August is close to over. My little Amber started school today! It was SO CUTE. I will post photos/Smilebox Creation most likely Tuesday since the kids will ALL be in school that day, and Noah hasn’t started yet. HAPPY TIMES.
Well I finally got my copies of CARDS magazine! I’m on page 72! I have a card in there using Dino-Mite ! It is the first time I have been in this particular magazine.
So I figured it was time for some MYTIME MAIL! Anyone want these goodies?
Its the August issue of CARDS, my favorite Martha Stewart Glitter in black (perfect for Halloween stuff) and a cute acrylic set set by MSE. The total value of this is over $30. All you have to do is reply to this post!
I want you to tell me the following:
How often do you stamp? (I try to stamp daily, but if not daily several times a week)
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? (let mojo flow, unless I have something I need to get done like a b-day card or whatnot)
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? (I need to get better about sending cards!!! I hoard most of them, unless there is an occasion. I always mean to send them, but never do. I HATE the P.O.)
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. (I try to do as many as I can, but dont always get to it. I found it very helpful in my early days of stamping)
Thats it! I just wanna hear about your stamp habits. EASY! Cant wait to see what everyone has to say.
I WILL POST THE WINNER SATURDAY WITH MY SKETCH CHALLENGE!
OK Now for our regular blog post………..
Well I was quiet exctied to be chosen as the inspiration for the Sketch Challenge!
I decided to make the time to do another one-only I used my NEW! Paper Trey set called Beautiful Blooms. I have been having SO MUCH fun with that set. You will see all my samples VERY soon.
I really like how the Cuttlebugworks with this set. Its nice to have alot of uses for things I spent ALOT of money on. I LOVE my Cuttlebug, but dont use the DIE cut ones, as much as the embossing ones, so this was great. It used the Flowers#1 die.
I was inspired by my new paper by Scenic Route the Brighton collection. The colors are gorgeous. So that was my starting point.
I had this idea to use the flower in the set-as a sort of bug. Thats what that stamp looked like to me! LOL! Anyone else see it? The 2 green eyes, the legs, and wings???
The sentiment is from Paper Trey’s first set Paper Tray.
Anyway so that is what I chose to do. Lots of bling of course. The white cardstock is also Paper Trey. Ink and ribbon is from Stampin Up!
I wanted a anytime card so that was why I chose this sentiment. Sometimes you want to send a card Just Because!
OK if you didn’t get the bug before, maybe you will now!
On this one I made the wings 3D using vellum. It reminds me of a June Bug. I dont know. This paper is by Rob & Bob Studio. Its a Slab Ive had FOREVER!!! The colors really worked for my vision.
This card started out to be the Sketch, but then morphed into a new card. All the same-I love it.
Purple is my FAVORITE color and I love when I incorporate it into stamping. I dont use it as much as I should.
The images were colored with my Copic Markers. Bug have added stickels. The flowers are done with the CB die, and the ribbon is Martha Stewart. An again-more rhinestone stickers!!! LOVE those things.
I like this card too cause you can see how you may start with a sketch for “inspiration”, then it totally changes into something else using same/similar elements. How fun!!
I still have my panel with ribbon, and my square panel. I flipped it onto the side, and re-oriented all of it! LOL!
Tomorrow I have quite the awesome post! I designed the cutest little bag idea, and would love to share it with you! Im doing these for my children’s class for Halloween. WAY cute, WAY easy and FAST! Those are KEY to mass producing anything. Plus if the little kids rip them to shreds it wont be as painful!
OK maybe Ill just do cupcakes instead! LOL!
See you tomorrow.
160 Responses for "MYTIME MAIL! Paper Trey and a Sketch."
Okay, Lauren, to start with I love the cards! Love how the CB works with Beautiful Blooms, too! Here goes:
How often do you stamp?- Not enough. Often it’s just for workshops, stamp club or demo swaps. I try to get it in 2 or 3 times a week.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? – I usually have a set in mind that I’m going to use or an occasion to stamp for, and then I start browsing at blogs and the SCS gallery for inspiration.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? – I hoard most of mine. I try to send cards for important events and sometimes I like to send cards for no reason at all!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. – I don’t regularly do challenges, but I should start. I think they are great starting points for a card.
How often do you stamp? At least twice a week, I wish it was more, but not enough hours in the day!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? MoJo works better, or inspirations from things I have seen, but never a copy, like to make it my own!
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? No, I’m terrible about sending, sometimes for birthdays, but not always!!! Maybe Christams.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. Nope, never seems like I have enough time, maybe some day when I quit work or the kids are grown, for now I stamp when I can!
How often do you stamp? I try to do it daily…some weekends are a no-go since my third child (DH) requires a lot of attention!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Idea…usually starting with a particular DP or stamp set.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? Mail them…I buy stamps at Costco and am regularly having to stock up!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. Yep…they are probably my primary motivator!
Love, love, love your cards today…in fact, I am a little green with envy!
I want you to tell me the following:
How often do you stamp? I, also, try to stamp daily but sometimes several days stack up on me at the same time and it ends up only a couple of times a week.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually have an idea in mind for the type of card just not the layout. I go to different blogs and websites for that inspiration!
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I’m a hoarder. I wish I wasn’t but I am. Maybe for lent I’ll give up my pile of cards!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I do. As much as I can. Kinda goes with the 2nd question.
Great blog…GREAT Mytime Mail, too!
Hi Lauren, I have been following your blog-great inspiration! I try to stamp daily, but that doesn’t always happen. I have to have an idea in mind before I start. I hoard my cards-if I do happen to give one away, I make another one just like it asap! I haven’t tried any challenges yet-it’s silly, but I’m kinda scared!
I only stamp about once a week. I don’t have a seperate room and I have five kids under 12…so there you go. As they get older, I hope to spend more time stamping!
I usually have something specific I’m making for someone or myself, or SCS WishRAK.
I send out cards a lot in WishRAK and I also make a bunch for my mom here and there to keep the tin I gave her full.
I haven’t ever done a challenge on SCS..how sad is that? Like I said above, hopefully as the kids get older I will have time for that. It does look like fun.
How often do you stamp?
{at least 3 times a week, more often if I can get it in … usually on the weekends!}
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
{usually with an idea in mind, or at least an objective (i.e., I need a birthday card, need something for the blog, etc. …)}
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
{I’m actually pretty good about that! ;
) I send out a good number of RAKs, I send to my SCS DDSS, and I am a card angel for Chemo Angels, so I send out 2-3 cards a week.}
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs.
{I don’t usually have the time, but I do enjoy looking at the sketches and color combos people come up with. I am the new 3D Demo Challenge hostess over at SCS (yippee!) so I will definitely be doing that weekly challenge.}
LOVE your work and your blog – thanks for sharing!
Nicole
http://stampinlibrarygirl.blogspot.com/
As I was stamping with that flourish stamp this morning I was thinking the EXACT same thing, it kind of looks like a bug 😀
And since I’m here…
How often do you stamp? Almost daily! I probably actually stamp 6 out 7 days a week.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I like to have a base idea, a sketch I’ve made, a colour combo, an event, etc. before I start.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? The only ones I send out would be the ones that my Mom commissions me to do, the ones for design teams, or the ones for magazines. I hoard the rest, which makes up the majority!
Do you do any challenges? I try to do one at least one challenge a week, mostly SCS ones, but I really enjoy the blog ones too. I just wish there was an easier way to link them all.
I first want to say Congrats on your newest publication! The cards you made are just gorgeous. The flowers look like they were made to go with that set.
I try to stamp once a day, usually around my youngest son’s naptime. I wish I could get more than one project done a day though.
I usually start with a SCS challenge when I stamp. If I get an idea from there I just let myself keep going. But it takes me a long time to make a card because I want them to be perfect.
I want to get better about sending cards. I have a stack and I tend to hoard them. I should just mail them after I take my pictures.
I try to do as many challenges as I can. They have helped me come a long way in the last 6 months. I do them on SCS and I try to do Blogger’s Sketch Challenges too.
Thanks for offering the blog candy. You do such beautiful Work!
How often do you stamp? several times a week.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I stamps with ideas in mind.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I send mine often.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I do when I have time.
I love this set! I just ordered it actually and can’t wait to use it with my cuttlebug…I try to stamp at least once a day but with a little baby it’s hard so at least several times a week. I tend to hoard cards but have gotten better at sending them out. I do as many challenges as I can, I love sketches and tend to go nuts with them. I sometimes start off with a vision but a lot of times the mojo just flows!
How often do you stamp? A couple times a week.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? It depends… if I’m feeling inspired I just sit at my stamping table and stamp whatever, if I’m stuck in a rut I will find an idea online and start copying it, but by the time I’m done it usually looks nothing like the card I set out to copy.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I hate “wasting” money on postage. I need to send more cards. They are piling up!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I rarely do challenges, not sure why. I enjoy seeing all the results of challenges, but I rarely do them myself.
Great blog candy and great questions!!
Cindy
Love these cards! But, of course, I love all of your cards and truly admire your talent.
1) Unfortunately, I’m lucky if I can stamp once a week.
2) I usually stamp with an idea in mind.
3) I always send them right out. It makes it hard because I never have any on hand. I need to start hoarding a few to have on hand when I need one:)
4) I rarely do a challenge.
great cards, Lauren!
How often do I stamp? I tend to stamp mostly on the weekends, but if I have projects to do, several times a week in addition to that. Unless I have projects, then it’s more often!
Do I stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Both…I may have an idea in my head for a few days & when the fancy strikes, I’ll execute it. Recently, I’ve loved the contests, challenges on blogs so I’ve been trying to do those at least.
Do I send cards out often? Or hoard them? I do send them usually, I just recently have slacked off because I got too lazy to do it!
Do I do any challenges? I did like one or two on SCS since they’ve been going on, until Beth started to host the Featured Stamper, then I was doing that every week for a while but now I rarely do. It was a great way to be introduced to galleries I may miss. But, I am not consistent with things like that so I stopped. I just really tend to come up with my own ideas.
As usual, beautiful cards Lauren!!! Your are such an inspiration!!! Love seeing what you post on your blog!!!
