As Thanksgiving approaches, I would like to thank all of you who visit my blog. There is definitely something to be said for blogging, as it has allowed me to make friends with fellow stampers from around the world. It never ceases to amaze me how much we care about and support each other as we gain little glimpses of each other’s lives. We learn the names of our spouses, children and pets. We celebrate weddings, anniversaries, births and promotions. We mourn our losses and our tragedies. We make plans to meet up at Conventions, Regionals, classes and workshops. We send words of encouragement and words of condolences.
I will be forever thankful for the friendships that we have forged. I truly do look forward to your comments and emails. I wish that I could send each and every one of you a card of Thanksgiving, but since that it not possible, I would like to offer you a chance to win Blog Candy. Here is what it includes:
- Northern Hearts Clear Mount Stamp Set, which will arrive in time for Christmas
- Over 140 sheets of 6″ x 6″ retired Designer Series Paper
- Over 150 retired Stampin’ Up! buttons
- 10 yards of Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, perfect for Christmas or Valentine’s Day
- One On Board Bird Book
- Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Basic Rhinestones
- One Thank You card
All you need to do is leave a comment on any of my posts this week, beginning today (Monday) and ending on Thursday…Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 PM CST. After that time I will tally up all of the comments. A random number generator will be used to determine the winner, whose name I will post on Friday. The winner will then have until Monday, November 29th to email me their name and address so that I can mail their package.
Since there is no card on which to comment today, why not just share a “favorite”. It could be a favorite tool, color, technique, style, paper, stamp set…you get the picture! I will get you started: My favorite stamp set from the Holiday Mini is French Foliage! Until next time..
P.S. Take advantage of Stampin’ Up!’s Starter Kit Special. Why not take advantage of all of the perks and benefits of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator at the no-risk price of $87.50 for over $300 worth of products and business tools! Click here for more details. Have questions? I am just an email away!
My favorite…..this is always really difficult, but this season my favorite stamp set has been French Foliage and my favorite die has been the big snowflake!
blessings,
barb
Wow, wow, WOW!!! The blog candy is sensational! Just like your projects–visiting your blog is one of my daily highlights!
Love my Big Shot, especially with Texturz Plates and Impression Folders. So many things I love about Stampin’ Up including the new clear-mount stamp sets and new colors. Thanks for the awesome blog candy offer!
bdlakebum at yahoo dot com
You are so talented and I love visiting your blog each day. I also enjoy hearing about the boxer babies. I hope you have a wonderful 1st Thanksgiving with them. My favorite supplies change all of the time. I am loving the new in color paper so I’ll say that’s my favorite du jour. That may change tomorrow though, LOL.
Hands down, French Foliage is my favorite stamp set this year. Thanks for the chance to win such a grand prize package! I am very thankful for all you ladies who share your talents and blog!
Hi Ann. I feel inspired by the articles I read on your blog. It’s like I have reached out and made a friend, all be it a cyber friend, but friend none the less. My all time favourite Stampin’ Up! tool is the Big Shot…Nearly everything I make includes something from the Big Shot Happy Thanksgiving.
I had to scroll down quite a bit to get to post a comment! Just shows how popular your blog is! Each and every one of your posts are so lovely. Your attention to detail and colour choices always inspire me. My faves would have to be the vintage bards and ribbon selection. They are just divine!
What a fantastic card, Ann! You are amazing at spelling out the details in the creative process you use when making a new card. Thank you! I would love to win some blog candy and an original Ann Schach card from you so PICK ME! Happy Thanksgiving!
Angie Jozefowicz
Wow….only one?? I don’t know if I can do that. My favorite stamp set is French Foliage!! I ABSOLUTELY adore that set!!!! And my new favorite color is Cherry Cobbler!!! Even the name sounds yummy!!!
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win some candy!!! LOVE your blog! It’s very inspirational to me!!
Oh, you are so generous. I love stopping by and seeing your creations–you always inspire me!
My favorite stamp set right now is Style Beautiful! I use it on so many cards. I love the flourishes!
I love your blog! You are such a talented lady and I really appreciate all of your tips on cardmaking. I have learned so much by following your blog:-) Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win your awesome candy!
