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Blog Candy Giveaway and NEW Twitter Tips

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Woo hoo!  Isn't this blog candy giveaway delicious? My favorite stamp set of the current Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog is part of the "loot" along with gorgeous neutral accessories (discontinued) to add to your paper crafting essentials.

Here are the blog candy goodies the randomly selected winner will receive:

  • Beachfront Ribbon Originals. 
  • 1/2" Library Clips (Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive). 
  • Latte Designer Buttons. 

TO ENTER, please leave me a comment at the end of this post with name of the paper crafting tool you love the most.   Deadline for participation is Sunday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. CST.  You must live in the US to be eligible to win.  I'll announce the winner Sunday evening.

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    683 thoughts on “Blog Candy Giveaway and NEW Twitter Tips”

    1. I love Stampin Up Wheels, they do so much!!! I love your blog you always have wuch wonderful ideas. Thanks so much for all you do…

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    2. I’d have to say my favorite (aside from my Big Shot) is the Stamp-a-ma-jig…tried and true, it does help me get my images where I want them the first time and every time! Thanks for your inspirations!

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    3. Big Shot or punches…Big Shot or punches…Big Shot or punches???? Probably punches because I use them most often. I use a lot of embossing folders which is what made me get a Big Shot. (I, too, have an electronic die cutting machine that makes a distinctive sound…) Thanks for the offering of wonderful blog candy, and all your great ideas…

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    4. I absolutely love the big shot! It has revolutionized my stamping! I love your blog. All of your projects are so inspiring!

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    5. Without a doubt it is my BIG SHOT….I don’t know how I ever stamped without it. It is so versatile, user friendly and travels well in it’s “doctor’s” bag.

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    6. My favorite tool… Have to go with the consensus here and go with my Big Shot. A close second is my Big Bite. I use those two things ALL the time, and together, too! Thanks for the blog candy opportunity, love your blog!

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    7. Since I just got done making some cute owl treat bag toppers (using Top Note die) and am working right now on my first rag quilt bag, I’m going to have to go with the Big Shot! TFS all of your great ideas!

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    8. My favorite are all the SU punches. Love all your cards they are a great inspiration and I’ve learned so much from your videos. Thanks

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    9. My favorite tool is a toss-up between the Stamp-a-ma-jig and the Big Shot. With the addition of clear mounts, it has decreased my usage of the SAMJ, but still couldn’t live without it. Thanks for the chance to win great candy and for all the inspiration you share.

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    10. Thanks for the tips…and the chance to win blog candy! I enjoy your creativity–thank you for sharing so generously!

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    11. I would have to say my big shoot and the punches. I love using them all of the time, although I have a circut they are quicker at times and my project gets done sooner. Thanks for a chance to win

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    12. My favorite tools are the punches. I just want you to know that I love your cards. You are such an inspiration. Please don’t ever stop posting or I will be lost.

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    13. This is a tough one and I must say I am a very simple card maker who loves color…the favorite is a versa mark pad so I can actually DOUBLE my colors and hues with one easy step and the punches are a second runner up for texture. Love your daily inspiration and thanks for all you do Mary.
      Renae Bentley

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    14. I absolutely love the ornament punch at this time of the year. It makes Christmas cards so much quicker. I do also enjoy the Big Shot though.

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    15. I absolutely love the clear mount blocks and stamp sets! They make for some very interesting same combinations. You can mix other sets together….simply said…the possibilities are endless! And they are of the greatest quailty and easy to use!

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    16. I think my favorite paper crafting too is a trimmer. If you have one of those, you can do tons of things!! 🙂 And I loooove this stamp set! It’s beautiful. 🙂 Thanks for the awesome giveaway and for always giving us such gorgeous ideas!

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    17. My favorite stamping tools are the punches! Whatever project I am making, it always is fun to be able to include something that requires a punch! I don’t have them all yet, but I am working on it! Thanks for all your hard work Mary, it is appreciated and enjoyed by me every day!

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    18. I love the embossing folders with the Big Shot. I really enjoy getting on your website everyday and seeing what you post. Thanks so much, you are very inspiring!

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    19. I have so many favourites, but I guess if I had to narrow it down, it would have to be my big shot and dazzling diamonds and…oh ya, only one! Thanks for this opportunity!

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    20. Hi Mary,
      Great card! You and Ann are my top two!!! I still say my stamp a ma jig is my best tool. If the stamps aren’t right, then nothing else is right.
      Joan!!!

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    21. I too love the Big Shot’s embossing folders. I’ve got my fingers crossed I win because I absolutely love the stamp set you are giving away. Thanks for all your neat tips too. Awesome.

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    22. my favorite tool are my punches. i use them on every single things i make. 🙂
      what a nice giveaway. happy halloween!!!

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    23. My favorite tool is the cutter kit. Roughing up the edges of a matting piece of card stock really adds some great texture to a project.

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    24. my favorite(s) and all the punches. they can be used in so many ways. I absolutely love your creativity, professionalism, and direct selling skills. You go girl! I have difficulty with the selling part.

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    25. I was sure I posted on here last night but don’t see it so forgive me if this is a duplicate. My favorite tool (couldn’t live without) is my paper cutter, with my Big Shot being a very close second. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy ~ thoroughly enjoy you daily blog posts and creativity. (Hoping I’ve signed up for your Twitter tips but now I can’t be too sure I did that right. One might say I’m sometimes technically challenge.)

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    26. If I had to only pick one tool, it would definately be the Big Shot, but a close 2nd would be the punches. And I don’t have the Day of Gratitude stamp set, but I’ve been eyeing it up, so winning it would be awesome!

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    27. Between the punches and the big shot is there any other tools? They both simplify papercrafting and cardmaking. Love your blog and everything that you share! Thanks for the chance to win.

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    28. My favorite cutting tool has to be the Crop-a-dile. It is the most versatile and amazing tool I have ever used. Besides punching the wholes for brads, etc. gone are the days of the loud hammer banging to close a brad.

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    29. So hard to choose from so many wonderful tools! I love my Big Shot…..but I REALLY love my punches!

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    30. Wow this is tough question to answer, but I love texture on the CS so I guess I’ll say Big Shot is the favorite, but I can’t live without my punches either.
      I would love a chance to win the blog candy. Have been eyeing that stamp set but can’t get it just now. Thanks for a chance to win and keep up the great video. LOVE them!

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    31. Mine has to be the Big Shot and then punches! Love love love it! This is some great candy!! Thank you for this chance!! 🙂

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    32. I love the Embossing Folders used with the Big Shot. Thanks SO much for a chance to win those fabby products! I enjoy your site so much and all the nifty projects you share.

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    33. My favorite tool would have to be my punches. I seem to reach for those for just about every project. Thanks for the chance to win that awesome blog candy!!

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    34. My favorite is my paper cutter…couldn’t work without it. I am new to stampin’ up and I look online everyday at all the products available. Currently, I do not own anything from stampin up, but plan to very soon. I enjoy visiting your website, and you have wonderful ideas.

      Thank you,

      Charlene Thomas
      Colorado

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    35. I love my Cuttlebug. Die cutting and embossing are the best. I also love the fact that it works with all of the Big Shot items from Stampin’ Up. Love your blog. I check it daily.

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    36. I absolutely love your blog, it is by far the best I have found. I am going to have to go with my bigshot, it can be used for so many different things.

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    37. On any given day this answer is likely to be different. I am scrapbooking right now, so my cricut is my fav. It’s hard to narrow down to just one though. Thanks for the blog candy. Looks really fun. Love the 2 minute WOW video and technique for sponging. Really must remember it from now on.

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    38. Hey Mary, love your 1 min WOW card – clean & simple! my #1 tool I’m never without is my Fiskar paper trimmer for exact cutting on my cards, mats & scrapbook pages! Oooooh, that Blog candy looks yummy for an early christmas present! Your blogs are the best as I look at it daily for inspiration!

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    39. I really love all the tools Stampin Up has!! But I guess the Big Shot is the one that gets used the most!! Thank you Mary for your daily inspirations. Can’t skip a day to see what you come up with.

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    40. Without a doubt it has to be the big shot, but I a loving all the new punches (owl, bird) they are coming out with, too! Love your quick tips on twitter!!

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    41. Great blog candy! I would have to choose my punches, but i can’t narrow it down to just one. Thanks for all the great ideas on your blog!

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    42. I love without a doubt my punches! I have every single one with the exception of some of the newer ones which I want to purchase! You can be so creative from using them traditionally to layering to creating shapes, it is just endless. I hope this makes it into your drawing. I would love to win your blog candy! Donna

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    43. The punches are my favorite. Thanks for sharing your creativity on your blog. All your work is wonderful.

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    44. I love the days of gratitude set – you can use markers to color and can be used for any occassion. Mary, your’s is the first blog I look at every day, so I would love some blog candy!

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    45. I guess my favorite tool would have to be my paper trimmer. I can’t complete any project without it.
      Thanks for a chance to win such a great giveaway.

      Peggy Nickelson

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    46. It is really hard to limit my favorite tool to one item but I would have to say the punches are my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win the awesome blog candy! I hope I win..I hope I win!!

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    47. I would have to say my punches and then it would be the cuttlebug. I am so glad you started tech videos. They are so inspirational for me. Love them. Thanks for a chance to win you wonderful blog candy. Love that stamp set. It is on my wish list.

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    48. My tabletop cutter is my favorite tool. I have a half dozen cutters that I use for different purposes, but for hard-core cutting I always return to my tabletop cutter. I seldom get a crooked cut, and it’s always user error when I do.

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    49. My FAVE paper crafting tool is the Mat Pack. I use it to add that finishing touch to my projects!

      Thanks for the op to win such FABBY blog candy!

      Rubber Hugs,

      Char in So Cal
      {scrampaddict} {at} {cox} {dot} {net}

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    50. I get excited every time I pull out my craft and paper scissors to cut ribbon! It’s like butter. Encourages me to use more ribbon too!

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    51. My favorite tool hands down are my snipets. I love them and I can get a LITTLE crazy when my kids get to them.

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    52. I have to say the Big Shot…can’t seem to “finish” a card without it, PLUS, have been using it for fabric projects as well! so many toys, so little time!! nice candy, BTW!

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    53. Wow!! This is a hard one. I’d have to go w/ the majority of people saying a toss up between my SU punches & Cuttlebug.

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    54. My favorite tools are my border punches. They add a lot of “punch” (pardon the fun) to anything I create.

