Monday, December 15, 2008

~Monday Dreary Monday...let's Make it a RAK MONDAY!~

I have a special RAK today!
It is direct form Bella BLVD!
Now for those of you who have not been able to get Bella or want some more, this is the RAK for you!
They have sent me a special set of papers...
PLUS The great Family Journaling and accent stickers on a 12X12 sheet!
What I need you to do is once again visit the Bella BLVD blog, we need to show them
that I am indeed getting the word out about their products! So I need as many comments as possible...and if you refer a friend to BELLA and they comment on Bela's Blog you will receive
Not one but TWO entries! And one lucky winner will take home this great Package!
Thanks YOU Bella BLVD!
http://www.bellablvd.typepad.com/
Since this is an extra special RAK it will be open until TUESDAY NIGHT at 8PM!

And in other news LOL
One of the girls on Treasured Scrapbooking is hosting a Perpetual Calendar Kit Class
so if you are interested here is a link.
Click here
It is 23.95


And I wanted to share a special ornament with my friends (you all) this morning.
When I was a child I never had any ornaments of my own, nor any traditions.
My husband knows this and he knows how important it is to me
to create those for my children now.
But he also knows how much it would mean to have something of my own.
So he went out the last couple years and bought me my own
special Hello Kitty (my favorite) ornaments.
He has always done so much for me especially to help me gain full control of my life
and bring back what he could for me.
This is one of my favorite ornaments.
No it is not expensive and it is not super fancy, but it holds the meaning of Christmas to me.
LOVE, Compassion, RESPECT and endearment.

So Merry Christmas to you and your family, wherever they may be and however you may celebrate!
~Pinky~



58 comments:

Kray said...

Cristal,

You have a keeper of a husband! I love to hear stories like this. It reminds me that there are great people out there that are kind hearted, loving and thoughtful!

I also went to Bella's blog and left some love.

Merry Christmas to you too!

Holly said...

What a thoughtful husband! So glad you have someone like that in your life!

Jingle said...

I went over to Bella's blog! I haven't seen their stuff IRL yet, but I keep hearing about it and it looks so cute!

Bamabel said...

Hey gf! Love all the Bella stuff! How nice of you to RAK. I will go right now and leave some love on the blog.

Andrew is too sweet! I'm droolin' over the Hello Kitty ornament!!! Hee hee!!! Love it! Andrew is a keeper! Tell him great job!

Merry Christmas!! Have a great week gf!

Anonymous said...

Andrew sounds like a great guy!!!! What a great story.

I also left some love at Bella!!

pattyb said...

OH, Pinky, I have been trying to find Bella Blvd in town and online. I found one internet site but the cost of shipping was ridiculous. I was hoping they would have some kind of sale over the holidays. Anyway, thanks for the chance to win some. You're blog is fun, thanks because I know it's a lot of work.

Unknown said...

LOVE that little ornament! Left a couple of comment on the Bella blog :-)

Katie said...

What a sweetie your dh is! :) Love the Hello Kitty ornament! I went over to check out Bella and left some love on their blog - they have great products! Thanks for the RAK on a dreary Monday!

Julie Overby said...

You have totally inspired me to buy ornaments for my children. I always think...na...they'll just want to use their own anyway. But you're right, it's so much more than that.

I absolutely love the Bella Blvd. papers and embellies. I left a comment and passed on the info.

Hugs!
Julie

Julie Overby said...

You have totally inspired me to buy ornaments for my children. I always think...na...they'll just want to use their own anyway. But you're right, it's so much more than that.

I absolutely love the Bella Blvd. papers and embellies. I left a comment and passed on the info.

Hugs!
Julie

Nikki said...

what a great hubby u have, so thoughtful! and great rak too! I've told the owner off my LSS that she needs to order their stuff. I can't wait to get my hands on some of their paper!

Sara said...

Love Bella Blvd...at least what I've seen online. ;) Hoping to find some in real life soon...

