THE SWEET EMPORIUM

Hop on over to Snap Crackle Pops blog, become a follower and leave her a comment under her BLOGIVERSARY post and share your favorite party memory.

By doing so, you could WIN "The Sweet Emporium." It's been a whole year that Snap Crackle Pop has been blogging and I'm sure the rest of you can agree with me when I say "The blogging world is lucky to have her around."

Also, hop on over to Chocolate Pretzel's blog and wish her a Happy Birthday. Today she's how old?? LOL Kidding, kidding! Real women don't tell!

Happy Birthday Chocolate Pretzel and Congratulations Snap Crackle Pop!

p.s. There are still a few days left for you to submit creations for our current challenge being sponsored by The Scarlet Lime. Click HERE to check it out!

NEW LOLLIPOP GIRL DT ANNOUNCEMENT

I was sad to have to say my farewell's to Cupcake, Pink Tootsie and Peppermint Swirl but quickly thought to myself "Self, just put another DT CALL out there and find yourself replacements." So that is what I did.

I am more than happy to announce these NEW Lollipop Girls and I am pretty sure you are all eager to see who made it on the team as well. So, say hello to my little friends.......Sugar, spice and all that nice stuff to the side.....these newest members are also made of courage, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent and guts and I am PROUD to call them my newest Lollipop Girls.

We all want to thank each and every one of you for taking the time it took to apply. We would gladly open up our Candy Shoppe doors for all of you talented folk if we had the room.

We will be having a NEW DT CALL in the next few months and for those that are still interested we encourage you to re-apply. Sometimes it takes that extra determination and to prove that....this happens to be the newest members 2nd or more try to get on this DT. So, with that said....stick around, show us your dedication and try, try again!

LAST CALL!

No, not for alcohol silly girls....for your applications. Turn them in TODAY for them to be accepted. Check out all of the details by clicking HERE!

The Lollipop Girls and I will be going through the applications over the weekend to decide on the 3 that we deem fit for the team, at this time.

Your chances of making it on the DT all depends on who has applied.

We've already received a butt load of applications to go through, but still encourage you all to get out of your bubble and apply if your interested in the spot.

If you don't make it on the team this time, don't give up your hopes for next time!

With that said, thank you to all and everyone who has took the time to apply. We truly appreciate your interest in wanting to design along with us.

We look forward to these next 3 designers presense on the team and will let you know our decision in a post on Monday.

Good Luck!

You have 1 more day.....

......to apply if you wanna be a Lollipop Girl for C.S.D.

This is not only the sweetest DT around, but the spiciest as well!

Check out all the details of the DT Call HERE!

Introducing WHITE RABBIT

This is #2 in the 12 part series of our "Twisted Wonderland" Kit Collection. It's called WHITE RABBIT and is inspired by that rediculously fast bunny who was late for a very important date. Follow him and he'll lead you down this super long hole that ends up at the most magnificant place we've ever heard of. It includes 14 papers total (including textured cardstock, die cut and transparency) by:
-American Crafts
-Prima Marketing Inc.
-Sassafras Lass
-DCWV
-Pink Paislee
-Fancy Pants
-Bazzill Basics
-Basic Grey and the
-Imagination Project. Feast your eyes on all of the awesome goodness in this kit. It includes embellies by:
-Tim Holtz
-K&Company
-Buzz and Bloom
-Fancy Pants
-American Crafts
-Prima Marketing Inc.
-Imaginisce
-May Arts and
-Glitz.
It's just $39.95 + s/h for everything you see here!

To order just click on the CONTACT US button in the menu bar above and make sure to include your address for me to calculate shipping. You must have a Paypal account to order.

FYI - There is just 2 more days left for you to apply for the Lollipop Girl DT position here at C.S.D. We have 3 spots open and for everyone who has been waiting for this moment to arrive, we strongly encourage you to get those applications in. Check out all the details HERE!

YOU HAVE JUST 3 MORE DAYS....

.....to apply for the Lollipop Girl DT position. Click HERE to view all the details.

Check out our partner in crime challenge blogs where the NERDY GIRLS and LIPSTICK CHICKS create!

Don't forget to play along to our current challenge HERE at Candy Shoppe Designs. You could be the winner of a fabulous blog candy from The Scarlet Lime.

