Mar 01 2007
Sweets for the Sweet!
I started writing this blog just over two weeks ago. It went live on Sunday February the 18th and my counter is already over the 5000 hit mark. I think this is a cause for celebration and a little thank you to you, my readers.
The inside of my little box is filled with Blog Sweets. Some ribbon, lots of embellishments, lots of fun. If you are interested in this little box….comment on THIS entry. Just go to the comment link at the bottom. You have until Friday midnight EST to post a comment. Just tell me one thing about yourself and what you like to see in a blog. One entry per person please! I will pick a random number…if you are that number, you win. I’m going to be pretty busy on Saturday so check back in on Sunday for the winner!
If you are interested in all the design details of this little box as well as some close-ups, just scroll down two entries…it’s all there!
Goodie List: mini dominoes, silver microbeads, snowflake brads, Brown velvet ribbon, celery stitched ribbon, Celery dotted ribbon, Prima flowers, Making Memories metal labels, mini safety pins, mini clothes pegs, Asian coins, office clips …all in my Sweet Box.
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This box is so gorgeous. Hmmm something about myself. Waking up to snow again today, I’d have to say that I love to garden and can’t wait for Spring (enough of the cold!)
Hi Julie! Wow, I would love to win this masterpiece! You outdid yourself on this one! A little bit about myself….let’s see. I’ve been blogging seriously for a few months now and I love it! I have to say readership really increased once I started having “theme” days. Not everyday, but a few themes a week is perfect. My themes are Tuesday Tip of the Day, Friday’s Forgotten Stamps, and Super Sketch Sundays. I’ll check back Sunday!
Amy
Hi Julie!
Your blog is amazing. I just check out blogs, I don’t have one, and I love new ideas. Thank you so much for sharing! Your heart box is amazing!
Ilove the box!!!! How creative.HUm something about me… I wish I could figure out how to have my own blog but instead I just read yours and all the links!!!Its fun!!
seriously, i think i need that box! julia I told you yesterday how much i love this candy box - it’s just gorgeous - very clever! hmmm one thing about me……..I do my housework on my lunchbreak so I have time to stamp in the evenings after dinner hee hee
That box is beautiful! Hmmm…one thing about myself…well, I am a big time procrastinator. If I have a project or class coming up I usually wait till the day before and work like a fiend to get it done. I’m working on changing that!
That box is beautiful! I hardly seem to get to stamp anymore… i have a 1 1/2 year old!
So i lurk around the blogs… when she isn’t on top of the keyboard! For ideas to help my creativity come faster when i do get to sit down alone….
Crystal
OMG! Julia what a great idea to use the inside in this way (I would have thrown that part away)! Just beautiful. As for me, hmmm…I guess it would have to be that I get up at 5 a.m. so I can have a quiet cup of coffee, blog browse and quiet stamping time before the kids get up (they’re early risers)- my day wouldn’t be the same if I couldn’t start it with stamping! LOL!
Julia, I just stumbled onto your blog today, and what do you know?…BLOG SWEETS. And what gorgeous sweets they are. Love how you decorated the box and used the candy separator for your goodies. I love seeing both cards and other projects on blogs. Oh, and reviews on new products you’ve tried. Something about myself? Hmmm…well, I have no children other than my soon-to-be 5 year old dog Buster, who probably gets spoiled more than the average child.
I love your work on Splitcoast and now your blog is one that I check almost daily (the box is gorgeous!). Something about me: I’ve only been stamping for a short time but am completely addicted. What I like to see in a blog: pretty much exactly what you’ve done - designs and details (although I loved the recipe you posted recently also!). Thanks!
I love your blog and I like to see everything on a blog…general “musings”, projects, whatever…
Julia, you’ve got the best ideas! I love your little blog sweets and you’re so sweet for offering the giveaway! They would be the perfect sweets for me because my hubby and I have given up the real sweets for a while!
(you think I could say sweet one more time in the above post! LOL!)
What a nice treat you are sharing! I am fairly new to stamping and would love to start scrapbooking. It seems a bit overwhelming but maybe mini ones focused on a trip or event would be good to start with.
I like variety in blogs - which you do — sharing all of your projects (digiscrapping/recipes/cards/etc).
Hi!! I love your ideas!! Your box is amazing, and so are all of your projects! One thing about me….. well, I love to stamp and scrapbook and make cards. What I like to see in a blog…. I love reading people’s stories…. I think it’s interesting, hearing about other people’s lives!!!!!
Laura
What fun! Hmm…one thing about myself…I think I am a better blogger than a stamper (maybe comes with being a technical writer). I love blogs with lots of samples and I thought your showdown with Lindsay was brillant (like to see the pros duke it out…ha!).
