Friday, February 18, 2011

how about some Ranger fun?

ok...due to some questions/emails...
I have to finish the story about yesterday's post...
this concerns Lady Dy...

while the Ranger booth was being set up @ CHA,
Lady Dy was working on her art journal...

she mentioned something about looking for her "kitchen roll".

DUH...
I thought she was hungry & told her the Ranger guys always bring us snacks...

but, little did I know that Lady Dy was referring to...
a roll of paper towels!

so that became our standing joke for the entire CHA...
we laughed about kitchen rolls...

because of the blizzard in Chicago,
I was delayed for a day coming home from CHA
& had plenty of time to think...

I got to wondering what she called toilet paper...

so I emailed & asked...

her response...
"why toilet paper of course.
what did you think we'd call it?"

my response...

a butt roll...

kitchen roll...
butt roll...

made perfect sense to me...

so if you've seen the bantering back & forth
on Facebook & Twitter about the "shimmy butt roll"...
that's the story & I'm stickin to it...

I have some quite lovely normal British friends...

and there's Lady Dy!

I LOVE her dearly!
she makes me laugh...

moving on...

here's my designer challenge for Ranger...

it's featured on Ranger's blog today...
if you've not visited there this week, scroll down & see all 20 creations...

we were each given a 12 x 12 wood frame with a black foamcore insert, Perfect Pearls and more Ranger goodness...

our mission was to create art within the frame
& to feature Perfect Pearls...
I started by adhering a giant vintage dictionary page to grungepaper...
I applied the adhesive randomly, so that when I misted it with water & heirloom gold Perfect Pearls mist the dictionary paper would buckle & look really dimensional...

I tore several spots & curled them...
for more texture & a vintage effect...

I misted the wood frame with espresso color wash & spread it with a piece of Cut N Dry foam...

the color washes are great on unfinished wood...
very quick & simple...

& then I randomly stamped my fav medicine bottle stamp, using jet black archival...
I finished the frame by misting it with heirloom gold Perfect Pearls mist...

when I misted the entire piece with heirloom gold Perfect Pearls mist...
I held the frame upright to create drips of shimmer on the paper...
sad to say the photos don't show the pearls...

you'll see lots of art parts...
like the star border, guys & the large truck...
those were stamped with jet black archival...

the book is a vintage book from an antique mall...
the vintage glasses were found there too...

I glued the book shut & wired it to the foamcore, so it would be nice & sturdy...

tim's trimmings ribbon was misted with espresso color wash & heirloom gold Perfect Pearls mist & then stamped with text, using jet black archival...

I LOVE the combo of espresso color wash & heirloom gold PP...

oh...that vintage pen nib was an antique mall find too...

here's my piece...


here's a closer shot of the book & glasses...


and here's a really close look @ the flower...
it's die cut from my new Clearly for ART BLACKOUT...
using tim's tattered florals die...

then it's stamped with my polka dot background & the plaid background too...
using the gold paint dabber for both...

tim's giant accoutrement bling button made the perfect center...
I LOVE it especially with BLACKOUT...


Now about that giveaway...

I promised to suck up to the Ranger guys...
tim, Alain & Justin @ CHA...
and it worked!

I'm happy to report...

SUCCESS...

I scored these...

I have 12 BRAND NEW tim holtz distress stains to give to a lucky someone...

they are just...
AWESOME!



just leave a comment for a chance to win the stains...
it's as simple as that!

I will have Rick choose the winner @ 7am on Tuesday...

but...
wait there's MORE...

want an advance copy of my newest book...#4?

THANKS to Ted & Michelle for giving me an extra copy to give to one of you...

to enter you just need to

then @ 7:02...on Tuesday morning,
I'll have Rick choose a winner
from the comments over there...
(he'll be busy here @ 7am)...

so, a comment here is your entry for the set of stains...

if you'd like the book...
just leave a comment

2 entries...
2 chances to win...

good luck!

have a wonderful inky weekend...

and take time to...

make art!
wendy
PS...HUGE THANKS TO tim, Alain, Justin, Ted & Michelle for the goodies!

and speaking of Ted...
he's in Columbia South Carolina this weekend

stop by & visit with him...
SHOP in the AWESOME brand new BLACK booth...
and tell him I said HI!
his demo will entertain you...
FOR SURE!

