Monday, September 1, 2014

BIG, HUGE, EXCITING NEWS + giveaway!!!

Hello friends, :)

Today I am a 

(happy camper)!  

I finally get to share the secret that I have been carrying around for what seems like a very, very long time.  About a month ago, I received an email from Jamie Gracz inviting me to join the Avery Elle Design Team.  You can read the announcement here. I am beyond thrilled, excited and all those other adjectives for happy.  I remember finding Avery Elle shortly after their launch in 2012 and falling in love with the bold, modern, trendy, and sweet designs, not to mention the amazing cardstock, fabulous ink and gorgeous ribbons!  



Jamie and the team have been hard at work creating some amazing products for the Fall Release that will be introduced this week.  I can't wait to show you some of what I have been working on!  My first post will be for this Thursday's new release blog hop.  After that, my projects will be featured on the Avery Elle blog on Fridays- the best day of the week just got better!  :) 

To celebrate this news, I have an extra Home Sweet Home set to giveaway today!  


Just leave me a comment and I will choose someone at random to win this set (one of my AE favs)! I will announce the winner on Saturday, September 6.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Katie

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42 comments:

  1. Kelly LatevolaSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Ahhh **Happy Dance** I'm so thrilled for you! It's no wonder at all why they asked you to be on their team. You are SO VERY fabulous xoxo

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  2. Tenia NelsonSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Super cute card and congrats on your Happy Crafty News!!!

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  3. erin lee creativeSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations lady! You rock!

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  4. CarynSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    So chuffed to have you on the Avery Elle team Katie - you're a star! Gorgeous card too - this was one of the first AE sets I owned!!!
    Big hugs,
    Caryn xxx

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  5. Butterfly Reflections, Ink.September 1, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    That's awesome! Congrats! I love Avery Elle and have carried them in my shop for a while now. Just about to order some of the new releases actually. :) Whoot!

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  6. Mary MillerSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    Congrats, Katie. Well deserved.

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  7. Sherri Everett ThompsonSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:42 AM

    Congrats! Avery Elle is one of my favorite stamp companies! This card is super cute. Thanks for a chance to win that adorable stamp set, too!

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  8. Marcie SharpSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    That's very exciting crafty news indeed! Congratulations to you and have fun playing with all those fabulous AE products!

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  9. Miriam PrantnerSeptember 1, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Huge congrats! That is wonderful news!!!! And so well deserved!

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  10. Stacey SchaferSeptember 1, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Awesome!

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  11. ~amy~September 1, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Yay!!!!!! Super ginormous congrats and love your happy camper card:)

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  12. Lisa's Creative NicheSeptember 1, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Yay!!! Congratulations to you!!!!

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  13. Stephanie GrussSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    Congrats Katie! You are a crafting superstar!

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  14. Teresa Godines #6857September 1, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    The camper is adorable. Love how you stamped the background. TFS

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  15. Jessica PascarellaSeptember 1, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    Congrats!!! Cannot wait to see more of your creations!

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  16. LinSeptember 1, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Big congrats, Katie! You will do them proud! Your attention to detail on this card is wonderful!

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  17. Houses Built of CardsSeptember 1, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    YAY!!! Congrats! Can't wait to see all your beautiful projects!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  18. AnjaSeptember 1, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Congrats on your exciting news! You will be a great addition to the Avery Elle DT!

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  19. LindsaySeptember 1, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Wahooooooo my awesome, crafty friend! You rock, oh yeah! :D

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  20. Donna G.September 1, 2014 at 3:45 PM

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  21. Donna G.September 1, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Congrats to you! I love the card and the AE stamp set!

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  22. Renee VSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing more of your work on AE!

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  23. PatSeptember 1, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Best news ever, Katie. Congrats!

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  24. PatSeptember 1, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Congratulations! That's awesome news and they're lucky to have you! :)

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  25. joySeptember 1, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    congratulations, Katie! I love AE, but, sadly, I don't have any of their fabulous products as yet! Thanks for the chance to win this stamp set!

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  26. Wei WeiSeptember 2, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Congrats! Avery Elle is one of my favorite company.Your card is so cute and sweet!

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  27. Shona ChambersSeptember 2, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    Thats so exciting!!! Congratulations and I bet it was extremely hard keeping that wonderful news secret. Looking forward to the new release and seeing your new Avery Elle projects, I'm sure they will be fabulous and inspirational!!

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  28. Mary-Anne VSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    congrats on joining the team...I love your work and really look forward to seeing it now at Avery Elle!

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  29. Annette AllenSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    so totally excited for you.. big congrats.. you are going to rock this team.. love your card

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  30. Joan VSeptember 2, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    Congrats on joining Avery Elle design team. I am just falling in love with Avery Elle's fun and trendy designs. Sigh.... Darling card. I would be so Happy to be camping in this little camper. Thanks for sharing. Have fun on the design team.

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  31. Amy C.September 2, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Congrats on your team assignment and thanks for giving away this adorable stamp set!

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  32. YukiSeptember 2, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Congratulations!! Can't wait to see what you've made using AE's fabulous new release!

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  33. Kristie GouletSeptember 2, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    Yay! Congratulations!!!

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  34. Pam SparksSeptember 2, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Congrats Katie! What a great company to design for! Thanks for the chance to win… this set is one I don't have! Your card is darling!

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  35. RosemarySeptember 2, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    congrats!! your card is adorable!

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  36. Vikki HSeptember 2, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    good news for you!! I love this happy camper card - and the stamp set is a winner!

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  37. ShellySeptember 2, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    WOOHOO!!! Such AWESOME news, Katie! :) Congrats! And your card is sooooo CUTE!!! <3

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  38. UnknownSeptember 2, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Your card is adorable. Congrats on being selected for the AE team. What a perfect fit!

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  39. emSeptember 2, 2014 at 8:46 PM

    A big, big congratulations to you!! I am a regular reader and will now follow you over on Avery Elle as well. So happy for you :)

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    Saw this come through on FB and had to come over to check out your work. Congrats! This card is beyond delightful. From the background stamping to that fantastic coloring on the camper--I can't stop looking. Love it and excited to see what you will design for Avery Elle!

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  41. ScrapaDiddleSeptember 4, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Very cute card and love this stamp set! You are so talented! Love Avery Elle products! So happy you are on their team!

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  42. Denise BryantSeptember 4, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Very cute card! Love that camper! Looking forward to your work with AE!

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