Sunshine Award

Good evening everyone!!! I was so surprised and excited to receive this blog award from the most wonderful Karon @ Karon's Krafty Korner!! I have to say, she is one of the most wonderful bloggers I follow. I visit her every time something new shows up and she does the same! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you Karon!! *hugs*

This award is called the Sunshine Blogger Award.

Here are the rules:

1. Include award logo in blog post.
2. Thank the blogger who gave it to you and include a link back to them.
3. Answer 10 questions about yourself, that you have made up yourself. (I might have to pinch a few!)
4. Nominate 10-12 bloggers and contact them at their blog site to inform them.

Question 1.  What is your favorite genre books to read?
My favorite books to read are fantasy. I love the Dragonriders of Pern series, The Eye of the World series, The Belgariad and more. These are my favorites for sure.

Question 2.  Name one place in the world you would love to visit.
Australia... most definitely. Amazing I would find my soul mate and he would be all the way there LOL And yet... the trip over is still out of my grasp. Maybe one day! At least I get to live through him while he is there :)

Question 3.  What do you like to do besides craft?
I'm a gamer.. I love to play games. I love to watch movies and tv shows too. I don't watch them when they are current.. I love Netflix LOL

Question 4.  What do you enjoy most about crafting?
Crafting is my stress relief! And I love coloring so much.. like a little kid! I really wish I could take some Copic classes, but I can't find any. So I will continue to try to teach myself!

Question 5.  What were your favorite things to do growing up?
I was a dancer until I got into High School (tap, jazz and ballet).Once I hit High School I wanted to get into sports and that is where I fell in love with Volleyball!!

Question 6.  What was your nickname?
I had a High School nickname of Stump. My kids still laugh at it today. I got it from my Volleyball coach, because I was so short LOL I was only 5'0. Wait.. I'm only 5'1 now LOL

Question 7.  What is one of my best qualities?
I think I'm really dependable, loving, friendly. I really try to live like Jesus would want me to. I do fail sometimes, but I try!

Question 8.  What is one of my worst qualities?
I have two that stand out.. one I'm working on LOL! The first one.. I can't say no! And people know that and tend to take advantage. This is something I need to work on too! The second one and the one I am working on... If someone does something mean/wrong, I tend to hold a grudge. I'm trying to be more forgiving. I think I'm doing okay.

Question 9.  What is something you definitely want to do in the next year?
I want to move! I want to get out of this apartment and into a house again. I miss being in a house. It wouldn't be the same without Kevin though.. so first I have to get him here!!

Question 10.  What is your favorite Holiday?
Christmas! I love Christmas and last year Kevin was here and it was the best Christmas I have ever had in my entire life! Here is to many more to come :)

I never knew how hard asking yourself 10 questions could be!

I am passing the award to the following bloggie friends - I hope you will accept:-)

1. Vicky @ Crafting Vicky

Vicky is amazing :) I love being on Design Teams with her. She is one of my very favorite people I have met in blogland!

2. Joann @ Sassy Raggedy
I first met Joann on a Design Team. She is so talented! I loved working with her and I miss her being on the team. But! That doesn't stop me from going to visit her every time something new is up :)

3. NanaConnie @ Grammy's Attic
Another team mate on a DT. She is so talented and so much fun. It is so amazing how much I learn from these gals!

4. Terri @ Terri's Terrifical Terrace
Terri is an online friend from long ago LOL MSN groups! I was so excited to get back in touch with her! And now I get to see all her new creations and follow along with her life.

5. Joe @ Scrapbook Joe
Wow.. Joe! He is SO talented! I love seeing his new creations and you have to see his new pup! She is ADORABLE!!!

6. Desire @ Doing Life
Desire is another teammate and I am always in awe of her creations. She is amazing and there is always something on her cards that I want to try!

7. Tabbatha @ The Zadis Project
Tabbatha is on the Meljen's Design Team with me. I love that I found her and I love seeing all her new creations. She is so much fun!

8. Joey @ Joey's Stuff
Joey is such an artist! Her coloring amazes me! I always get good ideas when I see the new items posted on her blog!

9. Paige @ Chris and Paige
I love following Paige and her life! Her kids are so beautiful. She just had a new beautiful baby girl! You will love following along as well.

10. Laura Beth @ A Step In The Journey
Laura Beth is one of my favorite blogs to read. She is so inspirational. I loved reading about the mission she went on. She is so crafty too!! She is a joy and I'm always excited when there is a new post. I cried reading her mission story's. She is such a great writer!

11. Madalina @ Quilltique Paradise
Madalina... I came across her one day at Make It Monday.. Wow!! she is so talented and amazes me with her creations!!

12. Moshie @ Moshie's Moments

Diana I met on the MSN boards too. I was always excited to get swaps from her. One of my favorite scrapbook pages has a kit she made. She is always amazing in all she creates!

I hope you enjoy visiting these blogs as much as I do!! They are all so amazing! Have a great night everyone!!

Liebster Award

Wow Vicky!!! You are SO SWEET! for choosing me to get a Liebster Award. I couldn't be more honored or humbled. I can't thank you enough for thinking of me. I can't even tell you how much this means to me. I've seen these awards and never dreamed of getting one. I just started this blog this year and I am enjoying myself so much. I love following all of you and I thank you so much for following me. It has been a blast and I look forward to the years ahead. THANK YOU!!!

 

 ABOUT THE AWARD

Liebster is a German word meaning "Beloved," "Favorite," or "Dearest." This award is a peer to peer award in which fellow bloggers present the award to their favorite bloggers with less than 200 followers. The origins of this award is unclear, but is believed to have originated by a German blogger. This award was designed to be a blog award in the pay it forward fashion to share your dearest and most beloved blogs that have less than 200 followers.

RULES FOR ACCEPTANCE

Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog. Post the award onto your blog. Give the award to five bloggers who you appreciate that have less than 200 followers. Leave a comment on their blog letting them know that you have given them this awesome award!

PAY IT FORWARD
Now comes the hard part… choosing another 5!  Wow not an easy task.  What helped is that many of the blogs that I like have received it already so I’m passing on to some that haven’t  yet received the award and that have less than 200 followers.  And of course all those blogs are some that I really love, follow and that give me inspiration! 

And if I could pass it back to Vicky I would! Because she is one of my favorite blogs to visit each day. She is so talented.. a wonderful person... and I can't imagine working on a Design Team with anyone else. She is truly great!

My list to pass it on to:

• Quilltique Paradise:  Madalina is amazing. I love what she creates and I love visiting her blog and I know you will as well. She is such a talent!
• Karon's Krafty Korner: Karon is a wonderful talent and person. I love getting to know her on her blog. Make sure you tell her to get well when you visit!!  :)
• Terri's Terrifical Terrace: I've known Terri since MSN Groups. She is one of my oldest online friends and she is wonderful! She is so talented!
• Ruza's Craft Corner: Ruza is a designer on the Meljen Design Team with me and I love seeing all her new creations. I think she is so fun.. and I'm always jealous of her and Vicky for getting so many cards done. I'm so slow!! LOL
• Sassy Raggedy: Joann is one of the most talented people I know! I want to color like Joann!! Her creations are amazing! AND I LOVE visiting her blog every day to see what is new!

I hope you will take a minute to visit these websites. I hope you will enjoy them as much I do :) And happy Crafting everyone! And Vicky.. Again.. thank you!!! so very much!!!