Here's Melinda blowing kisses again (highly unusual for me to use a stamp again so soon!) but doesn't she look different when you add a background to her. . . and what a background! The gorgeous little grassy knoll and the beautiful sentiment are all from a new set of Whiff of Joy 'extras' stamps which will be released this Friday. They all go beautifully with the rest of Elisabeth Bell's stamps but I'm thinking of using them with some of my other stamps too. As well as this grass, there's a pile of books, heart cushion and 6 sentiments all in this lovely font. I'm sure if you check out the rest of the DT over the course of this week you will get to see them all in use at some stage hopefully!Back to my card; I have stamped Melinda then masked her and stamped the grass onto watercolour paper for a change and used my distress ink pads and twinkling H20's for added sparkle. The paper are scraps from my last Charlie card and I've made it more girly by toning down the black and using a soft pale green base card. The scrolls are a Quickcut die. Flowers and brad from stash.
CANDY NOW CLOSED.
Right, onto the candy give away. This is it:

You'll get Melinda blowing kisses stamp (new, not my used one obviously!), a few flowers and silver charms from my stash, all tucked into this folder card plus a few other stamped images not shown .
All you need to do to enter is leave a comment on this post only and that's it! Spread the news on your blog if you like, but not essential. All I ask is that you only leave one post and only comment here if you want to be entered. All entries welcome, worldwide, and you don't need to have a blog. Open till Mon 6th Oct 8pm UK time and I will draw random winner sometime after that.
Edited 1/10: to answer some of your questions;
- Whiff of Joy stamps are available at their online shop here and will ship worldwide but for those in America/Canada who want somewhere closer to home 'All that scraps' stock some but I've just checked and some are out of stock so you may just want to buy direct.
- The metal spacers around the centre of my flower are bead spacers used in jewellary making so most bead shops will have them or just shop around on ebay. You want the flat spacers and at least 8mm for it to show around your brad and for the centre hole to be wide enough (Although the ones I've used on my card are actually smaller at 7mm and I managed to use a small brad on it)
Hope that helps and if there are any more questions I will add to this post. Thanks for all your lovely comments.





184 comments:
Your blog is amazing, your creations are just wonderful. Thanks so much for offering the chance to win the blog candy, I love this image! :)
Hugs, Christine
Your card is beautiful Frances. Love the gorgeous blue tones.Lovely to see that there will be "extra" stamps too. Fingers crossed as I don't have this one. I will leave a post on my blog about your candy :0)
ohhh fran what great candy you have . thats very sweet to offer the candy.huggs jo x
Fran, I love your blog and check it regularly. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful stamp!
OOH ISN'T SHE LOVELY!Your blog is an inspiration,thanks so much for sharing:)
I check your blog daily...such beautiful work! Thank you much for the chance to win lovely candy!
Have a most wonderful day!
JenR
FRAN you card is AMAZING!!!! WOW! I love your creation! I am so excited to see the background WOJ stamps...I so HAVE to have some!!!! What great candy you are giving away! I would be honored to win!
Hugs~ Kim
What a lovely card! That background is wonderful, and I can't wait til friday so I can order one! Thank you for the chance at the blog candy, it's a really sweet image!
I love it! The background is perfect and would work for so many other stamps that I have. Thanks for the chance! I am in love with WoJ stamps :o)
your cards are so beautiful, on everyone i've so much so discover.... thanks for the inspiration and the candy-offer
Greetings from Germany
Finja
Great card & candy,count me in please,lol!!!! :o)x
A terrific card Fran!! You combined the stamps beautifully :)
Katharina x
Fran this is truly beautiful, its like a mini piece of artwork, Its stunning.
That card is fabulous!!! I really enjoy the colors of it!
Thanks for sharing!
Amandajenks@gmail.com
Hi what a amazing candy draw I would love to go into I have put a link on the side of my blog. Was wondering fi you could help me too on your Tilda dnf riends atc challenge something different you use a calendar I was wondering would you mind telling me why you got it from thank you
I love your blog and read everyday! What a great candy giveaway!! I will post this on my blog later tonight!
linked you up hun. hugs rachxx
What great blog candy. I love this card. You do a beautiful job of coloring.
beautiful colouring ,love the image.
Fran what a gorgeous card and those background stamps are fabulous!! Esp. for the background challenged like me!! (LOL) I will put a link to let everyone know but you do not have to include me in the draw as I have this stamp and I think everyone else should have it as well!!! I just wanted to let you know that your card is fab ~ but I am sure you already know that!! (LOL) Have a great night!! :)Kathy
Your card is over the top Gorgeous!! I love the way you colored this sweet image. TFS such great blog candy..Hugs Ila
I lub all the cards you are making with these wonderful stamps ... and wow a chance to win one thats just fantastic
hugs trak xxx
This is so beautiful. I love the little background stamp too! I can't wait to see what else you come up with.
