Friday, November 30, 2007

BLOG CANDY TIME!! Count down to my blog 1st Birthday on December 5th!!

Countdown to my blog 1 year birthday!!


Hi everyone! Well, it's time for a blog candy! I'm doing a countdown towards my blog 1 year birthday which will be on December 5th. I'm also celebrating several blog milestones . . ..I've reached my 100,000 hits for Stampin Inspirations and 80,000 for Card Inspired and 1,000+ subscribers for both blog sites!! Whoohoo!!!

I would never have imagined that I would reach any of those milestones. Blogging has been such a fun part of my life. I've met many wonderful blog friends and sharing ideas with other people who have the same interest as I do.

Thank you to those who visit my site and comment. . .I really appreciate your comments because your input is very important to me. As a thank you. . .I will automatically add your name to the blog candy bucket for each comment you've made starting October 1st to November 29th.

There will be many opportunities to play. . .each time you play along, your name will be added to the blog candy bucket!

Want to play? Here are the rules:

First of all . . .comment this post and your name will automatically be added to a blog candy bucket in which I will be pulling a name out of to choose the winner!! Please comment on the post. DO NOT SEND ME AN EMAIL. My email is sort of messy right now and I may miss your comment so COMMENT ON THE POST ONLY.

#2 Starting tomorrow, I will be posting a "challenge" as a count down to my blog birthday so basically you have 6 opportunities to add your name. . .I'll keep the challenge simple such as ansking a question, asking for an opinion, sending a picture of your favorite card, etc.

#3 I will be posting this blog candy for both blog sites (Card Inspired and Stampin Inspirations) so you have two opportunities each day to submit your name.

I will be adding a prize each day starting tomorrow until the day the blog candy ends on DECEMBER 5th! All of the prizes will go to ONE lucky winner. I will announce the name of the winner on December 6th!! I'll post the first prize that will go into the prize bucket tomorrow!

I will be posting this same blog candy on Card Inspired for those who visit my Card Inspired blog site . Remember. . .you can play both blog sites. The challenges for both blog sites will be different so be sure to drop by both blog sites for more opportunities to submit your name!!

Come on and play along! You will LOVE the prize!

Again, thank you everyone for being such wonderful blog friends!!

74 comments:

Unknown said...

First to comment!! YEAH ME!! LOL Love both of your blogs you are really and inspiration and I can't tell you how many ideas I've pulled from your site. Thank you!

Alhambra Club said...

Congratulations, that is wonderful. Happy Anniversary

Anonymous said...

Love your home decorations.

Enjoy your blogs everyday! What a wealth of knowledge you pass on to us. Greatly Appreciated.

Maggie

Denise ~ Paper Ponderings said...

Cool beans...I hope I'm the lucky winner!

Little C's Creations said...

congratulations girl!!! looking forward to what you've got planned.

hugs,
Jen

Nicola said...

Thankyou for all your wonderful ideas.

Hugs
Nic

Anonymous said...

I'm excited too! I just found your blogs recently... I'm totally hooked! ~Jeaux

Cheryl said...

I always read both of your blogs, Maria and love them. Are you still doing your wt. loss blog? I read that too. Guess I am a "maria groupy".
Cheryl Sims

Connie said...

Both of your blogs are WONDERFUL!! I visit them daily. You are such a talented and inspiring lady! I LOVE the sketches and can't wait to get the time to try out a lot of them. Happy Anniversary and keep going strong!!

Debby said...

First of all congrats on the Birthday of your blog and all the hits. Wowser! I know I am one that gets it to that point as I visit atleast once a day. LOL, you so inspire me. I have used many of your sketches.
Love the new video's you are doing.
Debby McGillivray
http://debbysstampinheaven.blogspot.com/

Jules said...

CONGRATS GIRL!!!! Man 1000 subscribers and all those hits!!! that is because you are so fabulous the secret must be out!!! I know that you are part of my daily dose!!! Thanks for the chance at blog candy!!!

Sonya said...

I'm loving the videos you have been doing..are we allowed to ask you to make certain ones to see how something is made?lol keep up the amazing work!
Sonya

pescbrico said...

