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Jan 09, 2008

Hambo Valentine’s Day

Thank you all for your name suggestions yesterday! I had so much fun reading through all the stories of your past kittens and cats! There are so many good names to choose from so I think we need the weekend to mull it over. Since we’re such big fans of The Office, Jon suggested naming them Jim and Dwight. LOL! I think I’d have trouble cuddling with a cat named after Dwight from The Office though! All I could come up with myself were girly names like Cupcake (how perfect would that be!?), but I’m just not sure a male cat could fit that name. 🙂 So anyhow… I really appreciate your suggestions and I’ll get back to you on Monday with the new names! These are a couple cards I made with my Hambo stamps for an upcoming Valentine’s Day card class at my local scrapbook store. Even though these aren’t traditional Valentine’s Day images, I thought they’d be cute Valentine’s for friends…something a little different! The patterned paper is Rusty Pickle Chocolate Kisses collection. I colored the cherries with Prismacolor pencils and blended with gamsol and a stump. The scalloped circle is cut out with a Spellbinders die, but I’ll be using the similar size Marvy punch for class just to make it easier. I sponged around the edges of the image and the pink layer with Chocolate Chip ink. The polka dot ribbon is May Arts from StarLitStudio. I didn’t want to tie it around the whole cardfront so I used my anywhere hole punch in the middle of the card and threaded the ribbon through and around the inside. This second card is pretty self-explanatory. I used the same collection of patterned paper, Spellbinders dies, and polka dot ribbon from StarLitStudio. Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

  • Jessica Lynn

    I am in love with the colors that you picked for these cards. The paper has such a rich color and design to it. WOW. I really love it.

    Jessica Lynn

  • Debbie Olson

    Taylor, love these–as ALWAYS! You rock, GF!

  • Margaret S

    I love your cards – ALL of them!!! Where do you find your paper choices – on-line, in scrapbook stores??? Plus, how do you buy them – sheets or packs at a time???

    Now, about your new additions. CONGRATS!!! Your cats remind me of my daughter’s cats. Same colors. My daughter named her cats, Steve (black cat) and Chili. Good luck on choosing your names.

    Margaret
    Orange, CA

  • Debby Winters

    What sweet cards! I love the colours and the dp.

  • Deborah

    Fabulous cards Taylor! I missed yesterday’s kitty names! Some of my previous kitties were named as follows: Pooh (lived to be 18)! Targa, Zuma, Kona, Bonzai, Summer kitty, and the one that looked like your first picture was named Marmalade. How about Peaches? I am sure there have been more along the way! Enjoy your new feline friends! Deb

  • Melody (lacyquilter)

    That paper is gorgeous.

  • Dana

    Gorgeous cards Taylor. Really stunning.
    You could call your new kitties, “Lenny” and “Mac”, short for Lennon and McCarthy (as in John and Paul)!

  • Jennifer Buck

    So stinking cute!!!! get it!!!! I am such a dork! Sorry, but they are both really cute! Thanks for sharing!

  • janetwmarks

    I had to chime in on the names:
    Rocky Bullwinkle
    Shishka Bob
    This That

    They are so adorable and it is always better getting at least 2!! Hope you are all doing well. Janet in NC

  • C70

    lovin’ your beautiful cards!

  • My name is Michelle

    I love the cards and like the names Midnight and Marmalade. You could call them M -n- M. HA HA HA

  • travelingmama

    What great cards! I love the colors you chose!

  • Lori Mueller

    Hey Taylor. . .this is so funny! I just picked up those same Rusty Pickle papers at our local Scrapbooking store. Does that mean I’m on the ‘Taylor creative wave’? TFS! Love your stuff! Have a great day!

  • Anonymous

    Gorgeous cards– I just love the cheery cherry one– love how you’ve colored it(the sponging and colors give it a slightly vintage feel…), and wonderful dp!!! The little skunk is cute too!!!

    DeborahLynneS

  • Jenn Jones

    perhaps instead of dwight you could name one stanley…he cracks me up!

  • MollyK.

    I love, love, love tutorials with pictures and explanations…..Yours are very easy to follow—Thanks so much!

  • geworsky

    Hi Taylor!
    I would definetly LOVE to see more of your tutorials… I am totally addicted to your blog, and love to see what you come up with next.
    Have a rocking day!!!
    TRace G

  • Melissa

    Wow. . .something handmade by you would be a wonderful gift to win!! I loved your monogram cards!
    What would I like to see more of??? Tutorials are alwasy great! But I love your cupcake cards because I’m so amazed at how many cupcake stamps are out there!! Thanks for giving away so many great prizes!!

  • Heidi B.

    Your blog rocks! I would LOVE more tutorials. It’s so great to try new projects. And of course….I know you would do a great job with them! Gobble Gobble!
    Heidi B.
    heidibogan@yahoo.com

  • Anonymous

    I love your blog and all the great stuff you make. I would probably vote for more tutorials, just because it’s great to see “how” things are done and sometimes things that looks very intricate are really pretty simple. Such great blog candy this week! Thanks Taylor.

