Monday, October 17, 2011

Blog Candy!



This past weekend was our second annual Creation Destination paper crafting event. We had so much fun! I thought it would be cool to share my leftovers. My teaching partner SuzieQ Ingram and I had four projects each. You can see mine in the picture. There are two patterned folded cards (iris folding), a Craft Notes Notebook and a Tabletop Photo Gallery. Just make a comment on this blog post for a chance to win all the kits and instructions. I will choose a winner randomly after I receive 100 comments. Good Luck!
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67 comments:

  1. Else49October 17, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    These look really nice Mike. I just love the Iris folded kimono, but also the table top photo gallery. Thank you for sharing and this Blog Candy.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love your stamps and your finished pieces.. If I could learn your techniques I would truly be a elated and happy stamper!!!

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  3. Take care and STAY POSITIVE! TrenaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Great projects Mike! Looks like you and SuzieQ had a great time. Thank you for the chance to win some crafting goodies!

    Take care and STAY POSTIIVE!

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  4. Jill POctober 17, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    They look like great projects, Mike
    I hope I'm one of the lucky winners

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  5. kkuOctober 17, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Can't wait to win the kit to make all of these! They are beautiful!

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  6. slbt17October 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    What wonderful projects!
    I love iris folding -
    Sandra ltb

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  7. LindaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Such wonderful projects, I hope to be lucky enough to win. I just LOVE your creativity.
    Linda B

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  8. LauraOctober 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Aw, it looks like you have your darling little Lilly featured in your artwork! How sweet! Your artwork is marvelous too! Thanks!
    Laura H.

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  9. 1922 Designs by bev allaireOctober 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    these projects were so much fun!
    bev a

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  10. CraftyJoOctober 17, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    The tabletop photo gallery is adorable (think I can tell who's featuring so highly there :) ) but the rest of your creations look fab too. Thanks for giving us a chance to win.

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  11. Sarah StainbackOctober 17, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Great work, Mike - I have always wanted to try iris folding (have a great-granddaughter named Iris) and your work is always so beautiful. Hope I win! Of course, I'm going to try an iris-folded Christmas tree for my Christmas cards and ATCs. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Sarah

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  12. Monica RathbunOctober 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Thank you for all your inspiration. These are fab. The cutie in the pics takes them over the top.
    Take care and please keep the ideas coming!!!

    Monica

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  13. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Wow, it looks great!

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  14. bc2uclaOctober 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    As usual quite delightful! Please keep me posted about the next Creation Destination.

    Barbara Cooke

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  15. CapescrapperOctober 17, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Hi Michael!! We missed you so much at Club Scrap's October Retreat! Sounds like you had a fun time at Creation Destination. Thanks for the chance to win some nice Blog Candy!! HUGS!

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  16. Allyson650October 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    What great ideas and projects. Thank you for a chance to win.

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  17. HettyOctober 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    What wonderful projects, Mike! I wish I had been at your retreat.

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  18. ModernaDesignsArtOctober 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    What an adorable model! Mike, she's SO cute... OK, the kits are also great :-)
    Thanks for the chance to win, it would be fun to make these projects.
    Dorly Weitzen

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  19. MonicaOctober 17, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Great projects! I love the Craft Notes notebook idea... what fun personalizable Christmas present!

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  20. DWJacksonOctober 17, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Really love that photo gallery folder! Great job, Michael, as usual!!

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  21. Nancy MooreOctober 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Love all the projects, but especially the Tabletop Photo Gallery. Wonderful stuff as always!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Mike, I love the table top gallery! What a wonderful gift that would make! Do they have photo inserts so that receiver could place their own photos inside? I like the idea of a craft notebook too.Thank you for sharing! Diana

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  23. Cher C-WOctober 17, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Very clever turning a cup stamp upside down for a face. I'd never think of that. And I like that you use red, blue and green so that the usual Halloween black and orange theme is enhanced. And monsters are definitely green! lol! Anyone would love getting this card and it looks like it wouldn't be too difficult to re-create! Thanks for the inspiration. Brilliant!
    Cheers
    Cher Cronican-Walker
    Club Scrap member

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  24. PatOctober 17, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    You are so talented. Wish I was half as good.

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  25. MirandaOctober 17, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    beautiful projects, mike. especially the one with that gorgous little model. every project with sweet lilly must be great!!!

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  26. Sharon (BennBoo Creations)October 17, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I have always like the Iris Folding technique! These are such beautiful projects...thanking you for the chance to win!

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  27. Rosie GuiherOctober 17, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    What great projects Mike!! Thank you for a chance to win some.

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  28. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Well, I'll try again. Didn't go through the first time.
    I love Iris folding, & I would like to try the Photo display you have there.
    Thanks for the ideas.
    mary l.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Always looove your projects!
    Marianne/NY
    mpriv@yahoo.com

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  30. Barbara ToddOctober 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Hi Mike,
    Sorry I missed this year's Creation Destination. Last year was so much fun. Your projects this year look fantastic.

    The Tabletop Photo Gallery would be perfect to display pictures taken in Seattle of our family "Bookends," our aunt whose 100th birthday we celebrated and our newest addition...our great niece who is just one month old. These "Bookends" were the reason I was out of town during your fun and creative weekend. Your little Lilly certainly was a great inspiration for that Photo Gallery!