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    55. Punches would also have to be my favorite, they make everything so simple! Thank you for all of the beautiful inspiration and wonderful tips!

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    56. I love punches! Just change the paper from solid to pattern or one pattern to another and you have a new look! Just discovered your site and I am inspired. Thanks!

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    57. This isn’t maybe a very fancy choice, but for me, I have to get down to basics. So, I can’t do without my wonderful paper cutter & paper snips scissors. Both are within my reach & are used for every card I make. My cards are beautiful … I tell people “Mary Fish” taught me!

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    58. My favorite tool has to be the Big Shot. It does so many things that look complicated with such ease!! I really like how it makes giving small gifts to people easy!

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    59. love your site and thanks for the blog candy, i cant pick just one tool, stampin up has so many good things, but i do use my punches and big shot quite a bit. so they must be my favorites.

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    60. Hey Mary,
      I’m sure if I had a big shot it’d be my favorite, but I’m not there yet, lol. I love my owl punch. I’ve loved him since I set eyes on him! I also like my circle scissor!

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    61. I just bought the tearing edge! I love that, but I love all the punches. My fave is the Owl punch! I had some bead boxes and grabbed my scrap paper box and punched out the owl in all colors and patterns. Its was nice to separate all the little pieces in to each different compartment.
      Love Love you Blog!

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    62. i just cannot do without my stampin up fiskars paper trimmer. I use it like for every project. Cutting, scoring, aligning everything.

      It is fabulous.

      I am a regular visit your blog daily.
      Zaheer

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    63. My favorite tool is the Big Shot. Luv the embossing folders; so beautiful on the cards. Thanks for a chance to win this awesome blog candy.

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    64. I’m not sure what I did before the Big Shot came along. It’s the most fun ever and I love using it on every card. Thanks for the chance to win a very cute set.

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    65. I love punches! Especially the nesting ones. Quick, easy, no fail. I can’t wait to pick up some more so I can try out your vases!

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    66. Now Mary, that is an unfair question–so many to choose from. Punches have to be #1, with the wonderful embossing folders a close second. But of course an all important papercrafting tool, are the ever so helpful blogs-especially yours! Thanks for keeping me motivated!

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    67. I love my punches and the Cuttlebug! Thank you for all your inspiration Mary! You are fantastic!!!! Hope I win….

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    68. Hi Mary, My favorite tools at the moment are my punches. Seems I reach for a different one every time I make a card. Love the crisp cuts I get with them.

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    69. I have to say my Big shot which I use a lot to either die cut or emboss but i love my punches too!!=)Thanks Mary

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    70. My favorite tool would be the Big Shot. Love, love, love it. Also use Stampin Up punches all the time. Your videos are awesome. Thank you for all of the great ideas.

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    71. It would have to be my Big Shot, I use it for everything. I love the embossing folders especially with the big shot. I love your one minute to wow videos. They are very helpful and great ideas. Thanks for all the great ideas.

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    72. The punches are definately my favorite, so versatile, compact and easy to transport. Any time I need to make a quick card these are the first items I turn to. Thanks for all your stampin’ tips! Happy Halloween!

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    73. mary, I love all your creative cards and can’t wait to see what you come up with next. My favorite tool(s) are the punches, they are so versatile and you can make lots of wonderful creatures and things with them. love your site.

      kim

      my email is: [email protected]

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    74. My favorite tools are the Stampin Up punches, I especially like the Bird Punch. I enjoy your site and all the great ideas you have.

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    75. I love my xacto knifes.
      They come in handy for so many different things.
      I have one on my table all the time.

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    76. It’s a tie between the owl punch and my Cuttlebug. If I had to choose one, I’d say it’s the Cuttlebug, since I can’t remember making a card without it, since I’ve gotten it.

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    77. I probably reach for my punches more, but still love to emboss so use my original Sizzix and embossing folders.

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    78. I love the scoring blade to use on my cutter. I never just fold the card stock or fold and use a bone folder. The scoring blade gives a nice crisp tidy fold line!

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    79. My favorite paper crafting tools are the punches. They are so versatile and can be transformed into so many things or used simply as they are. I just live them all!

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    80. Without a doubt….my pointy, sharp little scissors. I use them on everything I make. I have many punches, stamps, my cuttlebug, ect that I use, but I would be lost without my scissors.

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    81. I love the embossing folders. They can give any card some dimension in a flash with so many different options.

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    82. My favorite tools are my punches and coordinating stamps. So easy to whip up a beautiful card. Thanks for the chance to win!

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    83. Mmm, that is a hard one, we paper crafters love our tools! But I think I’ll have to say border punches, they can really dress up a card. 🙂

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    84. Gotta say my very fave is the punches. I play with them alot so many choices and easy to use. Thank you for your great and pretty ideas.

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    85. Hi Mary-That’s a tough question…I have so many. I would say any of the SU punches. I can’t live without them. Thanks for the chance to win the candy. Happy Halloween! Karen ([email protected])

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    86. I think I have to join the majority of other stampers who have left comments for you and say the Big Shot. It’s so versatile and easy to use, and the results are always awesome. I love your blog. Your work is outstanding. Thank you for this chance to win cool SU goodies.

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    87. It’s a tie between my Big Kick and my punches. And I have to agree with the the other person who said YOU are her favorite!!!! Gorgeous blog candy–

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    88. I love my SU Tool Kit. (Is is still available?) I got it when I first started stamping and I wasn’t sure how much I’d use it…and I wanted to spend the money on stamps instead. However, I think I pull it out for every card. So nice to have everything together in a handy dandy kit. LOVE your blog and all your pretties!

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    89. What would I do without the stamp-a-ma-jig? A wonderful tool for perfect placement! And I love the owl punch!

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    90. I think it has to be a tie between my punches and big shot. I use both on almost every single project. Thanks for the chance to win some candy!!

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    91. Mary, actually I love my StampAmaJig!! I love my other tools as well, but this one helps me out SO much!! I would love to have the blog candy! Cool giveaway!!

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    92. Without a doubt, my SU punches. I use the scallop one more than I ever thought I would 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance to win this awesome candy for Halloween 😉

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    93. My favorite tool would be the big shot. I use it on almost all of my cards in some way, shape or form. Also, I love your postings. Your cards are very beautiful. I first saw one of your cards posted on Split Coast Stampers and checked out your blog from there. Thank you for sharing your talent!

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    94. I really have 2 tools that I just can’t live without. They are my Big Shot and punches. I love embossing on my cards and I love how easy the Big Shot makes it. I also love how punches make card making so easy but yet the cards look so involved.

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    95. My favorite tool is the Big Shot. There are so many limitless things you can do with it. It is so easy to use and the results are great adding the WOW factor to any project I am creating. Also love your blog and your creativity. Thanks for the videos!

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    96. My favorite tool has to be my entire crafting space along with your site and the one minute to wow videos. I look forward to every one of them.

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    97. I would have to say the punches….. Great blog candy and very appropriate for this time of year! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    98. Today my favorite is the big shot. But I think my favorites change often. I love your blog and love that stamp set. Hope I win.

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    99. I love my Big Shot and the embossing dies. You can be so creative with these and emboss almost anything. Thank you for the opportunity.

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    100. My favorite tools are punches. All shapes and sizes: circles, corners, photo corners, hearts! When making assembly line cards for holidays they make creating so much easier.

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    101. Love this blog candy, especially the stamp set. I have seen so many beautiful projects made with it. Thanks for a chance to win. My favorite tool is definitely the Big Shot and all the dies.

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    102. I love the SU punches!! I have almost every single one!! (maybe missing 6 or 7) I use a punch in almost every single project I make.

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    103. Wow, seems like the Big Shot and punches are the popular tools. Mine is a guilliotine (sp?) paper cutter. It just seems easier to cut all that paper for projects much easier. Perhaps Stampin’Up! can come up with one with their logo on it! I’d buy it in a heartbeat! But all in all, the stamping tools I do like are the Big Shot top note and my punches for punch art!

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    104. Hi Mary,
      I would say the border punches, I think they add that wow to any project and they are so easy to use. I love my Big Shot too but the punches are so quick. Thanks for all of your inspiration and a chance to win that great blog candy.
      Pat in CT

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    105. Like everyone else, I love my Big Shot and use it everyday. However I think I couldn’t survive without my table top cutter. It’s like butter!!!! Love it!

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    106. Oh my. I have to pick one. I guess my favorite tool would be the Big Shot but I have so many favorites including the crop-a-dile, stamp-a-ma-jig (now that I figured out how to use it) and the spritzer. Love your blog. Thanks for opportunity to win blog candy

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    107. Hi Mary,

      I think my favorite tool today is my BigShot! I just love it and use it on most of my projects. Btw, I have your site open everyday – one of my daily inspirations when I can’t get crafty myself:)

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    108. My favorite paper crafting tool is the Big Shot! Love, love, love its versatility. Thanks for all the wonderful projects you post.

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    109. Obviously my paper cutter has to be #1, followed very closely by my Big Shot. See that’s pretty popular with your blog followers. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy giveaway! Your creative talent always WOWs me and enjoy your quick tutorials.

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    110. LOVE the big shot…use on almost everything. I made a card without using the embossing folder the other day and the card just didn’t look right LOL!! Thanks for the chance at the yummy blog candy:)

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    111. By far my favorite tool is the Big Shot. It’s so versatile, there is no end to it. 🙂 It was the first item I got with my first paycheck & there isn’t any regrets!

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    112. Lately my best tools have been the punches. Probably because I love to use every last scrap:) You are awesome and the videos lately have been so helpful! Thank you!

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    113. Ever since I was little I’ve LOVED glitter! So, I’d have to say glitter is my favorite paper crafting tool. Does that count as a tool? Prob not! 🙁 Darn embellishments! There are so many! OK. Let me restart my post. Ever since I was little I’ve ALSO LOVED paper punches! Doesn’t matter if it’s a circle office punch or some cool shape! There’s so many to choose from now!

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    114. Hi Mary!

      Thanks for the awesome rak!!! My favorite tool is the Big Shot, hands down! You can so many neat things and with the embossing folders, LOVE IT!!

      Have a great weekend! I’ll keep my fingers crossed! 🙂

      Jeanie

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    115. I know this is a popular reply, but couldn’t agree more: BIG SHOT! You can make a quick, elegant, impressive card with the Big Shot and an embossing folder.

