Sharing and giving away… :)

10.20.08

Hi!

Some holiday cards to share.  These were inspired by cards that my dear Shari Carroll taught at Scrapfest this year.

Regular 2

Snowman

Now… how about two opportunities to win? 

First, check out the Hero Arts stamps being given away over on American Crafts' Blog.  Click HERE.

Second, I have an extra of this great Studio Calico stamp.  Want it? Just leave a comment on this post by Wednesday, October 22nd, 11:59pmEDT and I will randomly pick a winner.  Just tell me something.  Have you rented a movie lately that you love?  Have you found a new great recipe?  Tell me something happy. 🙂

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Have a great night.


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310 thoughts on “Sharing and giving away… :)”

  1. Debra says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:12 am

    I have lots of new stuff to share: 1. Had the BEST Potato soup at a friends house. She uses baked potatoes and the taste is fab!!
    2. Rented Ironman and the new Indiana Jones movies and watched them with my 11 year old son.LOVED Ironman…Indy was ok.
    3.I’m participating in my second Beth Moore bible study at church. The woman is so full of spirit and life. If you get a chance check out her studies!!!

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  2. Debbi says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:19 am

    Do I want it??????..Would love to have it. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
    debbim

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  3. Bridget says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:20 am

    I am celebrating my husband’s birthday today! The kids and I made him breakfast, and then we gave him his presents. He took the day off, so now we have to figure out how else we are going to celebrate 🙂

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  4. KristaLund says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:27 am

    i watched made of honor and nim’s island on the plane to and from NYC…they were both great!

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  5. sandra says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:30 am

    awesome cards!

    i am in chicago and the weather is 45degrees. how much happier could i be?!! i got to wear my coat! yay for cold!

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  6. linda says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:35 am

    I made something new called Pork chop Picata, I finally learned what Capers are, all this time I thought it was a FISH! LOL! oh, and it was yummy and easy to make, but mostly my family liked these, YEAH!

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  7. Dasje says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:35 am

    Hi! I’m just finished watching a movie (on dvd) with my 3-years-old son. Since a few weeks he loves this girly-girl-group, K3. They’re huge in Holland and Belgium, especially loved by little girls, ages 3 to 7 or so. Until a few weeks ago he set the tv off, when they’re on. But now: he’s dancing and shaking his hips whenever he sees or hears them. A lot of fun to see :o) If you could see him, I know for sure you’ll get happy!
    Bye, Diane

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  8. Kelli Shea says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:36 am

    i just attended a tailgate and we had this DELICIOUS pumpkin dip- canned pumpkin, confectioner sugar, and cream cheese. Dipping graham crackers & pretzels and you have a yummy yummy seasonal snack!

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  9. Karen says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:36 am

    Karen D My son and brother will be home for Christmas this year looking forward to it

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  10. Barbara says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:37 am

    If you enjoy reading, I recommend the book A Thousand Splendid Suns by Kaled Hosseini. This is the same author as The Kite Runner. The book is so interesting and truly makes me appreciate all the freedom and opportunities I have as a woman in this great country.

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  11. Dani says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:40 am

    Something happy?? I’m in love!!!! How could I be happier??
    ;o)

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  12. Kelly R says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:45 am

    i just came across these yummy looking candles…http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5270421…and they definitely made me happy! is it weird that my mouth is watering over a candle? 😉 thanks for sharing the adorable card!

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  13. kimmie says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:47 am

    Something Happy…I finish all 4 of the Twilight Series….i am going to see High School Musical 3 Saturday…wooohoooo I have 2 bestest friends in the whole wide world and Im happy that my parents are happy!

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  14. Sandi says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:54 am

    Jennifer

    I love this style of card. It is so easy to use in so many themes.

    Happy News:

    I had an all clear ultra sound and mammogram.

    I had a special day of lovely card making Saturday in Dayton.

    Thanks for a chance to win this stamp. It reminds me of the design on chairs from a place I like to eat on the beach of Cancun.
    Oh what sweet memories.

    Thanks
    Sandi N.

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  15. Giovana says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:56 am

    Well, few days ago I tried one of Paula Deen’s recipes : Chicken Casserole!!! I am not American and in Peru we don’t cook Chicken Casserole, LOL, well maybe in a “VERY” different way. Anyway, the recipe is delicious!!! my husband and daughter love it.

