World Card Making Day

It's a day to celebrate something I love! And guess how I am celebrating...

a) with a special workshop

b) an open house

c) a make-and-take at a local retirement home

d) none of the above

Answer: d) none of the above

Today is also Buhler Frolic which is the local celebration of a small town nearby. And it just so happens our schools are in their district so we are going to the parade and celebration today. Then we are going to a "famous" working ranch for dinner and a show.

That's how we like to do it at my house--cram everything into one day. lol ! Actually, our Christmas gift to my parents last year was that we would take them to this dinner but it has taken us until now to coordinate our schedules so we could go.

But you can still celebrate World Card Making Day by heading over to Unscripted Sketches for a blog hop and some blog candy!

I do have a fun project to share with you tomorrow! It's been in my head for about a month and I finally made it yesterday--I was so excited!!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Tasha

2 Days Left To Enter

Well, today and tomorrow are the last 2 chances to win the rubber stamper's Halloween Pack.

Today's question:

Do your kids' celebrate Halloween at school? No kids in school? Then let me know if the leaves are starting to turn colors where you live.

Here are a couple samples from the Stampin' Up! idea book and catalog. I just love that skeleton!

Have a great day!

Tasha

My First Time

This is it! I am sharing with you the first project I made with My Digital Designer. This is soooo handy! In the time that it would take to get out stamps, paper, etc. I had the page done.

• in order to make it super-quick I opted for a pre-designed page
• the pre-designed page is just a starting point, you can still move, resize, delete, and add images, colors, accessories, and text
• the finished layout is based on today's Unscripted Sketch 25

Blog Candy Giveaway Question 8:

Have you bought any Halloween/fall candy yet?

Your answer could make you a winner! Giveaway ends at midnight on Sept. 30.

Thanks for stopping in and have a great weekend!

Tasha

Chance To Win, Question 7

Cards of the Month (local club) meets today! Here is one of the cards we will be making--it's a real hoot!

The chipboard owl is a fun element to use. He is part of the On Board So Tweet collection offered in the Stampin' Up! idea book and catalog. This card uses retired fall designer series paper so if you want the look, you'll have to order this month's Cards of the Month Kit.

A little Shimmer Paint sponged on the eyes after the crushed curry gives just the right touch of glisten. And sponging the edges of the owl himself in chocolate chip finishes him off nicely.

It's a lot of fun to get together and stamp, but even better for me because it's my "job". I am always looking to grow and willing to train so if you would like to join my team let me know! Guess what? With today's technology you don't even have to be within driving distance!

An email today, and you could be ready to roll in a week. And you can decide how much you want to earn. Yes, most earn a little money to put in their pocket and cover their expenses. But you can also be a stamping demonstrator earning a full-time salary.

Now on to another fun part of my job!

Blog Candy Giveaway Question:

Do you prefer traditional Halloween costumes (witch, ghost, fairy) or the character costumes (Star Wars, Buzz Lightyear, Cpt. Jack Sparrow)?

Your answer could win you this fabulous rubber stampers Halloween pack.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Tasha

Get Ready For The 12 Weeks of Christmas!

I promised that I would get you ready for the holidays and help alleviate the last minute scramble. And here's how it works...starting next Wednesday, Sept. 28, I will have 12 fantastic holiday projects to make the season brighter. There will be cards, gifts, and wrapping/tags.

The project pictures, ingredient list, and details will be sent directly to you each week. Only people on my mailing list will get this, so if you're not signed up for the newsletter--sign up now!


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Blog Candy Giveaway Question 7
Do you send Halloween cards?

I do not send a lot of Halloween cards. I do remember my mom making some when I was little. One year stands out in my mind. She used black paper and grease pencils. I remember the yellow writing because she made it squiggly like it was scared and it was so cool!! ;) In those days it was a lot harder to make neat cards! We are so lucky to be able to open a catalog and have a world of ideas and supplies at our fingertips.

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to get on the mailing list if you're not already (yes, it's all free).

