Giveaway!

Hi everyone, I'm back from a fabulous time in southern California with some wonderful friends -- we all had a blast and it was so much fun meeting a bunch of great ladies!  Many congratulations and thanks to Jami, Joy & Emily for putting on a wonderful weekend!!

As promised, since we crossed that 50,000 visit mark on my blog, I'd like to thank you with a wonderful gift.  I don't have everything ready yet, but I promise, it will be worth it!  I have a stamping deadline due this Friday that I will be working on all week, so here's what you need to do this week . . . if you'd like to enter the drawing for the giveaway, please post a question below that you'd like me to answer by Friday at 6pm CST -- that's it!  It can be a stamping-related question or personal.  Then I'll gradually answer these questions over the coming weeks.

I'll let a random number generator pick the luck winners on Saturday and then I'll be so excited to get back to FUN stamping next week!  Have a great week, everyone!

Comments

[Lisa]

1.

What is your favorite Stampin' Up! stamp set?

[Colleen]

2.

Hi Sharon, congratulations on getting so many hits...your blog is great. My question is this...What tips can you give someone who is just starting out trying to get published? Should he/she stick to one publication or spread out his/her work amongst many?

thanks.

[AJAngert]

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Like you, I have two little girls at home and I'm wondering when you find the time to stamp. Also, where do you find your inspiration?

Thanks! Congrats on 50K!!

[Anouk Martin]

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Sharon, I am always amazed by what you creat. How or where do you find inspiration?

[Viv (VivLyn)]

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Sharon, great blog! What are you favorite stamp companys and why? I'm SU will be one of them, so I'm wondering what other stamps you like.

[Judy]

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Sharon, I love your blog,Thanks for sharing all your talents! How did you get started doing stamping? And where do you find your inspiration?

[amber b]

7.

Awesome blog Sharon! Congrats on hitting 50, 000! My question...what is your all time go to stamp set (SU! or other)?

[Lisa]

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Congrats Sharon!
I recently received an edge distresser...it's a cirle with a section cut out of it (looks like pac-man). I am wondering if you could show how to use it with pictures. Thanks!

[Jana M]

9.

Sharon,

50,000!!! Congrats!

So, do you have a favorite set that has been retired?

[Carol]

10.

Hi Sharon, Great job on 50,000 hits. It must make you feel so proud. I guess that is my question: Are you proud of your accomplishments?

[stamperalex]

11.

Congratulations Sharon! Your blog is great! Okay, my question is: do you ever sell your creations and if so, how do you decide what to charge? Thanks so much! Alex

[Sandy Kay]

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Hi Sharon,
I was wondering what scoring tool you might recommend? Right now, the best that works for me is to lay the card stock on my cutter and run a stylus down across the middle of the card stock.
Congrats on 50,000!
Sandy Kay

[Melissa]

13.

50,000?! That's fantastic! Here's my question -

What would you do to set up a craft area if you were unable to have an entire room for yourself?

Congratulations again!

[lilian]

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congratulations on 50,000! :) i love ur blog. my question is: what is your favorite technique and could u do a tutorial on it?

thanks! :)

[April Hall]

15.

Congratulations on the hits! I want to know wht type of adhesive you use? I have been trying to find one that I like, and i am still searching for that "perfect" one! Thanks!

[pegg L]

16.

Saw some pictures on SCS of the stamp get together- looked like fun!

Congratulations on 50K !!!

I'd like to know - what are your stamping/crafting goals for this year ?

[Keri Jackson]

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Congrats! Ironically my question is the same as the person's that posted right before me, What is your favorite type of adheasive? My mono adheasive doesn't hold as well as I would like it to.
Thanks :)

[Jessica (jessrose21)]

18.

When you first joined Splitcoaststampers, which stampers did you "idolize" or look up to for inspiration? Thanks for the drawing opportunity!

[Terri]

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Sharon, Congrats on 50,000 hits! You have a wonderful blog and I enjoy it very much. Outside of stamping, what other hobbies do you enjoy?

[Petals]

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For me, stamping is like an addiction, and once I get started, everything else falls to the wayside until I feel ready to come up for air. Is stamping like this for your too? How have you balanced stamping with other responsibilites?

[Lynn Brown]

21.

Sharon, How do you feel about SU! "In Colors" being discontinued forever? I'm really upset that they will be gone, because they are some of my favorite colors. I think they should keep them available.

[Elizabeth]

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Congrats on the milestone! Love your blog and your beautiful creations. My question (almost seems kind of silly), but... how do you store your ribbon? Love to know, as I am battling the ribbon war every day! LOL!

