- Over 50 6″ x 6″ pieces of Designer Series Paper (all from Patterns Pack III)
- 24 pieces of 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ printed paper from the Country Living Cards A La Carte kit
- One On Board Book…Bird (unopened)
- Approximately 10 yards of Sleigh Bells Ribbon
- 18 assorted Khaki Corduroy Brads and Buttons
- Floral Fusion Felt Flowers (Over 130 pieces)
- Crochet Lace Ribbon (Spare Parts, approximately 3 yards)
- One of my cards
Participation couldn’t be easier! All you need to do is leave a comment on any of this week’s posts, starting today, until 9:00 PM CST Friday, October 1st. You may comment each day, if you wish and increase your chances of winning. At that time, I will use a random number generator from Random. org to select a winner. The winner’s name will be posted on my blog Saturday, October 2. Note: The winner will have 24 hours to email me their name and mailing address! So be certain to check in on Saturday!
Since there is not a card to comment on today, and if you are at a loss for words, here are some simple “comment starters”:
- What is your favorite technique?
- Do you have a favorite tool that you like to use?
- Is there a favorite style of card that you like to make?
- Do you prefer wood mount or clear mount stamps?
- Are there any tutorials that you would like to see?
As for me, my answers would be: I like distressing…the color spritzer tool…vintage cards…clear mount stamps…and too many too list!
Would you be interested in learning more about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator? If the idea of earning extra money and being your own boss appeals to you, then email me today. I would love to discuss this business opportunity with you and answer any questions that you may have! Until next time…
I’m sure up for this blog candy!!! Ann, I love the way you layer and distress! Love following you ๐
Wow, love the blog candy!! I am a huge fan of the SU clear mount stamps and won’t be ordering another woodset!
Wow, this is some great candy! Thank you for sharing the wealth! ๐
Yippee! I’d love to win this!
I love many techniques but I would have to say embossing is always lovely and everyone loves the look of it, thanks for the opportunity to win and for sharing your creations with recipes and straightforward directions
Eileen
Must say I LOVE my BigShot and use it for most cards for either texturing or die-cutting. Really get excited about Christmas cards. Love your blog and appreciate your great blog candy offer!
Ann, I just saw your video on making the ribbon bows and all I can say is BRILLIANT! Can’t wait to make a template of my own and try it out! Thanks for showing us how to do such neat things.
I love the video on making the bows. I have a real hard time getting it uniform and will definitely try the video version. Thanks for so many ideas. Pat P. Mass
I love your blog! Your cards are all beautiful and just in the style I love! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win the great candy! Yum!
BTW, what’s the status on “Muffy the Boxer”? I really have enjoyed watching the story unfold:-) She is too cute. I ,too, lost our beloved Savannah(15 1/2) in June. I’m not ready for a new furry baby yet but it’s wonderful to watch your journey.
Inky hugs,
Janet
Ann, I just popped in to tell you how much I love your pink dots card on stampin connection. Let everyone know they need to sign up to be a demo so they can see all the cards too!
Hi Ann, my favorite technique is distressing. My favorite tool is the big shot and dies. I love visiting your blog and all the techniques that you share, especially the ones on coloring.
Hi Ann,
I have been following your blog for some time now and always click on it 1st each time I check e-mail. Thank you for sharing your ideas, color combinations, techniques. That is very helpful for all of us. My favorite go to tool is the Big Shot. I wonder what we would do without all the die cuts we use! Thanks for a chance to win your bog candy.
Hi Ann! Awesome giveaway! My favorite tool would be the Big Shot and clear mount stamps! Favorite technique- not really sure but i would love to see more videos of you creating or your creative space where your awesome imagination takes place! Thanks for the chance to win! Good Luck to ALL!
I like distressing the best…the color spritzer tool…vintage cards…clear mount stamps…embossing folders…ribbon and too many too list!
I’m enthralled with emboswsing folders right now. So simple to use, such impact!
Yes, I missed this entry yesterday…but, I’m always back-pedalling! Love all your creations…quite the inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing all that you do!
My favorite technique is distressing using sponging and tearing the edges. You are the best at this Ann!
