Happy Thursday everyone!
I was contacted about a month ago by the sweet folks at Oh My Crafts! Oh My Crafts! is a website that offers the latest products in scrapbooking and crafts. I had never shopped at Oh My Crafts! before, but they were so nice and generous to offer me a $25 credit to their shop to try it out AND a $25 gift certificate to one of my sweet blog readers so I thought that was super sweet!
I had NO idea what to purchase. Some of the items I thought about buying were sold out, which bummed me out and I knew the new goodies from CHA weren’t in the store yet, so I thought I’d challenge myself. I thought I’d just purchase a few random items and then let my creativity flow and see what I could come up with once the items arrived.
The goodies I got were:
This CLASSIC 4×8 JOURNAL WOODGRAIN by Studio Calico
Two Mister Huey’s Color Mists (Piglet and Classic Calico)
I also got an assortment of Doodlebug envelopes in multiple colors and a little Doodlebug file folder.
Now what I was going to do with the above, I had NO IDEA and honestly, that freaked me out a bit. I’m a planner. I’m an organizer. I’m not much of a “fly by the seat of your pants” kind of girl. LOL. Sure it’s just crafty/scrapbooking goodies, but still. It freaked me out a bit and to be honest with you – I sat with the above goodies in front of me for a bit and really had nothing creative come to mind. Ha! But then something neat happened. I felt inspired. It was actually refreshing. I guess being out of my comfort zone a bit was scary, but in the end – it was more like a “get creative” exercise.
Here’s what I ended up creating:
I just love creating mini albums so that’s what I set out to do with my goodies. I cut the chipboard album down to 4×4 and used the misting sprays to add color to it.
I used some items I had already as well – Martha Stewart labels, letter stickers, d-rings, white cardstock and a “good times” flair. The woodgrain on the chipboard made me think about the outdoors so this little mini I entitled, “outside” and I’m going to fill it with little photos of Caylin & Jack and their adventures together outside. :)
It’s just going to be a simple, sweet little mini that I’m going to add photos to throughout the year. :)
The other thing I made came about as I stared at the sweet colorful Doodlebug envelopes I purchased. I love envelopes. LOL. These envelopes were such pretty, happy colors and a couple had a scalloped back enclosure, too. Something I’ve been wanting to start doing is writing more handwritten letters to my children. So I thought that embellishing these sweet envelopes a bit, grouping them into a little bundle and sticking handwritten letters into them this year (and every year from now on) would be a neat thing to do.
I used the little happy blue file folder for the front, entitled it “Love, Mama,” dated it and then inside added a little note to them:
The little “shine on” card is a card that is a part of our new kit that you can find HERE.
“Take Note” is another card in the new kit. :)
Another card in the new kit. ;) See – lots of cute cards. Heehee!
This little challenge I gave myself was fun. I’m going to have to do more of them in the future. :)
Now how would YOU like to win a $25 gift certificate from Oh My Crafts!? Oh My Crafts! is sweetly allowing me to give away a $25 gift certificate to one of my sweet readers! Yay! LOVE that! Lots of new CHA goodies are rolling in their store so it’s a great time to win and do a little shopping! ;)
To enter the giveaway – head on over to the Oh My Crafts! Facebook page HERE and like their page. You can tell them that One Happy Mama sent you! ;) Come back and leave me a comment telling me that you did and you’re entered! Easy as pie!
I’ll pick a winner on Sunday, February 26th, so be sure to enter!
Be sure to check out the Oh My Crafts! website HERE and their blog HERE.
Oh, and be sure to step out of your comfort zone from time to time and challenge your creativity! I bet you’ll end up enjoying it and creating some treasures that you’ll love. ;)
Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs!
Julie
February 23, 2012 at 6:36 amK, love these!
CasieD
February 23, 2012 at 7:11 amI’m already a fan of them on facebook.
I’ve ordered from them in the past and was very happy with them!
Jane
February 23, 2012 at 8:19 amMajor eye candy!!! LOVE all you created! :)
Kimberly Kalil
February 23, 2012 at 9:01 amI’m a fan on Facebook. Thanks for the chance to win!
Ellie A.
February 23, 2012 at 9:02 amAWESOME mini Album I have a pile of baseball pics that I have been dying to make a mini album for my boys season last Spring..hmm I better hurry up cause Spring Season is about to start for this year! :) Thanks for the chance darling.
JosieK
February 23, 2012 at 9:10 amAdore what you created…I’ve been going back to making simple yet powerful layouts and cards..something happened when I stopped “layering” and “adding” to my pages..the picture became the the focal point again. You know I’m gonna be “stealing” okay..”borrowing” from your designs today! :) xo
Lisa Johnson
February 23, 2012 at 9:13 amI “liked” them on Facebook.
♥ that you stepped outside your crafting comfort zone and came up w/ some great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Roshni Patel
February 23, 2012 at 9:16 amDone! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Jen B.
