And the Winner is...

First I just want to say thank you to all my new followers! It brightens my day to see more of you interested in my work! And I love to check out your blogs too! And to my old followers who have remained followers and still enjoy my work! It's always nice to see a familiar face commenting on my posts!

When I added up all the comments from the 20th to yesterday I couldn't help but smile! There were 86 comments!! I know that doesn't seem like much to some people but it's tremendous to me as I haven't been blogging for too long and I've only been posting daily for a short time now! Also, coinsidentally 1986 is the year I was born! LOL

Without further ado...

Comment #84 was posted by Anne Marie! Here is the comment she posted on my MM2 card upgrade post!

Congrats Anne! You've got good luck when it comes to my blog candy apparently!! I believe I still have your address in my email. I will get it out to you next week!

Sorry I still haven't had a chance to post a photo but there is some good stuff I just don't see myself using so I hope you'll be able to!!

Courtney

SU Stars Holiday Blog Hop! **Candy Alert**

Welcome to the next stop on the SUSTARS Winter/Holiday Blog Hop! I've got some quick and easy cards to share with you today and a blog candy offer at the bottom so be sure to take a look!

This first card I had some inspiration from Tamey a fellow demonstrator who is part of INKin' All Night team which was put together by the amazing Rhonda Morgan!

Quantity

1 $2.00 2 $4.00 3 $5.00 6 $10.00 10 $15.00

This next card really just came from space! LOL I'm not really sure where I came up with this I had very limited time while the kids were sleeping and just started stamping!

Quantity

1 $2.00 2 $4.00 3 $5.00 6 $10.00 10 $15.00

NOW about that blog candy! I have been desperately needing to clean out my craft room as I am having a hard time finding anything! I've pulled aside several things I just don't think I'm going to use anytime soon and am offering it to one of you lucky bloggers! You MUST be a follower and post a comment BY DEC. 1ST in order to qualify. For extra entries you can post a comment on each post dated between 11/20 - 21/1. The winner will be announced on Dec. 2nd (cause that's my birthday!) so be sure to check back to find out if you've won!

Sorry I don't have a picture but I will try to get one up sometime next week!

Thanks so much for looking and your feedback would be greatly appreciated! Your next stop on the hop is Brenda's Stamping Corner for some more holiday treats!

Be My Valentine! - OWH Blog Hop

Hey everyone!


Welcome to the next stop on the OWH Blog Hop!
Since the holiday season is so close and the OWH Christmas deadline has passed, I have a Valentines card to share with you! The Valentines deadline is January 7, 2011. Also be sure to vote OWH daily for Joann's Craft for a Cause!
Enjoy!

Quantity

1 $2.00 2 $4.00 3 $5.00 6 $10.00 10 $15.00

 
BLOG CANDY


I've got a special offer for all of you that I hope you won't pass up!

I'm offering a $25 SU! Gift Certificate reedemable through me to give away to one lucky person.

In order to make this completely fair, I want to give my blog followers the same chances to win as my swappers so here are the ways you can be entered to win and be sure to come back next weekend for the blog hop and blog candy details!!

Here are the ways to be entered. The more you do the better your chances!! And there is NO LIMIT!

1 entry for each of the following:

• Every 5 cards sent to me to be donated
• Every spot you sign up for in my swap on SCS - OWH Valentines

IMPORTANT!!!
IN ORDER TO QULIFY FOR THE BLOG CANDY YOUR CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 15TH!
PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG IF YOU'RE NOT SIGNED UP UNDER SCS FOR THE SWAP AS THE WINNER WILL ONLY BE ANNOUNCED ON MY BLOG AND UNDER THE SWAP THREAD. IT WILL BE UP TO THE WINNER TO EMAIL ME THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION ONCE THE WINNER IS ANNOUNCED!!

Card Requirements:No glitter
A2 sized cards
Do not handwrite sentiments
Valentines are to be for a sweetheart or child

If you  are ready to mail and need my address or have any questions please feel free to email me at stampinmama86@gmail.com
Now be sure to hop over to Raissa's Blog for some more Valentines treats!

Be Mine --- Blog Candy COMING SOON!

Okay, as I said in my post yesterday the OWH blog hop is next weekend and I'm offering a $25 SU! Gift Certificate reedemable through me to give away to one lucky person.

In order to make this completely fair, I want to give my blog followers the same chances to win as my swappers so here are the ways you can be entered to win and be sure to come back next weekend for the blog hop and blog candy details!!

Here are the ways to be entered. The more you do the better your chances!! And there is NO LIMIT!

1 entry for each of the following:

• Every 5 cards sent to me to be donated
• Every spot you sign up for in my swap on scs - OWH Valentines

(PLEASE BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG IF YOU'RE NOT SIGNED UP UNDER SCS FOR THE SWAP AS THE WINNER WILL ONLY BE ANNOUNCED ON MY BLOG AND UNDER THE SWAP THREAD. IT WILL BE UP TO THE WINNER TO EMAIL ME THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION ONCE THE WINNER IS ANNOUNCED!!)

Card Requirements:

No glitter
A2 sized cards
Do not handwrite sentiments
Valentines are to be for a sweetheart or child

If you  are ready to mail and need my address or have any questions please feel free to email me at stampinmama86@gmail.com

 

It's Been a While

Hey everyone!!

I know it's been quite a while since I've posted so I just wanted to briefly fill everyone in on my crazy October and let you know I'M BACK!!

