Congratulations to the Candy Blog Winners

It was wonderful getting some ideas from my blog friends. I've gotten great ideas like making more owl punch designs, masculine cards, more 3D project designs and even Christmas Projects in July!!! Ok, will do :) thanks to you all who responded.

To those who won a 2011-2012 Idea Book Catalog, please email me your address.
Congratulations to :
- Vicki
"I would love to see masculine cards, especially one layers or ones that will easily go through the mail. Seems that many cards now-a-days have so much dimension that the card would be costly to mail. Less is more.
Goooooooooooooo Mojooooooooooo!!"

- Gina Wrona
"I always have loved seeing what you can do with the owl punch and my favorites have always been your flowers on the cakes."

- JayGirl
Glad you're back, Kay. I know a lot about losing one's mojo, but with your enormous talent am sure you'll be bursting with great ideas soon enough.
Best regards to your mom & dad!

- Judith
"Kay you are the most talented person. Hang in there, sometimes a break is good for stirring the juices. We are half way to Christmas, How about Christmas in July."

- Jperr- Jocelan
"Ilove to see cards made with punches.Love your banner.Keep up the good work."

I only have your Blog Ids but you can email me to confirm.


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

New BLOG Banner

Pssssst! I'm peeking in again... I'm really having a hard time getting back my mojo. Well I started on my Blog banner since it's been months since I've touched it. :) Father's Day is coming soon and summer is coming soon. What's up with the weather??? As you can see, I'm starting with the banner and then the weather.... hmmmm... I'll be posting my classes soon. I really thank everyone for being so patient as I've found myself in a Bermuda Triangle. Just feeling LOST for over a month.

Please help me find my mojo by leaving a comment on what you'd like to see from me again:) Any type of project you'd like to see in my blog or any class you'd like to attend.

What I'm really excited about is the NEW SU! Idea Book Catalog coming up! If you'd like a copy, please contact me:)

If you'd like a FREE copy of the NEW 2011-2012 Idea Book Catalog, leave me a comment about what you like seeing in my blog. A drawing will be made at June 25th for 5 winners. There will be enough time for everyone to join the candy blog! Hope to hear from you :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

2011 Occasions Mini Catalogue NOW Available

It's HERE! It's HERE!! I'm so happy to announce that the NEW Occassion Mini catalogue is here! Let's get started. I've gone through it and it's sooo awesome.

Come join me and browse through the catalogue here with me -

Page 6 and 7: The new Specialty Designer Series Paper, Love Impression, is so elegant. Watch out for Glimmer Paper - red! Yes finally! I've been waiting for these. And have you seen or even tried out the NEW Letter Plates! You gotta get the Heart Pressed. Letter Plates are the reverse of your Textured embossing folders which allows you to ink up your images. Not to mention the new Valentine set, XOXO, good to use with your 1-3/8 circle punch for tags and more.

Page 12: I'm loving the new Blossom Petals Punch. You know me and my punch. They go beyond what they're suppose to be used for..teehee. The Build a Blossom Stamp Set is just gorgeous. I know some of you out there makes these flowers so well and here's the easiest way to make them now.

Page 15: Need I say more about the Bigz L Die - Petal Cone! We've made these 3-D projects using templates and given measurements. And we don't have to do that anymore, we've got it made for us! No more measuring or scoring. That's on my very list. See the Heart shape cone! hmmmm.... are you seeing what I'm seeing?

Page 16: I'm seeing alot of potential projects on this page. Are you picturing altered album covered with the Designer FABRICS, with binding ribbons, Satin rosettes and buttons? another hmmmmm...

Page 17:
Need I say more about this Easter Blossoms Stamp set! Perfect for your Easter cards and project!! Just adorable! Love the Cherry Blossoms!

Page 20-21:
Oh Yeah! BIRTHDAY, BIRTHDAY, BIRTHDAY!!! Can't get enough of that!!!

Page 22:
A CUPCAKE PUNCH!!!! Say goodbye to trimming your own cupcake and say Hello to "Build a Cupcake Punch". Using all your DSP and different ink color makes the perfect cupcake embellishments! Endless possibilities!!! Can't wait to get these and add to my collection :) Don't forget the Stamp Set to go with it! FABULOUS!!!

Page 30:
You know me and Chocolates! Inseparable!!! I had to take a break from it but I'm sure back for it this season :) Anyway, don't you just love to express your LOVE for Chocolates with your Friends. Friends and Chocolates really mix well together and this set is just perfect for the get-together occassions. Give them that special treat with your special cards and tags. They'll surely be in AWE! Soooo CUTE!!!

Page 34:
AHhhhhhhh!!! The Button, Button Stamp Set! Wondering how you'd use them? Fill your cards with them with different colors! Great embellishments with the real buttons, don't you think?

