Saturday, July 31, 2010

Ce-le-brate good times, come on! Let's celebrate! {Time for some Blog Candy!}



***  Be sure to scroll down for new posts.  I'll keep this blog candy post at the top of the page until end of day, July 31st.



We all get a little corny when we are feeling happy, don't we?  Or maybe it's just me.  ;)

I received my 5 year pendant from Close To My Heart about a week or so ago.  It arrived a little early, as I had signed up 5 years ago this coming late-August, receiving my start-up kit sometime in September.  It's still hard to believe that 5 years have passed!

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I am also celebrating two other little milestones on my blog.  I recently had hit over 200K views and now have over 300 followers.  (Of course that doesn't account for all of you who visit my blog who are not signed up to follow.  Goodness knows how many people regularly visit!)  I just want you to know that I appreciate each and every one of you and I want to thank you for all your kind comments over the past two years and your show of support in what I love to do.  :)

So with that said, I'm offering up a little blog candy.  Anyone out there with a sweet tooth?  lol

I still have some of my pre-stamped A Posy card kits available, and I am offering one up as blog candy for someone to win. 

 

I am striving to make not only my life easier, but for you as well.  So all you need to do to be entered to win is leave me a comment (and a way for me to contact you if you win).  

I will keep this open until midnight MST on July 31st, and I will announce the winner on August 1st sometime in the morning.

Good luck and happy creating!


79 comments:

Sheila H said...

Congratulations on your 5 years! Thanks for the chance to win some adorable candy!

Heather said...

Congrats on 5 years! I love dropping by to see your beautiful work :)

Kim Harper said...

Vicki I too love dropping by to see your beautiful work and blog. Congratulations on your 5 years with Close To My Heart - Here's to the next 5 :)

Isha Gupta said...

Congrats on 5 years. Lovely candy. Thanks for giving a chance to win.

Dawnll said...

Congratulations Girl, how exciting and such a nice pin.
Always glad to know there are so many wonderful and special people in this blogging world.
Thanks for a chance to win.

Jessica said...

Your blog always gives me inspiration when I find I have none of my own!! Thanks!

shreenanh said...

Thanks for the chance to win and congrats on 5 years. I check your blog everyday (sometimes twice) just to see what beautiful thing you have created
thanks
Heather
shreenanh@eastlink.ca

Michelle Nist said...

I got my 5 year charm recently, too! It's nice to know you were part of my "Class" of CTMH!!! Congrats!!

Nancy Ball said...

CONGRATULATIONS on joining the "5 year club", Vicki! I joined this club last year and am looking forward to at least another 5!

Tamytha said...

Vicki, I love your blog. Visit it almost on a daily basis to see what you've created. Your artwork is a true inspiration
Congrats on 5 years...and a terrific blog!

Brittany said...

Congratulations on celebrating your 5th anniversary with the company! I hope to be a consultant sometime soon and following your blog and others certainly inspire me to do so! :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Lots of wonderful milestones to celebrate. How awesome! Gail gailheinecke at charter dot net

Crafty Jenn said...

Wow Vicki! Congrats! At least I have something to look forward to in 3 more years, and at least it's a cute award...unlike my 5 year from Safeway which was an engraved pen that only worked for 6 months! Lol!

That's why CTMH is WAY better! ;)

<3 Jenn

Natacha said...

Congratulations on 5 years with Close to My Heart!!! I love dropping by to see what your creating next!! Thanks for the chance to win some awsome candy!!
natadiem@telus.net

Debbie Tuggle said...

I'm one of ou stalkers, uh, followers, from my blog to yours and have thoroughly enjoyed your posts! Congrats on 200K hits!
~Debbie in FL, fellow consultant

Lisa P said...

I love your work. Winning this awesome blog candy would be amazing.

Thanks, Vicki!!!

Charity Lindberg said...

Love your blog and always leave inspired!! Congrats on your 5 years!!

Shari Dancer-Thomas said...

Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary! The pendant looks lovely, nice they send such a wonderful gift.
Celebrate!

CathyCrafts said...

Congrats on your 5 years with CTMH ! I am so glad I happened upon your blog ~ you are truly an ispiration

Gretel said...

Always happy to join in on a celebration. Congratulations Vicki!

Linda T. said...

Vicki,

I am on of you regulars that check in daily because I love your work. You are a very inspiring artist.

Unknown said...