Thank you for the opportunity to win something so pretty.
Hi Fran:)
Very beautiful card with the great backgroung, love it. I would love to win her
Brocéliane/Clotilde
Melinda looks so different with the "extra" stamps creating the background. I love the color combo you used. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hello Fran - I am new to your blog and have been lurking for a few weeks. I am just getting back to card making after a break and I'm inspired my your stunning cards - you are very talented!
what a beautiful card Fran and I'm loving the little extras that are popping up here and there in blog land! now I could colour Melinda beautifully with my pencils don't you think?!! hugs, annie x
Hi Fran! Gorgeous card, great colouring. I love the background! Thanks for a chance to win this great blog candy. I put the link about it on my blog.
Have a great day!
Vanja
this is great! pick me:)
I would loooooove to be entered to win your candy! I just adore this stamp.... and your card is amazing!
I read your blog through my reader and love all the ideas I get from looking at your beautiful creations. This stamp and card are so cute!
What fab candy! I haven't managed to get my hands on any of the WOJ stamps yet, bank balance wont allow! So to win one would be great! Thanks for the chance! Love the card wallet, such beautiful colours and fantastic colouring too! Have linked you on my blog...! Jillix
oh it is superb I adore the sentiment and grassy knowl, what a fantastic idea. Would love to be entered into the candy - especially as one of your cards is on offer.
hugs Vicky x
Your card is stunning! I love the look of that blog candy! I will cross my fingers and toes and put a link on my blog lol!
Hugs Lynsey :)
Hi! This stamp is soooo pretty!! Thanks for the chance to own it!
Great Candy! I've linked it on my Blog.
Hugs Tanja
hi this card is lovely, i love the colours and the stamp is so cute.I will put a link on my blog.
Stunning card as ever Fran - love the sentiment and grassy knoll.
Please enter me into yourfab candy.
Cathy xx
What a great card and lovely colours.
wow stunning card, I would even settle for the used stamp it's lovely, thank you for entering me, I am off to browse your blog
The card is gorgeous! Its so nice colored!
I love your card....and blog candy....I feel like a kid in a sweetie shop...lol....luv n hugs..xx
Wow.... your card is so lovely!
Thanks so much for chance to win!
http://mueppis-bastelwelt.blogspot.com/2008/09/frans-blog-candy.html
Hugs Gisela
I like it very much to see,
what kind of happiness can be,
if I can take your candy home,
I know this is the dream of some....
My dream of candy will be true-
best wishes from "itspapersue"
Love your card and your blog its so inspirational. Thanks so much for a chance to win this beautiful candy. Can't wait to see more of the new backgrounds, etc.
Hugs Sue x
Thank you for the candy giveaway. I can't wait to see the new stamps.
What a beautiful card! I love the colors!!! Great blog candy, too!
Hi! You make gorgeous cards and I love your blog. Thanx for giving out candies. :) Would love to win this one.
x Natasha x
Way too many days to wait for the new WoJ stamps, lol!
Loved your blog, I will for sure be coming back, beautifull cards!
I love 'blog surfing' I find beautiful stamps we never see in Australia! I adore your cards, I think we need to get some of your stamps here. Leesa.
Fantastic Card, and candy. there is a link on my sidebar.
Thanks for the chance to win
Lauren xx
Hi Fran, you have a lovely blog and such fabulous candy too, your card is also great i really like the way you have done the shadowing. I would like to put a link on my blog. Have a great day
Chrissy
x
Great blog candy! I love that image and your card looks fabulous! Thanks for offering the chance to win some great candy!
Heather x
Your card is absolutely gorgeous!! I love your coloring and the dp you used!
I would love to win this awesome blog candy!! Thanks for the chance!
Your card is beautiful, the background is perfect. Thanks for the opportunity to win! My fingers are crossed. Heidi
AMAZING card! Love your colouring and the layout fab. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful blog candy. Hugs, Maria
Wow your card is gorgeous!!!! And the coloring fantastic.
Thanks for the chance to win that wonderful blog candy!
Hugs
Iriswkdza
Pretty card! Where did you get the round spacers that you used for the center of the flower?
your card is just beautiful and this is one of my favorite WoJ images - she's so cute! thanks for the chance - i don't have a blog but will spread the news :)
Your cards are just beautiful. I love WOJ stamps and have finally found a place to buy them close to home :-) I would love the chance to win this stamp - I love it.
