Sunday, February 10, 2008

Happy Blogoversary to Me and Some Blog Candy for You!

Well, everyone, it's hard to believe that I've been doing this for 2 years now, but there you go! I can't say I blog everyday and there have been some dry patches, but I love being able to use this as a way to keep in touch with people and to share my scrapping stuff!

So to thank all of you that pop in here from time to time and have recently pushed my counter over 10,ooo, I have some blog candy for you! I don't have time to post a picture right now because I need to get ready for work, but I'll tell you that there's a fun Making Memories tool in there!

All you need to do to get your name in for the prize is post a comment and tell me something you like or would like to see more or less of on my blog or a comment about the good/bad of blogging in general. You have a week to do this and I'll choose a winner next Sunday, February 17th!

Cheers,
Colleen

62 comments:

Anonymous said...

I like getting to know you better through reading your blog.

Anonymous said...

Hey, there! I love reading your blog, catching up on your life and seeing your terrific creations! I also like the links on your blog to other great scrappy places..keep on doing what you're doing girl! :)

Anonymous said...

Wow, 2 years! Congrats! I just started blogging and I really enjoy it. I hope I feel that way after 2 years. I would love to see more LOs and creations. I just love seeing other people's work and your pages are so nice!

Cathy M said...

Happy 2 Year BLOGOVERSAY to YOU! Count me in on this mystery celebrataion candy. It doesn't matter what it is....cuz I know wants it shows up it will be FUN FUN FUN! I like to see techniques, cards, and altered items. Ok really I like to see anything that stampers come up with. Thanks for a chance.
cmeyers@hughes.net

Anonymous said...

Happy Blog Anniversary! I can spend hours (and I do) looking at altered items and different card creations. can't get enough of them!

Jan Scholl said...

how about a travelogue of where you live, work and play? I think everyone loves to see local surroundings sometimes.

Nick said...

more of your altered work please-its such an inspiration!
I'm working on my first lunchpail at the moment

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogaversary!!
I enjoy the combination of scrapbook pages, cards and pictures on your blog.
Linda Peterson
craftylin1968@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I like more cards than anything else and less personal chit chat.
Mary Puskar
primitiveseasons@comcast.net

Darlene said...

I love seeing all of your creations and the cute pics of the boys!

Congrats on your blogiversary!

Annelies said...

Congratulations for your 2 year blogging! I like your creations, both cards and scrapbooking, so I would like to see more of that in the future!

wenat said...

I like being able to keep up with you via your blog, since I never see you in person any more! I'm sure we'll catch up again soon.

Sarah Coggins said...

Happy blogoversary, Colleen! I enjoy reading your blog & checking out your layouts. Definitely keep sharing those layouts and cards. Such wonderful designs. And inspiring. :)

Ana said...

WOW Congratulations! I just started my own blog in January and I love how I can get in touch with so many different people from around the world. I love to get inspiration and ideas from what everyone else is doing!!

Something I really enjoy is how you can link people to different blogs from your own, and spread the love in that way!

Keep posting layouts and projects, since they are always a great inspiration!!

Scott Franson Photography said...

Congratulations, you have a wonderful blog. I love to see altered items, and lots of items for every holiday.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net

Joƫlle said...

Hi Colleen!

Congratulations on the 2nd anniversary of "Random Pondering"s!!!

I love the stories about the boys (especially the transcripts of your conversations with Kyle!) and I would say, in opposition to the one comment earlier, that I would hate to see you go away from that personal "chit chat". I think it is an important part in understanding from where stems your inspiration and creativity.

I love keeping up with your life from far away. I also love seeing all the ways in which you express your creativity. I am filing so much of that away for when I can finally get seriously back into scrapbooking again!!!!

Take care!

thestampinglady said...

I pop in about once a week to see what you have been up too. One of my favs of your post was the album cover you designed. I loved the idea and the imagination to create it. As a mother of a want to be rock star--it gave me lots of ideas. darlene

NicoleL said...

