Best of November and Blog Candy Winner For Real

Hello Dear Friends

I am back from being away all weekend at a Women's Retreat and let me tell you ....it was WONDERFUL!  Absolutely food for the soul.  And now, at long last, I can return to blog about the Late Night Stampers Fall Treasure Hunt.  I have to be honest...I do not yet know who won the whole kit and kaboodle (the organizers haven't let me know so presumably it was none of the ladies' names that I submitted).  But certainly, I *do* know who won the blog candy that I had advertised.  

Best of Snow    #134387     $17.95

But first - have you seen the November "Best of" stamp?   Each month during Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary year they are releasing a gorgeous "Best of 25 years" stamp set, including several of their most popular stamps from the past 25 years, plus a new image each month.  November's set is called Best of Snow and let me tell you, it is cute, cute, cute!  What do you think??

Isn't this just to die for?  Love the hedgehogs!  And the new Let It Snow stamp fits perfectly within our Label Bracket Punch from the holiday catalogue.

And moving on....back to the Blog Candy and the winner - a news item that you may have been trying to ascertain.  Sorry that I was a trifle cryptic last week when I 'sort of' announced a winner.  Well, that was because my winner had signed only their first name to their blog entry.  And had not left an e-mail address either!  I tried to contact the friend whom I "thought" had left that blog posting, and did finally get through to verify her identity.  So now I can tell you too.....
Nancy H is the winner of my blog candy.

Edited Nov 6:  Winner of the Fall LNS Treasure Hunt is Sheri Lee!


Hmmm?  Was that worth 2 separate blog posts and all the mystery do you think??  Actually, if you knew Nancy, you might agree that she is indeed worthy of 2 blog posts and quite a bit of hoopla!  So there!

I am looking forward to moving on to more craft-related blog-posts.  Like a gorgeous new card.  Want to see it?  Okay then - check back tomorrow..........

And on that note, after a wonderful but tiring Retreat away from home, I am off to sleep.
Have a wonderful and restful sleep yourselves and I will 'see' you tomorrow!

God Bless,  ~Cynthia    <><

Blog Candy Winner - Sort Of

Silly Me

I was supposed to announce the winner of my blog candy from the Late Night Stamper's Fall Treasure Hunt.  I will tell you that as of yet, I have not been informed who the big winner of the Canadian LNS Treasure Hunt was - but at least I "kinda" know which wonderful friend has won the blog candy that I offered.

Drum Roll Please.......Oops.  We interrupt this program to bring you a public service announcement.  I am trying to contact the winner and have not reached her yet.  I need to verify her identity, as several of you left your (first) name but not your last.  And unless your name is unbelievably uncommon, I likely know at least 2 of you, so my winner is still pseudo-anonymous.   :)    Please be patient with me my friends while I try to verify the identity of my blog candy winner.  Check back tomorrow (maybe she will have returned my call by then......)

Hope everyone has been having a super week!   God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <><

LNS Treasure Hunt and Blog Hop - Fall 2013

Hello Friends.  

Edited Nov 6:
Winner of the Fall LNS Treasure Hunt (Canada) is Sheri Lee!

I am happy to say that I have once again joined the LateNightStampers Blog Hop and Treasure Hunt - and if you haven't been part of this before, then I invite you take part now and join in the fun.

One lucky person is going to win a shopping spree of Stampin' Up! goodies.   I love being a part of this so I am also going to award BLOG CANDY to one lucky person who leaves a comment on this post on my blog!!  Just think - you could win twice!

For details about how to participate in the Treasure Hunt, see the LateNightStampersFall  Treasure Hunt page listed at the top of my blog.

Here is my clue:  Embossing Powder

With all kinds of available colours, you are really going to want to have embossing powders on your wish list!


You have until Friday October 25th to send me your list of 50 clues (include blog address) from the websites listed on the LateNightStampers Fall Treasure Hunt page.   One lucky person will win a shopping spree of Stampin' Up products.  It doesn't matter what Country you are in, or whether you are an SU! demonstrator or not.  Everyone is welcome to join in - so please take part in the fun !  

Remember: 

•  It's always nice to leave a quick comment on a blog if you have the time      :)
• When you find the clue: write the BLOG NAME and THE CLUE down. For instance, my blog name is StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com, and my clue is Embossing Powder.  When you have located 50 clues, please send me your list (at millanclan@bell.net) and I will make sure your name is entered in the drawing.