Tasha

Mojo and Giveaway Question 5

When I said the blog candy giveaway questions would be posted randomly, I had no idea HOW much that was true! The question is below, but first a card idea for you today. Honestly, I don't like this card but I thought it was only fair to share it anyway! Somehow the idea was prettier in my head! lolIf you check out the sketch at www.mojomonday.com maybe you can make a better one!

stamp set: Full of Life

colors: bashful blue, gable green, regal rose, whisper white

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And now for the question. Your answer could win you this fantastic Rubber Stamper's Halloween Pack. Drawing is Oct. 1, details can be seen here.

Do you let your kids eat all the candy/treats they get throughout the Halloween season? No kids? That's okay, just leave any old comment to get an entry.

Hope you had a great weekend. Ours was full but fun! Thanks for stopping in, Tasha

• 3 more days to sign up for October Cards of the Month
• 3 more days to sign up for Die Cutting Day (see right side bar)
• click here to order supplies right now from my online store!
  

Blog Candy Giveaway Question 4

Where did Thursday go? I finished this card to show you about 24 hours ago but never got back to my computer! Just for fun I used this week's color challenge and the sketch challenge both from splitcoaststampers.

A quick and simple card that would bring a smile to the recipient's face! Both the bird and flower are paper-pieced by stamping the image on pattern paper, cutting it out and glueing directly onto the image that was stamped on white. The card is a standard 4-1/4"x5-1/2" size.

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To create this card you will need the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

stamp set--Fun and Fast Notes

cardstock--whisper white base, soft suede, pretty in pink, pink pattern paper

ink--StazOn jet black

accessory--clear crystal brad, small

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Don't forget you can enter to win this Rubber Stamper's Halloween Pack by answering the questions until Sept. 30. Tip: sign up as a follower (on the left side) and you'll know each time I post a question!

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Do you prefer to make cards for Halloween or Christmas?

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Find out the rest of the ways to enter by clicking here.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Tasha

• Need supplies right now? Click here to order from my online store

Another Chance To Win

To get another entry for the Rubber Stamping Halloween Blog Candy just answer the following question today.

What is your favorite Halloween candy?

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Being a traditional kind of girl, mine is candy corn. Especially if they're in a dish mixed with dry roasted peanuts. My great aunt used to have that out every fall so that combo instantly brings back fond memories of being at her house. Due to a nut allergy in my own home, we do not have this in our house! And my kids would probably think it was gross. ;)

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I look forward to hearing your favorite! Thanks for stopping by today, Tasha

• watch for Cards of the Month release later today

September Blog Candy

This is it! You can win this rubber stamper's Halloween pack in September.What's included:

• 1 definitely decorative Spooky Spider small size
• 2 treat holder cards, ready to be filled with your favorite treat
• 1 Build-A-Bear gift sack kit
• 3 yds. of fall polka dot ribbon (1 yd. each of dusty durango, crushed curry, and soft suede)
• Holiday Best stamp set
  

So here's how it works:
I will be posting random Blog Candy Trick-or-Treat Questions starting today Monday, Sept. 14. You can answer the question/post a comment any time THE DAY the question is posted. Only one entry per person per day via comments.

*This blog candy is limited to US addresses--sorry to my international friends.

Other ways to enter:

• link this giveaway on your blog, let me know, and you get another entry!
• place an order (through me) from the main Stampin' Up! catalog or the holiday mini Sept. 14-Sept. 30 and you get 5 entries! place 2 different orders, get 10 entries!

First Blog Candy Question:

How old were you the last time you trick-or-treated?

I have a terrible memory so there won't be a lot of thinking back questions--lol. But I'm pretty sure I was in ninth grade, or maybe I was a sophomore. Anyway, that's pretty old!!! My friend and I covered a LOT of town that night.

Good luck to everyone!

Tasha

Blog Candy

Blog Candy Announcement: I am giving away a rubber stamping Halloween package and I will show some of it on Monday. This giveaway will be limited to US addresses because another way to enter is by ordering!

