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		<title>Blog Hopping With Rustic Tiles &#8211; Win Free Stamps!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Rustic Tiles Blog Hop! That&#8217;s right, folks, today we are featuring the GORGEOUS Rustic Tiles set , which is currently on SALE! We also have a new sketch for you to play along with for your chance to win a set of FREE Skipping Stones Design Stamps! &#160; &#160; &#160; Welcome to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Rustic Tiles Blog Hop!  That&#8217;s right, folks, today we are featuring the GORGEOUS <a href="http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/design-elements/rustic-tiles-overstocked-sale/">Rustic Tiles set </a>, which is currently on SALE!  We also have a new sketch for you to play along with for your chance to win a set of FREE Skipping Stones Design Stamps!</p>
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<p>Welcome to Sketch Challenge # 102 and the showcase of our Featured Stamp Set of the Month, <a href="http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/design-elements/rustic-tiles-overstocked-sale/">Rustic Tiles</a>!   <a href="http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/design-elements/rustic-tiles-overstocked-sale/">Rustic Tiles</a> is a versitile set, that, my friends, you are about to see from our fabuous Design Team.  Our hop begins today on <a href="http://humblechan.blogspot.com/">Chan&#8217;s blog</a>, our fabulous Guest Sketch Artist.  The entire hop order is there and you can hop from blog to blog with ease.</p>
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<p>Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers’ blogs.  This month we are welcoming <a href="http://www.stampingwithjimmi.blogspot.com/">Jimmi Mayo</a>, <a href="http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/">Betsy Veldman</a> and <a href="http://www.canyoupixelthis.com/">Jessica Griffin</a> to our team as Guest Designers!  <a href="http://humblechan.blogspot.com/"></a><a href="http://humblechan.blogspot.com/">Chan Vuong</a> has been providing all the fabulous sketch inspiration this month including the sketch we&#8217;re using in today&#8217;s hop!</p>
<p>Also, for every comment you leave along the way, you have a chance to win the <a href="http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/best-sellers-and-1s/sassy-snow-overstocked-savings/">Sassy Snow set</a> from <a href="http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com">Jingle</a>!  So, be sure to leave your comments on each blog for your chance to win!</p>
<p>AND&#8230;don&#8217;t forget to play along with our sketch for another chance to win the FREE Skipping Stones Design stamp set of your choice!  One winner is chosen at random from all those who link up a card created based on the sketch above.  You do not have to use SSD stamps to be entered, however, we love seeing them if you have them!  Spread the word by linking up to Skipping Stones in your post!  Have fun!</p>
<p>Head over to Chan&#8217;s blog to get started on today&#8217;s fabulous hop!!!  Below is the entire hop order just in case you need it!</p>
<p><a href="http://humblechan.blogspot.com/">Chan Vuong</a><br />
<a href="http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/">Wendy Price</a><br />
<a href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/">Jingle</a><br />
<a href="http://www.canyoupixelthis.com/">Jessica Griffin</a><br />
<a href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/">Katie Gehring</a><br />
<a href="http://withfeathersandsequins.blogspot.com/">Shannon Teubner</a><br />
<a href="http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/">Betsy Veldman</a><br />
<a href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/">Kandi Phillips</a><br />
<a href="http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/">Karen Baker</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampingwithjimmi.blogspot.com/">Jimmi Mayo</a><br />
<a href="http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Mino</a><br />
<a href="http://joboogie.typepad.com/stamping/">Joann Valderama</a><br />
<a href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">Wendy Jordan</a></p>
<p>Have fun and don&#8217;t forget to leave comments along the way and link up your card based on this week&#8217;s sketch!</p>
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		<title>Blogs for Boobies last day to shop and Bid!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the last day of blogs 4 boobies! There us still time to join in on the fun(draising)!!!! There are two ways you can help: #1 There is still time to bid on projects:  The auctions will end at 8:00 p.m. Mountain time August 23rd. Remember 100% of what you bid will go to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Welcome to the last day of blogs 4 boobies!</span></h2>
<p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">There us still time to join in on the fun(draising)!!!! There are two ways you can help:</span></strong></em></p>
<p><strong>#1 There is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">still time to bid </span>on </strong>projects:  <em><strong>The auctions will end at 8:00 p.m. Mountain time August 23rd.</strong></em></p>
<p>Remember 100% of what you bid will go to the Komen foundation!!! If you are the top bidder you will recieve a paypal invoice for the ammount that you bid.</p>
<p> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">#2  There is still time to shop!!!  </span></strong>Through midnight on the 23rd of August <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Skipping Stones Design is still donating $2 (to the Komen Foundation) for every stamp set sold</strong></span>. </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Here are the lists of designers participating in the Blogs 4 boobies auctions:</strong></span></p>
<h1><strong>Day #3:</strong></h1>
<h3><strong><a title="RAB" href="http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/">Rae Ann Barthel:</a> <a href="http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/">http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="KB" href="http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/">Karen Baker</a>: <a href="http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/">http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="PH" href="http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/">Pam Hornschu:</a> <a href="http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/">http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Jingle" href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Ingle:</a>  <a href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/">http://justjingle.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="ria" href="http://craftyria.blogspot.com/">Ria Johnson:</a> <a href="http://craftyria.blogspot.com/">http://craftyria.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="mel" href="http://melstampz.blogspot.com/">Mel McCarthy</a>: <a href="http://melstampz.blogspot.com/">http://melstampz.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="SM" href="http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Mino:</a>  <a href="http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/">http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="KP" href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/">Kandi Phillips:</a>  <a href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="WP" href="http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/">Wendy Price:</a>  <a href="http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/">http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="JS" href="http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Julia Stainton:</a>  <a href="http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Taylor" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>  <a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
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<h2><strong>Be sure to check out the other amazing designers from the past two days:</strong></h2>
<h2><strong>Day #2:</strong></h2>