    Susan C. in NY

  • Sharon in NE

    All you have to do is display one card you make and I am THERE. I enlarge it looking at it, drooling over, muttering gentle curses under my breath about how some people get all the talent, but that’s all it takes to get me to your blog. Just let me see your work.

  • Lori

    Tutorials are always a big help for me! I’m the type that needs step-by-step instructions. LOL
    I love, love, love those monogramed notecards! I hope I win!

  • Judy

    I just LOVE the papertrey Spiral Boutique set and what you created with them! I’d love to see more tutorials – they are really helpful and open up so many new possibilities with stamping!

  • jan farnworth

    I would love to see some technqiues showed off like coloring the stamped images. I love knowing all the products you use to put together your creations. I would also like to see maybe have a poll on products we use and you use some of those on a card.

  • Anonymous

    Just keep doing what your doing–I just had back surgery and am pretty well bed-ridden. You creations are the highlights of my day. I’d love to see more SU creations! Thnks Taylor!!
    Cindy Harris

  • Joyce Tubbs

    You have wonderful tutorials. I’d love to see more along with giveaways.
    Joyce Tubbs
    jtubbs37@comcast.net

  • Kristy Vernon

    Your projects are awesome! I would like to see how you alter some different items.

  • Sue-Lynn

    Hi Taylor – I would love to continue to see card examples and some tutorials of 3-D items for the holidays. Thanks for having this blog to inspire me! Sue-Lynn Bock
    suelynnSU@gmail.com

  • Kheila

    Since I have more SU than any other company (although I have Hanna, bellas and a few other wonderful sets) I would love to see more SU cards…mostly for casing! hehehehe! But, I do come to your blog daily and do enjoy all your cards and those great dessert recipes you posted that people sent in! BTW! I’d love to win some of your wonderful creations! I’m crossing my fingers on winning!!

  • Cheri

    Hi Taylor,
    Thanks for the fun week. . . I think I like your blog just as it is. Great cards, fun chit chat, good info!

  • Linzy

    I love your blog just as is! 🙂
    Name is LINZY with an “L” 😉
    You know…just in case…

  • Carolyn King

    Your blog is fabulous! I hope to have mine looking this good one day. I am going to link you on my new blog if that is ok!

    What awesome blog candy, imho–this is the BEST blog candy to receive.

    Hugs!
    Cammie

  • Irene

    I enjoy visit your blog! Thanks for sharing your ideas and talents.

  • Anonymous

    I love the cupcake cards…your tutorials come in a close second! Thanks so much for all your sharing this week with us…it’s such a fun way to mark your accomplishments! Have a great day! Hope I win! 🙂

    Linzi (linzi@mindspring.com)

  • scfranson

    I’d love to see more altered items and items for all the holidays. Your work is so wonderful.
    Claudia scfranson@charter.net

  • elizabeth s

    Taylor, I love your blog!! You make it all look so easy. I’d love to see some color theory stuff on your blog. I am not great with color (although I’m trying), and I’d love to have tips from someone as good as you!!

  • robin d

    I love your blog and if it stays just the same, I can’t complain. But since you asked…I’d like more Stampin’ Up!, more 3-D stuff and maybe more tutorials. Everything you do is really first class!

  • Melissa

    You do a great job with inspiring me already! I really like seeing any kind of examples – cards, alterables, tutorials – bring on the pictures!
    Melissa Gregg

  • Angel Wilde

    Loving your celebration!

  • Vicky

    Wow Taylor something made just for lil ole me from lil ole you!!! I would LOVE that!!!

  • 4Hounds

    I’d love to see more altered items with directions, and possibly some sketch challenges, or other various challenges. You’re always inspiring, no matter what you do! Thanks for the chance at some more awesome blog treats! Pam (4Hounds)

  • melissa f

    I would love some monogramed cards for ME!

  • NormaJ

    Taylor, your blog is so refreshing.
    You have enough in the way of chatter to make viewing your blog a
    must each day and your cards are
    always different. I like it the way it is. But perhaps you can make some challenges for us to try.
    Regardless of anything, you are on
    my daily list of viewings. Thank you.

  • Debi

    I love the fact that you have such a variety of things to offer on your blog… I look forward to each and every visit! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents!

  • foodpartyfun

    I love blogs that post frequently and share creative and “out of the box” ideas. Using stamping projects in a different way and making me think, Wow…why didn’t I think of that??? Thanks for sharing on a daily basis!

    Pat

  • Jodi Rodriguez

    Taylor,
    I love everything you do. I would love to see more of everything because I love everything!!!! More projects would be great. I also saw that one scrapbook page you did but that was the only one I ever saw and it was awesome! Do you scrapbook? If you do, you should share more pages. If you are doing a craft show, I would love to see your products and prices. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for giving me such great inspiration! Jodi

  • The

    What a fun, fun way to make new friends and spread the joy around! You and your “buds” are quite talented and bring your best to show. Thanks for the chance and have a Blessed Thanksgiving.

