Freebie Friday – 100,000 Page Hits and Counting!

May 29, 2009 in Uncategorized | No comments

P. Kelly Smith

P. Kelly Smith

Welcome to Freebie Friday! Today I’m in a celebratory mood because this little blog here just surpassed 100,000 page hits. Wahoo! Thanks to all of you who keep coming back for your daily dose of Paper Crafts!

In the four short months since we launched Paper Crafts Connection, we’ve proudly brought you 85 posts that have generated 7,575 comments. I’m no mathematician, but I’d say those numbers are pretty darn good! 

And just when I think I can’t possibly come up with another blog topic, inspiration comes knocking on my door and I’m compelled to share it with you, my Paper Crafts friends.  

I so enjoyed reading all of your comments from Cath’s Ready? Set! Access! post last week. Most of you said your favorite way to access Paper Crafts is by picking up the actual magazine and devouring each and every page. Some of you even admit to drooling! And in between issues, you bide your time by reading blogs for inspiration and participating in fun design challenges like those offered on Cath’s Moxie Fab World blog.

Cute side note about our cute Cath. Even though she can have as many free issues as she wants, she also has a subscription. I’m totally serious! She says there’s nothing cooler than opening her mailbox and seeing her shiny new issue smiling back at her. She says it’s like having six mini Christmases all year round! Plus, how many of us can look our postman in the eye and say, “You know what, I helped make that magazine.” I have no idea if she really does this, but if she wanted to, she could totally get away with it!

Should we get on with today’s giveaway?! Since I’m in such a good mood over our blog’s page hit achievement, I’m giving away Melissa Frances’ Ambiente page kit to TWO random winners! Each kit comes with gorgeous paper, stickers, embellishments, ribbon, rub-ons and and a clear stamp set that’s perfect for every celebration in life.

Two winners will have fun celebrating with Melissa Frances' Ambiente page kit!

Leave a comment telling me your favorite way to celebrate. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Sunday, May 31. I’ll announce the two lucky winners on Monday’s blog. 

Here’s to 100,000 more page hits!
Kelly

P.S. It’s time to announce the three winners of Sue’s Heart”felt” Greetings post! Here they are in no particular order:

1. Laura Stewart (May 28, 5:16 p.m.)
2. Anita Young (May 27, 9:08 a.m.)
3. Rachael Wood (May 27, 10:59 a.m.)

Congrats, ladies! Each of you will receive a selection of felt from Sue’s own colorful stash. I’ll be e-mailing you shortly for your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!

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  1. Sandy Allan’s avatar

    Sandy Allan on May 30, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Thanks for all the hard work you and your crew do at Paper crafts. You ask how I like to celebrate? Well, being terminally ill makes one appreciate the everyday beauties ; whether that be spending time with my husband sipping tea out by our back pond ; walking around my flower beds taking in the wonders of colors ; patting my two beautiful shelties or working in my craft room putting together a card. Enjoy today and what it brings!

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    Tracey on May 30, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    Hmmm, I think I like to celebrate with a Dairy Queen ice cream cake. Today though, I quite possibly would find a long nap the best celebration ever since I am feeling pretty cruddy!

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    Becky P. on May 30, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate is with a good drink, a great dessert, and the love of my family and friends. I have a tendency to do more celebrating in the summer, so the next few months should be great.

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    Jaquelyn on May 30, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    I just celebrated my graduation with a big celebration–all of my church family, friends, everyone came to help me celebrate!! We had lots of great food and a fun time visiting; it was a great way to celebrate! =)

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    Vickie on May 30, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    We love to celebrate by having a party. My husband has just renovated our basement and he just loves to have people over. Of course that means I have to clean the house:)

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    Rosanne on May 30, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    Congratulations!

    I like to celebrate with friends and family over dinner and wine!

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    Jenny McGee on May 30, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    A party with friends and family is always a fun way to celebrate.

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    Louise Dubord on May 30, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    Congratulations! Myfavorite way to celebrate : bring on the bubbly and friends!

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    Sarita on May 30, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    We like to celebrate with family, we hang out in the yard & cook steaks on the barbecue.

