Monday, January 31, 2011

550K Blog Candy

I had the awesome privilege of meeting a blog fan over the weekend! Kathryn from Bourbonnais was in town visiting her family and emailed me about the 2011 Desk Calendars I created with My Digital Studio. She stopped by to say hello and pick one up. Thanks for coming by, Kathryn! I hope next time we'll have more time for stamping!

As I was getting the calendars out for Kathryn, I realized how many I still had left and thought it would be the perfect thing to give away for blog candy! And since the hit counter passed the 550,000 mark over the weekend, it's time for some blog candy RIGHT NOW!!

Thank you Kathryn, and everyone else, for "following" me and allowing me to share my stamping journey with you!

I'll be giving away TWO of these 2011 Desk Calendars. (Want your own? Click here for all the details to purchase your own calendar.) To be eligible for the blog candy, please leave on a comment on THIS post with your name tell me where you're from! City & State or Country. Anyone else from Illinois? (And by the way, I'm willing to travel for workshops!) I'll use random.org to pick two winners on Friday, February 4th at Noon.

For my record more than anything else, here are the latest blog stats, as of today, 1-31-11:
Days Blogging: 981
# of Posts: 885
# of Hits: 551,135
Stamping Top 500 Rank: 79

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16 comments:

  1. JeanetteJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I'm games for candy. I hate being first. The first one never gets chosen. I am from Murray, UT but I live in Hewitt, TX. I have only been to Illinois. I like this calendar because of it's size. It is perfect for a guest room. I would need one for my scrapbook area to remember what day today is.

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  2. mamia (me and mine in Alabama)January 31, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    My name is Sandy and I am from Harrisburg, Illinois. Love the calendar!

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  3. ChristinaJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    WOW! Congratulations on your blog hits!! I LOVE following your blog. I have purchased from you in the past...matter of fact...I JUST now got the owl kit done! LOVE that project, can't wait to my own ideas with the owl punch. I am from Granger Indiana!!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Julie! Congrats on reaching this milestone! My husband is from Illinois, and his family is still living in the Galesburg area. I really enjoy your daily posts! Thanks for offering a chance to win one of your calendars ... love it!

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  5. GAZFebruary 1, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I just love your blog and all your wonderful creations. I'm from Scottsdale, AZ and am a native of Arizona. Thanks for all you share!

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  6. KayFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Hi Julie! I have followed your blog for some time. I am always amazed at your creativity! Thanks for all your inspriration! I am from Sheridan, Wyoming but now live in Casper, Wyoming. I LOVE your calendars-THANKS for the chance to win ONE!!!!

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  7. DebbieGFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Congrats Julie! Beutiful desk calender. I would love to win the candy blog. Thanks for the chance.
    debbieanng@yahoo.com
    Roseville, Michigan

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  8. Nancy B. / nacky71@hotmail.comFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Hi Julie. Note for everyone else: I own one of these calendars -- it's on my desk at work -- but I'd certainly welcome another one to give as a gift. I faithfully follow Julie's blog and I'm really happy she keeps it short, sweet, clever, and up-beat. I live in Champaign, Illinois.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    i am from Madison, Ohio, ten miles south of Lake Erie...thanks for a chance to win the blog candy and congrats!
    linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

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  10. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love this desk calendar. Such a great size for a desktop. Very creative design and use of the acrylic picture frames. I live in Jenison, MI but I was born in Jackson, MI on the other side of the state. I have been to Illinois a few times in my life. It is a great place to visit. Love the blog candy ideas you have. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I would LOVE to win one of these calendars!! I'm from St. Louis, MO. Congrats on the hits...I'm not surprised!!

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  12. Kimberly S.February 1, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    This is SUCH a cute size for a desktop calendar!! I would LOVE to win this!!

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  13. CamFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Greetings from Raleigh NC...I am in need of a calendar to put on my desk and this is a perfect size for it. Congrats on your blog hit milestone.

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  14. Pam M.February 1, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Julie, You're amazing... I love your blog and all your fresh ideas! I'm from Illinois (St. Joseph) & I come & get my DSP sampler from you every year. YOU are a genuine blessing to me & my SU! "Hobby". Congrats on all your blog hits!!!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    congratulations ! love the calendersMy name is Dianne Bell I live in gastonia nc. peggydiannebell@yahoo.com

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  16. Faye JFebruary 1, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Julie, I love your blog & I love candy. The desk calendar looks awesome. It would be great on my desk ...Piedmont area of NC.

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