Blog Candy WINNERS!!!

Hello! Today is the Big Day to announce the Winners of the Blog Candy!! First of all before I announce the winners I want to say Thank You so much for visiting my blog and all of your wonderful comments!! I read each and every one of them and it really does mean a lot to me!! Thank you so much for following/subscribing to my blog!!! Your visits and comments inspire me to keep doing what I do. ;-)

Ok are you ready to find out who won the blog candy??? Well, I have another little surprise too!!! Now all of you know the rules for the Blog Candy were that for every 100 new followers/subscribers I would add a Spellbinders die template to the Blog Candy up to 300. I received well over 100 new followers/subscribers but didn't make it to 200. So there will be one die template added to the Blog Candy AND I picked two more winners and each will receive one of the Spellbinders Die Templates!!! So now we have 3 WINNERS!!!!

WINNER OF THE BIG BLOG CANDY

S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

101

Timestamp: 2011-04-16 16:10:51 UTC

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said... 101

Wow, fabulous candy, thanks for the giving a chance to win. I do follow and I've put this on my sidebar Here come visit sometime.
terriavidreader at yahoo dot com

April 11, 2011 9:53 PM

WINNER #2

S5-030 Fancy Tags Two

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

16

Timestamp: 2011-04-16 16:34:25 UTC

Linda said... 16

I am a follower and I get your email which I am so happy I do. I love all your creations. I may not always comment I need time to craft too. LOL
This is a wonderful give away and I sure hope I am the lucky person. Thanks for a chance.

April 8, 2011 9:37 AM

WINNER #3

S5-040 Floral Doily Accents

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

138

Timestamp: 2011-04-16 16:35:39 UTC

Karen Taylor said... 138

OMGoodness what wonderful blog candy!! I am a follower! WOW!!

April 15, 2011 3:23 PM

I will be contacting each of the winners to get their contact information and they will have 48 hrs to reply. If I don't hear from the winner another winner will be selected.

Again--THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I hope you have a Fantastic weekend!!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Crafty Secrets Birthday Blessings Poppy Card

Good morning! Today, I have a card to share with you using some of the stamp sets from Crafty Secrets. I am so happy with how that card turned out and I love the image of the poppies. I used three stamp sets from Crafty Secrets, Poppy for the flower image, Artsy Banner for the script background and lacy trim and Angel Blessings for the sentiment.To start I stamped the image of the Poppies from the Poppy stamp set on to Simply Smooth Ivory from Discount Cardstock using Rich Cocoa Ink. I added the color using three shades of red Copic Markers. Do you see the red mark above the top flower? Yep, dropped the marker right after I finished coloring the flowers! I hate when stuff like that happens!! But I really liked how the flowers were turning out and I didn't want to have to scrap it so I covered it up. ;-) Next I added color to the leaves and stems using Copic markers.I inked the edges of the paper with Spiced Marmalade and Dried Marigold Distress Inks from Ranger. I added the script stamp from Artsy Banner to the background. I wasn't really worried about the script showing up on the leaves but I didn't want it on the flowers so I created a mask for the flowers.Remember the red spot from dropping the marker? Covering it up with the little dragonfly did the trick. ;-) I used the Birthday Blessings stamp from Angel Blessings for the sentiment with Tuxedo Black Ink. I also added three Black Pearls from Want2Scrap in the upper corner.The lacy trim stamp is from Artsy Banner.
Supplies
Stamps: Crafty Secrets Poppy, Artsy Banner, Angel Blessings
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Berry Red Double Mates, Soot
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black; Ranger Antique Linen, Spiced Marmalade, Dried Marigold Distress Inks; Copic Markers
Accessories: Want2Scrap Black Pearls; Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares


**Reminder #1** You have until midnight tonight to get your name in for the Blog Candy giveaway!! Just as an update--I have had over 100 New Followers/Subscribers and working close to 200--SO that means one of the Spellbinders die templates has been added to the blog candy and the numbers are very close to have the second Spellbinders die template added!! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful comments about the Blog Candy, our vacation and my design work!!! I really truly appreciate it SO very much!!!! Click HERE for all the details about the Blog Candy--Good Luck!!!