237 comments:

  1. I am a Ranger girl - woould love to own those stains

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  2. Beautiful ART!
    I would love love love the chance to win the stains!! I mean I'm distress ink crazy so I kinda NEED them don't you think?? :)

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  3. Wendy thanks for the chance to win some of t!m's stains love everything that you both make!

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  4. I LOVE you art Wendy! I have admired it from all the videos. So very cool. That you Wendy and Ranger for the chance to win these inks!! You guys are the best!

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  5. Wendy, I would love to win the stains, so I can make some fab stuff. Your work is so inspiring! You and all the Ranger designers are helping me "think outside the box"! And my box has very very high, stiff walls indeed! LOL Thanks!

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  6. Dear Mr Rick, I would love to win those stains... and the book lol... and I think I would be a worthy winner because I have no money left to be able to buy the Stains because I have spended it all on Art Parts and 490 stamps ... oh and... if you pick me I will make you a big gooey chocolate cake too...

    **Wanders off wondering if sympathy and bribery will work ** ROFL


    Wendy - LOVE this piece of ART.. it is... AMAZING!!! Have a fab weekend... I am a little hoarse cos I have been chatting a teensy bit LOL

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  7. Kitchen towels and TP, lmbuttoff! Me, I nicely tear off a piece, but Dyan, just used the entire roll, says she doesn't have time to tear! Oh, and I do luv your piece Wendy, thanks for the the how to info, it always sticks in there someplace, and from time to time I pull a piece Wendy info out of storage (my head) and use it. I just luv all the tips and tidbits.

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  8. WOW!!! What an amazing project and I just about squealed when I read down to see there was a giveaway too! HOLEY SMOKES BATMAN!

    I am heading over to the ranger blog now! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    HUGS!

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  9. I LOVELOVELOVE this! It's my favorite of all of the pieces made! (I'm serious!)
    Kitchen roll, huh? I think your leap to butt roll is perfect - and a much needed giggle here. Thank you!
    Have a great weekend! Hopefully, SOON, I'll have your new stamps & Art Parts & all in MY hands - can't wait!

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  10. It's not just Lady DY....all us Brits call it 'kitchen roll'!!!
    Love your project today....and the stains.

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  11. Love the kitchen roll story (and now we know! Can't wait to try the new stains and some Art Parts! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. Tim and Dyan were discussing it yesterday at AFTH. Great story. Love your work. I especially love the flower.

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  13. Such a great giveaway - I would certainly like the chance to win! Thank you to all involved. - but most of all you Wendy for sharing how you created this vision of beauty.
    Kitchen roll - we always call it that here!!

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  14. What an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL piece, Wendy!!! LOVE it!!

    and WOWZA....what a DREAMY giveaway....waiting to cross my fingers when I get finished typing.

    oh and I had noticed Dylan saying kitchen roll in one of her videos and thought it was very interesting how she used it. Her ART rocks :)

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  15. What a great "butt" story! Love your Perfect Pearls piece - so much texture. Would LOVE to win some stains - can't wait to play with them.
    Susan

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  16. hi, i would love to get my hands on the stains....
    marie-anne

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  17. this is such a cute project! love those glasses and the book WITH your art parts. TY again for recipes...luv that about you! STill gigglin over the butt roll..like..I agreed with you! lol.Dy seems very fun..just look at Tim's blog lol. WEll you KNOW I NEED those stains baaaaaad... holding out for a great price, but free is even better LOLOL...and you KNOW I just mailed u about your book(s)..so guess where I am headed? lol...luv ya woman! and that Rick fellow needs to get to bed early Mon nite! LOLOL>..hugs to him too! xo cher from EWV

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  18. WOWSER!!! What an OUTSTANDING piece of ART!!! I must admit that, I got so excited reading the narrative, I had to scroll down to look at the picture. I am in complete and utter "awe" over this piece! It's certainly a "winner" in my eyes!

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  19. stains? great! that would give me a good excuse for all the stains i end up with on my shirts by the end of the day!

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  20. Now that's what I call a tremendous giveaway! thanks for the opportunity, and by the way... You ROCK!

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  21. WOW! awesome piece! love the dimension even if the shimmer isn't so obvious. Heading over to the Ranger blog because I am really, really, really looking forward to the new book (the other 3 are excited to get a new companion).

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  22. I just love this piece- that flower is gorguss darlin! I think the glasses are my favorite piece.
    Did I hear you right? Oh my goodness a free copy of the newest book...I am so excited. Love your books.
    Thanks for a chance Love!