I check your blog all the time for some paper crafting inspiration! Congrats on your 5 year Anniversary! And thanks for the chance to win one of your fabulous card sets!
Michelle
handmadefromtheheart@gmail.com

waiseone said...

Congrats on 5 years. You are a constant source of inspiration!

Julie said...

Cute card set...Congrats on your 5 years...
Thanks for the chance...
Julie

Dawn Montagano said...

Congratulations Vicki! I am a new CTMH consultant and I love looking at your work and your blog. You are an awesome artist!

Anonymous said...

Love your cards!! And would loooove to win them!

Congrats on CTMH for 5 years. I am into my 6th.............. Flies by doesn't it.

Kandi said...

Congratulations Vicki on "almost" 5 years!!! The time sure does fly. Also a big congrats on all of those blog hits - that's impressive, but not surprising. Your work is always so fabulous!

Anonymous said...

Wow, 5 years. Kudos to you. I love your blog and your CTMH ideas you share.

Michele
duboismd @ charter dot net

Amanda Kowalker said...

Yeah Vicki! Congrats on 5 years! I love visiting your blog and seeing all your beautiful creations! Keep up the good work!

jennifer farrell said...

hey vicki congrats on the 5 yrs. i couldnt remeber if i signed up in 2005 or 2006. I think mine is aug 2006. cute little cards. u got there

Deneen said...

Conrats on 5 years! You do amazing work! I love when my inbox has an email update from Wizard's Hangout. Keep up the great work, and here's to another 5+ years. And thanks for the chance to win some of your amazing artwork!!

Haley D. said...

Congrats on your 5 years with CTMH! It only gets better & better. Thanks for a chance to win.

http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com

Bobie said...

Congratulations! I am a new consultant and a follower. I signed up online and have never met my upline. You are one on my virtual mentors! Thanks for sharing your talent with the world. http:scrappyandcrafty.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I love seeing your blog posts pop up as I so admire your creativity! Congratulations on your 5-year mark with CTMH -- a wonderful company!

Melissa Kosena said...

Congrats! I love your blog and visit frequently.
Melissa Kosena, fellow consultant

Naomi said...

Oh I would so love to win some of your work... I am a big fan!!! Congratulations on reaching your milestones and for doing it so gracefully! Thanks for sharing and for leading by creative example! All the best in your future of paper crafting.

Michele Rezewski said...

Congratulations on 5 years!! I love these cards. Thanks for a chance to win them!!!

Lynne said...

5 years- that is something to celebrate!!

Sarah Snow said...

Congratulations! Your artwork is so amazing and I find myself stalking your blog religiously :) I can't wait until I hit the 5 year mark as well - thanks for all your inspiration!

~Sarah

Leslie said...

You know I follow your blog!!!!!!!!! I loved this card so much that I tried to order the stamp set and ended up with the wrong one, the one right below it (A love). I keep looking at the set I got asking myself "why would I order that?", now I remember, it was because I wanted that flower. So if you find it in your heart to choose me, all will not be in vain. - grins -

Dawn said...

Congratulations on your 5 years with CTMH! Thank you for your blog! It is such a pleasure to visit. I love your creations!

Gloria said...

Congrats on 5 years, 200K blog hits & 300 followers! Love your blog & thanks for the chance to win. :)

Unknown said...

Congrats on 5 years with CTMH! Thanks for all the inspiration and a chance to win some wonderful blog candy.

Anonymous said...

Congratulation on your 5 yrs with CTMH. I have just recently completed my 3rd. Love the inspiration on your blog. Would be honored to win a card set!
Diane
danthony@paulbunyan.net

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on 5 years! CTMH is very lucky to have such a talented consultant on their team! Your artwork is absolutely beautiful!

Smiles,

Deanna S

Tina said...

Congratulations on your 5 years. I am one of those people you mentioned that checks your blog everyday. :) Thank you for all the inspiring art work.
Tina
pagejade@sasktel.net

Krista Ritskes said...

Congrats on 5 years! Can't wait to get my pendant in a couple years. Love that kit!
Made some of your double scraplings for a workshop. Check out my most recent post.

Michelle Quinno said...

Wow, congrats to you!

Anonymous said...

Congrats! I, too, am one of your regular visitors! I am not registered as I am new to the whole blogging thing and didn't realize that I should register. I'll look into that now! I love looking at your work and I loved this card set the first time I saw it. Enter me please! Amy Reed at areed@tcboe.org

Rebecca said...

