Close to My Heart has come out with five different 5"x7" embossing folders and has a great promotion for you to get one for FREE!
Next up is the new funky February Stamp of the Month, yours for $5 with every $50 purchase:
New Cricut Giveaway - Small Talk and Frames
1) Leave a comment below - Do you have a favorite pet? I have my Snowbelle kitty, who is in the Explore video from last week.
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2) Not required to enter but please subscribe to my email club and/or youtube and/or pinterest - that way you won't miss any projects or tutorials!
Winner will be announced on February 23, 2014 and has two weeks to claim prize. U.S. Residents only, please, over 18. Void where prohibited.
Winner of Cricut "Create A Friend" Cartridge:Thea White
Congratulations, Thea! Please email me at joyster110@gmail.com within two weeks with your name, address, phone number (for shipping) and what you won and I'll get that shipped out to you pronto!
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Thank you miss Joy as always!! The 30% off die cutting machines and accessories is not valid on cricut or silhouette it's an FYI to readers!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your explore tutorials! I see a bday gift in my future! Lol....have a great day!
Congrats to the winner!!! Love all your creations!!
ReplyDeleteMan it's early... Always a great time for inspiration and a win...
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Thea! Thanks to Joy for another giveaway this week! My favorite pet is a black lab named Shadow. He is the sweetest dog ever and is 13 years old. His face and paws are really getting white.
ReplyDeleteI love that small talk and frames. So many great cuts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the coupons . . . trip to craft stores in my NEAR future!!!
ReplyDeleteShelly Kim in Tiffin
I never had a pet growing up, and we didn't want one when the kids were little. But 2 1/2 years ago (my kids were 15 and 18) we surprised them with our little 7 month old pup, Biscuit - she was worth waiting for!
ReplyDeleteI love my dog Patrick. he is the bomb! he is part Jack Russell and I don't know what else. he is the most caring ave dog. If I am crying he licks my tears, and if I am sick he is right by my side .I couldn't ever have another dog like he.
ReplyDeleteI love my doggie Stitch. He is just like a baby. I have had a dog all of my life. He is part Bichon and Shih Tuz they call they "Teddy Bears". If you pet one you will understand. Their fur is like cotton....sooo soft. He is a Mommy's Dog. He knows when I am upset and comforts me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Kathy U:)
Kathy21361(at)yahoo(dot)com
Congrats to thea enjoy your new cartridge!! My favorite pet was my doggie Whitey that I grew up with she was all white with one caramel spot on her head....she came into my life when I was one and was my buddy til I was 17 we did everything together there is even a picture of her in my doll buggy too funny!! Thanks for the awesome coupons and another awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is our dog, D.D. (Darn Dog). She is a terrier who is about 13 years old and is very quiet. My 93-year old mother who lives with us has never had a dog or pet in the house till she moved in with us. She thinks the dog is her protector. D.D. "leads" her to the kitchen for meals.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another giveaway. This cartridge looks awesome! Our little Westie Chloe has stolen my heart. She loves to play, track and run as much as she likes to snuggle. So precious.
ReplyDeleteWe truly love our cat Doodles, he has brought so much joy to our kids' lives. Would love to win the small talk cart...I'm trying to get more organized and have things in one place! Thanks for all your creativity!
ReplyDeleteWe have a rescue dog that we have had for 4 months. His name could be "Issues" because he came with so many. He has become my husband's baby. He is part of the family now.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and thanks for the chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all animals especially the rescue pets...ours is a black and white domestic cat we call KC. He adopted us 10 years ago as a little kitty someone had throw out. KC stands for kitty cat, krazy cat, kewl cat, cute cat, Kansas City cat even tho we live at Grand Lake, Ok. Thanks for the coupons and the chance to win.....Beverly Wall
ReplyDeleteI do have a favorite pet.......her name was Emmy. She was a cockapoo mix that really did love unconditionally. I still miss her to this day many years later. Thanks for the chance to win.
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We have dogs that we love. Wally is a 15 year old golden retriever mix. He's a sweetheart! Joy, I think you are such a hard worker! You put so much into your posts, detailed instructions and videos of your cards, miles of coupons every week and great ideas. I hope it lasts a long, long time. Thanks for all you do!
ReplyDeletewe had a dog named Smokey, protector AND guardian. Miss her a lot. we now have a small beagle, named Ginger All she does is bark and howls.
ReplyDeleteThanks for my coupon.
