CardMaker Magazine + Card Giveaway!

Now that the holidays are over, it's practically time to move on to spring, isn't it? (correct answer is yes!) This card makes me think of warm sun on my back while working in the garden... ahhhhh


It's a design I created for the January Quill It Easy feature in CardMaker Magazine. V-shaped bits of rick rack are turned into little chatting chicks. Quilled flowers, greenery, and penciled tufts of grass complete the scene.


What better way to start the new year than with a giveaway?! I have a brand new copy of this issue to send to a lucky reader anywhere in the world. I'll include the card too... maybe you'd like to send it on to a friend, spreading the love of chick-chat!

To enter, just leave a comment. For extra chances to win, mention this link/giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, and/or your own blog. Contest ends at the end of Thursday the 6th, and the winner will be announced the next day. If you don't have a blog, please include your email address within your comment so I'll have a way to contact you.

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CardMaker is the only American magazine that features quilling in every issue, and always has tutorials on a nice variety of techniques. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, so good luck!
Ann Martin
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  1. CraftyRichelaJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Happy New Year, Ann!

    Looking forward to more wonderful posts on your blog this year. Great card design. As always, I love your work.

    xxoxRichela

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  2. MaureenJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I'm so pleased to have found your blog in 2010 and look forward to many more wonderful posts.

    "chick-chat" is a phrase I'll have to remember.

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  3. LaurenJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Happy New Year! I love your card - congrats on getting it published! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

    Lauren

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  4. SUGANTHIJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I would love to win any card of yours Ann . Thanks for the chance. I am also looking for ideas to quill a nice sun and this looks like a good example.

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  5. NjeriJanuary 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Ann,i love quilling and would like to win this magazine.And your card too!

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  6. NelaJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Happy New Year! Would love to have a copy along with your card. All the best. Nela from Serbia

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  7. RebekahJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    just love the sunshine!

    rebekah[dot]diehl[at]gmail[dot]com

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  8. ManasaJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    What a cute card...love the sunshine :) Your work is always inspiring Ann ! Thanks for a chance to win...

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  9. PaulinaJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Love that card! In 2010 I realized that I'm obesessed with all things paper and will start quilling this year. Cool magazine, I've never heard of it before. Will look out for it.

    mrsphjordan@gmail.com

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  10. Host-It NotesJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I didn't know this magazine existed. Fun!

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  11. stephJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Awesome! Happy 2011!

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  12. Two DollarsJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    it sounds like an interesting magazine. glad to hear it always has a quilling tut, maybe that will get me off my butt and actually try quilling :) well, I'm not really just sitting on my butt ;)
    -Stefanie
    2ndChanceCreations.etsy.com

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  13. JannJanuary 3, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I love the card. It is so bright and smile making.

    I will have to dig up some red to make the cardnals.

    Jann

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  14. Molly SmithJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Cute, very cute Ann! I know how hard it is to let go of a published project. This is very generous of you!

    I tweeted and I posted on my blog :)

    hugs xo

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I didn't know there was a magazine that featured quilling so much! It's nice to see and your card is very cute.

    Shelly Krzyzewski
    rkrzyzewski@sbcglobal.net

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  16. AntonellaJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Hello Ann, Congratulations on getting published! What a generous offer.

    I will be posting on my blog as well.

    Hugs,
    Antonella :-)

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  17. AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Chick chat, I love it. How creative is that. Just adorable.

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  18. Set Your Heart FreeJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Ahah, Chick chat xD
    What a cute card ^^
    I love your work, it's amazing :)

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  19. MareJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win. I love the card.

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  20. TeresaJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Love the card.I will be glad when I can do stuff like this' (beginner) Thanks for the chance to win.

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  21. Pitterle PostingsJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Oh, that card is so cute!! I really am excited to learn this. It is something that looks so amazing.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    What a lovely card, and a great reminder that spring is on it way.....hopefully soon!!! =)


    Laurie
    spmom117@aol.com

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  23. lospringJanuary 3, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I love quilling and I think you do a great job in showing a variety of ways to use quilling. Thank you!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    As usual, you share with all the latest info about paper handcraft. Just love the simple and lovely Chit Chat card.
    Clare
    clarewongoilan@yahoo.com.hk
    www.quilling4fun.com

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  25. NjeriJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    i posted a link to your giveaway on my blog.
    http://cutekipepeo.blogspot.com/

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    How clever are those little rick rack guys?! Love that frayed tail!
    Redwife@aol.com

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  27. fancifulelephantemporiumJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Cute cute birds. I wondered why they had flat little faces until the post was read. I love your posts and always forward to friends that will love them too.

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  28. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Love your card and sure the magazine must be fun.
    Thank you for all your work on your blog.

    Francine from Switzerland

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  29. licia politisJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Congrats Ann on your cute quilled creation being published.... the chicks are adorable, what a clever use of the ric rac!!
    Licia

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  30. Karren Doll TolliverJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Happy New Year, Ann, and congratulations on your published article. The card is so cute!

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  31. kkezir02January 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Loved the card and would love the opportunity to send it on to a friend.

    Thanks

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  32. MariLynnJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    How cute. I love how you used the rick rack for the chicks.

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  33. MatxalenJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Happy New Year. The card is pretty.
    Thanks for giveaway.
    Hugs

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  34. PhilippaJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Sounds like a great magazine - and I love your design!

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  35. CindyJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Such a sweet card you have created for the magazine! Would love to win it. Have really enjoyed reading your blog entries over the past year.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This is a chance no one should miss. I'll take my chance with it.
    Congratulations on publishing!

