Wednesday, March 25, 2009

BLOGAVERSARY CELEBRATION!!

Hello all my crafty friends! Today kicks off a huge BLOGAVERSARY event here on my blog--March 26th is my official one year!!


Wow--what a year can bring! When I started this blog I really did not have any expectations other than to share some of my creations with whoever I was lucky enough to have stop by. I figured if I got 5,000 blog hits in a year that that would be wonderful & here I am getting ready to hit 137,000 blog hits--whoaaaa nellie, lol! I never, never thought I'd meet so many kind, supportive and wonderful friends from around this world who all take a moment most days to stop by my blog to see what I've done :o)



Nor did I think I'd take my crafting to the next level by getting published, working on DT's and teaching! Being a stay-at-home mom for 13 years I had kinda let my crafty side and art dreams go by the wayside, never really pursuing anything that I really wanted to do. But isn't that the case for most of us moms? Taking care of kids, hubby's, homes & animals--but not taking care of ourselves. So starting my blog last March was unknown territory for me for sure, but I'm so, so happy that I did it! I have finally taken on my own dreams and found that you can really have it all :o)

I love and appreciate each and everyone of you--I call you all my friends & my biggest supporters! So I thank you for being a friend to me!!

And to thank you I'm having 3--yes 3 BLOWOUT BLOG CANDIES to CELEBRATE with you!!

Today is BLOG CANDY #1, Friday will be #2 and Sunday will be #3---you will not want to miss any of them cuz' they each have lots (LOTS) of my favorite things in them including stamps, embellies, dp, markers & other goodies!!


But first I want to show you a quick card I made with some of the new Whiff of Joy stamps! Since I'm celebrating my blog's 1 year birthday I made a birthday card to share with all of YOU!

{Recipe: Whiff of Joy accessory stamps, PTI sentiment from Anniversary Gift set, colored w/ Copics, Black Spica pen, Ice Stickles, PTI dp & cs, Offray sheer ribbon, Nestabilities}

I love these colors together & this kitty is too cute for words!! If you're interested in buying any of the new Whiff of Joy Guardian Angels or Accessory stamps here in the states, 7 Kids College Fund will have them for pre-order this week!
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BLOG CANDY #1

So what does Blog Candy #1 contain:

-3 Magnolia stamps (Tilda w/ Tulips, Tilda in heart overalls & Easter sentiment) donated by the most lovely Diana Crick of Magnolia-licious
-2 Studio G stamp sets (Spring Sentiments) donated by my friend Marti of Pez-a-doodle Design
-1 pack of the entire collection of Imaginisce's Spring dp (12x12)
-1 bag of white Glitter Dots & 1 bag of Glitter Heart embellishments donated by my friend Susana of Susana's Custom Art & Card Design
-1 Bag of Assorted Primas
-2 Bottles of Stickles and small sample of Diamond Glaze
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Alterable Items (matchbook and stack of coasters)
-1 roll of white satin ribbon and 1 Stampin Up inkpad

So whaddya gotta do to enter you ask, hee hee! Well you know how I love to be nosy & ask questions--soooooo.....You need to answer this question in your post-

"Is there something you've seen me do on my blog this past year that you would like to see in a tutorial?"

If you'd like to spread the word about my blog candy, well I'd love that too :o) Just make sure you do not leave a comment anonymously--please leave a name & email if you don't have a blog!

You have until Saturday at midnite (EST) to enter for this candy and the winner (randomly picked) will be announced for this candy #1 on Sunday's blog post!! One entry per person per candy please!! (so you can enter for each candy but only 1 time, okay)

So make sure and stop by all week for more chances to win some calorie-free candy! And thanks for stopping by!

hugz,

Suzanne



166 comments:

  1. Waw Suzanne, congrats on your blogoversary! You have gorgeous project and yes I would like to see if it is ok the last project you made on 24.3., like to see how you stamped and coloured on the towels and and love to see how you did the bag or. box with the flower! Thanks for the chance and linked you on my blog! Hugs, Moni

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  2. Awesome Blog candy Suzanne, and no calories!! Love to visit daily and see what you have come up with. While it is not a tutorial, I would love to see a picture of your craft area. I love your copic tutorials, thay have really helped me out.

    Congrats! Deb

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  3. Congratulations my friend! You SO ROCK! All your creations are wonderful - just like you and I am proud to call you my friend. Our friendship started not that long ago, but it feels like we have been friends for ever. All your tutorials rock so I can't think of anything specific - than "How to personalize/change your blog layout" - since yours is perfect! Kramisar, kramisar and kramisar - Anki

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  4. Wow Suzanne, what an anniversary! That is a load of hits! I visit every update and sometimes more to re-read something! As far as tutorials, You always seem to have the perfect bow or knot! How do you do that? Mine are everywhere! Love the copics, not that it is a tutorial but I also love it when using copics on a priject I also love to either see a picture that shows the copics where we can see the number or a list of which ones you use on a project! Thanks for a chance to win some awesome candy! I am so wanting some Magnolia Tilda's but no paychecks means no play money for new toys! Thanks for a chance to win some awesome candy!

    Denise Wells
    mamascollections@aol.com

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  5. Yes, I'd love a tutorial for the cute card you made with flowersoft on a hydrangea and what I think might be liquid pearls as berries? It looked awesome!!
    I also would love to know how you made the stamped towels. I know you wrote it, but I like pictures. :)

    CONGRATS on the blogoversary as well as all your very WELL deserved hits and thanks for the chance of winning! :D

    I've spread the word too, here.
    :)

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  6. I love your blog. Congrats on the one year blog anniversary. I love your copic coloring and I love to see more you just how you blend and choose colors. Thanks so much for being a inspiration.

