Hi everyone... I have a little confession to make...
My name is Lolly... and I like monster trucks!!!
(whew... it feels so good to get that out in the open!!!)
This past weekend RonChops surprised me with really awesome tickets to the Monster Jam at Cowboys Stadium!!! While RonChops isn't into monster trucks, he loves me dearly and takes good care of me and takes me to see them. (I loves me some RonChops (and I loves me some monster trucks too))!
I want to share my monster truck adventure with you girls... but I don't want to bore you to tears... so we are gonna mix things up a tad!
LET"S GET READY TO RUUMMMMBLE...
(oh wait... wrong sport!)
Firstly... we'll start out with a few monster trucks!!!
(these pics are from the "party in the pits"... not arm pits... truck pits... stick with me you guys... we'll get to crafts... I promise!!!)
This here's Blue Thunder...
I tried to talk the driver into changing the name to Teal Thunder...
...and failed miserably...
I think this means I'll need to sponsor my own Monster Truck someday so I'll have say in these things!
Here we have The Monster Mutt truck...
I'll have a download and print freebie pattern available here soon so you can make your own truck ears from felt!
However, the Monster Mutt tail pattern + how to is gonna require a video... it's MUCH more complicated!
hehehe... just kidding you guys!
(or am I???)
There are girl Monster Truck drivers too!
(that's a PINK Monster Truck you guys!!!!!)
YAY for Madusa!
(she totally rocked the freestyle driving)
ohhhh... The Grave Digger!
See the pretty graphics!
It's almost crafty... right???
...speaking of crafts!!!!
This here is my Monster Truck Floral Basket!
I call it "The Tealinator!!!"
RAWR!
This is my next Live with Prima class on March 10th!
(more on that later)
Now back to Monster Trucks...
There goes Monster Mutt with a giant jump! ...his ears are a flappin'!
...and here we have The Tealinator...
Tearing up this basket like there's NO tomorrow!
..and there goes another giant Monster Truck leap!!!
(wooooo hoooooo!!!)
...and here we have some mean green cards...
(these fellas are for a different Live with Prima class on March 24th)
You can read the scoop on that class HERE!
(this class will be totally unlike anything I have ever done before... trust Lolly on this one)
...and another monster truck leap!!!
...aaaaannnndddd more cards!
woooooaaaahhhh!
LEAP!
...and some cards...
SPLAT!
If you look behind Madusa you can see a little teeny tiny mini Monster Truck...
They had these mounted with cameras so they could check for problems under the trucks...
Plus they were there for fun too!
These little mini's were so cute!
...and so darn cuddly!
...kinda like these cards that were made by the lovely Daniela...
(part of our Big Ten cards class for Live with Prima and The Little Blue House- check out the details HERE)!!!
So that's all the torment I'll put you through with my monster truck adventures...
(if you made it this far down you deserve a little prize)
So on to the MONSTER giveaway!
I am giving away one set of six Blending Buddies (you pick the colors)!
These here are the original colors...
...and these fellas here are the new colors!!!
(never before seen by the human eyes)
I bet a monster truck could leap over them without a care in the world!
...PLUS...
I am also gonna toss some Prima goodies in the box! Think flowers, flowers and more flowers!
(with a side of... you guessed it... flowers)!
To enter...
All you have to do to enter is let me know what your favorite day of the week is!
Are you a Monday kinda girl or do you live for Fridays?!?!?!
This giveaway is open to anyone... anywhere and will close Sunday evening - March 6, 2011 at 10pm CST. I'll announce the winner in my post next Monday!
Have a wonderful week everyone and thanks for bearing with me and my monster truck adventures!
Lolly
P.S. The winner of my last mega box-o-crafts giveaway sent me this picture of a little bookmark that her daughter made using some of the goodies she won!!! Sooo cute!
P.S.S.T. more XOs!
Hey Lolly Chops, you brighten may day with every post!
You always bring a smile to my face.
So, every day you post, is my favorite day!
How blessed you are to share your love of crafting with Mom Chops - wish mine was still here to share with me.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Hugz
Moz
Posted by: Moz | February 28, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Saturdays are my favorite, no where to go, still another day off ahead; its pure bliss. p.s....I just adore your work, thanks for the contest.
Posted by: Carolyn Kropp | February 28, 2011 at 08:53 AM
I love Saturdays, no where to be and still abother day off ahead, pure bliss. Thanks for the offer and p.s....I adore your work.
