a Midnight Rooster reveal & 2 chances to win a kit!

I can't *wait* to share some exciting news with you!  First is Midnight Rooster's November reveal.  This month's kit is called "A Random Story," and I absolutely *adore* it!

 

Below are pictures of the projects that I created with it.  I decided to dig though some old photos for these layouts.

And, how could you not make a "home sweet home" card with these little wooden houses?

I'm totally in-love with this mod flower design.  Remember it from one of last month's layouts?

Last, but not least, I upcycled an old coffee sleeve to create this gift card holder.

 

My second announcement?  Starting today, Midnight Rooster and Crate Paper are hosting a blog share!  Stop by both blogs using the links above and leave a comment for a chance to win one of two "A Random Story" kits!  How awesome is that?!  Please have your comments written and submitted by 8:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 28, 2011 to ensure your participation in the special giveaway.  Good luck!!  :)

Wishing you happy turkey dreams!

*hugs*

Michelle

And the winner of this month's Midnight Rooster mini kit is...

And the winner of the January mini kit from Midnight Rooster is . . .


#1:  Michelle Wegner!  Congrats, Michelle!!  E-mail your contact information to me at michelle{dot}burry{at}sbcglobal{dot}net, and we'll get your kit right on out to you!  =)

*hugs*
Michelle

Midnight Rooster January kit reveal

Here are my January projects using Midnight Rooster's kits, Farmer's Daughter (main) and Needle in a Haystack (add-on).  (I'm not sure why the first set of pics wouldn't stay formatted like the others.) 

And, with a new month of kits comes a new mini kit giveaway!

Here is January's mini kit:

Post your answer to the following question for a chance to win this little beauty!

"What is your favorite wintertime activity?"

*hugs*

Michelle

Better late than never, right?

I have to admit that the "hustle & bustle" of the season has run away with me!  I refuse to believe that Christmas is only 5 very, very short days away.  Eeks!!

Some of you might think that my insistance on planning my days/weeks/months is a little OCD.  And, maybe it is.  But, if I don't, this is what happens:  cards don't get made or sent out, Christmas presents don't get purchased or made on time, and I get incredibly stressed out - and melt into a puddle of frustrated tears.  That's not exactly my idea of a "holly jolly" Christmas.

So, first, please let me apologize in advance for the lack of Christmas cards again this year.  Ironic, I know.

Second, if you have an IOU gift coming your way, it should be done by the end of the week.

For those of you waiting to see who wins this month's mini kit, your wait is finally over!  The winner of Midnight Rooster's December mini kit is Angie Gutshall!  Congratulations!!  Please e-mail your contact information to me at mburry{at}midnightrooster.net, and we'll get your mini out to you lickety split!  =)

*hugs*
Michelle

december Midnight Rooster projects and this month's mini kit giveaway

I apologize for being a little late in getting this entry posted - still haven't figured out why my bestie's computer doesn't like my modem - so I have to squeeze in all of my internet "stuff" in before/after work or at lunch.

Below are my projects for Midnight Rooster using Ralphy's Christmas, the Christmas kit.

Here is ornament #1 using the printed paper and chipboard buttons from Jenni Bowlin.

   

Here is ornament #2 using one of the printed papers from Crate and some miscellaneous gems from my stash.

  

I created this card from the "backside" of the Crate paper I used for the ornament above, the Fancy Pants rub-ons, and gems and Stickles from my stash.

I created this gift envelope using the My Mind's Eye paper and ribbon.  I attached the scalloped circle on the back using foam squares so that I could slip the tip of the envelope under the circle to open and close the envelope.

This box is *super* easy to make with the paper from The Girls' Paperie!  All you  need to do is score along the "lines" where the prints meet and fold.  I closed the box using one of the snowflake embellishments, also from The Girls' Paperie.

More December projects coming soon!!

*hugs*

Michelle

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And, here are my projects using the December kits.  A little out-of-the box for me.  I think that my style might be evolving a little bit.

And, here is this month's mini kit. 

Leave a comment with your answer to the following question for a chance to win.

"What is your favorite holiday tradition that you observe as a family?"

I'll be drawing a winner tomorrow night.  Good luck!!

*hugs*

Michelle