my deer friend...

Welcome to Day 365 at 365 Cards!!!!

Can you believe that we've completed a whole year? Did you have the opportunity to play last week...it was Signature Style week on the blog and a whole lotta fun!!! I am thrilled to stay on with Pam & 365 Cards as a Super Sketchy Sunday Designer...you all know how I love Sketch Challenges:)

I should warn you, today's post is heavy on the photog...bear with me...I have my Super Sketchy Sunday Card...an announcement and some blog candy to sling out....awwww...come on now...don't scroll down yet:) ♥♥This is also post 1 of 2 for today...be sure to check out my Sketch Girl post for today:)


I have definitely been neglecting my pile 'o Sassafras so I decided to dive into it for today's card...check out the sketch...a little challenging...I'm thinking that Gloria &/or Rose will mention something about Pam's "special coffee"...LOL.



I'm experimenting with my photog studio:) Sassafras Vintage Yummy is definitely delish in my book:) I was able to combine Making Memories alpha stickers and SEI buttons too....
I hope that you'll join us in Day 365 and Super Sketchy Sunday!!

Okay, onto my woot woot news....

I said...YES!

Muwahaha....I was actually waiting to get my gorgeous ring back from the jeweler's...it had to be sized down to my petite size 3.5 ring finger...I couldn't be more thrilled that 'd' asked me to marry him...in the words of Nickelback...


...I've found the one I'll spend forever with...


He is thee kindest & most empathetic man...he makes me laugh, he makes me happy, he is drama-free, grounded, ambitious, he encourages my passion for paper {gotta love that}....I knew he was the 'one for me' early on...it's that gut feeling, kwim? I could seriously go on & on.... for now I'll share some pics from the cruise...


This is where I type my disclaimer about my girlie...I love her to pieces but good grief, she really does not dig getting her picture taken these days...it makes Momma not so much of a happy camper...I think it is a part of all that teenage angst...she'll be 15 in a couple weeks...

She was cracking me up the other night...she was holding my hands and was going on and on about how small my hands are...silly girl....


My boy couldn't be more different...the dude loves getting his pic taken....


Dang, he's CUTE:)

Thanks for letting me share my "woot woot" news with you....it's something that I knew I wanted to include in my blogging journey...

Okay, okay, I know...get to the candy girl....so, in honor of my engagement...my 100k blog hits...my 200+ followers and well, all your super sweet comments and just visiting me....I've put together a bag of goodness for you to win. I'll share the pics and get back to the deets afterwards...

This ZVA bag is from CHA...I'm a huge fan of ZVA....wanted to have a vessel for all the goodies:)


There are some Foof-a-la, Pink Paislee & Sassafras Rub ons..


Tinkering Ink rub ons and felties..

Some American Crafts Flair, ZVA, Imaginisce stamp & Maya Road Ribbon Charms...

key to my heart stamp set by Practicing Creativity!!!

Whew....there you have it...lots of goodness...here are the deets...I'll keep this candy open until 11:59 pm {pacific} on Saturday, March 6th. Only 1 comment in the drawing for each peep. International bloggie friends are of course, welcome! No need to post this on your blogs...I'd love to keep it to my regulars and lurkers:) Come on you lurkers....pop in and say Hello! I've seen this method on some other blogs and hope that you don't mind that I want to know when your birthday is...month/day...I gotta get organized and record them...I always seem to find out AFTER the fact, kwim?

Make sure you check out my Sketch Girl card as their Guest Designer...it is on a separate post for today!

Comments

~* steph :) *~ said…
What a cute card! Love how you used the DP! O
Congrats, Amy! So happy for you. Best wishes to you and your fiance.
*hugs* & Much aloha,
Steph :)
Dora said…
Ow Amy congrats to you I'm so happy for you!!!
Your card is delicious!
Martha said…
Oooh Amy, such great news!! Congratulations!!!!! And thanks for sharing. Your pictures are great and your card absolutely stunning!
Martha
Alice said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so so very happy for you, Amy!! i love the big sunny smile that you have on your face! you happy girl!! =) Thanks for sharing those precious photos, too!

and the card is fab! love that sketch!
yyam said…
Awww...I'm sooooooo happy for you Amy! And so excited too! :) Congrats my friend...I've been hearing great stuff about this sweet man in your life for months now...:)
li-bee-ti said…
WOW! Such great news!
CONGRATULATIONS, Amy! I'm so so happy for you. I actually hear and see the happiness you feel.
Your kids are lovely, whether they smile or not on the photos....
and your man... well, he looks great!
I wish all of you warm and best wishes!

