Susan R. Opel
It’s time for another edition of Tips, Tools, & Techniques trivia! Open your gorgeous copy of the March/April 2010 issue of Paper Crafts magazine (a breath of fresh air!), turn to pages 94-96 and answer the following questions for the chance to WIN (and who doesn’t like to win?):
- Take a closer look at the brads that I created using the i-top from Imaginisce. A photo of my parents appears on one of the brads. What are they doing in the picture?
- Which Go-to Gal had the headache-inducing task of blowing the insides out of eggs for this issue?
- Tell me – what does heat & stick powder do?
- Fill-in-the-blank time! I say that Doodlebug Design’s Chunky Glitter could be classified as “_______________ in a ________.”
- What idea is your favorite from this issue’s Tips, Tools, & Techniques column, and why?
Now for the fun part. Two winners will be randomly selected to win:
- The i-top Brad Maker and the Small, Medium and Large Punches and Brad Daddies from Imaginisce shown on page 94.
OR
- Three packages of Mica Flakes from Melissa Frances, twelve different colors of Pixee Stix from Pink Paislee and the Chunky Glitter pictured from Doodlebug Design. See page 96.
Now doesn’t that sound fun? There’s not much more to do before you are qualified to win!
- Send an e-mail with your answers to sopel@papercraftsmag.com. Put “TT&T Blog” in the subject line of your message. Please leave a comment on the blog, and let me know which prize puts a spring in your step!
- Entries are due no later than midnight (MST) on Monday, March 8th. From the correct entries received, two winners will be selected at random and contacted via e-mail. Note: Due to the number of e-mails received, I’m unable to respond to each message individually. Please know that I do read your comments and totally appreciate your participation. Thanks!
So…What are you waiting for?
Can’t wait to see your answers!
Susan
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March 4, 2010 at 5:28 am
NinaB
Oh, I so wish I could play, but my copy is still on its way. Great product highlights.
March 4, 2010 at 5:50 am
Leah the Orange
so much FUN!! this was a great read, Susan, and i loved the little contest!
have emailed my answers, and am daydreaming about swimming in GLITTER right now! (that would be my choice, definitely!)
thanks for the little break in my day!
March 4, 2010 at 5:57 am
ruth tacoma
I think the I-top is my fav, but either one would be fantastic!!!
March 4, 2010 at 6:06 am
Jaclyn Miller
Those little “pixee stix” are adorable. What a cute way to package your product. I have avoided glitter for some time now because I never knew how to make the stuff stick. I can’t wait to try and use it again. Thanks for the inspiration.
March 4, 2010 at 6:09 am
Patty W
Adorable products !
March 4, 2010 at 6:17 am
Pat
The sugar coating glitter puts a spring in my step. I love the yummy colors and all the bling it will bring to a project.
March 4, 2010 at 6:29 am
pam of memphis
Tips, Tools and Techniques is one of my favorite parts of Paper Crafts – Always love this contest and in this issue if you haven’t seen the myriad of decorated eggs, it is a must see.
March 4, 2010 at 6:38 am
Beverly Jordan
Your articles are one of my fav’s to read over and over to get insight into the newest products. Thanks for all your hard work and help! I personally use and appreciate it.
March 4, 2010 at 6:44 am
Kimberly S
Thank you for the fun challenge! Wow, I’ve always been fascinated by the I-Top and have never seen one in person so that would be my first choice, but who wouldn’t love all of that gorgeous glitter!!!!
March 4, 2010 at 7:46 am
Mary Ashby
Super fun! LOVE the i-top!
March 4, 2010 at 8:58 am
Anita Young
Love the i-top! But who wouldn’t like to add a little glitter bling to their projects
Thanks for the chance to win 
March 4, 2010 at 9:12 am
Sara P
I love them both! The I-top looks cool to play with but I am drooling over all the varieties of glitter too!
March 4, 2010 at 9:21 am
Pam Spradlin
1. Your parents are kissing…it makes my heart flip just looking at the picture. So, so cute picture of them.
2. Kim Kesti
3. After you stamp with watermark ink, add powder and heat. The powder becomes tacky. Add glitter and then set with more heat. You then have an image that is covered with glitter.
4. The Chunky Glitter would be classified as ‘happiness in a jar.’
5. The I-top tool. It seems to be showing up everywhere and I have yet to use it.
This was a fun contest…thanks for making me look back through the issue.