Inky hugs,
Janet
There are so mnay favorties in the Stmapin’ Up catalog — it is hard to pick one. but I do love the French foliage set from the current mini catalog. I also love Elements of Style in the main catty. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy1 You have a terririfc blog!
Ann,
Thank you for your inspirational creations. I have enjoyed reading your blog and am now branching out to create my own.
My current favorite stamp set is French Foliage. My all-time favorite one is Lovely as a Tree.
Thank you for the chance to win blog candy!
Thats a hard decision….I love French Foliage too but I couldn’t live without my Lovely As A Tree set. A set I have used and used over the many years. Happy Thanksgiving
I enjoy your blog very much..You have given all of us readers so many ideas and tips that I thank you for sharing.
My current favorite stamp set is from the Holiday mini is Day of Gratitude
My favorite thing to read on stamping blogs that doesn’t involve crafting is stories about the bloggers’ dogs. Your stories about the twins make your blog a winner, but it’s your gorgeous cards and lovely writing (yay, retired teachers!) that keep my coming back!
Hi Ann, I just came across your bog tonight. I enjoyed looking at all the wonderful cards you make. I will definitely be back 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous amount of blog candy. My favorite tool would have to be the big shot. Thanks
Hi Ann, I just came across your bog tonight. I enjoyed looking at all the wonderful cards you make. I will definitely be back 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous amount of blog candy. My favorite tool would have to be the big shot. Thanks
Hi Ann, I just came across your bog tonight. I enjoyed looking at all the wonderful cards you make. I will definitely be back 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous amount of blog candy. My favorite tool would have to be the big shot. Thanks
Hi Ann, I just came across your bog tonight. I enjoyed looking at all the wonderful cards you make. I will definitely be back 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win such a generous amount of blog candy. My favorite tool would have to be the big shot. Thanks
I have been following your blog just before you retired and I am sure glad you did. What a transition you have made ! My favorite is when I get your blog post in my e-mail You are so darn creative and an amazing artist. I haven’t see pics of the twins lately I bet they are getting big.
Ooooh that is my all-time favorite ribbon and the chance to win that fabulous cork-card is reason enough for me to enter my name! 🙂 In all seriousness, Ann, I really, really enjoy your blog. You have inspired me (and enabled me to buy new things) MORE then a few times and your tips and tricks are the best in the biz.
As far as favorites…I would have to say my favorite stamp set of the moment is Contempo Christmas, favorite tool is the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder and favorite accessory is…hmmm, let me think…BLING! Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving with your family! 🙂
Your blog is one of my favorites to visit for inspiration. My favorite tool at the moment would have to be my Big Shot. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Hmmmm, I think Bells and Boughs is my current fave, even though I haven’t had time to ink it up yet! Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards and your puppies as well.
I have really enjoyed your blog and get lots of ideas for cards!
Thank you for the opportunity to win all these lovely goodies 🙂
I have been really enjoying the new color Cherry Cobbler.
Hi Ann, thank you so much for your generosity of the blog candy. You are truly an inspiration to us blog readers here. I have many favorites but the one I like most is the challenge to do something new / different. I’ll to say, your color spritzer tool, per your almost in all your cards technique, I find it to be my challenge / favorite. I will continue to learn and be inspired from your artworks. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hi Ann! Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy! My favorite supply of all time has to be dimensionals! I can’t seem to finish any project without them!
Ann — As a teacher’s kid raised in the central midwest, I feel extra connections with you. Your blog is one of the few I will steal a minute that I usually don’t have to open & see what beauty & inspiration you have for us; others just have to wait!! Current fav set = French Foliage; tool = Big Shot of course!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!!
Sherry Clark
Highlands Ranch, CO
sherry_jo_clark@hotmail.com
Ann,
I just recently found your blog and immediately added it as a favorite. I love your projects and they give me great ideas. My favorite stamp set (today) would have to be Snow Swirled.
Keep up the great work!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for the opportunity for blog candy!
I have enjoyed all your cards and videos. You do great work. Love the updates on the dogs too.
