How could I announce being named to the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen Design Team without sharing a little blog candy? If you are like me, you can always use stamps, paper, and a few embellishments. So I have prepared a yummy selection of 50 six by six sheets of retired Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper, an unmounted Gifts of the Earth stamp set, and 4 yards of 1/2″ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (one yard each of four colors). This little celebratory gift can be yours by simply leaving me a comment on any of the posts that I make between now and Friday, March 19, 10 PM CST. You could win all of the goodies pictured above! I will simply choose a random comment from all comments made during this time frame and announce the winner on Saturday. The winner will then have 24 hours to email me their mailing address.
Brady’s Adventures in Brazil
How is this for a view out of your hotel window? This is what Brady viewed from his hotel room in Salvadore, Brazil. He is spending spring break in Brazil as part of Western Illinois University’s select Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Western students will be able to perform and record with professional Afro-Brazilian musicians. In addition, they will be performing for and teaching underprivileged children for whom they will be leaving behind a quarter-ton of musical instruments. What a wonderful charitable, cultural and musical experience!
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Don’t forget to leave your comments in order to be eligible for my blog candy! Coming up later this week: Pals Paper Arts Sneak Peek and the Pals Paper Arts Challenge Card. Until next time…
Congratulations on being asked to join the Dirty Dozen. You’ll be great. I love blog candy, because it’s not fattening.
Luvglitztoo
OOps! I didn’t get my name on the last comment. Sorry!
Great blog candy, Ann! Congratulations on becoming one of the dirty dozen! Love the embossing folder with the chocolate chip this week-it’s very rich looking! I also enjoyed reading about your son’s trip to Brazil. Thanks!
waaay cool blog candy. I have yet to ever win any. Congrats on making the dirty dozen!!
Super congratulations. It’s always fun to have your creativity acknowledged. Encouraging too!
What a wonderful experience for Brady. Great picture too.
Nice Blog candy. I’d love to win it!
Hi Ann,
congratulation!
It must be a great honour to be a member at this SCS team.
What a great blog candy !!
hugs and kisses
Conny
Congratulations! I know you will be a great addition to the “Dirty Girls”:-)
Thanks for the chance to win the great blog candy! I love this set and would love to play with it,not to mention the great ribbons and paper.
Inky hugs,
Janet
You get the Honor and we get the Prize, just how does that work? Anyway, I love it! Thank you for being so generous and offering up such wonderful Blog Candy. Your work is definitely inspiring to me and others. I hope you have a glorious time on the Dirty Dozen Team. Thanks again.
Trish in Wisconsin
Congratulations! That is so cool! What an honor for you. When my guy’s time comes, which will be soon, I hope I have something really special come up and lots of people who will help me get over the pain. Hugs!
Chris R. from Iowa
Awesome blog candy! Congratulations again on making it to the Dirt Pile!
cindyb
Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy, I enjoy following your blog – your talent is evident!
Cassandra
I have just discovered your blog and I love it. I will be following daily.
I LOVE your blog. You really inspire me. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us.
The pictures of Brazil that your son took are beautiful! What an amazing experience!
Thank you for offering the awesome blog candy!
Did I hear someone say ‘Blog Candy’? What a great way to celebrate – CONGRATS!! I always enjoy reading your blog and seeing your creative ideas. Keep up the GREAT work! Anne in Minnesota
Congrats on this great accomplishment! You certainly deserve it with all of the talent you show us daily! Thank you for treating us to the blog candy!
Ilene B.
Congratulaions on such an honor. Your work is beautiful, love your blog.
A fellow Iowan.
Kate
I am so happy for you!!! I hope you will enjoy this positive thing in your life.
Best Wishes!!!
Isn’t it just like you to be so generous? I love that pic of your son’s stay in Brazil…how much do I wish I was there, too! XO
Congrats! I just saw your picture over at SCS – I’ve been following your blog for a while – you make beautiful cards. Thanks for the chance to win!
Congrats again and thank you for the chance to win such super candy! Love your site and look forward to seeing what you post every day! You are so talented! BTW, love your new picture!
Hugs from Barbara in SC
Congrats and I think you deserve it. I love looking at your blog daily! Please enter me for the candy and thank you for the offer.
Have a great week.
Congratulations! All your creativity and inspiration has been recognized. Thank you for all you do for us.
Mmmmmmmmm! Blog candy is always good! I have recently discovered your blog and it has quickly become one of my favourites. I really like your style and attention to detail. Keep up the good work!
Susie Neves-Sousa
I know I’ve already congratulated you on the DD, but Ann, this is really amazing. You’ve been a demo for what…a year? That’s really awesome to move up in ranks so quickly! You really deserve it!
Ahhhh, that view….gorgeous!
Congratulations !!! I have admired your work for awhile and now more people will too. Way to go!!!
