Thursday 9 September 2010

New Candy!

Here is the new blog candy we are offering this time. All you need to do to enter is sign up as a follower and email your details to me at sales@particraft.co.uk.  If you leave a comment after each new blog posting, you will receive another entry into the contest.  It's that easy!   As you can see there are lots and lots of fun goodies for the winner.  Hope you like what you see!
After the last post, there was a request from Lynne from Spain.  She has asked that I post the instructions for the confetti flinger card that I demoed on air Tuesday morning.  Ordinarily. I would do this with pictures so you could follow along easily, however I am heading out for a trade show in Scotland and I am busily organising and packing so I haven't had the opportunity to do any, but here are the written instructions. 
To make a confetti flinger card, you need to start with a piece of cardstock that is relatively sturdy cut to 2'' x 6'' in size.  You will need to make a score line down the length of each side at 1/2''.  This will leave you an area of 1'' in the centre of your strip.  Next turn this piece on the short side and beginning at one end, score at 3/4'', then the next score line will be 1 1/2'' from the previous line and then do that two more times and that will leave you with a 3/4'' section at the end. Next you will need to use your scissors and cut a "V" from the edge of the card in to the 1/2" score line.  You will need to do this at every score that runs across the short side of the card on both sides.  This will allow you to fold the tabs in easily and will ease the bulkiness of the piece.  Next, fold and glue all the tabs you have just created so that you will end up with one long piece that is 6'' long but only 1'' wide.  Next you will need to cut a small "v" notch in the edge of the first and third scoreline folds on both sides.  It doesn't matter which end you start with here, just that you skip a section.  Your rubber band will then be fitted into these notches, beginning with the short tab area, then crisscross it and fit it into the other set of notches at the third score line.  You will need to use the thickest card as a base in which to secure your mechanism so that it can be held down and armed with confetti.  The size of the outside card can be anything of your choice so long as it is wide enough to accomodate your mechanism when it is pushed forward to arm it (So 3" is the absolute smallest size the card can be from folded edge to the front).  Using dries clear Cosmic Shimmer glue, put a liberal amount on both of the 3/4'' tabs only and attach it to the inside of your card.  Check to make sure it can be folded backwards and the flap of your card will still fold completely down.  Hold this in place until it is firmly attached.  Next, cut a small piece of tissue paper in a square (2'' in size or slightly less), fold the corners to the centre to create a small envelope to hold your confetti and using sticky tape, attach it to the top of your flinger mechanism.  Load it with confetti, push the mechanism backwards and fold the card shut and it is now armed for any unsuspecting recipient! 
All for now, Sue x

96 comments:

Judith Veldhuizen said...

Great blog candy!! But i have some questions. what do we have to do? and when will you pick the winner?

Greetings, Judith
http://artdogz.blogspot.com

Von said...

Keeping my fingers crossed :)
Von

Paula-Scrap Addict said...

I always love your blog candy! I've linked it on my blog on the right side bar :-) Pick me!
~Paula

Demae said...

nice candy!! fantastic for Christmas

But i have the same questions, jeje. what do we have to do?

From Span

Demae

Christina said...

Love your blog candy! Thanks for the chance.

pcrusberg said...

Thanks for a chance at the blog candy. I wish I would have seen the confetti card. I just can't picture it! Thanks.

themessycraftroom said...

Hi Sue, Fantastic shows, thanks for the instructions. I'm going to try this one. Great candy . I've posted it on my blog, thanks for a chance to win. Hugs x ChrisB

Sew This N That said...

Thanks for sharing the instructions for the flinger Sue, I missed the measurements when you did the show :)
I will put a link to your candy on my sidebar, so you will get lots more visitors :)
*hugs* Heather x

Sarpreet said...

Wow! gorgeous stamps... good luck with the trade show

Papercraft By Carole said...

Thanks for the instructions Sue. You are spoiling us with yet more great blog candy!! Have fun in Scotland!! Cxx

Teri Louise Crafts said...

Wow, Scotland - pop in for a cuppa! Teri x

Saraccino said...

What a cool candy! :)

Lynne said...

Thank you Sue, instructions now in a word file on my PC for reference:) Hope the show goes well for you and look forward to your next C&C show.

Rainbow Lady said...

Great looking candy again Sue. Thanks for the chance to win it. Enjoy SCotland too xx

sucor said...

Thank you Sue for the instructions and offering such wonderful blog candy for us to win!

Takaya said...

Maybe this time I will have more luck. The candy is so yeamy !!!