Thank you
Sarah
I love this card ans this stamp ! Huggs
A beautiful card and great prize :)
A beatiful card,and a wonderful blogcandy!
What a beautifull card! And what a great blog candy. I really love the WOJ stamps!
greets
Wendy
Great blog candy. Hope I win. Have a nice day. Ingrid
Great blog candy!
Love,
Anne from Finland
Your card is gorgeous. Love the colours you have used. x
Fabulous blog candy France !!!!
And your card is very very pretty nice !!!!
good luck !!!
http://scrapcoco.blogspot.com/2008/10/blog-candy-de-france.html
Whooo!! Hooo!!! brilliant card honey cannot wait for these little extras stamps, and what brillisnt candy you are offering, will post it on my side bar for you
Hugs Jacqui x
Hi Fran ,
who would not wont to win this , I now I do !
But I live in belgium so :-(
greetings karine
What a lovely creation Fran... thanks.. I will be counting the days to this candy draw! :)
Gorgeous card. I would love to win this beautiful stamp. I've posted on my blog about your candy here. Michele x
Your card is beautifull and I love the background. I cant' wait till those new stamps are in the store.Well I hope this is my lucky day, it's a great candy giveaway. thanks for a chance to win.:)
rosalien
My english is not perfect... But... Dont't need a perfect english to say your cards are marvellous and very beautiful...
I discover your blog today, i continue my visit...
The way you combine colours looks great, in this card, too.
Nice to hear that there will be backgroundstamps too in the new collection.
I'm a regular visitor in your blog.
Greetings from Finland :)
Oooo.. she's so sweet! Gorgeous card! :) Thank you for the chance! xxx
Another beautiful card, love the new 'extra' stamps and you have coloured this so perfectly!
Carole :-)
What a beautiful card and a great stamp!
Lee
Netherlands
I just received my first WoJ stamps in the mail.. I can't wait to use them. This is a beautiful card and image! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I love your card, it's so cool.
I've just posted your superduper candy on my blog here
Love Debbie xx
Such a beautiful card! And great candy to win! Thanks for giving a chance! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
Hi
Beautiful card and delicious candy I have laft a comment here
Thanks for the chance of winning
:)
Ohhh pretty! I love that background, makes for a beautiful card with that sweet image. Thanks for the opportunity. :) Love your blog.
waow!!!!! what a fab blog you have. i love your cards and other creations!
regards
céline
Fran, I love the card - it's got so much character and isn't the ordinary colored in image. You're artwork is fabulous :)
thanks for sharing some candy!
Elaine
I just love her! Wouldn't it be great to win her?
Wow just beautiful! Fabulous candy - very generous. Fingers crossed :o)
xxx
I would love to own one of these stamps.
What a beautiful card! I didn't even know this company existed and I am going to order some stamps right away - I love their style. Thanks for sharing!
This card is just Brilliant!! I just found this stamp line and just found your blog. I know I am going to enjoy looking through all the posts.
I would love LOVE to win this see up close, but in case I don't, do you have any idea where I can purchase these in North America?
Thanks!
I love your take on the WOJ stamps, I had never heard of them before I started blogging and now I want them all. You can't get them anywhere around here, so I am hoping that I will get that GORGEOUS stamp thru your generous blog candy!
Hugs, Leslie
You're right, that is a great background and could be used with lots of stamps. Love your card and, yes, I would love to be entered for the candy! I will be leaving a link on my blog too. Thanks for the chance.
Amazing creation from this stamp.Wonderful and generous of you to give away. Thanks!
What a beautiful card!!! Love it !! Thankyou so much for the chance at winning this blog candy!!!!
Lovely card and amazing colouring of the image. I love this stamp, thank you for the chance to win such brill candy. x Vee
I stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say hello. I am not very lucky in winning anything, but thought I should try anyway! =)
Lovely, I wanna win please! xD Thanks
sena.sagani[at]gmail.com
Love love love your blog!! And your card is just gorgeous!! I have also added your blog candy to my blog candy section. Feel free to drop by anytime!
Oh you have such beautiful work! Thanks for the chance at some great blog candy!
What a stunning card. I just love tha background papers you have used in showing the two different versions of your card. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win.
Cheri
I love what you've done with this card - blue and green are my ultimate fave colour combinations at the moment. Thanks for the chance to win...
Melanie, downunder in Australia
ow, what a fantastic Candy!!! I love it!! Thanks for chance to win it!
Linked you too...
Have a nice day!
