February 28, 2009

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Birthday Sale Ended - All orders received during the sale will be processed beginning March 2nd, 2009. Please expect shipping to occur 3-5 business days thereafter.

**Online Store Is Currently Under Construction - No Purchases Will Be Permitted During This Time**

February 27, 2009

Hey All, wasn't yesterday crazy fun?!?! I had so much fun reading everyone's comments, and I keep going back to read them all over again. I also wanted to share the birthday RAKs I've received. These are sooo cute and most definitely appreciated!!

From Jenny of Jenny's Creations:

Check out this cute bag, hopefully I can create one with the Cricut....

Jenny also made me 2 tasty red velvet cupcakes.. oh sooo onolicious!!!

I shared my 2nd cupcake with the cuppycake of my life....

oh, and a cup of coffee really helped the day get started this morning....

From Rina of Heartful Stamping:

Rina also sent me a Couple's Devotional book to further develop our walk with the Lord. CY3 and I are looking forward in reading this book together. Thanks Farrar Family!!!

From Vina: these Anya's are surely a hit with the local girls here in Hawaii.... Vina also sent me some buttons n' flowers - can't wait to use them, girl!!!

From Colleen: Colleen spoiled me with lotsa Hello Kitty adorable products!!! Thank you for being so sweet Colleen!! What a sweet card as well...

From De of Musing of a Stampin' De-Va:

De also sent some CTMH stamps, and a valentine goodie - I'll share that in another post....

From Rita of Rita's Little Corner:

I am looking forward in using this bubble fizzing ball, will need to wait til' all kids are in school... hoooo... how exciting!!! Rita also sent me some fabulous goodies to play with, can't wait to use them girl!!! You sent sooo much!!!

Here is Rita's 3D card... I LOVE it!!!

From my neighbor and reader, Charlotte:

Charlotte also sent me some goodies to alter - can't wait to play with them, together with a needle kit - she said it's to keep me in stitches.... lol!!! Thanks Char!!

Last n' definitely not least.... from my newest BFF on the block (inside joke)... Michelle Ueligitoni of Mushi's Creative Inspirations:

How cute is this card?!?!

Now... how CUTE is this darling purse?!?! There were tons of goodies hidden in there too!!!

Michelle also gave me an adorable umbrella - it's pinky w/polka dots too!!! TOOO CUTE!!!! I can't wait to use it... I want it to rain...NOW!!!!

Ok peeps, I cannot thank you all enough for all of your generosity and kindness. All of you are a blessing in my life, and I thank the Lord for having you in my circle of friends. Thank you for your gifts, your messages, your comments, your emails, your phone calls....I am truly blessed!!!

Have a great weekend.... time to get back to creating!!!

Big Hugs,
Jen

WINNERS!!!!

Ok, here are all the winners of yesterday's partyin'... please email me at littlecs7@gmail.com with your snail mail (mailing address) so that I can get the packages out to you. Packages will be sent out on Monday, March 2nd....

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Giveaway #1:

Monika/Buzsy said...: Happy Birthday!
On a school day, unless I am already up and feeding Baby, I :
1. turn alarm off
2. go the the bathroom
3. wash my hands
4. wake up DS
5. get dressed
TFS!

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Giveaway #2:

Jeanna Bohanon

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Giveaway #3:

Tracy.H said...: Okay...this looks like fun!

1. Greeting Farm - gotta love those Anya stamps!
2. High Hopes - They are just such cute images and so fun to color
3. Penny Black - Love those Hedgies
4. Hanna Stamps - I just LOVE Riley!
5. Vere Stamps - Love all of Julees designs...great for the more formal non-cutesy cards.

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Giveaway #4:

Rachel V. said...: I am having a blast! You throw a great party Jen. :)

B'fast: Coffee
Lunch: Water
Dinner: Pepsi
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Giveaway #5: - Great cartoons, brought back such fun memories!!!

Jennifer R. said...: Smurfs
Flintstones
Jetsons
Scooby Doo
GI Joe
Strawberry Shortcake
My Little Pony

Ok, I'm 31 next Tuesday so I think we grew up with the same ones...right? LOL!
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Giveaway #6: - Everyone made/reposted such great cards!!! I will be stopping by shortly to post a comment of thanks!!!

