'What you do speaks so loudly, I can't hear what you say.'
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday 15 February 2010

Today, I’ve been really, REALLY messy, to make up for the clean cards I made in the last couple of days, lol. I’ve been making Marvy Metallic Backgrounds and Twinkler backgrounds – this one was my very own idea, too – not one I found elsewhere, so I’m quite proud of it.

One of the advantages of having had a stamping business was that I had to have a supply of most things I sold, so that I could demo them and also so that the people attending workshops and Stamp Club could use them. I know it sounds daft but it was sometimes a disadvantage because there was just too much to choose from and Twinklers were no exception, although I rarely use them now, which is a shame. They’re so glitzy and the colours are so beautiful. My set is the larger sized jars and in amidst all those pretty jewel like colours, I found some of the smaller Twinklers – 13 in fact – which we must have used before the larger sized jars arrived! So if anyone would like them, just leave a comment here and I’ll put your name in a hat. If they’ve been used at all, they’ve been VERY lightly used, but some of them have no lids – I don’t use lids because they jam if you put them on when the paint is still wet…

tw-1210

The colours are:- Fuzzy Peach, Stargazer, Coral Berry, Wisteria, Evening Primrose, Razzle Berry, Nutmeg, Black Orchid, Bolivian Blue, Oregano, Caribbean Mist, Jasper Red – I think!!

While I remember, I also have a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder that I managed to double up on – don’t know how, but it was probably while doing classes or something… again, very lightly used, although I can’t tell the one I’ve used more from the other now. If you’re interested in that, please leave a comment. It’s the Birds and Swirls design.

birds and swirls

I’d VERY MUCH appreciate it if you’d stipulate which one you’re interested in – Twinklers or Embossing Folder – or I won’t be able to enter you for the draw. I’ll draw a name over the weekend.

32 very kind comments from lovely people:

juli (sweetpz) said...

OOOOOOhhh,, ahhhhh...
yes, please put my name in the hat for both draws! i've been meaning to try out the shimmer paints... and i've been looking for the swirls and birds Embossing folder everywhere!!

thanks!
juli

Lynne K said...

Hi Cath, I love Twinkling H2Os & have loads, but as it happens, none of the ones you've listed. Please enter me for your draw to win them!

Hope you're going to show us the Twinkler backgrounds you've been making!

Unknown said...

ohh Cath i love these and would love to have the chance to get some of these paints i have some but im pretty sure ot these colours thanks for giving us the chance to win some cool paints xxxx

Lorraine said...

what gorgeous candy i already have the embossing folder which is one of my favourites but not got any of those paints yet so please enter me for the paints thankyou for your kindness
hugs
Lorraine xx

helencreaty1 said...

thanks for the chance you give us , I `d like to be in of two draws, it d be great to play whit those paints ,
have a nice week
hugs from peru
helen

Anonymous said...

I would love to win either Cath. A visit to your page is always a pleasure :o)))
hugs
AngieB
(had to put anony,ous as I can never remember my google ID!!! DUH!)

Jude said...

Ooh! Would love the chance to win the Twinklers - they look (and sound!) gorgeous. xx

kjjc said...

ooo twinklers please Kath. thanks for the opportunity

sam21ski said...

Ooooh Cath, I'd love to be in with the chance of receiving some of the twinklers, I don't mind sharing them with someone else too

Thanks Sam xxxx

Unknown said...

You are so generous - and if I may I would love to be entered into your draw. May I go in the beautiful paints draw please - they are like gorgeous jewels and it would be such fun to play with them.

Good luck everybody

Leah l'Orange said...

fabulous candy! love my twinkling H20s, and i do have many colours, but not these... HOWEVER, i think i'd prefer the birds folder - i'm quite sure i'd get more use out of that. thanks for such a sweet giveaway, Cath, and good luck, everyone! :)

SannaS said...

Ooooh, I'd love a chance with the Twinklers. I color with the a lot and they are my favorite medium, love the fine sparkle. =)
Hugs, SannaS

Tami said...

Oooo the are both really great prices....I like them both! ;o)

TheresainMS said...

I would love to be entered in the draw for the twinklers. I've never used them but have heard great things about them. Thanks for the generous drawing offer!

Glennis F said...

I hope it is OK to put my name in for both draws. I have never tried those paints but I love anything that glimmers or has a metallic sheen. The cb folder looks great and one that I do not have.
Thanks for the chances

Tanya said...

WOW!!!!! I envy the winner! A tremendous gift... Just a dream...

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

I would love my name to be added for a chance at the Twinklers (never tried them but would love t0....you can never have enough bling!!) Thanks!

Terry

Anonymous said...

I love your blog chuck and I covet that cuttlebug doodad. I'm getting into the habit of checking it.
Gillyinxx

Anonymous said...

Hi
I would love the chance to win your great items.
Thank you
Laura

Tinkertaylor said...

What a coincidence I've just got out my twinklers to play with whilst I'm away. I'd forgotton how gorgeous they are so I'd love to go in the draw for those please

JAN said...

oh my i have never tried Twinkling H2Os they look so cool and shimmery please would you add me to the draw for those..they sure would be fun to try not only in my crafting but in my watercolour and acrylic art too..

The Art Town said...

hi there~

i love the Embossing Folder ~
thanks for a chance to win

http://the-art-town.blogspot.com/

Candi said...

I would love to win the Twinklers!

Mo said...

Finally - I'm halfway to leaving a comment. Wanted to even without the candy I just loved the bleeding tissue item - definitely going to have a go at that!.
I have the folder - and lots of Twinklers (though not those colours) but I'm not commenting for the sake of candy! Have been following your blog for ages and have only just mastered the 'follower' bit! What a Dodo LOL

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love your blog. It is a great place to visit for inspiration. thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent.
I would love to win the twinklers.
You are so sweeet for this giveaway
Celeste

Ukka said...

Great giveaway! Please count me in!

lisa said...

What a generous giveaway, Cath. Is there such a thing as having too much stash!! Twinkling H20's are definitely my thing whether they've been used or not, I love the shine they give!

Lisax

WendyK said...

Love the look of the twinklers Cath, please put my name in the hat. Love those Marvy Metallic backgrounds.

cockney blonde said...

Oh I'm so glad life is getting back to normal and you are making a mess again, lol.
I love my twinklers too although I don't have any of those colours. I also don't bother with the lids cos they're a blooming nuisance.
Pretty please enter me in the draw for the twinklers. Thank you, x

Unknown said...

pretty, pretty please pick me, cause I just love these things!!!!!!I love your marvy backgrounds too...they are just gorgeous!!! melinda

olive said...

well count me in Cath. missing you at the workshops, miss your shop very much. love to be in for the blog candy.. ciao

Carole RB said...

Wow, blog candy
I hope I'm not too late. That's what happenning when postponing reading blogs. Thanks for giving us a chance to win. I would really like the Twinking H2O