Friday, September 16, 2011

All About Fall Blog Hop

Project #242 for 2011
Welcome to the Getting Cricky Blog Hop!!

SPECIAL DISCOUNT 
GOOD THROUGH THE WEEKEND ONLY!  
You can get 20% OFF by entering the discount code

20janis

at checkout when placing your order!!!!


We're so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!!  Each of us, along with our Special Guest - Heather from Heather's Crafty Blog Space, are so pleased to have you here with us!!  Along the way, you'll see NEW ideas for creating Fall & Halloween cards and MORE with Kristal's stamps sets!!

If you've hopped along from LISA's Blog then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)...

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS  Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.  You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:



Kristal's THREE newest stamps sets are LARGER sets -- perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more...  For more details or to make one these sets YOURS, please click on the preview:

Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Winter Wishes benefits "Adopt a Classroom"

Scripture Sayings benefits "Good Samaritan Health Center"

For my project, I'm featuring the FALL-O-WEEN stamp set!


Fall-O-Ween benefits "Adopt a Classroom"
How would you like to order some of these stamps at a SPECIAL DISCOUNT 
GOOD THROUGH THE WEEKEND ONLY!  
You can get 20% OFF by entering the discount code

20janis

at checkout when placing your order!!!!

My card is a regular A2 size (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") using purple Recollections card stock as the card base.  The orange diamond paper and the purple stripes are from Echo Park! I love Echo Park paper!! The adorable image is from Bugaboo Stamps! I used Adobe PhotoShop to digitally color this adorable digi image. It's my first try at coloing digis on the computer, and I'm pretty pleased with how it came out. Don't get me wrong, I have tons to learn. I still need to figure out how to shade and highlight, but hey, one step at a time, right? 

I love that Kristal makes these MIX 'N' MATCH stamp sets! My sentiment for this card is actually 3 different stamps from the Fall-O-Ween set that I lined up together on my block before stamping. Cool, huh? Here's a close-up of the sentiment stamp using StazOn Jet Black ink.


Who wants some BLOG CANDY?!  For my Blog Candy, you can win this pre-made card PLUS a CARD KIT to make another one like it! (The buttons may be a little different in the kit.) Yeah!  I love CARD KITS!  All you have to do to be eligible to win is....

  1. Become a Follower of my blog, Pause Dream Enjoy (if you aren't already)
  2. Leave me a comment on this post letting me know you are a new follower or a seasoned stalker of my blog :)
  3. Must have a USA mailing address
Want some EXTRA chances to win? The following is not required, but will earn you extra chances:
  1. For an EXTRA chance, LIKE my Pause Dream Enjoy Facebook Page by CLICKING HERE and leave me a 2nd comment letting me know
  2. For another EXTRA chance, add my Pause Dream Enjoy blog button to your blog. Then leave me another comment letting me know you added it and your blog address so I can come visit and FOLLOW you too!
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I will announce the winner Monday, September 19th.

Don't forget..... you can get 20% off your order through the weekend with the discount code

20janis

at checkout!  When you finish the hop, hop over to
 K ANDREW DESIGNS to shop for some fun, versatile stamps!  Enjoy!!

Now you can hop on over to your next stop: FAITH ......




Getting Cricky Blog Hop


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92 comments:

  1. I am a follower. Love your Halloween card! It is sooooo cute! Thanks for the opportunity to win. Thank you for sharing your ideas and talents with us.

    scrapbooknut67114 at gmail dot com

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  2. these sentiments are wonderful! love your card Janis, too cute!
    hugs & blessings

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  3. What a super fun hop! I just love your cute digi card....great job! I am going to order the scripture sayings stamp set to make cards for the shut ins that are members of my church. Thank you so much for the discount! I am a faithful stalker, as you know!

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  4. Whew!! I ran so fast to get here... I hope I made it in time!! Is it 2 by 6??? I wanted to come earlier, but I had an appointment at 7 by 3, and again at 9 by 1...

    Well, now I must say -- Your card is BRILLIANT and BEAUTIFUL!! What wonderful talent you have, sweet friend!! :)

    Thanks for sharing your talent in the HOP!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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  5. Great card! I love how you use the buttons on the side!

