Showing posts with label Blog Hops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Hops. Show all posts

Friday, January 20, 2012

Lollipop, Lollipop...a Key Ingredients Blog Hop!...

Hi, everyone!

Have I mentioned HOW EXCITED I am about today's Key Ingredients Blog Hop with the DT?
Well, I must admit- VERY excited.
The best part about my project is hearing the amazement and getting that "you're the coolest Mom EVER" look from my 6 year old ( who still has baby hands and I really, really love that, by the way ;) ...but we'll get to that in a bit...

HOW is everyone today?
I have a fun project to show you using the January Key Ingredients Kit from Taylored Expressions and I love this kit SO much.  I just want to tell you guys too- if you're new and thinking of subscribing, please check out my post HERE and the valentine's I made for my little one's class.  Not only was I able to make all of that, but when you see today's project, too, you'll know JUST how much supply is in this kit- it's a CRAZY good deal!  There are lots of perks for members too, so you can check all of that out HERE.

I wanted to make some coordinating treats to go with my Valentine's for Ava's classroom and it just so happened that the theme for our Key Ingredients DT blog hop is "Classroom Treats!"  Perfecto!

I started by die-cutting some card stock using a Spellbinders die.   I had one here on hand that reminded me of the AMAZING new Taylored Dies I have been wanting and am going to get as soon as they're back in stock!  I wanted one to look like the Medium Layering Doily Die- LOVE it!  Once I was done, I punched out some designer paper included in this months kit and punched out a circle in different coordinating papers for the front of the lollipop cover.   I stamped the "Handmade with Love" sentiment from the "From the Heart" stamp set on each piece. 

I needed to decorate 20 suckers so I die-cut 40 of the "Heart Circles" (Spellbinders), 2 for each one to adhere to the front and back.  The suckers have a square label so I taped down the label so it wouldn't peek through the card stock circles  I cut out:

After I stamped them, adhered the punched out circles of patterned paper, I stamped a bunch of the hearts from the "From the Heart" stamp set onto Choice Snow White card stock (included in kit) and cut out 20 hearts.   I used a dimensional to "pop" them up on the circles and then I got a little sparkly ;)

...ok, YES, I'm obsessed LOL!  So, I grabbed some Stickles in Star Dust, Ruby Slippers, and Fruit Punch and went to town :)  Thankfully we had dinner plans so I left while they were drying or I might have gotten antsy as this was a little "Extra" step I didn't see coming, ha!  Gotta have a little sparkle, right?  Here's a close up of the fun front cover:

Here are the finished products in a little tin:

...and here's one more close-up of the finished products!

Hope you like them!   Ava was SO excited she came barreling around the corner and said "Oh. MY. Gosh, Mom....those. are. SO. CUTE."  When she found out they were for her class for their Valentine's party, her eyes were dancing with excitement and THAT is what it's all about, isn't it? 

I let her put the final touch on these fun Classroom treats:

Voila!  All of the paper, card stock, and ribbon came from the January Key Ingredients kit..  So now, after seeing these and the other projects from this month, you should know JUST how much comes in these awesome kits -so go, subscribe!  If you do, please let me know because I would LOVE to see what you do with the Key Ingredients!


If you are not yet a subscriber, I hope you'll sign up!!!  I would love to see what you make with your kit!  Here are some benefits to signing up :)
º Store Discount. Subscribers will be given a special discount code to save 10% on any order placed between the 10th - 13th of the month to be combined with your subscription shipment. Subscribers in the US may combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment for no additional shipping fee. Subscribers outside the US will pay additional shipping costs to combine your additional items with your KI Subscription shipment. You'll receive a reminder e-mail on the 10th of each month which will also include a list of other products that will coordinate with the kit being shipped to you that month. This list is incredibly helpful for those who want to stretch the use of a KI with even more supplies!

º Design Team Inspiration. We'll debut the Key Ingredients kit on the 10th of each month followed by 5 days of inspiring projects posted by the Key Ingredients team right here on the Key Ingredients Blog. Of course, don't forget to check out the gallery where the design team is constantly adding new projects!
º Storage. Subscriber kits will come in a Storage Solutions Plastic Case. This $3.25 value is a special benefit that is FREE to Subscribers.
Here is the direct link to sign up!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!!  Have a great weekend!