    Your friend i Phoenix, AZ
    Becky

  • Elaine

    I love seeing more of your creative ideas! Whether its cupcake cards or Elzybells…I love the ideas on your blog!

  • Robyn

    Your blog is full of so much inspiration as it is that’s why I keep coming to check it out. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

  • Kari

    You have a great blog. So many wonderful and creative ideas! I would love to see more tutorials. Thanks so much!!!

  • Brenda

    LOVE your Elzybells cards…they’re just adorable!! That’s why I keep coming back…to see great cards!! Thanks for sharing your creativity and inspiring me!! You go girl!
    ~Brenda H.

  • Tandra

    Hi Taylor!! Y’know, if you had MORE CUPCAKE cards, then it would FEEL like FRIDAY every day!!! lol
    I think you already fill the bill, for me, on what you post!
    Great bits of everytihng!!!
    Thanks!

  • Jen

    Taylor I love your Elzybells cards! What a fun challenge to do. Do I have to say what I would like to see more of, I like your blog already! 😉 I do like seeing different creatively altered items.

  • Gina

    Hi Taylor, I’d love to see more tutorials. Anything creative is enough to keep me coming back to visit 🙂 Great job on the one million hits. Approaching two millions fast!

  • Michelle

    Those cards are just beautiful! I love the blog; I really like the card projects, but I LOVE the non-card projects!

  • Marilyn

    I just found your blog, but am really loving it. I have this thing for cupcakes right now, so I am going to say more cupcake cards!! Love the pink and black on your sample card. I hope to get lots of inspiration from you blog.

  • Jennifer

    I love your blog. I would love to see more tutorials offered.

  • Melody (lacyquilter)

    I love seeing the wonderful cards you create and the tutorials.

  • Lori

    I enjoy just visting your blog for information and ideas. Anything handmade is a great giveaway!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

    Lori

  • Amy

    Love it all! It is, across the board, fabulous! I feel graced daily by whatever you choose to share. So more of that — more of whatever you choose to share!

    Thanks!!!

  • Anonymous

    Taylor,
    Yours is a blog that I visit practically every day. Keep your creations coming.
    Thanks
    Barbara

  • Anonymous

    I discovered your blog less than a month ago and have been blown away. I admire that you post daily and are so dedicated. Honestly, I like it just the way it is, but if I had to pick something, I would like more tutorials! Thanks so much!! Joey Thomas

  • Sam

    What I want to see more of on your blog….YOU! What you are doing and how things are going. 😀 CONGRATULATIONS on hitting the million mark! I always knew you were fabulous. While I love your stationary, I REALLY LOVE those cute Elzybell cards you made. Are you giving those away also?

  • Kristy

    More tutorials! Please teach me your craft!

  • arams

    Wow, day 6 already! I would love to be chosen to get a set of handmade cards from you. I love the hot pink – I wouldn’t change a thing about what you did originally (other than the monogram I guess)!

  • Jennie M.

    Hi Taylor-
    I enjoy everything you post!! I am really enjoying what you are doing with your Elzybells though so I’d love to see more of those! 🙂

  • Anonymous

    Taylor,
    I enjoy reading your blog, the cards and the tutorials. You inspire me. I intend to order the Papertrey Spiral Bouquet set soon so I can make stationary and cards similar to yours. Thanks for the opportunity to win some.

    Leslie

  • Mandy

    I love your blog. If I had to pick something to see more of, it might be non-card projects, I suppose! Have a great day!

  • chinamomxtwo

    more ATC’s
    pretty please!
    🙂

  • IamDerby

    I love all you do! I come here all the time for inspiration. Because of you I now own alot of papertrey ink stamps. I think I would like to see more tutorials.

  • Kathy M

    I would just love to see more of the same. I enjoy seeing your creativity – it’s an inspiration!

  • Michelle Skillicorn

    Hi Taylor! I check your blog when I’m in need of inspiration, so more of your fabulous creations… I’m so greedy – can’t get enough of them, ESPECIALLY the 3D (non-card) items. LOVE what you come up with!!!

  • kelly

    I just love seeing all everything you create. You are the best!!!

  • Heather Grow

    I subscribe to your blog feed so I never miss a post. I love all your posts. So, no specific request here. Congrats again your million.

  • Alanna

    Taylor…your homemade creations are a fabulous prize!! Your work is gorgeous…I really enjoy your cupcake cards – definitely keep those coming!!

  • dkd

    I love to see what you design each day. It gives me inspirtation to try something new. Keep it coming!
    Diane

  • Lori Mueller

    WOW! I love your blog, camp on it daily, and anticipate what you will post the next day. I love the list of other blogs that you’ve posted as a quick reference for me to ooh-aah over. I’d love to win a set of monogram cards…keep up the good work!

