We have a winner, and a new question!

Hello friends, and Happy Saturday!

We are going to have a beautiful day in Missouri - SUNSHINE and FORTY THREE degrees! Oh, yeah, I'm lovin' this forecast! The sun is already tempting me to be outside today, rather than inside! Of course, look out Monday and Tuesday - freezing rain, sleet, and snow predicted.

Hope you are enjoying a beautiful day, as well!

Thanks to everyone who attended the March of the Snowmen Blog Hop!!!

Weren't there some amazing projects out there this year? I would have a tough time choosing a favorite! A bit later in the post, I'll tell you who the lucky winner of my blog candy was!!!

First, I have a new question for the smartest readers in the world!!!

I would love to know what kind of paper/cardstock that you all use for digital printing, and for coloring! Do you use one type for copics, and another for waterbased markers and colored pencils? Where do you find the best prices on your papers/cardstocks?

I know that's more than one question, but it's all related! I'll draw a winner for an itty-bitty blog candy from all who comment on this post! As usual, if you are a follower, your name will go in twice!

Thanks for being patient with me this week - my computer is pretty much shot. I think it's time to purchase a new one....ugh...who's got money for that???

Okay, on to official business!

The winner of my blog candy from March of the Snowmen is:

THE HOOSIER STAMPER

Please email me at mamagilliam@gmail.com so I can get all of your details for your gift card to Joan's Gardens!

How much fun! The Hoosier Stamper is a brand new follower!

Have a wonderful weekend, dear friends!

Back tomorrow with a Stampin Sisters in Christ card.

Hugs,

Patti J.

March of the Snowmen

Hello! Welcome to the second annual "March of the Snowmen" blog hop! I am still trying to figure out how I got into this hop with such amazingly talented stampers!


We hope that you love snowmen as much as we all do, and that you have fun along the way! Hopefully, you will be inspired to dig out your snowmen stamps, clay, etc., and create some winter smiles of your own!


Many of the stops on today's hop will also feature blog candy, so be sure to stop and comment on each blog! What's more fun than LOTS of candy? I'll be telling you about MY candy at the end of the post!


My card features a digi image by Cocodingo, at Craft Your Passion. I was lucky enough to win this image a couple of months ago, in one of their challenges, and hadn't had time to ink it up! The sentiment is computer generated.


Coloring is done with Copic Spica Glitter Pens. DP is Stampin'Up! Ribbon is from my stash, and sparkles on the snow are done with White Frost Stickles.

This next photo is the side of the gift box that holds my project for today!

I used a Martha Stewart lattice edge punch at the bottom of the lid, added some Hobby Lobby beaded trim, and the top is actually the sides of a lid topper that I fringed with scissors...

Here is the lid topper.
SK624a and SK624b are the only markings on the sides of the sentiment and snowman on this topper. The snow is done with the frosted stickles, and the coloring, once again is done with





SK624a and SK624b are the only markings I could find on the snowperson and sentiment.



Inside the box is a set of tumbled tiles that I got at Lowe's, for less than $1 each. I thought that DD, who has a darling snowman collection, might enjoy receiving these!

Images and sentiments from The Angel Company, Merriest Wishes. Coloring is done with markers, inked with StazOn Jet Black Ink

You won't want to miss the next stop on the hop...the very talented and creative Sue Pelletier!

In case you have trouble with links along the way, I have listed the entire blog order below.

Angella Crockett

Barb Foster

Deb Felts

Holly Brown

Jen Carter

Jen Marie Taylor

Joan Ervin

Julie Ranae

Kim Sears

Laurie Willison

Linda Lucas

Lynn Stevens

Pam Imholz

Patti Gilliam ... you are here!

Sue Pelletier

Stacy Rogers

Melisa Waldorf

On to my blog candy!

One lucky winner will receive a $20 gift card to Joan's Gardens! If you have never checked out Joan's store, you must do so! My goodness, she has absolutelty everything, and she is a sweetie, as well!

If you are a blog follower, you will have two chances to win!!!

You will have until midnight Friday, January 28, 2011 to leave your comment. One winner will be chosen and posted on Friday via Random Number by DD!!!

Best of luck, and thanks so much for joining us on our "March of the Snowmen" Blog Hop!

Hugs, and Smiles!

Patti J.