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    116. Difficult to chose just one…but I would have to go with my Stampin’ Up punches. Love to make pretty borders, shapes, and of course, my little bird on a branch. If I could enter a second choice, it would be my Wallpaper Embossing Folder, which makes the most beautiful cards.

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    117. I’d never give up my embossing folders! Love the texture and extra interest they give my cards! Thanks for all the great ideas you share with us!

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    118. My favorite “go-to” tool is the Mat Pack. I use it to make the holes with my paper-piercing tool. Plus I use it to line up my brads and all the easy stick blig and pearls. It has been such a great tool!

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    119. My face tool like so many others is the Big Shot. I not only love using it for paper but have run cork fabric magnet foam and even bottle caps thru there. If it were any wider I’d be trying to use it to press my husbands shirts! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    120. First of all let me say I “love” your blog. I can hardly wait each day to see what you’ve posted. Now lets see hummmmm I love owl punch and what you can do
      with it.

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    121. I’ll have to say my favorite tool is the kit with the little hammer (it’s so cute!) and poker thingy and template w/holes! You know what I mean!

      Thanks for the chance to win MY absolute FAV. from the mini!

      Carry on!
      d

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    122. Hi Mary, here are so many and only on eo pick – for me it is the embossing folders that are used wuth the big shot. It changes a piece of card stock into a piece of ART. just love all the different patterns. I thank you for sharing your love and talent of crafting via stamps and card stock. sending you days of happy stamping. Happiness, carol G.

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    123. I love punches and that tool from basic grey for applying rub ons; burnishing end and roller ball on the other end!!
      Thanks for sharing your talent and artistic gifts…it’s appreciated!

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    124. I absolutely love my Big Shot and my SU punches.
      Thanks for the chance to win a great blog candy selection.

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    125. I’m inclined to pick the Big Shot also … and I didn’t think I’d use it when it first came out! I also love my punches & my stamp-a-ma-jig!!

      Would love to have that stamp set. I ordered French Foilage instead but have seen some great cards using the Gratitude set.

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    126. I think my favorite tool is by Big Shot. It allows me to do so many different things on cards. Thanks for all your creations — I would love today’s “candy.” thanks for the opportunity.

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    127. Love that blog candy. >…this is a hard one. Punches or Embossing folders ??? I think I’d have to say the SU embossing folders are my all time fave. My favorite one is the SU vintage wallpaper because you can use it for halloween card background or a Victorian card background. It’s very versatile. Thanks for asking such great questions. ((Hugs))

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    128. I absolutely LOVE the Big Shot! Wasn’t sure I wanted one, I have a Cricut, but the Big Shot can do so much more!

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    129. I love the big shot too, but the Stampin’ Up! Ornament Punch is quickly becoming a favorite. There are so many different things you can do with this punch, such as the ornament punch rose or dress it up to make a fish.

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    130. I love punches, and the SU! punches are great quality! After reading the comments though, I think that the Big Shot may someday replace punches as my favorite tool. It is at the top of my crafting wish list.

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    131. I love punches, and the SU! punches are great quality! After reading the comments though, I think that the Big Shot may someday replace punches as my favorite tool. It is at the top of my crafting wish list.

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    132. I absolutely LOVE the embossing folders and have nearly all of them (missing one I think). I don’t have the Big Shot (do have a Cuttlebug) and I just love the many different looks you can create to make beautiful cards easily. Thanks for a change to win the great blog candy, Mary! Your cards are always great.

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    133. I am so excited about this blog candy, I really like that stamp set, and the other things would be a lot of fun for my collection. It is REALLY hard to narrow down what my favorite tool would be I guess I would have to say my paper trimmer. Probably not the most exciting tool but it’s the one that gets used on every project and I finally found one that I love and can use easily.

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    134. Wow! I can see I need to get a Big Shot!! I love my punches & also my heat gun & embossing powders. Sounds like the rest of the comments share a liking for their Big Shot so guess I’m behind the times by not having one. I’m saving my pennies for one now!

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    135. My favorite tool is probably the aqua-painters. I LOVE to watercolor and since the aqua-painters, it has made watercolor a breeze. I like the painter with the small tip best for control in small images…thanks for asking..

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    136. Love your stuff! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas. My favorite would have to be my punches followed closely by my Big Shot and my paper cutter! So many treasures. I love them all!

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    137. The Big Shot is my favorite tool. I love the embossing folders. My punch collection is a very close second. Love your projects!

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    138. Hi Mary, I would have to say I reach for my cuttlebug the most but there sure are lots of others I adore just as much!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

      Julie L.

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    139. I love the Stampa ma Jig (Sp?) It really makes my cards look professional,second would have to be the Big Shot. And then …..too many to name. My best, Wendy

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    140. Hi Mary, if i had to pick the stampin up! punches would be my favorite but my paper piercer comes in a close second! thanks for offering this blog cany:)

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    141. First – thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
      Second – thanks for sharing your great ideas.
      Third – and the toughest- I would choose my punches.

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    142. The Big Shot has got to be my favorite. It seems I cannot make a card without using it!! I love it.

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    143. Gotta be the tabletop paper trimmer. That is really the starting point, right? I mean without it, you can’t even begin to make all the cool things you can make from the SU! papers and such. Love all your projects – thanks for your great, inspirational postings!

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    144. I love the stampin-up punches-my newest is the owl punch but running a close 2nd is my 2 step bird punch-thanks for the chance to win an awesome stamnp set

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    145. Hi Mary,
      So hard to pick one…..hummmmm I guess it would be my paper piercing tool and mat pack. It has made placing brads so much easier and as a bonus it leaves a cool effect when you outline things with the piercings. Love it!

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    146. My favorite tool is the Big Shot. Thank you for offering all the wonderful blog candy. Love your work!

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    147. I love the border punches! Love the extra little bit of “blingy” that they can add to a card. I don’t have the stamp set so I hope you pick me!

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    148. It’s hard to pick one tool as a favorite. I like the mat pack and piercing tool; it makes it easy to add the “something extra” that some cards need to make them complete.

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    149. I love the “bone folder” — love to have the crisp lines — and of course I love all my stuff (stash)!

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    150. I LOVE the embossing folders. You can change a card so dramatically with these simple to use folders. You have one of my favorite blogs to check out. Thanks!

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    151. The punches! Every card I’ve ever made has used at least one punch. I never met a punch I didn’t like 😉

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    152. Awesome give away. I Know it’s been said countless times but it is that awesome, my favorite paper tool is the Big Shot. I absolutely love my embossing folders and dies. 🙂 thanks so much for such a great blog. I follow daily 🙂

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    153. Oh my Mary! What generous blog candy! I love the Big Shot and the piercing tool (which I have just began to use.). I also Love your blog.

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    154. Oh my goodness, that is an easy one…definitely my Big Shot! Where would I be without it? And to think that I scoffed when SU introduced it thinnking that card makers don’t need diecut machines! lol! Of course, my favorite thing to use along WITH the BS would be the exclusive SU embossing folders! Jan Hoyt

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    155. My current favorite stamping item is the Versamark ink. My favorite paper crafting tool is the Big Shot, along with embossing folders and dies. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy. Your blog is one of three that I check nearly every day. Such inspiring ideas! Thanks for sharing!

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    156. Definitely the Big Shot! (Looks like I’m not the only one) I love your classy, simple, bold, beautiful style – thanks for the continuous inspiration!

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    157. My favorite tool would have to be my punches, because they are so versatile. For instance, I can make rosebuds with my 2-step bird punch. i have been wanting this stamp set soooo much. I would really love to win this blog candy giveaway.!!! Thanks for all you do.

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    158. I inherited a cuttlebug when my BFF got her Big Shot. It is fast becoming a favorite tool, although I love my Cricut.

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    159. Definitely my Big Shot – die cutting has really come a long way & I’m happy SU is finally offering it. Thanks & happy weekend.

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    160. Well the big shot is it! I love all the special creations that you can make out of it and use to “frame” your stamped images.

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    161. I love PUNCHES. I used to say that I had a “punch problem”. now I just say, need a punch? no problem!

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    162. I have a collection of stamping “tools” but the one thing I cannot sit and craft without is my bone folder.
      Does that seem funny? I use it for creasing everything, and always make sure it is within reach before I get started on any project. Your blog candy looks fabulous, please add my name to the drawing!
      thanks. Kathy Ness

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    163. Since I discovered your web site and your WOW tutorials, my favorite tool is my scallop punch. I love making the flowers!

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    164. The big shot is my favorite. I love to emboss everything even my envelopes. I enjoy your blog and I hope to win the blog candy.

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    165. My favorite tool is the Movers & Shaper dies used with my Big Shot. I use the individual shape dies to create mats to coordinated with favorite punches. Stamp it, punch it & mat it. Crisp, clean & classy!

      Thanks Mary for all you do & offering the candy 🙂

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    166. I agree that it’s hard to name one favorite thing, so I would say my Cuttlebug, embossing folders and punches! There are so many possibilities of making WOW cards when you have these.

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    167. Practical answer but my paper cutter from SU (traded in an old Fiskers for SU’s and Love it wish I would have traded up years ago!)

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    168. Hi Mary thanks for the chance to win. My favorite hands down would have to be punches and I am so glad that StampinUP has coordinated their stamps with punches. They are so wonderful!
      Dianne

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    169. I LOVE the Big Shot! I made candy wrapper treats with my Big Shot for my Halloween party and they were a huge hit!

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    170. Just don’t know which one to pick. It could be snippers, border punches, any punches, just have too many to pick from to decide. What I can say that crafting is my way out of the real world a little while.

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    171. Wow, look at all the comments! Well, my favorite tool this week is my curly label punch – I made the cutest little Frankenstein cards with it! But, usually I would have to say my Fiskars cutter with the cutter and scoring blade. Ask me again next week! Great giveaway – I, too, would love to have the set but keep saying no I really don’t need it. We have made some fun cards at my stamping club with that set and yours are amazing!

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    172. My punches are my favorite tools. I hardly ever make a card without using one of them. Thanks for giving us so many wonderful ideas and samples.

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    173. Absolutely my cuttlebug. I use it all the time. I also Love your blog and check it daily for your incredible ideas.

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    174. Ooooo … pick only one… YIKES…
      Impossible.. I LOVE em all… LOL

      but i quess i’d have to say my making memories paper trimmer.. without it nothing else would matter.. cuz i’m terrible at cutting freehand straight lines for mats…
      thanks for offering such great candy

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    175. I love my Big Shot too, but I am a total punch addict! I have to get the punches that have coordinating stamp set images so that I can pop them out. Anything I can do to avoid cutting things out by hand makes me happy!