Everyone who leaves a comment on this post will be entered in a draw to win this Blog Candy from me

The winner of the Simply Fabulous Simply Sent kit will be announced on Oct 26.
(Sorry - blog candy draw is only open to residents of Canada).

Remember to keep checking back on the  blogs for the clues – even though our start date was Aug 20, some blogs may not have their clue posted yet and some blogs have not yet been added to the list.
Have fun and come back to visit me often - and feel free to leave a comment! 

God Bless and Happy Hunting!     ~Cynthia    <><

Edited Sept 26 --
Here are the participating blogs for you to hop to: 

LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEMOS & BLOGS

Tammy Baldwin www.creativeapplescrampers.blogspot.com US Carolyn Bennett www.carolynstamps.com US Jody Brechbill www.jodybrechbillstampinqueen.com US Brenda Cook http://www.cardscraps.com US Carolee Crabb Care2stampwithcarolee.blogspot.com US Tina Davis http://www.tinadavisstamps.blogspot.com/ US Beverly Farmer www.createwithbev.blogspot.com US Sherrill Graff http://yourhiredscrapbooksupplies.blogspot.com/ US Penny Hanuszak http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com Canada Lori Helvick createwithlori2.blogspot.com/ US Diane Ison http://teachtostamp.blogspot.ca/ Canada Suzanne Johnson www.gottastampwithsuzanne.com US Nancy Legate www.stampnnuggets.com US Carolyn Lindenmayer http://carolynscardcreations.blogspot.com.au/ Other Rhonda Macnally http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com Canada Serena Marsh www.reenybeanies.blogspot.ca Canada Robin Messenheimer http://robinscraftroom.com US Joni Metras www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com US Cynthia Millan http://www.StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com Canada Kimberley Morris http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com US Ruth Pearson http://pearsonifiedcrafting.blogspot.co.uk/ UK Ginger Rabesa http://www.stampingginger.com US Brenda Riehle www.stampandscrapwithbrenda.blogspot.com US Linda Rodenberg www.prettyinky.blogspot.com US Heather Sewczak heatherscutecards.com/blog US Cynthia Simpson http://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com/ US Dee Slater http://createwithdee.typepad.com US Deborah Smart www.stampandcreate.net Canada B Jayne Stenstrom http://www.jaynestamps.com/ US Tanya Stottlemire www.scramptastic.blogspot.com US Charlene Tackvic www.AlwaysStamping.com US Jackie Watson jackielwatson.blogspot.com US Lesley         Lendon                 http://lellyjellys.blogspot.com/                                       UK Amanda       Frankel                www.OurCraftyPlaydate.com                                             US Vanessa       Terrell                 www.stampwithvanessa.com                                              US Kris               Sobolik               www.maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com                               US Misty             Snell                   http://snellmisty.wordpress.com                                          US Rhonda         Price                   www.stampbyrhonda.blogspot.com                                    US Jaime            Barnett                http://kankiepopscards.blogspot.co.uk                               UK Janet             Yates                  www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com                                   Canada Avery             Murphy              http://alongcamestamping.blogspot.ca                          Canada Jennifer         King                   http://stampingcontact.com                                                 US Erika              Trowell              www.idigstamps.com                                                           US Mary K.          Wessling           http://maryscraftroom.blogspot.com                                    US Jean              Piersanti            www.Beautyandthestamper.blogspot.com                          US Karina           Chin                   www.karinaskreation.com                                           Canada Samantha      Joyce                www.crafty-sammy.blogspot.co.uk                                      UK Jennifer         Wren                www.txjennywren.blogspot.com                                           US Susan           Timchack           http://susan-stampinsue.blogspot.com                                US Cindy        Mitchell-Clark         www.cindysstampingcorner.wordpress.com                       US Cindy             Fodor                www.stampthelove.blogspot.com                                        US Amber        Meulenbelt      www.stampwithamber.com                                                 Canada Anastasia      Radloff               www.stampinblondie.blogspot.com                                     US Robin            Boyer                  www.robinscreativecorner.com                                           US Amy              Hoffman              www.stampandscrapwithamy.blogspot.com                       US Louise          Radies          www.creationsbylouise.blogspot.com                                 Canada Holly            Stene                   http://hollyshobbs.blogspot.com                                        US Melissa       Banbury                www.porchswingcreations.com                                  Canada Laura          Leuenberger         www.stamplaura.blogspot.com                                      US Denise        Willerton         http://chezmoicreations.blogspot.com                              Canada Raissa         Spatola                www.raissastamps.com                                                     US Sandy          Risi                      http://thecrewquarters.blogspot.com                                    US Rachel         Bateman              http://rachelscraft.blogspot.com/                                          US Nicole          Mahler                  www.creationsbynikki.blogspot.com                                 US Cathy           Parlitsis                http://www.stampsandscrapbooks.com                               US Laurie          Reaume                www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com                               Canada Jacqueline Dorer-Russell       http://sugarssmilinpapercrafts.blogspot.com                        US Kay              Marini                  www.stampingforsanity.blogspot.com                                US Cary             Payette                http://stampingbandit.blogspot.com                                    US Cindy          Techlin                  http://www.stampinaninktrail.blogspot.com                      US

