Sunday, November 27, 2011

Ink Stains is 4!!!

Yes, you read that right...
Today is Ink Stains 4th Birthday!

and no,
it's not an anniversary...
it's a birthday. 

I consider this place my baby,
 I put a lot of hard work into it so it's like a child to me...
I figure that's a good enough reason to call it a birthday :)

Since it's #4 I thought I'd share 4 of my favorite things on the blog....

#1 - Quotes, sayings, sentiments....   I have collected quotes for a long long time...I have slowly been sorting through the scraps of paper and compiling the lists here.  It's taken a while but they are starting to add up.  I have quite a few more to go through but eventually I hope to have them all listed at some point.  I hope you all find as much enjoyment in them as I do.

#2 - Anything to do with the Ink Blending Tool.....  If you visit here very much you know how much I love that thing!

#3 - Collage projects....  One of my favorite forms of art...  Collage, altered arts, mixed media....whatever you want to call it, I love it!  You'll find lots and lots of examples here on the blog and in my book - Teach Yourself Visually Collage & Altered Arts!

#4 - techniques, Techniques, TECHNIQUES!!  I love to play, experiment and share my results with you.

Now another thing I like about the blog is that I can share my love of arts with you and what a better way to do so than to give away some of my favorite goodies!!!

So if you'd like a shot at winning the
HUGE pile of goodies
(shown below)


The prize package includes...an assortment of Tim Holtz Holiday papers, a set of Christmas embossing folders, a 5.5x5.5" Configurations Box...
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A Tim Holtz Paper Stash (from the attic), a set of holiday Stencils, a couple Fractured Dolls...

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An assortment of rubber stamps from various mfg....

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A set of BOTH Limited Edition Distress Ink Pads by Tim Holtz/Ranger; the new white - Picket Fence Distress Stain, a few cream and black tags, a couple wonderful smelling "melts" (like candles but meant to be melted in a hot pot) and a few other surprises!
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all you have to do is tell me what your favorite part of
Ink Stains is
and/or
what you'd like to see in the future!
(Please be sure to leave some sort of contact e-mail addy)

You have until 12-10-11 to post your comment to be entered to win!!!
Good Luck Everyone!!

165 comments:

  1. Hello Roni!...CONGRATULATIONS for these 4 years in the blogsphere!!!

    I love all your techniques and I'm always watching your experiments and asking you by e-mail-....LOL!

    Again congratulations and I would like to see more techniques (as usual!)

    Regards

    Lourdes

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  2. Congrats on the 4th anniversary of your fantastic blog. It's a very difficult question you are asking us... I love your tutorials, the swaps you are organising, your giveaways,... I don't have a preference, I love every aspect of your blog and I do not have any other suggestions for the future than to keep up the good work!

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  3. Happy Birthday Roni to you and your blog (because I always wish a Mama a Happy Birthday because after all it is her big day too!) I love not one specific technique but all the variety of techniques you share...whatever you do if FUN for us the readers...just keep sharing please!!

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  4. Huge congrats on you 4th birthday!!! Wow, what do I love the most?! That would have to be you, Roni! The way that you so freely share your wonderful talent with all of us. Your sense of humor and your honesty are so refreshing. What I want to see is more of the same mix that you have been doing right along. Techniques, reviews, comparisons....you get the picture. We are all here because we love you and what you do.

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  5. 4 years up and running in cyberland where everything moves at lightning speed, is a HUGE thing to celebrate! Congratulations Roni!!
    And since you've asked, the technique section is my fav part of your blog.. it gets bigger and better all the time, and visiting it is like opening a huge box of chocolates.. lots of fun, delicious things to partake of, and unlike chocolate, not a calorie in sight! LOL!! Thanks a ton!!

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  6. Happy Birthday Roni and congratulations on four years. I love visiting your blog, it's the first everyday. Thanks for all that you have taught me.
    I love the techniques and your comparisons are always interesting.

    More techniques please

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  7. I love the how toos, and all the photo's.

    Happy Birthday.

    Would love to see more how to use the boxes, from Tim.

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  8. Congratulations! That is awesome. My favorite part is Techniques. They are always so inspiring.
    Thank you.
    Rita
    http://www.tatteredpast.blogspot.com

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  9. I love that you're always willing to try things ... and share how they work ... I just referred your blog to a new stamper recently ... you're a go-to place for learning. Happy Happy Happy Birthday!

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  10. Happy Birthday! It's so hard to pick one thing to love about your blog but I'll have to pick your techniques and how you show so many ways to use supplies. Keep it up! LOL

    Hey, my word verification is inkies!

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  11. 4 Years is a wonderful stepping stone to reach for your blog, congrats!

    I adore the tutorials on your blog, you have such a creative mind, I only wish I had half your talent. I don't however, so I am always sure to come visit your blog for inspiration! :)

    Amanda
    amaehling at gmail dot com

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  12. Happy Birthday!!! Now I haven't been a follower of your blog for all 4 years, I can definitely say that I'm glad I found Ink Stains!! It is hard to pick my fav thing, but I do love all the techniques that you share! Thanks so much for the chance to win all those fabulous goodies!

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  13. Congrats on four years...I have been stamping less than a year now and I frequent your blog to to learn new techniques. You always amaze me with ideas that I would never have thought of and you make it look so easy. I am always checking to see what you are to do next. Thanks!