Rleen said...: Hi Jen,
I just posted a Birthday card that I would like to dedicate to you :)
Here's the link . Please come check it out. Thanks!

WOW! Those are gorgeous, all those are in my top 5 faves stamps. Mahalo for the chance to win these yummyyyy goodies....

Hugs,
Arlene
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Giveaway #7: - funny rhymes! u guys really cracked me up on this one, esp u, Jillz - with the Chili...

Rita said...: Skinny, skinny your a ninny! I just remembered that one, don't even know what grade that was when we used to say that one!
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Giveaway #8:

de said...: My real name is Rene Deanne. My parents called me DeDe when I was little. I dropped a De as I got older. I don't care for any of my names... I was suppose to be a Kimberly Jean, but my cousin got it first. I always wanted that name. Ohwell.
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Giveaway #9:

Lisa Lou said...: Sushi. I love sushi rolls but only the ones that are fried, lol. Delicious.
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Giveaway #10: - this was FUN!!

Vina T said...: warm
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Giveaway #11: - another fun one!! towards the end, the word "terd" kept coming up!!

Maria said...: stir fry

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Giveaway #12:

jovi said...: I was 23
No kids then, now I have a 2yr old
No stamping just got into it 3 yrs ago
Go to church, my walk with the lord has been going strong for the last 3yrs
Very thankful where I am now, very blessed and loved.
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Giveaway #13: - OMGosh how HILARIOUS was this game?!?! I loved, loved, loved going back in time and reminiscing about the hot supah stars that used to make our heart flutter!!! I was initially going to ask who was your first crush, and if you still keep in touch with him/her?? - but soooo happy I went with the Supah Star question, everyone had a list of HOTTIES!!!!

Joann said...: Oh man, I had many! And I'd make my dad buy me Tiger Beat so I could have posters on my walls. I think I had a button collection too. Here's my SHORT LIST (HA!) of super star crushes that come to mind....
-John Taylor (Duran Duran)
-Justin Bateman
-Kirk Cameron
-Jordan from NKOTB
-Michael Schoefling (16 Candles)
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Giveaway #14:

Christine said...: This was so much fun. I especially liked the parts where you had look back on our lives. Soooooo much fun!!!

Nitey nite.
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I just want to say THANKS for a Fun Great Day!!! I loved reading everyone's response, esp the ones that brought us back into time. I soooo wanna do more games like these. So be on a lookout. No can promise a FULL day of partyin'... but just be on a lookout - Blog Anniversary is right around the corner!!! LOL!!!!

Thank You!!!

Thank you all that played in yesterday's festivities...

I will announce the winners today.... (Friday, February 27th).

Stay Tuned....

Aloha!
Jen

February 26, 2009

Birthday Giveaway #14

This is it... the last of all giveaways... I've enjoyed the entire day full of fun, fun, fun!!! Thank you all for participating...

Pink Cat Studio: Dog Stamps
Magnolia: Darecarlia Biggin
Sarah Kay: A Kiss For Chloe
Q&C: Red, Green & White mini safety pins

This one is super simple... simply place a comment here, wishing me a "good night". Thank you to all that played throughout the day.... it was just sooo much fun, and made my day a very memorable one. Now to announce the winners!!!

Hugs To You All!!!
Love,
Jen

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #13

It's 6 pm Hawaii time... for some of you it is midnight!! Well, there hasn't been a lot of Hawaii girls playing... and although I was only going to run this party til' 6 pm Hawaii time - I am giving away 1 more package after this one.... so the party is EXTENDED for 1 more hour - til' 7 pm Hawaii time. At least the Hawaii girls (or former Hawaii girls - those on the West coast) can play a little longer, and have more chances...

Here's what's in package #13:

Hanna: Rainy Days
Magnolia: Tilda holding Thistle
CB Folder: Bird Call
Q&C: Hook Ups: Blues n' Pinks

What to do.....

