Friday, January 29, 2010

It's My Blogiversary!!!! +A Give Away!!! + A Good News Minute!!!


Wow!!! How fast can a year go by? Super fast!! I can't believe it has been a whole year since I started this cardmaking and blog adventure! It has been so fun and I have met so many wonderful and kind people!! Thank you all so much for being so kind and supportive. I am doing a giveaway of scrap goodies to celebrate so leave a comment here telling me what you love about blogging and how long you have been doing it and I'll put your name in for the prize package. I promise the prize package will be filled with lots of goodies, so leave a comment (anytime between now and Monday) and tell your friends to come join the celebration. It is also my 99th blog post, so to commemorate my 100th post coming up I am going to donate $100 towards hygiene kits to help relief efforts around the world, including Haiti. The ladies in my church are putting these kits together and I will buy supplies with the $100. Now this is where YOU can help. For every 5 people who comment on my blog between now and my 100th post (which will be Monday) I will donate $5 more dollars (which will make one complete kit). This is an easy way you can help...just leave a comment...so please tell your friends.
Now for my good news minute...my very sweet, mega talented friend Pam Callaghan has asked me to be a featured artist on her blog: Ideas for Scrapbookers
I created the card here for this and have another project there and a post, so I would love it if you could bounce over there and take a look. You'll want to browse while you are there...major great ideas!!
Thanks for celebrating with me!!!
Hugs,
Cheryl

35 comments:

  1. oh my gosh, can i possibly be THE FIRST to say CONGRATULATIONS, CHERYL! and HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!! here's wishing you many more happy years of blogging, surfing, and of course making your amazin' cards!!! ♥♥♥

    i've been blogging since june '07 (nearly 3 years--cannot believe it!) and i pretty much love it all, but the best thing is meeting so many cool & crafty folk from ALL OVER!!!

    ps: i'd really like to donate the price of a couple of kits to your church--could you email me with where i'd paypal that? (llaurenb@hotmail.com) thanks!

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  2. oof--i forgot to say what a gorgeous and stunning card that is!!! i really ♥love♥ those fabulous frames!

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  3. Congratulations, Cheryl!!! LOVE your card!! Gorgeous design! Hugs!!! Lisa

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  4. Congratulations! This card is AMAZING!!

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  5. Congrats! What a beautiful thing that you are doing. I have been blogging for about 6 months and I love looking at everyones creativity. Thank you for giving me inspiration with the great work that you do!

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  6. Congrats my lovely friend For your blog anniversary!!! and this card is fantastica as all your work!!
    Hugs!
    Luzma

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  7. Yay for one year. I've been blogging since March 2007. I'm glad to feel I'm helping with the hygiene kits just by commenting. Good for you for doing that!

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  8. CONGRATULATIONS, CHERYL! AND HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!!
    I'm sooo new to the blog scene, I barely have two month under my belt. Actually your blog was the sencond blog I've ever seen. I'm new.. but I am LOVING it!!!
    That is SO sweet of you to donate for the hygiene kits. I'm sure they will VERY much come in handy!
    And as ALWAYS I just love your cards!!! This one is SO pretty!! You do inspire me!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!!!
    Nikilynn

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  9. gorgeous card. can't believe it has already been a year! Congrats! You are so sweet to do the donation.

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  10. Your work is amazing Cheryl!! I am not surprised that you were chosen as a featured artist.

    Congrats on the 1 year anniversary of your blog. I started blogging about 2 1/2 years ago, but it was kind of neglected for the first 6 months and then about 2 years ago, I started to do more with it. I love blogging about paper crafts, but I have thought about starting (on my other neglected blog) to blog more about thoughts, recipes, and inspirational stories.

    How kind of you to offer to donate more hygiene kits for all the comments you will receive. I will have to include it in a post to draw more people over here for you.

    Hugs,
    Amy ♥

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  11. Fabulous!!! Congrats on the anniversary!! Love the card and your blog header! Thanks, Dawn

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  12. Congratulations on your blog anniversary, Cheryl! Time does fly! I've been blogging for about a year as well and the best part about it has been meeting amazing people...like you! I never knew I'd make so many friends through this world of blogging!!

    Your card is GORGEOUS!!!! Oh girl, I love it so much!! It's so pretty and stunning!! Also, a BIG congrats on your feature artist gig! YAY!!!
    ♥♥ Kay

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  13. Congratulations!! Thanks for visiting my blog and such a sweet encouragement! Here is to helping you make your goal of kits! My heart goes out to those affected by the quake and in this way I can help also! Thanks for the generous spirit!

