And the winner is...

Thank you all so much for the lovely and encouraging words you left on my 400th blog post! It has been such a fun journey, and I've been so touched to have met such great friends along the way!

It's time to announce the winner of the blog candy!

From random.org....

Comment #8 - Janet Zeppa!

Janet, please contact me at tarabourgoin@yahoo.ca to claim your winnings :) 

Thanks again to you all, and I hope to see you again in another 400 ;)

Tara

400th Blog Post!

Wow...  I can't believe this is my 400th blog post!

Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would love this so much, or make all the special friends that I have, or create so many cards!! haha. 

I'm going to take you on a quick little tour through history... and at the end, I've got a little surprise :)

My very first card I posted:

My most popular post:

And I want to thanks everyone at...

The fabulous Design Teams that I have been part of:

Current

The Friday Mashup

Dynamic Duos

MDS Monday

Past

Craft Project Central

Sunday Stamps

Guest Designer

Freshly Made Sketches

And what (non-sentiment) stamp set did I use the most? 

For the Birds!

I have grown so much, and learned so much in the last few years from all the wonderful people I have met and all the all the creations I have seen. It's appropriate that this post falls on Thanksgiving weekend, as I'm SO thankful to have finally gotten the courage up to start this great adventure :)

Which brings us to my last show and tell... 

MY favourite card:

NOW! On to the fun stuff --- BLOG CANDY!!

To be entered to win a fun little prezzie from me, please leave me a comment on this blog post:

1. Comments must be left by Friday, October 18th at 11:59pm EST

2. Please make sure I have a way of getting in touch with you :)

Thank you for sharing this journey with me!!

Tara

xox 

BLOG CANDY Winner!

Thank you all for your lovely comments on my Garden Party Decor project. It's time to announce the winner of the Blog Candy!

And the winner - of a free subscription to Craft Project Central for the month of July - is....

Comment #8

Linda Callahan!

Congratulations, Linda! Please contact me at tarabourgoin@yahoo.ca so that I can get all the necessary info to have you set up.


-Tara
xox

July Project at CPC + BLOG CANDY!

Hello!

I'm super excited to share my July project for Craft Project Central with you all today.

Hosting a party can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at once. Decor is a breeze with this simple yet elegant set from beginning to end with the invitation, bunting, centrepieces and guest favors. Delight your friends and family with a classic garden party this summer!

Some details of the individual pieces:

The invitation has its very own built-in save-the-date card! Stick a magnet on the back so that your guests can put it on the fridge, or leave it as is to be used as a bookmark!

Centrepieces can be filled with water/sand and candles or freshly picked flowers from the garden!

Your imagination is the limit for the guest favour baskets. Fill with seeds, recipes from some of the items on the menu or special little treats. I used some light cookies and strawberries. 

And last but not least, the special touch of a matching bunting. Simple and elegant - this bunting is sure to delight on the food table or hanging from some trees!

!!BLOG CANDY ALERT!!

As always, if you leave a comment on this post your name will be entered into a draw to win a free subscription to July at Craft Project Central! You'll get instructions for 10 beautiful projects!

Simple rules:

1. Comment moderation has been turned off for the duration of the blog candy. 

Anonymous comments will be allowed during this time.

2. Start commenting now :) Deadline for leaving a comment to be entered into the draw is 

Tuesday, July 16th at 11:59PM EST. 

3. I will be using random.org to select the winner and will post on 

Wednesday evening at 6:00PM EST.

Thank you for visiting today! I hope you enjoy the project :)

-Tara
xox

And the winner is...

And the winner of the May subscription to Craft Project Central is...

Comment #3

Faye J!!

Congratulations, Faye. Please contact me at tarabourgoin@yahoo.ca so that I can get all your information and sign you up!

See you tomorrow with something new to share :)

-Tara
xox

My May project for CPC + BLOG CANDY!

Hello!

I'm excited to share with you my May project for Craft Project Central. Although it's a bit late for Mother's Day, this project is great for any occassion - just change up the sentiment!

