Sunday, August 7, 2011

Sunday with Xyron & a GIVEAWAY! (Tea Bag/Candy Holder)

For today's creation I made a chocolate/tea bag holder.
I used the fantastic XYRON MEGA RUNNER & the XYRON 500 CREATE A STICKER MACHINE.






I placed a mini bag of m&m's into my holder so you can use your imagination as to what to insert in those adorable little pockets but tea bags & Ghirardelli Chocolates work well too.

NOW ...before you go away let me share with you a little about the Xyron tools I used & a GIVEAWAY!

I used the MEGA RUNNER to adhere all the cardstock & I used the XYRON 500 CREATE A STICKER MACHINE for the chipboard pieces on the front & back.

The MEGA RUNNER has such smooth gliding action and feels wonderful to hold. It makes applying adhesive simple, fast and quite accurate. There was no learning curve like you have with other ATG's. Nor did I have to contend with the large size hand held glue adhesive device obstructing my view from my project. I absolutely love the MEGA RUNNER and it will be my new go to adhesive gun.

As for the XYRON 500 CREATE A STICKER MACHINE, it performed flawlessly. The chipboard pieces fit fine into the machine in one pass giving me secure, fast adhesive on the backs for me to place them on my project. If you can use a cuddlebug or crank a lever you can use this tool. It is lightweight, can apply adhesive to many pieces at one time to include fabric,ribbon, chipboard, felt and paper.
I really enjoyed working with these adhesives and recommend them highly.
**************NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY INFO***************
So the generous folks @ XYRON have agreed to sponsor a giveaway on my blog for not 1, not 2 but 5...YES , FIVE lucky followers.

All you have to do is leave me a comment on this post telling me what your favorite XYRON product is & share the news about my giveaway on your blog.
*For an extra chance to win, if one of your blog buddies becomes a new follower of my blog- tell them to say so when they leave me a comment & that you sent them & both of you get an extra chance to win.

On Thursday, August 10th I will use RANDOM.ORG to help me select the 5, YES-Five winners.

The prize will be the NEW, XYRON MEGA RUNNER loaded with 100 feet of acid-free, permanent adhesive AND a XYRON TAPE RUNNER.





DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE ME YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS SO I CAN CONTACT YOU IF YOU ARE THE WINNER!

I am telling you, you will not be disappointed when you use these adhesives.



HAVE A GREAT DAY!


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27 comments:

  1. MyCuriousCraftsAugust 7, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Hi Sonia, great tips and awesome project. TFS! ~Shen

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  2. lindalouAugust 7, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Oh how fun...a giveaway.

    I've not used any Xyron products, so I don't know if that disqualifies me, but I was just over visiting another blog where she asked what your favorite adhesive was and I told her I really don't have one. I'm still looking for my "go to produce" and just haven't found it yet.

    trapp001@comast.net

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  3. CherieAugust 7, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    What a great project! (I love anything that has to do with chocolate!) I love my Xyron 500 create a sticker! It works wonders!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  4. Audrey FrelxAugust 7, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Sonia, this is just too adorable!!! I think I'll be "lifting" this one...lol!!! It's really too cute!

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  5. *StarAugust 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Oh my gosh, Your project is so cool! I can't wait to make Ghirardelli holders for my kids' teachers.
    I absolutely love my little 150 xyron! I use it for all my little pieces that are hard to get adhesive on. I'm off to go post about your giveaway on my blog. :) Tfs and have a great day. :)

    Stars paper passion at gmail dot com
    starspaperpassion.blogspot.com

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  6. Mrs. Sassy Crafter (Fabi)August 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So cute! I love it

    thesassycrafter at gmail dot com

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  7. Eva LaneyAugust 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Great project!!! Star's Paper Passion sent me over and I am your newest follower. Hmmm...I love my Xyron Design Runner, it is so handy. I love their adhesive products too and would love to be one of the lucky 5. Thanks so much for the chance.
    Eva :0) evascrapslife(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/

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  8. ToeychildAugust 8, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Your project is so cute, Star at starspaperpassion sent me over, I haven't used a lot of Xyron products, but I sure would like to, awesome giveaway tfs.

