Friday, March 9, 2012

Bonanza of good news

I just don't know where to start...First, I hit 300 followers this week and you know what that means, Blog Candy! I am blessed with a nice stash, so I thought I'd share with you.

You know the drill:
be a follower, put the pic of the candy on your sidebar with a link back to this post, then please leave me a comment telling me you would love to win.

 I will draw 3! yes three winners! I will draw the winner on March 31st. Here's just a small pic of some of the candy!



Next, I am oh so excited to be asked to join the Gecko Galz design team. They are a wonderful and fun papercrafting scrapbook supply company out of Texas. Their collage sheets are absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to begin creating with them! They also offer classes, retreats, lots of inspirational work from a stunning design team and a community to enjoy friendship. But wait there's more... they also have a GeckoGalz Papercrafting Yahoo Group  where you will find free collage sheets, challenges, swaps and prizes too. Please come on over and give us a look.




No, I'm not done yet, I am also on the UnRuly Paper Arts team as a columnist. The focus of my column will be the process of creating and the importance of narrative. The column will be called InkTuition. InkTuition is a play on words  combining both definitions of ink  and intuition. "Ink" represent our inks, paints, printed paper and photos. Intuition  is defined as the sense of something not evident  with out the use of rational process. As you can see, the key word is "rational" because how can you be rational if you are unruly!
Funny since in a previous life I was in charge of "Process Improvement" for a fashion company. Isn't it interesting how things go round and round and connect in our lives!

This is a blogozine started by the amazing Sharon Bliss, one of the creators of Gingersnap Creations. Here's her quote:
 
In the words of Thomas Edison, "There are no rules here. We're trying to accomplish something". There's no place better to break all the rules and be truly individual than in the world of art. If you like to get messy, try new things and generally carve out your own artful niche, then Unruly PaperArts is your kind of blogozine!
We'll be featuring articles on stamping, mixed media, collage,altered art, and scrapbooking. Each month, we will be posting a variety of articles, projects, and reader dares all in blog format so there's always something new to enjoy.

Come by on  April 1st to see our first issue.


I am so honored to be on these Creative teams and hope you will enjoy the pieces I create for them.

Hope you will have a wonderful week filled with lots of good news.
take care, gerri

44 comments:

  1. I'm a follower and I'd love to win

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  2. Hi Gerri, First congratulations to join the Design teams. What a great news and I am very curious to your new creations with this all.
    Then thanks for the opportunity to win one of your candies. So great. And of course I will have a change to win to make more beautiful cards and creations with this beautiful present.
    Lovely greet
    Marja

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  3. Congratulations Gerri all the way around. You deserve it all with your amazing creativity!
    Posted your give away on my blog and I'm a happy follower already.
    Hugs

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  4. Congratulations on hitting 300 and on your two new posts! That's very exciting!

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  5. Congratulations Gerri. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  6. All this is so exciting! Congrats on hitting the big 3-0-0 and for staying creative!!

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  7. Congrats Gerri!

    I have posted your nummy candy on my blog. Have been a follower for some time now :)

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  8. oh wow Hun,first massive congratulations,on your DT post Hun,you will be a real asset too them,and also well done,for reaching,300 followers,although I am not surprised,just love your work,and finally bless you for the chance to win,that wonderful candy,hugs Cherylxxxxxxx

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  9. Lots of congrats on all your good news! Valerie

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  10. Congratulations on the milestone AND the design teams! I can't wait to play with you over at UPA!

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  11. Congrats Gerri... So much news, and it is all awesome!!! I am really looking forward to the Unruly PaperArts start up.
    Your blog candy is on my sidebar. All the best for the months ahead.
    Dot x

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  12. Congratulations on your 300th follower! wow!!
    and the design teams..fabulous! congratulations!!

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  13. Oh WOW, Gerri,
    Congratulations!!! and what fabulous blog candy!!!! Woo hoo!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  14. Congratulations to you Gerri. I am your new follower and can't wait to see your projects for your new team. Thanks for the chance on your fab giveaway.

    I also have a giveaway on my blog.
    http://craftersreference.blogspot.com/p/my-giveaway.html

    ♥Luanne

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  15. Hey Gerri, you got it all going on!!! congrats on the 2 new DT positions, I can't wait to see what you all get up to at Unruly :-) finally congrats on 300 followers, and of course I like everyone else would love to win some candy :-) have a great weekend, Debi x

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  16. Hello Gerri!
    Congrats on hitting more than 300 followers! I'm following too! Please visit my blog coz my siater and I are having a giveaway,too!
    http://weheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/

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  17. Dear Gerri
    I am thrilled at your amazing news what with 300 Followers and counting and your new role with Gecko Galz and also with Shar, life is good for you as it should be.
    Thank you for the opportunity to win this amazing Candy, which I will of course be adding to my sidebar.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  18. Congratulations dear for so many fabulous moments. And wish you many many more to come. Keep up the great work and reward is urs. Love Bhawana

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  19. Oh Gerri, WOW! Congratulations on all of your artistic milestones and your 300 followers. I'd love to be included in your fabulous giveaway.

