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Sep 07 2008
BLOG CANDY #4 – Damask Monogrammer
For today's Blog Candy I have a JustRite Damask DIY Monogram Stamper Kit. The folks at JustRite were very generous in offering this Classic Wooden Stamper Kit to helpus celebrate this week! Thank You, JustRite — you are ALWAYS Just Rite!!!
And I will say, of the three original Classic Wooden Stampers, this one has always been my personal favorite. I just like the 3 larger outer rings with the single initial in the center. It's quick and easy to use and I just think it is so attractive. And today I used this Monogram Stamper to make a baby card. Remember the days when we all purchased baby gifts for the mother-to-be in green and yellow, not knowing the baby's gender? Well, those days seem to be long gone, and I havea stash of pink andblue cards for baby showers. But today I just thought it would be good to have one gender-neutral card in my stash, so that's what I did! And the B is for Baby, not Boy! Here it is:
Using a monogram as the focal image, makes for a quick and easy card, and I like that!!! I cut, embossed and framed my monogram with my Petite Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders. My white embossed panel was also quick and easy to do. I first punched the border scallop and then, using my Mini Scor-It, I scored 3 lines, each 3/8″ apart, just above the scallop. I then inserted the panel into the Swiss Dots embossing folder, but only up to the scored lines. Once I ran it through the Cuttlebug I then trimmed it down so it fit perfectly on my yellow mat, and then I rounded the corners. Tie the ribbon on, adhere my monogram with dimensionals and I'm done!
I received a surprise package in the mail yesterday from a friend and it contained a nice sampling of Papertrey cardstock, DP and ribbon — oh, how wonderful!!! Today's cardwas made with the Papertrey cardstock and ribbon. Loved the weight of the cardstock — SO nice to work with. I am fussy about paper and do LOVE a heavy paper, so I was very pleased!!! I can definitely see some more of these yummy colors in my future!!!
- Stamps: DIY Damask Monogram Stamper Kit by JustRite
- Paper: Papertrey Ink
- Ink: Colorbox Chalk Aquamarine
- Accessories: Papertrey Twill, Petite Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Martha Stewart Lace Punch, Cuttlebug and Embossing Folder, Mini Scor-It, SU Corner Rounder, White Pearls, Dimensionals
To enter this drawing for a chance to win this JustRite Damask Monogram Stamper Kit, all you need to do is leave a comment. A winner will be selected by a random number generator. This post is open to comments/entries until 6:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, Sept. 11. The winner will be announced Friday morning. Good luck!!!
Once again, thanks so much for stopping in! Have you been signing up for all the Blog Candy? Thanks much!!!
The winner has been selected, and it is #94, Tamara W. Congrats! Tamara!!! Here's what she wrote:
Tamara Won 07 Sep 2008 at 10:01 am edit comment link comment
I would never have known about DIY except for you! I LOVE the cards you have made and keep checking for new ways to use it. Thanks.
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Thanks so much for playing everyone! Much appreciated!!!
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677 Responses to "BLOG CANDY #4 – Damask Monogrammer"
Oh my I love your card! I would die for anything from Just Rite Mogramming, they just add so much class. What a wonderful giveaway. Here's to Lucky #1 LOL. 🙂 cheers
This is truly a beautiful baby card! All the details are wonderful and the mongram sets the whole card off nicely.
So elegant looks like linen! Impressive papercrafting to celebrate the first year of total Sharon creative blogging gifting us all with gazillion ideas. AOK
Keep Looking UP! Mt23stamper
What a beautiful baby card!
Very Nice!! I have been wanting to get these Just Rite Monogram stamps! Would love to win- thank you
I love your beautiful, frilly baby card! I'm really loving the Just Rite system! Nice stuff!
Great blog candy! Friday starts my vacation, so winning this would be a really good start! Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
Gorgeous card! I love it!!
That is an awesome prize. I like the simplicity of that stamper too. Monogram cards are so personalized, yet still useful!
What a lovely card! I really like the layered edges of the yellow and white.
I just put in my first order with Justrite stamps! I am looking forward to using them and this one too, if I win the blog candy! Love your BABY card — it is really pretty~
Thanks for the chance , it's an awsome candy!
Wow what a prize to win. These stamps are just so lovely to use for any occassion. Love your baby card.
I have had this set on my wish list .Thanks for the chance to win:)
I love Just Rite!! Thanks so much for the chance to win this awesome set.
This card is so elegant! Any mom-to-be would love to receive it. I have never used the Just Rite stamps, but the more I see of them the more I am falling head over heels! Thanks for offering up this opportunity to win this fabulous prize!
How beautiful and "frilly" this card is. Also, what wonderful blog candy.
Amazing works of art Sharon. I've just gotten into the Justrite stamps myself to make some holiday gifts. It's so great that the company is helping you celebrate your blog anniversary.
your simple maps are very elegant and simple beauty.
What a gorgeous card; elegant yet simple! I would love to win the JustRite Damask DIY Monogram Stamper Kit. I don't have anything from JustRite and would love to be able to sample their product line.
Another beautiful card, and more oh-so-welcome inspiration. The border punch is so lovely; pity it isn't available this side of the water!
More. Please!
Marion, UK
What a cute card Sharon. I love that border and what you did with that stamp. I don't have anything from that company either and would love to try it out. Thanks
What a gorgeous baby card Sharon! I love those scalloped edges with the score lines above them, really elegant!
OHHHHHHHHH Sharon! I don't usually beg… and I know you use a random number generator… but here goes anyway: ME! ME! ME! ME!! PLEASE pick me!!! I have been dying to try a JustRite product but there are so many to chose from that I don't know where to start… really the problem is that I just want them ALL!
The card you made is just lovely… I think I'll just sit here and stare at it for a while longer…
Thanks for the op to win this REALLY REALLY YUMMY blog candy!!
Pathetically Beggin-ly Yours,
Char in So Cal
I like the color combination. Great card!
Sharon this is so very sweet. I'd love to win the Just Right – I haven't yet allowed myself to take the plunge with them but I do like their results. I also love that Martha Stewart lace punch – I must get one of those.
Darn! I resisted purchasing one of these sets when Jerri did some stuff with them and now you come up with a gorgeous project. I love your combination of scalloped border, scored lines and the dotted swiss, Sharon.
OH my gosh, the possibilities for this are endless from weddings to personal stationeries!
Yout card is gorgeous, I have the cuttlebug folder and the punches, so I'm set if I win…LOL!
I love it! You have the BESTEST blog!
Thank you for the opportunity to win such a great gift!!!
Keep up the great bloggin'
What great blog candy and love the card.
This is just gorgeous! I so need that Martha Stewart punch. I can never find them in stock, but now you have inspired me to search again. TFS
I love the look of these monogram stampers. Would love to try this one… 🙂
Wow! I never thought I would be interesting in anything with a monogram until I saw your card… WoW!!! I now own that Martha Stewart punch..
I love this card sample. I would love the candy.
Oh your card is so elegant!! Thank you so much for the chance to win this awesome set!
Love the Just rite monograms love your ideas would love that set
Beautiful card. Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy and have a great day.
Ooh, I've been eyeing up that set for quite some time now ~ thanks for offering it up!!
Your creations are gorgeous! Thanks for this opportunity.
What a beautiful card Sharon! I love the score lines separating the swiss dots from the bottom. With the monogram, it is so elegant!
The card is lovely. I am starting to get that "I need" feeling about these stamps. LOL Maybe I will be lucky and get a chance to try them.
As usual…terrific card..you "Really Rock" I could sit all day and go over your blog….thanks for the chance to win some candy.
This candy would be a perfect gift (or maybe loan) to a new bride-to-be who is using a monogram theme for her wedding! She could make so many of the favors, and goodies for her big day..Wonderful candy for anyone!
I so want one of these stampers. Your sample is just adorable. I don't jump on many Blog giveaways but this is one I really want! Thanks for the chance to win Sharon and JustRite.
Congrats on the 1 year blogaversary Sharon. It takes much dedication to stay up and running for that length of time. Thanks so much for all you do!.
wow what a great give away. Your the best! Cynthia
OMG! SO pretty! I got their set with the cursive letters but loved these borders! Oh I would love to have it! I plan to use these stamps to make TONS of Christmas gifts for friends and more! Thank you for the chance!
Gorgeous card! Thanks for all the chances to win!!
A wonderful card, Sharon. I love the delicate lacey border across the bottom and the scores below the CB background. You and your friends are so generous with your blog candy!
Oooh, so pretty! I've not picked up a monogram stamper up to this point – so many toys and so little time, y'know?! The lace borders have been growing on me lately and I LOVE what you've done w them in this card, girl! Thanx for the inspiration and chance at t'riffic blog candy!
I would love to win this!! All your cards made with this are JUST RITE!!
So pretty! I would SO love to win this JustRite Stamper! I love this beautiful card, and I have seen so many wonderful ideas on blogs. I have a friend who wants me to make her a set of cards to use, and this would be perfect…she's a big card sender. So I'm hoping…and hoping!!! Thanks for your wonderful blog and creativity!
This is a beautiful card..I just love the color combo! Thanks for the chance to win!
What a cute card! I would love to win the Just Rite Damask Monogram kit. Thanks for offering this blog candy
Great card, Sharon. Scoring, cuttling and punching all on the the same piece. I'd love to try and make it sometime…hint, hint. Monogram workshop.
The justrite monograms are my favorite stamps out there right now. I would love to be able to monogram cards for everyone. I love looking at your site for ideas using the monograms and I am so impressed witht the versatility of them. Thanks for sharing this milestone with us! Happy Day!
What a very pretty baby card! I have not tried the JustRite stamps yet. Thanks for offering some for your blog candy! Hopefully, I will win so I can try them out. 🙂
Love these monogram stamps – have been looking at them for quite a while, but, just can't choose which one to get. The baby card is awesome.
Wow! This card is beautiful. I have just recently seen the Just Rite Stampers, and I have to say they certainly "make" the cards that they are used on! Thanks for the oppourtunity to win!
