Monday, June 18, 2007

Celebrating With Some Blog Candy!!!!

Yay!!!! My little ol' blog counter says that there have been 500 views and that means we need to celebrate with a little blog candy . . . a little swag you might say. I have four gift bags full of goodies all ready to give out to four lucky readers of my blog. Your gift bag consists of 36 6 x 6 sheets of designer paper, 28 giga and 12 mega scalloped circles in fun coordinating colors, matching ribbons, and prima flowers.

So here is how it works . . . I am always interested in the newest innovative products out there in the stamping/paper crafting world and all you need to do is leave a comment on this post about what your favorite thing is right now. Stamps, paper lines, ribbons, tools, embellishments, etc. . . . just post a comment on what is your favorite thing you are using right now and why you love it so much.

Please leave a comment and I will put your name in a hat, draw them on Thursday evening, and announce the four lucky winners on Friday.

Good luck and don't forget to tell us about your favorite things.

Thanks for stopping by.
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47 comments:

  1. CherylJune 19, 2007 at 4:31 AM

    I am enjoying using the scalloped punches right now. They seem to be the latest and the greatest. You use them too, so we are both in on the buzz. I only have the ovals tho. I am also enjoying doing the cracked glass technique with UTEE. I just bought it at AC Moore. It is easy and very pretty. Congrats on the hits and I love your pets!!! Yorkies are such cute doggies. Thanks for the candy.
    Cheryl Sims

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  2. LindaBJune 19, 2007 at 4:47 AM

    How sweet you are to list my name in your "must see" blogs - thank you so much - you made my day!

    Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug, Cuttlebug - I have so many toys but this at the moment is one of my favs!!! As I type this I do have one more - the Crop-a-Dile - very handy little tool too!

    Thanks for the contest!! Feel free to enter my Monday Morning Madness Card Giveaway!

    http://celebrationmoments.typepad.com/

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2007 at 6:02 AM

    I have to agree with lindab... the Cuttle Bug Embossing folders are my 'new favorite' thing. But my classic 'favorite thing' is ALL OF THE SU! punches.... I USE THEM ALL THE TIME!!!!

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  4. Lois MichaelJune 19, 2007 at 7:04 AM

    I love my cuttlebug, scalloped punches and my Homeprotool...http://www.americantag.net/homeprotools/tool-hplrwarins.asp You can set rhinestones and nailheads in cards, clothes...whatever.
    Congrats on your 500 hits!

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  5. UnknownJune 19, 2007 at 7:14 AM

    I just recently got a generic brand (so I didn't have to wait for an order to come in) of Crystal Effects and I LOVE IT! It's so much fun and really adds a fun punch to projects. I am so glad I got some.

    Thanks for the amazing giveaway! Keep up the great work!

    Andrea Hays
    http://craftsonawhim.com

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  6. AngelJune 19, 2007 at 7:14 AM

    I love Rhonna Farrer designs stamps by Autumn Leaves and I just can't resist them. The little birdie is what got me started. But her flowers and flourishes are SO cute too!

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  7. AnonymousJune 19, 2007 at 7:15 AM

    I have to say my Cuttlebug these days. It is so easy to use and I think the embossing gives a card a look that makes it seem you spent a lot of time making the card. All my stamping friends want one now that they see how easy and inexpensive it is.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    ps you little pets are adorable!!!

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  8. lisaJune 19, 2007 at 7:29 AM

    Hi there, great blog. I love all the designer paper that is out there right now... Basic Grey, Fancy Pants, Doodlebug... I can't resist.

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  9. KimJune 19, 2007 at 7:52 AM

    rebeccaI have just 'discoverd' the clear acrylic stamps that Archivers has a TON of!! I ran across a Graduation Set that gives you so many options and is not just limited to the year 2007!! I also love my oval cutters from Creative Memories. Gives a whole new dimention to my cards, being able to use ovals instead of squares and rectangles. Love you blog and your ideas!!

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  10. starqueenJune 19, 2007 at 7:55 AM

    Hi Peggy,
    My new favorite tool is the Marvy Paper Trimming Buddy (what a mouthful!) It's a great 12 inch long paper trimmer with interchangeable shaped edge blades. I just got it as a birthday gift from my Stamping Queens and I love it! Great control for the scissor challenged me. Of course, I luv all my stuff!!

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  11. PattyjoJune 19, 2007 at 8:33 AM

    I am just in love with my cuttlebug but I also love the scallped punches. Both of these things, make it so quick and easy to decorate your cards and make them look terrific. Your sacks are decorated so pretty and they are so mysterious. Pick me! Pick me! LOL

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  12. NancyJune 19, 2007 at 8:38 AM

    My latest tool, which has the potential of being my favourite, is my Scor Pal.... www.scor-pal.com

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  13. AnonymousJune 19, 2007 at 8:51 AM

    Being new to the stamping world...everything is new to me! I've just been introduced to emossing and the powders and the liquid applique....so right now...I'm loving that look!