1. I’d love to stamp everyday, but usually once a week on Fridays at least when I get together with my friend for a night of play!! If I’m REALLY lucky, I may get another evening of stamping, usually getting ready for a class or a card that has to be done!!!
2) This depends on what I’m stamping. If it’s for a class or something, I usually have an idea in mind. On my play night, I usually just go with the flow.
3) I’m a hoarder!! I usually have tons of cards laying around, but always want to make one specifically for the person I’m sending it to when I mail them!!
4) I’d love to do challenges, but just never seem to have the time. Funny how raising a little one again can REALLY cut into your time!?! Just don’t understand why!!
These two cards are awesome !!! You have sold me on the set now ! I do stamp mostly every day, I lie in bed at night and put together ideas in my head. The funny part is that usually those ideas won’t fit on a regular sized card, I guess I have big dreams !! They don’t usually turn out how I imagined, but atleast I go into it with an idea .Thanks for offering great blog candy !! Laurie from http://stampingforgodsglory.blogspot.com/
Love what you made with that set! 1. I usually make cards or scrapbook a couple times a week. 2. I usually have an idea in mind. 3. I make them as needed so I don’t hoard. 4. I’ve never done any challenges. Thanks for a chance to win your great blog candy!
My stamp habits are bad! I stamp when I need something!! I have joined a stamping group with the goal of being more motivated and stamping more (so I don’t “have” to rush the night before I need a card)..
I tend to “collect” stuff, too, and need to use it!! I just like to gather stuff around me and go from there when I’m making a card – sometimes I have a specific idea/theme in mind and sometimes I just like to look at the stuff and see what pops into my head!
Hey Lauren! Congrats on being published!! I hope my dream of being published will come true one day! Ok, now here are my answers:
Yes, I stamp daily. Well, I definitely try to!
Usually I stamp w/ an idea in mind, occassionally the mojo is flowing, but not always!
I tend to hoard my cards, also, but at least I have lots to choose from when an occassion arises, right?!
I *love* doing the SCS challenges! I believe they’ve really helped me become a better stamper/artist.
Thanks for *sharing* some goodies w/ us!! And congrats again!
Love, love your site… always make sure to check them daily (not just wanted to win but I really do 🙂 k, here we go:
1. I would love to stamp daily but I work full-time and I have a 7 year old daughter and now that school starts, by the time I get home, cook dinner and help with homework, I’m just too exhausted to do anything but I try to stamp at least twice a week.
2. I usually have idea when I stamp but by the time I finished my card it always different how I expected it… LOL!
3. I’m such a hoarder!! or I usually make 2 cards all the time, 1 to send out and 1 to keep (oh, I have too much). But, I make sure to send them out for birthdays =)
4. I’ve only done couple of challenges, again … just don’t have time and just intimidated with all SCS members.
Thanks again and looking forward to all your wonderful work.
How fun! I love these kinds of questions.
How often do you stamp? I stamp about 3-4 times a week; which usually includes a marathon session during the weekend if I have time. During the work week, it’s harder to get in the groove.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I keep a book of possible ideas – either color combos or stamp/color combos that I sometimes work from. But usually I’m inspired by the occasion I’m making the card for, a challenge, or the new stuff I’ve acquired and want to get into!
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I’m very good at sending out birthday and holiday cards to my close family and friends. I also go through periods when my card box gets full and I send out lots of RAKs. I hate the post office, too, but I hate the idea of my cards going unappreciated even more!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I love challenges, blog or SCS. They are a great starting point for me! I occasionally do the daily challenges on SCS, but they are hard for me to keep up with. I like challenge events better, I guess because they are finite. Virtual Stamp Night on SCS is one of my favorite things – a weekend of fun stamping challenges. I loved the Dirty Dares, and Caardvarks’ recent 10-day challenge event. I also stamped a few things for Amuseapalooza challenges.
I love how you turned that flower into a bug – awesome!
How often do you stamp? Usually 3-4 days a week
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually have either a certain stamp or certain paper that I want to use, and I go from there
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I TRY to send them out, but I definitely make more than I send. One of these days I’ll be better about that…really I will!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I often do the color challenges on SCS, but I don’t do too many beyond that.
Wow, those two cards are darling. I don’t need people convincing me to buy more stamps with their gorgeous samples. I usually stamp several times a week. I give lots of packs away as gifts because I hoard too many cards and then have a glut of them. My favorite challenges are the color and sketch chalenge but I have a hard time doing them in a timely matter. I often already have ideas in mind when I sit down to stamp. Whew, hope I answered it all.
Hi Lauren,
Congrats on being in Card magazine, that is so cool! What a great giveaway, you are so generous!
I try to stamp every day, or at least every other day. Now that I have a designated stamping area in my home, I am able to stamp much more often, I love it!
I don’t usually have specific ideas when I stamp, but I really like to start with a sketch to give me some direction.
I send out cards for the BRAK club on SCS, plus for family and friends birthdays, but I’d still like to send more for other occasions.
I go in spurts with challenges. I love to do them, but it has been harder this summer to squeeze them in… (I’ve got 6 kids at my house all day – 4 are mine). School starts next Tuesday, so I should be able to do more. Yay!
Love the Bugs & Blooms!! And congratulations on being in the Cards magazine – how cool! I haven’t seen that issue yet.
1. How often do you stamp? I try for a couple of times a week, at least.
2. Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually stamp with ideas in mind and if I get stuck I browse the blogs or SCS.
3 Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I used to be bad about hoarding them, but bow when I come up with a design I like I make two of them – one to send and one to keep!
4. Do you do any challenges? I don’t yet, no. I may get into that at some point.
Hi Lauren!
I stamp usually daily, but like you, several times a week if not daily. I do stamp with something particular in mind, but sometimes I just want to try a new project or technique! I do send out the cards I make. No, I have not yet done any challenges, but I’d love to get into doing them!! 🙂
I stamp daily. I don’t get to post my creations everyday but I do make at least 1 card a day. I used to have to have something to go by but now that I hiave been stamping awhile I can just throw a card together with no inspiration. I have to admit that I hoard a lot of my cards. I do send some to a few girls I know from Blog land. But I do hoard them. Some are SO good I can not get rid of them! lol… I actually have been doing a lot more challenges from different Blogs. Not on SplitCoast but just from Blogs! I try to find Blogs that do not have a lot of people who participate. I feel better because it makes them feel better people are participating! I like to bring a smile to someones face every now and then.. 🙂
Question: Could you e-mail me at, [email protected] with a question I have. Your pictures come out SO clear! What is your secret? I noticed you have a white background in all of them! Any tips would help! THANKS!
Lauren,
Love you blog, read it daily, love your cards and fam stories…
How often do you stamp?- Not enough. Mother/family responsibilites keep getting in the way!! Not to mention work…. I try to get it in at least 3 times a week, usually at 5 am before work. Those days people at work have to deal with unwashed hair as I only have time for a quick shower. he/he
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? – Usually a layout or certain cardstock I want to use, then pick the set, unless I’ve seen something on a blog that has inspired me.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? – I usually send the ones I’m making for certain events, but the extras I make at that time, I hoard most of the time, until I show someone them, then quite often I give them away.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. – I don’t regularly do challenges, but try to to the vsn’s or some of them, if I’m home
I try to stamp a few times a week but wish I did it all day long. Never enter challenges….yet! I send about half the cards I make and I get an idea and run with it, usually a color scheme or a theme.
How often do you stamp? Everynight even if it is just for 10 minutes.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I have a theme; birthday, get well, etc and then I let the mojo flow.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? If I send them I keep a photo. Most of mine go out the door.
Do you do any challenges? I haven’t had the courage to post my challenge work. I work fulltime and there are days when I just do my selfish stamping.
Congratulations on your publication.
Congrats on your card getting published – that’s a beautiful magazine!
I stamp almost every day – not always successfully, but I stamp!
My ideas are not always in mind, a little of both. Sometimes I’m planning – sometimes not.
I’m terrible at sending cards out and I hate that about me!
I try to do challenges at least a couple times a week.
Congrats on the publication Lauren! I’ll have see if I can find this magazine, and check you out! 🙂
So, two down, one to go, huh? I hope Amber had an awesome first day, and that Noah can hang in there until next week!!
My stamp habits….hmmmmmmmm…
How often do I stamp??? Not nearly as often as I’d like…I frequently am all psyched up to go and do a project, and once I snuggle in with Shannon for a little bit, I lose all of my “get up and go”…I try to get down there a few times a week, but these days, it’s been once, maybe twice a week….
Do I stamp with ideas in mind, or go with the flow?? Since my stamping time is next to nil these last couple of weeks, when I stamp, it’s usually FOR someone, I loved doing the Dare to get dirty challenges last month, because those I just did for FUN, and then I decided to send them to people…
Do I send out or hoard my cards?? I used to be a hoarder, but now (though it may take me a while) I’m a sender…either that, or tie it in with my above reply…I’m making the card for someone, might as well give it to them… 😉
Do I do challenges??? Sometimes yes, sometimes no…Sometimes I’ll get on a roll and participate in a few, and other times, I don’t even look…then I usually kick myself, because I usually find them so helpful if I’m stuck, whether it be a sketch or a color combo…if I’ve got “stamper’s block” it usually helps by giving me a starting point.
Congrats again!!! What a great accomplishment!
WOW gorgeous Papertrey cards! Those do look like bugs- you are so clever….Also congrats on being published in Cards!!!
I stamp a few times a week when I am not exhausted from work ! 🙂 I mostly stamp with ideas in mind, tho I usually do sketch challenges or things like that since I’m just a beginner and don’t have such creative ideas.. Maybe with time!!! I don’t send out cards too often– I’ve been making a bunch of cards to fill a lunchbox tin for my MIL’s bday!!! Plus now, it’s such a hassle, not knowing whether it’s too bulky or what?
I do some challenges from my favorite bloggers and sometimes on SCS — but it’s too hard there are so many I get so overwhelmed… even by trying to decide which challenge!!! 🙂
When I get a new set of stamps, I tend to do a few of those in succession…. but I’ve been buying too many that some are so neglected. I think I’ll have to slow down on the buying and just start stamping. I bought the Lizzie Anne Shore Thoughts and just made my first card yesterday — and it’s the end of summer!!!! UGH!! Oh well — I’m going to send them out anyhow— . People are already making Halloween and Christmas cards. I’m always behind…..