**Reminder #2** I will be at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester this coming Sunday (4/17) for the Die Cutting Extravaganza Day!! I will be teaching two classes and doing a make-n-take featuring Spellbinders, Grand Calibur and the Grand Dies. Stop in and say hello--I would Love to meet you!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Stampers - New Releases for April - JustRite Cling Faith

Good morning! Today is the last day of the April New Releases from JustRite Stampers. I love all of the New Release and have truly enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful designs created by some of the JustRite Stampers Design Team Members!!Here is the card that I made for today's New Release with the CL-02130 Faith Stamp Set. I think this set is so pretty and I love all of the sentiments.The CL-02130 Faith Stamp Set is one of the New Releases for April from JustRite Stampers. The CL-02130 Faith Stamp Set includes 2 Beautiful Frames, 8 Sentiments and accent stamps.To started I stamped the image twice on to Simply Smooth White cardstock using Tuxedo Black ink. Then I used the Grand Calibur™ and S5-026 Labels Twenty #4 to cut/emboss the entire image and S4-116 Standard Circles Small #3 to cut/emboss the circle with the sentiment. For the larger diecut I added color using Copic markers and then popped the diecut back into the die template and inked the edges with Spun Sugar using the die template as a stencil. For the smaller diecut I inked the inside edges with Tumbled Glass. Here is a close up of the image and sentiment. I also inked the outer edges of each piece with Antique Linen ink and added glitter. To create the rose I used S5-050 Rose Creations, Shrink Art Clear and Copic Markers. I added some Hand Tinted Seam Binding and Trinket Pins.I added 3D Foam Squares from SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES By 3L™ to add a little dimension between the layers.For a finishing touch I added some Black Rhinestones from Want2Scrap. I used LF-190 Grand Labels Four #3 from Spellbinders to create the shape card.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JustRite Cling CL-02130 Faith
Paper: Discount Cardstock Frosted Pink Prismatic, Simply Smooth White; Prima Madeline Collection
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Antique Linen Distress Inks; Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, LF-190 Grand Labels Four #2, #3, S4-116 Standard Circles Small #3, S5-026 Labels Twenty #4, S5-050 Rose Creations
Accessories: Shrink Art Clear; Want2Scrap Black Rhinestones, White Pearl; Trinket Pins; Hand Tinted Crinkle Seam Binding; Beacon Adhesives™ Zip Dry™; Joann's Diamond Glitter, 2-way Glue Pen; SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES By 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit the JustRite Blog and some of the Design Team Members have created some Beautiful projects to share with you. I also wanted to let you know JustRite Stampers is retiring the 13 Cling sets introduced in November--save 50% off - sets are now $10.00!!

Kellie Fortin

Becca Feeken

Stephanie Kraft

Angela Barkhouse

Heidi Blankenship

Kazan Clark

Sharon Harnist

Sankari Wegman

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a Wonderful Wednesday!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

***Would you like a chance to win some Blog Candy? I am giving away some pretty sweet blog candy and there is still plenty of time to get your name in. Click HERE for all of the details! But PLEASE be sure to leave some type of contact information so I can get a hold of you if you win!!

