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Thursday, December 4, 2014

5 Year Blogaversary Celebration and Blog Candy Giveaway!

Do you believe the end of this month is my 5 year Blogaversary?! For five years I have been sharing my cards and designing with you all here on my blog! I am still having fun (after all these years), and am hoping to be still here designing and blogging for many years to come. I have decided to celebrate all month long and on December 30th I will be giving away not one or two but 7 pieces of delicious blog candy to 7 of my wonderful followers. Here is a peak at what the grand prize is:

Wow- 6 sets of stamps (Paper Nest Dolls, Bella Blvd. and Heartfelt Creations), 2 large embossing folders (Spellbinders 2 in 1 and Couture Creations), 2 washi tapes, one Memory Box die, one Lawn Fawn paper pad and a partridge in a pear tree. Well, maybe not the partridge...

And to help me celebrate, my friends at Repeat Impressions and Crackerbox Palace have donated some blog candy for 6 more followers of my blog! One lucky winner will win a $20 gift certificate to spend at Repeat Impressions website!  And Crackerbox Palace is donating FIVE gift certificates worth $15 for five lucky winners to spend at their website here. 

I have been so blessed to make so many friends during this blogging adventure, and Vicky and John at Crackerbox Palace and Wendy and Bill at Repeat Impressions are among my favorites!

So what do you have to do to have a chance at winning one of these prizes? #1 YOU MUST BE A FOLLOWER OF THIS BLOG. #2 You must check back between December 30th and January 4th to see if you are a winner, and contact me via the blog contact form on the side if you are one of the lucky winners. You will have until January 4th to claim your prize, or another name will be drawn. Everyone of my followers will be assigned a number and Mr. Random will draw 7 numbers.

 It is that simple! Want to earn another chance at winning? Post my blog candy pix with a link to this blogpost on your blog and leave a comment telling me you did that with a link to your blog. OR refer a friend to my blog (who then becomes a new follower and qualifies for a chance at the blog candy), and leave a comment telling me you did that (with your friend's name) and you earn another chance at winning. Refer several friends and you get that many more chances. 

 My goal is to reach 500 followers and as of today, I have 407 (between Google and Bloglovin'). If the magic number of 500 is reached before the end of this celebration month, I will add another surprise piece of major blog candy!

Thanks for coming along on this adventure with me! I appreciate all my subscribers and followers and the lovely comments and encouragement this past 5 years. Follow me as I continue to grow and learn and share stamping smiles with you all!
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55 comments:

  1. KT Fit KittyDecember 4, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Big CONGRATULATIONS to you, Karen! 5 years - that's awesome! Thank you for your wonderful giveaways! I am excited just thinking about winning your goodies! I have been following you for awhile now.

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  2. KT Fit KittyDecember 4, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    I'm very excited about your candy! For another chance, I have posted your pic on my blog, right-hand sidebar: http://ktdesigns2013.blogspot.ca/

    Thank you! Congratulations again on 5 years! And I hope you get to 500 followers - you can do it!

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  3. Crafting with DarcyDecember 4, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Congrats, Karen!! I'm already a follower but I placed your blog candy and a link on my left sidebar!! http://craftingwithdarcy.blogspot.com

    Five years is a long time. Hope you reach your 500 number soon! I know you will!
    Hugs
    Darcy

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  4. CaraDecember 4, 2014 at 12:10 PM

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  5. CaraDecember 4, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    LOL ... forgot to add my link!
    http://creativechaosbycara.blogspot.com/

    I also added your blog candy to my side bar.

    Congratulations again Karen on reaching 5 years!
    (Hugs) Cara

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  6. Pia SDecember 4, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Congratualtions on your 5 year blogaversary! I'm a rather recent follower, and I like what I've seen so far! I've put the information about your candy on my sidebar with a link over here.
    Pia
    http://piaspapirogperler.blogspot.no/

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  7. Lori GauerkeDecember 4, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    Time flies when you're having fun! ! I am a follower.