Congrats on getting published. How cool! I just love your creative and style in your cards. I want to play! Ok here goes my answers….
1. I try to stamp every day, of course there are those times that take control of my time. The nerve of reality!
2. I do both! Sometimes I have an idea and by the time I finish, it is totally different. That’s ok, it usually turns out better. When the mojo starts, move out of the way, cuz I’m a cookin up something.
3. Yes I send out a lot of cards, but I also hoard a lot of cards also.
4. I don’t do challenges. I want to though! I just need to adapt my mind to do them. I’m workin on it though. I just love to see all the cool things that come from challenges. It really amazes me, how stampers come up with all their creative ideas.
Thanks for letting me play along and a chance at your sweet candy.
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Flowers as bugs??? You are a brilliant woman! They look perfect! I really like the second card…wow. (I like them both but the second one really speaks to me.) The colors are so gorgeous! You are amazing!…
now for your questions: (by the way, congrats on getting published in CARDS!
How often do you stamp?
I stamp every day. I usually get some time mid afternoon to spend about an hour or two in my studio…if I don’t stamp for a day or two, I get antsy.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
Depends, sometimes (not very often) I will have a set idea of what I want to do (like my scene cards) but most often, I just go with the flow and see where it takes me.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
I go through spurts…I hoard them and then send out tons all at once…I usually end up exhausing my supply and having to start the cycle all over again.
Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs.
I have been reading you blog for several weeks now and just enjoy everything you do!
I try to stamp some everyday, if not I try to stamp several times a week.
Sometimes I know what I want or need to stamp, more times, I look for inspiration from SCS and your blog! (In case you see me case-ing you! )
I hoard my cards (bad, bad girl) I really need to send more out, I think it might urge me to stamp more too?
I just started looking over the differnt challenges on SCS for ideas to get me motivated to stamp more. There is a wealth of inspiration here on your blog too!
I hope you know how much we all enjoy everything you share with us!
Congrats Lauren! I haven’t seen that magazine before, but I don’t get much time to peruse magazines these days – too busy blogging 🙂 Also, love the new Papertrey cards, great eye! As for your questions:
I try to stamp something at least every two to three days. I often have no idea what I want to stamps and just go through my stuff to see what calls to me and who I am doing it for. I do send most of my cards out to family and friends. I don’t have the space to hoard them or display them yet. I try to do some challenges, like the sketch and technique challenges, but haven’t for a while. Sometimes I check out SketchThis Cards for challenges too, or CPS. Ok, well keeping my fingers crossed.
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp daily, but it doesn’t always happen.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? So far, I have no mojo. I usually case ideas from others and sometimes they end up being more ME than cased.
Do you send cards out often? I don’t send out too many, but I haven’t really completed enough to hoard them.
Do you do any challenges? I haven’t yet, nor have I participated in any swaps, which I would LOVE to!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Congrats on the Dino-mite card! I try to stamp 1x/week, but usually only get to it if I have a “project” I need to work on! I try to have an idea in mind – there’s so much inspiration everywhere! I’ve been trying to send my cards out more now, so I can be a blessing to others, not just to “hoard” my happy feelings! I haven’t had much time to participate in challenges, yet, but they seem so much fun! Thanks also for sharing about the “slippery” story of your kids in the kitchen! I wouldn’t be surprised if my kids pull that on me one day, too! For now, I’m using a gate to block off the kitchen!
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp daily, in the evening after the kiddies are in bed, most days it works
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I love swapping so I usually have an idea in mind but when I have time, i love to let the mojo flow!!
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I am terrible at sending out cards, so I guess I’m a hoarder, I tell my sister that I should give her the cards and sign them all and get her to address them and pop them in the mail
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I love challenges but rarely have time to participate, hopefully next week when school starts and the routine is ironed out, I will have more time to do challenges, my back to school resolution!!
Congratulations in getting published in this magazine and TFS the awesome goodies!!
Oh my gosh, I thought that was a bug too! I don’t think I would have known it was a flower if you hadn’t said! LOL!
I love your cards, but my favorite is the gratitude one I guess because I love purple. Congratulations on being published in Cards!
So here are my answers
How often do you stamp?
I try to stamp something every day if I can. Some days it just isn’t in the cards, but my mind is always thinking of stamping!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
I usually stamp cards for a purpose, but what is stamped is usually just going with what I feel at the time or I’m CASing someone’s card I admired.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
I send out cards all the time. I belong to a couple of big internet rubber stamping lists and I always try to send out birthday cards to the people on my list and of course my friends and family. speaking of this, I’d love to send you a card sometime!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs.
I do them often. I especially love the virtual stamp night SCS has, and the last Dirty Dare challenge was just awesome!
I generally stamp a couple times a week – inspiration from SCS, blogs, magazines, or a piece of DP or a stamp set; occasionally something will just pop into my head – I send mine out! Haven’t done any challenges, but hope to this winter when I’m stuck inside.
NancyS (momsnack)
How often do you stamp? I’d love to say once a week but it’s more like every other week 🙁
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Little bit of both….usually I start out with an idea and in the end it’s totally different.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? Oh I love to send my cards out!! I send them all the time but I do have a few favs that I hoard LOL
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. My friend and TAC rep has a monthly card swap which is a challenge b/c we use a new technique. Now that I’m more organized I’d like to try some more.
1. How often do you stamp? Ususally 5-6 days out of the 7.
2. Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I let the MOJO flow, unless someone asked for something specfic.
3. Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? Some of both.
4. Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I use them for inspiration when I’m in a stamping slump.
: )
Sarah
Oh, I’d love to be entered in the drawing!
I try to stamp a few times a week, if I get a chance. If I need a card for a special occasion, I’ll use that as inspiration. Otherwise, I just go with the flow. And I’m trying to send mine out, but I don’t have too many people to send them to, so they’re kind of piling up. Need to get on that!
I’ve been doing Beate’s challenges lately, but that’s it.
Ooh what cool questions.
1. I try to stamp every day
2. Usually there is a project in mind
3. hoard, almost all of them (isn’t that bad)
4. No I don’t usually do challenges, but sometimes I will use the sketch challenges on SCS if I get stuck.
This is crazy but most of my stamping lately is for Splitcoast wish RAk and sending out other’s wishes for images. I love doing that as I feel that it brings pleasure to someone. When I stamp cards, I do mail them. I try to mail one every week to an elderly woman who is a friend of my mothers and I found out how much she is loving my cards with them all on display. I am not that great of a stamper, so that has given me much pleasure in knowing she likes them. I like to stamp something every day. Thank you for your blog. It is terrific.
Cheryl Sims
I try to stamp at least 4 or 5 times a week. Stamping relaxes me and I can be in my own little world. I normally just take out a set of stamps and play with thme. Noting really in mind. If I need inspiration, I go blogging and that usually gets me started.
I mail about 150 cards a year but….I probably have 500 to 600 stashed away in boxes. If I need a card I can always pull them out of my boxes (all labeled as to what type of cards inside them.) I do several challenges. If you blog at all you will always find challenges.
Happy Stamping
Hi Lauren,
1. I try to stamp everyday, but life does not always permit it! When I really need a stamping break, I make excuses as to why I must stamp that night such as “I need a thank you card for someone at work” I’m not lying. I will eventually need a thank you card however, I don’t need it for the very next day. Since no one asks, “for tomorrow?” I figure, no-harm, no-foul!
2. I mostly don’t have a project in mind, I just stamp with what ever set or patterned paper catches my eye at that moment.
3. I send and hoard, mostly hoard. I’m a bad girl 🙁
4. I love the challenges posted on SCS and other blogs. I have used many of the layouts. They are a wonderful source of inspiration.
I usually stamp 1 to 2 times per week. I would like to do more, but I have other hobbies I like to do (knit and scrapbook) and like to balance what I do. I also do not have a designated stamping place since my house is very small and I have little ones, so whenever I stamp I have to get everything out and put everything away — yuck! I get together with a group of stamping friends every-other week and I always get stuff done there.
I usually have a general idea of what I want to do — sometimes a sketch, a certain set or certain paper. From there, it is come what may!
I do not send enough. I wish I did. I have a grandmother who I send to regularly, but I have to admit that I border on hoarding!
I like the sketch challenges because I do not always have the colors for the color challenges (I do not buy the in colors). I do not always do them in the timeframe of the challenge, but do them for me.
Thanks for the chance to win some goodies. Love your blog — thanks for the inspiration!
Heather
Yum-o blog candy!!!
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp everyday but with two little ones, it’s usually a few times a week, if I am lucky!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? definitely stamp with something in mind
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I send out often
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I have good intentions of doing both but find it hard to do!
Ooh beautiful cards but I love your work!!!
Here’s my responses:
How often do you stamp? at least once a week but I’m slacking as of late!!!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I’ve had days when I had an idea (particular card) and days where I just wanted to stamp, like I just got new supplies (and that’s why my last post on my blog and last cards are posted on SCS!)
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I used to be very good at sending them out but I just RECENTLY sent some out from MAY!!! Isn’t that bad? and yes, I’m a hoarder, so I’m going through my box of cards this week and see who I can send cards out to.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I look at them on SCS all the time (usually daily or a couple times of week) but I have only PARTICIPATED in a few….
I wanna win! I wanna win! I wanna win!
Hi, and congrats on your pub in Cards! 🙂
K,
*How often do I stamp? Usually only a couple times a week, but I would LOVE to more! I only have kiddo naptime to take advantage of, and sometimes that time needs to go towards other stuff. 🙁
*Do I stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I am trying to get more creative, but usually I have to have an idea to go with or else it just doesn’t come. My brain just doesn’t work that way. 🙂
*Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? Most of what I make is intended for certain people, so those always get mailed. I only have a few that I haven’t found a reason to use yet. I love getting mail, so I get excited to send things! (But I DO keep pictures on my computer of all the cards I’ve sent, for inspiration n’ stuff)
*Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. The only ones I’ve done are the sketch challenges, and I just started at the beginning … so I’m only on, like, #5. 🙂 It helps me with that creativity issue, though!