Last but not least, my amazing team mates have LOTS more inspiration to bring you so be sure to visit:

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
xoxo,
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Sunday, January 1, 2012

NEW Year, NEW RELEASES, NEW DT...Lots of TGF NEWS!...

Hello friends!

HAPPY. HAPPY. HAPPY.
2012. is. here.
I personally LOVED 2011, but we are welcoming 2012 with some pretty FUN NEWS here at the Farm.

Today our SIX new stamp sets are available, and what better way to kick off the year than with a 
HUGE PRIZE!?

One lucky winner who hops today will win the ENTIRE January release!
ANOTHER lucky winner will win a 4x6 set of choice from the new release or a clear set of choice!

Here's my card today, using the awesome "Miss Anya Garland" set:

Our PREMIERE Farmers are the girls who will normally be bringing you the release day fun, but TODAY we've invited some very special guests to join us on the hop....
our EIGHT new SHOWCASE DT members!

Please begin the hop here and WELCOME:


More to come on these talented ladies tomorrow....We are SO excited!  For now, keep on hoppin' to:

and 

WHEW!

CONGRATS!  You have officially RUNG in the NEW YEAR with The GREETING FARM!

You have until 11:45PM TONIGHT CST to complete the hop, so brew some coffee, pop open some bubbly- whatever your time zone and HAVE FUN starting on the TGF BLOG!

See you back here tomorrow with the WINNER of the Blog Hop prizes and a proper introduction for these EIGHT new showstoppers!
xoxo,
Jess and Marie <3


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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Note to self...

Hey, everyone!

(if you are looking for my GREETING FARM preview & giveaway, click HERE)

Today is the last HIP HOP of 2011...can't believe it!  The end of 2011 is bittersweet for me... I really loved this year for the most part.  I learned a lot, felt a lot, grew a lot as a person in some ways, and watched my children accomplish a lot.  so very much actually.

I can only hope that 2012 will be an even better year- or at least as good as this one :)  That's my prayer, anyway :)   I really, really found a lot of truths this year whether it be what's good for me in the people who I surround myself with, the goals I set for myself and my family, and what's important.

This project I'm showing you today is actually a sneak peek of a project that will be fully revealed tomorrow having to do w/ my art journal... for now....here's a look at it, using the "Note to Self" Itty Bitty stamp by UNITY STAMP CO....

I can't wait to reveal more of this special project tomorrow....but for now, head on over to the UNITY BLOG for all the HIP HOP details and to catch the 1st stop on the hop in case you missed it!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
xoxo,


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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients BLOG HOP...

Hey, everyone!

I have a TON of posts today...so if you're here for:

The Greeting Farm Customer Blog Hop, click HERE.

...and now...THANK YOU for stopping by to celebrate the DECEMBER KEY INGREDIENTS kit with me from Taylored Expressions!

Today is the 20th of the month, and all the Key Ingredients kits for December subscribers should be arriving on doorsteps all over stamp land...and that is FABULOUS, just like December's kit!

Are you new to Key Ingredients?
I have been a fan for SUCH a long time.  Not only do I love Taylored Expressions stamps, but from the very first "Key Ingredients" kit,  Taylor has been putting together just the right mix of card stocks, patterned papers, ribbon, and embellishments to make creating CUTE cards super simple and FUN!

Christmas is right around the corner too, and a Key Ingredients subscription is the PERFECT gift for any stamper!  Find out how you can subscribe yourself or get one for a friend HERE.

This month, we have some super fun papers from Bella Blvd's Christmas wishes collection, so this kit was awesome in the sense that I could create Christmas cards and finish up my mailing list but also use the cute, versatile papers to create NON-Christmas cards as well!

Here's my card today using the "Life's a Dance" set:

January is going to be a BUSY month for us Diedrich's.  My oldest daughter is enjoying her first competitive dance team season and competitions begin the end of January.   I made this card for her to give to her on her 1st competition day- might as well work ahead right?  I am SO so proud of her.  The minute I saw the "Life's a Dance" stamp set I knew I had to have it for her!