February 23, 2012 at 10:15 amI had already “liked” them on Facebook.. :)
Thanks for the chance to win! Hugs! <3 what you have created!
Alaine
February 23, 2012 at 10:27 amI like them on FB!
Thanks for the chance
family74014 at gmail dot com
Amy Coose
February 23, 2012 at 11:16 amI liked them on FB. Love what you created!
Marie Taylor
February 23, 2012 at 11:42 amI liked them! Super cute stuff! going to go check out the store more!!
emily kate
February 23, 2012 at 11:42 amLove your cute stuff! The album is darling and so clean looking. And the envelopes are so cheery and sweet. You have such a great style.
And I like OMC on facebook. :)
Julie C
February 23, 2012 at 12:21 pmThis is a new company to me. I’m excited to head over & make my wish list….hopefully soon I’ll have a $25 credit to shop with! ;)
Nichole
February 23, 2012 at 3:49 pmThese are each so lovely, my friend! I love that mini book with Caylin and Jack’s outdoor photos-so sweet! And how cute are those envelopes?! Love those! I’m proud of you for letting the creativity flow with products that you may not have tried at first. You rock! :)
Mimi E
February 23, 2012 at 4:58 pmCute mini! I love the products you picked out. :)
Dyna
February 23, 2012 at 5:35 pmLOVE the mini book. So cute yet simple. LOVE IT!!!!! Went on facebook.
LeiShell
February 23, 2012 at 5:54 pmI love scrapbooking, so I love this giveaway! I liked their FB page:)
Pam
February 23, 2012 at 9:11 pmI went to say hi because I’ve already “liked” them for awhile. Ithink your mini is very sweet, and it’s great that you wnt out of your comfort zone. Isn’t it amazing what we can do that we didn’t think we could?
Melinda T
February 23, 2012 at 11:20 pmThanks for the chance! I left Oh My Crafts a comment and have liked them already on fb.
L DePugh
February 24, 2012 at 3:37 amLove OMC! Have for years. Their’s was one of the first FB pages I hooked up with.
Sandra Samples
February 24, 2012 at 3:48 amI love the mini album you made with your free items. These look like them would be a lot of fun to make and I’ll have to try out your ideas.
Chere
February 24, 2012 at 4:28 amI liked OMC! Love the mimi album! Thanks for a chance to win
Sar Tann
February 24, 2012 at 4:37 amVery nice album, great photos too. :)
Rae Baker
February 24, 2012 at 5:01 amI’m already a fan of Oh My Crafts! I’ve purchased some vinyl (at an awesome price!) and other things from them! Lots of fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
Cecilia
February 24, 2012 at 5:06 amI’m already a FB fan, have purchased some great products from OMC already. It’s a great website. Love what you did with your free items!
Karen McNamara
February 24, 2012 at 5:21 amA fan of OMC, love the products I have purchased so far.
Terri Jarrell
February 24, 2012 at 5:23 amLeft my comment on f.b. Fingers crossed I can win!! \O/ Thanx for the opportunity!
Debbie Yates
February 24, 2012 at 5:36 amI not only “like” Oh My Crafts, I love them….great selection, great site, great customer service, great prices…and the list goes on and on…thank you for the give away!
lynn
February 24, 2012 at 5:55 amThanks for sharing! I am a fb fan of oh my crafts! Would love this to add to my collection for baby #3
Ellen Hobart
February 24, 2012 at 5:55 amLove your ideas! The letter folder is a great one. I wish I had all the notes between my Mom and I while I was growing up. I went to FB and said you sent me. Would love to win that gift certificate!!!
Lizzie C
February 24, 2012 at 5:55 amI like OMC on Facebook.
Carol Carratt
February 24, 2012 at 5:56 amI love the idea of writing letters to your kids, they will treasure them when they are older! I am a fan of OMC.
Rebecca W
February 24, 2012 at 5:57 amShared some love with Oh My Crafts- I was already a fan. I am happy they helped me find your blog though.
Mary Schwandt
February 24, 2012 at 5:57 amI’m already a FB fan of OMC. Love them!
marie sierra
February 24, 2012 at 6:09 amwow what beautiful projects! i already like oh my crafts f-book page,,and thank you for the chance to win!
marie
Michele Washburn
February 24, 2012 at 6:13 amShared some love with Oh My Crafts! Glad to have found you!
Rebecca Yahrling
February 24, 2012 at 6:15 amI’m already a fan of OMC on FB. :-) Love your ideas! I also love the quote below “If you want to be happy, be.” There are too many people out there who don’t know how easy that really is. :-)
Kris stice
February 24, 2012 at 6:20 amCute projects. Already like OMC, but told them you sent me.
kathy (felkatz)
February 24, 2012 at 6:36 amsoo cool.. that woodgrain looks awesome!! thanks for the chance.. and i’ve been a liker of OMC and i commented to tell them you sent me.
jennifer willis
February 24, 2012 at 6:53 amcute album, love OMC – follow them and am addicted to shopping there!