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  23. I'll never look at toilet paper and paper towels again. LOL!!! Your projects are just so pretty. I am liking the new black parts especially if the color shows up like it does. The flower really pops on your project. Have a nice weekend. TFS!!! :-D

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  24. Thanks for sharing the details of your work. It looked much better on your blog, Ranger's photo is a bit dark. Love the story about the kitchen roll- thanks for the chuckle!

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  25. Itching to try those stains, help me make art!

    Love it

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  26. Gotta love the potty humour. It keeps you young! Thanks for the chance to win these awesome stains. If I win, I'll try not to get any on my rolls :o)

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  27. Thanks for the chance to win the stains....and for sharing your lovely art piece. :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  28. Love the banter back and forth with Dy, lots of fun. Thanks for the chance to win the distress stains, I've been wanting to play with them.

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  29. Love the story about Lady Dy and your project is wonderful!! Thanks for the chance to win the Distress Stains!!! YOU ROCK!!!

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  30. What fabulous stains...and love your artwork. Thanks for this opportunity!

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  31. thanks for the details of your work Wendy. As much I love vintage shabby chic, I rarely can attain it in my work. And the "kitchen roll" is amusing, especially when there was "butt roll" added to it.. too funny.

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  32. oh boy! a chance to win? thank you! love your work...you inspire me!

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  33. I already left my comment on Ranger before I saw your post, I said I always love anything by you or Tim !! Thanks for the chance to win .. have a great weekend !!

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  34. Funny post. But such a gorgeous piece!

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  35. Gotta love starting the long weekend wit a giveaway. Thanks for a chance at the stains...they look like so much fun!

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  36. I love reading about your project and all the wonderful details.

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  37. Wendy -

    You crack me up! I got a big chuckle when I saw your butt roll comment. Funny girl! Your Ranger piece is wonderful. I am so loving your Art Parts, can't wait to get some of your new ones. And why can I never find goodies like you do at the old shops I rummage around in - sigh!

    Elaine Allen

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  38. For sure sign me up for this awesome giveaway!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win these stains!! p.s. Thanks for all the details on your coolio project!

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  39. Your project went well. True Art! I love the nib you found. We've got to go antique shopping when you are in Columbia one time.

    I'd love to win these stains. It's number one on my Ranger list!!

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  40. Lol - kitchen & butt rolls! I'll sure news some of the kitchen variety if I win the stains - they're top on my wish list at the moment. Thank you and Ranger for the opportunity to win them!!

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  41. Butt roll...lol. I have adopted using the :kitchen roll" similar to Dy, just rolling across my paper to dab up the excess spray. quick and easy. Thanks for the laughs and the the chance to win!

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  42. Wendy,
    Thanks for sharing your project!!! Love those Ranger stains and GOTTA HAVE THEM ALL!!!!
    We are so happy that we have you and Tim to share all your ideas/talent with us~~~makes my brain say MAKE ART NOW!!!!!!
    Thanks for a chance to win the stains!

    Karen S. Ohio

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  43. LOL on the butt/kitchen roll. Obviously she wasn't "minding" her kitchen roll very closely.

    Love all the bits and pieces used in your frame.

    Thanks for a chance at the giveaways!

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  44. I've been drooling over those stains since they first appeared on Tim's blog!! Love your project for CHA-so beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  45. Love your art and would love a chance to win a collection of distress stains

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  46. Oh my goodness!!!! What awesomeness you do share with us! Would love to own a set of new Ranger stains!!!

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  47. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work and I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win a set of the Distress stains.

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  48. Love how you used antique finds with your art parts - great project.
    Would love to win the set of distress stains :)

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  49. OMG!! I saw a you tube video of all those art pieces made for the ranger booth and I am so excited we get to see it up close !! JUST LOVE the little guys!! Also that star border and that flower are too cute!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN!! I'd LOVE to get my hands dirty with those stains!! SO EXCITED ABOUT all of you new releases and I am SO READY to do some shopping therapy!! =) THANKS AGAIN and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND creating art!! =)

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  50. Forgot to mention that I would be over the moon if I were to win your newest book! Sorry, had a glass of wine to celebrate a nephew's acceptance into the med school of his choice...gotta not read blogs immediately afterwards. lol

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  51. The art peice turned out really cool! I would love to win the distress stains!