    Thanks for the chance to win.
    God bless
    Giovana

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  16. Tara says:
    October 21, 2008 at 10:59 am

    I recently rented the dvd PS. I LOVE YOU
    What a great movie! My husband even liked the chick flick! 🙂

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  17. Kathy W says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:01 am

    Just discovered ultra fine embossing powder for very detailed stamps. Too cool! Glad Colin is feeling better.

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  18. Paula says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:04 am

    Something that makes me REALLY happy is that my husband and I are going to pay off our mortgage on Monday. Happy Day !!!

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  19. Brooke H says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:05 am

    My Mom, Sister & I swap different books among us that are not always each other genres…..My Sister has us hooked on the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer!! 🙂

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  20. Holly S says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:16 am

    I just finished the Twilight series…love it, love it, love it!!!

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  21. Amber says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:17 am

    I just finished reading “A Thousand Splendid Suns”…Fantastic! I couldn’t put it down the whole way through and definitely recommend it.

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  22. Candy says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:20 am

    haven’t done too much creative lately. been taking care of our new baby boy. love your blog!

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  23. Jamie W. says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:22 am

    This weekend I went to a used book sale at a city library. All the money goes to support the library and I got a ton of books for really cheap. It was a great weekend! Have a great day!

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  24. alma brand says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:23 am

    hi jen
    i saw a great movie this weekend indiana jones crystal skull!!if you a indian fan like me you will enjoy it too also saw ironman which is awesome also..

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  25. Tanya says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:31 am

    My happy thing – I have been organizing my card-making, scrapbooking station, and I am actually making progress! 🙂

    I love your work, and thanks for the fun giveaway! ~Tanya

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  26. Teresa Miller says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:40 am

    Just adopted two cats; 2 boys, we named them Misha and Miles. They are a handful but makes the house alive with fun!

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  27. Margriet van Gent says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:40 am

    I just want to say THANKS for a change of winning and I just made my delicious Pizzaiola conpane. For 4 small eaters you need: 1 1\2 pound of porcfillet sliced into thin pieces and baked all round. Put it into a big pan with the following:
    2 cans of pealled tomatoes
    5 toos of crushed garlic
    2 teaspoons oregano, 1 basilicum, 1 tablespoon of sellery and salt and pepper as you like. Let this in the pan (softly) to sudder for one hour. If the sauce gets to thick at some hot water. You eat it with pane and garlicbutter. I hope you can read this.
    Enjoy your meal. We all love this and you can make it in advance. Its nice, simple and easy
    Greetings from the Netherlands

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  28. Margriet van Gent says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:42 am

    I just want to say THANKS for a change of winning and I just made my delicious Pizzaiola conpane. For 4 small eaters you need: 1 1\2 pound of porcfillet sliced into thin pieces and baked all round. Put it into a big pan with the following:
    2 cans of pealled tomatoes
    5 toos of crushed garlic
    2 teaspoons oregano, 1 basilicum, 1 tablespoon of sellery and salt and pepper as you like. Let this in the pan (softly) to sudder for one hour. If the sauce gets to thick at some hot water. You eat it with pane and garlicbutter. I hope you can read this.
    Enjoy your meal. We all love this and you can make it in advance. Its nice, simple and easy
    Greetings from the Netherlands

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  29. Sara S says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Every other Saturday night I pick my 18 year old granddaughter up from work and we go to the Cafe in Barnes & Noble for some serious bonding time. We have such fun and can talk about anything. Thanks Jennifer for having such a cool blog and sharing so much with us all. I’m amazed at all you do.
    Cheers,
    Sara

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  30. Rita says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:52 am

    Wow….what a cute stamp:-) I played with my camera this morning taking photos of flowers in manuel mode!! I’m trying to learn how to use my DSLR.

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  31. Michelle W. says:
    October 21, 2008 at 11:54 am

    Love your cards!!! They’re such great inspiration. Also, I just reorganized my acrylic stamps based on yours. Thanks so much for the ideas, I *love* how they’re organized now!!! (although, I don’t have nearly as many as you!!) Just took the kids to the pumpkin patch on Sunday. Then made pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and Pretzel Hugs (thanks to Becky Higgins!) I love this time of year 🙂

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  32. lisa cutler says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Love your creativity.

    My mom comes to visit on Monday! Can’t wait.