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  14. Happy Birthday! I love the techniques. What got me hooked was the Gothic Arch book you made for your mother.Really love your first of the month posts too.

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  15. Wow, four years and plenty of regular posting, well done!! And a very happy birthday to your blog-baby!

    I do love all of your different techniques that you very kindly share, but I have to say I very much enjoy the 'make along with you' projects especially the Christmas gifts Amd ornaments, so I'm very glad to know that it will be starting again so soon!!

    Very generous gift on offer, that sure will make someone's Christmas!

    Charli x
    proper-charli @mail .com

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  16. I love all the techniques that you have been posting

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  17. oh Roni! congrads again! I think I have followed you most of that time ...or pretty close..anyway...I just love when you really show us a technique start to finish...cuz u always tell us about the product when u do it...so you save me time, money and headaches all the time...next..would have to say the swaps you do..really feel privledged to exchange with you and learn from such a master..u really are a gem! xo cher
    hilly77 at comcast dot net

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  18. techniques, techniques, and more techniques!!

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  19. Happy birthday! I enjoy checking out your blog and getting ideas- I've tried to incorporate some of your ideas into my cards. Your talent and ideas are always an inspiration.

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  20. Happy happy birthday to Inkie :) Congrats for all these years of creativity. Found your blog just a couple of months ago and really love it,the techniques are great,... have learned alot. Hope you can keep doing what you do because is really good.
    Thanks
    marrosa205@gmail.com

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  21. Happy Birthday Ink Stains!
    I'm so blessed to have found this artistic corner of the innerwebs, thanks Roni for all that you share.

    My favorite parts of inkstains, techniques and charms!! I couldn't pick one. sorry!

    Thanks again for sharing your creativity.
    Sandy

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  22. Well, happy birthday to your blog first of all. I guess my favorite thing would be your wondeful tutorials you share. Your art is always so beautiful and I love that you share how you make it with us followers.

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  23. Happy Birthday! I love all the techniques- I am learning to use products I sold but never used- I closed my LSS last year and now I have time to play!
    I would love to see more techniques ,
    Thanks,
    Kat

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  24. Happy Birthday little Miss Ink Stains! You are the most precocious four year old I have ever met. You fill my days with wonder and delight and never cease to amaze me with your talents and you warm and generous spirit.
    I adore all your tutorials, swaps and insightful product reviews.
    Thank you for the past four wonderful years and here is to many more!

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  25. I love all the new techniques and distressing you do. Great site. Always thanks for your sharing of ideas. Nicole

    niclagi.gent@gmail.com

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  26. Congrats on your anniversary! I love your blog and my favorite part is the tutorials- I love all of the ideas you put into my head....I had to go get into Art Journaling.....still on page one and two....making some progress though!

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  27. Happy Blogday Roni! There is so much to love about your blog, where to start? I guess what I love the most is how you show us how to use things we already have in a new way without having to run off to the shops and fork out more money on "product". For me art and craft is about creative thinking not buying a heap if stuff and sticking it all down so it looks pretty. I just know that you are inspiring people who think they have no creative talents to have a go. You are so generous with your persitent yet gentle encouragement that it's too hard to resist trying a technique or project.
    I am currently working alongside (lagging behind!) you doing my art journal pages. This has been fantastic and well paced so I guess I would like to see more of there project tutorials!
    Hugs xox

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  28. Happy Birthday... wow 4 years, that's great! I think I love everything you share!!! lol The blending tool is one of my fav's too...and the most used! I have "copied" many of your projects...and love all the techniques...you always inspire me! I can't think of anything you should do differently. :)
    Thank you for putting together an awesome give-away!!!!

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  29. Happy, Happy Birthday t your BABY! I have much enjoyed watching him/her grow over the past year. I have learned much from your generous sharing of techniques and enjoy blog on a regular basis :). Thanks for sharing and best wishes for many more birthdays!

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  30. Hi
    Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I continue to enjoy all of the ATC cards you sent me in the most recent exchange. That would be one of my favorite things on your blog. It was the first time I ever participated in an exchange. It was great. I look forward to more. I have always enjoyed watching the various exchanges and seeing all the great exchanges that came in!
    But the top two favorite things I love about your blog is:
    1) Techniques!!! You are the number ONE place I go to when I need to learn how to do something or need fresh ideas or inspiration!
    2) New or at least Different Product Reviews always like how you compare, contrast, and teach us how to use various products and tools.
    2) Your personal opinions and recommendations. I like your "style" and appreciate your advice. Tonight, for example, I went to your blog because I wanted to find so e new, not so common and reputable sites to purchase to things - new stamps and some neat card stock. I am hoping you will have some links I can check out.