Treasure Hunt Winners!

Hello Friends

At long last I am back and in the groove and able to make posts.  Regularly even!  And the first item of business is to let you know the results of the LNS Spring Treasure Hunt and Blog Hop.

The winner of the LNS Treasure Hunt for Spring 2013 is.....Heather Hopson!! 

Heather has won a $150 Stampin' Up! shopping spree from Sherrill Graff.  Woo hoo.  Congratulations Heather!


And the winner of my blog candy for this Spring's blog hop is....Shawnie Bartron
  
Shawnie has won a Happy Hello Simply Sent Kit from me and they will be in the mail tomorrow!

Congratulations to all the participants!  We hope you enjoyed yourselves!!

To my fellow Canadians....Happy Victoria Day.  Hope you are all enjoying wonderful weather!
God Bless,     ~Cynthia    <>< 

Spring Treasure Hunt Blog Hop and Blog Candy!!

Update May 20, 2013:

And the winner of the LNS Treasure Hunt for Spring 2013 is.....Heather Hopson!!

And the winner of my blog candy for this Spring's blog hop is....Shawnie Bartron


Hello Friends.  I am happy to say that I have once again joined the LateNightStampers Blog Hop and Treasure Hunt - and if you haven't been part of this before, then I invite you take part now and join in the fun.

One lucky person is going to win a $150 shopping spree of Stampin' Up! goodies.   I love being a part of this so I am also going to award BLOG CANDY to one lucky person who leaves a comment on this post on my blog!!  Just think - you could win twice!

For details about how to participate in the Treasure Hunt, see the LateNightStampers Spring Treasure Hunt page listed at the top of my blog.

Here is my clue:  The Paper Piercing Tool

This tool makes holes but is also the absolute best way to pick up and accurately place rhinestones and pearls.  Trust me....You really want one.  Get the "point"?!?  (lol)


You have until May 12 to send me your list of 50 clues (include blog address) from the websites listed on the LateNightStampers Spring Treasure Hunt page.   One lucky person will win $150 worth of Stampin' Up products provided by Sherrill Graff.  It doesn't matter what Country you are in, or whether you are an SU! demonstrator or not.  Everyone is welcome to join in - so please take part in the fun !  

Remember: 

•  It's always nice to leave a quick comment on a blog if you have the time      :)
• When you find the clue: write the BLOG NAME and THE CLUE down. For instance, my blog name is StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com, and my clue is the Paper Piercing Tool.  When you have located 50 clues, please send me your list (at millanclan@bell.net) and I will make sure your name is entered in the drawing.

Everyone who leaves a comment on this post will be entered in a draw to win this Blog Candy from me

The winner of the Happy Hello Simply Sent kit will be announced on May 13.
(Sorry - blog candy draw is only open to residents of Canada or the US).

Remember to keep checking back on the  blogs for the clues – even though our start date was March 1, some blogs may not have their clue posted yet and some blogs have not yet been added to the list.
Have fun and come back to visit me often - and feel free to leave a comment! 

God Bless and Happy Hunting!     ~Cynthia    <><

Fall Treasure Hunt & Blog Candy Winner

It's official - the Late Night Stamper's Fall Treasure Hunt has just concluded and a winner has been announced.   
Tricia Miller won the $150 in Stampin Up merchandise. Congratulations Tricia.  Once you send in your address information, that $150 of product will be sent to you.

What's more, one demonstrator who participated in the blog hop also won a $50 shopping spree.  Sadly - this was not me.  :(      
 Diana Soling has won herself $50 worth of SU! goodies.
Congratulations Diana.  If it couldn't be me, I'm glad it was you!