Congratulations on your first anniversary! Your are really doing an amazing job with those 2 blogs! :) I'm enjoying coming here! :)

Rita said...

Congrats Maria!!! You have 2 awesome blogs & I luv visiting them & seeing your fantastic creations my friend! *Hugs*

Jan Scholl said...

I always look forward to visiting for eye candy. You are my most forwarded blog ideas!

Toni said...

I love both your blogs! Im looking forward to playing along with your challenges.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your anniversary. Your blog is just awesome. You are such an inspiration to many, especailly your use of color! DARLENE

kathy said...

I want to play. You know I stalk your blog for Ideas...lol
Congratulations on your blog-aversary. And all the hits you have had are because you are so talented

Lilian said...

i'm looking forward to the week... and your christmas house decorations are beautiful! :)

Tracy.H said...

This sounds like such fun, Maria! And congrats on all those hits!! It's not all that surprising to me though...you are one inspiring stamper/crafter!! :0)

Pat S. said...

Hi Maria!
Congratulations on reaching these milestones! WOO-HOO!!!

What a fun blog candy idea...thanks for all you do for our community!

JenMarie said...

Hi! congrats!!! You do great work!!

Cathy M said...

I'm playig along! You don't even have to show a picture of the prize. You are so giving that I know it will be worth all this FUN!
Thanks for all the chances.

Unknown said...

Count me in here too! I cant wait to do the challenges! Thanks for the inspirations!

Shannon McGann said...

Wow! Congratulations on all the hits and on your "Blogiversary"! You definitely deserve all the hits and subscribers - your work is such an inspiration to me! Thank you for the chance to win! I'll be back tomorrow to see what the challenge is - can't wait! :)

Linda SS said...

Happy Blog-Birthday to you & congrats on your popularity with all those hits! I really appreciate all of the information you have provided me with over the past year & the great asset you are to the paper craft community.

MissaTooU said...

WOW that is alot of hits! Congratulations! I guess you could say I have been kind of a stocker. I love all your idea.
You have a beautiful home, and the Christmas decortaions are fabulous! This blog candy challenge sounds fun!

Anonymous said...

WOO HOOO!!!! Congrats on your anniversay and may you have many, many more!!

Love all those sketches you are always sharing - thanks heaps for the the inspiration time and time again.

dragonflydreams@bigpond.com.au

twinks said...

Congrats on your upcoming anniversary! I have enjoyed both blog as well as the other one you once had; loved the story about the young cancer patient.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your 1st Anniversary!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful cards and your inspiration.
And here's to many more anniversaries.
Cheers.
From Sheri in Vancouver, BC

Nettie said...

You are a real inspiration. I visit your blog on a daily basis. I will be back tomorrow to see the challenge. Congrs on your upcoming Anniversary Maria!

Nettie

Anonymous said...

Hi and congraulations on your milestones you've reached as well as your birthday! You have great ideas and I thank you for sharing what you love! Hugs Kay Mespelt petking@vcn.com

Lastel said...

I just found your blog a few days ago and I am already loving it ! Congrats on all the hits ! I can only drem of that kind of success with my blog.

Anonymous said...

Congrats on you blog anniversary! I always love that you add the card sketches. That's the hard part for me, the layout. It's really helpful!

Anonymous said...

I appreciate along with everyone else all the cards ideas and help you give up. Thanks and congraduations!

Planet said...

And i just found your blog by accident searching for gamsol, i was so happy when i knew I could subscribe to your blog, you are so creative and talented, thanks for sharing with us!! janet

Anonymous said...

How fun -- please enter me for the blog candy!

Judy Jackson
judystamper@verizon.net

stampingmommy said...

Congrats on your upcoming birthday. I love your blog! Can't wait to play for the candy!

Heather

stampingmommy said...

oops forgot to leave my email!
Heather
stampingmommy@numail.org

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the blog birthday. Both your sites are inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us.
Mary Campbell
jjjcamp@hotmail.com

tyrymom29 said...

Happy Blogiversary !!! Love your creations ...No wonder you have so many hits !!!! Congrats~!!

Laurie Hines said...

I want my name in again!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Maria! What a milestone! Thanks for keeping up with your blog.... Love it! TFS! Monika/Buzsy

Mel said...

