Thursday, 10 July 2008

Exciting News & Blog Candy!!!!!

I've had some really exciting news today!! I've been asked by Helene from Alota stamps to be on her Design Team. How chuffed was I???? I've only just recently found these stamps from blog hopping but I love them already. So......
to celebrate I'm offering in the way of blog candy a brand new Alota stamp called Springtime Bugs , which Helene kindly gave me a duplicate of to do this. I'll also throw in some more images too. To give you an idea of what the stamp looks like coloured in I have made a card with my own Springtime Bugs stamp.

For the background I used Basic Grey papers and yellow cardstock that I embossed with a cuttlebug folder. The little sentiment is from Stampin Up and I used a Stampin Up punch to make the opening.




Papers:- Basic Grey, Oh Baby
Cuttlebug embossing folder:- Floral Fantasy
Punch:- Stampin Up word window punch
Sentiment:- Stampin Up warm words

So to have a chance of winning this stamp all you have to do is put up a post on your blog letting people know about the candy and then leave me a comment under this post. I will pick a winner randomly next Friday, 18th July.


Good luck!

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79 comments:

  1. MichelleO10 July 2008 at 16:58

    Oh Congrats!!!!!!!!! So is that what you were not spilling earlier? And what a team to join, wow her stamps are hot! I love them. And your card is just wonderful no wonder she asked you!
    HUGS
    MichelleO

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  2. Nikki Fairbairn10 July 2008 at 17:27

    Congratulations... This is fabulous news Shary. I love your fun and bright cards with these cute Alota bugs and can see why they have snapped you up as their DT, Big Hugs,
    Nikki x

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  3. Alison10 July 2008 at 18:22

    Congratulations Shary this is great news and well deserved. Your cards are fab. Fab candy too.

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  4. Frances10 July 2008 at 19:51

    Congratulations Shary! Their sales of bugs is gonna go through the roof :) x

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  5. Jo10 July 2008 at 22:09

    Well done Shary...no wonder they wanted you after seeing all the fab cards you've been making with these stamps!

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  6. craft mad Jenny11 July 2008 at 00:04

    Congrats on getting on the DT, you've coloured the images so nicely on this card,
    will link you on my blog,

    jenny

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  7. Claudia Rosa ~ Pretty Pressings11 July 2008 at 02:22

    Congratulations!!!

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  8. Simone P.11 July 2008 at 02:47

    Congrats...I just found your blog..cute stamps!

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  9. Heidi11 July 2008 at 04:36

    I have also just found these stamps and I am soooooo looking forward to getting some soon. Maybe this one will be the start- you did a mag job of coloring it. Thanks for the chance,
    Heidi

    http://www.heidishappystamping.blogspot.com/

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  10. Heather Huggins11 July 2008 at 06:31

    Oh my gosh Shary thats awesome. I'm so excited for you. Congratulations!!! Thats a super cute card too. I've linked you HERE

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  11. stampingcaz11 July 2008 at 07:12

    WHoo Hooo!!! well done Shary waht an honor! Your cards are great and I cant wait to see waht you will do with these wonderful stamps. I do pop on regularly, just havent posted for a while

    Cazx

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  12. Heather "Hev"11 July 2008 at 09:13

    Another great blog :)

    Congratulations on news :) Well deserved :)

    Look forward to visiting again

    please stop by

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  13. Jackie11 July 2008 at 09:21

    Congratulations Shary!! I left a link on my blog.Thank you for celebrating with us by giving away some fabulous candy!!

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  14. debby400011 July 2008 at 09:31

    Congratulations, your Bug creations are brilliant. Wouldn't mind that stamp joining the rest of mine so have linked your candy on my blog.

