200!!! And My 2 Year Blogiversary!!!

***THIS IS A STICKY POST THAT WILL STAY AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2012.  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ACTUAL CRAFTY POSTS!***

Wow!  I just logged on and saw that I now have 200 followers!  THANK YOU SO MUCH!  I am incredibly honored that 200 of you feel that my work is inspirational enough to look at on a daily basis!  I love what I do, and I appreciate all the encouraging words and sweet comments that have come my way!

Also, it'll be 2 years since my first post on July 26th.  WHAT?!  2 years?!  No.  I can't believe it!  I haven't been faithful with it for the whole time, but I'm glad blogging has become a bigger part in my life and for all the fabulous people I've met along the way!

So, what is a girl to do?  How can I say how thankful I am for YOU?!  Oh, I know!  BLOG CANDY TIME!!!  That's right!

I've got 2 different giveaways I'm doing in one post, so PLEASE make sure that you enter the correct linky!!!

Here are the ground rules for both giveaways~

*You MUST be a follower of On a Stampage.

*You MUST add my blog candy button--THE ONE ABOVE--to the sidebar of your blog with a link back to THIS POST.

*You MUST leave a comment below and a link to your blog so I can check and see that you have the button on your sideboard.

That's all!  Not too hard, is it?  Well, let's get to the meat and potatoes of the post!  THE GOODS!

Okay, so the first giveaway is for US RESIDENTS ONLY.  Sorry to have to do that, but shipping is horrendous and I cannot ship everything I want to those in other countries. :(

Here's what you'll get~

Some details about the package~

*4 pkgs. sticky back rhinestones in different colors (purple, blue, light green, deep pink)

*2 pkgs. Basick Grey Bloomers (sticky back fabric & button flowers)

*20 pcs. double sided Stampin' Up! 6"x6" designer paper in various colors

How's that for a quick giveaway?  Thank goodness I buy in bulk! ;)  Remember, to enter this giveaway, you MUST have a US address.


Now, onto the giveaway that is open to EVERYONE!!!  How does this sound--a $20 gift card for craft supplies!  That's right!  When I draw the winner, I will email you with a list of the optional gift cards to choose from and one will be mailed directly to the winner!!!  If you linked up above, YES, you can enter this giveaway, too!!!


Well, that's all for me tonight, friends!  You have until noon CST on Saturday, September 15, 2012 to link up and do the rest of the stuff you need to do to qualify for this giveaway!  I will choose a winner using Random.org within a week of the closing of the give away and will announce the winners here on my blog!  Happy linking friends! :)

Craftin' Desert Divas Summer Give Away!

The ladies at Craftin' Desert Divas have a fabulous Summer Giveaway!  Find it HERE.  Watch the video for what you'll get--so exciting!  Sorry, open to US residents only...Happy entering, friends! :)

Craftin' Desert Divas Blog Candy!

Do you like blog candy?!

 So do I!!!  And I found a great one--it's two sisters who craft and have a co-owned blog called Craftin' Desert Divas!  They make some super cute stuff and they are going to have a huge giveaway when they get 200 followers!  I hope you hop on over and take advantage of this AMAZING OFFER!  Only those living in the USA are eligible, though.  So sorry, international friends! :(  BUT, there are some ground rules...Tara and April will tell you in their own words...

 Here's what they have to say about their fabulous blog candy:

$100.00 Michaels Gift Card "200 Follower" Giveaway!!!

Enter our Giveaway

Saturday, June 23, 2012

$100.00 Michaels Gift Card "200 Follower" Giveaway!!!

We have decided to do a giveaway!! We are new to blogging and just starting out so I thought this was a great idea to meet some new crafty friends.


Once we reach 200 followers we will give away a $100 Michaels gift card. I really enjoy shoppig at  Michaels as you can use their weekly coupons for some great savings and they also accept competitors coupons. Love it!!


You will have 6 chances to win!!


