so much in the last several years with my creating, and even when I've learned everything I think I can, I am proven wrong and being pushed opens up another great expanse of learning for me. Thank you for being here with me on my journey.



Today, as I mentioned, I want to share a special post. If you click this video and watch, you will see these two beautiful and fabulous ladies mention this project below. How cool is that!! Lori is also taking this frame to CHA Winter, so you can see it there! This video is also being shared over on the Northridge Media blog- Create- if you want to hop over there and leave a comment to let them know you are watching..







Supplies--
 Hot Glue Gun and Hot Glue Sticks
Imaginisce Roly Rosies- Pinks and Brights
Imaginisce Cottage Christmas Snowflake Charms
Imaginisce I-Top tool- Button Daddies- Medium and Large
Crystal Glitter
White Acrylic Paint
Crackle Medium
Black frame with cork inset
Berry stems
sheer ribbon
clear drying liquid glue









1. Create roly rosies using a pack of Pinks and a pack of Brights.
2. Paint frame with Crackle Medium, following directions, then paint with white acrylic paint, dry throughly.
3. Using Hot Glue Gun, glue large rosies in a circle, then fill in with smaller rosies, alternating colors.
4. Create I-Top buttons with I-Top Punch, I-Top tool, and Button Daddies, then adhere to frame with Hot Glue.
5. Cut apart berry stems, adhere in random places with Hot Glue.
6. Weave sheer ribbon around rosies, then create bow and top bow with I-Top Button in pink, Hot Glue in center of wreath.
7. Use liquid glue and edge topmost parts of rosies, sprinkle with glitter and allow to dry.
8. Randomly Hot Glue snowflake charms around and on top of rosies.





So as I promised, if I hit 500 followers before the end of the year, I have a super sweet Pink Paislee prize pack to giveaway. This contest goes to the end of the year, New Years Day I will announce the winner...




You will get one entire collection of Sweetness, one entire collection of Old School, a 6x6 pack of Queen Bee,  a heart mini album with Sweetness covers, the stamp set from the House of  3 Parisian Anthology, and canvas border stickers for the Sweetness collection, now..... is that a sweet blog candy or what!!

To win, please leave me a comment on THIS blog post, I will pick winners only from this post!!  Please only have a US or Canadian address for shipping and also, if you aren't a follower, please go ahead and add yourself to follow my blog. 
Have a terrific day!
kris

59 comments:

bluucaca said...

That is some awsome candy/. thanks for sharing such great projects with us.

Kelly Massman said...

Congrats! And, I love your rose wreath! I don't think it could be any prettier! Thanks for another chance to win a great prize, but I think I'm #1--how often does that number get chosen! ?

Linda said...

Wow, Congratulations on the 500 followers. I would love to win the prise. Thanks for the chance.

JennyKozar said...

Congratulations! That frame is BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for inspiring with your work.

Lillian Child said...

It's no surprise that word is getting out about your fabulous blog! Congrats on reaching 500! And LOVE your floral project and video. Thanks so much for sharing your creative talents with us!

MiliPea Designs said...

Congratulations! And what an awesomely 'sweet' treat for us, your followers! The frame is gorgeous. I've seen those flowers all over the place but am hesitant to put them in my scrapbooks because of the depth. I'll definitely be trying out this frame, though! Thanks for the inspiration, as always!

Jamie said...

Congrats!! I love visiting your blog you are so talented!! The frame is amazing.

Summer Braxton said...

Awesome! Congratulations on 500 followers and on the attention for your rosie frame. It's gorgeous as usual.

Carrie's Corner said...

Congrats on 599 followers! I've been following for a while now and I love your work. I think this wreath is my favorite so far! It's beautiful. TFS and the chance to win an awesome candy!

cau0617 at yahoo dot com

Melissa said...

Congratulations on hitting 500 followers!!!

Your rose wreath frame is absolutely gorgeous!

Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

Chelle said...

Love your wreath. You have a great blog, been following for months now.

Nitasha said...

Well, of course we like you!!! You bring us loads of project inspiration with your awesome projects and teach us new techniques too! : )
Congrats on reaching so many followers! And thank you for offering such an amazing PINK PAISLEE prize pack too!!!!

Chocolate Mousie said...

Congrats on the 500th follower! That's pretty awesome. And would I love to win the blog candy? You betcha'!

Jess said...

WooHoo! Congrats on 500 followers! This is a simply stunning project! I love coming by with each new post to see what stunner you have for us next and this is certainly no exception. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing prize!

craftymom205 said...

Congrats on 500 followers. I am a follower and have been for awhile. Love the wreath. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Congrats on reaching 500 followers. I love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win :)

Unknown said...

Congrats on 500 followers. I love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win

Allison Cope said...

Gorgeous framed wreath Kristen! Love the distressed and crackle finish on the frame. Stunning!

Kristie Maynard said...

Oh my goodness! So much to say about one posting! Congrats on the 500 followers! I knew you would make it!
I love the flower project! It is just gorgeous and what a wonderful thing to have it featured like that. Congrats on that too!
Wonderful blog candy, sweet! Thanks for the chance to win it!

Mimi said...

Congratulations! I enjoy coming to your blog and seeing all your wonderful projects! Thanks for the opportunity to win a fabulous goodie! Merry Christmas!

Amy C said...

I adore that beautiful rose wreath!! You always have such great ideas, it is no wonder you have so many blog followers. Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome prize!!