DawnRI
Hi, we had 3 dogs ....... All my favorite...they are all gone now and We really don't have the heart to go through losing another one! At least at this time. There are 2 granddogs that we love and spoil.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
We have a Siamese cat named Pudgie. He is always so funny. My favorite photo of him is when I walked into the den and there he was napping on the Time Out bench . Laying there sound asleep(by the way he snores) With the words Time Out across the back rest across the top of the photo. I told him "Yes, you are a bad cat".
ReplyDeleteCongrats to winner. My fav pet was the 1st dog, Sasha, my hubby & I had. Like they say about children no 2 dogs are the same. My 1ast dog was a loving, friendly dog and got along with others. Sasha was a female, German Shepherd Mix. The dog I currently have is Teddy Bear, a male, Hound Mix. He thinks he is part Cougar and cna be aggressive at times.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Thanks for the chance to win blog candy. Meredith245 at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteWe only have one dog, a 13 year old silky terrier named Jewel we got as a puppy and we love her. However, I am also very partial to my fish named Jaws, a 9 year old Plecostomus that will eat right out of my fingers. Crazy I know.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is my current dog...sadly, she's 15 years old and may not be with us much longer. She was my first "baby" and before she got too old, she'd try to be a lap dog even though she was more than 80 lbs! Thanks so much for always putting the coupons up...I never get the Joann's ones so it's nice I can count on you!
ReplyDeleteI have an Australian Labradoodle named Oliver. He is my best buddy and so very smart. Love him!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Thea! We have two dogs and I can't pick a favorite!
ReplyDeleteI have a houseful! A cocker spaniel & a pit bull, 2 cats and 2 birds. My late cocker Casie was my favorite though :( Miss her everyday.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Thea. All of our pets have been/are special and have their own unique personalities. BUT, my most favorite pet of all was our black cat, Snuffy, He set the bar high.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Thea. My favorite pet was a cocker spaniel named Penny. She passed at age 14 and yet to be replaced. Maybe I can find a scrapbooking "pet" to keep me company as I work. Thanks for another great contest.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the coupons! My favourite pet was my daughters cat name Casey. She was such a love and very beautiful with her blue eyes.
ReplyDeleteMy current favorite is Bella, a 14 month old Golden Retriever. She is one big fur ball full of energy and occasionally runs laps around the house. I love how she lays down to stick her nose under the fence every day to say goodbye. Breaks my heart and makes me smile all at the same time. I just love her! :-)
ReplyDeleteSarah Beth: SD, CA
My favourite pet is Miss Ivy a one year old Great Dane, she's completely adorable and the best friend we could ever have!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the coupons. I do not have a pet at this time.
ReplyDeletesekala45@roadrunner.com
All my pets are my favorite - I had to write that they were watching me type - LOL thanks
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet was Beau, my dog but he passed away. Now my favorite is my son's dog Baxter (the boxer). He is such a good dog and I love him to pieces.
ReplyDeleteWe have 2 dogs - rat terriers. Both rescues. They came into our lives when our only son left for college. My vet says that happens frequently!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is our horse, Pete. He is the most gentlest animal and fun to be with.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Thea! I do have a favorite pet! His name is Scooby Doo. He's my dog. He's part beagle and part fox terrier. He's 13 and my crafting buddy. I've put his bed under my crafting table since he loves to be in my craft room all of the time! Love him so! I hope you have a fantastic Sunday, Joy!! <3
ReplyDeleteHi. My favorite pet right now is our dog "Cookie". My absolute favorite pet was a yellow lab named "Woody" that we had for 13 years and was the best friend my kids had. Loved that dog! Have a fun day.
ReplyDeleteHi. My favorite pet right now is our dog "Cookie". My absolute favorite pet was a yellow lab named "Woody" that we had for 13 years and was the best friend my kids had. Loved that dog! Have a fun day.
ReplyDeleteHi. My favorite pet right now is our dog "Cookie". My absolute favorite pet was a yellow lab named "Woody" that we had for 13 years and was the best friend my kids had. Loved that dog! Have a fun day.
ReplyDeleteHi. My favorite pet right now is our dog "Cookie". My absolute favorite pet was a yellow lab named "Woody" that we had for 13 years and was the best friend my kids had. Loved that dog! Have a fun day.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a favorite pet at the moment. Our cat passed away last fall, so we have been petless since then. I think someday we may have a dog, though.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet(s) are my puppies. I have five of them...all dachshunds! My Fritzie, Sebastian, Mercedes, Belle and Greta are always by my side and love me so unconditionally. Nothing better in the world than the love of your pets (family).
