P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! Today is not only Christmas Eve, but it’s also the birthday of a very special girl gal…our Go-to Gal Teri Anderson!
While today tends to be a day of scurry, hurry and worry, I thought we could take a few minutes to pay tribute to Miss Teri, who is not only uber talented (her impressive resume includes stints as a newspaper reporter and a movie extra!), but she’s also uber humble, kind, loyal and funny as all get out (I wish I could repeat some of things that have come out of her mouth). But more than anything, I feel privileged to call Teri my friend.
In a nutshell, Teri is so very…COOL!
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Teri Anderson
Since Teri means a lot of things to a lot of people, I’ve asked a few of my crafty friends to tell me what they love/admire/appreciate about her:
Maren Benedict: Teri is 100% genuine with everyone, always there as a friend, endlessly creative and full of laughter and determination. She’s a beautiful soul…people walk away from Teri happier than they came. I truly love that gal!
Kim Hughes: crazy cool + tremendously talented + absolutely adored + so silly + fabulous friend = Teri
Kim Kesti: Teri…huge talent, tiny voice, loyal, a great friend, a champion for the underdog, full of hidden talent, has a great story to tell.
Betsy Veldman: Teri…oh, where does one begin? She has to be one of the most clever, crafty people I know. She comes up with the coolest techniques, has a fabulous eye for color, and then pulls it all together in her classic clean style. And she’s funny to boot. Bacon anyone? 
Jessica Witty: Teri is deceptively innocent…behind those kind eyes, sweet spirit and ever encouraging nature is a zinger just waiting to bring tears of laughter to your eyes! Teri, you are a master of the well spoken word and well crafted card, but above all else…a true friend.
Jennifer Schaerer: I love that Teri is so quiet and unassuming until ZING!…she drops the funniest comment in the middle of a dinner conversation that leaves us all in stitches!
Susan R. Opel: I puffy {heart} Teri! She’s a fabulous designer, super tour guide (when I visited Seattle) and a witty, funny friend. Happy birthday, Teri!
And just in case you’ve been under a rock and need a reminder about how crazy talented she is, here’s a few of my favorite Teri Anderson projects:
This Hello Card (January/February 2009) is probably my all-time favorite. As a closet fussy cutter myself, this card is perfection to me.
I'm also a sucker for anything with google eyes. Seriously, could this Happy Cupcake Card (May/June 2009) be any cuter?
And an example of her wicked sense of humor...Too Much Christmas Card from Card Creations, Vol. 6.
Ready for today’s giveaway? In honor of Teri and this festive time of year, I’ve got three copies of Holiday Cards & More, Vol. 5 up for grabs. Leave a comment for our birthday girl and I’ll pick three winners to each take home an issue. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Sunday, Dec. 26.
Happy birthday, Teri!
Kelly
P.S. Speaking of Teri, it’s time to announce the three winners from her Christmas Gifts for the Time-Challenged post!
1. Amy (Dec. 22, 6:57 a.m.)
2. Mendi (Dec. 22, 12:34 p.m.)
3. Laura Stewart (Dec. 23, 10:11 a.m.)
Congrats, winners! I’ll be contacting you shortly to discuss your prizes and get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
Happy Happy Birthday, Teri!! You totally rock!
Even though I haven’t met you, I know you must be a hoot. Who else would devote an entire post to bacon?
I’m a devotee of your fabulous cards, and I love “meeting” them every day.
Hope you have the best birthday ever!
Happy Birthday Teri! I always enjoy your posts! I hope this year is your best year ever!
Happy Happy Birthday Teri!
I love your creativity! I hope you celebrate your birthday in a big way in the midst of the holidays!
Christmas eve and a chance to win and have a browse on your blog. Love all that I see.
Happy Birthday Teri!!!! You must have about as much fun as a birthday party everyday working as a Go-to- Gal! Enjoy your day and hope all your birthday decorations aren’t red and green!!!
Happy Birthday and Christmas Eve Teri! I am always inspired by you!!! Keep on keeping on! Love your work gal!