Rhonda Miller said...

Ohh, I hope it's me. I'm adding it to my sidebar.

Ms. Jen said...

Dang girl, do you ever take a break from giving away candy??? Your the best! You know I'm a follower and you've already got my address! Woohoo

cheryl said...

oh wow what fantastic candy so lucky the last person who won it,I am already a follower and will link this on my side bar hugs cheryl xxx

Lorraine said...

wow yet another awesome candy prize the winner will be so pleased I shall pop it on my sidebar as always to let everyone know.Thankyou for the tutorial too very much appriciated will have to try this one out
hugs
Lorraine xx

Diamond Doll said...

OMG what fabulous candy,I,m already a follower.
Thanx for the chance.
(hugs)
Trish (-:

Carole RB said...

Super blog candy!
Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

KimberleyG said...

Thanks for the chance to win, the candy looks fab!

Rufus said...

I would have loved to have seen your confetti flinger! But I still can't find you here in the US. Another great looking candy, I'll try not to get my hopes up. LOL
R/

Vee said...

Wow, another super cool giveaway. I have already spied several pieces I would love to have.
Did catch your show repeat and am glad I did. You shared some awesome tecniques.

solka said...

love your candy!
X dreaming about it! X

Nana Nassar said...

Hello dear!!
i have it posted to my blog! Tkx for the chance! xoxoxo

bernietom47 said...

Good luck with the trade show. Have fun! I wish I would have seen the confetti card. For the life of me I just can't picture it!
Love your blog candy! Thanks for the chance.
Blessings Bernie

fusiafscrapping said...

What a lovely candy!
Thanks for sharing this some awesome technique.
Good luck with the trade show.

Basteltriene said...

Wow, its a great candy! Thanks for the chance to win. I have it posted to my blog!

Gisela

Moni said...

Waw another fab candy, I am your follower for a long time and posted on my blog. Hugs,moni

Wellington said...

Wonderfully generous blog candy as ever Sue - thank you :)

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mae said...

Thanks for the chance to win!!!!

The Taming of the Glue said...

Another fantastic offering...love all of those stamp sets.

Вита said...

Thanks for possibility to win such wonderful candy! And from me a reference http://www.myhandmade.ucoz.ua/blog/konfetka_do_1200_postojannogo_chitatelja/2010-09-11-168

sam21ski said...

WOW What another fab prize - thanks for the chance xxxx

MissD said...

Great blog and Great prize watched your C&C show liked what I saw
Ann

Un toque de mágia...by Nora said...

Thank you so much for letting us participate in this wonderful candy.
Give us an incredible opotunidad everyone we do not have these materials in our countries. Millions of thanks !!!!! hugs

miislucky said...

Thanks Sue, for another chance at some great blog candy. I already have it on my sidebar! Mimi

LellyJelly said...

Thanks Sue, really enjoyed the look on Lotties face when you gave her the confetti flinger card. looks fun

bonjen3 said...

fab new blog candy stamps! Im off to google the scottish trade show, its slipped past me

Cecily said...
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Cecily said...

What an amazing blogcandy!I love it!I hope I'll be the lucky winner(if it's possible).*.*
Greetings from Hungary!
Cecii (szluka.cili@gmail.com)

Elenka8791 said...

it's adorable!

PaulineC said...

Great blog and great blog candy.

Sue said...

Fab blog, hope to see this card in action x

Nikki said...

OMG that's some fantastic Candy thanks for the chance :)

Amanda said...

nice candy! as always.

I made that card for a wedding I was going to at the weekend. I gave it to the best man just before the speaches (knowing it wouldnt have time to be opened before he read it...what a laugh it got, he was just turned in the direction of the bride and groom to read it to them and it went all over their heads! Was a sight to behold and got a good laugh all round...thanks for the idea!

Amanda P

crafty creations said...

Fantastic instructions for such a versatile card - wonderful candy too - keeping everything crossed

Lynn said...

Great blog and wonderful candy, thanks.

Lynn x

Cyn said...

what a great giveaway~

Unknown said...

Here's hoping,lovely candy

Phree said...

Wow, that's a very generous pile of blog candy!

Cyrillia said...

Wow! That is really something!

sandra said...

Once again great candy!
Count me in!
Hugs!
Sandra!

juli (sweetpz) said...

yummy candy! thank you for the chance to win!
hugs
juli

Amber Sheaves said...

I've posted this one on my blog too!

lapappilon said...

Hello!
wow! amazing candy!
I want to play with you...
please enter my name...
lapappilon.blogspot.com
Hugs
Eva

Rachelsmum said...