So here's how it works:

I will be posting random Blog Candy Trick-or-Treat Questions starting Monday, Sept. 14. You can answer the question/post a comment any time THE DAY the question is posted. Only one entry per person per day via comments.

Other ways to enter:

• link this giveaway on your blog, let me know, and you get another entry!
• place an order Sept. 14-Sept. 30 and you get 5 entries! place 2 different orders, get 10 entries!

So good luck to everyone! Thanks for stopping by!

Tasha

And the winners are...

Hi Stampers! Lot's going on today. First of all I have a sneak peek for the June Cards of the Month. The release is Friday the 15th. This card can be used for Father's Day or switch the sentiment and make it a birthday card.

Now on to the winners from Saturday's open house.

#1--Note Tote Quick Kit goes to Karen Wingfield

#2--Post-It Note Holder goes to Jenise Holland

#3--Create-a-card Quick Kit goes to Sarah Blake

#4--Will be drawn on Saturday, May 16 click here for details to win

#5--(local giveaway) June Cards of the Month goes to Joyce Lancaster

Congratulations to the winners!

I hope you have had a great Mother's Day! Be sure to stop in daily and leave a comment on the blog candy post for a chance to win.

Tasha

The Best for Last

Are you ready? I don't have the picture ready so a list will have to do! This is what you can win:

• June Cards of the Month
• 6x6 designer series paper sampler pack including 24 sheets from 4 different styles
• 2-Hr. Album, summer theme (album not included)
• polka-dot punches stamp set

How to enter:

• leave a comment on this post each day, 1 entry/day
• post a link on your blog and let me know with another comment, 1 additional entry

For 2 bonus entries, answer this question by emailing me:

What is my new favorite designer series paper pattern? I mentioned it at least twice last week. :)

You have until May 16 at 9pm CST to enter. I will post the winner May 17.

Good luck! And thanks so much for playing along.

Tasha

Third Time's a Charm

*This blog candy is now closed.

The third part of the blog candy giveaway is for the Create-A-Card Quick Kit.

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Just leave a comment here before 12:00pm cst to be entered into my open house drawing. I will draw later today and post on Mother's Day.
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Don't forget, there is one more giveaway!

Blog Candy Winner!

Hi Stampers! No, I didn't go on vacation. We had the wind blowing 50mph on Monday so our power went out something like 15 times in the afternoon. And one of those times it took my modem with it. So the UPS man brought my new one today and I am back in business!!

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First order of business is the blog candy winner. Thanks to everyone who participated. It's actually fun to go back and see all the comments at once as I get them all numbered. So congratulations goes to lucky #10 out of 131 and that happens to be Rebecca.
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Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:10
Timestamp: 2009-03-26 20:44:52 UTC

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And she said:
I saw your first card on split coast, and hadn't even realized it was your card when I left a comment. And I really do love your paper piercing. It looks fantastic!
March 4, 2009 3:17 PM

If you'll email me (tasha_hickert-consulting@yahoo.com) your address, I'll get that sent out!
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Thanks for stopping by today! Tasha

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hi Stampers! I hope you'll get a chance to do a little celebrating today, green cookies, green beer, soda bread...whatever your preference.
I might just have them all! :)
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My card idea today is for those of you who have Stampin' Up!s Pinch Proof set and aren't quite ready to put it away. I think shamrock birthday cards are fine for the next week or so! (Yes, if you participated in the March Cards of the Month Club you have made this card.)
Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies needed to make this card:

cardstock: whisper white, kraft, garden green

stamp set: Pinch Proof, greeting from Big Bold Birthday

ink: certainly celery, basic black, garden green

tools: scallop punch, 1-3/8" and 1/2" circle punches, tool kit (for paper piercing tool and mat)

accessories: white organza ribbon, 1 stampin' dimensional (to pop up the small shamrock in the center of the medallion)

I hope you like it. As with most designs you can switch out colors and stamps and still make a great card so don't be bummed if you don't have this set! Remember, each comment you leave will get you entered for the blog candy giveaway ending March 24.