And the card, as always, is fab!
(sorry for not stopping by lately, I'm having some hard times....)
hugs,
Libeeti
itsallrosi said…
Yay! So happy for you both!

The ring is gorgeous, and it looks like you had a great time on the cruise. Wow!
Om My Gosh that is such exciting news I am so happy for you and your kids are beautiful!!!
Karrie Baker said…
Congrats Amy, that is AWESOME news!! So excited for you!!! :)
Aimes said…
OMG,OMG,OMG!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS GIRLIE!!!! He's one to keep for sure ;D
Loving all your pics, thanks so much for sharing!!! That ring is DIVINE! Just my kinda style - maybe I should get hinting to my guy LOL!
Of course it's no surprise you've reached so many milestones in your bloggin' adventure - you ROCK!
I'm a Mid-Summer baby y'know - June 21st is my special day and the longest day of the year too!
Really, really, happy for ya!
Congratulatory Hugs!
Aimes
x
P.S Hmmm...was just about to mail ya a card but now I may have to change it to celebrate the occasion LOL!
Jennie said…
Love your card and congrats on your engagement! Great pics :o)
SmilynStef said…
Huge congrats ... someone who makes you laugh every day is the best partner in the world. Love ya!
Kay said…
EEEEEEK!!!! How exciting, Amy!!!!!! I could not be happier for you!!!! This is the best news and I'm so excited! BIG, HUGE hugs and kisses to you my sweet friend!!!!!!! Oh, and your ring is GORGEOUS!!!! ♥♥Kay
de said…
Congrats Amy and thanks for sharing! What a beautiful family!

Thanks for the opp to win some candy too!
Lisa Carroll said…
oh my goodness - CONGRATULATIONS, AMY!!! i am so thrilled for you! what wonderful news! :) findint that perfect someone is a very precious thing in this day and age, and you SO deserve it, girl... wow. :) i wish you two all the happiness in the world! MUAH! xoxo

(love the card, too, oh, and love the pics of the kids. :) )
Angie Tieman said…
SHUT UP!!! I am seriously jumping up and down for you here!! That'll teach me to get behind on my Google Reader, dang! You and D! Whoo! HOo! NOw we get to see a picture and will get to see his name too (maybe)! Congratulations!!
Carly said…
Oh my word!!!! Hug congrats and (((hugs)))!!! The ring is gorgeous too!! :-)
Karen B. said…
Well, congratulations. And love the way that you shared the news, on a flower frog! Funny! I'm one of those lurkers, I visit every day and should probably comment more often. I like what you do with the 365 and Jacksonbelle Embellishments so much. Thanks too for the opportunity at the candy! (10/18 baby here)
Piali said…
WOW!!!! Awesome News...congrats girl!!!!
So happy for you..thats a gorgeous ROCK!!
Love your card..fab!!
Big Hugs to you..
Piali.
Jenn said…
WOO HOO! Congrats, you sound so happy! (and wow your finger is tiny! ) hehe
Congratulations!!!!!!! Oh my gosh.. What a beautiful ring and post and kids and fiance!!!!!!

Awesome way to break the news! Just looking at your gorgeous creations and poof!!! There's a ring sitting on that frog!!!!!!!!!!
Ashley Newell said…
Congrats sweetie!! I am so happy for you! This is the best news I've heard all week! :) Adorable pictures too! I love your family!
TesaB said…
Wiihiiiii!!!! CONGRATULATIONS girl!!!! I knew it would be something good you've been hinting about the last week, and it SURE WAS! Bee-authiiii-fuuul ring! Like a rock on your tiny finger, right! *grin*. Love the photos you shared too, beautiful kids, and handsome soon to be hubby!

And I haven't even come to the card yet - but you know I love the stuff you do and with Sassafrass it cant get any better!
Sparkplug17 said…
Congrats Amy! I'm so happy for you! And I just had to laugh because I'm a 3 1/2 too. :)
JenMarie said…
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BEAUTIFUL ring!
Karen said…
That's a whole lotta fantastic happy news to share!!! Congratulations, Amy!! I'm doing a Happy Dance for you! :>

Your kids are darling...thanks for sharing!

And of course, another fun card o' yours!! I'll have to head over there and find out about that 'special coffee'! :>


Congrats again! :>
Rose Ann said…
Oh my gosh....CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful news!! You make a beautiful couple, and your diamond is gorgeous!! I'm soooo happy for you!!

