Blog Candy for 3,000,000 Hits!!

It was an amazing week, to see my blog counter roll past 3,000,000 hits.. I want to THANK every one of you who visit me here, leave me fun comments, ask questions, etc.  It has been an amazing 2-1/2 year journey so far!! 

Earlier this week I had asked for YOUR INPUT on WHAT I should give away for Blog Candy and HOW I should pick the winners... I just have to say... THANKS to everyone who responded!!  Your ideas were thoughtful and creative!  Some of your suggestions:

• Many of you simply thanked me for sharing ideas, tips, samples, videos, etc., and said that was Blog Candy enough... how sweet of you !!!
• I was touched by how many of you suggested that YOU should send ME a gift.. that was just amazing!!  My tip jar is always open (left column) for anyone who loves that suggestion! :)
• Several more of you suggested that I go celebrate with my family instead of giving something away... well, we did get to go celebrate last weekend with a visit to the San Jose Sharks game with 11th row seats... I splurged with my $500 Stampin' Up! sales bonus.. we had a fabulous time and had a great dinner outdoors at a neat Cuban restaurant before the game!

  

• There were many more suggestions about how to determine who would receive blog candy, but one of my favorite suggestions was to offer you a quiz about my blog and about me... the first 3 people to get all the Quiz answers right will get some FABULOUS prizes from me.. like stamps sets, free tutorials, Stampin' Up! accessories, etc.!!  5 additional random winners will also be chosen.

SO... if you'd like to play along, you will need to post a comment on my blog (emails don't count), and include answers to all of the questions PLUS leave your name and city/state in your blog post so that I can easily identify the winners. 

The first 3 posts with all the correct answers will be the Grand Prize Winners. 

Random.org will pick 5 more winners out of all the comments posted before the deadline (will not matter if all of your answers are right). Deadline to respond:  midnight Pacific Time Zone, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.  Winners to be posted early next week on my blog.  You might not want to just copy the answers from someone before you ... they may not be correct :)

BLOG CANDY QUIZ QUESTIONS - you can find all of the answers to these  questions on my blog - you may want to use the "category" headings (like family or Christmas, etc.) in the left column to help find specific answers:

1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice)
2. What is my wedding anniversary date?
3. How many kids do I have?
4. When was my first blog post?  (month/day/year)
5. When is my hubby's birthday?  (month/day)
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned?
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years?  a) 776  b) 845  c) 985  d) 1,056
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping?
9. What is my newest PASSION!?
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted!

Good Luck !!!

  
 

Comments

[Jess]

1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) chipboard ornaments
2. What is my wedding anniversary date? 6/28/86
3. How many kids do I have? One
4. When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5. When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29th
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 8
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056 c---though this is a guess..can’t tell for sure!
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Gardening, traveling
9. What is my newest PASSION!? My Digital Studio
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! I truly love it all..but mostly the ideas with the Big Shot…it gets my own creativity flowing!

Jessica Framingham, MA--I hope I got the ?s all right!! :-) If not...no matter...I will continue to FULLY enjoy your creativity, talent and desire to share this information with so many people!

[Amy]

Congrats on all the hits and thanks for sharing so much fantastic inspiration!

1.What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) The M&Ms Christmas Story
2.What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28
3.How many kids do I have? 1
4.When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5.When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29
6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7 cruises and 1 Hawaii trip
7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056 C:985
8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Gardening & Photography
9.What is my newest PASSION!? My Digital Studio!
10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! Your penguin ornament ☺

[sue wisniewski]

1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) m & m Christmas Story - decorated tins.
2. What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28
3. How many kids do I have? one - Jason
4. When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007 at 11:55 AM
5. When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 8
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056 not sure but will guess d) 1,056 - sounds good
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? travel/trips & gardening
9. What is my newest PASSION!? SU Digital studio scapbooking
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! your tutorials. my favorite is all the coloring techniques for SU Manhattan Flower.

Stamping Sue Wisniewski Milford, CT.
Had fun going through your blog to find the answers.

[Anne Granger]

1.What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice)
The M&M Story

2.What is my wedding anniversary date?
June 28

3.How many kids do I have?
1- Jason

4.When was my first blog post? (month/day/year)
May 11.2007

5.When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29

6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned?
You have earned 7.