Jessi
Oh my goodness Frances this is a beautiful card. I love the new stamps. Love how you masked the stamp --- that just makes this so much more special. Thanks so much for offering the blog candy. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Your blog creations are such a treat to visit! Hugs....
Peggy
rbiggs28@cox.net
Thank you for being so generous :-) I have linked to you from my blog
Your coloring is always gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to win this cute stamp form WOJ. I have been on the fence on buying more stamps.
Oh what a wonderful card Fran, I like the centre of the flower it is different.
Thanks for the chance to win such beautiful candy :0)
**Hugs** Heather x
What a beautiful card, I love that image! Thanks so much for the opportunity of a chance to win !! Thanks Fran!
Love your way of using swirls! Beautifull colourcombination (a little mystic). Thanks for the change to win your great blogcandy.
Kind regards, Renata
Your card is gorgeous.Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy
Love your Card! I need to get some of these stamps. Thanks for the chance!
gorgeous card! I'd like to be in on this one :) Beautilful stamp!
Hi, Thanks for the chance to win.
I`m off to spread the word about your great site and lovely candy :)
oh thanks for the chance to win, I've posted a comment on my blog Jill x
What a great opportunity to try out a WOJ stamp! Thank you! Love your card. It's beautiful!!
Love your blog. Thanks so much for giving us the chance to win the great blog candy.
Deloris
such nice card, i like it a lot. i only recently started use coloursofts to colour in my stamps, but this is amazing. I have put a link on my blog
greetings,
daphné
I am so new to stamping! Your cards and artwork are fantastic! I'll stop by often to gain inspiration :)
Beth
Very beautiful work. I love the colors. What a great chance.
Mae
Love your card & your blog. And thanks for offering great candy. How generous!
Sheena x
Absolutely amazing card, as is your blog! What a great Candy you are offering, cross my fingers and hope to be the lucky winner!!!
Hugs, Christine
Hello.
I love your blog and this is my first post.
thanks for the chance to win some yummy candy.
xxx
Michelle
Love your blog and what a great blog candy
Wow!
Those extras stamps from woj areso cool!
And your cad is amazing!
I wrote about your blog candy on my blog: http://kristineskort.blogspot.com/2008/10/some-blog-candies.html
Hugs
Kristine;)
great blog... i see this is going to end up another addictions... blog hopin...lol.. great blog candy and brill cards off 2 check the rest out....
kaz_za
Hi! What a lovely blog you have, I love the Franmade bit! Please could I be entered into your blog candy draw? The stamp is just gorgeous! Thanks so much ;o)
awwm pretty candy and gorgeous blog. thanks for a chance to win :)
hugs,
Anja
You have a great blog and a nice blog candy,
best wishes from Tigger
Your cards are amazing, I am trying to get my stamping mojo back.. hopefully a look through your blog will do it!!
WOW! This is one GORGEOUS piece of artwork!
Hi Fran, thanks for the great candy and the chance to win this.
I post your candy on my blog.
Hugs, Andrea
That's so sweet of you! I'm blogging it too - so my friends get a chance as well! :D
This is fantastic blog candy Fran I love the stamp. I have left a link on my blog.
HOw sweet of you - and LOOK at the card! Amazingly cute!!
Wow, your blog is amazing - and your candy as well! :) Thank you so much for the opportunity to win! :)
Love, Marte
Here is my entry.
Oh what a great blog! I like! And the candy looks sweet too :-)
Hi! I am Alice from Italy.
This card is amazing, compliments!! And thanks for the opportunity to win!
I link your blog candy in my blog: http://justme-alice.blogspot.com/
By!!!
Gorgeous card! Love the stamp. Leaving a link to your blog on mine =)
Wow, I am amazed at your generosity!
wow, awesome WOJ candy, I love that stamp and how sweet you made a card to go with it, you know I think your blog rocks, thanks for a chance to win
lv Gill x
I don't have a blog, but this is such a sweet image. As a collector of all things heart shaped, this is on my wish list!
debbies on SCS
Sweet Lord of Rubberstamps! that was a reallynice one.
I found lots of beautyful things in your blogg, don´t know how to single out one card.
Have a nice weekend.
/ANNA from Sweden
I would love to win your awsome blog candy!!!
Kristin :)
WOW! You do beautiful work! Thanks for a chance at winning some awesome candy!! Hugs...
You do beautiful work! I just love WOF stamps! Thanks. Dottie Cain
dottiec1949@yahoo.com
Your blog is wonderful! Keep up the fantastic work! I will definitely be a regular reader!
X Clara Q.
ClaraQ29@yahoo.com
Wow! Very cute! Love the folder and will definately add you to my blog! Thank You for the chance to win such a wonderful prize!!