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  52. wetting myself laughing here at the kitchen roll/butt roll. As a Brit myself I can confuse the matter further by telling you that in some parts of the UK its referred to as Loo Roll or even Bog Roll... Dyan was being very polite with the toilet roll response!

    I have also commented on the Ranger Blog so thats two chances to win for me please!

    Loving your work
    Caroline x

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  53. Wendy, your frame is awesome! Love the glasses!

    Ohhh and the Distress Stains look so fabulous! I would love to be able to try them.

    Thanks for continuing to inspire us all xx

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  54. Would just love, love, love to win the stains. I have projects in mind already. Thanks so much for the chance to win all this goodness.

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  55. Wow, love your piece!! You create the most amazing art, thanks for the constant inspiration! I would love to win the stains, they're definitely on my wish list! Thanks for the opportunity :)

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  56. I am so excited about the new stains. I can't wait to get them. I need a copy of your book to complete my collection.

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  57. I would love to have the stains, along with your book! No, I NEED the stains and your book! Heading over to Ranger blog to beg there too!

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  58. I just love how you pulled this all together. Did I tell you I just am SO intriuged with Art Parts???
    OH AND my order WITH WENDY STAMPS came today! SO EXCITED to play with the INK BOTTLE AND BRUSH!

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  59. Inspiring and such a creative piece of artwork.I love the the look you have made and what an interestin converstion piece to hang on a wall in a house.From the dictionary page with those wonderful stains to the finishing touch with the glasses- what dimension- Fabulous.

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  60. Thanks so much for the chance to win these stains and your book! Would love either of them! Beautiful piece by the way! Off to the Ranger site now.

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  61. OMG!!!!
    I would LOVE to try these new stains out!!!
    Ranger always come out with great new stuff!!! =)

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  62. Oh, that would be so amazing to win!!! Thank you for this chance!

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  63. Of course, your project is beyond awesome. And I would LOVE to win a set of stains.

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  64. Man, I'd love to win a set of stains. I love ALL things Ranger!

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  65. Your project is simply amazing! Oh I would love to win those stains. Otherwise hopefully will get to visit a store that might have some of them??/ You never know. Thanks for sharing so much with us!

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  66. Such an awesome piece of art! Those antique reading glasses are superb and add a perfect finishing touch to it. Your house must be plastered with artwork by now lol!!

    Such a generous prize on offer too, would love to be entered into the draw please.

    Charli x

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  67. The stains are awesome - would love to win a set.

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  68. oooh, i'd love a chance to win those..I bet they're awesome to work with!! =)
    Thanks for the chance!!
    Have a great weekend!!
    Hugs, SannaS

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  69. Just discovered your blog via twitter...now I know what I'll be doing tonight!

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  70. I love love love Ranger products and your art parts, etc. I would so love to have a set of the stains. Thanks for the chance. Now go Make Art.........

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  71. Hello Wendy, this is such a stunning piece of artwork. I love all the components & the flower is awesome! Thank you so much for the chance to win the Ranger stains.

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  72. I just can't wait to try out those stains! Thanks for the chance to win them!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  73. Ooo your Ranger piece is outstandingWendy, I love how you pull everything together. Butt roll rofl .... I would love love love love to win these distress stains (who wouldn't).... please Mr Rick pick me, Hels has way too much lovelies from Lord Tim and Queen Wendy, I'm all spent out between Lin's place (the new wendy veechi stamps & art parts) and at Dy's (with her new paints and stamps)

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  74. I would love the chance to play with the new stains. Thanks for giving us a chance.

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  75. Great project! The new stains look fabulous and I'd surely give them a loving home. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  76. as you already know i so enjoy your style.. every thing you create is wonderful and grungy and ARTful... thank you for your daily inspiration cause even if you don't post everyday, i am on your site every day!!

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  77. Butt roll!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA

    I would love a chance to win - thanks so much!

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  78. Beautiful! Love your art work! and Thanks for the chance to win the stains and your new book!

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  79. great way to create the crinkly paper for the background. i crinkle first and then glue. so next project i can save myself some time. wish the photo showed the golden PP in all their glory. great kitchen roll story. the first video i saw of her doing the "roll" i had one of those head slap moments wondering why i hadn't thought of doing that. sure do like the internet. pick up all kinds of techniques and inspiration.

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  80. Love how it looks like one of your men is holding the glasses and the other is reaching for the stars. Now picture me reaching for those yummalicious stains.
    Gloria H

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  81. Oh...new stains......hope Im the lucky one!

