Tuesday, July 20, 2010

7-20-10 Blog Candy!

Hi everybody,
I have some blog candy for you. Just make a comment on this blog to win a swell prize. After I receive 100 comments, the winner will receive the hand painted card shown in the previous blog entry titled Hand Painted Card. In addition to the card made by me, you will receive everything needed to reproduce it, the set of Origami Crane stamps, paint, brush (a new one!), embossing powder, embossing inkpad, cardstock and Copper Pearl Pen. Good Luck!
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82 comments:

  1. 1922 Designs by bev allaireJuly 20, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    will I be the first post - we'll see. As usual - love it Michael.

    Bev A

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  2. slbt17July 20, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    WOW! Great blog candy! Thanks for the inspiration and fun!
    Sandra

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  3. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Awesome blog candy.....looks like a fun technique....Thanks bunches :)

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  4. BJuly 20, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Thank you for your generosity - sharing the techniques and blog candy too!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 20, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Wonderful technique! I can't wait to try it. Donna
    craftangel20@hotmail.com

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  6. jjwoolzJuly 20, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Smashing card Michael! Thank you for something else fun to do with your crane, love it!

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  7. jenniferJuly 20, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    absolutely yummy candy!!! the kind that would make you want more and more ;-) gorgeous card!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 20, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    This card is beautiful and looks like it is a lot of fun to make!
    Thank you for the generosity and opportunity to win a fabuous prize!

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  9. sockamom13July 20, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    love this technique! as usual love the art. Have to try this one!

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  10. Sarah StainbackJuly 20, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Wow Michael, you've done it again! Great candy,
    and wonderful card.
    Sarah Stainback

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  11. AnonymousJuly 20, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I love this Michael. Thanks for sharing with us. Gayle Robb (grobb@comcast.net)

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  12. BrookeJuly 20, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    This looks sooo cool. I can't wait to try it.
    hugs,
    Brooke
    bbassett1@frontier.com

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  13. dorism6220July 20, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    You always have such great ideas!

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  14. Jill PJuly 20, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Such beautiful colors!

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  15. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    fun card and cool colors

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  16. Take care and STAY POSITIVE! TrenaJuly 20, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    I really dig the colors! Thank you for the chance to win!!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 20, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    I love the look of this card Mike.
    Would love to win it.
    This is the second time I have posted this. The other was the first comment. Wonder why it vanished.
    Let's see if it stays in this time.
    mary l.
    marmar4@comcast.net

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  18. DorothyJuly 20, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    I want to try this technique as soon as I gather the materials I'll need!

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  19. Debbie in LAJuly 20, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Wow, I found more than one place to leave a comment. Does that mean that I have twice the chances to win? I really love your work and would be so happy to receive the materials to do this.
    Debbie in LA

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  20. Christina HicksJuly 20, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Woohoo what a great candy prize.

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  21. HettyJuly 20, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Great card and such a fun technique, Mike!

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  22. momzilajnJuly 21, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    Great idea! and you are very brave, doing this technique on the nice kitchn table with only a paper towel! LOL. I would need the whole table covered with paper, and I would still make a mess! LOl.

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  23. DianaJuly 21, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    Michael,
    You make things that look so beautiful and very complicated look soooo easy. I just love this. Thanks for sharing

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  24. Erika (for Arianna :)July 21, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Wow, you really are good! I wish I had that talent :)

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  25. Jennifer S.July 21, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    The card is fabulous. And thanks for the opportunity to win some great products!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Hey, Mike,
    Once again I am adding a comment ... not sure where you want them to be as there are several comment opportunities among these pictures. Really like your work. I've been looking at so many of the examples on the Yahoo group.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Shirley Wilson

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  27. BooknplaysJuly 21, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    I love this. I need to go get some acrilyc paints!

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  28. Plumcrazy56July 21, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Oooh, my favorite colors! You make it look so easy, Mike. Thank you for your blog candy offerings. I'm more of a "looky loo" than a poster, but I do use the techniques I learn from you.