    It would be very hard for me to pick one favorite thing I would like to see more of. Ibut of I had to choose one thing, then more techniques.
    Holiday Blessings, Mary

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  31. Happy 4th birthday to you and your blog!!! I love your blog, especially the tutorials of the different techniques. Thanks so much for the chance at winning this great prize. Shari (cricutrookie)
    cricutrookie at aol dot com

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  32. Only 4 years!?!?! Seems like I have been visiting you forever!
    Happy Birthday, and here is to many more years of inspiration.
    I love your objectiveness, when you are comparing products, you show us your results so we can make our own mind up.
    I also love you sharing your techniques with us.
    I loved your alcohol ink flowers.
    I love your sharing of the calendar every month ....
    I think I love just about everything!
    Thank you Roni!
    Sandra ltb

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  33. Happy happy birthday toooo youuuuuu..you're a baby growing into a wonderful youngster..i love love your techniques and have learned so much..steam punk..who'd a thunk..lol..and charm swaps more of both please..loves ya

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  34. Happy Birthday!! What an achievement for you. I love your blog and check in every day. I would say my favorite thing is the unending variety you present. From charms to books to cards etc. you pretty much cover it all. Above all you are very generous. Heres to a gazillion more birthdays.
    Jan Wills
    newmexicoparrot@yahoo.com

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  35. Congratulations on your 4th birthday! I have just recently discovered your blog and I absolutely LOVE it! As I go through my blog list each day there are several that I skip over, but I always click on yours. I love your style and how you explain things so well. My favorite thing is your techniques. I'm relatively new to doing collage and you give me a lot of inspiration and practical how-to information. Just keep 'em coming!

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  36. Happy 4th Birthday! I enjoy reading your blog, especially techniques and experiments, so I would like to see more of these. I also enjoy reading about your family...
    Again, happy blog birthday!

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  37. Wow Roni, Happy 4th birthday to Ink Stains!

    I love that you selflessly share the technique used in your art piece and also great ideas of bring new lives to recycleable items. And its nice of you to do product comparison to allow us understand the difference of almost similar products.

    Of coz, I would love to see more techniques and fun ideas of creating art pieces!

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  38. Happy Birthday to Roni's Blog
    This month it turns 4!
    Wishing you lots of creativity
    And many, many more!!!!


    I've loved following your blog and have learned a lot from all the techniques you post.

    I also love the Monthly Holidays you post. I use them for work to make our monthly potlucks more exciting!

    Thanks for everything you do!!
    Katina
    kjkoukla(athotmaildotcom)

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  39. Hi Roni:
    I'm very much a lurker, but a hugely active one! It's my way of staying informed about what's going on in the US and the UK and of keeping up with new techniques and crazes . . . . and your blog helps tremendously with this. I can't pick out any one single element; it's just all really fun, informative, and appreciated. I look forward to every posting you make, and get ideas and inspiration from you on a regular basis. HAPPY BIRTHDAY and many, many thanks for all you do for everyone.
    Greetings from Sally in France
    stampsally@yahoo.fr

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  40. Happy Birthday/Anniversary!! I love getting your email every day, and I really look forward to your techniques. Its so nice to see ways that I can use my supplies in a way I have not thought of before. The techniques are my fave!

    Oh, I also love that you show all the different TH Distress inks on tags side by side to compare all the colors. That is super helpful.

    sueayawho at yahoo dot com

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  41. Happy Birhtday, Ink Stains!

    I like how thoroughly you put any popular item or technique through its paces - ie, image transfers, embossing powders. I feel like I'm getting more of an objective advice than elsewhere.

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  42. Happy 4th Blogaversary Roni!
    Thanks so much for all your inspiration and long may you keep it going with such flair.
    I adore the Distress Stains as they are so versatile and because they really speed up the process of applying colour to larger areas.
    Really generous candy too so thanks for the chance!
    JoZarty x

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  43. Time flies doesn't it! I'm so glad I found your blog 2 years ago, I've learned so much from you! And I do hope you will be around for the next 4 years :D I'm sorry but I can't give you one thing that I like about your blog because I can't choose, your experiments and sharing your knowledge and your view on art has changed how I experience making art, never ever be afraid of experimenting and making mistakes, those are just as useful as making a great piece of art!

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  44. Congrats on the 4th anniversary of your amazing blog. I love the techniques and the templates.
    Please keep on the fantastic work. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Well .... congrats on turning 4 !!! Fantastic. I love watching all that you produce and share on your blog. And may I say ... what a FANTASTIC gift for someone to win. cheers :)

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  46. Congratulations on your 4 year anniversary! I love the techniques you share and the tips. The most recent one for me was the labeling of the stains and much that helps me in color selection.

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  47. Congrats on your baby turning four! That shows a lot of love and a lot of work that is for sure! My favorite part of Ink Stains is YOU! you share so much of your self and your talent. thank you. (and I love your techniques and all the experimenting I get to do by being inspired by you)

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  48. Congratulations on 4 years! Awesome! I have you on my reader so I keep up with every post. I love watching all the neat techniques you show us!

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  49. Happiest of Birthdays Roni! It has been an amazing 4 years!

    I love all the techniques! You make me think outside the box, sometimes even outside the neighborhood!

    I love the charms the most! I was in the last swap, and I can't wait to join again!

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  50. Happy Fourth Birthday Roni!
    First of all I have to say how much I love your blog and check it daily to see what you have been up to! I love your inspiration and creativity and I find you very entertaining as well.
    I would love to learn some new techniques, that we haven't seen before, through your tutorials.
    Also, what I love about Distress Inks besides all their luscious colours is their versatility. You can use them on so many different techniques from Wrinkle Free Distress to Water Stamping to Double Distress and that is just a few!
    So Roni, Congratulations again and I hope you have many more.
    Best Wishes for the future,
    Pamela

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  51. Happy 4th Anniversary, that is amazing!! What can I say, I just love everything about the blog but my favorite thing is the techniques that you share with us, they are inspiring. Thanks for all you do.