1. Become a follower
Then comment under this post that you became a follower.


2. Subscribe to our You Tube Channel
Then comment under this post that you subscribed.


3. Like us on Facebook
Then comment under this post that you "Liked" us.


4.  Follow us on Twitter
Then comment under this post that you did.


5. Grab my button and place on your blog
Then comment under this post that you did providing the direct URL to the page where the Button is located.


6. Make a post on your blog about this giveaway
Then comment under this post that you did providing the direct URL to the post that contains the giveaway info.


Open to US Residents Only


Winner will be chosen using Random.org


Good Luck to you All!!


To our followers already, we consider you new so you may leave a comment to be entered.

I REALLY hope you join me in this fabulous opportunity, friends!  See you again soon!  Happy stamping! :)

BLOG CANDY WINNERS!!!

Okay, I don't have as much time as I'd like, so I am announcing ALL of the winners right now!  I will wait until Monday night at 10:00pm (CST) to hear from you via email (onastampageATyahooDOTcom) before I redraw, so get on this, everyone!

Winner of ALL sentiments~

#6 aNNie!!!

Winners of one sentiment of their choice

(in numerical order)

PLEASE EMAIL ME THE SENTIMENT YOU WANT~

#1 Louise

#2 Katy D

#3 Sheri W

#4 Doreen

#5 Rosemary Watkins

#7 Tiya-B

#8 Nancy Seed

#9 Nancy Y

#10 terriavidreader

Did I get everyone? ;)  That's right--you ALL win something!  Thanks so much for joining in and stay tuned for my NEXT BLOG CANDY!!!  Talk again soon!!! :)

BLOG CANDY TIME!!!

***THIS IS A STICKY POST THAT WILL STAY AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST ON JUNE 29, 2012...PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE CRAFTY POSTS!***

Hi, all!  I haven't done blog candy in a while now, so I've decided to give some away!  It's a little bit different this time, though!  I've been dabbling in digital sentiments, and so the big winner of this blog candy will win 8 of them!  I hope this sounds like a good deal to you--I've certainly had fun creating these, and am thinking about starting a digital sentiments store--would any of you be interested in it?!  They'd all be seriously cheap--like $1.00 each or something like that.  Maybe $0.50 each.  Let me know what you think!

SO, let's lay a few ground rules, shall we?  I hate doing it, but I have to be fair to everyone out there!  Just a few rules, okay?

1. You need to be a follower of On a Stampage.  Pretty please?!  I love having you come and visit me and leave me some love!  I will follow you back and do my best to keep up with you!

2. Link up below--please link back to a POST THAT MENTIONS MY CANDY WITH THE PICTURE of the candy being offered.  I want to get the word out to as many friends as possible that I am offering this candy!

3. PLEASE STAY TUNED TO SEE WHO WINS!  I will be announcing the winner on June 30th and I will only wait for 24 hours to hear from you before I redraw!

4. ANYONE AROUND THE WORLD CAN ENTER--that's the last ground rule!  Since this is digital, I have no cost for shipping!  SO, enter my blog candy, please!!!

Here's the sentiments you will get (in separate files, not on one sheet, so you can resize them)~

***FOR CARD IDEAS USING THESE IMAGES, CLICK HERE***

Okay, one more thing.  I will be giving away a mini blog candy to 5 extra lucky winners!!!  That's right!  There will be 6 total winners!!!  One person will get ALL of the fabulous sentiments, but 5 winners will get to choose one of the sentiments they like best to have as their very own!  These winners will be announced on July 1, 2012 and will also have just 24 hours to respond--so stay tuned one and all!!!  I cannot wait to give this candy away--get linking, friends!!!  Happy linking--and good luck! :)

Love You MUCH

Hi, there! For those of you who haven't heard, I've got some blog candy up for grabs!  DIGITAL blog candy, too!  Now, some of you might not feel that excited about digi blog candy, so the next few posts will be featuring some of the sentiments you'll get from my blog candy!