There are LOTS more ideas on the hop today, so be sure to check out everyone's creations, and go visit:


Thanks for stopping by again, today!
Hugs to you all!
xoxo,

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Monday, December 19, 2011

TGF's 3rd annual Holiday BLOG HOP!...

Hello and WELCOME to The Greeting Farm's 3rd annual Customer BLOG HOP!

I'm so excited about this year's hop...we have a HUGE list of hoppers and TONS of inspiration today, so be sure to START on the TGF BLOG!

We are ending another FABULOUS year on the Farm, and tomorrow marks some NEW excitement beginning with the reveal of the 1st  of SIX January previews and the reveal of TWO of our four new TGF Premiere Farmers!  There is LOTS going on... but for now, I'll get to why you came here with a fun HOLIDAY ANYA card for today's hop:

I cut out the sentiment from the Crate Paper "Peppermint" DP I was working with and tied it all up with a Jenni Bowlin button.  I love the sentiment- "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a Good night!"  

I am SO looking forward to Christmas this year.   I'm so excited to celebrate the many, many gifts in my life with my favorite people...my family.  My cousin is home from his 2nd year-long deployment and we are all excited to celebrate that too!   What are you celebrating this Christmas?  I'd love to hear!

Be sure to go back to the TGF BLOG now too because I believe I'm the last stop today!   Thanks so much everyone for your awesome support of TGF this year and Merry Christmas from all of us on the Farm- hope you have a GREAT time and that you'll join us in some chatter on our SCS Forum today, too!  The hop goes from 10am CST to 10pm CST- enjoy!

xoxo, 


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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

The Craft's Meow BLOG HOP and release day!...

Is it the 7th already???

I can't believe how fast this week has flown by!  Granted, it's only Wednesday but STILL!

I've had a BLAST of a time being a Guest Designer for previews with The Craft's Meow, and today we welcome you to the Release Day blog hop!   If you're just getting here from JEAN MARTIN's blog, you've come to the right place!  If you're just now landing on my blog, be sure to start at The Craft's Meow store blog because there are SEVEN SETS UP FOR GRABS Today!

YES!  I said SEVEN!  One lucky person who makes the rounds, leaves a comment here and on the store blog will win all SEVEN stamp sets.!!!  The best part?  You can do it at your leisure as you have until Friday, December 9th at 9:00 pm Pacific to do so!

One of my favorite sets from this release was designed by Jenny Suchin,  "Happy Owlentine's Day".  I love it!  Here is another card I Created with this set:

Hope you have a blast today during this release and that you find lots of inspiration- I have a feeling you will... :)

Last but not least, in addition to the new sets, there is a HUGE CLEARANCE SALE at The Craft's Meow today- check out the sales:


  • LaBlanche Stamps - 25% off!!
  • Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads, Re-inkers and Stains - 25% off!!
  • Maya Road, Pink Paislee, Echo Park and My Mind's Eye - 50% off!!!
  • Little Frieda & Friends stamp sets - 50% off!!! 
  • Crate Paper and Graphic 45 - 60% off!!!

That's a TON of savings!   So, I'll leave you with that, and now it's time for you to head to the sweet and talented JESSICA FICK's blog-she's your next stop on the hop!

Thanks for visiting!
xo,

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Saturday, December 3, 2011

HELMAR HOLIDAY BLOG Hop!!!


Hi Everyone!
{{{I am SUPER excited to be previewing December stamps as the Guest for The Craft's Meow today, too- so PLEASE scroll down to check it out- thank you!}}}
It’s that time of year where we all start thinking of the holidays so what better way to get your Holiday spirit than a great Helmar Holiday Hop? Filled with so much Holiday cheer and some amazing projects featuring all the different Helmar Adhesives. 


That being said, WELCOME to my stop on the Helmar Holiday Hop. If you have been following along, you should have hopped here from CHERYL’s blog. If not, you just have to stop at the Helmar Blog and start from the beginning. There are goodies along the way and we don’t want you to miss a thing!

