And the winners are....

Thank you all for your great tips and ideas for health and wellness and your comments regarding the stamp sets.  It truly is a pleasure to hear from each and everyone of you.  I plan to compile the health and wellness tips and include them in my Isagenix story.  I am sure they can provide inspiration to all.
On a quick side note (before I reveal the winners of the stamp sets) I wanted to share my mum's HUGE milestone this week.  She has officially lost 50lbs and 70 inches following Isagenix.  I could not be more proud of her.  She is truly an inspiration :)  And she looks phenomenal!!

Now onto the winners!!!

Random generator picked...

Prize #1
Laurel who said...
My health and wellness goal is almost met! Last July I took up running so I could lose weight (the walking wasn't doing it). I have since run an 8K and a 10K race and have lost 35 pounds - wanted to lose about 43 so I am almost there!


Prize #2
 Lee Anne who said...
Water, water, water, water, water! And when you are finished with that...more water!!! I also like to walk a mile, then run a mile, then walk. It's supposed to be better for you than just one of those activities! Thanks for the chance to win your sets. I haven't had a chance to order yet, but those are both on the top of my list!

Ladies, please contact me with your snail mail and I will send out your prize packs very soon :)

And again a BIG thank you to ALL who left comments.  

Alli

BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!

Wow where is the time going this summer?  August has been such a busy month 1) wedding 2) family vacation 3) yard work 4) annual teacher training 5) mini visit with my brother and his wife in their first house :)

I am currently completing my annual teacher training.  It's always fun to get into the swing of a new school year. This year's training is quite different too but in a good way.  I have a new role.  I am officially a special education support teacher.  And because of that I had an additional day of training.
I have been learning many new things and have two days left before I visit my brother and his wife in their first home! 

As I have been on the road most of the month I have had little craft time.  I have a few cards to share some time next week but in the meantime wanted to offer up some blog candy.

So what is up for grabs?  As a special thank you for visiting my blog I am going to offer TWO bundles. Each bundle will include Take Three: Fall and Gobble Gobble.  That means you have two chances to win.

As many of you know I have been changing my life bit by bit and have regained my health through Isagenix (you can read my story HERE).  I am still doing great (hubby too) and I haven't gained any weight back even though we have been away from home most of the month (that is the beauty about Isagenix--it is portable and you can bring it on the road). 
Anyways, in your comments I would love for you to answer ONE of these: a) suggest a fitness tip b) suggest a favourite meal or link to a fav low cal meal c) tell me your personal health and wellness goals OR d) you can just leave a comment about which is your favourite stamp set from the two above (cause I know not everyone is into fitness/health and wellness stuff and that is ok too).

I look forward to hearing from you.  I randomly draw names (using random generator) some time on August 31 so stayed tune and make sure to check back.

Hugs;
Alli

Blog Candy

I am so excited to offer up some blog candy today from my stamp line called Urban Design.  It's a small token of appreciation to share as I am very grateful that you stop by my blog.  It's always nice to see who stops by and I always love reading your comments.

The blog candy will be up until Friday.  All you need to do is share your favourite stamping/scrapping product with me (new or old, any manufacturer)

I will use the random generator to pick a winner Friday evening and will announce the person on my blog on Saturday.  So what's up for grabs?

Take Three: Spring and Take Three: Summer

I look forward to hearing from you.

Alli

An inspired card and a treat for you!

The days are flying by!  We had some weird flu/cold go through our house this past week.  It was a mixture of symptoms and as such I couldn't even begin to classify it but ALL the adults in the household including my mum who came for a visit got it.  Fortunately we are on the mend.

I recently created an "inspired by" card from the front cover of the March/April issue of Paper Crafts Magazine (the button trees).  Debbie Olson is one of my stamping heroes.  She is such a sweetheart too.  We enjoyed some good talks back at winter CHA in 2009 and it was really neat to hear her take about card design.  I love how she has the ability to masterfully craft cards that are both simple or detailed.  I have learned a lot from her over the years (especially about Copics!) and am sure will be inspired by more years to come.  Thank you Debbie for all your contributions to the paper crafting world and your inspiration!!

SUPPLIES
Stamp Set(s) sentiment from Teacher's Apple by PTI, image from Beyond Basic borders by PTI
Cardstock: Vintage Cream by PTI
Patterned Paper: Little Miss Muffet "Delight" Purple Plumes Paper from Quite Contrary collection by MME, Mary Mary Happy Birthday Grown Up Paper from Quite Contrary by MME, Graph paper by Scenic Route
Ink: True Black by PTI
Accent: Buttons by PTI
Tools: Crop-a-dile corner rounder, sewing machine

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Create card base.
2. Cut strips.
3. Sew Strips to card.
4. Stamp image and sentiment.
5. Adhere buttons.