Wow, longest answer EVER! 🙂 Sorry! hee hee
Cute cards! OK here goes:
1. How often do you stamp?
At least one card per day, more when I can.
2. Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
I usually have something in mind, but sometimes I let the mojo flow.
3. Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
I hate to part with them, but I do & it kills me, haha!! I’ve already sent out 7 cards &
I make sure PO puts a thingy on it so it won’t go thru machine. I gave my daughter a
cherish card ’cause she needed 1 for a wedding.
4. Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs.
I’ve done 1 so far, I do need to get into it more & I will once I build up my supplies
(I’m just starting out).
Nice blog candy, thanks for the chance to win.
Your cards are always so awesome! I really love these!!
How often do you stamp? Hold the gasps…not as often as I’d like. Sometimes it may be a month in between (thank goodness for our “card parties” which gives me a good excuse to do it)
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually have an idea in mind…someone else’s! Haha. I tend to need to look at others work to get inspiration.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I’m pretty good about getting birthday and Christmas cards out. I have so many that I love that it’s hard to give them away…especially if they might end up in the trash!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I…have…never…done…a…challenge…Shhh. They intimidate me. 🙂
Hello:
I stamp once a week, I Create lots of cards and send them out as gifts.
When I stamp I just flow with, sometimes I have a concept.
I tried to follow beate tuts on CS as often as I can.
I luv your cards, and congrats on the pub.
Maggie
Woot! Love those cards… I’ll be getting my set inky this weekend!
I try to stamp at least a couple of times a week, depending on my work load (I work from home a lot), and the demandingness (that’s not a word…) of my kids. My husband took today and tomorrow off for the holiday, took the kids out of the house, and left me to stamp all day today! LOVE HIM!
Anyway, yes, I usually have a plan in mind when I sit down to stamp, but usually find myself veering off course and stamp something I never intended. Often times, this occurs because I need a supply from downstairs, and am too lazy to go get it, so I make do with what I have. LOL!
I try to mail my cards (I’m a junkie for all those “ooohs and aaahs”). Having said that, there’s a stack of them here that are just sitting, collecting dust.
I’ve only ever done one SCS challenge, it was a color challenge a couple of weeks ago. I want to do more, but I can never get it together to do it!
Thanks for the chance at some awesome blog candy!
Lauren these cards are gorgeous. I love the colors in both of them.
I try to stamp several times a week, but lately it’s only been a couple times/month. Just have too much on my plate right now.
Sometimes I have a plan in mind when stamping, others just whatever happens.
I am a hoarder; I do mail out to my secret sister and that’s about it. That being said I did actually make some cards recently for my nephews’ birthdays and actually gave them away!
I love the SCS challenges, but haven’t done a very good job lately of keeping up.
Thanks for the chance at the candy, Lauren, and for sharing your incredible ideas with us!
Hello!
1. I stamp every day and I go through withdrawl when I can’t stamp!
2. I always have a concept in mind
3. I hoard my cards but give away the birthday ones
4. I do a lot of challenges – it keeps my mojo up!
Thanks~
Congratulations on being published. That must be very satisfying.
My stamping habits: I try to stamp several times a week. I attend a once a week class at our local senior center and that keeps my stamping juices flowing.
Sometimes I stamp from ideas that I see on various blogs or in magazines and sometimes I just let the mojo take over. If I start out with an idea it usually morphs into something totally different anyhow. But sometimes it is just fun to CASE a card.
I usually make a card just as I need one, depending on the occasion. I give cards to Sunday school class members, church choir members, and quilting group members so that gives me an outlet for my ideas. I’ve also been making cards to send to Afghanistan where my son is deployed with the Army. Their PX doesn’t have much to offer so I try to provide them with homemade cards to send back to their families. So far I’ve sent them about 150 cards.
I haven’t tried any challenges yet although I’d like to get into that. I’ve never even uploaded anything to SCS. I just like making cards to share with my friends.
Thanks for offering the chance to win some great treats.
Lauren, I love these cards. I was thinking, “Wow look at that cute bog. I don’t remember a bug in that set.” SHould have known, you are SO creative.
How often do I stamp? Well, I usually stamp 3-4 days a week.
I have the best of intentions, but rarely get anything mailed. I send unbirthday cards. Plus I am way too self critical and a lot of my cards get thrown into the garbage.
As far as mojo – I love to use it. I get way more done and I like what I make much better when it’s just for fun. But at least once a week it’s mandatory stamping – for a class, a holiday, or what have you.
Have fun with all 3 kids in school. Woohoo I’m so excited for you. Can’t wait to see the pics. Man, I’m taking up all your blog space. blah, blah, blah. HAve a hoot!
First off, your cards are so cute! I can see why you’re the inspiration…great job on the publication!
I try to stamp daily, but if I can’t…I make up for it the next time around! 😉
I usually just let the mojo flow with my cards…but lately I’ve had some kind of idea. (usually based on a current SCS challenge)
I try to send out cards for almost every occasion, but I do hoard them since I have sooo many!
I absolutely LOVE the challenges! I’m just getting started, but try to do some kind of challenge every time I stamp. They are soooo addicting!
Firstly, I love your blog, your creations are so fresh and always so inspiring.
now, for the questions:
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp daily but, I am still recovering from a car accident so, at the present time that doesn’t always happen. I at least stamp a few times a week minimal.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
Usually, I just let the creative juices flow! Unless I need a specific card for a specific occassion.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I should be better at sending them…especially on time..lol. I do sell my cards, so, I am definately not hoarding them either which is good.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I do the challenges on Splitcoast off and on. (some weeks I take part in lots, other times only a couple of them get done). This week I am on a roll and so far have participated in the last 4…YAY!!
Thanks for the fun questions!
Congrats, Lauren!
As I read this blog entry, I felt you were talking directly to me – yeah, I got the bug, “now”. Maybe I need a bigger , better computer screen. lol
How often do you stamp? I “play” every day – meaning I put ink to paper or adhere paper to paper.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Both I’m trying to do a little bit of something every day; got inspired by Ali Edwards’ recent newsletter.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I have religiously sent out store bought cards to close friends for years and only recently started sending my own. I was hoarding them and realize how much I have improved since finding SCS .
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. You know, I never noticed them until I started reading blogs. I mean I knew they were there because of the reference in individual galleries, but I only recently went to look and read.
This was fun. Thanks, Lauren.
Wow. . .what a great prize to win!
How often do you stamp? I sit down to stamp almost daily. . .but that doesn’t always mean I actually do some stamping! Sometimes it’s just cleaning off my desk or i might do some scrapbooking instead.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually look at something for inspiration. . .my mojo doesn’t always work so good on it’s own! 🙂
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? Sometimes I send them out pretty regularly. . .but other times, it seems like I hoard. I still have a bunch sitting here that I made. . .maybe I should send some love!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I haven’t participated in any challenges yet. I’d love to, but never think to check the challenges til I see that everyone has on their blogs!
Oh my goodness. I was over at The Paper Zone not too long ago and flipped through this publication. I saw your creation in it. It’s really nice! Congrats!
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp every day, but I don’t always make a card every day. Sometimes it takes me a couple of days because I can just squeeze in 15 minutes out of a day to stamp. My big day to stamp is Saturdays because my husband works all day.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually stamp with an idea in mind…whether it’s using a particular stamp, paper or embellishment.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I used to hoard them, but about 6 months ago decided to start sending them out regularly. My friends and family love them.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I LOVE doing sketch challenges from either SCS or blogs. I’ll sometimes incorporate the color challenge from SCS, too.
Congrats on your pub! Looking at your great creations it doesn’t surprise me!
– Ok, I don’t stamp as much as I would like to mostly because of the lack of time!
– I usually come up with the idea with the stamp as I go (I rarely start with a stamp in mind)
– I am pretty good at sending them but first I keep them for a little while to look at 😉
– I have been doing challenges (check back the first answer for the reason!!!)
Thank you for giving us the chance to win your wonderful blog candy!
Thanks, Lauren, for your constant source of inspiration AND for hosting this great giveaway. So, this is me: I stamp at least once a week. I thought for sure, that when I stopped being an active SU! demonstrator, I’d have an opportunity to stamp more for pleasure, but it hasn’t happened that way, unfortunately. I rarely just sit and stamp something–I usually have found my inspiration from somewhere–usually from you (insert wink here) and other bloggers, the SCS gals, etc. I do have a small hoard of cards (mainly thank you’s) but most of the cards or alterables I make are done for a specific purpose/person in mind. I haven’t done any challenges yet (my bad!) but the sketch challenges are really beginning to pique my curiosity–I mean, how easy is it–they give you the layout (which for me is usually the most difficult part of stamping), all I have left to do is the fun part–choosing stamps, inks, embellishments, etc.!
Lauren, these are beautiful cards! Good to know about the CB die and the PaperTrey set. And congrats on your card being published.
1. Since I haven’t been working this summer, I have been trying to stamp every day.
2. Depends…usually I start with a color theme based on DP or what stamp set I haven’t used in awhile…but now I have to make a “big sister” card and “big brother” card for my great neice and nephew (they have a new baby sister!).
3. I always send them; pretty rare to have “a stash of cards”
4. I have been doing a blog challenge bingo game, and I do SCS color and sketch challenges. I don’t usually post those, just do them for inspiration and then they take a life of their own.
Thanks for the chance to win My time mail; that glitter looks awesome, and the magazine would be wonderful.
You are SOOOO not the only one that thought that looked like a bug, I did too! I am so glad I’m not the only one that got that.
1.- This summer I have hardly stamped at all, partly because my stamproom is in the basement and I feel the need to be where I can be aware of my children, which is often outdoors.
2.- Most of the time I need to have some idea of what to make. My mojo seems to be having a LONG holiday.
3.- I am a card horder. I need to send more cards.
4.- I enjoying trying the sketch challenge on SCS. I try doing the CC too, if I have to color combo asked for.
Looking forward to seeing the catalog!
How often do you stamp?