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  20. Wow Gerri - congratulations. I am a follower and will post your blog candy on my blog too. Oh, btw, would love to win!

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  21. Hi Gerri. I so enjoy your creative style and have been a follower for some time. Would love to win some blog candy, but more, thanks for the continuous inspiration that you share.

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  22. Wow exciting news and so well deserved! I love Gecko Galz ephemera and I am in the Yahoo group, so many wonderful people, fun challenges and yes you said it, so many freebies! So now I have 1 more reason to love Gecko Galz! Your column sounds awesome, can't wait to read it! Congratulations on all of your awesome news!

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  23. First of congrats on 300 + followers! and Congrats on making the Gecko Girls DT!!! and the Unruly Paper Arts! Boy Gerri it really is your week!

    I'd love to be in your drawing. I'll post on my sidebar. CONGRATS again on all your achievements!
    hugs Lynn

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  24. Hi! I'd love to join the candy too!

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  25. Hi Geri, I've found your blog via Lynne from Adorn, congratulations on 300+ followers and your Unruly Arts & Gecko girls DT app. Would love to be entered into your generous draw. I have become a follower and added you to my sidebar. xx

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  26. Congrats Gerri! We definitely travel in the same circles--and I love it! You know I love blog candy--have it posted in my candy jar on my sidebar! Helene

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  27. Thanks for the chance to win, Added your candy to my TOP Bar

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  28. Hi Gerri, congratulations on 300 followers and becoming a Gecko Gal! Great news also about UPA which sounds fabulous. Very generous blog candy, would love a chance to win, thank you! Am already a follower, and have put your pic in my sidebar.

    Maria x

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  29. Congratulations and so pleased for you. Fabulous candy- who wouldn't want to win it.
    Best wishes, Sharon

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  30. Wow! Thanks Gerri for your generous "candy". I'm a new (late) but, ardent follower now! Love your work! Adding your button to my blog, for sure!
    Hugs!
    Kat

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  31. P.S. The Stamper's Sampler with the Halloween Cat on the cover is the one I was published as Guest Artist :)
    Kat

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  32. Very fine, Gerri! I love Gecko Galz images, and I'm excited to see the first issue of Unruly Paper Arts! (You know I'm already following you.)

    :)

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  33. wow! Congrats on all that good news! I cannot wait to see the first issue of Unruly Paper Arts - i am ready to be flabbergasted by loads of INSPIRATION! I am a new follower of your blog, i added your candy on my blog sidebar and i want to thank you kindly for the chance to win your generous giveaways! SOOOO hope i win! :P

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  34. Hi Gerri, congrats for hitting 300! And your news about UPA is fantastic too! I haven't yet hit even 100 followers, so I'm very envious of you! Your work is lovely and you deserve thousands of followers! ~Marti

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  35. Hi, Gerri
    Well, I finally was able to leave a comment! Yay! I know you said you would enter my name even with an email, but this is even better.
    I have over 112 followers,(and was going to do a giveaway at my 100th), but things are way too crazy at the moment so I may do a giveaway in May after my oldest son's wedding. I'm just too busy to do it right now, but it is so much fun!
    Thank you again, and have a lovely weekend!
    Teresa in California

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  36. Lovely stuff! Congrats for reaching here. I,ve added your candy to my side bar and also become your follower.
    http://craftingforever-anita.blogspot.in/

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  37. Wow! As you can see I'm just getting 'round. But congratulations on so many things -- your blog & creativity are amazing!

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  38. Congratulations on all of your good news. Exciting! I'm following your blog.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  39. Hi! I'd like to join your great candy too!
    http://nastitascrap.blogspot.com/

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  40. I would be thrilled to win! I could really use some new supplies...I've made cards and sent them out and now I'm running low on all the fun stuff!
    I'm a new follower and have your blog button up on my sidebar! Thank you SO much!

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  41. Wow, what a wonderful Blogcandy. Thanks for the chance to win, i've linked you on my sidebar and i'm a follower.....

    Hugs
    Heike

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  42. hi Gerri!!!i am your follower and would like to win..and also would like to tell you that your creations are truly amazing and inspiring!!!

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  43. Hello!

    Congratulations! The candy is so sweet. Thanks for giving me the chance!

    Hugs, Hilde

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  44. Congratulations and thanks for the candy..

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