This box is amazing and luscious…even before you put the goodies inside it! Thanks so much for the fantastic blog candy.
About me…I have a sick kid today. It wouldn’t be so bad but we are having a sleet/rain/snow storm and I have to take him to the doctor’s office.
On blogs, I love looking at the pictures people post. I guess that means I should be adding more picutres on my own blog!
what an amazing box of goodies!
i love seeing card creations and technique tips on blogs. =)
Hmmm, one thing about myself…. I love watching Lizards in the garden. They’re just cute, funny little things.
Now, what I like to see in a blog: Creativeness for one, but more importantly I like to see the personality of the person shine through.
Mary
I love blogs and seem to spend a lot of time looking at them these days. Since I don’t have a blog myself I appreciate the time and effort that you all put into your blogs, creating the projects/cards and taking the time to share them. My suggestion is to just have fun. I love your selection of blog candy. So many wonderful toys to play with. lol
One thing about me is that since my auto accident in 2003, I don’t sleep well at night. I’m often downstairs on my computer between 4:30 - 5:30. There isn’t a lot happening at that hour of the morning. lol
What a creative way to give away blog candy! I love seeing new posts every day or so on a blog, since I check them almost every day it’s fun to see a new post and find inspiration.
Thanks for offering up your delicious candy…. What I like to see in blogs is lots of pictures and a brief description of what was used.
Something about me.. I’m a brand new blogger whose also offering up some candy.. Come check it out.. http://www.inkerdoodles.blogspot.com
I love checking out your blog everyday to see what you’ve been up to and getting great tips! Getting your box of goodies would be like getting an early Christmas present!!
WOW NICE CANDY!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!Hmmm a lil about myself ,Well i live in Ontario Canada I have 2 boys and 2 dogs …..Love my life and everyone in it …..Especially my stampin Friends sometimes they are the only ones to keep me sane ….As for BLogs I like …. when they Update very often ..I love to come back and see diff techniques and Ideas …TFS!!!!!!
oh how fun! I love seeing all the cards & other creations on blogs. It’s fun to get to know the great people behind the creations too! TFS
Wow, Julie! This box is gorgeous! I love reading your blog and looking at all of your beautiful projects!
Yummy box of sweets there, Julia! I love visiting your blog … I not only get to see your paper creations and your digital designs, but I get to hear about you and your family! LOVE that!
Cool! That’s gorgeous. A little about myself, well I could go on all day. I’m an architect who loves making cards. I just found your blog today! Thanks for sharing!
Hello,
What beautiful blog candy you are offering! How nice! Hmm one thing about me… one of my new year’s resolutions this year was to make a queen sized quilt and I am almost finished it! All I need to do is add the binding.
What I like to see in a blog is things people have made… it can be cards, scrapbook pages, sewed items, food, recipes, etc.
Cindy
Oh this is wonderful. A candy box with no calories! Yummy. Beautiful box. Very appealing. I would love to win this. Where do you come up with the great ideas?
Shelley
What a great treat! Something about myself - I have been playing the violin since I was 4 years old. What I like to see in a blog - I love tutorials and/or ideas or tools I’ve never seen before. And the more cards the better!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Beautiful box…and such wonderful sweets!!
Something about myself…I recently relocated to Germany for a few years, so I’ve had to put my SU! business on hold - so now I blog instead of teach classes and workshops!
What I like on blogs is seeing what other people are creating, and learning a little about different people’s styles.
Thanks for sharing your creations with us!
-Jana
Super cute candy!! One of my favorite things on a blog is when people include links to other blogs, sites, etc. that they like. I have found so many wonderful things this way!
Thanks
~Melissa
I luv..luv……..luv the heart box…..you do such wonderful work. I was so pleased to find that you have a blog.
Something about myself..hmmmmmmm. I am a “craftaholic” living in Canada! LOL…and reading blogs is starting to take over my morning…..I am up to 3 coffee’s in the morning now.
What do I like to see in blogs? I love all the great tutorials that I see. Everybody does such a good job with them. Keep the the good work!!!
Hi Julie - wow what a great box of sweets!
One thing about myself: I’m a mommy to a 3 1/2 year old and unfortunately don’t get enough time to myself to stamp.
I enjoy seeing everone’s creativity on their blog - also enjoy reading tutorials on new or unique techniques.
thanks! I’ll bookmark your site; have a great day!
Beth (Mommy to a busy 3 1/2 year old whirlwind!)
Something about me - I just found out that we are going to be moving all the way from Ohio to Oklahoma!!! This will be our 18th move in 23 years of marriage. And we are still together! I love blogs, love seeing the unique creativity of each blogger. Always such beautiful creations - especially yours!