Marla said...

Great RAK Pinky - I cant find the Bella Blvd stuff here locally. -Marla #3291

Karin Leveillee said...

So sweet ;0)

I've stopped by the Bella Blog and left some love. I would love to win some Bella stuff they haven't even heard of the line at my LSS.

Pepper said...

What a sweet way for your husband to help you take back your life! My daughter has recently "met" Hello Kitty...and it is now her life!!! I'll have to see if I can find a HK ornament for her (her favorite t is a hello kitty light up guitar rock shirt! :) hehe) I get my kids an ornament each year, too! :)

Went to the Bella Site, left a comment and will be passing along the info!

Karen Sue said...

I went over to Bella's blog and checked out their stuff, its great, they have some beautiful LO's too.
I love your ornament, its important to have traditions, you have a very toughtful husband.

Maxine Hodges said...

Pinky, you have a keeper for a husband!!! I bought my kids an ornament each year. Brian took his when he married and Robin took hers this year (she bought a house, she hasn't found Mr. right) I look at my tree and wish I had bought them one and me one just like it. I remember all the ornaments that aren't there now. You try to raise independent, nice adults, and what do they do? They are independent. In case you can't tell I'm going through a little empty nest thing. I am hopping over to Bella. Have to check them out.
Merry Christmas to your whole family. Hope you find Santa before then.

Yvette Pupo-Heredia said...

Love all the Bella stuff! Its so nice of you to RAK. I will go right now & leave some love on the Bella blog.

What a wonderful DH you have, love the oranment.

Nikki said...

Awww....your hubby is such a sweetie! that ornament is darling! I'm off to the Bella Blog to leave a comment there too!

floridagirl said...

oh my these are awesome products, I absolutely adore Bella Blvd.!! I am on my way to comment now!!

Mardi said...

I am on my way over to Bella after I finish this post! What yummy things they have. TFS!
Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Krissy said...

What a super cute ornament with such a special meaning! Your hubby is a KEEPER!!!

Darlene said...

I love that ornament and the meaning behind it! So sweet!

I went to Bella's blog and left a comment, too!

Tona said...

I went over & left my comment for Bella.
Your Hello Kitty ornament is cute & your husband is a keeper...but I bet you already knew that.

Sandy said...

Done ;)

And yes, that is wonderfully sweet of your DH.

TanishaRenee said...

that is such a sweet thing for your husband to do for you Cristal...he's a keeper, LOL!

Ooooh that Belle looks good! I haven't gotten my hands on any yet, but I've heard good things!

Anonymous said...

Left a comment on Bella's blog.
Sweet hubby! I love putting the ornaments on the tree b/c each one brings up a memory. Enjoy the holidays! - Brenda #3635

Alex S. said...

What a great husband!!! There are only a few like that out there!! (luckily I have one too!) Anyway, I am off to Bella Blvd...to post a commment!! thanks for sharing!

scrappin_mom3 said...

Left a comment on Bella Blvd, love that RAK Cristal!! I've been stopping in to my LSS everytime I'm in downtown to talk to the owner and try to get her to carry the product! It's so awesome!! Hey, and you better keep that Hello Kitty ornament away from Aymee, she might come and steal it from ya! LOL!!

Liz said...

Wowzers Cristal that is awesome

Donna said...

Your Hello Kitty is awesome and it sounds like you have a very special man there!!

java diva said...

Aaahh!! That is the CUTEST ornament!! (And I'm not partial to HK, go figure)
Dang that is one generous RAK!

C. Sage Deerborn said...

I let them know you told me about their blog and products at Bella's.
You have a great Christmas, and enjoy all of your new memories about it.

Rita S. said...

I love Bella Blvd and met Stephanie this past weekend as I organized a Designer Showcase at our store. She is a sweetheart and so talented! Will definitely help spread the word Pinky!

Jocelyn said...