Jeanie Young
jeanie4465@bellsouth.net
I guess it varies. Today, I can’t tell you a favorite set. I do love antiquing or making things look old. I don’t do it as much as I would like. Right now my favorite color is the Cherry Cobble with Crumb Cake right behind. I miss handsome hunter – I think that would have been good with cherry cobbler. Anyway, you know I love your blog and all your inspiration you provide. Ask me again tomorrow, I will probably change my mind!
Chris R. from Iowa
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving!
I love to see your creations. I follow along through Reader from a group of demonstrator blogs my friend assembled. I always enjoy your work.
My favorite is probably the Dasher stamp. He just oozes glam and with some sparkle, I can add the glitter!
It’s always a joy to stop by to see what’s new with the puppies and the great projects you have created.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear Ann,
I am a faithful reader of your blog, as well as a lot of people from Quebec! You are a great inspiration to all of us cardmaker.
Would love to win your fabulous and generous candy!
Love,
ninon@annabelleart.net
Love your blog. Since I’m also from Iowa, I feel I know you (wish I did)anyway–my favorite stamp set is “Just Beleive” love it. Thanks for the blog candy!
Kate
You are certainly an inspiration. I am learning to create vintage cards because of you. That blog candy sure is great and what a great way to say thanks to everyone.
My favorite stamp set has got to be Greeting Card Kids. I just love those little kids. My set has seen tons and tons of ink since I got it.
Thanks for sharing all your wisdom with us.
Ann, I love your blog, even though I don’t always comment, I come here each week to check out what you’ve done and to learn more fabulous ideas.
One of my favorites (and there are many)is the video on how to tie the bows. This has made my card creating so much easier.
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Vicki
Wow! You give us all this inspiration weekly and now a bit of candy too. How very generous. I just visiting your site, you make the kinds of cards I love. I, of course would have to say right now my favorite thing is “Bells and Boughs” from the holiday mini. I’m a bell collector and have many bell friends. I search every year for bell stamps to make my Christmas cards. In fact this year, I had ordered a stamp set from another company when the mini came out. I promptly cancelled that order and placed one with my favorite stamp company. I ordered all the items related to bells, stamps, paper etc. Stampin up Dem. have made so many lovely cards for me to take inspiration from. Thank you so much.
Hi Ann,
at first let me say thank you for having the chance to win your great blog candy.
Every other day I come to visit your blog, I love it. I ´ve learnt from you how to make a fine bow via video. :))
My favourite for making christmas cards is the Contempo Christmas set and the coordinating punch. I love it and it is so easy to make cards , home decor etc.
Have a nice day and happy thanksgiving
Conny with an address in the States
WOW … What a wonderful assortment of blog candy!!! Your card jumped out at me … I’m thinking CASE (if you don’t mind). Day of Gratitude is my favorite set right now.
My favorite card is emboss resist. It can make any stamp look so amazing. I love how it emerges from under the ink rubbed over it and looks so neat with a background stamp behind it.
Thanks for all your ideas you share with all of us. Happy Thanksgiving.
I feel so lucky to have found your blog, Ann. It’s a highlight of my day to check out you new postings, to see your beautiful new creations, and to learn the latest with the boxer kids. My current favourites–the French Foliage stamp set, the autumn DSP paper from the Mini catalogue (can’t remember the name right now), and the sketches from the Project 12 challenge.
Thank you for sharing your talent with us every day! I would have to say that right now I am loving my big shot and embossing folders. I can’t use them enough!
You are too sweet to offer this blog candy. I enjoy your creations and puppies so much. My favorite thing right now…embossing folders!
I absolutely love your Paisley Pines card. The cross stitching on the ribbon punch is my favorite. You always inspire me to try new things. Thanks.
I always enjoy visiting your site. It is so inspirational.
Love your blog and the Stampin Up products. The inspiration you give is great. I just ordered the bird and branch punch and am waiting impatiently for it to arrive! Happy Thanksgivng to all.
Leslie said … A technique I am definitely going to try is brayering the perfect impressions texture plate. I think the effect you achieved is stunning and really opens up some huge possibilities!
Thanks so much for the chance to win some blog candy! One of my favorites is the Owl Punch. It’s so versatile! I love your blog and I love your new puppy too! Happy Stampin’!