4 mOrE dAYs....

.....fOr YOU tO ApplY fOr thE LOllipOp Girl DEsign TEAm. ViEw All thE dEtAils HERE!

Check out our partner in crime challenge blogs where the NERDY GIRLS and LIPSTICK CHICKS create!

Don't forget to play along to our current challenge here at Candy Shoppe Designs.

5 more days....

.....fOr YOU tO ApplY fOr thE LOllipOp Girl DEsign TEAm. ViEw All thE dEtAils HERE!

Scarlet Lime is out April sponsor and we have a fabulous kit from them for the April Sweetheart of the month. Play along to our current challenge HERE for your chance to win it!

6 mOrE dAYs.....

.....fOr YOU tO ApplY fOr thE LOllipOp Girl DEsign TEAm. ViEw All thE dEtAils HERE!

DOn't fOrgEt tO chEck OUt OUr nEwEst chAllEngE HERE!

It's Raining, It's Pouring Challenge

It's a sad but exciting time here at C.S.D. It's the end of the DT term and I'm having to say goodbye to a few of my Lollipop Girls. Cupcake, Peppermint Swirl and Pink Tootsie are all going to enjoy the summer months with their family and take a break. Alls good though! With this new change taking place we'll get to welcome 3 NEW Lollipop Girls to the team.

I thought this was the perfect time to incorporate rain/tear drops into our creations this month. The saying goes...."April showers bring May flowers" and I do think it's a good way to symbolize the changes taking place at C.S.D. In April we're all saying our goodbyes to each other but come May we'll be welcoming 3 new girls to the team and it will be a joyous time once again.

Here are the oh-so-inspiring layouts from the Lollipop Girls in no particular order:

"I'm not easily broken" by Snap Crackle Pop

"Hello Spring" by KitKat

"Rainkist" by Lemon Zinger

"A shower is a luxury" by Chocolate Pretzel

"Garden of Secret" by Pink Coffee Bean

"Tears" by Pink Tootsie

"Happiness is to hold flowers in both hands" card by Lemon Drop

"Happy Spring" by Cupcake

"Miss You" card by Peppermint Swirl

"When it RAIMS, it pours!" by Cherry Lolita

*Her name is Raime

Here's the Blog Candy this month from our April sponsor Scarlet Lime.Want a chance to win it?

Here's what you'll have to do:
1. Press that FOLLOW button on the left sidebar and become a Sweetheart of C.S.D.
2. Post the C.S.D. link badge on the sidebar of your blog with a link leading back to us.
3. Create a NEW blog posting for this C.S.D. challenge on your blog and tell your followers and readers about this challenge, the Blog Candy and our April sponsor. Be sure to have a link leading back here.
4. Create a NEW project for this specific challenge. It must be NEW as of 4/15/10. You can create anything (a LO, a card, an altered item, etc.).

Challenge rules are:
1. To incorporate rain and/or tear drops on your creations.
2. Leave a DIRECT LINK to your creation via Mister Linky.
3. Create a blog post dedicated to C.S.D. with your challenge submission and tell us the story behind it.
4. Leave a comment under this posting letting us know you have done all of the above once you have.

Challenge Due: 4/30



Just 7 more days for you to apply to be on the Lollipop Girl Design Team. More information HERE!

8 mOrE dAYs....

....FOr YOU tO ApplY tO bE On thE LOllipOp Girls DEsign TEAm.
ChEck OUt All thE dEtAils HERE!
AlsO, thEreE's jUst 1 mOrE dAY fOr YOU tO sUbmit YOUr crEAtiOns fOr OUr cUrrEnt chAllEngE:"U CRACK ME UP!"

9 mOrE dAYs....

....FOr YOU tO ApplY tO bE On thE LOllipOp Girls DEsign TEAm.
ChEck OUt All thE dEtAils HERE! AlsO, thEreE is jUst 2 mOrE dAYs fOr YOU tO sUbmit YOUr crEAtiOns fOr OUr cUrrEnt chAllEngE:

U CRACK ME UP!

10 mOrE dAYs....

....FOr YOU tO ApplY tO bE On thE LOllipOp Girls DEsign TEAm.

ChEck OUt All thE dEtAils HERE!

COngrAtUlAtiOns tO Lena, OUr MArch SwEEthEArt. HErE's hEr winning lAYOUt....