I like Rock-n-roll, the simple/easy technique but still give you the wow effect…..LOVE my big shot, but can’t live without my stamp-a-ma-jig…..don’t have a particular style…..can’t decide if I like wood or clear mount more…..But ont thing I know is that I WOULD LOVE to see the different stampin’ techniques tutorial.
Thank you!
Lauren Y.
Sloatyang@yahoo.com
My favorite technique is tearing and sponging!!
saucersrus@yahoo.com
My favorite technique is tearing and sponging!!
saucersrus@yahoo.com
Hi Ann, I loved your video of little Muffy, she is so, so adorable! I’m very happy for you and your family to have a new girl soon! Your questions…My favorite technique is watercoloring, my favorite tool is my Big Shot(!), while I create cards of many different styles, my very favorite is vintage, I definitely love the new clear mount stamps and any tutorial you choose to share would be wonderful!!
Hi Ann, My favorite technique..not really sure on this one I love to emboss so probably that, my favorite tool is the big shot hands down!Style of card would be clean lines a more understated type card and the clear mount is my favorite and the tutorials please do some on coloring, shading, and some on the waffle paper I love the look of it! Thanks Ann I sure enjoy your blog, I look everyday. Have a great evening~
Rosemary
I don’t have to scratch around for a comment on your Blog. I try to check in every few days, sometimes more often and always find inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the chance to win your great blog candy! My favorite technique is using my spritzer and my favorite tool is my Big Shot, love the texture plates. I just moved to a smaller house so clear mount is what I would prefer since storage is an issue. Love your blog, I look at everyday! Thanks, Linda
Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy!!
I just want to thank you for sharing your creativity – you are an inspiration.
Patti Beachy
Can not wait for your tutorial on tying bows!!! I also love the spritzers. I would also love to see watercolor tutorials. Love love love the card you sent me with my order!
Thanks, Joan!!!
Thanks for a chance to win some calorie free candy. My favorite tools are the Big Shot, embossing folders and punches. My favorite technique is embossing. I like making cutsie cards. I prefer clear stamps especially when it comes to letters.
WOW, a chance to win some GREAT blog candy. ๐ I love vintage cards with a little distressing and sponging. I tend to like the wood stamps, but I ordered some clear stamps from SU to give them a try. Now that I have them, I wish they were wood. I love embossing folders. Also love Spellbinders dies but they are so expensive. Love the tips people have of cutting off the ends to make different shapes, etc.
i love, love watercoloring & one of my favorite cards is the fall wreath you recently posted. I check your blog daily & look forward to seeing what you will make next!
I love your blog and the chance to win blog candy! What fun. My favorite technique is watercoloring and I love the look of embossing too. All in all I love working with paper and ink and creating. Isn’t that what it is all about?
Thanks,
Laura
ps. I am loving the new clear stamps.
My favorite technique is faux stitching. It’s easy, simple and only requires a pen. And it adds just a little extra to each project.
Thanks for the chance to win. And can’t wait till the little Muffy comes home!
here’s my email addy… sorry, I didn’t add it to the above comment.
blog candy giveaway…. yum! clear mount stamps are my new favorite thing.
I love clear mount stamps. Thanks for all the ideas and techniques that you share and for the chance to win this awesome blog candy!
Glenda
My favorite technique is two step stamping. I love using my punch tool because I love using brads. My favorite type of cards to make are clean line and pretty style. I definitely love the wood mount stamps, not so hip on the clear mounts! And I love any tutorials, I prefer the directions in written form, videos are awesome… but I can’t print a video to try the tutorial later at my stamp table ๐
OMGosh….I can’t believe how FANTASTIC your candy is!!!! WOW!!! And fat-free?!?! WooHoo!! I’d really love to know how to do tile coasters. I love the look of them, and would love to use some of my favorite stamps to make them, but I’m not sure where to start. I’ve seen a few tutorials online, but every one is different, and I have NO clue which one gives the best results. Could you PLEASE do a tutorial for making tile coasters?
Trick or Treat! (I just don’t feel right taking candy without earning it!!) I would not live without my dies or embossing folders, but after your recent tutorial, I have to get the color spritzer!!
WooHoo, blog candy I love. I also love clear mount over wood stamps which I really didn’t think I would. I check your site everyday to see what is new and exciting. Thanks for all the techniques and fun ideas.
