Sunday, April 18, 2010

CELEBRATION - Blog Candy!
It's not too late to enter!

Click the image to see it larger
And the WINNER IS.....Staci from New Jersey! (her blog is Precious Memories Scrapbooking and More) Congratulations Staci!  E-mail me your addy so I can send your goodies to you!

WOW!  I can't believe I've hit 50,000 visits already!  I can't thank all of you enough for making me feel every day that my blog is worthwhile.  I love sharing with all of you, and I love being a part of the online crafting community.  I have made some wonderful friends because of this blog, and I hope to make many, many more.

In celebration of my 50,000 visits, in the year that I turned 50 - two big milestones - I have some BLOG CANDY to give away!  Last week I promised you all a peek at my haul from Tuesday Morning.  Well, I decided not to show you and save it as a surprise giveaway instead, so here is part of it - the part I'm giving away!  All you have to do to win is be or become a follower AND leave a comment under this post.  On Wednesday, April 21 at 11:00 PM, I'll choose a winner from the comments and post the winner here. 

But wait, there's more!!   I'm currently at 683 followers.  If I reach 700 by midnight tonight, I'll also give away a pink Target pencil case for storing Gypsy, a 3-pack of styluses (is that the plural of stylus?) that includes one of the new bendable ones to "attach" to your finger for those marathon Gypsy design sessions, AND a surprise package of miscellaneous scrapping and cardmaking supplies.

That's TWO chances to win a prize - one at midnight tonight and one on Wednesday! All you need to do is comment, then spread the word so I can get 17 more followers by midnight tonight!  Easy Peasy!

PS - Don't forget to leave me a way to contact you!  If your user ID doesn't connect me to your email, please leave it in your comment so I can let you know the minute you win!  Good luck!

Had 703 followers by 9:27 PM Sunday!  Thank you all!
THE WINNER OF THE MIDNIGHT DRAWING IS....

Nicole of Croppin Momma Designs! Congratulations Nicole! E-mail your address and I'll get your prize to you ASAP!


Cricut Kisses and Crafty Wishes!

175 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!! Thank you so much for celebrating with us, all your followers.

Carla said...

Congrats on 50,000 visits. Hope you make the 700 on followers. Appreciate the give away!

jan farnworth said...

how wonderful.

wheatley_jan@hotmail.com

Caroline said...

Cindy - congrats on your blog hits. Thank you for all your kindness and generosity.

Caroline (aka Doxieluv01 on cricut)
www.carolinescraftography.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Congrats on 50,000!!! Love your blog and your projects!! I really need more styluses ~ I broke 3 of them this week!!! I am crossing my fingers!!!

lapgar@cox.net

My Serendipity said...

Congratulations! and well deserved! Heres to many more :)

Anonymous said...

COngrats on the Big 50's!!

tracy785
circlee_1 @ yahoo.com

bandit said...

Congrats,thats great. Thanks for the 2 chances to win.

Anne said...

Hi Cindy
That's really generous of you:)us girls all love a bit of candy now and again:)
I'm already a follower, thanks for the chance to win
Anne x

Terry@ a quilting blog said...

Congrats Cindy on your 50,000 hits and best wishes on reaching 700 followers!!! I've been one for some time now and so appreciate your tutorials and for sharing all your talent with us (my family and friends loved the Cadbury mini egg boxes I made using your free .cut files...it added an extra special touch to the holiday...thanks again!!!)

Terry

Joanna said...

Wow great giveaway..thanks for the chance to win!

Mary Jean said...

congrats!!! And thanks for all the help and great ideas you give to the rest of us!!!

Mom of 2 Monsters said...

Congrats on your 50k hits. That's quite an accomplishment. I always love your creations. Thanks for the chance at your RAK.

Cinful said...

Way to go Cindy - thanks for sharing all of your work :)

Cindy
costapuck@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Always such great info from you. Learning a lot from you. Keep up the good work.

Maria O'Donnell

Tina M said...