What a wonderful hubby! Mine does the same thing for me and man does it melt my heart! Love your ornaments. too cute! I love the RAK! Merry Monday, my friend!

Liz said...

Great story! I left a few comments on Bella's blog. I love that stuff! That fall page was nice! I'm loving all these journal stickers too! :) yum!

Georgina said...

what a cute HK ornament Cristal! =)and what a great RAK from Bella Blvd.. gonna go leave some love over there.. =)

Linh C. said...

I've fallen in love with Bella Blvd papers, but none of the scrap/craft stores in town carry them. I'd love to win the RAK! Thanks!

Jona Panesa said...

thanks for sharing the link to Bella blvd. went there already.

Krysti said...

Ohhh i like the journal blocks!! And a new company too boot (to mes)! Rock on Pinky!

Unknown said...

Alrighty, I posted over there! I love that 6x12 page she's got up.

I am glad you have your own ornament that really means something to you like that. I wish. MAN. Your man sounds awesome. i am so terribly happy for you! ahha. You're a lucky woman! :D

Happy Holidays Pink!

Krista... said...

Love the Bella work! Also Merry Christmas:)

{raisingAlexis} said...

Your hubby is such a sweetie! the HK ornament is so cute! I'd love to start a tradition of those for my DD, she loves Hell Kitty!

Tracey said...

What a fabulous husband you have. You are one lucky lady! Everyone needs someone special in their life and I am glad you have found your someone!!

Happy holidays to you!!

Tracy J said...

Your husband is soooo sweet! What an adorable ornament! :) I love it....I am commenting right now on Bella Blvd! :) hugs

michele said...

left some scrappy love on the BB blog...

your DH is a great man...Kudos to him.

BethW said...

Did it!

Erin Glee said...

You have the best husband! What a Sweetheart! It brought a tear to my eye to hear of the love and thoughtfulness he has for you~and you SO deserve it! Thanks for sharing.

vannasmom said...

i know i am late on this , your hubby is so sweet !1 and i love the hello kitty oranment , ya know i bought savanna a hello kitty one to hang on the tree to!!

Scrappy Doo 2 u said...

Hang onto your honey .... I think he's a good guy and they're hard to find. I spared the world from a bad guy by marrying him.... EEEK!

That's some beautiful scrappy stuff ya have there !!! I would love to make it mine!

Oh, popped over to Bella and let'em know PINKY ROCKS! hehhee heee!

Hope things work out that when I come to town this weekend that I get to meet ya!

Chris C said...

Isn't he a sweety.
I left a comment for you on Bella's blog.

Taffy said...

What a wonderful hubster you got yourself :) I'm glad to hear you got yourself a wonderful man! :)

Why have i not heard of bella blvd? I SO need to drop a line there, and what a nice gesture to be RAK'n! ;)

thanks chica for all you do ;)

p/s loven your resume!! WOWZERS!!!

Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend? said...

Aaaawww...you're bringing a tear to my eye Cristal! I also love hello kitty, and that's just the sweetest ornament. (and a pretty sweet dh too!). Your blog is so pretty...especially the beautiful title!

I visited Bella BLVD. Love that tree paper! I'm going to have to read further...

Alyssa said...

I left Bella some love! Your husband is so sweet! Hold on to him. Have a great day :)

The Goodnights said...

Husbands are so wonderful, love that they can make things so special when they want. Love the homemade ornaments, on my way to check out Bella.

karenvonbaron said...

Thanks for sending me over to Bella Blvd---love their stuff! And I left a little lovin' on their blog and said 'Pinky sent me...'

You have a very wonderful husband---I have one of those too! Makes life very special.

Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Karen #4500

jennmom2000 said...

love the Bella stuff. I would really love to actually play with some of it. Off to comment over there.

melody said...

awww..that is so sweet of your dh..and so great that you're creating your own memories and traditions..you go girl! love that ornament