This is a gorgeous baby card! It is simple, yet so elegant. I love using the Just Rite monogrammer to personalize cards to give them that special touch.
Lovely! May those random number generators look favorably on me – I'd LOVE to win the blog candy!!
This card is just beautiful. I've seend so many samples using Damask Monogrammer and would love to be the lucky stamper to win this sweet candy. Thanks for a chance.
I am dying to try the Just Right Stampers but I am trying to stick to a budget – which is next to impossible. Thanks for sharing.
This is a beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win this set!!
Sweet, sweet, sweet. I must have this beautiful tool 🙂
Those monogram stamps are really nice! I would love to try them out! Thanks for the opportunity to win a set!
Beautiful card and I've been thinking of getting a monogram stamper.
These stamps are so pretty. I never win anything, but I'll try anyway. Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful card! I love all your work! ~Julie
Beautiful card. Thanks for the chance.
Cindy F
Sharon your card is unbelievably gorgeous! The details you add to cards, like the tiny pearls is just amazing! I'd love to win something like this.
I love all of your creations. I am never disapointed when come to your site.
Your Just Rite monogram samples are what took me over the edge and got me on the JR band wagon. This card is no exception…it's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your creative excellence with us.
Gorgeous card! These stamps are so cool – love seeing all the designs !
Sharon, you've done it again! Classic, beautiful and timeless. The monogram is perfect, I would never have thought of using them for a baby card!
Sharon –
LOVE LOVE LOVE the baby card!! Your work is a constant source of inspiration!
Really great card…thanks for a chance to win.
What a fabulous stamp set! And your card makes it look even better! Your samples will push me over the edge one of these days and I will have to break my self-imposed sanction on no new stamps until after Christmas shopping it done and paid for.
Sharon, another beautiful card.
JustRite adds the rigth touch to a card.
would love to win this .
Your card is gorgeous! So many little details and yet so simple because of the color scheme. Thank you again for the chance at something you have shown us so many different ideas about! :o)
Sharon, I love the card. And I really love the scoring. I like the way you combine the scoring and the cuttlebug. It is a technique I have copied from you many times! I think it makes the card look very elegant and finished.
Sharon, another delightful design for us to admire and envy 🙂 Thanks for sharing your ideas and for offering a chance to win a great prize!
Oh My Goodness. That is simply a stunning card!!! I am IN LOVE with that monogram set!!! It's simple but oh so elegant!!! Pick me, pick me! hehe Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
OMGosh! I really love this card. I see a CASEing in my future, LOL! Simple but VERY elegant!
Great card! I love the monograms and would like to win a set. Thank you.
Gorgeous card as usual, Sharon. Since I donated one of these to our event, maybe I can win it back now! Thanks for the chance for goodies on your big week!
How cool is this??? Love the monograms, and as usual Sharon, your card is BEAUTIFUL!
Sharon, such a cute card. I would love the chance to win. Thanks for offering.
Beautiful card!
I love this card wich is really nice and delicate!
Love the card!! I have been thinking about getting a JustRite set but have wanted to see one in person!!
Congratulations on your anniversary!
Love the card and the candy is so generous!
Great card – would love the monogram set!
That card is gorgeous. I've been lusting after one of these for a while now, would love to win one so I can play too. ~chris
I would never have known about DIY except for you! I LOVE the cards you have made and keep checking for new ways to use it. Thanks.
I'm just starting to love the Justrite stamps!! What a great addition to your blog candy party!!
Beautiful card, using a great designed stamp set from Just Rite. I have not been able to purchase these monogram stamps due to unemployment so it would be great to win! Darlene
Love the classy look of your cards.
As usual your card is beautiful. Thanks for the chance at this wonderful blog candy.
I love your card. Justrite stampers have been on my wishlist since I first saw them. What a wonderful gift, a chance to win a set. Thanks so much. Ann Lind
Your card is stunning, as usual. There's something so sweet and feminine about it that speaks to me. You're certainly a gifted artist.
What a beautiful card, all this blog candy is brilliant.Thanks for this opportunity to win some wonderful stamps.
Your card is beautiful, Sharon! I love the look that the Just Rite stampers add to cards! Thanks for the chance win a set!
What a beautiful card! The colors and simplicity of it are perfect.
I've been admiring all the cards I've seen using these monogram stamps so I would LOVE to win one – thanks for the chance.
Love your gender neutral Baby Card!!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win your fabulous blog candy!
What a lovely card and made quickly. It has such nice detail yet can ce completed in a reasonable length of time. TFS
I have never seen these stamps before, but I absolutely LOVE them! There's so much you can do with them!
#107 – What a cool stamp … thanks for the chance to win & congrats on your blog birthday.
Oh my …your baby card is absolutely gorgeous!!!
very cool candy! your card is great. i like the swiss dots on only part of the layer, neat technique.
These are awesome looking! I would love to get my hands on them! Oh I forgot I have to go to the mainland for any crafty things!
Denise W
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Oh these blog candies are so much fun. I love reading what other stampers have to say. So like so many of you let me say thank you for the chance to win and keep your beautiful artwork coming. Until recently I had not seen these stamps before but I love them and what you have done with them. What great inspirations you all are.
Elenorah A.
Ooooh, what a beautiful card! I would love to win this set so that I could make something just as lovely! LOL! Thanks for the chance to play along!
I've been wanting one of the JustRite stampers and hope I win! This is a beautiful card, too!
As always, thanks for the lovely inspiration! I love your blog!
What a beautiful card! I absolutely love this color combo…….and that ribbon is gorgeous…..of course Sharon you get all the bravos for making the most beautiful bows. Just an overall lovely card..
Thanks for rewarding all of us – whether we win the blog candy or not!
Dee Y
Lovely card!
Just beautiful. Love the layers and colors. Now if I can just get my cards to look this great. 🙂 Thanks for a chance to win
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing with us.
What a wonderful way to personalize a card. It makes it all the more special.
This is such an elegant set! I don't own anything of JustRite yet, but I'd love to start with this one! Also, your card is just lovely!!
Your cards are amazing! I love this versatile stamp set and can see many possibilities with it. Thanks!
Beautiful card. I love the softness of it. All the detail with the swiss dots and score lines then the double scalloped edge, fabulous. Thank you for the chance to win.
Beautiful card, so simple and elegant. I will be CASE'ing. Thank you for sharing. =)
Such a beautiful card!!! Thanks for the chance to win this set!
I think JustRite gives just the right elegance!!!
I love the idea of the gender neutral cards and yours is beautiful! What great blog candy! Love your blog. TFS
I would be ecstatic if I should win this prize!
What a beautiful card. I love making baby cards, they just pile up too quickly!
Lovely card. I hope to CASE it!
Wow! What great blog candy! The card you made is just fantastic too! 😀
Wow! I have been wanting some of these monogram stamps. What a generous gift!
Sharon, you guys are going wild with all of the give aways for you Anniversary. Thanks a bunch AGAIN!
Congratulations on your one year anniversary. I have enjoyed all of your beautiful creations – including this one!
Great baby card! Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderful prize! Have a great day 🙂
What a sweet baby card! I've been admiring all the great things made with the JustRite stamps. Thanks for the chance to win!
Such a beautiful baby card! I love the way you put the white and yellow layers together after punching with the lace punch. I'm gonna have to try that. I love the MS lace doily punch.
Omigosh, what a beautiful card! Love the color combo and all the embossing; just gorgeous!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
~Hugs, Deb
Very beautiful baby card. Your cards are always so inspirational. Love your blog.
Gorgeous! Why don't I ever think to use my Just Rite stamper???
Such a pretty baby card, colors, design, and details are just perfect. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the way you layered the punched edges and combined it with the embossed layer. Wow!
This is just a way cool tool! Just think of all the sets I could make for friends!!!
Love your card! It is so hard to decide which Monogram Stamper set to buy, I love them all! And I love all the great projects you share with us! Thank you for the chance to win one!
your card is great!
Thanks for the chance to win
The Blog Candy just keeps getting better & better! Just Rite Stampers are so popular right now and I don't have any……plus, thanks to our economy, I've run out of money to buy them. Sooooo, this would be perfect for me!
Love your sample and how you used the border punch. Thanks for all the goodies. You are one talented lady!
Shirley L.
Roseville, Ca
Beautiful and fun card! Your anniversary party is such fun!
wahoo, what an awesome give away!!! thanks!!
Oh I would love this! Your card is fantastic!
Love the colour combos on the card – and would love the stamper set too! Can't wait to order the new Deluxe font kit so this would be great to add to that…
Wow your friend is going to love that baby card because I sure do. It is so pretty!
Thanks for a chance at winning some JustRite stamps I don't have any and have been dying to try them. Maybe this will be my lucky post:)
I am constantly amazed by your art work. The combinations of colors and textures are wonderful. It is good to see others embracing colors other than pink and blue for babies. Green and yellow are colors too!
I have admired this monogram set from your beautiful cards. It seems like an awesome way to expand one's creative efforts.
I have been curious about these stamps, but don't have the extra funds to experiment with new things, right now. What a gorgeous and elegant card, I love it!
I just love the card especially the border love the look of lace it gives.
Another great card – TFS and for the chance to win this great set!
What a wonderful card! I love your "stamp simply" style! I think that monograms can be quite elegant and would love to give it a try!
Ohh, pretty, I love your card! Monogram stamps never really caught my attention before, but this card certainly caught my eye!
Love your beautiful monogrammed baby card!!!! I totally agree with you — this set from JustRite has always been my favourite too!! Love browsing your blog today as always — thank you Sharon!!!!
This is beautiful!!! I have been thinking about the Monogram stamper and this would be a perfect way to try it!!! Thanks again!!
I don't have one of the just right stampers yet but I'm crazy for this one I love the flourishes and the elegant appeal it has.
Oh My Sharon what a wonderful gift this would be…Happy Anniversary on your blog…I haven't been around lately because of family matters, but pretty soon I hope to be back in the swing of things…I love the card with the monogram you made 🙂
What a beautiful card. I think I might give that a try. I just love your cards.
every stamper needs a beautiful monogram set……..cough cough, I don't have one yet! This card is beauitful, love the colors!
