While we were away visiting family 
I found out the most amazing news….a dream come true really. I discovered that I was chosen by JENNIFER MCGUIRE for the “Win a Day for the Blog Contest” at the Hero Arts blog . This means I will share a day on the Hero Arts blog with Jennifer !!!!!!! This is such a huge honor and so tremendously exciting. HERE is more details and you will see I am in amazing company with the other chosen ladies! So far Jenn, TRace and Vanessa with one more to go tomorrow. Please check out Jennifer’s blog and make a card for one of her card drives. Not only is she so talented beyond words but, has a huge heart. If you want to make a difference in 2010 and touch someone’s life I can tell you just by making one card can make a big difference in a child’s life.
Now for this card…
My sister in law watched our dog while we were away. My hubby was on leaving to go pick our Max up and I asked him to wait 5 minutes while I threw a card together with a previously colored image. Well in my hubby’s excitement he took of without the gift and card so I decided to do a make over since I have a zillion things to do but just wanted to finish this card instead. I love this new Hero Arts stamp set CL389.
here is the AFTER
and this was the BEFORE
Happy New Year from our house to yours!!
New Penny Black & SRM stickers
giveaway and winner announced
the winner is
An honour well deserved Kathy !
I love your card and can’t wait to see your blog week creations!
😀 Barbara
This is so cute! Just saw that you were twittered, too, my friend! You are so deserving of the blog day honor!!!! So nice of you to link to Jennifer’s card drives. I agree- she has a very big heart (and loads of talent!)! You two will make a great pair on the HA blog. 🙂
Darling card! And congratulations!
wow! beautiful card as always, Kathy! i love the fun smoke that you added! Congratulations again on being picked by Jennifer! That’s a well-deserved honor. I can’t wait to see what you make for your day on the blog! thanks for sharing the wonderful photo of your kids, you have such beautiful children! Happy New Year to you, too!!
Congratulations on sharing the blog with Jennifer! that’s quite an honor! I love your card, the house with the door opening and the smoke curling up is just adorable!
Isn’t it amazing what adding an extra detail can do? And that is the secret to your amazing art! Just the right details every time!! Congratulations on your big win!! WEll deserved!! Happy New Year to you and yours!!
Love the photo of your kids, hope you had a nice time with family! Your card is adorable!! Have a safe and wonderful New Year’s celebration!
You’re right, the after is awesome. Nice added touches.
Kathy, I’ve been checking your blog for 2 days now waiting to read your reaction to the news!!! I actually have Jennifer’s blog as my home page, so I found out the day she picked you. I’m so happy for you, and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us!!! Have fun, and congratulations on a well deserved win!!
Barb:)
Hi, Kathy! Happy New Year!
And… Yay! Congrats~!!! Fabulous news! I’m looking forward to seeing your blog day with Jennifer! 🙂
The card is so wonderful as always. Amazing details!
Love, Tomo
Happy New Year to you & yours Kathy. Congratulations on being picked to have your day on the HA blog. Your cards are wonderous as always. Wishing you all the best for 2010.
This is already starting out to be a GREAT YEAR for you, Miss Kathy!
Congrats on a well deserved honor to be working with Jennifer. I can’t wait for your day to see what you two come up with!
Oooh, and I loooove that swirly chimney smoke….too cool!
Congratulations Kathy, so deserved, you are always inspirational with your work, looking forward to your day on the blog.
Kathy, congrats to you on your HA day on the blog – so thrilled for you. Happy New Year to you and your family. X
Congrats on your day on the blog Kathy and wishing you and your family a Happy New Year!
How very exciting!! Congrats!
I love the remake of your card, great idea to have ‘smoke’ coming from the chimney!
Congratulations Kathy on your HA day on the blog!!! Happy for you… your work is amazing!!!
Congrats for you! Well deserved and can’t wait to see what you and Jennifer create.
Kathy, this little card is so much fun and the smoke curling out of the chimney is a stroke of genius. Your cards always have such amazing details!
No surprises Kathy – you are AWESOME. xxx
Love the after, the house stamp is so cute and versatile.
Cazzy x