Time for Another One!

Well, well, well... Highland Monkeys sent me the most adorable mini sock monkey last year, and now I get to repay her by sending her the SEI set I offered up last weekend! Yay Penny! I'm sure I have your address in a notebook BUT finding it will probably be a problem. Please resend your address so I can get them out to you! (If you aren't her, you should check out her awesome blog. She quilts, paints, and makes super cute dolls!)

This week I have a set that's a little too late (or is it super early?) for my Canadian friends... Inkadinkado's Harvest Expressions set!

I keep looking at this set thinking that I should have bought one for myself. That middle sentiment looks great, and I know I could have used the text with or without the tree. Oh well! This one's for one of you! If you'd like to win it, be a follower and leave me a comment here! Next Sunday, I'll be back with a winner and something else!

Another Giveaway!

Well, I'm about a month behind here! I said I would probably give something away for checking out my feature at Paperie Designs' Studio and never picked a winner... :S   So PENNY, I'll be sending you a stamp set from Heartfelt Creations!! (here's what it looks like)

Up next is a Moravia stamp set from SEI. 

If you'd like it, just leave me a comment here before next Sunday. Thanks for all of your support!

SOC Hop Winner!

You know I believe that all posts need a pic. Here's one with an image from TLC Creations that I made last year for Ready Set Create. I might have posted it before, but I don't think so...

Well, I won't keep you waiting...The hop winner is Sheila H., and the winner of my prize for the SOC 8th Anniversary Blog Hop is Karen! Thanks so much to Cheryl for organizing the hop, Tiare for starting and running such an awesome group, and to you for stopping by and always being so sweet to me!

SOC 8th Anniversary Blog Hop

Welcome to Scraps of Color's 8th Anniversary Blog Hop! I'm glad you stopped by for the celebration! If you're dropping by from Princess's blog, then you're in the right place! However, if you started here, you can visit the SOC E:spire blog to join this party from the beginning!

To commemorate Scraps of Color's 8th birthday, I have teamed up with some super talented ladies to share projects based on the celebrations in our lives. We wanted to have this special blog hop to celebrate this great crafting community where we laugh, play, and create together and encourage and inspire one another.

Blog Hop Candy: The Good Life paper pack by Fancy Pants Designs (includes 12 double sided papers, sticker and die cut sheets. Matching layered stickers, a small black shadowbox tray, and American Crafts 24 pack of bakers twine--12 different colors (120 yards total).

Of course, a blog hop isn't complete without blog candy! There will be giveaways on various blogs throughout the hop! Plus there will be a SOC blog hop gift awaiting one visitor!! To be eligible for the prize above, you must comment on all the blogs by Monday, Oct. 8 at 11pm EST. From all who are eligible, one lucky reader will be randomly drawn. The winner will be posted on all the participating blogs on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

As soon as I glued down that text paper, I realized that y scrap sheet wasn't cut straight so the whole card looks crooked!

I was supposed to be sharing a mini album (!!) today, but since I've been so tired after work, it still needs a whole lot of work. Instead I have a graduation card that my cousin asked me to make for her husband's aunt who is getting her master's degree on Sunday. Go auntie!! (I literally just finished...) The image is from Jackson's Digital Expressions.

My cousin also asked me to make a retirement card for one of her coworkers. I should be finishing that up soon and will update my post.**UPDATE** Since my cousin really likes this card with MelJen's Army Bear I went with the same feel for her requested card.

I only ever see troops in the desert uniform, but my parents were both in the military and this is what theirs looked like. Plus, I don't have any sand camo paper!

Honestly, I've never been so happy to be able to look at something I already colored while I was coloring. I was able to figure out the colors and not have to do much thinking... I used some Lawn Fawn alphabet stamps on the inside, but you know I didn't take a picture of that before running to the post office! ;D



Since I'm super sweet, I'm offering some candy to help you with a couple of celebrations in your own life! I have two stamp sets, Lawn Fawn's Plus One and Stampendous!'s Birthday Brackets, for one of my followers who leaves me a comment before the hop is over...