  • leenda

    WOW! What a great prize! I think w/1 million hits you are doing everything just right! If I need to suggest something in order to win I would say tutorials.

  • inkedx2

    Hi Taylor,

    Love your blog. Anything you do is awesome. I love reading and learning from you. Keep up the good work!
    Robbie

  • Doris

    I really like the monogram set. I like all your samples – would love to see more tutorials. Actually, anything you post is great!

  • Crystal LaDoux

    Hi Taylor, love the blog just the way it is, but if I had to pick something it would be tutorials would be great.

    Crystal

  • Michelle Nadraszky

    I don’t think there is anything you could do more of Taylor – you do it all already!

  • Samantha

    I really love your blog just the way it is!! Your cards provide me with endless inspiration and eye candy 🙂 However, if you really wanted to add something else, perhaps some tutorials would do the trick!

    Thanks for all the fun RAKs this week. I’ve been having lots of fun playing along!

  • Donna Mc

    I love your blog, Taylor. You share so much and I really appreciate it. I like that you give a lot of the details on how your cards are made. I only wish you would sell your beautiful creations! Sometimes I like to buy hand-made cards and display them in my stamping area for inspiration. I need lots of inspiration! Anyway, thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Daz

    I love your blog just the way it is. A little bit of this and a little bit of that! Keep it just the way it is!

  • Amy

    I check your blog frequently because I just love your cards. So as long as you keep making them, I’ll keep checking it. Thanks for sharing with us!

  • Anonymous

    Taylor, you are one talented gal!! I’d love to see more SU stuff, just because I have yet to venture on to other companies! 🙂
    You’re doing a great job, and I love seeing all of your cards that you post! Keep up the great job!
    Shannon B. 🙂
    (sjbsrl@aol.com)

  • StampDancer

    For me – what I like about your blog are your cards and the color combos and way you integrate your images with designer papers.

  • Karen Sullivan

    Love the blog – I’d like to see more SU stuff used and more info on your craft shows – you always have such awesome ideas.

  • Cathy Whiteman

    I keep coming back to your blog because I love it just the way it is. I wouldn’t change a thing! I love your tutorials and love “cupcake friday”.

  • JulieAnn

    PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME!!!! haha…honestly, I would support you even if I don’t win! I love your work and I can’t wait for you to have a website so I can give it to all of my friends! WOO HOO!!!! Go get your nails done lady! =)

  • LorieR

    What more do we want?! Your blog is great already. Maybe some more samples with SU! products. Really, it is great already. (Love the stationary. Or anything from you for that matter!)

  • Whimsey

    I love seeing all the different things you do. Your talent is amazing so I really like the variety!!

  • Mary A

    You already do a great job on your blog, clearly… The only thing I would change is the no posting on weekends… It’s too hard (for us)to wait from Friday to Monday for more Taylorinspiration! 🙂

  • Márcia Mattos

    Hi Taylor

    I love your cards and will be very happy to win one of these!
    Can you tell me who makes this Elzybells stamps?

    thanks
    Marcia
    marciamat@globo.com

  • Márcia Mattos

    Hi Taylor

    I love your cards and will be very happy to win one of these!
    Can you tell me who makes this Elzybells stamps?

    thanks
    Marcia
    marciamat@globo.com

  • Anonymous

    I don’t know how it happened but I missed My Favorite Things contest. What I love to see on your blog….card samples. You have great ideas and designs that always inspire me.
    Patricia C in Idaho

  • JoAnna

    Hello Taylor, I LOVE your tutorials, I learn so much from them.

    JoAnna

  • Linda SS

    Another great prize – if you made it, we KNOW it will be fabulous:)

  • DeniseLynn

    I read your blog nearly every day because of YOU – your words and your art. (it would be every single day but I have to be honest, sometimes my 2 little boys make it impossible to get time out long enough to look at the computer). I love the cards you make and would love to see more than one each day. *wink*

    A set of hand-made cards from you is clearly the best prize of all. Oh how very lucky someone is going to be!!!!! {crossing my fingers that it might be me).

  • Anonymous

    I read your blog daily for the inspiration. I like it as is, especially cupcake fridays! but now that I’m hooked on atc’s, perhaps a couple more swaps?
    thanks..Michele

  • kristinorth

    Congrats on 1 million hits! I love the cards that you make, they are just the style that I aspire to! I would love to see more recipes. That’s another of my “addictions”, collecting recipes!
    Thanks from Iowa!

  • Melodie K

    Love your blog, love your talent! i would love to see more tutorials~ a gal like me needs all the help i can get!
    thanks for the chance to win!

