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Hello Sunshine

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:08:09 +0000

I didn’t quite finish all the Verve Spring Fling challenges I wanted to participate in this weekend, because a wonderful thing happened to me on Saturday night: Beth Silaika aka MyPrecious picked me to be Featured Stamper #161 on SCS! I was too excited to stamp all weekend, not to mention trying to comment on every card in the FS161 gallery while the server was having some issues.

Tonight I managed to make a quick card for Verve’s Clean and Simple Flower challenge. I stamped images from the Love’s Flower set in Soft Suede ink on Dusty Durango card stock and punched them out with a circle punch. ‘Hello Sunshine’ was white embossed (and yes, we saw plenty of sun today!). The layout I used is Fall-to Layout 81 from the clean & simple stamping blog.

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All supplies by Stampin’ Up!® unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Love’s Flower, Accent Notes (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Sahara Sand Textured, Dusty Durango Textured
Ink: Soft Suede, VersaMark
Accessories: 1″ Circle Punch, White Gel Pen, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Dimensionals

And the Blog Candy Winner Is…

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:44:18 +0000

Chosen with the help of random.org, the blog candy goes to:

That would be Sue, who said:

I love your blog and check it daily for inspiration, which you always provide! My fav embellishment is ribbon and glitter (makes a mess) but what an impact! Keep up the good work!!
**Sue**

Congrats, Sue! Please contact me with your mailing address so I can send you your goodies.

I also wanted to let you all know that you make my day when leaving comments, subscribing or just stopping by! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Happy (Almost) Second Blogiversary to Me!

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:15:30 +0000

ETA: Congratulations, Sue, on winning the blog candy!

On January 31st, 2010, I will be celebrating my second blogiversary. I must say this second year of blogging has just flown by! My heartfelt thanks to all of you who visit my blog and leave your much appreciated encouragements. And what better way to say thanks than by sending some blog candy to one lucky winner:

Sweetest Memories stamp set by Gina K. Designs
Love Monkey stamp set by Verve Stamps
Perfect Details Texturz Plate by Stampin’ Up!
Adhesive Eraser by Xyron
Foam Glitter Stickers Hearts by Darice

Interested? Then leave a comment for me right here. Tell me what your favorite card embellishment is. On Sunday I will draw a name at random to determine the winner of the blog candy and make a card decorated with the winner’s favorite finishing touch (provided I can find it in my sizeable stash!).

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Lucky Day

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:55:41 +0000

Apparently, yesterday (December 29, 2009) was my lucky day! Not only was one of my cards (a SUO version of this one) featured on Stampin’ Up!’s Stampers’ Showcase, but I was also one of the winners of Gina K.’s December customer blog hop! My friend Cindy was so nice to let me know about Stampers’ Showcase (I no longer have access to SU!’s demo site since I resigned in October). Thanks for thinking of me, Cindy!

Blog Candy Winner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:52:16 +0000

First I’d like to thank you all so much for your support and for your great ideas on how to get out of my stamping slump. I truly appreciate every one of you!

The winner of the blog candy (as chosen by random.org) is…

That would be Katherine Lee. Congrats! Please contact me so I can send you your prize.

I hope to be back soon with a stamped project!

Saying Thanks with Blog Candy

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:26:27 +0000

I’d like to wish those of you in the United States (and all Americans abroad) a very Happy Thanksgiving! And I’d like to thank all of you for visiting my blog, even though I haven’t been posting much lately. After stepping down as a SU demonstrator, I haven’t much felt like stamping. If you’d like to win the blog candy below, please leave me a little note, perhaps with a suggestion on how to get my stamping gusto back. I’ll pick a random winner on Monday, November 30!

Blog Candy:
- Holiday Hospitality stamp set (Gina K. Designs)
- Gold paper cords (Mizuhiki)
- Patterns Pack 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Stampin’ Up!)
- Stamping Sponge (Stampin’ Up!)
- Chocolate Chip felt ribbon (Stampin’ Up!)

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First Blog Anniversary

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:48:25 +0000

I almost missed my one year blog anniversary! I started this blog very quietly on January 31, 2008, and I am very happy I took the plunge back then. I’d like to thank you all for visiting me this past year by offering some blog candy: the Serene Spring hostess set from the Fall-Winter 2008 catalog, various 6″ x 6″ sheets of (retired) Designer Series Paper and a few of my handmade cards.

Interested? Then leave a comment for me right here. Since I started my blog by posting what my favorite color is, why don’t you tell me your favorite color combination. I will draw a name at random on Friday, February 6 to determine the winner of the blog candy and make a card with the winner’s favorite colors.

Thanks for stopping by!

Big News: Online Ordering from Stampin’ Up!

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:21:57 +0000

Starting today you can place your Stampin’ Up! order online anytime, day or night! Just use the Shop Now button on my Stampin’ Up! website at your own convenience. Orders totalling $150 or more (before shipping and taxes) will receive Stampin’ Rewards, which are equal to the Hostess Benefits outlined in the catalog. The online store is compliant with all current privacy and security regulations, so you can rest assured that your transaction will be secure.

Fine print: online ordering is currently available only in the United States and Canada (with the exception of Quebec).