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Thanks for stopping by! Tasha

April Cards of the Month Club Release!! and Thank You Blog Candy

Hi Stampers! It's that time of the month--release time. For those who are new, I'll catch you up.

• On the 15th of the month I release the Cards of the Month Club for the following month. This consists of 5 cards designed specifically for the upcoming month.



• You can join any one month or several in a row.



• If you are local, you will come make the cards on the last Friday of the current month (ie April's COTM will meet March 27th) so that your cards are ready for sending in April.



• If you are not local, I will send you all the pieces along with instructions to assemble.



• Each month is based on a Stampin' Up! stamp set which you can choose to purchase--or not. This month it is Eastern Blooms. You can order it online to be shipped directly to your home by clicking here and choosing "shop now" in the upper right hand corner. Or you can email me and I will get it ordered for you.

Here are the cards you will be making. You can sign up by visiting this COTM page.

And, of course, the Blog Candy.

These wonderful springtime pattern papers, pastel felt ribbon, pastel eyelets, and pastel jeweled brads plus the black "Anchored" rub-ons from Stampin' Up! are just in time for making all your spring cards!!!

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So here's how to enter: you will get an entry for each comment made. You can enter once per post between now and March 24th at 11pm CST. And here's the THANK YOU part. I truly appreciate those of you that come to my blog regularly. It is fun to get your feedback and I enjoy getting to know you a little through your comments and blogs. So for every comment that was already made from March 1-March 14, you will get 2 entries as a gesture of appreciation.

Let me know that you linked me on your blog and you earn 1 more entry!

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Good luck to everyone!

And thanks for stopping by today! Tasha

And the Winner Is...

Hi Stampers!

I almost forgot to post who won the March blog candy. And I never posted a picture of the blog candy. So the lucky winner will not only be surprised THAT he/she won, but also WHAT he/she won! lol
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Okay, I won't make you wait any longer...the winner according to random.org is...



Here are your random numbers:
3
Timestamp: 2009-02-22 03:38:44 UTC


Which turns out to be Shonda!!

Shonda said...
I'd have to say you were working with the florist for Valentine's Day!
February 14, 2009 4:28 PM
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And Shonda guessed right, too! I spent the week arranging flower for Valentine's Day. Guess what? I don't get flowers for that holiday. :)
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Shonda, since you're a "local girl" I'll get ahold of you to get your blog candy delivered.
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Have a great day!!! Tasha

Blog Candy and the Last Peek!

Happy Valentine's Day stampers! I am ready to "spill the beans" about why I've been so busy this week--at least some of the beans. And it doesn't involve stamping or card-making or food!! So in order to win the blog candy you need to leave a comment this week guessing what it is that I did all week! aka "Where In The World Is Tasha Hickert?" picture hint is below

Now on to the peek. This is the third card for March's Cards of the Month Club. I have to get to work so check previous post for COTM details if you are new to my blog. :)

So a recap on the blog candy "rules". You can leave a comment guessing where I am/what I have been doing this week for one entry. You can leave a comment each day for another entry. Contest ends at 9pm CST on Saturday, Feb. 21. I will post the candy prize pic soon.

Have a great day--hope you can share it with someone you love!

Tasha

I Found Another Great Blog Candy

Enter quickly tomorrow is the last day. Mandy has a blog full of beautiful things she creates AND she has an awesome blog candy set to giveaway on Wed. the 21st. So hurry over and check it out!

Till next time, Tasha

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!!

Congratulations go to Chris who is the winner of my blog candy!

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:62
Timestamp: 2009-01-19 03:54:39 UTC

Here was her comment:

Lovely to find your great blog, I love your work and well done on getting your COTM organised. Thanks for the change of winning your lovely candy. I've linked to your blog in my sidebar. Chris :)
January 17, 2009 4:42 PM

Thanks to everyone who played. I have made it to see many of your blogs and will continue to visit more as time allows. This has been a wonderful way to meet so many talented people. Thanks for all your kind comments and support!

Till next time, Tasha