Oval Box and Card Set

As always, I love to get feedback :)

BLOG CANDY!

Leave a comment on this blog post and you will be entered in a draw to win a free subscription for May from Craft Project Central (value of $10).

With the subscription you will get beautiful instructions to create 10 projects using all Stampin' Up! materials. Here are a couple things to keep in mind:

1. Start commenting now!

2. All comments must be entered by Sunday, May 26th at 11:59pm EST
3. I will be doing the draw using random.org on Monday, May 27th at 9:00pm EST

Thanks for stopping by today! :)

-Tara

xox

Blog Candy Winner!!

And the winner of the March subscription to Craft Project Central is...

Comment #9

VALERIE!

Congratulations, Valerie!

Please contact me at tarabourgoin@yahoo.ca so that we can get you set up on Craft Project Central :)

Jungle-in-a-Box Gift set and Card for Craft Project Central!

As promised, I'm back to again to show you my March project for Craft Project Central!

Who doesn’t love a Jack-in-the-box?  How about a little Jungle-in-a-box?  Give this cute little jungle animal pop-up gift and matching card set to a young one (or one young at heart!) for a fun little birthday surprise!  This cute project is surprisingly easy and in addition to being a great gift set, makes a fun class project!

Check out the animals in the box:

Giraffe:

Lion: 

Hippo:

All animals are made using only Stampin' Up! punches!

BLOG CANDY ALERT!

Be sure to leave me a comment on this blog post for a chance to win a subscription to Craft Project Central for the month of March. You will get access to 10 wonderful project tutorials! 

I will be using random.org to generate the winner.

Contest starts RIGHT NOW and goes until 11:59pm EST on Tuesday, March 26. I will be doing the draw on Wednesday evening at 8:00pm EST and announcing the winner at that time.

Be sure to check back to see if you were the lucky winner!

Thanks for stopping by (again)!

-Tara

xox

My project @ Craft Project Central & BLOG CANDY!

Good morning!

Today it's time to show you my January project for Craft Project Central.

Start 2013 off with a cute and ‘punny’ card set featuring a brand new set in the Spring Catalog!  When you’re done you will have a Valentine’s Day card, a Thank You card, a Get Well card, and a Welcome Baby card as well as a reusable box to store them all in!  This project makes for a fun class or club project too!

 Project designed by Tara @ Can't Stamp the Rain

Don't forget, if you want instructions on how to make the projects you've seen this month, sign up for "January" at Craft Project Central for only $10!

BLOG CANDY ALERT!

Be sure to leave me a comment on this project for a chance to win a subscription to Craft Project Central for the month of July. You will get access to 10 wonderful project tutorials! 

I will be using random.org to generate the winner.

Some simple rules:

1. If you do not have a Google/Blogger account, you can leave an anonymous comment - I just ask that you leave your name with the comment as well, so I know who you are and can announce it if you are the winner :)

2. Contest starts RIGHT NOW and goes until 11:59pm EST on Saturday, January 26. I will be doing the draw on Sunday evening at 6:00pm EST and announcing the winner.

Good luck :)

-Tara

xox

My November Project at Craft Project Central!

What's Christmas without a little bit of magic? With this wall art and decorations, you'll be able to spruce up your mantle at Christmas, and let the world know you believe! Believe in the magic of Christmas, the love and friendship, and the joy and hope!

I hope you like my November project for Craft Project Central! Don't forget, for a $10 monthly subscription you'll get access to 10 wonderful projects with beautifully written/pictured tutorials!

But wait... there's more!!

BLOG CANDY ALERT!

Leave me a comment here on my project by Sunday December 2nd at 9:00pm EST and you'll be entered to win a subscription to CPC for the month of November!

Thanks for stopping by :)

-Tara
xox

Blog Candy Winner!