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    176. I think my favorite cutting tool is punches of all shapes and sizes, I own a bunch and love to see the new things I can create…Plus, they cut beautifully, which is great for the cutting challenged like me.

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    177. I would have to say my Big Shot, or the Craft and Paper Scissors. They are a DREAM to cut ribbon with!! Love the blog candy, I have been wanting that set, so I would be so very excited to win!! Thanks for a chance to win.

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    178. I would have to say my Big Shot and all the dies. My favorite die cut is top note………..love it……patm

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    179. My favorite tool is embossing folders for the Big Shot. Love Love Love them. Punches are great too:) Thanks for all the inspiration from your blog. I also found some other great blogs from you as they are your dowline.
      Thanks for sharing!

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    180. I’m not being real original here, but I’m going to have to say the Big Shot…..it can do so much. Great Blog Candy! Thanks a bunch!

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    181. My favorite tool is my Big Shot machine but I do love the ornament punch too. I have wanted this stamp set ever since I saw your Rock and Roll video tutorial. What a cool technique. I have tried it with other stamps but would LOVE to try it with this Day of Gratitude stamp if I am so blessed. Thank you for the time you take to give us such great ideas in sharing our passion of card making with others Mary. :0)

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    182. I love all of my punches and the glitter spritzers are so much fun and give my fancier cards a little something!!!!!

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    183. I love my Big Shot! My demonstrator has recently started offering a Big Shot class that shows us different techniques to do with our Big Shot. We cut felt, window sheets (and embossed them) and aluminum cans! It was so cool!

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    184. Oh my this a a tough one. I love the Big Shotand all you can use it for, dies, embossing folders, etc. But you just can’t work unless you have all the wonderful punches. I love your site and your videos, I have learned so much from watching them. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing and I hope I can win the blog candy.

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    185. WOW! This is fantastic blog candy! I hope I win! My favorite paper crafting tool (though I have many runners up) is my bone folder. I like all my folds to be crisp and perfect and the bone folder does just that!

      Thanks for this awesome chance to win!
      Hugs, Christine aka The Stampin’ Ninja

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    186. My favorite paper crafting tool has to be the Big Shot and all it’s accessories!!! It gives everything such a crisp look.
      Love the Day of Gratitude stamp set. Don’t have that one yet!
      Thank you for offering the candy.

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    187. If I have to chose just one it would have to be my punches! I love how they coordinate with alot of SU stamp sets they make your pages and cards look so speical!!

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    188. Without a doubt, my Big Shot!!! I LOVE that thing and couldn’t live without it! I joke with my husband that I sit at work thinking about what I’m going to make with it when I get home 😉

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    189. Hi Mary, My favorite paper crafting tool hands down is the Big Shot I love it! Always so excited to see new folders and dies.

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    190. Love receiving your emails. My fav would have to be the Big Shot. By the way, the mini Holiday catalog is the best yet.

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    191. My all time fav crafting tool has to be the crop-a-dile…it has so many uses and it is the first thing I go to when I need to embelish my projects. The big shot was a close second 🙂

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    192. my my my…no way to pick only one…Big Shot, punches and…well actually I guess I need to back up and say the stamp-a-ma-jig as I can be just a bit finiky about precision and placement of things…

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    193. Love your designs! Thanks for the chance at winning the “loot!”
      My favorite paper crafting tool these days is my edge distressor! I love the look it gives the edges of my papers!

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    194. Mary: So much to pick from….but I have to say that my favorite tool is my ATG gun. That thing makes putting projects together so much faster. My life is so much happier with it.

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    195. Like so many other paper crafters, I think the Big Shot would have to be my favorite tool because it allows me to use so many of the wonderful toys Stampin’ Up has to offer. I started off with the Cuttlebug but the Big Shot has really broadened my horizons, allowing me to use the Bigz XL Dies, the Embosslits, the Sizzlits, and the wonderful embossing folders. All of that texture really makes my cards come alive! Thanks for the opportunity to win such great blog candy!!!

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    196. What an awesome package of stuff…I adore that stamp set, so thanks for a chance to win. My favorite tool right now is my Big Shot. I don’t think I can make a card with out using it.

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    197. thanks for the chance to win some beautiful blog candy! my favorite tool is my cuttlebug…if that counts as a tool. but i also love my punches and my clear mount stamps.

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    198. I agree!! My Big Shot would have to be my favorite as well! My daughter would say the owl punch, she loves to create owls!

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    199. Big shot! Big shot! Big shot! So many uses. I must admit I wake up every morning and visit your site. Thanks for all the fabulous ideas and WOW tutorials.

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    200. PAPER CUTTER…..Who could live without it. I use it for cards and in my personal life almost DAILY.
      2nd, even thou you did not ask, are the embossing folders….Great tool
      thanks
      mary carol

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    201. Big Shot…Hands down!! Love my Bone Folder, Paper Piercer and of course my punches and stencils (not sure if they count as a tool though)but my Big Shot will have to pried out of my cold dead fingers at the end of my stamping days! LOL! Crossing my fingers and hoping hard as Day of Gratitude is my favorite in the mini too! Thanks for sharing the goodies and your time and talents. – A devoted reader

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    202. Love your blog and all your gorgeous projects! I love each and every punch and Big Shot die in my ever-growing stash!

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    203. Hi Mary!
      Love your creations! You are a definite inspiration!
      My favorite – an oldie but really handy now with the new rhinestone & pearl stickies…is my Exacto Knife.
      Have a great weekend,
      Peggy Paszkiewicz

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    204. Hey Mary – Another vote for the Big Shot here. 🙂 And thanks for the tip on using Staz-On with the cellophane bags! I have so many of them from stamp camps that I had gotten to the point of not taking them anymore because I didn’t know what to do with them. A blog post on how to use them would be great as I didn’t know you could really “mail” them.

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    205. My favorite tool is the Big Shot. I love the various dies and embossing folders for the Big Shot. I also like the various things you can make using the Big Shot i.e. cards, scrapbook pages, gifts, etc.

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    206. I don’t have the Big Shot but love to use SU folders with my cuttlebug. Thanks for all you do and giving us a chance to win this awesome stamp.

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    207. The Big Shot and ALL OF IT’S ACCESSORIES – which would include paper. I always look forward to seeing your blog each day and now with your WOW videos it is more WOW!

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    208. So many people have said Big Shot that I hate to be so repetitious. . .however, I had another “Big Name” brand for several years and I am so much happier with my Big Shot. I really love it. And, I love your blog. It’s the first thing I open up each morning at work – oops, I mean after I get home!!! LOL

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    209. Woo hoo is right!!! I love embossing folders and my corner chomper. Thanks for the chance to add to my Stampin Up collection.

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    210. My favorite tool is the big shot. I never thought I would love it the way I do. You can do so much with it.
      Mary, I love all your projects and quick videos. Hope
      to meet you at leadership. Barb

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    211. Since I consider the Big Shot a necessity, I will say the embossing folders. Having that extra texture makes cards SO rich. Love your 1 minute videos, Mary!

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    212. I love the Big Shot and the punches, but right now my favorite thing is the Shimmer Paint. I mixed it in a spritzer bottle with alcohol and I spray it on everything! It adds a great shimmer and shine! It really enhances every project!

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    213. I am so happy I upgraded to the BIG shot. I love using embossing folders to add texture to a card without making a card too bulky. Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration. I can’t go a day without my “pretty” fix!

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    214. First let me say how much I love your work. Your blog is on my favorites to be checked every day. Thanks for sharing your talent

      I would have to say my punches first and my big shot a close second.

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    215. My favorite tool are tweezers. Great for picking up little things and getting ribbon through small holes.

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    216. Thanks for the opportunity to win your wonderful “blog candy”. I love you quick videos…I’ve learned so much from them.
      The tool I turn to the most is definitely my stamp-a-ma-jig. I couldn’t live without it.

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    217. Punches have to be my favorite tool to use!!! I love the versatility of the punches and how quick I can create! Love your blog and all your work!~ Thanks for the opportunity to win this blog candy!!!

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    218. I would have to say the Big Shot as of current is my favorite! I can see a lot of people agree with that:o)

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    219. I am probably like everyone else and will say the Big Shot. I could not live without it.

      Love your blogs. Your work is wonderful and look forward to the blog each day.

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    220. Wow, how do we narrow it down to one…shape and edge punches, embossing folders, die cuts, Big Shot, Cricut machine, etc. I could not have creative explosions without them. Please enter me, I so much want to win this fabulous “CANDY”!!!!

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    221. My NEW favorite tool is my color spritzer. I finally bought one and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. My favorite stand by has got to be my big shot – how did I live without it?
      Thanks for offering up some blog candy and sharing somemore fabulous tips with us.

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    222. I can’t make a card without using my Big Shot. Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful candy. Love your blog.

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    223. It would have to be your BLOG! I love your blog and all of your wonderful ideas and tutorials!I have my favorite tools that I reach for like my Big Shot, punches, stamps but your inspiration above all is what teaches me to try new things with my tools everyday! I look forward to your 1 Minute to “WOW” Videos! You are an inspiration to so many of us! Thank you for all that you do and the opportunities to win such fun blog candy!

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    224. What would I find the most difficult tool to do without–my tweezers. They are always within reach for all the detail work on my cards. And of coarse, the huge variety of quality punches Stampin’ Up offers are in constant use. They are “the best”.

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    225. I honestly do not know how I paper crafted without my big shot. It is a new toy for me and I use it all the time. A close second would be all my punches. Thank you for all your inspiration!

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    226. I cannot live without the Bigshot and the topnote die!!!! I use it for so many things and it is so versitle most people dont even notice until I tell them!!!

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    227. I love my punches–I think I have all of SU!’s. Also couldn’t live without my Big Shot. I’m really enjoying your One Minute to Wow videos. Thanks for all your work and inspiration!

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    228. The paper cutter seems the most obvious, but the punches come in a close second followed by the Big Shot. Love the effects you can get with the movers and shapers.

      Thank you for sharing with us.

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    229. Mary, I so enjoy your card designs! They are so clean and sharp. My favorite tool is my Scor-it-All. Thanks

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    230. I love my Big Shot and all the wonderful accessories that I use with it. It just helps my cards and pages come alive. So easy on the hands and easy on the eyes!

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    231. Heavens I love the Big Shot and my next favorite are all my stampin up punches that I could not live without.

