Gosh, I haven't posted since Tuesday,but it seems like forever! I haven't had time to make anything either due to taking care of everyday matters. So it's time to announce that I will have a give-away when I reach 100 followers! I'm just about half way there, but could use your help in spreading the word. I want to thank all of you that follow my blog currently--many of you have been here since I started! You're all great and I appreciate your regular visits and comments; I feel I'm really getting to know you (and you know who you are). This has been a real fun experience so far, and isn't that what it's all about?! SO... I've got some great blog candy (at least I think so), which includes the "From My Kitchen" Cricut cartridge!! I'm also throwing in some "with love" rub-on transfers, a chipboard book, expoxy stickers, notecards, and some bling.
To be included in the drawing, do the following:
Leave a comment on this post and tell me what you do with all the cards you make! Do you tend to use them pretty quickly, or do you have a tremendous stash on hand?
If you're not already following me, become a follower of my blog
When I get to 100 followers, or as close to that moment as I can possibly get, I will choose a winner from all my followers and commenters to this post. So check back often for the announcement of a winner! Thanks again for visiting my blog, and I look forward to meeting some new friends!
OOOh I dont have that cartridge and would love to win it :)
ReplyDeleteMy kids just asked me the other day what I planned on doing with all the cards I make...I told them I plan on saving some and giving others away. The thing is I always end up making another card instead of using one I have on hand...funny how thats works.
Well I love your blog and am so excited for you and this challenge so good luck on hitting 100!!
Hi Pat:
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win. Whenever I make a card, I try to make a couple extra. That way, I have one to send out right away and a few extras for the next time the situation comes up (Get well, Congrats, Thinking of you, etc.)
Good Luck on getting up to 100! I'm sure it will happen before we know it! :)
http://stephaniejohnsonscraps.blogspot.com
Hello Pat!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a giveaway here! *drool*
I just started making cards. I've used some right away and I have some of my favorites on display. I think I'm going to do a little bit of both, but I was thinking I might need to buy a little filing box to keep track of them all. :)
Can't wait to see you reach 100 followers!!
~Shauna
The "followers" tab isn't working again, so I can't see how close you are to 100, but good luck. With a great giveaway like this you'll pass that mark easily.
ReplyDeleteAs for what I do w/ my cards, I try to send as many out as I can, as soon as I can, but still end up with a pretty big stash.
I have a stash...and I send some. My kids use a lot of my cards. I am a follower. Good luck reaching your goal. Thanks.
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when I make cards, they are always planned for a specific person. I do take photos to keep for myself and to post on my blog. Good luck on reaching your goal! thanks!
ReplyDeleteDandylicioushair at gmail dot com
http://dandylicioushair.blogspot.com/
Hi Pat,
ReplyDeleteThat is a good question, cause I would like to know too what everyone does with theres. Right now mine are waiting for a home, I was thinking about putting some of them on etsy.
You will have no problem hitting 100, you do wonderful work!!
Thanks for the chance to win:)
ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com
You are right, that is great candy! I am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI have a stash, but I plan on donating them to my son's preschool for a silent auction to help raise money for the preschool. It's volunteer run by the parents so fund raising is a must!!!
You will be at 100 in no time!!
www.beckscricards.blogspot.com
I'm a new follower! Best wishes on getting to 100. I began blogging in Nov. so I'm new too! It's loads of fun!
ReplyDeleteI can't keep enough cards made, because I send them to people in our Church with illness or encouragement, so I'm always looking for new ideas! Thanks for chance to win some goodies!
Can contact me at http://www.mudpiereality.blogspot.com
Sorry Pat...I forgot we are in a New Year. I said I began blogging in Nov. It was Nov. 09. Where does the time go...Lol
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes
You will get there fast, im at 88 and that went by so fast!! :)
ReplyDeleteWell with the cards that i make,i havent sent out any yet, i use them as examples, that way i can just look back if i need!
I would love to start sending some out soon though :)
pinkyswrdawn@gmail.com
pinkyswrspaper.blogspot.com
I just started making cards so I've just been making all the ones I need and send them out to whoever they were made for.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance
Debi
http://cards-by-montana-reflections.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the chance to win. Have your thought of being in a blog hop to help get members? I love blog hopping. Not good enough to be in them but look to look at all the awesome projects. Anywho just a thought. Thanks so much for the chance to win. I am a follower.
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I put them in groups of six and put them in a box to sell at craft shows.
ReplyDeleteI haven't ever made any cards yet, I scrapbook or craft more. If I did I would probably keep some and send others out to family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI just started following you and I love your cards! I so want to add that cartridge to my collection!Come check me out!
Erin
agirlandhercraftbox.blogspot.com
I think your blog candy is awesome! I have been wanting that cartridge forever! Unfortunately I NEVER have a stash on hand. I'm always behind with orders. I sell them pretty much one by one and I always have some occasion that I'm having to make cards for so I never get ahead. Not yet anyways!LoL
ReplyDeleteXO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Wonderful giveaway. I'm your newest follower #51.
ReplyDeleteHiya im now a follower - hope you can follow me too as im aiming for 100 too! http://karelj.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletecool blog candy.
I make heaps and heaps of cards and sell mine at craft fayres, to family and friends, some shops in town and donate to various charities for their fund raising. i have so many made that my spaces are bursting at the seams!
You have a new follower! :)
ReplyDeleteSome of my cards I just keep them, other I give and some I sell :)
Not always I take pictures of them :( Usualy I don't know where the camera is...
postaisdajoana at gmail dot com
Hi Pat,
ReplyDeleteRight now I have all my cards because I give them to my friends on holidays. But if it isn't a holiday card than I just keep it and put it in my "card holder". Thanks for the chance to win a great giveaway.
Stay creative,
Kelsey
P.S. I am also a follower now!!!
I don't make very many cards! But when I do I use them right away:)
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~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com
Hi Pat - I am a new follower, 1 more closer to your 100 mark :) I wish I had a stash of cards on hand - I tend to make them as I need them, usually just before I walk out the door or have to get them in the mail! Your blog candy looks wonderful - I have been wanting that cartridge ever since it came out :) I am going to post about your candy on my blog although I am a new blogger myself so not really sure how many people will see it :)
ReplyDeleteI usually make my cards as I need them only out of time crunch. I am in the process right now of trying to build my stash of cards.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on getting to 100 followers!
Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
BTW....I am posting about your giveaway on my blog sidebar and I would love to have you stop by!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
NICE CANDY, and I actually don't have this cart...good luck me. I have a stash handy for any needed occasion.
ReplyDeletedebg451 at aol dot com
I am a new follower your work is great. What do I do with the cards I make. I do a combo, I use them but also am making a stash, I plan on giving card sets to my co-workers for Christmas. I am also going to try to make a box for them to be kept in. Good luck on reaching 100. I am number 60 I think.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
debbie_craine@hotmail.com
New follower here. Goodluck on reaching 100 you'll be there before you know it.
ReplyDeleteI never seem to have enough cards. They seem to go out to people faster then I can make them.
Simply Sarah
simplyshaddock.blogspot.com
I'm a new follower. I tend to make cards and then forget to use them.
ReplyDeletethat is great blog candy, thanks for the chance to win. I am a new follower but I can't wait to check out the rest of your blog!
ReplyDeleteBrenna
rbanderson@live.ca
http://brennasblitherings.blogspot.com
p.s I always huave a big stash of cards on hand so I can always pick the perfect card!!
ReplyDeleteBrenna
rbanderson@live.ca
http://brennasblitherings.blogspot.com
I immediately use the cards I make, since I tend to only make them when they are needed for birthdays or holidays. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeletecoupondenise at live dot com
I am now a follower (number 65). Good luck reaching your first 100 and hopefully many more thereafter.
ReplyDeletecoupondenise at live dot com
Weeeelll...I am working on selling cards right now. I started making cards in 2009 and my mother ordered Christmas cards and then ordered Thank You cards from me. This past year (2010) I had orders from my mother and grandmother for christmas cards. Now I have "all occasion" cards orders for my grandmother and aunt. So I sell some and I also make some to give away. I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow that is some great candy you are giving away! I'm sure you will reach 100 in no time. I used to focus on scrap booking but now in the last couple months that I have joined all these blogs I've been totally inspired and churning out cards like crazy. I guess I need to start sending them because I'm starting to get a stash lined up but sometimes it's hard to give them away after I love them so much lol.
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Hi Pat!
ReplyDeleteI'm Follower # 66!
If I make a special card for a specific person, then it definitely gets to them ... but if I'm making stacks of cards, they seem less 'personal' to me and they end up sitting. I have a whole shelf full of finished cards that have sat there for a couple years!!
Hi Pat! Welcome to the bloggy world!I will post on my blog! Stop by....we are having a blog hop and lots of yummy blog candy!
ReplyDeleteKathie
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com
Hey Pat, It is nice to see that you are still there, lol I will be happy to post this on my blog!! We will get you there!! Karen
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower. So that is one closer to 100. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat blog candy you have there. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com
I have been visiting you from time to time, decided to follow you to help you reach your goal of 100 followers! Best of luck!
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Hi Pat! I love your blog - You have done a great job with it in the past month! Thanks for becoming my first follower... Now if I could only start posting to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering the candy - I'll be keeping an eye on you here!
Have a great day!
-Julie
Hi Pat, I forgot to answer your question, I don't ever have cards on hand, I don't know what happens to all of them, but I never have one when I need one, and you know I am already a faithful follower, Karen<3
ReplyDeleteFun candy! I have a stash of cards! I give a lot away for raffles at fund raisers and I sell them at craft fairs! I'm already a follower! :)
ReplyDeleteHello there. Thanks for stopping by my lil spot in the blogger world. :) I am your newest follower as well. :) Ok, as for cards, I do have a huge stash, but send more than I don't. I like to have a variety on hand for those last minute "mom, it's ___ bday, will you make a card" or "mom, ___ is sick, will you make a card" .. LOL.. Thanks for having me and I look forward to seeing more of your work. ;) Thanks again..
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net
WOW! Great giveaway! I have so many cards stashed away I is crazy. I have just as many scrapbook pages stashed away too! I keep them all in a clear draw so I know where they are just in case something pops up and I don't have time to make a new one! monicacreates.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYou are almost there. I will definitley post on my site to help spread the word. I give my cards away, I now sell them to any one that wants to pay $2 each, and I have a box with some of my first ones that I keep to show progress.
ReplyDeleteGeorgiana
Carson's Cricut Creations
coachfans at cox dot net
I have more cards on hand than I have sold, so they come in handy when needed. Still looking for new ideas though--keep up the good work! I am a follower. Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I just love reading the comments people leave and I get really excited every time I get a new follower. I am very new at this, just started my blog last week.
ReplyDeleteI have become a new follower of your blog. Hope you reach 100 followers real soon. Love the blog candy, I would love to win because I don't have that cartridge yet.
As to all the cards I make, I use them up pretty quickly as I give them to friends and family. They really seem to enjoy receiving them.
phollyphlox@gmail.com
Hello there I just found your blogcandy off somebody's site. This is all new to me I would appreciate it if you too follow my blog. Now on to the question I barely started making cards so Im wondering what I will do with them all but so far the ones I've made I've managed to make for people I don't want to be stuck with alot of cards but we shall see how it goes. Thanks hope you reach 100 soon !!
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hil23mart@gmail dot com
Hi Pat! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and your nice comments. Im checking out your blog and loving all your awesome projects! I am now a follower! I hope you can follow mine too if you like. Thanks for a chance to win! The cards that I have made lately I keep them in a basket so I can have them on hand when I have an upcoming party or some occasion!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words as well. I love your page! I am fairly new at making cards and I love it! I have given away a few, must I mostly display them on my bulletin boards! My kids love to look at them, and they ask me if they can have one all the time!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. I am fortunate enought to sell my cards in several locations, so many of my cards are sold and I use the $$ to buy more craft supplies!
ReplyDeleteI have that cartridge, so you don't need to include me in your drawing, but it's great that you are doing it. I always have a few cards made up just in case, but I usually make a new one when I need to send one out.
ReplyDeleteDanielleP
I have a pretty good collection of cards stored up so when I need one, I always have one on hand. Thanks for doing this fun giveaway!
ReplyDelete- Rayna
Generally, I use the birthday and Christmas cards I make, the others I stash (and a huge stash it is!) for if they are needed.
ReplyDeleteI have a BIG stash of cards that I have NO idea of what to do with! LOL! I am already a follower and I will post a pic on my sidebar. You'll hit 100 in no time! Thanks for the awesome blog candy!
ReplyDeletebooger1 at tds.net
What a great giveaway ! I normally give my cards away and I sell them to support projects from my Missionaries friends.
