Happy Birthday - TPE & Uniko Studio BLOG CANDY

First of all, I want to send a big shout-out to my dear friend, Christina MacLaren at SeaGlass Papercrafts!  Happy (belated) birthday, sweets!  

There's a new inspiration challenge up and running today over at The Pink Elephant!  Check out this gorgeous inspiration photo! 

How about some more exciting news?!  We're having a Uniko Studio Revisited Blog Hop using our FAVORITE Uniko stamps/dies...each designer has a prize up for grabs!  All you have to do is comment to win...you have until the 14th to put your name into the hat!

Here are some of my FAVORITE Uniko Studio stamps/dies...Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum...in a word, GORGEOUS!

This is such a go-to set for me...here are three other projects that I've made using Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum!

 BLOG CANDY!!

I'm giving away a £15 Uniko Studio gift certificate to one lucky commenter on this post...so go ahead and leave a little Uniko love for your chance to win!

Here's the Blog Hop order for more chances to win some Uniko Studio goodness!

Bev (Uniko Blog) BB: Christmas 

Aimes - Stunning Snowflakes 

Amber -  Label Love: Birthday

Erika - BRIGHT Butterflies

Gayatri - Pure Florals - Poinsettia

Nicki - Background Builders: Chevrons

Ren-Yi - Label Love: Christmas 

Stacey - Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum Stamp and Die Set - That's me!

Taheerah - Stunning Snowflakes & Die Set

Guest DT Oct/Nov - N@Ali 

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum (Uniko Studio)
Ink:  Espresso Truffle (Momento)
Paper:  Rustic Cream (PTI), Reflections Fall (Echo Park)
Other:  Pure Florals: Chrysanthemum Die Set (Uniko Studio), Twine (Hemptique), Sequins (Neat & Tangled)

Craft Junction Project & Snapshots Kit Giveaway

 Good morning!  I made this special project, a post-it note holder, for our school secretary on Administrative Assistant's Day.  Isn't that cream roses trim gorgeous?!

The weather here in the midwest hasn't felt much like spring... rain and colder temperatures... but a little goody from the Craft Junction Spring Awakening Kit definitely lifted my spirits:)  This beautiful kit is still available...get it while you still can!

I'm having a ball as a Craft Junction guest designer and am thrilled to offer a fabulous GIVEAWAY!  How do you enter for a chance to win this awesome Snapshots Kit?  Simply leave a comment below by next Friday, May 3rd at noon...and the randomly chosen winner (US shipping only) will be announced on Saturday, May 4th!

Snapshots Kit from Craft Junction

I'm in love with the flower on this note holder...  I punched out a circle from card stock, covered it with score-tape, then starting in the center of the circle I pressed the roses trim down firmly...threaded a button with baker's twine and glued it in the flower center...love it!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Spring Awakenings Kit (Craft Junction), Little Leaves Sizzlet, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine (SU), button (PTI), Spring Fling Seam Binding (Verve), post-it notepad 
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Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 36} ~ Happy 4th of July & BLOG CANDY

These Harbor Stripe Outdoor Pillows from Pottery Barn are a perfect inspiration for the Independence Day coming up this week! I hope you're inspired to create a project for this special American holiday using Real Red, Night of Navy, Kraft (Crumb Cake), and Whisper White.

To learn the history of our Independence Day in the United States, click here.

To participate in the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 36...

1. Create a papercrafted (card, scrapbook page, or 3D) project using these colors or similar shades.
2. Post it on your blog or other public gallery (Splitcoaststampers, Paper Craft Planet, Stampin' Addicts, etc.) using the keywords Curtain Call 36 and make sure to include a link back here to the challenge.
3. Enter your name and the direct link to your project in the Mr. Linky box below.

Please note the deadline will be Friday night. You have until Friday, July 2nd before midnight (CST) to enter your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 36 project.

Join us for the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 36 and you could be one of the next Show Stoppers! We have two awards up for grabs plus a giveaway (details below)! Those chosen as "The Lead" and "Top 5" will receive an award to post on their blog(s) and share the exciting news!





Let's Celebrate



For this patriotic card, I embossed some Real Red, Whisper White & Night of Navy cardstock with an Impressions Plate, cut strips in red and white and a small navy rectangle and adhered all to a scrap piece of cardstock in a flag design. After piercing and inserting the Rhinestone brads, all was adhered onto a Crumb Cake card base that includes a white and kraft panel stitched with the sewing machine.



To finish it off, I added a "let's celebrate' take with an additional Rhinestone brad.





Stamps: On Your Birthday
Paper: Crumb Cake (Kraft), Real Red, Night of Navy, Whisper White CS
Ink: Night of Navy
Other: Mat Pack & Paper Piercing Tool, Big Shot, Impressions Plate, Rhinestone Brads, sewing machine & thread

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith at Paper and Such
Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection and 
our fabulous Guest Designer for June...Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 36 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.



