P. Kelly Smith
Welcome to Freebie Friday! I hope you’ve enjoyed our week-long blogiversary celebration. I’ve enjoyed reading all of your heartfelt comments this week and throughout the past year. And I do read each and every one!
I love bringing you this blog five days a week, 52 weeks a year. Some might think that would be a daunting task. You have to run out of ideas sooner or later, right? Luckily, I’m constantly surrounded by inspiration. And since my introvert tendencies make me sit and stew over things, once an idea hits me, I immediately exclaim, “That could be a blog post!” And the rest is history…
Since I shared my favorite blog posts with you on Monday, today I’d like to share some editor insights on a few of our more controversial posts. Because let’s face it, I know you all like a juicy story just as much as me! And with this full disclosure, I’ll share some of my favorite reader comments. Some of them were so laugh-out-loud funny, I immediately had to forward them on to the rest of the team. And within seconds, laughter could be heard erupting from our cubicles and nearby offices. There’s some colorful PC peeps out there!
So, without further ado, here’s a few headline-making posts of 2009:
1. Birthday Idol – April 29, 2009: In honor of Susan’s birthday last year, we decided to go with an American Idol theme since she loves the show and had just joined a rock ‘n roll band. Little did I know, but I apparently offended one of her die-hard fans by making this innocent comment: “Kelly Clarkson, eat your heart out! There’s a new Idol in town.” I assure you, as a fellow Texan and fan of Kelly’s music, I was not referring to her weight at all. I was merely suggesting that Susan was the new “Idol” in Paper Crafts land.
2. Do You Like to Make Stuff – May, 26, 2009: Brandy had no idea what she was setting herself up for with this post. It began with her listing the things she likes to make: cookies, friends, cards, magazines, etc. The comment prompt to win a prize was: “What do you like to make?” Summer Braxton chimed in with: “I hope I don’t offend anyone…but I like to make whoopee with my husband…especially since he just got home from a year-long deployment.” (Summer, your comment was one I most definitely forwarded to the rest of the team! Thanks for the giggle!)
3. Gallery Idol Top 10…Coming Soon – July 17, 2009: This is probably the most painful post I had to write last year. (See finalist Jo Kill’s card below. The sentiment reads: “Sometimes Life Sucks…” And it did that day!) Long story short, I was on vacation in San Diego and had to post the Top 10 results of our Gallery Idol competition. Our webmaster was suppose to e-mail me the results over the weekend, he forgot and the inmates turned on him. Despite the drama, I loved this comment from Shanna Vineyard, who I believe was about six months pregnant at the time: “Hey Kelly! Who’s the “Nameless” webmaster so we can all come lynch him/her???? Bwahahahahha! J/K!!!!!!” I’m sure it was the hormones talking, right Shanna?
So there you have it! Just a few posts that definitely caught our attention in 2009. Hopefully in 2010 we’ll continue to bring you all the things you love, plus introduce some fun things you’ve never seen before! (And I’m sure they’ll be some juicy stories to tell a year from now!)
Happy Friday!
Kelly
P.S. I almost forgot today’s giveaway! As my blogiversary gift to you, leave a comment about absolutely anything and I’ll pick three winners to receive Karen Foster’s Simple Elegance Card Creations Kit and one of our new Betty t-shirts. All comments must be received by midnight (MST) on Sunday, Feb. 7.
Three lucky winners will take home this Karen Foster Design card kit and a Betty t-shirt!
P.P.S. It’s time to announce the three winners from Kim Hughes’ Inspiration Journals post!
1. Jamie Greene (Feb. 3, 6:56 a.m.)
2. Julie Campbell (Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m.)
3. Victoria S. (Feb. 3, 9:52 p.m.)
Congrats, winners! You’ve each won a new BasicGrey collection and one of our Betty t-shirts. I’ll be contacting you shortly to get your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who left comments!
I love Freebie Friday and this blog. Very entertaining. Thanks for the chance to win.
Judith
Love this blog and check it every day!
A blog post about ANYTHING? Careful what you ask for …
Thanks so much for your inspiration!
I love to keep up-to-date on what ‘s happening in the scrapping world. Your blog is an awesome way to do that!
I just want to say Thanks..Thanks for actually making me believe that someone reads our posts and that they aren’t just ignored. It made me feel that someone really cares enough to sit and read through them…thanks, I needed this.
Very cool giveaway! Thanks for a chance to win!
DeniseB
Enjoying my evening, my daughter is home from college, we’re all just hanging around, relaxing. Thanks for the opportunity to win something, I alway keep trying though so far no luck. Keep up the great work!
Happy Friday!! I love your blog posts, keep up the great work!!
~Rachel in Sacramento
I LOVE reading this blog ~ so inspiring!!!!
Love Karen Foster! Love this blog – i look forward to it everyday!