What a fantastic occasion! CONGRATS!!
what wonderful candy this would be :)

Tina
Tfoley55@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Love your blog!! Congrats on all of your achievements! I signed up to follow you today :) Good luck reaching 700!! Winning the candy would be AWESOME since I celebrate a milestone this week, I turn 25 :)

Melissa
roxy156789@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Shared your blog here also:

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Melissa said...

Congratulations!!!! Would love some blog candy! Thanks so much for doing this Cindy!

Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

Amy C said...

Congrats on your milestones!! You are so kind to share with us. I have posted about your blog candy on my blog's sidebar. Thanks for the chance to win!!

Hugs,
Amy ♥

Kendra-Sue and Jamie said...

Congrats on the milestones, both personal and blog related. Thank you for celebrating with us.

Unknown said...

Congrats on two big 50's... Hope this is a great year for you! That is so nice of you to have a give away. Hopefully you'll get 700 too.

Dollie
dolliescreations at gmail dot com

Leeanne C said...

What a great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!

mshady said...

Congrats on reaching the 50,000 hit mark. I love your designs and your blog.

Thanks for the chance to win the blog candy.
MShady
graphite_1@yahoo.com

shari said...

Cindy, Congratulations on your milestone, Thanks so much for the awesome giveaway. I see alot of neat stuff in that pic. and would love a chance to win. Shari (cricutrookie)
cricutrookie@aol.com

TR said...

Way cool! Pick me! Pick ME!

:)

Don't you just love that map at the bottom!?!?!
I have one too and I do love it.

mrstjf2000@yahoo.com


TR

Ginny said...

Congrats on both of your milestones!!
(here's to hoping that you'll be saying "Congrats" back to me when i win the blog candy..hehehehehe)
ginnyquell@gmail.com

Kathi Carlozzi said...

Congrats on your hits. I would LOVE to be picked for your giveaway. I keep entering and never win, but I guess that is the way of the newbies. Thanks for a great site.

Angji said...

Congratulations! What a lovely milestone! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!

Diane M. said...

Congratulations Cindy! You inspire so many of us.

Diane

Donna said...

Congratulations on your milestones! You do a great job on your blog.
Best to you on reaching your next goal markers!
Blessings, Donna

June said...

Congratulations on your 50,000 hits!!! Thank you for all of your inspiration and thank you so much for a chance to win such yummy candy!!!

Linda Sparfven said...

just starting out and love your site . Great inspirations and ideas to learn

cissi said...

Congrats on your two milestones, I hope this year will be the best for you. Thanks for sharing your awesome talent with all of us and for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

How exciting! Happy 50th Birthday!

paperscissors said...

are you kidding? 50! blogging must keep us young!!! it is that brain power and creative juices! congrats on the milestones of your life and your love! i am already a follower for good reason, inspiration! thanks!

paperscissors at live dot ca

Pauline said...

Congratulations & Happy 50th;) Thanks for celebrating with your followers!!!
Happy Weekend;)
Pauline
Pauline at Tinkertoys dot net

Joanna said...

I love your blog. Keep the creative juices going.

Toni said...

congrats i'm not surprised you reach that though you are so creative i love looking at your stuff

JustYolie said...

Congrats!!! Love your blog and thanks for sharing your ideas.

tina said...

congrats!! great blog..i always check this one out. will be spreading the word

CathyinMN said...

Congratulations on hitting 50 (over half a century is what I love to say about my age -- it sounds so much older than it is and the looks people give you are priceless) and on 50,000 hits. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Katie bug Creations said...

Congrats!! Love your blog. Thanks for always sharing with us. You rock.

Tammy
Tamkat2@verizon.net

Nicole said...

Congratulations. Love your blog, thanks for the chance to win.

Unknown said...

Conrats, Cindy! Keep up the great work and you'll be at 100K hits in no time at all! Thanks for the awesome blog candy :)
~Rachel in Sacramento
rachelloesch@sbcglobal.net

GrannyCharlotte said...