Comment here who your 1st Supah Star crush was.... I think mines were several... I remember Ralph Macchio (Karate Kid... where the heck is he NOW?!) - there was no Brad Pitt back then... LOL.... oh John Travolta was hot in Grease... I wished I was Oliva Newton-John back then (and wished I could sing too!!)... hmm, who else?! I guess Ralph n' Johnny are the only two popping in my mind right now... I'll post if I think of anyone else. Ok, your turn!!

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #12

Giveaway #12....

CB Folder - Haunted Halloween
Magnolia: Tilda w/Braids
Whiff of Joy: Matthew w/Presents
Making Memories: Wedding III
Q&C: Hook Ups - Orange n' Green ones...

Where has the day gone, huh?! It's almost OVER!!! I want this one to be fun.... ummmm let's see.... share with me these 5 things about you, that happened 5 years ago:

Your Age
How many kids you had then, and how much you have now, or if you even had them
Was Stamping in your life back then?
Something you didn't do back then, and now do it daily
Are you surprised at where you are today, compared at where you were 5 years ago?

Here are my answers:

I was 31
I only had 1 child, CY4 was only 7 years old (WOW!!!), my youngest, Cy wasn't even thought of yet - nor conceived!!! This is trippy to think back....
Oh yes, most definitely!! Stamping has been my life for the past 14+ years!!! I am still loving it!!!
I didn't pray back then, and I didn't walk with the Lord back then, I now pray daily, and I always ask for the Lord to guide me, to be a better Christian, and to help lead my daily life. I'm so blessed that he really is showing me the way.... sooo blessed that I am walking in his path.
I am surprised, and I am humbled. I love the life I am living, and I can only thank the Good Lord for all that he has given me. Thank You, Jesus!!!!

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #11

Giveaway #11.....

CB Folder: Numbers
Sarah Kay: Rose's Garden
High Hopes: Walkabout Wally
Q&C: Beads

Wow - last postings game was nutz, huh?!?! FUN NUTZ! Ok, here's another game...

It's the "Drop 1, Add 1" words game.... HOW TO PLAY: Take the previous commenter's words, drop one of them to make another.... samples:

Chocolate Cake
Velvet Cake
Cake Toppings
Banana Toppings
Banana Tapioca

*** You are allowed to drop any word, either the 1st or last, just be sure to drop one of them, and replace with another. This is tricky - because you will have to make sure that you are in sync with everyone else that comments. Therefore, I would highly suggest you "refresh" prior to posting. I will still consider you as a player if this happens, so don't worry too much about it....

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED!!!***

Birthday Giveaway #10

We have only 4 giveaways more to go.... wow!!! Here's what is in giveaway #10:

Magnolia: Tilda w/Braids
CC Designs: Hey Chicky
Whiff of Joy: Matthew Lying Down
Q&C: Flowers
Q&C: Christmas Brads

Let's play a game this hour!!! It's the WORD GAME... my favorite!!!

**HOW TO PLAY*** Ok, this is fairly simple.... Each time you come here, check out the last word that was posted by the last commenter, comment in your post the word that YOU first think of. For example... If I start with "green" the next commenter might say "grass" and then next may say "cows" etc., etc.,

Let's begin with the word >>>>>>> SUNSHINE

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #9

WOW!!! The day is going by soooo quickly!!! I'm having a lot of fun, reading everyone's comments. Thank you all so very much for playing along... here's what's in giveaway #9:

CC Designs: Hey Chicky
Whiff Of Joy: Matthew w/Presents
Rachelle Ann Miller: 1st Christmas
Q&C: Hook Ups - Orange n' Green ones...

What to do.... share with me an food dish that is not of your ethnic. Like I'm a Filipina, and I love to eat Thai food - Pad Thai Chicken to be exact. Infact, that is exactly what I ate for lunch today!!! =0) So what ethnic food do you enjoy eating?!