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  6. Very Cute card! Great job! I am a new follower!

    http://cricktncrafts.blogspot.com/

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  7. I am a follower and I just love that card, too cute!!!
    mrsroddy4@aol.com

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  8. Oh my gosh, this is so adorable, Janis!! I am in love with little Frankie! You did a great job coloring him with Photoshop! I love the fun design and the buttons you used! Awesome, awesome card! I love it!! So happy to be hopping with you :)

    Lisa
    Getting Cricky DT - Sister
    http://indymermaid@gmail.com

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  9. This is just to cute. I love the buttons. Great job! I love the blog look.
    Hugs,
    Kathy
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com/

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  10. How cute is this Janice! I am already a follower, I already like your FB page and I already have your button on my blog lol! TFS!!

    divaof5.blogspot.com
    letilliaslaughter at yahoo dot com

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  11. Your card is SPOOK-TASTIC :-) & your blog is adorable. Thanks for sharing love~ I'm looking forward to seeing your next project.
    scrappingmamma~ ustoleit@comcast.net

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  12. Janis, he is soooo cute!! Love this card!! Hope you are having fun!!

    Ildi-Getting Cricky DT Sister
    The Craftin Mama
    www.thecraftinmama.blogspot.com
    ildij3@verizon.net

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  13. Awesome card Janis!!! Love the big button!! Fun fun card!!! :)

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  14. wow great card. I am one of your seasoned stalkers. Love what you are doing lately.
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

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  15. I'm a new follower. Like your monster card.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  16. Janis, Your card is perfect! I need to learn how to color things in Photoshop.... I don't do Digi's but I'm sure I could use this technique with other bloggy stuff. Thanks for the food for thought!
    ~Hugs~
    Becky
    www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

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  17. wow what a great card - that little gut is just too cute for words!!!!

    tfs

    Have a scrap- happy day!
    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/

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  18. fabulous card! I love the bobblehead image! Thanks for sharing
    Tammy

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  19. I love your card its Spookalishous.
    love the papers and Kristals stamps.
    thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. new follower.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  20. Iam a fb fan too, thanks
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  21. Very fun Halloween card and image! :)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

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  22. Adorable card! Such a cute little monster! I'm a new follower!

    elisaphotoscrap at gmail dot com

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  23. Super Cute!!

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  24. Great card, love the mix and match style. super cute.

    Alisha.moorenielsen@gmail.com
    http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

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  25. very cute.I am a new follower

    http://lindascraftcorner.blogspot.com
    iko.linda@yahoo.com

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  26. I am also facebook fan

    http://lindascraftcorner.blogspot.com
    iko.linda@yahoo.com

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  27. I love your card it's so cute. I'm a new follower. Thanks so much for sharing your project with us.


    http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/ or
    racincrafts at aim dot com

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  28. I'm a follower on facebook.



    http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/ or
    racincrafts at aim dot com

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  29. Cute card. I've been a follower for some time. Thanks for sharing -- really enjoying the blog hop.
    tcsobotka at charter dot net

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  30. Good job coloring with the computer! I love those Bugaboo stamps. :)

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  31. GASP! Such a CUTE card! I'm a button freak, too..love it!

    Sue
    www.justgenuinelyme.blogspot.com
    www.genuinelyjanestudios.blogspot.com

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  32. This little Frank is so adorable! I'd give him some candy. :)

    Pam
    Simply-Pam.blogspot.com

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  33. What an adorable card Janis! I just love Kristal's stamps and the mix and match are so great! I am a long time follower of your sweet blog though I must admit I don't get around as much as I would like. Thanks for sharing this adorable project!

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  34. I love your card, Little Frankie is soooo adorable!! I am a well-seasoned stalker of your blog and FB, love your creations.

    Mary
    stockg7atyahoodotcom
    www.marebearscraps.blogspot.com

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  35. thanks for sharing! i love the card you made. that little fella is awfully cute!! i am now a follower! mse006 at yahoo dot com

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  36. Too cute. Love your card. Thanks for sharing with all of us. I am already a happy follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  37. I am now a follower of your FB Page. Stop by my FB page if you like: Creative Diva.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  38. I have posted your badge on my sidebar.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  39. Great card. I think you did a wonderful job coloring your digi.

    Tonya

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  40. Your card is adorable! I love it. I see we both used the same sentiment. Great Janis'/Janice's think alike!
    Hugs, Janice

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  41. super cute! Great job on the digi!
    kacee

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  42. Seasoned stalker here. Fun card.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  43. How Fun! I just love this card!
    Rachelle
    joyfulhrt at gmail dot com

    I am a new follower!