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  7. Congrats on your blogaversary Suzanne, and what gorgeous candy! Thank you... All your creations are wonderful and if You wanted, a tutorial on the Lily Fairy stamp spinner card would be lovely!
    HuGs Kim x

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  8. congrats to your blogoversary! a tutorial with the drawing on the towels i wish! hugs nicky

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  9. I would love to find out more about the stuff called flower soft, haven't seen anything around here like that..is it the same as fun flock ? here in ontario in my area can't find either in our craft stores...love the look of it, congrat's on your anniversary I love visiting your blog every morning
    wendy

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  10. woohooo! That is some stellar candy!!!! I'm so happy for you that your blog is doing so well! I've been an avid reader since i think from the beginning, or at least pretty darn close to! Your work is outstanding! I'm loving your tutorials you've had lately. Especially coloring ones because i love to see how other people do it.

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  11. Congrats Suzanne on your blogaversary and for getting to expand your horizons with all this crafting stuff. You are truly talented. I think I've been visiting for the last 4 or 5 months, ever since I got into the blogging world myself.

    I can't think of a tutorial that I'd like you to do but I love the ones on Copics that you've done. While I don't own any yet, when I do, you can bet that I'll be re-watching your tutorials on those.

    Thanks for the cance to win.

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  12. Congrats Suzanne! I can't think of any other tutorials for you to do, because you already covered the copics and flowersoft ~ Thank you very much!! I really enjoy your blog and have loved getting to know you better. Happy 1 year anniversary!

    Smiles,

    Brandi

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  13. Congrats on your blogaversary, Suzanne!!

    I love to see your creations each and every day. You put together some of the neatest cards/gifties!

    You're already done my wish for tutorials - the copics! I can't wait to have more time so I can practice with them :)

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  14. Great blog candy!! What I need to work on after reading your tutorials is getting better at skin tones with the Copic markers. :)

    Thanks!!

    Kimberly
    kimberlyinmn@gmail.com

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  15. Congratulations on your blogaversary!! That is an impressive accomplishment! I'm dying to use more flower soft, so I would love some tips on how you use it! Also, a tutorial on hair color with copics to explain which colors you use to make the different hair colors! Thanks again!

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  16. LOVE the kitty form WOJ!
    My request is HOW do you select colors? All of your cards are so coordinated with the paper and stamped/colored images. What is your process? Do you design the card first with paper, layers, etc. then color based on that. Do the image first then design around it? Etc.?????
    I really, really, REALLY struggle with this part.

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  17. Well I have just found your blog today, so I don't know, I guess I just need you to tell me everything! LOL

    Congratulations on your success and I look forward to following your blog journey.

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  18. Congratulations on the one year! My gosh, how you've grown in a year! Great birthday card. Love the kitty and those presents just look too tempting! You always have the greatest blog candy!

    As far as what I'd like to see in a tutorial, I'd love to see how you made the frame for that gorgeous Tilda by the Sea card. It's still my favorite card and I love all the different elements you did with it. Love, adore it!

    Hugs to you,

    Susan

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  19. Happy Blogaversary. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us all. I love looking each day at your creations. I would love to see a tutorial on your whole card process. From deciding what image to use to the last bit of bling and your thoughts while you make your card. Possibly use an upcoming sketch challenge & take us through the steps. Thanks again & Congrats!!!

    Mae

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  20. I'm new to your blog, but Congrats on your blogiversary and so many hits! Your cards are simply divine!

    I love how you color, but you've already made some tutorials on those...I've been checking them out!

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  21. WOW, what a year!! Congrats on all the hits and the blogavesary. I'm always blown away with any of your 3D projects. I'm more of a card girl.
    I love what you did with the towel!!!

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  22. I love reading your blog. I think you were one of the very first to reach out to me when I was starting. While I have started blogging, my progress is slow. I love to see your creativity in your cards and projects. I have been reading some of your other comments and I have to say I agree with most of them. I would like to see you tie the perfect bow, color the perfect image, stamp perfectly on a towel. I guess I would just love you to share your creativity with me and perhaps I can pick it up through osmosis. Keep up the fantastic work; congrats on your anniversary and let's hear it for a million hits.
    Oh and pick me for the candy...lol

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  23. Hi Sue,
    congrats on you blogaversary!! 137.000 hits in one year!! WOW THAT IS AWESOME!!
    I'd love to see in your tutorial how you stamp and colored that towel! very cute the whole package!!
    And thanks for the chance to win it!
    Hugs

    Vivi

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  24. Suzanne, just wanted to stop by and say Happy Blogaversary!! Your work is amazing, and I love coming here. I've learned so much from you already! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful projects and knowledge with us. Here's to another wonderful year of blogging!! hugs!

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  25. I love everything you already do! I can't think of a thing I would like to see that you have covered ...beautifully!

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  26. Oh My! I love calorie free candy! I'm a big Fan/Follower of your blog you do such lovely work, I will add you to my blog and thank you so much for offering up this delicious mixture of candy .

    http://aliitlebitofheaven.blogspot.com/

    Hugs Cathy

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  27. Hey Suzanne Stopping by to wish you the Best and Congrats on such a milestone. As you know I found you by accident while blog hopping awhile back and your Copic tutorials then to me were amazing. I downloaded and bought all the pens you used the next day - LOL and I am still doing that with your newest video tutorial upgrades. Hmmmmm me I'd love for you to do a tutorial on how versatile Liquid Applique can be and tying the perfect bow :o)

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  28. Wow, how generous you are, with the candy and the information! I am just discovering your blog, so I don't know if you've already done this (haven't seen it specifically, though)...I'd like to see a tutorial on fading to white. Whenever I try to use my blender to whiten, it looks too harsh of an edge. Hope you can help! Thanks!