Your Blog is awesome.. Love the Card. Thanks for the Chance to win some great Candy
~Chris~
you have a lovely blog and a very nice cany .
i wish you the best , best regards from austria , bernd
Wow, what an amazing amount of comments! I love your blog and follow it regularly. You have amazing talent. Thanks so much for offering up such delicious candy!
Judy xxx
Fab card and amazing candy. Thanks for the chance of winning. I have linked on my blog.
Liza x
Fran, love your card...what a difference a background can make. Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy goodies.
Blessings, Joyce B
Burchboo@maconcountyhealth.org
Wonderful blog, wonderful blog candy!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Wounderful! you are very nice
kiss
Vitt
www.aniceandcinnamon.splinder.com
Wow, Fran wonderful blog, wonderful blog candy. I linked you on my Blog......
Thanks for the chance to win....
Hugs
Heike
Hi fran,
Thanks for the chance to win this great candy!
I have put a link on my blog Here
Great blog by the way!
Hi Frances,
your card is fantastic!! I love it!
thank's for the chance!!
bye, elisabetta
oh boy.. what a cute card... pick me.. oh pick me.. I posted about your giveaway on my blog!
What a beautiful card and great blog candy. I love the stamp
Your candy blog is very nice and your creations are very beautiful !!!
You'll find my blog in this address:
http://clycclac-scrap.oldiblog.com
and post for your candy blog :http://clycclac-scrap.oldiblog.com/?page=lastarticle&id=2035643
WOW! You have some beautiful work displayed on your blog! I have bookmarked your site, so that I can come here often for inspiration! Got to go work on my Christmas cards. Crossing my fingers for the blog candy...just love that stamp! You can see my blog here http://debrapate.blogspot.com
Angel Hugs, Debra
This is such a cute card! I Love it. And would love to win also!
your colloring is sooooo fabulous wow i wil keep my fingers crossed for this card from you
Hugs Moon
I love to find great inspirations, and you've got it! Love your blog and thanks for the chance to win!!!
Your card is absolutely amazing and I love your blog. I have bookmarked it so I can visit often!
THANKS for the chance~
Vanessa
Your card is so beutiful and this one is awesome!!
Thanks for the chance to win this fab blog candy. I've posted a link on my blog candy roll at the right hand side of my blog.
Sharon :-)x
Your work is always fantastic!! so kind of you to do this :)
Beth x
Hi Fran, your card is just stunning! Love what you have done with the different stamps!
You are too generous giving out this wonderful cany, I feel so lucky to be able to win this beautiful stamp.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Line
What a great blog you have Fran, will be a regular from now on! Thanks for the chance to win some great candy. x
What a gorgeous card.Love the candy
Vicki
wow I have just found your wonderful blog and your card is stunning as is your lovely candy!
I am off to have a good look round..
Great stuff, I write about your giveaway on my italian blog.
Marika
Amazing blog! And amazing stamps!
Love your blog-candy!
Love WoJ-stamps!
Love verything! ;0))
Love the background with this beautiful stamp will have to pop over to woj & have a look at these.
Your cards are stunning Fran :O)
I've linked you to my blog (on the right hand side).
Hugs
Tracey
x
Great card an such a nice coloring of it, I would love to win that and that amazing stamp. Seen so many beautiful cards made with Whiff of joy stamps that I would really love to have one also!
Hugs!
I've only just found your fab site. What gorgeous cards you make. Thanks for offering that wonderful stamp as blog candy. I've got everyting crossed now that I'll be the lucky one.
Sharon
Hi,
this one I have to try, I love Willow and the one blowing kisses is special by itself. As a giveaway ... thanks for the possibility to let us try :)
Bye, Kitty
Wow, thanks for this gorgeous candy! I'm keeping everything crossed that I win.
I'd also like to say thank you for the Promarker tutorial you did back in August. I've just bought some of these fabulous pens and your tutorial has helped me so much ~x~
Hi Fran and what a wonderful blog you have! Your card is very beautiful, love your colouring and all the lovely details. I'll keep my fingers crossed, the stamp is so beautiful. Chris x
Love your blog and all your beautiful work. So many nice details.... I'll come back for sure quite often to look at all your work.
I was a bit lazy tonight so it's only in Swedish this time:
http://brunakatten.blogg.se/2008/october/blogg-candy.html
Wow, what a talented lady you are! Love your idea to use the spacers, I'll have to dig mine out!
Your blog is so great. I look forward to seeing the new cards you make. They are all so great.Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy.
Angie
Gorgeous card/folder, and fab blog candy, glad I've managed to get in on time!
Joanne x
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