  • Tracy

    Hi Taylor…I have to say that I love your blog just the way it is! You have the perfect balance of everything. I love your cupcake cards though because I have quite a few cupcake stamps myself and you give me inspiration to use them!
    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Tracy

  • Kheila

    I’m such a fan of your blog and prior to that all you posted on SCS! You make some amazing projects and cards and I have attempted to case several of them. It is just so fun to be a part of your party and as alawys, I am hoping to win…crossing fingers on both hands. No wait, I am trying to make some Christmas cards, now they are uncrossed.

  • isabel z

    I LOVE your blog the way it is and am always inspired by your beautiful creations. If I had to chose something it would be tutorials for I am always eager to learn new things. Thank you for your generosity, your inspiration, and for taking the time to share with all of us. Happy Thanksgiving.

  • Anonymous

    Hello, I love your blog and come back everyday. I would not change a thing 🙂

    Tanya

  • Louise

    Just love your blog as it is! You make wonderful cards!
    You are a very generous lady! Thanks for sharing it all!

    Louise C.

  • heidi quick

    what fun to have something handmade by you taylor. I couldn’t ask for anything more from your blog. I love it!

  • luvzenk (Leea)

    I just love your blog, love the tutorials, they are great to follow…lets be honest just love all your creations ….

  • Anonymous

    I love the set you made for the PTI release! I can’t imagine winning one!! I really enjoy your blog the way it is. But… if I had to choose one thing it would be more tutorials. I love to see not just how to do things, but how YOU do things. Thank you for a fantastic source of inspiration!

    Jennifer S

  • Anonymous

    I love to look at ‘finely finished’ cards. That is cards that look professional. It is so nice to see all the finishing details that ‘make’ the card.

    Could you use a tangerine colour with an “N” if my name is drawn?
    Tanya Narzt

  • Dawn Thomas

    Hey Taylor,
    Thanks for all the time you spend on your blog! Great blog candy today, who would not love some monogrammed stationary from you!

    I would love to see more tutorials and projects, i love your work and check in everyday!
    Hugs
    Dawn Thomas

  • C70

    i keep coming back to your blog no matter what, Taylor 🙂 I love everything you do!!! Of course, tutorials would be most welcome! 🙂

    Christine

  • Nancy

    This is a FABULOUS prize!! Handmade items are my FAVORITE!! I come back to blogs for inspiration & to interact with others who share the same passion. If I had to pick one thing to see more of, it would probably be tutorials :). I need all the help I can get LOL!! Thanks for the chance!! 😉

  • Carol

    Sorry, got so excited to see the prize that I forgot to leave my comment on what keeps me returning to certain blogs. I love blogs that CONSTANTLY show something new. I don’t know how everyone does it. The ideas are always so fresh and fun and I can’t wait to see what you do next.

  • Darlene L

    Being an e-mail subscriber to you blog–I can’t wait to check out every morning your new posting. I love the variety you display–so just keep mixing it up. Congrats on all your accomplishments–you are very talented. Darlene

  • Heather

    I think a goody made by you would be awesome! I visit your blog daily because I really like your card designs. They are never too fussy — just cute. I would really just love to see more of the same. Also, I am constantly looking for little craft items to make as little thinking of you gifts for my friends and family — any ideas there would be great!
    🙂 heather

  • Katie Skiff

    More tutorials! I love to learn new things and see how people put their own spin on things.
    Thanks Taylor!!

  • shelly kettell

    I come back to the blogs i love…you give me inspiration, your style is awesome, don’t change a thing!
    I hope I win today, cause I’m leaving town…last chance!

  • Anonymous

    I’m a relatively new reader to your blog. I really like your card samples. Thanks so much for sharing.

    margaret in Florida

  • Margaret

    Hi Taylor – Your site inspires me, and I’m sure many others. I wouldn’t change a thing about your blog. Although, I’d like to see more tutorials. There’s so much to learn about this popular craft. Who would be a better teacher than YOU??? NO ONE!!! Keep the great ideas coming.

    Have a Happy Gobble-Gobble Day.
    Margaret

  • ematson

    What a great week of prizes! I would love to see more swaps. Now that I’ve participated in one I’m eagerly awaiting the next.

  • Shannon Roberts

    Well, I just found you & let me tell you boy have I been missin out!!! I am seriously interested in the cupcake cards??!! Now just let me say Congrats & what an amazing thing you are doing!! I hope you pick me; as I would luv to be able to give your wonderful gift set to my 89 year old grandma!! She writes som many cards per week & luvs when I give her handmade cards to share.

  • Lisa Bukata

    I love your blog–it’s the first one I check each day, because I know you will have a fantastic update! I’d love to see helpful hints and tips for success–what you do for craft fairs, what makes a successful design team member, etc.

    Keep up the great work!

  • Anonymous

    Don’t change a thing! you have a nice mix of everything! Thanks,Elizabeth Glass

  • Anonymous

    I love your fresh ideas and great color combos! That’s why I keep coming back! Keep up the awesome job!
    leeannafatovic@bellsouth.net

  • rozie640

    Taylor, I love everything you stamp and look forward to seeing your blog every morning. Just seeing what you are up to works for me. Love the cupcake Friday, and tutorials are always nice!!!! Your party week has been fun, always that element of maybe I’ll win something today, makes the day fun. Thanks for a great week and blog.