Posted by: Carolyn Lomeo | February 28, 2011 at 08:55 AM
CRACK ME UP!!! love how you combined monster trucks with crafting, seriously good fun. The flowers and that sparkly butterfly on "Tealinator" are gorgeous! I like Mondays, cuz it's when your weekly post comes out, oh, and my kids have to go back to school and I have the house to myself for a couple of quiet hours!!!! Yeah!
Monday hugs to you.
Posted by: amyks | February 28, 2011 at 08:55 AM
You are so funny! I like Monster Trucks too but have never been to an actual show. I bet if I did I'd LOVE 'em too.
I can't pick a Favorite Day unless it's one that ends in "y." I work at home and usually am not 100% sure what day it is ;)
Posted by: Becky Stancill | February 28, 2011 at 09:00 AM
My favorite day of the week is any day that I can sit home and craft to my hearts content. But, if I had to choose just one day, it would have to be Saturday.
Thank you so much for the good laugh on your monster truck adventure and how you managed to include crafts as a comparison. My co-worker had to come in to see what it was I was laughing so hard about. Sherri Q
Posted by: castleroogna@yahoo.com | February 28, 2011 at 09:01 AM
I love those cards and the tealinator! Thanks for the chance to win! cjdemspey9 at msn dot com
Posted by: Clare Dempsey | February 28, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Today. Monday. Today ... yep, Monday is my favorite day of the week. We're off to a fresh start and I'm all rested up and ready to go. Oh, by the way - I'm a monster truck fan, too!
Posted by: SuZeQ | February 28, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Hey Lolly Chops, my favorite day is when ever I pick up a post from you! I love that you make me laugh and that you share all you do. Love that Mom Chops crafts with you and wish my Mom was still around to share with me. Love your big giveaway - oooo wouldn't I love those blending Buddies and more flowers to add to my stash!
Thanks for a chance to win.
Hugz
Posted by: Moz from South Africa | February 28, 2011 at 09:03 AM
What more can a lady ask for a than a hubby that takes her to Monster Truck. I take my grandson every year here, it's on the beach for free and a great day.
My favorite day now that I'm retired is Friday, at exactly 2:15 that is when one of the four grandchildren (ages 3,4, 6 (boys)and 12 (Scrapbuggin Girl...age 12)came running in the door for the weekend.
Would love to win....and your cards are gorgeous.
Posted by: Sande | February 28, 2011 at 09:03 AM
Well, that was a wild ride of a post Lolly.
I am looking forward to your Live with Prima webcasts. My favorite day is hard to decide because I love the days for different reasons.
Have a great week Lolly.
Posted by: Rhonda Merry | February 28, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Your basket is so pretty. Love it.
I would have to say that my favorite day is Tuesday. Why?!? Well, Mondays stink because my house is usually a huge mess from all my fam being home on the weekend-thus that means this mom is cleaning! :p But Tuesday...I have a clean house, which feels good, all the chores are done and I can "relax" and have fun. (eating lunch with friends, visiting people who are sick, etc)
Posted by: jules p | February 28, 2011 at 09:10 AM
I actually love Mondays-it's nice to get everything back together after a hectic (usually messy) weekend!
Posted by: Margie Visnick | February 28, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I need to share this post with my grandson! He would love it. My favorite day of the week is Wednesday.
Posted by: conniemelancon | February 28, 2011 at 09:16 AM
I'd say any day you wake up on the right side of the daisies is a great day but if pushed to narrow it down to one day, I guess Tuesday because I married the love of my life on a Tuesday. Weird day to get married but it's worked out well. Pick me, pick me:)
Thanks for the card inspirations!
Posted by: Lisa Hunter | February 28, 2011 at 09:18 AM
my favorite day is Sunday. It fills my cup with inspiration, both for the spiritual side and the artsy side. It's the day with the most family in it, so Sunday is the best for me.
Posted by: e butler | February 28, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Fabulous basket Lolly! It is so cute for Spring! My favorite day of the week is Friday for sure. I know it is the eve of the weekend, so it is magnificent all day! Thanks for the chance to win your fabulous giveaway!
Posted by: Amy Baldwin | February 28, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Hello Lolly I am a new follower and subscriber of your blog. Love all of the Monster Trucks!!! and..all of your Monstrous creations too! My favorite day of the week is Wednesdays, I don't know why it is my favorite day though but I love Wednesdays!!!
Thank you for the chance to win fun things.