I have always admired your monogram cards. Very classy! Thanks for the chance to win one for myself!
Sharon, your card is just beautifully done – elegant and simple! I love the punched borders and especially the monogram. I'd love to win this fabulous prize!! TFS!!
You guys always do such great things with those Monograms. I don't have those yet. I would love to win one! 🙂
I really do like your card! Thanks for the chance to win such fun candy!
I love your elegant card and the colors you used. The monogram is beautiful and adds "Just" the "Rite" touch. The double punched border is so effective.
Love your card! I've been wanting one of the Just Rite stampers….maybe this is the one? Thanks for the chance to win!
Love that scallop border. I SO want a Just Rite kit. . .pick me!!
Oh wow! What wonderful candy, thanks for the opportunity to win.
Ooh, please enter me in this draw, if you would be so kind? We don't have stuff like this over here and we are so jealous!!
Warm wishes xx
I love the simplicity of this card. I like the use of the Cuttlebug w/the score lines too. Nice.
Wow!! What a lovely card–I love the embossed dots and the lacey scallops. It looks regal.
Your card is so pretty! I would love to try the Just-Rite stamper.
Hi, I love the border and scoring on your card!
Another awesome giveaway! I just love your blog and have been following you since you started it. Congrats! Thanks for the chance to win – I don't have a Just Rite yet.
I am very quickly becoming a huge fan of the justrite monograms stampers since I just purchased my first one a couple of weeks ago. I would love to win this set and appreciate the chance to do so. What a beautiful card!!
Love love love this card. JustRite Damask is just wonderful!!
Oh, how I love your beautiful card. It is simple but elegant. I love what you can do with the beautiful damask stampers. Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome just rite monogram set!
The JustRite Classic Wooden Stamper Kit is on my very long list of stamps to buy.
Your card is beautiful. I love the monogram frame that you chose for your baby card. It is lovely. The colors, your design and the ribbon that you used are all wonderful. It certainly is a card that anyone would be very happy to receive.
Oh, I've been eyeing Justrite stampers for a while! I would love to own one of my very own!! I have a small business making wedding invites, scrapbooks, etc. for brides and this one would be great to have!
Beautiful work as always! Thanks for the chance to win!
Beautiful – I've been eyeing the JustRite stampers for awhile now and debating on what I like. I know I love the damask set. Your example is stunning – thanks for sharing it! Also, thank you for the chance to enter for some blog candy. 🙂
Your card is so pretty! I have been wanting some of the Just Rite stampers. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the possiblities this Monogram Stamper provides! Thanks for the chance to play!
Beautiful card! That cardstock does look lush–and love the monogram! Would love to win this monogram stamper!
Gail S.
Love the card and the chance to win
Lisa V
I really like these monogramp stamps and hope I win the contest:). Your card is beautiful and has inspired me to use my punches to get the lace look you achieved! Thanks!
The monogram stamper kit would be a great addition to any stampers stash. Thanks for the chance to win it!
What a gorgeous card! Classic and elegant, the monogram stamp looks just lovely on there.
While all the monogram sets that are out there look great, I have none yet. So, blog candy looks like lots of fun to me 🙂 Keeping my fingers crossed! I have a baby card to make so I am totally going to use your card for inspiration!! Thanks
I love this gender neutral card you created Sharon. It is so beautiful with that scalloped border. I love the colors as well.
I would love to win this monogram set! I am fairly new to stamping, and I dont have many stamps and on a tight budge it is taking me a while to build up my variety of stamps, this set would be wonderful and so verital for many things. Fingers crossed!!!!!
Lovely card.
Gorgeous card. I love the monograming – something I have not done yet. Thanks for a chance to win one.
Thanks for the chance to win this fun stamper!
What a cute card!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I don't think I've seen one card made with Just Rite products that I didn't like!!! Love this color combo 🙂
I would love to win these – soo elegant!!! They have been on my wish list since I saw them.
Ooh, I love the Swiss Dots and MS punch on this! Both are favorites of mine! 😀
I love that you card you made!! The colors and layout are fabulous! I also love that punch!!
What a cute card: I just love the scallops and dots on white…just seems so crisp and clean.
Thanks for the chance to win the JustRite stamper…I don't have any yet, but it's on my wish list!
Love the card! And thanks for the chance to win this awesome blog candy.
Wow, what an awesome set to give away. I have seen so much of the Just Right products on blogs and how they are using them and would love to try them out. Thanks for the chance to win.
Angel hugs
Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize! Beautiful card!
What a classy elegant card – that is just rite for any occasion. I have enjoyed seeing all of your cards, you are very talented. thanks for sharing!
Oh your card is so beautiful! I'd love to win a Just Right Monogram set! Thanks for the chance!
I still think those colors are still pretty for a card. I really like the monogram set and would be proud to own these. Thanks for posting a chance to win.
I love the colors on this baby card. Very sweet – I also love the use of the monogram stamp, gives it a touch of elegance!
This is a darling card…very classy and elegant! Thanks for offering the great prize…I have this on my wish lish so now I'll wish to win!
I don't know why I am bothering to leave a comment for this blog candy but had to tell you how much I like your creation anyhow. You sure do have a popular blog. thanks for giving me hope tho.
Cheryl Sims
What a beautiful card – and as always with your cards, a real inspiration. I do love your work Sharon. The Just Rite monogram stamps are fabulous aren't they? I think they look so classy and often are just the thing needed to finish off a beautiful card.
Anne P. dinkuminkum at yahoo dot co dot nz
Beautiful card. Your cards always have such an classy, elegant feel to them. Love you style.
Another gorgeous card. The monogram makes it look for special–made just for the recipient.
Great idea with the Martha scallop punch! And I love the JustRite stamps!
Simple, classy, and so crisp!! Love the effect the new monogram set adds to your elegant designs
YOu are just having a blast giving away stuff aren't you!!??!!
Such a pretty stamper–I love the card you have made–so elegant and feminine!
Oh, I just LOVE that card! Inspirational! Thanks for the chance to win the Damask stamp set. 🙂
Wow! What a beautiful card! :o)
I really love your baby card with the monogram as the focal point……beautiful card!! Love those monogram stamps………what a great prize to win!
LOVE these I have been eyeing them for a while now- would be AWESOME to ein!!
You have such a wonderful sense of beauty. No Time To Stamp?, sometimes (okay, most of the time) I just am amazed at your projects. Thanks for sharing!
Wow this card has so much dimension and sooo love the color combo
Thanks Sharon for this amazing opportunity!
Would love to have this to add to my collection.
And, mostly, thanks for your blog! You are
an inspiration!
love the card and the set! Pick me!
Great candy–and cards/ideas as always! I would once again, love a chance at some Just Rite stamps! Thanks.
what a cute, simple card! Justrite is SO generous! Thank you BOTH for sharing!!!!
Just Rite Stampers has so many wonderful stamps. I like the way you did your card… nice lacy effect.
Love the card. Just Rite Stampers are on my wish list, so would love to win this set. thanks for the chance.
Just love your card- the colours are so beautiful together. I just recently took delivery of the C-45 Monogram Stamp but I would dearly love to win the wooden stamp mount – it seems to be so easy to use and to clean after use.
Oh please pick me! I have been wanting one of these ever since I saw them. If I don't win, I am hoping to be able to save up for one soon as I would like to make stationary sets for Christmas gifts.
Your card is beautiful!! Love the look of the monogram stamp. would love to own one
I love how you make simple beautiful and I'm old enough to appreciate green and yellow baby cards. I love what you did with this card – Nimmy
What a beautiful card! And I sure would love to win that Just Rite stamper!!
That is truly a beautiful card. Great colors and I really like that punch and monogram.
Love that double ruffled border again. Great card.
What a beautiful card! Keep 'em coming!
A great card and I really like the colors! I like all your cards. Maybe I'll win and can make a card like this one.
Fantastic card Sharon! I love those Papertrey colors together. I love the added touch of the little pearls.
Another great blog candy!
Thanks for the chance to win!
WOW … I have been looking and looking at these …wouldn't it be awesome if I would actually win a set!!! Thanks for such a fun time Sharon!!
I love the colors you used with this card. The colors are soft and elegant!!
Thank you for the chance to win this stamp set. I have been drooling over this exact set for awhile………..
Tammy M
All this nice blog candy!!!
It is wonderful, I have never won anything but you are gonna make one of us a happy stamper!!
Thanks, Anja
My heart is going piter pater …….beautiful card so elegant .To win that set would be a heart stopper for sure….:-))
I love your card and I love the JustRite products! you're right they make simple yet beautiful projects.
Thanks for all the inspiration you provide and thanks for the chance at blog candy!
What a simply stunning baby card!
I can't wait for one of my friends to give me an excuse to CASE it 🙂
Thanks for a chance to win your monogram kit!
What an adorable card! Love the card and the monogram set as well!!
what beautiful monograms! and your card is awesome! i love the swiss dots bg, and your color combo is so pretty. thanks for a chance to win 🙂
I love these monogram stampers. I want one SO bad. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Oh, I love your card. Simply elegant. I can't believe how many wonderful cards and projects are out there using JustRite Stamps. They are definitely on my wish list.
I love the card and blog candy!
Beautiful card! I always have admired the Just Rite stampers, but never narrowed down to what I want (or more like it – can afford!) Thanks for the awesome chance!
Sandy Kay
Really pretty card. Colors and design really suit one another. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love your cards. I've been eyeing these monogram sets from JustRite.
Awesome card! I love those monogram sets!
Barb M.
A monogram never goes out of style. Its a classic look. Love this!
Such a beautiful card for a boy or a girl! I love these colors for baby cards! I usually try to make my baby cards in colors other than pink or blue even when I do know the babies gender. Thanks again for another chance at yet another fabulous prize Sharon!
Of course I need this set too! Happy one year blogaversary! Thanks again!
Love my Just Rite. Would love to have this too! Thanks for the chance to win.