JustRite Stampers - New Releases for April - Be Happy

Good morning! So what do you think about the New April Releases from JustRite Stampers? I know I am loving them!! Today, I have another New Release Stamp Set from JustRite Stampers to share with you and a card I designed using the JB-09870 Be Happy Stamp Set!
The JB-09870 Be Happy stamp set includes 4 Fabulous Sentiments and 4 Interchangeable Borders.To start I stamped the sentiment from JB-09870 Be Happy on to a White Inchie + from Inchie Arts using Tuxedo Black Ink. Then I used the airbrush and Copic marker RV63 to add some color.Next I added Nestabling™ Beaded Squares White Pearls from Want2Scrap to the outer edge of the Inchie +. The smallest square of Nestabling™ in the set matches the Inchie + perfectly.Next I stamped the border from JB-09870 Be Happy on to a Twinchie using Tuxedo Black ink and then used the airbrush and Copic marker V25 to add the color.Here is a close up of the sentiment and border. I also used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-126 Classic Squares Large #5 from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the square. I used Sky Metallic from Discount Cardstock for the square and card base and then I added another piece of the Nestabling™ Beaded Squares White Pearls from Want2Scrap. Even though the Nestabling™ Beaded Squares White Pearls was designed to match the Beaded Squares from Spellbinders™ I was able to mix and match the S4-126 Classic Squares Large #5 from Spellbinders™ with the Nestabling™ Beaded Squares White Pearls. To create the decorative frame around the sentiment I used S5-043 Fleur de Lis Motifs and the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss four pieces. I used Simply Smooth Ivory from Discount Cardstock and then added color with the airbrush and Copic marker RV63. I interlocked the ends and used Zip Dry™ from Beacon Adhesive™ to glue in place. I love to used Zip Dry™ for all of the small detailed diecuts and if I get a little adhesive that comes out on the edges all I need to do is rub off the excess. I added Lavender Pearls and Baby Blue Rhinestones from Want2Scrap and some Diamond Glitter. I used S5-051 Fanciful Flight and the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss the butterfly. Here is a close up of the butterfly. I used the airbrush and Copic marker V25 to add some color. Then I added glitter and Baby Blue Rhinestones to the butterfly.
Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JB-09870 Be Happy Borders & Centers, JB-09508 2" Square Clear Stamper
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Sky Metallic; K & Company Susan Winget Botanical Specialty Paper Pad
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers RV63, V25
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S5-051 Fanciful Flight, S4-126 Classic Squares Large #5, S5-043 Fleur de Lis Motifs
Accessories: Want2Scrap Nestabling™ Beaded Squares White Pearls, Lavender Pearls, Baby Blue Rhinestones; Inchie Arts Inchie, Twinchie; Beacon Adhesives™ Zip Dry™; Joann's Diamond Glitter; SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES By 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit the JustRite Blog and some of the JustRite DT Members have projects to share with you today.

Sharon Harnist

Kellie Fortin

Stephanie Kraft

Kathy Jones

Angela Barkhouse

Heidi Blankenship

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a Wonderful Day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

***Would you like a chance to win some Blog Candy? I am giving away some pretty sweet blog candy and there is still plenty of time to get your name in. Click HERE for all of the details! But PLEASE be sure to leave some type of contact information so I can get a hold of you if you win!!

JustRite Stampers - New Releases for April - JustRite Cling Vintage Floral Labels

Good morning! Today, I have another New Release from JustRite Stampers to share with all of you. This is the card that I designed using the New CL-02120 Vintage Floral Labels stamp set from JustRite Stampers. The CL-02120 Vintage Floral Labels stamp set is one of the Newest stamp sets in the JustRite Cling Line. This stamp set includes 2 beautiful Floral Labels, 5 sentiments and 3 accents.To start I used Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and stamped the image on to Simply Smooth White cardstock from DCS. Then I taped S4-248 Labels Thirteen #5 die template for perfect placement and used the Grand Calibur™ from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the shape.Next I used Copic markers to color in the floral vines.For the Labels Thirteen diecut I used a Copic marker to color the flowers and then I inked the edges with Antique Linen and Peeled Paint inks. I stamped the sentiment using Peeled Paint ink and then I used S4-126 Classic Squares Large #3 with the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss the square. Then I inked the edges using Peeled Pain ink.Here is a close up of the center image. I used 3D Foam Squares to add some dimension to the layers and LeCreme Baby Pearls from Want2Scrap.
For the border on the designer paper I used two of the accent stamps, Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the images and Copic markers for coloring. Then I inked the edges with Peeled Paint ink.Here is a close up of the finished border.I used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-318 Fleur de Lis Squares #4 to cut/emboss the decorative square.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JustRite Cling CL-02120 Vintage Floral Labels
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Herbal Garden Medium Prismatic; K & Company McKenna Collection
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Peeled Paint, Antique Linen Distress Inks; Copic Markers G40, G24, R81
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-126 Classic Squares Large #3, S4-248 Labels Thirteen #5, S4-318 Fleur de Lis Squares #4
Accessories: Want2Scrap LeCreme Baby Pearls; Beacon Adhesives™ Zip Dry™; SCRAPBOOK
ADHESIVES By 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit the JustRite Blog and some of the JustRite DT Members also have some beautiful projects to share with you today.

Sharon Harnist

Debbie Olson

Sankari Wegman

Angela Barkhouse

Heidi Blankenship

Kazan Clark

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Wonderful Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

***Would you like a chance to win some Blog Candy? I am giving away some pretty sweet blog candy and there is still plenty of time to get your name in. Click HERE for all of the details! But PLEASE be sure to leave some type of contact information so I can get a hold of you if you win!!

