Flashback Friday 22.0!!

Hello Hello!

Welcome to Flashback Friday 22.0!

We're so glad that you stopped by....there are some exciting changes to the Flashback Friday format but let's get to my Super Sponsor first:

Sylvia's Corner

This collection is sponsored by Sylvia's Corner Etsy shop, where she sells her handmade cards, banners, gift bags and albums.

The prize is composed of a Stampin'Up! Sale-A-Bration package Sylvia put together: 

 Everyday Enchantment Tote

12"x12" package of Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper(12pieces)

10 card bases {two of each of: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, and Wisteria Wonder}

20" of Baja Breeze satin pleated ribbon

2 yds each Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon: Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral

10 Everyday Enchantment brads

10 shaped clear buttons

Sale-A-Bration Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood mount, unmounted)

Wow....isn't that a FABulous prize?!!  

Thanks so much Sylvia!  Make sure you also check out her blog too!

I'm so excited to introduce you to my Flashback Friday 22.0 winner:

Miriam

I live in Arlington, VA with my husband Andrew and 4 1/2 and 1 1/2 year old daughters Ellie and Carina.  I have a full-time job working for the government, and sneak off to craft after the girls are in bed.  I've been crafting my whole life:  from latch-hook kits, cross stitch kits, and any other crafty pursuit that would keep me busy when I was a kid, to crocheting and scrapbooking in more recent years.  Last year I was introduced to clear stamps and was hooked.  (My arsenal now even includes some of those red rubber ones, but the clear kind are my favorite.)  I started blogging last June, rather tentatively, but am so glad that I did.  The creative blogging community is AMAZING!  There's so much inspiration, encouragement, and fun to be had!  I've quickly become addicted to making cards, a great use for all my scraps, and a great way to try new techniques and products.  

Miriam's blog:  Sooner Rather than Later

So are you curious what the challenge is?!!!


First project using a die cut!


Do you remember that I introduced a new change to Flashback Friday?  We have a winner and 2 guest designers! 


We're going to do this blog hop style!  You will get to meet Jessi and Nance in the blog hop!


So start hoppin'

Flashback Friday blog <<-- You are here

 Sylvia  {Sponsor}

Miriam  {winner}

Jessi {guest designer}

Nance {guest designer}

Amy

Winner Winners Chicken Dinner{s}!!!

Hello and Happy Saturday!

The turn out for Flashback Friday 21.0 was spectacular!  Thanks soooo much for everyone that linked up!  I know that some gals left comments and mentioned they didn't have any paper pieced cards, but hopefully we can catch you on Flashback Friday 22.0!

Today we start a fun new format for Flashback Friday...There will be a winner and 2 runner ups!  The Winner will receive the Sponsored Prize and the opportunity to pick the next Flashback Friday Challenge and the 2 runner ups will be Flashback Friday Guest Designers!  How does that sound?!

Okay before we get to the winners....I want to do some shout outs...

First up my

Super Sponsor:

Paper and Such!!!!

 

Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:

$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!

Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

Up next is my oh-so-fabbie Flashback Friday 21.0 Guest Designer:

Jen W. !

& Jem

All the way from sunny Bermuda...Jen has been a joy to work with...thanks girl!

Remember to check out her magnificent blog:

JENerally Speaking

Here are the top 3 picks...

Miriam

coffee....who doesn't love coffee?  but seriously, great graphic design and fun non-traditional take on a holiday greeting.

Jessi

Who doesn't want an outfit like that groovy girl....check out those fun pants and the oh-so-funky background!

Nance

Bright fun and colorful dontcha think?  Genius use of the twine!

....and the winner is....

Miriam!

This is where I insert my disclaimer for those that know me and know I might be slightly addicted to coffee {Rose...Sherry...Julie...Janice....to name a few}...The picking of the winners is a combined effort:)

Okay, there you have it ladies....it was such a fun challenge!!!

We'll be back next Friday with a brand new challenge and a FABulous Sponsor!!!!

reminder about Flashback Friday 21.0!!!

Hello!!

Welcome back to Flashback Friday 21.0!

Just a reminder about Paper and Such who is our Super Sponsor!!!