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  15. Anonymous11 July 2008 at 10:20

    Congratulations from Denmark on the DT job. I only resently discoveret Alota stamps but they have already become some of my favorites. Love your cards.

    http://slipsager.blogspot.com/2008/07/scrapbook-queen-2008-11-opgave.html

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  16. Bunny B11 July 2008 at 10:37

    Woohoo!!! Congrats!! Great news :) And very well deserved! Blogged you HERE
    xxx

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  17. Bunny B11 July 2008 at 10:41

    Woohoo!!! Congrats!! Great news :) And very well deserved! Blogged you HERE
    xxx

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  18. Donalda11 July 2008 at 11:44

    That is just awesome news Shary!!! I am so thrilled for you. Your art is gorgeous and so well deserved dear. I think there stamps are so cute. I have posted your blog candy on my blog and thanks for the chance at winning one of these adorable stamps.

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  19. Donalda11 July 2008 at 11:46

    Sorry forgot the link
    Here

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  20. Maria11 July 2008 at 13:28

    Such wonderful news - congratulations! Very cute card and stamps. Thanks for the chance to win. Cheers, Maria

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  21. Monique11 July 2008 at 14:45

    It's gorgious Shary !! Congratulations :)).

    Hugs Monique

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  22. Camilla11 July 2008 at 15:31

    How exciteing!! Congratulations Shary!! I am sooooo happy for you:)
    Hugs, Camilla.

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  23. ribenaruby11 July 2008 at 17:57

    Just hopping around and found your blog. What cute cards - very inspirational.A shout is on my blog.

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  24. Karin11 July 2008 at 18:28

    Congrats, with this great news.
    Great colorfull card you've made.
    I've linked you on my blog.
    Thanks for giving me a chance to winn this great s tamp.

    xoxo karin

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  25. Linanna DESIGNS11 July 2008 at 18:46

    Cogratulations Shary, well done, but having looked at your blog, its no wonder, you deserve it. I am going to link your blog candy to my blog now. Linda x

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  26. Annie11 July 2008 at 18:47

    Congratulations Shary! another fabulous card and amazing colouring. I've linked it over on my blog, have a good weekend and I hope the children get better soon! annie x

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  27. Sivic11 July 2008 at 18:52

    Congratulations !!
    Nice blog and beautiful cards : )
    I wish you a great summer : )
    Greetings from Norway.

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  28. Sivic11 July 2008 at 19:10

    Come and visit my blog again : )
    I have told the norwegian about your great cards and your lovely candy : )

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  29. Anonymous11 July 2008 at 20:43

    congratulations shary it's no wonder they picked you your cards are amazing I have linked you on my blog. Hope the Kids get better soon, have a fab weekend.

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  30. Anonymous11 July 2008 at 20:56

    Hallo!
    Congratulations!

    A norwegian friend told me about Alota stamps,and i love them.
    You make wounderful cards.

    Greetings from Norway

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  31. Hannah11 July 2008 at 21:02

    hi Shary this stamp is fab i really love it i have linked you on my blog,thank you for linking our challenge blog.
    Hannah

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  32. wendy peatross11 July 2008 at 21:16

    These are such cute stamps. I love them. Congrats on the new DT. I need to add a link to my blog so I can see your fun new things.

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  33. V Colbourne12 July 2008 at 06:21

    Congrats. This is very exciting. I have just blogged about you, and will definitely add you to my faves list. Great work you have on this blog. Please feel free to visit: http://newfienes.blogspot.com/2008/07/friday-night-blog-candies.html

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  34. Regina12 July 2008 at 08:27

    Congratulations on news! This card is cute!
    I've linked you on my blog. I’d love a chance to win your candy.

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  35. Andrea,12 July 2008 at 10:27

    Congratulations Shary, looking forward to seeing more of your fab cards. I have left a comment on my blog.

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  36. Petra12 July 2008 at 12:01

    wow I love the colours you have used and I love to win the stamp

    I left a post on my blog

    Petra

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  37. Jen12 July 2008 at 12:25

    Congratulations Shary, I'll add you to my blog roll - I love these stamps and you create such stunning cards with them.
    I've left a comment/link on my blog.
    Jen x
    here

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  38. lisa80812 July 2008 at 14:08

    Congratulations!!!