March 4, 2010 at 9:29 am
anji
i am hoping to win the package with the mica flakes. i have never seen these and love anything that will give my projects that vintage look
March 4, 2010 at 9:33 am
Joyce
* Your parents are kissing!
* Kim Kesti
* Stamp w/watermark ink, add pd., and heat. The pd. becomes tacky. Add glitter and set with a little more heat.
* “Happiness in a jar”.
* Favorite idea was all the beautiful, Paper Craft Easter eggs by Kim.
March 4, 2010 at 9:45 am
Wendy
great job.
March 4, 2010 at 10:21 am
Julie Jenny
Loved the contest and emailed all my answers…Looking forward to playing with my glitter…and HOPING to win some more, too
March 4, 2010 at 10:36 am
Giovana
I just sent you my answers!! I would love to win prize #1!!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Giovana
March 4, 2010 at 10:37 am
Samantha T.
Well, since I have an I-top, the glitter and Mica Flakes put a spring in my step. I also LOVE heat and stick powder, nice that it was featured, since so few people seem to know about it.
March 4, 2010 at 11:12 am
Diana N.
Since I have the punches, I’d love to try the glitter and mica powder. I’ll have to look for the heat and stick powder, so I can try it.
March 4, 2010 at 11:13 am
Jenn C.
Thanks for the fun! Your parents are adorable
The color of the glitters make me sooo happy and ready for Spring, but I own NO punches so I think the i-top brad maker (very cool) with punches would be my choice.
March 4, 2010 at 11:13 am
Cindy d
Sending in my answer! Thanks for the chance to win!
March 4, 2010 at 11:29 am
Lynda Marquez
Thank you for the chance to win! I would love to have the I-top!
March 4, 2010 at 11:53 am
jennifer taylor
omg! great giveaway! i so am in love with the i-top—i think i need one !!
jennifer taylor
March 4, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Carmen L.
I would love to win the I-top, although either prize would be just dandy! LOL.
Love the Easter Eggs, can’t wait to try it!
Carmen
March 4, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Carla Cavellucci Landi
I hope this is a good sign lol… I just came from Michael’s where I got my fresh issue… sit down on the computer to relax a bit… and the first email was the newsletter with this post! Done! Tks for the opportunity!
March 4, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Carla Cavellucci Landi
(ops, forgot the prize comment – did on the email) Repeating (please disregard the previous one)
I hope this is a good sign lol… I just came from Michael’s where I got my fresh issue… sit down on the computer to relax a bit… and the first email was the newsletter with this post!
The i-top would bring me the spring – I can make lots of flower’s centers with it!
March 4, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Stephanie Cadrette
Well both are very nice the i-top would be fun to play with!!!!!!!!!!
March 4, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Debra P
I would love to win the i-top!
March 4, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Ginger
I would looooooove the i-top. I have been looking at it but Michael’s doesn’t have all the punches for it so I don’t want to buy it and only be able to make one size. I’m no good with templates I tired a button maker which is a little less fancy and I didn’t do well. lol
March 4, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Rachel S
I’d love to win the brad-maker along with the punches!!
March 4, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Anita A.
Great give aways! Pick me!
March 4, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Dreama
I love all the goodies but think I would really love to receive the I-top and punches. There’s SO much going on with the blog…love it and just trying to keep up. lol
March 4, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Reah Feiertag
The prize that puts a “Spring in my step” is the chunky glitter, Mica, and pixee stix.
I have the I-Top and love it. my brads now match my projects perfectly.
March 4, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Michele Gross
The bling is putting the spring in my step! I love the glitter and those darling little pixies stix are just scrumptious!!
Btw…I have the i-top and it is fantastic! Super easy and really fun to use
March 4, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Julie Kovach
I love the I-top brad maker…how fun to make a brad with your favorite picture.
March 4, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Cyndi Landrigan
I loved the article. I am always looking for new techniques. How about an easy way to blow those eggs out of the shell? hehe
I have submitted my answers. To win the glitter would be great, since I already own the I-top! It is such a great tool! I love putting my grandchildren’s pics on the brads and then putting the brads in the centers of flowers.
March 4, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Melissa Massy
I have so much glitter that I would love to try the i-top!
