Blog Candy Winners!!!

Thank you so much to all of you who entered my blog candy opportunity! I TRULY enjoyed reading all your nice comments and hearing about your wishes. I pray that each of your wishes will come true! They can, you know... just put them out there and make it happen!

After consulting with Random.org, the winner of the First Prize Package is SANDY, who said:

I absolutely love stories about mothers and daughters, thank you for sharing yours.
I would love SCAL for my birthday which is coming up in June. I also would like to go on a scrapping cruise, I think that would be a blast.
Happy Blogiversary.

And the winner of the Second Prize Package is Elaine Wilson, who said:

Happy Everything! If I could have anything I wanted, I would have a building built on my property just for stamping and to hold my stamping events in. And with a section in it that I could make into a little store to sell my craft items in. A big dream huh!?!?! LOL

Ladies, please email me at TheCraftsMeow@gmail.com with your address so that I can mail your prize packages to you! Congratulations!!!

And thank you for following my humble blog. I am truly blessed.

Happy Birthday Clay and The Craft's Meow!

Today is my third son Clayton's 17th birthday. Happy Birthday Clay!!! Of course, he would be absolutely mortified if he knew I was writing about him on my blog. He's at that stage where everything I do embarrasses him. Ha!

Clay was my best pregnancy and easiest delivery of the four. He was the most beautiful baby...and I really mean that... perfect in every way. The best part about Clay's birth is that I shared it with my mother. She was there at my side, cheering me on, when Clay was born. She even cut the cord. It was the last best thing we ever did together... soon after, her cancer returned and claimed her life before Clay turned one. When I went back for the memorial service, many people came up to me and told me how thrilled she was to be there when Clay was born... how she loved to tell the story of how she "birthed" that baby. This is, and will always be, one of the most precious memories I have of my dear mother, who was the best mother and the best grandmother anyone could ever hope to have. I miss her terribly. If I'm any sort of good mother, it's because of her.

I have Collin scanning all my negatives for me (he's gotta do something besides sit around until he finds a job), but so far there are only a few of Clay as a baby. Here's one:

And here's a picture taken on Easter last month... terrible quality, but I have a terrible camera, and Clay is not the most cooperative subject.

That's my boy! He loves golf, working out at the gym, the Penguins, the Red Sox and mimicking people... which is really rather rude, except he's so good at it, it makes you laugh. I love him, even if he is a Terrible Teen! {LOL}

Anyway, this also happens to be my Second Blogaversary! Yep, I started this blog two years ago today, and featured this card that I had made for Clay (who loves penguins).

Isn't that funny! When I look back, I see how much my art has evolved. I remember when I first started out, I dreamed of being picked one day to be on a design team. I only had a handful of followers, but they were faithful to me. And then came followers who became dear friends to me... and now my cup runneth over! I am so lucky to be on several design teams, but mostly to have made some of the best friends a person could ever hope to have, all over this big world. It's fantastic!

So, of course, we must celebrate! Since it's my second Blogaversary, I have two prizes to offer:

First prize consists of the following stamps/stamp sets:

Kitchen Logic by Unity Stamp Company

Two adorable bear stamps by Ladybug and Friends

Best Fishes by Gina K Designs

Christmas Ornament Lala, Love Note Rosie, Running Clover,

and Lotus by La-La Land Crafts

Lottie and Gussie Gabalot, and

Georgina Glamourpuss by Stamping Bella

Second prize consists of three adorable stamp sets by Stamp and Smile.

For a chance to win one of these prizes, all you have to do is leave a comment here before 9:00 pm Pacific on Monday, June 14th. That's it! I won't bribe you to become a follower, although I'd love it if you were. I won't require that you post my blog candy on your blog, although I'd love it if you did. I want this to be fun and free wheeling. I'll announce the winners on Tuesday, June 15th.

Oh, but how about this... tell me what gift you'd like to receive on your next birthday if cost were no object... something you'd really love to have. I'll start by telling you mine: a new camera! One of those cool Nikons that Ashton Kutchar advertises. Now that would be heaven!

Blog Candy Winner

I'll bet by now some of you are thinking I forgot about the blog candy I offered in my Shake Shake Shake Senora post! Nope...because I wrote it down on my To-Do list!

I just consulted with Random.org and about fell out of my chair when I saw who won. I clipped the image so no one would think anything fishy is going on:

Yep, it's true!!! Debbie Pamment, you are the winner of a $10 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm!!! Yay, hurray!!! All of your faithful commenting on my blog for the past year or so has finally paid off! LOL!!!!

