Paying it Forward again and Hip Hoppin' Happenings about Happiness...

HA!  You like that title?   heehee

Hey, everybody!

I'm back for another FUN-filled THURSDAY with Unity Stamp Co. and another "Paying it Forward" post.  I can't even tell you how happy I was to hear from the last recipient and the person who nominated them-it did my heart GOOD and well, I have a few more things up for grabs.

I've got some stamps up for grabs-mostly new and only one used out of the bunch, some awesome 6x6 stacks of DP, brand new Seam binding, a big Bella blossom, some Jenni Bowlin butterflies, all ready to go to someone who might not be as fortunate as some of us crafters are.

So, the same rules apply from the LAST time I did this-please either comment OR shoot me an email if you'd like to remain confidential or have your nominee's details confidential.  I'd love this RAK to go to someone who needs it either due to financial reasons OR because they maybe just need a little emotional pick-me-up.  a little bit of sunshine and butterflies and a little watering of the SOUL.

So, this RAK will be open until MONDAY, MARCH 7th at 11:59pm cst and I'll announce the winner on TUES. the 8th!

....and NOW it's time to HIP HOP!

It's the beginning of MARCH, so you know what that means?  Time for a BRAND NEW Kit of the MONTH....this one's title is a favorite of mine:  {Just. Be. YOU.}

Isn't that the truth?   YOU are wonderful..so yeah!  Just be YOU.

Here's a little peek of this month's kit:

I have a few cards today that aren't my 'normal' style but that I couldn't wait to share:

The first one above is very simple using the "You're Invited" from the Soirees and Such set.  I patterned this card somewhat after the "Soiree" card that I recently had picked up in Papercrafts Magazine.  I was VERY excited yesterday to see my name on the Papercrafts Connection Designer Blog Roll-what an HONOR!  VERY excited :)

The second card uses that same October Afternoon paper and a former Kit of the Month.  This card is actually very meaningful to me even though you might not think so looking at it.  Crossword puzzles always strike me as a means to find that hidden word...hidden treasure.   Yet, it's a puzzle, and well, life can sometimes be puzzling.  Sometimes I don't understand why things happen, why people do or say certain things...... ...why so many outside influences can dictate how we need to act or what we need to be to be "Happy"......

Too deep?  LOL maybe-I guess right now I'm starting to see that even though don't understand a lot of things, happiness hasn't eluded me.  How could it I mean, it's   HAPPINESS.  For some it's a goal, but for me, well, I like to think of my own happiness as a foundation, just like it sits at the bottom of this card.  I feel like  solved "word", every "hidden treasure" is a little nugget-a little piece of the puzzle that enhances the happiness and the blessings I'm so grateful for-family...marriage...children...and LOVE.  The kind of love that brings security, stability and TRUTH.  
Speaking of truth... There is LOTS of TRUTH in happiness.....and even more happiness in TRUTH.

My sweet friend and makeup-conniseur-partner-in-crime Jimmi is up next!


Until tomorrow, my sweet friends...live your truths...and pay it forward every chance you get <3