Jan 1, 2008

Blog Candy

20.000 hits!!!
Oh My!!!! I can't believe it. It only seemed like yesterday when I have not had a clue on how to start a blog. Thanks to all of you -my blogger friends that leaves me inspiring comments and the ones that stalk me (silently) and still continually supports me in their own subtle way.


In celebration of the New Year 2008 and with my counter showing over 20,000 hits , what better time to give away a Blog Candy... along with a cool and fun game. All you have to do is share one of your New Year's resolutions with me.

I will draw names randomly (thru random.org) on January 6, 2008 at 5:00pm (AZ time). Please put your comments on this post, I would love to hear from you.
This blog candy is open to US and Canada address only.

114 comments:

Jayme Downs said...

Oh how wonderful!! :) ...those are very pretty heart stamps and the ribbons are just as pretty! :) Congrats on the hits...and Happy New Year!!

Marsha said...

First off, thank you for sharing your beautiful cards with us.
New Year's resolution : complete 1 scrapbook page per week. (7 grandchildren should give me plenty of material, not to mention past family events and vacations that never were put into scrapbooks.)

stampersim said...

Happy New Year! Your blog is awesome and I always look forward to seeing what you've posted!

My resolution is to get my genetically high cholesterol under 200 (it's been as high as 312, and currently 234) and to weigh ANYTHING less than my low weight that I met in June (a 50-pound weight loss).

Jessica said...

Happy Happy new year!

My resolution is going to be...to be more organized!

Momsnack said...

Spend less time on the computer, even tho I get wonderful inspiration for cards there!
Happy New Year!
NancyS (momsnack)

Joan Ervin said...

First of all I want to tell you how much I love your talent!! Your cards are such an inspiration to me and many others on SCS!! My resolution is to exercise and get heart healthy...also to loose about 30 pounds. Congrats on reaching 20,000 hits and have a wonderful New Year!!

Sheila D said...

My resolution this year is to do one thing that I continually put off. Make a will and health proxy. My hubby has one but I don't. It's something I don't like to think about and always put on the back burner. With my age creeping up and more assets accumulating...it's time. I have 2008 to get it done! BTW-great blog and blog candy. Love the stamps. Happy 2008!

Carolynn said...

Congratulations! I love your clean, crisp style and often find inspiration in your cards. My new year's resolution is to be better organized, free myself from unnecessary clutter and stop hoarding DP ;o). Cheers!

chinamomxtwo said...

Mine is to finish cleaning and organizing my craft room and get more papercrafting done this year!
Thx for the chance to win....you've got a great blog! :)

Alhambra Club said...

What great blog candy, my resolution is to be more positive in 2008

Unknown said...

Wow, great goodies! Happy New Year to you!
My resolutions for this year are more like guidelines, lol. I want to take more time to stamp. Eat better than I currently do and to enjoy everyday (even if I'm at work). Take care!
Darcy

Anonymous said...

My resolution is to buy a bike this spring and starting biking with my hubby to help him lose weight and get him fit. I've tried everything else, so this is my new strategy....errr....resolution! Cheers!

Jan Scholl said...

I plan on running a marathon this fall. mostly because I need a vacation out of this city that doesnt involve flying. so I will torture myself to get one.

shannon said...

New Years Resolution- I am going to try to incorporate nutritional food into my diet! (I am a junk food junkie!)
Wish me luck as I will need it!
Happy New Year!
Shannon

Anonymous said...

I always hate making New Year's resolutions because I never can seem to keep them very long. The only one I want to make is to keep a positive attitude at work. I always seem to let things get to me there and I have to learn to step back and not let things draw me in to them.
Jacque

Anonymous said...

I hate making New Year's resolutions mostly because I can never seem to keep them for very long. The only one I have this year to to keep a positive attitude at work. I always seem to let things get to me there and I have to learn to back away and not get sucked into the drama there.
Jacque

MelissaS said...

Wonderful candy! I love reading your blog and seeing your creations. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! My primary resolution this year is to spend more time with friends. There are others, but that's my most important one. happy new year to you!

Lisa Burns said...

I may be one of your 'silent' fans - not sure I've left a comment lately but that is one of my New Years resolutions! I know how much work goes into maintaining a Blog so congrats on your accomplishments and SO MANY hits in such a short time! I also have a resolution to be more patient with my 4 year old :o)

Tanja said...