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  29. Queen of DishingJuly 21, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Great card!

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  30. bastelkatze38July 21, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Wow, this technic looks very good and I really must try this.

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  31. UnknownJuly 21, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    me, me, me! (pretty pretty please)

    Love all you do!

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  32. dmackeartladyJuly 21, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Hey Mike! Another good way of using up your leftovers!! And who would know?!

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  33. LindaJuly 21, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    What a great card, and I really love the colors. Have a great day. Linda E.

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  34. AnonymousJuly 21, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Love the colours and the card!

    Heidi (wiggleshw@yahoo.ca)

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  35. Erin-JoiJuly 21, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    The card is lovely! Just the inspiration I need as I gather journal stuff for a trip.

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  36. ModernaDesignsArtJuly 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Mike, I'd be honored to get a card made by you! It's beautiful, and you made me want to use colors on paper. TFS and thanks for the chance to win. You're one of a kind!
    Dorly Weitzen

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  37. MirandaJuly 22, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    Hell Mike, love your card and use of technique and colors! Great!
    There is a lot of movement in the card and the bird is centered in the middle! Keeps me in my mind that I must be centered among the chaos of life!
    Creative greetings of Miranda

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  38. Jan HobbsJuly 22, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    Mike, I'm always inspired by your designs and stamps. Having a number of the stamps gives me lots of choice when I sit down to make cards.
    Jan

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  39. Ann DJuly 22, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Another great card by Michael Strong. What a great idea. I can hardly wait to try this technique so I hope I win.

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  40. NatasjaJuly 22, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    This technique looks great, just like your card!

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  41. CyndyJuly 22, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    What a fabulous card!!! Love, love, love the technique and can't wait to get my paints out! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  42. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Love this technique. Would be thrilled to be the lucky winner.

    pat-czap

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  43. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Your card and technique are just wonderful. What an interesting and colorful background that I can hardly wait to try. Everytime you come up with something new, you go over the top. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    due to a major career change and accompanying educatin, I have little time to stamp. This project however, is a must-do for me ! Thanks. mike@janenrenate.nl

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  45. AnonymousJuly 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Hi Mike as usuall you make it look so easy. Beautiful card!
    Rosie(gramig05)

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  46. DonnaJuly 23, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    What a gorgeous card! I love the colors and the textures. Thanks for the chance to win

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  47. KrisaJuly 24, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    I love this technique. I've been playing with it to a degree for a scrappage accent.

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  48. OriJuly 24, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful Art!!
    thanks for sharing the technique on how to make this art and for the chance to win.
    Fell in love with this crane stamp the first time I saw it on flickr tonight. I hope I'll win :)

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  49. texcinluluJuly 24, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Beautiful!
    Love this technique.
    Great color combo.
    Hope I win.

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  50. malamutaJuly 24, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    I love making my own background papers and this looks like something I have to try. Winning the makings would be great.

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  51. carrieJuly 24, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks for the wonderful classes this weekend at Memories Live On in Cupertino. I love each of the cards that I made. Look forward to your next visit. Great candy, thanks for the chance to win.

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  52. dianelynnJuly 25, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Wow Michael! What a great giveaway! I was just coming to your blog for some inspiration and I think I found it! That hand painted card is what I'm going to try right now.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    ~Diane
    dianelynn(at)optonline(dot)net

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  53. DorothyJuly 25, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    This card is magnificent. I'd love to be able to duplicate it.

    Dot

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  54. nanJuly 25, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Mike: I love this card. Your work
    is amazing. I would love to win
    the candy. Thanks for your many
    hints and directions.
    Jean K.

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  55. LauraJuly 25, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    What a gorgeous card! It is truly a work of ART! Thanks for sharing the directions on your blog!
    Laura H.

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  56. AnonymousJuly 26, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Very cute card! Looking forward to your upcoming classes in Monrovia!
    Ebony
    modeg3@yahoo.com

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  57. IreneJuly 26, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful card! I love your techniques and style. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  58. olamamaJuly 26, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful card and what great blog candy, I would love to win, thank you for your generosity Mike.