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  82. Gorgeous project!!! Love the new stains!! Woul love to get my hands on the set!!

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  83. LOVE your project and anxious to try out the stains.

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  84. Oh wendy I love it so much! The flower is so cool I would have never thought to use a background stamp you have open a whole new world of ideas for me! thanks so much for taking the time to detail your work. I so appreciate it. Love the book and glasses. Where is the man on top of the book from? Thanks for the giveaway I want to try the stains so much. Have a great inky weekend.
    Hugz
    Pam

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  85. ..."COPYRIGHT...Please do not copy my work....." ARE YOU KIDDDING???? Wish I were capable of doing that kind of work...alas, I do not think so...Your finished work is "formidable!" (fantastic, in French)...would so love to win the stains, but if not, seeing your finished piece is a prize in itself.

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  86. so many ownderful elements and techniques, the book and glasses are brilliant! So many fun new products to try-great inspiration! thank you as always!!!
    Will check out Ranger too!

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  87. Rick, did you know what an artist Wendy was when you married her? I love Wendy's collage she did for the Ranger challenge! One talented lady!!

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  88. Thanks for the giggles...now I'll have toilet paper on my mind!! LOL Your project is gorgeous, I love the anitques you found!!

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  89. Beautiful project. love the glasses and pin nib you added.

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  90. Love your fabulous project. I saw it at the Rangers blog and had to come for a closer look! Then I hear you are giving away a prize too!! Ahhh, life is good!

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  91. hehehe, loved the "butt roll" and although I'm not British, it made perfect sense to me too. Sigh, still cracking up.
    Wow, that is an awesome frame and actually the shimmer from the Pearls does show up. Gorgeous piece of art. :-)

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  92. You never cease to dazzle and delight! I love your stories that you share! What an awesome giveaway! And a chance to win your book?!....am hopping over to Ranger right away!

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  93. Love the outcome of the 12"X12" challenge! I have to say... everytime I see your Clearly for Art - Blackout I wish I had some NOW. Can't you make it become available yesterday?

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  94. Oh and I have been so wanting a set of these. Waiting is so hard! Great project. Love all the browns and golds!

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  95. I love your frame...I have been keeping up on the Ranger Blog to see everyone's framed art....amazing pieces. Keep up the fantastic work!

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  96. Oh!! Thank you so much for the opportunity! I would love to try these stains out!

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  97. fabulous piece of art! love all the antique elements! and the espresso with heirloom gold...definitely going to have to try that out!

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  98. Can't wait to play with those new stains! PICK ME, PICK ME, PICK ME!!!!! PLEEEAAASSSEEE! Ok headed to the ranger blog to beg for your book too! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us once again!

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  99. Thank you for all your projects that you share. I'm always so inspired after visiting your blog. Thanks for the chance to win the stains!

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  100. Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your demos at the Ranger booth at CHA & can't wait til our order of art parts gets here! Keeping my fingers crossed on your giveaway - I've been waiting very impatiently for all the new Ranger products to arrive :)

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  101. Dearest Wendy,

    Had the chance to play with the new color stains and I'm in love with them. Hope I win.

    Love,

    Deb

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  102. Wendy!!! I love your new Clearly for ART Blackout! Can't wait to make your flower and stamp with the gold dauber. I always learn so much from the things you post. I cannot wait to try the new TH stains! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a wonderful gift. :)

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  103. All yor creations are lovley and I am so happy for a chance to win!

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  104. I would love the opportunity to win the stains!!!!
    Thank you so much!!!!

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  105. Wendy - you never cease to amaze! I am very excited to get my hands on some of those distress stains - my art parts have been asking for it!

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  106. I'm new at the ink stain idea so I would love an opportunity to win the set. Thanks for all of the amazing ideas and photos!

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  107. WENDY I HAVE EMAILED YOU TWICE ABOUT A STORE VISIT ARE YOU GETTING MY EMAILS? lis
    lisa@scrappingirlfriends.com

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  108. Oh Wendy, this is too cool! I was just at my fave scrapbook store in Waxahachie, and a huge shipment from Ranger arrived and I had to go! :-(
    Thanks for "sucking up" to those Ranger guys and getting that awesome prize for someone. Now I'm off to the Ranger blog!

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  109. OH Wendy, your work is truly inspiring, I am so Glad my boss told me to look you up! YUMMY!