BLOG HOP ORDER: 

The SOC E:spire blog - http://scrapsofcolorespire.blogspot.com/
Tiare (Classygirl) - http://classygirlmusings.blogspot.com/
CraftySue52 - http://craftysue52.blogspot.com/
FranCine - http://confiseriespapier.blogspot.com/
Cheryl - http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://www.craftcardrx.blogspot.com/
Cyndi - http://nashvillesscrappinsisters.blogspot.com/
Patricia - http://www.triciatreasure.blogspot.com/
Kristen - http://1206designs.com/
Princess - http://www.papercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/
ME! - http://trinamadethis.blogspot.com/
Felisa -  http://felisa21.blogspot.com/
MJ -  http://afrocentriccreations.blogspot.com/
Sharette http://scrappernthemaking.blogspot.com/
Christa http://sacredmemoriespreserve.blogspot.com/

Chicken DInner!

Well, looky there!  My wonderful boyfriend pulled Shirl's name out of the hat this evening; Shirl, those Lawn Fawn stamps will be in the mail to you as soon as I get your address! I sent you an email..

A Little Somethin', Somethin'

SO... My birthday and blogaversary both managed to pass without me giving anything away! I have been collecting things to give and think I'll just randomly post a thing or two every so often til the end of the year...

To get this giveaway party started, I'm giving one of you lovely folks a set of Lawn Fawn's Say Cheese Too stamps! These are perfect for you Project Lifers!

I don't feel like going through the process of setting up a linky thing, so make sure you're a follower and leave me a comment on this post if you'd like a chance to get these in your mailbox! I'll randomly pick a winner on Sunday...

I'm Alive!

I know, I know... It's been FOREVER since I touched this blog. What had happened was... One of my neighbors had an old antenna of some sort in a tree; said antenna was struck by lightning a couple of weekends ago. When that happened, everyone in my part of the neighborhood lost the internet. I could still get on via my cell, but I never finished setting up the thing to let my blog with my mobile. Once the internet came back, I got (and still am) sick with yet another weather-induced sinus infection. GRR...

So anyway, first things first - a winner!! I had some stamps to give away. Starla, darling, they are yours! If you are wondering, my very un-scientific research shows that there are more people who like BOTH root beer and Dr. Pepper than there are people who only like one. My father will be shocked to see my data! ;D

Next, the first challenge for February at The Outlawz is the Sketch Challenge!! I have the sketch for you if you'd like to play along...

There are awesome prizes again this month from Oozak, Gilly, and Paper Temptress!

And to wrap up this very text-heavy post I'd like to tell you that the new issue of Ready Set Create is available! Well, I guess I'm not really wrapping it up yet. Um yeah... If you're interested in having some work published in the next issue, the page calls for the April/May edition are posted on the FB page. Now, to really wrap it up, here's a sneak peek at one of my projects from the Feb/March issue using a gorgeous stamp by Diana Martin of Diana Martin Studio!

**I feel like I'm missing a whole lot...**  :D

Root Beer vs Dr. Pepper?

So yesterday I was talking to my father, and he mentioned that people either like root beer OR Dr. Pepper/Mr. Pibb but usually not both. Really?? Hmm... He loves root beer; I hate it. I love Dr. Pepper, but I don't drink sodas often enough for it to usually be my choice. (Mountain Dew!!)  Keep reading my rambling; it may be worth it... ;D

Today we have a new sketch at The Outlawz! Here's my take on it:

That cutie is a hybrid - The Greeting Farm's Cheeky Glamour up top and Cheeky Beauty for the body. Thanks to Amy (from A Thousand Sheets of Paper) for all the awesome YT vids showing how to switch TGF heads and bodies! I did have to cut the hair under the face to allow the shoulders to slide up close to the face. And since Cheeky Glamour's mouth is covered by her hand, I freehanded her mouth with a Spica pen using Cheeky Beauty as a guide. Paper is Bo Bunny's Crush, and the XO sticker is from K&Company.

Here's the sketch for those of you who might like to play along.

Now, if you're still here, tell me whether you like root beer, Dr. Pepper/Mr. Pibb, or both. Sunday afternoon I'll randomly pick one commenter and send her/him a set of Juliette stamps from SEI!

Here We Go!

Thank you all so much for helping me celebrate my birthday and blogaversary! While I probably have enough supplies to give everyone a little something, I let Random.org pick 3 winners. They are...

#27 - Lori M.

Yay! Lori happens to be a great follower; she comments on just about every post! I didn't even realize she was the who she is because the emails are always from her blog title, "Reflections from Granny"!

#19 - Teresa Arsenault

Yay! Teresa is a sweetie pie who plays at The Outlawz!

and #37 - E.T.