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  29. Hi Suzanne
    Happy 1 Year blog Anniversary!!
    I think it was a few months ago, but you made I think you called it an oragami box. I would love to see you do a tutorial on that box:-)
    Hugs
    Michele Spera

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  30. Happy Anniversary!! I would love to see more Copic tutorials!!

    Christine :)

    scrapbookingchristine@hotmail.com

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  31. Hi and congrats Suzanne!
    I've been enjoying your blog very much. I'd like to see how you plan your layout. You create so many beautiful cards (and more) and more than one a day plus you are in a bunch of DT, I don't know how you quickly create your projects.
    thanks!!!

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  32. Hello Suzanne All dear to your 1 yearly blog. I come always gladly look and thank which you your talent with us divide. loves greetings Sabine

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  33. Happy Blogaversary! Congrats on 136,000+ hits. That's quite an accomplishment. Awesome blog candy! Thank you for the chance to win. I loved your Copic tutorials. I love your Easter coaster card. Maybe a tutorial making one of those?

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  34. Congratulations on your one year anniversary.

    I would love to see a tutorial on the teatowel you stamped. Very clever.

    Hugs
    Nic

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  35. Wow, what wonderful blog candy. I don't now about everyone else but I would love to see a tutorial on how to stamp on the tea towel, that is just gorgeous and would love to know how you did it.

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  36. Suzanne....I love all your tutorials...I cannot view the landscape copic ones though. They are not on YouTube :O(

    Great Blog candy....K

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  37. Congratulations on your Bloganiversary Suzanne! I do enjoy stopping by and seein what you have made - and yesterday's t-towel creation is just stunning! I'd love to see you making that. If I ever get around to trying Copics I'll be sure to vist your fabulous tutorials. And, if you are sending Internationally, I'd love to be in with a chance at that fabulous crafty candy stash! hugs, annie x

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  38. wow this is amazing happy blogversary i would like to see any tutorial with you using flowersoft please.
    thanks for a chance to win
    Tracy x

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  39. Hi Suzanne, congratulations on your blog, its fabulous. I/m very new at blogging and challences so every day reading your blog is a little celebration,
    I wasn't able to read al of your blogging so i don't know what you have tutered. I love everything you do
    hugs from Holland
    Margreet

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  40. Just want to comment on your card: It is WAY ADORABLE! love the colors and paper!
    I don't need to be entered into the blog candy, but you already have Tutored me so much! I love your tute's on coloring Magnolias. THanks for all your inspiration!

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  41. Happy Anniversary Suzanne. You have so many people watching you. I have enjoyed your tuts on Copic Colouring and am looking forward more of them....
    Everything you do is amazing.
    Thanks for the chance at your blog candy.

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  42. Great blog Candy Suzanne and Thank-you for sharing your wonderful talents on your blog.

    I am always interested in tutorials on colouring as I have much to learn and so admire people who colour well.

    Melinda

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  43. What a wonderful blog candy package. I have a little "candy jar" on my sidebar. I will add your blog candy to my jar.

    You have already done the tutorial I was thinking of, which is using Flower Soft. But here are a couple other ideas.
    1. Boxes/3-D items.
    2. Special projects using the Scor-Pal.
    3. Where does your inspiration come from? Where do you start? What is the process?

    You have a great blog. Congrats on your first anniversary.

    Julie

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  44. Love your copic tutorials, I was
    wondering if you could do one on
    landscape type items, I do a lot of
    Stampscapes stamps and this whole
    copic thing is new to me. Your tutorials are marvoulous. So easy
    to grasp, for me that is saying a lot. Thanks for the opportunity
    Jackie Cole

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  45. Love your work Suzanne...I don't think I could pick a tutorial topic though...don't use them much myself...just take an idea and run with it usually! It's more the inspiration I seek when blog hopping! Yours is always full!
    Congrats on your blog success!

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  46. Happy Anniversary!!! I adore reading your blog and your cards are lovely. As for tutorial...you have one thing that I see on your cards occasionally. I know I'm a total dork here, but could you do a nice tutorial on those lovely stick pins you sometimes tuck into your bows? I have the bits but mine just don't turn out!

    V
    firewife@gmail.com

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  47. Hi Suzanne, Greetings from Toronto! Thanks so much for the chance at blog candy! I am pretty good at using my Copics, but I'm not really artistic enough to know WHERE the shading should go. I would love a basic tutorial on knowing where to shade and where to highlight!
    Thanks,
    Robin

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  48. Hi Suzanne,
    Happy Blogaversary! :) Thanks so much for offering this wonderful blog candy. As for something I'd like to see you demo . . . I actually have 2 things :) First, I'd love to learn how you tie your bows. I love ribbon and bows and put it on most of my cards, but I feel that I'm not very good at tying bows. Second, you made a card a while back with a dragon from H&M stamps (sort of a Puff the Magic Dragon type card) and you did a sort of banner on the card. I'd love to learn how you did that (I hope that makes sense). Thanks again :)
    Hugs, Christine

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  49. Way to go lady. You are always one step ahead of the rest of us. I am going to need to know what to do with the Smooch when it arrives. Can't wait to show you what I did with my Copics today thanks to YOU. Hugs,

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  50. Congratulations on your blog! Wow, that many hits, that's great! Let's see, I would love to see a tutorial on the towel/tea set you just posted the other day. I really loved that. I watched all your Copic videos yesterday, those were great.