    I'm posting a link to your blog candy on my blog. You can visit me here:

    http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/

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  39. Charli12 July 2008 at 14:51

    Congratulations!
    Wow! Amazing blog candy! I love Alota stamps, they're so cute!
    I love the cards you make using them.
    I've posted a link to your blog on mine.
    Thanks for the chance of winning.
    Charli
    x

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  40. Moosisk12 July 2008 at 17:52

    Adorable card!!! I LOVE these bugs - so cute. Thanks for a chance to win some. Here is the link to my blog where I am posting your news/blog candy: http://moosisk.blogspot.com

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  41. Stampin'Piper12 July 2008 at 19:28

    These Bugs are so cute! Great Candy.

    Hugs Tanja

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  42. Tindaloo12 July 2008 at 21:05

    Congratulations! I'ts an honour to be picked as a DT :) So sweet a stamp you're giving away! Really hope I'm picked from the 'hat'! I've commented on the candy in my blog today :) Hilde from Norway.

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  43. Deb12 July 2008 at 21:28

    Fantastic news Shary, I am so thrilled for you, congratulations! Love your card, these bees are so cute!

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  44. Donna12 July 2008 at 22:02

    Congratulations, your card is beautiful and the stamp is amazing. I have linked you to my blog. Donna x

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  45. Donna Baker12 July 2008 at 23:54

    congratulations! your blog is great and these stamps are adorable I'd love to win 'em!

    I posted the link on my blog about your candy

    Spreading the Word

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  46. Unknown13 July 2008 at 00:21

    Congrats! That is the most adorable card I have ever seen. no wonder people are so into scrapbooking, stamping and paper crafts!

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  47. Gill13 July 2008 at 01:10

    Congratulations, well deserved, fabulous news and super candy, thanks for a chance to win
    lv gill x

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  48. Anonymous13 July 2008 at 15:43

    Hi Shary, thought I'd pop over and congratulate you on your DT news, better late than not at all!
    Carole ;o)

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  49. Valérie Goldenschue13 July 2008 at 17:09

    superbe nouvelle, je ne connaissais pas ces tampons !!!! mais ils sont magnifiques, merci pour cette découverte

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  50. PattiM13 July 2008 at 17:45

    CONGRATULATIONS on joining the DT team, a dream come true.......I posted on my blog...

    http://scrappingismypassion.blogspot.com/2008/07/exciting-news-blog-candy-at-other-side.html

    PattiM
    (Pattie's passion)

    I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!!

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  51. Crafting Diva13 July 2008 at 18:52

    Hi congrats thats fab new I have put a link on my blog about your blog candy and thanks for the chance to win.

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  52. ~Emma~13 July 2008 at 22:07

    Many congratulations...you must be thrilled to bits! Off to link you now to spread the good news! Hugs Emma.x

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  53. Karen13 July 2008 at 22:13

    Congratulations Shary! Cute stamps.

    Have put a link in the candy roll call right side of my blog :)

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  54. Just call me G13 July 2008 at 23:31

    Wow Thats great news and I so love the card with the paper pieced sofa.. I have to get that one for sure..

    Have linked your blog to mine :-)

    Gina x

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  55. Chris14 July 2008 at 01:45

    Congratulations Jen. Fabulous news and I'm sure you'll have great fun with these wonderful stamps. Absolutely love the stamp you used for your card and your colouring is beautiful. Chris x

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  56. Joy14 July 2008 at 03:01

    http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/

    thanks for the wonderful opportunity! here is a link to my blog!

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  57. daysease14 July 2008 at 13:56

    oh my!!! I love you blog candy!! congrats, too. i will link you to my blog perilloparodies.blogspot.com and if i win you can contact me at mrsdayseye@tiscali.it thank you so much for the chance to win. have a great day.

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  58. Lisa G.14 July 2008 at 20:26

    Awesome card and Congratulations!

