Paper Maniac One Year Celebration!

Welcome to the Paper Maniac One Year Celebration!

If you've arrived here from Amy Hill's blog, then you're on the right track.  If not, please visit the Paper Maniac Store Blog to make sure you haven't missed anyone along the way.

Today we are hosting a celebration in honor of Paper Maniac's one year birthday!  I was on the first Paper Maniac DT and Patti invited me on board to join in on the festivities.  I'm honored to be joining my previous DT members, even if it's just for a blog hop :)

The theme for this blog hop is CELEBRATE!  I'm sharing with you a card and a 3x3 note card box (SCS tutorial here) that I created using some GORGEOUS (I absolutely fell in love with these) October Afternoon papers from The Thrift Shop and Fly a Kite pads. The Fly a Kite paper pad is currently out of stock, but it will be back on the shelves in about two weeks time to keep checking the October Afternoon section.  I created some fun pinwheels for this project which were really easy to do.  The papers aren't double sided - I just glued one on the back of the other :)

Sentiment (on card): from Whimsy Stamps Party Pony
Paper: October Afternoon The Thrift Shop and Fly a Kite
Accessories/tools: BasicGrey brads, rhinestones, Spellbinders die, lace

Prize Info!

Now, I know you also want to know about the prizes up for grabs! There are A LOT of prizes to be won.  First, there's the mega, deluxe, ultimate prize that includes such things as stamps from Flourishes, Unity, and JustRite, to name a few.  There are also various papers in the prize as well as embellishments and even a Shapeabilities set!  To win this prize, leave a comment on each of the participating blogs by Sunday evening. (Random drawing will be held on Sunday night, September 12, 8:00 PM central).  There are also other various prizes such as a Friend Prize and a Wish List prize. ALSO, all purchases between September 10 and September 15 will have a gift included – may be papers, stamps and/or embellishments.  So even if you don't win a prize, you can still get something for free if you go shopping :)  All details about the prizes will be posted on the store blog and on the store homepage.

Well, that's all for me today. I hope you enjoyed your stop here!  Your next stop is Rachel Walters' blog.  Make sure you head over there to see her wonderful creation :)

This card is for the following challenges:

1. Creative Cottage - Celebrations
2. Fab n' Funky Challenge - Anything Goes
3. Charisma Cardz - Try Something New (pinwheels)

Some Odd Girl Blog Hop

Welcome to the FIRST Some Odd Girl Blog Hop! If you haven't come from Marcie's blog, then make sure to start at the Some Odd Girl Blog to make sure you haven't missed anyone.

We are happy you've joined us and I know the Oddies have a ton of goodies to show you! So just take the journey through the Blogosphere and not only will you see some lovely projects, but you will get some sneaks of our June 15th release! So start your hop at the Some Odd Girl Challenge blog and make some Odd stops on each of our Odd Girls' blogs ending up at Kristy's blog. 

1. Some Odd Girl Blog  EDITED WITH CORRECT ADDRESS (thanks Cor!)
2. Leah
3. Robin
4. Shelley
5. Jen
6. Marcie
7. Ann (you're here!)
8. Kimmy
9. Kristy

AND if you leave all the Oddies a lil love you may just win our WHOLE June 15th release!

Today I'm sharing with you a card and bookmark using Sleepy Mae:

Image: Some Odd Girl Sleepy Mae; Medium: Copics and Distress Inks; Paper: BasicGrey Max and Whiskers; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon

Here's how I put together the bookmark: 

Supplies needed: punches, cardstock, patterned paper, ribbon, SOG image

1.  Punch the edges of the cardstock and patterned papers as desired.

2.  Lay patterned paper over cardstock

3.  Color up image as desired, preferably to match patterned papers :)

4. Place image on patterned paper and embellish as desired.

Some Odd Girl is also having their first Digi Day at the SNR Ning - head over to the Some Odd Girl SNR Group page to join all the fun! So why not be Odd? You have until 2pm EST on Sunday June 13th to make the entire hop. We will be choosing our winner that evening.

