To celebrate reaching 2500 hits I am going to give away the following goodies:
Share Laughter Clear Design set from Hero Arts
Large Flower Sparkle Gems from Hero Arts
An assortment of ribbons, eyelets and cardstock in coordinating colors.
Oh yeah, not pictured.......confections of course!
To win, leave me a comment on this post and tell me why you love to stamp/scrap.
I will use the random number generator to draw a number before I go to work on Friday.
Good luck!
I've been stamping for about 5 years now. Became an SU demonstrator to get my "stuff" cheaper. I've been having workshops with my 3 daughters (Sara Williams (your blog designer), Susan Liles (susiestampalot), and Nancy Cook (not on internet, but still VERY TALENTED), and some close friends. I am going to be having my first workshop for one of my new friends in March -- I am very excited and nervous all at the same time. I love your page and all the designs you've done on your cards. If you have any helpful tips, I'D LOVE TO HAVE THEM!! Congrats on 2500 and put me among them!!
ReplyDeleteLinda Bien (SCS)
I don't know if I'm supposed to enter but I want to! I love to make cards with my sisters and mommy...we always have so much fun together! That's why I started. Thanks for helping me create such a beautiful blog!
ReplyDeleteYour blog banner is so pretty! I am happy to help you reach 2500 hits...and of course relieve you of some confections! Keep posting and I'll keep coming back! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOne word for you blog "beautiful". I got into stamping from a friend who invited me to her Stampin Up party two years ago. I only make cards when I need them right now. Hope to collect more stuff to get into it more. Thanks, Kathy H...
ReplyDeleteI love stamping and scrapbooking because it lets me be creative with pretty things. I love floral patterned paper, primas, ribbon, etc.
ReplyDeleteClaudia
scfranson@charter.net
I've started scrapbooking when I made a trip to Uganda and I wanted my album to be special. I went to a craft store,discovered scrapbooking and immediately knew this was what I wanted. Now I'm really addicted!
ReplyDeleteA few years later I followed a basic stamping course in that same store and since then I'm also making stamped cards.
Congrats on your hits. Your blog is beautiful and love your creative style. WOW what a sweet giveaway you have. Pick ME ME ME! I will give these goodies a loving home and will feed these stamps regularly with INK INK INK!
ReplyDeleteI love to stamp, because it takes me on of reality and when I give someone a card and a homemade item it always puts a smile on their face. That is worth all the time and money that you put in it.
Thanks for a chance.
cmeyers@hughes.net
Hi Melissa, I'm Laurene and I live in Brazil. I love scrap, cards and paper crafts because everything this was made to make happy people's.
ReplyDeleteI adored your blog. I make an invitation for you: visit my blog (www.scrapscritta.blogspot.com.br).
Excuse-me, my english is not very good.
bye
Laurene
I love to stamp because it is my "ME" time. I also love the smile that a handmade card bring to the recipient's face :) thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhen I make cards, is is very relaxing and I need to relieve the stress from my job. It is so fun to send the cards to people who need a boost.
ReplyDeleteLinda Peterson
craftylin1968@aol.com
For me its my escape, I've only started stamping a couple of months but there is something about stamping an image and turning into something that you can say WOW I did that? Then think who would get the biggest smile when you present them what you created.
ReplyDelete-Ellie
e@scrapbookmama.com
Stamping/scrapbooking and card making bring out my creative side..It also makes me feel good when someone says, "Wow" you made that."..people are so appreciative when they receive a handmade card..It's fun to share with them something that i enjoy..thanks for the chance to win your great candy!!!
ReplyDeleteWell I've been a lifelong sewer, then a quilter and dollmaker. What stamping offers me that those don't is speed. You get almost instant gratification and it doesn't take months to complete even the most complicated paper project. It's a nice change for me.
ReplyDeleteMary Puskar
I love to create. Not always original but great at CASEing.... So rewarding. Diane loyaz1@wbhsi.net
ReplyDeleteI love being able to creat something fresh and unique. I like the challenge and the creative outlet it provides. Congratulations on number of hits...keep it up. I'll be back for more inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI scrapbook stamp and cardmaking because it is a wonderful creative outlet that let's me express myself. I believe that's important.
