Saturday, May 7, 2011

Coral Immersion--NEW Blog candy

Greetings! Here's a wonderful image today from artist ching chou kuik called Coral Immersion. This is a beautiful mermaid that is so enchanting. I added an elegant saying to this card "Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth. Mark Twain"
Now...for some great blog candy...there's been a wonderful package in my mail...some great sweet pea stamps! WOOHOO!! HUGE Thanks to Lynette from Sweet Pea stamps for the wonderful blog candy, she has sent some great goodies to go out to all of you. I will take some photos and share them soon! There's a huge pile of goodies to giveaway. There will be a bunch of full packages that will go out to winners. Let's start today. This contest is to celebrate hitting 100,000 visitors on the blog. Leave a comment today, make sure I have a way to contact you if you a winner. Several more contests will follow. Blog candy days will be clearly marked on the candy days, today being the starter :)

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Bazzill Swiss, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Sweet Pea Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Flowers (Prima); Brads (Bo Bunny); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

CANDY WINNERS: (updated 5/9/11)
1st poster--Sue (still eligible for additional candy)--Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp Faerie stamp named Rosalie

I am using a random number generator to pick--winners will get wonderful grab bag assorments of brand new goodies shown in the photos:
#20 Grandma Lee woo hoo, package of 10 wonderful goodies :)
more winners coming!!

I can see there have been issues on Blogger! Two of my posted winners have been removed!

Love2CraftForever--stamp grab bag including a Sweet Pea Stamp

Juilanne T - wonderful pack of asst goodies :)

Crafterkhush --wonderful asst of stamping goodies
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43 comments:

  1. stamping sueMay 7, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    what a great mermaid! and your coloring is perfection.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  2. LarisaMay 7, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    wow! wonderful card! The image is fantastic as always)))

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  3. HloraMay 7, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Very nice Fairy image) Love this card)

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  4. Love crafts foreverMay 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Hi Holley. I really like how you coloured this image today. And your buttons, and flowers goes so well together.
    Hugs Nataliya.

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  5. paolaMay 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Great shading and blending for this beautiful image Holly, stunning!
    smiles
    Paola

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  6. aletheaMay 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    This card is gorgeous!! Your colouring is amazing11 I have this stamp but still haven't coloured it cos I don't know that I could do it any justice!!! Thanks for another chance to win some candy!! Hugs xx
    aletheajohnston at yahoo dot com

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  7. Audrey RMay 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Holley - love your coloring, as usual and the chance to win amazing stamping supplies. Audrey R

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  8. Donna ClarkMay 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    holley love the image and your coloring is gorgeous as usual. thanks for the chance to win some sweet pea stamps. donna clark

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  9. Linda W.May 7, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    She is just faboooooooo Holley! Great coloring job and CONGRATULATIONS on 100,000 hits! Woo hoo!

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  10. Jan L (WowStampers)May 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Hi Holley,
    Love the pretty coral mermaid. She makes a lovely card!

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  11. AnitaMay 7, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wow! Stunning card! Congrats! anitamocha at charter dot net

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  12. * Shell B.*May 7, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Beautiful Job on your card...Sweet Pea Artist Ching Chou Kuik is amazing with her images!

    Thanks for the chance at your Blog Candy!

    Shell~Alaska♥

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  13. Glennis FMay 7, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    What a lovely image - your colouring is so good. Thanks for the chance to win your candy

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  14. debbieMay 7, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    love your card... and love Sweet pea.. thanks for introducing me to this company... They must thank you too.. cause I spend way too much money there
    Thanks
    Debbie
    ebat@cox.net

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  15. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Holley,

    Beautiful coloring. The image is beautiful! I loved it. I am def. going to have to buy this stamp.

    Thanks
    Leslie
    tyedyebutterfly1753@yahoo.com

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  16. PenniMay 7, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Wow love this gorgeous card, the image is so pretty and the colour combi is fab too.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  17. terriavidreader (IN-USA)May 7, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Love these stamps - thanks for the chance to win some more!!