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is my cat Sheba. She likes to curl up on your lap and sleep.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite dogs was Mr. B - He was a mixed breed. When we went for a ride, he would stand on the back seat with his paws on my shoulders. I loved that dog. Thanks for another chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMary O'Neal
No pets currently. Had 2 shelties when our children were little which we totally loved and spoiled. Hard when we had to put them to sleep. Now we have 10 grandchildren living next door, so we spoil them even more that we did our shelties.
ReplyDeleteI adore CTMH... Your giveaway is fabulous! Currently, my favorite pet is our Daisy Beagle!
ReplyDeleteShe came from a rescue, as a puppy, and we almost lost here. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I do have a special kitty named Tinkerbell. I was lucky enough to have my husband buy the explore for me and they don't come until April. I am wondering if you could post the dimensions of the machine as I am trying to figure out where it will go in my studio. thanks!
ReplyDeleteJust love, love this giveaway...so many that I could use from this "small talk and frames" cartridge...I WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS ONE!! The closest thing to being my favorite pet is my Cricut...no animals in this family!!
ReplyDeleteMy girl Babee is my kitty, so sweet. Thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeleteI love when your kitty shows up in your posts--so cute! Cats just make me smile :D. I have two--Keekers and Evy (aka "Wickles"). I guess my favorite is whichever one is being the least bad at the time! (Although I love them even more for their naughtiness!). Love the Small Talk cartridge too--haven't seen that one before--love the cat and horse on it!! Two critters that are hard to find on cartridges!
ReplyDeleteWe had a beautiful cat named Noel for 16 years. She passed two years ago. Last year I gave my husband a white albino rabbit, which we have named Snowball. Snowball is an awesome companion. I would love to win Small Talk and Frames. Already see images I would love to cut out.
ReplyDeleteI have a sweet dog named Keoki. He adds so much joy to our family. Thank you for sharing your talents and for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHave fun Thea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joy,for a great week & the video on the New Cricut Explore!
My first baby was my Germany Shephard named Barney. I had her for 17 years, he was the best!
Rosebud222222222
WELL.... I have 3 favorite pets, Chloe, Stella & Lola, but sadly my other 2 most incredibly favorite pets have passed on to Yellow Lab Heaven, Reggie & Lucy! LOVE MY PETS and LOVE crafting!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is Harley, our rescue dog. He keeps me company while watching tv.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is our dog Peaches by default. Although she is our special needs dog (rescued and so fearful that she's dog aggressive) and both stubborn and quirky, she is my son's first dog and they are two peas in a pod in many ways, and the best of friends.
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My favorite pet is always the one I have now. He is a cockapoo (cocker spaniel/poodle). He picked me. When my daughter & I went to the kennel he stayed by us the whole time. Even when we played with other puppies. He is very special to me and my husband.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is our kitty, Keira!! She is the typical cat. She comes around when she wants to be petted or needs something! She keeps my lap warm in the winter!
ReplyDeleteNo pets; but love to make cards,with animals, for all my friends with pets. rosebud114
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the coupons every week! LOVE discounts!! And I also love my pet, a Malti-poo named Toby. He is a real cuddle buddy and always likes to be right there with us! He sits on the bed in my craft room while i craft!
ReplyDeleteWow have I had pets over the years!! Lots of cats, bunnies and even mice. My sweet kitty Teddy is my favorite right now. He is talkative and a friendly guy who loves nothing more than to sit in my lap and pass the time!
ReplyDeleteGooy my parrot is my favorite pet but don't tell Julie my dog or Gracie my cat lol. He wants to help me craft but his way of helping is to chew everything with his beak. So he has to watch and not touch.
ReplyDeleteI don't have ONE favorite pet ~ I have SIX!!! We have 5 doxies (Sadie, Sophie, Mollie, Charlie, and Trip) and a Yorkie (Winston).
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win this newer cartridge! I haven't bought a cartridge for a while, but I'm getting the new Explore, so I guess I'll need some new carts to play with!
Our current pets are two cats--Monty and Sabre.
ReplyDeleteI have two cats. A black cat named Misty and a calico cat named Precious. Picking a favorite would be like picking which of my three children is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteBarb form IL
Right now, my favorite pet is my in-laws' dog, Gracie - so sweet and cute! Good news is, we'll be adopting a dog next spring, as soon as we can get our fence replaced. My kids are all in! :)
ReplyDeleteWe have 2 pets. A cat and a dog. Love both equally. They are a real joy and so loving.