Paper and Such is an online store that opened in May of 2011.  Shortly after opening, we decided to begin our own stamp line, and it's been nothing short of exciting.  Our stamps are clear photopolymer, and are made right here in the USA!  Our HOT SHOT line is a line of chicken stamps - if you haven't seen them, be sure to check them out.   We are constantly adding to our stamp line, and love to hear what our customers want.  We also love to see what you make with our stamps!

We are trying to carry a variety of stamps and supplies to suit everyones style, and we are constantly adding to our inventory with different manufacturers. 

Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:

$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!

Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

Here are a couple card that I wanted to feature...Flashback Friday 21.0 is all about your first Paper Pieced card:

Maureen

Woot Woot...I'm a huge fan of orange and owlies so this is right up my alley!

Jen Shears

Thee perfect amount of paper piecing in a CAS design...awesome!

Miriam

Now come on...you know I LOVE this!!!!!

Alyssa S

Super cute baby boy card!!!

Janice

TWEET!!!

So....whatcha waiting for...LINK UP...you have until Friday, March 23rd at 11:59 pm Pacific!

Flashback Friday 21.0 Paper Piecing!

Hello!!

Welcome back to Flashback Friday 21.0!

I'm here to share some cards from the Paper and Such Design Team

Paper and Such is an online store that opened in May of 2011.  Shortly after opening, we decided to begin our own stamp line, and it's been nothing short of exciting.  Our stamps are clear photopolymer, and are made right here in the USA!  Our HOT SHOT line is a line of chicken stamps - if you haven't seen them, be sure to check them out.   We are constantly adding to our stamp line, and love to hear what our customers want.  We also love to see what you make with our stamps!

We are trying to carry a variety of stamps and supplies to suit everyones style, and we are constantly adding to our inventory with different manufacturers. 

Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:

$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!

Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

First up is Mindy:

You all know how much I adore color and patterns!

Next is Stephanie:

Lovin' that paper pieced birthday cake!

Kendra's baby card:

You seriously can't go wrong with pink!

Why don't YOU dig into your bloggie/gallery archives and see what you find as your first paper pieced card...LINK UP for a chance to win the FAB prize from Paper and Such!

Flashback Friday 21.0!!!

Hello and a big Happy Friday!!!

Welcome back to Flashback Friday 21.0!

I'm so very excited to share with you our 

Super Sponsor:

Paper and Such!!!!

Paper and Such is an online store that opened in May of 2011.  Shortly after opening, we decided to begin our own stamp line, and it's been nothing short of exciting.  Our stamps are clear photopolymer, and are made right here in the USA!  Our HOT SHOT line is a line of chicken stamps - if you haven't seen them, be sure to check them out.   We are constantly adding to our stamp line, and love to hear what our customers want.  We also love to see what you make with our stamps!

We are trying to carry a variety of stamps and supplies to suit everyones style, and we are constantly adding to our inventory with different manufacturers. 

Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:

$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!

Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

Up next is my oh-so-fabbie Flashback Friday 21.0 Guest Designer:

Jen W. !

& Jem

Hi there!  

My name is Jen and I live in beautiful Bermuda with my hubby Luis and my two goofy hounds Atticus and Jem.  I started dabbling in cardmaking in 2007 but didn't get really serious about it until I discovered the amazing crafting community in Blogland in late 2010.  Once I started my own blog and began entering challenges I was hooked and feel like I've learned and grown so much as a crafter since then.  I love that I've met so many amazing and inspiring women and have formed some wonderful friendships.  I include Amy in that list and am so excited to be a guest designer at Flashback Friday! 

Isn't that fantastic?!!!  

Rightbackatcha Jen!

So, you're probably curious what challenge Jen has picked:

**first paper pieced card**

     Here's Jen's card:

Dontcha love her card?  Well, you all know how much I adore patterns and colors so this beauty is right up my alley!

Please pop on by Jen's blog:

JENerally Speaking

....leave her some of that fabbie Flashback Friday bloggie love!!!!!

Next up we have a special guestie, Julie Smith, owner of Paper and Such is joining us today!!!!

Okay, YOU ALL know that I love this coffee card!!!!  Check out the Paper and Such Store Blog for all the deets on her fabbie card!

Here's my first paper pieced card circa November 2007...it's my 4th blog post!

I actually still love this card...all it needs is some stitching:)

So there you have it peeps!  We can't wait to see your cards that you link up!

Flashback Friday 21.0 run through Friday, March 23rd at 11:59 pm Pacific.

winner winner chicken dinner!

Hello!