Mary Schofield
February 24, 2012 at 7:11 amI really liked your mini album! What a nice keepsake! Your items that you chose were neat – I never thought of using the woodgrain paper (great choice)! I love the mini envelopes too, I use them frequently on my pages as well! Great job! I love OMC and order from them frequently!
Diane W.
February 24, 2012 at 7:16 amI’m already a fan. You have some cute ideas. Like writing letters to your kids. What a great keepsake.
Cary Brunett
February 24, 2012 at 7:32 amThank you for the chance! I’ve loved shopping ohmycrafts.com for a few years – they have great deals on great scrappy goodness :) But I find you have to shop frequently because they sell out quick!
Lisa Slaney
February 24, 2012 at 7:33 amWent to Oh My Crafts and said you sent me. I was already a fan and customer. Thanks for the chance to win! I
Bev Uttech
February 24, 2012 at 7:48 amLove love the projects and the chance to win.
Cathie Lemon
February 24, 2012 at 7:59 amI went to Oh My Crafts website, liked them and I was told to come here and post a comment. You have some great inspiring projects and ideas. Love to see how people use some of the new products.
I have been shopping with Oh My Crafts for many years and buy often. You have to be quick on the ball because they sell out of stock rather quickly. They have great customer service, excellent prices and low shipping fees as I live in Canada.
Thanks guys for a chance to win! I could spend it within minutes:)
Rebecca B.
February 24, 2012 at 8:24 amI already like their page. Or should I say LOVE? :)
Wanda Green
February 24, 2012 at 8:27 amYay! I did it! I love OMC–they always have the best prices. Your little album is super sweet and cute!
Terri
February 24, 2012 at 8:44 amalready liked their page…thanx for the chance to win
Emma
February 24, 2012 at 8:45 amThanks so much for the oppertunity. I liked OMC on facebook.
Anita Braddock
February 24, 2012 at 9:36 amWow cool giveaway thanks I love the mini book and omc is supper great. thanks for the chance to win
rosemary costa
February 24, 2012 at 11:58 amthanks for the opportunity to get some great products from “oh My Crafts”. I already love them!
April W
February 24, 2012 at 12:57 pmI’m a fan of their Facebook page! Thanks for the chance to win such a fun prize! :)
– April W
Dee DiGiambattista
February 24, 2012 at 1:05 pmAlready liked them, thanks for the chance to win!!
Tracey Andriulaitis
February 24, 2012 at 1:16 pmI’m already a fan and love them. Told them you sent me. Great idea with all your new items.
desiree jimenez
February 24, 2012 at 1:46 pmLeft comment on FB. I love the mini. My 4yr old granddaughter said it would be the perfect size for her.
Alison Myles-Paydli
February 24, 2012 at 2:23 pmI was already a fan on the OMC page but I went back and left them a comment and told them I was sent by you. I love your blog and I am now a new follower of One Happy mama. Beautiful work and great creative ideas. :) Would love that $25.oo gift card as OMC is my favourite place to shop. :)
Katie
February 24, 2012 at 4:45 pmThis is not an entry, but I had to write and say I love what you did the with envelopes! I was just at OhMyCrafts a couple of days ago and was totally bummed out that they are out of stock. Which should not be surprising since they were a steal, way cheaper than they are at my local Archiver’s. I’m expecting a package of OMC goodness in a few days for some projects I’m doing for them next month. I’ve loved all my OMC stuff, got some great vinyl from them.
Carla G
February 24, 2012 at 5:41 pmAlready a liker of their facebook page! Left a message on their wall! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
Angela
February 24, 2012 at 6:43 pmI liked them….and I seriously love your handwriting!!!! I really like my cursive, but my print isn’t nearly as adorable as yours!!!!
Beth M
February 24, 2012 at 8:04 pmI’ve liked them & let them know you sent me. I’m so glad I found your site too! You have such neat ideas & I can’t wait to really look around! :)
Thank you for the opportunity to enter!!
RaNae Ellett
February 25, 2012 at 1:31 amHi again Kristina,
I “Liked” Oh My Crafts page a long time ago and shop there often, when finances allow. I am a big fan of them and you……..Love all that you made and the way you think outside the box, you are truly a Creative Inspiration. Hopefully you will consider this my entry into the contest for the Give-Away…..I can hardly wait to hear the Winner’s Name……Especially if it’s ME!!
Happy Scrapping,
Hugs,
RaNae
ruth
February 25, 2012 at 2:08 ami liked omc
gwendolyn
February 25, 2012 at 9:45 amliking all of the goodies and what you created…i already like the OMC page on facebook which is how i found you & glad I did…great projects…tfs, gwendolyn
Whatever DeeDee Wants
February 25, 2012 at 1:56 pmLove the way your book turned out. So cute!
Karen Young
February 25, 2012 at 5:16 pmI love Oh My Crafts! i have been ordering from them for years. Selection is great and customer service is the best!