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ReplyDeleteHad a personal Cricut and just bought a Cricut Expression. I love being able to cut 12x12 paper. I wish I had waited a couple more months, I would have gotten an Explore.
ReplyDeleteMichigan grandma who winters in TX
We always had cats as our pets - but no more pets for us for several years.
ReplyDeleteElaine S.
We had a wonderful sheltie for 14 amazing years. If I could clone him, I would-we miss him so much!
ReplyDeleteThis cartridge looks great! I've never seen it before!
I would love to win the small talk and frames cartridge. I have several cartridges and I love to use them when I'm scrapbooking. Jean Babb
ReplyDeleteFavorite pet? we have 5 so it's too hard to choose. I love my Sheltie little white fluffy dog but I also have 3 kitties that I adore. Thanks for the opportunity to win....I really want this cartridge :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is not one, but two. We adopted both through Collie Rescue and A New Leash On Life rescue in the last two years. They are Rough Collies. Buddy (looks like Lassie!) was found on the streets of Tampa and put in the shelter and had mats so bad there were ants living in them. Sophie (Tri-color) was a back yard breeders dog (she is retired now and loving her new life!) Buddy is always laying right here by my chair when I work on my cards or scrapbooks. Sophie likes to come see what's up.
ReplyDeletekatykaten@hotmail.com
We have 3 doggies. I really like this set, lots of cool items in this one! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, my favorite pet died with my oldest nephew was 5 years old. (he will be 18 this coming Saturday) The dog's name was Stripe, but he has been nicknamed Stripey, and I called him Boo-boo on many occasions (basically because when he was a puppy, he would make little boo-boos that sometimes taught him a lesson or two.) Stripe lived until age 18, and that was when we let him out to go to the bathroom in the yard, and he went to his favorite place under my parent's bedroom window, curled up and died in his sleep. Now my nephew (same nephew) got his girlfriend a puppy, who strangely enough looks like the beagle version of Stripe (who was a beagle/German Shepard mix), but she (the dog) is more high strung than Stripe was. I do like her, and her name is Princess.
ReplyDeletePets? Favorite? All of them! We have 6 horses, 2 dogs, and barn cats. We have also fostered some horses in the past. I love scrapping pics of my son and the horses! One of my dogs, a shepherd mix, loves to scrap with me. He never misses a thing! Thanks for the opportunity to win the cartridge, Joy!
ReplyDeleteSo many pet stories! We don't have pets because of allergies but love our "grand dogs"
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet would have to be the dog that we have now. His name is George and he is a standard poodle. He is wonderful dog. He loves the kids and plays well with them. He is a little to smart for his own good sometimes, but he is still a great dog :) And he is hypo allergenic so my son (who is allergic to dogs) can play with him and we don't have to worry.
ReplyDeleteHard to pick a favorite. Really loved my shaded silver persian, Frosty, that I lost some years ago. My two cats I have now are loved a lot and hold a special place in our lives. I think all the pets I have had are favorites.
ReplyDeleteWe have three cats and a dog. Even though I love them all, my favourite would have to be the oldest cat Sadie. Unfortunately the youngest cat has decided to be mean and attack Sadie when she gets on my bed, so Sadie girl doesn't sleep with me any more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! Sure could use this cart!!!!
My favorite was Bubbles, my son's first cat. How my son came up with that name is beyond me. Bubbles was a great indoor cat but would go to the door and meow to be let out to go to the bathroom. Once done, he would stand at the door until you let him back inside again. Janet
ReplyDeletePicking a favorite pet is sort of like picking a favorite child... Should it be done? Saying that, we do pamper our oldest, Boots, quite a bit. If he wants to sit in the recliner, we find another place to sit. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Presidents Day. Favorite is the one on the biggest bill in my wallet right now. rosebud114
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is my little Boston Terrier named Maggie. She loves to cuddle up on my lap while I watch your videos! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!