ReplyDeleteI have a large stash. I seem to not be able to give them away unless I have a duplicate. So I make 2 of everything typically- or a video of how. :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to win
-Paper Panther
Right now my cards are mostly in a box. Trying to get better about sending them out. Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteHi Pat, I am a new follower, I too love meeting new blogging friends, so sweet of you to giveaway this candy, I love to give away my cards, I try to give most of them away, some are just soo cute, it is hard to though....I am off to take a look around your blog.....thanks so much for the chacne to win....
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http://sherrisspace.blogspot.com
HI I'm a new follower. When I make cards I usually post them up on my etsy account or i send them to friends.Thanks for a great giveaway
ReplyDeleteTheresa
http://juicycricutcards.blogspot.com/
I am a new follower and have just started my own blog a short while ago - Marcia's Memories. I usually make my cards to send out within a short period of time, but I also make some ahead just to have on hand. I usually like to have some sympathy and get well cards on stock....you never know when you'll need them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cool give-away!
http://marciasmemories.blogspot.com
I have a stash of cards, but I give a ton away. I make sets and giveaway and always make a couple to have on hand. Congrats on being so close to 100.
ReplyDeleteI'm your 91 follower, so you are so close to your goal
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Svetlana xx
Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question, I actually do both! Sometimes I make cards for specific occasions, but other times I make cards to add to my stash. I like to keep cards on hand (especially praying for you, sympathy, get well, etc.) for those times when I'll need a card on the spur of the moment.
I have my fingers crossed!
*smiles*
debbi
I forgot to answer your question. I have a huge stash on hand. I keep them all in a "card keeper" box I got at Michael's. It has 6 dividers and I use them to seperate different occasions. I am planning to start selling my cards at craft fairs, so I am trying to get together as many as possible.
ReplyDeleteLauren
I just started making cards for Christmas. I gave most of them away. I've only made a couple so far for Valentine's Day, I know I'm giving at least one away but I plan on making a few more. According to the counter when I "followed", I would be #94. You're almost there!
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and would like to say Hi. I use all my cards right away. But I do enjoy making mini albums and things. Looking forward to see all your neat stuff. Orlie at brians@tds.net
ReplyDeleteWhohooooo, just looked and you only have 5 to go. Probably reach that magic mark by the time you read this. I give most of my cards away although I always have 50-60 at any one time for my craft fairs. So many cards...so little time.
ReplyDeleteI have quite a stash and have been better lately (after having my daughter) about using those. I do like to make a specific card for an individual though. :)
ReplyDeleteI am building my Cricut library so this would be a great addition! Glad to meet you!! :)
I hardly ever use my cards... but my neighbors do. LOL. They are some of my best friends and so they come over and rummage through my stash and pick out a card and give them away. At least they are getting used ... hehe.
ReplyDeleteI just became a follower, would appreciate if you can follow me back.
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Good luck on reaching 100 followers.
I tend to make the card a day or two before the day that it is needed for. I feel it is more special that way since I am making it specially with that person in mind. I do however keep some stashed away in case something keeps me from making one then I choose from one of the ones already made.
Hi - congrats on your blog having 100 followers. I just followed - I think I am 99. :-) Most all of my cards are sent to Operation Write Home, the rest are given away. Very little of what I make is kept. I would love to win the cartridge - thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI generally have two stacks of cards going. One stack that I plan for those that I send to; I go through those quickly. The other stack is for a craft show that I do with a friend of mine. Thanks for the fun giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYippy I am number 1oo !!!!
ReplyDeleteI dont have that cartridge and would love to win it :) I always give away the things I make. I love to give to others. I just started using my Cricut thank you so much for a chance to win :)
http://scrappingwithtina.blogspot.com/
Hi Pat, I am a new follower! It seems I that most of the cards I make are "for" someone or some event so they go quick. I am trying to build a stash! Thanks for letting me play!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 100 followers!!! I have really just gotten into card making and I love to give them away...I have made some for friends and lots of them into little gift packages and left blank inside....people always appreciate having something home made and having blank cards for a quick hello or thank you is always a great idea!!! Also I would love to let ev eryone know if you have more cards than you can possibly ever use, you can donate them to Operation Write Home......they give out cards to our tropps so they can keep in touch with family back home while they are deployued....great cause!!!