I love getting creative ideas from other people....pictures of cards, scrapbooking, crafts are always fun to look at!!!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Nicole L.
cutesy_face@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I just enjoy getting to know a bit more about what you're like. I also get inspiration from your layouts, though I scrap mostly 8.5 x 11 size. And I love goodies!!

Anonymous said...

2yrs..that is a long time! Congrats!

I like seeing how to do cards from start to finish..techniques, tips.. etc...

Wishing you continued success

Traci ~MN said...

Happy Blogoversary to you!! I definetely love to read your blog when I can...and also add to my own. However, it is hard to remember to do in the hectic life we have. I just like to read up on other people to feel connected to everyone around the world, and to realize that a lot of people are just like me or are waay different and I have a lot to be thankful for. It's given me a new perspcetive...cheers!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your 2 year anniversary! That is quite an accomplishment! I like the way you blog showing us your creations and linking us to what you have used and where you got your inspiration... That is what I look for the most in blogs... so keep up the good work!

Khei de Dios said...

I'd love more pages, cards or altered from you. You are an inspiration. I'd link you up so my e-group could see and be inspired by your works.

Anonymous said...

Hi! I like looking at your scrapbooking pages, but I REALLY like it when you post cards. Probably because I am primarily a card maker and often need inspiration.

Kerry Morgan

Allison Cope said...

Hi Colleen! Happy 2nd Anniversary!!!

I'd love to see more of your work! It's fabulous!

Sara Russell said...

Congratulations! I like your blog the way it is. Thanks for the chance to win a great prize.
Sara

Joanne said...

Congrats...i love reading your blog..i love altered items and LO's. I need the inspiration.

MissaTooU said...

I enjoy seeing altered items! Thanks for the chance
Missa

Monica Loewen said...

Hey there, buddy - look at all your comments today!! Good for you, blogging for 2 years. I always have such great intentions, and then it just falls by the wayside for weeks at a time. Keep up the good work - I enjoy reading about your life and your beautiful boys.

Brenda H. said...

Happy Blogaversary...congrats on all the hits! 'Love seeing your cards...tfs! Thanks for this chance to win surprise candy!
~Brenda H.

Aimeslee Winans said...

Congrats to you, Colleen. I kinda feel stupid now for not doing this on my blog - I celebrated two years in January. So, save some celebratin' for me, too, LOLOL.

Linda SS said...

Congrats on reaching 2 years! I love your blog the way it is as it combines both scrapbooking and cardmaking. And the added bonus is family photos so we can feel like we know you better. FUN blog - thanks for sharing with us:)

Angel said...

I say larger print would accomodate my almost 40 eyes. But other than that, you're doing great! Keep up the great work and Happy Blogaversary!

Alison said...

Congrats on your Blogaversary! I just discovered your blog today, so I'm off to browse once I comment here. One thing I'm so happy that you don't have is MUSIC -- I absolutely hate blogs that have their own soundtrack. Thanks for the candy op!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your 2nd Anniversary. I like 3D items and altered items. Thanks for the chance to enter your drawing.

Swedie

Sunnymommie said...

I would like know about you and more of your projects idea.keep on doing what you are doing :)

thanks for the chance!!!

Katey

Anonymous said...

I just love to see ideas, I can find inspiration in most anything and that is why I 'blurf'
Thanks for the chance at the candy.

Deanne said...

Hi colleen
happy anniversary - two years
i've been blogging for about a year, and i have to say, its addictive, badly!!! lol
its helped me in so many ways though, i had an ickle bit of pnd after having baby number two and i've read back through my blog and i can see the change in me now to then. its helps me in so many ways.
and of course to log all your craftiness lol
heres to another many years of blogging x

Kelly said...

Happy blogaversary to you! It is lovely to get to know people on their blogs. There are so many talented people in this world and the blog just brings them all together! Thanks for the chance.
ksun_1999@yahoo.com

doverdi said...

Happy 2 Year BLOGAVERSARY to YOU! I enjoy reading your blog and seeing your awesome layouts, cards and scrappy projects. Thanks for the inspiration & sharing your creativity.