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    232. My first pick is my Big Shot, of course! A close second is my paper piercer. Love the blog candy! Thanks for sharing

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    233. The tool I use with every card is the Fiskars paper cutter. What would I do without it? Then, bring on the stampin up punches: love every one.

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    234. My favorite tool are punches, I don’t know what I would do without them. I love your blog and get such great ideas and tips from you. Love, love your 1 Minute to WOW videos too! Thanks for the blog candy, I hope I win…..

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    235. It is really hard to choose, but I love my Big Shot because I can use any dies and embossing folders and plates from other companies

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    236. My favortie crafting tool is the Big Shot. That is the best craft tool that I have every purchased. A lot of my tools are used once in awhile and may collect some dust, but not my Big Shot.

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    237. This is like asking me choose my favorite child !
      I can only say that the tool I would hate to be without would be my big shot or silhouette.
      Thanks for a chance to win a great goodie bag !

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    238. My favorites are the embossing folders and punches. I use them on almost every project I make. Such fun to use for extra drama. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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    239. Right now I love the owl punch. The Big shot is next. Having so much fun with both of them. Thanks for the blog candy. Hope I win.

      Sherry

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    240. Hi Mary, thanks for the chance to win blog candy. I have so many favorite tools but my fav cool tool is the stampin’ scrub – i know it may sound silly but it’s good clean fun & helps me keep my cherished stamps in great shape.

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    241. Not sure I would consider this a tool, but I love dimensionals..any project looks better with a few of them to give some depth to a project. Also love blender pens and daubers!

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    242. I do love the Big Shot because of it’s versatility of uses with different media (paper, fabric, chipboard, plastic, etc), but I more often use the hand punches because they are so easy to grab and use.

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    243. My Stamp-a-ma-jig! I’m a newbie and it’s helping me a lot! I’m learning so much from your posts. Thanks!
      Lisa

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    244. I LOVE Stampin’Up! punches! Other than our amazing paper selection, the punches, especially the 2 step owl, are my favorite! I hope I win!

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    245. I am in-love with all my stamping tools but if I had to choose, it would have to be my Big Shot. Now that I have it, I don’t know how I used to stamp without it. Adding texture, cut-outs, die-cuts, embossing… there’s so much you can do with it!

      Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy!

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    246. Does your blog count as a paper crafting tool? I use your blog for creative ideas and inspiration on a daily basis. You blog is, without a doubt, my favorite papercrafting tool! Thank you for sharing so many creative ideas and techniques!

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    247. Hi as I am new to this craft, I have to say I like using the Stamp-a-ma-jig to keeps me straight for stamping all over. thanks

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    248. The Color Coach is great for people like me who always want to use the same favorite colors all the time. It helps me to branch out a little.

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    249. i love and am addicted to all the SU punches. can’t wait until they get the 2.5″ circle punch issue resolved. i want to use that punch. Mary, thanks for sharing blog candy and your inspiration. you are my go to gal. 🙂

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    250. The punches are fast and easy to use. And can be used to cover an oops. Enjoy your updates! Thanks for all you do.

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    251. I love SU punches – and I think my fav is the scallop edge punch. How easy to spiff up a card with it.

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    252. Hardly a card goes by where I don’t use a punch. Who knew cutting out a circle would be so hard? Thank goodness for punches!

      Thank you for the inspiration and keep on creating!

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    253. I would have to say my favorite tool is punches. They are so quick to use and yet give your projects the finished look. Love your blog, great inspiration. Thanks for a chance to win a fabuolous prize 🙂

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    254. Oh Mary – what a coincidence!!! I logged on to your blog to thank you for the “treats” you sent me in the Pals Hobby Demo give away and here you are giving more prizes away!! Too funny!

      Well – thank you again for the wonderful blog candy and for being such a sweetheart! I’ll be sure to post some projects I’ve made with my prizes for you to see.

      Please don’t count me in this give away, though. Give the other ladies (and gents) a chance. However, I will tell you my favorite tool is by far the Big Shot!! I love how quick and easy it is to turn the crank and come out with something beautiful and amazing in a flash!

      Have a great day and good luck to all!

      Tammy 🙂

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    255. Gosh.. this is a hard one. Punches, I love my punches, so many things you can do with them. Love seeing your blog each day.

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    256. I LOVE all my tools!!! I use my Big Shot all the time…and what would we do without our punches????

      Great Blg candy! Day of Gratitude is such a pretty stamp set.

      Love all you share with us! Thank you. 🙂

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    257. It is tooooo hard to pick a favorite but I would have to say my Big Shot since I can do so much with it.

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    258. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies 🙂 I’d have to say my favorite tool is my Cuttlebug as I use it on just about every card. Punches are a close second.

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    259. I love any punches, but I especially love the ones that coordinate with stamps! Mary, thanks for sharing!

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    260. My favorites are the punches. I love when the punches coordinate with a stamp–it makes everything look so clean and neat!

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    261. Thanks for the fabuous giveaway!!! My favortie would have to be the big shot. The possibilities are endless!!

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    262. Mary: the one thing that I reach for on almost every project (beside the obvious like my paper cutter) is my cropadile. I love to add ribbon to my cards and this is my go to tool. HOWEVER this was a tough choice between the crocodile and my big shot.

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    263. I really love the stamp-a-ma-jig. Whoever designed it is a genius! I also love your blog, Mary! It’s a great inspirational tool.

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    264. My absolute favourite tool is the Big Shot – it is so versatile and I use it for something on every single project!

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    265. I absolutley LOVE the Big Shot. I can’t imagine why I waited so long to get it. I love your blog and I really like the tutorials. Thanks for the chance to win some GREAt blog candy.

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    266. I love my Cuttlebug! (Nevermind that it’s not SU. LOL)

      I also love this blog candy, so PICK ME PLLEASE!!!!! 🙂

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    267. I love, love, love my Stamp-A-Majig and Quicker Picker Upper tool, I use those the most. Love your blog, thanks for a chance to win some awsome goodies….

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    268. Hey Mary, great blog candy. 🙂 I’d have to say that my favorite tool….simple, but it’s my sponges. You can have the most simple card and give it a WOW with just a little bit of sponging. Of course, I also love my Big Shot….but sponge when you have nothing else! 🙂 Blessings-Tana Conley http://tanaconley.blogspot.com

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    269. So many tools, so little time! I love my Big Shot soo much (and so does my husband!), my heat gun, my sharp scissors, and all the glorious punches. But my ultimate fave tool right now is my centering ruler as I am space-ily challenged!

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    270. Mary…First of all I want to take this time to tell you that I am addicted to your site …I can’t wait each day to see what new project or tip you have to share with us! You have inspired me beyond what you could imagine…As for expressing what paper craft tool is my favorite I have not got one… I am in love with them all…I do not even want to imagine parting with any one of them..So thanks again for inspiration…Have a Wonderful weekend…Hugs always Julie-Anne

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    271. Wow! My favorite tool would have to be the one that I never make a card without…my paper cutter! I love the Stampin’ Up punches too, though I must admit that I do like the old style better!
      Love your website and all the great inspiration I get from you! Thanks for a chance at the blog candy!

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    272. I love the corner punch. It adds so much to a card and is very simple to do. Thanks for your blog!

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    273. It’s a toss up between my Big Shot and my punches. I use them both on nearly every project I create. Love your blog! Thanks for sharing all of your great ideas with us every day!

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    274. My favorite is my stamp-a-ma-jig. But I love my Big Shot and all of the punches as well. There are just too many good items to pick from! Loving the blog candy!

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    275. I love, love, love punches! I use at least one, if not numerous, on every card and scrapbook page I make. Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful candy!!

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    276. I think everyone loves their Big Shot, but punches and embossing folders are close seconds. And, what about our paper cutter? Where would we be without that? Love your ideas, projects and videoes! Thanks for a great blog and blog candy giveaways!!!!

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    277. I have to say I consider STAMPS as “tools” and I love ’em. They (and my daughter)are what got me into card-making and scrapbooking to begin with. So they are my “favorite tool.” They take a plain whatever (card, scrapbook page, napkin, napkin ring, framed wall decor, printed retreat agendas, etc., etc., etc.) and transform it into something special. A close second would be my paper cutter and after that the bone folder. After reading all the comments about the Big Shot, I may need to invest in one of those soon! LOVE your blog, Mary! Soooo creative!

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    278. I am going crazy with the 2 3/8″ circle scallop extra large punch, making the great accordian folded flowers you demonstrated on the video tutorial. Everyone who sees them is just in love with them and think I am amazing. Thanks for making me look so great.

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    279. I’m very fickle, and my “favorite” tool seems to change from one new acquisition to the next. My current favorite is the owl punch. I’m having such fun making their eyes expressive–looking at a certain thing or each other, cross-eyed, etc. Thanks for your wonderful blog and this blog candy. I’d love this set!

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    280. My favorit tool is the crimper. I love to make plain paper into textured paper and give my card a little “zing.”

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    281. BIG SHOT! Love it for the versatility. I am addicted to your blog every morning I rise with a cup of joe to see what you have for me. My special slice of the am. Thank you for the videos!
      [email protected]

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    282. I would say my Scor-Pal–I use it with every project I create. I also love my Cuttlebug for embossing and oh, I use at least one punch on the cards I make, so it’s hard to keep it down to just one when there’s so many great tools to create it.

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    283. Big Shot is my favorite – if I am not careful I will get started making a card with a die cut & will end up with lots of that cut – when really I just wanted to make 4 cards but feel forced to make more because of all the cut outs I just did with my Big Shot.

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    284. I love my Big Shot and my punches… they allow me to cut multiples of things for fast card and scrapbook making.

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    285. I can’t live with out my paper piecer and mat pack. A super-quick way to add texture, fill in space, and depth to any project!

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    286. My favorite paper-crafting tool is a mundane one: dimensionals. I use them on almost EVERY card I make! But if dimensionals don’t count as a “tool”, then I choose my Big Shot. LOVE it. It has so many uses!

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    287. The “Big Shot” is used the most often but I do love using the mat pack…makes for great alignment. Keep up your wonderful creativity….

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    288. I absolutely LOVE this stamp set! I would have to say my favorite tool is a stamp-a-ma-jig. I can’t live without it!

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    289. Hi Mary,
      well my favorite tool has to be my Big Shot. The possibilities are endless with what can be done with this neat tool.
      thanks for all the great ideas on your blog :0)

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    290. I would have to say my punches are my favorite tools since I don’t have a Big Shot. The punches are great for quick projects especially the cirlce scalloped punch. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas.