ReplyDeleteI also love to document my sons life through scrapbooking as a keepsake for when he gets older.
Thanks of the chance to win.
paolanorman@hotmail.com
I have been doing some kind of crafting for a very long time. Right now I am into cardmaking and I love creating them and then giving them away! Thanks for the chance at some great looking blog candy! TFS :o)
ReplyDeleteCindy Coffman
cac1957@hotmail.com
I started stamping about 6 years ago when my grown daughter got into it. I told her I would never do this stuff - hm, 6 years later here I am! Between the 2 of us we could open a store!
ReplyDeleteI love to make cards. And I really love to see my vacation pictures in a scrapbook, rathern than just a plain photo album!
http://www.wowprincess.com/anita/
I've just recently started to learn how to stamp! It's something that I'd really like to learn how to do and do well. For me, it's a way to soothe my soul...keep my SANITY ....my own little slice of ME time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity..love your blog!
Stamping for me is relaxation and it allows me to be creative without having to be too artistically talented. I can't draw a stick figure but with stamps, ink and paper I can look like a real artist!
ReplyDeleteI love to stamp and digital scrap because it is time to myself, very calming and I love the end result, a useable creation to give. I love learning new techniques...try many of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to receive these wonderful stamps and gems from Hero Arts.
Hugs, Dee in Oklahoma 8^)
Stamping is a creative outlet for me. I just wish I was better at actually using the cards I make. I am rather new to the scrapping but can definitely see getting addicted to that as well. I am having fun exploring your blog! Thank you for sharing your work!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your hits...its easy to see why people visit...I just found you, compliments of Alison's blog. The candy looks absolutely YUMMY, thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI love to make card ans scrapbook because it's really quick and fun project. Keep your head busy and it's even funnier when you do that with friend!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your hits! Love your blog, just found it:) I love to scrap/stamp because it is a stress relief and a creative outlet. I love all the products that are out there and that there are never ending ways to use them. Plus, I love how pretty everything is.
ReplyDeletehttp://paperblossoms.blogspot.com
Love the coloring in aspect- comes from being a preschool teacher, I think. Anyway- congrats on hitting 2500- yeah!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME goodies!!! I love to scrapbook and stamp because it is so relaxing to me. My mind gets so focused on things that I forget about any stress in my life.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Cheryl KVD
Wow! Congrats to you on your 2500 blog hits! I love scrapbooking, because I love preserving the memories of our family for our children. It is enjoyable to look through old pictures of family & friends. I hope that when my children are older, they will realize the love that was poured into these pages. Thanks for the chance to win. (kristin2timemom@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteThat ones easy! It makes me feel good :) It's peaceful and gives me time to myself and I feel like I am accomplishing something great when the cards turn out awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance :)
Congrats on all the hits! Thanks for this chance to win sweet candy! I love stamping and making cards because it allows me to be creative and share my cards with others.
ReplyDelete~Brenda
Scrapping is my outlet. It is a way to remember good times. I have to create something to feel fulfilled.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the hits, great blog candy. I scrap and stamp..because I just enjoy it so much, it's just so relaxing, and when you get together with friends or family it just adds to it. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletekim3timemom@yahoo.com
Love your blog banner! Too cute!!!
ReplyDeleteMy friend introduced me to stamping. I really enjoy creating different projects and giving them away.
mmoor49@columbus.rr.com
Stamping, scrapping, sewing, quilting ... these are all things I do for myself to release all of the creativeness I have inside of me. I have always had to keep my hands busy - just can't sit and watch tv without *doing* something. Stamping also takes me back to coloring 101 in Kindergarten! Congrats on all your hits - I will visit your blog more often in search of inspiration.
ReplyDeletestamping and scrapping is something that I can do without my eyes that do not work so well and I love to stamp and scrap because of the ideas I get during at odd times that I just have to get it down or I will forget it. I cann add both stamping/scrapping together and they look great so I always add both both together if i can.
ReplyDeleteHmm, good question!
ReplyDeleteI love to create and have always been a mixed-media collage artist.
Over the years though, I've really grown to love the elegant simplicity of card making; I think it's the smaller 'canvas' that I find so appealing. Not to mention all the yummy embellies!!