Hugs,
Amy
http://www.scrappingmommy.com

kate blue said...

congrats and that project is awesome..something that could stay out year round!!!

Kristin - The Fifth Sparrow No More said...

A beautiful rose wreath! And yes of course we like you - you are an inspiration to so many!

-Kristin

Trisha said...

I am so, so glad that I am one of your followers. This is just the most amazingly beautiful wreath. Thanks for sharing and also, thanks for the chance to win. Happy Holidays to you. I'll be checking in in the new year. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

tonyamaries said...

Congratulations on all your followers! I just love your style.

Diana Waite said...

Okay that rose frame is GORGEOUS!!

anazelia said...

Wow that wreath is amazing. Thanks for a chance to win.

Catherine Schroeder said...

Congrats! So exciting! Such a fantastic milestone! :D have a wonderful holiday!

Charlotte Cornett said...

AWESOME!!! So happy for you! I loved this video, TFS!!

BUZZY BEE DESIGNS and GRAPHICS said...

Wow, Congratulations on the 500 followers. I would love to win the prise. Thanks for the chance.Love your wreath. You have a great blog, been following for months now.
Rebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Kristal said...

Congrats on 500! Wow! That a great contest!!

juli (sweetpz) said...

gorgeous flower frame! i love it!
thanks for sharing! congrats on 500 followers! thats amazing work you have here.
hugs
juli

flowerdisco said...

yummy package ;p

and you already know how i feel about the rose wreath.....stunningly beautiful!!

and congrats on your 5oo's! way cool!

BethW said...

Actually we really love you! Congratulations and here's to the next 500! I love seeing all your creations and you never fail to inspire me!

Denise Bryant said...

Congrats on 500!!!! Your rose wreath is divine... love it! Thanks for a chance to win a great prize.
DeniseB

Barb Craft said...

Wow! 500! That is great news! Congrats! Love, love, love the wall art you created! Just beautiful!
Barb :)

Pamk said...

yep awesome blog candy. and that is a pretty wreathe.

TeacherMom said...

Holy Moly!! You created that amazing wreath???? I have always loved everything you do. This wreath is absolutely stunning!!! I wish that I had half of your creativity. Thank goodness for scrap"lifting"!!!! Thanks for always sharing your wonderful talent with us. And congrats on hitting the high number of followers!!!
gaudet5 at rogers dot com

Trisha said...

wow great this is really pretty. Exciting to see this. Thanks

Gina K said...

Congrats! That's a huge amount of followers, but I can see why you have that many. BTW, your wreath is GORGEOUS.

Ticketgoddess said...

Congrats on the 500!! This is an amazing wreath!! It looks simply beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win!! BevB bevborda at yahoo dot com

Ticketgoddess said...

Congrats on the 500!! This is an amazing wreath!! It looks simply beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win!! BevB bevborda at yahoo dot com

just me and z said...

Congratulations! What a HUGE accomplishment! And I thought I was good to have 17 followers... lol.
There is no wonder why so many people love you and "follow" you. You are such a huge inspiration and I LOVE checking into my dashboard and seeing what masterpiece you have created. Like your wreath... I mean really.... who can come up with that?? You are a true artist. :)

Merry Christmas to you and yours.
<3 L

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

HOOOOORAY for so many followers:) I follow because you have AMAZING creations and such awesome TALENT!! LOVE visiting here:) Congrats on the mention too--that rose wreath is BEAUTIFUL! LOVE IT:)

Mel said...

Great prize...so excited for the chance to win!

Jana Eubank said...

Gorgeous, Kristen!

jramsdell said...

Yes Kristen,we really love you and your projects. Congrats with your 500 followers.Thanks for sharing and the chance to win a great prize.

michelestamps2 said...

Congrats! and thanks for the awesome giveaway

ScrappyMama said...

Congrats...for so many reasons! I've been a follower since the Cricut Circle blog launched (I visit your site every day to see what project you have to share) & I'm so happy for you that you've reached the 500 mark!! And, your rose wreath, WOW! it's gorgeous & there's about a million places in my house that that would look fabulous in...Congrats on having it shown on the You Tube video & at CHA Winter...Your very deserving of all the attention you're getting!! Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway...I've got my fingers crossed!

Marielle said...

congrats on this awesome milestone !!! Awesome blog candy !!! Thanks for the chance to win !!!

Luana said...

Congrats on getting 500 followers and thanks so much for this opportunity. That's awesome blog candy!!!! TFS

Jodi said...

Congrats! I am a long time follower and fan! Your work is stunning and always an inspiration!Thanks for the opportunity to win this super sweet blog candy!!

lowen said...

what a beautiful wreath... congrats on hitting 500 followers : )

connie said...

Congrats and thanks for a chance to win!

Jenn (Triple J Designs) said...

WOW!! This is an awesome giveaway!! Concrats on 500+!

www.scraphappsembellishit.blogspot.com

gocanucksgo said...

Congrats on now 502 followers!!! I hope you're having a great holiday =) Thanks for letting your visitors celebrate this amazing accomplishment. Looks like you'll hit 1 million in no time =Þ. Keep up the amazing work !!!

R. Dorrian6 said...

I have to say that you share some of the best projects, like those snowmen. OMG! They are just adorable. I am so going to make some for next year. Such a cute idea, I love it!

Wendi said...

Awesome! Congrats to you!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful projects!

Shelly said...

Sweet, thanks for the chance to win! I'm a newer follower!
~shelly
emailscrappyshelly at gmail dot com