Simply Sunday - Believe In Yourself Card

Good morning and Welcome to Simply Sunday! To find out all of the details about Simply Sunday please see my sidebar.

Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Orchid Cascata Flet, Herbal Garden Medium Prismatic; K & Company Susan Winget Botanical Specialty Paper Pad
Ink: Ranger Peeled Paint Distress Ink
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-110 Classic Oval Large #3, S4-294 Beaded Ovals #3, S4-328 Foliage
Accessories: Want2Scrap Swirls 2010White Pearls; K & Company Susan Winget Botanical Word Grand Adhesions (sticker); Ranger Diamond Stickles; Beacon Adhesives™ Zip Dry™; SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES By 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Please take a little time to visit the blogs for Simply Sunday
Heidi Blankenship you are here ;-)
Karen Taylor
Terre Fry

Would you like a chance to win some Blog Candy? I am giving away some pretty sweet blog candy and there is still plenty of time to get your name in. Click HERE for all of the details! But PLEASE be sure to leave some type of contact information so I can get a hold of you if you win!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Vacation - Blog Candy!!! - Classes at VIP Scrapbooks in Rochester

Good morning! Today, I have a fun surprise to share with all of you. On Sunday I returned home after an amazing 10 day vacation in Florida!! We had such a Fabulous time and yes I have pictures to share--LOL! We went to Sea World, Universal, Disney and the Ocean. We also visited some family, went on an air boat ride and to a pirate dinner theater. My oldest son will be graduating this year and this was our big family vacation before graduation. While I was on vacation I was thinking I am having so much fun and my blog readers have no clue what I am up to. Sorry I didn't want to announce to the world that I was on vacation and not home--I'm sure you can understand--LOL!! I thought when I get back home I have to do something fun for all of my wonderful blog readers SO......How about some BLOG CANDY??? I have some wonderful goodies that I would love to send to one lucky winner!! (you can click on each picture to make it larger)6 x 6 My Mind's Eye Paper Pad---Stella and Rose Hazel Collection.Always Here stamp set from Skipping Stones Design.

Assortment of buttons.Assortment of 50 Ivory Prima paper flowers.Still Sew Cute Chipboard Set from Maya Road--includes 8 designs/16 pieces.Crazy Love Clear Stamps from BoBunny.Assortment of Trinket Pins--Leaf, Pink Pearl Flowers & Gems from Maya Road.Assortment of Ribbon, Crochet Trim from Prima and Hug Snug Seam Binding.Spellbinders™ 2011 CHA shirt!!! The only way you can get your hands on one of these sweet T's is at CHA!!! (size XL).

So tell me what do you think?

Oh but wait it gets better!!! Would you like a chance to win MORE??? How about some Spellbinders™ Die Templates??? I have up to three sets of die templates to add the to Blog Candy!!!S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs will be the first die template set that is up for grabs.Next will be S5-030 Fancy Tags Two.And last but not least S5-040 Floral Doily Accents.

Here are the details on how you could Win!!! **PLEASE Read** 1. Sign up as a Follower on my blog and leave a comment on THIS blog post. 2. For another chance to win post a link to THIS blog post on Your Blog and/or Facebook about the Blog Candy and let me know in the comments. If you are already a Follower just leave a comment to let me know and you will be included in the Blog Candy Giveaway! That's all there is to it--easy peasy!! ALSO Please, Please, PLEASE Do Not leave an Anonymous comment!! Leave a link to your blog, your email or some way for me to be able to contact you if you are the winner!!! For every 100 New Followers (up to 300) I will add one of the die templates to the Blog Candy!!! So you will have a chance to win all of the goodies in the top photo for the Blog Candy and up to THREE Spellbinders Die Templates Sets!!!

I will leave this open for One Week (April 8th - April 15th) with the cut off at midnight (CST) April 15th. The Winner will be selected by random generator on Saturday April 16th. The Winner will have 48 hrs to reply. If I don't hear from the winner another winner will be selected.

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VIP Die Cutting Extravaganza

I also wanted to let all of the local blog readers know that I will be at VIP Scrapbook in Rochester April 17th. I will be teaching 2 Classes and doing a Make-n-Take for the VIP Die Cutting Extravaganza.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! Good Luck!!!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

PS>>>Scroll down to the next blog post to see some vacation photos.