Your next stop is Kimmy. Get to hopping! Thanks for stopping by!

Spread The Love Blog Hop

A big hello to the blog hoppers for this wonderful cause.

If you've come from Karen Foltz of Watercolored Dreams, then you're on the right track. If not, return to the beginning at Katharina Frei's blog (Stamping with Whiff of Joy) to make sure that you have not missed anyone.

This card is for Jaimie, a girl who I wish was only a few minutes away so that I could give a big hug to her. I want to so badly be able to reach out to her and tell her the world isn't all bad, but I hope that someone has already told her that and that she is getting all the support she needs. It isn't much, but I'm offering this card as a small gesture that hope lives.

I'm also donating a digital word art set of hope, faith, and love sayings. It's up for grabs along with many other prizes if you choose to make and send a card to Jaimie.

Stamp: Magnolia Tilda with Bike; Papers: Sassafras Las; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, BIC Mark-It; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, flower soft, ribbon, buttons, rhinestones

Your next stop on the hop is Samantha Strachan of Scrapmaster's Paradise. Please head to her blog next to see what creation she's planned to give Jaimie.

Whimsy New Release: Strolling through the seasons

Can you believe we have another Whimsy Stamps new release with another set of fantastic animals?? Of course you can! To celebrate, we're having a fun stroll starting today, Friday October 23 Noon PST till Wednesday, October 28 Noon PST.

Whimsy's Stroll Through the Seasons

There are MANY stamps up for grabs because all of the DT members in the hop are giving away a stamp each! Yes, that's right, we're all going to choose a winner from our comments to win a stamp from the new release, but you must comment on all the other DT's blogs and at the Whimsy Stamps blog. Aside from all of the DT members giving away one stamp, you also have a chance to win the entire set of 4 new animals! If you've come from Erin's blog, then you're on the right track. If not, then start at Stacey's blog to make sure you haven't missed anyone!

I chose to work with this fun winter Reindeer from the new release.
Isn't he just too adorable?

Stamp: Whimsy Reindeer; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Paper; BasicGrey Jolly by Golly; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, embossing folder; paper piercer, Stickle, snowflake dingbat

After you visit the Whimsy Stamps blog to leave your final comment, head over to our Whimsy Stamps SNR group because there will be lots of things going on there, too! We're sure you'll have a blast.

Now, time to stroll along. Head over to Simonne's blog to see what she's cooked up for your viewing pleasure!

Whimsy Stamps new release BLOG HOP

Is this what you've been waiting for?! Of course it is!

Yes, Whimsy Stamps is releasing a whole lot of goodness!! To kick off our new release, we have a blog hop showcasing the new stamps. If you've come here from Lisa's blog, then you're on the right track. If not, start at Vicki's blog to make sure you haven't missed anyone.

Besides getting some inspiration by the DT members, what else do we have to offer you today? Some candy of course! You can win the entire pets and coordinating sentiments bundle below. They're just adorable! How can you win them? Just comment on ALL the DT member's blogs and one of us will pick a random commenter. We don't know who will be picking the winner yet, so make sure you comment on all the blogs! These stamps as well as the other stamps from the new release will be available on the Whimsy site tomorrow, Monday, October 5.

Stamp: Whimsy Pet Friends; Paper: DCWV The Green Stack; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Accessories: ribbon, brads; Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, paper edger

Don't forget, Whimsy Stamps also holds a weekly challenge every Monday morning and a monthly challenge every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Pop on over there to enter! Also, if you haven't yet checked out the newly designed website, check it out, too!

Okay, time to get hopping! Next stop: Deb's Blog!

MyGrafico's Sweet Blog Hop!

