Winner... Winner... Chicken Dinner!

Hello folks! Hope you had an amazing World Card Making Day! Maybe you got a jump start on your holiday cards? Maybe you created a few random acts of kindness that you later hope to stuff in an envelope to send some smiles across the miles? Whatever the case may be -- I just love having an excuse to create. Not like we need one but when we say, "Hey, I am making cards because it's World Card Making Day...." Who can argue? ;-)

So, we asked you folks to comment on our beloved Bloomies' posts on Saturday and if you did, you have a chance at winning a Power Poppy Goody Bag! So, we threw all the names/comments in a virutal hat and the random winner is.....

This lovely commenter came from Cindy Lawrence's blog! Debbie, in order to claim your winnings, email us at bloom@powerpoppy.com and Ms. Marcella will be sending some fun things your way!

Thanks everyone for joining us this weekend! We'll see you back here real soon!

~Julie 

Happy World Card Making Day, Peeps!

Well hello there! Happy Saturday to you! Granted, this isn't just ANY Saturday... it's a day just for US! Yep, it's for those of us who love to grab our scissors to watch the paper fly, for those of us who love playing around with color and most importantly, those of us who love to create and share our little projects from the heart! It's....

Every first Saturday in October since 2006, Card Makers have been uniting to not only get a head-start on holiday card-making but to celebrate all the ways we love to share this craft. Power Poppy is getting in on the action on this World Card Making Day to help us all celebrate the beautiful community that is at the heart of this super-fun hobby.

So to honor this special day, we asked the Bloomies to share their favorite kind of card to make -- be it anniversary, birthday, thinking of you, just because, new baby, wedding -- you name it! Here's the fun part. All you need to do is follow this link list below, hop on over to all the Bloomies' blogs and...

On Monday, we'll take all the comments from all the blogs, throw them into a hat and we'll draw one lucky winner for a.... POWER POPPY GOODY BAG! 

Why is this so fun you ask? Well, the lucky winner will get some of Marcella's hand-picked goodies and it will be a beautiful surprise! I know how giddy she gets with surprises so trust me, you will not want to miss out! A winner will be drawn and announced sometime on Monday, October 9th! Just stay tuned! 

But wait, there's more! To help enable some of your crafty pursuits, Power Poppy is hosting a one-day only, 24 hour flash sale starting... NOW! (Sale ends Sunday, Oct. 7 at 7am CST)

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So, what are you waiting for? Let's celebrate World Card Making Day in grand style -- getting ideas from some of the most talented cardmakers world-wide! And then, grabbing some savings to stock up on things for future crafty endeavors!

Stop by and say "hi" to these lovely ladies -- remember to leave a comment because each comment is an entry into our World Card Making Day Giveaway!

Allison Cope

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Julie Koerber

Kathy Jones

Stacy Morgan

Happy World Card Making Day Peeps! We hope you find some time to create and enjoy every minute of it on this special day! 

Until Next Time!

~Julie 

March Challenge: Let's Go Green

Hello folks! What a flurry of activity here on the ole Power Poppy Blog. And, guess what? It's not even close to being over! Today we have a virtual candy shop of creativity -- with so much sweetness in design, you just might get a cavity from looking. ;-)

Being the first Friday of the month, we have a brand spankin' new challenge to help you rock that design power & get that creative spark!

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HOW TO PLAY: In honor of Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year choice, “Greenery”, let’s create projects featuring green! Ms. Katie Sims will be your "creative tour guide" for this challenge and here's what she had to say to encourage you all to "Let's Go Green!"

“Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals consumers to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.”

That’s how Pantone describes this vibrant shade of spring. Now, doesn’t that sound like a color highlighting the Power Poppy vibe? I think so! So, let’s go wild with green! But, you don’t have to limit yourself to just using the color green. You can also “Go Green” by using a recycled element on your project. However you choose to play along, just make sure you show us your green.

Just to help you see a little green, Katie shares her take on this challenge...

Ahhhh... what a breath of fresh air! Katie always has this way of putting all the elements together with perfection. Look at those gilded edges and all that texture surrounding those finely colored shamrocks -- waiting to dole out a dose of good luck! Katie used Power Poppy's digital stamp set aptly called Wish You Luck. We hope you're inspired to Go Green. We can't wait for you to play along and get your fingers inky with this challenge!

THE OFFICIAL RULES:

• Use Power Poppy stamps if you have them. If not, it is a great way to win some! 
• Link your creation below using our Linky (please use the exact URL from your post instead of a generic blog address.)
• Please mention Power Poppy in YOUR blog or gallery post with a link back to THIS challenge
• Winner will receive a free clear or three digital stamp sets of their choice from the Power Poppy Shop
• Enter as many cards as you’d like, as long as they fit the theme of the challenge!
• Deadline to enter is March 31 @ 8:00 PM EST. At that point, we’ll draw the winner randomly and make the announcement right here on the first Friday in April. 

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With the beginning of one challenge comes the end of another and a chance to find out who that lucky stamper is from February's Power & Spark Challenge: No Line Coloring. Random.org threw all the entries into a virtual pot and drew the number....

And our winner is.... IRENE RHODES! 