Congratulations!! You deserve the love!
My resolution this year is to get more healthy and fit.
I also want to devote more time to my blog and see if I can't generate the kind of interest you have! Happy New Year!

Jaime said...

Okay, my resolution is more of a prayer. My desire is to use a kinder tone of voice when I'm frustrated with my kids.

A not-so-serious one--to keep my craft room neater... :-)

Silke Ledlow said...

Chat - I think you know by now that I'm a big fan of your blog....

The "Candy" is to cute!TFS

My New Years Resolution is to lose weight...and workout more and over all just to take better care of
myself!!!

Pegg S said...

Happy 2008! Congrats on 20K -- already?! Love your style and thanks for sharing all your work. One of my resolutions is to not sweat the small stuff. I'm going to try to have more fun in 2008 -- 2007 was a toughie. I will try to relax more and just go with the flow :)

wisteriagirl said...

Love your Blog! My New Years Resolution is to be more focused on doing one thing at a time. Happy New Year!

Cindi said...

Thanks for having this blog available for us to case. It is so much fun to look at others ideas. It helps me get the creative juices flowing!

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to stamp more. I have tons of stuff that I have never used, so that will be one thing I try to accomplish this year.

Thanks for the blog candy, I hope I win.

Emily said...

LOVE the blog candy AND your blog! I'm a faithful stalker. You have such great pieces of art to share!!

Okay, my resolution is to eat more vegetables. I am aiming for veggies (or fruit) with every meal and snack. I'm not sure what veggie or fruit goes with popcorn, though...

Emily said...

LOVE the blog candy AND your blog! I'm a faithful stalker. You have such great pieces of art to share!!

Okay, my resolution is to eat more vegetables. I am aiming for veggies (or fruit) with every meal and snack. I'm not sure what veggie or fruit goes with popcorn, though...

Cheryl KVD said...

OMGoodness!! I LOVE the stamps and the ribbon too!! You are so generous!! My resoultions are to: teach my daughter how to read, stop spending money on craft supplies and instead donate that money that I saved to the Crohn's and Colits Foundation, submit my work for publication, and join a design team. Thanks!
Cheryl KVD

pescbrico said...

One of my resolution from some years ago was to take only one resolution each year so I can honor it! Since then it's working pretty great :)

Nancy Riley said...

Congrats on your milestone hits, Chat! Your blog and artwork are top-notch!

One of my New Year's resolutions is to MAIL and GIVE more of my card creations. I'm going to remember more birthdays this year, and send more thank you cards.

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Happy New Year! One of my resolutions this year is to read through the Bible again.

Amanda G said...

20K?!?! Thats amazing!! My new years resolution is to me nicer to my husband lol.
Thanks for the chance to win.

Allison Rankin said...

Congrats...you have terrific creations! My new year's resolutions are 1) Eat more sensibly and exercise more, 2) Organize my house and 3) Toilet train DD! Cheers!

Shivani n AmazerAV1 said...

hey I know I wont be able to receive it i'am from India..but just wanted to tell u that I love ur banner..!!

Cathy M said...

Happy New Year! Sweet candy you are celebrating with. Congrats on 20,000 hits. One of my resoultions is to try some of the challenges this year.
Thanks for a chance.
cmeyers@hughes.net

Jana Weaver said...

What an adorable stamp set!! Wow!! My stamping resolutions this year include using up dp I already have before buying more (ok...that may be more of a guideline!) and to submit at least 2 projects for publication this year. Thanks for the fun chance!

Pat said...

Happy 2008 to you! I am going to continue to be organized in 2008 and concentrate on using what I already have instead of buying more "stuff". Sending more RAK's to brighten someone's day. Love the cute heart stamps...great for the upcoming Valentine's Day. Thanks for sharing.

Pat

Annelies said...

I just discovered your blog and I immediately added it to my favorites. I really like your cards, they are so sophisticated.

My main resolution for this year is start to run (again). I've started a program in the last week of december and if I complete it I'll be able to run 5 kms within 10 weeks. I really think I'll succeed this time. I hope you'll all reach your goals!

Unknown said...

congrats on the hits, chat! i love visiting you to see the new creations you've come up with each day!

one of my new year's resolutions is to make some cards/projects that are outside of my box...a little different than i normally do. i figured that if i started small then i would actually be able to follow through with a resolution! LOL!

Tara said...