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  52. Happy Birthday! My favorite part of Ink Stains is the list of reasons to celebrate at the start of each month, because it provides all sorts of reasons to make more cards and get inky with unique subjects that are a challenge to stamp!

    the(underscore)fultons(at)earthlink(dot)net

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  53. Congrats on 4 years! I love when you post techniques because even if I've done that already you might be bringing a different twist that makes me say, "why didn't I think of that."

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  54. I love the techniques and tutorials! I've done a few tutorials on my blog, so I know how time-consuming they are - it is much appreciated and I always learn something!

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  55. Wow, what a lot of goodies! I would have a hard time picking out one favorite thing about your blog. I guess one of the first things I would pick would be the ink blending tool. You got me hooked on it and I passed that on to my Mother. Next would be the swaps! Doesn't matter which one! I've had fun with each one I participated in. Ok, just one more thing - when you review a product, you tell us honestly, how it works. Just because it doesn't work in one situation, doesn't mean it won't be just what you want in another situation. Congratulations on the 4th birthday of your blog. Thank you for sharing so much fun with us!

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  56. Hi Roni! My favorite part of Ink Stains is all the great techniques! Just like your book, lots of wonderful information and inspiration! I miss your ATC's - but love what you've done with Ink Stains! Happy Birthday!

    Robyn Fergeson

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  57. You are such an inspiration that I have a journal of just your techniques. Sometimes I have "brain" freeze and need fresher ideas. Thank you for all that you do for us.

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  58. Well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
    I really love the techniques that you post, and the side by side demos of the results we would get using different products on different mediums and your personal comments about you and your family, makes me feel like we're having q conversation. :)

    Best wishes for many many more years at showing us all the how to's.

    Elizabeth

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  59. I have enjoyed your blog for a couple of years now, and I really like how you share tutorials and product comparisons with us. I'd love to see more of this in the future.

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  60. I luv that your blog has something for everyone; from us neophytes who are learning one the names and uses of the various mediums and then for the more adept you compare products and we are all inspired by the tremendous range of projects and eye candy. Thanks so very much.

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  61. Huge Congrats for your 4th birthday!!! I just love everything about your blog, but the techniques have to be my favorite! Wow... what a nice giveaway... thanks for the chance to win... I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed that I'll be the lucky winner!

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  62. Hi Roni!! Congratulations!!! Where o where did the time go! Seems like yesterday that I just started following you. I have enjoyed the ride..the tuts,demos..the inspiration! I have to say I love everything about your blog("you")! I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for sharing all your creativity! Thanks for a chance at such an awsome giveaway! You rock!

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  63. Congrats on 4 whole years! That takes a whole lot of dedication! Pretty hard to pick a favorite thing on here but I'd have to say the tutorials or techniques for sure! It's the only way to learn different things! That is one huge nifty gift package BTW!!

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  64. Happy Birthday #4 Roni! Please don't include me in your uber generous giveaway as I won your last mega give and I feel so blessed. Thank you again. I must tell you my favorite of all you do is how wonderfully generous you are with sharing your techniques, trials and talents. I adore your BOOK...every home library should have this! I adore you dear!! Jingle Bell Joys to you...

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  65. Congratulations! I love your tutorials. It's always fun to learn something new.

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  66. Happy 4th Birthday! I've been following Inkstains for about a year and a half now and absolutely love it! Have hardly missed a day since finding it and my favorite part are your wonderful techniques. You've inspired me to try things I've never thought of and to see my supplies in a whole new light. I also really enjoyed the ATC swap and would love the opportunity to participate again. Thank you so much for everything you do and congratulations!

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  67. Congratulations on 4 years!!! BIG accomplishment!!! You have done an excellent job!! Your tutorials and techniques are my favs!! I am always wanting to learn new ways of doing things, and the tutorials are INVALUABLE as I am a visual learner!! Thanks for all you do for all of us!!!

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  68. Happy Birthday Ink Stains! Your techniques are awesome Roni and your blog is always so full of inspiration. Thanks for always sharing.

    Hugs,
    Robin

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  69. Enjoy your blog so much. Congrats on 4 years of success.

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  70. Congrats!! Besides all the things you mentioned I love how you show different projects made with unusual things. My favorite was stamping with the leftover rubber from stamp set. Looking forward to 4 more years!!

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  71. Good morning Roni,and Happy B'Day.
    What I like best is learning all the new techniques you come up with. I'm relativly new to the whole mixed media thing and you've been a great source of inspiration. Keep the new ideas coming. Thanks Roni.

    Jennifer

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  72. Hi Roni!

    Happy Birthday!! My favorite part of your blog is your talent. I love how you show techniques and your work. You make some beautiful cards--but at the same time you make really cute cards that any level can make. Thank you--you were a guest designer for Lessology and I have participated in many of their challenges along with others. I attribute that all to you (because I didn't realize they were out there). Thank you! You have a positive influence on others and you rock!! :)

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  73. I just today stumbled across your blog from a link to a link to a link on Pinterest. From what I see I love it!
    I'm new to Art Journaling but love being creative this way.
    Congrats on turning 4 - a blog is a lot of work!
    Leanne

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  74. I love the quotes and sayings the most - they've helped me out many a time!! Thanks.
    Thanks for giving a chance to win some "birthday" goodies too.