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  37. stephanieJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    another giveaway! yay!!
    thank you Ann, love the ideas!

    steph
    si_sld@yahoo.com

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  38. TheresaJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Your little birdies are so cute.
    Love quilling. Must do it more often.
    Thanks for offering blog candy.
    Theresa in Kitimat
    tfredric at citywest dot ca

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  39. asdesignsJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I love your blog, I'm so glad I found it. And thank you for the chance to win this great magazine and card.

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  40. JansieJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    How adorable! Would LOVE to win. I will check out that magazine as well...Happy New Year!

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  41. a paper {life}January 4, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Ann, you have a great blog with a never-ending supply of paper artists.

    Thanks for the chance to win and I love seeing other quiller's work.

    Cheryl

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  42. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Love the card and love that magazine. thanks for the chance to win it and the card.
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  43. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    What a cute card, thanks for the chance to win it, and the magazine too.
    mkds312@hotmail.com

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  44. BeckyJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Love the card! Such a clever use of rick rack!

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  45. Quill CentreJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Ann,

    What a nice way to start the New Year.
    Fran Jones
    http://quillcentre.blogspot.com

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  46. OdessaJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Happy New Year from Long Island, New York! Ann, I love your "chick chat." I will be using that in my conversations with friends and other quillers. I will be posting about your giveaway on my facebook account.

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  47. Asma’ ABJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    a giveaway from ann? i must not miss this chance! ;)

    btw, thank you for always shares with us all things about paper! ♥

    asmaahmadbahari@gmail.com

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  48. LadybugCarrieJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Happy New Year! Wow - that is great that your card was published! Congratulations! :-)

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  49. sockamom13January 4, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Just found your blog. Love it & your card is adorable & clever. I have all the supplies to quill, now it's time to play with it.
    Marianne
    mpriv@yahoo.com

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  50. JodiJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Very, very cute. As a beginning quiller I need ideas and inspiration. Thank you.

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  51. Regina SchultzJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    This card is very cute. I love the idea of using the rick rack.

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  52. MelissaJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    So happy I found your blog!!! I am just learning about quilling!

    Melissa
    dolfnz777 at yahoo dot com

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  53. Azlina Abdul January 5, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Hi Ann :)

    I love your blog giveaway! Won't miss the chance to enter it! I've even blogged about it at the link below. Thank you so much for sharing with us about quilling and paper too. I'm always a big fan!

    http://azlina-lin.blogspot.com/2011/01/cardmaker-magazine-card-giveaway.html

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  54. Rainbow Chick ResourcesJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Hi,
    Wanna try my luck too !!

    http://happyfeet-pingu.blogspot.com/2011/01/all-things-paper-cardmaker-magazine_05.html

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  55. Mama Balqis BluePinkBabyJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    1 want cardmaker magazine!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    so cute
    i want to enter too!
    hope i will get it!

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  57. aKu,diA dAN kAmu~January 5, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    hai Ann:)!!

    i'm a beginner of quilling lesson..just to get luck to get your GA..so that i can learn more and more about quilling..just try my luck..tq

    here is my link on my blog
    http://nurul110706.blogspot.com/2011/01/cardmaker-magazine-card-giveaway.html

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  58. AnaJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Happy New Year Ann!

    What a great giveaway! >_<
    I must not miss this chance!
    Love your card too...

    flowergirl557@gmail.com

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  59. NimishaJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Happy New Year Ann. I almost felt the warmth of the sun on my back. Wonderful Card.It would be a priviledge to win any of your creation.You r an inspiration. Your Blog Rocks.
    Nimisha (craftideasforall)

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  60. Hani Syahida ✿January 5, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    The card is very cute...wish to join too. Here's the link to the entry I've made:

    http://hanisyahida.blogspot.com/2011/01/cardmaker-magazine-card-giveaway.html

    TQ;-)

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  61. LeeJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    What a lovely card design! thank you for the lovely giveaway!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  62. Indira TanwarJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:10 AM

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  63. OdessaJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Ann,
    I had posted the greetings from Long Island. I didn't post my email address. Happy New Year!!again


    odessa10@optonline.net

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  64. Indira TanwarJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Hi Ann, you have a wonderful blog out there! I am a regular visitor of your blog!
    Very neat work, do keep it up!
    Link to my blog: http://induspasstime.blogspot.com/2011/01/cardmaker-magazine-card-giveaway.html
    Link to my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arty-Sorts/317550000230

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  65. Shala KerriganJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Lovely card, rick rack always makes me happy!

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  66. NooRjAnJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    hi ann, you've a wonderful blog out there!! with awesome tips too on card designing...

    i would like to enter this blog giveaway contest too!!!!

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  67. NikkeeJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Cute! ^_^ Love your blog!

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  68. KimJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Awesome card!!! Count me in please.

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  69. TraciJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    LOVE your site, Ann! And I thank you for the chance to win this card and a copy of this month's magazine. {{hugs}}

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Love this magazine, my husband brings me the latest issue every now and then instead of flowers or candy. What a treat for both of us to get a free copy

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  71. YuenieJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Just blogged about your giveaway =)
    Thanks Ann, and happy new year!

    Yuenie.

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  72. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    this magazine will help me with my friends who like to make cards.Can I buy the magazine in South Africa.
    Adri Scrappy Schack White River Mpumalang Whiteriver. smurfieland@gmail.com

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  73. Ann MartinJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Thank you for your comments, everyone. The giveaway has ended.

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  74. Ann MartinJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Adri, I'm not sure if you can buy CardMaker in South Africa, but it is available for purchase as a digital download. Go to http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/ and click on Get Instant Access.

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