Thanks for the chance to win your uber-kewl blog candy offering!
http://debneerman.blogspot.com
Hi there. I've always enjoyed making things. As a child I loved colouring in and glueing, and I guess this is an extension of that. I love to use my hands, and take a lot of pleasure in choosing colours. Then, there's the pleasure it gives to the recipient too. It's all so satisfying, really.
ReplyDeleteRos
Thanks for the offer.
Great banner! I enjoy stamping, particularly cardmaking and all kinds of papercrafts - I can't draw a straight line, as the old saying goes, so it give me some creative outlet.
ReplyDeleteNancyS (momsnack)
I've been stamping and making cards for just about a year now! And the only reason I do that is to preserve my sanity in this mad world. When I escape into my world of stamping, coloring and assembling the cards, its like therapy.
ReplyDeleteAnd imagining the joy that someone gets when they receive my card..is the best gift of all..
Thank you for such a wonderful candy!
Tejal
You have a wonderful blog! I love to stamp because it's therapeutic. And it's so dang addicting! I love giving hand made cards and realizing how much the person you give it to knows how much work and thought you put into the cards or 3-d projects!
ReplyDeleteI been doing cardmaking since 2-years but I love coz it brings a huge smile on someone's face..seeing some has really cared to make a special card..
ReplyDeleteI love colours & getting myself mixed into it give me immense pleasure.
I love to stamp because for me it lets me be creative and makes other people happy when family and friends receive my cards or crafts.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me happy when I am sad or mad. It makes me calm. I love being creative and stamping allows me to do that but also see how other people can be creative with the same stamp that I have.
Why do I love to stamp? hmmmmmmm it is my sanity. When things get to be more than I can handle, I go to my stamping room, close the door, and create. They say creativity is good for the soul? Well its good for my peace of mind too. Now if only I could figure out HOW to put more hours in a day so I could stamp even more. Hmmmmmmm gotta work on that.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME BANNER!!! That is the downside of "feeds", you don't see the actual blog, just the new posts. So glad you posted!!
ReplyDeleteI love the the arty feel of stamping. Gives us people w/NO artistic talent the chance to be creative. I also love heat embossing; watching the powder melt into something shiny! Woohoo!
Congratulations on your blog hits! & I too love your banner.
ReplyDeleteI love making cards for people, because when they receive it in the mail, it was unexpected. When I receive a handmade card, I feel as though it is a special gift, not just a card. Thank you :) bluemoonbynite@yahoo.com
I love pretty paper. I love cards. And I love making my own cards. It's my "ME" time and allows me to let my hair down so to speak!
ReplyDeleteI stamp because I love it. Going into my craft room is like getting into the "zone" for me. When I go in, my woes just fly out the door. I love paper, stamps, embellies, color -- I just love it all. I love it just a bit too much if you look at my budget!
ReplyDeleteI have a very stressful job. It gives me some sanity when i get home or on my day off.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Beth F
boynecitygrl@yahoo.com
Great new look. I love your blog banner! Did ou do it yourself? Super!
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Love your Banner! I love to stamp, I guess because it feels so good to see the look on someone's face when you give them something you made. I love to scrap because it's a wonderful way to preserve memories, and ususally I make some while I scrap because I spend time with girlfriends. - Kimmy
ReplyDeletewell I love to stamp because its MY relaxing time !!! I take an hour or more to just lock myself in scraproom and STamp !!!!And to send Happy Mail to others to make them smile also !!!
ReplyDeleteWhy I love to stamp? Let me count the ways. hehe
ReplyDeleteI love the creativity of it, I love the therapy behind it, I love having something handmade to give someone, I am addicted to papers and colors and thus love to buy papers and ribbons and watercolors, etc etc. I love learning new techniques and I guess I love getting to organize my stamping room every week.
yeah I'm thrilled to play! I love your new blog banner!
ReplyDeleteI love stamping/scrapping -it gives me a creative outlet.
The new banner is gorgeous. You are lucky to have someone that can make something so beautiful for you. Blog candy looks great. Maybe I'll win.
ReplyDeleteStamping is my therapy, my private time, my Creative outlet, my self expression, my joy!