Today I am showcasing a few of my favorite HELMAR "All stars"...Acid Free Glue, 450 Quick-Dry adhesive, and Zap Dots!
I decided that since Toffee is one of my favorite treats, I might be stuffing a few stockings with this amazing Nashville Toffee that hubby brought home the other night!

However, this orange box will NOT due for Christmas so I decided to grab some Authentique paper (a Helmar preferred partner!) and some ACID-FREE glue and decorate!

Once I was done gluing the paper down, I wrapped it with a big satiny bow and then it was time to add these cute felt snowflakes.  I layered two of them using a Zap Dot.

Once this was done, I used some 450 Quick Dry to glue down the bling and also the button on the ribbon/bow.   I also glued down the felt snowflakes w/ the 450.  This stuff is the BEST for ribbon/fabric as it doesn't bleed or buckle and dries SUPER fast. It's miracle glue, I'm telling ya!

Here's one more shot of the finished product- a little sweet for the sweet :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, and make sure you leave a comment at every stop because the elves of Helmar will be giving away prizes to some lucky Helmar fans. Now hop on over to TRUDY's blog to see another amazing Helmar Holiday project. The Holiday Hop will be open for comments until 11:59P.S.T December 4th , so take a look and enjoy a little holiday spirit from all of us on the Helmar Team. Thanks again for stopping by today and MERRY CHRISTMAS, everyone!  Tis the season- it's beginning and I'm getting excited!
xoxo,

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Twilight Thursday on Thanksgiving Day!

Hey, everyone!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I have so, so very much to be grateful for, I don't know where to start...but all I can say is that I look forward to today for soooooo many reasons.  Every day, really, for those same reasons..most of all, the family that I have...and the fact that they understand the TRUE meaning of family, unconditional love, and that they are able to embrace how very special all of the above really is  <3

So....while we will all be busy with food, family, and feasting today, we also have a little bit of fun for you today over on The Greeting Farm Blog!

We are doing a special "TWILIGHT THURSDAY" mini-Blog-hop and with the celebration of Breaking Dawn's release and the big vampire/human nuptials taking place...we have some inspiration for you!

Here's my card:

My card reminds me of Rosalie Cullen.  I used her because I think she came the furthest throughout the story line, beginning with Twilight (the 1st book and into Breaking Dawn (the 4th and last).  She always had issues with Bella, perhaps some personal and some concerning her family, but in the end she recognized the TRUE MEANING OF FAMILY  when she set her differences aside, even while maintaining her spunky personality, but really did the right thing in the end and rallied around her brother and his wife and well...that's a beautiful thing ;)

I thought the movie really personified all that and really loved the character that was portrayed in Breaking Dawn.  And..yeah...I saw it!  Of course I did, I went opening day!
In fact, here is a picture of me and my BFF Pammy getting ready for our 4-movie marathon, ending with the midnight premiere of Breaking Dawn this past Thursday:

LOVE this lady...she always has my back and we have the best laughs!  Oh- and see our cute slouchy beanie hats?  She makes them!  You've gotta check out her blog and see all the cute stuff she has for sale!

...and don't forget to head back to the TGF BLOG to leave a comment and enter to WIN one of the two "I do" stamp sets up for grabs this weekend to celebrate the Breaking Dawn movie :)

Well, last but not least, I'd like to just take a minute to tell you all how grateful I am for the friendships forged and what wonderful support we all are to each other here in blog land.  I know I haven't had much time these past few weeks to come by and I really hope to relax this weekend...but it definitely needs to be said that I think this community is pretty darn awesome :)  Love and hugs to you and yours...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Friday, November 18, 2011

Market Street Stamps/Twinery BLOG HOP!

WELCOME to the Twinery/Market Street Stamps blog hop!


I'm so excited to be here today because I just adore both products and happen to work with a REAL sweetie of a soul, Angelica, who is the owner of Market Street Stamps and also on the Twinery DT with me.  Hooray for FUN collaborations!