7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056
1056

8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping?
Gardening and Photography

9.What is my newest PASSION!?
My Digital Studio

10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted!
Patty, I have to say that I love all the projects that you post. You are one of the first blogs I turn to when I need inspiration!! I'm really enjoying the MDS tutorial these last few weeks.
Thanks for sharing your love of stamping with others!
Congratulations on the hits!!
Your friend,
Anne Granger (Dorchester, On Canada)

[Linda Budzik]

1. M&Ms Christmas Story
2. 6-28-86
3. One son, Jason
4. May 11, 2007
5. 6-29
6. 8
7. This is a tough one--I think b) 845. You've been doing posts 31 months x 30 days a month (avg) is 930...and you don't miss posting very often, but some days you post more than once. My guess is the net is down very slightly from 930.
8. Gardening and photography
9. My Digital Studio
10. Christmas Decor Elements--Jingle All the Way. Not that I don't love everything you do, but I can't get that one out of my mind.

[Cula Parker]

You are so amazing! I constantly find myself checking your blog for unique gift ideas for my friends and family.

1. The M&M Christmas Story
2. 6/28/86
3. one
4. may 11,2007
5. july 29
6. 7 cruises and 1 hawaii trip
7. D. 1,056
8. Photography and Gardening
9. My Digital Studio
10. It's a toss up between the MDS tutorials and the M&M Christmas Story tins

[Alicia Christian]

OK - Some of these I was able to find, others are guesses.

1- I think the m&m's Christmas story. You did also say the penguin ornament was one of your fav's, but I'm thinking you meant the m&m's story.
2- June 28, I think the year is 1986?
3-1, boy, Jason, recently graduated
4- May 11, 2007
5-July 29, I think the year is 1958, but I'm not sure about that part
6- 7 cruises and one trip to hawaii
7- I'm guessing 845.
8-Again, guessing based on what I know about what you post - gardening (roses to be specific) and photography
9- I'm guessing digital scrapbooking (with My Digital Studion of course)
10- This may seem weird, but I loved seeing how you organize and prepare for your Luv 2 Stamp meetins.

Congrats on your super high count!!!

[Laurie Gibson, Vestaburg, MI]

1. M&M Christmas story
2. 6/28/86
3. 1
4. 5/11/07
5. July 29th
6. 8 (includes Hawaii trip)
7. 985
8. gardening and photography (although you also love time with your family)
9. My Digital Studio and all of the really cool stuff you can do with it
10. I love everything you post so it is really difficult to choose my favorite. But, lately I am loving all of the things you are showing that you have done with MDS. I have dial-up internet service and have been unable to download the webinars to become certified. So, I have really appreciated your training sessions.

[Gayle W.]

1. M&M Story Altered Tins
2. June 29, 1986
3. One (son JB)
4. May 11, 2007
5. July 29
6. 8 total (7 cruises plus Hawaii)
7. d) 1056
8. Photography and gardening
9. My Digital Studio

10. My Faves - Probably the MDS projects and Big Shot ideas. Thanks so much for all the great projects and ideas. And congrats on your milestone!

[Susan]

1) M&M Christmas Story
2) 6-28-86
3) One son
4) May 11, 2007
5) July 29th
6) 8, incl Hawaii
7) b - 845
8) Gardening and Photography
9) My Digital Studio
10) Your tutorials - videos, MDS stuff, all your great stuff!

[Missi Roeber]

This was fun to search for stuff! Thank you so much for sharing all your great ideas and inspiration!!

1. M&M Christmas Story Tin
2. 6/28/86
3. One son
4. 5/11/07
5. 7/29
6. 7 cruises (1 trip)
7. b) 845
8. Photography and your flower garden
9. My Digital Studio
10. It’s too hard to name just one. I just love your MDS videos, they are so informative and fun to watch. You also helped convince me to get a big shot.