ReplyDeleteI'm generally not a creative person, so this is my try at being creative. It also makes me feel good!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome banner and blog! Stamping and scrapping are stress relievers for me. Plus they are fun and rewarding. I know that someone will benefit from my creations because they are shared or given away.
ReplyDeletei love stamping because it's fun to see my creativity. i don't think i'm very creative sometimes, so when i make something fun, i realize i am! it's also a good way to escape from the world for a while!
ReplyDeletegreat blog!!
I love to stamp/scrap because it's a way to express my creativity in a positive way! And to play with all the cool things!!! Who wouldn't wanna play with ribbon, glitter, and the Cuttlebug! lol
ReplyDeleteI love to stamp mainy to get together with my friends. It also takes my mind of all my problems and worries. Thanks for the awesome chance. Kathy...
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new look of your blog. Awesome. Okay, I love to scrap because it preserves those precious memories of my DD. I stamp because I like to keep up with my trendy friends! LOL
ReplyDeleteMary
I started stamping almost two years ago and love it because it allows me to feel creative. I grew up not feeling very artistic (hated art in school because of being insecure), and making cards lets me play with color and shape and paper and ink and bling while having a finished product to send to friends and family. And they give me lots of positive feedback while they get mail. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHi I love your blog and what a great new banner. I began scrapbooking about 10 years ago cause it was soo much fun and I wanted to preserve my memories for future generations. I discovered stamping a few years back but have gotten deeper and deeper in it more recently. I just love crafts period, but my all time favorite is stamping/scrapbooking. :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the contest, can't wait to check out the rest of your creations.
ChristyR at the shack :)
Melissa, I love your new blog look!! The pink and black is perfect! Looks like you are now on your way to 3000 hits!!! Woohoo! Way to go.
ReplyDeleteLet's see...what do I love about stamping/scrapping...
I love creating things for other people the most. The looks on my boys faces when they see pages scrapped of them and on other's faces when they receive something I made is gratifying and makes me want to do it all the more.
I have always been creative from sewing, needlepoint, painting gardening-you name it. Stamping is easy as you can grab a few things and just make something on the spot with no prep. And you have a piece of happy in your hand.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy it because in the past my hobbies always required a lot of time to complete. This is fast and easy, and my friends and family really enjoy receiving cards from me. I feel I can give a part of myself through my creations.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity! For me it is therapy. I can just escape reality for awhile and not have to think about anything else!
ReplyDeleteI find stamping cards relaxes me. I enjoy making cards and give them out. It's fun.
ReplyDeleteCam
ctcao@earthlink.net
Stamping and scrapping allows me to be creative, and I find it very relaxing.
ReplyDeleteKristine
coombdav@aol.com
I love the instant gratification of stampsing! I am a knitter too, but it takes me forever to finish anything, and I don't like to wait. With stamping, I can sit down for just 10 or 15 minutes, and create an awsome card....done!
ReplyDeleteI love your new blog... I can not wait until Sara works on mine :) I love to do all kinds of crafts cause when i give it to someone it really makes their day and that is the best part. Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteJoAnna
Your new blog looks GREAT!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love to stamp because it is relaxing and is alot of fun to do with freinds and family. Thank you for a chance to win some wondeful blog candy.
TanyaS.
I love to stamp because I love coloring and working with great images but can't draw. I also love that I can complete a project in one sitting. :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is super cute. :)
Congrats on the 2500 posts! I view stamping and scrapping as a form of therapy for me. It gives me a chance to do something for me but others get to enjoy it in the end too.
ReplyDeleteI love card making as it lets me explore my creative side and relax. I love being able to make something for a friend that shows my love and appreciation for that person. Each project is special and created for someone specific in mind.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the hits and thanks for the chance to win.
I started off scrapbooking, but who has the time? You have to plan and organize and it takes me a long time to finish a spread.
ReplyDeleteWith staming, I can stamp today, color tomorrow, and finish a card when I have the time! My kind of project!
Wow! Great candy! Thanks for offering it. For me, stamping is a kind of release. So much of what we do in the day to day grind is the opposite of creative that sometimes it's nice to work that other half of our brains! Plus, for me, it's a huge stress-reliever!
ReplyDeleteLove stamping because it is a major stress buster for me. Takes my mind off work and medical issues.
ReplyDeleteNettie