    Tanya

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  9. HeatherAugust 8, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Awesome giveaway!! My favorite Xyron product is my 2 1/2 inch sticker maker! I would love to try out the mega runner though! Thanks for the chance to win!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (Dot) com

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  10. Shorty CreationsAugust 8, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Very cute project :) Star's paper passion sent me here and I'm a new follower. I only have the sticker machine and it works great for me. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    teachu14.blogspot.com

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  11. Lizzie LaineAugust 8, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    HI Sonia

    I am a new follower, great projects!
    I do not have any Xyron products.
    Thanks for the chance to win:)
    I found you on (starspaperpassion.blogspot.com)
    Looking forward to seeing more of your projects!

    ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

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  12. terriavidreader (IN-USA)August 8, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I've tried the tape runner, and it's great. Thanks for a chance to win!!

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  13. sweetlilscrapperAugust 8, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    i have the small xyron sticker maker and i love it!


    sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
    sweetlilscrapper at hotmail dot ca

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  14. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Wow I'd LOVE that Mega Runner!!! I have the Xyron 150 'create a Sticker'. It's perfect for making sticky backed ribbon. Off to shout out on my blog! Thanks for chance Sonia! LOVE your project too! xxx

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  15. UnknownAugust 9, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Oops! JUST in case I'm lucky, here's the e-mail addy I forgot put on my comment....
    viv1948@hotmail.co.uk

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  16. Lillian ChildAugust 9, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love using Xyron tape runners and I also have TWO sizes of sticker makers that are so incremental in my card making creativity! Would love to be one of your lucky winners. And thanks to Xyron for such a generous giveaway event!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  17. StephenieAugust 10, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Hope I didn't miss the giveaway!:) Love Xyron products. I started with the X small sticker maker and finally bought the 5 inch sticker maker. Would love to try the tape runner! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  18. NormaAugust 10, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Super Cute project Sonia!! Thank you for the giveaway!! WOW! I would love to win this runner!! I will keep my fingers crossed:) I love the Xyron the create a sticker:) Thank you again!
    Hugs

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  19. Mommy's Crafty CreationsAugust 10, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Sonia, Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving me a sweet comment. I love your project. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  20. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    What a great giveaway. I love xyron's products. Your projects were awesome to! TFS...

    http://priscrafteeescape.blogspot.com
    pthoreson04 AT gmail DOT com

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  21. MarieAugust 11, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I am a happy new follower!! I love my Xyron Sticker Maker!!! Would love to be able to test out this new product!

    PinkBlingCrafter sent me!!

    MarieMOtake@gmail.com

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  22. Creative DivaAugust 11, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Hi Sonia,
    Thank you for stopping by my blog.I love the new projects you have created. I love the Xyron Tape RUnner. Thanks for informing me about the giveaway. Im already a faithful follower.

    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  23. Ms and Mr Red RibbonAugust 26, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    wow like it! im wondering if this worldwide contest?

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  24. Jen RAugust 31, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    I'm a newbie so I don't have any favorite anythings yet but hope to soon :)

    kissmyjen at gmail.com

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  25. SheilaOctober 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Sonia - from a happy little Brit.
    You posted a very kind comment on my blog - Sheila's Super Duper Crafty Corner - and I thought I would pop over and check you out. What a fabulous blog!! Such crafty ideas. I particularly like this one and being a brit (& therefore very partial to a cuppa) I shall be trying these out for my friends! I don't have a Xyron, but I'm sure I shall manage with good old glue ;0) Keep up the good work, you are sooo clever.

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  26. Adhesive ManufacturerApril 30, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Awesome work done!! I would like to see many more such works...

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  27. Metal AdhesiveMay 14, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    nice creative art work!!!

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