  • Inkylin

    I would love to have a set of monogrammed cards. I limit myself to how many blogs I view each morning and yours is definitely part of that group. Keep up the great work and I like your blog just the way it is.

  • Caren

    I would take a handmade gift from you over stamps any day! You are so talented. I think your blog is great the way it is. You already give us a mixture of everything with a little bit of you inside. Tutorials are always good, but I wouldn’t change a thing!

  • moonchild72

    I love seeing your cards everyday. I think I would like more tutorials about fun things you know how to do so we can recreate them at home:)

  • Judy S

    The monogrammed stationery set is an awesome idea! I think your blog is wonderful as is, although I love to see tutorials of any kind!

  • Anonymous

    Keep the wonderful cards coming!! I would even love to see a tutorial of your card creating system! Start to finish!

  • Tanis

    I visit blogs purely for inspiration and creative fuel. So keep on posting, that’s all I’m asking for!
    Thanks!

  • JenMarie

    I looooove that monogram card!!!
    As far as what to see on your blog…I love to see tutorials and those yummy cupcake cards!!

  • diane mcvey

    Oh, those are so cute! Thanks for another chance to win something! You are spoiling us big time! 🙂

  • julie c

    Love your blog…whatever you share!!

  • Suestamps01

    Taylor, to be honest, I don’t think there is anything you can do that would make me love your blog anymore – it is perfect as is. I love all your beautiful cards and the fact that you provide the recipes so we can re-create them! I really enjoy your artwork and your little tidbits of daily life make me feel like we’re friends – even though I’ve never met you. I just really look forward to seeing what’sn new on your website everyday.

    Thanks for taking the time to do this for all of us!

  • stampin_melissa

    I just adore the monogram cards you made! I love tutorials, I am such a visual learner that I need to see each step.

    Thanks so much for such a wonderful celebration!

  • Melody

    Your monogram cards rock! I LOVE them! I love your blog and come here for inspiration all the time! I would love to see more tutorials and hear about your craft fairs as I just got on the craft fair circut in good ole’ KY!
    Melody

  • SmilynStef

    Love the monogram cards … and such fun colors too.

  • NC

    Hey Taylor,
    I ADORE your monogram cards, and you used my favorite color combo!
    I would like to see more swaps, tutorials and kits (i.e., your file folder album – that was great!).
    Thanks for the opportunity!
    Nicole
    stampinlibrarygirl.blogspot.com

  • Cat

    T-I couldn’t even list what I want to see more of, because I think your blog is just filled with everything!

    This is absolutely the best prize yet. I just loved this set when you posted it, and would love to win one for my Aunt Clara (she lost her husband of 65 years this past week). TFS!

  • Harriet Skelly

    Well I just love seeing whatever you make so just more of the same is good for me! Thanks!
    Harriet

  • Anonymous

    Hi Taylor,
    What could be better than a set of handmade monogrammed cards made by YOU! These are wonderful! You always have such beautiful projects – I love the cards you make – the only thing you could improve would be to post 2x a day – just kidding – heehee!
    Sandy Kay

  • SandyB

    Hi Taylor,

    Given that you have over a million hits, I’d say just keep doing what you’ve been doing to get to this point. From organizing swaps to providing to tutorials to sharing your wonderful papercrafting creations … your blog is wonderful as it is.

    Thanks for offering up all of the wonderful goodies.

    Sandy

  • Danielle

    I keep coming back simply because I love your work. I think you do an awesome job!!

  • Amy

    Oh my goodness, I won!! Thanks so much Taylor! I was only kidding when I said “the only problem was I wasn’t winning!” on my post! But I’m thrilled to have won anyways! Thank you, thank you. I will email you my snail mail, ok?

    Hugs,
    Amy

  • SusanH

    Oops…..I forgot to put my name…I’m the anonymous one under the stampin’ soldier.

    SusanH

  • Anonymous

    Taylor~I don’t have any changes/additions to suggest. I love your blog the way it is. I appreciate your sharing your art with us!

  • The Stampin' Soldier

    I really love your projects like the stationary set that I can make and give as a gift. It’s way too cute!!!

  • Anonymous

    I absolutely love all of your creations regardless of whether it involves cupcakes or not. I just think you do such awesome things! Pick me, Pick me!
    Chris Hauck

  • Cheryl

    I like your blog the way it is. Wouldn’t change a thing.

  • Jennifer Sc.

    I just love seeing all the beautiful creations you make! so I guess I wouldn’t change anything! 🙂

  • Jacque (SCS: Petals)

    It’s hard to be critical of your blog at all. You always have great stuff to come check out…cards, altered items, recipes, swaps, reviews, sale info. etc. Overall, you are a great source for information and inspiration. I guess if pushed to request something more, it would be more Stampin’ Up! samples. I haven’t seen much from them here in while and I love things you’ve done with their stuff in the past (especially Boo to You!). Either way, I’m here to stay!