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  44. I love this! So dang cute! I love that your candy is a kit and something you made! That rocks! Thanks for sharing! CallyAnn(follower)
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  45. Liked ya on Fb and left a comment! Thanks CallyAnn

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  46. Grabbed your blinkie for my blog! Thanks CallyAnn
    http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  47. are you kidding - I LOVE your blog!!! so.. good to go with being a facebook follower too!! SO Love this card!! will check out that stamp set co. I WANT ALL of Kristal's stamp sets!! till next time.. Doris
    parkernana5 at cox.net
    http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

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  48. I am already a follower here and on FB.

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  49. The Frankenstein is so cute. He has so much personality. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy o be hopping with you!

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  50. Already a follower. I love your card. Too cute! tfs Tami
    Tambo's Creations

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  51. I added your button to my blog sidebar. tfs Tami
    Tambo's Creations

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  52. Love your card...so cute :) Already a follower!

    Jenny
    jennykingham at att dot net

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  53. Aaw, such a cute halloween card! I love the pattern paper, cute little buttons and great inage! I am already a follower..thanks for the inspiration!!!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  54. Already a stalker LOL and now I will be stalking your FB page!!!

    http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

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  55. Super fun and spooky! Already a long time follower!

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  56. What a cute little mad scientist!!! Great paper choices to create the card. And the sentiment stamp is fabulous!! I love Kristal's stamps. I ama follower and "like" yourFB page.
    Charlotte

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  57. Super cute card! You did a great job coloring him! Fantastic color choices too! Thanks for sharing!

    Lynda
    blossomingbutterflycreations.blogspot.com
    rlhamm1 at gmail dot com

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  58. Very cute card, you did a great job colouring in the digi!!
    kristan

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  59. Very cute card love it.

    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  60. i'm a new follower!!! great card!! love it


    kathy


    felkatz at gmail dot com

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  61. i have put your button on my blog

    www.scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com

    kathy

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  62. Love your card that little frankie is so cute!!!

    alvinadiaz@msn.com
    alvinascreations.blogspot.com

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  63. Love this card! Super cute!!

    my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
    smmyiow@gmail.com

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  64. I love your little guy! He's super cute!

    I'm a new follower...yay!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  65. AWESOME!!!!!!Awesome on all you ladies site and projects....woot

    yep I am a new follower Thanks

    Chris
    mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

    http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com

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  66. I am a new follower on your blog. You do great work! Thanks for the giveaway.

    hhickman2002 at yahoo dot com

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  67. I also Liked your page on Facebook for a second entry. Thanks!!

    hhickman2002 at yahoo dot com

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  68. Your Halloween card is so cute! I am a new follower and can't wait to see all your projects to come.

    happyscrapin@blogspot.com
    plese.cathy@yahoo.com

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  69. Such a cute little card.
    Im a follower.

    Sharon
    rsmobley85@gmail.com
    http://rsmobleysdesigns.blogspot.com/

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  70. I am a new follower and just came from your fb page. love your card!
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  71. I love your card! SOOO cute!

    Debbie @ bugginattheseams.blogspot.com

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  72. This is an adorable card. Good job on the digi coloring. I became a follower today and liked your facebook page. Sorry, I don't have a blog for your badge.

    TFS!!!

    rpcrafter at gmail dot com

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  73. Adorable card!!!! I can't wait to start making Halloween projects! Thanks for the inspiration!
    Hugs, Jenni
    http://mylollipopgarden.blog

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  74. Fairly new stalker here! Love you card and your blog is super cute! I just bought a bunch of halloween digi's from the person who your blog template is from. LOVE THEM! Love your blog! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win!
    Deb C
    dsc105@live.com

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  75. Janis,
    Thanks for such a cute card. I love the colors...I am now a follower of your blog and wish you would visit my blog and see how I use Kristals stamps.
    Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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  76. I am a new follower. Cute cards!
    BobbisTreasure at aol dot com

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  77. Love your card, and the saying you used is awesome! And the digi Frankenstein is adorable!
    Becka

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  78. Wow! Another great card, Janis! You've been a crafting machine - and have done a super job showcasing this stamp set over the weekend!
    (I'm not eligible for the prize but wanted to comment anyway.)

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  79. thanks for the chance ti win!! I am new to this blog stuff I sure hope I did it all right..

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  80. I always love your cards...I have been a long-time stalker..I mean follower. :) Great job on the cute card! Only you could make Frankenstein look so cute. :) Thanks for sharing.

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  81. So cute! You did a great job with your digital coloring. I am already a follower.

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  82. I am a seasoned stalker on your blog and facebook page :) be so blessed!!!bartlettpair4atmsndotcom

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