[MaryBeth]

1. M & M's Christmas Story
2. 6-28-86
3. one son, Jason
4. 5-11-07
5. 7-29
6. 8 including Hawaii
7. 1056
8. Photography & Gardening
9. My digital Studio
10.Big Shot Projects & your tutorials

[Wendy Hagerstown, MD]

1. M & M Christmas Story
2. 6/28/86
3. 1
4. 5/11/07
5. 7/29
6. 7 cruises
7. C-985
8. Traveling and Gardening
9. My Digital Studio
10. MDS projects and tutoials

[Wilda Cogar]

1. M&M story
2. June 28
3. One (Jason of course)
4. May 11,07
5. July 29
6. 7
7. I'll guess 985
8. Gardening & Photography
9. My Digital Studio
10. I love looking at it all but will have to say my favorite is your personal pictures w/ family & your flower garden. These first attracted me to you blog, followed by how much you really care about your downline! Keep up the good work my dear, I'm looking forward to your next BIG milestone :)
Wilda Cogar, Holland, Michigan

[Alison Yarrish]

1. M&M's Christmas Story
2.6/28/86
3.One Son:)
4.May 11, 2007
5. July 29th
6.7
7.985
8.Photography and gardening
9. Enjoying My Digital Studio:)
10. I love your cards from MDS! Keep 'em coming please! Thanks for all the ideas on your amzing blog.
Alison Yarrish, Manheim, Pa

[Melisa]

1. M & M Christmas Story
2. June 28, 1986
3. One son
4. May 11, 2007
5. July 29th
6. 7 cruises and 1 trip
7. C - 985
8. Photography and gardening (both gorgeous)
9. MDS
10. Thankful and Peace Banner - I used this in one of my clubs and they loved it!

Congratulations on 3,000,000 hits! That's amazing in 2 1/2 years. I love all your posts and look to you for inspiration. I really love your MDS tutorials. They are fabulous. Great job!

[Tracy Smith]

Here are my answers. Congratulations on this achievement - it's wonderful and well deserved!! Thanks, Tracy in MIchigan

1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) M & M Christmas Story
2. What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28th
3. How many kids do I have? 1
4. When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5. When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29th
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Gardening and photography
9. What is my newest PASSION!? MDS!!
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! Too many to choose from but I’d have to say your photography – love it!!!

[Darlene L]

1) M & M's decorated tin
2) 6/28/86
3) 1 Son Jason
4) 5-11-07
5) July 29
6) 7 cruises
7) D just a guess--couldn't count them all--LOL
8) Photography and Gardening (your flowers are gorgeous
9) MDS
10) Oval Frame Embossing Folder cut out

Happy to be a subscriber.

djstamper2003 at yahoo dot com

[Pat Myers]

1. M&M Christmas Story
2. Wedding Anniversary is June 28
3. 1 son Jason
4. May 11, 2007
5. Husband's Birthday is July 29
6. Earned 7 Stampin'Up cruises
7. I am guessing 845, but then my math never was very good.
8. Hobbies would be Photography and Gardening
9. Newest Passion would My Digital Studio
10.I really like the Thankful and Peace Banners. So much that I ordered the tutorial.

[Valerie Durham]

I know I'll never win this, but, hey it's worth a try - and you really made us work for this blog candy!

1. M & M's Christmas project
2. 6/28/86
3. 1 son - Jason
4. May 11, 2007
5. 7/29
6. In your profile at the top it says you have earned 8 cruises and trips, so I am thinking that means 7 cruises and 1 trip to Hawaii...
7. I'll guess C - I couldn't figure out how to find a correct answer and you don't miss any days! :)
8. I'm guessing your two faves are your lovely garden and roses as well as your fabulous photography.
9. Your newest passion (which helps us all out!) is My Digital Studio
10. I used your altered file folder idea in a workshop a few months ago and ended up with 14 people there! My order was over $500, so I was all excited!

[DeMaris]

1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice)
M&M's Christmas Story
2. What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28th
3. How many kids do I have? 1
4. When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5. When is my hubby's birthday? onth/day) July 29
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7 cruises and the Hawaii Trip
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056
C 985
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Gardening and Photography
9. What is my newest PASSION!? MDS
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted!
I enjoy your flowers your share….they are absolutely beautiful!!!! I also enjoy all your projects, you are so creative and it is wonderful to look at your work!

[Jill]

1. M&M Christmas story
2. June 28, 1986
3. one son, Jason
4. May 11, 2007
5. July 29
6. 7 and a Hawaii trip
7. 985
8. gardening and traveling
9. My Digital Studio
10. I find it impossible to list only one thing. Quite honestly, my favorite thing is your creativity and your openness as a demonstrator and person. I visit your site several times a day, hoping for another new post and to brouse. Keep it coming!