<h3><a title="teri" href="http://terisplace.wordpress.com/">Teri Anderson</a> <a href="http://terisplace.wordpress.com/">http://terisplace.wordpress.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="ACN" href="http://ashleynewell.com/blog/">Ashley Cannon Newell</a> <a href="http://ashleynewell.com/blog/">http://ashleynewell.com/blog/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KC" href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/">Karen Christensen</a>  <a href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/">http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="JC" href="http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/">Jodi Collins</a>  <a href="http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/">http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KC" href="http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/">Kimberly Crawford</a>  <a href="http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/">http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="JDM" href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">Jen Del Muro</a>  <a href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">http://iheart2stamp.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KG" href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/">Katie Gehring</a>  <a href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/">http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="VM" href="http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/">Vanessa Menhorn</a>  <a href="http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/">http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KN" href="http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/">Kryssi Ng</a>  <a href="http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/">http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="TU" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>  <a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="SW" href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/">Sankari Wegman</a>  <a href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/">http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
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<h2><strong>Day #1:</strong></h2>
<h3><strong><a title="PCblog" href="http://http//www.papercraftsconnection.com/">PaperCrafts Connections Blog (Renae Curtz):  http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="withastampandasong" href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">Deb Felts</a>: <a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="twisted-chick.blogspot" href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">Michelle Giraud</a>:  <a href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="MSG" href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">Michelle Gross</a>:  <a href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="WJ" href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">Wendy Jordan</a>: <a href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="SMP" href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">Sarah Martina Parker</a>: <a href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">http://sarahmartina.com/blog/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Becky" href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">Becky Olsen</a>: <a href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="barb" href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">Barb Turpin</a>: <a href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Taylor" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>:<a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Brenda" href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">Brenda Weaver</a>: <a href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3>Have fun bouncing from blog to blog.  Enjoy all the designs, and make a bid or two! This is a rare opportunity to take home a card(s)/project from your favorite designer, and fight the war against breast cancer!!!</h3>
<h2>Together we can make a difference!!!</h2>
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		<title>Blogs 4 Boobies day 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IT&#8217;S  TIME TO STAMP OUT CANCER!!!! Welcome to the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser!   This is day 3 of a 3 day blog bounce(hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction! Last year with your help Skipping Stones Design raised and donated $1108.99 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is our goal to raise $1500 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>IT&#8217;S  TIME TO STAMP OUT CANCER!!!!</h1>
<h2>Welcome to the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser!  </h2>
<h3><em>This is day 3 of a 3 day blog bounce(hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction!</em></h3>
<p><em>Last year with your help Skipping Stones Design raised and donated </em><strong>$1108.99 </strong>to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is our goal to raise $1500 this year and <em><strong>WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!</strong></em>  There are 3 ways you can join in on the fun(draising)</p>
<div><strong><em>1. You can help by Going shopping!</em></strong><strong> </strong></div>
<div><strong>For every stamp set </strong>that you purchase during August 15th through the 23rd <strong>SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation</strong>.  Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about !   <a title="funny stamps" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/funny-humorous-stamps/">Click  Here to laugh </a>at  some of our funniest stamps  <a title="inspire" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/inspirational-stamps/">Click Here to be inspired </a>or <a title="stamp store" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/">Click here to see everything we&#8217;ve got!</a></div>
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<div>Here are two of my all time favorite sets: </div>
<div><a title="cs" href="http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/inspirational-stamps/cancer-schmanceroverstocked-sale/">Cancer Schmancer</a></div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=cancerscmancerWM.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/cancerscmancerWM.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<div><a title="Heartsong" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/best-sellers-and-1s/heartsong/"></a></div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=heartsongWM.gif" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p> <a title="bras #2" href="http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/funny-humorous-stamps/bras-volume-2/">Bras Volume #2<br />
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<a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=bras1.gif" target="_blank"></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=Bras2.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/Bras2.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<div><em>2. You can help by *Biding! </em></div>
<div>Another way you can help us raise money for the Komen Foundation is to *bid on a project or card along the blog bounce(hop).  YES! EVERY Single card/project along the blogs for boobies bounce is up for auction.  <strong><em>We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more.</em></strong>  <strong>Your *Bid  </strong>not only <strong>includes </strong>the card or project but <strong>shipping to your home </strong>as well.   * See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions. </div>
<div><strong>If you are the highest bidder August 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN</strong> the card/project that you bid on.</div>
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<div> <strong>3. You can help by Telling Your Friends~</strong></div>
<div>Help us spread the word about &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221;  the more people that know, the more money we can raise!!!</div>
<div>If you have a blog feel free to  copy and paste part or all of our Blogs 4 Boobies posts.   </div>
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<div><strong>*&#8221;How to place a bid on a card/project&#8221;</strong></div>
<div>Step #1</div>
<div>Find the comment section of the blog that shows the &#8220;Blogs 4 boobies&#8221; card or project that you want to buy.  *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221; post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid. </div>
