Here’s a little peek at Sunday’s Paper Players inspiration card. I know that you will love the challenge the Design Team has planned for you! Please check back tomorrow for the full reveal.
Upcoming Blog Candy
Two years ago I was introduced to the world of stamping and Stampin’ Up! I had seen a Stampin’ Up! set at a garage sale, and I liked what I saw. It was a set which contained stylized African animals. Being an animal lover, I bought it. That very day, when I returned home, I googled Stampin’ Up! in order to learn more about the company and the product. Mary Fish’s blog was the first one that I encountered. I liked the fact that Mary educated people about stamping. As someone who had never stamped before, I needed all the help I could get. That very day, I ordered a complete set of inks…the Earth Elements…and a stamp set. As I searched her website, the idea of becoming a demonstrator and getting the Starter Kit appealed to me more and more. After receiving Mary’s assurance that I did not have to hold workshops and that I could quit at anytime, I signed up to become an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. The date was February 1st.
I knew nothing about card making or stamping, but I experimented and practiced. I began holding workshops and classes. I am now mentoring my own group of demonstrators who have joined the Schach Pack as members of my downline. And I also began this endeavor known as The Stampin’ Schach. Since then I have met the most wonderful group of people…all of you! You have shared both my glad times and my sad times, and I truly enjoy the conversations that I have with you.
In celebration of both my Stampin’ Up! and blog anniversary, I will be offering Blog Candy beginning Monday and running through Wednesday. It is my way of thanking you for two glorious years.
Blog Award
The talented Nikki Bond is one of my favorite stampers. Her cards are absolutely fabulous! I love her style! Therefore it meant so much to me when Nikki honored me with the Liebster Blog Award.
The Liebster Blog Award is given to bring new blogs to light. It’s a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.
As a recipient of this award I must share the love and pay it forward by:
1-Creating a post where I blog about the Liebster award & reveal my 3-5 blog picks
2-Let the honorees know that I selected them
3-Copy & paste the blog award on my blog
I have so many blogs that I love to visit, so narrowing down my list was quite difficult. I tried to select a couple which may be new to you.
Denise Willerton of Chez Moi Creations
Marlene Peters of Hands On
Miriam of Miriam’s Delirium
I hope you will stop by their blogs and say “Hi!” Until next time…
Lovin your blog and congrats on 2 years I know I am a lil late posting but just found you and so glad I have your style is wonderful
love card, I have been visiting your blog for a while, but Im now a follower via SC and I will be here at your blog often!
Belinda
http://www.studiobeedesigns.blogspot.com/
So glad to have you as part of the Pretty Pals!
Hugs, M
Congrats on your 2 years and your new award! You are a couple weeks ahead of me. My two year anniversary is at the beginning of March.
Love your story! Such an inspiration and you are one of the best stampers! I’m so glad to have found your blog and I love your work! Congrats on all your success!
I enjoyed reading your story. You are a rare person who has both sides of the brain strong. I am saying that because you have a talented creative side and , being a chemistry, an equally strong logical side. An unusual combination.
Wow, Ann – you’ve only been stamping for two years? Your work is amazing and truly blows me away. I never got the chance to let you know that I received your card the other day – it’s even more stunning in real life! You truly have a wonderful knack for creating beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing your talent and tips with us via your blog – we are so fortunate!
Congratulations Ann!! I am in aw of your creative nature and paper crafting skills.
Congrats, Ann! Your blog is always so refreshing and encouraging. I’m so happy you received this honor, and I look forward to checking out your favorite blogs. Here’s one of mine: This Art that Makes me Happy. I think you will love it!
Congrats to you Ann!!! Awesome award and loved reading your story. Hugs,
Oh my, only 2 years and you are
stampin’ like a seasoned veteran.
Good for you! I really enjoy visiting your blog and appreciate all of the talent you so freely share!
Ann congratulations on your “well deserved” award. You inspire soooo many people and I’m right there on the top of list.I never would have imagained only 2 years……. you must secretly wanted to be an ‘art’ teacher, as it surely shows in all your creative cards.
Your sneak peek is intriguing too. Can’t wait to see it.
Congratulations Ann, you truly are a very talented lady who is generous enough to share that wonderful talent with all your cyber friends as well.I should think you are CASE’d on a regular basis.