Woo hoo!! I have been checking your site daily, but went ahead today and became a follower. Enjoy checking your site each day. Congrats and hope you reach 700 by Midnight :)

Maria said...

Congrautlations!I love all the work you do and thank you for sharing.I am a follower now........

Ryansmaama said...

Congratulations on all of your "milestones". Love your blog, keep the inspiration coming.--Ryansmaama
gkburrow@cmaaccess.com

Pam said...

Congrats on the milestones! I'm already a follower. Your post on VT really made me sad to remember that horrible day. You did such a good thing for the families.

Tonya said...

Congratulations on reaching this milestone. I'm a new follower and I thank you for the chance to win such a great giveaway!!

Kelley-Lou-Who said...

Whoo Hoo! I should have some blog candy too. It's a great idea! Thanks!

kraftieguru at gmail dot com

Melanie Mason said...

Great blog!
Would love a chance to win! Thanks and good luck to everyone

LadybugCarrie said...

Congratulations on the Big 50's! And thank you for the chance to win! :-)

Shelley said...

Congrats on both 50s!

Jodie R said...

Cindy You have such a big heart! Congrats & Thank you!

Pauline said...

Congratulations Cindy ! I learn so much from your tutorials & projects thank you & for the chance to win !

Fairydust said...

Wow 50, 000 hits, thats really something!

Roni said...

Congrats on your 50k and so many followers! You do have a great blog and I love visiting! I am already a follower and THANK YOU for sharing!

Kristy Hansenwi said...

50/50 wow--I just found you today. I am so glad. What exciting news for you. I have become a follower by way of email and now have you bookmarked too. I will keep checking in on your blog/youtube. thank you for your creations. KH

jmutchler said...

Congrats on all your followers!

Marlene said...

Congrats! What a great giveaway! Thank You for the a double chance to win.

littlen said...

Congrats. Hope you make 700 by midnight. I'm already a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

Kari D. said...

Wonderful giveaway! congrats on your great blog!
kari d.
daverclan@sbcglobal.net

Bram_fam said...

How awesome! A big contrats to you Cindy! Thanks so much for the chance.

bmarkr@hotmail.com
Amy

Carrie K said...

Congratulatins! I just checked and so far there is only 2 more folowers needed!
carriedan1@live.com

scrapgranny said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I've been a follower for some time! I enjoy all the inspiration you give me!

4kids4 said...

Congrats on all those visits!! I'm follower #699...another follower, another milestone! Thanks for the chance to win...great stuff...great blog!

MulticrafterAmy said...

Nice blog. I might have to pm you when If I need help with mine that is still in progress. Thanks for the giveaway!

Deanne Gutierrez said...

Congrats on your visits and thanks so much for the chance to win your CANDY!!!

Deeanne

Audrey Frelx said...

OMG, CINDY!!! That's wonderful, and congratulations!!! 50,000 hits just says a lot about YOU!! I am really hoping, with my fingers crossed (on the good hand -- LOL!!!) that you also get your followers! I am so proud of you!!! And so happy for you!

I'm going to go put something on my blog to direct some possible followers

Maria said...

Congratulations on reaching two big milestones this year!!!

Thanks for the chance to win some yummy blog candy!

Teach4U said...

Congratulations! Thanks for the chance to win.

Brenda

dbmeier@ndsupernet.com

Crooked Scrapper said...

Blog Candy, I have a sweet tooth. Thanks for the mile stone and sharing your goodies. cowbelleru@sbcglobal.net

Gloria said...

Cindy Congrats on 50,000 visits. Your creations are truly amazing. I always look forward to reading your blog. Thank you for all your hard work and time:)
disneynut77 at yahoo dot com

sammi said...

Wow! Congrats on 50k hits! Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us! lunalayercakemall@yahoo.com

Dawn McCarty said...

Congratulations!!!! Thanks for your creativity. and thanks for the chance to win.

weezie143 at att dot net

Brenda said...

Congratulations!! Thanks for being so kind.

Brz352@yahoo.com

Short Scrapper said...

