to see our winners, please go here.

to locate original rules, please click here.

 

Check out this Grand Prize!

 

It’s here! Our 2010 Design Team Call.

 

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February 23

Iwo Jima Day

(the commemoration of this day is especially meaningful because my Dad at age 17 fought here. So many boys gave their lives on this island)

 

Now... on to Bingo!

 

WE HAVE A BINGO WINNER!

However, first, we need to finish a little business LOL

 

I’d like to thank you all for sharing yourselves with us here at SNS. During this game, I feel that I’ve made a few cyber friends and that we’ll continue chatting as buddies. Thank you, too, for sharing your thoughts about products, images, and crafting. We truly want to serve you in every way, and that means providing you with colors and images which are fun to use. I’m always open to hearing what you have to say. Your honest opinions are extremely helpful.

 

Back to Bingo:

 

The answer to yesterday’s question is: There are 14 Art Deco Stamp Sets. If you guessed correctly and included your favorite image, your name should be in lights below <giggle>

 

Alison Green

Amy Moorman

Becky Andrews

Brenda Lance

Carol Porter

Cori Crumb

Elizabeth Roberts

Gretchen Williams

Jan Wood

Janet LoBianco

Judith Nielsen

Julie Twining

Julie Zippel

Kathy Vogel

Katy Brown

Kristyn Coppock

Laurie Bitten

Lenora Singletary

Linda Hobaugh

Linda Smith

Lois Gulotta

Margaret Tower

Marie Krueger

Pat Hayrynen

Pat Hilbern

Patricia Aylor

Robbie Melville

Sharon Liebman

Shelly Travis

Susan Spicer

Terri Schmidt

 

If you answered yesterday’s bonus question of what subject stamp most catches your eye, then please find your name below:

 

Alison Green

Becky Andrews

Brenda Lance

Carol Porter

Elizabeth Roberts

Gretchen Williams

Jan Wood

Janet LoBianco

Judith Nielsen

Julie Twining

Julie Zippel

Kathy Vogel

Katy Brown

Kristyn Coppock

Lenora Singletary

Linda Hobaugh

Linda Smith

Lois Gulotta

Margaret Tower

Marie Krueger

Pat Hayrynen

Patricia Aylor

Robbie Melville

Sharon Liebman

Shelly Travis

Susan Spicer

Terri Schmidt

 

Even thought we only played Monday, we’re going to have a weekly drawing today.

 

To see who our winners are, please click here!

 

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February 22

Happy “Single Tasking� Day!

You know life is becoming way too hectic when a holiday has been proclaimed Single-Tasking Day. Down with multitasking — it’s overtaxing on your brain! Today, just work your way down the list, marking off tasks one thing at a time. LOL

Congratulations to last week’s winners

Todays Words:

8. May Your Happily 2091-379C

33. Acrylic Tags 99516

80. Acrylic pieces 3x3 99506

94. 1/4� Tear-ific Tape  SAT01

Two Bonus Words today:

56. Berry Red Flocking Powder FL102

130. Happiness  3096-391B

Today’s Challenge Question:

We have several Art Deco sets. How many are there? Which image is your favorite?

Please e-mail responses to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com with your name in the Subject Field. Responses which are complete and correct will be placed in a basket for our weekly drawing on Saturday.

Bonus Question:

What subject of stamp seems to always grab your attention when stamp shopping? (like cars, bugs, flowers, sayings, etc).

Please send a separate e-mail with your name in the subject sentence to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com. Your name will be added another time to our basket for Saturday’s drawing.

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February 20-weekly drawing

http://wellcat.com/february/northern_hemisphere_hoodie.htm
Happy Hoodie-Hoo Day!
I know everyone is ready for this magnificent celebration! It’s been a long, cold winter!

One of Yesterday’s challenge questions was easy - everyone answered correctly. Galaxy Markers are opaque markers which work on dark cardstock as well as light cardstock. In fact, they show up even better on the darker colors! Did you notice that Galaxy markers come in regular colors and metallics? The metallics provide some unusual shading at times. The metallic pizzaz isn’t all it gives. On many cardstocks, the metallic portion outlines itself. A metallic “pink� will appear to be that color with silvery lines on either side of the detailing. They are great to color with on Acrylic pieces because of their opaque nature. And they dry rather quickly, even in humid Florida!

