Wednesday, January 16, 2008

BLOG CANDY!

Okay so I am celebrating reaching 4,000 hits!!! WOO HOO! (it's at 3,993 as I am writing this) My blog was born September 13th and I had NO idea what I was doing. My fabulous friend Tricia (Lizzie) took the time to show me the ropes...Love ya Tricia! I have met some wonderful ladies through my blog. Marlou was my first regular visitor, thanks to everyone who visits my blog often...you will now have a chance to win some Blog Candy!
As you may notice my blog contains 98% of cards which have Lizzie Anne Designs Stamp on them - I love Lizzie Anne Designs SO much I decided to use one of their sets as my Candy. Now instead of telling you which one you will win I thought I would let YOU decide which one you would like to receive. To win the Candy all you have to do is answer this question...
Where do you get your inspiration for your cards/scrapbook pages from? I would also LOVE to know what your favourite product or embellishment is right now. Don't forget to mention which Lizzie Anne set you would like (click here to see your choices) and also number your replies. I will get my daughter to pick a number from a hat on Monday 21st Jan! GOOD LUCK!

48 comments:

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

I usually get my inspiration from other people's blogs, except for those rare occasions when I wake up in the middle of the night with a fantastic idea...that I usually can't remember in the morning. My favorite embellishment right now is embossed paper...because I have a new Cuttlebug and quite a few embossing folders that I'm LOVING playing with. Please pick me and send me...Jolies Fleurs Stamp Set. I've been eyeing this one for a long time Ü

Alhambra Club said...

congratulations that is wonderful. I started my blog this year also and know what you mean. Wow what a fantastic blog candy, love Lizzie Ann and have a few of her sets would have to go with Script Sentments, think that is the name. I am so glad you started a blog and decided to share your beautiful cerations.

Marlou McAlees said...

Hi Zee, thanks so much for your lovely email!!! :) you are very kind :) Well at the moment I would probably have to say rub ons are my fave embellishments, {if this counts{ if not, buttons!!! we all love our buttons and a bit of bling!! {lol} I really adore the L'amour Lizzie ann set, its gorgeous!!! thanks for the name mention!! {blushing!!} hugzzz xx

Nikki said...

Hi!
I get most of my inspiration from Blogs and forums which I visit, but sometimes from magazines too.
My favourite things to use at the moment are, flowers, brads and ribbons....oooh and stamps and pretty papers and.....ooops you asked for one thing didn't you, well sorry I can't choose!LOL.

I love this Blissful Blossoms set so if I was lucky enough to get picked i would love to receive it!
Thanks for the chance,
Nikki xx

Cindy Vernon said...

I usually look at other people's blogs or splitcoast for inspiration. For scrapbooking, I use CTMH Reflections Books. My favorite embellishment right now are Spellbinders scallop dies. I use them right in my cuttlebug! I would love Out of this World!

Annie said...

congratulations on the success of your blog! I get alot of inspiration from seeing other bloggers fabulous cards. As to my favourtie Lizzie Ann design, I think the 'In the Meadow' set is quite beautiful. And favourite embelishment would be flowers, then ribbon or brads, it is so hard to choose they are all so beautiful! oh I nearly forgot glitter - got to have sparkle!

Jen said...

Congrats on all the hits. It always makes you feel so good when people stop by. I would say my inspiration definitely comes from the blogs I surf. I couldn't narrow down a fav. embellishment to save my life.....LOL I would have to say the set I would pick would be......Jolies Fleurs. Thanks so much for your generosity!

Sandra Evertson said...

Your Valentines card below is absolutely Darling!
Sandra Evertson

Jackie said...

#9 - I usually get my inspiration from blogs, like yours, and also from Splitcoaststampers. I rarely read magazines anymore, since what I find online is so superior to most of what they have! I have the Jolies Fleurs set but have been drooling over Floral Frenzy (I'm a sucker for pretty flower stamps!).

Kraftin' Kimmie said...

Congrats on the milestone!! I get my inspiration from the world around me, really! Even at work I am constantly thinking about stamping, and looking at people's clothes or magazines for design ideas. My fave embellishment right now is buttons. I got a BUNCH of pretty coloured ones at the dollar store!! If I were lucky enough to win, I would choose In the Treetop! It caught my eye right away out of all the newest releases!! Thanks for such a generous blog candy!!

