Happy birthday giveaway… news… links… oh my!

Lots of randomness for ya today.

First, today is the birthday of one of my favorite friends, Tim Holtz.  I tell ya, this guy is a good one.  Loyal, genuine, real and so stinkin' funny.  Oh, and yes, I guess you could call him talented, too.  :)  In honor of his birthday, I thought I would have a giveaway of a few of his products that I had extras of.  (Includes a set of his cling stamps, a Distress Ink and two Distress Stickles.)

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I picked a winner from a previous post (you never know when I am going to do this!) and the winner is Kelli!  I emailed ya.

Next…

In case you didn't see, two very kind and talented scrappers now have their own product line.  I admire this so much – I never would be able to do it!  But these two will create amazing stuff without a doubt.  First is Elizabeth, who will have a line with one of my favorite companies, American Crafts.  Next is Margie, who will have a line with Advantus.  I can't wait to see it at CHA!  Congrats to these girls!

Also…

Kate – one of the girls we collect cards for in our card drive – really needs some prayers.  She got some bad news today that her tumor is still in her brain, with blood vessels running through it.  They were hoping it would be gone, but are now trying to figure out what is next.  Please pray for Kate… and especially for her family who are having a rough day.  Thanks.

Next…

Thought I would share a layout from this month's Creating Keepsakes.  It shows photos of my nieces and nephew in Africa opening cards that I collected here in my first card drive.  (They had recently left the US and moved to Africa with their parents to do mission work.  We collected cards of encouragement.)  They LOVED the cards and I was so glad that Kristin took these photos for me.

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(c) Creating Keepsakes (shows using rub-ons on metal circles)

Finally…

Time for cool links:

  • Kathy has been creating fun new things lately – check THIS and BIG GIVEAWAY HERE.
  • Kandis did AMAZING pages HERE.
  • Adorable card HERE.
  • Stunning cards HERE.

Off to do some work.  Oh, and Go Longhorns!


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79 thoughts on “Happy birthday giveaway… news… links… oh my!”

  1. Prayed for Kate and her family this morning…Thanks for keeping us posted…

    Nice layout, by the way…I love all the ideas you have! 🙂

  2. So sorry to hear the news about Kate. I have been following her progress on your blog. I enjoy all of your projects so much, and you really spark my creativity! Thanks!

  3. Jennifer, I just wanted to THANK YOU for all the kind things you do. You make me want to be a better person. I am praying for Katie and her family.

  4. I was just on Tim’s blog wishing him happy birthday. He’ s a rock star!
    I am moved by your wonderful work you do for those children. Amazing.

  5. i just wished Tim happy birthday. A true rock star! Those children are blessed to have you. Thank you
    for your kind work for the kids and their family.

  6. Lovely layout. I’m glad the kids enjoyed the cards.
    Will say prayers for Kate – she is so adorable.
    Good week for a birthday (Mine was the 4th) – Happy Birthday Tim.

  7. I have to say, you do a wonderful thing for these children! They are having such a rough time, it’s nice to know that there are people out there that care! And every little card and message that they get lets them know that. Thank you for letting us know about these precious children so that we may pray for them too!

  8. Love the layout – what great polka dot paper, who’s is it? Also, Kate and her family will definitely be in my prayers tonight.

  9. Your are so generous, Jennifer. You always find a way to compliment others; to direct us to great inspiration; to rally others and to provide support; and to give of your time and talent! Great pictures/layout that show the joy your thoughtfulness and your ability to generate the giving side of others in this craft provided. You Rock!

  10. Praying for sweet little Kate – 2010 would be a great year for a miracle! Thanks for all thelinks – I just lost an hour looking at everything! 🙂

  11. I love your scrapbook page, Jennifer. I’ve made a sketch of because it’s a layout that I feel can be used with many different themes…thanks for the inspiration!

    And Happy Birthday to Tim…you both are so creative!

    PAM

  12. Love the cards! Thanks for the update on Kate. She seems to be such a cutie. Keeping the family in thought!

  13. Thanks for offering the blog candy and for celebrating Tim’s birthday by giving away some of his stuff to all of us who would love to give it a good home.

    heidi @ dicarlo 1 . com

  14. Had a computer go on the blink and just now responding. i love these ideas as gifts. The colors are so rich. Thank you for all the great ideas and links.

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