  • Tina

    Yippee, Taylor originals. I’d like to see video tutorials too. Congrats on all the hits!!

    Tina

  • Sandra

    Hi Taylor!!! I’d love to see you teach us different techniques. How about some video tutorials??? Congrats on the million hits!

  • Anonymous

    I think you do a great job on your blog. I think you appease every type of stamper with all the wonderful posts. You cover so much that I enjoy checking regularly for new fun and info. Keep it up and congrats! Dorothy Freber

  • Latrice

    Hey Taylor, You know I love your cards, but I would love to see more of you and John!! I don’t think I know what he looks like. Just pictures really. I don’t know if you ever do pages for albums, but it would be great to see those too.

    BTW I love this stationary.

  • Lisa

    I just love your blog. This has been such a fun week. Thanks for letting us play along 🙂

  • Tonya and Erik

    I love seeing your creations. I love to see things other than cards since there are so many good things you can do with paper crafting and stamping! (I love seeing the cards too!) Your blog is great for all of that. You do a very good job of keeping us up to date on the goings on and what you are making. Thanks for all the inspiration!
    Tonya Peters

  • Terri E.

    I love the project ideas and I love to get gift set ideas. I like it when there are regular posts. Not necissarily every day, but regular.

    It’s a good life!
    Terri E.

  • Sharon

    Wow, another day of partying! Your blog is just fine that way it is. Everything you post is so inspiring so just keep doing what you’re doing now! Thanks for taking the time for us.

  • Jan Scholl

    How about some small handmade books, like coaster books or library pocket ones?

  • Anonymous

    I love everthing about your blog, but I think it would be great to see more tutorials!

    Thanks again for hosting such awesome giveaways!

    Kim K

  • Cathy

    Congrats to the LUCKY STAMPERS!
    Wow I would love some of your hamdmade work. Count me in!
    I like everything you do! You always mix up stuff so it’s interesting and inspiring.
    Thanks for a chance.
    cmeyers@hughes.net

  • Shelley ~ photocropper

    Taylor! Girl you know you dont need to change a thing! You and your blog are perfect just the way you are!! So glad your blog has taken off in such a big way!
    I personally love to come and see your new creations and see what products you are using that day!
    It is hard work but we all love what you do!
    🙂

  • Jodie

    WoW, what a great give away! I love to see more non-card projects!

    Thanks!!

  • Anonymous

    You’ve had over a million hits – there’s a reason for it – DON’T change a thing!!!! The only thing I would like to see changed is having my name as one of your winners!! 🙂

    Susan W., Chesapeake, VA

  • Sandra L-M

    Thanks for another chance to win! Too bad I’m not winning but I’m having fun in the process. I’m not picky anything you want to share with us is good enough for me. Sandra

  • Anonymous

    Hey Taylor. Sweet give away! I loved that gift set when you showed it. I ordered that monogram set, so I have grand plans of case-ing you for Christmas gifts this Christmas. Hmm, I love when I see PaperTrey stuff on your blog. I like everything you do already, so no big suggestions from me.
    Janet

  • Sally

    Hi Taylor – I would just like to see more, more, more because I love each and everything you do. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creations.

  • Colleen

    Wow…this is a very cool prize…I would LOVE to win it! So…what would I like to see more of? Well…I guess I like to see your ATC’s…you have such a knack for making them…they just ROCK!

  • Christine

    I can’t wait to see your blog post each day. Your party has been so much fun. What a great idea for a giveaway. I love your monogrammed cards. It’s a great prize. The reasons I come to your blog vary. I would always love to see more tutorials, more recipes, and more cards but truly whatever it is that you post is always so wonderful that it doesn’t really matter. I come to see your talent and your wonderful creations and to gain inspiration from them. So keep up what you are doing. It’s great!

  • Anonymous

    Your handmade things are awesome! I’m sure anyone would be thrilled!

    I love your blog! I think you were the first blog I ever subscribed to! I love your variety, crafts, cooking, and family, the site is clean and crisp looking and it easy to find what I’m looking for too. I still refer back to your Christmas Crafts from last year! Your pictures are always great! I wouldn’t change a thing!

    Kisa Peters

  • Anonymous

    I’d love to see more tutorials for cards and non-card ideas.

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

    CJ Max

  • Kim L.

    I love tutorials and also sketches! But I think your blog is great as it is already!

  • Julie

    What a great giveaway! I love the little set you created.
    As far as your blog…I already love it. I would love to see more cupcake cards…I am unsure why but they always make me smile. I would also love to see more SU! cards. But really I don’t really care as I love all your stuff!