Cheryl KVD said...

OMG!! No wonder you love Lizzie Anne so much...these stamps are awesome! I don't own any yet, but I would love the Jolies Fleurs Stamp Set!! I get my inspiration from all the other wonderful bloggers out there. Sometimes if I'm really stuck, I look in my 3 year old daughter's closet and look at her clothes. Children's clothes have some awesome color combos and great placement of embellishments too. My favorite embellie right now are rhinestones. I can't get enough!!
Thanks!
Cheryl KVD

Allison Rankin said...

Hi Zee...thanks for the super candy offer! I love the new "Dreaming of Dots" set but there are actually a bunch that have been pretty enticing! I get my inspiration primarily from blogs but sometimes I will see something in a kids' clothing store or at Pier 1 that catches my eye too! Cheers!

stamp and scrape said...

#13. Thanks for this offer. I don't know these stamps, being from the UK, but it was very hard to choose one! I finally settled on So swirly as they'd make great backgrounds.
As for inspiration - there's a wealth of blogs to visit (this one added to my list), with so many tips and ideas.
And my favourite thing at the moment is Glimmer Mist, a sparkly spray ink.
Ros

Linda SS said...

Congrats on all the well deserved hits! Boy - that's a toughie as I love them all. Guess I'd go with Floral Frenzy. I get my inspiration everywhere. A piece of fabric, a bird on my deck...I see something and want to create:) And of course looking at blogs gives me ideas as to which stamps, paper, or supplies I can't live without:)

Cathy M said...

Congrats on 4,000 hits! Great blog! I look for inspiration on blogs, SCS, and magazines. Sometimes it might even come from my head.(teehee) I right now my favorite embellishments is embossing and piercing on paper. Now to just pick one Lizzie Anne's stamp set is hard, but I really like the High Hello stamp set.
Thanks for a chance.
cmeyer@hughes.net

Andrea, said...

Congratulations on your hits. I get my inspiration from visiting blogs, there are so many talented people out there and I love spending an hour or 2 browsing. The stamp set I would love to win is the Sketched Sentiments, they are wonderful and so useful.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your hits. There are so many to choose from, wow. I think my fav is Christmas in the city. I love surfing for ideas on cardmaking and learning new techniques...right now I am especially enjoying the many alterations. Thanks for the chance to win

tyrymom29 said...

Congrats on all your hits .....My inspiration Mostly comes from Blog surfing and Of course SCS !!! And my favorite emb is RIBBON!!! I also love the stickles but still NOt as much as RIBBON!!!!! Thanks for the chance !!!!

Unknown said...

#19. Congrats on the hits. I mostly get my inspiration from blog surfing and SCS galleries. My favorite Lizzie Anne Designs stamp set is Sketched Sentiments. Thanks for the chance to win.

Angel said...

#20
I love the Lizzie set "Floral Frenzy". I so hope I win! I get my inspiration from blogs and magazines although I think I am in a dry spell right now. :-(

Tee said...

I get my inspiration from the million or so blogs that I surf..and the SCS galleries.

My fav embellies right now are bling..rhinestones, glitter, anything that sparkles..

Thanks for a the great candy..I would love to get the jolies fleurs should I win!
Thanks a bunch!
Tejal

Scott Franson Photography said...

I get mine from blogs like yours, from magazines, on line galleries and examples in stores. I would love to win the Au Naturale set, it's beautiful.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net

Becky said...

#23-I get my inspiration from my son. For the last few years the only work I've done has been his scrapbook. I've just started scrapping some other things and I'm really getting into card making. My style tends to be fairly simple, so I don't really get ideas from other blogs or magazines. Although now that I've started with cards, I look at blog ideas a lot more! But for me, I just need a few pictures of the cutest kid in the world, and I'm all set! My favorite embellishment...Just one?! I would have to say glitter right now. I've become obsessed with it! Glitter everywhere! If I'm lucky enough to be picked, I would love the Petite Phrases set. SO CUTE! Love your blog! Thanks a lot!

