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I joined Particraft as a demonstrator in April 2008 and am also an independent demonstrator for Creative Expressions. I have a passion for cardmaking and have been teaching at workshops for the past 5 years including on cruise ships. There is nothing to compare with the thrill of seeing someone complete a project after they have told you that they haven't an artistic bone in their body! It's a great hobby that anyone of any age can enjoy. I'm married to Steve who almost understands my addiction to craft as he's addicted to his guitars. Between us, we have 4 grown up children and 3 grandchildren. I run workshops at my home and am also starting a craft club in September 2010. If anyone would like details of the workshops please e-mail me at stephen.smith870@ntlworld.com

Wednesday, 8 September 2010

Christmas Candy Time!


Yes, I know it's only September but by the time I draw this we'll all be getting our Xmas cards done!
Here's the blog candy as promised. There's a set of acrylic stamps from Creative Expressions, 2 packs of 3d toppers, some jewel trees and snowmen, a small pack of glittered gel borders, a pack of silver, white and blue embellishments and a pack of gold foiled pictures and messages.
The same rules apply as always...to enter please leave a comment. If you link me to your blog you'll be entered twice. If you leave a message after any posting, you'll get another entry. The draw will take place when I reach 300 followers or very early on 8th October so entries close on 7th October. Hope that all makes sense...I'm never sure this time in the morning, especially when I haven't finished my first cup of tea of the day!!!

This is another of the samples I've made for Ally Pally. I've used the "Partridge in a Pear Tree" set of stamps. The pear has been inked with Tumbled Glass and Faded Denim Distress Inks and the message was stamped with Coffee Archival Ink. All of the products are available from Particraft. I ran the brown card through my embossing machine and sanded it to make the snowflakes pop. I love blue and brown together and think I might use this colour scheme for my own cards this year.
Anyway, off to the cabin for a hard days crafting!! Putting all of the packs together for the weekend workshop...just got 1 more to do. Then I had better get started on the packs for the cruise....just found out that I'll be teaching 28 (yes, you read that right...28) workshops in 42 days. Plenty to keep me busy and definately don't have time to go to work!!!
So until next time..............keep crafting!!!

43 comments:

Divinity said...

hi there! ur really getting ahead with your projects -- i haven't even started to THINK about christmas cards!!! but it would me nice to have a few supplies around already. :) i've added a link on my blog sidebar for a second entry. :) thanks for the chance...i'm keeping my fingers crossed! :)

Rosa-kreattiva said...

partecipo volentieri... mi piacciono i tuoi progetti ho inserito il tuo giveaway su slidebar di http://blogcandymania.blogspot.com/ mese ottobre ;-) incrocio le dita ciaooo

paperpapier said...

thank you for the chance to win your candy. Posted the link on my candy sidebar.
hugs, heaney

paperpapier said...

this is the second entry chance for posting the candy on my candy bar.
tx

Christine B. said...

Wow love the colours of your card. Not two colour that I've realy tried together. Thanks for a chance to win. Will leave a message on my blog. Don't know how to put in side bar. x Hugs Chris B

bernietom47 said...

Wow love the card. Love the EF got to get one. LOve the colors too. Thanks for a chance to win.
Blessings Bernie

irinka said...

Christmas? It will be here before I know, I'd better get ready. Thanks for reminding. I'd love to win your candy

The Paper Princess said...

Thanks for the chance to win! As always, you are on my sidebar at Create With Joy and I am also a follower!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Ukka said...

Such a cute giveaway!! I'm already a follower & I've posted a link/pic of your giveaway on my blog.

Sam Poole Designs said...

I love the two-toned effect on the pear! Sam x

KimberleyG said...

I'm a follower and I've linked in my sidebar.
That's a lot of projects. I hope you aren't too busy to enjoy it.

Teri Louise Crafts said...

I like the colours on the pear card :-) SOunds like you'll be busy with all those workshops!
I've linked you on my blog again.
Teri

Angela said...

