P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! First of all, I want to give a big shout out to those who responded to Matt’s Lone Design Man post yesterday. I know he was truly surprised and humbled by all of your comments. Who knew this “average, every day, run-of-the-mill kind of guy” would be such a big hit!
And ladies, he will be writing more blog posts in the future. With comments like the following, how can I keep Matt hidden away?
- It’s really refreshing when you meet a guy in the paper crafting world!
- I love the amazing graphics in the magazine and often stare at them for inspiration and composition just as much as the projects themselves.
- Thank you so much for being such a real kind of guy with a great perspective on co-workers and life.
If you haven’t left a comment on Matt’s post, you have until midnight tonight to be entered to win a collection of magazines featuring his amazing openers. (After midnight, you can still leave a comment telling Matt how great he is, but unfortunately, you won’t be eligible to win.)
You know who else is great? Dear ol’ Mom. My own mother likes to tell people she’s my older sister. And since we’re only 20 years apart, she usually gets away with it! Maybe I should pay more attention to the moisturizer talk that goes on here at the office!
My cute “sister” and I at my cousin’s wedding in 2005.
And since Mother’s Day is on Sunday, I thought I would spotlight two fabulous projects from our May/June 2009 issue. Who knows? Maybe a few of you need some last minute design inspiration!
Here's Beatriz Jennings' Tulip Card and A Mother's Love Card
I just love Beatriz’ soft and shabby style! And I love how she incorporated a flower into the design of her butterfly card. So clever! Speaking of flowers… have you ordered some for your Mom yet? If not, never fear… I’m giving them away! Technically they’re not real flowers, but they can definitely be used on Mother’s Day cards, gifts, etc. And the best part… they won’t wilt!
Three lucky winners will each receive this flower-themed prize package featuring product from Maya Road, Luxe Designs, Sandylion and Sharpie!
Leave me a comment telling me the best advice your mother/mother figure ever gave you. Three random winners will receive the fun prize package shown above. All comments must be received by midnight on Sunday, May 10. The winners will be announced on Monday’s blog.
P.S. Our May Gallery Challenge launched on Monday and already we have some spectacular projects! To participate or view the Mother’s Day-themed cards, please click here. The deadline for this challenge is not until Monday, May 25, so make a card for Mom and then upload it to our gallery!
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the winners of Wendy Johnson’s Gifty Card Sets post. Here they are in no particular order:
1. Jessica K (May 6, 5:52 p.m.)
2. Chris S. (May 6, 11:39 a.m.)
3. Eliane (May 6, 7:09 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! Each of you will receive a copy of our latest special issue 225 Cards & Gifts. I’ll be e-mailing you shortly for your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
Some of my mom’s best advice is when she reminds me not to worry about things in the future that I might not be necessarily able to control. She’s always reminding me to focus on the here and now. That’s always good advice.
The best advice……….hmmm…..probably to believe in myself more, that I could do ANYTHING I set my mind to.
She even wrote that down and I carried it in my wallet all through college and when in doubt I read the note.”YOU CAN DO IT!”, and it got me through many a tough day!
I hope I can instill that in my daughter.
The best piece of advice that my mother has given me would be do what makes you happy or you’ll miserable when you don’t need to be!
My mom was always huge on education. She only got a grade 6 education and always encouraged us to get a good education and make learning a lifelong thing. Thanks for the chance to win some great prizes. I’ve enjoyed reading every one’s posts. Aren’t mom’s the best??!!
Thanks for the sweet giveaway. I was taught to never give up, believe in yourself and keep trying!!!
Love all the creations!!! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!
Many words of advice but probably the one I think about the most would be when something doesn’t work out she’ll say “It just wasn’t meant to be.” It just comforts me in a way nothing else does.
Thanks mom!
My mom always told me not to be afraid to speak my mind. That advice has served me well over the years.
My mum taught me to be honest and to stand up for what you believe.
My mother, who died of leukemia, once told me to live one day at a time but love like there is no tomorrow.
My mom always said… be what ever you want to be – just be the best at it.
Sometimes I get overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. I always hear my mum’s voice in the back of my head: “Make a list and do only what absolutely has to be done today.”
My mother taught me that marriage is about compromise, and that sometimes it is easier to turn the other cheek than create a fight! My marriage is going strong almost ten years later, so I think she might be right!
Be happy…life is short to be upset about little things.
Happy Mother’s Day! Great photo of you and your Mom! I think the best advice that my Mom ever gave to me is do something you love. In her case, that is quilting and sewing and for me that means scrapbooking! Gotta love a Mom that understands your obsessions!
I think the best advice my nother gave ne was telling me that if I did not have any thing nice to say about someone then do not say any thing at all. I have done my very best to live by those words.
Mary
My mother always told me that love is not something you have for someone, it’s something you can’t help. She and my father have been married for 43 years this June, and they have always been a great example of what it takes to have a great marriage. Thanks, Mom! I love you!
My best advise from the women in my family was to always not only to show my children that I loved them…but to tell them in words too. I still tell my grown sons that I love them even if its just a quick phone call. I feel such love for them when I watch them with their own children…showing and telling of their love for their families.
The best advice my she gave me was to treat people how you would like to be treated, and always focus on the good in people. My mom is the best!!!
