Gratitude Blog Candy Winner!

Earlier this month I posted some Blog Candy.  And today is the day that the winner is announced!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to post a comment about Gratitude!  As I read through all of the comments, the Gratitude Quote that touched me the most was this one:

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.  Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.      Albert Schweitzer


I appreciate those who have touched my life in many ways - some in very big ways and some in passing.  Indeed, I have been inspired by so many over the years! 

And who submitted this quote?  Well, 2 people actually included it in their comments:  Happygifting and Patti J.  I will be sending both of you Gratitude Blog Candy!

Thanks for stopping by....

rita

Today's Abundance
-Quality Time in my sewing room
-The fall colors - yes, there are a few brilliant leaves this year
-A 25 hour day (any way we could get an extra hour more than once a year?)
-Lavendar Sachets (I'm making some. They smell oh so good! Watch for a post soon)
-Brownies!

Fall Harvest

Welcome to a Fall Blog Hop!  A number of Angel Company demonstrators have collaborated to bring you many delightful cards for your viewing pleasure!

This card uses the Fall Harvest set!  The greeting is from Booko Blessings! The paper and cardstock is from our Penelope Collection.  And, I used our new copics (Set A) to color the image.  How do you like the polka dot dress that I gave the little girl?  I'm having lots of fun learning how to use the Copics!

Here are the other participants in the blog hop!  Enjoy! 

Laurie - http://www.soapboxcreations.blogspot.com/

Kim - http://angelatmydoor.blogspot.com/

Shirley - http://glitteredpaws.blogspot.com/

Julie - http://juliesstamppad.blogspot.com/

Jen - http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/

Trudy - http://trudystreasures.blogspot.com/

Teresa - http://www.mamapickle.blogspot.com/

Diane - http://www.thesmilinstamper.blogspot.com/

Jamie - http://inkspots101.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://papercraftinginparadise.blogspot.com/

Stacy - http://stacy.typepad.com/angel2389

Be sure to check out my Blog Candy too!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Today's Abundance
-Flocks of birds migrating south

-A good nights sleep

-A flower bed ready for new tulip and iris bulbs

-Pumpkins and corn stalks

-Sunshine!!

Perky Penguins

Wow!! Three posts in one day - that's a record for me!!   My first set of Copics arrived today and, of course, I just had to break them out and play a bit.

I made a set of notecards with the Perky Penguins stamp set.  The coloring is my first attempt at using the Copics.  And the trim on the hat sparkles after using the Stardust Glitter Pen!

I absolutely love these things called Copics!  They are so easy to work with and the results were fantastic.  Now I have to rearrange the budget to get some more sets!

Thanks for stopping by....

rita

Today's Abundance
-Mr. Brown, a.k.a. UPS - he brought me my copics
-Copics
-The Angel Company, for many reasons, but today it is for offering the Copic Promotion
-My sister
-A day with minimal interruptions

Joy for Juilette

The Vintage Plum Embossing Powder goes so well with our Juliette Paper and Juliette Cardstock Collections! 

This card is super easy to make.  Start with cardstock and add a layer of coordinating designer paper.  Emboss the Ornamental Joy stamp with the Plum Embossing Powder and add a couple more layers.  Add the flower, brad, and scrappers floss and you are done!

The ladies in this Christmas Workshop were thrilled with this card!

Thanks for stopping by...

rita

Today's Abundance
-The sun is peeking out - hopefully it will stay!
-Cranberry Butter
-Chicken Wild Rice Soup - so glad it makes a ton, love the leftovers
-Fabric - gotta go play with the bargains I found yesterday
-Today - isn't everyday an abundance!

Blog Candy!

I've been busy, busy, busy!!  In early October I was at a quilt retreat for 5 days.  It was "perfect" weather for sewing as it rained just about the entire time we were there!.  One day it was raining sideways - the wind was that strong!

Then I have also been prepping for Craft Sales.  My first two are done - one a great success and the other so, so! Now I have another half dozen or so to do for the remainder of the year!  It certainly is Craft Sale and Craft Boutique Season!

Well, onto the Blog Candy!  As we head towards Thanksgiving I find it is always a season to be extra grateful and extra thankful for what we have.  So, for this giveaway, simply add a quote and the author about gratitude, abundance, blessings, and thankfulness as your comment!!  I will pick my favorite and that will be the winner.

The blog candy includes:

  -Lap of Luxury Designer Paper Pack from The Angel Company - 8x8

  -2 Rolls of Double Stick Tape from the 3M company

  -2 bags of brads

  -Purple Scrappers Floss - my favorite embellishment

  -3 Stamps from The Angel Company - a birthday set, a New Years set, and a Frog Set

Please post by October 30 and I will announce the winner November 1!

Thanks   rita

Today's Abundance

-Dedicated time to quilt at the quilt retreat

-The frosted green leaves in the morning after the early snowfall

-Crisp, cool mornings - I love fall (well, if you can call snow in mid-October fall!)

-The mist over the city lake while the ducks slowly swam around

-The promise of 60 degree weather this weekend - hope the weatherman is right

And The Winner Is......

Thanks you to everyone who took a peek at my ETSY shop over the weekend during the Fall Business Women's Online Expo hosted by Dee from Runako Designs.  Please stop by again!  The coffee is always on!!  LOL!!

And Dee, thank you so much for organizing the event.  It was a lot of fun.  And the creativity is just so awesome on ETSY!

And now for the winner of my $15 Gift Certificate!  It is...    Earthbound Creations!  

Have a great day...

rita

Today's Abundance
-The mess in my sewing room - it means I got to play in there for the whole afternoon!
-The red sumac - one of my favorites in the fall
-Book Club
-Cardio, Balance, and Strength Class
-The flexibility of very large tree limbs during the strong winds we've been having - I think it's a life lesson from nature

Fall Business Women's Online Expo

The Fall Business Women's Online Expo is today!!  Please stop by my booth (#4) today and those of fellow vendors.  You can find all of the participants by visiting our hostess Dee at Runako Designs.  

A little about me:  My name is Rita.  I am a multi-crafter in that I love to stamp and I love to scrapbook and I love to quilt and I love to do many other crafts!  So in my shop you will find a wide variety of items.

Here are a few of my shop favorites:

This is my Felted Wool Coin Purse that is handstitched!  It is my latest addition and I am in the process of making more in different colors.

I have been making table runners from Moda's "Peace on Earth" fabric collection.  This is one of my favorites - I love the spiral effect.  The shop includes 2 other table runners of different designs with this fabric collection.  I am also making Ditty Bags with this collection too

So what is a Ditty Bag?  This is a Ditty Bag!  It is a small bag to carry whatever in your purse, tote, or backpack.





Free shipping for everything in my shop this weekend - just enter "EXPO" in the comments!  Offer good through Sunday September 27.

Please leave a comment for this post!  If you do, you will be entered into a drawing for a $15 Gift Certificate to my shop. If you start to follow me - Rita Wetzel - on Twitter and Facebook, you will get an extra entry for each. Already follow me?  Just let me know in your comment and you'll get extra entries too!  Must be completed by Sunday September 27.  I will announce the winner on the 28th 

Thanks again for stopping by.  Be sure to visit my shop.  And please visit the other vendors too!!


rita

Today's Abundance
-Sighting not one, but two, flocks of turkeys
-The nice rain we had today
-Dee, the host of the Fall Expo
-A day of crafting
-My pesky cat