[Terry I]

1. The M&M Story
2. 6/28
3. one, Jason
4. 5/11/07
6. 7 cruises and 1 Hawaii trip
7. This one is a guess, but I think c) 985
8. Gardening(your fabulous roses) and photography
9. My Digital Scrapbooking...but of course.
10. One thing is hard, ther are so many, but your tutorials are GREAT!!
Congrats on such a great milestone!

[Beverly]

1) M & M Christmas Story
2) 06-28-1986
3) 1 son
4) 05-11-2007
5) 07-29
6) 8
7) d) 1,056 (no clue)
8) Gardening and Photography
9) My Digital Studio
10) Altered file folders, though I still haven't gotten it right yet.

This was like a treasure hunt. Thanks for all the fun, informative, inventive projects.

[diane mcvey]

Since I'm sure you have 3 winners already, I'm going for the random winners! I love your blog and THANK YOU for all the great tutorials you provide for us. You are AWESOME!!! :D dinobomp@aol.com

[nancy littrell]

I will also pass on the test, but want you to know Patty that since I have been faithfully stalking your awesome blog I feel like my SU hostess club projects have really improved. I esp. LOVE your Big Shot tutorials. TFS your creativity and sweet personality.

[Pam]

1. M & M Christmas Story
2. 6/28/86
3. 1
4. 5/11/07
5. 7/29
6. 7 cruises and 1 trip
7. 985
8. photography and gardening
9. MDS
10 everything!!!

Thank you for your willingness to share and answering questions I've asked about projects.
Pam, Ft. Collins, CO

[jolie n]

1.What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) m&m story
2.What is my wedding anniversary date? 6/28/86
3.How many kids do I have? 1
4.When was my first blog post? May 11, 2007 (month/day/year)
5.When is my hubby's birthday? 7/29/1952 (month/day)
6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 8
7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056 I'm going to say b) 845
8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? photography and gardening
9.What is my newest PASSION!? MDS
10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! It is so hard to narrow it down to one!!! I love that you share so much not only about stamping...but about you! I feel like we are friends! I love it! When I visit your blog it is like sitting down to spend some time with a really good friend...and I just love that. You are truly a blessing!
Hugs!
Jolie

[Jean Stayton]

1. M&M Christmas Story
2. 06/28/1986
3. One
4. 05/11/2007
5. 07/29
6. 8 cruises
7. 985
8. gardening, photography
9. My Digital Studio
10. all your post are fabulous, my favorite
would be projects done with the Big Shot

Patty Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jolie n]

Forgot to leave my city and state with mine...
Jolie N.(2 comments above)
Yucca Valley, CA
sorry....

[Carey Rogers]

1.What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) It has to be the M&M Christmas Story
2.What is my wedding anniversary date? 6-28-86
3.How many kids do I have? 1 darling son
4.When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5.When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29
6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7 cruises and 1 Hawaii tip
7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056 1,056
8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Photography and gardening
9.What is my newest PASSION!? My Digital Studio has to be the answer
10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! I love all of your tutorials they are so easy to follow.

Thanks for all you do for us. I really enjoy your blog.

Carey

[Carey Rogers]

I forgot to leave my whole name and city/town. This doesn't count as one.

Carey = Carey Rogers
Perryville, MO

[cassie]

Even if I was early, I haven't paid close enough attention to get some of these - so I'll just answer the ones I know....

3.How many kids do I have? 1
6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? a guess - 5?
7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? b) 845
8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? I know you love your flowers - and I always enjoy when you share the pics of them here on your blog - they are one of my favorite things!
9.What is my newest PASSION!? Digital Studio
10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! I always enjoy the posts that you share from the cruises/convention/retreats/ etc.....

[Carolyn S]

Ok, here, goes, Congrats again on this awesome achievement, you truly deserve the hits you get. Your blog is such an inspiration.

1.M & M's Christmas Project
2. June 28
3.1 son
4. 5/11/07
5.7/29
6.7 cruises and the Hawaii trip
7. c-985
8.Photography and that beautiful garden
9.My Digital Studio
10. Geez, Patty, don't make me pick, lol. I love the tutorials, the videos, the cards, the MDS samples, all the inspiration and just everything. Thanks for all you do.