Thanks for the opportunities and the wonderful creative stuff you share with us on your blog. Gotta love it!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on all your visits and your 50th! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!!! :-)

farmhouse-story said...

such a sweet act of kindness, cindy! thanks for once, again, sharing!

Dana said...

Love your blog! Keep up the great work!
Dana

Jamie said...

Congrats!! Your work is great, it is easy to see why you have 50,000 hits!
Jman3101@aol.com

Julie said...

Love your work! Congratulations on the 2 big milestones this year!

jewel1967 at yahoo dot com

barborus said...

Congratulations and thank you for being an inspiration to not only me but to all that follow you. I loved your Virgina Tech card you had the other day, as my hubby is a VT grad and I am a Radford grad it was glad to know others still remember. Thank you.

GabyCreates.com said...

This is so generous of you!!! I came across your blog and now I have to visit everyday just to see what you have done or updated (I love the cartoon of you! or is it call an avatar?) Thanks for sharing your work!!

nikki said...

Congrats on 700 followers, Cindy!! Awesome Blog!! I love visiting to see your new creations. Thanks for the chance to win :)

CiNdYe said...

Such a generous giveaway, Cindy. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Susie said...

Cindy,
I always learn something when I come to you blog, but mostly it inspires me....Your work is beautiful and I thank you for sharing it with me. Thanks for the opportunity to win the blog candy.

You're a jewel!
Crop4ever
swicker2@verizon.net

kimmie said...

thank you cindy!!!!

Kendra Hottle said...

Congrats on all the views. Thats so exciting! Thanks for the chance to win. You do a truly amazing job on all of your creations!

CuddlyBunny said...

Your generosity is amazing and endless!

Congratulations on your much-deserved attention via visits and followers! Yay!

Hoo's Crafty! said...

congratulations on making your number so quickly!! I love how supportive and encouraging all these crafter's are. Love your blog and all your AMAZING IDEAS!

flowerdisco said...

wow Cindy...this is a whole lot of followers.

so_sweet_n_simple said...

wow congrats would love to win :)

**Treefrog** said...

Congrats on the 50's, I'm going to be a little partial to 50 this year also. LOL Boy time sure flies when your having fun Hee Hee. Well I've been a follower for awhile, love your blog, your very inspiring! Thanks and good luck to all.
mccadesmom at gmail dot com

Jamiecrafts said...

awesome giveaway, I'm a follower now :)

Mick and Em plus 2 boys said...

Wow,how exciting to get so many people following you, I just love your website and thanks for the chance to win...
Emily
ewenzbauer@msn.com

nanapuddin said...

Congrats on reaching 700!I'm sure you'll hit 1000 in no time! I just recently found you and love all of your great ideas and tips! Thanks for sharing such great prizes!

planlady19 said...

Congratulations on the followers.. i have been following for a while and i really enjoy your blog...

Deanna Mulder said...

Congratulations Cindy on your blog followers and blog hits! Way to go but of course with your fantastic work it doesn't surprise me.

TUKI said...

A big congratulations to you... you have a great blog and I am now a follower!!!

Tuki from the Cricut MB!

Judy B. said...

Have been a follower quite awhile and love your blog! Thanks for the prize opportunity!
rab1127(at)AOL.com

Kristin said...

Congratulations!!!! I love your blog. Thanks for a chance to win!

Kristinbadeaux@charter.net

Melissa @ M Miranda Creations said...

Cindy what a wonderful give away. I am excited about your milestone. Your blog is one of my favirites. I appreciate all that you share!

Dawn said...

I turned 50 last summer. So far, it has been an interesting year!

Great blog!

Dawn

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Gail gailheinecke at charter dot net

debbie said...

Congrats and thank you for all of your hard work.....and for sharing.

Dana said...

I have been following for a while. Thanks for the chance to win.

ddepre10@gmail.com

Rachel said...

I'm following!

Kraftychick said...