"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are!" PlEAsE cOntAct Us tO clAim YOUr blOg cAndY And thAnk YOU fOr pArticipAting in OUr chAllEngEs hErE At CAndY ShOppE DEsigns.

11 DAYS MORE....

....FOr YOU tO ApplY tO bE On thE LOllIpOp GIrls DEsIgn TEAm.

ChEck OUt All thE dEtAils hErE!

BTW, Myia is OUr FEbrUArY SwEEthEArt. HErE's hEr winning lAYOUt titlEd:

"She's got a SMILE so BRIGHT!" COngrAtUlAtIOns Myia! PlEAsE cOntAct Us with YOUr mAiling infO. tO clAim YOUr prizE.

Do YOU wanna be a Lollipop Girl for C.S.D.?

Do YOU wanna be a Lollipop Girl for C.S.D.?

Lollipop Girl Design Team Call - ends April 23
*International applicants welcomed

The Lollipop Girls of C.S.D. are searching for 3 talented designers to join the team for May, June, July and August 2010 (summer months).

Lollipop Girls are expected to show dedication to their position as a DT member by not only completing the 8 challenges during the term but by also spreading the word about C.S.D. on their own blogs and elsewhere.
*All 8 challenges will be given to the successful designers prior to 5/1 in the DT ONLY area. Access will be given if you make the team.

As a DT member:

You will be allowed bragging rights of being a "Lollipop Girl for C.S.D."

You will have your headshot and fun facts about you on the C.S.D. blog along with a link leading back to your own blog for more exposure.

You will have your bi-weekly creations featured on C.S.D. to help give our Sweethearts inspiration and

You can include the DT position on your scrapbooking resume.

PLUS, all Lollipop Girls who make it through to the end of their term successfully will be spoiled with a "Goodie Box" filled with gifts from our sponsors and C.S.D.

*s/h is the Lollipop Girls responsibility.

Interested applicants must email us at candyshoppedesigns@hotmail.com with

"I wanna be a Lollipop Girl for C.S.D." in the subject line.

Include the following in your email:
- Your full contact information (including a link to your blog)
- A list of current DT's you are on (if any) and your DT duties.
- 21 RANDOM FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU!
- A headshot of your sweet self as well as pictures of your all-time favorite 5 creations. They don't need to be just layouts as we create everything here from cards to altered items.
- A unique challenge idea you'd like to see on C.S.D.
- and ANSWERS to these questions.......
1. How did you first find out about C.S.D.? Were you told about it through a scrappy friend? Were you brought here by clicking on someone's link badge? Tell us how you discovered us!
2. Are you a Sweetheart (Follower) of C.S.D.? If not, why not? If so, for how long?
3. Do you have the C.S.D. link badge displayed on your blog with a working link leading back to us?
4. How many C.S.D. challenges have you participated in (if any) and do you remember which ones?
5. What do you like about C.S.D. and why do you want to to be on the DT?

We are looking for that WOW factor and everyone of you who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply!

STUPID GIRL

I've been working like mad putting together a collection of kits for our

Twisted Wonderland Series

This first one being offered was inspired by the Blue Caterpillar and Alice Kingley's first encounter.

Blue Caterpillar: Who are you?

Alice Kingsley: Absolem?

Blue Caterpillar: You're not Absolem. I'm Absolem. Stupid Girl.

Just $35.00 + s/h for everything you see here...

PLUS

a FREE Stampin Up! Gift

with your order!

This kit comes with a whopping 12 papers total (including textured cardstock and die cut) by:

• Sassafras Lass
• foof-a-la
• Basic Grey
• Daisy D's
• October Afternoon
• Jenni Bowlin and
• Bazzill Basics and embellies galore by:
• Sassafras Lass
• Prima Marketing Inc.
• 7gypsies
• Making Memories
• Buzz and Bloom
• Pebbles Inc.
• Basic Grey
• Martha Stewart and many more!
  To order just click on the CONTACT US button in the menu bar above and make sure to include your address for me to calculate shipping. You must have a Paypal account to order.

Want a chance to WIN this kit by The Scarlet Lime?

Just click on the yummy photo to be taken to the current challenge to learn how.

Also, stay tuned for our Lollipop Girl Design Team Call soon!