Sunday, March 9, 2008

Over 1000 Hits and The Blog Candy I Promised!

It's been a very busy weekend and I have been neglecting my blog. Even as I sit here and type I am so exhausted all I can think about is bed and it's only 8:30pm! Really 9:30, but still, I'm an old fart. I ran all of my errands yesterday with my 4 year old in tow in torrential downpours and fierce whipping wind. Then after dinner I made the most delicious dessert! I totally blew Weight Watchers this weekend!! You must check out The Pioneer Woman Cooks and her sister site Confessions of a Pioneer Woman. I can hardly pull myself away from it!! Today we celebrated my brothers birthday and I said "why don't you just come here for dinner" since my mom's place is smaller...what was I thinking? I did all of the cooking but thankfully his girlfriend did most of the dishwashing, then cleaned up again after dessert only to start on the laundry I had been putting off. So, weary and bleary, here I am, thinking of you!

Okay so I exceeded 1000 hits over the weekend and this milestone is quite exciting for me! I have a nice little package put together for blog candy to celebrate!


Included in this prize package are two templates, one for two different sized take-out boxes and the other for party favor boxes, 4 bar notes cards and matching envelopes, a lovely assortment of summer party colored ribbons and fibers, and two of the cutest penguin stamps from Imaginisce .

I love these penguins and all the matching paper and embellishments, but I was too slow to get to my LSS and I was lucky I got what I did as the whole line sold out quickly...but I made sure I picked up a couple extra penguins because I knew someone out there would want them.

Here's two small square cards I whipped up with mine.
I took my color que from the matching paper. They were both colored with Copics and accented with Stickles...her on her fabulous grass skirt in Lime, and him on his tasty popsicle with Icicle. The cardstock is Bazzill and the ribbon from my stash. The turquoise is from the blog candy package I won from Linsey recently! I cut and extra popsicle from the dp and popped it up on the boy card and his shorts and pop are accented with the Sakura stardust pen. I used a 1" circle punch and punched out a flower from the dp and popped it up on her card too using some yellow Stickles in the center of the flower.

Okay so to enter the blog candy giveaway how about just leaving me a comment. Especially if you're one who just likes to browse and never leaves a comment...and if you like my blog, let me know. If you don't, well, don't tell me because then I might cry. Nah, just kidding. I will pick a random winner on Wednesday morning. Have a great night!

40 comments:

Alhambra Club said...

Oh my I am the first to leave a comment, love your blog, have you on my google reader. Have a relaxing night tonight, you have had a busy weekend.

Linsey R said...

Oh, how fabulous! These penguins are just darling and I love both cards your created with yours! Get some rest, girl! You deserve it! Thanks for the chance at this sweet blog candy package and a great big CONGRATS on your milestone!!! You are awesome and everyone know it!

jjcreations said...

These penguins are so sweet. Congratulations on 1000 hits. Joan

Carolyn King said...

Woohooo....Congrats on your blog hits!I really enjoy your beautiful creations!

Catherine said...

Congrats on your hits...WAY TO GO!!!! And oh my, i've seen these cute penguins they're adorable...PICK ME, PICK ME! =)

Love the 2 cards that you created =)

Velta said...

You silly girl! Who wouldn't love your blog? That's why you are on my Blog Roll. And the Penquins are precious :)

Anonymous said...

I love your blog! Such great inspiration. (and I love those little penguins, too. LOL!)

Julia Aston said...

Hey Danielle! I know that exhausted Sunday night feeling!! There are just not enough hours in the day for all the fun stuff!!

What a terrific fun package you put together for a lucky winner!

I check your blog everyday - so keep it up kid!!!

Kristi said...

Wow! Over 1000 hits! Congrats! I'll make it up there someday....

Jackie said...

Congratulations on the hits! I enjoy the Pioneer Woman Cooks blog, too, even though I rarely make any of her recipes (I'm a very lazy cook!). I do enjoy your blog and am a bad commenter, I'm afraid, but I love your creations and am always glad to see you have added something new - keep up the good work.

Linda SS said...

CONGRATS on those well-deserved hits! I love your blog and your St. Paddy cards are the cutest I've ever seen:) Thanks for offering such fun blog candy - those penquins are darling.

Tracy said...

Congrats on your hits!! Your blog is great! :)

Anonymous said...

Your Leprechaun card is darling! Thanks for the chance to win.

Swedie

Lisa said...

Great blog. Great blog candy. What more could a girl ask for? :O)

Allison Rankin said...

This is some super candy! TFS! You are in my Google Reader...unfortunately, with all my work and linking, I don't have time to check in as much as I should!

Primitive Seasons said...

I do love your blog and those little penguins are just the cutest. Very nice candy too!
Please pick me.

Debbie said...

Love your blog! Cute penguins...what great blog candy :-)

lee said...

first time to your blog, but it is very nice, will be back.

Allison said...

Super blog candy! I would love those penguins - it's my Mom's favorite animal so they'd be great to use for her cards!

Mrs. Nancy G said...

Congrats on your blogging success! I am certain there will be many 1000's in the future!

:-)

Rose Ann said...

No need to enter me for the candy, but I wanted to say that your cards are adorable!! Congrats on your hits as well!!

Cathy M said...

Congrats on 1,000 hits! Great blog and very inspiring!!! Count me in on this sweet candy. I just love those peguins and your cards are so sweet. Thanks for a chance.

MelissaS said...

Congrats on your milestone! I do like your blog, those penguin cards are too cute! Thanks for sharing :)

JenMarie said...

Oooo.....what a stash! Thanks for the chance to win!
LOVE your penguin cards!!!

Ellie said...

Yes I'm one of the who browse and is naughty and doesn't leave a comment..Do you forgive me :) Your blog rocks! thks for the chance!

Ellie
e@scrapbookmama.com

Mary Dawn said...

cutest. penguins. ever.


congrats on your blog success

Mary Dawn (mypinkmexico@gmail.com)

Val said...

Congrats on your blog hit! Love your blog!

Stampin Cats said...

Congrats on the blog. The penguins are cute. Thanks for sharing.

Cindy Vernon said...

Congrats on your hits! Wow, those penguins are just adorable. Would love to win!

Anonymous said...

I am crazy about the cards you make. I wanna win those penguins!

Rae said...

Congrats on your milestone. Those penguin cards are adorable! Thanks for the chance to win.

Sara Russell said...

Congratulations on your hits! I love your cards. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sara

Anonymous said...

Congrats!! And I do like your blog---some great ideas on it.
craftylin1968@aol.com

Tami Grandi said...

Great candy- just finding your blog for the first time so I'm going to go check it out and bookmark it!

Cheryl KVD said...

I love your blog! Your creations are one-of-a-kind and that's why I keep coming back! Keep up the good work!
Cheryl KVD

Sarah Green said...

pic me pic me what a fun prize pack!!!!!!!! congrats on you blog

Tee said...

What lovely penguins..I just love the assortment of candies you've got!

Thanks for a chance!
Tejal

Veronica Z said...

Your blog is awesome! Those penguins are so darn cute! Thanks for offering such great blog candy, and congrats on your 1000th hit!

Kristine said...

fabulous candy! I love your blog and all the cards you make!
Have a nice weekend. Hugs from Kristine, Norway=)

Anonymous said...

Dropping by with a hi from Canada. Hope you have a wonderful day.