Cindy:
A great giveaway! and congrats on all the followers! I check in with you every day!! TFS!

jackie

Dolly said...

Congratulations! I follow your blog and love it! Thank you for the chance to win!

Bobbi said...

Congratulations! Thanks for the chance at candy.

scrapaholicjen said...

Congratulations and thanks for being so generous!
Jennifer Hawkins
qtme2003@yahoo.ca

Ruth said...

You do a great job on all your projects!! I just love them!!

Ruth Combs
scrappinsistas@aol.com

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Thanks for the chance to win the awesome prizes. I LOVE your blog. I get great ideas!
Thank you so much
Susan

Barb Turpin said...

Hi there - I came over to your blog from Audrey at Cute and Some...beautiful page. Congrats you your milestones - amazing!

anloko said...

I just found your blog.....and I am lovin' it! Congrats on all your followers and here's to many, many more.

LEEANN said...

Congratulations Cindy! I follow your blog and scraplift many ideas. Love your talent. Keep up the great work.

mserrano said...

AWESOME PRIZES!!! I hope i"ll be lucky enough to win!..
Thank you =)

Lil' Bug's Country said...

Congrats on your milestone. I just love your blog! Nice give aways.
Craft On,
Kim
katisfree73@gmail.com

Laura said...

i just found your blog... how did i miss it...i am now a follower..thanks again..

pattyg said...

Cindy,
love your blog! have you in my google reader to make it easy! Thanks for the chance to win--pgaray11atgmaildotcom

Kerry T said...

Congratulations of 50000 hits.
mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

Happydaymom said...

What an accomplishment! If you give good ideas...they will come! Tee-hee!

Valerie said...

You are well on your way to 75,000 hits. Congrats Cindy and thanks for the ideas.

Turnedgypsy said...

wow, i just started a blog too and trying to make it grow. looks like you have some nice candy

chriswooten57
http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com
mcwooten1999@carolina.rr.com

scrappin_bee63 said...

I recently just joined your blog, and it has been wonderful. I look forward everyday to getting on here to see your ideas and great giveways. Thank you so much for all you do..No wonder you have so many followers..

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Congrats on your success! Great Blog, I just became a follower!
Thanks abusybee24@cox.net

kim.mom said...

CONGRATULATIONS on such a successful blog and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

TeacherMom said...

Congratulations on your big number of followers and hits. I love following good scrapping blogs. Although, now I never have any time to actually get anything done!! ha ha Keep up the great work on your blog!! Thanks for the chance to win a cool gift.

Dimples said...

Congratulations! 50,000 visits only proves how talented you are. I know I have learned a lot. Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.

Janet in the Jaw said...

I love your blog and all the great ideas. Thank you for inspiring me to become a better paper sculpture.
Cheers/Janet

Debbie said...

Woo Hoo! Great for you! Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy!

Kendra Hottle said...

Congrats on your 50,000 visits!

lilangl4eva@yahoo.com

JANLYNN said...

Congrats but there was no doubt that you would do so well. You always have so much neat stuff to see on your blog, And don't you just love Tuesday Morning. they have the neatest stuff.

Debbie said...

Congrats! on your birthday, your followers and your wonderful blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

scrappingwest said...

WOW!!! That's a great deal! Lots of good things happening for you! Thanks for sharing with us!!

scrappingwest@gmail.com

Nicole said...

I love looking at your blog. Thanks for all of your hard work.

rhonda said...

Great giveaway! Just found your site and I am loving it! Thanks for sharing.

gocanucksgo said...

Hi Cindy =) Congrats on now 726 followers and 50,909 hits! Thanks for doing such a fabulous giveaway to celebrate!!! Really enjoying your stuff so far =) Keep up the great work and good luck on getting 1 million hits !

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

Entering from on the road!!! Would love a little of this candy! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Shawnee said...

Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment. Wishing you continued success. Thank you for sharing your ideas and creativity with your internet crafting friends.

Shawnee
sjpenkacik@gmail.com

KTbirdiegirl said...

