The Stampin' Schach: Peek at the Pals and Blog Candy Winner

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Peek at the Pals and Blog Candy Winner

It's Wednesday...so how about a peek at this week's Pals Paper Arts inspiration card? I used a stamp set from the Summer Mini, so I will be anxious to see what you think! So please, join me for the reveal Thursday! Of course, I am now so spoiled with all of the sweet comments you have left for me over the past few days, I know I will be going into withdrawal today. So please...won't you leave me a comment? I will even propose a comment starter: Out of all of your stamping tools, which one do you use the most? For me...it is the Color Spritzer Tool! Surprise! Surprise!

The End is Near...for the Occasions Mini

Don't forget that time is running out for the Occasions Mini! You have until April 30th to place your final orders. Let's take one last look at some of the cards I have created using sets from this mini!

Plane & Simple

(W 121903, C 121964)

Baby Blossoms

(W 121927, C 122000)

Easter Blossoms

(W 121905, C 122057)

Easter Blossoms

(W 121905, C 122057)

Clearly for You

(W 121911, C 121976)

Nature Walk

(W 121925, C 121997)

Nature Walk

(W 121925, C 121997)

Nature Walk

(W 121925, C 121997)

Sew Suite

(W 121933, C 122009)

Sew Suite

(W 121933, C 122009)

Blog Candy Winner

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with my Birthday Blog Candy. I would like to thank everyone who helped to make my birthday extra special with your comments! And I would also like to thank everyone who sent me cards! We will have a parade of birthday cards in an upcoming post!

The winner, as selected randomly, is #130 Lillian Child.

Lillian Child said...

I just adore your creative style!
And belated birthday wishes. Hope your day was filled with family, friends, fun and CAKE!!! Hugs!

Congratulations, Lillian! Please email your address to me by Noon, Friday, and I will get your blog candy in the mail.

That's it for today's post! As always, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time...

Coming Soon: PPA card, Buried Treasure, Birthday Card Parade, The Paper Players Card

29 comments:

Pauline said...: I can hardly wait for the reveal; loving what I am seeing! Hope you had a wonderful day and that got your carrot cake with a really thick layer of cream cheese frosting - one of my favorites too! I am so glad we could brighten Brody's Neighbors day, so sad. Hugs!; April 27, 2011 at 12:31 AM
Queenie Jeannie said...: What a tease you are!!

I have a color spritzer, but I've never used it. Hmmm......

I think I use my Big Shot the most.

Congrats to Lillian!! That's quite a haul she's getting!; April 27, 2011 at 5:34 AM
Vonnie said...: Love the peek. Congrats to Lillian!
I hope you had a wonderful Birthday!
Yvonne
PS the Big Shot; April 27, 2011 at 5:53 AM
Darlene-Joy said...: I am loving the sneek peek.. It looks like there might be a rozette flower... I also loving the colors.. My favorite tool that I use the most would be the Big Shot... I love embossing...
hugs
Darlene-Joy; April 27, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Kathi said...: Oh, I love the sneak peak, can't wait to see the reveal, love the bright colors! I'd have to say the tool I use the most are my punches, especially the border punches! Glad you had a wonderful birthday, carrot cake is my favorite too! Congratulations to Lillian, what a great prize!; April 27, 2011 at 6:51 AM
kathy/North Carolina said...: I love the way you utilize your spritzer. How bout a tutorial????

Card is tantalizing! Have birthday cake for breakfast.; April 27, 2011 at 6:52 AM
Colleen said...: U R such a tease. :} Love the colors, of what I can C of your card anyway and also like the ruffled ribbon along the bottom of your card.
My favorite tool/ tools;; I guess I would have to say would be my punches and my scor-pal.
Can't wait 2 C the rest of your card tomorrow.
Congratulations Lillian on the win.
Colleen; April 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM
Lillian Child said...: Oh my good gravy, but this is fabulous! Thank you SO MUCH! I will email you directly.; April 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Dale Morin said...: Love the little peek! Looking forward to seeing the whole thing. All the cards you reviewed were great but my favorite was the Easter Blossoms with the girl in black on the polka dotted background. Do you consider the Big Shot a tool? If so that is the one I use the most often. I have a hard time making a card without using it.