<div>Step #2</div>
<div> Once you are in the &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221; comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project.  <strong><em>We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. </em></strong>Remember your bid includes shipping as well as the card/or project.  100% of the money your bid will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation</div>
<div>Step #3</div>
<div>  <strong>Next to your $ bid please type in your email address.</strong> During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. Typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid.  Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.</div>
<div>Step #4</div>
<div>Watch and wait.</div>
<div>Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait.  If someone out bids you then you may bid again.  Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time August 23rd</div>
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<div>* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rdof August.  When the blogger <strong><em>re-post </em></strong>their project  then the <strong><em>bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section</em></strong>.</div>
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<div><strong>&#8220;What do I do once I place a bid&#8221;</strong></div>
<div>Watch and Wait</div>
<div>The &#8220;Winner of the Auction&#8221; Will be the <strong>highest</strong><strong> bid </strong>(that includes an email address)in the comment section of the <strong>MOST RECENT </strong>blogs 4 boobies post at the end of the silent auction.  Please note that <strong>ALL cards/projects WILL BE REPOSTED on the 23rd of August</strong>.  The silent auction will end at <strong>8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on August 23rd .  </strong></div>
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<div><strong>Things to keep in mind:</strong></div>
<div>Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in. Most blog have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published.  So bid high.  You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.</div>
<div>The blogger/designer will declare who has won the silent auction.  Skipping Stones Design will send you an invoice for your donation/bid amount.  Please pay that invoice as soon as possible, so the designer can get your card/project in the mail to you.</div>
<div><strong>Remember 100% of your bid will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.</strong> </div>
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<h2><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here is the list of today&#8217;s participants:</span> make sure to </strong>check out Day 1 and 2 participants for more amazing designers,cards, and projects.</h2>
<h1><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day #3:</strong></span></h1>
<h3><strong><a title="RAB" href="http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/">Rae Ann Barthel:</a> <a href="http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/">http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="KB" href="http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/">Karen Baker</a>: <a href="http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/">http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="PH" href="http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/">Pam Hornschu:</a> <a href="http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/">http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Jingle" href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Ingle:</a>  <a href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/">http://justjingle.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="ria" href="http://craftyria.blogspot.com/">Ria Johnson:</a> <a href="http://craftyria.blogspot.com/">http://craftyria.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="mel" href="http://melstampz.blogspot.com/">Mel McCarthy</a>: <a href="http://melstampz.blogspot.com/">http://melstampz.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="SM" href="http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Mino:</a>  <a href="http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/">http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="KP" href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/">Kandi Phillips:</a>  <a href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="WP" href="http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/">Wendy Price:</a>  <a href="http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/">http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="JS" href="http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Julia Stainton:</a>  <a href="http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Taylor" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>  <a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong> </strong></h3>
<h2><strong>Be sure to check out the other amazing designers from the past two days:</strong></h2>
<h2><strong>Day #2:</strong></h2>
<h3><a title="teri" href="http://terisplace.wordpress.com/">Teri Anderson</a> <a href="http://terisplace.wordpress.com/">http://terisplace.wordpress.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="ACN" href="http://ashleynewell.com/blog/">Ashley Cannon Newell</a> <a href="http://ashleynewell.com/blog/">http://ashleynewell.com/blog/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KC" href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/">Karen Christensen</a>  <a href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/">http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="JC" href="http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/">Jodi Collins</a>  <a href="http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/">http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KC" href="http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/">Kimberly Crawford</a>  <a href="http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/">http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="JDM" href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">Jen Del Muro</a>  <a href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">http://iheart2stamp.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KG" href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/">Katie Gehring</a>  <a href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/">http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="VM" href="http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/">Vanessa Menhorn</a>  <a href="http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/">http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KN" href="http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/">Kryssi Ng</a>  <a href="http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/">http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="TU" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>  <a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="SW" href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/">Sankari Wegman</a>  <a href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/">http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3> </h3>
<h2><strong>Day #1:</strong></h2>
<h3><strong><a title="PCblog" href="http://http//www.papercraftsconnection.com/">PaperCrafts Connections Blog (Renae Curtz):  http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="withastampandasong" href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">Deb Felts</a>: <a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="twisted-chick.blogspot" href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">Michelle Giraud</a>:  <a href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="MSG" href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">Michelle Gross</a>:  <a href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="WJ" href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">Wendy Jordan</a>: <a href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="SMP" href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">Sarah Martina Parker</a>: <a href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">http://sarahmartina.com/blog/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Becky" href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">Becky Olsen</a>: <a href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="barb" href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">Barb Turpin</a>: <a href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Taylor" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>:<a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Brenda" href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">Brenda Weaver</a>: <a href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3>Have fun bouncing from blog to blog.  Enjoy all the designs, and make a bid or two! This is a rare opportunity to take home a card(s)/project from your favorite designer, and fight the war against breast cancer!!!</h3>
