Today’s the big day – my Big 4-0 is here, and I have no qualms about it. My 20’s were a time of transition, and my 30’s were a time of growth. I think I’m in a wonderful place to be able to really ride the wave of happiness in my 40’s. I didn’t know you in my 20’s, and we only met during the last year of my 30’s. I know the best is still to come.
Over the past week, I’ve asked you to tell me what your favorite Stampin’ Up! product is. Sure – I was dangling a carrot in front of you (or would you have been more motivated by a slice of carrot cake with a delightful cream cheese icing?), but you responded with great enthusiasm. Such a hard question to answer, right? How do you begin to select your FAVORITE when there are so many great products from which to choose? It’s like being asked to choose your favorite Golden Girl – we all love Rose for her good-natured airheadedness, but who wants to hurt Blanche’s feelings because her thoughts and actions were so awesomely outrageous. And then there’s Dorothy with her admirably dry wit that was wonderfully offset by Sophia’s loving criticisms. They’re ALL so good – and together, they are amazing. How to choose?!?
So, you all responded, and the biggest winner – by a long shot – was the Big Shot. You love that thing, and so do I, but I have to admit that it’s not my favorite Stampin’ Up! product. I shared my thoughts in the comments on the blog post, but I’ll re-share for you here (in case you decided to not read through all 300+ responses to seek my response):
I am such a huge fan of Stampin’ Up!’s families and color selections. I love that I can coordinate my supplies by color and know that I will have an exact match with ink, paper, ribbon and embellishments. As I say in all of my classes and workshops, if I went to M*cha*l’s and bought red paper, a red stamp pad and red ribbon, I can be certain they won’t be the same shade. Yuck! My absolute favorite Stampin’ Up! product, though, is Stampin’ Dimensionals. I can hardly point to a card I’ve made that doesn’t use these little hexagons of joy. As a demonstrator, we are not allowed to stockpile products – but I will admit that I have just enough Stampin’ Dimensionals to get me through a Zombie Apocalypse.
But enough about me. You want to know who won the Stampin’ Trimmer, right? Drumroll, please. By random selection, the winner of the Stampin’ Trimmer is #61 – Carol Carriveau.
Carol said, “Hard for me to decide between the Big Shot and my punches…they are my go-to tools….along with everything else that plays well with them!” Please email me, Carol, with your mailing address, so I can get this sweet trimmer in the mail to you.
And…don’t forget about all the goodies that were added to Stampin’ Up!’s Clearance Rack! I’ve never seen that many items added at once – and it’s the first time they’ve added stamp sets to the list. Wowzers! Several items have already sold out, so shop now if you want to get some great deals. Click here >;>;>; http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=1218&dbwsdemoid=2104107
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! And thank you for helping to make my birthday so special.
Brian
Happy Birthday Brian!! Looking forward to working with you on The Paper Players
Jen xx
Congratulations, Carol!!!!! you lucky girl you and, thank you Brian, for giving us all a chance to win this wonderful SU tool.
HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BRIAN and many more. Enjoy your 40s, from somebody who’s been there about 21 years ago, it’s a fun ride.
Happy Birthday Brian! I hope your day is wonderful and you get to spend it with people who love you.
Happy Birthday Brian! I so enjoy your blog! Have a wonderful day!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! The best is yet to come.
Happy Birthday Brian!
Happy Birthday Brian – enjoy your day!!!!
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Brian, Happy Birthday to you and many more!
Whew….it’s finally here! Have super fantastic day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN! Hey, you and I have something in common, favorite product. A shout out to Carol…..CONGRATS on being the big winner. I’ve had my eye on the trimmer.
Happy Birthday Brian!! Congratulations Carol, you lucky girl.
HB2U, Brian! Enjoy your day and your 40s. Thanks for the chance to win the trimmer, and congrats to Carol! Looks like it’s up to Santa now…….
Happy, Happy, Happy 40th Birthday, Brian!
Hope you are having a FANTASTIC birthday
weekend! I am sure you are! 🙂
Congrats to the “trimmer winner”, Carol.