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #8

HelloooOoooo... already at 1 pm Hawaii Time. What am I doing?!?! I'm hanging out at my mom's, having a delicious lunch n' onolicious cake - and totally enjoying this party going on over here (on my blog!!). Thanks for making this sooo much fun, people!!! Here's whats up for grabs in this giveaway #8:

Hanna - Cat Woman
Sarah Kay - Picnic of Daisies
Q&C: Beads
Q&C: Christmas Brads

What you need to do is write post a comment with your name, and tell me why you either love or don't like your name.

Although my name "Jen" is a nickname, my real name is "Janeth". At first, I didn't really like my real name, but now, I think it's very unique n' sexy like I am. =0) However, the nickname "Jen" is very sentimental, as during my childhood years, only my family members were allowed to call me "Jen".... what's your story?

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWA ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #7

Birthday Giveaway #7....

Pink Cat Studio: Lily & Billy Sweethearts
Magnolia: Darecarlia Horse (she's holding a wooden horse).
Making Memories: Charmed Phrases (goes great w/the PCS set in this giveaway!!)
Q&C: Beads

Remember always making up some rhyming in elementary? Of course you n' your friends would come up with some n' then share with others. If you can remember some rhymes back then, share one with me... I used to like the color rhyming... "green, green, gasoline" or "red, red, bo-lo-head", "yellow, yellow - mar-sha-mellow"... LOL.... I can go on all day... ok, so share me some rhymes that you made up when you were a little kid...

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #6

Here's what birthday giveaway #6 looks like:

Sarah Kay - Picnic of Daisies
Magnolia - Yule Hat
Whiff of Joy - Helping Angel
Q&C - Red, White n' Blue Brads

Here's what you need to do.... create a birthday card (or you can use one that's already made), post it to your blog (or re-post to your blog) and dedicate it to ME! Comment here and let me know that you've posted it, don't forget to let your readers know about this crazy insane party we are having - or at least say you don't want them to know so that you can have more chances!!! =0)

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #5

Happy Birthday to me!!! Hahaha... if you thought you saw giveaway #8 at glimpse... u did!!! I made a mistake!! hahaha.. anyways, moving on.... It's 10 o'clock, and here's what I'm giving away:

Pink Cat Studio Stamp Set: Dog Stamps
Magnolia: Fall Edwin
Magnolia: Darecarlia Biggin (Sorry I don't know what this means - but she's still cute!!)
Q&C: Hook Ups - Pink girly ones...

I am 36 years old today. Name me 5 cartoons that I would've watched back when I was a lil' kiddie....

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #4

Ok looks like everyone is waking up now, and catching on to the partyin' going on around here.... here's what we have for Birthday giveaway #4:

Rachel Anne Miller - Jump Into My Pouch
Magnolia - Fall Bouquet
Q&C - Flowers
Q&C - Christmas Brads

Please share with me what your favorite drinks are for:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Here's mines:

Breakfast: Coffee - if I feel like treatin' myself - I'll go and get a Caramel Machiatto from Star Bucks.... do you think I should do some treatin' today?! =0)
Lunch: Water - wow... a year ago, I would've said Pepsi
Dinner: Pepsi - esp when there is something oily that I'm eating. Pepsi is always a great yummy chaser!!

Can't wait to hear what your yummy drinks are...

Good Luck!!!

**COOMMENT CLOSED - THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #3

I'm having a lot of fun... here's what's up next on my birthday giveaway list:

Sarah Kay - A Kiss for Chloe
CB Folder - Snow Dots
High Hopes - Monkey Mike
Q&C - Hook Ups

What to do: Please list your favorite top 5 stamping/imaging companies, and why.... here's mines:

Whipper Snapper - Cute Images, Love to color them!
High Hopes - Deep carving of images in their rubber
Stampin' Up! - Love all their coordinating coordinates
Pink Petticoat - Cute Images n' being able to resize is a plus!!
Any other cute digital designed image - Instant gratification, when I'm too lazy to color - I can just print n' use.

Good Luck - n' looking forward to hearing all about your's!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED**

Birthday Giveaway #2

It's 7am Hawaii time, have you sent me a "Happy Birthday" email yet?! If you haven't done so - now's your chance to do it.... and you just might win this:

Hanna - Domestic Godess
Q&C - Beads
Q&C - Christmas Brads

If you don't have my email address, it is: littlecs7@gmail.com

Good Luck!!!