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  110. Donna (Midnightscrapper)February 19, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Truly Stunning! love it!

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  111. Great job with your CHA project!
    Can't wait to try the stains!!!

    Thanks ;-)

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  112. Love the way you've used little bits of "real" life on your art.

    I was lucky enough to go to one of Lady Dy's weekends once. I had the best time!

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  113. I love the new stains. There is nothing like them, the color intensity is incredible. When water is added, WOW.

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  114. Love your storys and also your great artwork. Thanks for the chance of win such a great giveaway.

    Hugs from Berlin/Germany
    Bine

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  115. reading your comments about butt rolls had me laughing this morning ...esp. as its raining and grey, cheered me up no end, great piece of art as always
    hugs

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  116. I just found your blog and I'm in awe of all your creations - Tim's double? LOL.

    Well, I also just noticed there's a chance of someone winning the distress stains - I'd love to win!!

    Thanks for the inspiration and i'll be back to visit you often!

    Hugs,
    Carmen L

    cal8007 at aol dot com

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  117. Truly inspiring as also.........is that enough grovelling to put me in with a chanceof winning the amazing stain haha!!!!!

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  118. My bubbie laughs and laughs at me when I check out a blog like this bc it truly gets ,y creative juices flowing and I read your directions a thousand times-- just so I won't miss anything. Then just when I think I have it I look at the photo for let's say 15 - 30 minutes. Then I think about how I can scraplift my own idea and it's always totally different. its really the inspiration you bring to us blogger- I live this piece-- I have to have the medicine bottle I have been waiting vor it at LSS. And the distress stains to die for! Thanks Wendy

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  119. I was already at the Ranger blog (and left a comment). Now I'm here! You're piece is so great - I wish I could see it IRL!

    P.S. What can "bribe" Rick? LOL

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  120. You made me laugh so hard this time. Love your art, and now know you are one funny lady.

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  121. Love the literary artwork!
    Would love the Distress Stains.
    Love your 'roll' story: From another Brit: Kitchen roll? Yep, perfectly normal. A roll of toilet paper = Toilet roll: Simples! lol

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  122. Thank you for the chance to win. Thank you for all your wonderful posts and ideas you share!!

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  123. wow - this piece is fabulous. Thanks for the close up look at the flower, book and glasses. I love the depth of your project. btw - I think Ted and Michelle are simply the best. I'll be able to catch up with them in April at Seaside Convention. Thanks for the chance, I'd love to try out the new stains.

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  124. Love your CHA piece. You are all amazing!
    Thanks for giving us the chance to win these amazing little bottles. ant wait to give them a go.

    Andrea.xx

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  125. Another one of my favorite pieces from CHA!! Love it!! I had a chance to use the stains at CHA and really want no NEED them!! Thanks for the chance to win them!! Have a good weekend!!

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  126. I love the story and "butt roll" too funny!!

    Love the chance to win some distress stains...I want all of them! If I don't win, of course, I'll just go buy them! LOL Thanks for the opportunity though!

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  127. Beautiful work!! I have to get my hands on the flowers alteration and those stamps. Thanks for the chance to win the stains...I would love to work with those too!

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  128. I love what can be done with these stains and I would love to win them! The "butt roll" is hilarious!

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  129. Your story about Lady Dy and the butt roll/kitchen roll is a hoot! I can just see you guys at CHA...too funny! I would LOVE to get win the stains AND/or your wonderful book! Heading to Ranger's site as soon as I post here. Keeping my fingers crossed in Missouri!! Thanks Wendy!!
    <3 Candy

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  130. Love your art, I always learn so much - thanks for all you do!
    lynlee4@gmail.com

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  131. Luv, luv, luv your book cover!! You have inspired me to take out my art and play! Thanks! I needed that!!!

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  132. I just LOVE the clearly for art! What a fantastic demo! I look forward to trying it. I get such great inspiration from here!

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  133. Wow! Love that piece of art! I sometimes just can't believe what you design...and make it look easy at the same time. Thanks for always giving such great instructions! And those stains...I would love to have all the colors! Thanks again for a great give aways! Oh, and Rick...PICK ME! PICK ME!

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  134. Well Miss Wendy you have been really busy "making art." And what lovely art it is. This is fantastic with the Perfect Pearls and your antique goodies!

    Mary
    www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

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  135. Wendy, you are such an inspiration. Somedays I don't want to visit your blog because i know I won't have time to create art that day. I can't wait until the Ranger stains(along with all the other cool Tim stuff) hit the stores here in Oregon!