Here's the first one~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Colour Q: Color Inspiration

Digital Tuesday: Anything Digi Goes

This card uses my Love You Much sentiment scaled down to fit in a large oval punch.  Placed on top of some yummy PTI patterned paper and nestled beside some fun ribbon and pins, what's not to like?!  I hope you join my blog candy--and I hope you like this card and join in the fun at these fabulous challenges!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

Lucky You--BLOG CANDY!!! :)

Hello, friends! LUCKY YOU! I've decided to have another blog candy give away! And guess what?! It's all GREEN! That's right--I'm giving away some of my favorite things in green! :)

Here's what you'll get~

* 2 packages of green rhinestones (light and dark)
* 1 Eucalyptus Stickles
* 3 green patterned ribbons (1 yard of each)
* 1 package of green pearls (2 colors--light and dark)
* Assorted green buttons

Now, I know I'm posting this ON St. Patrick's Day, but green is an everyday kind of color, right?! I mean, what holiday CAN'T you use green with? Yes--you can use it for Valentine's day. Make a card with a green apple that says, "You're the apple of my eye." Yes--you can use it for Fourth of July--there's GRASS at bbq's--isn't there?! And aren't some fireworks green?! See! Okay, if you think of another holiday , don't tell me. That's not the point!

Here's the point--I appreciate all of you! Your kind comments really make my day and I love getting to see YOUR creations, too! So, I'm giving you a little something to say "thank you"! No follower number to reach this time--just a fun thank you! :)

So, how do you sign up to be in the drawing? EASY! Just leave me a comment on this post and add your blog to my link list--I'd like to visit you! :) If you would, I'd love to see my candy button on your blog sidebar--the one I made, not the actual photo, though. :)

Oh, and one more thing--please stay and be my crafty bloggy friend! It made me sad that I only saw some people stay around for blog candy--I appreciate all of you that stayed! :)

The link list will close on April 1, 2012, and I will be announcing the winner soon thereafter--hopefully that day or within a few more days. Y'all know I'm on here all the time, though! ;) Thanks for joining in the fun this time--happy linking! AND GOOD LUCK! ;D

ReDraw for Blog Candy!

Well, I have not heard back from Paperella about the blog candy. :( Sad for her. BUT, happy for the new re-drawn winner! The new winner of the blog candy is:

#20
Jehn

HOORAY!!! Jehn, contact me within 7 days to claim your prize! Stay tuned for another blog candy give away soon! :) Happy crafting!!! :)

Blog Candy Wrap Up, Liebster Award, & Random Musings

Hello, blog friends! It's time to wrap up my blog candy!!! :) I've used random.org to create a widget and randomly choose a winner...and then I couldn't figure out how to paste it here--it never had the number of the winner...so you'll really just have to trust me!!!

The random winner is~
#25 Paperella!!!

Please email me ASAP at onastampageATyahooDOTcom with your information and I'll get your package out this weekend! :) If I don't hear from you within the week, I'll redraw, so hurry! :)

I'm also giving a special shout out today to my friend, Katy, over at I like to cut and paste! Katy has been kind enough to award me the Liebster blog award! Thank you, Katy!!! You're so sweet! Pop on over and see some of her fabulous creations! :)

The origins of the Liebster Blog Award are somewhat unclear but the general consensus is that they originated in Germany. Liebster, meaning-favorite or dearest to showcase bloggers with fewer than 200 followers. Upon accepting this award, the recipient must then pass it on to 5 more blogs.

So, who will I award this to? Well, after some considering, I've chosen the following 5 bloggers:

1. A Crafty Person--I don't know her given name, but she really is crafty! She always participates in PTI's MIM--and her creations are fabulous! She's inspired me, as participating each week in PTI's MIM is something I am wanting to do after I purchase more of their products. Go check her out!