[Elizabeth]

23.

okay... the minute I posted my question, I realized that you had already answered it! I thought I remembered that... doh! okay, how bout this one - if you could choose only one stamp to take with you to an isolated desert isle... which would it be?

[Allison]

24.

What technique would you say is the most challenging for you personally?

[Lesa]

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First off Congratulations! You are a blog queen and I love coming here. I didn't read through the other questions so I wouldn't get any ideas what to ask. What is your favorite embellishment? Thanks for all the sharing you do. We commoners really appreciate learning from a pro! ;)
Lesa

[Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelen]

26.

Hello! How do you get a clear image stamped with acrylic stamps? Mine always turn out blotchy. Thanks!

[Geny]

27.

Great blog, I read it everyday! My question...hmmmm...what is a stamping goal (like being published, on a design team, etc.) that you dream of achieving? I know you have done a lot already though!!!

[Megan Olsen]

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Hi Sharon,

Congrats on 50,000 hits - it is definitely well deserved. My question for you is: "In what order do you create a card? Do you start with the colors, or a certain stamp or something else entirely?"

Megan

[Jackie]

29.

Congratulations on your 50k hits! Your blog is great and I really enjoy it. What I'd like to ask is what is your most favorite stamp company - besides Stampin Up?

[tammy b]

30.

besides stamping, do you do any other crafts? congrats on 50k!

[Sue Symens]

31.

Sometimes people that have stamped for a long time feel like there is nothing new out there. What is the latest thing that made you say "Wow, that is cool?" Thanks so much and congrats!!!

[Lori]

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Congrats on 50K....love your blog and creations...they are my inspiration! How much ribbon do you have on hand? I'm like Jody Morrow....a ribbon addict!

[Jen]

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Sharon it was so fun getting to meet you this weekend. You are a blast to hang out with!
My question is how do you usually start a card? Do you start with the layout, with an image, with the colors, with certain ribbon...?

[Marie - mariemc]

34.

Congrats on the hits, Sharon. I love your blog - your artwork is very inspiring. I was wondering what your favorite color combo is - not just favorite color, but favorite combo of colors. Thanks!

[lois lane]

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Congrats on reaching 50,000 hits. It is no wonder, your site is great! My question: What is the best advise you would give to a new Stampin Up demonstrator? (me)

[Julie Masse]

36.

Hi there! Congrats on your hits! What is your favorite type of stamp (i.e., floral, whimiscal, etc.) and favorite stamp set? Thanks for sharing!

[stampngokaren]

37.

What are your favorite pattern papers?

[Nancy]

38.

What do you do when you find yourself in a creative slump?

[DeniseLynn]

39.

First of all congratulations on the hits! I for one love reading along and I would like to thank you for teaching and inspiring me. My question is: What is your favorite technique when creating cards?

[Linda]

40.

HI Sharon, I love getting your blog updates, I really look forward to them!! My question is do you generate many online orders by having your SU online or are most of your orders through personal contact? Thanks, Linda

[Linda (LSN on SCS)]

41.

Wow...I feel like everything that I want to know has been asked already? *wink* Hmmmm...what are some of your favorite color combos for jazzed up tone on tone effects (i.e. so saffron stamped over barely banana, etc.)?

Linda

[Tandra Boyer]

42.

Hi Sharon! It was great to meet you at SCSMania4!! We talked about Oceanside at dinner. I love your accent!!
What is your favorite time of day to create?

Thanks!
Tandra Boyer

[Cindy Keery]

43.

Are you on a design team? If you are, do you enjoy it?

[Clara Rubalcaba]

44.

Congrats!!! I am so excited for you - you completely deserve every bit of it. Your blog is so inspiring!

My question is how often do you stamp in a week? You know, "practice makes perfect" - I'm trying to figure out how much/long it will take me to get to the level of stamping that you are at!

[Mary Campbell]

45.

Congrats on the 50,000 hits. Do you scrapbook? If so what is your favorite size to work with?

[Dina Anderson]

46.

Congratulations on 50K!!! Dontcha wish that was $$$? :)
My question is: How do you promote/advertise your SU! business?

[Dawnmercedes]

47.

Here is my question:

If you had to pick a hobby other than paper crafting, what would it be?

Congrats on the hits!

[Dawnmercedes]

48.

Here is my question:

If you had to pick a hobby other than paper crafting, what would it be?

Congrats on the hits!

[k.m.]

49.

Congrats on closing in on the 50,000 mark....I really enjoy your blog.
What Designer Paper do you prefer??

[KellyS]

50.

Congrats on reaching 50,000!!! My question is, do you have any other non-paper crafting hobbies? Nothing too hard. :)