Hi, congrats on hitting the 5000 mark already! Great blog by the way and candy too
Well one thing about myself is that today is my birthday. lol….I woke up to a crying 8 month old at 7:30am! Happy B’day to me!!! lol….
Thanks for the chance to win
That box turned out beautiful. I am really WANTING some BASIC GRAY Paper. It is gorgeous. Your blogcandy is awesome. Love your blog!
Something about myself: I started a blog this morning! Going out of the box!
Yummy!! Something about me I love chocolate who doesn’t? I love love pink and brown!! As for blogs I like to see all kinds of paper crafts and I like hearing about people too!
Julia! Congratulations! I love how you are giving away your candy. What a great idea. Don’t pick me. I just wanted to congratulate you! I love your work!!!!
I love your blog. I am a blonde runner who lives in Erie, Colorado. I love reading blogs (1) because I feed off the creativity of others…it is so inspirational to see other people’s work and (2) I think it’s great that in a country as big as ours that we have found a way to make ourselves a smaller community. I love reading about the lives of people all over this great country and the world!!!
Congratulations on your milestone! Thanks for coming to visit my blog. You know, I am not sure what I look for in a blog, but I do love your soothing design. Your blog is just gorgeous!
Julia,
I love seeing the creative things you do. I also enjoyed reading about who you are and where you are in your stamping and scrappin’ world. It’s fun to get to know the people behind the projects through blogs.
It’s been fun to get to know a little bit about you.
Blessings,
Sunflower Lady,
Sue
Oh my gosh, Julia, this box is adorable!!! It is so nostaligic looking — it reminds me of an old-fashioned sewing box full of all kinds of interesting things — I love old buttons, etc. and have many old tiny boxes full of sewing treasures!!! This is my first stop at your blog — AND HOW NICE!!! What I like best about blogs is when you feel that you can actually get to *know* the person a little better — when their personality, life, family shows through in what they write about, talk about. I never in all my life thought I would ever feel as if I *know* people I have never laid my eyes on IRL, but I now know so many of you. I like to compare it to days of old when people had pen pals — the internet has provided us with modern day pen pals!!! Have fun — I’ll be back!!!
Oh my, I can’t believe you have a blog!!(jumping up and down for joy!) You are one of my favorite people on SCS, I check daily to see if you’ve added new cards(and am so dissapointed whenever you haven’t posted anything new). And now I can visit your blog too! Yippee!!
Let’s see-something about me-hmmm….I guess I’ll just say that I am originally from Germany(born and raised) and came to the US in 1985 after having met my husband(who was stationed in Germany with the Army). I became a US Citizen 2 years ago.
Thanks for the blog candy contest! And for your blog- I just LOVE all your cards, etc!
Anette
I love that box!
Just found your blog and I will definitely be back!
I love seeing your projects - they are beautiful!
And it’s fun seeing digital pages too…
I’d just love to see more projects and maybe a how-to tutorial on one of your altered projects? That is new territory for me (I do paper and digital pages), but I’d love to know more about altering items.
Thanks!
Cathy
Love how you packaged this! Too cute!!!
I am a grandmother to two wonderful chidren and one of my favorite stamping projects is making special treats for their classrooms. I enjoying blogs for all the wonderful creative ideas I find. There is just too much talent out there!!
Lynda
I love to see the great samples. Loved this Valentine box idea. I think I already threw mine away. Darn!
About myself…. I am a new Cuttlebug owner. I jumped on the bandwagon after seeing some fun ideas with the embossing folders.
DeniseB
Ohhhh, that’s my kind of sweets exactly!!
Love your cards, they are very creative and beautiful, thanks for sharing the pictures.
What I look for in a blog? Well, a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Inspiration, Passion, Pictures!! Some insight into who the person is but not too much, technique descriptions of their hobbies, humor and perhaps a bit of regularity.
Stamp on
Hi Julie! I like to see exactly what you have been providing. Beautiful cards with descriptions of how you made them, supplies used, etc. Little glimpes into your life (i.e. recipes, photos of beautiful sunsets, etc.). You’re doing a fabulous job!
Linda (LSN on Splitcoast)
Wow Julia — you really know how to fill a heart shaped box with lots of sweeeet things!! What do I look for in a blog….lots of great ideas, beautiful samples of cards, and paper crafts other than cards. You are right there — all the ingredients are there for your blog to become one of my favorites!!
Happy stamping.
Donelda
Very sweet blog-I just signed up for your feed.