Since I already know your email address, I've just ordered the GC and it will be delivered to your mailbox soon. Enjoy!!!

Thank you all for leaving comments on my blog. I've got my Blogoversary coming up, so I feel a MAJOR blog candy moment is the way to celebrate! Stay tuned!

Have a wonderful day!

Birthday Blog Candy Winners!!!

I'm sorry for being so late posting this announcement today. At least it's still Tuesday in California...at least for another 20 minutes or so. Ha!

First, I want to thank each and every one of you who entered my blog candy drawing... most especially for your good wishes for my birthday. I must say that this has been one of the most wonderful and memorable birthdays for me. Receiving 143+ greetings from my blogging friends was certainly a highlight!

When I say I wish I could send each and every one of you a gift, I truly mean that.

Okay, drum roll please! The winners have already been contacted to make their choices. They were allowed to choose their prizes in the order their names were drawn. I'm happy to say the first three winners each got her first choice, so that was lucky.

#85 Inbar from Israel - Hodge Podge of Stamps
#4 Dawn (Craftykitten) from the UK - Designer Paper
#21 1luvnmama from Hawaii - Paper Pretties
#49 Rosalee from Canada - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
#56 Victoria (Creativka) from Republic of Moldova - Build-A-Bear

I included the location of each of the winners to show what a diverse pool of crafters we are. Isn't it marvelous that we can make friends with people all over the world thanks to this incredible thing called the Internet?

By the way, I tried to respond to as many comments as I could, but many of you don't have your email addresses connected to your blog addresses nor anywhere on your blogs. I'm still trying to get around to visit everyone, so please bear with me.

Have a wonderful day!

Lisa's Birthday Blog Candy!

This drawing is now closed. For the winners, please click to this post.

This is the 3rd of 3 posts today. I hope you'll scroll down to see some of the wonderful birthday cards I've received in the post entitled "The 11th Anniversary of My 39th Birthday," and my Stampin' Sisters in Christ post entitled "The Joy of Giving," after you're finished here.

Yep, it's the Big 5-0 for yours truly. Rather than be depressed, I'm focusing on my many blessings...and paying it forward!

I thought about offering one big huge prize, but I always wish everyone could win. Since that isn't possible (at least not until I win the lottery), I'm dividing up the candy into FIVE prize packages... one for every decade of my life so far.

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Prize Package

Contains the following stamp sets:
Romans Road
Holiday Road
Baby Blessings
Elly & Friends
Love Scripture
Trendy Girl
I'd Pick You

Designer Paper Prize Package

Contains these 6 x 6 Paper Pads:
Postcards from Paris & Sweet as Cherry Pie Combo Pack from Websters Pages
Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey
the Boyfriend by Cosmo Cricket
Patterns Pack by Stampin Up'
Patterns Pack II by Stampin Up'
and these 8 x 8 Paper Packs:
Pop Fashion Collection by Pink Paislee
Pretty Little Papers by Lizzie Anne Designs

Build-A-Bear Prize Package

Contains:
Beary Best Friends Stamp Set
Beary Nice Wishes Stamp Set
Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper, cut to 6 x 6
All by Stampin' Up!

Paper Pretties Prize Package

From the Sophia Stamp of the Month Series:
Gliding By
Bunny Hop
Ballerina
Aloha
Giving Thanks
Make a Splash
Hola Chica
Make a Wish
Story Time

Hodge Podge of Stamps Prize Package

Contains:
Birdie Trio by Basic Grey
Cheer Up by My Cute Stamps
Go Green by My Cute Stamps
Holiday Lane by Lizzie Anne Designs
Cosmobella by Stamping Bella
Party Dragon by LeLo Design
Magnolia with Bell
Magnolia with Lantern
Magnolia Tree
Starlight Starbright Remixed by Verve
Sweet Pea by Fiskars
Jolly Little Winter by Unity
Little Me by Unity
Cuppyland by Stamps and Smiles

Because I want everyone who wins to be happy, I'm going to let each person pick which prize package she wants, although we will have to do first and second choices and break ties by the order the names are drawn.

So, how do you win?

1. Be or become a follower of my blog

2. Or subscribe or become a subscriber to my blog through Feedblitz

3. Link this blog post to the picture at the top of this post on the side bar of your blog to spread the word. If you don't have a blog, that's okay... just let me know when you leave a comment.

4. Leave a comment to enter the drawing... be sure to tell me whether you're a follower or email subscriber. If you're an email subscriber, please include the first part of your email address so that I can match it up. Also confirm that you have placed the blog candy photo and link on your blog sidebar... or let me know that you don't have a blog.