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    291. Definitely the Big Shot, with all the accessories, don’t know how I would survive with out them. So many others are close seconds. Thanks for all your expertise. I learn everyday from what you show. Thank you so much.

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    292. If I had to pick just one tool that I couldn’t live without it would have to be my paper trimmer. I cannot think of a project in which I have not used a trimmer.

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    293. I love my punches and my big shot, along with almost everyone else here!!! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win.

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    294. Hands-down has got to be my Big Shot and all it’s accessories-especially the dies and embossing folders.

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    295. My favorite would have to be the Fiskers cutting unit from Stampin’ Up. It’s an essential to me and I wouldn’t get anything done without it!

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    296. My favorite tool is my Big Shot! It is so relaxing to roll my paper and die through it and see cool cutouts emerge!!!

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    297. Oh man to pick just one? I guess the Big Shot is the most versatile since you can make boxes, bags, tags and add texture too with the impressions folders. thanks for the chance to win your wonderful candy!
      hugs,
      Elizabeth

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    298. It seems that almost everyone says it’s their Big Shot BUT I got along just fine before I had one so I’d say rubber stamps is my favorite; is that considered a tool? How could we possibly get along without our stamps? They’re first & foremost for me.

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    299. I didn’t think I would like it but once you get the hang of twisting the ends – I love the new Big Shot Candy Wrapper. Too cute!!Thanks for a chance to win this stamp set – I don’t have it but I love all of the creations you have made with it!!

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    300. Like so many others, my all-time favorite crafting tool is the Big Shot … you can use it for so many things! Thanks for the opportunity to win some wonderful blog candy. Happy Halloween!

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    301. Well, it’s hard to name just one. My newest favorite paper crafting tool is the Big Shot. Just started enjoying the beauty of the textured background. Jill

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    302. My favorite tool is the Graph paper. I didn’t realize how much I used it until I had some old graph paper without the measurements on it. I used it every time I am creating something because the measurements are right on the paper. I also use it for scoring.

      Thanks for always sharing your beautiful creations with us!
      Susan

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    303. I have been using my corner punches alot lately…since my motto is less is more, a quick punch on the corner of a card gives it a little extra flair..have been using corner rounder the most but have other MS corner punches that I like too…thanks for the chance to win…I LOVE that stamp set!

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    304. My favorite tools are the punches, especially the new larger ones. Thanks for posting every day. Love it!

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    305. My favorite tool for all my papercrafting is the bone folder–I know not the choice of many–but honestly it is the one I use most often–I can’t stand a card or die without nice crisp folds. Thanks for the chance to win.

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    306. BIG SHOT, BIG SHOT, BIG SHOT Hands down. I would be lost without it. My Cuttlebug is a real close second. I wouldn’t want to be without either one.

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    307. The Big Shot is by far my most favourite crafting tool. A close second would have to be any of Stampin’ Up!’s edge punches — they add so much to any crafting project. Thanks for sharing your creativity, Mary. I love checking to see what you’re up to — always inspiring!!

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    308. I guess it would be my border punches right now. They are so portable and add so much to the project.

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    309. I have to say my SU punches are my favorite with the Big Shot coming in at a close second. I love the convenience and versitility of punches and the textures of the embossing plates. Thanks for the chance to win, as I love the Day of Gratitude stamp set.

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    310. Hi Mary!
      Thanks for the chance to win! What a great collection! My favorite stamping / crafting tool is the Big Shot!

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    311. It’s hard to pick just one because it really depends on my mood and what I’m into at the time. I would have to say my brayer. You can do some really stunning techniques with a brayer. Good luck to everyone!

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    312. Hmmm – it is a toss-up between my Big Kick and my Stampin Up punches. I just love die cuts & punches!

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    313. What a wonderful blog you have Mary! Look forward to it daily. My favorite tool is a toss up between my punc hes ,, and the texture plates for my big shot. Thanks for a chance to win!

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    314. The bigshot alone is not my favorite you have to have dies and folders and sizlets to work. As a new SU demonstrator, my favorite tool is stampin connection to give me inspiration to create. Without inspiration, all the tools in the world are useless! Keep on bloggin Mary.. your are my “pretty” go to girl.

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    315. Hi Mary, not sure if my comment was posted or not. So, if this is a duplicate, please remove this.

      My fav has to be Tonic Paper Cutter closely followed by SU Word Window Punch.

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    316. There is so many but I love the new ribbon punch. I love ribbon on cards but with postage so high this punch adds a ribbon look without having the added bulk.
      I especially love running it through my crimper. So neat. I used it on all my Christmas cards!!

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    317. Without a doubt, my favorite tool is my Big Shot and
      dies…Punches run a close second. These tools make
      life so much easier and things are neatly and clearly
      cut out.
      Love your site !!

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    318. My favorite tool(s) would have to be SU! punches! I don’t think I have made a card without using at least 1 punch.

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    319. My favorite tool would be a tie between my punches and my big shot! I use one or the other on almost all my cards and other items I make. Thanks for the chance.

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    320. I would have to say the Heat Tool when used with embossing powders – it dresses up my cards in an instant, and sets colors when needed. Of course the Big Shot is also a favorite – with all the accessories that go with that. Too little time for me to play, though. Bummer!!! Love your cards, always!!

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    321. My favorite is the big shot. I love my embossing folders. The added look they give a card is incredible.
      Thanks for the chance to win and have a Happy Halloween!

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    322. I would have to say my favorite tool is my cuttlebug. I love all the things I can do on it and it’s compatible with all the Big Shot plates. Thank you for a chance to win a great prize.

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    323. The papercrafting “tool” that I love (and use) the most would definitely be my embossing heat gun! Thanks so much for this fabulous giveaway – this stamp set is one of my FAVORITES and is actually on my “wish list” so hope Santa is reading this!

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    324. Just love the Big Shot! The punches are fun also. Sure hope I win. Love the gratitude stamps and would love to have those!

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    325. My favorite tool would have to be my punches for cool layers and borders! Thanks for the chance to win candy!

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    326. My favorite paper crafting tool would have to be my SU! punches! I use them on just about every project! My BigShot is a very close second though!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win some fabulous Blog Candy! I love that stamp set!

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    327. My favorite crafting tool are the scissors and the list goes on!

      2nd *you didn’t ask but…* your blog. Without it I would be forever paper challenged!

      Thanks Mary!
      Veronica

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    328. Wow Mary, that sure is some SWEET blog candy. My favorite tool has to be my stamp-a-ma-jig. Can’t seen to make a card without it.
      Thanks for the chance to win.

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    329. It would have to be the Big Shot as it works with so many different accessories to make so many different looks as well as it cutting numerous different types of materials, you can use it for just about anything! I love your site and all of your wonderful ideas! I look forward to your 1 Minute to “WOW” Video Tutorials, that are all so great! You are an inspiration to so many of us! Thank you for all that you do! Theresa, Colorado Springs, CO

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    330. I would have to agree, I love my punches. It is amazing all the different cuts and shapes you can make with them. They are so versatile. And, thank you for all your videos on the punches! I love your recent video creating a vase out of the oval punch. Very clever.

      Dorothy

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    331. I have to admit my cutting skills are not great so I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE all the punches SU is bringing out. It keeps my projects looking beautiful and professional.

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    332. My favorite tool would have to be my little scissors. I use them all the time to cut things out to add to my projects/cards.

      I love this blog candy!!

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    333. My favorite tools are my SU punches. Love my STAMPS, Big Shot, embossing folders & ATG but couldn’t create without my punches. Thanks for all the gorgeous inspiration. I look forward to your blog posts daily.

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    334. Big shot, punches, Big shot. punches. can’t have one with out the other. They both give your card that over the top look. Love your tips and card ideas. I love your candy blog give away. Thank you

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    335. Oh my goodness…to choose just one. I love the punches, but if I had to choose one tool it would be the Big Shot!! I can do so many things with it and it always “fixes” the card that needs something.

      Thanks for all your video tutorials and you great ideas!! Enjoy your day!!

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    336. I agree….it’s hard to pick just one. I would have to say my Big Shot, along with the embossing folders.

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    337. That is a tough one, it kind of depends on the project but my punches are a go to for tons of things. I love my big shot to though!

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    338. My favorite tools are dies – nesties,quickutz, sizzix etc. I am a diecut junkie. Now I would love to have Day of Gratitude. You have done so many wonderful projects with this set. Thanks for the opportunity and I have my fingers crossed!

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    339. Oh boy if I have to think of one I would pick…oh I cant pick one. OK the item I use the most is my BIG SHOT! I pick that. The items up for grab are beautiful! Thanks Mary. You are a true inspiration!

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    340. I have so many favorite tools and techniques, but I guess if I had to choose, I would say “glitter” – just love it! By the way, this is the first time I’ve ever commented, and wanted to tell you how much I love your cards and other projects.

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    341. My top Stampin’ up tool is my Big Shot and any Stampin’ up dies. My top tool overall would have to be my Genesis paper trimmer. I’ve had it for about 8 years and the blade is still as sharp as ever and I’ve put it through some pretty hard work! I adore this stamp set, great giveaway, thanks Mary!

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    342. My favorite papercrafting tool has to be my Big Shot. So many things you can do with it! I lve it and use it all the time. Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful blog candy. jmniffer

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    343. Love my cuttlebug and folders. Add a wow factor to my cards. Thanks for sharing your talent with those of us less endowed!

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    344. I really like my Big Shot, but due to lack of space I have to “get it out” to use it. So even though it’s a favorite, I have to vote my punches as my #1 choice in “tools”….close at hand, easy to use, & lots of variety!
      Your blog is also one of my everyday “tools”…I get great ideas & inspiration here. Thanks!!!

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    345. My ultimate favorite tool is the EK Success Ruler 3×15 in) because it has a metal piece along the side when you cut with your hobby knife (my second favorite tool). This ruler has lines in it. The BOMB! Thank you for many of your tips on your blog!

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    346. Can paper be considered a favorite crafting tool? I LOVE PAPER! But if not, I love my Accu-Cut Grande Mark die cutting machine and then it’s baby brother, the Big Shot. Thanks for the chance to win. I love your blog!!!

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    347. Love my cuttlebug and folders. Add a wow factor to my cards. Thanks for sharing your talent with those of us less endowed!

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    348. I absolutely love my Big Shot. It was the tool I wasn’t going to buy because i didn’t need it !! Needless to say I love it and all my cute dies from SU !

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    349. My favorites are the embossing folders!! They make such a big wow factor in seconds. Thanks for all your great ideas. You are amazing!!

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    350. I would have to say my punches are my favorites. I love the way they coordinate with some of the stamps sets. After reading all of the blogs on the Big Shot, I just might have to invest in one! Thanks for keeping me motivated and inspired.

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    351. My punches are very compatible with all projects. My newset FAV is the OWL punch. There are endless possibilities…

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    352. I’d have to say I have just discovered the embossing folders and they are great. I also just discovered you from doing a search. It was great to find you! Thanks for all the information.

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    353. I love the sweet treat cups. I don’t have a Big Shot yet! Just getting into this card thing. I check your blog everyday. Thank you for the inspiration. Your work is so simplistically beautiful!

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    354. I would say the textured impressions embossing folders with of course the Big Shot. What a great way to add texture and interest to your cards!

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    355. Very hard question to answer:
      1st choice – definitely – BIG SHOT
      2nd choice – SU Paper & ribbons – it’s like looking at yummy fabric (which I love)
      3rd choice – SU Punches make card making so easy
      4th choice – Oh forgot you only one one choice, sorry!

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    356. WOW! What a prize package! Visiting your site each day for a daily dose of inspiration is prize enough – this would be over the top!!! As to my favorite tool, I’d have to say my paper piercer and mat pack, just love the look I can create with them.

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    357. Mary, I love my Big Shot and all the dies and embossing folders to go with it! Thank you for for your videos. I enjoy them immensely!

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    358. My favorite crafting tool would have to be the new Decorative Label Punch. I love the design, all my SU punches are a definite must have for any crafting project.

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    359. Punches! Love, love, love punches, even with all my dies I still go back to my punches all the time. I really enjoy your blog and check it daily without fail. Thanks for all of the quick and easy inspiration, and I love that I can get everything I need from SU.

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    360. Mine is definitely my Big Shot. It is so versatile and I rarely ever make a card without it. The Top Note Bigz Die is my absolutely favorite, and I LOVE how you’ve shown us its versatility. Love your cards, Mary…SO gorgeous!

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    361. Leslie said … hmmmm! Decisions decisions. I am torn between my big shot and my embossing folders, but I guess I ultimately have to go with the big shot since I could not use the embossing folders without it! Love the blog candy.

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    362. Just one favorite – lol- without a doubt it would have to be my Big Shot. Can’t paper craft without it!! Thanks for all you do, you are an inspiration to us all!!!

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    363. My favorite would have to be e Big Shot. I can use either a die or the wonderful embossing folders. But the punches are tailing pretty close 🙂 Thanks for a chance for some great blog candy. The Day of Gratitude is one of my favs also, I would love to use it for thanksgiving.

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    364. Well…just one?! Big Shot! But does the Stamp-a-ma-jig count? I HAVE TO use it for all my card making.

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    365. I love the punches! The are quick and easy to use. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy and all the work on your blog! Your blog is awesome and I still check it everyday.
      Cindy S.

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    366. That is very difficult to say which is my favorite paper crafting tool. But stamps, ink, sponges, cutting tools (punches, Big Kick, cuttlebug, Nesties, paper cutters, and of course Scissors) all are used on nearly every project! I can’t choose just one!

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    367. I love all the punches. They add so much and are so easy to use. Great blog candy! Great blog Mary!

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    368. If I could only choose one it would be the Stamp-A-ma-Jig. I just can’t get things straight anymore without it. I’ve got my friends hooked on it too. Thanks for sharing all the cool ideas.

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    369. As much as I love my Cuttlebug (which I use a lot), I would have to say that I use my punches/Nestabilities dies the most. Thanks so much for offering this great blog candy, Mary! That’s so sweet! 😉

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    370. Favorite Tool…Punches…Easy to grab a few, plop them into a tote bag and head over to someone’s house for a few hours of card fun. Love the Wow Videos…whether they are a minute or more!!!

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    371. The punches are my current favorite, but I am dying for a Big Shot. It’s on my Christmas list! Thanks so much for the chance to win! I check your blog almost daily… just love it. 🙂

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    372. I am such a gadget geek. I love punches, the Big Shot, markers, the aqua painters, and so many more things. But, without my paper cutter, I would not be able to make any card. It is the start of any project & I could not live without it.

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    373. Okay, in fear of repetitiveness….it would HAVE to be the Big Shot. It is the most versatile tool that a stamper/scrapbooker would want as part of their ‘go to’ tools. Thanks for sharing all of your ideas….very inspirational!

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    374. believe it or not, the spritzer tool is my fave. love, love, love your cards! would love to win the blog candy.

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    375. Just because I get instant gratification, the punches, esp. those that pair-up with the stamp sets. Just not into scissor cutting!

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    376. I love the Big Shot! It gives so many options for texture in projects and texture is what gives me that “Wow” feeling.

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    377. Definitely my Big Shot! I cut everything but my husband’s steak with it; felt, foamie sheets, fabric, you name it. Big Shot has a permanent home out on one of my counters in my craft room as I use it so often. Thanks for the chance to win!

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    378. Mary I just <3 my SU paper cutter with the card sizes marked on it making it so easy tocut and score the perfect size card. I'm always layering so a nice crisp cut is a must. Sure I love the bigshot and my punches but you have to start out with a nice straight card base. Thanks for the blog candy op Mary.

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    379. BIG SHOT, BIG SHOT, BIG SHOT…can’t use it enough…so versatile…thanks for the opportunity of blog candy!!! Hope I win!!

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    380. Top Note,is by far my favorit papercrafting tool!
      I am not very creative with ideals of my own but,
      by following other blogs that has helped me along the way.
      My favorite however, is the tutorial from your blog on 9/30/2010.
      Love how you changed Top Note to a whole other shape and create a beautiful set of brackets.
      Your blog is a favorite with me.

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    381. All my embossing folders. So the I guess the tool would be the big shot. Just love to do different techniques with the folders. And thank you!! Your blog so inspires me.

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    382. I believe my favorite tools are punches, especially the ones that layer. They add such dimension to cards and projects. Love your blog also and the One Minute to Wow. Thanks.

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    383. My favorite paper tool is the Dotted Scallop Border Punch. It’s perfect for framing pictures for scrapbooking and it embellishes cards with ease!
      Love your Blog Mary! It makes my day!

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    384. My favorite tool is my Big Shot. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great prize package! I read your blog everyday

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    385. Nestabilities and punches are my favorite tools to add accent layers to cards, to easily provide a nice bang. Thanks for all of the inspiration you share!

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    386. Punches! Especially punches that can be used with words. Then I can stamp my sentiment and not worry if I am stamping it straight!

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    387. Favorite?? I have trouble just picking one. Most used??? Would have to be the paper cutter and the paper piercing tool. Most loved??? The Big Shot which my friends went together and bought me for my birthday last year! Love your blog.
      Martha

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    388. Isn’t that like asking me to pick a favorite child?? lol I might have to go with punches since they are so versatile. I just found your blog, and can’t wait to really go through it. What I’ve seen so far is wonderful!
      Deb

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    389. My favorite tools are my Spellbinders Nestabilities. I love the fact that you can cut out a shape in a variety of sizes. My husband even knows what they are!

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    390. What else! THE BIG SHOT of course! You can do so much with it and the results are always fabulous!
      Thanks for the opportunity at some awesome blog candy!! Love your blog, your projects and tips are always amazing!

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    391. I love my cuttle bug…one day I will have a big shot but not yet…the spider web for halloween is the coolest…thanks for chance to win!

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    392. Without a doubt, the Big Shot is my favorite and most used tool. It has taken card making to a whole new level.

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    393. I love using my punches with the Decorative Label punch being my all time favorite, I use them on all my cards.
      Mary, thank you for sharing your talents and creativity with us everyday. Great Blog Candy too!!!

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    394. well seems like everyone loves their big shot as much as I do….but truly it is a wonderful piece of equipment…so versitile I recently started using it to cut fabric to make a quilt

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    395. Hands down – the Big Shot and love the exclusive Stampin Up dies. I use the big shot every time I do a card or a scrap page-it is just the best.

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    396. Hands down–the Stamp-a-ma-jig. I would be lost without. Although I love a lot of tools, that one keeps me on the straight and narrow, literally.

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    397. I have to say the Stampamajig is my very favorite for perfectly aligned images. Makes your cards look very professional. 🙂

      Barby

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    398. Hello Mary!! I love following your blog–thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

      I have so many tools that make life grand, but only a few I “can’t live without.” At the top of my list is my mini paper trimmer. I use it on EVERY card.

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    399. In addition to my Scor-Pal, one of my go-to tools would have to be “How-To” videos for cards. I use my Scor-Pal a LOT, though. It sits right by my stamping area. I would have to say it’s my favorite tool.

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    400. Wow great blog candy and I just love your blog.
      Ok my favorite tool has to be my punches. I do love the
      Big Shot but I use my punches on almost all of my
      cards. Thanks for the chance to win.

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    401. There are so many things I could list but I LOVE my cricut….Especially now that I have Sure Cuts a lot and I can cut SVG files on it!!!!

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    402. So many to choose from…I would have to say my punches! I love your one minute to WOW videos. Your a great inspriation to us all!!

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    403. Hands down it is the Big Shot. It was a Christmas gift I received last year and I don’t know how I lived without it. It is so versatile and has so many different functions. Thanks for the blog giveaway!

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    404. What a beautiful stamp set! And all those pretties to go with it! I wish I could say the Big Shot is my favorite, but I’m saving up to get one! My current favorite is the paper tearing tool–such a clever tool to add just a little chabby chic to my cards! Thanks for all the tips, tricks and tutorials!

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    405. My favorite tool has to be my computer! I love looking at the blogs of my fellow stampers. They are SO amazing and such a wonderful community for sharing what we love the best!!

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    406. How can I go against a lot of people on here? I too love the big shot and I love the top note die. Thanks for sharing all your creativity!

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    407. It is a close call between my crafting knife and my thing a ma jig! Couldn’t live without them.
      Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge

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    408. My favorite tool has to be the Big Shot. Love the embossing folders and dies. They are so easy to use.
      Mary

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    409. Thank you for offering such wonderful blog candy, and thank you for the new videos and constant inspiration! Though I love my Big Shot, I couldn’t even make a card with out my paper cutter!

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    410. Hmmmm, I just can’t choose between my punches and my Cuttlebug – use them both all the time. Thanks for all you do for all of us!!