**COMMENT CLOSED - THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED**

Let The Party Begin!!! Birthday Giveaway #1

Good Morning & Happy Birthday To Me!!!

I'm just going to jump right into the games.... here is birthday giveaway #1:

CB Folder - Swiss Dots
Whiff of Joy - Matthew Lying Down
Rachel Anne Miller - Gifts Tree
Q&C Flowers

What you need to do... list the first 5 things you do when you get up in the morning. Here's what I do:

Stumble out of bed as the alarm is going off at 5 am
Jump back into bed, and snooze the alarm til' 5:20 am
Wake up CY3 & CY4
Make lunch for CY3 & CY4
Jump on the computer & ck email....

Good Luck!!

**COMMENT IS CLOSED** - This giveaway has ended!!

February 25, 2009

You're Invited: Come Join My Virtual Birthday Party!!!!

Hey All...

I'll be celebrating my birthday tomorrow (Feb. 26th), and to celebrate - I'm going to have giveaways every hour, on the hour - beginning at 6 am and ending at 6 pm Hawaii Standard Time. And YES - there is a catch.... you'll have to participate, and answer the question that I post for each giveaway.... Although I may not be able to update throughout the day of who wins what... each posting of each giveaway will be posted accordingly.

Oh - another thing... I'm also having a sale over at Little C's in honor of my special day. 35% off of all items currently in stock. Please use code BDay36 when checking out.... to get this offer.

Enjoy!!!

Ok... hope you are able to join in on the fun!!!

Caterpillar "Squirm" 2009

***This post has been moved (& updated) from my former blog "Any Kine Talk Stories". ***

Every year this time of year, we get an abundance amount of caterpillars around our house, and we get to watch them turn to chrysalis then to butterflies. Every year, we try n' catch 1 caterpillar to watch it's beautiful God given transformation. It's fun for the kids, and just a real treat for all of us to watch. I will post a photo daily, or after each transformation.... come back n' check on "Squirm's" progress. So far, here are the photos that have already been taken:

CY4 with Cy holding Squirm, as he 1st was welcomed into our home:

Squirm on my hand:

Squirm warming up to me:

Squirm waving 'hello' to the camera:

Squirm checking out the tile in our house:

Squirm balancing on the tip of my fingers:

Squirm, finally in his new home:

Squirm gets comfy on the twig in his new home:

1/31: Day 1 @ 5 pm - Squirm is already in position to start making his transformation into a chrysalis:

Cy watches in awe:

2/1: Day 2 @ 7 AM: Squirm has been hanging in that position for 12 hours now. Still no chrysalis!!:

2/1: Day 2 @ Noon: Wow!!! Look at Squirm now!!! His transformation is amazing!!! When we returned from church this morning, Squirm was already formed like this, but his chrysalis is still a little bumpy here. We could also see him squirming around a little in there:

2/1: Day 2 @ 4 PM: Squirm is now a full chrysalis!!! His outsides are smooth like the outsides of an Advil liquid gel!!! It's color is bright green, and there is no longer any squirming going on. He is now at a state of "wait n' watch"... and that is exactly what we'll be doing from here on forward.

Come back daily to see a daily photo of Squirm's transformation.....

Thanks for stopping by!!!

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2/2/09:

Here is Squirm today... still nice, warm n' cozy in it's cocoon. If you're wondering what that black thing is at the top of it's cocoon, I am guessing it shed it's outer layer of skin. I've read online that the next stages will take about 2 weeks before our lil' Squirm becomes a butterfly. So be prepared for photos that almost look like repeats. By the way, Squirm is facing head down. =0)

Aloha,
Jen

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2/4/09:
Hey All...

Here are photos of Squirm today.... I am so much enjoying these photos with Cy in there checking out Squirm's progress.... he looks so intrigued.

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Here are the last of the pics taken of the butterfly. I was bummed, because I missed the end of it's transformation. Hopefully we'll be able to catch another caterpillar and watch it's changes again....

These photos were taken on 2/12/09: