What kind of a celebration would it be without a prize? Well, I've gathered a few of my favorite things, including a donation from my favorite stamp company owner, Alma of The Cat's Pajamas, to offer up as blog candy. Sorry about the poor photo - I hit the limits of how much stuff I could cram into my little photo box. :)
Here's the Loot...
Stamp Sets:Elegant Christmas
Aargh! Piratey
Loving Mew
Thankful Blossoms
Seeing Stars
Wonderful Wishes
Snowflake Splendor
Cupcake Affair
Other Goodies:
Pearlescent Watercolors
American Crafts Swiss Dot Ribbon
Stardust Stickles
Pearlized White Cardstock
Cut N Dry foam (my favorite custom sponges for adding ink to my projects)
Assortment of 6 x 6 papers
Assortment of Vanilla Hodgepodge
2 Copic Sketch markers (BG09 and B93)
And who knows what other handmade goodies might just hop in the box?
So how do you win all this loot?
Just leave me a comment on this post telling me a few of your favorite things in 2008. They can be items, events, things that happened to you, accomplishments, etc. Just something that makes you smile when you think back about the past year. Leave your comment before midnight on Wednesday, December 17 and you'll be in the drawing for this bountiful blog booty! I'll announce the winner on Thursday, December 18.
Here's mine... In 2008 I fell in love with Copics, Nestabilites, and the Twilight series! My favorite day was sitting FRONT and CENTER at an Alanis Morissette concert. My favorite accomplishment was designing Beautiful You, a tribute to my amazing design team.
So how about you?
Comments are now closed. Thanks to everyone for celebrating with me!
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 563 Newer› Newest»2008 had some very special times at the beach with family. My mom was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease this year so each time we get together is extra special to me.
Thanks for sharing the blog candy.
Wow! This giveaway is like Christmas and birthday all in one. Thanks! Hmmm, this year was great for Copics and the Twilight series for me too. Also, I organized my house top to bottom!
I fell in love with our new dog, Auggie Doggie & of course my ever changing daughter (2 years old). I opened my own real estate office and we did well especially for the market. I have branced out from SU and I have fallen in love with many new companies and products. (Branching out was a big step LOL).
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Happy Anniversary!! This is some amazing candy you're giving away! WOW!
And what a great way to enter to win it! So many times I dwell on all the negative things that happen over the course of a year and it's so important to think of all the FABULOUS things that happen in a year!
My favorite things of 2008: My daughters, my husband, my addiction (stamping!) LOL! LOVE LOVE LOVE copics and nesties...they are new to me in 2008.
AND, one of my TOP FAVORITE things of 2008 is all of my cyber friends that I've met on SCS and blogging!!
First of all Hats off to you for your 2 years of blogging--I enjoy each entry and you have truely inspired my creative juices!! This year I began doing the challenges on SCS and yours as well--this got me out of a stamping slump!! I am now a die hard again! My son turned 14 this year and my daughter turned 12--they are a joy to watch grow and develope. Also another hightlight for this year has been you church family and the privilage to be a part of God's ministry. Here's to another great year!!
Wow - how very generous of you! Happy Blogoversary! I love visiting you every day and seeing your beautiful work. Some of my favorite things about 2008.... Seeing my cousin get married and watching my kids have a fantastic time attending their 1st wedding, being blessed with wonderful friends and family just makes me smile every year.
I fell in love with blogs! I read them everyday and they inspire me. I am greateful for my Mother and my Bff who made it through Cancer this year. They are still with me and both have become cancer free!
WOW!! Has it been two years already?? Congratulations on your many successes Julee!! You deserve it!
As for me, the past year has been another wonderful one. I was fortunate enough to enjoy a wonderful vacation in Florida with my family. My daughter turned 16 this year....I still can't believe it! I became addicted to my Copics and my Nestabilities (maybe we should form a group of some sort...hehe) and I was published for the first time this past month. I can't wait to see what the next year will bring!! I hope it's a good one for you too!
Love ya girl!!
I have to say that 2008 wasn’t the best year for me.
My husband lost his job, we lost our home, and my youngest twin daughter quit her senior year to move in with her boyfriend.
And to end this great year none of my kids can be here for Xmas.
Favorite Day 2008 I met my brother for the first time; he flew from New Zealand and stayed a few days in Feb. (before we lost our home.)
Things I love.. I still have a small scrap booking area in my room; it’s always a mess.
I too love Twilight, I fell in love with a vampire name Edward, he’s 17 and I’m turning 48. lol
Favorite day. Any day I sit down and make a card, or take that one in a thousand great picture.
Things I’m thankful for, Family without them no telling where we would be right now.
My accomplishment was not falling apart. lol
Teresa
I would say the best thing in 2008 was being able to go with my 14 year old daughter to Hong Kong on a mission trip. I loved being able to spend that special time with her. Congrats on 2 years! Terry
Happy 2nd Blogaversary!!
My favorite happenings this year was when my Daughter and I attended Lifelight Festival which is an all Christian Weekend Concert. We totally loved every moment. Another great happening was when my son asked his girlfriend of 5 years to be his wife! So exciting. I also started a Party Business which is just up and running.
Thanks for the chance at blog candy.
WOW! 2 years already! and what a bonanza give away :)
the best part of 2008 is that my daughter moved home from NYC - it's so nice to have her close by again.
I have been stamping for ten years..I just love all the changes. I am always ready for something new. I truly enjoy Verve stamps and also new I deas from the many many blogs I visit daily.
Wow I too discovered copics, but also Bellas, Flourishes and Verve. They are some of my favorite things, as well as my trip to Japan!
Wow! How awesome would it be to win this Blog Candy! Congrats on almost 2 years. Big woohoos for me this year...winning a Stampin' Up! monthly contest, having cards/projects published in several magazines, including PaperCrafts. And personally, my son finding a really nice gal (and hopefully future daughter-in-law!)
Connie
www.inkspiredtreasures.com
WoW ~ in 2008 I found card making and got immediately hooked. I started my blog and met a group of WONDERFUL women to share this obsession with. We took our kids on their first Vacation. (mine and Tommys first in 8 years?) The kids got to see, touch, and experience SNOW! It was so much fun to share that with them. A once in a lifetime chance for us really. God is good. He never ceases to amaze me. Everything he creates he creates with care and love and beauty. Thanks for the chance to win and happy blogaversary!
Oh my goodess Julee! Big congrats on your blog anniversary! That is a LOT of loot you are giving away!
This past year has been a whirlwind of special events for me...2008 has been an amazing year. On a stamping level, I've been lucky enough to be on several design teams, worked with some ultra-talented girls on the OCC and become a Dirty Girl. On a personal family level, I was lucky enough to have my mom visit last summer and then holiday twice to the States(sorry I missed you) and visit some very good friends! Plus everyone is happy and healthy in our house and that is a blessing in itself.
Best wishes to you and everyone for a wonderful 2009!
My favorite thing it's your blog and the nestabilities! I love wook them.
Congrats on your 2 year blog annivesary! You always have such great and creative ideas.
2008 has gone by so fast. As I look back on this year, some events that place a big smile on my face are the 2 family vacations I went on- one to San Diego and one on a cruise to Mexico. It also puts a big smile on my face when I think about the World Card Making Day event that I helped my friend with at the local library. The last thing is not an event but some thing that God helped me to realize a few months ago when I was having a hard time at work. He helped me realize how much fun I have working with my students in therapy.
Wow what a pile of loot! 2008 was supposed to be a great year for us. So many wonderful things were on our calendar and we just kept getting hit with tragic blow after tragic blow. One of the worst situations, one that threw me into a deep and nasty depression that I was spiraling out of control into is what I would say is the best moment in 2008. I know that sounds awkward and backwards, but during that depression I found the strength to renew my faith in my Savior. It became clear to me that the motions I was going through spiritually were inadequate, and reminded me that I am NOT in control, and only through a life lived through Him would I find peace. It was a great moment in my year and one that I will treasure forever.
Julie,
Finishing the the renovations on our home and getting to finaly move into my new studio! It took 3 years. Lots of room now for more supplies. Thanks for the chance to win!
SG
A few of my favorite things: Watching my kids grow up.
Spending time stamping with my dd.
Spending time with my amazing hubby.
I found google blogger over the summer and have become a blog junkie - the first thing I want to do every morning is check out all the new post. :)
Wow! Now that's some great candy! Congrats on your two-year Anniversary! My favorite thing each year is the time I spend with my family and friends. Another favorite thing this particular year was the recovery of my son from a horrible assault in April...the angels were watching over him that night. His attacker was caught BTW!!
First than anything else... Congrats for your 2 years blogging!
Well, the things that make me smile are many.
I fell in love with a wonderful man. I lost over 20 pounds of my weight and I'm in my way to starting 2010 (yeah, 2010 because the new year I'll be losing all those pounds left) with a new ME!
In stamping: well, I bought my scorpal and my Bind it all after SOOOO much thought and I think I did just the right decision. I started cleaning up my house and I think I'll have quite a lot of space to stamp.
Thanks for the chance of winning such nice blog candy!
Congrats on 2 years! The best thing that has happened this year is my cute nephew was born! I love being an aunt:)
Wau! What a price:) And congratulations! 2 years!
I found blogging only few months ago and also stamping:) In year 2008 I have been so so lucky to stay at home with my adorable daughter. I also found out that I can be creative:)
Congratulations on the anniversary!
A few of my favorite things in 08... seeing my son go to his first prom, my newest baby niece and my puppy:)
Kimm BT
Congrats on your second year of blogging. I fell in love this year with my Cuttlebug and all its assessories, my nesties, glimmer mist and Tim Holtz products. I accomplished the task of unmounting all my stamps and now LOVE the clear ones. Storage is so much easier and takes up less space. I am looking forward to much more creating in 2009.
The best in 2008:
being part of DT.
2008 was not a easy year in my personnal life but I got a passion for creating cards that help me a lot...
In 2008 I have had to try to absorb the fact that my number one daughter will be getting married in 2009. Gulp...
Winning your blog candy would be a wonderful surprise!
Mary Esther
Awesome blog candy! A few of my favorite things for 2008: I started my blog, went to my first SU! convention, I've become a better stamper and coloring--my most fave thing to do!!
Thanks for the chance to win Julee!!
wow, now that is what I call a blog candy.
Here's mine... In 2008 I fell in love with Stamping Bella stamps and I too fell in love with the Twilight series.
My favorite day was taking my littlest one to his first day of Kindergarten. My favorite accomplishment was getting more "businesses" to sell my cards (3 and counting). This year, my oldest turned 7, my house had a major leak (not everything in life is good right). My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. All in all a year to remember!
Thanks for the opportunity to win
Congratulations on 2 years of blogging. Hope you have many more. I love your blog and so enjoy visiting it every day. The best thing in 2008 was being introduced to Verve Visual stamps. I absolutely love them and want them all. LOL The blog candy you are offering is awesome. Thank you for being so generous.
Congratulations! You have been a wonderful inspiration to us. In 2008 my daughter's illness has improved remarkably, we have begun a remodel and my dad has made a fabulous move. Thank you for the chance to win such incredible blog candy!!!!
Wow! Great job on 2 years of blogging! My favorites of this year include: my boys growing up a bit to where we can interact more than when they were babies and so dependent; I've discovered watercoloring and LOVE it; and I've been a work in progress in my faith. .. God is working on this girl and I LOVE that! Congrats Julee!
Wow, now that's a lot of candy!!! Congrats on two years :) Where does the time go?! I just love checking your blog - thanks for all the hard work you put into it.
2008...one of my favorite things is your Mojo sketches. Just love your layouts. Glad we discovered my DD had candida (yeast in her tummy) and have been able to treat it and have our little girl feeling wonderful again, but most of all I am yet again in awe and so thankful for God's faithfulness to our family, especially in the area of my DH's company. Business has increased each year and the next year has some wonderful prospects in it. God is good!!
Wow, 2 years already! Congratulations! A few of my favorite things....my son got a great new job and moved to Denver, Co. and is very happy. I'm not so happy that he's that far away, but I'm glad he is happy with it all. He gave me a Wii for my birthday and I am enjoying that very much! And we are all happy and healthy.
2008 - the year I finally FULLY retired. 22 yrs with Government then 7 years in a part-time job now full retirement - and as DH loves to say "every day is Saturday".
Looks like a lot of us found Copics this year. Have a lot but want more more more. Nestabilities too.
The blog candy is outstanding and if I could win that - would make 2008 a REAL banner year.
Martie
marthamoser@sbcglobal.net
This is a FAB blog candy. Congrats on your 2 years. Wow time goes by Ha!
I have been blessed with so many wonderful things, but I here are a few.
1. My new found Twilight series (I'm addicted)
2. My daughter and son. They are those most amazing blessing I have received.
3. My hubby and my best friend
4. my new copics
5. my craft room.
Going to CKC two times was a definite highlight of 2008!
Hi, Copics and Nestabilities were my discoveries of the year. I have rediscovered stamping this year as my youngest went off to college. It's been a great year for me but many of my friends have had a very tough year so I wish 2009 is very better for everyone.
congratulations...moving back to the states after living overseas for 6 years. creating things for family and friends...Liann M.
Wow... that is amazing candy.
This year I fell in love with stamping. I discovered the stamping world of blogging and "fell in love" with the community.
2008 has been a good year. I had a child graduate from highschool, my youngest started school full time and my husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary. Our five children have all been healthy and life is good.
Thanks for such a great blog. You are appreciated and a huge source of inpsiration.
Denise
I also became obsessed with nestabilities. Started blogging. Celebrated my ten year anniversary with my hubby. Landed my first design team gig!
But the BEST thing about 2008 is having a happy, HEALTHY family. I have been blessed beyond words.
Congratulations on your Anniversary!!! This year I also fell in love with the Twilight series! My favorite thing that happened this year was the birth of my nephew, he is such a precious gift. I also turned the big 3-0 and have realized it wasn't as traumatic as I thought it was going to be. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us and the opportunity for such AWESOME blog candy!
congrats on the blog versary! and what a wonderful prize to win, thanx for the chance!
Things from 2008, i'm also a Twilight addict(ahhh Edward!!) in September i had all of my kids in school all day(yay lol!!) and i also turned 35(wow lol) it was a great year!
Wow! this is a Amazing amount of Fabulous candy!!
My fav happening this last year is was the trip we took to Yellowstone National Park...we camped all the way there and back..and had enough time to see everything we wanted to see...Wonderful!!
My favorites memories from 2008 was visiting with loved ones from out of state, gaining a new and wonderful friend, and our pastor getting a new lease on life with a quadruple bypass which literally saved his life. The Lord is good! Congratulations on 2 years -- it's only been 1 year since I was introduced to blogs and I've enjoyed every minute of it (every day!). Love your blog, your talent, and your stamps.
My husband and I retired from our jobs and we celebrated 27 years of marraige! My daughter graduated from high school, went to France and Spain with her art club and started college. My daughter finally got to see the headache specialist st UCSF and has been having fewer debilitating migraines! I got to go to Iowa to meet with my cyber stamping friends for a stamping reunion. I have learned a lot of new techniques in card making and have enjoyed reading your blog and doing your sketch challenges! I could go on but I won't! Congrats for 2 years of blogging and for your awesome Verve company!
I have to say the best thing for me this year was the birth of my son! And my biggest accomplishment? Taking him from a 4 pound preemie to a 10 pound chunky baby in 2 short months! Now to go check out this twilight everyone keeps talking about!
I also fell in love with nestabilities and Twlight. The highlight of my year was watching my girls play basketball at AAU Nationals especially the one in Disney World. Congratulations on such a successful blog and stamp company. I love all of my Verve stamps.
Kim Lee
I would have to say the best thing in '08 are of course watching my kids grow and that my husband & I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. It is also the year I decided to get back into stamping after a 2 year hiatus and I'm so glad I did!
In 2008 I fell in love with Nestabilites! My favorite day was going to the Neil Diamond concert with my mom. My favorite accomplishment was restoring the coffee table I inherited from my beloved grandparents. Never having done something like that, I was thrilled with how it turned out.
Even though I have stamped for about 15 years, this was the year I discovered blogs - not to blog myself, but the wonderfully creative gals out there blogging their beautiful cards and creations. So much inspiration! I discovered loads of new stamp companies, tools and embellishments....sensory overload for sure! I thank God for all His blessings in my life, day by day.
Congrats on your 2 yr. anniversary!
In 2008 I fell in love with stamping again. I have been MIA in the stamping world for about 5 years... what was I thinking? I have found my sanity again.
Thanks for the great blog and wonderful inspiration!
I didn't find your blog until earlier this year but I've visited it daily since. This year, after retiring, I moved closer to my children & grandchildren; that's about the greatest thing that's happened to me in 2008! I love my Nesties, all my new stamps, all the techniques I've learned this year but nothing beats family!
I received a cuttlebug this past year and have fallen in love with embossing folders. One of my favorite moments was being the winning bidder in a charity auction and getting to go backstage at a Keith Urban concert which happened to be on Valentines Day.
Well I think this blog candy is on the list of favorite things in 2008! ;)
I think my big memory of this year is the Presidential elections - the world has never been so abuzz!
chrystalynne@msn.com
I had a wonderful vacation in Mazatlan with my family. Welcomed a new niece into the family, celebrated my 40th birthday last month and received copics from my hubby. Most of all, blessed with awesome friends, family and good health.
Congrats Julee on 2 years. I am addicted to your blog, keep up the great work. I am so in love with Verve and nestabilities. Am thankful for my wonderful husband (who supports my habit without a camplaint)and my daughter, Megan who is the star of my life.
OK READY!! copic sketch markers,spellbinders nestie's, lots and lots of new stamps!my cuttlebug embossing folders =) love um!! My ctmh ink holder,mac make-up, oh so many things..the love of my dogs.. all three and my turte gizmo.. thats just a few from the top of my head!! congrats on your two years.. tu amiga Kat..
I think it would have to be besides all the crafts products that I have gotten this year it would have to be my new embroidery machine and was able to embroidery a quilt with my newest granddaughter' name and birthdate on it (which she just so happens to have been named after me) and be able to give her something to remember me.
Congrats on your blog-iversary! My favorite things this year include finding out how much fun it can be to work with watercolors, discovering Verve!!, making new friends at stamp classes and most importantly, becoming closer with my mom over Saturday-afternoon crafting sessions. Thank you for such a wonderful and inspiring blog! At the end of a stressful day, it is so nice to read your posts and lose myself in stamping fun.
Oh my gosh, time flies!! My big thing for 08' was moving to Kennebunkport Maine. It's been stressful and wonderful all at the same time.
Happy Blogaversary!
A few of my favorite things this year- the birth of my niece, celebrating a 1st wedding anniversary, and being surrounded by my awesome family.
Craft-related: having my own craft room, the discovery of online challenges, blogs, and nestabilities!
Thanks for a chance at a great giveaway!
Congrats Julee,love your blog. 2008 was the first time for me to get some of my cards published. Lots of excitement there for me. And I am so happy to have a new job in 2008.
What a wonderful assortment of blog candy! In 2008, I found the nestibility dies and the JustRite stampers and love how well they work together. I went on a wondferul vacation with the family this summer and we saw so many things we've never seen before. It was a blast! I also started a part-time job (I already have a full-time job!) with some of my dearest friends and I love it. It's not really like work at all, but I do get paid and that helps my family too. Other than missing my daughter terribly, it's been a stellar year. Have's to more time for art and creativity in 2009.
Rene' Mewes
RM3116@charter.net
Wow - 2 years already!? time is passing by quickly. This year i quickly became addicted to Spellbinders, although i haven't jumped into the Copics, i'm sure that will happen in the new year. As i think about 2008, i am most grateful for my family, and that my 9yr old son just got his 5 year cancer free diagnosis. Nothing could top that!
Thanks for the chance - you are as generous as you are talented!
camorgan@telusplanet.net
The best thing that happened this year was that my very first nephew was born! I love him to bits!! He's adorable!
sena.sagani[at]gmail[dot]com
Let's see: I had the opportunity to go to Namibia, I retired from teaching, and got to travel to the western Mediterranean. Mostly, though, I take the time to try new techniques. I look forward to reading your blog. It provides lots of inspiration.
Wow that's quite the loot. Let's see this year I became pregnant with my fourth and probably last child due this coming March. I finally started to enjoy coloring in my stamped images I just love those copics. Since you mentioned your concert I enjoyed going to the NKOTB concert this year. I went 18 years ago for my first concert and to get another chance to see them was so amazing.
My 1st anniversary. Since I got married at 41, I was begining to wonder if I was every going to have one.
I stamp with my daughter and it is so much fun to share this together. I really look forward to it!!! She is so creative and always adds just a twist that makes her cards truly as unique as she is. What fun!!!!!
Wow, wonderful blog candy. 2008 has been the second year in a row filled with lots of challenges. What have I enjoyed the most is our new LSS. Leslie has give everyone the gift of a wonderful environment to create in even if you are not a scrapbooker. This had lead to new friendships and a fresh look at creativity. I also enjoyed my 30th wedding anniversary with hubby. He was kind enough to let me attend the "So You Think You Can Dance" tour, so not his thing. But he loves me enough to suffer through,LOL!
Congrats to you. Thanks for a chance to win some wonderful blog candy. This year I fell back in love with clear stamps, this year was also my 35th birthday which I looked very foward to. Also this year my family was all healthy and have been around to celebrate many happy days/holidays.
Congratulations on your blog!! WOW..what fabulous blog candy. I guess just to name a couple of things was that I signed back on with Stampin' UP! which I had been wanting to do for a long time. I saw my favorite singer in concert..and that would be Chris Daughtry...and I have met so many wonderful *cyber* friends from blogging. They make my day with all of their kind words.
Love your blog, your creations are so fabulous. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
I discovered copics this year and this great blog. I really enjoy all of the ideas from Poetic Artistry. One of the greatest things this year was the news that I am going to have a grandson sometime around Jan 2, 2009 if not before!
Wendy
WOW! Thanks for the chance to win some serious blog candy! Congrats!
My greats this year are my discovery of nesties! I don't play much but I'm loving these! Also, meeting some new friends and creating outside the box a little. For me, creating outside the box is HUGE! The best of all is watching my son grow each day and learn new things and having my hubby happily support my hobby.
hobbydiva (SCS)
I started blog surfing. Who knew there was sooo many talented people. It opened my world to lots of ideas and from only doing scrapbooking to card making too. Who knows maybe next year I'll start my own blog!!
Congratulations on your Blogaversary! This year I watched my firstborn blossom into a fine young man and graduate from high school with honors. I am so proud of him, next year, I will watch my daughter graduate, they have both made me so proud.
thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
carolyn s
Congratulations! What a fun 2 years I bet you have had. I would say my favorite day so far was to watch my oldest walk to the front stage and get her college degree in May. Woo Hoo! Second would have been when my husband and I booked our first 7-day cruise (for next month). Yippee! I also discovered blogs in 2008. Never knew what they were before. Also, I am new to card making. I have always scrapbooked but since I joined my SU Stamp Club once a month, I had not made a card. I am really enjoying it. I am learning so much. Thanks for the chance to win some really awesome blog candy. I love your work and you really inspire me.
In this year I starting falling in love with unmounted stamps (take up so much less room). I got to go to Romania and my nephew turned 2 this year and I was the first person he said I Love You too!
Wow! Fabulous blog candy!
Like everyone else, I've had a few good things this last year!! I've enjoyed the blogging world so much and been inspired by all the great artwork out there. My oldest son is a Senior this year and it's been HARD but fun watching him become more independent and getting ready to strike out on his own. Got the air conditioning fixed in my van this summer - and while it may not seem like a big deal, it really was to us! So nice to be cooler this summer!!! Course, now the heat doesn't work and it's getting VERY cold! LOL
Congrats on your blogaversary!
oh my goodness! what a generous blog candy!!
some of my favorite things this year: the birth of multiple babies for my friends, meeting a stamping buddy to stamp with, and being able to celebrate the holidays with friends and family.
My favourite thing of this year was giving birth to my beautiful baby boy! After a scary first few days we were able to take him home on the fifth day. I can't describe in words how much it has changed my life but I love every moment of being a Mommy, it's so lovely when I get stopped in the street by complete strangers who comment on what a lovely looking baby I have (this has happened on a few occasions!). Sorry to be so soppy!!
Bex x
My biggest event this year was becoming a gran/nanna for the first time!
I fell in love with the bigshot this year, what an amazing little machine and so versatile.
I also fell in love with stamping this year and have acquired a couple of stamps, I can't wait until next year when I can start spending again :0)
Thankyou for the chance to win such wonderful goodies, fingers crossed that I win :0)
Have a wonderful christmas to you and your family :0)
**Hugs** Heather x
Congrats on your anniversary! My favorite thing about this year was spending my 30th birthday with my husband in San Diego in February. (I'm from WI so Cali in the Winter is the best!)
This year I also fell in love with Copics, nestabilities and copics. I started shopping at more stamping companies and really adding variety to my stamping. It has been a good year!!
Personally I have sent my oldest to kindergarten and enjoyed watching my other kids grow. They will never be this little again and I love to be with them every day.
Oh and Twilight!! 2008 would not be complete without it. Congrats on 2 years, and thankyou for all the insperation!!
Congrats on two wonderful years of blogging! I'm thrilled to visit your blog daily and I've so enjoyed all of your sketches! Thank you for sharing your great stamps and cards with us! In 2008 I've started collecting Copics and Nestabilities, I don't know how I worked without them! Thanks for the chance to win this huge blog candy!
Oh my goodness.... Definitely the best finds this year were Nestabilities. How can you live without them?
Angela
scottha@hotmail.com
First of all, Happy Anniversary! 2008 brought many challenges as well as triumphs. But one that brings a smile is seeing my home school efforts come full circle, with my daughter graduating from high school a year early with a 4.0 GPA. Also, I discovered card making, prior to 2008 I'd only been a scrap booker. Also, I discovered an online community of people who share my love of paper crafting. I discovered Copics, and Nesties and the Cuttlebug!! I also discovered some really awesome stamp companies, that offer classic, quality products...like Verve! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a gracious gift! Blessings~Barb
catinI've fallen in love with stamping and all it has to offer! I've also enjoyed watching my Gators reach the BCS.
Everything with stamping brings a smile to my face this year, plus this year I made a lot of new friends thru blogging.
Holy Mac-n-cheese batman! what a load of goodies!
for 2008 a good memory is sending the three older boys off to school and being able to enjoy the three girls. The quiet was AMAZING!
Great blog candy. My make me smile thing is that during the summer my siblings, their kids and my parents were all at our camp that we grew up going to. We haven't all been under the same roof in a really long time, and the weather was great. Thanks for the opportunity to try to receive this candy. Take care. Laura
Congrats on two years! My favorite things of 2008 is my mom survived anuerysm/heart surgery.
I am so thankful for all the inspiration that I get from the blogs.
Teresa Blue
It lookes like you and I have some favorites in common, Jules! I, too, fell in love with COPIC, Nestabilities and Twilight. I wouldn't have even known about Twilight without some of you wonderful women talking it up on your blogs!
Another favorite moment is when I established new friendships through blogging. Jennifer Meyer, Angie Tieman and Tina Maxwell have become very fast friends.
Enjoy your anniversary! You've done a fabulous job!
Happy Anniversary!
My favorite things this year was our family trip to Myrtle Beach this summer, time spent with my son making cookies and any free time i had to pop in my craft room for a minute.
Thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize pack!
What amazing blog candy! That's a celebration! My most favorite thing in 2008 was time shared with my family, whether we were travaeling or just watching tv together. I also love the time spent online or in person with my stamping friends! The girls in SUDemoOnly are the best! I'm so grateful for what we can share!
debra~
Congratulations on your anniversary and on a truly inspiraitonal blog - one I visit every day.
My most treasured memory is seeing my baby grandaughters first smile after we nearly lost her in the summer. It kinda puts everything else into perspective.
hugs Bev x
In 2008 I've really enjoyed getting into sewing and quilting more.
Thanks for doing such an amazing give away!
Cindy
Congrats on 2 years. I hope your business continues to blossum. I too really appreciated your Beautiful You set, /I love the way you spotlighted something about each person. I met some nice people through blogging and stamping. And I started my weight loss journey. ~ Not to be thin but to be healthy!
Be blessed!
Congrats on 2 years! :)
My favorite thing this year was the birth of my niece in May. I was able to meet her a week after being born, and again when she was almost 6 months old :) The fact that she looks like my baby pictures is a plus too! lol
Stamp related was being paid to make a co-workers Christmas cards this year. They turned out beautiful, if I do say so myself, and she was thrilled with them :)
I began crafting again in 2008 and learned all about these fab blogs. I also started my own! 2008 was a great year, thanks for being part of it.
I learned about Copics and got the itch this year. Started doing way more stamping and learning about cool new stamp companies out there - all due to this blog!!
Thanks for all your inspiration this year and I look forward to seeing lots more in 2009!
How nice of you to do this awesome giveaway. My highlights of 2008 were discovering the joys of stamping with friends, learning all kinds of new techniques (watercoloring, OMS, masking) and meeting my best stamping buddy across the country. Thanks so much for the chance to enter!
Thanks for the chance to win. My favorite things include my husband and sons. One got engaged in October and the other is getting engaged on Christmas Eve. I love those boys and will be gaining daughters in 2009----horray. I have been stamping but learning new techniques from blogs like yours. Thanks for satisfying my obsession to learn more and relax having all this fun. Jeannie
Congrats on your 2nd Blogaversary! I discovered Copics this year. They were my favourite stampng item this year and I continue try and collect as many as I can afford!
I loved our 2 week family vacay in Florida, watching my son play soccer for the first time, watching my daughter handle some difficult situations with friends with grace and of course, some newly found scrapbook/stamping supplies...the world of blogs, PTI, embossing folders and Nestabilities!
With 2008 coming to an end soon. I am thankful for my family and friends. My family is healthy now after a year of accidents. My grand-daughter, Sophia who is 2 has Cerebral Palsy and seems to be doing great. I have a grand-daughter that's to be born any day and I can't wait. I became interested in stamping after seeing all the great designs on alot of blogs.I found my cuttlebug and nesties this tear and love them. Hope you have many more years!
i fell in love with Stamping!!! =) I started in April And it seems like ive been buying stamps and everything possible every week. hee hee.
congrats on the 2 years blogging!
This year I had my second and last baby! My daughter entered kindergarden! and fell inlove with scrapbooking, stamps, makin cards!!!
I also got bitten by the Copic bug this year, and became a collector of Nestabilities (some of which I have bought twice - don't ask!). I am proud to say that because I became more discretionary with my stamp purchases (sometimes), this money-pit of a hobby paid for itself this year! Woo-hoo!
Congrats on your 2-year anniversary, and thanks for all the inspiration!
I found Verve stamps in 2008...that has to be the highlight of the year. Also bought nestabilities and some cuttlebug embossing templates.
Annette :)
Congratulations on 2 years of blogging!! One of my favorite things about this last year has been all that I have learned. This year marks the most I have ever learned and experimented with in papercrafting in a single year! I also learned so much about my DD's condition (she has PDD) and how to help her which has made all the difference in our lives!! I've also loved all the new people I've met this year and new friends I made online. It's only been a year of blogging for me, but in this past year I have met so many awesome ladies who have lended their hearts and support when I was need and who have taught me so much whether about life and the struggles we go through or just about new things I can do with papercrafting! It's been a rough year for us as a family but when I look back over it there are so many things to be thankful for and excited/happy about!! Thanks for the chance at your wonderful blog candy and here's to next year!!
Congrats on your 2 year blogaversary! I too have fallen in love with copics and nestabilities. Another great thing is becoming a DT Member for 3 companies in the past 2 months.
I found Verve stamps in 2008...that has to be the highlight of the year. Also bought nestabilities and some cuttlebug embossing templates.
Annette :)
Omgosh! Is this ever the coolest blog candy!!! In 2008 I was shown nestabilities.. I also was no longer a teenager, which was kinda scary. I met a lot of really cool stampers and crafters along the way, which was nice!
Congrats on your blogiversary.
I fell in love this year with reading and being inspired by craft blogs (like yours) so much this year, I had to create one of my own.
Happy second anniversary! Like you, I started collecting Copics in 2008... love them! Oddly enough given your AMAZING prize, I also stumbled across Cat's Pajamas stamps pretty recently at a local stamping store and they are among my new favorites. I would fall off my chair if I won this!!!!! (and I mean that literally). Congrats again! :-)
I discovered this blog, heat embossing, glitter and bird stamps this year..all things that made there way into my scrap haven!!!! Oh and of course a bunch of new cricut cartridge that I couldnt live without!!
A few of my favorite things:
-My dog Lizzie. She is a year old and so entertaining!
-Our cabin in the country. It's so peaceful and relaxing.
-SCS, blogging, and stamping.
-Lastly, my 5th grade class this year. They are such a great bunch of kids and I'm thoroughly enjoying them and this school year!
Thanks for offering the blog candy!
Congratulations, Julee! I've loved reading your blog!
This year has really tested me. I battled Hodgkins Lymphoma during the summer and I'm soooo glad to be done with treatment. I'm in complete remission and feel great!
I totally fell in love with my Copics too! Also a big fan of the Twilight series! Loved the movie too!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
What fun goodies ... congrats on the anniversary. 2008 was lots of fun times with family including a summer reunion at the lake cabin.
I fell in love with card making and all the supplies I've gotten to support my habit. I haven't gotten any Copics yet but I am so close.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Mae in Bonita Springs
One of the most exciting moments of 2008 for me was when my oldest son graduated from medical school in May. Then in June he & his new wife went to a New York hospital to be an ER doctor. I'm so very proud!
My favorite things of 2008.....taking the dive to starting into papercrafting/cardmaking annd getting my blog set up, watching my son score his first goal in soccer and hockey.
First of all congratulations and thank you for sharing with us not just the candy but also your favorite things!
My Fav's are Copic Markers, Verve Stamps (recently) and also on a non stamping fav....I love how it feels to volunteer for the vrious programs, fundraisers and activities at my Daughters Kindergarten class. It is wonderful to spend the extra time with her and also help to raise money for the school to expand on much needed supplies and updated technoligy to teach our children with!