Congratulations on your 5 years!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful artwork. You are so very inspiring!

MaryB said...

Vicki, congratulations on 5 years! Also, thanks so much for sharing all of your beautiful work. I love what you create! Please keep it coming!

lori said...

hi vicki,

congrats to you on 5 yeaars! i don't post, and i don't think i am a follower of yours, but i am a ctmh consultant and i must say you always inspire me. your work is so meticulous and you have a way of making everything we sell look better. your blog is also one of my favorites. thanks for the chance to win your beautiful artwork. pick me 'cause my b'day is aug. 2. what a great prize that would be:)

Debbie DP said...

I love your work and check your blog daily. Congratulations on the 5 years with CTMH

Joy Maertens said...

From one "fiver" to another - Congrats!! My pendant arrived the day before I left for Convention! Talk about great timing!! Great cards (as usual)! PS - Have you started your "layaway plan" for new goodies yet? LOL!!

Korilee said...

As a new CTMH consultant your blog is always the first place I visit to get inspired. Your art is amazing! Congrats on the 5 year milestone.

Linda Norman said...

I love your work and enjoy visiting your site! Congrats on 5 years!

Debbie Carriere said...

Congratulations on 5 years! I love your blog & your work is beautiful.

Jolene Barron said...

Congrats on your 'longevity' award. I also just celebrated my fifth year in March. Your blog is one of my very favorites!!

Romaine said...

Hee hee, I have been reading "silently" for a while, but signed up as a follower in recent weeks! Happy 5 years! I love seeing your work and feel like we are "fellow northerners", even though I am actually central BC! :0)

Lori Miller said...

Congratulations on 5 years wtih CTMH! Thanks for your continued inspiration -- love your work!

Unknown said...

Congrats on your 5 years!!! :)
I love that card set!

Meredith said...

Vicki, I am a fellow CTMH consultant and you inspire me every day! I share your blog with anyone who will listen!! I cant wait for my 5 year mark with this wonderful Company....keep on inspiring me!!!

Jeanie B said...

Vicki - I LOVE reading your blog. You are very talented! Thanks for the inspiration.

Lauren said...

Happy "5 years"!! Way to go!! I love coming to visit here...you always have some great artwork on your website!!

Stephanie said...

Yea for your five years! Was wondering, have you ever tried a emplate for a cupcake box? Some I have seen even have a hole so the cupcakes don't fall, similar to a happy meal box. just wondering.
Stephanie

Myscratchangel@msn.com

Nicole said...

Congrats on your 5 years! I hope to earn that as well in next five years lol Thanks for doing a give away!

JoAnn Porter said...

Congratulations on 5 years. You are an inspirations to me. I am only going on 2 but seeing all the wonderful thing you make and all your great ideas encourages me to keep trying and learning. I love your blog and always look forward to seeing you new ideas. Keep up the great work. JoAnn

Annie Berntson said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. You are truly talented. I'm glad I got here just in time to enter the giveaway!

Judy R said...

Congrats! Love your work! Thanks

Sara said...

Congratulations on five years!

Diana said...

Love CTMH! Congrats on 5 years!

Erika said...

Congratulations on 5 years! thanks for all the inspiration!
Thanks,
Erika
elvdesign@gmail.com

Wendysuzyq said...

I am one of those who drops by to see your fabulous work on occassion. Here's to hoping I win!!

Sharon Hoecherl said...

Wow! I could hardly believe it when I read "5 years". I remember when you started and for sure didn't think it was that long ago. Congrats! Count me in on the beautiful "blog candy" draw.

Unknown said...

Congrats on 5 years - and a fabulous blog!
Your work is always amazing and inspiring.
Have a great day!
Linda
lbestul@msn.com

Wendy Taylor said...

5 Years - Yeah!!! August is my anniversary too - I'm only at 3 tho and loving it! I am definitely a "staulker" of your blog - love your artwork!
Thanks!
Wendy
azsmistygirl@aol.com

Unknown said...

Congrats! I just got my pendant too! I love your blog and all of your great projects.

Tenny Kusuma said...

Vicki,
Congrats on your 5th Anniversary with CTMH. Keep up the great and beautiful artworks.
Bookmarking your blog...:D

Tenny @ My Crafty Life
http://createwithtenny.blogspot.com

Jen Price said...

Congrats on your five years. I always love stopping by and seeing your work.

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