Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Time To Celebrate!

Four years ago today I started blogging! WOW, where does time go? A lot has happened in that time. To mark the occasion, I have some goodies to give away.

There are stamps, paper, embellies, some of Jody's awesome dimensional boosters, a mini 2011 CD calendar ready for you to stamp, and a wooden card display holder thingy made by my wonderful hubby. How is that for a technical term, lol?

Anyway, leave a comment on this post and I will draw one winner. I don't really care what you comment about so feel free to tell me what you might like to see more of, things that make you happy, any good recipes you have to share. I'm flexible ;). You have until Saturday at midnight, EST to leave your comment and I will announce the winner after that.

Yes, I will be offering up the PDF files for the mini CD calendars again this year. I am tweaking my files and hope to have them up later this week. They make great teacher and co-worker gifts!

I baked a big pan of brownies to celebrate 4 years. Mmmmm! I'd rather play hookie from work but chocolate will have to do.

50 comments:

Pat said...

Hi Tracy! Congratulations on 4 years of blogging. I enjoy reading your blog and checking out your latest creations. You always come up with the cutest cards and projects and then throw in some great, yummy recipes. I look forward to more of your inspirational ideas!

Country Mouse said...

Congrats on 4 years!!!! I love following your blog and reading along...I always find something to inspire me! Can't wait for your mini calendar!!!:) Thanks for the chance to win your yummy blog candy!:)

Tracy said...

Congrats on the blog anniversary, I unfortunately only found you a few months ago, but trust me, I backtracked all your blogs and am caught up. You know I love your recipe cards and always enjoy seeing when you post a new one. I also love your coloring, wow it amazes me that copic markers can actually do that, (just not for me).. anyway. What a great giveaway, I hope to win!!!! Keep posting the great creations Tracy..

Lisa Silver said...

Congratulations on 4 years!!! You know I'm a huge fan!

Hugs to you,
lise

Kyla said...

Congrats on 4 years. I love to read your blog and I check it out everyday!

Mendi M said...

Congrats! I check your blog almost daily and I just love it! Thanks for always sharing your great tutorials!

Nikki Bond said...

Congrats on 4 years! I always love visiting and checking out your creations. Keep them coming! :)

{sMILES}

Gail said...

congrats on 4 years..i always love surfing your blog..tfs..loves ya

Unknown said...

Congratulations! What fun blog candy! Keep up the wonderful work!

Anonymous said...

Hi Tracy, I just wanted to tell you how much I like your cards, and projects. The thing I love the most about your work is how you are not afraid of white space. I also enjoy your humor, life can be so demanding at times, and I love pulling up your emails, and reading your sarcasm! We must be close to the same age, because I can relate to so many things you say. Blessings to you, Rea

susie huber said...

Congrats on the fourth anniv of your blog. I love, love, love your blog and all of your creations. Keep up the great work; you always inspire me.

Thanks
Susie H

Kristine Reynolds said...

Congratulations on four years! I love your stuff and hope you keep blogging for many years to come!

Peggy said...

4 years...congratulations. I am anxious to see your mini CD calendars. I love what you do on your blog. Keep up the great work.

Cyndi said...

i've been following your blog for awhile now...love all your creations! congrats to 4 years of blogging!

Dawn said...

Tracy,
Congrats on 4 yrs !!!! Your blog is a daily stop for me when I get home from work..Your work is always so pretty..Keep it all coming including the recipes
Thanks again for making me smile after a long day
Dawn

Sassy said...

Four years? WOW! Where did the time go! COngrats

Carole RB said...

Hi Tracy
Congrats and happy 4th blogoversary. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great blog candy and good luck to every one

Anonymous said...

Congrats on 4 years! I found your blog last year and love it.....from your awesome cards to great recipes and lots of general inspiration for life. Appreciate it all! -Kris

Pat said...

Congrats on 4 yrs. Love the cards that you share. Thanks for the chance to win.

Cheryl said...

Congratulations on 4 years of blogging! There is always something to learn from your creations or your life! Thanks for sharing with us!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations. Thanks for the great ideas and inspirations.

Martha

Unknown said...

Congrats on 4 yrs. of blogging. I enjoy checking out your blog. You have such fabulous ideas and are such an inspiration to all.
thank you

Anonymous said...

Way to go!! Love visiting your blog and love your ideas!!

Anonymous said...

Several of your cards are in my "Favorites" book and I am planning to recreate them. They are so beautiful.

Linda said...

Love, love, love your blog!! Keep up the creativity and congrats to 4 years!!!

Susan N said...

Wow four years of blogging congratulations! I could not sleep this morning as my MS was bothering me. I was up at 4am thinking it is going to be a long day. I opened your email and what a nice surprise a chance for someone to win some wonderful blog candy. What a nice thing to do. Thanks for making my morning a little brighter :)

Tanja said...