That card is just beautiful! The lace punch is the perfect touch! Darn that Martha!
Oh gee – I've been drooling over these stamps since I've seen them on Splitcoast! Sure would love to have my comment picked as the blog candy winner!
Love these! The possibilities are endless.
Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
What a beautiful card you have showcased using the JustRite set. Although I must say all of your cards are always awesome. I love the cuttlebug and the lace punch for that extra WoW. Thanks for the opportunity to have a chance to win some great blog candy.
I love your card. I have always wanted the monogram set, but haven't gotten it yet…Thanks for the opportunity to win it:)
Your card is awesome !!! WOW , would love to win this set , but I am sure my chances are very slim ! I would actually be happy to win any of the blog candies you are giving away , it would be a nice birthday gift as my birthday is this month !
I love your card and have long admired the Just Rite Monogrammer – they make everything so elegant! I have to ask – do you have trouble with the scallop punch that you've used at the bottom? I bought one and it just won't go through card hardly at all and gives me so much grief that I don't use it much. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for the chance to win the Monogram set!! 🙂
I have never used a "monogrammer". I would love to win this. They really make a quick and beautiful card. Thanks for the chance to win.
I enjoy seeing the cards you make with the Monogram stampers. They are so lovely. I'd love to win one and make cards and stationery for my Mom!
I can see many great applications for the Monogram. Thanks for the chance to win
Wow! I have always wanted it!
Thanks for such a great candy!
What a gorgeous card – I love the Justrite products! I have just started using them and love the versatility! Thanks again!
Oooooohhh! I would LOVE to win a Just Rite Stamper. I see so many wonderful cards using them, including all your beautiful cards.! Thanks for the opportunity!
Absolutely stunning card! (as usual) Thank you for your daily inspiration, I just love coming to your blog for all of your wonderful ideas. I just love the JUST RITE stampers, they would make wonderful personalized notecards for Christmas gifts!
i keep looking at the just rite monnogramming products and
real think i would use them every time i stamp
i like the idea of personalizing gift items
thanks for offering blog candy!
scs belledancr
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I love your card. It is very elegant.
I would love to win this.Thanks for the chance.
Oh, Sharon! Your card is so beautiful! If I had the wonderful Just Rite Stamper Kit I would have to CASE you! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
count me in, please! 😀
Awesome set for Blog Candy, you could make so many personalized gifts with this set!! TFS
That monogram set is so cool! Thanks for the chance to win it!
Another wonderful card, Sharon. I love to read your blog…it makes my day!
What an elegant baby card! Thanks for the chance!
These have been so much fun! I've always wanted to try these monogram sets, and this would be the chance to win one and get hooked! Thanks for the fun games! Best, Curt
Awesome card. I love the way you have done the edging…looks wonderful!! Thanks for a chance to win awesome blog candy!
oh goodness, this is my type of card. Very nice with all the elements together!
Beautiful set, and what a pretty card! Thanks for the chance to win!
Sharon, I have been a long time admirer of your work. I love the monogram cards you have done and love this set too. I check your blog regularly and always find some new inspiration. Keep up the fabulous work!
I would turn cartwheels to win one of these! Your artwork is da bomb!
Soooo sweet! =) Love it!
love this elegant baby card! such pretty monogram stamps. thanks for the chance to win.
I love your card! I would sooooooo like to win the Monogram Stamper Kit. Thanks for the chance.
Beautiful card! So many elements to look at and so soft at the same time. This stamp kit makes such great cards, anyone would love to have it!
Such a nice card. I just hosted a baby shower today, but friend knows she's having a boy (her 3rd!) so we went with all blues. Love the JustRite stampers–great blog candy. Thanks for the chance.
I have never used these before and being able to win these would be great as i would be able to see how these are. I love how your turned out. the pastel colors are so gorgeous.
I'm excited about the Just Rite stamps! We used the 3 letter monogram on the front of my daughter's wedding invitations this month!
It took time to get to this comment spot. Obviously everyone, including me would love this blog candy. Your card is so soft and clean looking . I love the color. Thanks so much for this blog candy. If chosed, I will give this gift a wonderful home.
What a wonderful card – it's beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing it! I'm shouting because I want to win!!! I've been looking at that particular JustRite monogram set – may have to get this one.
Love your card. Thanks so much for sharing.
What a cute baby card! I love that edging!
Always looking for card ideas. Thank you for sharing.
Great gift idea. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas.
Hope to win this! 😀
A wonderful card and a chance to win. This is so much fun. Designers and artists are great people who share and love what they do. Keep the wonderful cards, and stamps, coming!
'Just LOVE your card! Thanks for this chance to win sweet candy…keeping my fingers crossed!
~Brenda H.
I love this monogram JustRite. Thanks for the chance to win it (though I never win anything LoL 🙂 )
Happy Anniversary! Thanks so much for having gifts for US! 🙂
What wonderful blog candy! I would love to win this one. Thanks for the chance.
The only word for it, is I have been lusting for this set for some time. Just haven't broken down and purchased it yet.
I really love your baby card. Its so well done.
With fibro and at my age, its hard to get everything done that you wish too.
Pretty card! All the JustRite products are so very cool.
Love your baby cards. I would also love to win this stamp. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful card! I love these monogram stamps! Thanks for offering!
Love those monogram stamps and all of the beautiful cards you post. linda
Great card, love all the embossing. I really want these just rite stamps. would love to us them on christmas gifts! thanks for sharing!
What a pretty card! Sharon, congrats again to you. How do you get it all done? ALL of your works of art are top quality!
I have been admiring these stamps for sometime>>>would be so cool if I won…love the card keep up the good work
i LOVE your work! i find myself at your blog all the time getting inspiration as i my mind always go blank when i try to scrapbook!
i would just die if i won these! i dont own any monogram stamps but would love to!!! thanks for the opportunity.
thanks for being so kind to offer this. this would be my favorite to win if God wills it. 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration – you create beautiful cards! Would love to win the monogram stamp from justrite!
I just love how you can make such simple, yet elegant and personalized cards with the JR stampers. Your card is beautiful. I actually went to a shower for an expectant mother recently and found that I had no gender neutral cards. I guess we need to remember to make a few of those once in a while just in case! Great blog candy. What an incredible celebration!
Absolutely love your card- it's so elegant! I love the way this set makes monograms- such a pretty gift to give someone! Thanks for hostessing the blog candy this week- such a treat!
Thank you for the chance to enter and win. I love Just Rite products!
What a sweet card? It would be a joy to receive and also to make. Thanks a Bunch for allowing me a chance to receive the stamp.
That card is just gorgeous!! This set is on my wish list, so it would be wonderful to win it! Thank you for the chance!
Sharon, another WOW card. I love how you combine the cuttlebug with the border punches. I actually own the MS lace. Just another way to say congrats! I have not tried JustRite as yet but they are just gorgeous.
What a beautiful card. I love these monogram stamps, thanks for a chance to win. Kathy P.
Simply gorgeous…I don't know that I could do this but these kits do make it look super simple.
I just love how you do your cards. What clean lines & flair! I have learned a lot from you & I "Thank You". Keep on showing your wonderful
Very nice card…thanks for a chance to win…
Suzy C
Sharon, I always find great, inspiring projects when I visit your blog! Thanks for the chance to win one of those cool Just Rite stampers.
how did i miss this, sharon? i want to play!!! i love the card, btw!!
I would love to have the Just Rite stamper and love visiting your website. It's a treat I give myself every day.
I LOVE IT~!!!! I think those monogram stamps are awesome!!! and oh my how I would love to WIN one!!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
Sherri Alspach
Simply beautiful card again!!!!… Thanks for every thing.I look forward everyday to see your website.
What a cute card! Thanks for sharing.
this is so beautiful…a nicely balanced card…
Love this card. I may have to head downstairs and play with my Just Rite Stampers! Thanks for sharing.
I love the just-rite stampers.
What a wonderful stamp set. The cards are gorgeous – I would love to make monogramed note cards. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love your card, especially the colors and that cool punched border! I've never seen those monogram stamps before; looks like loads of fun!!
Lovely card but I must say all your cards are lovely. I especially love the fast and simple ones. Take care.
Beautiful card-love all the elements you used to create this lovely card. I don't have alphabet stamps or a Monogram set so would love the chance to win. tfs
Bev J.
It's always a treat to see what you've been doing on your blog. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy. And…happy blogsiversary once again.
As usual – another beautiful card. You got me hooked on making monogrammed cards. I am anxious to build my collection of JustRite Monogram Stamps.
Your card is just stunning !
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Awesome Card. GREAT Give Away
The monogram stamps are wonderful and your work is even lovlier. You always make the monogram stamps look perfect and appropriate for any card. You are such a good designer! Of course, anything JustRite makes it easy 🙂
Ohhh….I have been wanting to get one of these. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a terrific card. The monogram is perfect.
WOW! Sharon, you never fail to amaze me with your gorgeous stamping creations! I really love those monogram stamps and would love to win one, too! This card is SO sweet and I love the colors, cuttlebugging, monogram and of course, the lace punch edging. WOW, again!
That's a neat idea for a baby card! I would have never thought of that.
I have so many questions about the Just RIte stampers. Maybe having one of my own will answer these questions – please enter me in your drawing. Sharon – you are awesome! Happy Blogoversary!
I have seen so many card samples with these stamps and wish I could get them. I am on a stamp diet so I will have to continue keeping them on my wishlist. LOL I sure would love to win the set. Thanks for the chance.
What a gorgous card! I just love it! I love the cuttlebug, the pearl in the monogram and the punched border. Just beautiful!
These JustRite stamps seem to be so versatile. This card is just gorgeous and the damask monogram adds so much elegance.
Adorable card, Sharon! I am so wanting to get the Monogram set. This one is my favorite too.
This is the card that made me know I have to have these stamps. I just love the card!!!!!!
I can see why this blog candy the DIY monogram stamper set is your favorite. I would love to win this one. Beautiful card as always. Barb
Wonderful card – reminds me of a baby blanket. Love the colors, too. I would love to win the monogrammer – I don't have one! I would certainly put it to good use! Thanks for the chance!