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    411. The punches are my favorite with the big shot as a very close second. I love your blog!! All your work is so PRETTY!

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    412. One of my favorite tools is the SU Mat Pack. I use it often and it is a permanent fixture on my stamping table.

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    413. I love them all…and would like bunches more! The one that I really want to get is the Big Shot. My friend has one and when I use her’s it makes my cards look so neat! The one that I have near me at all times is my bone folder. I do have a Cricut that I will use, but I really want to get a Big Shot..I’m so thankful for my clear stamps…I love, love, love them…thanks for all that you do for us on your site.

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    414. I think my favorite is all the punches that Stampin Up offers. Great blog candy. I don’t have any of it so would love to win. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Mary

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    415. my new favorite is the owl punch! gosh you make ghosts, turkeys, owls, elves a ton of things! love your site ! and really there isn’t much of stampin up I do not love!

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    416. I love all my tools….but I have to say my very favorite would be all my dies for my machine. What would I do without them? Gorgeous blog candy! Thanks!

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    417. My new favorite tool is my Big Shot! I just love everything I can do with it! My very close second would be my heat gun as I <3 embossing! Great giveaway! You always have such wonderful tips & tricks!

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    418. The tool I could not go without is the Stamp-a-Magig. Before I had it I had a lot of slanted images and sayings.

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    419. That’s hard to say. I love edge punches that add that extra prettyness to a card. I love shape punches with varying sizes that add layered look to an image. I have tendonitis and cutting out an image can be painful, so whenever there’s a punch to cut out the shape, i’m a happy stamper. Like you, I buy stamp sets that have coordinating punches. Makes for a faster, better looking card! The owl punch has to be my favorite now. I can make such cute ghosts, bat owls, and other owls.

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    420. The right tool for the job at hand is what makes life easier and enjoyable, therefore I just like all the tools but the punches are my favorites right now for doing my Christmas cards.
      Thanks for the daily inspiration. LM

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    421. Oh I love all of my punches especially the scallop punch- When SU came out with that punch- well the whole world opened up- enough said! Just look at all the companies that have CASED’d Stampin up!!! We rock!

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    422. Punches are so dang much fun, but I love my Big Shot too. Thanks for the blog candy and the hard work you put into your website–love it!

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    423. I must admit the Martha Stewart punches are my favorite. They are the most interesting as well as being easy to punch.
      If I had to pick a second paper crafting tool, I would say that Nestabilities are it. I have them in quite a few styles and can’t wait to get them ALL.

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    424. For me it’s good old paper snips. I love to do paper piecing. Mary, your blog is a constant source of inspiration for me, I look forward to seeing your daily creations so much!

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    425. So-o-o into the tools!! Whichever one I am using at the time seems to always be my favorite…but overall I’d have to say that the Big Shot always adds the biggest WOW factor to any project…

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    426. Oh, I can’t decide … one day its the Big Shot and the next its punches. Love getting your E-mails every day also.

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    427. mine is soooo simple! It has to be the corner rounder! It takes a plain card and makes it look finished!

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    428. I love all my “toys”, but if I can only choose one it would have to be my Big Shot! I love the textures as well as the ease of cutting things out with it. Helps me get the most out of the time I have to “play”

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    429. I love the punches! From the scallop circle to the snowflake. They’re so easy to use and make my project look professional and finished! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    430. I have more than one favorite, but the one I use more frequently is the Big Shot. With all the emb. Folders sizzles etc. The creativity is endless and is quick and easy to use. Thanks!!!

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    431. SU’s punches are probably my fave. Quick and easy with alot of bang for the buck!

      Thanks for the giveaway!

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    432. All my punches! You can create so many different things when you start playing around with them! Thanks Mary for your generosity and keep the wonderful tips and videos coming!

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    433. I love my SU punches and embossing folders. Thanks for the chance to win. Love your blog (it’s the first thing I check after turning on my computer).

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    434. Love my punches. Get to use them for so many things. I love the blog candy. Surely hope I win. Thanks for doing this. Love your cards.

      Hugs.

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    435. Hi Mary – my favorite tool is the big shot – we can do so many things with the big shot and stamps. I love your blog and your stamping style. Thanks for always sharing the best tips ! I do not twitter so I hope you’ll continue to share all your tips on your blog also !!!

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    436. Mary,
      My favorite tool right now is my big shot like so many, I am in love with the embossing folders and what a piece of textured cardstock can do for a card is incredible. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas and projects, I love you “one minute to wow” tutorials. Thanks also for the chance to win some great blog candy!!
      Vicky

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    437. Well, that’s an EASY one, the Big Shot, hands down! It does so many things, and is SO much fun to use too! It’s da bomb! 🙂

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    438. I love the ease and versatility of my Stampin’ Up punches 😉 Thanks for the chance to win and for posting your Twitter link – I’m new to Twitter and how it all works but I’m looking forward to staying up to date with you there as well!

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    439. I love tools of ALL kinds but, I think that my favorite is the paper piercing tool. You can use that little tool for so many things! thanks for the chance to win this BEAUTIFUL blog candy!!

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    440. Absolutely no doubt – the Big Shot (or as a friend of mine calls it the Hot Shot!) – I can’t imagine life without it – oh and the embossing folders – LOVE Them. Thanks for all your inspiration.

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    441. I would have to go with the majority on the Big Shot. I know you only said one but the close second would have to be the Stampamajig. Thank you for a chance to win, I don’t have the Day of Gratitude stamp set!

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    442. I would have to say my Fiscars Cutter. Cutting, scoring, I use it on every card. My extremely close second is the hand punches. Love them! Your blog is great. I check it everyday. Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful creations!

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    443. I cannot pick out just one!!!! It’s between the Big Shot and the punches. I’ve been looking forward to viewing your 1-minute WOW tutorials. Thanks for a chance to the blog candy.

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    444. My favorite paper crafting tool would be the stamp-a-ma-jig. Sure is nice to have my images line up perfectly!

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    445. The Embossing folders are my absolute fave!! Quick and easy and adds sooooooo much to a simple or more complex look.

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    446. All of the above Mary. So hard to pick just one! Couldn’t survive without my Big Shot though. Enjoy your blog. Thanks for sharing and providing inspiration for all of us.

      Denise M

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    447. As much as I love the big shot I have to say that I love the paper piercer. I have used it on so many cards just to add a little ‘something’ to it. And the paper piercer is also good for setting brads.

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    448. YOU are my favorite paper crafting tool and I don’t mean “tool.” I love the ideas, inspiration, and energy from all of your posts and second to you would be the Big Shot because it’s soooooo easy and versatile!

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    449. Wow, I like a few different ones but I would have to say my most favorite is embossing folders used with the Big Shot! Second favorite are the punches.

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    450. It’s a tie between my Cuttlebug/embossing folders and my heat gun – I think both give my cards that extra touch. However, I would really like to get a Big Shot soon 🙂 Thanks for offering the blog candy – it’s so much fun and that stamp set is my favorite!

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    451. I would have to say that I love my punches. I love to see what things I can make w/them, and using them in layers also. Thanks for the inspiration, I look forward to it every day!

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    452. I would have to say my Big Shot if I can only pick one favorite. I love them all!! I love your blog! Thanks for sharing!

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    453. Without a doubt, my cuttlebug!! I use it on almost every card. When it breaks, I am going to get the Big Shot. I love everything you can do with it! And I love this giveaway. That stamp set is just gorgeous and I would love love love to own it ! Thanks for the chance Mary!

      Connie G

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    454. I love the Big Shot, but I have to admit that I also enjoy a smaller tool set – the paper piercing tool and the mat pack.

      Thanks for the chance to win Blog Candy!!!

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    455. Right now I’m addicted to my punches and crimper! I love that the SU punches coordinate with the stamps; it makes it so much easier to be creative!

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    456. It’s a toss up between my paper snips and Nestabilities. Oh yeah, I really like my punches too. Love your blog – thanks for sharing your talent and ideas with everyone!

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    457. As much as I love my Big Shot I’d have to say I never leave home without my paper cutter and lil’ scissors – with those two tools I can create ANYTHING! I even bought an extra paper cutter to have at work. 🙂

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    458. My favorite tool is all of my punches!!! They match a ton of stamps and help me make beautiful cards without a ton of cutting!!! LOVE your blog!!!

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    459. My favorite tool is the Big Shot. I love to use embossing folders and the different dies available. I would love to have the Day of Graditude. It is so versatile. Thank you for all your inspiration.

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    460. Tough questiion, because there are so many great tools. For easy eye popping effects, I would have to say the punches are number 1.
      thanks!!!

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    461. I’m a collage freak, so I must say it’s my little sharp scissors! Love your blog, Mary—thanks for the candy!

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    462. I’m drooling now!! Love the candy! Love your 1 minute to WOW videos! Favorite tool would be the clear blocks for the new stamps. I love being able to see where I am stamping and not always needing the stamp-a-ma-jig.

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    463. I love them all, but…the bone folder is something I always reach for. I misplaced it once (can you believe that?) and had to order another one. Now I have two!

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    464. So hard to pick just one – but yes, it’s the Big Shot!! I like to double emboss with the embossing folders – so cool!

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    465. A very simple tool – the bone folder.

      Mary,

      Thank you for sharing your talents on the web. Your cards are an inspiration to me.

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    466. Wow! Lotsa Big Shot lovers! I love my cuttlebug but I reach more often for my border punches! Lovely giveaway! I also LOVE your videos.!

      Thank you!

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    467. I love my Big Shot, also. Another tool I reach for all the time is Perfect Layers. Love your blog! Thanks for the chance to win all these awesome goodies!

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    468. Currently, my favorite tool is my color spritzer…but I have about 50 other tools I like too!!!

      Love your blog!

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    469. i love your blog . my favorite tool is the big shot , can do so many things with it . would love to win thanks for the chance.

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    470. It used to be my CAD, but now it’s my Big Shot! So many things can be done in such a short time to make your cards/pages look like you spent alot of time on them!

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    471. Hi Mary! If I have to choose just ONE it would be my Big Shot! Thanks for the chance to win an awesome giveaway! This stamp set is on my loooooong wish list! So it would be wonderful to win it!

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    472. Mine would be the Big shot but using the embossing folders!! Love the look of them for a card! 🙂

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    473. It’s so hard to pick just ONE…But I think it has to be my Big Shot…I use it more than any other paper tool in my craft room…Love, love, love your videos by the way!…

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