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Hi Everyone.

Well I am still healing. We will have RE GRAND OPENING!!
Coming back are the Drawing as well as huge sales

LIFE

Hello All

 Most of you know, I've had several hip surgeries and have another in November So 6 surgeries in less than 3 years. & Kyle had that dreaded shoulder surgery. So he's off work for a while

Now, I LOVE what I'm doing with Mary Kay and I have also been offered to sell Thirty-One I believe in both of these companies. I love what Mary Kay it stands for.  AND YOU HAVE TO KNOW AFTER ALL THESE YEARS I love this Blog. I love doing the giveaways

I chose to sell for both of them to help with the medical and traveling. Back and forth from Boise to SLC. To top it off Kyle will be unable to go with me this time Up in my tool bar there is a button for each

To top it off Kyle just had extensive shoulder surgery. I will share my links so you may take a look
Thank you to all that have been there for me. I love you all

And yes I will do a drawing on my personal website
If you would check them out. Can't go wrong for Holidays with either one of these.
The buttons are above. In about a week I'll see where we are and will decide if it will be Mary Kay
or Thirty-One for the giveaways

oxoxox

SALE IN SHOP

ANNOUNCEMENT: ORDER THROUGH ME OR WEB PAGE YOU GET 10% YOUR ORDER.
www.marykay.com/joynielsen

Those in the Nampa/Boise area Ive been given a challange to do 20 Pampered Hands or as I call them hand make overs before the end of the month. If you are open or interested please let me know
Thank you so much
There will be a give away on August 31 so keep sharing shopping  for tickets in drawing.
Thank you again

We have a Winner!!

Congratulations Debbie Coburn for the Satin Hands Set!!

A new giveaway will be posted in a day or two!  Be sure you keep watching so won't miss it!

Have a great weekend!!

Giveaway

This giveaway coincides with my newest opportunity..  Because of the internet I have become a Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay.  I am so excited...  To celebrate this I am giving away a Satin Hands Gift Set.  The winner will have the choice of either Peach scented or unscented. All full size items a $35 value

This contest will end July 21st ..  To enter just leave a comment below or on my FB Page on the right of this page.  The names will all be entered into a drawing where name will randomly chosen on July21st.  Best of luck!!

Welcome Back

Hello to all

I'm so excited to be back and be able to do more again like walking alone within the house.  What a blessing!!
I know I thought I was back before and I really believed I was.. I had no clue I'd be back in for 2 more surgeries in 7 months.
 I'm so grateful for those who have sent continued prayers for me and the countless notes, cards, and letters that have been sent. Thank you to Childhood friends that surprised me in my In Patient Rehab especially when I was there on my Birthday. Dear friends from my home town of Thousand Oaks CA that surprised me.  It made it all more bearable and coming home the wonderful family & friends, I'm so blessed
Although I still do have a long road to completely be healed. I do pray the worst is behind me. 5 major hip surgeries in 2 1/2 years and MONTHS, all far away from home. I see the surgeon again this week so we will see what he says this time. And continue P.T.
Good News came not long after I came home from the 4th surgery in November.  We were blessed to be Grandparents again to a beautiful little girl.  Grace Elizabeth  

Well it feels good to be back and TOMORROW we are going to announce a GIVEAWAY!! 
And how YOU can win it!!  See you tomorrow!!

Happy Mother's Day

Since there's not too much I can do for a while,  I figured it was a GREAT time to open the Blog and the Etsy Store again...  Grateful for your kindness and patience.

You will find in the Etsy Shop nothing over $10 right now and GUESS WHAT, instead of a giveaway this week, I am offering 40% off EVERYTHING in the store to all who shop it. Just use code MOTHERSDAY2014.

 Shipping that is stated is US wide.  If you live internationally, please contact me for the cost,

The link above will take you to Shop.

Happy Mother's Day

My Apologies

I wanted to take a minute to apologize for the lack of posts, I've had multiple trips to the ER and a more than difficult recovery.  Went back to work for just a couple of days when I ended up in the ER again yesterday and this time not just a scare of a blood clot, but blood work showing positive for High Risk so will have multiple ultrasounds this week and watched closely.