Page 39:
Flower DIES and more!!! Can you ever get tired of these lovely flowers? They just shape your projects into another cute dimension! Another Circle die!!! Finally I don't need to use "other" tools, just to get my circles bigger than 2-1/2". My nesting circles are growing and I LOVE IT!!! More Punch Arts to make! As these dies grow bigger sooner, the soonest I get to make 3-D Punch Arts!!! Can you imagine that?

Please let me know if you'd like to order from me and I can send you a copy of the Catalogue. Can't wait to here from you!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Goofy Candy Blog Winner

Just to announce the winner of the Goofy Cards. Here it is!!! The Goofy Cards go to ........ Bridget Martinelli!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Not only will she get these 2 cards, she'll also get a free tutorial on the GOOFY CARD!!!! Whoopee!!!!
This was her comment on her Saturday Mornings:
"This is soooo cute.. gee Saturday cartoons as a kid, there was Road Runner that my brother loved, and my favorite were the old Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, Foghorn, Leghorn a rooster, Bugs Bunny.. memories.. great times.. with my boys it was Ninja Turtles, Peter & the Gnomes, and many more.. thanks."

Not only will Bridget get the FREE Tutorial, everyone who had given a comment as of Saturday, Feb 13th, will be emailed the FREE Tutorial. Please email me your Email address.

I hope you had fun and I look forward to hearing from you again! Happy Valentines Day!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Birthday Goofy Card - Candy Blog

It's Saturday!!!! Do you remember those days when you were little, when you know it's Saturday because Cartoons are on TV. Well, I still have that memory on some Saturday mornings. Brings back good feelings as a kid!..hehe.

Well, now until next Saturday, I'm wraffling off 2 Goofy Cards to anyone who can leave a comment on this post and sharing their memories of Saturday Mornings as a kid!

Here's another Goofy card in a landscape format. These cards were cased from the Stampin' Connection. I love the site so much. If you're a demonstrator and you're not yet connected, you're missing alot! It's one of the PERKS of being a demonstrator. It's like an explosion of ideas and samples of projects. Easy access to other discussions and business tips!

Instructions will be posted at my Stamp Club.

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Candy Blog Winner - Reindeer Parade 2009

Good Morning! I just wanted to announce the winner of the Reindeer Parade 2009!
CONGRATULATIONS LYNN! (she didn't leave her last name) but her ID is JimLynn. Her blog is http://creativecraftsbylynn.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much to all your comments as well as following my blog and MERRY CHRISTMAS to ALL!!!!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Reindeer Fashion - Candy Blog

Ho Ho Ho!!! The reindeers are all dressed up ready for the Main Event! Santa made sure that they were all dressed up for you! Here are 6 more reindeers in the Parade.
So take a chance in winning all 8 of them by leaving a comment and following my blog!
I will be picking a winner tonight at midnight and shall announce it tomorrow, Dec22nd.
So hurry, time is running out!!

MEET:
Prancer


Vixen


Comet


Cupid


Donder


Blitzen


Dasher and Dancer


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

Reindeer Parade Punch Art - Candy Blog- Part 1

Hi, Everyone! This is a CANDY BLOG!!! If you want to win the REINDEER PARADE, (consist of Santa's 8 reindeers) Santa included, make a comment on the reindeer candy blog and become a follower of my blog! I'll be using an application to pick the winning number. I'll be announcing the winner by December 21st and mailing them to you on the 22nd!!!
Don't forget to make a comment AND become a follower of my blog!!! Both qualification rule will be applied!


I'm so excited to show you how I made this cute reindeer. For the next few days, towards Xmas, I'm presenting a Reindeer Parade for you. So tune in again for some Reindeer fashion..hehe.

As a gift to you, I put together a tutorial on how to make these cute creatures. It's something you won't want to miss so try it for size.

Instruction:
1. You'll be needing these punchers, in addition to a crop a dial:


2. First, use the Large Snowflake punch to get the reindeer's antlers. Punch 2 halves.


3. Punch "Creamy Caramel" Cardstock with the Wide Oval Punch and cut the 3rd stem from the snow flake.


4. Using your Crop A Dial, punch 2 holes (3/16" hole) for eyes and use 1/2" circle punch for the nose.


5.Using Boho Blossoms Punch (the small flower only), punch 2 pieces for ear muffs.


6. Then assemble the reindeer's head, isn't he cute!


7. Now the body, punch a Large Oval piece, a small oval piece, a 2 petal piece from the 5 petal punch (for the tail) and a scallop square (in different color as the reindeer's blanket stirrup)


8. Now assemble all pieces of the the body and attached to the head. He's getting cuter by the minute.


9. Now the legs, use your Big Shot Machine and your Bigz Bear die. Make 4 legs and 4 socks. (cut the socks low or half way with different color cardstock)


10. Attached the legs to the body and VIOLA!!! You have the cutest reindeer..hehe!


11. Don't forget a scarf. Use your 5/8" ribbons which makes a perfect scarf for the reindeer. I also put some pom poms on his shoes to make it look like elf shoes..hehe.
I also stamped an image on his blanket using the a stamp from the "Delightful Decorations" set.


