Saturday, June 27, 2009

150K Blog Candy & Project Kit Giveaway

My, how fast time this year has gone! I celebrated my first "blogoversary" over Memorial Day weekend! And with all of your visits this week, we surpassed 150,000 hits! And I'm about to celebrate my 7 year anniversary as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. And I'm about to earn my 3rd incentive trip -- a cruise to the Southern Caribbean! Whew! That's a lot of "Ands"! We have a lot to celebrate! And I love to celebrate with free stuff -- so I've got two special blog candy offers with three prizes!

Here's how to enter:
  • Leave me a comment on this post with your name and email address. Tell me which of the new 2010 In Colors you like the best! [They are (in the order shown below): Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, and Dusty Durango.]
On July 1st, I'll use Random.org to choose one winner to receive the 150K Blog Candy Package, which includes: Hooray Designer Hardware, Silver Cord, Black Hemp, 2 stamps, 100 DSP pieces for card-making (or scrapbooking), Bold Brights eyelets (circles & stars) and buttons.
  • Follow" me. Find my "fan club" down in the left column and join to "follow" my blog. Already a follower? You're already in the drawing!
On July 1st, I'll use Random.org to choose two winners from my fan club, who will each receive one project kit (of my choosing). Click here to view my Project Kits. (Watch for a new one coming soon with new catalog products!)

I'm always watching the "numbers", so for those of you who are also interested, here are some blog stats, as of today, 6-27-09:
  • Days Blogging: 395
  • # of Posts: 388
  • # of Hits: 151,626
  • Stamping Top 500 Rank: 106
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53 comments:

  1. Tracy B.June 27, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Awesome blog! Just came across your work and loved all the great projects and ideas you've shared. Would love to win...my favorite color is Melon Mambo. Such fun new names and colors:) Thanks, jerryb17011@yahoo.com

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  2. Karen TJune 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    I have to go with Melon Mambo. It's hard to choose. Love your blog! (karina0845@yahoo.com)

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  3. UnknownJune 27, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Congratulations! Wow, you've only been doing this one year...such great inspirations. I like all the In Colors but I think my favorite is Crushed Curry, it's so refreshing.

    Sharon
    str.stampin@gmail.com

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  4. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Congrats Julie!!! Love your work and ideas!!!
    My new fav. color is Bermuda Bay - love it!!! It makes me think of the ocean!!! And the color of my son's wall!!!

    Christine

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  5. for2natelyJune 27, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Congrats Julie! I enjoy visiting your blog! My favorite is for sure Bermuda Bay but I can see myself using all the colors! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Hugs,
    Elizabeth

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  6. disney2maxJune 27, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    WOW! Congratulations on all your accomplishments! That's so awesome! Just found your blog through SCS and let's just say I'll be checking your blog everyday now!! LOL My new favorite from SU is Melon Mambo! Such a fun color (although I could potentially fall for all of them)!

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  7. JeanetteJune 27, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Congrats and Congrats and Congrats! My favorite new In-Color is Rich Razzelberry.

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  8. Taylor Chase GrahamJune 27, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    I just recently found your blog. I love it! I love that you use all Stampin UP!
    My favorite new In Color is Rich Razzleberry. It's so "rich!"
    Have a great weekend!
    Alicia
    alicia.graham@comcast.net

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  9. CamJune 27, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    You have such an awesome blog as you can see, I visit your blog often. Congrat on your 150K.
    To choose which new color is my favorite, it's hard because I like them all and I want them all. If I have to choose, I would say the Melon Mambo.
    Thanks.
    ctcao@earthlink.net

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  10. Patricia DrybalaJune 27, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Love your blog! It's so hard to choose just one In Color, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be Rich Razzelberry ... padrybala@fuse.net

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  11. Michelle QuinnoJune 27, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I am having a hard time picking one. I love Bermuda Bay the best but I also love the fact that there's a new brown finally!!

    Thanks for your wonderful inspiration and the chance to win!

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  12. Stacey SchaferJune 27, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    My favorite is Melon Mambo!