I enjoy your blog so much. Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome giveaway.
Kathryn

Teresa said...

Nice blog candy! Nice blog, too. I am a follower. Thanks for a chance to win.

Gunilla said...

Lovely blog candy and blog, you are one of my first blogs that I follow.

Precious Memories Scrapbooking & More said...

Wow, thanks for the opp to win, I just discovered and started follwing your blog when I cried for help for a candy bar purse file & I was directed to your awesome blog. I also sent you an email w/ a link to my post of the candy bar purses that I made using your file. Thank you again for sharing & for the opp to win this YUMMY Candy!
PS congrats on hitting over 700 followers!

XXX, Staci
staci412@optonline.net

Theresa said...

Wow! Thanks for the chance at the great prizes! Congrats on your hefty following! t.costantini@comcast.net

Joy said...

congrats.. I enjoy your work.. have followed you since you were on Everyday Cricut..

spazturbo at yahoo dot com

Carla Blake said...

Congratulations! I love popping in to see what's new.
jcaonhat at whidbey dot com

Liza said...

Congrats on your uber successful blog!

Jessica said...

Congrats!!!

Christi said...

Thanks for the chance to win. I look forward to exploring more of your blog but really like what I see so far.
Christi
fillhardfarm at ymail dot com

Grammy GG said...

Congratulations on a neat goal met. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win all the special goodies. Looking forward to more videos on your scrap space. I need the good help you are offering.
Again thank you.

terri142 said...

Congrats on 50,000 visits! Thanks for the chance to win! I love all the projects and great info on your blog.

Donna said...

What great blog candy, thanks for the chance to win.


Donna C.
goCricutgo

Anonymous said...

I just love your blog, and appreciate your sharing with us regularly. Thank you for the chance to win this awesome blog candy!

Linda
RavensFan
laxmom3@msn.com

Gina said...

Congratulations!

Debbie Bakk said...

Congrats on over 700, I was already a follower buit I visit your blog often great ideas and would love to win the gypsy items you have for blog candy. I love my GYPSY

TraciVee said...

Congrats on doing so well with your blog. I just signed up to follow you :)

The Cropping Canuck said...

Hi! Just signed up as a follower! I would love to win the gypsy accessories because min is on it's way.

teachdanz said...

I found your blog via the cricut mb. I love your creations with the design studio and have downloaded several of your cut files and have watched most of your videos too. Now I am an official follower too!! Thanks for sharing your talent and creativity with us!!
teachdanz
ikennic@q.com

Wende said...

Congrats. Thanks for the chance to win candy!!!!

Melissa said...

Wow! Congratulations on your successful blog! It's awesome!

Anonymous said...

Nice blog. I really want to try the ez mount.
Karie

Sandi Clarkson said...

Queen Sandi entering her name to win the blog hop candy. Even Queens need stuff! And congrats on so many hit and followers! Woohoo1

Sherry said...

I'm already a follower, but wanted to enter for the rak. Thanks for the chance!

GabrielaD said...

Great blog! Thank you for the chance!

Anonymous said...

Cindy -
Your creativity rocks! I love the Cricut overlay and handbook file you've shared. Your projects are so well thought out.


Kristin
kmscrap@msn.com

Brigit said...

Congrats, Awesome blog and great projects!

Jenny Gibson said...

Unbelievable how many visits you have had. That is awesome. Thanks for the RAK opportunity.

Anonymous said...

I am a follower NOW!~!
I love the video!
I should try but I am scared!!!

LeAnn

ll.hammond@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

WOW!
How did I miss this blog?

"For everythting you ever wanted to know about Design Studio and Gypsy"
I love it!!!!!

jennmatt

jennifermatthews1@hotmail.com

Celtic Scrapper said...

I'm so glad I found your blog. I love it!!

jamie b said...

what a nice thing to do... your blog candy looks yummy haha... you can reach me at brandenburg_j@yahoo.com

Koty Campo said...

I have never won blog candy,hoping tonight will be my night!!! Nice Page BTW!!

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