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  33. Jennifer Valentine says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Kay, I feel like I stalk you!!! lol!!! I found no-bake cheescake mix at Walmart and cute little cupcake cups to make tomorrow…..hmmmmmmm….
    I love your blog. I love your creativeness. I just love ya!
    Keep doing whatcha do!
    Thanks Jennifer!!!

    Jen Jen

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  34. Stacy says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    I’m so happy it’s fall! The leaves are beautiful and the cozy blanket weather is finally here. Happy snuggling! 🙂

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  35. April Z says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    My husband had two days off from work and yesterday he shampooed our carpet. That may not sound too exciting, but it looks so much better! It makes me happy.

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  36. Erin Bohland says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    My two year old son is so excited about being superman for halloween. It makes me smile hearing him talk about it..

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  37. Leesa Berry says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    Happy things! My birthday is coming up on 10/26; I had a starbucks and shopping outing with my best mom friend today and I just had some homemade potato soup from a new easy wonderful recipe! I love those cute christmas cards! So glad your back and Colin is better, a very happy thing for you!

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  38. Karen says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    I found your blog via Natasha Trupp’s Clean and Simple blog – yay!
    We rented a movie off the movies on demand service on Tv – PS I Love You. I laughed, I cried, and I am going to have to get the soundtrack. It’s so good! (I know I am waaaay behind the times here, and everyone has seen this movie, but it was fabulous!)

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  39. s a n s k u :) says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Two movies that everyone should see: August Rush & All About Dan.

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  40. Megan says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    So last night my husband told me that I was his best friend. So cute right!! My two best friends are coming for Halloween to have a party with me. I am so excited. And to top off all of this my inlaws are finally coming to visit. We have been married for 4 years and this is the first time the have come to see us. My hubby is so excited and happy.

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  41. Sarah says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    Working at my new job! Love the cards. Thanks for the give-away!
    Sarah in TX

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  42. judy1223 says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:48 pm

    I love the cards…how exactly do you do the fold-over thing? My happy news…I am a new aunt (for the 12th time)! My brother just had a little girl named Rosie…yay!

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  43. Nancy L. says:
    October 21, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    I have a lot of birthdays this month and Nov. And I’m sooo happy to be making so many cards. Plus its getting a lot cooler here in Florida!

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  44. Leigh says:
    October 21, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    Made pumpkin bars, yummm!! I also found a costume for the dog – is there anything wrong with dressing her up as a french maid??? My husband is a little disturbed but she looks so cute with the feather duster in her mouth and the little skirt tied around her waist.

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  45. Erin Glee says:
    October 21, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    I have a happy memory that floated up from my subconscious when I saw that cool Studio Calico stamp….that is the pattern of woven cane(?) that my Mom used many years ago to replace the seats on some antique chairs she bought. It was in the early 1970’s, (and as my kids ask, yes, we did have cars back then), and I remember my Mom soaking that woven stuff in a big tub of water, cutting a rounded pattern out of it and then pressing the ends into a groove in the seat of the chair. Then she pressed a bigger piece of cane into the groove to hold it in place….groovy is right! I always liked watching her make things~she is an artist and very good with her hands. Thanks for the memories!

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  46. Susanne N. says:
    October 21, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    I watched Dancing With the Stars last night and just loved Warren Sapp’s dance to “Funkytown”!

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  47. Jilly says:
    October 21, 2008 at 1:15 pm

    Hi Jen! you really are a talented lady. i love your cards! i’m happy to share that i just started my very own blog! i can’t wait to share all my creations yeyyy!

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  48. Jodi says:
    October 21, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    New recipe? Yes! This is a very tasty but simple one that my two little girls can practically make by themselves. Thin Apple Tart. Place 1 refrigerated premade piecrust on a pizza pan. Mix 1/4 sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon together. Sprinkle about 1 tbsp of the sugar mix onto the pie crust. Spread peeled apple slices over the top of the pie crust in a spokelike fashion working from the outside towards the center. Spread remaining sugar mix on top. Bake 1/2 hour at 425 degrees. After baking, mix 2 tbsp honey with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Microwave on high for 40 seconds, Spread over the tart. Serve warm.

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  49. Angie Radawicz says:
    October 21, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    I just watched Ironman…I’m not a huge action adventure film lover but I do adore Robert Downey, Jr. and this film was surprisingly entertaining!

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  50. Linda E says:
    October 21, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Love the card and the stamp. I just tried Undo for the first time because I wasn’t happy with a layout I had done. Where has this been my whole scrappy life?!

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