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  51. Happy Anniversary! I love all your creations and I have learned so much from you over the past year. I would like to see you do a tutorial on the highlighting/ accent creams/products that you use to add that little bit of something special to your cards.

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  52. Congrats on your blogaversary! Your blog never fails to inspire and amaze me.

    This is a small thing but I would like to see how you decide where to add the white highlighting. Also would like to see how you colored on the tea towel. I'm greedy!

    Thanks for the chance to win such yummy candy!

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  53. Wow, I would have never guessed that you have been only blogging for a year. I have learned so much from your Copic tutorials. I hope there will be more of those.

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  54. Love your blog. I would like to see a tute on coloring in Tilda's clogs! (with copics). Thanks!

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  55. Congrats on your blogaversary!! You are just so talented and so amazing! I just love coming to see what new creations you have...you are truly an inspiration!

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  56. Webisode? hmmmI would love to see you color. How do you start to make a card? Image? Colors? Paper?
    On another note, your blog candy is amazing.
    Sharon

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  57. Hi Suzanne....congrats of your blogaversary. I visit your blog almost daily. Is that stalking??!! I cherish your tutorials, you have taught me much. Your are a stella crafter and I would only aspire to be as talented as you. Practice makes perfect, so I will continue to try. I would love to see a video on stamping towels and use of the coasters. I added your blog address to my blog address: www.pawsitivelystampin.wordpress.com Please come by and visit however remember, I'm just a newbie...lol
    Once again, congrats!
    Christine

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  58. Congratulations Suzanne! I am not surprised at all that you have that many hits! you are not only amazingly talented but you are also so generous and kind!! I just love this card you made with the whiff of joy stamps1 They are so, so beautifully colored and I love the wonderful colors you did! So striking! HMMMM what kind of tutorial would I like to see? God question I would have to say I would love to see most recently how you colord on the fabric! That was just amazing!!

    Smiles,
    janna

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  59. Congratulations on your blogaversary! I have been following your blog for a few months now and it is one I look at every day for inspiration. I would love to see a video of stamping/coloring on towels. I'd also love to see one on how to change your blog as mine is pretty plain right now. And, last but not least, I'd love to see how you decide where to put the white highlights on your Tilda's!

    Thanks for offering such wonderful blog candy and the chance to win!

    Deana

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  60. happy blogaversary! I'd love to see a tutorial on coloring with copic markers- you seem to know exactly how to use them! :)

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  61. Congratulations Suzanne!! Your blog is one I visit daily. Your talent is amazing. I've loved the copic tutorials. There are 2 things I would like to see- your technique for using shimmerz and the white gel marker in accenting your images. The 2nd is I would like to know how you color your shrinky dink charms. I've tried 2 different mediums and they come out looking awful!
    Congrats again and your blog candy is AWESOME!!

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  62. Wow, Happy BlogDay!!! I am not surprised at all that you have had so much success. You are super talented. I love your videos, I love your card designs and I love your friendly style. Reading through the comments that others have left so far there is really not much more to say, but I would like to see you do a video on how you place your highlights. Any tips or tricks, suggestions would be great! Thanks for all you do. It is us that should be giving you the presents!!! But I will take them if you insist!

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  63. Happy Blogaversary, Suzanne! With your work, it's not a surprise that you've had 137,000 hits in a year! Good for you! I'm just getting into card making and you have set the bar! Thank you for offering some blog candy. (I have a punch available on my blog - come on by!)

    Congrats again!

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  64. Happy, happy blogaversary!!! You have become a celebrity in the past year! I love reading your blog - love your tutorials - and love that you always find time to give help and encouragement. I can't think of any tutorials right now - I think your copic ones are super!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  65. Suzanne, thank you so much for your kind words and for all the inspirations you bring to so many...My sincere congratulations to you on your success and my very best wishes to you in your future endeavors. I have certainly appreciated all of your recent tutorials and I think that any topic you elect to cover on future tutorials will certainly be well received by all who watch them...Again, best wishes and congratulations!!! Hugs..Jacque

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  66. Well I would like a tutorial on "Flower Soft" or your towel that you stamped, it is a tie. Congratulations and thanks for all your inspiration. I look forward each day to your projects.

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  67. WOW!!! What awesome Blog Candy you have there :) I am actually pretty new to your Blog but I have to tell you how much I enjoy it! Your ideas are so great and inspiring to me. They really get me stampin' when sometimes I've lost my Mojo. I appreciate that! As for tutorials, I would just ask that when you try something new, make one. I learn so much from the experience of others. I am always grateful that you share with the rest of us :)

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  68. Newbie here so would like a compilation of all your tutorials! Congratulations on your anniversary. Btw, tomorrow is my daughter's 39th birthday so it will be easy to remember your anniversary.

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  69. Congratulations!!!! I love your blog and your works of art! What I would like to see is how you decide to put your cards together. Do you color the image first and then pick the paper, how do you decide to add your embellishments - is it just a random idea that pops into your head? I have a lot of trouble deciding this especially for the Magnolias...I would also love to see a tutorial on how you get use flower soft. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy. I am posting your Blogaverssary on my blog...

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  70. I would like to see everything in a tutorial. I have only had my blog since January so I am still a newbie to the blogging world. I'm still learning and just love your blog. Thanks for the chance at the candy, would love to win it. Congrats on your one year and all of your hits!!

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  71. I never tire of copic tutorials. How about helping those of us who are just about to invest in copics choose maybe 12 colors for a starter set and then give a few tutorials using those colors. Can you tell I am intimidated with the process of choosing my first colors.
    Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy.

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  72. Happy Blogaversary! What a wonderful blog candy! Thanks for the chance to win. I've been blogging since last November so I'm fairly new. I'd like some tips on how to make my blog better and how to make a tutorial to post. I just love tutorials and I think sharing one would make my blog special. I think you are such an inspiration to us all!

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  73. Love your blog. Congratulations. And thanks for the great candy offer. I would like to see how you did the tea towel. I also would like to see how you plan projects from the beginning (inspiration). Thanks again. Gilda (gildamc@hotmail.com)

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  74. Wow, what great blog candy! I would like to see a tutorial (or at least dimensions) for the tri-fold flip card you made for the Lilly the Fairy stamp.

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  75. Hi Suzanne, congratulations on your blogaversary!!!
    I feel so fortunate to have found your blog the other month...so much inspiration! You are such a talented artist and so generous to share your knowledge with us through your videos and tutorials. To think I get to work with you for a little while is so awesome!!! I've already learned fabulous things from you & your blog but I would love to "see" how you colored on fabric...the towels...shading and all! I'd also like to see your thought process for always picking the perfect combo of colors & paper...but I know that can't be made into a tutorial...can it?? :)
    I've linked you up but I will post a pix of your candy on my next post!
    Hope you had a wonderful day, I'm sure these comments brought a smile to your face...you so deserve it all!
    Blessings, Maria

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  76. Suzanne a Big Congratulations to you my Dear! You are everywhere I go....I love all your stuff! You have been blessed with such a gift, " an eye and hand for Art".
    I truly enjoy your work. You just go ahead a make any tutorial you have time for, and I'll enjoy it!
    Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us, your so very talented!

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  77. Suzanne, I love checking your blog every day. I am amazed at all the beautiful cards you are creating day after day, they are always so perfect. I am so glad to have found your blog.
    Congratulations on your Blog Anniversary !!!!

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  78. Wow congratulations, I just visited your blog for the first time and it is amazing , love it! -Tania

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  79. Suzanne,
    Congrats! I love your coloring and your work. You always have great things to share with us. Thank you. I think you pretty much cover every topic and did a wonderful job explaining/showing so that we can create along with you. The one thing that boggles me is how "perfect" your bows are tied! If you would do a tutorial on that, it would be in heaven.

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  80. Congratulations on your blogaversary!

    I really like your tutorials on copics, I can seem to get enought info on using them. I am always looking to learn new ways to use them. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  81. Congratulations on you blogaversary! I'm not at all surprised at all the hits you have gotten. I absolutely LOVE your creativity and your friendly and happy disposition! Instead of a tutorial, could you not just come and stamp with me please? LOL!

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  82. Congrats on the blogaversary! I cannot get enough tutorials on the Copic markers. I am more than a little obsessed with them and want to make sure that I am using the in the most effective way. I would also love to see how you use different stamps for different occasion cards and with different color schemes. I like to buy stamps that I can use for multiple things. Thank you!

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  83. Hi Suzanne! Congrats on 1 year and 137,000 + hits. Hmmm, to answer your question...you've already done an awesome tutorial on the tea bag box (Thank you! I work in a place where all the girls drink tea) and hot chocolate box so i'm not really sure what else there is. I really enjoy looking at your creations so maybe eventually i'll find something =) Good luck with everything and I can't wait for your next creation!!

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  84. Congratulations & Happy Blogaversary! I really enjoy checking in every day to see what you've created and to get inspired. Am loving the Copic tutorials, too! Would like to know your secret for bow tying :) And basic stuff, like layout ideas, color selection, design process...

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  85. This is my first visit to your blog, but I always appreciate Coloring with copic tutorials - new tips and tricks, etc.! Thanks for the chance to win amazing blog candy! All my fingers are crossed since I have never had a Magnolia stamp before!

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  86. Wowza's Suzanne! Congratulations on your Blogaversary and your outstanding accomplishments! I noticed that you changed SAHM to WAHM under your "about me" section and you hit the nail on the head with that one. I ALWAYS enjoy your posts and admire how much work you put into your beautiful creations. I was so excited to view each of your copics tutorials. As for suggesting your next tutorial...how's about a tutorial on how you balance being a wife, mom, crafting, taking care of the animals and keeping organized? {LOL} Thought that would make you laugh!
    Congratulations again!
    Jus' Me,
    Kerry

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  87. Huge congratulations! And what an amazing achievement it is too all in a year. Visiting often the tea towel just stood right out and wondered how it was actually done step by step so that would be my answer to your question. Your talent is truly outstanding, i'll put link on my jubbly list. Have a brilliant day!

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  88. Happy Blogaversary (<--sp?)! I just found your blog but am interested in some tutorials you said you had coming about Copic Markers! I bought a set and really need to learn how to use them! I am so coming back here as I love your work!! Thanks for the opportunity!!

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  89. Dear Suzanne.. please show us how you stamped the tea towel.. it looks sooo cute and I really want to use this technic for at mothersday gift..

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  90. Happy blogaversary!! Your work is amazing so I'm not surprised you get so many hits! I loooove the way you use copics so anything you can share about how you work with them would be wonderful!
    cdgalloway@ameritech.net

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  91. Happy Blogaversary! I love all your tutorials,especially the copic ones. Your coloring is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!

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  92. "Is there something you've seen me do on my blog this past year that you would like to see in a tutorial?"