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  75. Congratulations Inks Stains and Roni...
    I love your detailed instructions.
    I love your book too. Just recently purchased it.
    Your style of "scrapbooking"
    and my favourite is using of non-scrapbooking / cardmaking materials.
    You have really opened my eyes to what you can use.
    Thanks for taking the time.
    Happy Birthday and many more.
    Kristen

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  76. Happy Birthday Rony!!
    I'm so glad I discovered your blog a few years ao, thanks Roni for everything you share.

    My favorite parts of inkstains, must be the techniques!! I also like experimenting, and it's also nice to be inspired by that.

    Thanks again for sharing your creativity.

    Ellie

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  77. Congrats on 4 years! I love everything about your blog! I always come away inspired!

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  78. Happy 4th Blog Birthday!! I enjoy your blog so much; it's like having coffee at a friend's kitchen table!! My favorite part is the Art Journal instruction you're giving!! I am also a huge fan of quotes!!
    Thank you for the chance to win this FABULOUS stash of goodies!! trecewrites at yahoo dot com

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  79. Happy 4th birthday! I adore your blog. My favorite thing is the tutorials! I als olove new techniques and seeing others spin on them.

    Thanx for sharing and for all of the inspiration I look forward to seeing what else you may have in store!

    Congrats!!!

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  80. Happy Birthday....

    I love your techniques, swaps and the time you spend taking pictures of everybodies projects and posting them. More swaps please...

    Pam J

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  81. Happy Birthday....

    I love your techniques, swaps and the time you spend taking pictures of everybodies projects and posting them. More swaps please...

    Pam J
    ps.johnson@comcast.net

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  82. congratulations on your birthday!! you have made a truly impressive blog with fantastic techniques - I have learnt a lot from you and always enjoy seeing your new techniques (I don't know how you think of so many!!)
    I love all your techniques and really can't choose one - usually the most recent is my favourite!! keep coming up with more

    all the best
    Jolanda

    yolanda.bravery at hotmail dot co dot uk

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  83. Hi Roni -

    Congratulations on your baby's birthday! 4 Years - WOW! I think I've been with you through 3 of those years and I am so happy I found you. I don't have a favorite part of your blog that I love the most. I love your entire blog. I think it is one of the best teaching and reference tools out on the web!
    I love your sentiments and quotes. It is a big help when creating cards, or just looking for the perfect thing to put in a journal. The Blending tool, have to agree with you there. I love that thing, it makes blending so easy and effortless. I love your collage/mixed media art projects and your techniques.
    There is always something for everybody on your blog. I can't even begin to image the work that you put into doing this. So from the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! You are a generous soul, always willing to answer questions or demonstrate things for us. Happy Birthday Ink Stains!!

    Elaine Allen

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  84. Happy Birthday! I love all your techniques you share. Thank you

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  85. Happy birthday! I love your techniques, you are always giving us new ways to use what we already have in our stash.

    Keep up the great work :)

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  86. I love when you do techiques and I am always trying your out- Would love to see more of the same!
    Happy 4th Birthday,
    Lisa:)

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  87. Congratulations on your 4th birthday! I really enjoy reading about and learning new techniques. Thanks for your entertaining and enjoyable posts all the time. LeAnn

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  88. Happy 4th Birthday to your blog! I am new to your blog, via the Stampers Best blog. After looking through many of your older posts I found exactly what I like about your blog... I really love all the techniques and product details information that you provide. I am a visual learning and need to see things in use to get the whole purpose for them.

    Thank you for the chance to enter your contest and now I am heading back to see more posts. Have a great week!

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  89. Happy Ink Stains birthday. It's cause for celebration. Since I'm a technique junkie, I would love to see some background techniques that are new (and dare I say it) not inspired by TH! products. I love your giveaways (of course, I've never won anything) and I know they often include TH! products, but what I really want to see are new experiments and altered art backgrounds.

    Again, happy birthday to your baby! And many, many more!

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  90. Happy Blog Birthday!! I love your blog! You have such great ideas and the fact that you share all your techniques is so wonderful for all of us that can't afford to take classes. I am a faithfull follower....and so can't wait to see what you have next for us!!

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  91. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Ink Stains! Roni, I know you must be proud of "your baby". I have so enjoyed checking in to see what your imagination has come up with now. I would have to say that your techniques are what I love the most, after looking at them and reading your clear directions, I have the courage to try them myself. Thanks for keeping us busy and keep those wonderful ideas coming!
    Pamela D.

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  92. Happy birthday! It may sound odd, but my favorite thing about Ink Stains is that you tell it like it is when it comes to products we use. A lot of bloggers/sites are always so relentlessly effusive in their praise of the next "great" product that everyone MUST have. Well, the truth is, a lot of us can't afford to buy every "great" new product. You aren't afraid to tell us the truth, that no, you don't NEED that product, most times we can make our own (I'm thinking specifically of the Smash books). So yeah, thank you for keeping it real.

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  93. Congrats...yay! 4 years of pure fun. I love all your work on the blog techniques, experiments, atc and cards all inspired me to work on my own creations. I love the part when you review a product and show how to use it in so many different ways. I have learn alot. Thanks for your time and keep up the very good work that you always do.

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  94. Congratulations on four years, I can't imagine stamping before ink stains.

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  95. Happy 4th Blog-o-sphere Birthday!

