Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Let The Games Begin!

In a shameless effort to promote myself and my crafting blog, this month I'm going to start what hopefully will be a monthly tradition of giving back to my loyal readers and fellow enthusiasts.

First up this week, your opportunity to win either a new Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration stamp set or a new Cricut cartridge.



The stamp set is entitled 'Good Neighbors'. Not only is this set not available for individual purchase, but it's one of the new clear-mount rubber stamp sets introduced exclusively for Sale-a-Bration. It consists of ten individual rubber stamps with a new cling-mount foam system packaged in a new DVD style storage case. All you need is a clear acrylic mounting block and you're ready to stamp away.




The Cricut cartridge is 'Plantin Schoolbook'. This cartridge is usually bundled with the Cricut Expression and is a great basic shapes and font cartridge. It is brand-new, never registered nor linked to a Gypsy. (I received a new Green Expression for Christmas and already own this cart. So I hope someone out there can use it).

To win either prize (winners determined by random draw), you only need to do one thing: Leave a comment on this post. However, I'd really love it if you would consider "following" this blog by signing up on the right sidebar. This will keep you informed of updates to the blog and other giveaways coming down the pipeline. The deadline for this giveaway is Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Winners will be posted on Monday and they can contact me with their mailing information.

As always, thanks for reading and helping get the word out that men can craft too! Be on the lookout for some really great giveaways right around the corner.

73 comments:

Gayle said...

Love your blog and have been a follower for some time. Those stamps are to die for! Thanks for the chance :)

scrapguy said...

looking forward to following your blog and what a great blog candy you have come up with!!!

Unknown said...

Just came across your blog. I really like it and I am sure I will visit it often!! That is so nice of you to have give aways! Thank you!

Kellpiejo said...

I've been following your blog for a long time and would love to win.

Polka Dot Scrapper said...

Would LOVE to win the Stamps!! I'm a new stamper myself and I just enjoy them so much. You have a really neat blog! And I' in total AWE of all the carts you own! WOW!!

Thanks for a chance to win!
Ansleighh@hotmail.com

Kristin said...

Found you through "okie"... I love all things cricut and your Picturesque card is to die for! Would love those stamps!

Gaz, Caz n Lucy in NZ said...

And I thought I had lotts of carts lol wow what a collection, I found your blog by way of OKIE and boy im glad i did. I have became a follower as im sure im going to get heaps of fabulous inspiration from you and im sure i will learn how to use my cricut more. Thanks for the giveaway

Fleur-de-lis and Flourishes said...

wow I didn;t realize stampin up when clingy! Just in the process of converting all my SU stamps to cling mount! Look forward to following your blog.

Unknown said...

I love the stamp set, it's so cute!! I would love to win!!
CindyM

Anonymous said...

So glad I found your blog! Looking forward to what you have in store.

Kristie Maynard said...

Just came over from "Okie's" blog. Your blog comes highly recommended so here I am. Now I gotta go check out the rest of the posts. Thanks!

Stacy said...

Let the games begin. I came to your site via okie's blog and I have to agree with her. You do some fantastic work. You have alot of post here, so it will take me awhile to go thru them all, that's ok though, I got time! LOL. I would love a chance to win the stamp set, they are gorgeous.
Thanks for the chance,
Stacy

CrafTina said...

I love this stamp set. I also am so glad I found another good blog. I look forward to the future post and am now a follower!

Wilfreda said...

I'm another one that came from Okie's Blog. Thanks for the chance to win.

amys said...

New to your blog, but love what I have seen and your enthusiasm

Unknown said...

Wow! I'm definitely signing up to follow your blog. I really like your style of writing and crafting.
What generous blog candy!
Happy Crafting!

Unknown said...

Wow I'm definitely following you. I wish my husband would do some of this crafting instead he critques mine, lol. I love the stamps looks like a lot of possibilities! Feel free to check out my new blog as well! Mary-fortheloveofart.blogspot.com

Susie said...

Found your blog from Okies...love the new card you just made! Would love to win something...off to follow you now :)

flowerdisco said...

I am following you! I found you at the cricut MB :)Will check your blog asap. tfs!

Unknown said...

Great blog! Those stamps look really cute.

advolaw said...