You do a great job with the blog!
wow – even the tin of that prize looks cute! But thanks for sharing people’s honest and offhand comments. It made me laugh too!
How funny!
Thanks for the giveaway!
WOW! I loved the blog and thanks for the chance to win.
There’s so MUCH to see/try/learn! Happy Blogaversary, and I’ll be back often.
Looking forward to seeing what’s coming in 2010!
I subscribe to MANY scrapbooking/card making/paper crafting blogs and magazines. But Paper Crafts magazine has always been my favorite and recently I discovered your blog. It wasn’t a surprize to me that it is now my favorite blog also!! Keep up the great work. I, and millions of others, depend on you and your team for terrific inspiration!! Thanks a bunch!!
This is the best Friday giveaway yet. I just love the metal container the card kit comes in. I am curious what the kit itself looks like. I enjoy all the blogs weekly.
Happy blogiversary!
Ok, my last chance to get a Betty shirt! I sure hope you will have them for sale on your website. If I don’t win and you don’t sell them, I’ll go stalk your office in SLC until you give me one!!! *giggle*
Blessings,
Christine
Happy Anniversary!
Love this blog.Thanks for inspire and great ideas!!!!!
Happy Blogiversary!
And that Idol cake looks great =D
I love your blog post! This one was especially funny. I’m a new reader so sharing things from the past makes me feel like I’ve been “part of the family” for years.
So funny! One of the reasons I read the blog daily is the insights and behind the scenes look at Paper Crafts. Tfs and thanks for the Friday Freebie!
I love reading your blog!! It is on my list of favorites with my cup of tea!! Thanks!
Love your blog. It’s always good for a chuckle and everyone needs at least one good chuckle a day!
Happy anniversary! I have met many wonderful people who share my love of making something other than a mess….when my fiance complains about my stuff being piled up everywhere I tell him to hush….it’s aprt of the creative process….lol
I love PC!!!! It goes so perfectly with my daily tea!!! Plus, it’s always fun, inspirational, and full of good things—-unlike the newspaper, which tends to be full of sad or bad news these days.
Such a cute kit. Thanks for the chance to win.
happy blogiversary! your blog is always fun to read and especially cool when we get to see (with pictures) the things to which you are referring. thanks for a great crafting motivator! such fun!
I’m so glad I’m inside right now…hubby and neighbors are outside shoveling about 2 foot of snow. I’m so ready for Spring!
There are violets blooming in my backyard. Hooray for Spring!
I started scrapbooking when my son was two. Now that he has turned fifteen and trying to be patience with my teenager. I just open my scrapbook when he was little and loveable and it was ok to hug and kiss him in front of everyone. I have remember he is still in there somewhere reaching for me to love him. I know this age is crazy trying to figure who are and where you fit in this so called life? I just him to know I love him and I will always be here for you. I know he won’t see this but if he did I can see him rolling his eyes and walking away…lol He is my inspiration for scrapbooking !!!! Have a Great weekend everyone and thanks for all the good ideas you have they are wonderful…..
Thanks for a wonderful blog, great info, wonderful ideas and the chance to win really cool products! Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Blogaversary! Hope you have a great one, and keep up the great and inspiring work!
Just found your blog! How cool. And a chance to win something right off the bat. Thanks. You’re now in my favorites list.
thanks for the fun!
Sandra
I could read this blog all day — so many fun people! Enjoyed reading today’s comments. Is it spring yet?
What great memories! Love checking out the blog!
Thanks for the chance to win this great little bundle.
Wow, great blog candy
! Thanks for this chance and I just love this blog, am here frequently 
!
Inky Hugs,
Catherine
catlevy@eastlink.ca
I’ve been keeping reading lots of blogs during our BIG snowstorm in Virginia. I always enjoy yours.
I have been checking out PC’s blog every since I found out about it. Love it! You guys are doing a great job
Great post, good laughs! Happy Anni and thanks for your constant generousity! You make the stampin’ world a happier place!!
Happy Blogaversary. I am a subscriber and gain much motivation and inspiration from your site. Enjoy all your personalities also!!
I am from Northern Alberta, Canada and amazed at the reports of snowstorms you are getting at present. We have very little snow this winter.
Happy blog anniversary! I recently found this site and enjoy reading and seeing all the ideas. I normally sit down with the computer on Saturday mornings and this is one of the sites I love to go to. Thanks for the chance to win.
Rebecca:)
Sometimes the creativity reminds me of the advertising firm of Darren on Bewitched. What comes into people’s heads during the creative process?
If the kit as great as the packaging I hope I win!
I have loved stopping by PCC every day. I know I’ll get a feast for my eyes!
oh happy day.. Love the girls of PC & the inspiration they share! Keep the laughs and the eye candy coming for many more years!