ReplyDeleteNew follower of your blog - and I've just gotten into card making in the past couple of months so I don't really have a lot of them. I'm actually working on my 2011 Christmas Cards by following the challenge on the Jingle Belles blog.
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome giveaway. I make a bunch of cards then make packs of them and give them out as gifts.
ReplyDeletehttp://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com
Hi Pat I am your newest follower!! I only recently started making cards and doing challenges but my family ask for the cards that I don't use, so I am happy to oblige!! Thanks
ReplyDeleteCindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
Hi Pat
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all of the followers!
Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com
Hey! I am a new follower. As for me, I use the cards I make right away. I have no stash. :) I wish I did because I am always in a hurry to make cards when the need arises.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Thanks for the chance to be a part of your candy giveaway! It is a wonderful giveaway!
Lynn
passionwriter@gmai.com
Hi Pat..
ReplyDeletei have become a folower..even tho you have broken thro the 100 barrier!
I make cards for myself..but I sell them to my work mates.. I now make enough money to cover the cost of what I use.. but winning goodies is an extra special treat! no matter how much u have.. I have a baby cricut , and i have a couple of cartriges..not the one in ur candy . thanks for the chance to win it !
Hugs x
Pat, what lovely candy you have up for grabs. I have become a follower and have added you to my list on my blog of blogs to watch. Well I make all my cards to sell solely to raise funds for different charities even with my commissioned cards. I do have a small stash that I use for my monthly charity stall but never seem to have as many as I'd like but hey ho that's life. I've also made 25 cards thus far for the Card for Life campaign in the UK for Cancer Research UK. Last year I made 100 cards. Not sure how many I'll manage to make this year but I will give a good hard push. I'd love to be in with a chance of winning your candy as I would put it to good use. Best wishes, Kym xxx
ReplyDeleteWow, you surpassed your goal! Awesome! I'm suppose to tell you Yolie from Just Yolie sent me. What do I do with my cards? Well, I have a stash of about 30 that are not super specific to anyperson, in case I need a card quickly, I also make special cards for special people (those get sent right away) and I try to make at least a couple of cards every month for Operations Write Home, our soldiers more than deserve pretty cards (and so do those waiting at home for them!)
ReplyDeleteYou have made your goal!! And then some! Good for you. I'm a new follower. I wish I had a stash of cards. I sent them out as soon as I make them. I'm working on creating some cards without sentiments so I can finish them off as I need them. Thanks for a chance at some blog candy.
ReplyDeleteBabe
youiesmom@att.net
Congratulations on reaching 100 plus followers. I make a lot of cards and donate most of them to Operation Write Home or to Anysolider.com requests.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the great blog candy!
http://stampingatthelake.blogspot.com/
wonderful blog candy.. I do have a stash of my cards on hand.. but it seems like every week my DD (high schoo senior)has a birthday or a getwell or some kind of "Mom I need a card for my friend". Do you think I shoud charge her a small fee :0)))) thanks for sharing your blong and candy
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I am your newest follower. I tend to make cards as I need them. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to have found your blog. I see you achieved your goal....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI use my cards just as soon as I make them. I like to make the right card for the right occasion :D Thank you!!!
pennykitz@charter.net
http://pennykitz.blogspot.com/
I will be back
I tend to stash my cards. yet never want to part with them.
ReplyDeleteI am just starting out. I have made only a handful of cards. What I have made are being used.
ReplyDeleteVinDeeLoo
vndlewis at rocketmail dot com
Whoo-who I am follower 120! Congrats!
ReplyDeletelauermaa@gmail.com
I love the card, I don't do too many cards so I'm always looking for good ideas. This one is a keeper! TFS! Renee
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I am a followerer (supermum)
ReplyDeleteI make my cards for friends and family, i have tried selling my cards but there is too much competition out there. Cardmaking regardless keeps me sane after a stressful day with the kiddies.
Christine (supermum)
johay at inbox dot com
Congratz on your 100+ followers!! WooHoo!! I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteAlso giving away 3 diff carts on my blog. Come check it out!
cricutlvr.blogspot.com
HI! I just found your blog..congratulations on reaching your goal! I mostly make cards as I need them - I take pictures of them so I can reference back to them to make sure I don't repeat the same card twice! I'm looking forward to following you!
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