Out with the old, in with the new BLOG CANDY

Unfortunately, a few of last year's In Colors are on their way out and the NEW In Colors are on their way...July 1st is the big day!



This blog candy consists of 8 1/2 X 11 cardstock and Polka Dot Grosgrain in Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry & Dusty Durango, a stamp set called Whimsical Wishes, and a Bermuda Bay nail file.

To enter to win this blog candy...
1. Simply leave a comment in the comments section of this posting.
2. Participate in the color challenge this week and get your name entered a second time.
3. And, if you're one of my Curtain Call Crew gals, I couldn't leave you out! Make a second challenge card in new posting and I'll put your name into the drawing:)

Drawing winner will be announced on Saturday! Good luck!

Happy 4th of July, folks! Hope you get to see some amazing fireworks this week:)

Blog Makeover Premiere BLOG CANDY Winner

A huge THANK YOU goes out to all of you who shared in my Blog Makeover celebration! Thanks for commenting and adding the Stacey's Stamping Stage button to your blog. Tomorrow, I will be wrapping up the JCI46 and debuting the new Curtain Call Color Challenge! Stop by tomorrow if you can!

MsOctober from Kitten at Play is the winner of the Blog Makeover Premiere BLOG CANDY!

MsOctober said: "She really did a great job on your page....I love how it is has an open and organized feel. I bet her waiting list will grow after everyone sees this revamp! I can't wait to see what other new things you have in store for us :)"
July 24, 2009 11:46 AM

Congrats MsOctober! Email me at slschaf771@aol.com with you mailing address, so I can mail your goodies out to you:)

Blog Makeover Premiere Day!

I am so excited to share my Blog Makeover Premiere with you! The ever-so talented Veronica at VK Design Co was my blog makeover designer! If you're thinking about a bloglift, don't hesitate to get on Veronica's waiting list...it is SO worth the wait! I look forward to hearing what all of you think of my new blog face and fun new offerings! With all of this excitement, I just have to offer a little celebratory BLOG CANDY!



Enter to win BLOG CANDY:
* Leave a comment with your email address letting me know what you think about the new stage.

Double Entry to win BLOG CANDY:
* Copy the Stacey's Stamping Stage code from my left sidebar and add it to your blog.
* Leave a comment with your email address letting me know you have the code and include what you think about the new stage.

Last night at a demonstrator meeting with my upline, Julie at Julie's Stamping Spot, and we made the cutest card using the Poppin' Pastels technique. I was inspired by Julie's version and made my own today...love this peacock image with the Poppin' Pastels technique! To see a tutorial on this technique, CLICK HERE and head over to Splitcoaststampers.com/.

I will be drawing a winner on Saturday, July 25th at noon (CST), so you have until then to post your comments and add the Stacey's Stamping Stage button to your blog!






Stamps: Very Thankful
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Whisper White CS, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Versamark
Other: Stampin' Pastels, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon, Mat Pack & Paper Piercing Tool, 3/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads (white), Stampin' Dimensionals, Q-tips (non-SU)
Technique: Poppin' Pastels

Thanks for stopping by and sharing in my big Blog Makeover Premiere! Come back Sunday to see the brand-new Curtain Call Color Challenge.

75K & Birthday BLOG CANDY

EDITED TO ADD: The winner of the BLOG CANDY!

Random Integer Generator
Here is your random number: 16
Timestamp: 2009-07-15 20:25:36 UTC

Mr. Linky #16 was Libby Moore! Congratulations, Libby! You're the winner! Let me know which birthday set (listed below) that you'd like as your gift!



I just noticed that my blog is over 75,000 hits and yesterday was my birthday! I not only have one, but two great reasons to celebrate with some BLOG CANDY! The winner gets to choose a free birthday stamp set from the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

The selected sets (pages 68 - 72) to choose from are:
Crazy for Cupcakes
Bitty Birthday
Party Hearty (see sample above)
Simple Birthday Thanks
On A Pedestal
Birthday Bliss
Look Who's Turning

Enter to win by simply leaving a link in the Mr. Linky box below to one of your best birthday cards. The deadline is Wednesday at noon (CST) and I will choose a random winner of the free birthday stamp set!

Blogoversary Blog Candy Winner

That's right, today is my ONE YEAR BLOGOVERSARY...and that means it's time for some AMAZING BLOG CANDY! The blog candy consists of items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure: the Polka Dot Punches stamp set, Ribbon Bundle (So Saffron, Certainly Celery), Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper, a 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog, and a mini notecard gift box.

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Min: 1
Max: 32
Result: 23
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The random winning comment is #23 from Connie Conlon! She wrote:
Happy Blogoversary. It's been fun looking at all of your designs.
Connie Conlon
connielynn40@yahoo.com

Congratulation, Connie! And another huge THANK YOU goes out to all of my blog readers and followers...you keep me motivated to create and share new things!

BLOGOVERSARY TODAY!