Great cruise pictures (the kids are the sweetest), and I love your card too!!
Rose said…
CONGRATS!!!!! isn't it wonderful to find the man you want to spend the rest of your life with?? i am so happy for you girl :)
ok for your wedding gift ask him for the dream craft space you want/need *wink wink*
♥ Audrey ♥ said…
Congratulations my dear friend, I'm so happy for you! What a fab news and gorgeous ring too! Luv the card!
Kristie Larsen said…
holy crap girl! congrats on your big news!!!! cant wait to see all the pics that will come from the wedding and preparations. you are gonna be a beautiful bride!
Sherry Eckblad said…
Amy, I am so happy for you and "D" and glad that I don't have to keep the secret any longer. :P
You two make the cutest couple. I am right there with your daughter I hate my pic taken and that is why mine is a partial face from about 7 years and some pounds ago.
Again CONGRATS!!!

OH ~ bd 11/07
Cindy Lee said…
Aww...you lucky gal!! That ring is BEAUTIFUL! I'm so HAPPY for you!!! CONGRATS my dear!!! I can see the happiness on your face!
Jo said…
awww congrats Amy! so happy for you. lovin' the blog candy =)
congrats to you and your fiance....how exciting...love the bling bling...hugs Liann
Cathy Spicer said…
WAHOO for you Amy! Thanks for sharing the great pics of your family and the BLING! I had to chuckle at your daughter's pic. Hang in there, she'll get thru the teens ears and also one day lose the perm-ear-buds. :o) CONGRATS!!
Winter said…
Awwww, Congrats Amy! I am so happy for you and I too had a gut feeling about marrying my husband! It's so nice to see it come true! I wish you all the best! :)
Tiffany Heilman said…
Congrats!!!! Beautiful ring. Also, can't believe someone has the same ring size as me (and is not 12).

Congrats again and I wish you many happy years together.
Vicky said…
congratulations Amy!!! what fantastic news!! you guys are adorable....best of luck & all the happiness to you both!
Evelin said…
Couldn't be happier for you :)
Congratulations on your engagement... the diamond is gorgeous !!! :D

Ooooh, and I love Rose's suggestion.... a craft room as a wedding gift :P Gotta love that!
Unknown said…
Woot woot indeed!! How exciting and wonderful, great big congrats to you girlie!!

(-: Heidi
Jen said…
oh my!! congrats! what great news! so happy for you and yours!! love the card today..great job!:)
First off, congrats - was this on your vacation???!!! So exciting and I love the pic of your ring LOL! Happy, Happy, Happy!
Second, very fun eclectic card today!
Third, yummy blog candy! Thanks for sharing the fun with all of us :>)
Oh, and I deleted my first post because I forgot to put my B-day, but I think most of us did LOL...12/31, yep, I am a New Year's Eve babe!
ivy said…
O M G !!!!!! where the heck have i been??? my heart skipped a beat when i read the most recent post (since i am always behind).
CONGRATS amy!!!! i am so happy for you! glad everything is working out!
my heart skipped a beat again seeing your beautiful ring-----on top of that frog!! so afraid it'd get scratched!!!
again---so happy for you!!
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Heidi said…
i'm a lurker, i'm a lurker! :)

and a huge congratulations to you!! that is so great!!!

And my birthday is August 29th.
Laurel said…
Oh Amy, congrats to you! I go away on a weekend and look what I miss! so happy for you!
Novell said…
congrats on your engagement, Amy!! Wishing you many blessings!! (And the ring is GORGEOUS!!!)
Tina said…
Congrats lady, how exciting! The ring is beautiful!
MicheleV said…
AMY~ congrats!! So happy for U ~ there is a Mr Right for everyone, glad you found him ~ we just celebrated 28 years in February!
Ginny Larsen said…
omgoodness--CONGRATULATIONS! that is sooo exciting :D

i love your card, but your news really is something to celebrate! BIG w00t w00t!
NinaB said…
First of all, BIG congratulations, Amy. How exciting for you. I just remembered that line after reading your post from When Harry Met Sally, "When you meet the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you want the rest of your life to begin as soon as possible." Welcome to the soon-to-be wedded bliss club. I'm so happy for you.