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  8. Patricia St MartinDecember 4, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    I would be happy to post your picture about your 5 years blogaversary celebration and the candy give away, I tried to be a follower but I already am one, so glad about that. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
    I'm so happy we are on the design team together.
    Hugs, Patricia

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  9. KylieDecember 4, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    Hi Karen, thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to win some candy but at the same time find your lovely blog to follow and be inspired. I have joined as a follower and have your badge on my sidebar. xx
    http://addictedtostamps-kylie.blogspot.com.au/

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  10. BrendaDecember 4, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Wow, 5 years?!!! That is so awesome Karen!! Congrats! I hope too you blog for many, many more years. Sounds like some fun prizes as well. And I know you will have no problem reaching 500 followers!! Hugs, Brenda

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  11. kiwimeskreationsDecember 4, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Well done on 5 years blogging Karen - I have started to follow you, and have linked your candy to my blog
    http://www.kiwimeskreations.blogspot.co.nz/
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  12. Karen SchroederDecember 4, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Congrats on five years of blogging! That's so impressive! Thanks for all the wonderful projects you've shown us!

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  13. tillyDecember 5, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    thank you for visiting my blog, you have some fab work on yours, I have become a follower and I hope you soon reach your goal of 500
    Tilly

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  14. SueDecember 5, 2014 at 4:00 AM

    I have just become a follower Karen,you have created some beautiful card.
    Off to put your gorgeous candy on my blog page.Hope you get to your 500.
    Sue

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  15. RobinDecember 5, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    Congratulations Karen on your 5 year blogaversary! It's so exciting. I'm sure you will get to 500 as you have so much talent. I love seeing what you do. I have entered your candy in my sidebar too. Thanks so much for a chance to win! Hugs, Robin

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  16. Rebecca/Sydney's SentimentsDecember 5, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Congrats~~Congrats!! What a fabulous time to reach 5 years of blogging. Thanks so much for a chance at such a great candy too. I've put your candy in my sidebar. I know you will hit 500. Your creations are just wonderful. Thanks again!

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  17. InkyhiveDecember 5, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Karen, I am so happy to now be getting your blog updates via e-mail. When I first signed up( a year or more ago), I got nothing and then several weeks ago, whala, I am getting them!!! I so enjoy the cards and what you write. Hope to be able to come to another class of yours in the future.
    Jesse aka Inkyhive
    Kewaunee

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  18. Verna AngerhoferDecember 5, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you on a five year anniversary. And, I must say you celebrate it in great style as that is some awesome prizes. You are very generous and I so love being a follower of your blog.

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  19. Verna AngerhoferDecember 5, 2014 at 10:50 AM

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  20. Verna AngerhoferDecember 5, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    I left a comment on my blog too. Here is the link: http://vangerhofer23.blogspot.com

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  21. JoanneODecember 5, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    Karen, Congratulations! Five years, WOW! Great giveaway you are offering. I enjoyed meeting you at the Weston Lanes a couple of weeks ago. I look forward to see your new creations.

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  22. JennyHDecember 5, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Wow 5 years, congratulations Karen : )
    I follow you via Bloglovin, thanks for the chance to win these lovely goodies : )

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  23. JennyHDecember 5, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    I have posted the pic in my blog sidebar.

    http://jennyhurleycards.blogspot.com.au/

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  24. Deonna BDecember 5, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    Great candy Karen and congrats to you on five years and so many followers.

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  25. DonnaDecember 5, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Congrats on 5 years! That's real tenacity! I was following by email but added myself to the Google followers also. Always enjoy visiting to see your awesome projects! Thanks! Happy Holidays.

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  26. Kathy KrugDecember 5, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    I placed your pic on my blog side bar. I heard about this from my friend Verna Angerhofer. Congrats on five years. Sure hope you exceed your goal

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  27. Kathy KrugDecember 5, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    Forgot my link http://stampwithk.blogspot.com/

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  28. Karen SchroederDecember 5, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    I posted your Blogversary picture on my sidebar. http://paleopal623.blogspot.com Thanks for the chance to win!

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  29. Julies Crafty CreationsDecember 6, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary, I have just become your newest follower :-) Thank you for also following my blog
    Hugs Julie x

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  30. Linda SimpsonDecember 7, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Congratulations on nearly 5 years of blogging. Good luck with reaching 500 followers.
    Best wishes
    Linda xxx

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  31. samantha wadeDecember 7, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Great Blog, l have added you to my side bar, please come visit me http://craftroomdelights.blogspot.co.uk
    happy christmas.x

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  32. PeggyDecember 8, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    I love your designs and know you work hard to create them. Congratulations on 5 years!

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  33. TanviDecember 8, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Congratulations Karen! Thank you for following my blog. I am your newest follower!