WOW well done on the 2 years! that is one amazing Candy!!!!!!!! OK looking back at 2008 it would have to be my graduation on Wednesday and my last day of PS today. Sad, but I'm glad to leave.
Also I on;y really started cardmaking this year and getting my own space in the garage is pretty cool.
Thanks
Lauren xx
2008 Has been a great year for me and my kiddos! My husband returned home safely from Iraq after being gone for 18 months and this will be the first Christmas with all 4 of us together! Our kids are three and four and my hubby had two back to back deployments, so, yes this has been a great year and we are truly grateful.
Kisha
Congratulations on your 2nd bolgaversary Julee! That's so nice of you to offer such an amazing blog candy!
My favorite thing in 2008 was the nestabilities. Simply love them! I'm most thankful and grateful to God that my mom's surgery went off well. It's also the year my husband graduated with his PhD! Yoohoo!
Congratulations on a wonderful blog and a thriving business! Such a generous giveaway Julee...you're too good to us.
My favorites of 2008: watching my children enjoy all of their activities, being with my family, learning about Copics, stamping with friends, turning 40, doing God's work through my job.
Craft wise 2008 was a great year for me. I can really say now that I am mostly happy with how my cards turn out these days. I have somewhat distanced myself from SU, I have discovered other stamp companies that just put a smile on my face.
My favorite thing in 2008 was having my husband return safely from serving with the US Army in Iraq.
My second was that my DH starting working on finishing my basement so that we could have a wonderful place to spend time together as a family.
Holy Blog Candy Batman!!! This is amazing loot! Thanks so much for the chance to win it.
My favorite things this year are...seeing my little baby blossom into a beautiful 1 year old with SO much personality, snuggling every night with my son when I put him to bed, discovering all these wonderful blogs (yes, I just discovered these THIS YEAR!!), and finally, spending time with my super supportive husband.
In 2008 I fell in love with stamping, I was introduced to it in march I became a SU Demo in April and from there is was all down hill. I fell in love with verve stamps next then copics and the list goes on and on and now I will be forever obsessed I think as long as great people like Julee keep creating beautiful stamps.
such a nice blog candy!!
like the most here as it seems i fell in love with the copics this year and i think i'm really improving^^
and I really enjoyed the weddings of my best friends ( i was the bridesmaid, yay) and my brother. Both were really emotional and i can't wait to get married someday too :D
My best things of 2008...I found so much inspiration online and wonder friends that you can't find anywhere else. Thankful to have my family in my life, because with out them, I would be where I am now.
I fell in love with stamping & cardmaking this year! Another mile stone for me is my youngest started kindergarden this year! Wonderful candy thanks for the chance to win!
Congratulations! 2 years...wow!
Some of my favorite things from 2008 were, 2 different dear friends beat their fights with death causing diseases, I discovered the world of craft blogs and a way to communicate with people who enjoyed creating as much as I do without having to leave my home to do it, I got my own disease better under control so that I could get back to creating more...and this has made such a drastic impact in my life, and I got back out in the flower beds, creating habitats for the local wildlife which has brought me an abundance of joy in itself. I'll throw in three favorite craft items for giggles. Let's see...2008's...The Cricut Expresion w/Design Studio has opened up a lot of possibilities. I discovered the Gamsol technique for colored pencils and how to use them with Sharpies and get the look of Copics. And this isn't an action thing anyone can buy, but my husband created a workstation for me across the longest wall in my studio and it has made all the difference in the world.
I'm pretty darn lucky really.
Thank you.
Congratulations! WOW what an awesome giveaway!
2008 was a difficult year, truthfully I can't wait for it to end! Looking forward to a new year and a new start in life!
Wow that's a lot of really yummy candy! My favourite thing this year was the fact that my hubby got an air cast for his right ankle that had surgery a week before we left to go on vacation. He did not need his crutches!
Happy Blogversary!! Well this year I found Verve!! I've been adding to my ever growing obsession with stamps! My mom let me take over one of her rooms ( I live in a small apartment and she lives in a big house) so that I can have my own stamp room! I had so much stuff there was no where to put it anymore! My boyfriend got a great job and just got promoted after 3 months!! And the coming tuesday, I will be writing my last exam and be finished my university degree!!!
Two years?! Congratulations!!
This year, my favorite thing was my birthday gift - two tickets to a Patriots vs 49ers game in San Francisco - which meant VACATION! I loved it! Also snuck in a week in Honolulu....so those experiences were my fave part of 2008! Oh - and all the new stamps that came out this year - gorgeous!
My four children are ALL in school this year so from August till now, I've had way too much fun doing my own thing (which, amazingly, isn't laundry nearly often enough) and finding my own groove after being a SAHM for 15 years.
I started a blog (who hasn't??)and can devote more time to stamping. I love my life right now. I'm having so much fun!
Wow, 2 years of blogging. I only entertain the thought of blogging. Happy Anniversary;)
2008 was a fantastic year for my husband and I. One great thing this year was that I quit my high pressure job that had me away from home every 2 weeks for a week. Now I am home with a new small part time job that I love and can leave at work when I walk out the door. Love it and so does my husband!!!
Wow, what a great prize!!!
Ok, a few of my favourite things from this year...
We updated the lounge with new units so love that... Went to Devon on holiday to where my partner used to live before moving in with me 10 years ago.
I'm also just loving time with my family at home, surrounded by Christmas lights, just love it!
Roz x
Congratulations on hitting the 2 year mark, you should be proud. :)
Hmmm... my favorite things of 2008, let's see...
First, my son started Kindergarten this year and he was so brave Second, I was given the oppurtunity to be a SAHM! Third, I finally upsized to a minivan (don't know how I ever lived without one).
Basically in the past year I have become a total soccer mom and it rocks! :)
My favorite thing this year was a new Grand daughter added to our family!!
In the scrapbook work I fell in love with copics, found a US source for Magnolias, bought a few nestabilities and a cuttlebug. I became addicted to and started my own blog!!!!
Wonderful blog candy!!!
The thing I love most about this year is that I fell in love with stamping! I had my first Stampin' Up party in May, and my demo told me about SCS. I've been hooked ever since, and have come to love playing in the challenges. I'm learning tons through people like you, Julee, and so many other talented women! Stamping has definitely become my passion!
The best thing about 2008 has been that despite the credit crunch, the credit squeeze, and the thousand and one things that can go wrong in this world, we are still here enjoying our crafting and the ciber friends that we make through the world of weblogs.
My best things of 2008 are watching my little boys mature and grow and also discovering the world of blogging and making it onto a DT of a stamp company I love. Very chuffed! Also happy with the fact that I can stay home and bring my boys up.
Judy xx
Congratulations! I just found your blog, and I really like it. This year Ive finally figured out how to balance being a single mom with a 5 yr old son, a job, and getting everything done. Crafting is something Id love to do more of. Happy Holidays!
Congrats on the anniversary!! I think the highlights of my year were surprising my 3 kids with a trip to Florida for some sun and fun in the middle of a PA winter, improving my marriage, and finally heading the right direction financially despite this terrible recession we seem to be spiraling into.
holy cow! That is some fantastic blog candy! Over half of it is on my wish list!!! What a merry merry christmas that would be!
2008 - what a great year! i have just about the easiest answer in the world...in January of 2008 i learned i was pregnant with my 2nd child! And i had my precious baby boy in September so that is easily my favorite thing from 2008!
Other not even close to the running, but things i love from 2008 - i discovered copics! I discovered some fantastic stamp companies and really started to hone my craft. I started my own blog and to my amazement have followers, subscribers, over well over 10,000 hits and most importantly new friends). My makeup business in this new town (for me) has done really well. It's been a good year!
In 2008 I fell in love with my growing sense of independence after my marriage of 21 years ended... I also fell in love with Nestabilities, Verve stamps and "blog surfing"! :-)
Hi Julee... thanks for this great chance. Such yummy candy. Congrats on the 2 years :)
2008 has been a roller-coaster believe me - we refurbished our house, finally moved in May. My work got published in parchment craft magazine (such an acheivement). My sister had her baby in September and she is a treasure to us all.
I discovered copics and cuttlebug and love them both!
I have also been so excited with the women's Bible studies in my church.
I have great kids and a fabulous husband who totally supports my stamping passion.
Holy Cow you have a lot of comments! Julee you're an inspiration. One of my favorite things this year has been to start a blog and to learn what nice and talented stampers there are all over the world! I'm amazed! I love the copics but I need to take a class. I also LOVE the nestabilities...wish I could afford them all! I really love your sketch challenges. They aren't weird like some sketch challenges out there but they get me out of my comfort zone! I could go on and on!!
wow- what a loot bag!!!
I have to say I had a great year- my family is happy and healthy, I got to scrap and stamp as much as i wanted to...no complaints here!!!
My favorites for 2008 are: hubby graduated from Optometry school, we bought our first house, I got my own studio plus time to work on my addiction. I discovered Copics (still learning to use them though) and that it's totally acceptable to color as an adult, lol! There is so much more but lets just say I feel so blessed with all that happened in 2008!!
Holy moly!!! Now that's ALOT of loot!! Thank you so much for the chance at all of this!!
One thing that has happened for me/us this year was paying off several of our bills and being able to have my full-time job be stamping on DTs!! :) I have been loving every minute of it!! :)
Wishing you and all of yours a very blessed 2009!!
wow! what an amazing blog candy!!! one thing that really makes me smile is our vacation this past summer. we have a three year old and we took her to sesame place for her birthday. we had breakfast with the characters on her actual birthday and the whole room sang to her while big bird delivered hera cupcake....the look on her face was priceless! it makes me well up with tears of how excited she was!!!
A few of my favorite things from 2008 are Nestabilities for sure! I'm so happy to think of all the awesome blogs for inspiration that are out there. I'm so very happy that because living in Germany due to hubby being in the Air Force we were able to travel to Austria, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland. It's been a year of traveling and more to come! I'm also so happy to be volunteering so much in my son's Kinder class and watching him learn and grow.
Congratulations on your blog milestone:o) What a wonderful collection of goodies!
Some of my favorite things in 2008 have been going to the new park behind my house with my kiddies, feeling my baby move around in my tummy, and sewing baby items:o)
What a wonderful prize!!
2008 was a great year in my creative development: I attended the SU! Convention for the first time, I started my own blog and I developed frienships with stampers who have been my inspiration for a long time.
I'll be starting 2009 with a bang at Leadership so I hope that it'll be a great year as well!
Congrats on your bloganiversary! Your blog is a staple for me, and I hope you'll be around for a long, long time!
Cindy
There were several wonderful events this year. My son graduated from high school and earned two scholarships for college. My nephew and his wife gave me a great-nephew this year and I was present at his birth. I even started a blog this year(still kind of scary).
Happy 2 year anniversary. Here's to many more.
This year brought several special events. I got a new grandson. My nephew graduated from high school with a college scholarship. I went to my son's wedding in Jamaica. The only sad thing happening was the death of my dad. He had a long life and I think he would say it was a good one. I miss him but know that he is up in heaven looking out for me.
Congratulation on your 2 year anniversary. I hope you have many more.
firstly, let me thank you for the opportunity to win such terrific blog candy!!! Like you, I too fell in love with Copics and Nesties! What's currently making me smile about this year? I'm very proud of my visually impaired twin daughters for taking the big step to attend college approximately a 10 hours drive away from home. They just got home for Christmas yesterday! (smile)
Julee, has it really been 2 years??? OMG, how time flies! I'm thrilled beyond belief at your success... it couldn't happen to a more well deserving person. Congratulations friend!
And how generous of you to offer such a HUGE prize. WOW
Like you, I fell in love with Copics and Twilight (saw the movie and now am on my second read through of the series!)
I was able to attend Ranger U... one of the most stimulating creative events ever... absolutely amazing!
And...I was able to help a very deserving young family get into their very first home through my work with Habitat for Humanity (my first homeowner!!!) What a great feeling.
Here's to the GREAT year that 2008 was and to looking forward to an AWESOME 2009
hugs
Hi Julee! My favorite thing for 2008 was that I got to spend more time with my little niece {Sweepie} who is 20 months old now. Even though I am working full time and going to school full time I made a priority to spend sometime with her a couple nights a week.
Wow, this is great & Congrats on 2 wonderful years!
I fell in luv with lots of stamping tools. My favorite day was my daughter's wedding day in July. My favorite accomplishment was making the bridal invitations that I thought I could never do & they came out fantastic!
WOW!! Exciting Blog Candy!!! I love your stamps--only have a few, but use them alot!
My favorite things this year--watching my boys play baseball; my wonderful downline/friends; weekly sketch challenges; my wonderful hubby of 19 years!!; and life in general. It's been a great year!
Well I got bitten by the stamping bug bad and now can't stop!Another i will remember is the fantastic weekend away we had in september,the weather's been terrible all year and just for the few days we were away the weather was the best weve had!And lastly is my boy's christmas plays they brought tear's to my eyes.Got to make the most of them because they'll be grown before i know it!and discovering your blog as it has been of great inspiration to me so thankyou!!!amanda xx
I fell in love with Nesties and my new Cricut. I also started a new job in Jan 2008 so it's been a year of firsts in many ways for me and my family. My favorite memory is my son's 1st Communion. My favorite vacation was visiting Italy for 2 weeks with my husband's family. 2008 has been a wonderful year! Congrats on 2 years of Poetic Artistry. I love it!
Wow! A few of my favorite things from 2008 are watching my children grow and flourish! My youngest started kindergarten and he's learning to read. He is sooo proud- and even though it's my 4th child- I get a huge grin on my face when he reads to me!
Some of my favorite stamping things are branching out into new stamps companies (Verve included!) and not being "stuck" on Stampin' Up!
My favorite thing was being asked to design for a kit-of-the-month club. Designs will be published in 2009 and I am SO anxious to see them in print!