[Sheryl Kincaid]

1. M & M Christmas Story
2. June 28, 1986
3. One son
4. May 11, 2007
5. July 29th
6. 7 cruises and 1 trip
7. C - 985
8. Photography and gardening
9. MDS
10. Everything! But if I had to choose only one thing, it would be your Big Shot projects & tutorials.

Aloha,

Sheryl Kincaid
Honolulu, HI

[Robin]

1. The M&M Christmas Story
2. 6/28/86
3. 1/Jason
4. 5/11/07
5. July 29
6. 7 cruises
7. C- 985
8. Photography and Gardening
9. My Digital Studio
10. I love them all but really love this one- Oval Frame - Petal's a Plenty embossing
folder.
Robin from Edinburg, VA.

[Judy Jackson]

1. Chipboard ornaments
2. June 29, 1986
3. one - Jason
4. May 11, 2007
5. July 29
6. You have earned 8 cruises.
7. My guess is b. 845
8. gardening and photography
9. MDS - and thank you for all the tutorials!
10. I love the water color roses with the Fifth Avenue Floral set.

Congrats on so many hit and so many wonderful blogs. Your blog is one of my faves!

[Ilene B]

1. M&M Christmas Story
2. 6-28-86
3. 1 son
4. 5-11-07
5. 7-29
6. 7 cruises
7. 845 posts
8. Hobbies: Gardening - Photography
9. MDS
10.I love the Big Shot projects, especially
the latest using felt/fabric. Thank You!
Ilene B.

[Ellen A]

hi patty
this post is just for fun but here goes
1. M&M Christmas Story
2. June 28/86
3. one son, Jason
4. May 11/07 1st post
5. July 29th husband's BD
6. seven (7) cruises
7. Posts guess 845
8. Hobbies: gardening and travelling
9. My Digital Studio - newest passion
10. I love your posts that illustrate anything to do with the Big Shot.

I check each day to follow you and admire what you have accomplished. I've meet you a couple of times at convention.
I have so enjoyed your blog. Ellen A from Ontario, Canada.

[Joyce Persenaire in Escalon CA]

Surely you have 3 winners already, but I'll take a chance at the answers.

1 - The M&M Christmas story
2 - June 28, 1986
3 - 1 (son)
4 - May 11, 2007
5 - July 29
6 - 7 cruises and 1 Hawaii trip
7 - 776 (guessing)
8 - Gardening & Photography
9 - My Digital Studio
10 - I love your tutorials.. recently enjoyed the wallet one!

I just want to say I go to your blog for most of my inspiration. You are the best, and thank you for all the inspiration you offer!

[Debra]

Pretty sure 3 have made it already, but here goes my try : ) :
1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? The M&M's Christmas Story
2. What is my wedding anniversary date? 6/28
3. How many kids do I have? one (son)
4. When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) 5/11/07
5. When is my hubby's birthday? onth/day) 7/29
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7 cruises (+ the Hawaii Trip)
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056
C 985
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Gardening & Photography
9. What is my newest PASSION!? MDS
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted - SO hard! Probably the MDS information and video assistance. It's been so very helpful! Thank you!
Debra B, Monrovia, Ca

[Dorene Donaldson - San Leandro]

1. M&M Christmas story tin
2. 6-28-86
3. 1 tall son Jason
4. 5-11-07
5. 7-29 One tall husband
6. 7 cruises & 1 Hawaii trip
7. c) 985
8. New camera-photography and gardening
9. My Digital Studio
10. Mostly big shot items, but everything you do is beautiful - you are on my must see list every day...your projects are wonderful...thank you for all that you do.

[Kadie Labadie]

Okay Patty: After some research, I'm going to list my answers, cuz I'm thinking some of the above answers might not be right - here goes:
1)M&M Christmas Story
2) June 29th
3) One Son-Jason
4) May 11, 2007
5) July 29th (we won't say what year!)
6) 8 cruises
7) 985 (but if counting individual days, I come up with 915 post)

8)Gardening and Traveling
9) My Digital Studio Creations
10) YOur CD Folder Project (posted 10/15/08)

Loved this oppotunity to fly down memory lane with you. Kadie Labadie

[Gay Ferland]

Congratulations on your new milestone!!!! You are an awesome lady!!