Quilly Hugs,
Linda K.
myquillingnest at hotmail dot com
Posted by: Linda K. | February 28, 2011 at 09:22 AM
I heart Sundays, didn't used to but it means I FINALLY get to tidy and craft. Yesterday I crocheted trims for no reason, it was wild
Posted by: Abbie | February 28, 2011 at 09:22 AM
My favorite day of the week would be Sunday, my family is all together, we usually have a nice dinner and then we all are in the living room doing whatever we enjoy.
Posted by: Lizzie | February 28, 2011 at 09:25 AM
beautiful tealanator. Neat monster trucks, my boys loved them when they were little. I would love to win that set. :) Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: kim b | February 28, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I love the cards...they are gorgeous and the flowers on the cards are truly awesome! Fabulous flowers decorated the basket...(a big yes for flower...from a flower addict).
hug + hug + hug + infinity of hugs
Heaney
Posted by: Heaney | February 28, 2011 at 09:36 AM
just so ya know.. my name is Jennifer and I <3<3<3 Monster trucks also... I even meet my husband 27 years go this October at a tractor pull!!! ; )
My favorite day of the week is Friday... I know everyone's is... But I just <3<3<3 it!!! Most of my weekly duties are done or will be soon... I usually do not cook on the weekends and I usually scrap or do something fun on Saturday.... and then on Sunday while the hubs is watch Nascar or football I can resort my craft room (cause that usually happens when I go in there to create). So Friday is looking at the fun to come of the weekend....
Posted by: Jenifer Maier | February 28, 2011 at 09:37 AM
You are too funny!
I love lazy Sunday afternoons.
If I win I would love the teal colour.
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | February 28, 2011 at 09:43 AM
lol Love the monster trucks! I still have a hat (somewhere...) that I won as a prize at my first rally waaaaaaay back when I was little. Fun times! As for my favorite day of the week....it's definitely Saturday. Unhurried breakfast, time to craft or read or nap (or all three), and usually hanging out with friends and family.
Posted by: Ruth | February 28, 2011 at 09:45 AM
The Tealinator--you crack me up! :) I love Fridays because I know I have the entire weekend still ahead of me!
Posted by: Christina J. | February 28, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Love the trucks, and the cards, and the basket and, of course, the TEAL!
My favourite day of the week is Saturday. It's always full of fun, and I enjoy the treat of having my husband home with us all day. It makes it easier to fit in a little crafting. ;)
Posted by: Melanie | February 28, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Great post! LOL!!! You're so creative! My favorite day is Friday! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: Jeanne | February 28, 2011 at 09:48 AM
lol Love the monster trucks! I still have a hat (somewhere) that I won as a prize at my first rally waaaaaaaaaay back when. Fun times! As for my favorite day of the week.....it's gotta be Saturday. Unhurried breakfast, time to craft or read or nap (or all three!!!), and time to spend with awesome family and friends. It's the best!
Posted by: Ruth Cobb | February 28, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Sorry for the double post!
Posted by: Ruth Cobb | February 28, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Love those truck pics -- you are too funny for words. I am a Sunday girl -- my 6 kids (or at least whoever is able) all come home for dinner. I finally get to talk crafts with my 4 daughters (your RonChops looks more tolerant/interested in these things than my hubby PatGal). My husband just sighs at the debris around me as I proudly hold up my latest creation.....so Sunday is Craft Sharing Day for me and my girls.
Posted by: Barb Gallagher | February 28, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Oh, that is too funny! I like all of the days of the week equally. :) Monday's pretty fun because Andrew and I watch the Bachelor/Bachelorette together. (His choice!)
Love the Tealinator!!!
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | February 28, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Awesome post....Monster trucks and amazing cards. Love love the cards...(and love the monster trucks a lil bit too..)..
My fav day of the week is Friday..it signals the arrival of weekend and crafting time...YAY!! Go Friday!!!!
Posted by: Banu H | February 28, 2011 at 09:56 AM
That's the loveliest Monster Truck basket I've ever seen! Looks like you had a great time at the Rally :) I can't wait for the card show...I love making cards so it'll be sure to give me some fabulous new ideas.
My fav day of the week is probably Saturday. The hubs and I get to hang out all day with no threat of work in the morning.
HUGSSSS!
Posted by: LittleLeafLane | February 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM
ok - not sure if this will be posted 3 times - sorry having issues with my PC!
During the working week it's Thursday - as I know the next day is Friday and that we are so close to the weekend. Then I love my Sunday's (usual down time) but they pass way too fast!
Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Stéphanie Pouliot | February 28, 2011 at 10:00 AM