Are you ready for those 3rd Blogoversary giveaways I promised you?!! Let them begin!! I hope to post a new giveaway about every other day or so for the next few weeks leading up to my Blogoversary on January 31st ... how does that sound?!! I'll still be sprinkling in some artwork eye candy for you every so often, too! Just my way of thanking all of you who have stopped by each and every day/week/month over the past three years! I really do appreciate all of your kind words and encouragement!
We'll make this first giveaway very easy ... just leave me a comment of any kind on this blog post. You'll have until Thursday, January 7 at 11:59pm CST to do so and then I'll draw the winner and announce it on Friday morning.
If you've never left a comment for me here before, I hope you'll reconsider that now (or perhaps email me, telling me why you don't? You can find a link to my email address right up under my photo at the top of this page). I know the type of commenting I have my blog set to requires you to use some kind of online identity you may already have, and that's just to try and cut out some of the spamming and, unfortunately, not-so-nice stuff that can sometimes leak through. This is also the only option I have to get your comments to be numbered -- that just makes it really easy for me to choose a randomly numbered winner, so I hope you don't mind. If you don't already have an online identity you can use, you can sign up for a free Typepad identity/account -- it's very similar to a free Blogger, Yahoo or Google identity (those options are also available) -- you just have to provide your name and email account.
Our first giveaway is from JustRite Stampers ... a Harmony Classic Oval Stamper 1 (small) Stamp Ensemble (includes wood stamper) and the small oval Birthday Stamp Ensemble! I hope this sampling will allow you to try these wonderful stamps, so you'll see just what I like about them so much! We'll have quite a few more giveaways this month from JustRite!
Good luck and thanks for your comments!
EDITED: Commenting for this giveaway is now closed ... the winner will be announced shortly!
Happy Happy Anniversary! I love your blog and inspiration! Thanks for all your hard work to get us all Craftized!
hugs,
Pearl
Posted by: Pearl | January 06, 2010 at 01:08 AM
Congratulations Sharon. Love your blog and all the ideas you have. Thanks for all the tutorials.
Posted by: MarieL | January 06, 2010 at 01:26 AM
Why Sharon, how nice of you! Seeing your wonderful creations is always a treat - educational as well as inspirational. Now you give a chance for us to win too...yes, how very nice of you, and we gladly celebrate with you!!!!
Posted by: Jan Castle | January 06, 2010 at 01:26 AM
Happy blog-versary. Hope there are many more years to come. I don't comment often bc I just don't have time but I read EVERY post and will continue to do so. I love your recipe cards!
Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | January 06, 2010 at 01:27 AM
Happy 3rd blogoversary! I always read your blog.
Posted by: Diane Martin | January 06, 2010 at 01:39 AM
Congratulations on your third year of blogging Sharon. You're always so willing to share your time and talents with us, as well as the ongoing give-a-ways you do. Love your colorful and inspirational works of art ever since I've found your blog. Happy 4th year ahead!
Posted by: Peggy | January 06, 2010 at 01:46 AM
I always come over to view your blog,but seldom leave a comment,but tonight I can't say no, because your kind sweet candy.
I wish I can win so that I can play. Thanks again.
Posted by: Edna | January 06, 2010 at 02:03 AM
I only recently found your blog, but signed up to receive notifications straight away... I love your stamping style, particular the way you team images with embellishments. Congrats on 3 years, that is a big milestone... I am from Australia so if that rules me out of the prize draw that is OK... just happy that you share your work--SO THANKS!!
Posted by: Edna | January 06, 2010 at 02:06 AM
Boy, three years! That is a lot of work! I for one appreciate all your hard work on this site! Your daughters are just precious too! Thanks for the chance to win the Just Rite stamps!
Posted by: jamie schnirch | January 06, 2010 at 02:36 AM
Happy blog-versary.
I just love give-aways.........
And your blog is very inspiring
hug.
HegeT, Norway
Posted by: Hege Torgersen | January 06, 2010 at 02:42 AM
Happy Blogiversary! What a great way to watch your work progress over the last three years. It's a living timeline. Congratulations!
Posted by: Amanda H | January 06, 2010 at 02:48 AM
Well congrats Sharon! I've been following you for a while now and love your inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win - I love Justrite stamps. Oh yeah, it is my birthday tomorrow so this would be great timing.
Hugs
Posted by: Sue R | January 06, 2010 at 03:05 AM
Happy 3rd Blogoversary, Sharon! (ooh, my spell-checker didn't warm to THAT word.) Your creations are always so inspiring to this card-maker; thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us...and please keep it up for many more years of PaperFections!
Posted by: gailanne | January 06, 2010 at 03:14 AM
I'm afraid I have become a groupie....I check your blog each and every morning to see what you have been up to. I don't leave comments, but believe me I am here to check on you! Keep up the good work I will be watching to see all the things you create!
Posted by: Glenda Brooks | January 06, 2010 at 03:21 AM
Congrats on your Blogoversary! To meet such a honor is great!! I check your blog often and I get so much inspirtaion. Stay in there and you will be again celcebrating another Blogoversary!!
Posted by: Angela Holt | January 06, 2010 at 03:43 AM
I love the inspiration and the tutorials! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us. Happy Blogoversary!
Posted by: Carolyn G. | January 06, 2010 at 03:59 AM
Congrats Sharon!! Thanks for sharing so much with us!
Posted by: Sherry H | January 06, 2010 at 04:15 AM
Thanks for all that you share. I look forward to reading your blog every day.
Posted by: Sarah | January 06, 2010 at 05:15 AM
Sharon, thank you so much for your wonderful inspiration. Your work is fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy.
Posted by: Beryl | January 06, 2010 at 05:17 AM
May your blog continue for 30 more years!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration and education!