Suffice it to say I am unable to get upstairs to my craft room. But as soon as I do I will have new projects to share and so in the meantime will spotlight other Crafter's and Designers.

One last thing, I want to thank you all who have been so supportive

Happy Crafting!!

I'm Back & Giveaway

HI Everyone.


I have been gone a couple of months and apologize for the extended time. I get a little stronger each day and grateful for that and I appreciate all the cards and best wishes that have been sent and to thank you and kick off the blogging again... A GIVEAWAY!!!!


It's a SURPRISE GRAB BAG FILLED WITH PAPERCRAFTING SUPPLIES AND WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO??  Either flower me on FACEBOOK OR PINTEREST.  If you do not have those leave comment below....  When we hit 2000 followers on Facebook I will draw the winner,  I know we can do it.


Happy Crafting

GIVEAWAY FOR SEPTEMBER UPDATE

All you need to do to get tickets in the basket for the GIVEAWAY this month

1.Share the giveaway or sale with someone.

2. Start following my Facebook store Threads & Scraps.

3. You'll also get a ticket for each dollar you spend in either one of my shops.  Hopefully later this Fall Ill have things to offer in Etsy Store

  This drawing will end  & be drawn September 30th

A few more fun projects

Here are a few more projects I've done this year.  Also one I made 25 years ago that still has a place in the home every year. That's our block tree... It  needs a bit of updating as  our family had grow so much in the last several years..

Some of the Favorite Projects this Year

 Been thinking ahead to what I want to do for my next project...Here are Some of my favorite projects the last couple of years in no certain order...  Help me decide whaat to try next!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel Expense Fundraiser

I'm going to be posting a few items over the next couple of weeks that have been donated to help raise funds for multiple trips back and forth to Utah for my hip surgeries. In the meantime I have been encourange by many of you to post a donate button.  So here it is.  I appreciate all of you.

 

Bowtiful Life Guest Spot

Welcome our guest blogger today... 

• Elizabeth Cain of the Blog My Bowtiful Life and Facebook tutufun123
  
  
   

 

 I have had my business online since January 2012 and have 426 followers…

 

I began with my first tutu for my friend’s soon to be baby girl and from there it blossomed. I make many different things for every occasion. A batman costume for Halloween to a little girls complete first birthday outfit…to odds and ends like diaper cakes and painted cans for utensils.

 

 I must admit, I have an addiction….buying craft supplies online…especially to make hair bows and headbands!! My new obsession…shabby flower headbands. They are just too darn cute!! This is a little insight on my crafting obsessed life…

Crafting is my passion, I have always loved to make thing’s...thanks for reading!!

Joy here, we are going to have a giveaway here and some will win a $15 gift code for her store, scroll below to enter

 

It is amazing to see what you start with,

•  a few pieces of ribbon makes into a huge bow 

 

 

 

 

• tulle makes into a puffy tutu

 

 

 

 

• and a blank shirt into something more fun and stylish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It's my Birthday so lets Celebrate with a new Giveaway

Yes, its my Birthday so lets celebrate,  Who woundn't like a gift card about now for shopping for supplies or a gift.. .  This Giveaway is for a $15 Gift card for Amazon, Pay Pal, Joann's or Michaels. Best of Luck...  Enter by either leaving a comment or using form below

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Winner's of the Card Kits

 We have 4 winners for the card Kim's Card kits.... SO exciting.
  Yes, thats what I said...I found I had 2 christmas sets

Chantel Dougal ~~ Christmas
Tammy Willis Nelson ~~ Thanksgiving
Lori A. Geise ~~ Christmas
Holly Davidson~~ Halloween
 
Ladies if you will contact me with your addresses I will mail out immediately. threadsnscraps@yahoo.com...

Kiwi Lane Blog Hop

 

I have to say how humbled I am that I was asked to be a guest designer for this Blog Hop. 

 This was my first time using a designer template, and I have fallen in love with this great product from Kiwi lane 

For my project I used Abbie Rd .  It's large enough for a scrapbook layout. 

But as you can see I use them to make a  goodie bag & greeting card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Working with this template was easy peasy and soooo veritale!!  I can't wait to use the others as well
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Now for some fun..