<h2>Together we can make a difference!!!</h2>
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		<title>Blogs 4 Boobies Day #2</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IT&#8217;S  TIME TO STAMP OUT CANCER!!!! Welcome to the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser!   This is day 2 of a 3 day blog bounce(hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction! Last year with your help Skipping Stones Design raised and donated $1108.99 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is our goal to raise $1500 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>IT&#8217;S  TIME TO STAMP OUT CANCER!!!!</h1>
<h2>Welcome to the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser!  </h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>This is day 2 of a 3 day blog bounce(hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction!</em></span></h3>
<p><em>Last year with your help Skipping Stones Design raised and donated </em><strong>$1108.99 </strong>to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is our goal to raise $1500 this year and <em><strong>WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!</strong></em>  There are 3 ways you can join in on the fun(draising)</p>
<div><strong><em>1. You can help by Going shopping!</em></strong><strong> </strong></div>
<div><strong>For every stamp set </strong>that you purchase during August 15th through the 23rd <strong>SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation</strong>.  Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about !   <a title="funny stamps" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/funny-humorous-stamps/">Click  Here to laugh </a>at  some of our funniest stamps  <a title="inspire" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/inspirational-stamps/">Click Here to be inspired </a>or <a title="stamp store" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/">Click here to see everything we&#8217;ve got!</a></div>
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<div>Here are two of my all time favorite sets: </div>
<div> <a title="Heartsong" href="http://http//skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/best-sellers-and-1s/heartsong/">Heartsong:</a></div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=heartsongWM.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/heartsongWM.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<p> <a title="purses" href="http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/best-sellers-and-1s/birthday-purses/">Birthday</a> Purses<br />
<a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=pursesWM.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/pursesWM.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=bras1.gif" target="_blank"></a></p>
<div><em> </em></div>
<div><em>2. You can help by *Biding! </em></div>
<div>Another way you can help us raise money for the Komen Foundation is to *bid on a project or card along the blog bounce(hop).  YES! EVERY Single card/project along the blogs for boobies bounce is up for auction.  <strong><em>We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more.</em></strong>  <strong>Your *Bid  </strong>not only <strong>includes </strong>the card or project but <strong>shipping to your home </strong>as well.   * See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions. </div>
<div><strong>If you are the highest bidder August 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN</strong> the card/project that you bid on.</div>
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<div> <strong>3. You can help by Telling Your Friends~</strong></div>
<div>Help us spread the word about &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221;  the more people that know, the more money we can raise!!!</div>
<div>If you have a blog feel free to  copy and paste part or all of our Blogs 4 Boobies posts.   </div>
<div><strong> </strong></div>
<div><strong> </strong></div>
<div><strong>*&#8221;How to place a bid on a card/project&#8221;</strong></div>
<div>Step #1</div>
<div>Find the comment section of the blog that shows the &#8220;Blogs 4 boobies&#8221; card or project that you want to buy.  *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221; post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid. </div>
<div>Step #2</div>
<div> Once you are in the &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221; comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project.  <strong><em>We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. </em></strong>Remember your bid includes shipping as well as the card/or project.  100% of the money your bid will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation</div>
<div>Step #3</div>
<div>  <strong>Next to your $ bid please type in your email address.</strong> During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. Typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid.  Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.</div>
<div>Step #4</div>
<div>Watch and wait.</div>
<div>Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait.  If someone out bids you then you may bid again.  Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time August 23rd</div>
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<div>* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rdof August.  When the blogger <strong><em>re-post </em></strong>their project  then the <strong><em>bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section</em></strong>.</div>
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<div><strong>&#8220;What do I do once I place a bid&#8221;</strong></div>
<div>Watch and Wait</div>
<div>The &#8220;Winner of the Auction&#8221; Will be the <strong>highest</strong><strong> bid </strong>(that includes an email address)in the comment section of the <strong>MOST RECENT </strong>blogs 4 boobies post at the end of the silent auction.  Please note that <strong>ALL cards/projects WILL BE REPOSTED on the 23rd of August</strong>.  The silent auction will end at <strong>8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on August 23rd .  </strong></div>
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<div><strong>Things to keep in mind:</strong></div>
<div>Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in. Most blog have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published.  So bid high.  You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.</div>
<div>The blogger/designer will declare who has won the silent auction.  Skipping Stones Design will send you an invoice for your donation/bid amount.  Please pay that invoice as soon as possible, so the designer can get your card/project in the mail to you.</div>
<div><strong>Remember 100% of your bid will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.</strong> </div>
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<h2><strong>Here is the list of today&#8217;s participants: make sure to come back the tomorrow </strong>and check out our other amazing designers,cards, and projects.</h2>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day #2:</strong></span></h2>