Dorothy A
Love that baby card ! Thanks for the chance on the monogram stamper – maybe I'll be lucky enough to be able to make a baby card with it !
I am a new Just Rite owner and would, more than anything like to add to my stash.
I have so been waiting to order the monogram stampers. The damask is a beautiful little touch.
Thanks for the blog candy. I would love to have a Just Rite stamper. And, thanks for showing off the beautiful scalloped lace border. I'm going to have to rush out and buy one of those pronto!
This monogram set would be fabulous! I love your card!~ I love the lacy punched edge
Gorgeous card and, boy, would I love to win this set! I don't have a JustRite stamper yet, but have been hoping to get one soon — this would be a lovely way to "have" to get into it all!
I sure would love to have this JustRite Damask Monogram Kit. I have used these products and LOVE them. Thanks for the opportunity to win a set.
I love what you do with the monogrammer. Whenever I need inspiration, I look at your cards. They always help me be more creative.
What a fabulous card……so simple, but oh, so elegant. That stamp set is to die for!
What fun ideas, thanks for sharing your inspiration with us!
Beautiful card! I love the scalloped borders!
I just love these monogram stamps… thanks for sharing all your samples and for the candy op!
What an elegant baby card. The monogram makes the paper punching and embossing stand out. Those Just Rite monograms seem to add just the right touch to a card. Would love to try them out.
I love all the Just Rite stuff. I don't have this one – I need it! Your card is great. You can do so much with the Just Rite products.
Such a cute card! Love the color combination.
Your card is so beautiful! I love the monogram! It is so classy. I've never used Just Rite monograms but I think I need to start .. lol!
What a beautiful baby card! I don't have this stamper yet but it's on my wish list. Thanks for the chance to win!
That is a beautiful baby card, so elegant. But with the right tools, elegant is easy. I guess that is why I would love the JustRite, I think that is the right tool for an elegant, personal card.
Thanks for offering such wonderful blog candy. Your card is simply beautiful!
Very nice and elegant. And better yet, reuseable for friends and family.
And reuseable in the fortunate event of a last name change!
Thanks for the chance to win. Have a splendid day.
Sharon,, what fun candy.. I have been studying the just right stampers…
thanks for the chance to win one.
Great card as usual! Love that Punch. I've never heard of "JustRite" will definitely go to their site and check them out. Thanks for sharing your talent and introducing us to so many cool companies. g
As always I love your card. Would love to give this product a try. Thank you.
Your card is beautiful. I have that border punch and love it. I love this Just Rite set also and would love to win it. Thanks for a chance.
oh~ i would love to have this set!!! your card is so pretty!!!
holy cow how nice of you to have all this candy you rock
Love this baby card! I'm making some baby thank you's for a shower next week. Make sure to check out my blog for some blog goodies too 😉
This is soooo pretty! What a fun way to stamp! 😀
This is a great set! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the just rite sets…. i wish that I could buy them in stores here, but sadly I can not… not yet anyways.
Fingers crossed & Thanks for a chance to win!
Such a dainty look to this card…yet another delightful way to put those monogram stampers to great use. Sure would love the set to be part of my collection. Thanks for all the fun this week!
Ooo….this makes GORGEOUS monograms!
Sharon, I love the cards you make with you JustRite stamps, they are a true inspiration. I have been wanting one of these forever…one of these days! Thanks for the chance to win!
Loved the card, and the colors you used. Very Nice!!
What a great candy offer! I would love a JustRite Stamp! Your card is awesome too!!!!!!!
WOW…i have been wanting one of these sets for a lonnnnnng time…what awesome blog candy! thanks for the opportunity! 🙂
I would love to win this. Thanks for the opportunity!!!
Oooo! Thanks for the chance to win the JustRite stamp set. Your baby card is adorable, and I love the way you layered that border punch!
Georgeous card. Would love the stamp too!
I have drooled over this JustRite set for weeks!! I am trying to hold off until Christmas but I may have to cave in! I could always buy it for myself and wrap it after I use it!!(YES, I HAVE DONE THAT!!) I love your card!! These would make wonderful sets for friends gifts!!
Thanks for the blog candy!
Lucky [I hope!!] number 400! 🙂 LOVE the card! And thank you for the chance to win the Just Rite goodies.
Oh, I've wanted the JustRite Damask Monogram Stamper Kit ever since the first time I saw Sharon's example using it!
thanks for the chance to win Sharon, you are the sweetest! *~*
Great card… awesome stamp,,, so simple and yet so elegant!
great work.
What a beautiful card! I need to create a stash of gender neutral cars. I've actually had several friends recently who decided to do it the old fashion way and be surprised! Thanks for sharing your creative juices and your blog candy too. 🙂
What a pretty card! And thanks for the chance to win this great blog candy!
Kerry Morgan
What an awesome card. But all of your designs are awesome!!!!
What an elegant baby card! Thank you for sharing all that you do! Thank you for the chance to win!
Beautiful card. I love the JustRite Stampers!
As always your cards inspire me. Love the double scallop edge.
Oh my that card is gorgeous! I have never used the Just Rite Stampers but have heard much about them and have seen many samples … I'm in agreement with you: simple initials are great. Thanks for the chance to win one and give it a try!
I have been wanting to see one of the Just Rite products in action! I love your work! So beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity at a chance to win!
That's a really nice card! The monogram stamper looks wonderful. I hadn't heard of those before.
beautiful card, I just purchase m first C-45, can't wait for it to arrive so I can start using it. thanks for the chance to win some candy.
This card is so cute. I need to get busy on some baby shower invites and I've been thinking about getting some Just Rite Stamps for this project…They're so versatile.
This is a beautiful card…I am dying to get my hands on some just rite stamps!!
Sweet baby card!
I would love to win this set!!! I have wanted this for a long time, maybe this is my time, LOL.
Your baby card is adorable.
Thanks for your generosity.
God bless
Lovely. Those JustRite monograms are gorgeous, love the Damask details. What a treat it would be to win this! And what a beautiful lace border punch. Such a pretty card. TFS
How exciting! Oh to win this would be great! It is on my list of must haves! I visit your blog every day!!
Wow! I think this is really super cool!
Thanks for offering this to a lucky winner!
The card is beautiful! Love the decorative borders!
these stamps simply rock! I love how elegant & simple a card can be using them! TFS! I hope I win! 😀
Thank you JustRite for donating this great candy! And happy blog-a-versary Sharon. I've been coming here for the entire time you've been blogging- so inspiring!!!
Thanks for the chance.
Sharon – LOVE your blog and your work – Happy Blog-a-versary. You are a great inspiration to me with all the wonderful projects you post. Keep them coming! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.
that card is so cute… the stamps are so fun.
Wow! Just Rite stamper just seems to get better and better. The new Damask design adds class and pizzaz to an already great product. This is a must have item for all stampers.
I love your ideas. I have been wanting to get some of the JustRite stamps – you are such an enabler (although I am easily "enabled")!
Great card! I love these stamps!
I love these stamps and have been eying them for weeks! I'd love to win!!
I've always wanted to try one of these. Pick me.
Wonderful offer!!! Thanks for making it available.
What a gorgeous card with the layers of the scalloped lace and the colors are gorgeous. I would love to win the monogram set. Woo hoo!
oh! I haven't done anything with monograms, but your card looks beautiful. I would love a chance to try!
Love the card so beautiful.Would love to add that set to my stamp collection.
You turned me on to the JusRite family and it is my new favorite tool. Your card is beautiful!! Love it!!!!!
The Just Rite stamp sets are fabulous. I am just starting to use these wonderful items and would love to add this set to my collection. Thanks for the chance to play and win.
I would love to have these monograms. I have the Just Rite tool but am having a hard time finding any of the new things to go with it. SOOOOOO would love to win this!! Thanks for such awesome ideas. Barb S.
What a lovely card!
Holy buckets! Look at all those comments before me! Well, I have to say – Everyone loves that Damask set. Including me! 😀 Plus I think it's got to be easier to line up than the big one that I have…. Thanks for the candy!
I love these stamps!! Thanks for the chance to win.
LOVE THIS! Very pretty and simple techniques.
love this set! Thanks for the on going inspiration
I really like the simplicity of this card. Very beautiful! I am amazed at all the things you can do with the just-rite stamper
What a fun and wonderful blog candy Sharon! So generous of you! This is high on my list to purchase, so I am excited to enter! I am back and can't wait to play your challenges again!!
I agree that this stamp set is the most elegant. Would love to add it to my pre-order of the Harmony Stamp II. Can't wait to start playing around and personalizing my cards!
I love this stamp. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the monogram stamp. Thanks for the chance to win.
This card is LOVELY- and thanks for the info on how you did it- some GREAT ideas!
I simply LOVE this card. Very elegant, and very soft. Thank you for the inspiration.
Love your Beautiful Baby card!!! Thank you for the constant inspiration and the chance to win such an awesome kit:o)
What a great card! I've been eying these monogram stamps fpr awhile now.
What a cute card. I love the way you combined using several tools to creat a simple yet elegant card. Charming! I'm thinking about getting monogram stamps now (in addition to the other must have items you have turned me on to)!
Love your beautiful card. I would love to win a Just Rite stamp set. I have been wanting one, but just started back to work and can't afford it yet. Pick me, pick me…
I love this card. Simple, yet elegant. Would love the chance to win.
I love to monograms and would love to have one of this sets. This card is nice. I do hope that I can be a winner.
Thanks for hosting.
Oh that card is just divine! I love the effect with the ScorPal…must add one to my shopping list!
Thanks for the chance at BlogCandy – so generous!
Wonderful card. You really got my mind racing about a note card gift set using the monogram stamps. Thanks for the inspiration and the opp to win this lovely set.
Love your Blog. The card is beautiful. These look just great.Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Nice card! Thank you for the opportunity to win this monogram stamp set.
Nice job on the card. I would love to win one of these.
Wow! Your card is gorgeous!!