ScrapMomOf2 said...

I think I'm #24 if no one else sneaks in front of me.

You have already gone way past 4,000 . . . Congratulations! Fantastic blog candy! I love the shapes & stitches set.

I get inspired by visiting blogs! I also love looking at the creations on the Cricut message board. I love Cuttlebug embossing, Primas, and ribbon!

Keep going strong. I LOVE your blog! (and Marlou is wonderful!)

Jen Foley said...

I love the Au Naturale stamp set!

I get my inspirations from different places: SPlitcoast, blogs, friends, SU! catalogs, and the SU! Demo site. My favorite product right now is Designer Series Paper. I want to add it to every project! I also use my VersaMarker a lot! Thanks for the opportunity!

Jen

JenMarie said...

Wow, what a fabulous giveaway!
I get my card inspiration from SCS, Blogs and Challenges.
I LOOOVE glitter!!!
My fav LAD set is High Hellos.

Amie said...

Hey, my birthday is September 13th too! =) I'm 32 (or twenty twelve as I like to call it) I find my inspiration from blogs such as yourself. I browse a lot, lift some, CASE a few and just wing it too! Thanks for the opportunity!

amie
amiedanny@msn.com

Andrea said...

No 27, if my math is correct. Congrats on reaching 4000 hits,great blog. I love the Lizzie Ann designs, I have a number of them and the next one I would buy would be the Say it in Script or the little cowboy one. Lizzie Ann designs stamp like a dream. I get inspiration from looking at blogs, there are some extremely talented people out there. Andrea

Annelies said...

#29: I get my inspiration exclusively from blogs. I don't even know if there are cardmaking magazins available in Belgium. If your daughter picks me, I would like the Shapes & Stitches Stamp Set. I think I could use it on many occasions.

Kathy W said...

#30 Congrats on your blog! I love Lizzie Anne Designs. The Far East set looks so wonderful. I get most of my inspiration from people's blogs and also the sketch and color challenges from SCS. My favorite embellishment right now is ribbon with glitter running a close second. Thanks for the chance to win.

Nancy Kelly said...

Inspiration for cards: BLOGS!
Favorite Embellishment: FLOWERS!
Set I Want: SIMPLY SENTIMENTS!
#31
-Nancy Ann

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Where do you get your inspiration for your cards/scrapbook pages from? I would also LOVE to know what your favourite product or embellishment is right now.

I get my inspiration for my cards from who the card is intended for and my scrapbook pages from the photos themselves. I will occassionally find a photo in a magazine that catches my eye that I think would make a good card too.
I like the Jolies Fleurs Stamp Set by Lizzie Anne Designs .

Carol Weimer said...

Congratulations and thanks so much for all the inspiration you provide. I get most of my inspiration viewing blogs to see what the hottest trends are. I love seeing new techniques used in so many ways. I think Lizzie's newest stamp set, "hey cupcake" is adorable and lots of bloggers are using this sweet treat on their cards. Sure would love to jump on this bandwagon. Thanks again for your fab ideas.

Crestajune said...

I get my inspiration from a variety of sources: other people's blogs, magazines, and the world around me, and somehow little pieces of all of that comes together when I sit down to create. My favorite embellishments are brads. I can't seem to make anything without them. If I were lucky enough to win, I would choose Say it in Script. I LOVE Lizzie Anne Designs!

Pearlann66 said...

I think I'm number 35.
I would love to win this set

Celebration Frames Stamp Set by Lizzie Anne Designs

I am hooked on Splitcoast stampers for inspiration! The talent on there is incredible.
I also am hooked on the magazine called 'CARDS' I love it!
THanks for the chance to win an awesome stamp set.

Kelly said...

I usually get inspiration from magazines, books and other people's blogs.
My favorite embellishment right now is the Magenta style letters with my making memories scrapbook shimmering glitter.
My favorite Lizzy Designs are Fairy Simple Singles or Once Upon A Time, I am a stickler for fairy tales!
Congratulations on your blog.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a Lizzie Design.
Kelly
ksun_1999@yahoo.com

Em said...