My parade is set to go bigger now. MEET DASHER AND DANCER!!!


I couldn't resist putting Santa on the Parade. Hi, Santa!


Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Please visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website! Have a nice day!

WINNERS of 12 Days of Christmas Blog

Congratulations to the WINNERS! Thank you for taking time to join the spirit of sharing! The winners were picked by my family and I'm glad to announce they've been good choices. Some emailed me with touching comments and shared their wonderful Christmas traditions and experiences. Ok Ok..... here we go.

Winners are (DRUM ROLL):
1st Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is CINDY AVERY. She describes Santa as:
S is for Sack totin'
A is for Angelic (for the kids behavior)
N is for Night of Wonder
T is for TOY bringin'
A is for Anticipation!

2nd Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is SHIRLEY K.
She has an American Indian Manger Scene and she had shared pics... one way or another, I can't seem to find it.. but I can ask for it again.

3rd Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is CINDY AVERY again... her true Christmas Story touched our hearts... here it is:
My most memorable Christmas Holiday was when I was 7, too! I was like the little kid in the movie "A Christmas Story" but instead of a BB Gun, I wanted a Chatty Kathy so bad.
We were not very well to do and it would be ridiculous to expect to get an expensive doll like that. My mother had taken a part time job while I was at school to earn extra money without telling me. I was so happy and surprised when I opened up that box with Chatty Kathy in it. It was so amazing that she did that for me. I will never forget it!
Cindi Avery

4th Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is HEIDI WRIGHT. Her wholesome tree reminded us what a Christmas Tree would be around our family when we where kids. It such a special memory... thanks Heidi for sharing your tree and here is her comment:
Our holiday tree is filled with children's ornamaments, handmade many of them. Some of the ornaments are from my childhood and my husbands as well. Then each time we travel somewhere we get a new ornament. So we have a lot of disney ornaments since we go to Disneyland often.
Someday I'll have a coordinated tree..but for now its fun to see popsicle stick ornaments hanging there that my kids have made!

5th Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is FRANCES YANG. Here is her comment on the Milk Cartons: I would put shredded paper on the bottom and put whatever small, light gifts (jewelry, gift cards, etc) in it. Since the boxes are so unique, nobody would ever be able to guess what is in them!!

6th to 10th Day of Christmas Candy Blog winner is SYDNEY MARIANO. She's 11 years old and she expressed that she would love to have these "ENJOY" tags for her gifts to her classmates and give the Recipe as a gift to her mom.

11th and 12th day of Christmas Candy Blog WINNERS are CECILIA SMET and PATTY BENNETT.
Winners of this candy blog were picked in a lottery.

TO ALL WINNERS CONGRATULATIONS! Your packages will be mailed on Monday, Dec 22nd. Please email me your addresses. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas!

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website!

One Minute Gift Tag!

Hi! After a 5 day break from blogging, I'm back from 5 days of busy busy busy Xmas events. Baking, shopping, parties, projects... etc. Now let's get back. For the 5 days that I was gone. I've been helping my mom put together banana nut bread give aways. The house just filled with warmth and good smell of the banana and vanilla...mmmmm. A tradition we have been doing since I could remember.

This year would be a good one since it'll be wrapped and decorated with SU tags.
TO the WINNER of this Candy blog, I'll be giving away a dozen of these lovely "ENJOY" tags and "Holiday Wishes" straps and the RECIPE of my Mom's Banana Nut Bread which has been in the family for decades. My mom is now selling these Banana Nut Bread every Xmas time and all my friends and their kids love it they keep on increasing their orders every year.



Tags and Straps details:
CARDSTOCK: Kraft, Kiwi Kiss, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
STAMP: 2008 Holiday Collection Stamp Set
INK: Chocolate Chip Brown, Real Red
TOOLS: Round Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" punch
Other Notes: Cord used may be purchased in any craft store, used 3- dimensionals, used stick strip to hold the strap, sponged the edge of the "Holiday Wishes" strap. Green Foil used may be found in craft stores.

Milk Carton Treat Box

Here is a cute Milk Carton like box. You can stuff it with any giveaway or gift like socks, candy, chocolate, hair accessories, etc.

I have a VIDEO here but didn't have enough memory in my card so at the end of this video, you'll just see it cut off...heheh... sorry about that. Anyway, the video will do for now. I hope you like it!



Box Details:
CARDSTOCK: Real Red, Whisper White, Kraft
STAMPS: Holiday Collection Stamp Set
INK: Chocolate Chip Brown
TOOLS: Wide Oval Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, stick strip tape or adhesive
OTHER DETAILS: Used 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (Riding Hood red and Very Vanilla)

Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website!