    So I'm putting my name in the hat to have a chance to win. Thanks so much.

    Barbara Todd

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  31. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Michael, Great stamps and projects, as usual . . . We sure missed your company and tallents at this years Club Scrap Retreats, and hope you can join us again in the future! Until then, please keep the great new stamps coming, we love em all!!
    Mary in WI
    wischip

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  32. KatjeOctober 17, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    As always, they are lovely pieces! (but would anybody expect any less?) The tabletop photo gallery would be a great gift for anybody who has to spend a great deal of time away from loved one. I'd love to win the kits and try some iris folding.

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  33. Debbie in LAOctober 17, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I would love to win your blog candy. Your work is lovely. I remember your guest episodes with Carol Duval.

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  34. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I was just recently going through some old VCR tapes (not to get rid of them but to label them) and you were in several episodes I saved along the way. I was even inspired to buy your book about using EVERYTHING for future art projects and throwing nothing away, so I blame you for all the stuff I've kept over the years. ;-) Your imagination knows no bounds. Happy Birthday, too. I like the 2nd childhood story. Do the Japanese do something similar for women?

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  35. CarlavdMOctober 18, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Good to read that you have had a great weekend Aka-Chan Michael.
    I like the projects you have made and would not mind at all to be in your big black hat for the draw :o)

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  36. RonOctober 18, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Wonderful projects (as always!), Mike! Thanks for sharing!!

    Best of luck to whoever wins this awesome collection!

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  37. stamping sueOctober 18, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    what great projects. would be fun to win all the kits. thanks for sharing,
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  38. Penelope HOctober 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Happy Birthday! I'm glad you had a good celebration :-)
    Your projects look like a bunch of fun, too.

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  39. Jan CastleOctober 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful projects...what a Hoot it would be to win one!!!! I'm number 39...interesting, I was born in 1939, in fact in October...not doesn't that make for a winner!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  40. MarciaOctober 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love your projects!! What fun it must have been.

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  41. Dianne GuilingerOctober 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    These are beautiful, and I'd also like to say Happy Birthday!

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  42. Debi CoxOctober 18, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Always love your projects!!! I really love Cloisonne, so your stamps really appeal to me! Also, Iris folding is a passion of mine, so am really glad that you have been using this technique in your projects.

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  43. LynnOctober 19, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Great projects Mike..I wish I were close enough to get to one of your crafting events ! Thanks for the chance to win these projects.
    p.s. Happy Belated Birthday

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  44. scrappybettyOctober 19, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Love your stamps and you you always have fun projects and cards.

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  45. trouble2015October 19, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Love the projects.

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  46. Ruth AnnOctober 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Great projects! I'd love to win one!

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  47. ChristineOctober 20, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Awesome projects Mike. They are very cool looking.

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  48. Donna LeeOctober 20, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I love your projects!! I am going to make some of the note card/holders for gifts for Christmas this year based upon the project you led at the Club Scrap retreat last year.

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  49. KatOctober 21, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Michael,
    Love your ideas. They are a true inspiration! Keep them coming.

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  50. smb73October 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Love those projects!
    Thanks for such fun blog candy.

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  51. Elizabeth DelValleOctober 24, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I simply LOVE the teacup monster. How cute he is!
    Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.
    Elizabeth

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  52. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Ohhh, love the projects.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy.

    pat-czap

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  53. LUCYGOctober 27, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful projects, and also happy 61st birthday to you!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    A chance to win?! Of course!! Thanks for the great inspiration!!!

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  55. JuliaOctober 27, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Thanks for sharing...LOVE the triptych!!!

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  56. Lisa NilesOctober 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I've always wanted to learn iris folding... Hopefully, I get the chance soon especially if I win one of your kits!!!

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  57. AnonymousOctober 27, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Great projects - iris folding is always so pretty ! Thanks for a chance to win some goodies !

    karenajo

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  58. Sally SchoeckOctober 28, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Love them!!

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  59. jenniferOctober 30, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    what great projects and super candy! thanks for the chance

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  60. Judy InukaiOctober 30, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    What fun projects. I'd love to win some candy. I wish I lived close enough to attend one of your workshops.

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  61. IngeOctober 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    You made wonderful projects again!!! Thank you for all the beatiful cards and other projects!

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  62. Pam PhillipsOctober 30, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Love those projects. The kimono cards and the table top gallery especially caught my eye.

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  63. chaoscornerOctober 31, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Wish I could have been there to do all those projects Mike - thank you for at least giving us a chance to win yours. Craft weekends are always so stimulating. One of these days you'll have to come 'downunder' to do some here ....... !!

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  64. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Fantastic projects and stamps, as usual! (We missed you at CS Retreat this year) I would love to get in on these goodies! Thanks for the opportunity

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  65. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Mike - I have been watching your blog casually for some time and am always impressed. Your stamps and die cuts are definitely on my wish list! May you receive tenfold what you have given. Thank you. PJ

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  66. celwebNovember 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Next year I'm NOT missing Creation Destination!!! All of the projects are so beautiful!
    Celeste of Fallbrook

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  67. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Great kits! Thanks for the chance to win (fingers crossed...)
    Reviva Yoffe

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