Just came across your blog, you do great work. Very creative! I'm looking forward to following and seeing more of your work. That cartridge is on my wish list as it didn't come with my expression!

shari said...

Okie sent me over, and I'm glad she did. I love your blog! I signed up to follow you. Thanks so much for the great give away, I'd love to win the stamp set. Shari (cricutrookie)
I have a new blog, check it out:
http://shariscreationswiththecricut.blogspot.com/

LehighGal said...

love you blog. Thanks for sharing your awesome talent with us!!

tonyamaries said...

Okie sent me your way and I really like what I see. I am a follower now!

Jess (aka Sparksgal) said...

Love your blog - great projects. Became a follower - can't wait to see what else you are working on. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy.

Sandy N said...

I found your blog through Okieladybugs blog. I am going to become a follower to your blog I love some of your ideas. Thanks for inspiring.
Sandy

thebiz said...

Was sent over from Okies blog. I like what I see and that stampin up set looks great. Glad I've found you.

Michelle said...

I jut found your blog & am definitely going to follow you! Your blog looks fabulous, chock full of ideas! Thanks for the generous chance to win some candy too!

Unknown said...

I'm so excited to have found your blog and can't wait to see what ideas you'll be coming up with in the future! Thanks for the inspiration...and for not being afraid to get on a blog and let everyone know that men can craft too!

Beth Moore
runswithscraps.blogspot.com

Amy C said...

You have some great cards!! I love seeing the cuts from these newer cartridges.....I hope to be able to pick up a few of them soon. I love this stamp set from SU! I fell in love with it when I first saw it. Thanks for the opportunity to win!! I am now following your blog and I have also posted about your blog candy on my blog's sidebar HERE.

jill said...

Love your blog and your card ideas are just wonderful! I really like the stamps, they look so stinking cute!!!!!! Can't wait to see what other ideas you come up with. I'm following your blog as well

Sarah said...

I am new to your blog but I enjoy looking at it! I will check in on it often! Love what you have done! Thank you for a chance to win!

Angelica said...

Love your blog!

Crystal said...

Going to follow now. Super fun and WOW that you got Picturesque!

Samspader said...

Your blog is cool!! I will follow any man who papercrafts!! Great giveaway to boot!!! I plan to spend the day checking out all your great ideas!!!

Helen said...

I just found your blog through Okie - I am now a follower! Great blog!

Helen
helen.gunther@gmail.com

chignon said...

I am so excited to hear SU is going to have clear stamps! Thanks for the chance to win, I am now a follower, you blog looks fun!

scrappyfrannine said...

Wow guy...your work is awesome . I am so happy that I became a follower. I look forward to seeing all your work. Thank you for a chance to win the stamping up stamps...I love those...Good luck to all...but if I win..my name is Fran (scrappy frannie)..God Bless

Dallas Freyer said...

I just discovered your blog through okielady and must say I love it!! I am now a follower and look forward to seeing all your projects. Thanks, Dallas

Kraftychick said...

Great blog (I'm also here via Okie's blog!) - but I must say I am REALLY impressed!! And, it is a shame more men don't show their "crafty" side. My husband is interested in what I'm doing, but he really can't see how I can sit for hours and do all this detail stuff! Oh well, I don't see what's so great about watching cars driving around a track and crashing into one another either! LOL!

Thanks for the chance to win these neat looking stamps - would give me a chance to try SU stamps!

jackie

Margot said...

I just discovered your blog courtesy of okie ladybug. First let me say that I totally agree w/ you about the Picturesque cartridge. This is my absolute favorite, hands down!!! PC has no idea what a bad marketing idea it is NOT to release this as a regular cartridge. Anyway, would love to win your giveaway and am excited to have found your blog. I look forward to your next post! TIA! Margot misingyu2@gmail.cim

Bobbi said...

Love your projects. Thanks for the chance to win some candy.

mississchic said...

Wow, a man crafter, COOL! Maybe you can help some of us who have a hard time making masculine cards and crafts.

Jeanette's Stampin' And Stuff said...

Nice to see a guy doing this. Thanks for a chance to win some candy. Have a great weekend.

DrScrappy said...