If you're just getting here from BRENDA's blog, you've come to the right place!  Today I have a card set using 4x4 sized notecards, Twinery Twine in Honeydew and the beautiful "Simple Joys" stamp set from Market Street.  I Think these sentiments are the perfect theme to tuck a little card in to a teacher's note, gift, or anywhere you might want to sprinkle a little extra Christmas cheer with these three awesome sentiments I used:

Believe:
Joy:
Peace:

Hope you enjoyed them!

There are also some FUN prizes being given away if you participate both days of this two-day event!  The Twinery is giving away One ULTIMATE SAMPLER pack (retails for $25!)

and Market St. is giving away at $25 gift certificate- just THINK of how fun that shopping event will be!

So just make sure you comment on each and every post some time before November 25th!  Winner will be drawn at random on Saturday the 26th and announced both on the TWINERY blog and the MSS blog too!  :)

Hope you had fun here today, and last but not least, be sure to visit the beautiful STEPHANIE next to see what she has up her sleeve!


Thanks again and be sure to check out both of these awesome companies...happy shopping! :)
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Thursday, November 17, 2011

"Chillin'" with the2Peas&Unity Holiday Cardmaking Event and the Deconstructed Sketch...

Hey, everyone!

It's a little before midnight Thursday and as I write this I am trying to ignore the fact that my throat is a bit scratchy.  Grrrr.  Do you guys know the "rule of Pam?"
Yeah, pretty much EVERY time I get ready to go to one of my dearest friends in the world, I get sick.  Is it the excitement pummeling my immune system?  HA!  I'm not sure...but I am really really hoping for some good juju as my BFF and I are about to embark on the Breaking Dawn train, baby!

But that is enough of that for now...I'm back to bring you a new card using the "Christmas Wishes" stamp set by Unity Stamp Co. featuring these adorable little pengys:

I LOVE Christmas penguins, don't you?

My layout follows the Deconstructed Sketch this week, as well:

Love this one....it's a GREAT sketch and we would be honored if you played along this week!  Just click HERE for details and be sure to visit the SUPER talented ladies on the team- links are on my sidebar :)

Boy am I glad that there was green in the DP today because as it turns out, I committed the unthinkable and RAN OUT OF WHITE THREAD tonight!  Say WHAT?  Hopefully that won't happen again, HA!

Today we are also on day four of a five-day "Holiday Cardmaking Event with 2Peas"!    Make sure you stop by and spy some of their DT and our very own DT members as well as they show you how to use one stamp set several different ways and man, are the ideas and mojo flowing!  You definitely won't want to miss stopping by!  There is also a prize up for grabs featuring the BRAND NEW Unity/My Little Shoebox stamps so check it out and find out how YOU could win!

Last but not least, be sure to stop by the Unity Blog to see what's happening today for "Hip Hop' Thursday and have a blast getting into the Holiday spirit with us as most of us have created something festive today :)

That's it for me for now...but your positive thoughts are appreciated today as I am trying to kick this thing to the curb!  Thanks as always for stopping by!
xoxo


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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Clearly Smiles are needed today...

Hello, friends!


Thanks so much for your kind words and emails from yesterday's post.  I really love how this community can pull together to support each other.  SO much gratitude I'm feeling today.

As promised, we are here today with a special CLEAR STAMP SHOWCASE and a ONE-DAY only SALE!  For today only, all clear stamp sets are only $12 each!   We want to make your holidays as stress-free as possible and who doesn't love a little online shopping to save from bearing the crowds and crazy limited quantities out there?

We are so excited to bring you our "CLEAR STAMP SHOWCASE" today at The Greeting Farm!

In addition to our one-day sale, we have a few prizes along the way!  Not one, but TWO LUCKY WINNERSwill win a clear stamp set of choice just for hopping with TGF today!