Participants for today’s drawing are:


Alison Liebman
Amy Moorman
Becky Andrews
Carol Porter
Christine Coverston
Elizabeth Roberts
Freneshia Clark
Jan Wood
Janet LoBianco
Janet Stevens
Judith Nielsen
Julie Zippel
Kathy Vogel
Kristyn Coppock
Laurie Bitten
Lenora Singletary
Linda Hobaugh
Linda Smith
Lois Gulotta
Marie Krueger
Marla Kostis
Patricia Hilbern
Patricia Aylor
Sharon Liebman
Sue Lane
Susan Spicer

The bonus question was, yes, it is cost effect to purchase the whole set of Galaxy markers because there is a $3.43 savings. However, a few savvy shoppers reminded me of Sparkle N Sprinkle’s buy 10 get 1 deal. So the savings is actually $1.14 LOL

Correct answers were from:

Alison Liebman
Amy Moorman
Becky Andrews
Carol Porter
Elizabeth Roberts
Freneshia Clark
Jan Wood
Janet LoBianco
Janet Stevens
Judith Nielsen
Julie Zippel
Kathy Vogel
Kristyn Coppock
Laurie Bitten
Linda Hobaugh
Linda Smith
Lois Gulotta
Marie Krueger
Patricia Aylor
Sharon Liebman
Sue Lane
Susan Spicer

Who might this week's winner be?

Click here to find out!

 

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Saturday we will be at the Stampfest by the Bay Convention, so the winner to the weekly challenge prize will be announced Saturday evening. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

February 19

Happy “Introduce a Girl to Engineering� Day

As of yesterday, Debbie Wysner informed me she only needs 4 more words! Anyone else getting close? LOL

Yesterday’s Challenge Questions concerned the February Video Kit. Thanks for sharing what you learned from the video.

Those responding with tips are:

Amy Moorman

Becky Andrews

Carol Porter

Cathy Peper

Cori Crumb

Elizabeth Roberts

Jan Wood

Julie Zippel

Kathy Vogel

Lenora Singletary

Linda Hobaugh

Linda Smith

Lois Gulotta

Margaret Tower

Marie Krueger

Pat Hayrynen

Pat Hilbern

Sharon Liebman

Shelley Travis

 

Responses to the bonus question include:

Amy Moorman

Becky Andrews

Carol Porter

Cori Crumb

Elizabeth Roberts

Jan Wood

Julie Zippel

Kathy Vogel

Lenora Singletary

Linda Smith

Lois Gulotta

Margaret Tower

Marie Krueger

Pat Hayrynen

Pat Hilbern

Sharon Liebman

Terri Schmidt

 

Today’s Words:

20. Crossed Hearts 1446-306C

47. Stickum Powder EP300

111. Shambrock Bouquet  0388-254B

128. Bunches of Love 0603-260A

 

Today’s Challenge:

Galaxy Markers have Archival Quality, and are Acid Free, Permanent, Non-Toxic.

But they are more than that! They work on light and _______ cardstock, and on non-porous items such as our __________.

Your challenge is to fill in the blanks correctly :-)

Please e-mail responses to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com with your name in the Subject Field. Responses which are complete and correct will be placed in a basket for our weekly drawing on Saturday.

Bonus question: Is it cost effective to purchase the entire set of Galaxy markers versus purchasing them individually? If so, what is the price difference?

Please send a separate e-mail with your name in the subject sentence to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com. Your name will be added another time to our basket for Saturday’s drawing.

 

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February 18

Who can pass up National Chocolate Mint Day?

Yummy! check out the great recipe here.

Yesterday’s Challenge was about product Clear Super Thick Embossing Powder at $3. The Bonus answer is that we sell our Super Thick EPs in 3 sizes, to fit everyone’s pocketbook as well as their crafting needs.

The correct entries for the challenge are:

Becky Andrews

Carol Porter

Cathy Peper

Cori Crumb

Elizabeth Roberts

Jan Wood

Janet Stevens

Julie Zippel

Kristyn Coppock

Lenora Singletary

Lois Gulotta

Marie Krueger

Sharon Liebman

 

Those who answered the bonus question correctly are:

Becky Andrews

Carol Porter

Elizabeth Roberts

Janet Stevens

Julie Zippel

Kristyn Coppock

Lenora Singletary

Lois Gulotta

 

Your names are added to the basket for Saturday’s drawing.

 

Today’s Words:

2.  Card Candy Gems - Glitter GS-07

79. Absolutely Fabulous!!! 1468-307A

108. May you be  567-254BA

164. Home Sweet Home 1933-363A

 

 

Today’s Challenge:

What new idea did you gain from watching February’s video?

Please e-mail responses to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com with your name in the Subject Field. Responses which are complete and correct will be placed in a basket for our weekly drawing on Saturday.

 

Bonus Question: Whether you do or don’t, we’d like to know! <grin>

Do you know what our Video Kit Club is?

Please send a separate e-mail with your name in the subject sentence to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com. Your name will be added another time to our basket for Saturday’s drawing.