As a special treat, I'd like to offer you a chance to win my Take Three: Spring stamp set in exchange to hear from you.  Which paper crafter inspires you?  and why? Make sure to include a link to their blog/work.  I'll leave this post open for the next 5 days.  I'll draw a name using random generator and announce a winner on April 21st so be sure to check back!

Thanks so much for visiting today.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Alli

Summer Giveaway #3

Today is my last giveaway (of course I have more planned this summer!)

I know how many of you wanted to win the Mailbox Greetings I offered up a few weeks ago. Well it just so happens I have yet another one to giveaway!!! You have two days to enter this draw just drop me a line to say hi! That's all.



I will be drawing numbers using the random generator for those who post on the 8th and 9th only and announcing the winner by the 10th of July.

Have a fantastic day.

Summer Giveaway #2

Are you a StazOn fan? Then you are going to love WHITE StazOn. I have been working with white StazOn for just about 2 years now and I adore it but was surprised to learn how many people have not jumped on the wagon yet.

In order to be entered in the giveaway, answer the following: what kinds of things do you stamp with StazOn?
I will be drawing numbers using the random generator for those who post on the 7th only and announcing the winner by the 10th of July.



Good luck! Make sure you check back tomorrow for another giveaway.

Summer Giveaway #1

Are you ready for some fun? I have several giveaways in the next 4 days. You have two days to leave me a message and tell me your FAV baby shower gift to give OR why you need this stamp set. I will be drawing by random generator and announcing the winners of this set by July 10th however I will ONLY be adding your name to the draw if you answered on the 5th or the 6th. Best of luck! I look forward to reading your responses.



Have a fantastic day!!

Blog Candy

I am so excited to offer up another Mailbox Greetings set by PTI. I have seen some wonderful creations with this set and look forward to seeing more.





In order to enter, just leave a comment telling me your fav salad recipe OR your all time fav stamp set (any company).
I will do the draw via random.org on Thursday evening and post Friday morning--once I have posted a name/number/comment you have a week to claim your prize before I offer it to the next number drawn.

Have a great day!

Some blog candy!

I have a brand new Garden of Life set waiting for you!





To enter the draw, please leave me a comment and let me know 1) your favourite online store for embellishments and designer paper (provide link) OR 2) your favourite scrapbook idea site (provide link) OR 3) what you are doing this summer

The winner of the set will be picked by random generator on Thursday at 9PM DST and announced on Friday morning.

I hope to be back later today to post a card.

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

It's time for some Blog Candy!

It has been a long while since I have offered "official" blog candy to my wonderful readers! Of course this time I am excited to be able to offer something that I created. I will be awarding one lucky reader a Wedding Day stamp set.

To enter, just leave a comment listing the stamp sets I have created so far. Don't forget I also just had a backgrounder released through CHF too! (I eluded to it in a post a few days ago)
You are also welcome to ask me a papercraft related question too. Good luck to all. The winner will be chosen by random generator and will be announced on Monday morning!

I am busy working on a project (the deadline is pressing) and I will not be posting a card today but please stay tuned for something new tomorrow.

Hugs,

I'm HOME!!! and the blog candy winner...

Hello everyone! You don't know how excited I am to be home. I did the random generator draw shortly after I arrived home this evening (more like morning) and generated #285

Michelle who said:
Congratualtions on your blog! That is an amazing accomplishment!

My favorite summer memory is going camping with my family. We have gone every year since we got married, and it is just the most wonderful thing to get away from everything!

Congrats Michelle. You have until Tuesday to get a hold of me. Please drop me a line with your snail mail so that I can get the goods to you *smiles*

I will be posting some big news later today along with some new cards so stay tuned...just need to get some sleep first.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

100000+ Blog Candy Celebration

It is incredible to see 100000 hits on my blog. I am REALLY excited about all the goodies I have to give away to you as a thank you for visiting my blog. I told you I had to go bold at 100000 so BOLD it is!
I will be choosing a number from the random number generator and will be awarding one lucky individual some of my FAVOURITE things.

SU!'s Bronc Buster



Various sheets of 6x6 Outlaw Paper (SU!)


You will also receive some vintage embroidered fabric "western" letters (these are one of a kind letters that were actually removed from 50s-60s clothing...I will post a photo soon). And finally I will include some coordinating ribbon.

Even if you already have some of these things, this will make a perfect gift...so what are you waiting for??!!!!!

To enter, all you need to do is leave a post on my blog and tell me your favourite summer memory past or present.

Draw date is August 30th just before midnight.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

And the winner is.......

post 148. Congratulations goes to

Carrie Gaskin who said...

Thanks for treating us to such a great candy chance!

What did I hope for? More boy sets. Girls are easy, boys, not so much. You can only use that pirate so many times....I was sad to see that they didn't' update the kid tattoo kits. I would have loved a new design this year.