Yay! If you've never been to E.T.'s blog, you must now! Her cards are always fab. I expect to see something I send you on a card, E.T., since I'll probably end up paying a tank of gas to mail you some goodies! :D

Ladies, please send me your complete mailing addresses so I can get your goodies out to you this week.  Packages sent!

**Sorry Gina!**

Blog Candy, I Have!

Speak Yoda, do you? So dorky, I am! I'm not much of a Star Wars geek, but I do enjoy an occasional Yoda-speak moment. Today's moment stemmed from a comment I made about Gina's cute button for the new challenge at Guylou's Inimitability! I promise not to give you any more (during this post)...

Anyway, 30 days from now (Sept 4), I will celebrate my first year of crafty blogging! Lord willing, between now and then, I will also enjoy a birthday and maybe reaching 200 blog followers. (Nine away!) To encourage you to celebrate with me, I'm putting together some candy! Here's a "draft" of the goodies. Some more things will be added as I search through my crafty mess to find the things I had off to the side for this event...

(Sorry for the raggedy picture; I never mange to take pics during the "real" hours of daylight.)

So... If you'd like to win, make sure you're a follower then add your name to the linky list below. Feel free to add the picture of my candy to your blog; I would appreciate it, but it is not a requirement to win. I'll draw the winner (winners?) on Sept 5! Good luck!

1000 Sheets Giveaway

Amy is giving out a ton of paper and stamps again! You definitely want to make it over for her candy!!
She also happens to be an excellent crafter; you really should check her out! The candy is open until Sep 23...

Friends with Goodies!

Just a heads up for those of you who, like me, read blogs in Reader and miss all the sidebar goodies...

1. My friend Brenda is an amazing cardmaker! She is giving away some birthday candy. You have until Aug 13 to enter...

2. Another of my crafty buddies, Lisa, is giving away some super goodies to celebrate a little over a year in blogging and her lovely followers. Honestly, I don't know why she doesn't have a slew of followers; she is a spectacular crafter! Check her out before Sep 2! (I would show you the picture of the goodness she's giving away, but each piece is in a separate photo in Pinterest. Trust me, it's awesome, mermaid-themed goodness!)

3. Theresa, aka Flatback Pearl, is a superb crafter (mainly cards and jewelry) and one of the people who gave me all sorts of support when I started making cards. She has some one year candy up and is adding more goodies for every 20 new followers she gets! (Right now, she's only 3 away from the next goody upgrade!) For some reason, she has yet to add any pearls! Crazy! :D Check her out before Aug 30!

And for some folks who I don't "know" but am inspired by...

Mina is giving away some of the new Authentique paper. (Bunny Zoe's is giving away a blue pad, too.)

Kylie has some second blogaversary candy, and it's quite awesome...

Jane has a Whiff of Joy autumn stamp pack...

Good luck, y'all! And don't forget about my candy! :D

How Sweet!

Look at this awesome set of goodies I got from Candy for being one of the winners of her 100 followers candy! She loaded the box with all kinds of supplies - stamps, stickers, flowers, brads, and even a really cool die cut mini album! Candy, thank you so much!! And not just for the candy either...

When I first started making cards last year, Candy was one of the people who always had an encouraging word for me. (Theresa G and the two Lisas, too.) I've been really blessed in finding very sweet, supportive crafting buddies during the last year. My birthday and blogaversary are coming up soon, so y'all stick around, ya hear? :D

And the Winner is...

Sara I!!!

Yay Sara! Sara said she'd definitely rather be traveling (w/o her lovely children, mind you)...  :D   (Sorry Gina! Happy birthday anyway!) I'm running behind because I was doing my grandmother's hair; I'll be right back to show/tell you what Sara will be getting!
 

Ok! Here we go... 

 
Making Memories - Travel: 8x8 paper pad, rub-ons, and page pebbles, plus some Mini Shimmer Alphas, Basic Grey clear birthday stamps and layered stickers, K&Co Lotus Greeting Stamps, Hero Arts tags rubber stamps, and some flowers from I Am Roses. I had another paper pad and embellishments ready if "Chillin'" had been the winner's choice. Stay tuned; you never know when that will be up for grabs!  :)

Sara, you know about a million ways to reach me to give me your address so I'm not even putting my email addy on here...

A Gift for You...