I'm back with the winner of Flashback Friday 20.0 but first a couple of things....

I wanted to do a BIG shout out for ALL the Guest Designers that helped me put together a FANtabulous Blog Hop!  I hope that you all agree that it was oh-so-fun!

Here's a little sneak peek of what I was doing to thank those lovely ladies...little care packages are coming your way girls...thanks again!

Okie Dokie...here's a reminder of the prize package:

Check out all those goodies!!!!!  

I went shopping and picked out 20 fun products:

Hero Arts 4 Flowers

Hero Arts/Basic Grey Indie Bloom

Memento Rich Cocoa Dye Ink

Jenni Bowlin Blue Ribbon Stamps

Inkssential Ink Blending Tool

Inkssentials Ink Blending Foam

Quickie Glue Pen

Martha Stewart Luster Glass microbeads

Impress tags

Impress packaged Chevron Cards 

Scor-Tape

Smash Tape

Impress Brown Pearls

Impress White Pearls

Impress Wood Buttons

Daiso Colored Cut Felt x 2

Daiso Lace Border

Daiso Strawberry tape

The whole package values over $95!!!!

Thanks again for ALL my Flashback Friday Guest Designers:

Jen {Guest Designer for Flashback Friday 20.0}

Rose {Flashback Friday 3.0}

Lynn {Flashback Friday 4.0}

Stephanie {Flashback Friday 5.0}

Yvonne {Flashback Friday 6.0}

Amy C {Flashback Friday 7.0}

Karin {Flashback Friday 8.0}

Jana {Flashback Friday 9.0}

Emily {Flashback Friday 10.0}

Julie {Flashback Friday 13.0}

Lawren {Flashback Friday 14.0}

Els {Flashback Friday 15.0}

Pam {Flashback Friday 16.0}

Sylvia {Flashback Friday 17.0}

Merry {Flashback Friday 18.0}

Hazel {Flashback Friday 19.0}

 ~amy~

Here's what's up for grabs:

Prize Package

Guest Designer for Flashback Friday 21.0

YOU get to pick the challenge for Flashback Friday 21.0

I tallied up the entries & comments...used random.org and BAM:

Jen W.!!!!!

Come on down...you are the winner of the prize package and the Guest Designer for Flashback Friday 21.0.....hmmm...I wonder what challenge Jen is going to pick?

I wanted to thank all of YOU that played along with Flashback Friday 20.0.  Whether you were able to link up a project {I know, the black & white was a challenge!} or just stopped by to hop....I know there were newbies in the crowd and also constant supporters of the Flashback Friday Challenges.  You are the ones that make this all worthwhile....There was a record of 42 projects linked up for the challenge...yahooooo.... 

Stayed tuned....Flashback Friday 21.0 will post on Friday, March 2nd at 12:05 am Pacific.  There is a FAB Sponsor scheduled...it is guaranteed to be FUN!

a couple of words about the new {double} word verification...

Okay...onto super serious stuff here...

I know that I'm not alone in the frustration in the new {double} word verification that seems to have hit blogger:

I am not a robot.

I am just someone that wants to leave you bloggie  ♥

 With well over 1,000 blogs in my Google Reader, I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of word verification.  

{True story, my DD asking me why I was squinting and turning my head funny...YUP, I was trying to decipher the letters on a &^%$ word verification...at this point, I'm thinking anything will help in trying to figure them out...LOL}

I absolutely L♥VE my time checking out blogs full of inspiration....but have strong opinions on word verification vs. comment moderation.

Don't even get me started on using my Google Reader via my phone...ugh, I could not begin to imagine what a nightmare THAT would be with this new verification system.  This is where I should insert that I do a majority of my blurfing on my iPod touch...like alotta blurfing....

So here's the deal...

• Do you know that you have word verification ON?
• Why not switch to Comment Moderation? 
• Check HERE on how to Turn OFF word verification.  {{big shout out to the FAB ladies of Freshly Made Sketches for their post about word verification!!!}}

Have other concerns about turning off your word verification?  EMAIL me...let's chat about it.  

I could seriously go on and on about this but for the peeps that do NOT use Word Verification ♥ High Fives ♥ !  Not a fan of the new double word verification?  Squak about it...maybe with paper crafters uniting on this, Blogger will do something about it...

Thanks peeps...getting off the 'ole soap box now....