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  14. YAY CHERYL!!!!

    CONGRATS A MILLION TIMES on a fantastic first year! :-) I pray that there will be many, many more prosperous years ahead!

    Ok... I've been blogging a little over a year, and I love meeting people and discovering new techniques in this craft that I never would have discovered if I was tucked away all by myself in my studio. :)

    Love, love, LOVE what you're doing with the hygiene kits! :) I'd love to donate 2 kits! I'll email you.

    Happy Blogaversary, Cheryl! :)

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  15. I'm always so excited to see you have a new post on your blog. I sit with anticipation as it loads, waiting to see what new and amazing piece of art you have shared. This one is another to die for card! WOW! How do you do it?

    THANK YOU for your kind posts on my blog and about my Easton coming home. It made it so much fun to have you share my excitement.

    What I love about blogging: people I have met like YOU! I feel a kinship with you and I have never even met you.

    Happy Anniversary!

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  16. congrats sis nelson on all your success...blog, card making and scrapbooking. you are such a talented person.

    i have been blogging for almost two years and the bestest :) thing about blogging is not only the journaling purposes for my family, but also being able to keep up with friends and family that don't live as close.

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  17. Hi Cheryl! I just came from Ideas for Scrapbookers and am sad it took me this long to find your blog! My brother has been serving a mission in Paraguay for a little over a year - I wonder if he has met your daughter? Anyway, I've been blogging for about 9 months and have most loved meeting new people and making new friends. Happy anniversary!

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  18. WOW! Happy Anniversary! I love this card...love the hot pink polka dots!!!!
    Have a great weekend :)

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  19. What a great post mom! That's a wonderful idea for the kits so that so many more people can become involved in the effort to help! Love you!

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  20. Congratulations! I don't have a blog, but I love yours. Your work is amazing.

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  21. Congratulations and happy blogaversary!! I've been blogging for 10 1/2 months and have loved every minute of it. I love being able to share photos and craft creations with friends and family, and meeting wonderful new and talented friends through thier blogs.
    What your doing is amazing and should be commended.
    Congrats again
    Glynis

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  22. Congratulations and happy blogaversary!

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  23. Beautiful card Cheryl! Love the layering and texture! What a fabulous thing your doing to help Haiti! And congratulations on your new venture with Ideas for Scrapbookers! Sounds like a lot of fun! :) Kathy

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  24. Congratulations on your blogoversary Cheryl! Incidentally, this months' my first year blogoversary too! I love the friends I've made through my craft blog and have been greatly inspired by the wonderful creations of crafters from all over the world! :)

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  25. Congratulations on your Blogoversary! I think your 'giveaway' is utterly incredible - so thank you for allowing us an opportunity to help make it even better :0) Your card is an absolute treat to look at - the bow and lace trim and soooooo super-pretty!

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  26. Happy Blogoversary Cheryl. My first visit here but you can rest assured I'll definitely be back. Thanks so much for stopping by to visit. Love the card! Your commitment to helping others stands out in your post and is a very generous gift. May God bless you and yours!
    "Hugs" Granny

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  27. Congrats on your blog aniversary:) Your card is amazing, as always. I think all your cards are such a delight and I've enjoyed this whole year of inspiration:) What a great idea to support other people, that aren't that much blessed as we are.

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  28. Happy "Blogaversary" my dear friend, and what a wonderful gesture for you to do that! Your family is beautiful and giving just like you!!!

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  29. Thanks so much for the generosity and Happy Blogaversary to you :)

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  30. congratulations Cheryl, and what a generous way to celebrate! i've been blogging for a bit over a year now and the best part is feeling a bit 'connected' :) your card is gorgeous!

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  31. CONGRATS!!!! I just started blogging about a month ago and have sooooo enjoyed it and have enjoyed reading everyone elses too!!! So Happy Blogaversary!!!!!! :)

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  32. Happy blogiversary... what a great thing you and your church are doing... keep up the good work both with your creativity and the humanitarian efforts... love your work

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  33. Happy blogoversary. Love your card!!! The colours look fab together. I've just bought those cutters and you've inspired me to get them out and use them! :o)

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  34. Congrats!! 100 posts is a great milestone!! Love what you are doing to help, too!! TFS!!

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