[New post] Break the mold, Cupcake

New post on Lake Superior Spirit Break the mold, Cupcake by Kathy As an almost-daily blogger, I have never ever suffered from writer's block.  OK, mostly never ever.  You just sit down at the computer and let the fingers type.  They say what they want to say.  They report your thoughts in the moment, what's happening outside the back window, perhaps what the photos want to say. [...] Read more of this post Kathy | April 30, 2012 at 9:00 am | Tags: blogging, humor, life, nature, photography, thoughts, writing | Categories: April 2012 | URL: http://wp.me/pKZFx-25O Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://upwoods.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/bloggers-who-think-too-much/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

Pearls, Pins, and/or Punches Showcase

Hello Diva Crafters,

So glad you have stopped by today. We currently have Challenge #62 still open and we are loving the projects being created with this challenge. The pearls, pins, and the border punch you have used throughout your card is amazing. 

Here are a couple projects we wanted to showcase:

 ~Rina ~

~Leesa~

Congratulations!

Here is our badge for you to display.

This week's sponsor is:

 Crop Stop

You still have a few days to enter this challenge. The winner will be announced on Tuesday. Please remember to include which die-cut you used and a link back to our site is appreciated.

Challenge #62: Pearls, Pins, Punches

Good Morning!

We have a new Die Cuttin' Diva challenge this week and we sure hope you will share your card, layout, or altered project.

I have some news that I would like to announce. Patty from Creative Diva will now be a Hosting Diva and she will be doing the weekly spotlight. Thanks Patty! You have been an amazing Design Team member and I am so glad you are ready to take on a new role. 

This Week's Challenge...Pearls, Pins, and/or Punches

Our Special Guest Diva...
Karen
Little Scrap Pieces

We just love that you have shared this adorable project.

Here are the Design Team's projects...

~ Candy ~

Oval and Beaded Oval Spellbinders

~ Cheryl ~

Everyday Pop-Up and Winter Woodland

~ Georgiana ~

Flower Shoppe

~ Gerda ~

Freshly Picked

~ Nikki ~

Stampin' Up punches

~ Patty ~

Luau and Everyday Pop-Up

~ Pat ~ 

Sentimentals





~ Suzanne ~

Enjoy the Seasons

This week's sponsor is:

Crop Stop

$15 gift certificate

The Winner of Last Week's Garden Challenge ~

~ Sandee ~

Congratulations!

Here is our badge for you to display

Please contact me (coachfans at cox dot net), so I can forward your information to last week's sponsor...Jessica at The Greeting Farm.

Thanks again Jessica!

Remember...You will have one week to plan, create, and submit your project. The winner will be announced next Tuesday. Please remember to include which die-cut you used and a link back to our site.

We are looking foward to all those projects that you create this week.

[New post] Ditto what the Lorax said.

New post on Lake Superior Spirit Ditto what the Lorax said. by Kathy Does everyone remember what the Lorax proclaims in the famous Dr. Seuss book? Sure, you remember. He solemnly says, "I am the Lorax,  I speak for the trees." This blog is ditto what the Lorax said so mightily. Today I am joining hands with the Lorax and bravely echoing his sincerity:  I am Kathy and [...] Read more of this post Kathy | April 23, 2012 at 4:18 pm | Tags: forest, life, Native American, nature, thoughts, trees, Upper Peninsula, woods, writing | Categories: April 2012 | URL: http://wp.me/pKZFx-25c Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://upwoods.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/ditto-what-the-lorax-said/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Shanghai and away!

New post on Lake Superior Spirit Shanghai and away! by Kathy Last week I sat down in our local coffee shop, Java by the Bay, chatting with a friend, Anni, while waiting for her daughter, Christina, and son-in-law, Alex, to arrive. I was especially excited to see Christina because she's an up-and-coming blogger.  Yes!  She posts two really good blogs and I wanted to hear her thoughts about [...] Read more of this post Kathy | April 19, 2012 at 8:00 am | Tags: blogging, cooking, food, friends, Fruits of Adventure, life, photography, Shanghaied Away, thoughts, travel, Upper Peninsula, vegan | Categories: April 2012 | URL: http://wp.me/pKZFx-24X Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://upwoods.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/shanghai-and-away/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

Challenge #61: Gardens

Good Morning!

We have a new Die Cuttin' Diva challenge this week and we sure hope you will share your card, layout, or altered project.

NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH®

When You Garden, You Grow!

Every April communities, organizations, and individuals nationwide celebrate gardening during National Garden Month. Gardeners know, and research confirms, that nurturing plants is good for us: attitudes toward health and nutrition improve, kids perform better at school, and community spirit grows. Join the celebration and help to make America a greener, healthier, more livable place!

The Challenge...Garden Theme

Our Special Guest Divas...

~ Colin ~

Crimson Cricut

~ Jessica ~

Craftin' and Stampin

We are absolutely awed with these superb projects. I think it might be time to head outdoors and work in the garden!

Here are the Design Team's projects...

~ Candy ~

~ Cheryl ~

~ Georgiana ~



~ Gerda ~

~ Nikki ~



~ Pat ~

~ Patty ~





~ Suzanne ~

This week's sponsor is:

Thanks Jessica! 

The Winner of Last Week's Pastels Challenge ~
~ Michelle ~

Congratulations!

Here is our badge for you to display

Please contact me (coachfans at cox dot net), so I can forward your information to last week's sponsor...Emma at My Creative Time.

Thanks again Emma!

Remember...You will have one week to plan, create, and submit your project. The winner will be announced next Tuesday. Please remember to include which die-cut you used and a link back to our site.

We are looking foward to all those projects that you create this week.