2. Cardartart--Just like A Crafty Person, I don't know her real name, but she has an eye for color! I LOVE seeing her colorful creations pop up on my blog feed! She's always doing fun shaped cards or cards that are a little bit different than the norm--I LOVE her telescoping card she recently made!!! Leave her some love today! :)

3. Esther @ Shoregirl's Creations--Esther is an amazing crafter! Not only is she a fabulous card maker, she also gives away a lot of free digital prints; sews amazing purses, clutches, and more; and shares where she gets all her ideas! She's amazing--I know you'll agree after you visit her!

4. Craftilicious--Another friend who's name I don't know, but who has some amazing talent! She makes some of the most fabulous CAS cards I've ever seen--and the way she uses color is spectacular! If you're new to CAS style or love it like I do, she's a must follow!

5. Jacqueline @ Deezines Art--Last, but most definitely least, I've chosen Jacqueline. Jacqueline has become one of my very best blogging friends. She and I co-host a Christmas challenge blog (52CCT) and she is the owner of Make My Monday (I'm on her Deezine Team!). She has got some of the most fabulous ideas--she is so inspiring and I KNOW you'll love her style! Pop on over to say hi!

Thank you, ladies, for being such fabulous blogging friends! Each of you totally deserves this award! :)

Now, some other random musings that don't fit in with any other posts...

Here is my puppy, Hundie, as a Jedi~

Yeah. We're Star Wars fans. I've even figures out my Jedi name. But I forget what it is...anyway, we LOVE Sci-Fi at our house. Doctor Who, Star Wars, Star Trek, Fringe...I could go on. But I won't!

Here's one last musing for you--what have you done or made something for someone else today? I've found that I am happiest when I am giving instead of thinking of myself. I truly believe that crafters are some of the happiest people you'll meet because they are constantly creating for others--it's no fun to hoard cards and projects! ;) Thanks again to Katy, congrats to all the winners today, and I hope you all have a fabulous day! Happy crafting, friends!

BLOG CANDY TIME!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I HAVE A SURPRISE FOR Y'ALL!!!
This post will stay at the top of my blog until the blog candy give away is over. Please scroll down for other crafty posts! :)

It's time!!! I am giving away blog candy! First of all, thank you to all of you who have been followers for more than just this blog candy--I appreciate all my followers, but I appreciate your loyalty to me pre-candy time. :)

This is what I've decided to do. I am going to have each of you who are interested in receiving the blog candy do a few things.

Here are the rules:

1. You MUST be a follower.
2. You MUST leave a comment below.
3. You MUST place my blog candy button (above) on your blog sidebar with a link back to me.
4. Add a link below that links to YOUR blog so I can check out your creations and leave some love in return!

That's it! I will be using a randomizer to choose the winner--but if you do not follow the rules, I'll disqualify you and remove your link from the link list.

And what will you get? Well, here's a preview of the items~

I know it doesn't look like much, but I wanted to see what kind of a response I got with this blog candy before I do a HUGE giveaway...perhaps for my birthday in May...

ANYWAY, here's a list of what you'll get~

*2 acrylic stamps
*Black ink block
*Acrylic block
*Rhinestones
*Pearls
*2 tag stacks
*2 packages of 3D Stickers

You have until the end of January to link up and play along--I will be announcing the winner sometime at the beginning of February. Happy linking! :)

HUGE Giveaway From Wee Memories! :)

Just wanted to let you know about some fabulous news!!! Jenny over at Wee Memories is having a HUGE giveaway! Here's what she writes:


"Hi everyone! Hope you are enjoying your week! So close to the weekend! Cant wait!!
As you know I am going to CHA (Craft and Hobby Association show) next weekend (Jan 28 - Feb 1) and I will be Tweeting, Instagraming and Facebooking all through the show, so if you dont follow me be sure you do. See the links to all my accounts on the sidebar over there ------>You wont want to miss all the fun!!
AND I thought since I have some extra goodies to clear out of my Studio I would do a giveaway for all of you!!
I haven't had one on here for awhile. I DO have ALLOT of giveaways of my stamp designs on my Artist FACEBOOK page HERE, if you become a fan I would LOVE you for it!
SO here are the GIVEAWAY details:
I am going to be giving away:1 of my new stamp sets from The Crafts MeowA HUGE paper stack from Graphic 451 stamp set from Graphic 451 stamp from Unity Stamp Co.1 stamp set from Your Next Stamp1 PRINT of your choice from my Etsy ShopSome twine and misc. embellishmentsand some surprise goodies!!
A HUGE prize worth over $80!!"