Beautiful card. I really like the double row with the lace border punch.
you rock!!! wow all this candy, one could gain weight.
Awesome card Sharon. Thanks for the opportunity.
Your card is so elegant and professional looking. I love it and would be proud to give it to anyone both professionally and personal.
Such a beautiful card. Love the monogram stamp. How fun.
Wow! Love your card. I love these monogram stamps by Just Rite, too. I would love to win one. Thanks so much for sharing your art with us.
Love your card and the way you used the monogram stamp. thank you for a chance to win
Elegant card. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Well, in my neck of the woods (Pacific Northwest) it has gotten trendy to NOT find out which gender baby is on the way. The last 4 people I know that had babies wanted to be surpised. I just can't imagine not being able to decorate the room in the appropriate colors! Anyway, your card is perfect and useful:)
Beautiful card! Like the idea of having baby cards ready to send.
VA in AZ
Love your designs! I'd like to win the stamp set. I've been thinking about buying it actually, but then there are a few to choose from and hadn't made up my mind which one to get. Please include me in your drawing.
diane clark
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Your card is awesome!
It looks very elegant.
Thank you for the chance to win these great candy!
Beautiful card and awesome set to win!!
Can I say that I love the JustRite Stampers? Of course… I can't wait to add to my basic monogram kit.
Been wanting to get this set for a long time..I have been so in love with all the samples all over the place, esp on the JustRite blog..Cross my fingers and hope to win!!!
I want it…..!!! Please!??????
Love those Just Rite monograms..I NEED them…! I also enjoy your blog..thank you!
I dream obuot this stuff! please pick me:)
I love the JustRite Stampers, I only have the small one but since finding the JustRite blog I want them all. The cards and other projects I saw on that blog are awesome.
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What a beautiful card! This is the Just-Rite set I want the most. I hope I win. 🙂
Love JustRite!
This is such a fun set. Love the card you made.
Congrats on one year of blogging! You are so generous to give away all these prizes. I love making monogram cards for gifts, and I would love to try the Just-Rite stamper.
oh pick me pick me! I could so use this to make Christmas gifts! Your card is just gorgeous!
Great giveaway and Happy Anniversary! Sept 11 is my birthday so maybe it will be my lucky day too!
I just love the JustRite stamps. I don't have this one so thanks for the chance to win it. I love all of your art and I enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing!!
What a beautiful card, Sharon! I really like the combination of embossing and scoring that you did! Beautiful colors too!
Another fabulous prize! You are amazing! Love this card and I do love the Paper Trey cardstock. It rocks!
I'd lvoe to win this. I just love monograms.
What a beautiful card and stamp. Thank you for offering to give it away.
Gorgeous card, Sharon! Thanks for sharing!
Love your site! What cute cards, would love to win this set. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have not been to this site before. I love all your cards and ideas!
I love gender-neutral baby cards! I recently made a scrapbook for a friend who did not know the gender of her soon-to-be newborn and used gender-neutral colors – it turned out fabulous! I love the monogram "B" used for baby – classic.
I have never seen these monogram stampers in person. but I would love to try them out.
What a beautiful card!!!
I love your card sample. A set of these would make a great gift.
lovely card. Monograms are geting so popular right now. so many different uses.
Amazing Card!!! Everything on your bolg is just AMAZING!
I ladore this monogram. So many uses as your lovely card demonstrates. Thanks for the chance to win some candy!
OH my I am a big fan of JustRite, I have quite several if not a lot 🙂 of their products. But I do not have this. Ohhhhhhhhhh to win LOL
Thank you for the chance to win
I'd love to win this fantastic monogram stamper! Thanks for the chance.
I just started buying a few JR products. Would love to win this one. Your projects are awesome. KUTGW. TFS
Oh that kit looks like so much fun! I would LOVE to win this so I can make some beautiful creations like yours!
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Wow what a beautiful card…..I would LOVE to win this kit. Thanks.
KEWL Blog Candy!! Thanks for the chance to win! I love the card you did, nice!! Have a great day!
How fun! I just got my JustRite stamper kit and I just LOVE it! It's really opened up so many possibilities for my card making business. Awesome and thanks for the chance to win!
What a wonderful card! This new Damask Just Rite would be such a wonderful addition to my stamp collection. . . All your cards are wonderful and I love seeing your "updates" show up in my e-mail.
Happy stamping and mahalo for offering such a great piece of blog candy!!
Love that card! I've been wanting a set of the JustRite stamps for some time now. Thanks for the chance to win some "candy"
Jannette D.
Your card is just adorable. I would love to get some JustRite stamps, they are all gorgeous.
I love coming to your blog for great ideas and inspiration. The combination of cuttlebug and edge punches is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Great blog candy! I love the card! I have just about everything so maybe I can case your card. Excellent job!
Fabulous, as always! Happy Anniversary and thanks for offering such GREAT blog candy!!
Generic baby cards are a great idea to have on hand. Thanks
Congrats on your anniversary!! Thanks for the opportunity for some fun blog candy 🙂
You are such an inspiration!! I love your artwork and love your blog ~ happy anniversary to you 🙂
I love monograms and Justrite makes it easy! Thanks.
So cute! I love the lace edge punch & how you did that!
I would love to have this set, also and I love the lace border. Thanks for the generous offer to share.
I am so into monograms right now…I think they make the best stationary gifts. I don't own any Just Rite goodies yet but sure would like to own these. Thank you for the chance to win the set.
Sharon King
Mmmm….candy, I love candy! I've been toying with the idea of getting a monogram stamp for a long time. Happy Anniversary!
I have been admiring the monograms and loved the baby card. The embossing, scalloping, layering and monogram made a great baby card. Thanks for the ideas. I would love to have the Just Rite stamper. Jerry
Hi, I don't have any of these stamps yet but can't wait to try them.
great blog candy! Happy Anniversary to you and thanks for the chance to win. I have to admit I would love to have one of these to create some holiday gifts.
Love your card,its beautiful. Love using Justrite Stamps. Congratulations on your first year Anniversary.
Beautiful card. Thanks for the chance to win a neat monogram set. I just received my first set from them & it is really fun. Happy Anniversary.
Great candy. And I love the card. So many possibilites with just a cange of colors.
OMG! I would so love to win this set. I can just picture gift sets for teachers! I would be casing your Baby card for sure!! (well, i'd still case it..it just wouldn't be the same without the JustRite stamps ) Thanks for a chance to win even if I'm way up in the 500s!!
I just love these monogram stamps, they're so versatile. Thank you for the blog candy offer! I LOVE your card, it is so elegant.
A great blog Candy, like me good. I would be happy if I win this great prize would be such a stamp, there is unfortunately not for us to buy. Many Greetings from Germany
Love your blog candy, sure would be awesome to win this one. It sure is the " in thing" right now. Thanks for the chance to win this. Have a great day !! Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
Sharon, your card it beautiful! Love the colors & the elegance! Great bog candy! Would love to have the Damask Kit!
What a gorgeous card! I have been craving one of the Just Rite stamp sets after seeing all of the wonderful online creations.
I LOVE that card! I've got to have that monogrammer after seeing your card! If I don't win it, I guess I'll be buying it online soon!!! 🙂
Happy Anniversary! Love the soft colors you used in the card. So pretty!
Happy Anniversary. This is a beautiful card. I would love to make this, so it would be wonderful to win this set.
What a sweet card! And great candy too! I've been eyeing these monogram stamps!
I have been in awe of the JustRite creations! Thanks for the opportunity to win .
What a beautiful card! I can certainly think of ways to put this stamp set to work!
This would be so much fun to win. Great blog and lovely work.
Thanks so much!
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I've got everything to make the aquamarine card — everything BUT the monogram stamper, so I'm putting my hat in the ring and hope it's drawn out! Great card by the way …. I particularly love the double lace at the bottom using the Martha Stewart punch. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and have made several wedding cards using it. Very elegant!
Debi – Rittman, OH
Great card! Now I want that stamper also.
Beautiful card, wonderful giveaway!
I really love your card. Im going to have to case it!
Thanks for the chance of winning some yummy blog candy.
This is ONE set I don't have…I WANT IT…I NEED IT…I GOT TO HAVE IT 😉
i really liked your card.such soft colors and very elegeant scallops and monogram.
thanks for sharing and inspire those less talented. valerie linn,cheyenne,wy
i really liked your card.such soft colors and very elegeant scallops and monogram.thanks thanks
for sharing and inspiring those less talented. valerie linn,cheyenne,wy
What a great card! I actually need a gender neutral card for baby in the near future. Mom & Dad want to be surprised so they're not finding out! What a change of pace!!
Love the colors you did! So cute!
Sharon, thanks so much for offering blog candy. I'm in love with the new Justrite products!
I love your baby card, so cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love what you did with this card. I can't wait to give it a try…very elegant!
These look fabulous! I don't have any of these but, I've seen them used on other cards and they look so elegant.
Love the card! Beautiful colors!
Oh, that is SO pretty! I love the layers of the punched paper! What a lovely monogrammer too!!
I would love to win a just rite stamp set. I love all the ideas that I have been seeing in the blogs. I learned about the blog candy from my e-mail. I subscribed on Sharon Johnson's blog. Hope you pick ME!!!!
thanks for the opportunity.
i love this card sooo much! love the layer
WOW, what a great giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win great stuff!!
Keep up the good work! 🙂
Love your card, the colors and the professionalism. Keep up the good work. Rosie
Wow — I bet you never saw so many comments! Your card is lovely, and I sure would love to win a tool to make one like it! Cheers! Happy anniversary!
Love your card!! Happy Anniversay also!!Thanks for a chance at winning a new toy!!
Wow, as always, thanks so much for sharing. You are such an inspiration! Keep up the AMAZING work! Thanks!
Ok, now I want this set! LOL I just got in the other two – special occasions and curlz, but after seeing this beautiful card I want that set! Thank goodness Christmas is coming sooner than later! LOL
Thanks for the great idea!
Great Card! Happy Anniversary!