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    Brenda on May 30, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate is to spend time with my husband and 3 kids without having to do any work (housework, homework, yardwork). Just spending time together the 5 of us relaxing, having fun and connecting is the best way to celebrate – although add chocolate to the mix and it’s perfection!! :)

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    Julia Freeman on May 31, 2009 at 1:23 am

    My favorite way to celebrate is spending time with family and friends and lots of food!

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    LindaSS on May 31, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Family celebrations are always special if my 3 grandchildren are in attendance:) Good food, good weather, and family makes for an extra fun celebration.

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    Rett on May 31, 2009 at 6:22 am

    I must say, I like the way you celebrate! Thanks for the chance to win some Melissa Francis goodies….I’d be happy with just the rubons.

    Whenever I celebrate anything,,,it’s usually with family and friends. Maybe we go to dinner…or a picnic in the backyard. Birthdays are usually celebrated around the kitchen table with ice cream, cake and well wishes!

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    Karen from Ontario on May 31, 2009 at 7:46 am

    Congrats on your success Good food, family and friends and of course lots of sunshine….that makes for a great celebration…

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    Kelly on May 31, 2009 at 8:27 am

    I’d have to agree – it’s all about the food. We celebrate by trying new recipes and bring on the desserts.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win. Love the blog!

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    Marlena on May 31, 2009 at 10:21 am

    I don’t party too much really but I do like to have some friends over to maybe watch a movie or have a scrapbooking party.

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    Marlena on May 31, 2009 at 10:22 am

    I don’t party too much really but I do like to have some friends over and watch movies or scrapbook.

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    sandee on May 31, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    I love celebrating by going out to dinner! Nothing says “celebrate” like not having to cook and clean up! :)

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    cindy stanley on May 31, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    I love celebrating by either going out to dinner or by getting the things to make a special dinner at home. I love to cook so actually the second option is more my speed.

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    Stephi D. on May 31, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate anything is to have family gathered around and to enjoy the victory together. Ok, food is usually involved to some degree also, just being real here.

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    Beth C on May 31, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    I love to get dressed up and hit the town, but quite honestly, I just love to be with family, laughing and talking and just being together.

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    Monique on May 31, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    I love celebrating with some expensive chocolate, a glass of wine and a new magazine :-D There’s nothing like it!

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    Sharon on May 31, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    My favourite way to celebrate is just being with my family.Once a year my sisters and I take three days to ourselves and celebrate our birthdays.We choose a weekend closest to my Mom’s birthday in November and shop,eat,craft,eat,shop,eat etc.We cry a little,but laugh a whole lot!!Most important we give thanks for a wonderful Mom and wish she was able to celebrate with us.

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    SweetOrange54 on May 31, 2009 at 4:11 pm

    Margaritas on the beach at sunset – how can you that?

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    Sharon L on May 31, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    congrats on the 100,000 hits it’s a wonderful blog full of info. thanks

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    denise on May 31, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    with life so hectic ,with so many distractions it’s nice to celebrate with a few good friends and family. Delicious food and wonderful conversation, for life is truly too short.

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    juanita davis on May 31, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate is have the kids come over, my sister and her family, along with her kids friends and anyone around the neighborhood that smells food cooking. Since the kids left the roost, I seem to enjoy having a lot of people over, relaxing with a good meal cooking on the grill!
    Congratulations on the blogaversary, btw!

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    Tricia Dee on May 31, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    Congrats on 100,000 hits! We celebrate with the whole family over and my husband cooks!

  29. Deb V’s avatar

    Deb V on May 31, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Celebrate: Family, Friends and Food!

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    Lisa Petrella on May 31, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate is by spending time with my husband, family and friends—picnics, traveling to new places, visiting our favorite restaurants, camping, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing—-basically just getting out and doing something fun together!!

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    Chris S. on May 31, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    I celebrate the new day every time my feet hit the floor. I celebrate when I see hummingbirds at the feeder. I celebrate when my grandsons run into my arms for a hug. I celebrate my marriage of 32 years. I celebrate knowing that the Lord is on His throne and in control!

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    Dell on May 31, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Dinner out with family is my favorite way to celebrate.

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    Kay on June 3, 2009 at 6:20 am

    I love to celebrate by going out to dinner with family and making sure to leave room for dessert!!

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    Susie on June 5, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate is to either have or go to a BBQ with good friends and family. I love time visiting and enjoying friends and family!

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