How About a Little Peek...

... of Little Frieda, doing something I love to do. How about you? What could it be?

Friends of The Crafts Meow

Happy Mother's Day! I hope you're all having (or had) a fabulous day! ;)

When I started this little venture of mine, I had a bit of a conundrum... how to include the many friends I've made over the years here in bloggy land. Those friendships are very important to me. But I can't, practically speaking, have a DT that numbers around 30 and, of course, many are already committed to other gigs or have stores of their own.

Where there's a will, there's a way, and so I'm thrilled that these ladies have agreed to be Friends of The Craft's Meow, meaning they will guest design for The Craft's Meow on a rotating basis! Yay!

This month I'd like to introduce to you four very special ladies...

Grace Nywening

Grace is one of my Stampin' Sisters in Christ, and she is a true sister in Christ. She gives me the best advice, always with a kind heart. When Grace speaks, I listen! I consider her a spiritual mentor and friend. I am so blessed to have her in my life. I'm thankful for her support of me and TCM. In fact, she was one of the first people I confided in about my plans to start this company, and she did nothing but encourage me and pray for me. For this I will always be grateful. Not only is she a great friend, but she is one dynamite artist! You will love seeing her TCM creations.

Julia Aston

I met Julia while on the Design Team for Waltzingmouse Stamps. Julia is just the sweetest person ever, so warm and generous. I was drawn to her immediately. You just can't help but love her. I could not ask for a better friend for TCM or for myself. Oh, and did I mention that Julia's beautiful creations are popping up right and left these days in lots of magazines? She's on fire! lol Thanks for letting me borrow her every now and then, Claire!

Linda Lucas

Linda's bloggy name is "Lovely Linda," and she is just that... a lovely person. She is also one of my Stampin' Sisters in Christ. Linda is always sharing and caring, lifting everyone up with encouraging words and prayer. And, of course, she makes the loveliest creations in her own very beautiful style. I know you will enjoy her art as much as I do!

Sue Kment

I met Sue when she was a Guest Designer for La-La Land Crafts way back in the beginning. We started communicating through an exchange of blog comments, which later turned into emails. I'm so glad we connected. I always enjoy hearing from Sue, and I think she from me (*grin*), and I happen to think she is an amazing artist, not to mention a wonderful daughter, sister, mother and gwamma! We have a special bond, me and Sue. ;)

Please join me in welcoming these lovely ladies to Team TCM! They will be joining us for our mid-month Little Frieda release, sneak peeks for which start on Wednesday, so stay tuned.... don't touch that dial! lol

Hugs,

New Peeps and Grand Prize Winner!

Hi everyone! Did the title of this post catch your eye? Yes, indeed, I have a HUGE announcement to make... more wonderfully talented and beautiful people are joining Team TCM!!! But before we get to that, I know you're all wondering who the lucky person is who won the COMPLETE May 1st release, which includes these four fabulous stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow:

Simply Delightful

 Fly Free

 Butterfly Wishes

 Happiness Is...

And two gorgeous LIMITED EDITION kits by Sarah Martina Parker:

Butterfly Wishes Card Kit

Includes Stamp Set

 Fly Free Card Kit

Includes Stamp Set

And that lucky winner is Tanya!!! Congratulations Tanya! Please email your address to me at thecraftsmeow@gmail.com and I'll get your prize package out to you!

And now for the big announcement! Please join me in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of our team:

Michelle Bertuzzi

Stamp Illustrator

 Jessica Fick
Kit Designer

 Lynn Miller
Design Team

 Viola Mahr
Design Team

You can read more about Michelle and Jessica on the Stamp & Kit Designer Page and about Lynn and Viola on the Design Team Page (links above).  

To say I'm over the moon about these ladies joining our team is an understatement. Someone pinch me! I'm so blessed! 

If that's not enough, I have even MORE big news to share on Saturday, so stay tuned! Don't touch that dial!

Thank you all for joining in the new release festivities, for your kind comments, and for your generous patronage. I truly am blessed and grateful. 

Have a fabby day!

More Winners!!!!

We are over the moon excited about the response to our release yesterday! All of your comments and good wishes are so very much appreciated. I read every single one and try to respond to as many as I can. (Tip: if possible, please link your email address to your blog or blogger profile so that when you leave a comment, the recipient can click "reply" and email you back. I love that handy feature!)

As promised, I'm popping in to announce the winners of yesterday's Butterfly Kisses preview/blog hop, and here they are:

1. Butterfly Kisses stamp set: Lillian Child!!!
2. Lush 2 Turquoise Prize Package from My Mind's Eye: Anita Rex!!!
3. Sarah's Butterfly Kisses Card Kit: Linda Payne!!!

Congratulations ladies!!! Please email your mailing address to me at thecraftsmeow@gmail.com and I'll get your prize right out to you!