And second, you're a mother of an almost 15-year-old? That's crazy. :-)
Sandy said…
CONGRATS Amy!!! I'm sooo happy for you!! You'll have to share the story of how he popped the question! And congrats on such a huge achievement with your blog!! My birthday is jul 28.
Thanks for all the inspiration!! your creativity always amazes me!
Anthonette said…
A big congratulations, Amy!!! You two look perfect together. The kids are gorgeous.

My b-day is June 12th.
Unknown said…
HUGE congrats Amy!! What fabulous news!! Gorgeous ring too - wowee girl!!! So very happy for you! My bday is this month - 3/19 and it's a painful one - lol! :)
Paulina said…
Congratulations, sweet Amy! I'm so excited for you, your kids and the lucky guy! I can SO relate to the small ring size! I had my ring resized and now I need it done again!
lauren bergold said…
OH OH OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! or perhaps i should congratulate "d" on his FABBBBBBULOUSLY great taste!?!??! (and vice versa, too, obviously!) what an awesome piece of news, dang me being SO BEHIND again and not knowing right away, silly lauren!!!

♥♥♥HOOOOOOORAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!!♥♥♥





(ps: not to be a wet blanket or anything, but before you actually "tie the knot" i must INSIST he tells you the rest of the letters in his name, k?!! thanks.) :) :) :)
Angèle said…
Oh Amy, I'm so glad for you girl! Congrat to you and your beloved K!
Jennie said…
Love your card and great pictures :o)
So excited for you! Thanks for the chance at the candy!
Stephanie said…
Congrats on the Woot Woot News, Amy!!! That is wonderful! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Elise said…
Where are my sunglasses? Oh, I"m blind! THAT ROCK IS HUMONGOUS! Congratulations, sweet and oh, so deserving one! What FANTASTIC pictures of your cute ones and such a fun time in your life! Much happiness to you all!

ALSO, that is one heck of a delicious card you kicked out there! {WONDERFUL!} That's what I'm talkin' about you craftilicious thang! Yee Haw!
Anonymous said…
Amy!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Although
i don't know you, I am so happy for you! I feel you with the teenager. I have a 15 year old myself, and sometimes he does me the same way with the photos. My birthday is June 25. I am a sentimental Cancer. Good luck with everything. Love your work!
Kelley Eubanks said…
Woo Hoo Amy!!! Congratulations!! I am away from blog hopping for a few days and look what I missed!! That is awesome! Great pics and your kids are gorgeous! So happy for you!! 4/17 is my bday
IvyandRein said…
awe my dear dear Amy :)
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !
I am so happy for you
and you are so lucky to find "the one"
your kids are beautiful :)

Life is good :)
xoxo
Jana said…
Congrats to you. Woot woot. He done good on that boulder too. Your kiddos are gorgeous. I have one of those 15 yo monster girls thingies. I feel your pain. Your boy is a cutie patootie. Oh yeah, your card is wonderful, as always. 11/7 is my special day. Thanks for such a generous offering to your loyal stalkers.
Tiffani said…
Congratulations! And yes, you have one cute boy!
Pam said…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so happy for you! You have so many reasons for the happiness in your life and your blog is so wonderful for sharing them. I always look forward to your cards and updates.
Leesa B said…
Amy!

Big Congrats!!! So happy for you! Wow what a ring! What a guy! Beautiful photos!
Pam said…
Ooops....10/29. Forgot to post that.
Amy Heller said…
Oh, Amy - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am so happy for you!!! And your kids are just adorable!!! BIG CONGRATS!
Anonymous said…
oh gosh amy, how did i miss your big news!?! congrats! beautiful ring and so glad you found someone to make you happy!

lisa a.
Tyggereye said…
CONGRATS!!!! How did I miss this???? I have no idea!! Wow! I'm so happy for you. Yeah!
Gloria Stengel said…
CONGRATULATIONS! How did I miss this news?! I am so happy for you. You look adorable together! My prayer for you is a long, happy marriage with your drama-free man! Big hugs!
Elaine said…
Ok, I'm finally getting caught up!!!! :) I LOVE the pictures of you guys - did I tell you that already!

Soooo very happy for you, Amy! Darling hubby material you got there!
Naomi Chokr said…
OMG! ahhhhh its sooo pretty!!! so classic he did an amazing job. in 5 years or so when you need wedding bands... remember call me. then take a trip here to sarasota and pick out your rings at my hubs store! you always have a place to stay!!! im so happy for you!

I've never seen a pic of Darin till now. what a cute couple you two are!!

mwah!!! big hug to you both!!