She’ll have to give us a critique on it 😉
I’m intrigued with how I have seen people in videos cutting at the bottom of the trimmer!
Happy Birthday Brian! You don’t look a day over 27! And a big CONGRATULATIONS to Carol! I hope that new trimmer becomes your new favorite accessory!
Happy birthday Brian and congratulations Carol! What a day to celebrate!
Happy Birthday Brian!! A big Congrats to Carol!
Happy Birthday Brian. May you enjoy your special day with family, friends, lots of cupcakes, and some stampin’ time!
Happy Birthday Brian! Enjoy your day!!!!
Carol, you lucky ducky – enjoy your new trimmer and congratulations. BRIAN, BRIAN, BRIAN – you are so right. The 40’s are an amazing decade. The best 10 years of my life for sure. You know who you are, you aren’t afraid to enjoy those traits you feel are huge assets, you aren’t afraid to acknowledge your faults and MOST OF ALL, you’re at a point in life when you can sit back and like yourself for who you are and not worry about what other people think. Enjoy these years Brian. In addition to all that, you get to make money doing something you love, that’s pretty rare these days. So nice to know that you and I share a favorite SU product with the dimensionals. Have yourself an extra-ordinary, fun day.
Happy Birthday Brian. When I turned the big 4-0, my mother told me I was entering the absolute best time of my life. She was right! Enjoy your day, and the years ahead.
Happy birthday!!!
HBDTY!!!
HBDTY!!!
HBD, Dear Brian!!!
HBDTY!!!
Wow…two fabulous reasons foe celebrating today…first your birthday, and though it was a bit ago (sure seems like it some days!) that I turned 40, i agree with the sentiments of ithers. It was a comfortable time when you definitely feel like an adult, all grown up and ready to tackle the world! The second reason to celebrate is of course that I won the trimmer…hurrah to me…and what an amazing and fun surprise to wake up to this overcast and gray Sunday morning! Thanks to all of you for your congratulations, and yes I will tell you all about using the trimmer! Thank you Brian for offering this wonderful gift and wishing you a fabulous birthday full of love and surprises!
♫ Just adding my Happy Birthday to the others and may your year be wonderful ♫
Colleen T
Happy 40th birthday Brian!!! I know you are going to LOVE your 40s, it’s a great time of life. 50s are pretty great too, something to look forward to. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Happy happy happy Birthday Brian! I am so looking forward to meeting you at Leadership. Have a fabulous day enjoying all of your favorite things!
Happy Birthday Brian!! Have a nice day!!
Happy birthday, Brian!! Have a wonderful day and every day to come!
Happy Birthday Brian! My 40s were great but I have to say, my 50s have been the best yet! Does it just keep getting better?!!! Have a great day and a wonderful year!
Way to go Carol!!!
Happy B-Day, Brian. Make it a great day and an awesome year:)
Happy birthday, Brian! You are wonderful fun. I am glad to know where to turn for dimensionals when the zombie apocalypse hits us!
Happy Birthday, love following you. Congrats Carol
Happy, Happy Birthday, Brian! Remember every day is a gift from God, that’s why it’s called the present. So glad you mentioned the “Golden Girls”, one of my all time favorites! And congratulations to Carol.
Happy Birthday. Enjoy the day. Blessings from Maine.
Hey Marilyn – where in Maine are you? I’m in Richmond.
Happy Birthday Brian. Hope you had a wonderful day and hope your year is filled with great surprises!
I hope you had the best birthday ever!!!! I wish you a fantastic 40th year…. love and a great big hug!!!!! I just put in another order for you on your birthday ….. see ya tomorrow ….
Happy Birthday to you Brian – hope its a fantastic 40th for you. Better days are yet to come – believe me it gets soooo much better. Hugs to you, Dorothy
Happy Birthday! I hope yesterday was wonderful. Enjoy your birthday week.
Congratulations to Carol. Here’s to many happy trimming hours.
Happy birthday again, Brian! You got to 350 – impressive!
Sorry it’s late..internet out…email out…but I’m back 🙂 Hope you had a GREAT Birthday!!!!