And now for the winners of a set of all four stamp sets released yesterday designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow (Simply Delightful, Happiness is..., Fly Free and Butterfly Kisses) from all those who Like our Facebook page! We reached the 300 mark before the deadline last night, so I'm giving away THREE sets!!! And the winners, randomly drawn, are:

Brenda Johnstone

Christine Domino

Shannon Tuebner

I'm so happy for you all! Please send me your addresses and I'll get your prize packages out to you right away!!!

I'll be back on Wednesday with the Blog Hop Grand Prize Winner, so stay tuned!!! There's still time to enter for a chance to win. Just leave a comment on yesterday's blog hop post! You have until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 3rd. ;)

And thank you again, so very much, for your good wishes, encouragement and, of course, your orders!

Have a Beauty-full Day!

May New Release Blog Hop!

Yep, the Big Day is finally here... time for the full reveal and release for sale of the four gorgeous stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow!!! Not only that, but we are releasing not one but TWO beautiful card kits created by the fabulous Sarah Martina Parker!!!. (see Note below)


Before we get started, it's time to announce the winners of the prizes up for grabs yesterday. After randomly drawing the names from comments left on three of our designers' blogs, the winners are...

1. Fly Free Stamp Set: ULINA
2. Lush 2 Orange Prize Package from My Mind's Eye: DI'S CRAFTY FLAIR
3. Sarah's Fly Free Card Kit: NANCY S

Congratulations ladies! Please email your address to me at thecraftsmeow@gmail.com and I will get your prize out to you right away!

Now, ta da, for the reveal of the stamp sets in their full glory!

Simply Delightful

Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches

$15

Happiness is...

Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches

$15

Fly Free

Dimensions: 4 x 4 inches

$10

Butterfly Kisses

Dimensions: 3 x 4 inches

$9

Fly Free Card Kit

Includes the Fly Free stamp set

together with patterned paper and embellishments

from the Butterfly Garden collection by Pink Paislee,

plus Kaisercraft Pearls, May Arts Ribbon and misc flowers

to complete the four cards shown...with many

leftovers to use for other cards/projects!

$32

Butterfly Kisses Card Kit

Includes the Butterfly Kisses stamp set

together with patterned paper and tags from the Once Upon a Time

collection by Graphic 45, cardstock, package of Kaisercraft Champagne
pearls, 3 Maya Road kraft envelopes, butterfly diecuts (one made of wood),
May Arts ribbon and twine, and misc flowers to complete four cards (two with
hidden tags), with many leftovers to make additional cards/projects!

$28

Note: I hate to say it, but due to unforeseen delays with suppliers of some kit components, these kits will not ship until early next week. However, since supplies are very limited and we expect to sell  out, you may place an order now to reserve yours. The store has been set to accept orders even though technically they are not completely in stock. Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

We are also allowing backorders on the stamps in the event we run short, and expect to have supplies restocked within one week. Please order early to ensure you get yours first!

We now return to our regular programming. lol

So what, might you ask, are today's prize offerings? How about:

1. Butterfly Kisses stamp set (being showcased today)!!!
2. Lush 2 Turquoise Prize Package from My Mind's Eye!!! Includes one each of the patterned and flocked papers shown, plus all the accessories!!! Thanks again Nick!!!
3. Sarah's Butterfly Kisses Card Kit!!!

Once again, the prizes will be awarded based on random drawing from the comments left on THREE of the Team blogs listed below! You won't know whose blog has the prize... neither do I, actually, until I draw from a hat...so you'll want to leave a comment on each blog for more chances to win. But please play fair... only ONE comment per blog!

You have until 11:00 pm Pacific tonight (May 1st) to make the rounds! The winners will be announced here tomorrow. 

But that's not all!!! One lucky person drawn from all comments made on this blog by 11:59 pm Pacific on Tuesday, May 3rd will win the entire May 1st Release!!! Yep, that's the four stamp sets and two card kits. Yowsers!!! 

For my card I chose to stamp the butterfly fairy and butterfly image on a kraft die cut butterfly in a light brown ink, and then randomly stamped the greeting in black.  The patterned paper is by Websters Pages mounted on kraft cardstock. I created the butterflies feelers with Zva pearls, and then added a bit of zig zag stitching to the corners. Very simple! This little stamp set makes a BIG impression, don't you think?

So off you go! Enjoy your first looks at Butterfly Kisses!!! All the blog links are provided below in case there's a break along the way. Since today is a blog hop, we're not showing peeks here... you will see them all by starting with Nina's blog and then linking along from there. 

I'll also be back tomorrow with the winners selected from those who Like our Facebook Page!

Enjoy the hop. And good luck!

Nina Brackett - start HERE

Alice Wertz

Lindsay Amrhein

Amy Tsuruta

Ivana Camdzic

Debbie Pamment

Jean Martin

Kim Yu

Sarah Martina Parker

P.S. If you're a winner and you've already purchased the stamps or kits you won, I will refund your money or send you a second set, whichever you prefer. Oh, and when you leave a comment today, please let us know what themes/types of stamps and/or kits you'd like to see from us in the future! Thanks!