Congrats! I love all the ideas and your creativity.

Awesome job!
Melissa

Sherry said...

I really enjoy all your tutorials. I am new to Stampin Up and your sketches and videos are very helpful. Thank you.

Sherry

Anonymous said...

Wohoo, Maria! What a fun way to celebrate your 1 year anniversary and tremendous success. You blogs ROCK!!!

Adair
asvoboda@juno.com

Dawn Easton said...

Wow Maria! Wonderful news for you! I am so enjoying blogging too! I've made many new friends and it's fantastic!

Congrats on your hits and your anniversary!! It's huge!

Diane said...

Wow what a celebration with all those mile stones,Congratulations!!
I love your blog like everyone else
here!!Your candy countdown is a neat idea!!!Thanks for the chance to win!! Diane Lapointe

Trina said...

Wow, congratulations on keeping both these blogs going! You are amazing!! I want to let you know that I have enjoyed your tutorials too!!

2 Worlds said...

Congrats Maria
and thanks for another video tutorial
I knew you;re going to like that.

Janet said...

Congrats on your one year blog anniversary!!! Yippee! I personally love to view your blog entries and see what new and creative cards you've come up with to challenge and inspire us. I also LOVE blog candy. Keep up the great work!

Tanja said...

Happy 1st blogaversary!!!!!! Thanks for a year of sharing and inspiring!

Dawn said...

Happy blogaversary! Congrats on the hits, too - you have a great blog! thanks for th cahnce at fun blog goodies!

Anonymous said...

congrats 2 u! thank u for giving us fabulous ideas.

Anonymous said...

congrats 2 u! thank u for giving us fabulous ideas.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations !!!!
Helena

Anonymous said...

Blog Candy sounds like so much fun.

Congratulations on your accomplishments!! Love your website.

Marilyn

AdriansCrazyLife said...

I'm always kind of talkative, so you'll probably find quite a few past comments from me. This is a great idea for blog candy.

Anonymous said...

Oh congrats and this sounds like it will be a great celebration.

Angel said...

yeah, Maria! Congrats on your milestones. Here is to many more!

Cori Smith said...

HAPPY Anniversary! Thanks so much for putting so much work into helping us create!

Bonnie Weiss said...

Congrats Maria... you have a very distinctive style, of which you obviously have many bloggers who appreciate it as much as you do.

Andrea said...

Sorry I am a little late... wow you have a great blog and so many people comment. I have started a blog and no-one comments so I feel so alone. so well done with such alot of hits and comments.

Michelle said...

It sure is nice of you to give stuff away for the pleasure of us getting to view your fantastic blog. You're so sweet!

Michelle Pearson said...

Congrats...and hello from a new blogging sister!! Look forward to getting to know you!

Lynda said...

Happy Anniversary! Thanks for your great blog sites! Thanks for sharing your ideas. I use a lot of SU products and love the way you use the papers and embellishments.

Becky G said...

Happy blog birthday! You have a wonderful site. So full of inspiration and beauty. I am your new blogging sister on SBS2. So glad to have the opportunity to get to know you better.
~Becky~

Crissy said...

Congrats on your 1 year blogging! I wanted to welcome you to the sisterhood and look forward to getting to know you!

Anonymous said...

I love how your making different challenges on each blog!! Love it, Love it, love it!!! Thanks for all the fun!!!

MelissaS said...

Congrats on your celebrations! Love your blogs (both stamping ones). Thanks for the chance

Brenda H. said...

Happy Blogaversary to you!! What an amazingly generous give-away...thanks for this chance to play!
~Brenda H.

arubberstamper said...

Happy Blogging to you! Happy Blogging Dear Maria, Happy Blogging to you!
Thanks for letting us share in your wonderful work and Blogs.
Happy Blogging and Continue the Great Work on your Blog.
Robin

Amie said...

wow, how amazing!

amie from arizona

amiedanny@msn.com

Anonymous said...

I ran across your site a few months ago and loved your cards! I signed up for your emails, and then joined the MSN Group just because you were in it! I loved the card I got from you too!
Granny Mary
sissy@fullnet.net

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