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  14. Peggy MaierJune 19, 2007 at 9:19 AM

    Hi - I have several tools I use a lot, but I guess my favorite would be the Cuttlebug Embossing Folders. I don't have the Cuttlebug, but the folders work great with my Sizzix. I don't believe you can make an ugly card with the folders! : )

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  15. Kristina HJune 19, 2007 at 9:20 AM

    I love my new scalloped punches because they just add that little something extra and they are oh so easy to use! I also love my Cuttlebug, the embossing is so pretty and my ATG gun because it's just awesome!
    Congrats on your hits!

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  16. Debi CalandrelleJune 19, 2007 at 9:35 AM

    I am absolutely in love with grosgrain ribbon... I seem to be starting a collection! There are so many great ribbon products on the market but I keep coming back to my grosgrain... LOL Thanks for sharing such a great blog! Happy Stampin!

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  17. AdelinaJune 19, 2007 at 9:38 AM

    My favorite things are Tombo mono adhesive, scalloped punches and my Fresh Ink in chocoloate for browning edges on my vintage look projects.

    Thanks for the chance and the blog candy!

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  18. PatJune 19, 2007 at 9:46 AM

    My cuttlebug is my latest and greatest fav! Thanks for sharing.

    Pat

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  19. lois laneJune 19, 2007 at 9:58 AM

    My favorite thing to use right now is my cuttlebug! For one reason it is fairly new and I love what it adds to my cards.

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  20. Karen LindsayJune 19, 2007 at 10:10 AM

    I have quickly become addicted to the Cuttlebug embossing folders and I am collecting some of the dies. I own a Wizard and find them very easy to work with. Love the backgrounds you can create with them. My next favorite tool has been and probably always will be my waterbrush. :) Can't live without that one!

    Karen
    karen_l@bresnan.net

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  21. Cheryl KVDJune 19, 2007 at 10:16 AM

    Hi! My fav. item right now is my cordless heat gun that uses butane It is small so I can pack it to go anywhere. It is great to not have to deal with a cord either! By the way, I love your cat! I have a shaded silver persian that looks a lot like yours - and her name is Precious Belle! I bet they have the same attitudes too! Thanks!
    Cheryl KVD

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  22. Pat S.June 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Pegi!
    Congratulations on 500 hits!

    I am so glad that I found your blog...the cards you post are exactly "my style". I ooh and aah every time I visit here.

    You used two of my favorite things in your card this morning:
    Basic Grey paper (Have you seen the new line...Infuse?)
    and Bodacious Bouquet!
    Can't get a better combo than that!

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  23. Mrs. Nancy GJune 19, 2007 at 11:26 AM

    Hello! Right now my favorites are the Fancy Pants stamps. They are so versatile and so many to pick from in one set. LOVE THEM!
    :-)

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  24. Scott Franson PhotographyJune 19, 2007 at 11:27 AM

    Great blog! I'll be back often. I really love all the floral items available right now. I seen to be attracted to florals so this is wonderful for me. My favorite is the Cuttlebug Stylized Floral folder.
    Claudia F.

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  25. LilianJune 19, 2007 at 11:33 AM

    my favorite thing right now are scalloped punches! i love them!! :)

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  26. Alesha WallsJune 19, 2007 at 11:34 AM

    My new favourite thing is my ATC gun. I have no idea what I did without it - I am getting things done so much quicker!

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  27. TaylorJune 19, 2007 at 11:47 AM

    WOOOHOOO! Congrats on hitting the 500 mark! I bet your goodies are GOOD 'cuz you only do the best! :)

    My favorite thing right now is probably my paper piercer. There are so many different ways to pierce and stitch, etc. I just never get enough! And it also unclogs my glue bottle when it gets clogged! LOL!

    Have a great day, Pegi! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents!

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  28. AmyJune 19, 2007 at 12:04 PM

    Woohoo! Congrats on 500 hits! I found these adorable, small-sized paper bags at Target yesterday and am thoroughly enjoying making them into small cards.

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  29. ElaineJune 19, 2007 at 12:59 PM

    Favorite new stuff:

    Paper Trey's new stamp set: Text Boxed

    Stampin Up's In colors for 2007-08: pomegranate, wasabi, river rock, blue bayou, soft sky and groovy guava! Stamps are also on the fave list!

    Ribbons - more and more (normally it's may arts for me! Have you SEEN their newest stuff?? TO DIE FOR!).