Our clear stamp sets are made from high-quality photopolymer and we are very happy so far with the feedback we've received from both our design teams and customers alike! We asked everyone to be very candid with us to make sure that we were bringing you the same, quality TGF product you'd expect from us.  I have to say that I have come to love the quality of TGF Rubber so much that when Marie told me she was going to do a few clears, I was skeptical.  I've had great experience with clears and also some really horrible clear stamps, LOL.  I can definitely tell you guys these are of the BEST quality in the industry.  We love being able to bring you such fun and versatile lines of images and our clears are no exception!  While we won't be going all clear, we do enjoy the versatility of this new line and really hope you do, too!
Here's my card using Tea-riffic:


With our newsletter coming right around the corner on the 15th, we'd love to offer a Clear Stamp Showcase: Newsletter edition to get our customers even more acquainted with our Clear line and would love to see YOUR submissions!   Please email me at yeahshestamps@gmail.com by November 12th to submit your entry for consideration with a short write up of your project.  Showcased projects will WIN a free stamp!

For now, we have a great lineup planned for you today with LOTS of creativity and fun ideas from clean and simple to stunningly colored and embellished- and don't forget to leave comments along the way and then come back here to comment and enter to WIN one of the TWO prizes!  We hope you gain tons of inspiration today and can't wait to get started, so without further adieu, here is today's line up:


Thanks so much for joining us today as we CLEARLY can't wait for you to enjoy this special event!  Don't forget that the DECEMBER Guest Designer contest ends 11/10, so make sure to get your entries in to Jess before the big reveal of Phase 1 on our Facebook page on Friday, 11/11!

What's more?  Please join us at 7pm CST on Friday, November 11th in our SCS Forum for our First-EVER TGF "Customer Challenge and Chit-Chat" night!  Our first night will be a MOVIE THEME event so pop some popcorn, grab your favorite candy, and join us for LIVE chatter, trivia, and a challenge with our first Customer Hostess to be revealed shortly!  :)

If you're not able to join us for the live chat no worries- we will be doing these at different times of day to include our overseas friends when we can. Challenge will be open ALL weekend, too, so there will be time for EVERYONE to play!  We'll wrap up about 10pm CST or whenever we conk out- but for now, get ready to join us for a night at the movies!

See you soon!


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Friday, October 21, 2011

Some Farm-Fresh fun with Twine...

Welcome to our combined Blog Swap/Hop today featuring two fantastic companies, The Greeting Farm and The Twinery!   If you're just getting here from JULIE RANAE's blog, WELCOME!  If you have yet to begin the hop, please visit the TWINERY BLOG to begin!  Hooray!

We are so excited to bring you a fun hop, loads of inspiration when the world of TGF Rubber stamps collides with the quality baker's twine we've all come to know and love, and some of the most talented designers in the industry with new and fun projects to share!

Did we mention PRIZES? There are definitely a few of those too so you'll want to check out our event today! Thank you so much for coming!

The Greeting Farm first sprouted into the stamping world in 2008 as a small dream and has cultivated into something wonderful because of wonderful customers like you! With three years of farm-fresh images under their belt, TGF is going strong and love brings you fun-loving, animated characters, including the best-selling "Anya" line. The Greeting Farm brings you cute, charismatic images that are LOADS of fun to COLOR! There is truly something for EVERYONE on the Farm and we are so glad to be teaming up with the Twinery today!

As for the Twinery, twine is made from 100% cotton, it's eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you're gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, this TOP quality baker's twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! The Twinery twine comes in 14 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! It has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look.

Since I'm blessed to design for both these wonderful companies, I'm thrilled to be showing you my project today using the TGF "Wild Sprout Logan" and Twinery Twine in Stone which I think might be my new favorite color!   My card is also casing THIS card today for the Farm Fresh Friday 'Spy-day" on the Farm Fresh Challenge Blog- be sure to check it OUT!

Now...I DID mention something about PRIZES, didn't I? ;) There are TWO prize packs up for grabs and you will have until Sunday, October 23rd at 5pm CST to comment on ALL the blogs and enter for your chance to win one of them!

The Greeting Farm is giving away their ENTIRE November release EARLY to one lucky winner- that is four stamps in all and EARLY nonetheless!

The Twinery is giving away one “COLORFUL BUNCH” sampler pack!

That's TWO great prizes, TWO chances to win...and endless inspiration beginning HERE:


Thank you SO much for stopping by today!   Now it's time to head over to EMILY LEIPHART's blog, thanks so much for sharing in our SUPER fun event today!



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