I usually stamp once or twice a week, usually on the weekends. When I’m not stamping, I think about my next project – stamps, colors, layout
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
I almost always have an idea in mind
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
I pretty much hoard them – I’m trying to do better
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs.
I like to do them but haven’t found much time!
I try to stamp often but soon as school gets in full swing I hope to do it even more. I like to do some challenges love the sketch ones and sometimes throw the color ones out there from SCS. Seems i have developed into a card hoarder as of late but I am trying my best to break that habit. Your blog is so much fun to visit… Thank you for the inspiration you give me.
1. I stamp 4-5 days a week or scrapbook.
2. I just pick a project and go with the flow.
3. I send out a fair amount of cards – why hold onto them when someone will really appreciate all the hard work that goes into them.
4. I have just start doing sketches from some of the blogs and contest. I really enjoy them. I don’t have a blog and the ladies have been so kind to let me email my entries for the contest. Haven’t ventured into and SCS challenges – too many projects going on at this time.
I really enjoy your blog and thanks for all the inspiration. Your work is amazing. Thanks for the chance at some wonderful blog candy. 🙂
How often do you stamp? –I’m getting better about stamping nightly, but there are nights were I just do some cleanup so that I’ll have space to work the next night! :o)
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? –A little of both. I usually try to give myself a challenge, either off of SCS, or one of my own (like using a certain paper or embellishment I’ve been hoarding or a stamp set that hasn’t seen ink
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? —Well, I mostly just hoard…but I’m trying to be better, and I do send out the cards/items I make for specific occasions ;o)
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. —Like I said, I try to, and I have a HUGE stack of cards that I’ve made. Now I just have to get them photographed, and work up the courage to put them on SCS…which is definitely coming soon, so watch for mybelle101 :o)
Lauren, your cards are gorgeous. I stamp most days, and usually create as I go. I rarely end up with a card the same as the idea I started with. I do send out my cards, but not as often as I would like – so I guess I hoard them, too. I love doing challenges on SCS and blogs. I do as many as I can.
I stamp several times a week … usually a little here and there when I can sneak it in and then maybe one big evening a week.
I do my most productive stamping when I have a person in mind to receive what I make. I do my most interesting stamping and learn the most when I am just playing around.
I don’t hoard cards as much as I just wait for the right opportunity to use them :-).
I have a small box I keep my cards in and I have never run out of space in it, so I guess the situation hasn’t gotten completely desperate…
I mostly do sketch challenges here and there when I have the time. I have a hard time doing other kinds of challenges (like technique or color challenges) because I often don’t have the supplies required … I’m working on that though!
Congrats on the publication! Thanks for the great blog candy!
WOW, those bugs are awesome! Pure genious! 🙂
Love these 2 cards! The colors, the layout…awesome. And I can see the bug in the flower way more than I could see the butterfly in the paisley! Congrats on the Cards mag publication.
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp daily, but if not daily several times a week — and when I am not stamping, I am usually “designing in my head” while I nurse, or in the car… on the ferry line… I have things “percolating” all of the time ;^)*
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? If the designing in my head is going well, I execute those ideas — then sometimes I find a mistake or item that puts my in a new direction… sometimes I do one thing and purposely make pieces to sit together to form new creations, leaving one or two cards “half baked” for a starting place for the next session, to get my creative juices flowing.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I am getting MUCH better about sending them! I find that the better photos I get, the easier it is to send them off. I am also good about keeping a stash of stamps and as the pile gets bigger, it is easier to send them off. I do find that the more complex ones tend to stick around… often ones with lots of dimension are harder to send, so they are more of the ones I give in person with gifts or pack in a package with something else.
Do you do any challenges? I have found that with two young kids, I am being very careful about what I sign myself up for (grin) I have been entering contests on blogs that I admire — and while I don’t do sketch challenges, I do pay attention to them!
I stamp when I have the time, because my day is very busy.
I usually stamp when there is an occassion to be recognized. Then I make several of the same card to give out later.
I have a box of example cards from club. I usually never make any to keep. If I happen to like a card I made, I just take a picture of it.
I have never done a challenge. Because when I have something in mind, it never turns out the way I intended. I always have to add or change something. Maybe I should try one and stick to the original example!!
Have fun with your kidos in school. You should be busy in your new stamp room/basement even more!! Congratulations on another publication too!!!
I stamp several times a week but mostly on the weekends. I usually have a design idea in my head and then try to put it on paper! I don’t send nearly enough cards…but I am trying to do better! Your work is truly an inspiration.
Lots of great questions…
1) I try to stamp daily – I find it is great therapy and keeps my mind on happy, creative thougths. If I can’t stamp daily I try for at least 5x a week.
2) I stamp with the end project in mind – I keep a list of gifts that I need in the order I need them and work… What to make is more of a Mojo flow but the gift I need is the end result. – could be a simple B-day card or a full wedding album…
3) I suffer from being a hoarder… I am working on this and trying to send more out – but once they are made they like to stay with their Mama :0)
4) I have not done a single challenge – I read them all the time and so far I have not had the guts to try one. I am doing my 1st swaps ever though and I am very excited about that!
I try to stamp all the time, but when its busy I only get in a couple times a week stamping.
I do give them away. I have my entire family and there birthdays down. I mail several different cards each month, plus friends.
I almost always have something in mind when I sit down to stamp
I have only done challenges a couple of times, because I get so busy.
Thanks for the chance.
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Love your blog! I check it often, there is so much inspiration. I stamp anywhere from once a week to daily depending upon what’s going on in life. I usually let the ideas flow but if I’m stuck I look at blogs like yours or in my inspiration notebook. I send out a lot of cards, I love doing it. I don’t do any challenges yet but that may change soon.
Claudia
How often do you stamp? I would love to stamp everyday but, since I find that I’m always at work, I usually end up stamping only about 3 days a week.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually start with a great sketch that I find on line. In the process, my mojo gets going and the sketch usually changes.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? Since I’m fairly new at this, I just make cards when I’m able to (trying to get a good grasp of the craft and find my own style). So, when an event comes up, I usually already have a card.
Do you do any challenges? I’ve only participated in challenges at my local scrapbook store.
I love your blog!
Love your cards as always! I try to stamp 3 times or more a week, but it varies, depending on the kids’ schedules. I usually just pick a stamp set I want to work with and make the card with whatever works. I try to send out cards, but seem to keep them for demo’ing samples (SU!). When I do make cards for a specific person, then I make an extra for my sample books. I haven’t done many challenges, but hope to change that once the school year begins here. Thanks for the chance at wonderful goodies!
Lovely cards you have posted today – love your stuff 🙂 Always harsh when a little one goes to school…it just tugs at your heartstrings to know they are growing up so quickly!
How often do I stamp: Well this summer has been a wash! Kids home from school and lots of activities so by the end of the day, I’m fading fast! Can’t wait till school starts — just 5 more sleeps and I ‘ll have time to myself to stamp!! Try to get to it 3 times a week or more – guilty of doing to much looking at SCS and blogs vs. stamping at times.
Mojo or set idea: Being not naturally creative by nature, takes a while to get going at times so the sketch challenges on SCS and other blogs help out lots and if In a real slump, will do some casing of someone’s layout or card if I’m reeeeeally desperate.
Send or hoard cards: Must admit I hoard them. Takes so much to make one for me at times that I’m in awe of being able to do it and thus tend to find it hard to let it go. Trying to change that is year.
Challenges: Yes, I enjoy doing them. Have helped my “one creative gene” get going and stretch me to do things I would normally not attempt or even think of.
Keep up the wonderful blog and creations!!
How often do you stamp? I just started so no time frame now. I think with my illness though it will be unpredictable. When I feel enough:)
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I am kind of person who just lets it flow.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I used to hoard them but that was the non handmade cards. I still plan to use those in collages. As for handmade ones I just started making them. I do intend to send out quiet some cards. But it really depends as I cannot get to the post office when I am ill. I do love getting cards myself so I really want to be better in sending them out.
Do you do any challenges? Not yet but maybe one day..
Hi there. I’m with you I try and stamp everyday and now that two of my children are at school I should have more time to play. I usally have a sketch or idea in mind before I stamp. I send out 90 percent of the cards I make. I like to take part in as many challenges as I can in a week. Thanks for the chance.
How often do you stamp? It totally depends upon the time of year, what’s going on in life, etc. Ideally its once a day, and that’s doable in the fall and winter…. but once spring and summer hit my free time is less and less!!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I stamp both ways. Sometimes I have ideas that have been brewing and other times I just let it flow.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I don’t intend to hoard, I just get sidetracked with making and forget to do the sending!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. Again, depends totally on my free time. Once school starts up again, I hope to participate in challenges daily. I find that when I do this, it keeps my creative mojo continually flowing and that’s easier for me to create.
Great blog and great candy!! I love that magazine and would love to get my hands on it!!
I stamp nearly every day – my repose. Usually I just stamp but once in a while I have something in mind. I send cards out all the time. I starte hoarding but had too much stuff! I do challenges. When I first started stamping 10 years ago,I did challenges and swaps all the time. Approximately 4 years ago I vered off into scraping and last spring I finished 18 years of photos for my daughter. I am back to stamping and started up doing challenges and swaps again. I would love to win the blog candy! Thanks!
Hi Lauren,
I thought I’d reply to your questions…
How often do you stamp? If I’m not traveling for work, I stamp almost every day.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually have an idea in mind… I dream of cards (I know, weird!!!) and so I try to get them on paper.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I love to send out cards and try to mail out something once a week. My mom and I just started a card ministry at Church, so I know I’ll get good use of my stamps and cards now.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I love to challenge chase, but haven’t had a lot of free time to keep up.
I love your blog!
Thanks!
Lisa
How often do you stamp? Several times a week unless I am in a slump.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Usually I will just see what happens but right now I have a Christmas Card Club going so I have been stamping with Christmas Cards in mind!
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I love sending them out, BUT I tend to hoard them. Not because I don’t want to but just because I make so many.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I used to do the challenges on SCS all the time but I got out of the habit. I occasionally do a blog challenge.
Thanks for a chance at this great blog candy!!