Hi, I'm Maggiolina from Italy, I'm happy to join your candy. I've just become your follower, I hope to see you soon among my followers, if you want. I've just posted your link and photo in my blog, here's the direct link http://maggiolina-lemiepassioni.blogspot.com/2010/07/candy-di-settembre.html

Hugs, Maggiolina

Angela said...

hello, I'm Maggiolina. I forgot to tell you that I''m already your follower, i've just put your banner and photo in my blog, but the post I told you in the previous comment was wrong... The right link is this http://maggiolina-lemiepassioni.blogspot.com/2010/08/candy-di-ottobre_27.html

Bye bye, Maggiolina

Swedie said...

I like how you don't overdo when you embellish your cards. The simplicity is nice. Thanks for the candy chance.

Swedie said...

I commented on two of your posts.

Willow said...

Hi! Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful christmas candy! I really love winter and christmas, so I hope to win (who doesn't?)
Hug from Italy, I link your blog on mine!

www.casadeimici.blogspot.com

Elena said...

What a nice Christmas and winter and stamps are beautiful.
Thanks for putting this online blog candy, My name is Elena, I'm Italian and my blog is www.dreaminglullabyelena.blogspot.com
Thanks for the chance to win your candy.

Message Keeper said...

I become your follower and thanks for this candy.

Hugs,
Evelyn @ Message Keeper
http://messagekeeper.blogspot.com/

Message Keeper said...

This is the second entry for posting the candy on my blog sidebar.

Will try to comment in the future for other postings.

Hugs,
Evelyn @ Message Keeper
http://messagekeeper.blogspot.com/

Glo said...

Thanks for the candy!

Glo said...

You are on my sidebar: http://scrapandcard.blogspot.com/

mariella said...

i want to take part!!!
very wonderful candy!!!!

mariella said...

here is your link

http://blogcandycorner.blogspot.com

KroXa said...

Thanks for the chance!
I love this Xmas candy)
I add it in my sidebar
http://kroxacadrs.blogspot.com/

Hands to Work, Hearts to God said...

28 workshops! Oh my! That is so amazing! Hope you'll still enjoy when you're doing the 28th! Patsy from
HeARTworks

madebyKarla said...

Hello! Wonderful candy opportunity, it'lll give a lucky someone the chance to get started on Christmas cards! I posted about your giveaway on my sidebar at http://madebykarla10.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the chance ;)

Angela said...

Hi, I'm Maggiolina from Italy, I already joined to your candy. I posted your link and photo in my blog, but I wrote the wrong link... the right link is http://maggiolina-lemiepassioni.blogspot.com/2010/08/candy-di-ottobre_27.html
Hugs, Maggiolina

Rosalee said...

Hey there. Awesome giveaway you have going there. I have been a follower of your blog for some time now. Thanks for the chance
Hugs, Rosalee

Rosalee said...

I have just added a link to my sidebar. Thanks again for the chance
Hugs, Rosalee

sequin said...

Thanks for the chance! Your wonderful candy! I hope to get lucky!

sequin said...

Link posted on the sidebar http://fantasy-of-sequins.blogspot.com/

Swedie said...

I've already finished several Christmas gifts and have more to do. 3 months seems quite a while till Christmas, but it will be here in no time. Thanks for the candy chance.

Jackie said...

just in time for some christmas crafting. thanks for the chance to win

Ёжики (Yogiki-jl) said...

Such a cute giveaway!
Thank you for the chance to win your candy.
Posted the link on my candy sidebar:
http://yogiki-jl.blogspot.com/

TanySol said...

Awesome candy!
Thanks for the chance to win this beauty! Really would like to be the lucky winner.
Welcome to my blog - I have nice candies too :)

Glo said...

Thanks for the candy, you are on my sidebar: http://scrapandcard.blogspot.com/

Nikki said...

Amazing Candy You can never be to early for the next Christmas even if you start your cards on boxing day lol :)
thanks for the chance I've linked you in myside bar
hugs Nikki C

Karen said...

Lovely cards, very inspirational and love to check it out when crafting! Have become an official follower instead of a lurker! Fingers crossed. Thanks, Karen :-)

Lyse said...

Hi, I don't know if it's too late for the candy but I'll take a chance. My blog address is http://bricomanies.blogspot.com/
and my name is Lyse.

Larisa said...

I hope I am not too ate to take part in it))
Thanks for the chance
http://larisa-raznosti.blogspot.com/

Glen said...

Ooo...I hope I am in time for the Blog candy draw. What a generous gift. ~Glen~

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