Love your blog....glad I found it! I signed up to follow! I would love to win your giveaway---especially since Sunday is my birthday! Yep....29 again!!!

DrScrappy
beckydbarnett@yahoo.com

Scattered Scrapper said...

Just found you from Okie's blog. I LOOOVE your blog. You create such beautiful works of art. I love the SU stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win!

Robyn
rnf_h@yahoo.com

Sharon said...

What a wonderful blog! You have a great talent! Love your creations!!! Thank you for the chance to win! I'm sharonswafford on the cricut mb.

Claire said...

Love you blog and great job on the tag card. I would love to own Picturesque!! Lucky! So very nice of you to have a giveaway. Here's crossin' fingers and toes. Good luck.
I already own the cart so the stamp set is soooo cute. Again thanks and great job.

Maria said...

Looks like Okie was right, you are very talented.
I just signed up to follow.

Have a great weekend!

paperscissors said...

i came for the candy but stayed for the talent that is here on this blog. each posting is like a turorial with written and photos to aid in the process...you are a natural teacher and your creations look professionally fininshed. i am now and forever a follower, i never doubted that men could craft, my father was my inspiration and i while i crafted in some fashion all my life, i became a blogger after his death this last august, i just had to continue with my creativity even in grief!

bbgrldezigns said...

Just came over from Okies blog.

Looking forward to follow your blog. Really nice of you to have a give away.

Thanks.

Crafty Carrie said...

this is my first visit to your blog and I have really enjoyed reading it and looking at your creation I look forward to more. Thanks for the give away.
carrielisa@earthlink.net

DebW said...

I just found your blog thru Oki. I love what I have seen so far. I'm a new follower! debbiewall@albertacom.com

Anonymous said...

Would love to win those stamps.. Just thought I would let u know Okie sent me. Thanks again

Jacki920@aol.com

Born2instruct said...

I just discovered your blog and needless to say, I am hooked! You are so creative and I just love the blog candy! I can't imagine what possibilities I could do with the clear stamps from stampin up......thinking!
Tiffanie
born2instruct@yahoo.com

Christy said...

Great blog! Love all the projects that you have done!

Jana said...

"Let the games begin" indeed. I love the Stampin up stamp set. Thanks for offering this blog candy. I found my way here through Okie's blog.*Jana thanks Okie, lol*. You have a beautiful blog. I love your use of color. I'm looking forward to see more.
Jana

9kids said...

Just discovered your blog. Love your style! Thanks for the chance to win. keltonsmom@gmail.com

Lucy said...

I've seen some really cute cards using that stamps set and I would soooo like to have it. Thanks for this offer.

MicheleV said...

You have a great blog!
Thanks for blog candy ~ I will follow!

Celeste B. said...

I was just looking it over and I've fallen in LOVE with your blog!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Anonymous said...

That is one super cute stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win

DailyScrapper

smmjalittlejohn@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I am enjoying your blog emensly. It provides such inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing with us and offering "giveaways" to put the icing on the cake.

Anonymous said...

Like the saying inside your latest card! Love the blue.
Michelle

ssschiess said...

Love your blog!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!
Suzanne

scrapgranny said...

Okie directed me here and I'm glad she did! Thanks for the chance to win cool prizes. Loved the card you made! Oh, I'm also following you now!

katkane43@aol.com

goodfamilygirl2 said...

Okie directed me here from the Cricut Message Board. You have a great blog and your art work is fabulous! I am now a follower.
I would like to win eiher one of your give aways. The stamp set is especially intriguing!

goodfamilygirl2@yahoo.com

Kris said...

Gonna signup to follow your blog. Would love to win one of the prizes. Stamp set is really COOL!

thanks for sharing
Kris

kris_grimm@msn.com

Kari said...

Beautiful cards! This is my first time on your sit and I will be back.

bernshwag said...

I just ordered a cricut expression after visting your blog! I don't have a creative bone in my body, only sore ones...LOL Hopefully this will change.
Thanks for you inspiration!

Jacqui said...

Just discovered your blog. love your work. I have become a follower.

Deena said...

Great blog! Loved seeing the stamp set! Looking forward to seeing your wonderful projects!

paperscissorsink said...

I'm following along, thank you for all the great ideas!