I am thankful for all of you that read my blog, and I am going to spread some love around this blog world!!!
I am going to give a R.A.K. prize to one of you, my friends! If you don't know what R.A.K. stands for, it's Random Act of Kindness.
This world needs more kindness. One thing I am trying to do this year, not a resolution - just a way of thinking and acting, is to do one kind thing (at least!!) per day. Hold a door for someone. Say hello to a stranger passing by. Leave a nice comment on someone's blog. Give one extra hug to the kids before they go off to school. Compliment someone. Let someone go ahead of you in line if you both get there at the same time. Follow? If we all did that what a wonderful world it would be.
Today is a BIG kind thing........ leave a comment on this post - one comment only ( say that in your best Sean Connery as Captain Ramius in Hunt for Red October voice ... "One ping only, Vasily" ) and I will do a random drawing to pick the winner of this.....
The prize includes: eight sheets of patterned paper, one sheet of Bazzill bling cardstock, one sheet of Bazzill scalloped edge eyelet cardstock, one sheet of Bazzill in stitch'z cardstock, one pack of Thickers alphabet stickers, two packages of ribbon, one yard of decorative ribbon, one package of shimmer brads, two packages of bling, two clear acrylic titles, eight die-cut shapes, two journaling cards, one title, three accessory sheets and a big hug from me to you!
..... You may be related to me. You may know me through blog world only. You may live close. You may live on the other side of the world. ANYONE is eligible for KINDNESS!!!!!
You have until midnight, Monday, January 7th to enter. I'll announce the winner on Tuesday. Good Luck!
:-)
wow that rak rocks
ha ha so much kindnes
love your work
Hugs Moon
Posted by: moon | January 03, 2008 at 05:23 PM
that is the most awesome RAK
kindness is a wonderful thing - it is amazing how good it can make YOU feel as well as the person you are being kind to !!
i am a regular blog reader - but a rare commenter !!
Posted by: ~Kathryn~ | January 03, 2008 at 05:57 PM
Awesome way to ring in the new year...and I love your way of thinking...keep it up!!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah | January 03, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Hi Patty - I love reading your blog and have taken your classes at CKC. Thanks for the regular inspiration and this great opportunity to win some awesome stuff!
Val in NJ
Posted by: Valerie | January 03, 2008 at 06:44 PM
With two kids, a full-time job, a husband and a house to take care of it is easy to get caught up in the day to day stress. I catch myself often rushing and having little patience with other people. I often have to step back and take a deep breath and look at the big picture. I have been trying to better at RAK and wish that everyone would just do ONE RAK a day. How much nicer would that be. What a great idea. Took your class at CKC and have been reading your BLOG ever since.
Bonnie
Baltimore, MD
Posted by: Bonnie | January 03, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Well I'll totally throw my name in for this one!
Awesome RAK Patty....thanks for offering the kindness (although obviously that is always you anyway :)
Posted by: Nicole | January 03, 2008 at 07:00 PM
that is one gorgeous little group of goodies you put together!
t
Posted by: tonya | January 03, 2008 at 07:26 PM
What a nice thing to do. I will pay your kindness forward :)
Posted by: heidi | January 03, 2008 at 08:21 PM
I work for Lehigh County Emergency Management, and we use alot of acronyms. I have to say the RAK is the best one I have learned thus far. Including RAK into my life will make for an excellent New Year's Resolution.
My office prides itself on educating the public on emergency preparedness and RAK should definitely be incorporated into what we teach. As we all know from disasters like Katrina, we need to help each other out in times of need.
Posted by: Kimberly | January 03, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Oh Patty - you are too kind! What a lovely idea to actually be more kind. So, if I don't win this RAK - would you be so kind as to "accidentally" forget to pop the adorable little bling crowns in with the RAK and send them to me instead????
Love, P
Posted by: Petrina McDonald | January 03, 2008 at 09:26 PM
Wow, now that is a great way to start the New Year. Count me in for a chance to win those goodies. And Patty remember that your light does shine for many of us out here in blogland.
Joan
Posted by: Joan Fowler | January 03, 2008 at 09:54 PM
WOW...that's is so awesome of you! How pretty are those colors!
Posted by: Ronda Palazzari | January 03, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Hi Patty,
Unfortunately I will be missing your class at Kinnon in Jan! I am out of town. I will be keeping my eyes open for the next one! I enjoy reading your blog, lots of great ideas!
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | January 03, 2008 at 10:58 PM
...and you know, Patti, sometimes it's hardest to perform RAK at home. I seem to have more patience with my patients than my own mother (lives with me and has Alzheimers) I'm going to put even more effort into RAK at home this year. Thanks for the inspiration.
Barb L.
Posted by: Barb Liberti | January 03, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Hi I always check out your blog, I supposwe I am a lurker!
I have been here for a while but alas I am sorry I have only come out of the woodwork for a rak!!! My resolution to leave more comments on blogs :)
Rachel
Posted by: rachel tanner | January 04, 2008 at 03:36 AM
I am also a lurker :-) and love reading your blog.
Great start of 2008!
Annemieke
Posted by: Annemieke | January 04, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Hi Patty - I'm grateful to your blog because you have opened by eyes to SO much in the scrapping world. I'm lucky to be a local and get to see you in the store. Please keep up the good work. I love to scraplift from you!
Thanks
Mary
Posted by: Mary K | January 04, 2008 at 07:56 AM
Maybe I can win? I love RAKs. And if I win, I will make the same giveaway on my blog. The truth is, that I will make it even if I won't win :) Now I made gifts for "Pay it forward" giveaway - it's great projects! Send you warmest wishes from Poland! And have a great 2008 year!