    Your inspiration and generosity are regularly added to my gratitude list (which I try to compose weekly). I do so admire your willingness to share your technique experiments with your followers.

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  96. Congrats on 4 years! I love everything about ink stains, especially all the great techniques you share with us. Love a chance to win.

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  97. Well Roni, I can't believe it has been 4 years already! I think I've been around for at least three of them and I still love coming back. What I love the most is your charming way. You are a giving a sharing woman and I am thrilled by your creativity. Keep it up girl. You're the best!

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  98. Congratulations on your 4th anniversary! You have a great blog! My favorites are your tutorials and techniques. Can’t wait to see what you will do next.
    Emily

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  99. Roni, I first found your site when looking for info on alcohol inks...I thought "Ink Stains" meant alcohol ink stains, since mine hands were covered with them! Since then I have learned so much about all kinds of ink and just love to follow all of your tutorials. Your giveaways are great too...especially this one (several of the items are on my wish list!). Congrats on 4 great years...here's to many more!

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  100. Hi Roni! Congratulations on 4 terrific years in blogland! I love everything about your blog, but if I have to choose, I think it would be all your inspirational tutorials. I love how easy they are to follow and your ideas are always fantastic.I hope there are many ,many more years of creative goodies to come! I know I will be right here following every word.
    All the best,
    Wanda
    Olde Crow Mercantile

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  101. Happy 4th B-day to Ink Stains! If I had to pick what I love most about your site it would be all the techniques I have learned from you. I only found you a few months ago....and it didn't take me very long to feel the need to look at all your posts. I am hooked. P.S. I love how your photographs show such great details of your techniques.

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  102. Happy 4th birthday Ink Stains! Congrats Roni! :)

    I love the techniques you share for sure...really makes me look at the supplies I have in a new way.

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  103. I love your blog and read it regularly. The products and techniques you show are so helpful -- especially all the comparisons and how to instructions. Thank you for all the time you spend.

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  104. oops I forgot my e-mail.

    Christy
    clwelpis@comcast.net

    Thanks for the great blog!

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  105. Congrats and Happy Birthday!! I love your hard work and the love that you put into this site. My favorite thing of all time is all the techniques and experimenting you do (wish I had more time to do that very thing!). Would love to continue seeing more and more and more techniques!! Please and thank you!

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  106. Happy 4th birthday. My favorite thing about this site is your great tutorials and all the fun ways you show us to use the products we already have!!

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  107. Congratulations on 4 wonderful years of sharing tips, techniques and talent!

    What do I like best? After reading a lot of the comments here I kept thinking "Ditto, ditto, ditto!" If I have to pick only one, it's the product reviews that you do for us - putting everything through it's paces and then some, so we know exactly what to expect before we invest. Love those!

    Here's to at least 4 more years of sharing your knowledge and inspiration with us!

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  108. Congrats on your blog b-day, & thank you for 4 years of inspiration.

    I love all the tutorials. Not only do you inspire us, you show us how to try it ourselves.

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  109. You do a great job with your blog. I love it! There is always something new to learn and you explain things so well. Congratulations on four years of bringing your talents to so many. You are a success!!

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  110. Happy Birthday & Happy Holidays. Your blog probably trumps all others that I follow as far as inking techniques aside from you're everyday, stamp on stamp pad. Your tutorials are always so through. I have probably learned all my tricks here and have gotten so many great ideas, especially with alcohol ink. Thanks for all that you do!!

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  111. Hey Ink Stains! That is an accomplishment in itself..... Kudos on your achievements & thanks a ton for the sweet gesture of spreading cheers in return.... :D I subscribe to you via mail as my blogger acts crazy not letting me follow more than 300.... The very first time I came here I knew I had to hook on to you for all those tips & techniques u share.... That in itself is something I am rewarded with every time I read your posts... & now this announcement of a give away so drool worthy makes life interesting with a new hope to look forward to....

    I wish you all the love & may you grow leap & bounds.... I learn something new with every creation u post.... THANK YOU!

    Happy Celebrations!!!

    Ash... :)

    {CONTACT INFO "just in case" is asraprasad@gmail.com... }

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  112. Happy, happy blog birthday!

    I'm crazy for most everything you do! My favorites are your technique and idea tutorials. I love your sense of humor and easy manner. I love that you're a 'real' person.

    I also love your info for the month and appreciate the work you've put into so many quotes and sayings.

    Thank you for all you do!

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  113. Congrats! Love your blog and I would love to win, thanks for the chance ! (:
    Samjambam at optonline dot net

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  114. Happy 4th birthday Roni. I am a fairly new reader, but I love your blog. I would LOVE to win these items. I live in the UK, but would defo (definitely) be happy to pay the postage. :)
    SusyC

    tilybud@talktalk.net

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  115. Forgot to say what my favourite part of Ink Stains is............your tutorials. I love, love, love them.
    SusyC

    tilybud@talktalk.net

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  116. Happy Birthday!!! I love your blog. I'm new to blogging and I am glad I found yours!! You have such great ideas. I have really learned alot.
    Thanks

    Sara

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  117. Love the whole blog and can't wait to see the rest of the 25 Christmas projects!!!

    chastity99@msn.com

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  118. Sincere congratulations! What do I like best? Hard to describe, but it is the feelings of inspiration and joy I get from you sharing your creativity and talent.