<h3><a title="teri" href="http://terisplace.wordpress.com/">Teri Anderson</a> <a href="http://terisplace.wordpress.com/">http://terisplace.wordpress.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="ACN" href="http://ashleynewell.com/blog/">Ashley Cannon Newell</a> <a href="http://ashleynewell.com/blog/">http://ashleynewell.com/blog/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KC" href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/">Karen Christensen</a>  <a href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/">http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="JC" href="http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/">Jodi Collins</a>  <a href="http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/">http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KC" href="http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/">Kimberly Crawford</a>  <a href="http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/">http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="JDM" href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">Jen Del Muro</a>  <a href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">http://iheart2stamp.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KG" href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/">Katie Gehring</a>  <a href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/">http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="VM" href="http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/">Vanessa Menhorn</a>  <a href="http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/">http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="KN" href="http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/">Kryssi Ng</a>  <a href="http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/">http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="TU" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>  <a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3><a title="SW" href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/">Sankari Wegman</a>  <a href="http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/">http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/</a></h3>
<h3> </h3>
<h3>Have fun bouncing from blog to blog.  Enjoy all the designs, and make a bid or two! This is a rare opportunity to take home a card(s)/project from your favorite designer, and fight the war against breast cancer!!!</h3>
<h2>Together we can make a difference!!!</h2>
<p>If you missed day one here is a list of participants from yesterday:</p>
<h2><strong>Day #1:</strong></h2>
<h3><strong><a title="PCblog" href="http://http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/">PaperCrafts Connections Blog (Renae Curtz):  http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="withastampandasong" href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">Deb Felts</a>: <a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="twisted-chick.blogspot" href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">Michelle Giraud</a>:  <a href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="MSG" href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">Michelle Gross</a>:  <a href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="WJ" href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">Wendy Jordan</a>: <a href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="SMP" href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">Sarah Martina Parker</a>: <a href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">http://sarahmartina.com/blog/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Becky" href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">Becky Olsen</a>: <a href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="barb" href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">Brab Turpin</a>: <a href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Taylor" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>:<a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></strong></h3>
<h3><strong><a title="Brenda" href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">Brenda Weaver</a>: <a href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/</a></strong></h3>
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		<title>Release of Everyday Blessings and a hop</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:56:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Welcome to Sketch Challenge 89 and the release of Everyday Blessings! &#160; Here is the awesome sketch challenge SSD #89.  Didn&#8217;t Teri Anderson do a great job? &#160; I was SO bummed that I didn&#8217;t have a chance to try this great sketch out.  I&#8217;ve been so busy with Blogs 4 boobies that I [...]]]></description>
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<p>Welcome to Sketch Challenge 89 and the release of Everyday Blessings!</p>
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<p>Here is the awesome sketch challenge SSD #89.  Didn&#8217;t Teri Anderson do a great job?<br />
<a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/August%202011/?action=view&amp;current=89sketch.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/August%202011/89sketch.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
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<p>I was SO bummed that I didn&#8217;t have a chance to try this great sketch out.  I&#8217;ve been so busy with Blogs 4 boobies that I didn&#8217;t have a chance to play along this week :0(.  But our guest and DT did a great job with this sketch.  Here is the hopping order:</p>
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<p>Teri Anderson  <a href="http://terisplace.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"> http://terisplace.wordpress.com/</a></p>
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<div><span>Tamera <span>Beaton</span> </span><a href="http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://<span>alwaysinking</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div>Maureen Plut   <a href="http://buttonsandbling.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://<span>buttonsandbling</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div>Amy Tsuruta   <a href="http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://<span>tsurutadesigns</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
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<div>Karen Baker    <a href="http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://<span>thebalddragonfly</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
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<div><span><span>Kandi</span> Phillips </span><a href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span> http://<span>kraftykandikrafts</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
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<div>Barb Turpin  <a href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://barbsboys123.<span>blogspot</span>.com/ </span></a></div>
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<div>Brenda Weaver  <a href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"><span> http://<span>sweetpapertreats</span>.wordpress.com/</span></a></div>
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<div><span><span>Kryssi</span> <span>Ng</span> </span><a href="http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://sugar-buffet.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
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<div>Jennifer Ingle   <a href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://<span>justjingle</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
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<div>Stephanie Mino   <a href="http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://<span>stephaniemino</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
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<div>Wendy Jordan   <a href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span>http://<span>papertherapy</span>-<span>wendy</span>.<span>blogspot</span>.com/</span></a></div>
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<div>Gladys Chia  <a href="http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/" target="_blank"> http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/</a></div>
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<p><span>Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers’ blogs.  This month we are welcoming  Karen Baker, Maureen <span>Plut</span>, Stephanie <span>Mino</span> and <span>Kryssi</span> <span>Ng</span> to our team as Guest Designers!  Teri Anderson will be providing all the fabulous sketch inspiration this month including the sketch we&#8217;re using in today&#8217;s hop!</span></p>