Posted by: Michelle | January 04, 2008 at 08:10 AM
That is such a great way to live for 2008. I know I was trying to be very kind during the crazy holiday season, when it can get pretty ugly out there at times. I guess it was all the stress we were all under.
Posted by: Lisa | January 04, 2008 at 08:24 AM
What a great idea Patty!! You are so creative! I think you should be in marketing for a craft/scrapbook magazine. Your ideas are awesome and they definiately keep everyone interested in reading your blog and seeing what you have to come up with next! Way to Go!!
And Patty, you do not need to enter me into the RAK drawing, I just wanted to post a comment to you!
Posted by: Jill | January 04, 2008 at 09:25 AM
I love the new picture of you, and that thought-provoking quote. A smile is just a little thing, but it can work wonders for everyone around you.
But this RAK is a BIG thing! Wow! what a generous offering for your readers! Whoever wins this is going to have so much fun creating!
We should all take the initiative from you and do at least one RAK a day - I agree, it would make this world a better place....especially on the highways and roads! LOL
Posted by: Carol | January 04, 2008 at 09:32 AM
O the colors!!!!! Sweet RAK honey! Thanks for leaving your love over at my place ^------^
Have a creative New Year!!!!!,
-Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 04, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Throwing my hat in the ring to win your RAK! So nice of you to do this.
Posted by: Laurel Burns | January 04, 2008 at 10:35 AM
What a great idea! Taking the cue from you, I'll spread a little kindness today and, in my own small way, try to make this world a much nicer place.
BTW, I took one of your classes at CKC and absolutely fell in love with all of your amazing mini albums and proceeded to find your blog afterwards. You are so talented and I would love to see you post more of them here on your blog for inspiration. Pretty please?
Posted by: kp | January 04, 2008 at 12:49 PM
You are very special and inspire me to want to be a better person!!
Posted by: Fun with Family | January 04, 2008 at 02:08 PM
You're too kind Patty... RAK or no RAK (give away!)
Always inspiring ! Will you ever post challenges again? Happy & Blessed New Year to you & your Family!
Good Luck to all .. on the drawing! WOW 25 + comments
already!
Posted by: Angel | January 04, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Hi, Patty!
Thank you for inspiring us all to be kinder people!
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, little acts of
kindness really do make a difference!
--Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Prokop | January 04, 2008 at 07:02 PM
Patty:
I love your blog. Thanks for the great random act of kindness. I, too, try to RAK everyday, it now comes very natural and I feel great. Have a Happy New Year and I will see you at the store soon.
Posted by: Sue Paden | January 05, 2008 at 01:05 AM
Sweet RAK! Love the yummy colors, the goodness & that bling! What a great idea! Thanks! You totally rock. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Julie McD | January 05, 2008 at 06:42 PM
wow-great idea, patty
thanks 4 the info on the January page kit
I picked one up after we spoke on the phone
awesome!
Posted by: Jen | January 05, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Oh, I'm a firm believer of this .... you give a little kindness, you GET a little kindness. What a sweetie you are and I must say, "You've got a lovely rak!"
Posted by: Judy G | January 06, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Hi there girl, your RAK looks so great. Hope the winner makes a wonderful LO of it. Love, es
Posted by: esther | January 06, 2008 at 01:46 PM
I have been lurking around your blog for sometime now and I so enjoy it. Please add my name to the pot for this very kind RAK! Thanks!
Posted by: emilyhope | January 06, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Hi Patty At first when I read this (to quickly) I thought you wanted us to post about a RAK that we had done lately...and I was going to join in to win! haha I was going to tell you that last Thursday I was in a VERY long line at the post office and a girl of about 16 came in to mail a letter and wanted to know if she had to wait in line. People told her she could leave it on the counter and go...well she had forgotten to put a stamp on it! She said she had to go back out to her car and while she was gone three more people came in and got in line...When she got back, I had a stamp ready for her. I gave her a stamp and she left her letter on the counter and left after thanking me for saving her probably a 15 minute wait. The lady behind me said "You are a very nice person. You don't see someone that would do that to often." To myself I was thinking it was only 40 something cents why wouldn't someone do that? I would want someone to do it for me! I think that if more people would do RAK's the world would be a better place! Thanks for challenging everyone to do that!!! Love you!
Posted by: Annette | January 06, 2008 at 11:40 PM
Loved your Life is in the Details class at VF and I've been a fan since then. You're a great inspiration. Looking forward to what you have to share in the new year!
Lisa B
Posted by: Lisa B | January 07, 2008 at 12:40 AM
hi love to ome here and see what fab work you have done always on my blog roll!
Thanks and thanks for being so kind with a RAK.
Andi
Posted by: andi kingsland | January 07, 2008 at 03:22 AM
What a nice thing to do! I'm late to the party as always....but better late than never. I've seen these RAK more and more lately, and it gives one such a warm fuzzy feeling inside. :)
Posted by: Marlene | January 07, 2008 at 09:00 AM
What a Beautiful package.....I want it......I can pick it up :)
Posted by: Jan Perilli | January 07, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Whoa! What a great RAK!
Just caught up on your blog entries the
other day and I loved the wooden house
(This old house) you gave your brother
and his wife. Unique and I'm sure will
look great in their new renovated family room.
Posted by: Laura | January 07, 2008 at 11:30 PM