Fantastic selection of scrummy goodies - you are truly generous. Have posted your candy in my candy cupboard on my sidebar - thanks for a chance to win xxsue

Create With Joy said...

Great candy!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Jessica L said...

Wow, yet another amazing candy! Thanks so much for a chance to win!

Unknown said...

Hi, good luck with your followers reaching 1200 (a number I can only dream of LOL!) x Dont think it will be a problem x I have emailed you my details, I am a follower and I have put it on my sidebarHERE! so everyone can visit your blog and join in x Leigh x

sandra said...

Thanks for the chance!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Manu said...

Wooow... what a great candy!
Hugs from Italy
Manu

sandra said...

I put your candy on my candy bar!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Lillnettan said...

Lovely candy! I've linked to it in my side bar. :)

Ганима said...

What a lovely candy!
Thanks for sharing the instructions :).
Good luck!

Rosa Forino said...

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kotlyarova said...

Great! Thank you for the chance again :)

bettyt said...

Sue,
Thankyou for your inspiration, and the chance to win the blog candy.

Jane Hee said...

Great candy! Thanks for the chance!

Jane Hee said...
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laska said...

Thanks for the instructions Sue
Amazing candy! Thanks for the chance

Michelle said...

Beautiful candy, i've added you to my candy bar to advertise your fab candy and dropped you a wee email!
hugs
michelle
x

Jenny V. said...

What a fabulous candy. I'm already a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.

Edilza Teixeira Scrap e Artes said...

Que doce maravilhoso!!!

Quero participar, adorei o seu blog !!! Já sou sua seguidora e já divulguei o seu doce na minha barra lateral!!!

Beijos

Edilza Teixeira
http://edilzateixeira.blogspot.com/
edilzateixeirascrap@gmail.com
Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

ViNo said...

Thanks for the instructions, will give it a try though I havent seen the card!
Lovely candy! Thanks for the chance to win!
ViNo

Edel said...

Amazing Candy! Thanks! http://edelmiracle.blogspot.com/

Mariza Sales said...

What a wonderful candy!

I want to participate, I love your blog!'m a beginner and do not have much material. would be great to win one of these candy
I am already a follower and has its showcase their fresh in my sidebar!www.scrapsmariza.blogspot.com
Kisses
name: mariza sales
blog:www.scrapsmariza.blogspot.com
email:mariza.sales@gmail.com
Natal- RN, Brasil

Mariza Sales said...

This almost alcansar the 1200 followers!
Kisses
name: mariza sales
blog:www.scrapsmariza.blogspot.com
email:mariza.sales@gmail.com
Natal- RN, Brasil

Sandra said...

Wow it's an amazing candy.


xxx

http://mojeigrarije.blogspot.com/

Sabrina Mix said...

Wow!

We're almost there!

To the 1200 followers and beyond!

xoxo

MY SCRAP BLOG: http://www.scrapmix.com.br/blog

christys_scrappin said...

Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy! I am now a follower and going to add your link to my sidebar!

Hope you have a chance to come over to my blog and maybe follow me....:-)

http://christysscrappin.blogspot.com/

mindy gallagher said...

awesome blog candy :D thanks for the chance!

Domna said...

yummy candy! thanks for the chance!

Mariza Sales said...

OLA, ESTA QUASE CHEGANDO A HORA DO SORTEIO DOS 1200 SEGUIDORES. JA TEM 1169 SEGUIDORES. PARABENS! ESTOU ANCIOSA ESPERANDO ESSE SORTEIO MARAVILHOSO
ABRAÇOS

Meda said...

Thanks for this wonderful candy opportunity!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy! I am now a follower.
What a wonderful candy!
I want to participate, I love your blog!'m a beginner and do not have much material. would be great to win one of these candy

Marcilia Reis said...

Quero participar deste sorteio maravalhiso.
obrigada pelo candy.
beijos

cardaddict said...

Wow, what fab candy - have emailed you Sue, thanks for the chance to win, loved your show today, best wishes Lindsey x

Bernadett said...

I am here to play.:)Not much till the 1200th follower.I'll come back to check.:)

Selena said...

nice candy!!
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BojaMoja said...

Keeping my fingers crossed :)


Hugs from Slovenia!

Debbi said...

Wow! Awesome giveaway!
*smiles*
debbi

Patricia said...

Hello!
I already send the email.
Thanks for the chance to win this candy!
Patricia
www.feelfelt.blogspot.com