Oh it is so hard to pin point just one thing for this…..because my mother was the most amazing woman, mother, grandmother, friend and mentor anyone could ask for!!!! I am truly blessed to have had her for a mother!
I would have to say her belief in the “small things” impressed me most. She always said to enjoy your time with your children, your friends and family doing the small things…because that is what really matters. Not the money, the nice things, the titles…..but just the small things. A simple card, a telephone call a helping hand…THAT is what changes the world and makes it a better place. What better thing can we do but to give of ourselves to another…”the small things?”
I miss you everyday MOM!
My mom’s best advice is to be true to yourself , others and that we are all GOD’S children…
The best advice my mother every gave me was a quote she loved, “Well behaved women rarely make history.” I have tried to live my life by that motto, and it has gotten me into trouble sometimes. Great collection, thanks for the chance to win.
Hmmmm…my mom is awesome….too much great advice over the years to pick just one thing.
I just know I feel lucky every day that she is my mom!
Yay! The best advice I got from my mom was to always be self-sufficient. She is a magnificently strong woman raising me as a single parent. I have so much respect for her!
My mom’s advice:
Don’t say, “I don’t know”…. she hated it when we’d answer or say that..
and it used to drive me nuts that it was such a big deal, but now that I have kids of my own who say it, I’d like to start telling them to stop. It figures! lol
My mom is everything to me and the best advice she has always given is to just be yourself and has always encouraged me to do what I love.
The best advice I have received is to enjoy every moment of when the children are small because it goes by way too fast.
This advice came from my Mother-in-law when I got married. She said to “Never let the sun go down on an arguement. Put God first and the rest will take care of itself”.
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I don’t know that I have one thing that is the best advice I have been given. I call my mom for advice every time something happens with my children that I don’t know what to do. She is always there to help. She’s one of my closest friends as well as my mom.
My Mom is my dearest friend. She has always given me encouragement and “good” criticism. I think her best advice was “be yourself”. Don’t try to put on airs or keep up with the Jones’s. That’s way too stressful. Just relax in who you are and enjoy life.
Best advice…All those fancy dishes you got on your wedding day….USE THEM and don’t let them sit in a china cabinet for the next 50 years! And ya know what? It’s SO true! It feel great to have an ordinary dinner every now and then on fancy dishes! Maybe we’ll do that again tonite!
~Lana B~
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Hmmmm–my mom isn’t really the advice offering kind (and that’s probably a good thing!!) But she did tell me to love my husband and let my children see that I love him—it’s good advice. We have a happy–not perfect–but happy family and I think that’s one reason..Oh, and to love my mama, too!!
Remember who YOU are and stay true to that.
My mom is very practical- she keeps telling me I should not waste time complaining but instead trying to change things and go ahead with my life.
thank you for the chance to win!
I think that the best advice my mother ever gave me was to always have God in my life.
I think the best advice my mother ever told me was that to have trust in god and all the rest will fall into place.
I am the mother of three kids. Child number one is a 13 year old girl. Lately, I am finding myself in need of much H-E-L-P with number one’s attitude!!!
One of the best things my Mom told me was that she lived through my teenage years and I lived through my teenage years; number one and I will live through her teenage years too!
Thanks for the op to win some YUMMY blog candy!
Char in So Cal
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This is a tough one. My mom has given me lots of advice through the many years. I am sure some of the tips for child raising are some good advice. Thanks for the chance to win. Jenny
The best advice my mother gave me was to politely listen to all advice.. then follow my own instincts!!
It has helped me in many a situation!!
Happy Mothers Day to all the Paper Crafts Moms!!!
Kim
Mom always has good advice. Be nice to everyone is probably the best. Thanks for the chance to win!
So hard to remember just one thing, but probably hard work pays off is the one that I learned the most from
Happy Mother’s Day!
My mother is very sweet and the most unselfish person I have ever known. Her actions through the years have spoken much louder than words…..to be kind always, do unto others as you would want done to you, and always be in a cheerful mood no matter how crappy you feel! Thanks for the chance to win in your lovely contest!!!
My mom has reminded me many times over the years to listen to your intuition and to never ignore it. When I’m having a hard time making a decision she tells me that the “gut” feeling I get about something is usually always right.
Happy Mother’s Day everyone!!
My mom always tell me “Patience, patience, patience”. That has on countless occassion lead me to better decision and things in live.
Even big problems are solved one step at a time. So don’t get overwhelmed. Just start picking at the solution.
My mom has given me so many pieces of great advice it would be hard to narrow it down! Now that I have kids of my own, I take all that I can get!
I can’t think of a specific piece of advice but she sure taught by example. I can only hope to be half the woman she is.
some of the best advice my mom gave me when i got married was to have something that was just for me….so “me” time. as i started into the stamping/paper crafting world, i’ve found that this fulfills my need to create….and i love that i make it a part of my daily life! my husband and kids support and appreciate my work, and i love it!:) it has been advice i pass along too….it’s a goodie!:)
Let me see. There is so much to choose from. I think that the best would tbe to trust in God.
Best advice? Here is the first one I thought about: Don’t be afraid that what you do is not good enough. We do what we can, we try to do our best, and this is enough. It’s so true and I am thankful to my mom for saying it to me. It’s so important to life.
Thank you for making me thinking about that, Thank You,
Efrat Kashat.
best advice from mom?… do the best you can with what you have…
thanks for the chance to win