Happy New Year! You have a great blog! And beautiful cards!

One resolution is to pray with my son (8 months old) before every meal. :)

Anonymous said...

My resolution for 2008 is to use up as much of my scrapbooking/stamping supplies as possible before heading out to buy more....as if! LOL Love your cards...will visit often for inspiration. What a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for the pportunity.

JenMarie said...

Love your creations!!
A resolution: Stamp more, Eat less! Saw that on a blog the other day and LOVE it!

Swamp Tulip said...

Congratulations on your blogging milestone. Happy 2008.

Teresa

Ila said...

Wonderful Blog candy!! Congratulaions on all the hits!!
My resolution is to Create more this year. Happy New Year!!!

mikesgal said...

What great blog candy! My resolution is to get to know my older brother better. He is 15 years older than me and left home when he was 18 so I never got to get to know him as well as my other siblings.
Janie

tyrymom29 said...

Happy New Year ....One resolution for me is to try to have a 2008 Baby !!!!!!

Scott Franson Photography said...

Mine is to worry less. I really want to learn to relax and just let it go.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net

Maren said...

Congrats on your hits! You do such marvelous work...it isn't surprising you have that many! One of my resolutions is to scrap more.

Gail S. said...

Great blog & great blog candy! Hope you have a very Happy New Year!!

LBB said...

My word for the new year is
TODAY
I get so overwhelmed with all I have to do- I am just going to try and focus on "Today". What can I do "Today" and not worry about what I didn't do yesterday or worry about next week.
Just ... Today.
Thanks for the blog candy!
Laura

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Carol said...

My most important resolution this year is to put away the dang laundry the day it is washed....lol

NicoleL said...

Happy New Year!! I am new to the whole stamping/crafting world so this year I want to get real good at cardmaking. I am loving it and am addicted already!!
n.lindsey@hotmail.com

Marisa said...

You go girl. 20,000 hits and counting :). Thanks for taking the time to blog for us and show us your wonderful card creations. They are an inspiration. As for resolutions, I need to get rid of some clutter and clean out the basement. Also want to make sure we do daily devotions with the kids.

MaryBeth said...

Happy New year! Love your blog and all your fabulous creations! My resolution is to keep my crafting area neat and clean so I can be more productive and find the things I am looking for.

Sunnymommie said...

congrats!!!

I love colors ribbons.. my fav is orange!! and also cute heart stamps!!

Char in So Cal said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

My NYR is to be kinder to my children, try not to yell at them so much, and to watch my sometimes potty mouth. I use the four letter "D" word too much in front of them.

I CAN DO THIS!!!!

Thanks for such a FAB blog!!

Char in So Cal
scrampaddict@cox.net

Melissa said...

Woo-hoo! Congrats on so many hits Chat!

One of my resolutions this year is to start submitting my work for publications. I was a semi-finalist last year on Craft Critique, but got a little discouraged when I didn't make first place. I'm okay with it now and am ready to start submitting again!

Many Blessings,
Melissa

Kelli in Kentucky said...

I usually do not make new years resolutions but this year I decided to make a few. One is to join the CCC2008 on split coast and make 10 plus Christmas cards every month so I will be ready for Christmas this year. The second resolution I made is to get caught up on my scrapbooking. I have been making card more in the last year and I am very behind. Last is to lose weight. Thanks for your wonderful blog I really enjoy your work have a great New Year.

Tanya Straw said...

My New Year's resolution is simply to spend more quality time with my children.

jackie said...

no new years resolutions for me! but love your blog!
thanks
jackie

sandyh50 said...

Of course, My New Year's Resolution is to lose weight and organize my stamping/scrapping stuff.

congrats on the 20,000 hits.

Amy said...

Wow what a great set of goodies! My crafting New Years Resolution is to use some of the supplies I already have and get more organized. I have a Basic Grey magnetic cutting board that hasn't made it out of the bag I bought it in several months ago...yep organization is my resolution!

Angel said...

My new year's resolution is to spend more time on what's important!! happy new year to you! And thank you for the chance to win some yummy candy!

Cori Smith said...

My New Years Resolution is to pay more attention to my "balance" and take more time to focus on my family and I....no more getting to caught up in life's business

twinks said...

Congrats on your hits!

I enjoy your blog and creations.
Everyday I find myself having more reasons to smile and really enjoy my life - growing older gives yo time to reflect a lot on all that is good. :D

Kelly said...