Hugs from Australia, Karen
Ann, I had to laugh when I was reading your blog. We have very similar stories. I bought my first Stampin Up stamps at a yard sale about 4 years ago.It was in Montana.. I didn’t even relize they were Stampin Up. It wasn’t until almost 2 years ago I was sick with the flu and I was checking out you-tube for scrapbooking ideas and mostly everyone was using Stampin Up products. So then like you I googled Stampin Up! And well lets just say it was like hitting the jackpot. After checking out the sight I remembered the stamps I had bought at the yard sale, well I was so excited to see they were Stampin Up…I also joined as a hobby demo and now I just signed up two girls with in the last two months. I have even taught a few classes. Lets just say I’m on my way…And loving it!!!! You have been such an inspiration to me,congrats on your 2 years… We should be giving you blog candy!!lol
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Gosh, I can’t believe you have only been stamping for 2 years. You are very creative and talented. Thanks for sharing on your blog.
Its hard to believe you have only been stamping for 2 years. I found your blog and stop almost every day. I love your style and your instructions/tips. Keep up the great workd.
Ann,
Congrats on your anniversary!! I can only duplicate what everyone else is saying, I can’t believe you’ve only been stamping for two years!! Your creations are beautiful & very intricate in design! 🙂
You can certainly tell that you love the art of papercrafting!
Stampin’ Smiles from Ear to Ear,
Your fellow “Ann” from Chicagoland 🙂
Hi Ann! Holly said everything I wanted to say, except the word would be reveal! You constantly amaze me Ann! Love the rich look – can’t wait for the full reveal.
Chris R. from Iowa
I’ll second what everyone else said about the 2 years and your talent, but the part that amazes me the most is how you have such a professional blog and you appear to have so much experience. I started as a demo a year ago, and would be lucky to have reached a 1/4 of your success. TFS.
Jen A.
that’s an amazing story of how you started stamping ann-you do have an incredible talent-I am glad that i found your inspiring blog
Are you kidding me????? You’ve only been stamping for two years? I never would have guessed. Your cards rock! I love your blog, your creations and hearing about the Boxer babies. I will check out the blogs you mentioned. It’s always fun to find new stampers to explore. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
First off, love the sneak peak! Love the ribbon and safety pins and brad. Can’t wait to see the rest. Second happy anniversary! Third, you were born to do this, I love your blog and cannot believe it’s only been two years, I thought you have been doing this for years and years. Very talented and definetly found your nitch. Looking forward to the full reviel of your card.
Congrats on your blog award and on your 2 year anniversary! Who would have guessed where that simple purchase would lead! So glad you set that artistic ability free! Your 3 choices are wonderful and “Miriam’s Delirium” has got to be one of the best blog names ever 🙂
Wow Ann. Loved reading your story. God has truly blessed you with an amazing talent. You are such a natural at this art. I am truly honored that you forwarded this award to me. I learn so much from you and the fact that you enjoy visiting my blog absolutely floors me! Thanks you!
Well for no longer than you have been stamping, you are a very quick learner!!! Your cards are always wonderful. Congrats on 2 years as a demonstrator!!
Your work is always an inspiration to me. You’re very creative and have a great eye for color and design. Congrats on your 2 year “anniversary”. For my sake, I hope you keep it up for many more years. And thanks for directing us to some new blogs; paid them a visit and they, too, do beautiful work.
Only 2 years? You look like an old pro! So cool how you found a fun little hobby that turned into WAAAAY more than that at a yard sale! 🙂
Congrats on your blog award. Happy 2nd SU & Blog Anniversaries! Interesting story on how you were introduced to stamping. As always, I look forward to tomorrow’s full reveal.
I can’t believe you have only been stamping for 2 years!! I look forward to receiving your post every day and you are such an inspiration to me! I hope you realize how much of an impact you make on all of us stampers! Keep up the great work!!!!
Kathy
Congrats to you Ann! You are so talented at only two years in the field of stamping. You’re a natural that’s for sure. Also Happy Anniversary!!!
Now onto the peek..I see it has one of my favorite mini catalog stamp set being used on the card!
Hugs for your accomplishment.
Yvonne
You have been blessed with a wonderful talent. I can’t even begin to tell you what my cards looked like after only 2 years. I absolutely love your cards. Happy Anniversary!
You write so well, Ann! It was nice to get to know you better. I have that same African animals set. Even though I rarely use it now, I don’t think I’d ever get rid of it.
Congrats to you on your award, and to those you’ve chosen. I already know Miriam, and she grows many wonderful things in her garden, but my faves are the hydrangeas. 😉
Only 2 years? wow! I’m so glad I found your blog and I look forward to your posts each day. Your work truly inspires me.
Karen
Ann!
Your work is beautiful and I also was very surprised that you have also been stamping for only 2 years. I was fortunate enough to attend a workshop that you did and would like to have that opportunity again. Keep up the GREAT work.
Congrats to you! You have a wonderful eye for stamping and creating beautiful cards!
Wow Ann, You have only been stamping for 2 years I never would have guessed that. You have so much talent and I’m glad that I found you and your blog. You are such an inspiration.
Mary