What a big blog candy giveaway and with no calories!! I would love to win!
I can’t wait to see what you have created each day and I love how you explain what you are doing.
You are such an inspiration to me!
Thanks,
Terry
I love to see VIDEOS! And I love to watch people stamp – so any video would make me happy! I’ve enjoyed watching Muffy the Boxer ones too! Speaking of Muffy, she has BIG paws for a little puppy, doesn’t she? She’s adorable and I hope you’re getting your sleep now, because if you’ve talked to my friend Cindy B, you know that you might not get much once Muffy “comes home”! ๐
Susan
moot96 AT aol DOT com
I love your blog!!! You have such wonderful creations and I love to check back often. I love the color sprizter tool too! It doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
My favorite technique is adding glitter to anything I can. Thanks for the awesome blog candy.
Heidi
hhmcdonough@yahoo.com
I enjoy your posts so much and get such great ideals. I love the clear mount stamps, so glad Su gave us the option to choose. I love the fact that they are still the same rubber stamps, just mounted in a different way.
I love checking your blog each day and see what great idea you have come up with. I like the clear stamps and the embossing folders. The Stamp a ma jig is one of my favorite tools.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Ann, I so look forward to your see what is in your wonderful blog, and to see how Muffy is doing. She is soooooo cute…almost makes me want to get another dog, but no we dog sit our granddogs and give treats to the neighbors dogs.
I love the clear stamps….I converted all my su stamps to clear a year or two ago and love them. Better storage and see where you are stamping. I also would like to see something with waffle paper.
Hi Ann – Fun candy! Can you separate the prize up into lots of small prizes? I would love to win the whole bundle but even a card would be pretty special! I love distressing and lots of layers. Style, well, I don’t think I have any – fashion, cards, you name it – I don’t have it! Just kidding. I do love the clear mount stamps. What I would like to see – ummm that waffle paper seems to be intriquing. I like to see all the ways to make the most out of a stamp or punch too. My fur baby is wanting to go out – later…..
Chris R. from Iowa
I am so glad you are posting more of your artworks. I look forward to your wonderful works. The distressing is to die for. You may have started out a simple card/sketch but you added so much detail that it always end up a WOW card. Thanks so much for sharing your work with us blog readers. I have to say, the spritzer tool is on my wish list for the next order. Thanks for a chance to the yummy blog candy.
Hi Ann, I l-o-v-e your blog…You have such a classy style! I would like to see a video tutorial on watercoloring also. I seem to struggle with my images looking like they are simply colored without shading. Seeing someone else demonstrating a technique is very helpful to me. Hope I am the lucky one to win the blog candy!
I’m with you. I love the clear mount blocks as well. So much easier to use and still get the same crisp stamping.
I LOVE the blanket stitching you did on that card. AND the 3-D flower!!
Hi Ann, I’m pretty new at following blogs. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy! I find that my taste is ever changing when it comes to stamping. Thanks for spreading some joy, I love looking at your posts! Hope you’re having a great day and that your husband’s surgery went well.
Thanks,
Sarah
Ann, thanks MUCH for the opportunity to win such YUMMY blog candy!
I would love to see video tutorials on using a sewing machine on cards! I never took home ec — and it shows!!
Yippee! Skippee! Thanks for the blog candy chance!
I love all your designs and tutorials, too. Keep impressing us, we sure do appreciate it!
Well, mention blog candy and the comments start rolling in! Ann, but aside from the kidding I love following your blog and creations. You are a true crafter that inspires others. Keep up the great work!
My favorite type of card is “Clean and Simple” mostly because of limited time to make cards. I still like the wood mounted stamps the best, but clear stamps take so much less room to store so I’m torn.
Hi Ann,
what a great blog candy.
I prefer wood mounted stamps, although I have problems with the storage *lol*, there are too many of them.
I love to use my embossing folders for backgrounds. At the moment I often use my sewing machine to sew the papers on the cardstock, looks very pretty.
Conny
I love your card-making style! You really have an eye on putting together patterned papers and beautiful colors.
I found your blog a month ago and I find such delight in your cards. I am a recently retired teacher and have been adopted into a Stampin’Up club, so I am learning and loving making cards. There’s so much to learn and embossing is a favorite technique at this time.