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  18. PatMay 7, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Your coloring never fails to amaze me Holly! Gorgeous image, gorgeous card! What great inspiration on Nat'l Scrapbooking Day, thanks!

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  19. grandmaleeMay 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    WOW! WHat a big milestone! I remember when you weren't even coloring with Copics! This card is another great example of your awesome work. Love the colors...especially the eyes! Many thanks to Lynnette from SPS for the awesome goodies!
    grandma_lee_t AT yahoo DOT com

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  20. JLJ DesignsMay 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful card! I love your coloring; her hair is beautiful. Thanks for a chance at the candy.

    Jen

    jljdesigns at cox dot net

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  21. LorraineMay 7, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    hi holley huni sorry i have missed you for the past couple of weeks i have major puter problems and still can't post on my blog but i am able to leave comments thankfully,i love the image on this card and for me the main focal point is the beautiful wording it makes a good card an excellent card in my opinion which this is xx

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  22. ShellyMay 7, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Gorgeous card, Holley!!! Your cards made with this artists stamps are some of my favorites. They really show off your work at it's best.

    Congrats on passing the 100,000 visitor mark! Thank you for a chance to win your yummy candy.

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  23. JulyeMay 8, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Fab card, sorry I've not commented faor a while but time has been short but I do keep popping by and admiring your fab cards, have a fab weekend.

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  24. CrafterkhushMay 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Wow.. what an amazing image.. dance is a passion.. and you should never care,, I can truly relate to the statement...:-)

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  25. LisaMay 8, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    beautiful card, love sweet peas stamps!!

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  26. cathyMay 8, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Sweet Pea definitely has some gorgeous stamps and you always do such a great job with them. Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy.

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  27. Kym's Crafty CardsMay 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Holley, what a gorgeous card and what wonderful colouring you have done - mine doesn't compare. That's certainly a fab achievement of 100,000 visitors. I would love to be in with a chance of winning some candy. Best wishes, Kym xxx

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  28. MarianneMay 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Great sweet pea card!! love the colouring! Thank you for the chance to win your candy!!
    Greetings, Marianne

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  29. Babe O'MaraMay 8, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Cute image and great coloring on this card. Thanks for a chance to win some candy.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  30. EseniyaMay 8, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Открытка просто чудесная!!! И штамп замечательный!
    И я попытаю счастья в такой шикарной конфетке! ))

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  31. LelishnaMay 8, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Wow! gorgeous card, Holley, as always!!! ♥♥♥

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  32. tearyeyedstarsMay 8, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Love the card! And awesome colouring (:
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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  33. TLC DESIGNS, LLCMay 9, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Holley, you're the best, thanks so much for sharing, hoping you are well and I love my DT's, thanks for the comment and inspiration!

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  34. Stacy H-WMay 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Holley, I love your card! Gorgeous coloring.
    I'm throwing my name in the hat for your giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity to win. Stacy H-W
    scrapwithstacy at gmail dot com

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  35. TrishMay 9, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Gorgeous card-I absolutely adore sweet pea stamps as they are fabulous images and offer so many ways to use them.
    And CONGRATS on your massive hits- well done you and indeedy a cause to celebrate. Here's to the next milestone.
    Hugs,
    Trish x

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  36. NikkiMay 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Beautiful Card it's so cute :)

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  37. Juliana TMay 10, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    what a beautiful card!

    jonder@frontier.com

    http://julianaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  38. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    That's a beautiful card Holley, love the brads too.

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  39. Love crafts foreverMay 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    OMGoodness!!!! I just saw my name as a winner. How exciting!!! Thank you Holley. Can you feel my Hug?????
    Nataliya.

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  40. AnneliesMay 15, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Love this card Holley! And this stamp is really great! Hugs, Annelies

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  41. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Another stunning card Holley. I just love how you put colours together, you have an eye for colour combining.
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  42. PhylMay 16, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I love Sweet Pea stamps they just seem to get better and better as time goes by. And you always do such a great job with them.
    Phyl
    phylinvegas@earthlink.net

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  43. Sue in CTMay 18, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    This is a pretty stamp and I love your the saying you put with it. Very pretty colors.

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