How often do you stamp? I try to do it dailY-at least one card!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I used to stamp freely- now I feel like I need inspiration before I can even start, so it slows me down.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I seem to hoard them- I really need to start sending!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I’ve never particpated.
Congrats o getting published!! That’s awesome!! I usually try to stamp everyda but never turns out that way, I usually stamp with an idea in mind and I love to sedn out my cards. I don’t get to do too many of the SCS challenges but hopefulley that will change.
Put me in the drawing, I’m feeling lucky!!!
How often do you stamp? A few times a week, but not for long sessions. Just some here and there. I probably should get better about making it a habit and less last-minute stamping!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually need an end product of some kind or need to have a sample using a certain technique. Don’t often stamp just playing with stuff. Maybe I should!?
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I send cards pretty frequently, but I’m bad about a) getting them to my family on time, lately and b) sending “just because” cards.
Do you do any challenges? I started to and did the challenges for 1 DAY, then kind of stopped. I’m not sure, exactly, that I’m looking in the right place and the right day and the right challenge. I’m “challenge” challenged!
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp daily, usually after the kids are in bed. If not, then I browse blogs for inspiration..
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Sometimes, there is a project, sometimes there is just creating
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? Let’s say that I send more cards than before, but they are for little reasons. And I still have a drawer full of cards.
I have never done a challenge, but would welcome the opportunity… like more than an hour to think… alone…!!
Oh my gosh Lauren, both of these cards are just awesome. Love that new set. Let’s just say you’re getting more stamp time than I am right now. Try to stamp daily, but that hasn’t been the case lately. When I do get to stamp I just sit down and go for it, even with the challenges on SCS. Used to be able to do those daily too, but not lately again. Trying to start back up too.
Thanks for the opportunity at these great prizes!!!
1) I stamp whenever I can get a chance. Usually when the kids go to bed.
2) I can only stamp usually when I have something in mind. It doesn’t always stay that way but that is how I start.
3)I send a card for everybody I know for any and every occasion!!
4)I always try to do any challenge I see posted. Whether it be on a blog or scs. I love a challenge.
How often do you stamp? I try to stamp every evening but sometimes I like to keep the nights for just the kids. I always stamp on the weekends.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually look at other peoples designs for inspiration but then turn them into my own designs and creations. Lately I have been just using sketches as inspiration.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I am a hoarder. I have a few hundred cards that I have created just sitting here. I have only given out a few of my designs with gifts to a family and friends.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I just started doing blog challenges a few weeks ago. It’s been a ton of fun.
I have to tell you again how very much I love your cards. The colors are so vibrant. The gratitude card you posted is just breathtaking.
Congratulations on the publication! How exciting! I’ve seen your work as Paper Trey Honorable Mentions for both of the past two months, I think, and now I have stumbled onto your blog… Such a clever gal you are!
I try to “stamp” several times a week — though sometimes that time just means organizing my crafting space or mounting stamps or cutting paper for projects or something…
I most often stamp with either a project (a specific occasion or gift) in mind, or a particular stamp set. I do sometimes stamp with some other inspiration, but I find I can really crank something out when I have some direction.
I don’t really hoard cards (since I am mostly stamping with a specific, and usually immediate, use in mind), OR other stamping projects (scrapbooks, gifts, etc.). What I would LOVE to hoard are finished scrapbooks for myself and my family… One day, one day!
I don’t really do challenges — though I have been known to use a sketch (or case a card) if things aren’t coming together for me without that little push…
Thanks for the generous give-away opportunity. Fingers crossed!
Lauren, congratulations on your publication in the Cards magazine. You must be thrilled. I love the 2 cards that you included in this post. They are both beautiful. My favorite one is the one done with purple.
Okay here are my answers,
1. I try to stamp daily but some times other things in my life get in the way.
2. I never know what I am going to stamp until I sit down at my desk. As a rule I begin with the stamp that I want to use and then go fro there.
3. Yes, I send out my cards often. I like having my friends and family get happy mail. 🙂
4. I used to do the SCS challenges and a few other challenges that are on blogs but lately I have not had very much time to participate in them. Soon I hope.
So there is a look into a few of my stamping habits.
Have a wonderful day and smile. 🙂
Mary
Those cards are so pretty – your talent is amazing. Your first question saddens me because I work full time and have a 5 year old daughter (and husband:) to take care of. So my stamping time is way less than I like…perhaps once a week. I make a card as I need it when someone is sick, having a birthday, or I need to send a thank you to someone. Therefore I generally have an idea before I sit down to create. I don’t hoard my own. But I have some that other friends have made & I have a hard time parting with those. I’ve never done a challenge but have done a couple swaps. Thanks for the inspiration your blog offers and thanks for offering blog candy.
Congrats on the publication!! You have such talent. Ok now to answer the questions.
I try to stamp every day since it relaxes me and helps me wind down. I usually also let my mojo flow. I just pick a set and go for it. I am guilty as charged with hoarding my cards!! hehehe I also need to get better about that. Baby steps I suppose ; ) I love challenges but lately I have been neglecting them since I have been busy with other stuff. I need to catch up since they give me such inspiration. Congrats again on the pub and thank you for offering such yummy candy!!
Ana
http://www.inkastamp.blogspot.com
I try to stamp every night between midnight and 4 AM-hubby wakes up to snippets of paper and glue in the kitchen and on the cats. But then I will go a week with nothing because I am too busy or tired.
I have a requirement of using up the stash as much as possible in the bins-remnants from other projects. Must use two peices at least.
I want you to tell me the following:
I want to stamp every day, but darn…that crazy job keeps calling me to come back — and it’s before 9 a.m.!
I’m a hello-mojo stamper…rarely get things accomplished when I have a definite idea!
I too hate going to the post office! I hoard my cards.
Challenges are good when I have time to stamp…which is not very often!
thanks for the chance for some blog candy and great inspirationwith your projects!
Hi there Lauren.. Hugs to you and Alexa…
How often do you stamp? My goal is daily but more realistically its a few times a week..
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I am a planner so if I have an idea what I want to do I’m more organized.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I send them to people whom I know enjoy my cards..
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. Not lately.
How often do you stamp?
I stamp everyday except when I am super busy or feel uninspired. Doncha HATE those times?
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
I like to have ideas in mind or else I just sit and sit trying to be *perfect* and end up doing nada.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
I am a terrible hoarder for about 3 months, then I realize no special occasion has arisen for the cards and I send them out as RAKs.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs.
LOVE doing challenges. I am kind of new and yes they help so much.
Thanks for the chance to win. Does it make me bad that I hope its meeeeeee? 😛
How often do you stamp? I stamp when I can – sometimes it is every day and others it is every other month, It just depends on what is going on in our lives at the moment.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? my mojo flew away a long time ago. I usually have an idea that I adapt.
Do you send cards out often? I send a lot of cards, but then I keep a lot around for “just in case” so I guess that is hoarding in some fashion.
Do you do any challenges? seldom
1. I have to stamp daily or I feel “out of whack”.
2. Usually start out with an idea in mind and end up in a totally different direction (mojo taking over!).
3. I send lots of cards. Love to randomly brighten someone’s day.
4. Have just recently had the confidence to start doing challenges through various blogs. SCS is next.
I love all your creations…they are beautiful and you must be so excited to have been published in Cards. It is an awesome publication. Thanks for sharing!
Pat
I love your cards! In answer to your questions:
How often do I stamp? Never often enough, just try to squeeze in whenever I can. Mainly for occasions needed, workshops, etc.
Do I stamp with ideas or mogo? I rely mostly on ideas from whereever I get inspiration.
Do I send or hoard? Some of both, if I need cards, I try to make at least one extra to have around.
Do I do any challenges? Not often enough, I love to see all of the SCS challenges though.
Thanks for the chance at the goodies. More inspiration!
Ilene B.
First let me say that I visit your blog daily and LOVE your creations, but mostly your stories. Your spunk and enthusiasm inspire me!! You’ve been through so much and remain so bright and cheery. I lost my husband to cancer three and half years ago …he was only 34. I know the havoc that cancer reeks on a family. I give you so much credit for all you have done to fight the battle against cancer and raise money for the cause!! Thank you for the smiles (and sometimes tears) as I visit you each day.
How often do you stamp?
I would love to be able to say DAILY, but reality keeps it at every other day or so. Sometimes only once or twice a week … three kids make it a little difficult, as you know!!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
Always with an idea in mind … a need for a birthday, sympathy, baby card/gift. I would like to spend more time just stamping to grow my ability, ya know!?!
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
I send cards A LOT! When I became a SU! Demo (just to get the discount!), my friends were worried that Hallmark would go out of business!! haha!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs.
I have participated twice … sad, I know. I’d like to start doing the sketch challenge on a regular basis, though.
Again, thanx for the chance to win!! TGIF, baby!!!
How often do you stamp? I would love to stamp every day but some times the mojo just isn’t there and with a toddler..
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Depends. sometimes i go with the mojo (when it isn’t missing), or i’ll case someone or myself. And there is the bdays/anniversaries/etc that I might do off the whim.
Do you send cards out often? I try but am really bad at not sending! Or hoard them? I do this too!!
Do you do any challenges? I try to do them all on SCS but the inspriation, I just can’t get that one!! lol And I’ll admit that I didn’t do to well on your sketch this week on SCS… need to do another one!
Love the blog, Lauren – always so creative – I like how you turned that flower into a bug – I totally see it!
I’d say I stamp almost daily – mostly in the afternoon when I pop a video in for my little one or at night when they sleep.
I stamp with ideas in mind probably 75% of the time – the other 25% is when I get new rubber or goodies and just want to stamp for no reason to try them out.
I send cards out – only hoard a few – and really I’m just saving them for birthdays or events later so technically, it’s not hoarding but preparing in advance! 😉
I do the challenges on occasion on SCS – I like the color and sketch ones the best.
Have a great Labor Day weekend!!!
How often do I stamp? Well, I try to every day, but with a retired husband at home, it’s impossible most of the time.
Do I have ideas in mind? It’s strange, but yes, I do have an idea in mind when I sit down to stamp, but more often than not it never looks like the idea I had in mind when I’m finished!
