Challenge #53 - Something 2014

Happy Saturday....

Well here is a fun Challenge...

Something "2014"

I can not wait to see how this gets interpreted.
Interpretation is part of the fun, so show us what you got!!  Could be the numbers 2014 or the word or something to do with this year or add them together and get 7.. (wink wink)  Have fun with it!

This Challenge is open until Friday, January 10th at Midnight PST.  It will then open for voting!  Winner will be announced on Sunday, January 19th.

Reminders!!

  

Voting is open for Challenge #52 HERE

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.

Come back tomorrow for the Winner Announcements!

Freebie Friday #1

Happy Friday Friends,

Today is the 1st Freebie Friday for 2014.  I am excited to start this!  

By Random Drawing - One lucky winner will receive a Freebie!

Here is the Freebie for today!

I think this is one of my favorite 'Romantic' paper lines that My Mind's Eye has introduced.  I love the cute "Kiddie" Valentine papers, but it is so nice to have a paper that can be used for both.  And this line has an enormous amount of base design papers.  Perfect for card makers.  You can find this paper pad and other items from the line HERE.

What do you have to do to get it!

1. Leave a comment

2. Vote for a Project from Challenge #51....  that's it! 

I would love it if you became a follower or RSS feed follower or Newsletter Subscriber... but this is not required.  Even more, I would love you to participate in the Challenge.

On Sunday, when I announce the winner for the Challenge, I will also announce the Freebie Friday winner. (Comment must be left by midnight PST Today)

Remember to check for your name and email me your mailing information if you are the winner.

Reminders!!

  Today is the last day to submit your project for Challenge #52 HERE 

and 

Voting ends on Challenge #51 HERE. 

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.

Come back tomorrow for Challenge #53

Thankful Thursday #1

Today I am very Thankful for Blogger!

I know that may seem strange but without Blogger I would not know some of the most amazing ladies that I now consider beloved girlfriends.

True, I started surfing the internet and came across some amazing crafters, but until I started the PumpkinSpice blog, I was a little sheltered.  Then I met these wonderful ladies...

They opened my eyes and expanded my friendship circle!  

It is so amazing to craft via Skype (or work while they craft.. hehehe) and meet their families and fur babies.  Technology can be so wonderful.

When in need of a little inspiration or pick me up... I just pop over to one of my bloggy girlfriends blogs.  Its like sitting in the living room chatting over a cup of coffee.  

I wish I could have them all over for a craft night, but until I own a private jet 

(I can dream!) 

Skype and Blogger will have to do!

One can never have to many friends, so link up your blog below if you would like more bloggy girlfriends.  I will stop by for a visit.

Reminder!!

  Tomorrow is the last day to submit your project for Challenge #52 HERE 

and 

Voting ends on Challenge #51 HERE. 

Did you miss the new line up announcement?  You can find it HERE.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for FREEBIE Friday!

Happy 2014 - WHAT? Wednesday!

Happy New Year!!

I am so excited for 2014... why, you ask?

Well 2013 was an amazing year and I was able to share time with some amazing ladies on the Pumpkin Spice Design Team... they inspired me so much in crafting and other areas of life as well.

So needless to say, I was very sad when the decision was made to not have a Design Team for 2014 and I pouted for a few days (and some tears where shed) but then I put on my big girl pants.

Think Denine!  

What are you going to do to help inspire other craft friends out in Blog World?  

And the thinking began.. and coffee drinking and lots of 'trashed thoughts'.

This is what I came up with... hope you like it!

The Pumpkin Spice Blog Weekly Line-up

Sunday - Shout Out Sundays

Monday - Card Making Mondays

Tuesday - Tutorial Tuesdays

Wednesday - What? Wednesdays

Thursday - Thankful Thursdays 

Friday - Freebie Fridays

Saturday - Spark your Imagination Saturdays

During this first week of 2014 I will explain in more detail what each of these topics may include.  But for the most part, I am sure you can figure it out.

So lets start... 

Today is WHAT? Wednesday!

What is WHAT? Wednesday!?  This is the day of the week that I will ask you your thoughts on something.  It could be a new product, an old product, something in the news, or just a thought.  Pretty much anything that could get us all chatting about the topic.

So here is to our 1st WHAT? Wednesday! together.

Looking forward to seeing and responding to your comments.

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It's January 1st of 2014, we all made resolutions last night before midnight (well most of us), What is your "this is happening in 2014" resolution and what is your "It would be nice but there is always next year" resolution for 2014?

My "This is happening in 2014" resolution is 

FIND SPACE

We moved in November from our very loved home of 8 years, to a rental home, while we wait for our New Home to finish.  

The rental feels much like this cute little playhouse.

So finding room for all of us and our treasures has been a REAL challenge.  Closetmaid Cubeicals have become our #1 piece of bedroom furniture. lol

So my goal this year is to FIND SPACE, whether by purging or creating, I will FIND SPACE in 2014.

My "There is always next year" resolution is

WEIGHT LOSE

It is there on the list every year and every year I find a new fad or gimmick to try and fail.  This year I am not going to do any gimmicks or fads, I am just going to rely on my knowledge.  I have read so many books on the subject, from the 'mind over matter' to 'fasting' to 'body building' to 'only eat green'.

What I know is that "I love Food" and I love feeling energized.

 I don't like to count calories and I don't like 90 minute workouts.  My days are packed, so my workouts need to be 30 minutes or less from the time I put on my shoes to the time I take them off.

So I have 2 resources I am going to use January through March - Gorge Cruise's 8 minute workout (love this guy and his books) and a new book I started by Rachel Cosgrove Drop Two Sizes.  

Both run on the principle of building lean muscle.

WHAT? Wednesday!

Tell me WHAT your going to do this year!

See you tomorrow for Thankful Thursday.

Hugs,

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with June - glassine bag gift card holder

  Hello, this is June Houck with the final Pumpkin Spice post for 2013.  Are you still enjoying the Christmas season?  Me too.  This is my last gift to wrap :)

  I have a few glassine bags in my stash, but I had never used them.  Our daughters' Godparents are so good to our girls and they both love P.F. Chang's restaurant.  We are giving them a gift card to P.F. Chang's when we see them tomorrow, so I wanted to create a gift card holder.  This size is perfect for a gift card!

  I ran the glassine bag through my Cuttlebug "Snowflakes" embossing folder.  I cut strips of My Mind's Eye "12 Days of Christmas" papers and cut a couple of tags from the scraps too.  I ran the two paper strips through my Xyron, then placed the polka dot one on first, then the Merry Christmas strip second.  The little Christmas tree tag and brad are from the My Mind's Eye "Winter Wonderland" collection.

  My papers, tag, and brad all came from Shop Pumpkin Spice.  All of the prices at Shop Pumpkin Spice are 30% or more off retail, so it is my first stop when I am looking for a specific theme or a favorite brand.  You can also check out more inventory at the Shop Pumpkin Spice ebay store!

Happy New Year's Eve!  June