As your card so beautifully illustrates, those monogram stampers are perfect for making simple, elegant cards. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love that you did a non-gender baby card! I still run into people who want to be surprised by the baby's gender and there are not many card samples out there that are unisex. Very nicely done!!!
Oh!! These are SO GORGEOUS! I love these damask monogram stampers! I hope I win!!!
what a beautiful card. I would love to own a Just rite stamp set. I have been wishing for a set. Thanks for the chance. Pat troher
Thanks for the chance to win! Congrats to you and thanks for all of the fabulous ideas! So fun!
Wow, this is great blog candy. Thanks for the chance to win!
The card is incredible! Thanks so much for always having such fresh ideas! I thank you for the chance to win some candy too!
Incredible cards you make. Thanks for sharing. I just love the monogram cards.
Sharon, your baby card is just so precious!! Thanks for the opportunity to win this set. There is nothing more elegant than a beautiful monogram.
I have a couple of the monogram stamper kits, but would love to win this one!
Ooh Ooh! I've wanted to get one of these for months! A beautiful card and and a wonderful prize.
What a fun tool! The card sample is gorgeous…and must be duplicated! Thanks for sharing your awesome card sample.
What a beautiful baby card, the polka dots are perfect.
Another great card to be inspired by.
Thanks for the chance to win. I love you card and your tag line on your title!
Like the combo of techniques you used for the card. I am looking forward to trying something similar. Thank you.
I would be delirious if I won this!!! What a fabulous gift! Love this card and all the others I've seen with this fab monogram stamp kit.
I don't think you can go wrong with a JustRite kit. I just referred someone to the JustRite website as she liked the cards I made with the Large Round Monogram set.
Beautiful card Sharon! And thnaks for the generous blog candy. You rock!
A simply beautiful card as always. Your JustRite cards made me go out and buy a few of the sets myself. Thank you for sharing your talent and the generous blog candy. Your blog site has been an inspiration since I came aross your card with the Flourished Reindeer and since then I check in every day. Thank you again for sharing.
What a great card! So simple and beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win this great item!
Wow! I love the card! Actually I love all the cards with the JustRite Monograms. What a party you are throwing!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Wow, fabulous card! Your work is always so beautiful!
Every card you have made I have drooled over it and hoped to have the chance to CASE it. Thanks for all the inspiration!
This is so fun! thanks for all you share!
Beautiful card… Having some of those sitting around is a great idea…
(Pattie's passion)
I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!!
Would love to win the Just Rite Monogram stamps. Your cards are all inspirational. You make it look so easy. Thanks
Hello from Australia 🙂
Thankyou for the chance 🙂
Hugs Heather
I just love this card.
Thanks for the chance to win. x
Gorgeous card! I'd love to add these to the collection I already have.
Love the Just Rite cards you did…..the baby card is genuis!!! Hope this is my LUCKY day, as this is a super duper prize!!!!!
WOW! This card is beautiful – so soft and frilly. Great prize and are you coming with it to help me create gorgeous cards, too?
Very Gorgeous! How wonderful! Thanks for the chance. I would love a set of these stamps
I love the cards that you make with this set. Thank you for offering this set to others.
I just love this card. So soft and feminine…Thanks for the chance to win.
This card is simply elegant. The Just Rite Monogram Stamper is a "must have"! Thank you for all your inspiration!
Thank you for sharing such great ideas!! You do great work!!!
I absolutely love these stamp sets and would love to win this one. 🙂
Love your blog and I love this card…
have a great day, DeAnna
Loved your card! Monograms are a favorite of mine.
What a lovely card. I have been making a set of Thank you notes for some good friends of mine that just got married. How easy it would have been to usde the monogram stamper. Oh well live and learn.
Love the card, clean and simply. Thanks for giving all of us a chance to win the Just Rite stamper kit!
This is a lovely card and since my daughter-in-law just announced her pregnancy, I will definitely CASE this for her. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the lacy layers on this beautiful 'gender neutral' baby card! wonderful design Sharon!
Nice card and nice blog candy. Thanks much.
Congratulations on your BLOG anniversary. I have been an admirer of your work (and blog) for so long ……. so much inspiration!!!
Again you are amazing!!! Congrats on your Blog o-versary!
I love all the options that Just Rite has to offer. I have been seeing a lot of neat projects with their stamps lately.
Oh…Love the card and congrats on your Blog-versary!!
Kyla in KY
Congrats on your blog-a-versary and thanks for the chance to win cool blog candy!!!
A beautiful card!! I love the look of the monogram stamps. Would love to win them. Thank you for offering them up as blog candy.
What a beautiful sample card, love it! Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy. Monograms are timeless and so much fun to use.
Love the baby card! I hope my daughter is giving me some of these for my b-day on the 18th.
I have been making a TON of monogrammed cards lately and you have no idea how much easier they would be with these in my stamp collection!
HOLY COW there were a lot of comments!!! I love the card you made, I have the punch you used for the boarder and I think it is soooo pretty. Thanks for the chance to win!!
What a beautiful card! I have never seen JustRite stamps here in the UK yet – they look fantastic 🙂
Would love to get this to start my collection =)
thanks for the chance and Happy Anniversary!
As expectided, another gorgous card! I love it. I'll be standing by the mail box waiting for the candy!!!!!!!! (sure hoping it's there, that is a great set)
as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
A very striking card!
Beautiful and elegant card. Thanks for the chance to win such great candy.
That card is just so cute! And looks so simple to make. Thanks for the chance to win
Well love the card and since I do not have any monogramp stamps yet wouldn't it be great to be the random picked winner! And yes I do have the embossing folder so just need the Just Rite Monogram.
Thanks for sharing your cards.
Thanks for such a great blog and a great prize!!
Love your baby card–it is so cute! How generous of you and Just Rite to have this giveaway!
I never would have thought to use this for a baby card. How cute is that! Thank you for a chance to win.
Such an elegant baby card. Beautiful bow.
Thanks for this chance to win.
Simple yet elegant card with great colors.
Love the card … love the stamp set! What a great addition this set would be to my collection. Thanks for all of the inspiration!
Your card is beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy. Have a great day.
That is such a neat baby card! I would have never thought to use a monogram for a baby card.
Thanks so much for sharing your designs are wonderful.
I recently discovered the Just Rite stamps and they are now on the top of my wish list. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to win one and for sharing your beautiful creations with us.
This would certainly be a great way to try out Just Rite products!
such a pretty set! Thanks for the opportunity!
Beautiful card and love the monagram stamper..hopin' I win! Thanks so much.
I'd love to try the wooden Justrite monogram stamper kit, just like everyone else. I like these designs – they're my favorite.
Awesome card! I would love to get my hands on one of the monogram kits!
I *need* that Martha Stewart punch…
love the card Sharon. Thanks for the chance to win these stamps!
Oh my, what a cute card. I'd so be loving it if I won so I could create these great cards as well. Endless possibilities, wow! Thanks so much for sharing your talent and giving us all a chance to win.
Beautiful Card. Just so elegant, but oh so simple. That set would be a plus to my growing working collection. The beauty is to have them and really use them.
I love the card you made with the "B" I can think of loads of different types of things I can make with this kit. So wonderful for you to offer up a amazing goody.
Going to check out the rest of your site and can't wait to see whom wins GOOD LUCK everyone that enters.
Hope you have a wonderful day: o )
I printed that card out for reference, so sute! And can be used in so many ways. Thanks for offering the blog candy and hopefully I will be the winner!
Wow – this is simpyl a gorgeous color combination and a beautiful way to use the JustRite monogrammer! I'm holding my breath – 'cuz I want to win this so bad!!!! Someone check on me if I start to turn purple?!
First of all, I love this card….such cute scallops on the bottom. Second, I would love to win this stamp set, it's so elegant! Thanks!
Hi, love your blog. I'm going to be working on mine soon! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
What a beautiful card – I am new to the stamping art form and really appreciate all the websites with so much information and inspiration – Thank you!
I really like this card. I haven't made my first Just Rite purchase yet, but am planning on doing do soon. Thanks for sharing.
i love your blog. I am in the process of designing my first blog and am a bit nervous about it!! I love the card you made with this set.
Awesome card! and awesome blog candy!
Well this isn't my favorite card, but I could do so much with this stamp set .
I love all the monogram stamps. I have been wanting some of these stamps for quite some time but don't have any yet. Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for introducing me to JustRite stamps. I am addicted.
So exciting! I am just catching on to the JustRite craze, but I see my collection growing! Congrats on your blog-a-versary!
What a beautiful card! I love the JustRite stamps! Thanks for a chance to win one!
Love the use of layering on your card, the colors used, and the texture is delightful!! The JustRite stamps are soooo versatile!
Sharon. . .I absolutely LOVE your work….makes my heart melt looking at your creativity and drooling over the beauty. I have the initial JustRite stamper, but haven't gotten this one yet….would love to win it! Congrats on your 1st blogging anniversary!
Awesome! I love it, it's stunning! Thank you for the chance to win this amazing product!
The card is beautiful and this just rite stamper seems amazing! I might have to jump on the bandwagon and try one out for myself!
I love using the scoring on cards, we use to think it was for helping the card fold neatly, but noooooooooo it is soooo much more beautiful for accents everywhere!!
Ooooh. Nice stamp kit… Thanks for the opportunity to win! Love your blog!!!
awesome! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful card. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
What a beautiful card. I love the colors and the design and everything! I want it! I must try to make it.
I'm crossing my fingers…I've yet to try this line of stamps and I'm realllllly hoping to win this set! 🙂
I never win things like this, but that doesn't stop me from trying! 🙂
I've been wanting one of these for so long…please pick me! Thanks for sharing. Crystal N
Beautiful card! Love the colors. Can't wait to use JustRite stamps.
that is such a beautiful card – love the colors and the monogram is perfect.
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Cover Story: Media Usage Forecast 2013
As you can see in Chart 2, these channels will increase the most in 2013, but fewer marketers are increasing them than in 2011 and 2012.
The only other channel to rise more than 50 percent through 2011 and 2012 was SEO, and that is not slipping—51 percent of marketers are increasing spending this year, the same as last year. And that's only 1 percent below 2011 levels.