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  34. New CreationsDecember 8, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Congrats on completing on 5 years, I just completed 1 year:)Lol. I am your newest follower, happy to be here. Wish you to reach more than 500 followers! Posted the pic in my sidebar. Send some traffic here. Here is my blog link:
    www.madewithlovencare.blogspot.in

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  35. (AJ) ArtJypsy December 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Happy 5th Bloggaversary. I am a new follower and have placed the pic on the on my left side bar. thanks for the chance to win some goodies.

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  36. NatalieDecember 9, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Hi Karen,
    congrats on your blogaversary and good luck with the 500 followers :)
    Hugs,
    Natalie
    INKognito

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  37. Gloria Shirr (purpleglo)December 9, 2014 at 7:32 PM

    Congrats Karen on your anniversary! That is awesome. I have been a follower for a while. I hope I am still on there. It wouldn't allow me to sign up again. Thanks for becoming my follower. Have a great day! Hugs, Gloria

    http://purpleglocreations.blogspot.com

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  38. MigdaliaDecember 12, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Congrats on five years of blogging in bloggie world!New Follower.
    That is so COOL!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  39. BeebeebabsDecember 12, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Congratulations on your 5 year Anniversary, I am a new follower!!!

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  40. Sassy RaggedyDecember 12, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Congratulations Karen on your Blogaversary. What an accomplishment. I am so glad to be one of your newest followers. Hugs, joann

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  41. Sassy RaggedyDecember 12, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Me again Karen to let you know I have posted your candy on my blog and thanks for the chance to win. Hugs, joann
    http://www.sassyraggedy.com/

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  42. Janny's Cards CreationsDecember 13, 2014 at 4:17 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS to you, Karen! 5 years - that's awesome! and good luck with the 500 followers. I am number 346....
    Thank you for following my blog.
    Janny

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  43. joyDecember 14, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    Hi, Karen! I am now following you on Bloglovin'! I will be adding your giveaway to my sidebar. 5 years is a BIG milestone; congrats! And, I hope you make it to 500 followers.

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  44. OlenkajaDecember 14, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Hi Karen :)


    Congratulations on your 5 years Anniversary!!Thanks for the chance to win... olenkaja.blogspot.com

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  45. OlenkajaDecember 14, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Hi Karen :)


    Congratulations on your 5 years Anniversary!!Thanks for the chance to win... olenkaja.blogspot.com

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  46. KimberlyDecember 15, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Oh..how awesome, its such a great feeling to know people love what we do..many thanks for sharing and the chance to win..justwordz.ca dropped by to say hey!!

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  47. Dwie lewe rączkiDecember 18, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Happy Blogaversary Karen! I've posted you candy pic on my blog
    http://dwieleweraczki.blogspot.com/

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  48. ILEANA ARTUFFODecember 18, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    Congratulations Karen! I posted your blog candy pix on my blog with link to your blog and now I am your new follower.
    Thank you for this beautiful chance( I hope to win!)and for being my follower!
    Ileanaxx

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  49. Glennis FDecember 21, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Congratulations Karen - I have added my name to your followers list

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  50. ReginaDecember 25, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Congrats on your blogoversary!
    That's an awesome collection of goodies you're giving away! I have my fingers crossed. Now I'm following you on your blog and on bloglovin and I've added your candy in my sidebar! www.diekreativeecke.blogspot.de
    Thanks for the chance!

    Merry Christmas!
    Regina

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  51. OlenkajaDecember 26, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS to you!! 5 years - that's awesome! Thanks for the chance to win! Happy Holidays. Hugs Ola olenkaja.blogspot.com

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  52. NikkiDecember 27, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Congrats on 5 years of blogging :)
    Amazing Candy your giving away thank you so much for the chance to win your all linked up in my sidebar and I'm happy to follow along
    hugs Nikki
    http://graphixanddesign.blogspot.com/

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  53. NikkiDecember 27, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Linked in sidebar :) thanks for 2nd chance

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  54. Teresa ArsenaultDecember 27, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Hi Karen. Thanks for following my blog: http://www.tickellexpressions.blogspot.com and inviting me to follow you and have a chance at winning your generous blog candy. I am now following publicly and by e-mail. I plan to post your candy on my blog as well.
    Congratulations on 5 years in blog land.
    Blessing hugs,
    Teresa

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  55. SuchiDecember 30, 2014 at 2:02 AM

    Hi Karen! Congratulations for your 5 yrs Anniversary. It is a long long time and I wish you get your 500 followers :) I am following you and have posted your blog link to my side bar! My Blog: http://suchizcardstock.blogspot.com

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