Irene created a stunning example of the no-line coloring technique, and using just a portion of our own Cuppa Buttercups digital stamp set. Absolute WOW! I love how the flowers begin on the frame and drape over into the main card panel -- so fun and creative! And what an awesome way to frame up that fun sentiment from the digital stamp set Everything's Rosy! LOVE IT. Irene, please send us an email at bloom@powerpoppy.com and let us know which stamp set you would like to receive and give us your snail mail address, too. Congratulations!

MOVING ON TO OTHER EXCITING NEWS...

Yesterday, we helped our dear friend Kathy Racoosin jump start her SEVENTH 30 Day Coloring Challenge! #thedailymarker30day And, if you missed the hop, click HERE to go back and capture the color that took over the web yesterday. At the very least, you'll have to click on this photo below to watch Kathy speed color Power Poppy's soon-to-be-released stamp set Tiger Lily XL. Did you know this big and lush flower is available for pre-order RIGHT NOW?

You might have to cue up that video a few times just to take it all in! This is where I tell you that she used Sharpies ---yes, Sharpies, to color up this mondo blossom!

As a part of Kathy's super duper 30 Day Coloring Challenge, Power Poppy has a whole HOST of goodies to share!

You'll have to click HERE to read up on the ways you could win this huge haul of Blog Candy!

Plus: 25% OFF ALL Digital Stamps ALL MONTH 

Power Poppy is offering 25% off all digital stamps for folks all month long to stock up and color. Just enter the code COLORMEHAPPY at checkout. This is good only on digis to help you enjoy this vivid and verdant month.

Goodness gracious, as if that wasn't enough to make you burst at the seams with joy, a few of our Bloomies are on standby to continue to share a little eye candy. Be sure and pay these fine ladies a visit, will you?

Allison Cope

Christine Okken

Katie Sims

And then... swing back to the Power Poppy Blog on Sunday for a brand new addition to the Instant Garden!

And -- WAIT -- one  more announcement: On Monday, the fabulous Tosha Leyendekker will be in the house for another episode of Inspire Me Monday. For her tutorial, she is truly thinking out of the box so prepare to be amazed.

Thanks for stopping by and spending a bit of your day with us. We love your visits!
~Julie

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The Daily Marker Coloring Challenge and GIVEAWAY

Hello all and welcome to a fanciful and fun-filled post here on the Power Poppy Blog! Our dear friend Kathy Racoosin over at The Daily Marker is unleashing a whole range of color on her blog and Instagram this month, and she wants all of us to join her in the fun! 

Did you know that coloring can lower your blood pressure? Did you know it can make you feel happy and relaxed? 

With that in mind, have you ever joined in on...

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: The premise of “The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge” is to color something every day — even if it’s just for five minutes. Can’t color every day? No worries! Jump in or out as time permits! And, it doesn't matter if you love markers or prefer paints, any coloring medium is welcomed! Click CLICK HERE to find out where to share what you are coloring and join the encouraging community of happy colorists. You’ll also find answers to questions you may have along the way, participate in contests and more! If you share your work on social media, don't forget the hashtag #TheDailyMarker30Day and if you use OUR stamps, pop in the hashtag #powerpoppy

ON TO TODAY’S VERY SPECIAL BLOG HOP...

Hostess-in-Chief Kathy Racoosin from The Daily Marker assembled a whole crew to give your creativity a jump start with some of her favorite stamp companies & Online Card Class partners. To start at the beginning of the hop go to The Daily Marker. If you are coming from the blog of WINNIE & WALTER you are in the right place. Kathy has the full list if you encounter a broken link.

NOW TO OUR BIT OF POWER POPPY SHOW AND TELL! To get ready for the big day, not only did Ms. Marcella pull out her watercolors and extra special brushes, she's giving you all a sneaky peek of a brand new digital stamp set that will soon be added to the Power Poppy Instant Garden (a.k.a. our digital stamp collection!). Take a deep breath and soak it all in will you? And then, join us Sunday, March 5th when this beauty below is released! 

AND HERE'S SOME EXTRA FUN NEWS! 

As a part of this sensational hop, Power Poppy Peep in Chief Marcella Hawley has a surprise of epic proportions! She is going to give away -- wait for it -- OUR ENTIRE SOON-TO-BE-UNVEILED MARCH CLEAR STAMP SET RELEASE! What does that mean? It means 8 of the freshest, most fun Power Poppy designs to hit the market! It’s a $144 value people!! PLUS - if you tag a friend, you could BOTH win the whole bundle!!!

LOTS OF WAYS TO ENTER
Try them all to increase your chances:

• Power Poppy Blog: Leave a comment on today’s post, and include the name of a friend who would love to win, too. Be sure you are signed up for the Power Poppy newsletter.
• Instagram: Follow Marcella on Instagram @marcellahawley, leave a comment on the Giveaway post. Tag a friend in your post, and they will also be entered to win the entire release.
• Facebook: Follow Power Poppy by Marcella Hawley, leave a comment on the Giveaway post. Tag a friend in your post, and they will also be entered to win the entire release.

Entries will be accepted until Midnight CST, March 11.