 

 

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February 17

World Human Spirit Day, 17th February 2009.

People all over the world will come together in mind and spirit to celebrate their connection with each other with two minutes silence at 3.00pm, USA, Eastern Time.

 

The answer to yesterday’s Challenge question is: They are all 8�x10� size sets, and cost $19.

Those who answered correctly are:

Amy Moorman

Becky Andrews

Carol Porter

Cori Crumb

Freneshia Clark

Gretchen Williams

Jan Hobbs

Janet Stevens

Julie Zippel

Kathy Vogel

Kim Mayo

Kristyn Coppock

Lois Gulotta

Margaret Tower

Marie Krueger

Pat Hayrynen

Sue Lane

 

Everyone had great storage ideas. Most use plastic drawers or boxes, photo boxes, odds n ends type shelving, and other interesting things like spice racks, etc. Thank you for sharing your ideas! BTW, only one person said they store theirs upside down, though several commented on placing labels on top. Those who shared their storage tips are:

Amy Moorman

Becky Andrews

Carol Porter

Cori Crumb

Gretchen Williams

Jan Hobbs

Janet LoBianco

Janet Stevens

Judith Nielsen

Julie Zippel

Kathy Vogel

Kim Mayo

Linda Hobaugh

Linda Smith

Lois Gulotta

Margaret Tower

Marie Krueger

Robbie Melville

Sharon Liebman

Shelley Travis

Sue Lane

 

Today’s Words:

11. Forever Yours 1099-270AA

46. Carnation G1028

58. White EP166

90. Glitter Sample Charts-Blank GSAM

 

Today’s Challenge:

This product allows you to see through it, and create dimensional projects, or projects which appear to be dimensional. Heat setting is a must. Apply 3 coats for silky smooth surface, or a single coat for a more textured look. The trick is to stamp your image, decorate accordingly, then smoosh VersaMark ink across the entire image. Coat with product and heat set. While coating is still hot, apply another coat of product and heat again, and then one more time if desired. Place project in freezer for about 10 minutes. When bringing out of freezer, place hands on either side of project, and bend to produce a “crack�. Continue cracking as desired. Using a water based dye ink pad, smoosh ink across cracks, and polish with paper towel. The ink will have seeped into the project, giving a “cracked glass� appearance. Another trick for this product is using a VersaMarker. “Color� in small or large areas of stamped images with VersaMarker and quickly coat with this product. Heat set for immediate gratification LOL, and see a dimensional gloss without having to wait for anything to dry!

Your challenge today is to name the product and its price.

Please e-mail responses to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com with your name in the Subject Field. Responses which are complete and correct will be placed in a basket for our weekly drawing on Saturday.

Bonus Challenge: How might the SNS packaging of this product be different from our competitors’ packaging?

Please send a separate e-mail with your name in the subject sentence to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com. Your name will be added another time to our basket for Saturday’s drawing.

Good Luck!

 

 

 

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February 16

George Washington’s Birthday
A vulnerable man who made a difference.

Yesterday’s Challenge must have been one of the harder ones. I’ll try not to make them so difficult in the future.

The answers to yesterday’s challenge were:
1) The St. Patrick’s Day YouTube Video
2) “Feelin’ Irish� stamp

The following correctly identified both answers and were added to Saturday's drawing basket:
Amy Moorman
Carol Porter
Freneshia Clark
Gretchen Williams
Janet Stevens
Judith Nielsen
Julie Zippel
Kathy Vogel
Katy Brown
Kristyn Coppock
Linda Hobaugh
Lois Gulotta
Marie Krueger
Pat Hayrynen
Robbie Melville
Shelley Travis

Today’s Words:

30. Sweetheart EP109
71. Black Magic EP255
102. Stampits-Hearts  0166-076B
136. Heart & Flowers 825-267C
165. Stamp Set 374 - Sweet Treats 374P4

Today’s Challenge:

What two things do the following stamp sets have in common?

Stamp Set 040 - Winter  00-040P2
Stamp Set 047 - Country  00-047P2
Stamp Set 108 - Betty Jean  00-108P3
Stamp Set 181 - Asian - Carp 00-181P3
Stamp Set 195 - Paper Dolls - Charli-Anne 00-195P3

Please e-mail responses to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com with your name in the Subject Field. Responses which are complete and correct will be placed in a basket for our weekly drawing on Saturday.

Bonus Challenge: How do you store your embossing powders and loose glitters? We’re interested in knowing how you organize these items in your stamping studio!

Please send a separate e-mail with your name in the subject sentence to SNS_Artist@tampabay.rr.com. Your name will be added another time to our basket for Saturday’s drawing.

Good Luck!

 

 

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