Anonymous said...

Congrats and don't change a thing about your blog. I love how you have it all organized into sections it makes searching easy:)

Nettie

Elaine said...

Hi Colleen,

I love seeing all the super scrapbook pages that you've created. They are hot! I think your kiddos are so sweet! I want to pinch those little cheekies and smoochie their little heads! I love babies...can ya tell? LOL

Thank you for sharing your art and creativity with us, and for doing a blog candy treat!

Elaine
eyp963@msn.com

Angela L. said...

I am a first time visitor and I loved reading your blog..... WOW! 2 years blogging, now that's really impressive... I am having an absolute horrible time becoming motivated to update my blog... I don't create much nor do I go anyway to have something fun to talk about. In fact, the sad truth is that My life is SO boring! Anyways, I do love reading about everyone else's life and what an awesome giveaway!

Anita said...

This is my first day on your blog! I love it. 2 years is awesome! I love to see altered items - like all the new ideas! Thanks!

http://www.wowprincess.com/anita/

Jennifer said...

Oh wow! Happy Blogiversary! :D

Jayme Downs said...

Happy 2nd Blogaversary Colleen!!!! :) I love seeing that you combine your cards, LO's and the family life together in your posts. Keep up the great work! And OMG what totally cool blog candy you're offering. :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your blogaversary! I love reading your blog to find out what's going on in your life if/when I don't get to talk to you. I love looking at your scrapbooking for inspiration and I also like the family pictures that you put in your blog.

nettystamps said...

I love scrapbooking blogs...I use them for inspiration when I hit a bump in the road of creativity! So I can't say that there is anything I would want to see less of...and if you would just keep doing what you are doing there really isn't need for more! I love what bloggers do and appreciate their time and effort. Kudos to you! :)
Thanks for the chance!

Cheryl KVD said...

I'm brand new to your blog and I just love it!! I am a huge scrapbooker, and I love all the links you have. You've also done a great job sharing your talent for our inspiration. Thanks!!

Lynn said...

Wow... 2 years, it just seems like a long time doesn't it. In reality, it just flew by.

I have to say just keep doing what you've been doing on your blog. It is awesome. I love everything you do. You are such a creative person and such an inspiration. Keep up the great work.

Diane said...

I just found your blog through Allison,but I love to see cards,new techniques and just enjoying diff blogs! Thanks for the chance at your candy!

Unknown said...

hey girl!

congrats on 2 years. I have definitely had fun getting to know your silly self over the last few months...don't change a thing-your blog rocks!! :)

Cathy M said...

Congrats on your 2 years of bloggng and 10,000 hits! I just love your blog. It's very creative and inspiring! Just keep doing what you're doing!
Thanks for a chance.
cmeyers@hughes.net

jillconyers said...

Happy Blogoversary! Hmmmm...now that you mention it I don't even know when blogoversary is.

Blogs are great for inspiration, motivation and laughs!

Anonymous said...

Really enjoying your blog and love seeing photos of the kids! Adorable!

Cam said...

I found another blog. Hope to get to know you better. Thanks for a chance to win some blog candy.
Cam
ctcao@earthlink.net

jo-ann said...

love your blog as is!!! your pics are totally awesome and thanx for the chance for some blog candy!

Claudia and Luke said...

I love how you combine home and scrapbooking together,,,thats what I do!!...cool

Anonymous said...

Congrats on two years!! I love how your blog is the perfect mix of everything. I hope you don'ty change a thing! Keep blogging!
Tara Thynne (thynner)

Anonymous said...

I just love your creations Colleen! And congrats on two years of blogging! You'll never regret your online journal I'm sure! It's just another form of scrapbooking, eh!? {Amanda from the Bug Board}

Anonymous said...

Your blog is great and I have bookmarked it. Your pictures are awesome!! Happy 2 years.

Rose Stannell
chrisamy1922@sympatico.ca

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on 2 years. I always like tutorials.

Swedie