Happy Birthday Teri! What a lucky gal, your birthday is Christmas Eve AND you got a blog to honor you. What a fab crew you get to work with!! I absolutely love your crafting style and can’t wait to see more in the future!
Happy Happy!
Merry Merry!
Happy, happy, happy, happy birthday, Teri! I wish I could meet you in person. You sound like someone I would love to be with. I adore the cards that were shown with today’s blog message.
Hugs,
Gayle
Abilene, TX
gaylememories@sbcglobal.net
Happy birthday to you, Teri! Love your tips in the mag and your Facebook posts.
Happy Birthday to a lucky lady. You have found your passion and get to work in it everday. To be so talented is a blessing.
I hope you celebrate many more and that you enjoy every moment.
A very Happy Birthday now and always, Teri! Thanks for sharing your creativity and talent with us!
Happy happy birthday, Teri! Your cards are always super fun!
Happy Birthday Teri! I enjoy your posts and your cards. Have a great year!
Hauoli La Hanau! pronounced how-oh-lee lah hah-now. Happy birthday in Hawaiian. And may you celebrate many more. Happy happy.
Happy Birthday Terri! Thanks for all your inspiration!
You are so lucky to work at Paper Crafts and they’re so lucky to have you!
Happy Birthday! You are so talented.
Happy Birthday Teri! Hope you get some craft supplies!!
Happy Birthday Teri! You are super uber inspirational and oh so talented! Have a Great Day! (Oh yeah and Merry Christmas, lol!)
I hope you have a very Happy Birthday Teri & a wonderful new year ahead!!!
Happy Birthday & a Very Merry Christmas!!!
~Ola
Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Teri, Happy birthday to you!!
Happy Birthday Teri. You are a very talented person and I enjoy reading your advice and posts. Not to mention that your cards are fabulous also.
Happy Birthday Teri! What a wonderful day to have a birthday!
Bacon Rules! Happy Birthday, Teri!!
Merry Birthday (or would that be Happy Christmas?) Teri – hope you still get double the presents!
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Teri…..and a Merry Christmas to the entire PaperCrafts team!
Happy Birthday pretty gal and a very Happy Holidays!!
Happy Birthday , Teri!
Happy Birthday Teri–love your sense of humor–such a funny After Christmas card. May you have the best year ever.
Warmest birthday wishes Teri. Your blog posts and your cards always bring a smile to my face. Wishing you a wonderful year.
Happy belated birthday Teri! I hope you had a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday and a Merry Christmas Teri.
Yay! Happy Birthday to Teri!
Hope you had a fabulous day!!!
Happy Birthday Teri! Thanks for your inspiring work & I love seeing you on Splitcoaststampers!
I hope you had a very happy birthday Teri and that you were surrounded by people and things that you love. Your sense of color and your use of embellishments always impress me. You are very talented and should be proud of your achievements. Happy B-Day!
Happy B-Day Teri!!
I hope this next year brings you loads of love, happinees, creativity and bacon
Thank you for all you do. You touch the hearts of so many all around the world…
Once again, Happy Birthday,
Jan
Happy birthday! The gals have such wonderful things to say about you. Your talent is obvious, but the other praises were a joy to read. Have a super day!
Many happy returns and have a wonderful year! Love your blog and your work!
I hope you had the happiest of birthdays!
Happy birthday, Teri! Love your cards and your style!
Happy Belated Birthday to Teri! I love her work.
Happy Birthday, Teri!!! Love your sense of style.
Happy Birthday Teri! Have a blessed 2011 and a big thank you for all your inspirational ideas!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Teri!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wishing you all the best
Happy belated Birthday Teri. Thanks for
all the creative ideas, your the best!
Hey Teri-
Hope you had a fabulous birthday! May the year bring you much joy & laughter. With those, the rest falls into place!
Happy birthday, Teri! I hope you had a wonderful birthday and that this next year brings all of your wishes to bear!
Happy Birthday to you. You crafty lady you. I’d love to win the book. Or at least get a look. hAPpY BiRtHdAy have a great Day!!!
Happy Birthday, Teri!! I always love ‘meeting’ your cards!
Happy
birthday
Teri