Blog candy and challenge

Hey all!

Well, the time has come....blog candy! I'm a little nervous about doing this for the first time, so it's just a small, sweet little bundle of candy. Also first time with Mr. Linky, so let me know if he's causing any problems. :)

Now, my birthday is a month from this date, so I decided I should have blog candy soon for that.
I was also looking through a kit I bought awhile ago that had some paper clips that looked SO cool (a vintagy, bronzish look)! But the problem was, I had simply NO idea how to use them So I thought I could combine my birthday blog candy with a little challenge.

Last but not least, I just felt I had to give something back to the Hero Arts community for all their kindness - you gals rock! 

Here is the yummilishish candy;

{includes metal pill box, mini blossoms, vintage findings mini kit} 

(eta; the vintage findings kit is the Nature Collection, not the Memories as shown - the Nature collection, I think, is prettier - you can view it at the link provided, just roll over the picture with the leaves)

or...

{includes three Inque Boutique stamps}

I'm not expecting a big response to this, but if I get more than 15 entries, I'll add a little something extra. :)

So, here's the challenge I've been blabbing about; make a card or altered project with a paper clip on/in it. Like, an actual one, not stamped, ya know what I mean? ;) Then link it back here; please, make it direct so no one has to go searching through your blog to find that post.

Here are the short, simple rules;

1. Leave a comment; get an entry

2. Make a project using paperclips, and that's another entry.

And, for my sweet Hero Arts friends:

3. Make a project using a Hero Arts stamp; another entry


4. Make a card for the "Cards for Kids" card drive over at Jennifer's blog. However, don't link a post with a card that you've already made a couple months or days ago. It must be dated after December 10th. It can be combined with other challenges, but the card/project/LO cannot be posted before the 10th. This is meant to increase the cards sent over to them. For example, you link up a card you made a month ago; that's not really helping the purpose of getting more cards sent out to them, thus the rule. I hope you understand. :) 
Link it up with Mr. Linky

Four entries is the most possible.
Pretty simple, eh? And no, you don't have to be a follower; I just did this for fun. :)

I will pick a winner on the the tenth of January, a month and two days from now

ETA: Gals, I finally figured out how to use a paperclip! Check the post out here;

Thanks all for stopping by!