Do I send my cards or hoard them? I send them! That’s why I started stamping – to share with others. Some of my cards are sent to our son who sells them at his office.
Have I done any challenges? No, not yet, but I certainly have been tempted. Maybe soon!
How often do you stamp? Usually every day unless I’m going through a creative slump.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Sometimes I start with a particular project in mind, but let my brain wander from there.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I’m a serious hoarder!!! It’s so hard to let go of my babies. I gave birth to them.
Do you do any challenges? Yup. The SCS sketch challenge is my favorite. I’m a sucker for a good sketch.
Hi!
I stamp two or three times a week.
Usually, I have an idea or color scheme in mind when I start to stamp.
Most of my cards are sent out but I’ve been making an extra or two lately.
I haven’t tried the challenges but probably will when I have more time to devote to stamping.
Congratulations on your latest card publication!
Always love your cards Lauren! I try to stamp at least 3 times a week (usually more) but sometimes life gets in the way. Most of the time I stamp for a reason and almost always use my cards. My best inspiration comes when I’m under pressure to get a card finished. I haven’t done any challenges but would like to start to see if if helps my creativity. I hate it when I have a creative block and don’t like how my cards come out! It usually doesn’t last long tho and that’s a good thing. Keep up the great work!
How often do you stamp? I try to do a little stamping every day.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I usually have an idea or a smidgen of inspiration before I get down to business
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I used to hoard them, but now I only save myself a few ones that are special to me for some reason.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. Yes, I love the challenges and do as many as I can each week. I just recently started dabbling a little with blog challenges and often combine these with the SCS challenges. I really find that the challenges encourage my creativity and lead me to things I wouldn’t have come up with otherwise!
Thanks, Lauren! Can’t wait to see your card in CARDS!
Good Morning Lauren,
Let’s see……..
1. I try to stamp several times a week but that doesn’t always work out.
2. I let the mojo flow.
3. I give out the cards but I usually make a sample one for myself to keep for future reference.
4. I haven’t tried any challenges yet.
Thanks and have a great weekend!
How often do you stamp? Humm, lately if I stamp 1/week I’d be happy. I used to stamp more, but I find I do more for business then personal lately and since we just moved to another city, business is slow! But we are out of town right now and this is when I get the urge to get home and create!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Usually have an idea in mind – or at least the type of card, etc. to do for a reason.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I think I send cards often, try to. I keep a birthday calendar and I want to get better at sending misc cards and stuff, not just bday and thank you.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I’ve never done a challenge and not sure why. I think I get a little intimidated, but have always thought that I should start!
Thanks!
Hi Lauren,
Love all your cards ..so pretty, as usual. Well, here are my answers to the $30 questions…lol
1. I don’t get to stamp everyday, but I try to do it as much as possible which is usually at least once a week on average, but starting in September, I stamp everynight, getting ready for all the Holidays. I have 2 year old twins and they take up most of my time right now.
2. I usually stamp with an objective, but not with any ideas, so I let the Mojo flow. There is the rare occasion that I get an awesome idea and execute it right away.
3. I am both a hoarder and a sender. I hoard cards that I make in classes that I love, but I send the ones I make with an objective in mind. But I have to say if I LOVE my creation, I may make an extra one for myself to keep 🙂
4. I have NEVER done I SCS challenge, but I want to. I think I feel intimidated by them sometimes.
There you go, now PICK ME!! PICK ME!! PICK ME!!
here ya go:
i try to stamp everyday…with 3 kids under 3 1/2, that doesn’t always happen:)
i love to let my mojo flow…but it takes awhile for it to get going!
i am a hoarder…always will be!!
i just did my first challenge today!
thanks for the great blog candy!
emily
i want to play!! i NEED that black glitter!
1. i “think” and even dream about stamping everyday, but don’t always get to!
2. i usually have an agenda for my stamping–orders, dt deadline, but sometimes i just make myself stamp for “fun”. i always let my mojo take over, though!!!
3. i have good intentions of mailing my cards or giving them away, but usually forget, so now i have several boxes full.
4. my goal is to someday do at least 3 challenges a week from various sources (just do which ones i feel like doing), but for now, it’s when i can get the chance!
Your site is a wonderful inspiration! Thank you for sharing all your ideas.
I stamp a few times a week.
I usually start with an idea and hope my mojo takes over from there.
I am a MAJOR hoarder. I didn’t even realize until recently. So I am working to start sending more out.
I have recently done a sketch challenge from one of the blogs, but I am hoping to start getting regular about them so that I can improve my creativity.
I love to check your site as often as I can – what an inspiration you are!
I stamp about 3 or 4 times a week (whish it were more!)
I usually have an idea before I start
I always make more than one card and have one to save and one to send!
I’ve never done a sketch challenge! and I never see how you find the time to be so creative and do all you do! maybe when I get retired!?!
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I try to stamp once or twice a week. Let the mojo flow. I have so many cards it is not even funny. Go in spurts on sending them out. No challanges for me lately. Need to get in the groove on that one. Thanks so much for all your sharing! Have a great weekend! Sue
Awesome cards!!!
I try to stamp daily…I usually have a general idea of what I want to do but sometimes that changes as the project progesses!!! I love participating in the challenges over on SCS – they have become a daily habit!!! I don’t send my cards as much as I should. I will make and send those special occasion cards but the “just because” cards usually stay in their box, piling up! I tend to hoard my supplies/alterables too – I have a ton and usually only use them when I have a specific project in mind…I have a whole closet of things waiting for specific projects!!!
Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Cathy
Lauren,
Those two PTI cards are gorgeous!! I haven’t gotten enough time to play with this set yet, but I LOVE it!! I totally see the bug:) and it is CUTE! Let’s see:
1. I stamp almost everyday, but not as much as I would like…if only stamping could be my job…isn’t that every stampers dream.
2. I usually just let the mojo flow but I also CASE when I lose my mojo.
3. Let’s talk about cards…I have boxes of them that I have made and never sent. I DO send cards, but I make A LOT and seriously I don’t know THAT many people. My mom takes cards from my stash occasionally too. Hubby thinks I need to send cards to the troops but I think I am too lazy cause I just haven’t gotten there yet.
4. I do some challenges when I get a chance, but that is not often!!!
Great blog candy and of course I LOVE your blog. Thanks for commenting on my cards sometimes too, it makes my day:)!
Geny C.
aka Mommy Geny on SCS
How often do you stamp? (I try to stamp daily, but if not daily several times a week)
due to my full-time job and 2 year old – only twice a week
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? (let mojo flow, unless I have something I need to get done like a b-day card or whatnot)
definitely with ideas in mind for a project or event
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? (I need to get better about sending cards!!! I hoard most of them, unless there is an occasion. I always mean to send them, but never do. I HATE the P.O.)
I often hoard them for weeks, sell them or just all of a sudden send out a mass mailing to friends and family.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. (I try to do as many as I can, but dont always get to it. I found it very helpful in my early days of stamping)
I wish I had time to do more challenges – I’ve done a couple, but it’s hard with such limited time.
I don’t stamp as much as I should. Usually at least once a week.
I case, but sometimes come up with my own ideas.
I am a hoarder, but send out cards for major holidays, birthdays, etc.
Haven’t done a challenge in quite awhile, but I probably need to! 🙂
Hi Lauren!
Congratulations on being published in CARDS!!!
I have only seen that magazine a couple of times, but it is one classy publication…can’t wait to look up your card 🙂
Thank you for offering such a great prize!
Now, to answer your questions:
How often do you stamp? I am lucky if I get to stamp a couple of days a month. That is about to change…I just finished the last class of my BS degree…YEA!!!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Since my time has been so limited, I always need what ever particular kind of card I am making.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I do send out cards for every birthday and every holiday. But, the cards we swap at stamp club…I hoard those 🙂
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I have only tried one challenge…one of the SCS inspiration challenges. Hope to do more soon.
Awesome blog candy! Woohoo! I would absolutely LOVE to be able to stamp every day, but it’s just not possible. I do stamp several times a week though. I usually have an idea in mind when I sit down to stamp, or use a challenge to get inspired. I really enjoy the challenges on SCS! I do not hard my cards … always giving them away! People really enjoy them, and that’s what makes me happy!
How often do you stamp? I don’t stamp nearly as often as I’d like! I probably stamp a couple times a week…but would love to more!
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I think its a mix of both…depending on what I need to get done. 🙂
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I think I definitely fall into the hoarder category…I keep telling myself that I’m keeping the card to show what I’ve made!
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I don’t do nearly as many challenges as I would like! I’ve done a couple color challenges and really had fun with them!
How ofetn do you stamp? As much as possible – usually 4-5 times per week!
Do yu stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Probably both – one kind of flows into the other – I start with an idea and end up smack dab in the middle of mojo!!
Do you send out cards often? Or hoard them? Both – the summer is a busy birthday season so lots of cards go out – but I hoard those mojo created ones for special stuff!!! (you know, my gramddaughter lost a tooth!!!) hee-hee
Do you do any challenges? Yes – mostly Splitcoast and Technique Junkies!
Your site is great – thank you for sharing your passion! God bless
How often do you stamp? (Not as much as I’d like to! I try to fit in at least a couple of times a week.)
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? (I usually have an idea in mind.)
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? (I usually make cards as I need them, so they get sent. I need to build up my stash a little bit though.)
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. (I’ve been trying to do more challenges. My favorite are sketch challenges, but I did the SCS color challenge for the first time this week.)
Lauren – as usual, your cards are awesome! I love the flower bud as a bug – and yes, it does look like one! Very cute!
Let’s see to answer your questions :
I typically stamp 3-4 times a week – however, August was a busy month with lots of travelling, so I haven’t stamped as much.
I typically stamp with ideas in mind – altho I am trying to just let the mojo flow when I can.
I do send out cards – but probably not as often as I should. I try hard tho to send more just because cards than I do any other kind.
I’ve done a few of the challenges. I’d like to do more, but I need to get organized so that its easier to find what I need when I stamp.
Hi Lauren!
Like you, I try to stamp daily, but cannot always. Typically I stamp several times a week.