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<p>Here is a look at the stamp set we are releasing today.   It&#8217;s called everyday blessings.  A big thanks goes out to Kryssi Ng who did all of the word art on this set. Didn&#8217;t she do a fabulous job?</p>
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<p>Now it&#8217;s your turn to play along at home!  You could win a free stamp set of your choice!!!</p>
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		<title>Blogs 4 Boobies Blog bounce(hop) DAY #1~Help Us Stamp Out Cancer!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[IT&#8217;S  TIME TO STAMP OUT CANCER!!!! Welcome to the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser!   This is day 1 of a 3 day blog bounce(hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction! Last year with your help Skipping Stones Design raised and donated $1108.99 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is our goal to raise $1500 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>IT&#8217;S  TIME TO STAMP OUT CANCER!!!!</h1>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Welcome to the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser! </span> </h2>
<h3><em>This is day 1 of a 3 day blog bounce(hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction!</em></h3>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Last year with your help Skipping Stones Design raised and donated </em><strong>$1108.99 </strong>to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is our goal to raise $1500 this year and <em><strong>WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!</strong></em>  There are 3 ways you can join in on the fun(draising)</span></p>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>1. You can help by Going shopping!</em></strong><strong> </strong></span></div>
<div><strong>For every stamp set </strong>that you purchase during August 15th through the 23rd <strong>SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation</strong>.  Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about !   <a title="funny stamps" href="http://http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/funny-humorous-stamps/">Click  Here to laugh </a>at  some of our funniest stamps  <a title="inspire" href="http://http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/inspirational-stamps/">Click Here to be inspired </a>or <a title="stamp store" href="http://http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/">Click here to see everything we&#8217;ve got!</a></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: small;">Here are two of my all time favorite sets:</span> </div>
<div> <a title="Heartsong" href="http://http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/best-sellers-and-1s/heartsong/">Heartsong:</a></div>
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<p> <a title="Bras #1" href="http://http://skippingstonesdesign.com/products-page/best-sellers-and-1s/bras-volume-1/">Bras Volume #1</a></p>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></em></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2. You can help by *Biding! </span></em></span></div>
<div>Another way you can help us raise money for the Komen Foundation is to *bid on a project or card along the blog bounce(hop).  YES! EVERY Single card/project along the blogs for boobies bounce is up for auction.  <strong><em>We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more.</em></strong>  <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your *Bid  </span></strong>not only <strong>includes </strong>the card or project but <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">shipping to your home </span></strong>as well.   * See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions. </div>
<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">If you are the highest bidder August 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN</span></strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">the card/project that you bid on.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>3. You can help by Telling Your Friends~</strong></span></div>
<div>Help us spread the word about &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221;  the more people that know, the more money we can raise!!!</div>
<div>If you have a blog feel free to  copy and paste part or all of our Blogs 4 Boobies posts.   </div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">*&#8221;How to place a bid on a card/project&#8221;</span></strong></span></div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step #1</span></div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Find the comment section </span>of the blog that shows the &#8220;Blogs 4 boobies&#8221; card or project that you want to buy.  *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221; post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid. </div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step #2</span></div>
<div> Once you are in the &#8220;blogs 4 boobies&#8221; comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project.  <strong><em>We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. </em></strong>Remember your bid includes shipping as well as the card/or project.  100% of the money your bid will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation</div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step #3</span></div>
<div>  <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Next to your $ bid please type in your email address</span>.</strong> During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. Typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid.  Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.</div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step #4 </span></div>
<div>Watch and wait.</div>
<div>Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait.  If someone out bids you then you may bid again.  Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time August 23rd</div>
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<div>* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rdof September.  When the blogger <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">re-post </span></em></strong>their project  then the <strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section</span></em></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">.</span></div>
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<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">&#8220;What do I do once I place a bid&#8221;</span></strong></div>
<div>Watch and Wait</div>
<div>The &#8220;Winner of the Auction&#8221; Will be the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">highest</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> bid </span></strong>(that includes an email address)in the comment section of the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">MOST RECENT </span></strong>blogs 4 boobies post at the end of the silent auction.  Please note that <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ALL cards/projects WILL BE REPOSTED on the 23rd of September</span></strong>.  The silent auction will end at <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on August 23rd .  </span></strong></div>
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<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Things to keep in mind:</span></strong></div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in.</span> Most blog have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published.  So bid high.  You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.</div>
<div>The blogger/designer will declare who has won the silent auction.  Skipping Stones Design will send you an invoice for your donation/bid amount.  Please pay that invoice as soon as possible, so the designer can get your card/project in the mail to you.</div>
<div><strong>REmember 100% of your bid will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.</strong> </div>