Whatever you do is great!!! I enjoy stopping by to see your new family member videos.
Awww, you’re so sweet! Ummmm, I like the clear stamps, I can stash more,lol. I do love vintage cards. I love tutorials, but can’t think of any off hand that I’d like to see. Thanks for the chance. ๐
Hi, As an animal lover, I have enjoyed “Muffy’s” pictures. We have cats, none chosen, they all came to us. Boy, they new a good thing when they saw us. haha Love them all. Pat P.
I am a follower of your blog, and just wanted to say that you do some awesome work!
Great blog candy…thanks for the opportunity to win!
Elaine
quilter16@frontier.com
I like simple cards and learning new techniques. I definitely prefer the clear mount stamps because I can store more of them! ๐ thanks for the chance to win!
Hugs,
Elizabeth
Hi Anne,
I love simple cards most of the time but occasionally I like to layer it up! And clear mount stamps are becoming my absolute favorites ~ so easy to place. Thanks for the chance to win some great “candy”.
Hugs, Barbara in SC
Thank you for the chance to win your blog candy. I follow your blog everyday and really enjoy (although at times it was very sad) reading about your resident boxers. I have two standard poodles and can’t imagine our house without them. Oh yeah, I love clear mount, I just find them easier to place where I want them.
Thank you,
Michelle
Blog Candy!! Yay!!! Thank you for being so generous! I loved the cards with those beautiful flowers that you did! I look forward to viewing your cards!
I love your blog and a chance to win some candy. I like the clear stamps for the positioning, makes it so much easier. thanks Toni
Great giveaway!!!
Fav technique: Distressing & Embossing
Fav tool: Big Shot w/dies & embossing folders
Cardmaking Style: Don’t seem to have one (I’m more of a scrapbooker, but make yearly Xmas cards and random other cards)
W or C: I prefer the clear, but don’t plan on unmounting my wood stamps.
Tutorials: Anything you’d like to show us is fine.
Thanks again for the chance to win such a great prize. And thanks for the wonderful inspiration.
Olivia
I love your creations and am inspired by them. Since I’m new at this, I’m trying to work with the many “challenges” out there. Clear mount is definitely my stamp of choice, easy to use, easy to store and easier on the pocketbook!
Thanks for a chance to win the blog candy.
Mona
anne thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy-I am an email subscriber and love to get your updates
my big shot was a great purchase for me-love its versatility
I love all the great design tips you give with each project you present
I love all your gorgeous cards. I would like to see a tutorial on coloring with crayons and chalk. In the past you have made some wonderful cards with coloring and would love to know your techniques. Thank you for posting new cards everday. You are an inspiration.
I love your blog! What great blog candy!! I look forward to seeing what you create everyday! Thanks for all your inspiration!
Wow! Great blog candy; I’m sure your handmade card would be the highlight of it all though! ๐
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful talent!
I really enjoy reading your blog so I thought this would be a good time to let you know. I also love the distressing technique and vintages cards are probably my favorite. I really like my wood mounted stamps but the clear mount stamps really do have some advantages. Thanks for all you do.
Sharon
Good Morning Ann, to begin with thanks for such a awesome blog candy. My favorite technique well lets see, glitzy lace, sponging and as soon as I get the distressing kit I imagine that will be one of my favorites as well. Favorite tool at the moment Big Shot and all the folders. I can’t wait to try the color spritzer, I have a hunch it will be right up there. Wood vs clear well both. I just have more wood. I love anything vintage and my favorite tutorials are on flowers and ribbons
One of my favorite techniques is watercoloring. I actually use a paint brushand re-inkers…can’t seem to get the aquapainter to work for me. Always rip the paper.
I love the “feel” of a wood mounted stamp! However, if i didn’t go to unmounted stamps I would have to stop buying stamps and that wasn’t going to happen. So little by little I am in the process of unmounting nearly all of my wood mounted stamps. I would like to know more about the glass glitter. How is it different than chunky glitter? Is it more shiny, more reflective of light?
I’ve been following your blog for awhile now & love your creativity! I don’t really have a favorite style – like to play with ’em all, my Big Shot is my favorite tool right now, and the clear mount stamps are my favorite! Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful candy!