Hey, I love your blog - which is one of my new inspirations. One other one is paper believe it or not. The new designs and color combos are amazing! I'm also inspired by stamp sets(especially Lizzie Anne of course) and peeking at other people's cards is fun too. My fave belle right now is jewels. Tiny ones. Just a sparkle in a bird's eye, a crown or flower etc. I would LOVE the tree set. I'd love all the new ones! Thanks, EM

blah said...

Wow, what great blog candy!!!!! I get most of my inspiration from other blogs--I love the descriptions and ideas that others share with us. Right now, my favorite embellishment has got to be stickles, stickles, stickles--I feel my cards are a little naked without some type of sparkle to them.

I can't pick my favorite LAD set but if I do win, I'd love to have Once Upon a Time. I need a good princess set for my 3 yo princess :-)

Tricia T said...

Right now my inspiration usually comes from blog surfing... or just sitting down and PLAYING! I'm trying to use up a lot of my stash right now, but I love designer paper and brads.

The set I'd like is the Petite Phrases one. At least I think that's its name. It has a cute ladybug with the with the "bugging" you sentiment! :)

NicoleL said...

#40 Wow, thanks for the chance at winning! I am lovin' the jolie fleurs stamp set!!! I am new to scrapbooking and cardmaking so I like browsing blogs to see others creativity and to get my juices flowing!! Pick me!
Nicole L.

Sunnymommie said...

#41

beautiful card!!

my faves embellishment are flowers, ribbons, and brads. I dont have lot stuff... I just start get more papers and embellisment...

thanks for the chance! Katey :)

Tiffiny said...

Fun blog candy! I get inspiration from several places--it can be from ads, clothing, other stamped creations and by just looking at the stamp set! I pretty much love all LAD sets, but I'm looking to add Shapes & Stiches. Thanks for the fun drawing!

Julie Mutch said...

Hi Zee,

Thanks for your generous offer and for the chance to play along! :) I love Lizzie Anne stamps - I'd have to say my favourite set is the Au Naturale stamp set. It's so beautiful!

My favourite embellishments are pretty ribbon and bling. I love swarovski crystals! I'd use 'em on every card if they weren't so expensive! lol :)

This is my first visit to your blog, I'll certainly be back! Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing! :)

Scrappychick said...

Hey Zee. My inspiration comes from everywhere...sketches, challenges, catalogs, blogs, Target,etc!! Right now...hmm. My favorite product is probably my copic markers. I would LOVE In the Treetop, I haven't ordered that one yet. I am #45 I think. Thanks for offering such great candy!
Cyndi
http://www.scrappychick.typepad.com

Maria said...

I think I'm #46

I think I get inspration from all over. I love to do sketch challenges, that is a great starting point. Otherwise I start with a stamp I have to use and go with that. My favorite embellishment would have to be ribbon, also creating all the great embossed looks using my new friend (xmas gift) the cuttlebug.

I've been loving LAD for sometime now. They have great sets. During the holidays my favorite set was Christmas in the City. Recntly it has been L'Amour. But I rec'd new stuff today so off I go to play.

Pat S. said...

Hi Zee! Congratulations! When I checked in, your counter showed almost 4200 hits!!!

I just adore Lizzie Ann stamps...thank you for offering a chance to win a set! My favorite is Jolies Fleurs.

I get my inspiration from Splitcoast and stamper's blogs. I like the sketch challenges...that is where I have the most trouble.

My favorite embellishment is Cuttlebug embossing. I used it on the background paper for my valentines and only added one small strip of ribbon...that's all it needed :)

becky said...

My inspiration comes from magazines and I also love CTMH.
I sketch ideas wherever I go, interesting color combinations and design layouts can be seen in everything.
I just discovered Lizzie Ann from a magazine and love the beautiful designs. My favorite is in the Treetop. Just love it , it's so versatile!

robyncreates said...

I am sure this is not unique-but I get a lot of my inspiration from spc and recently have just discovered the world of stamping blogs and am loving it! I honestly am new to Lizzie Anne stamps, but after looking at them all, love them and want several now! I want Dreaming of Dots and Storytime, although I really wish there was a knight in that set as well! Thanks for YOUR inspiration! I'm into the bling blings right now.