Congratulations to both Tricia and Diana and to everyone who played along.  The blog hop was a huge success.  It was a lot of fun.  And we're planning on doing another one in the Spring so stay tuned.

Next up.....I had my own blog candy that I was offering to anyone who left a comment on my Treasure Hunt post.  I actually said that I would announce the winner tomorrow - but seeing as I have something special in mind for November first (check back tomorrow!) - well, I thought it best to pick my blog candy winner now.   

And the winner is....drum roll please..... 
Lisa Eisner who has won my blog candy - "Always Elegant".  Lisa, please send me your mailing address and I will get the stamp set, Always Elegant, sent out to you.

Congratulations to all the Treasure Hunt participants.  It was a lot of fun.  Special Congratulations to all the winners (there was blog candy on a number of the sites).

And now for my exciting announcement.  November is my Anniversary month.  At the end of November it will be 2 years since I signed up as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  And in recognition of this, I am offering special rewards to all my customers.  Check back tomorrow when the first special will be announced!  I can't wait to start blessing so many special people in my life!  November is right around the corner. 

But for now...Well, right now it is Hallowe'en.  And I, for one, still have candy to buy today.  Otherwise there will be a lot of unhappy kids ringing my doorbell this evening.  So I'd better get on that.  In the meantime, have a wonderful day and a safe and happy All Hallows Eve.

God Bless,     ~Cynthia     <>< 

Treasure Hunt Blog Hop and BLOG CANDY!

You could win a $150 Stampin' Up! shopping spree just by visiting 50 blogs and recording their Treasure Hunt "clue".    Check out the details for the Treasure Hunt on this page.

And you could win a free stamp set from me = "Blog Candy" ("Always Elegant"), just by leaving a comment on this post.

You have until Oct 31 - but don't delay!  Start your Treasure Hunt now!

Treasure Hunt Blog Hop and BLOG CANDY!

Hello Friends.  This is so exciting!!   I am participating in my first-ever Blog Hop and I hope you will join me!

One lucky person is going to win a $150 shopping spree of Stampin' Up! goodies.  I am so excited about being a part of this, that I am going to award BLOG CANDY to one lucky person who leaves a comment on this post on my blog!!  Just think - you could win twice!

Read on for details about how to participate in the Treasure Hunt:

There are a whole bunch of bloggers appropriately named "LateNightStampers"  (or LNS).  The list of LNS blog sites is listed on my LateNightStampers Treasure Hunt page listed at the top of my blog.   You need to hunt through these blogs and find the 50 clues in order to be eligible to win the prize.
Here is my clue:  The Big Shot Doctor's Bag 

Doctor's aren't the only ones who carry bags full of goodies.  Stampin' Up!'s Doctor's Bag holds the Big Shot - and that tool will surely cure you of the blahs!

You have until October 31 to find the 50 clues in the websites listed on the LateNightStampers blog page (LNS blog page) listed at the top of my blog.   There are lots of blogs listed on that page.  Not all of them have a clue.  Your job is to search through the blogs for the "Treasure Hunt" clues...find the 50 clues, write down the blog address and the clue, and submit your list of 50 to me by October 31.  More details are on the LNS Treasure Hunt page at the top my blog. 

One lucky person who correctly finds and lists the 50 clues (and their blogs) will win $150 worth of Stampin' Up products provided by Sherrill Graff.  It doesn't matter what Country you are in, or whether you are an SU! demonstrator or not.  Everyone is welcome to join in - so please take part in the fun !  

Remember: 

•  It's always nice to leave a quick comment on a blog if you have the time      :)
• When you find the clue: write the BLOG NAME and THE CLUE down. For instance, my blog name is StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com, and my clue is the Big Shot Doctor's Bag.  When you have located 50 clues, please send me your list (at millanclan@bell.net) and I will make sure your name is entered in the drawing.

 

Anyhow - Lots of blogs.  50 are "participants".  Find the Treasure box, then write down the blog name and the clue.   E-mail me your list by October 31 to be entered to win.

REMEMBER - Everyone who leaves a comment on this post will be entered in a draw to win this Blog Candy from me The winner of the Always Elegant stamp set (retired) will be announced on November 1st.
(Sorry - blog candy draw is only open to residents of Canada or the US).

Remember to keep checking back on the  blogs for the clues – even though our start date was Aug. 20th, some blogs may not have their clue posted yet.
Have fun and come back to visit me often - and feel free to leave a comment! 

God Bless and Happy Hunting!     ~Cynthia    <><