Oh, and just for fun, tell me which of the five prizes you would pick if you won. Don't worry, I won't hold you to it if you win. You can definitely change your mind!

5. I will verify that all these things are true of those whose names are drawn. To be fair to everyone, please enter only once and make sure you've followed all the rules.

I will use Random.org to draw the five winners

The deadline to enter is 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time on Sunday, December 13, 2009. I will announce the winners on Tuesday, December 15th.

Enjoy! And thanks from the bottom of my heart for being a part of my blog family!

Blogaversary Candy!

Edited to add: The winner of my Blogaversary Candy is Rachel! Thank you all for supporting me and my blog. It means the world to me!

Hello my blogging friends! Have you missed me? It's been a crazy week. First, I was working on a special project, then it was prep for Stamp Club, and then Stamp Club, and then scrapbooking night with Susan, and then a trip to Temecula wine country (more on that later), and now I'm back!!!

Anyhoo, last Sunday was my one-year blogaversary. I decided I couldn't let it go by without a bit of celebration. After all, because of my blog, I've met some awesome people, made some forever friendships, and grown in my skills and my love of this great hobby. So, without further ado, here's what I'm offering:




Edited to add: As promised in my post announcing that I've been selected as a Jr Design Team member for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, I'm sweetening the Blog Candy to include the above stamp set called Echoes of Kindness (which is what I'm getting from all of you, thank you very much!). It's a Level II Hostess set, which is retiring at the end of June. It's brand new, although I've already mounted it for you.

I've purposely selected things that will fit into a flat rate envelope so that I can include all my friends from around the world. The winner of this blog candy will receive Stampin Up's Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II (a Hostess Level I gift), which includes Regal Rose, Apricot Appeal, Brocade Blue, Basic Gray and Garden Green 6 x 6 designer papers... a total of 60 double-sided sheets; Mrs. Grossman's Limited Edition Heart Collection (over 265 stickers celebrating 30 years); and two Lelo Designs stamps: Bathtub and You Go First (can you say CUTE!). Just leave a comment on this blog post (in answer to the question below) no later than 5 pm Pacific time on Sunday, June 7th. If you are one of my Followers, you will get TWO entries into the drawing, so if you haven't joined me yet, now's a good time! I will annouce the winner on Monday, June 8th in the evening. And you never know... I might just slip something extra into the package...hee hee.

Here is the question: What is your favorite way to color your stamped images?

For me, that's gotta be Copics, baby!

Thanks for stopping by! I will back soon with a card to share.

And The Winner Is...

lucky #7: JenMarie! Congratulations, JenMarie! She said:

"What a beautiful giveaway! Hmmm...well, used to be purple...but I'm leaning more towards the lavendar end myself actually...and pinks!"

JenMarie, I'm out of town right now, but will be back home on Monday and will mail your prize to you on Tuesday. Please send me your snail mail address. You can email me at lhjulberg@charter.net.

I just browsed JenMarie's blog, Taylor Made by JenMarie. It's awesome! Be sure to take a peek.

I thank each of you, with all my heart, for being my very first blog candy entrants! I hope you will visit again. I will definitely have more blog candy when I reach another milestone. I'll think about what that should be... but I promise it won't be long!

I'll be back with more posts next week, when I'm back in town. Take care, and have a great weekend!

Blog Candy!!!

I promised Blog Candy once I received 1000 hits on my blog, and here it is...a little late, but better late than never, right?

I chose this set of prizes to honor my friend Susan (coffeeforme on SCS), who is my #1 stamping fan. She never fails to encourage and support me in everything I do. And, she got majorly addicted to SCS because of me! Anyway, Susan's favorite color is purple... or maybe I should say lavender. So everything here has the color purple.

The cards in the back are by The Paper Cut, called Square Overlay Kit in Husk & Eggplant, and includes 5 of each scored square window cards, window overlays, envelopes and text inserts. The patterned paper pack is by Creative Memories and includes 24 double-sided photo mats called Serene... all in shades of lavender, soft blue, and soft yellow... great for either scrapbooking or making cards! The stamp is by Hero Arts and measures 4 x 5 1/4. The ribbon is a cool purple stripe by Offray. Fun!

To win this blog candy, simply post a comment and tell me your favorite color... and why, if there is a why. For instance, I always say that green is my favorite color because it's the color of money! (LOL) My son Avery will draw a winner on Friday, August 15th at 7:00 pm PST.

Thanks for visiting my blog!