Congratulations to being selected as a member of the Dirty Dozen. They sure know what they were doing in selecting you. I check you out each day and am disappointed when I don’t see a new project (I know you have that “other” job that requires your attention). I do enjoy your work.
Congratulations on becoming one of the Dirty Dozen! I have been a member of your blog for awhile and this is a deserving achievment. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Congrats! I love your work and have been following your blog for awhile now. thanks for the opportunity to win some free goodies.
I just found your blog a few days ago and I am so hooked!! I spent hours going back through all your creations. Congratulations on being chosen for SCS! Wise choice on their part! Thanks for offering the blog candy.
I just found your blog a few days ago and I am so hooked!! I spent hours going back through all your creations. Congratulations on being chosen for SCS! Wise choice on their part! Thanks for offering the blog candy.
Congrats to you!! And thanks for a chance to win some great candy!!
Congrats!!! Would love to win some blog candy!
Sandy in Utah
Oo, free stuff, I’d love some! And btw, I love your card designs.
Congratulations on being chosen for the Dirty Dozen team. I have enjoyed the talent you share with all of us and signed up to receive your blog. It is so helpful to those of us who are not yet seasoned stampers, so thank you for sharing your talent!! Also, thank you for the chance to win blog candy.
Ann, congratulations on SCS position. You’re work is wonderful and I try to look at your blog daily. I would love to win the blog candy, as I became a demo ‘after’ these colors were gone. Would love have some of my own. Thanks for sharing
“Dirty Deeds, done dirt cheap” AC/DC and you girl! Thanks for the chance to win blog candy. Love seeing your creations every day.
Fantabulous!! Your work is always awesome and inspires creativity in all of us. Best of luck in your new adventure and may you always be covered with inky hugs from cyberspace!
Stay well,
AnnMarie
Congrats again on making “The Dirty Dozen”. Would love to win this blog candy. TFS
Congrats! 🙂
I am so excited for you that you are part of the Dirty Dozen design team. Your work is inspirational in so many different ways. You have the soul of an artist. It’s not about perfection…it’s about beauty, and you are a pro when it comes to that. Congrats!
Congrats on making the Dirty Dozen, what an achievement!
Love that Brazilian view! Brady is doing a wonderful thing down there. I hope he has a great trip. Thanks for sharing, Ann!
Congrats on making the Dirty Dozen! Thanks for the chance at such great blog candy!
Congratulations! Those are yummy candy. And the best part is no calories! Thanks for sharing.
Blog Candy………. yikes I love it. You are a wonderful artist. I can’t wait to copy your latest card. It is beautiful!
thanks,
Martha Boyd
Congratulations!!!! Well deserved!!
Congratulations on being named one of the Dirty Dozen! I’ve been enjoying your work since I found your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy!
Awesome blog candy Ann!! And congrats on you DD!! You deserve it my friend : )
Congrats again, my dear Pal! And, I have to say how wonderful I think Brady is! Congrats to him, too! Can’t wait to hear more about his time in Brazil.
Yay congrats to you!!!
OH MY GOD PICTURE PERFECT!!!!!!!!!
HUG’ FRENCHIE.
You win the prize (Dirty Dozen) and we get a reward (blog candy) woohoo, what a deal! Have a great day.
I follow your blog every day and enjoy your work. Congratulations on being one of the “Dirty Dozen”. It is quite an honor and you certainly deserve it. The blog candy looks just great too! Congrats once again for sharing your wonderful creativity.
Fun Blog candy! Congrats again and I KNOW you’re creations will turn out fantastic! Can’t wait to see them!
Your cards are amazing and you truly deserve the honor! Congrats!
Congratulations! You deserve it! Your work is beautiful. Thanks for offering all that yummy blog candy,
Congratulations to you! What a well deserved selection!
Adair
asvoboda@juno.com
I love candy!!!! any size and shape…lol Do you have a new profile picture? Or am I behind the times?.. Anyway it looks beautiful….
Hugs
Darlene-Joy
Thanks for sharing your blog with all. And thanks for a chance to win some blog candy. Have a great day!
With your creative talent and warm personality, you TOTALLY will make an OH, SO FINE member of the Dirty Dozen!!
Congrats to SCS for recognizing your abilities!!
I hope you have a BLAST working in cooperation with the other members!
Oh My Goodness! Blog candy! And I have been wanting this stamp set for awhile! And it would be awesome to win it from one of my mentors!!!! Thanks for being so generous and giving us the chance to win! Congrats on becoming one of the dirty dozen! You deserve it with your awesome talent!! Love your site! Thanks for all you do! I appreciate YOU!
Hi, I only recently just started stamping and your blog really inspires me. I love your enthusiasm – it is just so catching! Thanks for the inspiration, Bianca
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm….I am ready for some blog candy! Congrats by the way! You are super and don’t you forget it!!!!!
Hugs to you,
Yvonne
Congrats!!
Jamie A.
okicrafter@yahoo.com