Posted by: Pamm | January 06, 2010 at 05:38 AM
I'm with you every day, just hiding in the background. Not sure what to say except WOW all the time. Thanks to you, I'm a Lockhart fan, Inchie fan and well, I've expanded my nerve to try more ideas. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Posted by: Diana B | January 06, 2010 at 05:41 AM
happy blogoversary!!
what a wonderful giveaway for the occasion :)
i love your blog & all the ideas that come with it!
Posted by: jennP | January 06, 2010 at 05:48 AM
happy anniversary/blogaversary- 3 years wow what an achievement - and your so generous to be giving so much away- love candy- would love to win - have been following/subscribing your blog for a while now and love your work thanks for the chance
Posted by: kathy s | January 06, 2010 at 05:49 AM
Happy Blogoversary! I always love reading your blog and learn so much! Thank you!
Posted by: Gini Cagle | January 06, 2010 at 05:54 AM
Happpy Blogoversary! Congrats on your stmaping success! Thnks for the inspiration!
Posted by: lia S. | January 06, 2010 at 05:56 AM
Happy Blogaversary to you... I do so appreciate all of the little tips you share with us. What a lovely treat you are sharing with one of us. Thanks so much!
Posted by: chrisd | January 06, 2010 at 05:56 AM
thank you for sharing your talent with us. I don't usually leave comments but I read your blog all the time. i will try to leave more!
Posted by: Christine | January 06, 2010 at 06:01 AM
Happy Blogoversary!!! THANKS for all of the great inspiration!!!
Posted by: Jodi (jodinjaz) | January 06, 2010 at 06:17 AM
Happy Blogoversary! I've never left a comment before but I really do enjoy all your creative artwork!
May you have MANY more years of celebration in your future!
Posted by: Joyce | January 06, 2010 at 06:25 AM
Love your blog and all the inspiration it gives me! Happy Anniversary!
Thanks for sharing all your talent with us!
Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia Devoll | January 06, 2010 at 06:28 AM
Thank you for the chance to win one of your giveaways - I always enjoy your blog and ideas and help. It must be hard work keeping it going for three years - congratulations - but you do give a lot of people a lot of pleasure and ideas.
Thank you.
Anne
Posted by: Anne L | January 06, 2010 at 06:31 AM
Oh my goodness! I just came across your site and absolutely fell in love! You are so talented. Thank you for all of your inspiration to keep trying. Thank you for a chance to win freebies! I would love to have one of the stamps to let my creating begin!
Posted by: Kristian White | January 06, 2010 at 06:40 AM
Happy Blogaversary to you, Sharon!
Posted by: Charlene | January 06, 2010 at 06:40 AM
I love your cards! You are so inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Carol | January 06, 2010 at 06:42 AM
I love JustRite stamps, so glad you are one of the talented DT members. I need ideas.
Posted by: janet mack | January 06, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Congratulations on your 3rd Blog Anniversary! Also thank you for keeping such a great blog!
Posted by: Adriane C | January 06, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Already 3 years huh!!!!Congratulations and thanks for all you share with us and inspire us to make. Thanks Thanks Thanks
Posted by: yvette | January 06, 2010 at 07:06 AM
Congratulations!
Happy New Year, and thank you for your inspiration and creativity.
Posted by: Rochelle | January 06, 2010 at 07:13 AM
Happy Blogoversary! Awesome candy to celebrate!!
Posted by: Jessica G. | January 06, 2010 at 07:14 AM
Happy Blog-aversary!!! Your blog has given me such inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing. I love Just-rite stamps but haven't tried the oval ones yet.
Posted by: Gerri K | January 06, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Happy Blog-aversary! I come to your blog every day. I love your work!
Posted by: Janet B | January 06, 2010 at 07:17 AM
I have had your blog bookmarked for about a year and always look forward to your talent and inspiration.
Happy blogaversary,
Sandi
Posted by: Sandi Christen | January 06, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Oh congrats to you on your blogaversary! how awesome! I know your blog is one of the first ones I started going to 2 years ago, for me! And you have been such an inspiration Sharon! Thank you for sharing that with us! (please exclude me from this giveaway, I do have these stamps!)
Posted by: cathy tidwell | January 06, 2010 at 07:24 AM
Happy Blogaversary! How amazing that it's been three years of such wonderful inspiration. I love to read your blog and I get it by email every time you post so I never miss a thing! I've had my eye on JustRite for a long time now but money is short so I would love to win these. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Donna R | January 06, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Congrats on your blogoversary. How fun. I'm fairly new in finding your blog and have been having fun going back to look at old posts. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Alanna | January 06, 2010 at 07:27 AM
Congrats on your Blogoversary! Ironic that you are giving away Justrite stamps because it was YOU that inspired me to order a truckload of them when I saw them on your blog! (Dont worry ...I dont have your giveaways! LOL ) When I need inspiration or out of the box idea...I come here! Thanks Sharon!
Posted by: Tina Lohrman | January 06, 2010 at 07:35 AM
Happy Anniversary, its so exciting to be given the opportunity to be able to give a few of these a home,thanks
smiles
Paola
Posted by: Paola | January 06, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Love your blog! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Janice | January 06, 2010 at 07:42 AM
Congrat's on your 3rd Anniversary! I like many others read your blog daily! I love the inspiration you give me and adore your Copic Marker Skills!
Thank you for a chance to win a Just Rite System I keep saying I'm going to buy one and try them out as they are all the rage. This would be the perfect oppourunity to do so!
Hugs!
Barb S.
Posted by: Barbara Staradumsky | January 06, 2010 at 07:47 AM
Thank you for all the inspiration. Looking forward to many more Blogoversaries.
Posted by: Carol | January 06, 2010 at 07:49 AM