First of all, as some of you may know I was put on bed restat the end of my pregnancy and went to the hospital to be induced on October 11th! My son joined the world that evening at 7:11 weighing 7lbs 5oz at 20 inches long! I must say I was afraid I was going to hurt him since my first 8lbs when he was born! Amazing what a difference 11oz can make in a newborn! Anyhow, here is a picture of Calvin Joseph Allen shortly after making his debut...

Now that JoJo is 3 weeks old and we've got a pretty good schedule going I've been able to get back on my feet and got everything situated at home so I have my free time to stamp again!! That's pretty much what I've been up to lately!

Last but not least I just wanted to let everyone know what they can look forward to these next couple months!!
(no specific order)

Recipe Cards from SCS Swaps
Holiday Cards & Projects


Blog Hops!!

Operation Write Home's Be My Valentine Hop November 13-14
SU STARS Winter/Holiday Hop November 20-21

I will definitely be offering blog candy for the OWH hop so be sure to check back on the 13th for all the details. Knowing me, I'll probably have Blog Candy for the SU STARS hop too!!

SU Stars 1st Blog Hop & BLOG CANDY!!

Welcome to my very first ever Blog Hop!


If you have been hopping along, you should have arrived from Shari's site, Shari's Stamp Pad. If not, you can start at the beginning here.




I wanted to do a fun project for my hop spot and with Halloween being the theme what better project to feature than something involving CANDY!? I have made three different sized nugget boxes to share with you all today! (Individual pictures of each & measurements further down)

Aren't they cute?! They were soo FUN to make!

The Spooky Box is a 1x6 nugget box. 



Stamps: Wicked Cool
Ink: Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Small & Large Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch 1/8' Black Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Strip


The Paisley Pumpkin Box is a 2x4 nugget box.



Stamps: Paisley Prints, Everyday Flexible Phrases
Ink: Peach Parfait, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Markers: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Parfait, Soft Suede, Old Olive
Paper: Peach Parfait, Pear Pizazz, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Accessories: Decorative Label Punch, Curly Label Punch, Adhesive Leaves, Sticky Strip, 1/4' Old Olive Grossgrain, Dimensionals


The Witch Box is a 3x3 nugget box.



Stamps: Fang-Tastic
Ink: Basic Black, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White
Markers: Concord Crush, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait
Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizazz, Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Basic Black 
Accessories: Spider Web Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Curly Label Punch, Sticky Strip

You can use Avery 5160 labels to wrap around your nuggets after decorating or cut your strips at 1x 3 1/4. I chose to cut mine out of cardstock as the labels are a little smaller in width giving you less decorating room. Be sure to use the sticky strip to adhere your cardstock to the nuggets as the cardstock is also heavier than the labels!

Now, as many of you are probably wondering, here is how you can qualify for the following


BLOG CANDY! (Open to US only)

I have decided to give away a few of my personal favorite items from Stampin' Up!
You can never have enough of these!

1- Basic Pearl Jewels
1- Basic Rhinestone Jewels
1-Basic Glimmer Brads
1-Medium Clear Envies

In order to qualify:


1. If you aren't already, FOLLOW my blog (please only do so because you want to, not just for the blog candy)
2. Leave a COMMENT (in this post)
3. Come back on Monday Sept. 20th to see if you have won!




The next stop on the SU Stars Blog Hop is Jane's site, Stamp With Jane.



Thanks for visiting my blog and have a great weekend!

What Can't You Pass Up From the Holiday Mini?!

I don't think I would be able to live without SEVERAL things in the new mini catalog but my absolute FAVORITE thing in the catty is the Spider Web embossing folder! I haven't ordered the Northern Flurry embossing folder for Christmas yet, but I think that's a MUST HAVE too!!


Here are some cards I received in a Holiday Mini Swap I recently hosted through the SU STARS yahoo group of SU! demos. I made a few sets of cards for this swap so I would have multiples of everyones cards to share with friends and family and I'm going to give a set away here to one lucky person! (U.S. only please)


If you would like to have your own set of these 7 cards please leave a comment with your favorite item from the Holiday Mini! I will select a winner at random on Monday September 20th so be sure to comment soon!

Winner has been chosen!! ANNE MARIE!!

By: Nancy Endwright

By: Dani Bodden

By: Dani Bodden

By: Dani Bodden

By: Tina Taves

By: Tina Taves

By: Tina Taves

Which In Color Card is Your Favorite?

I recently participated in a swap with fellow demonstrators on SCS where we shared our ideas using the 2010-2012 In Colors! I want to take a moment and share them all with you!


Post a comment and tell me which card is your favorite for a chance to win YOUR FAVORITE plus 2 other cards shown! (U.S. Only please)

I will pick a winner at random on Monday September 20th so be sure to post a comment before then!

By: Kate Gloede

By:Maguita Stroud

 

By: Pam Dean

By: Sharon Field

By: Lana Bishop

By: Bonnie

By: Susan Wain

By: VickieYeakley

By: Susan Timchack

By: Michelle Fischer

By: Andrea Hurlbert

By: Debbie Prante

By: Diana Soling

By: Stephanie Schultz

By: Diana Soling

By: Stephanie Schultz

By: Debbie Prante

By: SCS: Wildaboutstampin

By: SCS: Wildaboutstampin

By: Susan Wain

SU Stars Blog Hop & BLOG CANDY!!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to inform you all that I will be participating in the SU Stars blog hop next weekend! You can see the SU Stars blog HERE next week for details and the starting point!

Also, in honor of this being my VERY first time in a Blog Hop I am going to give away some BLOG CANDY!!!

I will post next week the official contents of the blog candy! There will be something from the new SU! Mini catalog and the winner will be picked at random! All you'll have to do is be sure to leave me a comment on my blog hop post and follow my blog!!

Be sure to check back soon!!!