GIVEAWAYS
 

A random winner from ONE of the participating blogs (including the Kiwi Lane blog), will be given a $25 gift certificate to the Kiwi Lane Shop, for leaving a comment and will be announced on the Kiwi Lane blog on Thursday, November 7th.

SECOND To make it even more fun I will have a personal giveaway as well.

Fill out the form below and I will Giveaway ONE Abbie Rd Set like I used & pictured above
One winner will be announced November  7th

AFTER Entering Giveaway be sure to scroll down and hop on to the next Designer

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED... 

THE WINNER OF MY DRAWING IS LINDA FILLDS..

KIWI LANE SHOULD BE ANNOUNCING TODAY AS WELL AND I CAN TELL YOU THE WINNER IS ALSO FROM MY PAGE.  YOU ALL ROCK!!

 

1. Kiwi Lane http://kiwilane.com/here/blog/
2. Cristine Redmond http://onescrappynovice.blogspot.com
3. Joy Nielsen www.threadsnscraps.com
4. Van Nguyen http://likethecar.blogspot.com
5. Minousha Bari http://preservedscraps.blogspot.com
6. Lissa Mitchell http://mightycrafty.blogspot.com
7. Arin Flynn http://apieceoflifespie.com
8. Kerri Smith http://www.crafttimeandcupcakes.com/
9. Christine Meyer http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com
10. Christina Steel www.tinasscrapcrap.blogspot.com

Kim's Card Kits Take 2

Back in July,  I had the honor of  Spotlighting Kim's Card Kits..  And I just love when Kim comes up with new kits, whether they are cards or books...  It's always a nice surprise! She has come up with several new Card Kits this season as well as a couple new photo books which would make great gifts ..  They have been selling out quicky so be sure to check it out and remember she gives free shipping on order of $30 or more.....

 

 

Fall Thanksgiving Set

 

 

     Pointsietta Card Set

 

   

    Trick or Treat Set

(not sure why it's loading side ways, BUT Cards are so stinking cute )

 

There are so many other sets on her site, so please take a look.

 

Now for the fun.....  I am going to offer a giveaway and we will have 3 winners.  One winner for ONE of the 3 sets shown. (I apoligize, it was my fault that I didnt get these out sooner for Halloween)

 

 

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Seaching for Guests

Searching for some fellow bloggers that may be interested in guest Blogging over the next few months...  I will NOT stop blogging myself, BUT I am going to be having some major surgeries and could use some help with filling spots.  If you are interested in sharing your product here and get the free advertising I would appreciate your submissions.  All I ask is that they are FAMILY FRIENDLY
Use contact button to let me know.

Just Cards!!

First I want to thank Shar for posting for me this week.  It's been a pleasure to have her share her talents here. I feel so blessed.

To continue our Cards roll here...  I wanted to share my FAVORITE card magazine...  JUST CARDS!!

The original Just cards now has over 30 issues in the collection... With each volume of Just Cards! is jam-packed with over 300 unique greeting cards displayed in full-color with detailed step-by-step instructionsThe magazine is published quarterly. 

Find cards for every occasion such as birthday, get well, care/concern, sympathy, holidays and much more.

Special Issues added throughout the year Like Just Cards Birthdays

Just Cards! For Kids

has cards just for you to make for the kids

Just Cards! Inside & Out

gives projects for inside and outside of the cards

Just Cards! Just Weddings.. 

This one is filled with great cards for Bridal Showers, wedding cards as well as other items like guest books and thank you

Just Cards! Just Invitations

Has every type of invite you can imagaine

Just Cards! Holidays!

Ideas for Holidays throughout the year

4 Issues avaiable

Just Cards! Just Steampunk!

If you have joined the Steampunk craze your going to love this series.. 

3 issues have been released as of now in this series..

Just Cards! Christmas!

This is the 1st release in the series...Should be hitting the Stands very soon

Now you can see why I LOVE this publication... Such variety, Such Fun!

And BETTER yet, the good people at Just Cards!!  have offered to giveaway a subscription for their Original Just Cards! Magazine a value of $40

Just fell out the form below... Drawing will close Thursday Oct 23, 2013 Midnight EST.

THIS DRAWING HAS CLOSED