    I love all the techniques, tutorials, pictures....ALL of it!

    Thank you for doing what you do and sharing so freely.
    Joyce

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  119. I love everthing about your blog. My favorite things to do are techniques. Most times I get to playing and never finish any projects. Love to get dirty.

    Kimberly
    Kimberly2335@aol.com

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  120. Came here from a friends blog and I sure am glad I did! Got lost for an hour looking at posts! I love your tutorials and the christmas tree is so cute. I say don't change a thing and thank you for all the ideas. Look forward to coming back for more and course I signed up for your blog so I won't miss a thing!

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  121. Happy Birthday, Ink Stains! (And to proud mama Roni too, of course.) What I love most, hands down, are your outstanding tutorials. The time you take to show every step is wonderful, and I know how time consuming it is. Thanks so much, and thanks for the chance to win. :)

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  122. Roni, Happy 4th Blog Birthday. Your talent seems endless, and your blog is a wealth of ongoing crafting information. Love the archived tutorials. Hope to get through all of them someday.

    May you have many more great years of doint what you do best. Keep up the great work.

    Evelyn R.

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  123. What an amazing giveaway...and can't believe it's realy been 4 years! Still can't imagine how in the world you have been able to keep up the pace of posting something new almost every single day. I guess that creativity just flows!
    The part I love about your blog are the techniques and product reviews . I love your tutorials, and easy-to-follow instructions. your comparisons of various products and colors are always valuable. Love your blog!

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  124. Hi Roni,
    You are one of my favorite web sites. What do I like about Ink Stains? I can't pick just one thing so I'll tell you my top 3 favorites. 1. I love seeing and learning about new techniques. 2. I really appreciate it when you do product comparisons or show us the different colors or shadings in a particular product line. 3. I like that I can depend on you to post regularly. It's always fun to see what Roni is up to TODAY. Thanks for 4 great years. Donna.

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  125. I love Ink Stains, and my favorite part are all the techniques you show us. I also love the charms.
    Elaine in Jersey

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  126. Roni!! congrats ! this is a great accomplishment and in what a way u have done it?! amazing.. I love everything u share!how on the world u get ideas like this!!I love ur techniques, comparisions,reviews..what not? :) Just keep sharing.. I enjoy my every visit here and Thank u so much for being so sweet!

    luv
    Priya

    priyacrafty@gmail.com

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  127. I love that you give me options! I don't always have to run out to buy new things to make your cool projects. Your ideas are "out of the box" and not what everyone else is doing. I'm a school teacher and love all your lessons! Thanks, Amy K.

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  128. I love that you give me options! I don't always have to run out to buy new things to make your cool projects. Your ideas are "out of the box" and not what everyone else is doing. I'm a school teacher and love all your lessons! Thanks, Amy K.

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  129. Happy Birthday InkStains! My favorite part of this child's life has been the inspiration you have given me to look at everyday things in a new light. My husband has stopped asking me why I'm buying such odd bits and pieces. LOL!

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  130. Happy Birthday INk Stains!!!! My favorite has been the charm swaps that and anything inky that doesn't cost much money. I don't have things like sticky canvas or anything new from the last 2 years (when dh"s firm went bust.

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  131. I just found your blog...you are one awesome artist! Love your visit to the store at Wolf Lake! I certainly will make some of your wonderful holiday lights! Going to OK to spend holidays with DS and family, these will be a great craft project to do with my grandson! Thanks so much! And thanks for throwing my name in the hat! lynnf_99@yahoo.com And heartiest congrats on your 4th birthday!

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  132. Happy Birthday to Roni's Blog! I LUV every vintage-y technique, and especially anything to do with inking :) Your reviews are always appreciated, and the tutorials ~ you are truly inspirational to the scrapping community :)
    Thanks for your yummy candies also! I've linked on my blog http://tindaloo.blogspot.com/
    tindaloo@hotmail.com

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  133. 4 years! That's awesome!
    I love that you are will to try new things and share your results with us. You inspire me to get messy!

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  134. I love all the techniques you share. I've recently begun an art journaling and I've learned a lot from your site! Thanks for sharing! Congrats on 4 years!
    Trisha
    mahgwi21 at yahoo

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  135. I love your blog for all the fun ideas you give me to use the stuff I already have! :-) I'm a sucker for a lot of the Distress products (and I also love my Ink Blending tool!), and it's great to see new inspirations for how to use them.

    Congrats on 4 years, and here's to many more!

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  136. I just love seeing how you use the same products in so many different ways. I am open to more messy, inky techniques in any shape or form.

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  137. HAPPY 4th Birthday to your baby!! What an accomplishment and you do so well at everything you do on here.

    My favorite has to be the techniques! YOU ROCK those techniques!

    What I would like to see more of...that is pretty difficult because you do so well already. I don't think there is anything you could improve upon :)

    Thank you for the chance at such an awesome goodness!

    Cheers,
    Tonya

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  138. Congratulations! I think that my favorite part is the sense of family you have created in your blog. Of course the techniques are awesome as well! Your photos and instructions are clear and you have a great variety...can you tell I like your baby? loll. I love seeing your vintage style posts and I loved the ATC swap... would love to see more. hugs~Kee
    http://keerativity.blogspot.com/

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  139. Congrats on 4 fantastic years! Your techniques have been a great source of inspiration for me. Thank you.