Hello! Congrats on the 5000 mark! I love your work on SCS!! A thing about myself… I’m deaf and have been stamping since 1999, don’t see myself stopping anytime in my lifetime! I love seeing beautiful samples in the blogs.
What a cool gift!
I’m a morning person and do my best thinking/work early in the day!
I love your new blog and have begun to visit everyday! I like all the papercraft creations you show. What other things do you enjoy doing? Other crafts or hobbies? I share my cards on my blog, as well as recipes, my love for books, sewing adventures, and my ongoing quest for organization in my home and life! Don’t be afraid to share yourself with us! Something will connect and we’ll become fast friends! Congratulations on your mega blog traffic in such a short time!
Beautiful box! When I visit a blog I appreciate learning something new. About me - I’m a grandmother.
Gorgeous box! Love those papers too.
OMG, how totally cute is this box and all the goodies inside of it..LOVE IT! Both inside and out!
Beautiful! Who wouldn’t love such a gorgeous box - with goodies, even better!
Love seeing your creations, you are so talented, just keep those coming!
Oh, I am in love with that box, it’s simply beautiful.
Well….one thing about myself…hmmm….I’m just getting into cards after being an empty-nester for a few years (it’s really helped & now I can finally say I enjoy the peace & quiet).
As for what I like to see on a blog… lots & lots of card postings! I so appreciate the inspiration. Also like to see tutorials sometimes since I am such a visual person. Thanks for the lovely box of blog candy - I’ll have to email this to my daughter - she’ll want to comment as well!
I guess I’d better put a last name in here - I notice there’s another Peggy who posted above. (Don’t see that name very often!)
Lovely blog candy. I got a heart shape box myself for this idea. :o) Just have to eat up the chocolate so I can use it. :o) I really like looking at projects. Techniques are nice to read about and if I have time I like to read about the crafter her/himself. TFS!
Wow, you have quite a following! BEAUTIFUL blog candy, how exciting!!!
I love to see lots of great cards on a blog, and hints of how to do things more easily. Thanks!!!
I am a “going to do it” stamper, have all sorts of ideas, but don’t always get them on paper
Love the box - beautiful paper!! Keep up your wonderful creations! I like to see the card postings.
I just found you blog today . . . found the link off of Jacksonbelle blog. LOVE the candy box . . . wish they sold like that! yummmmm ! hmmm 1 thing about myself ummmmmm . . . I took up stamping to quit smoking and it worked! I LOVE to stamp ! I am new to this blog thing and really enjoy reading about both the author and their families! oh and pictures work for me too. LOL ! keep up the great work on the blog . . . I am enjoying it ! thanks!
WOW!! What a great blog. I love all of your work.
Kelly
I love this box you did! What a great idea! Something about me - I love to look at blogs for the awesome ideas everyone has to share (both for cards and scrapbooks!) What I’d like to see…lots of card ideas and alterable items.
Awesome blog and giveaway. Lets see something interesting about myself..ummm..I still love to watch cartoons. They help me relax when Im stressed. hehehe
Ana
Lovely blog, I must have found you the day you started! So glad I could help you with your numbers. Congrats on the 5000 mark!
About me: Yoga mamma and stampin’ mamma
Like to see in a blog: Cards and tutorials on special projects… I’ve learned a lot that way!
Frannyb
Great blog and even better candy!
One thing about me is that I don’t have a blog, I just read a million of them! I love to see tutorials in blogs!
what beautiful goodies! I have 3 boys and have been stamping for almost 2 yrs, although my first SU party was about 7 yrs ago! Love to see any tips or hints you have on how you create such gorgeous works of art!
Something about myself…I had stopped stamping regularlly for the last year or so and I found SCS again. I have been sucked back into the stamping world, its as if I have never left
I would love to see some of the projects you create, they to me are always the most interesting thing to learn about someone else.
What a sweet little goody box. I’m thinking, duh, I just threw out a plastic heart box very similar to that - pressure from DH. Love your blog.
You do gorgeous work and I love your blog candy box!
About me- Next week I will be married 45 years to the same wonderful guy.
I just love to see everyone’s creations, tutorials, patterns, tips & hints, and learn more about people.
Congrats on all the hits:) What a fun blog site to visit and so much talent & inspiration.
Linda SS
Just found your blog - I love reading blogs, but can’t imagine having one of my own. One thing about myself - after years of resisting the “scrapping” phenomenon, I finally took the plunge and now I know why I waited … so many papers, embellishments and ribbons, and so little time! I have now realized why I have been saving those altoid tins for a couple of years now - altered art! I KNEW there was a reason… Thanks for the opportunity to win your give-away.
Wow, what a gorgeous box. One thing about me: I love to run with my family, what I love in a blog: beautiful art.