    BasicGrey new line: infusion

    Primas called Ambrosia....oooooolala! suh-weeet!

    And I found some new cuttlebugs the other day - quad with swirly things, Congrats, and I think I have all the folders now! :)heheheh

    Making Memories has cute brads that are glitterized- good colors, and they don't shed glitter everywhere!

    I still love the punches in Martha Stewart's line up - cosmos, dogwood and the medallion circle.

    Bare Elements chipboard books (especially the round one!) to decorate as you wish!

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  30. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsJune 19, 2007 at 1:14 PM

    Punches, punches, punches! I use them on almost all of my cards and my want list has hardly dwindled!

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  31. AnoukJune 19, 2007 at 1:30 PM

    I am so enjoying your blog. I also LOVE all the pic of your puppy. Makes me want to get another one. We already have two dogs. My favorite stamping thing at the moment are the Bella and Fella stamps from Stamping Bella. They are so fun to use.

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  32. Linda SSJune 19, 2007 at 2:46 PM

    I love my Spellbinder Wizard because I can use any diecut brand with it. I am a paper addict. I love the colors & patterns and could spend hours admiring it. Your cat and dog are just so darn cute!!! And Willow seems very obedient when it comes to dressing up:)

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  33. HeatherJune 19, 2007 at 3:28 PM

    I love my McGill daisy punches. I splurged and bought them in 3 sizes so I can layer my flowers.

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  34. CreativeJanineJune 19, 2007 at 4:08 PM

    I, too, love the 'bug! There seem to be a lot of ways to use it, and no background is complete with it being embossed. Congrats on your success!

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  35. MonikaJune 19, 2007 at 5:32 PM

    Hello, well my favourite tool righ now is from Stampin Up and it is the distressing tool... I think it makes a card or srapbook make more original.

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  36. Michelle L. June 19, 2007 at 7:54 PM

    How fun! I think my favorite tool right now is the Basic Grey precision file kit! I tested one at a craft store not long ago and it is now a must-have! It is awesome for chipboard, especially shapes.

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  37. Cindy VernonJune 19, 2007 at 8:51 PM

    I love my cuttlebug!!! Embossing with this thing is just so easy and fun.

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  38. MelodieJune 19, 2007 at 9:08 PM

    right now i am loving my white gel pen along with paper piercing tools. faux stitching galore!

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  39. AnonymousJune 19, 2007 at 11:02 PM

    first off your puppy is too cute! lol. ok Im loving my new Glitter stack by DCWV! its soo cool I dont want to use it! lol

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  40. Jan SchollJune 19, 2007 at 11:43 PM

    I really like my Cropidile but there is another-the Crackle acrylic accents (I think its a RAnger product) You can add this to any image, or diecut and it makes it look old and distressed. There is an opaque and I think a sepia colored bottle. Go get some!

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  41. UnknownJune 20, 2007 at 4:40 AM

    My favorite technique/tool right now is the piercer with mat pack. Piercing adds just the right finishing touch to so many projects. Sometimes in a corner, sometimes along an edge, or an entire border. Sometimes I'll use the white gel pen or a marker to faux stitch. I just can't get enough! You have a really nice blog here, and thanks for offering the candy!

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  42. Cindy @ Creating at HomeJune 20, 2007 at 9:57 AM

    Some of my current favorites are... Su oval punches, scallop punches, sewing machine, color spritzer, primas.

    Cindy

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  43. Pat S.June 20, 2007 at 1:47 PM

    Hi Pegi!
    Congratulations on 500 hits!

    I am so glad that I found your blog...the cards you post are exactly "my style". I ooh and aah every time I visit here.

    My latest favorite thing is Crystal Effects. I used it to give dimension to the head of a butterfly...even added some sparkles. It's so great to be able to build it up to the depth that you want.

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  44. doverdiJune 20, 2007 at 6:21 PM

    One of my favorite new tools would have to be my Fiskars Craft Drill. This thing goes right through cd's, paper, tin, records, etc like buttah. Plus it is so easy to use.

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  45. A Webb Of CreationsJune 21, 2007 at 8:45 AM

    Webb11Love my cuttlebug and any kind of punches. Thanks for the candy.

    Linda Webb

    http://awebbofcreations.blogspot.com

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  46. SheilaJune 21, 2007 at 8:46 PM

    Hi Pegi
    My most favourite thing of all time has to be my Adirondack single colour ink pads. Give me those, a stack of white card and a bag of cotton wool and I am one happy bunny.
    Favourite new thing.......o'er I have so many at the moment but if I had to choose one it would be my Cricut machine. It is fab.

    Thanks for a great blog to browse and congratulations on your well deserved hits.
    Sheila

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  47. Pat S.June 22, 2007 at 9:15 AM

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