That's right, today is my ONE YEAR BLOGOVERSARY...and that means it's time for some AMAZING BLOG CANDY! The blog candy consists of items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure: the Polka Dot Punches stamp set, Ribbon Bundle (So Saffron, Certainly Celery), Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper, a 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog, and a mini notecard gift box.

Enter to win by simply leaving a comment. I will choose a random winner on Friday, June 5th. Thanks to all of you for visiting my blog over the last year!

Jewelry Color Inspiration #35 & 50K Blog Candy

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration challenge. The challenge will be posted each Sunday and will include a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

If you want to play along, simply make a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that includes the colors indicated with the jewelry piece. (If you don't have the exact colors, just use ones that are similar:) Then, submit your creation to me by Saturday, May 9th at 11:59 P.M. using the Mr. Linky box at the end of this posting. (NOTE: I'm not sure why my Mr. Linky code isn't working, but I am looking into it. In the mean time, just leave comments with your link included...thanks!) You may also wish to post your photo at Splitcoaststampers.com using the keyword JCI.

Those of you who participate in the challenge will receive recognition the following Sunday...so what are you waiting for...join the fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

This vintage fabric wrist corsage cuff bracelet called Pocket Full of Posies
includes beautiful handmade fabric flowers with copper bead accents, antique styled skeleton key charm, and a big vintage button closure. Go check out this designer, Marianna, and her fabulous jewelry designs at Star Girl Jewelry.







My Big Shot and sizzlet dies and embosslits were a must with this card. I used Cameo Coral with the Simple Flower embosslit and Kiwi Kiss for the Little Leaves & Scribble Swirls sizzlet dies. I used Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch 16 for the layout of this card. Go check out Karen's blog, the sweetest thing, to see her darling designs!



Stamps: Sweet Little Sentiments
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla, Ballet Blue & Cameo Coral CS
Ink: Ballet Blue
Other: Big Shot, Simple Flower embosslit, Little Leaves & Scribble Swirls sizzlet dies, Rich Regals buttons

50,000 HITS BLOG CANDY

The winner, drawn randomly, will receive my Jewelry Color Inspiration #34 card, Organic Grace stamp set, and Patterns Pack II.



There are three ways to enter for the 50,000 HITS BLOG CANDY:

1. I would love to hear from all of you, even if you don't participate in the Jewelry Color Inspiration challenges. I'm always looking to improve my postings, so please leave a comment telling me what you think about the weekly challenge. By leaving a comment AND posting a link about the challenge and blog candy on your blog, your name will go in the drawing.

2. Play along and submit your creation for the Jewelry Color Inspiration #35 and your name goes in the drawing.

3. Do both #1 and #2...and your name goes in the drawing twice:)

Jewelry Color Inspiration #30 Submissions

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge #30 was posted last Sunday and included a jewelry photo, color swatches, and my card along with the link to the website where I found it. Check back later to see the Jewelry Color Inspiration for this week!

I know what some of you may be thinking..."I would never have put these colors together to make a card"...well, neither would I have. I am always looking for unique color combinations in jewelry pieces that I find online and this one definately fit the test! I was drawn to this necklace and kept going back to it on my search for your jewelry inspiration this week. I found this Neon Lights Wrap Necklace at Jenny Sue Jewelry etsy shop. The talented designer is a Speech-Language Pathology grad student who makes jewelry on the side. Go check Jenny Sue's shop for some fantastic jewelry pieces.





Here is the card that I was inspired to make. I had some retired Parisian Summer Designer Series Paper that has not only the Bravo Burgandy color, but a lovely damask print on it. The card base is Going Gray with a double image from the Very Versatile stamp set which will be available on April 1st in the Occasions Mini catalog. The greeting, from Sweet Sentiments, says it all because I continue to be inspired by all of you who participate in my jewelry challenges. The Whisper White Satin ribbon and Jumbo grommet will also be available in the Occasions Mini on April 1st...I love pairing them together. I used a strip of Yoyo Yellow with a scalloped edge to peek out under the ribbon treatment for just a little pop! Can't wait to see what you all come up with! Happy stamping and thanks for taking a gander at this week's Jewelry Color Inspiration #30!



BLOG CANDY WINNER

To sweeten the inspiration a little, I offered some yummy blog candy to my favorite submission! The blog candy consists of three items from the Sale-a-bration brochure: Delicate Dots Designer Series paper, Polka Dot Punches stamp set, Ribbon Bundle, and a hand-stamped card.



Congratulations Andrea from Germany, you are the winner! I love your card using the Great Friend stamp set...your design and details are amazing! Please email me your mailing address and I'll get your goodies mailed to you!

Andrea



Thanks to all of you ladies for participating in this "not so easy" Jewelry Color Inspiration #30. The color combination was quite unique and I am inspired by all of your creativity in making these amazing cards!

Meredith
Betty
Lisa
Caryl
debhorst
Leslie
Aime
Julie
Maria
Rochelle