Ddd
Oh my goodness. This is quite the prize.
My cuttlebug is my favorite-est acquisition for 2008 because it allows me to use my other favorite product- nestabilitie dies....just love those dies.
My favorite things for 2008 (all stamping things of course!)
Basic Grey's Ambrosia line, buttons!, reading so many good blogs that popped up this year, punches (especially those pesky circles which are hard to cut otherwise), and ribbon (so timeless that it will probably be on my list for at least the next 10 years!)
Favorite part of 2008 was our family vacation to the Rocky Mountains!!! But it is also fun to see all the kids grow up each year
Hi Julee! thanks for the chance to win!! This year I became obsessed with Twilight and nestabilities, and started to learn how to color better! And I can't wait to start getting some copics.....
Melissa Boston
heey julee,
congrats to your're 2 year blogaversery let there be a lot more years to come.
for me it's was a year with a lot of first times. this year I fell in love with stamps and making scrapcards, I saw my first concert ever and it was my favo band, I turned 25, I got to go to a big hobbyfair for the first time ever, I got my diploma finaly ( I guess I'm a late bloomer) A lot of things I just wrote weren't easy to do but I still did it and I'm happy about that. hopefully I will try a lot of new things next year and not be afraid of that.
greetings femke
Hi Julee,
Thanks for all the inspiration on your wonderful blog! A few my my favorite things about 2008 came in small packages. In January, our fourth grandson was born, 5 weeks early and spent some time in preemie ICU, those nurses at St. Lukes Meridian became some of my fav people, they took such good care of my daughter and grandson. Our fifth grandson arrived in April, a bouncy round package! Both boys are now doing well and growing! I also discovered the stamping blogosphere in 2008, it brings me many hours of enjoyment and inspiration.
congrats on your pending blogaversary! In 2008 I rediscovered time for myself. My son is finally at an age where he is able to play by himself for short periods of time. I have also discovered the good things in stamp land - quality products, great new stamp companies and also fellow blogging stampers who share my obsession! It's been a good one :)
CONGRATS on the Big 2!
The best 2 things that happened this year would have to be that 1. our house is now paid for and it's ours! 2. I made it to be on a design team for a stamp company!
I rejoined CTMH this year. I have found so many wonderful blogs to visit & take part in challenges, as well as so many stamping companies that I absolutely adore. I have read the Twilight series. And best of all, I have gotten to spend tons of time with my grandchildren.
well, looks like you've already had a huge responce to your blog candy, but I guess I'll throw in my name too!!
2008:
favorite movie: Mamma Mia
favorite day trip: Enchanted Forest
favorite kids cake I made: Candyland for Sarah
favorite new technique: watercoloring
favorite accomplishment: making my first CD clock
favorite birthday: I turned 40!!
Lots of great memories for 2008.
Thanks for the chance!!
squirrellyshirley
Julee, do you ever stop giving stuff out!? My fav thing about 2008 was giving birth (well not the actual birth part) to my daughter Coralai. She's such a joy and a blessing from above.
Thanks for the chance at this blog candy!
holy mother of pearl! what an exciting assortment of goodies!!!
thank you for the chance. congrats on 2 years. i have been blogging for almost one year. I became a grandmother this year!! he makes me smile everytime i think of him.
my daughter has been a straigt a student! and i discovered nestabilites (swoon!) and OMG the twilight series also! that has been so much fun. read them all in the month of october!
Playing Mrs. Mayor in the musical Seussical and meeting one of my very best friends definitely tops the list for 2008. :) My oldest started high school and my youngest started kindergarten, so I've been enjoying a whole new schedule and loving it! I'd have to add multiple blessings and my husband's new job to that list. I also got to spend three weeks with family this summer. It's been a really great year. :) I even hooked my sister on stamping! :D
It has to be that I started crafting!
I had researched my family tree last year, and had a handful of black and white photo's to return to my mum. There were 12, all she had to mark the first 19 years of her life. So, rather than just hand them back in an envelope, I decided to make an album for her.
I had heard of scrapbooking and seen card suppliers online, but hadn't got involved because it looked addictive (how right I was!) but I wanted acid free stuff, so ordered some stuff online- papers and card, some chipboard shapes and embellishments.
I made the album itself from scratch with cardboard and suede, bookrings and ribbon.
She absolutely loved it and was moved to tears!
Then I did a little one for my best friend's 40th and I was hooked.
A blogger friend said "try cards!" but I was reluctant- then she sent me a big parcel full of spare blank cards and scraps. And now I have changed the study into a craft room and I'm selling stuff that I make. I've trawled sales, subscribed to a craft magazine and bought lots of stamps from Ebay. I'm hooked!
Wow! What a year!
Your blog candy is so generous. I doubt I shall win, but I've enjoyed your blog! Thank you for the chance to join in!
:)
The best thing that happened to me this year was increasing my skills in card making. I love looking at all the blogs and learning new things. Congratulations on your anniversary and thanks for a chance at the blog candy!
Robbie
I have only been stamping for a little while. When I started taking classes for stamping and learned the different techinques from people like Julee,lorie and many more I got hooked.
I fell in love with nestabilities and the cuttlebug, you can do so much with these two things. I have a beautiful life and I am blessed every day that I am able to get out of bed and do the things that are meaningful to me. Like stamping!!!
Thank you Julee for giving me a chanch to win all the goodies.
Joy....
My best memory/event of 2008 was finally graduating from college with my BA in Business Econ 31 years after I graduated from high school! And the fact that my two sisters came out from FL and MS to attend my graduation, and we had such a wonderful time together. It was really special because we don't get to see each other very often. I also discovered SCS and blogging this year. Congrats on your 2-year anniversary!
Congrats on your 2 year anniv. Life itself makes me smile. I love spending time with my six grandbabies, children, family and friends. One of the memories I will cherish is having my sons, their wives, girlfriend, and grandchildren this summer together for 10 days in FL. It was great when my two year old granddaughter looked up at me and said "Neenee, I love my FL house and pool." I love looking at blogs and creating cards. Sandy from Leonardtown, MD.
This year was wonderful as I welcomed my daughter, Kiah Alexandra, into the world and our lives on July 4th. Was and continues to be the best gift I have ever received! Blog candy however, would also be nice (lol)!
My favorite things in 2008, I agree with all on Copics and Nesties. But the best for me is finding out that I will be a grandmother in Feb 2009. I'm having a wonderful time with my daughter, she is going to be a great Mom. I have some great moments ahead......I can't wait.
Congrats on two years! Your blog was one of the first I stumbled upon when I started stamping this summer--always get some "mojo" from each of your posts.
This year's highlights were the first trip to Disney with DH, celebrating our first anniversary, and my sister finishing her chemo successfully!
Congrats on your blogs 2 year anniversary.
I love my Creative Memories business that I started Jan. 1st. I love that Obama won the election. I love that I found SCS. I love my Sizzix Big Shot, I know it's been around for a while but I just got mine this year. I love my blog.
Thank you.
M.E.
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