The winner will be announced here on Sunday, March 12th and also on thedailymarker.com

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

THERE'S ALSO A SUPER SPECIAL DEAL THIS ENTIRE MONTH AS WELL! 

Power Poppy is offering 25% off all digital stamps for folks all month long to tie in with the Daily Marker's 30 Day Coloring Challenge! Just enter the code COLORMEHAPPY at checkout! This is good only on digis only to help you enjoy this beautifully colorful month!

It’s time to hit the next 30 Day Coloring Challenge Blog 

Hop Hot Spot...

VISIT MOMMY LHEY

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And don't forget on your travels to visit these fine ladies — our Bloomies —to see how they chose to help Kathy kick off her colorfest in style! Guess what? A little birdie told me that many of these ladies are using some of the never-seen-before stamps that will be released soon! Yippeeeeeee!

Allison Cope

Cindy Lawrence
Christine Okken

Julie Koerber

Kathy Jones

Katie Sims

Stacy Morgan

Tosha Leyendekker

Thanks so much for stopping by! Some of the Bloomies will be back tomorrow to share even more colorific creations with you all! So, mark your calendar and be sure to swing back by! We loved having you!

~Julie

We’ve got a WINNER ... and an ALL-NEW challenge!

It’s a brand new month with a brand new way to create design power with a creative spark! That's right folks, it’s time to unveil this month's Power and Spark Challenge! Not only will we share the challenge, stay tuned, we've got the winner from last month's challenge PLUS links to a little creative eye candy thanks to the Bloom Brigade! So, without further ado.......

This month's challenge is hosted by our Blossoming Aussie Kathy Jones! She dares all of us to dig deep into that embellishment drawer to see just what fun we can pull out and use on a card or creation!

HOW TO PLAY: In the words of Kathy Jones, think “Buttons, Pearls, Rhinestones, Sequins, Ribbon, Brads, Eyelets, Flowers, Micro Beads... use them simply or in interesting ways! Don’t have any? Make your own! Wrong colour? Use your markers to colour them up to match your project. Most importantly, have fun and play along!”

And, just to help spur on some artistic ingenuity, here’s a peek at the card Kathy designed especially for this month's challenge!

Isn't Kathy's card a dream? Me thinks so! She used one of Power Poppy's brand new sets from the Happiest of Holidays collection called Cozy Cupfuls! I would say she nailed this challenge with the bevy of bling, splash of sequins, plethora of pearls and who could forget the pop of poinsettia!

So, stamping friends, let's all rally and join her in this Embellish This Power & Spark Challenge! Not only will you have fun stretching your creative muscles, but you could have a shot at winning some Power Poppy stamps in the process! That's a win-win!  

THE OFFICIAL RULES:

• Use Power Poppy stamps if you have them, but if you don’t, this is a great way to WIN them
• Link your creation below using our Linky (please use the exact URL from your post instead of a generic blog address.)
• Please mention Power Poppy in YOUR blog or gallery post with a link back to THIS challenge
• The winner will receive a free clear or digital stamp set of choice from the Power Poppy Shop
• Enter as many cards as you’d like, as long as they fit the theme of the challenge!
• Deadline to enter is November 30 @ 8:00pm EST. At that point, we'll draw the winner randomly and make the announcement right here on the first Friday of December!

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Before we move on over to see what our Bloomies whipped up for all to see this week, we have to share the winner for our October Bits & Pieces Power & Spark Challenge! Random.org threw all the entries into its computeristic hat and drew the number 14, which means last month’s winner is......

*** BERINA FEBIN! ***

And here’s a picture of Berina’s creation! She decided to use a snippet of her stamp and make it sing all the way down her card in soft and pretty hues! And, that bow is tied to perfection as well! Fabulous Berina — thanks so much for joining us for this month’s Power and Spark Challenge! Simply email us at bloom@powerpoppy.com and let us know which three digital stamp sets or which one clear stamp set you would like us to send your way and we’ll get that right to you!

Now.... drum roll please! It’s time to let our Bloom Brigade take center stage! It’s always too fun to see what they've created during the week! So, be sure to hop on over and say “hey!” to get that dose of weekend inspiration! 

Kathy Jones

Stacy Morgan

Tosha Leyendekker

Christine Okken

Julie Koerber

Leslie Miller
Cindy Lawrence

Thanks so much for checking in this Friday and paying us a little visit! We hope you have a wonderfully creative weekend ahead! 

See you back here soon!

~Julie

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Did Ya See????

Power Poppy is in the spotlight over at.....

Here’s why YOU need to check out this fun little post! Not only did our Bloom Brigade all-star Ally Cope share this multi-dimensional and eye-popping take on an easel card using Power Poppy’s Short Stacks Stamp Set...

.... but if you comment on the Power Poppy post HERE at Paper Crafter’s Library, you have a chance to win all of THIS below! Squee!!! This little prize bounty, POWER POPPY’S ENTIRE FEBRUARY CLEAR STAMP RELEASE, is valued at $90! 

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ;-) Hop on over, check out a fun new spin on a creative kind of card, comment on the post and GET YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO WIN! 

Have a day full of fabulosity! ;-)

~Julie