March 4, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Carol Metully
Just sent you my answers…OOOOh I hope I win one of these goodies. I love the SHINE of all that glitters!!! (pun intended)!!
I love these contests..I read my issue back to front, front to back, and always pick a page anywhere in the middle too!
Thanks for another cool contest, Susan..you ROCK!
March 4, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Shirley Fread
I love the glitters to add to the cards I make! I don’t buy any cards…love to make my own…they are much appreciated. I have a small amrt. of glitter, but could do with more! Thanks for the chance to enter.
March 4, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Julia
The i-top is my favorite, but I’d love any of these!
March 4, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Connie H
I love all that glitters so any of those would please me but hey I’m just a sparkling kind of girl. Of course I like it all and would love to win any of the items.
March 4, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Cindy Holshouser
The I-top brad maker is something I have been considering so would love to win it.
March 4, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Elizabeth
I, like so many others on here, love the glitters! The chunky glitter and the Pixee Stix really put a Spring in my step! (And I love the Pixee Stix packaging and name – it reminds me of the real Pixie Stix we used to eat when we were kids!)
March 4, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Cyndi Z
The mica flakes or chunky glitter would be my favorite. I already play with regular glitter so this is something else to try.
March 4, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Mandie Wade
1. Your parents are smooching
2. Kim Kesti has the task of blowing out all those eggs
3. Heat and Stick is a powder you apply over watermark ink, you heat it once to make it tacky and then apply glitter and then heat again to set.
4. Happiness in a Jar! I totally agree!
5. I love the glitter tips you shared! Makes me want to go bling something right now!
March 4, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Jessica Canham
I think the Mica flakes look like fun. Melissa Frances always has the cutest packaging.
March 4, 2010 at 7:02 pm
Regina (The Stampin' Bean)
What a fun giveaway! I’ve emailed my answers and I oh, so, wish I could win the brad makers. They are TOO COOL! Thanks so much!
March 4, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Jennifer T
What a fun contest! I would love to create with the i-top!
March 4, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Janelle
Entered! I would love the i-top – what a great tool!
March 4, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Debbie Vasel
WOW — If I would win, I’d love the glitter sets! I’m a shiny bling type of girl! And do these ever look like fun to use!
March 4, 2010 at 8:11 pm
betty lou
Gadget or bling? Hard choice, but I would love playing with the i-top…maybe adding some bling to the brad!! Emailed the answers! Thanks for the chance to win great products!
March 4, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Jody M
Just sent my answers off to you. Thanks for the chance to win. I would love to receive the i-top as I have a lot of the glitters already.
March 4, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Marla J
The glitter looks so fun! nothing is better than making a mess out of myself, my house, and my kids.
March 4, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Diana Slaughter
Just emailed my answers…(fun quiz, by the way!) I would love to win the Mica Flakes, Pixie Stix and the Chunky Glitter. Can’t wait to hear if I’m one of the lucky ones!!
March 4, 2010 at 9:39 pm
cards4ever
I hope I win because I want the I-top. I love brads and this would great to add to my tools.
March 4, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Beverly Jordan
Love your insights and tips, and tricks!! Keep em coming and THANKS!
March 4, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Sharon Totton
Sent my answer by email.
I would be totally thrilled with either prize package. I love the I top and the fantastic brads you made, especially Mom and Dad. I also am loving the Glitter and Mica flakes, how lovely andI LOVE glitter. My husband alway gets a good laugh cause I am always covered in glitter. I think those cosmetic companies got the idea of glittery lotion got the idea from us Stampers and papercrafters!
Thanks so much
Sharon Totton
March 5, 2010 at 12:25 am
Phillane
I had to laugh as I had just finishing reading these articles last night before bed and thinking WOW wouldn’t I love that little I-top. Put it on the list and now I have a chance to win one. I think I might faint, but hey that little box of goodies would be worth a bruise or two. LOL
Have a wonderful week
Blessings,Phillane
March 5, 2010 at 3:37 am
StampinCathy
I just love the brad you made of your parents. I just love both the give aways, but I would have to say that the i-top is first and then all the awesome glitter. How can I be picky? It’s free and both would be fun to play with. Thanks so much for letting me play along and for a chance at this sweet giveaway.
March 5, 2010 at 5:16 am
Karen from Ontario
Definitely the i-top would be my fav. What a great product and so fun!!