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<h2><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here is the list of today&#8217;s participants:</span> make sure to come back the next two days</strong> and check out our other amazing designers,cards, and projects.</h2>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Day #1:</strong></span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="PCblog" href="http://http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/">PaperCrafts Connections Blog (Renae Curtz):  http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="withastampandasong" href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">Deb Felts</a>: <a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="twisted-chick.blogspot" href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">Michelle Giraud</a>:  <a href="http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/">http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="MSG" href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">Michelle Gross</a>:  <a href="http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/">http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="WJ" href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">Wendy Jordan</a>: <a href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="SMP" href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">Sarah Martina Parker</a>: <a href="http://sarahmartina.com/blog/">http://sarahmartina.com/blog/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="Becky" href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">Becky Olsen</a>: <a href="http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/">http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="barb" href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">Barb Turpin</a>: <a href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/">http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="Taylor" href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a>:<a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="Brenda" href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">Brenda Weaver</a>: <a href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/">http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/</a></strong></span></h3>
<h3>Have fun bouncing from blog to blog.  Enjoy all the designs, and make a bid or two! This is a rare opportunity to take home a card(s)/project from your favorite designer, and fight the war against breast cancer!!!</h3>
<h2>Together we can make a difference!!!</h2>
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		<title>Victorian Summer Release hop and SSD #84</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Sketch Challenge 84 and the release of Victorian Summer!  I have to admit for the first time since my divorce I am in love.  Ok, ok, so it is a stamp set that I am in love with&#8230;.but&#8230; babysteps right? I haven&#8217;t Been able to put Victorian Summer down since I got it a few [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Welcome to Sketch Challenge 84 and the release of Victorian Summer! </div>
<div>I have to admit for the first time since my divorce I am in love.  Ok, ok, so it is a stamp set that I am in love with&#8230;.but&#8230; babysteps right?</div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/?action=view&amp;current=Victorian-Summer-WM.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/Stamp%20pictures/Victorian-Summer-WM.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<div>I haven&#8217;t Been able to put Victorian Summer down since I got it a few months ago.  I&#8217;ve made cards, bookmarks, layouts, even scraped a canvas using it.  Whatever you are making you can find a way to use Victorian Summer to enhance your project.  Wheather  your style is elegant or grunge~ this stamp set has what you need!!!</div>
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<p>Here is another fantastic sketch from the A-mazing Kim Kesti! <br />
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<p>Here is my take on the sketch. I used some Bo Bunny paper and poped up the medalion.  I will have to put up picts of some of the other projects I did using this versital and beautiful set.  I think it is destined to become a bestseller!</p>
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Check out what the other designers did with this amazing set!!!  Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers blogs.  This month we are welcoming Kim Kesti, Karen Baker and Karen Christensen to our team as Guest Designers! Kim will be providing all the fabulous sketch inspiration this month including the fantastic sketch we&#8217;re using in today&#8217;s hop!</p>
<p>Head over to Kim&#8217;s blog for some more Skipping Stones Design inspiration!</p>
<div>Kim Kesti <a href="http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/" target="_blank">http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/</a></div>
<div>Amy Tsuruta <a href="http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/</a></div>
<div>Barb Turpin <a href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/</a></div>
<div>Karen Baker <a href="http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/</a></div>
<div>Brenda Weaver <a href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/</a></div>
<div>Gladys Chia <a href="http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/</a></div>
<div>Karen Christensen <a href="http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/</a></div>
<div>Jennifer Ingle <a href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://justjingle.blogspot.com/</a></div>
<div>Kandi Phillips <a href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/</a></div>
<div>Wendy Jordan <a href="http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/</a><a href="http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/Barb" target="_blank"></a></div>
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<div>Tammie Beaton <a href="http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/Barb" target="_blank">http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/</a></div>
<div>Here is your chance to win a SSD set of your choice:  Participate in this weeks challenge and you could be our next winner!</div>
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		<title>SSD #80-Special SALE and The dogs are out!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I am 37 years old!  I have more blessings than I can count.  I have two amazing children.  I have my dream job of designing for and running a stamp company.  I am supported by an amazing design team, and I have some pretty amazing customers.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!   We [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Today I am 37 years old!  I have more blessings than I can count.  I have two amazing children.  I have my dream job of designing for and running a stamp company.  I am supported by an amazing design team, and I have some pretty amazing customers.  Thanks so much for stopping by today! </div>
<div> We have a lot to share with you! </div>
<div>First we are releasing the dogs today.  Dogs Volume #1 is officially for sale!  It is a set meant to encourage friends who could use a laugh!</div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/?action=view&amp;current=dogs-WM.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/dogs-WM.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
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<div>Next we have sketch challenge #80!!! This sketch was so great I had to try it three different ways!</div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/?action=view&amp;current=80.png" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/80.png" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<div>All the paper I used was from Bo Bunny&#8217;s Newest collection.</div>
<div>The first card is a feminine version of a &#8220;Cheer Up&#8221; type card:</div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/?action=view&amp;current=033.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/033.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<div>The second card is a masculine version of a &#8220;Cheer Up&#8221; card:</div>
<p><a href="http://s901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/?action=view&amp;current=036.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i901.photobucket.com/albums/ac216/SkippingStonesDesign/June%202011/036.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<div>The third give a sneak peek at a very special pre release stamps set called Christmas song:</div>