Happy Newyear! My New Years Resolution is to get in better shape and somehow get more organized! LOL I hope.
Congratulations on your hits!
Kelly
ksun_1999@yahoo.com

Lilian said...

congratulations on your hits!

my new year's resolution is the same as late years... exercise more! hopefully, this year i will actually keep it... ;)

happy new year!

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year!
Clean and organize my craft room so that there is room for other people to scrap too.
Linda Peterson
craftylin1968@aol.com

Theresa said...

my new years resolution is to complete my oldest son's high school sports scrapbook and to start my newest granddaughters baby scrapbook.....an to take lots and lots of pics. happy new year

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year to you! I am setting goals to try to live a better balance in life, get more sleep, get more organized, hopefully have more time to create and send out RAK's. In general to take time and live a mindful life.
Thank you so much ;).

The Relative Detective said...

How fun! The New Years resolution that I'll share is
"do a kind deed daily"

Since I'm a Mom, this shouldn't be too hard. Thanks for asking. And thanks for sharing your talents on this wonderful blog.

Teryl
scrapnsolutions@mail.com

riggy said...

I love your blog.. such great cards...
News years resolution: keep my craft room organized...work on loosing 10 pounds.....find time just for me.......
And Happy New Year!!

AttorneyMom said...

My new year's resolution -- to scrap my life's journey. I've been too constrained by perfectionism to start.

Anonymous said...

I'm hoping to get more organized this year. Hopefully I'll be able to get somewhere with that.

Sheila D said...

It just came to me....my new years resolution this year is to start making my cards (with all my stash that just sits there) and quit buying them at the last minute. BTW, you blog is great. Love it.

Linda SS said...

Congrats on a successful blog! That stamp set would make such cute valentines - thanks for the chance to win. I never took resolutions seriously so haven't made them in years. I really want to spend more time in prayer and worship so will definitely be working on that as my goal for 2008.

Jennifer Evans said...

Oh my! I just stumbled on your blog after seeing your beautiful cards in the SCS gallery. Beautiful work!

My goal is to be more organized and stamp once a day.

Lastel said...

Thanks for all your inspiring work , you are one of my favorite stampers ! One of my resolutions this year is to use any unused stamps I have atleast once this year , a huge task I must admit !

Debbie - StudioBeeCreations said...

CONGRATULATIONS on your hits!!!...My resolution.....is probably like MOST of us out there who are soooooo obsessive with our STUFF!!....I vow to USE IT UP!....

Dirk & Laurie said...

I love your cards! My NYRs include getting more organized (is there something about liking crafts and not being as organized as we want to be?) and using my time more wisely!

MJ said...

Cool, one of my resolutions is to actually do something with all the cards I make -- like send RAKs, maybe even remember a birthday or two, lol!

Great blog thanks for sharing.

Judy Rozema said...

Well, isn't this fun! I hope you are blessed in the new year as you have blessed me with your comments and your creations to share!

I actually just wrote a whole article about resolutions on my blog....it might be easier to read it there!

Judy Rozema said...

Oh - forgot to say you have been tagged! Check out the end of today's post on my blog!

Cindy Vernon said...

Congrats! I resolve to use up the craft supplies I have before going nuts buying more!

Wendy aka wendella247 said...

Love your site, Chat, and one day we'll meet in person, since we're almost neighbors!

One of my resolutions this year is to go through my house and clean out the stuff I don't use and organize the rest. This will seriously cut into my stamping time, but it's a MUST!

mudmaven said...

I need to push my creative envelope - do more challenges and keep up with my new blog! Thanks, ~chris

Julie-Ann Wells (Jewels) said...

Thanks so much for this offer! My resolution is to do at least one 12x12 page per daughter (2) each week of the year. I have my fingers crossed that I will be able to do it.

Margie said...

Congrats on your milestone.

My resolution is to catch up on my scrapbooking. I love to make cards which tend to be quicker projects and this sometimes gets in my way of giving my photos the attention they deserve.

utahrn said...

Happy New Year! I love you ribbon flower tutorial! Your posts always inspire me to try new things! Which is my resolution for the new year! I would like to try a stretch myself a little and get away from always taking the comfortable route.

Babs said...