UPDATE ON WINNER OF MY IMAGE!
Random.org choose........#10 Jenny! I will email you your image today :)

Yes, you've got that right - another blog hop! Today is MyGrafico's Sweet Blog Hop in honor of the website being back up after what felt like such a long wait. We have a week long celebration with chances to win images the entire week! If you've come from Mary's blog, you're on the right track. If not, go back to MyGrafico Challenges blog to make sure you haven't missed anyone.

So, let's get to it! Look at what we have in store for you:

• Monday: Leave a comment here to win the chocolate-dipped strawberry from the Candy Shoppe set. Find my secret letter (see my hints at the bottom), collect the other secret letters from the other DT's blogs, and email the secret phrase to Martha (mccreations@ymail.com) by 10PM PST to win the entire set!
• Tuesday: Sign up as a follower of the MyGrafico Challenge blog; prize? Superhero set
  
• Wednesday: Several DT members will be giving away full sets of images if you post a "sweet" creation. Go back to the MyGrafico Challenge blog to find out who will be giving you another chance to win more sets!
  
• Thursday: Leave a comment on the challenge blog; prize? Halloween Ghoulies set
• Friday: Toss up to anyone who has become a follower of the challenge blog or left a comment on the blog; prize? Trick-or-Treat set

My Blog Hop Card

Image: MyGrafico Candy Shoppe; Sentiment: me; Paper: MME, Recollections; Accessories: buttons, ribbon; Tools: Copics, BIC Mark-It

Sorry for any confusion! My secret letter is: E

Can this blog hop be any more fun? Of course! Just head over to Lana's Blog and see what she cooked up for you!

Paper Maniac Pre-Opening Blog Hop with CANDY

Here's what you've all been waiting for:

The Paper Maniac Store Pre-Opening Blog Hop!

If you've come from Angie's blog then you're on the right track. If not, head over to Paper Maniac Store Blog to make sure that you haven't missed anyone!

I had a wonderful time making this card! It was a big help that the Unity 100% Happy August store kit is so easy to work with. The possibilities are endless! All the embellishments, paper and stamps I used to make this card is available at the Paper Maniac store When it opens up on September 1, 2009 8AM EST, make sure to take advantage of the 15% off your total purchase (until September 6 ) with coupon code GRAND15. The Unity 100% Happy store kit will already be discounted 10% off the retail price AND you can also enter the coupon code to get an additional 15%.

Want to know about another option to purchase these store kits? Try Paper Maniac's autoship feature: get 20% off the store kits if you choose to have the store kits automatically shipped to you each month. If more 20 people or more sign up for it, one person from the list of subscribers will win one store kit each month! (A couple of disclaimers: You can choose to skip one shipment every 6 months if you notify us by the first of the month. If you win the free store kit, you will not be available to win again for two months.)

Later, you will also find out about some of the reasons why Paper Maniac is different from other stores. One of these reasons is the Paper Maniac Take N' Makes. These are cardmaking kits in which you can have the option of choosing either the "Almost Done" kits or "Make It Your Own." More information about these will be given when the store opens.

Okay, let's get back to the reason why you're here: the blog hop. Simply leave ONE comment here, ONE comment on all the DT's blogs, and ONE comment on the Paper Maniac Store Blog for a chance to win some candy. The blog hop will end September 6 and a winner will be chosen on September 7.

What can you win?Unity Stamp Company's Store Kit for August - 100% Happy
Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker – 6 x 6 Paddie – Victoria's Street
Victoria's Street Clear Stamp Set
Pack of Warm Cord Brads
Robin's Nest – Bottle of new Tear Drops – Under the Sea
American Crafts - Thickers – Rainboots
Pack of Flair
Pack of glittered chipboard shapes

My Blog Hop Card

Stamp: Unity 100% Happy August Store Kit; Paper: from the Paper Maniac Take N' Make Autumn Kit (Bazzill, Paper Trey Ink), Neenah 80# Solar White; Accessories: Robin's Nest Christmas Dew Drops, Petaloo flowers, red grosgrain ribbon; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

NOW, it's time to hop along!
Head to Ceal's blog to see a GREAT card: Simply Beautiful