To order boxes:
Boxes will come unassembled. It will include the described boxes on the picture except for the ribbon. The ribbon will be an elegant 1" Satin Bronze Brown.
Click the "Buy It Now". Boxes are $1 each plus $3 fix shipping and handling fee.

Color

Real Red Kiwi Kiss Chocolate Chip Brown Pink Pirouette Yellow So Saffron

4th Day of Christmas Candy Blog

Ok, hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! Todays Christmas Candy Blog is about Christmas Trees! We'd like to know how you decorate your tree during this whimsical season. Again, just email me for a chance to win these Set of 4 "O' Christmas Tree" cards. Winners will be picked and announced on December 20th.

I used to have real tree but I've thought that I'd rather have "A" decorative tree this time (meaning artificial). My tree is a Table Top Wreath Tree from Department 56 in Macy's.
I got inspired by Martha Stewart where she featured the same tree and decorated it with her collection of ornaments. With some of my collection, I decorated it with some glittered silk flowers.


Info on Cards
Measurement: Cards are 4-1/4" W x 5-1/2" H
DSP: Ski Slope
Stamps: Deer Friends and Best Yest Stamp Set
Ink: Chocolate Chip Brown, Green Galore
Cardstock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Kiwi Kiss
Tools: Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch
Other Notes: Used Dazzling Diamond Glitter

Please let me know if you have any questions. Visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website!

3rd Day of Christmas Candy Blog

It's the 3rd day of Christmas Candy Blog and it just gets interesting. I'm going to give away to the winner these set of 4 Snowman Cards! I used the Ski Slope DSP and was really glad that it came out well. I love the one with the swirly snowflake.

To win this set, you can leave an email about your most memorable holiday. It may be funny or jolly or weird or exciting. My most memorable one would be when I first saw Santa when I was 7.... yep, 7... Santa came and surprised us all in a family gathering and gave out gifts. Of course, I really thought he was Santa and I froze everytime he came. We had that tradition for years until all of the kids grew up and took turns posing as Santa to surprise the kids of the next generation. Ho, Ho, Ho! (The original Red Suit used still exist to this day).
The winner of this Candy Blog will be announced on December 20th.

DSP: Ski Slope
Stamps: Deer Friends, Best Yet Stamp Set
Cardstock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip Brown, Baja Breeze, Shimmery White
Tools: Scallop Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Chocolate Chip Ink Pad
Other Notes: Dazzling Diamond Glitter used on Snowman Hat

Please let me know if you have any questions. Visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website!

2nd Day of Christmas Candy Blog

Here is the Second day of Christmas Candy Blog! I'll be giving away 6 cards of these window card designs. They're simple but elegant. There will be 3- "O'Christmas Tree and 3" - "from the guy with the red suit".

Remember, just provide a comment about your favorite Christmas decoration and why it's your favorite, then get a chance to win these cards. I'll be announcing the winners of the 2nd Day Christmas Blog on December 20th, so tune in.

My favorite Christmas decoration is the "Parol". It's a Filipino decoration shaped like a star which is usually placed outside a home. This signifies the light that shined that very night that our Christ the Saviour was born in a manger. The decoration is usually made of different materials, like colored japanese paper or Capiz shell, made to look like a star then lighted with small bulbs inside for illumination.

Measurements: 4-1/4" wide x 5-1/2" tall
Stamps Used: Deer Friends, Best Yet Stamp with Chocolate Chip Ink
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss Green
Tools: Scallop Punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, 1-1/4" circle punch
Addl info: Dazzling Diamond glitter

Please let me know if you have any questions. Visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website!

1st Day OF CHRISTMAS CANDY BLOG

Christmas is a time for giving and I'd like to spread the spirit by giving away my holiday creations!

There will be one Winner on each day and I SHALL ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS on the 13th day, DECEMBER 20th , when all entries are all gathered and selected! I will mail your prize set for FREE!!!! HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!



For the 1st Day of Christmas Candy blog, I'm giving out to the winner a set of 12 Santa Tags for your xmas gifts! Lately, I've been scrounging for words to best describe Santa. I'd like to make a project out of a group of words that would spell S.A.N.T.A. and I need your creative words to complete my project.

Just email me your Name descriptions to spell S.A.N.T.A that best describe the big man on the red suit, then get a chance to WIN this set. Just remember to indicate which day was the Candy Blog you are submitting the the piece for. This is "First Day of Christmas Candy Blog".

S is for ?
A is for ?
N is for ?
T is for ?
A is for ?

So bring out your creativity and join the spirit! I will be posting the Winner's Piece on my blog to share with everyone. Have fun and Happy creating!

Please let me know if you have any questions. Visit my blog and my Stampin Up Website!
Email at shaintl@yahoo.com