I would LOVE to have one of your wonderful cards! Lately I have been enjoying making distressed cards. I also love to use glitter and other bling.
Adair
asvoboda@juno.com
Good Morning Ann. My favorite style is Vintage…especially how you do it with SU product – impossibly gorgeous! My favorite tool is my glue – I have a bazillion types!!! and my chalk. My favorite video you do is ALL OF THEM…I love seeing you at work. And I definately prefer the wood stamps but can’t afford them but love the way the clear stamps are packaged. I wish the wood had a similar packaging. Hmmm did I leave anything out? I hope not. Have a great day Ann. xox
wow! What a generous way to start my morning! I love reading your blog with all the inspiring projects you offer!
I love your blog. Your cards are so creative and fresh. I particularily enjoy your videos. Please make more. As the grandmother to a new boxer pup I also look forward to more info and photos of Muffy!
Janice
WOW Ann…some generous blog candy! Thanks so much for the chance and you know I’ll be peeping in every day! ๐
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I love your creations! I do love vintage cards esp. with a lot of sponging. Have a wonderful week and thank you for the offer.
Thanks for the opportunity to win some candy!
I just can’t say enough how much I love SU for clear mount. They fit better in my budget, my shelf, and my need for placement assistance!
Thank you. ๐
I’m game for some calorie free candy. I really like the stamp-a-magig. I really want those floral fusion flowers. I hope I win.
how FUN!!! ๐
•What is your favorite technique? sponging, alcohol spritz w shimmer paint & textured (big shot folders)
•Do you have a favorite tool that you like to use? BIG SHOT texture folders & dies! or punches…
•Is there a favorite style of card that you like to make? random styles CHRISTMAS/SNOW themed w lots of glitter…
•Do you prefer wood mount or clear mount stamps? WOOD ๐
•Are there any tutorials that you would like to see? featuring the newest techinques & products… ๐
thanks, R ๐
Ann thanks for a chance at some blog candy. Wow that’s a real big prize too. I have been a follower for a long time and you always inspire creativity.
I like the clear stamps if they are big, (the small ones always fall off the block for me), I love anything vintage, and really enjoy your videos. “Seeing is worth a thouand words”.
Oooooh….caaaandddddy. Ha! In lieu of comment, I will simply say thank you, Ann, for all the wonderful artwork you share with us on a regular basis. We love everything you do! It’s always classy, elegant and inspiring.
Ann, what a nice bundle of blog candy! I must say, because of YOU, I will be receiving my distressing kit and my color spritzer today! Can’t wait to play! I do like the clear mount stamps, but only for larger images….if I order a set with small images, I stick to wood! Just my choice! Blessings to you today, and have a great day!
GREAT BLOG CANDY! I would like to see different uses for the Decor Elements. Also, if there are any tricks to using them. I tried once and ended up throwing the rub-on in the trash! I love getting your BLOG updates everyday. Thanks Ann.
Ann, thanks for the chance to win your blog candy, I enjoy checking your blog each day as I love SU and seeing how you are using the new products. You are an inspiration…to answer a couple of your conversation starters, I love vintage and rustic (opposite ends of the spectrum) and my best all time fav purchase from SU is my Big Shot, wouldn’t want to do without it! I also love the new clear mount stamps, wouldn’t go back to the wood mount although I won’t be unmounting either.
I would love to see more watercoloring videos too — seeing you actually do it is extremely helpful. And sponging too, now that I think of it — mine always looks so “obvious”, not blended and subtle…
Hi Ann,
My favorite technique would be distressing, my favorite tool would have to be the big shot… I love vintage cards and prefer clear mount. I would like to see more videos on watercoloring.. with inks and crayons.
hugs
Darlene-Joy
I was doing some layering of colored paper the other day, thought I had everything lined up perfectly and after it was all done it looks like it’s crooked. What can I do to get these straight? If you haven’t already guessed, I’m new to this.
Thanks,
Deb
I can’t believe I might actually be the first to comment!!! I love everything you do but I’d really like to know more about the new waffle paper, glass glitter, tinsel trim and that beautiful new seam binding in the holiday mini. It all looks like treasure to me!