Well, one of you anyway. I finally picked a few things to give to one of my followers. I'm not going to show you what's included; it's a surprise! But I'll give you a little hint (not that it will help). There are things from K&Co, Hero Arts, Basic Grey, Making Memories, and I Am Roses. It's not a whole heaping pile of stuff, but who complains about free stuff?? (If you do, well, your mom should have taught you better. Don't bring your nonsense to my little giveaway...)  If you follow my blog and would like a shot at some free goodies, please put your name in the linky list below then leave me a comment telling me if you'd rather be traveling or chillin'.... I'll pick a winner next Monday, March 14, at noon EST. Good luck!

What do you think?

For the last few months, I've been squirreling away supplies for some blog candy. Do you think I should do it at 150 followers (I have 148 now) or wait until my birthday in the summer (when I'd have more stuff stashed)? I'm thinking of having two giveaways - one for those who already follow me and one that's open to both old and new followers. Let me know what you think...

Candy Alert!

If you're like me, you see most blogs via Reader. I have subscribed to what seems like a million blogs, but I actually want to read and see what these folks have going on. If you visit my blog like that, I want to take a sec to let you know about two candies in my sidebar...

First, Dawn from Dawn's Craft Place has some serious progressive candy she's giving away. She's adding a prize for every 50 new followers she gets. The very first prize she's giving away... a netbook! You have until Nov 25 to enter... She had a mini giveaway last weekend to make sure people who signed up for the giveaway have read and followed the directions. I entered that too and won a shirt! It came in the mail today. Thanks Dawn!!

The second candy I want to tell you about is at Wee Memories. They're giving two prizes full of great stuff. You have until Nov 30 to enter. So far, the stats are still good for winning. Today there are less than 70 entrants... Get on over there!

I never win anything...

If you're like me, you see blog candy and never believe you'll win. You enter, but you really don't think anything will come of it... Well, I can personally assure you that it is possible to get goodies from some of these nice people in blogland! Just this month I've won:

• a free digi from Anita Be Stampin from her PCP group, 
• a candle from the wonderful Miss Barb for being a follower on her blog, The Buzz,
• free images from priscillastyles for completing a digital artist blog hop on CDAC,
• an awesome set of goodies from Theresa on her blog, The Procrastinating Scrapper, as a prize for participating in Simply Scrapping Crafts' 1st Annual Haunted Blog Hop,
• some cute Halloween stamps from Marcy on her blog, The Ardent Scrapper, during the Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop that Unscripted Sketches had over the weekend,
• and a free Inktegrity digi from Candy on her blog, Purple Card Lady!

Thanks again to everyone who shares their work, time, and goodies with the rest of us! Now, if you're looking for someplace where you might win, check out:

• my buddy Theresa at Crafts/Friends/Angels. She's giving away a bag full of goodies!
• another buddy of mine, Joynana, is celebrating her one year blogaversary at Love That Paper with a great set of goodies!
• Bev at All the Things I Love has 2 sets of Promarkers and 2 LOTV stamps she's giving away!
• Tracey at The Stamping Boutique has $250 in candy!

There are also some giveaways in the sidebar. Good luck!!

Goodies

Still no cards to post, but I do have some things you might want to check out if you're a fan of free!

1. Christy @ Tiddly Inks is giving away some great candy. The best part of her giveaway is a CD with your choice of $50 of Tiddly Inks digital stamps! You have until November 4 to enter...

2. Snappy Stampin' w/Arielle has a free breast cancer awareness digi available TODAY only! You'll need to leave her a comment or send her an email to get it...

3. Jane's Lovely Cards has chosen some gorgeous poinsettias for this week's Friday Flowers from Simon Says Stamp. She'll draw the winner on Friday, October 22, 2010.

4. Bev at All the Things I Love  is giving away a Blueberry Magnolia stamp from Simon Says Stamp. She gives away something every weekend I think. You can enter the drawing until Sunday night in the UK. I'm around 3:30 p.m. EST right now, and the Mr. Linky says you have about 23.5 hours.

5. Create with TLC is having a scavenger hunt right now...

You Wanna Check Out...

1. Bev @ All the Things I Love is giving away some mega candy for getting over a million hits. If you aren't one of the 800+ folks who have already signed up, go check it out... There's a little less than 4 more days to enter.

2. Jane @ Jane's Lovely Cards is giving away some BEAUTIFUL flowers from Simon Says Stamp. You have until next Friday to enter.

3. Creations with Cristina is hosting a bunch of challenges for World Cardmaking Day. She also has 8!! giveaways just for leaving comments on the giveaway posts. I think the challenges are only good today, but the giveaways are accepting comments until Oct 4...