If you want to read how to win this fabulous prize, head on over to her blog! You won't regret it--she's a fabulous crafter and has the CUTEST creations AND she designs fabulous stamps for The Craft's Meow! Happy linking! :)

Still not dead...

...but now my DH is down with the lovely bug. So, I'll just blog for information.

A dear friend (Jacqueline) and I are starting a Christmas stamping challenge blog!!! It's called 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown and our first challenge is going to be posted this Saturday morning at 6:00am GMT. :) We hope you'll join in the fun--if you do, you'll have 52 cards by Christmas, way ahead of your friends, and feel oh, so prepared for the holiday! :)

Grab our button and come play along~

Also, another tidbit of information, I have a very special blog post that will come out on New Year's Day. What's it about? Well, you'll just have to wait and see! Although, some of you probably already know what it will be. :)

I hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday--happy crafting! :)

Going 3D....Merrily! :)

Well, I'm really excited to show you my card tonight! I've seen a lot of these and made a lot of these, but never blogged one!!! :) This week over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge, they asked us to create a project using punches.

Here's my submission (sorry for the dark photo)~

I went for a semi-traditional color scheme--I like the way it turned out. The 3D ornament is really super simple to make--just fold 3-5 in half and glue them together. Open them up and then put them onto your project! :)

Here's some detailed pictures for a more up close view~

Thanks for coming on over to take a look at my little corner of blogging land! I hope you like what you see--if you do, there's an incentive to becoming a follower~

IF I get 100 followers
by January 1, 2012
I will be having
a goodie giveaway!!!

Yep, that's right! I will be going on a mini shopping spree to my favorite local craft store to buy my favorite things for one, or perhaps two, fabulous followers!!! Hope you can join in the fun--I appreciate all of you!!! :) Happy punching!!!!!

Getting my Mojo Monday on...

Keepin' it short and sweet, peeps! Linking my card tonight up to Mojo Monday.

Look at this fabulous sketch!~

Now on to my card...

BUT FIRST~

***Wanting to have a chance to win some blog candy?! ***
Here's the skinny~

IF I get 100 followers
by January 1, 2012
I will have a
celebratory
blog candy
give away
extravaganza! :)

Follow today for YOUR chance to win! ;D

Okay, so NOW on to the card...

I call it Snowflake Blessings~

Details~

Merry stamping, friends!!! :)

Blog Candy and an Announcement!

So, I've been thinking lately...I really think that giving away blog candy is a great idea! Lots of people do it...

Like Tracey over at Bross Art Addiction~

Isn't that a fabulous, stunning pile of goodies?! They include some of the most gorgeous decorative stick pins from Tracey's Etsy Store!!! And you have to check out her cards--they are absolutely STUNNING!!!

Here are some of Tracey's fab cards (click to go to the link)~

SO....this has inspired me! I've gained quite a few followers lately--THANK YOU!!!!!! I was gonna wait until Dec. 1st to let you know, but I'm too excited about it!!!

Here's my announcement~

IF I get 100 followers
by January 1st, 2012
I will offer my
OWN BLOG CANDY!!!

I will go on a mini shopping spree at my local craft store here in town and buy some goodies to share with you all! :) So--tell your friends and family!!! BLOG CANDY MAY BE COMING SOON!!! Please help me make this possible! :)

I hope you take the time to pop on over and see more of Tracey's fabulous creations--go to her Etsy store for awesome bling! :) But most of all, I hope you join in my quest to give away goodies!!! Happy blogging!!! :)