From Stampin' Up!:

As you know, the Punch Caddy is listed in the new Idea Book & Catalog (pg. 200) as “Coming soon.” We are disappointed to report, however, that due to serious production and quality issues with the manufacturer, we will not be able to offer the Punch Caddies at all. And because the manufacturer will likely not be able to meet our quality standards for the Punch Caddy in the future, we do not have any plans to offer a revised or equivalent product in its place.

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Thank you to the people who emailed me or commented on my blog.  I just thought you'd try to answer the questions.  But many of you left comments for me.  I'm touched with your kindness. 

This was really fun to see who entered and what your answers were.  First of all, the answer to the two questions about the Simply Adorned charm.  Here are some of the supplies that I used to make the charm.

I used the 117166 Newsprint Designer Series paper and found random letters that I cut out to spell my name.  The purple hearts were made with the 117649 Pinking Hearts Border Punch (most people throw the hearts away because they are so tiny).  I used the 110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue with a toothpick to attach the hearts and the letters of my name to tiny squares of cardstock.

Here's the scientific way the winner was selected.  Right!   I printed out everyone's comments and cut them into strips.

I turned them upside down and spread them out evenly.

Brianna shut her eyes and point to a slip of paper.

Here she is with the winner!

 WINNER.  WINNER.  CHICKEN DINNER.   drum roll please……………………….DEB IVES……………………….you're the winner!  I'll contact you about the best time to deliver your gift!  Thank you again to everyone who participated.  I feel like I'm the winner with all your kind comments!

P.S.  After I posted this, I find this in my email from my hubby:

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Today is my 35th wedding anniversary.   We have had our share of challenges, but have managed to weather them together.  The anniversary card I'm giving Dan uses the 111500 Full of Life stamp set.  The words from this stamp set are very appropriate:   "Thanks…not just for the BIG things you do, but all the wonderful little things too!"  Dan does so much to help me with my Stampin' Up! business.  He takes care of my finances.  He goes to the post office, bank and office supply store for me.  He delivers orders.  He helps set up tables and chairs for meetings and classes.  He listens to my business challenges and gives me ideas to solve them.  He drags my heavy suitcases up the stairs and loads them in my car for my outside events.  He's a gem!  I'd be overwhelmed without all of his help!  Thanks Dan for supporting me!  I love you! 

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I desperately needed a new camera.  Unfortunately, the one I bought ended up being defective.  Of course, it took me a while to figure out that it was defective.  I thought I had the camera settings wrong.  Finally, I exchanged the camera and now can update my blog.  Thank you for your patience.

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Here it is before anything is moved in.  One of my requirements for a studio was it had to be handicapped accessible.  I love having the natural light from the patio door.

The other end of the room is a built-in office, which I love.

My son-in-law spent one week helping us with our long "to do" list.  Here he is putting together one of three cabinets for my studio.  He also put together a dresser.  Ikea is great if you like to put together furniture (I don’t).

He is leveling and securing the cabinets to the wall.  I had boxes and boxes to unpack!

I have my tables in a "U" shape, but have flexibility to change the table layout.

Ink pads and cardstock galore!

Through this door is the laundry room with a refrigerator and microwave for snacks!  There is a door to the garage from the laundry room.  There is also a bathroom next to the laundry room.

A gas burning fireplace to keep the room toasty.  A ceiling fan to keep the room cool.  Satellite TV to catch the latest movies and shows.  Paper cutters and ribbon, ribbon and more ribbon.

I’ve beenwanting to hang up my punches with these Ikea rods.  I put Ikea clear drawer liner on the wall under the rods so the wall doesn’t get all scratched up from grabbing punches.

I even squeezed my treadmill between the office and studio.  This was the TV armoire that was too large for the living room.  It now is filled with craft  and office supplies.

I love having my office right next to the studio.  I wheel my chair back and forth throughout the day.

This is my third studio, but the first one that didn’t have to be constructed from bare walls.  I am so blessed and filled with joy to have this studio to share with my friends and family.