ReplyDeleteI recently lost my two sweet kitties who lived long and happy lives but would have to say my very favorite was Bailey. He was a feral cat that I found when he was only about 6 weeks old and was never quite tame but lived in our home on top of the washing machine and was the most handsome cat ever!!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have any pets and have never had pets even during my childhood, but my son is pushing for a turtle or a frog.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet was my pal Poochie! I got him at the pound when he was about a year old, already housebroken and fixed! He was a miniature poodle mixed with something else small and was the almost perfect lap,lovely,friendly,great when we started having kids,fun traveling dog! I had him for 15 years! Pooches as a name just kinda stuck as that was what I was calling him until I decided on a "real" name! Lol! Pooches though fit him perfectly! He loved everybody!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to actually have a "favorite" pet. Growing up we always had pets and I passed the love of animals to my children. We have had dogs, cats, fish, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, ducks, chickens and even bunnies. (As of now, I think we have a "pet" skunk, raccoon and a possum-not that I want them as pets but we live in the country) :) I guess each one has had their own personality and I have loved them all. If I had to pick, it would be my son's boxer, D'Bo. He was a wonderful pet and fur friend.
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We have a chocolate lab named Toby. He is 8 years old and very much wishes to be a lap dog! We did have a miniature schnauzer that we had to put down two years ago today, and we still miss him very much.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pet is my super cute soft-coated wheaten terrier. She has been great company since the nest is almost empty. She even smiles when I come home!
ReplyDeleteI have two favorite pets .. my shih tzu's Luke and Jasmine... we had three but unfortunately recently lost one we'd had 16 years... they are part of our family. Thanks so much for sharing so many tips and tricks, especially about the Cricut. I have really learned a lot and really appreciate it. Blessings to all!
ReplyDeletePretty card and love the video. I would order the Explore but I am kind of concerned that Provocraft may let this new machine follow the path of the Imagine and the Cake machines. I didn't get either one, but the comments on the Cricut forum about the Imagine being discontinued have mad me a little concerned about purchasing this latest (and fabulous) machine. Provocraft has already discontinued the very first machine (Cricut)and the next generation (Cricut Create) and has replaced it with the Cricut Mini. The Cricut site is the only place I can find the cutting mats for my original Cricut machine. I have wiped out the supply of these at the local craft store here, so I'm set for now.... Keep us posted on your adventure with the newest machine. and let me know if you have and Expression or Expression2 that needs a new home. I have several friends that would love any Cricut but money is an issue.
ReplyDeleteTake care and please continue to provide the tips and great ideas to us!
Never ever wanted a pet but got a dog for the boys and now she is my baby! My Molly...funny how that happened.
ReplyDeleteDon't have the Cricut Explore and don't plan on getting one. I'm afraid we'll loose you and your great ideas to the Explore programs. PLEASE don't forget the Expression users. We love you Joy! rosebud114
ReplyDeleteJoy your information is so helpful. I have questions I hope you can answer.Why can't I hide the tick marks on cards in Craft Room. It use to work now it doesn't. Can you hide them on the new Cricut? Next is about blades and mats. Are the mats the same as we've been using? I know there is a new blade made of better material for the new Cricut will they fit in the old Cricuts and if not will they be making blades for the old Cricuts out of the new material?
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I love the butterfly card. Thanks for the opportunity to win the new Cricut.
ReplyDeleteI am new to crafting/card making and your videos are so awesome and helpful. I'm hoping to get a Cricut Explore. I saw it on HSN at $299 but when I went to purchase it, the price had gone up to $349 so I'll be waiting a while. Thank you for your giveaways; so generous of you!
ReplyDeleteDiane in Roy
ReplyDeleteI ordered the Cricut Explore on HSN and I can't wait to get it. I am looking forward to seeing what I can do with it.
Would love to win one for my daughter!
I am very interested in finding a trefoil image to use in my cricut expression 2 - I have not been able to find a file to use, would you please help me? I love your tips and videos and I have learned so much with such ease thanks to you but this problem just haunts me I have cut out so many girl scout shapes for my troop, it would just be easier if there was a .ccr file to use. Thanks -
ReplyDeleteWe have 2 siberian huskies who are amazing. I love to scrapbook them as well and this cartridge would definitely add some different elements to my pages! love it!
ReplyDeleteMy fave pet was Shemp, a miniature schnauzer, named by my sons. He was the best pet and, although he has been gone a long time, he's still missed.
ReplyDeleteJoy, thank you for your videos, especially on the CTMH cartridges and the latest ones on the Explore. Please keep them coming.
I've ordered the Explore and own all of the CTMH carts. I can't wait for the Explore to arrive. I have one question, which I hope you can answer... I understand that all of my cartridges currently linked to CCR will automatically be linked to the new Explore software. What I want to know is, after I use them with the Explore, will I still be able to use them with my Expression, in CCR, or will they be removed from CCR? It's my understanding they can only be linked to one machine, but I want to be able to use both of my machines. I'm sure there are many others who would like to know. TIA