1. m & m Christmas Story - decorated tins.
2. June 28
3. one - Jason
4. May 11, 2007 at 11:55 AM
5. July 29
6. 8 but of these, one was a trip....Hawaii.
7. 985
8. travel/trips & gardening
9. SU Digital studio scapbooking
10.your tutorials. techniques for SU Manhattan Flower, and your kits.

Gay Ferland, PO Box 294, Belmont, NH 03220

[Marilyn]

1. M&M Christmas Story
2. 6/28
3. One--Jason
4. May 11, 2007
5. 7/29
6. 8 including Hawaii trip
7. C-985
8. Gardening--Flowers and Photograpy
9. My Digital Studio
10. I think it is your willingness to share your ideas and creativity. I love the MDS tutorials because they teach me something new.
Congratulations of hitting the big number.
Marilyn Marshalltown, Iowa

[Tasha Hollingsworth Greenup, IL]

I also love your blog and website!!! I recently received the Banners from you and I can't wait to make them!!! I love all of the other cards and things that you have posted!!! Thanks!!!

[Cam]

1. M&M Christmas story
2. 6/28/1986
3. 1 son, Jason
4. 5/11/2007
5. 7/29
6. 7 and a Hawaii trip
7. I am guessing, 985
8. gardening and traveling
9. My Digital Studio
10. I love all the techniques and videos that you showed in the blog.

Congrats!!!!

[Mariah Oliveira]

1. M&Ms Christmas Story
2. 6-28-86
3. One son, Jason
4. May 11, 2007
5. 6-29
6. 8 including Hawaii
7. 1056
8. Gardening and photography
9. My Digital Studio
10. I love all your Digital Studio stuff. I am contemplating purchasing it and I love your stuff.

Mariah Oliveira
mariah@oliveirafamily.com
Madera, CA

[Barbara Welch]

1.What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice)
The M&M Story

2.What is my wedding anniversary date?
June 28, 1986

3.How many kids do I have?
1- Jason

4.When was my first blog post? (month/day/year)
May 11.2007

5.When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29

6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned?
7 cruises and one trip to Hawaii that was not a cruise

7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? c 985

8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping?
Gardening and Photography

9.What is my newest PASSION!?
My Digital Studio

10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! I love seeing the gifts you make for your downline, the tutorials and your wonderful help with MDS recently have been my favorite. You are so talented and always willing to share that makes you the special person that you are. Thank you Patty and congrats on your blog hits....way to go!!

[Dorene]

1.What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) The M&Ms Christmas Story
2.What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28
3.How many kids do I have? 1
4.When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5.When is my hubby's birthday? (month/day) July 29
6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7 cruises and 1 Hawaii trip
7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056 C:985
8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Gardening & Photography
9.What is my newest PASSION!? My Digital Studio!
10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! It would be unfair to choose just one thing. I have enjoyed seeing all your different projects, pictures, ideas, etc. I love it when you share your other passions with us (gardening and photography). thank you for always sharing with us.

[Lisa Goates]

1. The M&M Christmas Story
2. 6/28/86
3. 1
4. 5/11/07
5. 7/29
6. 8
7. C
8. Travel & Gardening
9. My Digital Studio
10.It would be impossible to narrow it down to one thing that is my favorite post. You constantly amaze me with your creativity. I love all your Big Shot posts and love the water color technique that you did with the Manhattan Flower Folder. I'm also loving all that you are doing with the MDS. Keep on creating! Thanks for maintaining a great blog!

[Jenn Brown]

I love all the Big Shot and MDS tips! I also LOVE your rose pictures! Thanks so much for willingly sharing your talent with us!

[Jan Castle]

Well now...since I am late checking my e-mail, I'm sure you already have your winners; but want to put my two cents worth in anyway:
1. M & M Christmas Story
2. June 28
3. 1
4. May 11, 2007
5. July 29
6. 7 cruises
7. 1,056
8. photography and gardening
9. My Digital Studio...and you have done some wonderful layouts!
10. The Oval Frame Embossing Folder - bought an extra one myself to give it a try!!!