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  136. Wendy, your frame project is lovely as usual!! And I'm quite excited to get my hands on the distress stains; they almost look good enough to eat!! I had a good laugh at your "roll" jokes; Geo. Bernard Shaw was so RIGHT about American & English uses of our common language. Words are SO much fun. Thanks for so many different forms of fun on your blog.

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  137. I don't know if someone else mentioned it already, but in the UK we also called toilet paper 'bog roll' - thought you might want to include that in your Twitter banter at some point! lol

    Fabulous project :) as always I am reading down the list of wonderful things and can't wait to see the pic! The glasses really look great :)

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  138. Always inspired by the Ranger pieces, so thank you. Hoping to play with the Ranger stains Friday when I get to do a Tim class in the UK.

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  139. This is my first post to your blog...but...I've been reading it for over a year now and LOVE your art!!! You inspire me!!!

    Love Art Parts and Clearly for Art!!!

    Thanks for all you do to "educate" us and "enable" us to create art!!

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  140. Ohhhhhhhhhhhh the messes I can make with all that stain!! I will need kitchen roll and butt roll to clean it all up. What fun - I so enjoy your stories, your creations, and Rick...yep we love you too.

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  141. Lovely frane Wendy, so vintage looking,

    I am already dreaming about owning the new stains, trying to justify buying them on next months wages
    so I would love to go in tyo the draw.

    Kat.

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  142. Would love a chance to get my hands on those stains, & I love the wrinkled look of your dictionary page

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  143. my goodness what a great project, love the glasses added such a great look to the finished piece. Too funny about the "kitche roll" and "butt roll"
    thanks for a chance at another wonderful Ranger product!!

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  144. Oooo, a whole set of the new Distress stains! That would be awesome!

    I love your art piece, especially the glasses. :-)

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  145. Kitchen roll is so versatile and when it's finished I put it in the rubbish bin. I try avoid spraying ink on my trousers but would never get it on my pants. I put money in my purse and that inside my handbag. Celebrate the differences.

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  146. Wow, awesome piece of art you made!!!!

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  147. Wendy your art work is gorgeous!!
    Thank you for the inspiration!, and for "sucking up" to the Ranger guys for the giveaway!LOL

    Have a great weekend!

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  148. I love your project!!!
    Those Distress stains are on the top of my "must have" list.Thanks for the chance to win some.

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  149. Thank you for continuing to show us such great stuff. Keep it up.

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  150. Super art work! All of these pieces on Ranger are inspiring me to do something artish! LOL
    I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE those stains! They look awesome!

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  151. Wow. Not only do we get to SEE the project, but we get a personal account of its creation.

    Now I need some STAINS so I can, as you say, make ART!

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  152. A set of 12! Wow what a giveaway! I was pretty excited about getting just a couple! No stress over deciding what color to choose!!!! Love the framed piece you did...great finds at the antique mall! Thanks for all the sharing you do!

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  153. Love these stains...I can imagine all kinds of ways to use these in paper art creations!

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  154. Hi Wendy , I would love to be considered for these wonderful products. :)
    Jeannette v.D.

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  155. Loved the "roll" story!

    and thanks for some new goodies.. I would love to get my hands on the stains to make some art!

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  156. GORGEOUS Artwork!! :-)
    I am totally in Awe of you!!

    Funny story!!

    We call it Kitchen roll and toilet roll in Ireland!! (Butt!!) LOL!!

    Inky Hugs,
    Michelle xx

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  157. Love your project!And love those stains! Thanks for the opp!

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  158. Butt roll huh - I would have guessed the same since the other is a kitchen roll!! Love that book in the piece - looks so real. All the artist boards on the Ranger blog are amazing!!! Who knows maybe I'll be the lucky one and win the stains - a girl could use some new stains in her life!

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  159. Love the butt role ... too funny! Thanks for the opportunity to win the stains!

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  160. The butt role thing was hilarious! Thanks so much for the chance to win the distress stains!!!

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  161. tons of shimmy butt roll used in class today babe, just perfecting my technique, lol xx

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  162. Love the butt roll story..shared it with my sister who HATES the word butt...LOL...my nickname for her has been Lou(he he we know what that means) since day one ....Hey I work at an elementary school, bathroom humor is all I hear ! Would love love the stains, as my budget is spent on school stuff as you know our governor LOVES to cut school funding...so my craft budget is very very low...Thanks for the laugh and the chance :)

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  163. What a great prize; I'm imagining what fun I could have with all those colors. Thanks, Wendy.