Congrats on 4 years of blogging! I am from South Australia and always enjoy your blog. I am amazed at all the cooking and craft and other things you manage to do as well as spend quite a lot of hours in paid work! Keep up the great quality and fun of your blog.

Sheryl Hunt said...

4 years - way to go, Tracy! Looking forward to seeing you soon. Pigapalooza, here we come!

Sheryl Hunt

Janet said...

Your blog is very inspirational and has helped me alot in developing my own style of crafting. There is always something of interest and I am very happy to be a follower of yours.

Janet xx

Kim Kowal said...

Wow Tracy!! 4 years, thats awesome!! Congratulations!! Can't wait to spend another year with you on blogland. Thanks so much for the inspiration and of course the generous blog candy.

Kelly said...

Congratulations Tracy! I always love your blog; all your cute cards, great recipes and family fun. Thanks for making us part of life.

Bonnie said...

Congratulations on 4 years of blogging, Tracy!! It amazes me that you post so often, always with beautiful projects. Love your combination of cards, recipes, family stories, etc. Add in more organizational tips whenever possible. I will ALWAYS struggle with that part !!

Anonymous said...

MMMMM, Brownies! Will you be sending those too? Love your blog and congrats on making it this far! And many more years to come. Mary Russom

Amy Hayes said...

Congrats on 4 years! As a teacher and being a mother of a school aged child I would love some ideas for teacher gifts. My daughter's preschool has 15 teachers and so the gifts need to be easy and not too expensive. Thanks for the chance to win!

dinkuminkum said...

Hi Tracy,
Congratulations on your blog anniversary. I love the bookmark. I know what you mean about bittersweet - you're right to cherish the years you have your children with you and not wish them away - my children are grown up now, my son has moved to another city and my daughter is moving soon. It's good to see them growing into their own people, but I cherish the memories of the years gone by. . .
Hugs, Anne.

Rene said...

Hi Tracey,
4 years, time fly's when you are having fun!!!
Rene from OZ xo

Anonymous said...

I really enjoy your blog. I've made your salsa for the past few years and everyone enjoys it a lot. Thanks

Mel Hopes said...

I have only been watching you for a little while and I love it! Somuch inspiration and cuteness just makes a girl happy. congrats on 4 years of goodness :)

Rebecca Ednie said...

I have a great recipe

Caprese Pasta Salad

1 box cherry tomatoes washed
1 or 2 boxes basil, chiffonade or cut into thin strips, I use lots, more like a salad green
1/4-1/2 c lemon juice
2-3tbsp EvOO
1 lb cooked penne rigate
S&P to taste
1 tub (2cups) boconccini (fresh mozza) balls, bite sized or smaller
2tsp chopped garlic or to taste

Mix all ingredients with hot pasta. Enjoy hot, warm or cold. It is warm as mixed with cheese and tomatoes from the fridge and hot pasta-my favorite. Great for picnics.

Mary Lou Kemp said...

A simple and tasty recipe.
Russian Chicken
1 envelope of Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 Small Jar of Apricot Preserves
1 Small Bottle of Kraft Russian Dressing
Chicken ....I usually do a family pack of all thighs.

Mix the first 3 ingredients
Remove skin from chicken and dip each piece then put in pan, pour rest of the mixture over the chicken pieces, cover and bake at 350 deg. for about 40/45 minutes. Remove cover and bake and additional 15 minutes till mixture is thick and bubbly. Goes great with rice or noodles since you can spoon some of the liquids onto them.

Charmaine said...

Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for all the inspiration you bring to us every day!

Charmaine

annesatx said...

Congratulations on four years of blogging! And here's to the NEXT four!!!

gocanucksgo said...

Happy blogaversary!! Congrats on making it 4 years =) Thanks for doing such an amazing giveaway and for celebrating your blogaversary with your visitors. Keep up the fantastic work =)

Doris D. said...

Happy 4 years of giving us such a wonderful place to go to see amazing creations. You are special. Thanks for a chance to win all the goodies.

Unknown said...

WOW - hard to believe it's been 4 years of blogging already Tracy! You've been doing such great work and it's always so much fun to see what your next creation will be!! Love your blog - you're such a wonderful inspiration to so many - we appreciate all the time and effort you put into it! Thanks!

Sue

Vicki Wizniuk said...

Congrats on 4 years, that's awesome! Thanks for all the inspiration! :)
Vicki
vwizniuk at pris dot ca

Lilian said...

happy 4th blogaversary!! your blog is so wonderful. i hope you continue to share your creativity with us!!! :)

Kristine L said...

I love your blog!! I check it everyday to see what beautiful card you will post!! Thanks for all your inspiration!!

Michie B said...

Congratulations on 4 years in blog-land. Always love your cards and other goodies. Have a brownie for me!

Anonymous said...

I think you have thee cutest blog on the block! I'd love to see some more of your 3d projects.
Congratulations of fours years of fun and creative sharing!

Neena Johnson
Lawndale California
Jimeena416@yahoo.com