    Suzanne - I'd love to see a video on how you stamp onto pattern paper & cut and layer pieces onto your stamp (ex - a pattern skirt cut & layered onto a stamped image of a girl).

    Congratulations on your blog anniversary! I read it daily!

    Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy - looks great!

    Melissa
    moko123@verizon.net

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  93. Congrats Suzanne! I'm proud to be a part of the 137,000 hits! Gee, this is a hard question. I was blurffing one day, and stumbled on your blog, and fell in love with your art and your style. Your descriptions are wonderfully detailed- there's not much that is lacking. One question did pop up though...How do you use the Inkessentials Blending Tool to achieve such smooth distressing? I've only used sponges, so I would like to know how YOU do it!?! Thanks for the chance!

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  94. Congratulations on Your Blogaversary!!!
    I love coming to your blog... delicious and wonderful eye candy... the one thing I would like to see other than the wonderful tuts you have already produced is one that details shading a little more extensively, espceially when using grays.
    Thanks... and Best wishes for another successful year!!!

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  95. I just discovered your blog through 7 kids college fund looking at all the great cards you made for their blog. I love your cards and know already that I will be a follower, and how lucky to find you and a chance to win. I am just discovering Copics so a Copic tutorial would be great.
    -Tracy
    tgentry9@nc.rr.com

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  96. Congrats Suzanne on you Blogaversary!!! I love coming to your blog. It has inspired me in so many ways. I love the tutorials on the copic even though I still do not have them down pat. Lots of practice. This is some great blog.

    Bev bbarker@tc3net.com

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  97. Happy blogoversary and congrats on so many hits! It's logical, because your blog is beautiful! I don't have my own blog, but you are on my list of favorites for a while.

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  98. Congratulations on your blogaversary! I enjoy your creative ideas, and your blog is a regular on my list of "must-sees"! Thanks for the blog candy opportunity.
    PS-I can't get enough of copic coloring tutorials!

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  99. Congrats on the blogaversary! Would love to see you talk about your creative process -- how you determine what colors/paper/embellishments you use.

    Diana

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  100. I love your blog and all the information that you have on it. One tutorial's that I would love to see is how you did the stamping and coloring on the tea towel. Very pretty set.

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  101. Congrats on the blogaversary - I just started one a couple of weeks ago, and once my basement is finished, I plan on keeping it up, LOL!

    I'm always up for yet another Copic tutorial...

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  102. Congratulations on your first year anniversary! I first saw your cards on SCS and just had to come and visit your blog to see more! You are such an inspiration, and thank you for sharing your talent with other paper crafters. I love your story on how you got back into paper crafts after many years. :)
    Also, thank you for a chance to win some wonderful blog candy.
    Tammie Koehnen from Minnesota

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  103. Happy Blogoversary! I always have difficulties with my ribbon, so I'd love to know how you get them so nice like on this card. Thanks for a chance to win such amazing candy! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

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  104. Hi Suzanne, just i was google for tutorials with copics, (i'm learning) about which colors are the basic to buy, etc. and your blog pop up and here i'm visiting you, i'm very happy about your tutorial videos, i haven't seen all of them, but the first one i like it:)
    Thank you

    Also, thanks for the chance to win this blog candy, yummy, yummy candy.

    Maria Jesus
    http://talkingtruth.typepad.com/ourfamilycorner/

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  105. Hi Suzanne

    Congratulations on your first year - and soooo many hits!!!

    I've seen your tutorials on You Tube and they are so helpful. I have the full set of Copic Ciao Markers, so have found you extremely helpful!!

    I look forward to seeing more of your tutorials so keep up the good work.

    Best wishes
    Penni

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  106. Wow, Suzanne congratulations. The Blogcandy is wonderful, thanks for the chance to win. I've linked you on my sidebar.....

    I love to see a tutorial on coloring with copic markers :-)))

    Hugs
    Heike

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  107. Happy Aniv You are a great source of inspiration, one of my favorite blogs.

    I can never get enough of tutorials about gift things-covered candy, little boxes, just stuff.

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  108. Congrats on your 1 year. I have so enjoyed lookin at your blog, i really like the tutorial on coloring with the copics. thanks so much for a chance to win candy.

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  109. actually i enjoy all of your copic tutorials that is what drew me to your blog and than i saw all of your creations beautiful....

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  110. Happy anniversary! I just found your blog about a month ago and I read what you post just about everyday (there's a new puppy at my house, there so much I don't get to do everyday now)! You do such an awesome job with your tutorials. I LOVE the Magnolia stamps so much! I'd love to see a tutorial on how you did the towel. That was so pretty!! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies! Judy (jtdizney@comcast.net)

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  111. Hi Suzanne, Thanks for the opportunity to win some of those wonderful Magnolia stamps. I love them but have none so far. I have not been with you this whole past year but I do enjoy visiting your blog. I would love to see some tutorials on various shaped cards and different folds. I don't have Copics but loved seeing the Flower Soft tutorial. Keep up the great blog.
    tonilea

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  112. CONGRATULATIONS on your 1 year Blogaversary Suzanne! You are a HUGE inspiration to me...and I seriously have learned so much from you over this past year! You are one of my idols in the crafting world...I truly look up to you hun!!! I love everything that you post on your blog (sorry I have been missing the past few weeks...school is very crazy right now..but I hope to get caught up in my blogging soon)! Let's see what would I like to see you show...how about 3D project tutorials. I absolutely LOVED your Copic tutorials...that is how I fell in love with and learned to use my precious Copics! I will forever be greatful to you for those coloring tutorials you first posted with your Tilda skating! Thanks again hun for being such a fabulous teacher and a great friend! I am so glad that I have met you...and hope to meet you in person one day! CONGRATS again on your Blogaversary....and thanks for the chance to win! You are always so kind and generous!
    Big Hugs~ Kim

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  113. Happy Blogoversary!!! Thanks for the great blog-candy too!!! Love it!