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  140. Happy Birthday!
    my favorite thing is all the great tutorials you have here on your blog. very creative ideas.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  141. Congrats on 4 years! I only discovered your blog about 4 months ago. I loved it so much I had to go back throught ALL the older posts to make sure that I didn't miss anything. I love the pictures you post (no matter the technique). They're such an inspiration in my crafts! But please, keep posting the techniques because I learn so many new things!

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  142. Congratulations!!!!
    I love your tutorials , my favorite is the technique section!!!!!!!
    Hugs!

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  143. Congrats on Ink Stains 4th birthday. IS has been growing up so nicely. I love your baby, and all the creations, techniques you are so generous to share.
    To many more years of Ink Stains.
    ~C8>

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  144. Happy 4 years. I have been a follower of your site for about 2 years. I can not think of anything that I would like to change. Your directions are awesome.

    Thanks for helping me be a better stamper.

    Debbie P
    deb.peysen@sbcglobal.net

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  145. Congrats on 4 great years! I love stopping by and learning new techniques!! You make me try things I normally would not try!

    Barb :)

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  146. Happy Birthday to your Blog!!!
    I love your sharing of your experiments with products, both old and new, to give us all a new perspective for our creative processes.
    Congrats and here is hoping for many. many more "Birthdays" to come.

    Jackie in Alaska

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  147. Congrats on 4 years. I really cannot pick a favorite since I enjoy so many different things. I enjoy all the things you make & the fact you have pictures along w/ the steps. I enjoy seeing all the things you create & the ideas you give us like the old christmas light bulbs turn into ornaments. Thanks for sharing your creativity & all. Also, thanks for the giveaways. Again congrats. This is a nice giveway.

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  148. Hello! Congrats on you anniversary!!

    I love all the techniques you share. I'm always trying to learn new things and you are an inspiration! Please keep sharing the things you do.

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  149. I think I would do anything to win that amazing bit! Congratulations on 4 years, (they're like dog years in blogland, no?) Cheers to you, and here's to the next 4 years!!

    xo,
    Kristina
    www.pearlgateway.com

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  150. whoops forgot to say what I love about them...um, everything! I love techniques, that's my fave.

    your newest follower,
    xo, Kristina

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  151. I'd love to learn more techniques from you!!! Very useful in creating textures on projects!!
    filiksia@hotmail.com

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  152. Oh. Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Day!!!!

    Roni - Your blog is the first one I check when I get on-line. Your awesome techniques and tutorials never fail to inspire and I appreciate all you do to encourage experimentation and creativity.

    Thank you and congratulations on this joyous occasion!

    Tara

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  153. Congrats on four years and counting!!

    My favorite thing about your blog is exactly what the name implies: You're not afraid to get messy in the name of art! Hee! There are so, so many pretty and tidy stamping blogs out there that all look exactly alike. It's nice to see a real crafter at work -- dirty stamps, dirty work surface, and ink-stained fingers! (Same reason I love to watch the man himself, Tim Holtz, in action! Messy is fun! ;)

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  154. Wow ! Congrats on 4 years ! I love you bling and all of your tutorials so thank you for all of thay, and what an amazing giveaway and I would love to win, thanks for the chance ! (:
    -Samantha
    Samjambam at optonline dot net

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  155. Hi Roni! Congrats on your blogaversary!! You definately produce some amazing creations. I'm going with the majority here, your tutorials are fantasic. Thanks for letting your visitors celebrate such an amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work =)

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  156. Happy 4th Birthday Roni!! Your clog has been a real eye-opener for me. I found your blog in late 2008 and have been here ever since! The thing I love the most is that I can go back and see a card or technique or whatever whenever I want. The sidebar on the left with all of your past blogs is awesome. I loved doing project books, calendars and other awesome things. I've learned so much from you, I feel there is no way to thank you for all of it! BUT....here goes. THANK YOU RONI and I wish you the very best in all you do!

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  157. I like everything! Congratulations on your 4 years of staining it up.. here's to many more :)

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  158. Congrats on turning 4(:

    My favorite part of ink stains is definitely the mixed media piece ideas etc.. I always look forward to the new ones!

    ~~Allie

    leathealligator [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  159. Happy Birthday! My favorite parts of ink stains are: the tutorials you provide, showing the different Tim Holtz ink colors and your great ideas.

    Thank you,

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  160. What I like about Ink Stains is your ability to use so many mediums in the craft world and your willingness to teach them all to us. I really enjoy so many of your projects and you make it so exciting and easy for us to follow! Congratulations on your birthday! Thank you.

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  161. I love all of your techniques and tutorials - can't wait to see more in the future!

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  162. Hi Roni

    Happy 4th blogoversary. Your blog is beautiful and I wiah you many more blogoversaries.

    I love your tutorials and techniques.What I want to see in the future on your blog? More of your wonderful works and techniques.

    Have a great weekend!

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  163. Congrats on another great year of fun on the blog! I always love the tutorials, and awesome variety of projects. You are so into your craft and I marvel at your creativity!

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  164. Congrats! I'd love to see more techniques from you. Thanks for all your ideas!

    Scott H.

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  165. congratulations Roni.
    I haven't been here in a while due to craft show season but I am back now. I love your blog. You always have such inspiring and cool tutorials and projects on the go. You are a gem sistah!
    Happy 4th and many more.
    Lesley :)

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