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  13. gocanucksgoJune 27, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Hi Julie! New follower to your blog. I just stumbled upon it today =) You produce some amazing creations (i'm still making my way through your blog)! I think my favourite colour would have to be Bermuda Bay. Congrats on all the hits and keep up the amazing work =) Thanks!

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  14. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Congratulations on all your "ands" Julie! Well deserved.
    As usual I like all the new in colors, but Rich Razzleberry is my favorite.
    Eileen in NYC
    eyeleeeen@optonline.net

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  15. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    My choice (drum roll please) will be the Soft Suede. It will be one of those colors that will go with just about anything. OHHHHHHH...loved the Kit Kat story.
    Faye J.

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  16. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Hello Julie!

    Congratulations on your 150K blog hit milestone. That is awesome! I have been following you for a while via Feed and always look forward to your beautiful creations.

    I think I like the Rich Razzleberry color the most. I haven't actually used it yet, so that may change:)

    Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  17. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    I love your work!!!I look at your site every day!! ongrats on all the hits!!!!
    It is hard to choose which one color I like the best, they are all gorgeous, but I will have to say...Melon Mambo!!
    Thanks
    Sonia
    dsmrowe@bellsouth.net

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  18. ThreadCatcherJune 28, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Congrats on all the wonderful milestones in your blogging/SU! journey. I like the looks of the Rich Razzleberry. Almost all the new colors are calling my name this year! Thanks for the chance to win some awesome candy. jmniffer

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  19. Caryl PJune 28, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Wow, another milestone! I'm loving Rich Razzleberry the most--who wouldn't love a bold color with a name like that! Thanks for the chance....
    cpstampin@gmail.com

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  20. TinaJune 28, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Congratulations on all your achievements! My current favorite is Melon Mambo-but I foresee loving Dusty Durango for fall projects.

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  21. Beth TJune 28, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    You have such cute ideas I just love visiting your blog. For me it is a toss up between Rich Raszelberry and Dusty Dorango. Thank you for sharing your ideas!!!
    Beth (bj.tetz@yahoo.com)

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  22. UnknownJune 28, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Congratulations!! Dusty Durango is my new favorite.

    Have the best time on your well deserved cruise!!

    deannea@telus.net

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  23. AmandaJune 28, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Congrats on reaching your milestones!

    I would have to pick Bermuda Bay since I am still missing Cool Caribbean from a couple years ago.

    agzimmer@ gmail.com

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  24. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Bermuda Bay, of course. Thanks Julie for the card which I received the other day. Vivian Lefferts

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  25. Michelle RyanJune 28, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    I think I have to choose the Melon Mambo, but the Rich Razzleberry is a close second.

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  26. Linda CrowderJune 28, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Congratulations. From the comments I read here, you have quite a fan club. I am one, also. My favorite color is Melon Mambo. I love the new colors and look forward to using them soon. Thanks for sharing...

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  27. sherryJune 28, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Julie, I love blog candy. It's hard to choose a favorite but I like Crushed Curry 1st. It seems to be the one I pick up 1st everytime.

    Great Blog thanks for the candy
    Sherry conradcatlady1@aol.com

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  28. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Congratulations on your one year anniversary. Love your blog. You have wonderful projects and you are very talented. My choice of new colors would be Melon Mambo. It is such a rich color. Thanks.
    lindasd1942@aol.com.

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  29. CreativeJanineJune 28, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    Congrats. I just found you, and I'm so glad I did! I'll be putting you on my Google Reader list, so I don't miss a day. Congrats. Oh, and my favorite color? Rich Razzleberry, although it's hard to choose.

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  30. Lauren Y.June 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    Congratulations to all the wonderful things to celebrate!!!

    I love all the coming in-colors, but "Rich Razzleberry" is my favorite (from what I can see from the PC, so maybe it will remain the same or change after I get the real paper?!)

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  31. LeslieJune 28, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful projects. I love your website also. I am just beginning to make cards. I am trying to learn about this and that,lol. I would love to win this giveaway. I love all the colors but I guess my favorite would have to be the Melon Mambo.This color is so vibrant and has energy. Thanks. speedynana5@yahoo.ca (Leslie Loutit)

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  32. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    My new favorite in-color is Rich Razzelberry.