    I'm new to your blog, so I can't really answer it. I will look through it more and check out your copic and flower soft tutorials though!!

    Hugs & good luck to all!

    :)

    Buffie

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  114. Happy Blogaversary! Wow, you have really done well your first year of blogging! I love your designs and would love to see a tutorial on flower soft. I haven't seen the stuff in person and think it looks like it could easily fall off.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  115. I love your coloring, and the tutorials you have now are fabulous. I don't know what else I'd want, just more of the same I guess!

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  116. Hi and congrats!!! ^_^ I think it's quite simble, but I'd love a template and tutorial for the gift card holder you did for xmas. ^_^
    thanks ^__^

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  117. Hi Suzanne,

    congratiolations on you blogaversary!! I love to read your Blog. It is very helpfull for me and it is also inspiration for me.

    I love the copic tutorials where you blend a jeans. That was a real eye-opener for me. Now I bild my stamp projects with different colors of copics (don't mind my English please I am from Holland ;)).

    With love,
    Patricia

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  118. Congrats on your blogaversary!
    I love to see your creations each and every day.
    Can we use different kind of cardboard or paper with the Copics? If yes, could you show us the result?

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  119. Hi Suzanne! Congrats on your blogaversary! I get your posts by email, and always look forward to reading them over breakfast. Thanks for all the inspiration! I would love some tutorials on how you color hair with copics - specifically, what color combinations you use. I need to branch out a bit. :)

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  120. Congrats on your blogaversary, Suzanne!!
    I would like to know the process in which you create things.
    Do you start with the image, the pattern paper, or does stuff pop into your head?

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  121. I'm singing the happy anniversary song! Hehe!

    Right now, I'm adoring your copic info...

    I like hearing about your process, your favorite techniques. I like the simple and the beautiful.

    Your blog is awesome, I'll be here till your next blogaversary!

    -d-

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  122. Everything about the copics is super duper great! Since i have copics my self but don know how to use them.

    And id like to see how you do when you adheir Doodlebug Flock! I cant get it to look good at all but you can!

    Hugs, Daniela/Neliz
    (www.neliz.se)

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  123. I want the BLOG candy!
    I feel lucky to have you just a phone call away for tips and techniques, but I would love to see you use "flock"... I have tried to use it and it never looks like your stuff.
    Congratulations on your Blog Anniversary! You deserve all the success in the world!
    XOXO, Alex

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  124. wow what a gorgeuse candy, i would love to see how you color you'r lovely stamps. love how theye came out every time.

    hugs
    daisy

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  125. Wahoo to you on your blogaversary! I love your Copic tutorials the best as I'm still a bit of a newbie on them. I also love learning about unique folds and simple 'wow' techniques to set my cards apart. Keep up the good work!

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  126. Congratulations on your blogaversary!! I would love to see a tutorial on different skin tones with Copics. My stepdaughter is 1/2 black, so I would love to be able to color some of my stamps like her :o)

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  127. I love your blog! I enjoy the tutorials... copics, 3D items, etc. :)

    Congrats on your blogaversary!

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  128. hey, congrats on your blogaversary. i would like to see more copic tutorials. I'm new to them so any tutorials help. lol

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  129. What great candy I love your blog I love everything you do You give such good ideas I would love to win Congrats on your hits Sarah makeacard@yahoo.com

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  130. Congrats on your blogaversary! How exciting!! I would love to see how you make a card - what papers and embellishments you decide to use, and in what order! Sometimes I just don't know where to start!!

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  131. Congratulations, would love how you determine what to shade on Magnolias. You do a great job, one day I hope I can color as good as you.

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  132. Thanks Suzanne,
    I love the way you used the nestabilities on your post,
    Pink Kiwi Kisses. I just don't seem to get the hang of using them and would love to see a tutorial.
    AnnS

    sebbyann@gmail.com

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  133. Even though I only have 1 copic marker I always love when you do the tutorials, so more of them please. :)

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  134. Hi Suzanna, the candy is great, thanks for the chance to win.
    I love your copic tutorials and i want more :o))
    xAndrea

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  135. The Copic tutorials and videos are what I wanted to see on your blog. Congrats on your blogaversary and thank you for the chance to win the blog candy.

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  136. Congrats on yor blogoversary!! I really loved your coloring tutorials!! I could color all day long, so I guess I would still love to see more of those:-)

    Hugs, Kelly

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  137. Congrats on yor blogoversary!! I really loved your coloring tutorials!! I could color all day long, so I guess I would still love to see more of those:-)

    Hugs, Kelly

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  138. Congratulations on being so successful. I can see why. I am new to your blog so I can really say which thing I would like to see as a tutorial. I'll be bookmarking your blog and checking out the tutorials you've done already. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  139. Happy Blogaversay!!! Like some of your other readers, I'd like to know how you decide what image, colors, embellishments etc. to use. I have the hardest time getting started because there are so many choices to make. Maybe I have too many supplies...did I say that??? ;)

    Mae in SWFL

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  140. Hi,
    Happy Blogaversary! I would love to see anything about your coloring, because you are such a wonderful colorer!

    Connie K.