Congrats to Lillian!; April 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM
ny2tx_patti said...: I love the ribbon technique on the sneek peek and I'm looking forward to seeing your card tomorrow! I guess that my punches have to come first, followed by my piercing tool (and mats) and my big shot.; April 27, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Sue A said...: Love seeing the review of the mini projects. My favorite tool is my blender pen.; April 27, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Leslie Stone said...: Hmmm. To pick one favorite tool is difficult, but I might have to go with my heat tool. I not only use it to emboss, but also when I need a quicker dry on those pesky metallic or craft inks. 2nd in command is my Big Shot. I can hardly wait to see the rest of the card from the sneak peak!; April 27, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Rita said...: Hmmm....the peacock set? Intriguing!

I love my punches. I know I should love my Big Shot more, but I still find myself reaching for punches.

All this talk of carrot cake is making me hungry. A coworker at my previous job would bring in one that her mom made and it was out-of-this-world good. She grated the carrots by hand and used a ton of them. I never asked how much butter and cream cheese were in the icing...some things are better left unsaid. :o)

Hope you have a wonderful day.; April 27, 2011 at 8:17 AM
beejay said...: Congrats to the winner - Lillian! All of the cards I see here are amazing! I am a new follower.; April 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Holly AKA KopyKat said...: Congrat's Lilian! Oh I love the sneak peak colors and it looks like you turned to your spritzer tool again, lol. I go for the big shot. What would I have done without it? Love it.; April 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM
Diane - oliverdi@att.net said...: Ann this peek is so pretty already. Love the greens and pink and of course that touch of pearls has my heart already. I see spritzer and folder flower? Can't wait.
I think my favorite tool is the EB folders or the daubers because I love the vintage look and use dauber a LOT! but ..(I 'want' it to be my spritzer, but not yet).
Congratulation to Lillian... WOW what a spectacular prize from generous, generous you! Hugs.; April 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM
lisa808 said...: Thanks for the walk down Occasions memory lane. Of course, the Clearly for You card is my favorite.

I would say the tool I use most is my BigKick.

Glad you had an enjoyable birthday with lots of cards.

Congrats to Lillian. I wonder if Muffy will get a chance to distress the card before it gets sent!; April 27, 2011 at 8:56 AM
chrystal said...: My most used tool is my bone folder and Martha Stewart scoring board...I HAVE to have perfect folds!!..haha...can't wait to see the entire card...you always give me such inspiritation!!; April 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Jamie Adcock said...: I can't wait to see this card in all its glory!!

I think the tool I use most at the moment is my Big Shot! It has somany uses. It's an amazing tool.; April 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM
Sharon said...: I love all your creations and am really looking forward to the reveal Thursday. I also like my color spritzer and love my Big Shot.; April 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Nancy E said...: I love your gallery of cards from the Occasions Mini. It's been a great catalog, and you have put it to good use.; April 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Colorado Crafter said...: I really enjoyed looking at all the cards you made using sets from the Occasions Mini. I'm fairly new to your blog so I hope I can find the details about some of them... they are wonderful.

As for the stamping tool/s I use the most it would have to be my paper trimmer and my Scor-Pal... can't make a card without them!!; April 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Olivia M. said...: I use my Big Shot with the many embossing folders that I have. Love the little sneak peak, can't wait to see your creation.; April 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Kathy Mc said...: Congrats to Lillian! Gorgeous sneak peek…again!

Besides my paper cutter and bone folder, it would have to be my Big Shot. What would we do without all our tools? (Can now understand why men need so many even if they only use them occasionally.); April 27, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Patti MacLeith said...: I would have to say that ALL of my punches are my favorite tools! I cannot wait to see your card, Ann!; April 27, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Bette said...: Ann!
Thanks for your great review of the mini - you do a beautiful job on all of your cards - I enjoy your daily posts.

Happy BELATED birthday - wish I could have celebrated with you.; April 27, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Mary said...: Your sneak peek for the next PPA challenge is gorgeous! I can see that you put a lot of time and added lots of details. I can hardly wait to see your entire card.

It was great fun looking back at all of your cards using the stamps from the mini catalog. They are all beautiful Ann.

My favorite tool to use right now is a punch. I love using punches!

Congratulations to Lillian.

Mary; April 27, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Carrie Sampsel said...: I cant't wait to see your sneek peek!! I'm positive it's fabulous. (They always are:))I love the color combo.
www.carriesscrapyard.com; April 27, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Nikki Bond said...: Each and every one is Stunning!!!!!

{SMILES}; April 29, 2011 at 7:30 AM