  • Pegg S

    That would be so special to have something homemade by you -that’s priceless. I won a Trudee card and I cherish it! 🙂

    I love coming to your blog — the blog layout itself is visually clean, elegant, simple. And your cards and projects just pop out – the colors and details. I love seeing everything your do, so whatever you want to share! (What do you do w/ your ATCs? Do you just collect them or do you make them into cards? I’ve never seen one in person or made one, so I’m curious)

  • Melissa

    I’m with everyone else – I wouldn’t change a thing!

    Many Blessings,
    M.

  • kirstensmom

    I think your blog is super just the way it is!!! I love all of your creations; cards or other projects….your wonderful creativity and fantastic inspiration is what keeps me coming back!!

    Kelly S

  • Cindy

    Your blog is perfect the way it is, so if I had to say more of something I would say… more of the same!

    Cindy Keery
    creativecards@shaw.ca

  • Shawn Marie O'Connell

    Hey Taylor! Great PARTY!! I visit your blog every day and am thrilled with it AS IS. It would be great to see some SU! stamps used sometimes. I love your 3D and gift set items, as well. It’s all fantabulous!!!! Thanx for the chance to win!!

  • Laura

    This is the best giveaway so far this week. I would take your handmade creations over a new stamp set any day. Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to win one. I would love to see more tutorials on how you do things.

  • rachel

    Great giveaways–this is so fun! I wish I could see the people that win when they see their name on your blog, I bet it’s a hoot!

    For your blog–just keep up the great work! I enjoy seeing your cards and non-card projects–they’re so inspiring.

  • Nancy

    Taylor, I love your blog just the way it is, so anything you add would just be a bonus!!! :O)

  • Yosha

    I love your blog as is. I love all the cards and all the stamping companies you use.

    So besides the cards I am always looking for tutorials, funky card folds and such

    Yosha

  • charity c

    this has been an awesome party!
    i loooved this set that you made.
    i really enjoy your blog…i am going to go with tutorials because i love the things you make and i would enjoy learning how to do it myself.

  • Jenn in GA

    taylor, i love seeing all the cards you come up with using other company’s stamps, but i’d like to see some cards using Stampin’ Up! products. i love how you put color together too, and enjoy seeing out of the box pairings and designs. i keep coming back because you share not only about your craft but about your life as well. thanks for your generosity!

  • reflections:0)

    I love everything!

    reflections:0)

  • Beth Mak

    Hi Taylor, what I would like to see more of . . . . . cards, 3-D items, tutorials, – – – -everything! Thank you!
    Beth Mak

  • Angie

    I love everything about your blog. I keep coming back everyday because of the samples that you do and also because of you. I love how explain everything and also your personal news every now and then. I feel like I’ve know you my whole life. Keep doing what you do just the way it is!

  • Anonymous

    Taylor: I love everything about your blog!!! Just keep doing what you’re doing– that’s why you have a million hits!!! 🙂
    I really love that your blog is up to date, with new work almost daily–!!! That’s really what I would like to see continue!!!

    DeborahLynneS

  • msatch

    I would like to see more tutorials. I’ve just gotten into card making and would love to learn how you make the beautiful things that you do!

  • Lori M

    Another great prize Taylor! I would love to win something you made!!!
    I like tutorials. You make so many neat things that I would love to be able to case them!!!!
    Thanks again Taylor! This is a lot of fun!
    Lori M

  • Angela

    I’d love to see more tutorials – those are the best…

  • Wendy L.

    I would love to win this set of monogrammed cards from you. I don’t think I would be able to send them off though. They would be a collectible from THE Taylor VanBruggen! 🙂 The reason I keep coming back to your blog day after day is there is always something new. You update with a new card or project daily and we really appreciate it. It must be alot of work for you. Please, please don’t stop though. You are our inspiration. Love your swaps too.
    Wendy L.

  • Gina Wrona

    Wow, you’ve already made me the cards since my last name starts with a “W”, jk. I love everything you post even though I don’t have time to always comment, I always view the daily feeds I get from my subscription to your blog. Keep up the great work!

  • Catherine

    I would love to get a handmade card from you and sell it on EBAY (i’ll be rich right away…LOL!) Just kidding, i will never do that. Anyway, i love everything you do but tutorials would be great and your Friday Cupcake Days are Yummy =)

  • Mendi M

    I love your blog just the way it is! I wouldn’t change a thing. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Staci

    Taylor your blog is great as is! I love seeing all that you create. I love this notecard set! I love that you post often! I really can’t think of anything I would want you to change! You are doing wonderfully!

    Staci Lynch

  • Mary Duffek

    Yeah I’m the first to leave a comment today…
    What I like about your Blog are the cards you share. I would love to see a few more tutorials.
    Your work is beautiful and thank you for sharing with us! PICK ME!!!

    Have a great day!

  • Michelle Adams

    More cupcake cards! I love ’em! Thanks for the chance!
    Michelle Adams
    shellapoo@hotmail.com

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