    Congrats on 150K! Just goes to show how great your blog is.

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  33. Shannon MurdockJune 29, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    Great blog! I like Rich Razzleberry best!

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  34. erin1805June 29, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Hi Julie - my favorite is Bermuda Bay. It's where I wish I could be right now. Barb Moore erin1805@sbcglobal.net

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  35. JenniferL.June 29, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I am a numbers girl too. Melon Mambo is my favorite for the new In Colors although I must confess I have only seen them online so that might change once I see them in person. ;)

    I love your blog, your style is very similar to mine and I get lots of inspiration from you.
    Thanks!

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  36. TeriJune 29, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I love the Razzleberry. Maybe it is the name that strikes me too but the color is rich and striking.

    Thanks for all your great ideas.

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  37. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Cool blog, I check here almost daily...Love your cards!!
    My fav new in color is Rich Razzleberry; I just love it!
    Thanks
    Donette
    bearkrayz@yahoo.com

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  38. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Great Blog! I like your use of bold colours. My favourite new in colour is a toss up between Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. I love Kraft paper and am curious to see you they relate. Thanks for taking time to create your blog. beanpohl@shaw.ca

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  39. SarastampsJune 29, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    I became a follower of your blog after visting!! you have great ideas!! My favorite in color is Bermuda Bay- and Melon Mambo is a close second!

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  40. Kathy KuffelJune 29, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Congratulations on your anniversary. You are one of my favorite blogs because you inspire me to create!

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  41. LaurenJune 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Congrats, Julie! Thanks for the blog candy opportunity. Much to my surprise, Crushed Curry is my favorite. I can't believe how versatile it is! Keep up the amazing work.

    Lauren
    lacole17@yahoo.com

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  42. Lisa WrightJune 29, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Hi Julie! I check your blog every day for ideas and inspiration! You always have beautiful cards, scrapbook pages, and projects! I think the Bermuda Bay is my favorite new In Color!

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  43. Cafe InkJune 29, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    I am so excited to receive my Bermuda Bay color. I know this will somehow sneak into most of my upcoming projects.

    Charmaine G

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  44. ND Stamper SpotJune 29, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Great blog and lots of great ideas. I think my favorite is going to be Melon Mambo, but the Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango work wonderfully for the wonderful Autumn Days set.

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  45. ND Stamper SpotJune 29, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Forgot to leave the email address: tkpuffe@drtel.net

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  46. GretchenJune 29, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    Congratulations!!! I love looking at your blog. Your creations are always inspiring. I really like Soft Suede and Dusty Durango together. Such a nice combination!!

    Gretchen (gforman@gmail.com)

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  47. AnonymousJune 30, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    HI MY NAME IS LORI LORYDORY@SBCGLOBAL.NET. AND MY FAVORITE NEW IN COLOR IS BERMUDA BAY. THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN THE GOODIES.

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  48. Mary AshbyJune 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Congrats to you on the anniversary, the numbers and all of the other 'ands'! We actually met at a group meeting in C-U a few years ago (I was a M&T helper), but I just recently found your blog and etc. through a link on SoShelli.com... Anyway, congrats again!

    Oh, and BTW, I'm loving Bermuda Bay. Fun!

    Mary
    mashby@illinoisalumni.org

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  49. UnknownJune 30, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    add me to the list of people who love melon mambo!
    Thanks for the chance to win some yummy candy!

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  50. AnonymousJune 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Wow... Congratulations! My favorite new color is Crushed Curry- love it!!!
    suzie514@earthlink.net

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  51. JerroldJune 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    My three girls are crazy for the Melon Mambo. Thanks for sharing your ideas. jerroldbeck@yahoo.com

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  52. S. FergusonJune 30, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Melon Mambo .... really love the name! Also, I just love how the color "pops"!
    S. Ferguson
    ferguson.susan1@gmail.com

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  53. Kim L.June 30, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Razzleberry is my favorite so far, with Suede coming in a close 2nd!
    Kim
    kimluk_stamper@yahoo.com

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