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  59. danemi115 July 2008 at 08:40

    wow - how fantastic - well done you and how nice of you to celebrate in this very kind way

    Hope you have loadsa fun ont he team

    Elaine

    http://danemil.blogspot.com/

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  60. Christine (All She Crafts)15 July 2008 at 14:32

    Congratulations on joining the Alota DT!! Excellent, and looking at your blog, very well-deserved!

    Thank you for the opportunity to win one of their stamps.. I love bees!

    Have added a link to your blog candy post on the sidebar of my blog, HERE

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  61. Erin...15 July 2008 at 18:15

    Woohoo congrats on the DT!!! linked you on my sidebar!

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  62. Annelies15 July 2008 at 18:21

    Congratulations! Here's my link: http://scrapannelies.blogspot.com/2008/07/sharys-blog-candy.html
    Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  63. Katie15 July 2008 at 19:38

    Congratulations Shary! what a gorgeous card, so bright and colourful! These stamps look fabulous!

    Katie
    x

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  64. Maya15 July 2008 at 21:17

    Congratulations!!
    And thank you for the chance to win *cross fingers*

    Here is the link;
    http://mayas-hobbyblogg.blogspot.com/2008/07/even-more-blog-candy.html

    Hugs from Maya

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  65. maya's fun art15 July 2008 at 22:15

    congratulations.... your blog is really wonderfull and alota bugs are cute. my blog:
    http://www.tapuz.co.il/blog/userBlog.asp?blogId=103602
    thanks
    maya

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  66. TinaJewel15 July 2008 at 22:30

    Love your cards!
    I subscribed and linked to you also.
    http://www.xanga.com/Romans8_28Life

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  67. Anonymous15 July 2008 at 22:42

    Great looking card. You've done a wonderful job on the colors in it. It's so bright and cheery.

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  68. Caroline15 July 2008 at 23:52

    congratulations, I love your cards and the alota stamps are soooo adorable!! I love them. Have linked on my blog http://carolinesblog-carolineh1972.blogspot.com/

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  69. chiara_francy16 July 2008 at 10:25

    congratulazioni...partecipo dall'italia
    Francesca

    http://chiarafrancy.spaces.live.com/

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  70. Kim Dellow17 July 2008 at 13:14

    Ooo how cute are these? Congratulations and thanks for sharing the love with blog candy. I've linked to your blog
    Here

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  71. Janean Campbell17 July 2008 at 16:43

    Thanks for sharing all of your super awesome creations...and for the blog candy offer...

    http://all-about-scraps.blogspot.com

    Janean

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  72. Helena17 July 2008 at 17:59

    Conrads on been asked to be a DT member, how lucky are you to work with stamps you love!!!!

    xxxx
    http://allgluedup.blogspot.com/

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  73. Lainy's Little Blog17 July 2008 at 18:22

    Well done and many congratulations! No wonder your cards are beautiful and made me head straight to their site! I have purchased some Alota stamps today after coming across your site last night, but didn't buy this stamp so fingers crossed.

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  74. Macpurp17 July 2008 at 19:09

    thats a fab car! i love the wee nectar pot the bee is carrying!
    am away to post a link to my site and then go check out teh site for the bee stamps....
    what love blog candy xx
    tina x

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  75. Marika17 July 2008 at 22:59

    Here I am, already linked yur blog on mine!
    Ciao from Marika - Italy -

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  76. Jacqueline17 July 2008 at 23:23

    Congratulations! That is a verry beautiful stamp. Beautiful card too.

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  77. Blaack Sheep Designs18 July 2008 at 02:58

    http://amandajenks.blogspot.com/2008/07/more-blog-candy-contests.html

    I've linked! What a great blog you have!!!

    Thanks!

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  78. Noemi18 July 2008 at 06:43

    Congrats! Great blog candy! I have linked you on my page.

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  79. Kristin18 July 2008 at 19:39

    Congratulations as a DT-member! Alota rubberstamps has a LOT of really cute stamps! :D

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