Happy New Year! I love reading your blog and enjoy your crafty creations! I'd love to say my NYR is to lose weight but....I love cake way too much! :-)
Actually the NYR I made was to be better about sending cards (birthday, holiday, etc.) to friends and family! We'll see how well I do at it!
Barb
Pennsylvania
moyerb@ctc.com

Cam said...

Happy New Year!!! Thanks for sharing. My resolution is to have more time to do scrapbooks.

Kim Z. said...

I really enjoy your blog; thanks for the inspiration. My 2008 resolution is to maintain a healthy lifestyle without crazy dieting or excessive exercise. Happy New Year to you!

Debi H. said...

Thanks for the chance to win. I resolve to be a better person in all ways this year...more creative, more giving...more understanding...more loving.

Ashley said...

Your cards are so beautiful. My most important New Year's Resolution is to spend at least 20 minutes daily reading my Bible and praying.

Kelli said...

My resolution isn't crafty at all...lol. My resolution is to clean up more often than I do. It constantly looks like a crayon exploded in my living room, but that's life with a two year old for ya.

StampMom said...

Happy New Year! Great cards. My New Year's resolution is to make more time to stamp on a consistent basis, and to incorporate stamping into my scrapbooking more.

Deidre Mooney said...

Hi there..thanks for the oppotunity, my New Year's resolutions are to eat more vegetables and do more scrapbooking..I get too caught up on the computer and making cards and forget about my scrapbooks..thanks...Deidrelm@hotmail.com

Judy said...

I enjoy your blog so much. I always look forward to see what you've posted.

My new year's resolution is to slow down, take some time off work and refocus.

Judy

joslyn said...

wonderful blog! i love your creations.

one of my resolutions is to not be in a hurry all the time. (organize better)

Vivian Swain said...

Love your card creations and my New Years resolution is to get more exercise. I want to start taking walks several times a week.

Vivian Swain

{Autumn} said...

One of my un-official New Year's Resolution is to make more time to Stamp, Scrap and blog. Thanks for the inspiration. Blogging does take ALOT of time. I'm glad when I see people are able to stick with it!!!

Carol Scheevel said...

Just found your blog today, because I fell in love with your Ginger Blossom card made with bleach. Your work is gorgeous. My NYR is to get my finances under control, and be more consistent with my walking routine.
Carol Scheevel, Lakewood, Calif.
www.carolsheartlikehis.blogspot.com

Mary said...

Congratulations on #20,000! How great! One of my resolutions is to exercise more - very boring, I know, but I've been putting it off and now is the time to start again. Mary

Nancy Dawson said...

I am so excited... my New Years resolution was to start a blog and website and hopefully one day have loads of people visit and even have it show up on other BLOGS as a favorite. I am working on it! but not for publication yet! Wish me luck and your cards are fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Nancy

Unknown said...

One of my resolutions this year is to get my craft supplies organized! Yikes!

Jennie Skaggs said...

Wow...there are a lot of people going for your blog candy....What a great thing to do. Hope you have a great new years. Jennie

cathscustomcreations said...

wow are you ever talented! Love how you teach us how to try and be as talented as you! Love the heart stamps...my heart goes weak for them as I am a collector of all things heart related!! LOL

Vickie said...

You have a really great blog!!I don't normally make resolutions however...I just started my own blog! So I hope to keep it up!!

Blessings
Vickie

Kay Kalthoff said...

You have a great blog! One of my New Years Resolutions is to remember to stamp on my envelopes. I am always so impressed when I get a hand-stamped card in the mail with a matching envie!

Unknown said...

You are so talented. Can't wait to see more stuff.
I love the ribbon flower.

Jennifer
NYC
gwany1999@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your log Hits.. Happy New Year and thanks so much for posting your lovely creations for myself to get inspiration from.
My resolution for this year....No New Years Resolution that I will never hold myself to which is ultimately setting myself up for failure... nope just the hope,wish and want for happiness and health.. Easy?

Anonymous said...

Wow, I just came across your blog. You have wonderful work on here!!!! I will be visiting often to see what you come up with next.

Happy New Year!!!

Ronda

Heather Leech said...

Thanks for a chance at some great candy! Your cards are just amazing - I've got so many of them 'starred' in my google reader!!
As for a resolution, I've never been good at keeping them in the past. Although, I've had some health issues last year and I really need to make an effort to take better care of 'me'!
Thanks again, and all the best in 2008!!
Heather L.

Sharolyn said...

Just found your blog and certainly am enjoying it...Thanks for sharing your talent...

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