Thank you so much for the chance, you are a sweetie! I love coming here to check out your projects and getting some inspiration. Well, I guess I’d say my favorite tool is my Spellbinders Wizard. I’ve had it for years, and only started putting it to use in the past year when I stared making cards, it is my most used tool. 🙂
Ann, you know I think your cards are gorgeous and pushes us to go out of the box. My favorite thing would be your tutorials and helpful hints, without them I would be lost. Thank you for a chance to win such an awesome Blog Candy.
I just love your cards. My favorite die right now is the island floral. But there is a long list of favorites. Thank you for the opportunity to win such fun candy!!!
Yum! This is delicious blog candy! Since it is Thanksgiving week, I’d have to say having Thanksgiving dinner with my family has got to be tops on my “favorites” list.
Ann, I love visiting you site. As a newbie into the stampin’ world, you are a great inspiration! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Beccy
Hi! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy! I look at your blog everyday and love your creativity. It is inspirational. There are so many favorites of mine, but I do have to say I love using the big shot. You can do so many things with it. I hope you have a happy holiday season.
My favorite is my Big Shot! Just love all the things you can do with it. Thanks for the chance at some wonderful blog candy. jmniffer
Hi Ann,
I love your blog! Thanks for all your help and great ideas.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, Ann! I follow you blog religiously and love your creations (so inspirational!) and love the updates on the puppies. Thank you for a chance for the blog candy!
Mona
Happy Thanksgiving Ann – Thanks for the blog candy chance! My favorite time of day is any time I can sit at the computer and blog surf through the many talented stampers blogs and see what “comfort eye candy” they have in store for me at that moment. Its a great way to get a cyber hug whenever I need one.
Once again, I have to say I LOVE to see your detailed creations, something I hope I will be able to manage one day : )
Thanks for always sharing your creativity with us, and provide a chance to win something wodnerful!
My current favorite color is Cherry Cobbler, and I love the embossing folder!!!
Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!
p.s. hope there is NO puppy drama : )
Lauren Y.
sloatyang@yahoo.com
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Hi Ann,
Yes, it is amazing the friends we make around the world through blogging. Crafters are awesome! My favorite stamp set in the Holiday Mini is Fireside Christmas. Love that fireplace image.
Lisa
WOW! nice blog candy. thanks for the chance to win. One of my favorite things are punches! I have soooo many. I used to say I have a “punch problem”. Now I say “need a punch? no problem”!
My style is clean and simple but I sure enjoy doing other styles at your workshops!
My favorite item right now is the Northern Flurry Textured Impressions!! I love snowflakes and this makes a beautiful card with a little Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz sprayed on the snowflakes.
Happy Thanksgiving, Ann! Among many other people and things, I’m thankful for you!
Hi, I don’t think I could pick just one card, there are so many I love and have saved to my files for future references. I love your color combinations and style of your amazing cards. Thanks for this opportunity of blog candy. Pat P.
wow! what a “give away”…I love your website and your give-away is great. I hope you have a great and Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Patty
I think I have found more inspiration from your blog than from anywhere. You’ve inspired me to reach outside my box to create such lovely things. I’m thankful for you.
Deb D.
Love your blog. You are very creative and I love checking out your projects. Thanks for all the inspiration. My favorite stamp set right now is the Bells & Boughs.
Thanks for a chance at your blog candy. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.
JoAnn
Hi Ann,
I too love your blog and am thankful I found it. You are a natural teacher and I enjoy your lessons and tips you include. Your card creations are always a work of art. I love to much to list just one thing but I always love SU designer paper. I have quite a collection!
Thanks for all you do.
Sincerely, Laura H
Love your blog so much! I think inspirational blogs are my favorite tool, and I check yours every day. Thank you!
Your cards are always so incredibly beautiful and your talent and creativity is so inspiring. Thanks for stretching our imagination.
It is hard to pick one favorite item, but will just say the Big Shot is up there! Have a great holiday with your family! And thank you for the chance to win some blog candy!
Ilene B.
Ann,
Your blog has inspired me more than any other and I love reading your tips. I’ve learned so much.
My favorite set is the French Foliage and I’ve used it so much since it first appeared. It’s my go-to set.