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<div>The reason this sneak peek is so special is that <em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">I am giving away Christmas song for FREE to anyone who orders 3 or more stamp sets THIS  WEEK  ONLY!!!</span></strong></em>  Here is your total sneak peek at CHristmas song:</div>
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<div>Christmas Song is not for sale and won&#8217;t be released for many months.  However, anyone who buys 3 stamp sets this week will get Christmas song shipped in their order automatically.  This offer will expire at midnight June 21st!!</div>
<div>Today we are also having a hop to celelbrate the release of dogs Volume #1. </div>
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<div>Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers blogs.  This month we are welcoming the super talented Latisha Yoast, Dina Kowal and Karn Akesdotter to our team as Guest Designers! Latisha will be providing all the fabulous sketch inspiration this month including the awesome sketch we&#8217;re using in today&#8217;s hop!</div>
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<div>Head over to Latisha&#8217;s blog for some more Skipping Stones Design inspiration!</div>
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<p>Latisha Yoast <a href="http://crafteebee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://crafteebee.blogspot.com/</a></p>
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<p>Ann Kranitz <a href="http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Karin Akesdotter <a href="http://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Tamera Beaton <a href="http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Barb Turpin <a href="http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Dina Kowal <a href="http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Kandi Phillips <a href="http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Wendy Jordan <a href="http://www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com</a></p>
<p>Amy Tsuruta <a href="http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/</a></p>
<p>Jennifer Ingle <a href="http://justjingle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://justjingle.blogspot.com/</a></p>
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<p>Brenda Weaver <a href="http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/</a></p>
<p>Gladys Chia <a href="http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/</a></p>
<p>Now it&#8217;s your turn!  The winner of  this week&#8217;s sketch challenge will recieve a FREE stamp set of thier choosing!  That&#8217;s right, this week it is winner&#8217;s choice !</p>
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		<title>FREE STAMPS, Fabby New Shoes and SSD #76</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 04:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New &#8220;Sassy Shoes&#8221; are here today, we are having a blog hop to celebrate their release!!  Celebrate friendship with the help of &#8220;Sassy shoes&#8221; are our newest and sassiest stamps yet&#8230; In honor of our newest release we are having some VERY SPECIAL SAVINGS&#8230;&#8230;  Buy ANY3 stamp sets and get one FREE.  This works if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>New &#8220;Sassy Shoes&#8221; are here today, we are having a blog hop to celebrate their release!!<br />
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 Celebrate friendship with the help of &#8220;Sassy shoes&#8221; are our newest and sassiest stamps yet&#8230;</h2>
<p>In honor of our newest release we are having some VERY SPECIAL SAVINGS&#8230;&#8230;  <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Buy ANY3 stamp sets and get one FREE</strong></em></span>.  This works if your double it( buy 6 get two free) and yes we have even had people triple it (buy 9 get 3 FREE).  Any way you look at it, it&#8217;s a GREAT DEAL!!!  <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Just enter ONE FREE  at checkout time.</strong></em></span></p>
<p>If you have any trouble with the savings codes or abnormally high shipping charges ( we are working out some bugs)<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> just email me your order</span> @ <a href="mailto:madebyme33@hotmail.com">madebyme33@hotmail.com</a>  <span style="text-decoration: underline;">I will throw in free shipping </span>for your troubles with the codes or the shipping charges.   </p>
<p>Now for the Amazing Daneille Flander&#8217;s sketch of the week:<br />
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I cheated a bit on my interpretation but I thought it followed the heart of the sketch design.<br />
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If I have more time I am going to go back and cut our the shoes and color them with tombow markers.</p>
<p>Below is the blog hop order:</p>
<p>Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers blogs.</p>
<p>You are here @ Skipping Stones Design.  Next you should go to Danielle&#8217;s blog:</p>
<p>Danielle Flanders&#8230;..http://danielleflanders.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Amy Tsuruta&#8230;http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Wendy Price&#8230;http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Jennifer Ingle&#8230;http://justjingle.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Brenda Weaver&#8230;http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/</p>
<p>Gladys Chia&#8230;http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/</p>
<p>Wendy Jordan&#8230;www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com</p>
<p>Kandi Phillips&#8230;http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Barb Turpin&#8230;http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Tammie Beaton&#8230;http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Ann Kranitz&#8230;.http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to  participate in our sketch challenge this month. The winner of this week&#8217;s sketch challenge will win a shiny new SSD Stamp set!!</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Engebretson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good morning bleeps (blog peeps)! We&#8217;ve got a GREAT sketch for you to try today, and lots of inspiration to get you started. Here&#8217;s is our awesome sketch of the week from Laurie S. here&#8217;s her rockin&#8217; take on the sketch:She put &#8220;Grunge&#8221; to work here&#8217;s Diana&#8217;s super cute take on the sketch: She used [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Good morning bleeps (blog peeps)!<br />
We&#8217;ve got a GREAT sketch for you to try today, and lots of inspiration to get you started. Here&#8217;s is our awesome sketch of the week from Laurie S.<br />
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here&#8217;s her rockin&#8217; take on the sketch:She put &#8220;Grunge&#8221; to work<br />
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here&#8217;s Diana&#8217;s super cute take on the sketch: She used &#8220;uplifting&#8221;<br />
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This week Mona put Bras Volume #1 to work in her dahling card:<br />
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Here are the Stamp Tramps with more inspiration:<br />
Amy used &#8220;Uplifting&#8221;<br />
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Barb also used &#8220;uplifting&#8221;<br />
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Brenda used &#8220;Grunge&#8221;<br />
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Gladys used Pumpkin Seed sentiments:<br />
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Jingle used &#8220;Heartsong&#8221;:<br />
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Kandi used &#8220;Uplifting&#8221;:<br />
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Tamara Used &#8220;Uplifting&#8221; as well:<br />
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Wendy used a quote from &#8220;Heart song&#8221;:<br />
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Now it&#8217;s your turn: Join the sketch challenge this week and you could win and un released stamp set:<br />
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