Hello everyone,

I'm sorry this post is so late. Turns out I have pneumonia, and I've been spending the majority of my time in bed - but I wanted to announce the winner of the blog candy for a free subscription to Craft Project Central for the month of September!

The winner is.... 

Comment #5

Kimberly Simmons-Salvati

Congratulations Kimberly!! Please email me at tarabourgoin@yahoo.ca so that I can get the necessary info to set you up! :)

-Tara

xox

My September Project at Craft Project Central - Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is, by far, my favourite holiday. The cool air and cozy sweaters, the walks in the woods and hot chocolate, the family and friends... And yes, the Pumpkin Spice Latte's from Starbucks ;)

My project this month will help you get set for your family get together by providing instructions on a warm and inviting holiday table setting, including; a centerpiece, place cards, favors for your guests, a ‘grateful’ box for your guests to write what they are grateful for, and so much more!  Just add the food, the family and friends, and you’re ready to go!

Project designed by Tara (Murphy) Bourgoin

As always, there's...

BLOG CANDY

Would you like step-by-step instructions on how to make this project AND all the other projects featured in September?! Leave me a comment here on my project by Saturday, September 22nd and your name will be entered to win a FREE subscription for September to Craft Project Central! 

I will select the winner using random.org and will post on Sunday, September 23rd at 5pm EST.

 **If you do not have a blogger or google account you can still leave an "anonymous" comment, just 

make sure I have a way to get a hold of you if you are the winner!**

Thanks for stopping by :)

-Tara

xox

BLOG CANDY WINNER!

Hello everyone,

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments on my gift card & tag set for Craft Project Central.

The winner of the BLOG CANDY (a free subscription to July at Craft Project Central) is...

 Comment # 10 - LISA!

Congratulations, Lisa! :) Please email me at tarabourgoin@yahoo.ca so that I can get the necessary information from you.

My next project at Craft Project Central will be in September, so keep your eyes peeled - There will be another blog candy giveaway then as well.

-Tara
xox

My Craft Project Central project & BLOG CANDY!

**Please scroll down to see this week's Sunday Stamps challenge!**

Hello!

Well, the time has come to show you what I created for Craft Project Central this month! I'm super excited because this project uses one of my favourite new stamp sets "Happy Hour" and uses ALL the new In Colours :)

Don't miss the blog candy info at the bottom of this post!

Gift Cards & Tag Set

In this set you'll find:

- four 3"x3" gift cards

- four gift tags

- four wine bottle tags

- Whisper White stitched grosgrain ribbon
- and, the box with dividers and a window sheet box lid :)

Here's another shot. 
All the cards/tags tucked away in their own little compartments :)

and a close-up of the inside of the box:

It makes the perfect gift for a friend or teacher, and a great project to make and keep for yourself so you're always ready to label your little creations/gifts :) Once you've used all the goodies inside, have some fun creating a whole new coordinating set!

Have a look at this fabulous and fun set!

***BLOG CANDY***

Be sure to leave me a comment on this project for a chance to win a subscription to Craft Project Central for the month of July. You will get access to 10 wonderful project tutorials! 

I will be using random.org to generate the winner.

Some simple rules:

1. If you do not have a Google/Blogger account, you can leave an anonymous comment - I just ask that you leave your name with the comment as well, so I know who you are and can announce it if you are the winner :)

2. Contest starts RIGHT NOW and goes until 12:00pm EST on Thursday, July 19th. I will be doing the draw on Thursday evening at 6:00pm EST and announcing the winner.

Good luck :)

-Tara

xox

BLOG CANDY WINNER!

Good mornning, everyone!

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments on my Tooth Fairy Door project! Your feedback was so amazing :)

It is now time to announce the winner of my blog candy - the winner will receive a subscription to Craft Project Central for the month of May. 10 great project tutorials and 1 bonus project :) I used random.org to generate the winning number.

And the winner is....

Comment #3 - LANA!

Congratulations, Lana! Be sure to email me at tarabourgoin@yahoo.ca so that I can get the necessary information from you to sign you up! :)