My favorite color is cherry cobbler and favorite DSP is Jolly Holidays.
Thanks so much for a chance at some wonderful blog candy. You are so generous.
Whooo Hoooo, blog Candy! And what fabulous candy it is. My favorite set (right now) is from the mini as it turns out is deck the halls. I should be getting it this week. I didn’t even give this a second glance, but the past couple months we have been using this in our SU club and I fell in love, lol. Plus all the fabulous cards I’ve seen on line with this set has really won me over.
Your work is amazing! My favorite card is the Christmas card with the greeting card kids little girl with the sled. My friends and I cased it and I have it sitting on a shelf in my craft room as inspiration. Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your talents!
Ann,
I love your blog, as so many others do. It is so helpful that you explain what you have done & you always go the extra mile. I don’t know that I can pick a favorite, but I love the new colors such as Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso.
Thank you for the chance to win such great blog candy!
Ann, I look so forward to your daily posts for inspiration. Thank you for giving us the chance to see your ideas.
Karen
This is so generous and fun too. My current fave is the SU Vintage Vogue stamp set… so elegant.
Oh Ann…I still love that card! I did end up casing using a Christmas theme, although I don’t like it half as much as I like yours! Yours is so much more bright and cheery!
I couldn’t even begin to pick a fav cards of yours….they all inspire me! I do love peeking in too and hearing about your daily happenings. You always write so elequently and almost always get a chuckle out of me!
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Ann,
I love ALL things SU! I guess CAS would describe my style. I just found your blog and am loving it. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
I love your blog and all your creations! I think my favorite tool is my Cuttlebug using my favorite die the Top Note die. It is really getting a workout this holiday season.
Oh my, you always ask the hardest questions! It’s so hard to choose just one favorite, so I’m going to go with a few of my favorite things:
Tool – Big Shot
Accessory – Candy Wrapper Die
Stamp Set – Awash with Flowers (hated it when it came out)
Color – Cherry Cobbler
Thank you so much for being such a huge inspiration to me! I wish you and your family the safest and happiest of holiday seasons!
love the colors on your card today. thanks for sharing.
stay well,
annmarie
I have just started following your blog. You have great ideas for inspiration. I have so many favorites, it is hard to choose just one. My favorite tool is my Big Shot. Being able to use die cuts and embossing folders really diversifies what I can make. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
It’s so hard to pick my favorite cause there’s way too many! But I will try to! I love the Tags Til Christmas stamp set and I guess CAS
is one of my favorite styles!
Thanks for the chance to win an awesome giveaway! I love your blog!
I would have to say my favorite tool is the Big Shot!! Thanks so much for all you do 🙂
Your blog is one of my favorites – I’m very thankful that you have chosen to share your talent with the rest of us. My two favorite stamping styles are vintage and CAS. Thanks for the chance to win some fun candy!
Maureen F.
ferguson 5 @ sbc global . net
I recently found your website and I have enjoyed each of projects. I like the piece for paper players ideas. I love your christmas cards. TFS and I look forward to many inspirational ideas in the coming year!! Happy Holidays!!
Vickie Steele
rnsteele80@aol.com
I’m loving the French Foliage stamps too, made some wonderful Thanksgiving Day cards with them. Thanks for the Blog Candy!
Well I must say your blog is my favorite. Hearing about the twins and to see all the great creations you make. All the help you give us bloggers, is so wonderful and appreciated. Many times I have cased your cards. (I couldn’t help myself). Following your blog has started a new friendship for me.
So what I am trying to say is, you are a great inspiration and I am thankful to have found your blog! Thanks!
Happy Thanksgiving
Yvonne
I really enjoy reading your blog and find it very inspirational. My favorite right now is the Tags for Christmas set.
Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
Ann, that’s too hard! I love so many things it’s hard to pick a favorite.
Let’s just say my favorite style is Clean and Simple!
I love your blog, Ann! I always get inspired, and learn new things, too. I think it might just be my favorite tool! Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Ann,
Your blog is very inspirational, I have been inspired by many of your projects. As of this season my favourite tool is my big shot, east to make lovel mini albums for family & friends…The Top Note being the favorite.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win this lovely gift.
Regards
Zaheer