The number of companies increasing spending on a medium may not be the complete picture—in fact, the "stay the same" response is up for both email and social media—but it shows that the rush to catch up is perhaps slowing down, and at least some companies must feel they're reaching diminishing returns.
3. Direct Mail's Standing vs. Email
In 2007, the first year we conducted this survey, 91 percent of responding marketers used direct mail. It was the most universally used direct marketing channel. Only 85 percent were using email, 63 percent used search and social wasn't even on our radar.
This year, direct mail is still being used by 80 percent of respondents, but with so many other channels competing for attention, it's clear its role has changed.
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Kindergarteners learn about pigeons!Categories: Tags:
It's great that young children are learning about pigeons. Hopefully they won't grow up to fear or dislike feral pigeons. (Thank you Dawn for this link!)
Kindergarteners learn about pigeons
The Brooklyn New School kindergarten has been studying pigeons! Teacher Kori Goldberg writes," We have been studying pigeons this fall by observing them in our Brooklyn neighborhoods, reading about pigeons, comparing them to other birds through a focus on bird's feet and beaks and by creating pigeons out of found materials. We also sing a song about pigeons! We are having a great time and will conclude this part of our studies by inviting families to our 'Pigeon Museum'.
A few years ago I asked a child why he thought pigeons bob their head when they walk. At first he said, "Kori, I don't know." But then he thought and added, "Maybe the wind is their music and they are keeping the beat with their heads."
Our children always have more questions about pigeons…"
So the kindergarteners wrote to Celebrate Urban Birds and Project PigeonWatch staff and sent their drawings and asked the following questions:
Olivia's pigeon drawing.
Notice the sky and sidewalk, two really important parts of a Rock Pigeon's environment!
Question from kids: Do pigeons migrate to warmer climates?
Answer: No, although even the common feral pigeons that we see in our cities have the same amazing ability find their way home over hundreds of miles that homing or racing pigeons do, they seldom fly away from their home territory. They like to be near their nest and the birds that they know.
Anselm's pigeon drawing
This is an imaginative version of what a 'blue-bar' morph or color of pigeon looks like. Fun!
Question: Why do we see so few Red pigeons in our neighborhood?
Answer: Scientists don't understand why different colors of pigeons still exist among feral pigeons. The word 'feral' means that these pigeons were once domesticated, and raised by man, and then escaped and now live on their own. Men bred pigeons to look different; different colors, feather shapes, sizes-there are many kinds of fancy domestic pigeons. We would expect that when pigeons are on their own, making their own decisions about who to mate with, that the wild type of coloring, the Blue-bar, would be most common, but specially colored pigeons still exist, and that is puzzling. If you are seeing fewer Reds in your neighborhood it could be because if a Red parent matches up with a Blue-bar parent, the babies will be Blue-bar, probably. Or it could be that hawks can see the Reds better and hunt them more successfully, so there are fewer Reds! Keep watching and maybe you will find out some answers.
Julian's pigeon drawing
Question: Why do birds fly?
Answer: It's hard to say why…to get away from predators, or to find food, or move about more easily? But it is interesting that birds have been around for millions of years longer than humans. Birds are really like living dinosaurs, they've been on earth for so long! Humans like us have been around for maybe 125,000 years but birds have been around for 136 million years!
Kiara's pigeon drawing
Question: What do pigeons eat?
Answer: Rock pigeons eat seeds, fruit, bread, popcorn, peanuts, acorns, grain, and lots of leftovers that humans leave lying around. They help clean up after us! (We like how Kiara's drawing shows some of the things in the habitat around her school…a tree with a hole in it, swings, sun, a slide…all things important for kids AND pigeons!
Kimani's pigeon drawing
We like how Kimani is noticing the beak, feet, toes and overall body shape of the pigeon. Learning these things will help you recognize different birds! The beak is good for picking up seeds off the ground. The body shows that the pigeon has a lot of flying muscles in their breast…they can fly 60 miles per hour, and fly fast for several hours at a time if they have to! They have short legs with three toes forward and one toe backwards, which makes it easy for them to walk and perch.
Paloma's Pigeon drawing
Look how Paloma has noticed the shiny color on the neck of the pigeon, usually pink and green! If you look carefully you will see that the pigeon is not plain grey, usually, but has black, purple, green, white, and maybe red colors in its feathers, too.
Simone's pigeon drawing
Simone says she always sees checkers, and has drawn the little pattern of light and dark that the Checker colored pigeons have on their wings. Beautiful! And she has noticed other features of the habitat…trees, plants, and bushes, that might provide seeds and fruits that pigeons could eat, as well as protection if a hawk flies overhead looking for pigeon-dinner. If you see pigeons running away they might be watching the sky and they might see something we humans might not notice. Pigeons can be used to search for people lost at sea…they can see tiny things far away. Pigeons usually nest on a flat surface like the ledge of a building, terrace, porch, in an attic, or under a bridge.
Sam's pigeon drawing
Sam has noticed the bars on the wings of the Blue-bar pigeon, the most common color morph. He shows the pigeon walking on the ground. Pigeons are part of a whole family of birds that bob their head back and forth when they walk. Scientists wonder why this is, but think that they keep their head still while their body moves forward, so they can see details like seeds, bugs, and predators more clearly. If you watch them walk you will see that their head is still, in one position, while their body moves underneath them, then the head moves forward and is held still again while they take another step.
Other questions:
Do pigeons speak?
Yes, pigeons make all sorts of cooing sounds, to communicate with each other. Babies squeak to tell their parents that they want food, and grown-up pigeons sing a complicated series of coos when they are pairing up and trying to impress each other. They make a worried, louder coo when there is danger nearby, and males generally coo louder than females.
Why do birds eat seeds?
Seeds contain protein and carbohydrate that help the birds build strong bones, healthy feathers, and have the energy to fly and walk around. Also the females have to produce eggs, so they have to eat a lot to be able to create eggs inside their bodies with all the food the babies need while they are growing inside the eggs. But baby birds don't eat seeds! They eat this amazing substance that both the mother and father pigeon make in their throat, called 'crop milk'.
Do pigeons fly in a flock?
Yes, sometimes pigeons gather together in a big group and fly together. It's hard for a hawk to pick out just one bird to eat when there are hundreds all flying together! Also many birds being on the look-out help the others know when danger is near, or when they should get out of the way of a person or car.
Why do pigeons run away when they see people?
Actually, pigeons are quite relaxed around people compared to some birds. If you feed them they learn to recognize you and will come when they see you walking down the street. They will often let you pick them up without struggling, or will come sit on your shoulder. But some people don't like pigeons and might try to step on them or push them away, so the pigeons have learned to stay away until they can trust and recognize a person who treats them well and feeds them without hurting them.
From: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/celebration/birds/brooklyn-new-school-kindergarten


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Sorrento, Fla. – Traffic entering and exiting the Red Tail community will follow a new pattern beginning Friday night, Oct. 4, as crews work to finish the permanent intersection of County Road (C.R.) 46A and Red Tail Boulevard. Traffic entering and exiting Red Tail will use the new connection to the recently realigned C.R. 46A. This traffic shift is necessary so that crews can remove and replace pavement to a new elevation.
Electronic message boards have been posted. Please be advised that weather or other unexpected conditions could delay or prolong work.
Wekiva Parkway Section 5, one of the Florida Department of Transportation's non-tolled road projects, on June 5, 2017 began relocating part of C.R. 46A out of the Seminole State Forest. This $9.9 million project is intended to improve connectivity between wildlife habitats and reduce the risk of collisions between vehicles and wildlife.
The project realigns C.R. 46A for 2.5 miles from north of Arundel Way to S.R. 429 east of Camp Challenge Road. Work has included building a multi-use trail along the S.R. 46 portion of the project, and a new signalized, T-intersection at C.R. 46A and S.R. 46. Work is expected to finish by late 2019.
FDOT urges all drivers to stay alert and use caution while driving through or near construction zones. When driving, walking, or bicycling, remember to pay attention and follow the rules. Safety doesn't happen by accident.


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CALIFORNIA • This year, a 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet won the "Best of Show" title. The long black open-top car had bodywork by Italian design powerhouse Pininfarina and had once been owned by singer-songwriter Eric Clapton.
This is the first-ever "Best of Show" victory for any Lancia at the prestigious Pebble Beach show in California. The winning car is always selected for its complete perfection of restoration and rarity, for its superiority above other cars in its class, and for its significance as a model at the time of its production.
This year saw collectors clinking champagne and dropping about US$344 million (S$465 million) at the vintage auto auctions surrounding the event.
The morning started at 5am when die-hards crowded around the cars as they slowly rumbled onto the grass; the dense fog rolling off the ocean burnt off as the day wore on and hordes of well-heeled enthusiasts from the Americas, Asia and Europe gathered around noon on Sunday.
One of the stipulations of the show is that each car must be in working order and must be driven onto the grass to be judged. That is a tall order for some of these cars, which are nearly 100 years old.
Mr Richard Mattei is a well-known Alfa Romeo collector and the "Best of Show" title for his Lancia is the first trophy he has ever won at Pebble. A title like that can elevate the value of a vintage car by tens of thousands of dollars and adds to the car's already impeccable pedigree.
A 1959 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider was shown during the Gooding & Company auction.
This year, that Ferrari 250 GT California from Gooding & Company sold for US$18.1 million and was the third most expensive car sold during the weekend.
Elsewhere, a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione Coupe sold for US$13.5 million, while a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Coupe from RM Sotheby's sold for US$5.7 million. All were in the top-10 most expensive cars sold from any auction house during Monterey Car Week.
After four days of sales, US$344.9 million cars, trucks and motorcycles were sold across five venues during the week from Aug 18 to 21 in Monterey, California.
Totals were bolstered by some of the most exclusive cars to be offered at auction, with the seven cars selling for more than US$10 million. The top seller was the deep- blue 1955 Jaguar D-Type Roadster that RM Sotheby's sold for US$21.8 million.