March 5, 2010 at 7:56 am
Marlene
Great column! My favorite are the Pixie sticks; they are so cuteeeee. Hope I win. Thanks for the contest.
March 5, 2010 at 8:44 am
Rose Banwart
I am learning so much here. Parents kissing… etc. Would love to win….. Rose
March 5, 2010 at 9:01 am
Darla
I have to say as much as the glitters excite me since I already have some of the doodlebug glitters (which are WONDEFUL!!) that it’s the i-top and punches that are my favourites of these wonderful prizes!!!
March 5, 2010 at 9:36 am
Brenda Blais
Love this months magazine. The tools and tips is my favorite. The Itop by Imaginisce now has my mind going in all directions! Thanks for a great magazine.
March 5, 2010 at 11:28 am
Heather
Thanks for the chance of winning some wonderful products. I love this magazine and learning new things. I just went out to purchase Heat and Stick Powder since I love glitter. I would love to win th Mica and Glitter gift set.
March 5, 2010 at 12:36 pm
mary from Maine
Hi Opel, I sent my answers to you in an email and if I could choose it is a hard decision cuz LUV glitter but I would choose the i-top brad maker cuz I love tools too and that one looks like alot of fun. So, i-top brad maker it is!
March 5, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Skeeter-OR
The I-Top would definately put a spring in my step, but the glitter pkg. would be great, too! There are some luscious spring colors there! ~Bev~
March 5, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Pat S.
The prize that would put a spring in my step is the i-top Brad Maker and the Small, Medium and Large Punches and Brad Daddies from Imaginisce shown on page 94…so I can make that photo brad for my Mother’s day card!
March 5, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Melissa
The mica flakes look like a lot of fun. And I just love the packaging of the pixie sticks glitter. So cute.
March 5, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Julie D.
Don’t get me wrong I love glitter, but I don’t have an i-top from Imaginisce and this product has endless possibilities, definitely a spring in my step when looking at this product
March 5, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Amy
They all look fun! I’d like to try the itop! Will be doing the quiz now.
March 5, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Carole
Oooh I’m loving this and I think my favorite would be the i-top. Thanks for a chance to win.
March 5, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Dawn Mc
I love the Mica Flakes from Melissa Frances, all twelve colors of Pixee Stix from Pink Paislee and I must try the Chunky Glitter pictured from Doodlebug Design. Thanks for a chance to win. It was fun reading more about the tips.
March 6, 2010 at 12:16 am
Julie Wright
The TT&T article this month was SO unique! Can’t wait to try all the eggs.
And what GREAT prizes! You make it VERY hard to choose. I’ve wanted an I-Top for a VERY long time, but being the practical person I am, I know I would use the glittery goodies more often. So if I win, I would be privileged to accept the various shiny particles. Those glitters look good enough to eat! I must have them.
March 6, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Vickie N
I’d love the i-top please!
March 7, 2010 at 4:35 am
Carolynn Wilson
Though I love tools of all kinds, I’d love the mica flakes and glitters. As one of my favorite teachers once said, “Everything is better with glitter.”
March 7, 2010 at 11:32 am
Jen Cuthbertson
Oooh, I saw all of these great glitter products in the back of my mag and have been trying to challenge myself to use glitter more! Thanks for the chance to win!!
March 8, 2010 at 9:13 am
Michelle
I think the I-top is just the best thing ever. I’d love to have one since so far I’ve only tried others… Thanks for the chance!
March 8, 2010 at 5:35 pm
Sue D
I emailed my answers and both prizes look great but I think I would choose the glitter–it puts a spring in my step!!
March 8, 2010 at 6:03 pm
Janice Hopper
These items are all pretty awesome- I think I would lik the mica- I lovea all things Melissa Francis and I have never seen this- something new.
March 8, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Jennifer Hansen
Hard to chose! I love all things sparkly and I would love to use an Itop since I’m a brad junkie.
March 8, 2010 at 8:15 pm
Jamie
those Pink Paislee Pixee Stix look too fun, I would love to play around with them this spring! or skip down the street with some in my hand
March 8, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Christine
What a great giveaway! I just picked up the current PC issue yesterday and just emailed my answers to you. Thanks so much for the fun opportunity to win!
March 9, 2010 at 4:02 am
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