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  164. Oh how I LOVE those Stains! I've been eyeing them ever since they were introduced. It would be wonderful to have them to play with! Thank you for the chance to win...you're awesome as always, Wendy.

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  165. Ooooh I would SOooooooo love the chance to win the stains! Pick me Rick! :)

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  166. Wendy...thanks for thinking of us in scoring the stains! What a fab giveaway! Wish I had them right now for a swap I'm making! Can't wait for your new book too!

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  167. I have used the stains already and love, love, love them all.

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  168. Hi Wendy, I first discovered you through Tim Holtz and have been a subbie since then. I love how original your art is. I always walk away with a fresh new idea. Can't wait to try the new Stains! Thank you!

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  169. Love to always see the latest and greatest on you blog-Thanks for all the inspiration and the opportunity to win the latest and greatest Ranger stains

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  170. Can't wait to try the new Distress stains. And, yeah, it should be called a butt roll....

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  171. Guess you gals were on a "roll" at the CHA. Sure would love those stains, butt I will need a kitchen roll after to clean my hands!

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  172. I love coming to read your posts and look at your art....so much inspiration...I would love to win the washes...but I never win anything but I never give up hope either and since I am not allowe to buy more stuff yet(Kids are helping me redo my craft room, but it is taking soooooooooooo lonnnggg) if I won some new stuff they cant complain and the washes would be the first thing I put in place in my new room. Thanks to all for (slim to none) chance at winning.

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  173. I did Tim's class in the UK on Thursday using your new covers and I Absolutely loved it.I have already ordered some more to make another book and also some of your flowers and scallops in your new range.Tim was making us laugh about the 'Kitchen Roll'/Paper Towel incident too!

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  174. Wow what a nice candy. I hope to win this.

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  175. The art is awesome!! I can't wait for the art parts (and the black out, and white out and stamps.....) all to start arriving!

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  176. Wow, love it, what a fantastic frame. I can't wait till me lss gets the stains in so I can play ..
    Thanks for sharing what you did using the dictionary paper and not totally gluing it all down tight .. great texturing technique .. thanks for sharing.

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  177. Your work is awesome! Just got my hands on some Art Parts at Stampfest in Clearwater, FL. Can't wait to try them!

    Donna Gibson
    Safety Harbor, FL

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  178. Gorgeous piece! Love all it's parts. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  179. I would love to have a set of those stains - what you created is marvelous!

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  180. I can't wait to ad the stains to my bulging craft room. I sometimes think it will explode some day but for now my philosophy is always room for one more!!

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  181. Fab artwork!! Those stains looks amazing and I would love to try them! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  182. Another beautiful creation by you Wendy. I love the 3D effect. Thank you for the chance to win some goodies. The book would be a treasure and the stains would be put to good use. *Ü* ~Glen~

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  183. Love of of your detailed steps and love your art!!!

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  184. I just really like the colors and items you use, and the way you put them together! The glasses are particularly fun and funky.

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  185. We all need these stains but I hope that this time you pick me!

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  186. Never used these before and would love to be the one to try them out!

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  187. Fantastic inspiration, I would love a chance to win those stains

    Jackie x

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  188. Love those ranger products - and those stains look like so much fun! And I saw Ted at the Columbia SC convention - tons of fun as usual!!

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  189. What a great chance for a great prize! I love the alcohol inks and look forward to trying the stains too. My sisters and I decided to do encaustic art last week and I've been working on my canvas all day. I'll have to try some new products from Tim to add dimension!

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  190. People have been giving these sets away left and right... and I want one very badly!!! Thanks for the chance!!

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  191. Wow, I would love to have some of the stains. Pick me, pick me Rick!!! Thanks Wendi.

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  192. Oh, the Stains, I want them all and now! Pick me, please Rick, pick me!!! :)

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  193. jumping up & down & waving my hands wildly as I yell...pick me...pick me!!! I want to play with those distress stains & make art...then I'll wipe my inky hands on a "kitchen roll"!!!...lol:)

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  194. Love your work,all things distress and all things Ranger so I'd love to win the Distress Stains. Thanks!

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  195. ooooooo would love to get my hands on those stains!
    thanks for the chance!

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