I usually have an idea in mind. I can rarely just start stamping without a purpose or idea in my head. That is when things DON’T turn out at all!
Seems I am a hoarder! Just like you, I want to get better at sending or giving. We are having a big family gathering in a couple of weeks. I am thinking of letting some of my family riffle through my stash and take what they want for fun. I may also package some up and give them as gifts.
And…yes, I do do challenges on SCS. I can’t do as many as I would like to. If I cannot get to too many in a week, I try to combine, which I really like to do, makes me think think think!! My favorite challenge is the Sunday Featured Stamper challenge! I don’t browse galleries much so that is where I can and see all of the wonderful creations and ideas people have! It has also helped me to start to think up stamping things on my own!
Thanks so much Lauren! I visit your blog every day and just love everything you do, your passion, your ideas and your outlook on life!
Lori M
How often do you stamp? Usually three or four times a week.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? (usually I just let my mojo flow unless it’s for a specific reason or occasion)
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? (I always mean to send them, but rarely do. I have no excuse because if I want to get my mail, I have to go to the P.O. No home delivery in my town)
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I have done a couple challenges on blogs.
Thanks for a chance to win a great prize & congrats on being published.
I usually try and stamp every day (at nap time) because if I don’t, I fall into a slump. I usually have some idea in mind – either an occasion or a specific stamp set. I haven’t been making cards long enough to have any to hoard – I’m just keeping up with the ones I need to send out right now. I hope to have enough soon to be able to send them out liberally. I’d also like to join chemo angels and become a card angel. I generally try and do the scs sketch and color challenges. I haven’t quite been able to get into the rest yet. I also dabble in Beate’s sketch challenges.
What awesome my time mail and congrats! I’ve been oohing and aahhing over the rejected cards you’ve been posting – and I totally agree that they are missing out!
I enjoy reading your blog and love your cards. I try to stamp every day, but miss some days. I usually have a certain type of card in mind……….but get distracted by a stamp set or dp…………..and sometimes end up doing something entirely different. And sometimes don’t get ANYTHING actually completed LOL. Anyway, it’s all good, right????? I do some of the challenges on SCS………I love that, makes me think about doing things differently. I kind of go in streaks on mailing cards out, need to improve on that for sure.
Hi Lauren,
I don’t stamp as much as I’d like to. Often it’s because of the multiple swaps I sign up for, or last minute before a birthday or other occasion.
I normally have the stamp set in mind that I’m going to use, then I look through some of the blogs I read, or check out Splitcoast. I seldom case exactly – it normally comes out looking pretty different but need the inspiration to get me going.
I do tend to hoard my cards….alot of times I’m making cardfronts for swaps. Recently I’ve been in a few ‘mountable card front’ swaps which are slightly smaller so you can mount them nicely on a half sheet of cardstock.
I haven’t been doing challenges yet, but would really like to. I think it would be a great way for me to learn and grow as a stamper.
Thanks for a chance at a super great prize!!
Heather L.
Lauren,
I just love your ideas! Especially the bag covers, so neat!
You are such a creative chick
How often do you stamp? I started my blog to inspire me to stamp more.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I try to have an idea in mind about what I want to create.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I usually just make them for my idea basket to inspire others.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs? I have done a couple challenges on SCS but I don’t normally do them…..maybe I should give it another try!
Thank you for offering the blog candy !
Wishing you inspiration,
Lori
How often do you stamp? I would like to do this daily, more like when I need a card or when I am getting ready for a workshop.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I search the web to case some cards…..I just put too much pressure on myself sometimes.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? (The only ones I have kept have been my sample cards. I always give my cards away.
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. I haven’t tried any yet, I keep thinking that I will but haven’t done it yet.
By the way, I love your website and your cards!!
lol, you sure know how to draw a crowd lauren!
i don’t stamp as often as i did, but i am still papercrafting, just using more glue and embellies than stamps at this moment in my life. once school starts up (tuesday, thank god!!!) i’ll have more mommy time and expect to start stamping more. i don’t horde my creations, i send them, give them away, and even sell. my problem is that i’m not good at making more than one of anything at a time and i always forget to take pictures for my portfolio! hard to show people what you can do w/out a proof! i’m not good a challenges, i feel intimidated by them!
as always, love your stuff.
oh and i need that glitter, my michaels has been out for a while now!
tammy b
I stamp every night. I start around 7pm and sometimes I don’t until 2 or 4 in the morning. I just get on a roll and forget about time. some times i scrapbook also as i stamp on my pages also. as for sending cards I send out RAKS monthly and birhtday cards when I can remeber too. I always have a container of cards ready to send just in case. Now to get hubby to take me Hollos so i can more envys. lol.
Hi Lauren..
I do try to stamp daily..most of the time it happens.
Sometimes I have all sorts of ideas in mind other times it’s
“Let the MoJo flow”
I send out cardsalmost every week. With the calendar reminder on the computer, I find it much easier. I usually try to get a full month of cards done in advance.
I try to do as many challenges as I can…I do believe they help you to go outside the box, more then what you would, on your own.
Love your sketch..really hope I get a chance to play.
I want the cuttlebug…love the embossing !
Great blog… Thanks for the chance to WIN your goodies !
That bug idea is too stinkin’ cute!!! It *does* look like a bug!!! As always, LOVE your cards!!!
How often do I stamp? Certainly not as much as I’d like to… I used to just about every day and then it was a few times a week. Right now it’s been well over a week. I’m hoping once the school year starts on Tuesday I can work it back into my regular schedule. Every once in a while my bestest stampin buddy and I get together for a “stampajama party” and stamp all night long into the wee hours of the morning. Fun!!
Do I have ideas or let the mojo flow? Both, actually…just depends on the mood. I go to SCS and various blogs for inspiration and hope ideas evolve from there…
Do I send or hoard? Definitely more hoarding thatn sending. I will make up a bunch of cards to have “on hand”, but then when I need to send one I almost always sit down and make a new one…a “special” one…because I can’t part with the ones “on hand”…LOL. I am really going to try to send out more…
Do I do the SCS challenges? Yes! Well I used to do them a whole lot more than now, but again, I hope to get them worked back into my regular schedule once school starts. My favorites are the Color and Sketch, and I *heart* your sketch too! 🙂
hi. i love your work. i do stamp everyday. i always have a project to work on. i hate not having a purpose for creating; i like to use the cards almost immediately. however, this summer, i did make alot of cards for no specific reason and now i have a big stockpile. if i love a card, i do like keeping it. but, if i don’t love the card i can’t wait to rid of it. i have not been doing the challenges but really need to. maybe this fall . . .
I love your work and what great blog candy!
1. I stamp at least 5 days a week. Sometimes I will just stamp and color images and sometimes I’ll do a couple of cards.
2 & 3. I have a large extended family and send cards often. So, I make a lot of birthday cards, thinking of you, happy anniversary, etc. Everyone loves getting the cards and we stay connected. There are days when I jut sit and play, trying to get ideas, but for the most part I make cards and get the majority sent out.
4. Before my surgery I tried to do several challenges a week. Now I try to do at least one…..it is so good to try these new ideas and it help expand my abilities.
Hi Lauren!
I would love to be able to stamp every day, but with 3 kids, I’m lucky if I get to stamp 2 or 3 days/week. I send out a lot of cards. Mostly thank you’s, baby cards, and anniversary cards. Sometimes I have an idea already in my head. Other times, I just “wing it”! 🙂 I don’t do challenges very often, but I’m gonna work on that! I think they are great for getting your inspiration and creativity going. Blogs like yours are my favorite source for inspiration! Have a great day!
Becky
How often do you stamp? Maybe twice a week (if I tie up the kids)
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? Mostly go with the flow but sometimes the “out of the box” type are in my lil’ noggin
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I have a ton that I hoard!! I usually make special cards for people and don’t really get them from my “stash”
Do you do any challenges? Like on SCS or blogs. Not really, I did participate in a few of the D.D. challenges. It was a ton of fun, but with the kids back to school, I hope to have more “mytime” soon!!
I try to stamp weekly. I would love to do more, though.
I NEVER know what my card is going to look like until it is done. Unfortunately because of this, my cards take a around 1 hour or more to finish. Sometimes, the “mojo” isn’t working, and I have to set my card aside to finish at a later date when the creativity works better! I have begun to send my cards out quite a bit lately. That feels good! But, I have a ton of cards that I have hoarded. I need to major donation soon 😉 I don’t do many challenges. I do some as a requirement on a Yahoo group, but I would love to do more. I especially love color challenges. I LOVE trying new colors!
I also want you to know that your blog inspires me in so many ways. Your art is incredible. Your family challenges inspire me, as I have a daughter with a mental illness. You inspire me to get back on track when I feel overwhelmed. Thank you!!!
I stamp several times a week…I wish I could stamp daily but it aint’ happening!
I hardly have a plan in mind when I sit to stamp I usually just let the mojo flow.
I hoard my cards…isn’t it bad?!?!? I know I should send them but I just can’t. I have card fronts laying everywhere!
Yes, I do challenges though not often enough!
How often do you stamp?
I try to stamp a few nights a week. It’s my time and it helps me release stress and just relax.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow?
I just let the mojo flow. Sometimes that works, sometimes it doesn’t. But I am better at just winging things. Although, sometimes I love just having a sketch!
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them?
I’m a total hoarder. It’s so hard for me to give away my cards. Isn’t that sad? I just hate to think they will end up in the garbage!! I am getting better though and making two of each! 🙂
Do you do any challenges?
Yes, you have to love challenges to get the mojo flowing!!! Love the sketch challenge!
Thanks Lauren!!
I may be too late….
How often do you stamp? I usually only get to a few times a week now usually two. I need to start stamping more.
Do you stamp with ideas in mind or just let the mojo flow? I just pick a stamp set I want to use or feel like using and then go from there. Or I’ll pick a paper I want to use and go from there.
Do you send cards out often? Or hoard them? I make all the bday cards for my co-workers and I do mail some out to family and friends.
Do you do any challenges? rarely. I just haven’t had the time, though I would love to do some.
Have a wonderful rest of your holiday weekend!!!
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