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  141. Suzanne, congrats on your one-year anniversary. I love your tutorials. I've learned so much from them. As the other comments say the more of them will be welcome. I haven't seen them all, but I will, so I can't pinpoint on one specific subject. What I'd love to see is what your studio look like, how you organize your various art/craft supplies (I'm nosy too! LOL).

    xxx

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  142. Happy Blogaversary & Sweet blog candy! :) Can't think of anything at the moment that I'd like to see that you haven't already covered. I really appreciate the copic tutorials the most, I think! Soooo helpful!

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  143. so far I'm soooo thrown away by what you've already done I need to read it all first, but maybe your top 10 list of favorite things...favorite layouts??

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  144. your candy Is really special, it's so cute! Thank you very much for the opportunity to get ti!

    I'm dying to use more flower soft, so I would love some tips on how you use it!

    http://www.tapuz.co.il/blog/ViewEntry.asp?EntryId=1444865

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  145. Congrats on your one-year anniversary.
    The Copic tutorials and videos are wonderful.
    Thank you for the chance to win the blog candy.

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  146. Hello!

    What an amazing blog candy's you're giving away! Thanks for that!
    I would like to know your secret concerning making the perfect bow on your cards! It never seems to work with me, so maybe you can explain how you do it?
    greetings

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  147. Hi!

    What a great candy's you are giving away!!! Love you for that!
    I want to congratulate you on your anniversary!!!

    Maybe a tutorial about ... well I don't know... you make a choice oke!

    Luv & Hugs,
    Krista

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  148. i love all of your blogs. i especially love the copic tutorials!! it is a real big help for most of us... thanks for all of the great ideas and your wonderful work.
    jodi

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  149. I love your work and find lots of information and ideas! hanks so much!

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  150. Congrats on you BLOGAVERSARY!! Thanks for the chance to win the great blog candy! I love your tutorials, especially help with copics and shading. Seems I can never get enough. Your coloring is awesome!

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  151. First Congrats on your 1 year!! I have just got my first copic markers and still not sure how to color and blend them beautifully so all help is greatly appreciated!

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  152. Love the candy...TFS!! I am always looking for ideas for my craft room...would love to see yours!!

    Gail H. :-)

    Booboostamper@aol.com

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  153. Congratulations on one year of blogging. I enjoy reading your blog daily. I think anything on using the copic markers is what I would enjoy. Great Bolg Candy. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

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  154. oh my word what a fatastic prize and congrats on the anniversary
    a wonderful oppurtunity thank you
    Toni

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  155. Congratulations! Great blog candy. Love checking your site to see your new projects, the colors, & the way you put your cards together. I love your copic tutorials. I would really appreciate some pointers on how to choose the various materials & layers for the cards. How do you know how many layers are just right?
    carrie008@mac.com

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  156. Congratulations! Great blog candy. Love checking your site to see your new projects, the colors, & the way you put your cards together. I love your copic tutorials. I would really appreciate some pointers on how to choose the various materials & layers for the cards. How do you know how many layers are just right?
    carrie008@mac.com

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  157. Congratulations!!! on your blogaversary!!!

    I would love to see more on copics and using the blender pen. Also, on picking the colors when purchacing some. Love the towel..

    Hugs,

    PattiM
    (Pattie's passion)

    I Scrap So All Moments Are Remembered!!

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  158. Congratulations Suzanne on your 1 year blogaversary. I have been reading your blog for only a few months thanks to a friend. Your copic information is awesome. I am still learning my way around copics. I tend to get things too dark. Any information on not doing this would be great.

    thanks much
    Linda w
    inkylinatnewdotrrdotcom

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  159. Congratulations....I am loving the copic tutorials....please be sure to show us EVERY trick you know! Thanks a bunch!

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  160. Congrats on your 1 year blogaversary! I love your blog, your creations, your style! I'm interested in how you decide which colors you'll use for a new card. Do you first choose the paper or color your stamp first and then choose a paper? Thank you for your tutorials - great!
    Love, Mo

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  161. Happy Blogaversary!!! I'd like to see a tutorial on how you colored on the towel with your Copic markers.

    Thanks for offering us a chance to win such fabulous blog candy.

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  162. I love all your tutorials!! maybe one on how to better select color choices for papers, embellishments, etc.

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  163. Hello Suzanne,
    Congratulations on your 1 year blog anniversary.
    The thing that I would like to learn from you is how you find the time to stamp with a husband, 2 children and 7 furbabies. Your cards are so beautiful. How long does it take for you to make one?What is your process?
    I have a wonderful husband and a sweet dog - rat terrier. Sometimes it hard for me to find the time to make a card.
    suzanmike@verizon.net

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  164. Congrats on your blog milestone! Your work is fantastic! Every time I get an email alert from you, I am anxious to see what you made. I'm so grateful for the Copic tutorials and would love more on those. It's like a library resource for Copics in the making. Thanks so much for that alone! Keep up the great work. Thanks for all the inspiration too!
    Melissa melcora@verizon.net

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  165. Congrats on your 1 year blog , I am a new fan.
    you have a lot of copic tutorials but I would love to see you do watercolour marker tutorials if that is possible. I love how you colour with copics but I have stampin up and tombow markers only.
    Awesome blog :)

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  166. Hi,
    I love your cards. I am coloring with copics too and am learning to work with them because of your tutorials... thanx for that!!!
    I also thank you for your pdf files... It is easy for me to have them next to me when I start to colour...

    What did I see that I want to see in a tutorial?? Uhm... I really don't know!!! You're giving us so much already!

    Luv&Hugs,
    Krista

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I appreciate all your lovely comments and taking the time to stop by! hugz,Suzanne

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