Thanks for the chance to win...but then you've already made me a winner by being able to access your blog and enjoy and learn!

Jan Castle; Salem, OR castle77@comcast.net

[Christina Kilton]

Thanks for all the time you put into your blog.

1. M&m Christmas story tins although i saw the chipboard ornaments twice too.
2.anniversary is 6-28-86
3. 1 child
4. 1st blog post 5-11-07
5. hubbys b-day is 7-29-58
6. # SU cruises: 7
7: # blog posts - c
8: hobbies: gardening and photography ( ilove your flowers, your lillies are fabulous)
9. newest passion is My Digital Studio
10. my favorite post is your 'my story' book. I love your layouts and the idea of making a book for your kids.

Thanks again for all the work you do. I love getting ideas from you.

Christina, Carlsbad, NM

[Janine]

1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? The M&M's Christmas Story
2. What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28th
3. How many kids do I have? One son - Jason
4. When was my first blog post? 5/11/07
5. When is my hubby's birthday? July 29th
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7 cruises plus the Hawaii Trip
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056
My guess would be c) 985
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? That would be gardening and photography
9. What is my newest PASSION!? My Digital Studio
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted - That would be your altered embossing folders. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent! You are truly remarkable.

[Julie]

1.What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice) The M&M Christmas Story Tins
2.What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28, 1986
3.How many kids do I have? 1-Jason
4.When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5.When is my hubby's birthday? July 29th
6.How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? 7
7.As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? c) 985
8.What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? gardening and photography (love your roses)
9.What is my newest PASSION! My Digital Studio
10.Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted! I love all the projects you post but really love the coaster calendars.

[Gretchen Barron]

1. What is my all time favorite Christmas project that I've posted on my blog? (hint.. I posted it twice)
M&M's Christmas Story
2. What is my wedding anniversary date? June 28, 1986
3. How many kids do I have? 1, Jason
4. When was my first blog post? (month/day/year) May 11, 2007
5. When is my hubby's birthday? onth/day) July 29
6. How many Stampin' Up! cruises have I earned? trick question - he, he -- 7 cruises and the Hawaii Trip
7. As of today, Nov. 7, 2009, how many blog posts have I posted in 2-1/2 years? a) 776 b) 845 c) 985 d) 1,056
C 985
8. What are my 2 favorite hobbies besides stamping? Gardening (flowers and roses) and Photography
9. What is my newest PASSION!? My Digital Studio
10. Now, tell me your favorite thing that I've posted!The floating reinker technique with Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set -- just georgeous!

Patty -- I can't tell you how much I enjoy your blog and posts and how honored I am to call you a friend! Thanks for everything and congratulations on this HUGE milestone! Blessings, Gretchen Barron

[Kathy Mc]

1. M&M's Christmas story decorated tins
2. June 28, 1986
3. One (son Jason)
4. May 11, 2007
5. July 29
6. Seven
7. b) 845
8. gardening and photography
9. My Digital Studio
10. After #7, this is the next hardest question. I have gotten so many cool ideas from you and your tutorials it's hard to choose. Guess currently I'd have to say you've really got me pumped with MDS.
Kathy McCloskey, Black Diamond, Washington

[Sara Spencer]

1. M & M's Christmas Story
2. 6-28-86
3. one son, Jason
4. 5-11-07
5. 7-29
6. 8 including Hawaii
7. 1056
8. Photography & Gardening
9. My digital Studio
10.Your tutorials - always so helpful.

Thanks for the chance to win. What a fun way to do this! =) Congratulations.

[Jenifer Phillips]

Congratulations, Patty! Here are my answers to the quiz:

1. The M&M's Christmas Story tins
2. 06/28/86
3. 1
4. 5/11/07
5. 07/29
6. 7
7. 985
8. Gardening & Photography
9. My Digital Studio
10. I love everything you post, but I would have to say that the watercolor roses technique is my favorite so far.

Thanks for letting me play along!

Jenifer Phillips
Huntsville, AR

[Dena Arrighetti]

1) M&M Christmas Story
2) June 28, 1986
3) One son, Jason
4) May 11, 2007
5) July 29th
6) 8, incl Hawaii
7) 845
8) Gardening and Photography
9) My Digital Studio
10) Just getting to see the awesome cards & crafts you post!