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  59. RonJuly 26, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Great technique and a simply gorgeous card, Mike!!

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  60. Pam HeroldJuly 26, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    wowie! love this card and the technique. Would love to win the chance to make it myself. Thanks for the chance.

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  61. NancySJuly 26, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    WOW, what a gorgeous card. The background is AWESOME; can't wait to try your technique. Thanks, Mike, for posting the step-by-step...and for the opportunity to win blog candy.

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  62. Yolanda Pasterkamp-de JongeJuly 26, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    What a beautiful card with a wonderful technique Mike. And what an unique chance to win this candy. Wow, oh, I love it.

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  63. Jan OomsJuly 26, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    I am not into paisley, but this is just such an elegant card and box Mike. Love it.

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  64. Karen (TLgirl353)July 27, 2010 at 5:50 AM

    Mike- Yummy, yummy candy! I'd love to win this package!

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  65. Lynn GJuly 27, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    HI Mike - I am having a haphazard summer .. not home much and company here when I am at home, so my crafting is on hold quite a lot of the time. I love your stamps and projects and am looking forward to replicating this card.

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  66. LoriJuly 27, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    What a great project! Would absolutely love to win!! Thanks and God bless! Lori in Augusta, GA
    lori082259@yahoo.com

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  67. AnonymousJuly 27, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    What a fun project - I just love doing messy backgrounds that turn out to look a hundred dollars hugs Leo in the UK

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  68. UnknownJuly 27, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful card and great blog candy. Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

    Lori

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  69. Catherine KraftJuly 27, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Love your card and oh how I'd love to win your wonderful blog candy. I haven't been able to get any of your stamps yet and I'd love to be able to play. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.

    Blessings,

    Catherine
    catherinesangels@yahoo.com

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  70. Cynthia HJuly 28, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    This is something I can do if I try. Your projects are exciting to my eyes. I really appreciate your detailed instructions. Thanks for the chance to win. --cmhawkins

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  71. 1922 Designs by bev allaireJuly 29, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    ok now there is just three more to go :) love it!

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  72. FirenzeJuly 29, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Gosh what a lovely card and set of candy! TFS it with us - I'm going to have to try those brush stokes myself!
    Helen -- Firenze Cards

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  73. AnnetteDJuly 29, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Love it - and will definitely try this one too

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  74. UnknownJuly 29, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Mike,

    i wanted to buy the origami crane stamp set for some time now. So i give this a try.

    Antoinette

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  75. LoesJuly 29, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    What an amazing idea to make such a beautiful card with paint. I like it very much. You can use all the colors you like. GREAT!!

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  76. IngeJuly 29, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Ooooh.... Yes! I like this blog candy very, very much!

    Greetings Inge

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  77. LammieLuJuly 29, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Amazing!!! I love the colors. Purple and aqua are two of my favorites. Mixing with the black and red just make it stupendous.
    thanks for sharing.

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  78. CarlaJuly 29, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    Wish a day was twice as long so I could try this out toooo.
    Carla

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  79. Monica-FCJuly 29, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    that would be a great technique to try. so colorful and different. thank you for a chance to win.
    Monica
    moroni_44484@yahoo.com

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  80. Carole MillerJuly 29, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    I thought I left a comment a long time ago but the system didn't seem to take it. Love the card and the colors. The cranes are neat.

    Carole Miller

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  81. Cindy N.July 30, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Just found your site and blog. Your projects are so cool and beautiful. I would like to be added to the chance to win your blog candy please. Thank you so much for the chance to win and for sharing your creativity.

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  82. sandyhAugust 17, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    it's been a while since i've checked out your blog....so i don't know if you have already decided the winner here? love this technique and tried it out. i didn't think i liked the background paper i made but when it is cut out and assembled, it looks like a million bucks!
    sandyh
    sandyha@comcast.net

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