Carrie, please e-mail me your snail mail.

If I don't hear from Carrie in the next 5 days the next number is 89 (I have counted back yet so I have no idea who it is)! Gotta love the random organizer!

Now don't fret...there is a card on the way...I just have to get through the yard sale and should have something posted by late afternoon. I wanted to post earlier but you know how it is...yard sales take up a lot of time. The card is another wedding bella card (with the bridesmaids)...and is one of my fav ones yet. Postings should be getting back to normal in the next few days. My stamp room was converted into the yard sale room so I don't have ANY stamping supplies in there (with the exception of the ones I am selling). So far my friends who have come and had a sneak peak have gasped when they entered the room...they just want to make sure I am still up to my usual stamping is all...and of course I reassured them I was.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

75000+ and Blog candy

It's BLOG CANDY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



What you will receive:

• 3 packages of clear stamps
• A clear block
• 4 Primas
• Fun flock (apple)
• Dotted ribbon
• Bazzill chipboard
• Fantastix coloring tool
• Assortment of Marvy punch outs

I can still hardly believe I reached the 75000 mark! Seriously, how did that happen? To celebrate I am going to share some long awaited blog candy with you.
I am sure by now many of you have either received a new SU! catalogue or have viewed it online (Canadian Link). Every year I spend hours devouring the pages and savoring the designs, products, new stamps sets as well as creating my master WISH LIST. I am sure you can relate, especially if you are a die hard SU! fan. I have to admit, after 3.5 years of being a demo, this is by far my favourite catalogue and layout and of course who isn't excited that it is going to change again in 6 months?! I think SU! is moving in the right direction...keeping up with trends. So now you are probably asking, what does this have to do with a blog candy post. Well the answer is simple. In order to get your name in the draw for this blog candy you have to answer the following questions:

What (a) stamp designs and (b) product did you feel were missing from the catalogue?
(a) As a "Canuck" I was sad to see there were still NO Canadian themed stamp sets like the O Canada stamp set that was retired a few years back. I am really hoping to see them in the next catalogue. (b) As for product, I was so sad they retired Pearl Ex and added nothing to replace it. Twinkling H2Os would have been a good substitute IMHO.

Of course I would never want to exclude anyone from the draw, so if you have not seen a SU! catty and/or perhaps you are not a SU! fan you can still enter...just tell me what kind of (a) stamps/stamp themes and (b) products that you would like to see from your fav rubber stamp company or the general papercraft industry.

It's no wonder the papercraft industry is booming...I am glad that companies like SU! listen to their customers and change accordingly. Now if I could only grow a money tree to buy all the things on my wishlist *lol*

Thanks again for dropping by. I will be using the random generator again to choose a number. The draw for the goodies will be announced Saturday morning so you have until Friday, July 13th, 2007 to enter. Good luck *wink*. My next blog candy will be at the 100000 mark.

As this post will be post-dated, please check below for new posts.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Blog Candy Winner and 50's card

First of all can I just say 199 comments!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!
The random generator drew 196!
Now, CONGRATULATIONS goes to: ROBIN STEWART who said:

A very SIMPLE tool, my stapler. It is the best and it is amazing how creative you can be with it. Colours frames, texture and of course attaching stuff. I would also LOVE to get a long armed one. You can also colour plain silver staples with the new multi-pack of jiffy markers or with stayz on and the colours are endless.
Congrats on the 50000. I remember your 1st post

Robin, please contact me with your snail mail so that I can get your goodies out on Monday!

Have you ever felt like you were born during the wrong time? I just LOVE the 50s. When I saw the Retro 50's stamp set from Pink Cat Studio I was so excited. I never realized how much I loved the 50s until we received the Back to the Future trilogy some years back. I have watched those shows so many times. My favourite part is in episode one/two when Marty goes back to the 50s and attends the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance.
Don't get me wrong, I do love the time I live in, hey I don't think I would make it without all these great new scrapbooking and stamping gadgets, but I have to say I adore this stamp set and it really makes me feel like I "missed" the past.
I created a card, based on a layout Beate shared this past week from Sketch This using my swell new set!



Fabulous 50's Card Recipe

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Chatterbox DP
Ink: Noir Black (Palette)
Stamp Set(s): Retro 50's (Pink Cat Studio)
Accessories: 1 3/8th Circle Punch, 1 1/4th Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, 1/16th Circle Punch, Watercolour Crayons, Aquapainter, Pebble Brads (Making Memories)

Thank you all again for your continued visits. I want to reassure you that your comments and e-mails mean a lot to me. I received an e-mail today asking for card dimensions for the cards. If the card is different from the normal 5.5x4.25 I will make sure to include it in all future posts.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli