Trudee Treats 1 Year Anniversary!!!
Happy Anniversary toooooo meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
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It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since I first opened the door to Follow Your Bliss… I had no idea what would come of my creative ramblings, but had hoped to work towards building this “hobby” into a career. I am so proud to say that I am well on my way to having my career in place in this industry. My next milestone will be to leave my current full time job with the bank. I have every faith that this will happen, because I have shared this dream with all of you here. When you vocalize your dreams & wishes, and work to achieve them, the rest seems to fall into place. I encourage all of you to do the same in your lives, and see what happens. You will be amazed!
I want to express my sincere thanks to all of you for coming to visit and sharing in my dreams with me. I absolutely LOVE having you here!! {{{Hugs}}}
OK, so enough of my sappy rambling, on with the prezzies!!! WAHOOOOOOOO You are going to flip out. Here’s what we have to give away:
From Hot Off the Press, some alterables by Sara’s Surfaces: 8×8 album, 2-8×8 portfolio, and 2-8 1/2 x 11 portfolio
More Hot Off the Press Citrus papers, flowers, brads, and monograms:
Hot Off the Press fun shaped brads, and 2 little alterable peek-a-boo-pockets:
Cosmo Cricket’s Honey Pie 8×8 paper and matching Blackboard chipboard shapes (from Jacksonbelle’s store!!):
Are we done yet? Hmmmm NOPE!! LOL!!! How about some Copic markers, and some fun ribbon and trims?
I will randomly choose FIVE lucky winners on the evening of Wednesday March 26th. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to be entered for the drawing!! No special rules for your comments, say whatever you wish. Tell me what you’re doing for Easter if you celebrate it, what you’re looking forward to this Spring, what you’ve enjoyed about my blog this past year….anything goes!
Thanks so much for your support this past year, and I look forward to more exciting things to come this year, as Serendipity takes charge.
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Congratulations on your anniversary! You are a talented lady! We are just headed to church on Sunday - maybe lunch out afterwards. Again, congratulations
Posted by: janet d. | March 21st, 2008 11:24
Great job on your blog!!!! and of course, happy anniversary!!!!!!!! Keep up the amazing work and good luck on your move to leave your job and do this FULL TIME!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
Pamm
Posted by: Pamm | March 21st, 2008 11:29
OH Trudee, these all look sooooo YUMMY! Thank you for inspiring us ALL:)
Posted by: Dawn Chau | March 21st, 2008 11:30
Congratulations on your one-year blogaversary. I wish you the best of luck as you persue your new career and grow in the next year. You are a very talented artist and are an inspiration to other stamp artists.
-*Linda*-
Posted by: Inkylin | March 21st, 2008 11:34
I live spring and the return of gardening season! We celebrate Easter with church and a family meal. Congratulations on your Blogaversary!
Posted by: C Burke | March 21st, 2008 11:39
Trudee, Congratulations on your one year anniversary!! I always love seeing your design work, you are a wonderful inspiration!! For Easter we will celebrate at church and then with our family. We always have a Easter egg hunt for the kids but I think this year it will have to be inside, we woke up to a fresh blanket of snow this morning!! Will spring ever get here? LOL!
Smiles!
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Blankenship | March 21st, 2008 11:48
Oh, CONGRATULATIONS on being so well on your way towards a “career in this industry” — someday it would be nice to say “that’s me” to a statement like that! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!
Posted by: Julie (Joypup on SCS) | March 21st, 2008 11:53
Congrats on your one year anniversary! It’s truly a pleasure looking at all your beautiful creations. Best of luck in your design career. I’ll be praying for you.
Posted by: Rachel | March 21st, 2008 12:02
Trudee, I hope your wish comes true and can leave the bank. I’m sure with your talent you will make it work. I look to being with my folks for Easter. They don’t live far but they do live out in the country. The winter weather has limited my visits to their house. I can’t wait for Spring to physically get here. The calendar says March 21, but mother nature is stuburn. Thank you for offering the candy, love it. Best wishes. Mari Pearson West Liberty Iowa.
Posted by: Mari Pearson | March 21st, 2008 12:07
Congratulations on your 1-year anniversary. Your blog is sooooo encouraging and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Beth Mak | March 21st, 2008 12:13
Congrats on your Blog-a-versary!!! And how wonderful to hear that things are falling in place for you to follow your bliss. We have a gorgeous Spring Day here, and I can’t wait to get off work to go home and color eggs with my kiddos.
Happy Easter to you!
Posted by: Rachel V | March 21st, 2008 12:13
Happy Anniversary, Trudee! I find so much inspiration when I visit your blog each day. You are so creative, and I absolutely love your style! In addition, you have me hooked on all kinds of products you have featured. This is, indeed, a happy place to visit!
Happy Easter!
Posted by: Kathy McDonald | March 21st, 2008 12:17
Congrats! One year is big and your blog is always full of such great things…:0)
You are well on you way to saying good bye to the bank…:0)
Easter I will be doing nothing….:0( DH works and we have no kido’s….
reflections:0)
Posted by: reflections:0) | March 21st, 2008 12:20
Congratulations Trudee!!! How wonderful to go after your dreams!
For Easter my kids and I are ‘hitting the road’ for a 7 hour drive to Seattle.. We leave tomorrow bright and early and return late next week.. It’s also Spring Break.
We live on a ranch at 3,500 feet, so I am looking forward to the sunshine on my face (maybe next month!) all the snow melting, and the chance to just be outside in my spring clothes - sneaks, jeans, tshirt, and sweatshirt if chilly…..
What I love about your blog, which I subscribe too… hmmm… your work with copics, your great attitude, and I just love those cute little smiliey guys! They make me smile too!
Congrats again!!!!
Posted by: Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal) | March 21st, 2008 12:23
Congrats on your Anniversary! You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing all of your creations!
Posted by: Laci | March 21st, 2008 12:25
Congrats on your 1year mark! I love your work, you keep my inspired. The kid (older) are coming over for dinner, just alittle ham. My hubby does the cooking. Otherwise I plan to spend the day doing my laundry and some stamping. Have a great one!
Jannette D.
Posted by: Jannette D | March 21st, 2008 12:27
Congrats on your one year anniversary! I wish you more success in the coming years! You have gorgeous work and thanks for sharing great products and tips with us. You have enabled me a lot! On Sunday, we will celebrate Easter with friends. They have invited us over — how lucky we are!!
Posted by: pegg | March 21st, 2008 12:32
You are so incredibly talented - you should have NO problem turning your hobby into a career. Because of you (and I only found your blog in the last month or so), I am on my way to building a nice collection of Copic markers - I have picked up eight or ten at my local Hobby Lobby while they were on sale, but they have a pretty limited selection. I want to pick some up from an online site - I’d love to know which colors or kits you would recommend for a ’starter’ set. You may have already said, but I haven’t found it yet. You are a wizard with them. I am awed! Congratulations on your anniversary! I look forward to ’sharing’ your journey now that I’ve found you!
Posted by: Robin K | March 21st, 2008 12:43
Trudee:
Happy Anniversary! I’ve been a follower of your amazing work for a long time. Your achievements are amazing and I’m sure you’ll leave that bank behind to realize the rest of your dreams in no time. Your work is truly outstanding!
Keep up the good work. Here’s to another fantastic year in blogland.
Regina Davis
Posted by: Regina Davis | March 21st, 2008 12:52
Trudee, wow, congrats on the 1 year mark. You should be so proud that you are realizing your dream to make crafting a career. This is not an easy industry to earn real money in and your talent and fortitude is what has gotten you this far. I have every confidence that you will continue to move towards your ultimate goal of quitting the banking job. Good luck and thank you for sharing the opportunity to win the fab assortment of goodies! Hugs, michelle
Posted by: Michelle (sf9erfan on SCS) | March 21st, 2008 12:56
Happy blogaversary!! Your creations are wonderful…thanks so much for sharing them! May you have as much or more success this upcoming year…I look forward to seeing your talented work.
Posted by: Alanna | March 21st, 2008 13:12
Wow! Fun candy! This Easter, we are going to spend some time with my FIL, who lost his beloved wife of 52 years a few months ago. Then, we’ll go spend some time with my family. We will also be praying for my BIL, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer the other day. Life is precious and we can’t forget to whom we owe our debt! Hugs! Congrats on the 1yr anniversary!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | March 21st, 2008 13:13
Excellent for you! Great blog. Great success. I hope its not long before your job becomes what you love to do, and you can leave the bank.
Posted by: cindy | March 21st, 2008 13:26
Congrats on your year! And yet again the candy is sooooo yummy!!! thanks!
Posted by: Tomie | March 21st, 2008 13:33
Happy Anniversary!! What did we do before blogs??? I am so looking forward to warmer weather, snow is predicted here today, yuck!! Good Luck to you in your quest, you certainly have the talent for it.
Posted by: sandie994 | March 21st, 2008 13:37
I am sooo happy for you!! Congrats on 1 Year!! You deserve the best!
Posted by: Tammi | March 21st, 2008 13:46
How wonderful that you’ve turned your hobby into a career!! That totally Rocks!!
Dee
Posted by: Dee | March 21st, 2008 13:47
Hi Trudee - congrats on the “Blog-a-Versary”! I wish you much success for the coming year. I really enjoy your blog; and viewing your stunning creations. Happy Easter and Happy Spring!
Beth B. (mommy to a busy 4.5 yr old)
Posted by: Beth B. | March 21st, 2008 13:47
Congratulations! We are celebrating Easter with sunrise service at church, visiting my parents, and celebrating my daughter and nieces’s 2nd birthday. It should be an amazing day. I admire your determination and positive outlook. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Amy M. | March 21st, 2008 13:48
Happy anniversary and being on the way to living your dream!
For Easter, we are having our families over for a big lunch, and then celebrating my daughter (9), son (16) and MIL’s birthdays.
I am having spinal surgery Monday morning, and hopefully all of the activity will keep my mind off of it!
Happy Easter!
Posted by: CarmelMomSue | March 21st, 2008 13:52
oh what awesome treats… I love visitng your blog daily…
Posted by: Aimee | March 21st, 2008 13:54
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win some amazing candy! Our Easter will be celebrated with the family, it should be fun.
Posted by: Joni | March 21st, 2008 13:55
Congrats on one year! Your dream IS coming true! Thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: kari | March 21st, 2008 13:57
I love your blog. The things you design are very inspriring! What I love about Easter is the somberness of Lent and Good Friday followed by the joy of Easter morning. From darkness to light.
Posted by: Jo Zemke | March 21st, 2008 13:58
Congratulations on your anniversary! We should really be congratulating ourselves because you’ve been giving us so much inspiration and instruction for a whole year. When you give up your day job will we have even more of you?
Nimue
Posted by: Nimue | March 21st, 2008 13:59
Congratulations!!! Happy Anniversary!
I love reading your blog daily - your talent is amazing! I love everything about your blog.
On Sunday we have a big Easter dinner & Easter egg hunt - the kid’s look forward to it every year!
Posted by: Michelle Nadraszky | March 21st, 2008 14:00
Trudee: Congratulations on your one-year anniversary. You truly have the talent to follow your bliss & leave that day time job at the bank. Thanks for all of your inspiration. XOX Troy Louise
Posted by: Troy Louise | March 21st, 2008 14:03
It’s too MUCH!!! Wow! What wonderful treats! Congrats on the one year milestone, and you go, girl! It’s so fun to see talented women achieve their goals and dreams.
Posted by: Amy | March 21st, 2008 14:20
Oh my gosh!! Happy Anniversary!! What a generous way to celebrate!! For Easter we are meeting my parents and my brother’s family for a nice lunch at Montana’s Restaurant! We are also celebrating my parents’ 40th wedding anniversary!!
Posted by: Kimmie | March 21st, 2008 14:21
I love your blog! Congrats on your year! I look forward to see you another year!
Posted by: Heather | March 21st, 2008 14:22
Happy Anniversary Trudee.
Thank you for a whole year of inspiration. What a lot of wonderful talent you have.
Happy Easter to you too and your family.
We will celebrate Easter as a family and DH will do the cooking. It will be wonderful.
Posted by: Pat | March 21st, 2008 14:23
Happy Aniversary! Time does fly by fast. I have enjoyed your blog very much! All the best in your future ventures. God bless you this Easter and always.
Posted by: Rosella | March 21st, 2008 14:23
Wow what awesome treats Trudee, we will be having dinner from the Honey Baked Ham Store. Taylor(my son) will get his Easter basket Sunday morning!! Happy Easter to you!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | March 21st, 2008 14:24
Hi Trudee, I enjoy looking at your creations. You are so talented. Congrats on your year anniversary. Here’s to another full of creativeness and happiness!
Posted by: Erin | March 21st, 2008 14:24
Hi Trudee–I am so thankful I stumbled across your blog about six months ago. It is the one blog I consistently read. I’m always so pleased to see your creations and greatly inspired (even if I don’t create anything myself). I know your dreams will come true!
Posted by: Joyce C. | March 21st, 2008 14:24
Oh and Congrats on the 1 year!!
Posted by: Candy aka cwilliams | March 21st, 2008 14:25
Happy Anniversary and best wishes for making your dream career come true!!! I’m sure you will make your goal. Thanks too for sharing all your creations and ideas. These are awesome gifts and I would be thrilled to receive any of them!! Happy Easter!
Posted by: Glenda | March 21st, 2008 14:25
wow, CONGRATS on your anniversary!! How exciting! And, what a wonderful feeling to have been able to near reaching your dream of having an industry career. That’s INCREDIBLE! I wish you the absolute best in that next milestone, which I’m sure you’ll share with all of us as you do. We love hearing all about it, and we’re all so proud of you! Many blessings on this and more to come!
Posted by: GinaP | March 21st, 2008 14:26
Happy Anniversary, Trudee. Wow! Look at all that awesome blog candy. You are so generous. I love all the stuff you share. Thanks for inspiring me.
Posted by: lacyquilter | March 21st, 2008 14:27
Congrats to you for reaching this milestone and many more in your career. Your hard work is paying off. Your collection of give aways is AMAZING! The thing I’m most looking forward to this Spring is being able to get back outside….garden, hit the parks and playgrounds with my toddlers, get to the zoo with a picnic lunch…ahhhh, Spring!
Posted by: Janet | March 21st, 2008 14:28
Congrats on the Anniversary. Awesome blog candy. Thanks for the inspiration from all your great work.
Angel Hugs
Debby
Posted by: Debby | March 21st, 2008 14:29
Awesome Trudee!!!
Congrats to you!!!!!! Well deserved, I’m sure.
We are going over to my mom’s for Easter Dinner early (noon), I guess that means no breakfast since she is making Leg of Lamb, kwim?
It’ll be difficult as on the 24th, it’ll be 20 years that my dad passed away at the age of 41, just 5 days after my birthday on the 19th. But, it’s one day closer until we meet again on the other side.
Anywho, Happy Easter!
Posted by: Gina Wrona | March 21st, 2008 14:30
Congrats on your anniversary, Trudee! I am one of your blog stalkers who is inspired by your talent and great sense of humor every day . . . thank you for sharing a bit of yourself and for the chance to win some great candy! Looking forward to many more years of talent from you!
Posted by: Karolyn L. | March 21st, 2008 14:31
Easter is our most important holiday!!! We will have a family dinner and enjoy being together. Congratulations, not only on your blog….but for accomplishing part of your dream of a career in this wonder fun field. May the future bring more hits on your blog and a farewell party at the bank!!!
Posted by: Kerry Fitzpatrick | March 21st, 2008 14:37
Happy Anniversary Trudee! Thank you for sharing your skill and style with us on your fantastic blog!
Posted by: Mandy | March 21st, 2008 14:39
My goodness; you are very generous. To me, your blog is “candy” enough. I really appreciate your efforts. I get so much from your blog. Here’s to another year!
Posted by: jenna | March 21st, 2008 14:39
Happy Easter!!!
Posted by: Melanie aka Batgirl | March 21st, 2008 14:40
Trudee, congratulations on your blog-a-versary — I hope all your wishes come true this year!
Posted by: Angie DiMeglio | March 21st, 2008 14:41
Trudee, congrats on the first year anniversary of your blog. I subscribe to it and am amazed at all the neat craft things you make. I hope your dreams come true!
Pinky
Posted by: Pinky | March 21st, 2008 14:43
Congrats on a whole year of blogging Trudee, and I believe you are definitely going to be able to leave your bank job and become our full-time muse
Soon too!
Posted by: Valerie | March 21st, 2008 14:43
Congratulations on your Anniversary! Thank you for starting your Blog because I have learned quite a bit from reading it. :o)
Posted by: Susan H | March 21st, 2008 14:44
Happy Anniversary, Trudee! I have no doubt that you will meet your future goal. I love your artwork and am always inspired by your posts. For Easter, we’ll be going to church, letting the kids hunt for eggs and open a few small gifts, ending the day with a delicious feast, including strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Thanks for giving us the chance to win such wonderful blog candy — you’re so generous!
Easter blessings!
Posted by: stampmonkey | March 21st, 2008 14:45
Way to go- on the blog anniversary and getting closer to making more of your dreams a reality! That’s really amazing!
Apparently, we’re expecting not too spring-like temperatures for another month or so! As much as I love winter, I cannot WAIT for the snow to be gone and for the tulips to start coming up! I love all the colours of spring.
Posted by: Natasha | March 21st, 2008 14:45
I visit your blog every day and enjoy the inspiration your ideas give me. keep it up!
Posted by: Allison McCaffrey | March 21st, 2008 14:46
Wow, congratulations on your Blogaversary… Keep up the good work, and hope that I win. ;P
~Patty
Posted by: patty | March 21st, 2008 14:49
I DO love visiting your blog! And from the looks of it, so does everyone else!! Thanks for pursuing your dream. You and your cards are an inspiration to all of your readers. Thanks for the awesome chance to win some blog candy!
Posted by: Amy L. Weber | March 21st, 2008 14:49
Trudy,
I really enjoy your blog. I have learned so much. You are an inspiration. The blogging world has made so many new friendships for me. I am so grateful for all that it has done for me. I hope you have a great Easter. We are off to see my sister’s family who were displaced after the Hurricane. We will spend a couple of days at my mom’s while we are visiting everyone. I love the scrapebook store in Prairieville.
Posted by: Melissa F. | March 21st, 2008 14:52
I have NEVER seen blog candy so wonderful. Congrats on the anniversary and thanks for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Maria | March 21st, 2008 14:53
Oh WOW Trudee - a whole year! What awesome growth you have achieved too and you are well on to making your dreams your realities! SO fun to watch you succeed!
Posted by: Karyn | March 21st, 2008 14:55
Wow! what a give away, your cards are gorgeous, if only I had half the creativity you did I would be a happy girl …. sigh…. lol! Thanks for sharing your creations they are truly inspiring!
Posted by: Mandy | March 21st, 2008 14:56
Your blog is so much fun. Your work is marvelous. Your site is one of my favorite hangouts!
Posted by: Wendy Ellis | March 21st, 2008 14:57
I have soo enjoyed coming to your blog everyday!! The iideas & creativity that you have is something that I hope someday to have. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. How exciting! I’m looking forward to more inspirations from you in your 2nd year of blogging!
Posted by: Amy H | March 21st, 2008 14:58
Happy Anniversary Trudee !!! What amazing stuff you have come out with this year.i cant wait to see whta you will come up with in the coming year!!!
Posted by: Judy | March 21st, 2008 14:58
Happy Blogaversary, Trudee! I am so thrilled to hear that you are well on your way to your dream job!!! So many people never even try! Congratulations and much continued success!!
Posted by: bronih | March 21st, 2008 15:01
Wow!!! congrats!!! Awesome blog candy too….Pick me! Pick me!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | March 21st, 2008 15:02
Happy Blogaversary Trudee! I visit your blog everyday and am always inspired! Your work is just amazing! We are away from all our family, so Easter will be quiet, but we will have a celebration of our own in the evening. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kim | March 21st, 2008 15:02
Happy Anniversary Trudee! You have a great blog and I am sure you will be able to leave the bank soon as your dream is coming true! You do a great job as designer, card maker, etc. I won your blog candy one time and would love to win again! These are great prizes!
Posted by: Eleanor | March 21st, 2008 15:04
Trudee - congratulations on your first anniversary! Your blog is wonderful - you put so much into it and provide terrific inspiration and information to others. Thank you!
Karen U
Posted by: Karen U | March 21st, 2008 15:05
Trudee, Congratulations on reaching your 1 year milestone! How awesome for you! I hope the next year brings many blessings for you as well! I’m a subscriber and always enjoy seeing your latest post in my inbox; I look forward to more of your creative inspiration! Angela
Posted by: Angela (monkeymama) | March 21st, 2008 15:06
Congratulations Trudee! You are so very talented, and I am so excited for you that you are pursuing your dream and working hard to realize it. Best of luck in the upcoming year, and I’m glad I will be here to share it with you. Thanks for all of your inspiration!
Posted by: Paula | March 21st, 2008 15:10
Congratulations on your blog. I love your blog and appreciate the work you put into it. Thank you so much for all your inspiration.
Easter is a busy day for us at church. We will start with a SonRise service followed by a breakfast and then our regular service followed by an Easter Egg hunt. My husband is a tax accountant, so it will be just me and the kids again this year! In our house April 15th is a holiday!
God Bless!
Posted by: Denise Groves | March 21st, 2008 15:15
Wow… that is the best blog candy I have ever seen… the copic markers have me drooling.
Congratulations on your blogaversary. I come here all the time… your projects are just amazing. You are super talented and you deserve lots of success.
My plans for Easter… my 2 boys will spend the morning looking for eggs inside our home. There is still too much snow outside to look for the eggs in the backyard. Then we are going to spend the evening with family and friends.
Thank you again for the opportunity to win this wonderful blog candy.
Gaby
Posted by: Gabriela Duclos | March 21st, 2008 15:18
Hi Trudee. Wow! What a great bunch of prezzies!!! Congratulations on 1 year and I wish you more such that it is your primary vocation, if that is what you want. We are getting together as a family as we do on all holidays. Take care and Good luck to you in blogging year two.
Posted by: Laurie | March 21st, 2008 15:18
Congrats! Such yummy stuff you got there! I love it all! I hope I get to stick my hands on some of that!
Posted by: Sarah B | March 21st, 2008 15:30
Happy Blogerversary!!
I am looking forward to less snow this spring.
Posted by: Juliana | March 21st, 2008 15:31
Congratulations on your 1 year blog anniversary. YOUr one of the blogs I subscribe to and think it is great. Love the ideas
Posted by: Claire | March 21st, 2008 15:32
Congratulations on your anniversary! It is not hard to understand that you have a future career in the creative industry ~ you are so very talented.
Posted by: Lynda K | March 21st, 2008 15:32
congrats! i love your blog and look everyday. wow some cool goodies.keep up the good work , ill keep looken!!! be nice to win , sure cant win the lottery .
Posted by: JUDY | March 21st, 2008 15:33
Congrats! This weekend we are celebrating my daughter’s LAST CHEMO! WOOO HOOO! Much to be thankful for this Easter!
:) 
Posted by: Dana jones | March 21st, 2008 15:34
Congratulations, Trudee! Your talent and blog are amazing, and are a valuable inspiration for me, both creatively and “commercially!” Cheers for a great first year and hoping that one year from now you won’t be working at the bank!
Great prizes, BTW! Hope I win!
Posted by: Anita Van Hal | March 21st, 2008 15:36
Trudee I am soooo glad I stumbled across your blog on the internet! I love your cards and always look forward to seeing your latest creations.I live in Northern Ireland 20 miles outside Belfast. Card craft and scrapbooking are getting more popular but it’s hard to find supplies for my stash. My husband Shane, myself and 3 kids (and 2 dogs) are heading to Donegal tomorrow for a week long break. Donegal is in southern ireland and is BEAUTIFUL. Trudee congratulations on your anniversary and I hope and pray you are able to leave the bank and become full-time in crafting. You have a wonderful gift.
Thanks , Claire.
Posted by: claire ritchie | March 21st, 2008 15:38
Happy Anniversary!! Congrats on blogging for a year! I started one. . .but haven’t kept up with it. One of these days I’ll get back to it.
We’ll be going to sunrise service for Easter. Nothing better than getting up early to celebrate Jesus’ birth!!
Thanks for a chance to win some fabulous goodies!
Posted by: Melissa (smileytexan) | March 21st, 2008 15:40
happy anniversary…..your blog is so much fun to follow. Good Luck as you pursue your dreams! Your candy offering is very yummilicious!
Posted by: Michelle P | March 21st, 2008 15:40
I completely love reading your blog since I found it a few months ago. You are multi talented and I hope to continue to gain inspiration from your postings. Congrats on your blog anniversary!
Posted by: Lyn | March 21st, 2008 15:46
Congratulations - both on your one year anniversary and on being well on your way to making your wonderful creations into a full time career. You are very talented and I thank you for sharing that talent with all of us who read and enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Jackie | March 21st, 2008 15:51
Happy Anniversary to yooooouuuuu! I can’t believe it’s been a year already. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing ideas, inspiration…and of course awesome blog candy!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Cori | March 21st, 2008 15:51
Congratulations on your anniverary Trudee! I hope that each day of the new year brings you closer to realizing your goal. All the best - Jenn
Posted by: Jenn | March 21st, 2008 15:56
Happy anniversary. Way to go on making your dreams come true. I’m glad it is all falling into place for you. We certainly appreciate your great ideas and stunning cards.
Posted by: Gabriele | March 21st, 2008 15:56
Wow - this is awesome. Happy Anniversary and thanks for sharing all your beautiful creations with us! I love your blog and get so many ideas from you!
Posted by: Susan C. | March 21st, 2008 16:00
Wow! Bolg candy abounds! Congrats! on your anniversary and all of your wonderful ideas! You have no idea how many people you help with your creative outlet! Thanks!
Posted by: Karen Pounds | March 21st, 2008 16:03
Happy “Blogaversary”. I have really enjoyed and learned alot from visiting your blog and I must say “THANK-YOU”. I have really appreciated all the information about Copic markers, Nestabilities and the various stamp companies, to name a few. My wallet doesn’t appreciate it, but I sure do! You are a gifted artist!
Posted by: Val S | March 21st, 2008 16:05
Wow! How generous! I love your work and love being inspired daily! Thanks for the awesome blog candy opp. Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Koskovich | March 21st, 2008 16:09
Congrats! I love your blog and have it updating directly to my email everyday. Here’s to another great year of Trudee-Triumphs!
Hugs!!
Posted by: Kate | March 21st, 2008 16:10
WOW! You are offering up some amazing candy! I’m so happy that all has worked out so well for you. Your work reflects your talent and passion and I wish you well with whatever you do! Thanks so much for the chance!!! Have a WONDERFUL Easter weekend! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | March 21st, 2008 16:10
Happy blogaversary! I’ve been receiving daily feeds for a long time and I just love your creations! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and creations! And it is great to hear that yoou are making your way to your goals and can soon quit the bank job! That is awesome! That blog candy is awesome too!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | March 21st, 2008 16:11
I just love these stamping blogs. I learn so much from looking through and seeing all your creative ideas. Thanks. and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
Posted by: kristie | March 21st, 2008 16:15
Congratulations on the anniversary! I love your designs, your work is beautiful!
Posted by: Corinne | March 21st, 2008 16:16
Congratulations on a year! Your work is just beautiful……I am sure you will do well when you follow your dreams. I get so much from your blog…..so many ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanie Young | March 21st, 2008 16:18
I love visiting your blog and seeing what you’ve made. Here’s to another great year!
Posted by: Debra | March 21st, 2008 16:23
Happy one year anniversary. I love reading your blog and seeing all your card creations!
Posted by: Colleen Cavanaugh | March 21st, 2008 16:25
Happy Anniversary to a very talented lady! What wonderful treats!
Easter-son & his family coming to the coast for a big ham dinner & an early b/day celebration for me. Happy Easter to you also.
NancyS (momsnack)
Posted by: NancyS (momsnack) | March 21st, 2008 16:34
Wow Trudy! That is a lot of fabulous gifts you are giving away! On Easter our family goes to church then over to visit with my parents for the afternoon and then back home for more egg hunts! I have truly enjoyed your blog and have learned lots of new things this past year and I am looking forward to learning more new things in the future. Keep up the excellent work!
Posted by: Kaye W. | March 21st, 2008 16:36
Trudee, congratulations on all that you have accomplished…you have every right to be proud! I am always inspired by your work, and love getting your blog posts in my inbox everyday! Best wishes for a speedy transition to your full time dream career! I have 25yrs of banking under my belt…would love to be in your shoes! Oh and thanks for the opportunity to win these fantastic prizes!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | March 21st, 2008 16:39
Wow, Trudee, congratulations on 1 year of your blog and all the stides you’ve made toward your goals! I am sure you will soon be able to have papercrafting be your full time job - nothing better than doing what you love! Good luck, I read your blog every day so I’ll be anxious for your next big milestone announcement!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 21st, 2008 16:41
Happy Anniversary Trudee! We should be giving you candy for all the inspiration you give us! Your artwork is FIERCE!
Posted by: Linda Marie | March 21st, 2008 16:43
Trudee,
Congrats on your anniversary. I started stalking your gallery with you were a “dirty girl.” You are such an inspiration with your designs and faith in building your career. Thanks for continuing to share your talent with the stamping world!
Posted by: Conny Moody | March 21st, 2008 16:53
Congrats on the anniversary!!!!!! I just love reading your posts each day. You are truly a talented lady and I enjoy your work.
Happy Easter!!!!
Posted by: Stacey Miller | March 21st, 2008 16:59
Congratulations Trudee!! It must be a wonderful feeling to know that you are so close to your dream becoming a reality! You are such an inspiration! God Bless you. I wish you continued success!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | March 21st, 2008 16:59
Congratulations on your anniversary. Your blog is terrific and it is no wonder it is so popular. Thank you for this awesome candy.
We are celebrating Easter this year by going camping. It is our first outing of the season so really looking forward to it. Thank you.
Cheryl Sims
Posted by: Cheryl Sims | March 21st, 2008 17:02
Oh my goodness…the stuff I have learned from you in one year…it’s incredible. Thank you for all the work you do to make your blog so interesting and informative. You are truly gifted.
Posted by: Sharon in NE | March 21st, 2008 17:05
Wow you are really giving away a ton of stuff. Congratulations on hit the one year mark. Happy Anniversary! I am super anxious to see all the colorful, Spring flowers bloom. I’m tired of winter and all the rain. I want to see color and new life.
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | March 21st, 2008 17:07
Trudee, it’s funny how all these milestones make us wanna do crazy things! But, hey, I’m not complainin’! I would LOVE to win! Congratulations on your anniversary! I’m not surprised you made it this far. You’re a VERY talented artist.
Posted by: Ramona Padget | March 21st, 2008 17:07
Congratulations on your success. You are very talented and an inspiration . You are also proof that dreams really can come true when you put in the effort. Wishing you continued success, and thank -you for sharing.
Nadine
Posted by: Nadine Papove | March 21st, 2008 17:09
Congratulations on you blog anniversary. I love that you take the time to share your talent with us. I get so many ideas from you. Happy Easter. I am looking forward to my children coming home and bringing my new little grandson home to share Easter with. Lots of church time and family time and eating big meals. What fun!. Mary
Posted by: Mary Campbell | March 21st, 2008 17:13
Trudee,
You are an inspiration to all. Best of luck in obtaining your goal.
Patty
Posted by: Patty H. in CT | March 21st, 2008 17:15
congrats on your anniversary. I love coming to your blog every day or two and getting some inspiration from you. keep it up girl!!
Sherry
Posted by: sherry trojanowski | March 21st, 2008 17:16
Congratulations!!!! You’ve done what so many of us dream about. Good luck in the next steps. Keep up the good work. The prizes are wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sara
Posted by: Sara | March 21st, 2008 17:21
Congrats on your one year anniversary and all your success in the industry. I’m a big fan and visit your blog daily. Thanks for sharing with us and best wishes for continued success!
Posted by: Tami (tmarie) | March 21st, 2008 17:24
Wow! What a generous person you are to share such lovely stamping treats! It is so exciting you’re living your dreams coming true… congratulations!
Posted by: Joyclynn | March 21st, 2008 17:26
Congratulations on your anniversary…your blog is reflective of your talent. I wish you continued success and hope that your dreams come true as you aspire toward a new career.
Posted by: Darlene | March 21st, 2008 17:31
Congrats on your blog-a-versary!
YOu have a lots of talent, and are quite inspring……….and for what it’s worth, I’m a big believer in stating those goals out loud…….they do then tend to come true!
Best of luck and HOppy Easter!
Posted by: Jeanne | March 21st, 2008 17:32
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary and may all your dreams come true!
Posted by: Tammy | March 21st, 2008 17:33
Congrats on the anniversary! Your blog is always so inspiring! And offering up 5 chances it win is so very generous of you! *waving hands wildly in air* pick me! ;D
Posted by: Melissa (SCS: stampin_melissa) | March 21st, 2008 17:35
Congrats on your one year anniversary! Your blog is one i have bookmarked and check daily… you are so very talented!
Posted by: Cindy | March 21st, 2008 17:39
Congrats on the one year anniversary. I have you bookmarked on my favourites as one of the blogs I check almost daily. Love your cards. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Lynnette | March 21st, 2008 17:44
Congratulations!!! I am inspired to follow my dream!!! Just like you, I plan to make my true passion a career. Oh what fun it will be!
Church on Sunday to celebrate our RISEN LORD!!! and thank Him for all his goodness!!
Have a Blessed Easter weekend!
Posted by: Gloria Plunkett | March 21st, 2008 17:45
Congratulations on your anniversary! I just started reading your blog, and I love it. It is so nice of you to give away these gifts! I love hearing about when people’s dreams come true!
Posted by: Kelly A. | March 21st, 2008 17:52
Hey Tru
Many Congrats on your one year anniversary. I love all your work as you know
and your website/blog is great and very inspiring. Hugs, Barb T
Posted by: Barb Tobias | March 21st, 2008 17:54
Thanks so much for the chance to win an awesome prize! I faithfully read your blog and just love all of the samples you put on here for us to see and be inspired by! You do such amazing work!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | March 21st, 2008 17:55
congratulations, Trudee! These are great goodies thanks for the opportunity. Look forward to seeing the next phase with your career path.
Posted by: Donna Baker | March 21st, 2008 17:56
Congrats on your anniversary! Just remember, big things happen when you follow your dreams! Your work has always been very inspirational to me, thank you for sharing it!
Posted by: Kelli Caslow | March 21st, 2008 17:56
Congratulations!! Job well done! Love your work–
Easter is always hectic here in the pastor’s household, especially since I direct the choir at church. We’re doing a terrific cantata this year; I absolutely love the music. Happy Easter to you and yours!
Posted by: Eileen M | March 21st, 2008 17:58
What wonderful Trudee Treats! Thanks so much for the chance to win and for sharing your talents with us. Good luck for your future plans. We’ll be attending church and singing in the choir (my DH and I) for Easter, just like we always do.
Posted by: Susan G | March 21st, 2008 18:00
Happy Happy Happy Anniversary,SC!!! I will be spending Easter with my DH and my very special friend Trudee and her parents! Can’t wait! Love, Cindy
Posted by: Cindy R | March 21st, 2008 18:00
A big CONGRATS to you!! How neat that you are going to achieve something you set out to do! Thank you for sharing your talent, wishing you a Happy Easter, and God’s blessing to you!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | March 21st, 2008 18:04
Wow! With all these comments you should start packing up from the bank… I agree with you.. follow that dream..I have a game plan myself and so far so good! I enjoy visiting your site and often wonder when you have the TIME to create, like myself, working FT.. Keep praying..
TFS
Posted by: Susan F | March 21st, 2008 18:07
Happy anniversary, Trudee! Thanks for all the great inspiration! I’m quite sure you’ll achieve your goal!
Posted by: Christina Fischer | March 21st, 2008 18:08
Trudee, Congratulations on your success! I have no doubt that you will continue on your successful journey in this creative career you have chosen, you do absolutely wonderful work . Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Posted by: Carolyn Sharkas | March 21st, 2008 18:08
Congrats on your great blog! I found it recently and love it!! Thanks for sharing - keep up the great job! Happy Easter!
Posted by: Lacy | March 21st, 2008 18:11
Happy Anniversary to youuuuuuuu! Great blog, thanks for sharing
Posted by: LeAnn | March 21st, 2008 18:19
WOW! a year! that is great! This looks like fabulous Candy to win!
Posted by: Michelle | March 21st, 2008 18:22
Congrats…found your blog thru splitcoast stampers. It is so much fun checking out all the talented people out there and you are one of them.
Posted by: Debora R | March 21st, 2008 18:27
happy blog anniversary and the best of wishes for all your creative endeavors.
Posted by: Barbara | March 21st, 2008 18:27
I will try to verbalize my dream/goal to do the same as you — to turn my hobby into an eventual career. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary and success! Jeanne
Posted by: jeannen2 | March 21st, 2008 18:33
Hi Trudee!
Congrats on your awesome success over the past year! I’m glad you are finding your dreams are coming true. You’ve taken the talent God blessed you with and have run with it! Best of luck!
Posted by: Jill | March 21st, 2008 18:42
Wowzers………..I wish you all the best in your goals. I am sure that you will succeed. I love checking out your blog each and every day.
Again….the best of luck.
Posted by: Chris | March 21st, 2008 18:46
What generous blog candy, Trudee! Thank you for the chance to win! I read your blog everyday and so enjoy your creativity. Your artwork is such an inspiration!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Julia Diane
Posted by: Julia Diane | March 21st, 2008 18:54
Hi Trudee, Congratulations on your anniversary!! I am proud to have been a part of your world when all of us came to Asheville for your wonderful help! Good luck with your dream I know it will come true.
Donna
Posted by: Donna McIntyre | March 21st, 2008 19:03
Congratulations on one year and a job well done!! You have a great blog and I enjoy seeing what you’ve decided to share with us. Thank you for being so generous with the blog candy as well!
Posted by: Pam Clay | March 21st, 2008 19:13
Congratulations to you on your anniversary and the path started to “follow your bliss”!!
Posted by: Kim L. | March 21st, 2008 19:16
Congratulations on your anniversary and your belief in yourself that you can do what you love. I am a true believer that you can make your dreams come true if you work hard enough. Best wishes in achieving your dream!
Posted by: Kathy B | March 21st, 2008 19:18
Huge congrats! … love your inspiration.
Posted by: SmilynStef | March 21st, 2008 19:20
Congrats on your anniversary!! Thanks for sharing all of the goodies, they look yummy!
Posted by: Christi E. | March 21st, 2008 19:24
great prizes! thanks for the chance!!! happy anniversary!
lisa k
Posted by: Lisa Keeffe | March 21st, 2008 19:31
Congratulations on your Anniversary. I love reading your blog and seeing your creative designs.
Posted by: Sheila | March 21st, 2008 19:32
Congrats on your 1 year Anniversary! What great prizes thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Maile | March 21st, 2008 19:37
Congrats on one year of blogging. I love to read you blog daily and see all your wonderful creations.
Posted by: Melissa F | March 21st, 2008 19:37
Hi trudee,
I’m so happy that your following your dreams and they are coming true. I too love ‘my hobby’ and would like to make it a career but I don’t even know where to begin. You’ve given me hope. I love all your prizes. Thanks for being so generous.
Posted by: Amy Johnson | March 21st, 2008 19:53
Congrats on your anniversary. I am sooo looking forward to green outsides and not frozen anything…except maybe a margarita!
Posted by: CMC Mom in OH-Laura | March 21st, 2008 19:54
Congrats on the one year anniversary. I really enjoy visiting your blog. Wonderful treats you are offering. I know you will realize your goal soon.
Posted by: Cathy Whiteman | March 21st, 2008 19:55
Hi trudee,
I’m so happy for you that you followed your dreams and it coming true. I too would love to turn my dreams into a career, but I have no idea how to even begin. You’ve given me inspiration. Thanks for all the great prizes.
Posted by: Amy Johnson | March 21st, 2008 19:55
How cool! Congratulations!
Posted by: JanTink | March 21st, 2008 19:55
I’m hoping you’ll continue to follow your bliss… what else is life all about? Thanks for your generous give away, and have a terrific Easter!!
Posted by: melanie pl | March 21st, 2008 19:58
Congratulations, Trudee and Best Wishes in your continued creative journey! Oh, and I hope your Serendipity rubs off on me…March 26th is my Birthday! Sam
Posted by: Sam | March 21st, 2008 19:59
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! I’ve been subscribing to your blog for a long time, and I always love your creations. I wish you the best of luck in your dream to pursue this full-time. Blessings to you!
Posted by: shannon mcgann | March 21st, 2008 20:02
Trudee,
Congratulations! I love your cards and visiting your blog. We were coming to Asheville for Easter and see my in-laws but my DH has a sinus infection. I’m sure it is gorgeous there right now. Have a blessed Easter.
Janie
Posted by: Janie | March 21st, 2008 20:02
Oh my goodness…. all these goodies are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing! Happy anniversary!
Posted by: Vanessa Nolte | March 21st, 2008 20:03
Congratulations on your anniversary. I never had any doubt that you’d succeed! Wishing you continued blessings and a very Happy Easter.
Posted by: Holly | March 21st, 2008 20:06
Trudee,
Wow! Congrats! Just wanted to say I always enjoy your creativity, its so inspiring. Keep up the good work. Having family over for dinner for Easter, no time for stamping, only cooking, ugh! Have a great holiday.
Kim
Posted by: Kim | March 21st, 2008 20:12
Congratulations! You have amazing talent and have been such an inspiration to me.
God Bless.
Posted by: Lori | March 21st, 2008 20:17
Congrats on your one year! What great blog candy!
Posted by: Leeanna Fatovic | March 21st, 2008 20:18
Wow what a great RAK. Congrats on your anniversary. My Easter will be rather low key. My husband will be working Saturday but have Sunday off. My husband, oldesy son and I will be attending church for our Easter special. Have a blessed Easter!
Kim F.
scrapkat@att.net
Posted by: Kim Flados | March 21st, 2008 20:20
Happy Blogiversary!! And congrats on all the positive steps towards your career goals!!
Posted by: Karen O | March 21st, 2008 20:24
Congrats on your blog anniversay. Love your style and always look forward to seeing what you have to created next. Thanks for sharing your talent so freely. I always feel so inspired after seeing what you have made.
When my kids were little we used make our own Easter eggs and chocolates now it is my liitle grandchildren who are following their parents footsteps in doing this.
Happy Easter
P.S. Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome prize.
dragonflydreams@bigpond.com
Posted by: sandie carter | March 21st, 2008 20:31
Congratulations on your anniversary, Trudee!! I have been following you for almost the whole time, getting manhy wonderful ideas and learning SO much from you! We celebrate Easter as a family by going to church, then home or a wonderful dinner and an egg hunt. What a blessed holiday!
Posted by: Debbie Barnhart | March 21st, 2008 20:32
Congrats!!!! I am hoping I win BUT I am hoping more that we get NO MORE SNOW!!!!!!
Posted by: Regan D'Agostino | March 21st, 2008 20:33
Congrats - very nice blog and super celebration candy! ~chris
Posted by: mudmaven | March 21st, 2008 20:34
Happy Anniversary! I love coming to your blog on a daily basis for inspiration. Congratulations!
Posted by: QOE | March 21st, 2008 20:47
wow, a year now! congratulations, Trudee! I hope your blog keeps going for many years, you are a real inspiration
(I’m suscribed through e-mail but I hardly leave comments :P)
Posted by: Estivalia | March 21st, 2008 20:47
Congratulations on your Anniversary!! I wish I had your courage to create a blog, I have a fear of no one wanted to read it or be head over heals over my cards and what nots. I believe your dream will come true - you are a truly talented and amazing person. I love reading your blog every morning and the inspiration and tidbits I learn from you. Congrats!!!
Posted by: Bev (Rette Mom) | March 21st, 2008 20:49
Congratulations Trudee! I am very happy for you, and happy for us that you will continue to share your talents with us. Now we will see/hear more from you. I am happy your “dream-wish” is coming true and you will be happier in your new full-time endeavors!
Posted by: Cami | March 21st, 2008 20:52
Congrats!!!!! Spring has sprung and it is getting warm. Sick of the cold. Easter will be with family and friends. Happy Easter!!
Posted by: Tiffanie Jerez | March 21st, 2008 21:02
Congrats Trudee!! love all your ideas - thanks for sharing with us all!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | March 21st, 2008 21:06
Congratulations!!! You are truly awesome at what you do. I have no doubt that there is a void for you to fill in the stamping world. For Easter, we will be with family and appreciate the sacrifices made for us…
Posted by: tanja fussell | March 21st, 2008 21:07
Congratulations Trudee! It is so wonderful to hear that your dreams are coming true. I wish you all the best on the next phase of you journey and I truly look forward to visiting your blog everday and getting joy out of your creations. Thanks for sharing your celebration! Have a safe, healthy and Happy Easter!
Posted by: Sheri | March 21st, 2008 21:08
Happy Anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary, Ha-ppy Anniversary! (I’m singing the anniversary song)
Great blog, great job, great candy!
Congratulations on being on your way to realizing your dreams! That’s a wonderful thing! You should definitely be a force in this industry - your creations are beautiful!
Posted by: SusanH | March 21st, 2008 21:15
Congrats! On one year! Been reading you since day one! Love your blog!!
Good luck on your adventure. I know what working at a bank is like. worked at one back in the early ’90’s. Not fun!
Thanks for the goodies!
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Springer | March 21st, 2008 21:19
Well 1st of all Congrats on your First Year Anniversary!!!!!I’m happy you are making your dream a reality,you oh so deserve it!! Your work is magnificiant and I’m sure whatever your dream is,it will as wonderful as your work is!!!
Thanks for a chance at all those wonderful prizes,wow that is one celebration prize!!
Posted by: Diane Lapointe | March 21st, 2008 21:24
Happy Anniversary! I always love looking at your work daily!
Posted by: Simone | March 21st, 2008 21:26
Congratulations to you, Trudee! I have enjoyed folowing your blog daily. You are an inspiration to us all. I wish you success in all your endeavors. It is kind of funny thinking of spring today… I went to Wabash MN with my family yesterday to see the fabulous eagles up close and personal. It was a breathtaking experience! However, we woke up to about 5″ of snow and it was falling in huge flakes. It was quite a drive home. I am so looking forward to warm spring weather and pretty flowers.
Posted by: Adair | March 21st, 2008 21:27
Congrats on your first year! Your creativity has been a blessing to me this year and I enjoyed your ideas. I will have 3 family birthdays to celebrate on Easter and I am cooking a big dinner after church. It is my husband’s 49, my father-in-law will be 82 and my sister 52. I look forward to the beautiful spring flowers! May your dreams come true!
Posted by: Leesa Berry | March 21st, 2008 21:28
Congratulations on your first year anniversary! And how exciting that what you have dreamed is coming true. Best wishes now and always! Thank you for delivering some of the best blog information, projects, and just plain fun on the internet!
Posted by: Shawna Smith | March 21st, 2008 21:28
Congratulations, Trudee!
and of course you will be able to leave your job at the bank soon - you are a determined, EXTREMELY talented woman who has the abililty to do whatever you set your mind to! so I look forward to seeing what the next year brings for you and consequently the rest of us!!
you are always upbeat and inspiring us all! thank you for everything!
Have a great Easter with your family and friends! (and I got the best Easter present already watching my oldest son in a wonderful musical drama production on Wed. night in which he portrayed Jesus! it brought tears to the eyes of the hundreds of people in the audience! goose bumps and blessings in abundance!!)
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | March 21st, 2008 21:30
Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing creations! I’m looking forward to some warm, sunny weather and most of all - summer vacation! Happy Easter!
Barb M (moyerb@ctc.com)
Posted by: Barb M. | March 21st, 2008 21:38
Easter. It’s a wonderful time of year. We’ll be celebrating by remembering all that Jesus did on the cross and through His resurrection. He’s alive and We’re forgiven. What a great blessing.
Hope your Easter is a happy one.
Thanks for a chance to win some great stuff.
Posted by: Mandiannie | March 21st, 2008 21:44
Trudee you are so generous! Congratulations on your 1 yr anniversary and good luck with your dreams coming true - I know they will. Happy Easter.
Posted by: Darlene Gabriel | March 21st, 2008 21:45
Trudee,
Congrats on the milestone! Good luck with the dream!
Shawn K.
Posted by: Shawn K. | March 21st, 2008 21:49
Wow…late to the party again! Congrats Trudee! Oh gosh, I would love to catch up with work so I could blog, stamp and garden, guilt-free! Cheers!
Posted by: Allison | March 21st, 2008 21:50
Congratulations Trudee! I love your blog - all your wonderful creations, the chatter, the tutorials - all of it! You’re doing a great job keeping us all inspired. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Peggy Maier | March 21st, 2008 21:55
wow- great candy- I have loved blogging and sharing with my friends and family! I love your projects!
Posted by: Tami Grandi | March 21st, 2008 21:58
Wow! Thanks for the chance to win such wonderful blog candy. Love your site.
Posted by: Connie | March 21st, 2008 21:58
Congratulations on your 1-year anniversary. I love your blog and subscribe to it so I can get the emails so I know when another fabulous creation has been posted. Keep up the good work. You keep us all inspired!
Posted by: Kim S | March 21st, 2008 21:59
Happy Anniversary to you! Easter…. We go to my Aunts and I make Chocolate covered strawberries - we end up eating them before the main meal…. You have to keep them from the hungry Easter Bunnies….
Posted by: KAT | March 21st, 2008 22:00
Congrats, Trudee on your blog anniversary!! I hope all your dreams come true…sounds like you are almost there!!I love your blog…thanks for sharing your awesome talent with us!! Easter will be spent taking my Mother home from the hospital…she had heart surgery last Monday. Her recovery has been such a blessing. Hope you have a wonderful Easter with your family and thanks for the chance to win some fabulous blog candy!!
Posted by: Joan Ervin | March 21st, 2008 22:00
Wow, you go girl! I love hearing that you are on a path to reach your dreams. You know that all of your fans (of which I am a big one) wish you on with big cheers. Congrats on your first anniversary
The treats look yummmmmy!
Posted by: Barb S | March 21st, 2008 22:02
Congratulations on your bloggy anniversary! Many thanks for sharing your wonderful creations with all of us.
Posted by: Clara | March 21st, 2008 22:02
Congrats Trudee! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us on your blog. I enjoy the most excellent coloring you do on your cards. Happy Easter! and thanks for chance at candy.
Posted by: Sandra | March 21st, 2008 22:04
Congrats!!!! Thanks for all your great creations, I check in everyday!!!! Thanks!!!! Kim
Posted by: Kim Holochak | March 21st, 2008 22:08
Congratulations! And what spectacular blog candy
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. We are celebrating Easter by attending our church service and spending Sunday afternoon and evening with my family.
Posted by: Julie A. | March 21st, 2008 22:13
Trudy,
A big congrats to you on your anniversary! I have to say, I truly admire you for doing what you do, and I’m in absolute amazement how you can work full time and still create all that you do! Your work is fabulous and you definitely deserve to be in this industry full time!
Love seeing what you are going to come up with next!
I’m a Trudi too!
Trudi
Posted by: Trudi | March 21st, 2008 22:14
CONGRATS!!!
WOWSERS! This is some amazing goodies!
Posted by: JenMarie | March 21st, 2008 22:14
Congratulations on your one-year-anniversary! YAY! Your creations are always inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | March 21st, 2008 22:15
what a great blog! Nice blog candy. I would love the copic markers! We are celebrating our first Easter in North Carolina. My husband is a new Pastor and will be giving his first Easter sermon at our church.We will then have friends over for dinner. Blessings to you!
Posted by: beth | March 21st, 2008 22:15
Congratulations Trudee. Happy Anniversary and thanks for sharing your talent and so much inspiration.
Have a Happy Easter. Family time for us - off to church tonight for an Easter Vigil Mass. Easter Bunny tomorrow and lunch with family.
Lots of luv Sandie (Australia)
Posted by: Sandie | March 21st, 2008 22:19
Congratss!!
Posted by: ElyBlair | March 21st, 2008 22:19
Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I love your blog and read it every day… look forward to what you have come up with. Thanks for the opportunity to win some candy.
Stampin’ Smiles!
Sharon King
Posted by: Sharon King | March 21st, 2008 22:26
Happy, Happy. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ginny | March 21st, 2008 22:28
Congratulations, Trudee! I love your blog and I’ve been a fan ever since I saw some of your work at Splitcoast Stampers. You’re so talented that I know you’ll achieve your dreams. You go, girl!
Posted by: Jayne | March 21st, 2008 22:28
Yeah! One year. That is amazing. I love your blog and am thankful for all you share. happy easter to you!
Posted by: Leanne | March 21st, 2008 22:32
Wow…congrats, Trudee!! I can’t believe it’s been a year either. I’ve been reading your blog from the beginning, and I knew right from the start that you were destined for big things. Keep up the awesome work. Hugs to you too!! Angi
Posted by: Angi | March 21st, 2008 22:38
How exciting for you, and how grateful we are, who wonder at so much creativity and blogging, too! MollyK.
Posted by: MollyK. Barry | March 21st, 2008 22:40
Congratulations! I love reading your blog. It is one of the first things I check every morning. I am spending Easter with my parents. My children and grandchildren will go to the in-laws. It will just be me mom and dad and then a quiet afternoon of card making.
Posted by: Jan K | March 21st, 2008 22:46
Congratulations on your anniversary! Love your blog and all your work. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and expertise with us! HAve a blessed Easter!
Posted by: Kerry J | March 21st, 2008 22:48
Happy 1st year Anniversary!! Love your blog and all your creations! Keep up the great work……… and Happy Easter!!
Posted by: Melissa A | March 21st, 2008 22:48
Happy Anniversary Trudee! We are spending Easter with family. My husband has four brothers and I have three brothers and 1 sister. All are married with children and grandchildren so whenever there is a holiday we all go to each parents home to spend the day with them celebrating the day plus the blessings of our family being able to get together. Yes, it’s a crazy time but it’s a wonderful crazy!
Blessings to you this Easter season,
Janie
Posted by: Mikesgal | March 21st, 2008 22:49
Congrats on your one year anniversary! You are a talented designer and I enjoy seeing all of your beautiful creations. Happy Easter! My family and I will go to church and have dinner with the rest of our family at my house.
Posted by: Janette | March 21st, 2008 22:51
Wowee!
Wishing you the best as you follow your dreams.
Thanks for the chance to win some INCREDIBLE products.
Posted by: Rae | March 21st, 2008 22:54
Congrats on your one year anniversary. That is quite the accomplishment. Your work has been eye candy this past year. Keep it up!
Posted by: Jeannie | March 21st, 2008 22:55
Oh, Trudee….A huge Congrats to you; and for pursuing your dreams! I am so inspired by your creations and love visiting. Our Easter will be spent eating at my MIL’s and dreaming up new Stampin projects. Have a great Easter…and all the best to you!
Posted by: Lori Mueller | March 21st, 2008 23:01
Wow! Congratulations on your successes and may there be many more! Thanks for the opportunity to win such generous blog candy.
Posted by: Jessica (jessrose21) | March 21st, 2008 23:03
Congrats on your blogaversary!! I will be crossing my fingers that you get to leave your “day” job soon and have hours and hours of BLISS! Thanks for the chance at some awesome goodies!!!
Easter plans-we were going to attend the sunrise service at the canyon but my 1 yr. old is now sick so we’ll be watching church on tv instead!!
Posted by: cassie | March 21st, 2008 23:05
congrats on your year! your blog is so helpful and inspiring. I love all of your cards and projects. You have answered many questions for me (and helped me spend more money!). Thanks for the chance to win. you rock!
Posted by: dawn k | March 21st, 2008 23:08
Congrats to you on this most wonderful occasion. Enjoy many more years of your cards and projects for us to enjoy.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 21st, 2008 23:10
Congratulations on your anniversary, Trudee! You are a talented lady and I enjoy your blog. Dream BIG!
Posted by: Marie | March 21st, 2008 23:12
I love your blog. It is awesome. Thank you for offering the wonderful blog candy too.
Happy Easter!
Blessings,
barb
Posted by: Barb Hendrickson | March 21st, 2008 23:15
I visit your site daily and you always provide great inspiration. Love your stuff. Thanks and
Smiles
Posted by: Phyllis | March 21st, 2008 23:16
Well, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU, and congratulations on a wonderful site. Thanks for all of your inspiration. Thanks for the awesome blog candy.
Posted by: gail case | March 21st, 2008 23:24
What wonderful blog candy!!
We are ushering at church Sunday and then our family is coming over for Easter dinner. Usually, I have an Easter egg hunt for the grandchildren.
We just got 5 inches of snow so the hunt will probably be in the house, instead of outside.
Posted by: Linda Peterson | March 21st, 2008 23:26
Congratulations on your blogaversary!
That is some wonderful (and very generous) blog candy. Unfortunately, I will be working this Easter but will at least get to go home on Tuesday to visit wtih the family!
Posted by: Allison | March 21st, 2008 23:27
Congrats on your blogaversary! Brunch with the relatives after church on Easter followed by chocolate overload when we raid the Easter baskets. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome candy! jmniffer
Posted by: jmniffer | March 21st, 2008 23:29
You definitely are on your way, Trudee, and I believe that you’ll resign from the bank within the next year or two. Congratulations on your anniversary and your current and coming success!
Posted by: Ruth Earle | March 21st, 2008 23:30
It certainly sounds like you are well on your way! Congratulations on one year! Your blog candy looks wonderful–almost as good as the Easter candy I bought.
Posted by: Sandye Curry | March 21st, 2008 23:39
I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog, and you have influenced many of my purchases, most recently my run to the LSS to buy the Peep’s Sake paper… Could not live without. We are eating at Claim Jumper after church… my moms gone vegan so we can really make a ham now can we??? So after church it is Veggie soup and veggie burger for her… and the rest of us can guiltily choose off the real menu… no roast ham I bet… nor lamb. Just as well, easy with the 3 little kiddos and the great grand-ma. Have a blessed Easter.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 21st, 2008 23:48
WOW. Now that is some great candy! I always love your blog, but I especially love this giveaway
We don’t have any family in the area, so we are going out to eat for Easter. There is a ski resort here that is having a fancy 5-course tasting menu. Should be super yummy
It’s a good alternative to cooking a giant meal for only 2 people.
Hope you have a happy easter!
Posted by: Kathy Daume | March 21st, 2008 23:52
Congratulations!!! Trudee, on a year of blogging and working to fullfil your dream. You are such an inspiration. I know your dream will come true.
Posted by: Charlotte | March 22nd, 2008 00:02
Always enjoy your blog and your cards…Wow, what a huge offering of blog treats!
Posted by: Susan Lankford | March 22nd, 2008 00:10
Trudee, congratulation on your 1st year of anniversary…i always enjoy your website and blog too…i just love the way u look yourself as picture…it always make me smile everytime u send me email i just say hi to you again and again…so keep on the good work…enjoy with u day by day…keep in touch…have a Happy Wonderful Easter wknd…
Posted by: Brenda | March 22nd, 2008 00:12
Congratulations on a fabulous blog!! I love that you’ve set a goal of leaving your bank job one of these days. You will absolutely hit that goal! You go, girl!
Thanks for your very generous giveaway. Waiting to hear if I win.
Posted by: Barbara | March 22nd, 2008 00:45
congratulations! I’ve really enjoyed checking out your blog on a very regular basis - looking forward to more creations from you too!!
hugs,
Elaine
Posted by: Elaine | March 22nd, 2008 01:09
congrats on your anniversary…i’m assuming you’re leaving your full time job to make stamping your new full time job???
Posted by: Angie | March 22nd, 2008 01:28
You ROCK! Congrats on a year of blogging! WOW…you know how to celebrate with your readers. Count me in on this sweet celebrate candy. I just love your creative and inspiring artwork. Thanks for a chance and Happy Easter.
Posted by: Cathy M | March 22nd, 2008 01:44
Congratulations, Trudee, on your blog 1 year milestone! I love everything about your blog- its a nice mixture of paper craft creations with a touch of personal “Trudee” facts thrown in- an awesome combination. It’s funny but I guess one of my favorite things about your blog, though, is the time I spend on it with little Rachel- me looking at your creativity and Rachel searching for Smileys- these will be times I treasure when she doesn’t have time for good ole mom! I have every bit of confidence that you will achieve your goals and wish you the very best in your journey to success. Thanks for this awesome opportunity! Take care!
Posted by: Beth | March 22nd, 2008 01:47
Congrats on your blog anniversary! Many well wishes on being able to leave your day job for a new career in crafting, that would be so wonderful! I am looking forward to the birth of my daughter who is due anytime now…a spring baby, so excited:) I love your work!
Posted by: Leah | March 22nd, 2008 02:28
Happy Anniversary!! It’s such a treat to see your creations and get my daily updates of your blog entries. Congratulations on creating the life you dreamed of… and for your first year of bloggin. Thanks for the chance to win such cool blog candy
Posted by: SusieK | March 22nd, 2008 02:38
Happy bloggiversary! Here is Arizona, the arrival of spring means pool weather. I love that. We get to walk outside and right into the pool. And then we play with our Golden Retriever for about an hour. Yay sunscreen!
Posted by: Lisa | March 22nd, 2008 03:05
Congrats to you! I just recently fond your blog and I’m so glad I did. I get all these beautiful ideas just looking at what you made. I really love it (i’m new to stamping too). I hope you’ll keep on blogging a long time. I’ll be cheking every day. Bye Irene from Holland
Posted by: irene | March 22nd, 2008 03:33
Congratulations on your milestone!! I love your work and I always look forward to your postings. Your blog was one of the first I discovered about nine months ago when I was first introduced to this community and I come back every time there is a post. I just know that you will achieve your goal of establishing a career in the field — there is no one out there with more talent. Thanks so much for sharing all of your ideas. Laura from California.
Posted by: Laura M | March 22nd, 2008 03:42
Trudee, I love your blog and check it out several times , Congrats and thank you for a chance at some yummy candy!
Looks like we will be celebrating Easter looking for the Easter bunny under a pile of snow in Ohio! This ought to make for a GREAT Easter egg hunt!~
Nettie
Posted by: Nettie | March 22nd, 2008 04:42
Congrats to you Trudee on both your blog and your dream coming true. Hope you have a fabulous, fun Easter. We travelled today to the Sunshine Coast to spend the day with my Mum, Dad, Sis and Brother and their families….had a great big egg hunt for the kids and a lovely day together. Bye for now, Linda.
Posted by: Linda L | March 22nd, 2008 05:35
Congrats on your anniversary. I hope you achieve your dream of leaving your job and making crafting your career, you wil do it too as you have an amazing talent. My best wishes to you. Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | March 22nd, 2008 05:39
Happy Blogaversary! Wow this is some awesome candy! Love your site, glad I found you, another awesome site to blogstalk every day. hehehe
Posted by: cheryl | March 22nd, 2008 06:03
Good luck with your dream. That is some mighty awesome blog candy.
Posted by: Cora | March 22nd, 2008 06:33
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TRUDEE!
Thank you for a year of inspiration and recommendations. I especially have enjoyed your Friday Favorites - whether they be of a crafting nature or not (I can’t wait to move back to the States and try some of the Philosophy line products you talked about!). And your photography is beautiful. Thanks for creating one of my favorite blogs I look forward to reading regularly.
ENJOY!
~Meredith
Posted by: Crafty Math Chick | March 22nd, 2008 06:35
Wow, what fantastic blog candy, Congrats on your Anniversary!! Fantastic blog too, BTW!
Posted by: Lisa | March 22nd, 2008 07:11
Happy “Blogiversary” Trudee!! I have no doubt you will achieve your dreams, you are one talented lady!! I love visiting your blog, it’s so inspiring!
Posted by: Shari | March 22nd, 2008 07:22
We are having a little family Easter “indoor” picnic (can you tell I am anxious for nice weather) and egg hunt for the kids.
Love your blog!!! My fav. thing is your talent with the Copic markers, airbursh etc. and I always love that you show us what colors you are using. Takes the quess work out. Congrats on your Anniversary!!!
Posted by: Nicole Ireland | March 22nd, 2008 07:25
Congrats on one year - I always enjoy popping by to see what you have been creating. Thanks for the inspiration.
Barb
Posted by: Barb | March 22nd, 2008 07:33
Congratulations Trudee…
You are so awesome and extremely generous. Thank you for all of your inspiration.. 
Hugs,
Posted by: Lisa Moore | March 22nd, 2008 07:42
You are very talented. It is no surprise your dreams are coming true. CONGRATS!!!!!
Posted by: donna calamari | March 22nd, 2008 07:52
Wow…congrats on your one year anniversary! I really enjoy looking at all your beautiful creations, both on your blog and on SCS…I find it all very inspiring! Hope everything goes as planned for you and you are able to leave your present job soon!
Terri
Posted by: Terri | March 22nd, 2008 07:55
Now THAT’s something to celebrate! Congratulations to you! What an awesome array of gifts you’ve chosen to give away, when YOU should be recieving gifts! Thanks for your great blog and your words of encouragement & friendship to the rest of us in this community; it’s a pretty wonderful place to be!
Posted by: Sharon Stancliffe | March 22nd, 2008 07:55
Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!!! I love reading your blog. You have so many creative ideas. Your head must be spinning all the time
Angela
Posted by: Angela | March 22nd, 2008 08:10
Congratulations, Trudee and happy anniversary! Your enthusiasm is contagious! I love to visit your blog as your work is very inspirational. It will be fun to watch as your new career blossoms.
We are spending Easter with our wonderful neighbors and with my mother, who has recently moved here to live near us. My mother has Alzheimers, so we take each day at a time and hope that she will still remember who we are this time next year. I feel blessed to have this time with her.
Happy Easter!
Posted by: Vicki Doyle | March 22nd, 2008 08:11
Congrats on your anniversary! What a wonderful giveaway - I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Anita K | March 22nd, 2008 08:19
Congratulations on your anniversary! Your blog was one of the firsts that I subscribe when I started looking for inspiration on the internet. Thanks for sharing your beautiful works with us!!! Jannette Cuebas from Puerto Rico
Posted by: Jannette | March 22nd, 2008 08:34
Good luck with your quest!!!
Posted by: Linda H | March 22nd, 2008 08:38
As a faithful reader of your blog I know your dream will come true! Happy anniversry.
Posted by: Mel | March 22nd, 2008 08:46
Happy Anniversary Trudee!!! WOW - what great blog candy. How generous of you - that’s tons of stuff. Love your work and look forward to seeing your blog everyday! thanks for the chance to win!
Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy | March 22nd, 2008 08:47
What a wonderful assortment of blog candy! I’ve enjoyed your blog over the past year and love your work! Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us! Happy Anniversary Trudee!
Posted by: Marica (mggoldintx) | March 22nd, 2008 09:04
Maybe a little mushy, but VERY inspiring! Making your dream a reality is fantastic! I aspire to say the same thing one day. Thanks for the chance to win some candy! Keep reaching your goals!
Posted by: Sally Watkins | March 22nd, 2008 09:12
What everyone else said — congrats on all the good stuff, and a big THANK YOU for all that you share. Your work and your attitude are so inspiring!
Posted by: Alison | March 22nd, 2008 09:17
Congrats on your 1 year anniversayTrudee!! I always enjoy your blog and cards on SCS! Best wishes in your new adventures……….following your bliss!!!
Posted by: KIm | March 22nd, 2008 09:26
Happy one year anniversary. We are going to my sister-in-laws for her 30th birthday. Hope this year will be as good as the last one. Thanks for the chance and for the inspiration you bring.
Posted by: Nellie | March 22nd, 2008 09:40
Congrats on your one year anniversary! I can’t believe all the fun stuff you are giving away! I am truly a fan and visit almost everyday. When I do miss a day, I read all of the postings I miss…don’t want to miss a thing! Congrats again!
Posted by: Lisa (lakind) | March 22nd, 2008 09:48
To do what you like every day of your life… that’s a great thing to dream of and I wish you all the best in pursuing this dream until you don’t need your job at the bank anymore. I have the same dream and I am working hard to make it come true. My blog helps a lot and I feel so good in not being alone with all the online friends I have.
Posted by: Meda | March 22nd, 2008 09:54
Thank you for sharing all your ideas and creativity… I enjoy looking at all your creations.
Posted by: Swedie | March 22nd, 2008 09:54
Congrats on the blog Anniversary…Love checking it all the time!
Would love to be a winner too….
Posted by: Kelly Booth | March 22nd, 2008 10:02
Your blog Trudee gives masses of inspiration which we all rely on for our own creativity. Just an idea here or there gives us great encouragement. I like also the way you show us the colours in your copic colouring it helps so much. Congratulations on your first year, I hope your dream comes true.
Posted by: June | March 22nd, 2008 10:03
Congratulations on your anniversary. I love to check your blog for ideas and inspiration. The blog candy is awesome!
Tina
Posted by: Tina P | March 22nd, 2008 10:11
Happy Blogoversary!
I added you to my link list a few months ago because I just love your blog– you are so talented!
Easter here will be spent at my parents’ house with the whole family. I don’t have to cook anything, just make a salad- I got off easy this year!
Posted by: Amy | March 22nd, 2008 10:14
Congratulations on your anniversary! I just found out about your blog today and I’ve been checking it out for a while now. Congrats on all of your published works…that is quite impressive. You do beautiful work and I will enjoy coming here often!
Posted by: Laurie | March 22nd, 2008 10:23
Wow! Great prizes. I really enjoy your blog.
Posted by: Emm | March 22nd, 2008 10:57
Congratulations, I love your blog. For Easter we are having our kids over for the day, we’re making Easter baskets for them too. No matter how old you are getting an Easter basket is fun!
We still have lots of snow on the ground so having a snowy Easter is going to be strange. I can’t wait for spring.
Claudia
scfranson@charter.net
Posted by: Claudia F. | March 22nd, 2008 11:00
Congratulations on your one year anniversary. You are very inspirational, so follow your dreams and have the time of your life.
Sharon W.
Posted by: Sharon Williams | March 22nd, 2008 11:03
Wow that is some nice give aways. Someone (5) will be really lucky to get one of these. I love your works of art! Congrats to one year. May you have many many many more!
Posted by: Cat on the lake | March 22nd, 2008 11:25
WOW! 1 year already? I discovered your blog while on bedrest with my last daughter….time sure does fly! Congrats on a wonderful milestone and may your dreams come true!
Posted by: Kelley | March 22nd, 2008 11:34
What an awesome prezzie! It’s totally awesome! I’ve been cruising through some of your creations, beautiful!!!! May you continue to live your dream!!
Posted by: Teza | March 22nd, 2008 12:03
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. For Easter every year my extended family gets together in New Orleans for a crawfish boil. I am 55 years old and we have been doing that for as long as I can remember. We have approximately 100 people and lots of fun. We do an Easter egg hunt for the children and we have lots of homemade desserts. My favorite dessert is Pontchatoula strawberry shortcake with whipped cream. Yum.
I recently retired and would love to win the prizes you are giving away so please pick me.
Posted by: Reyne Beatmann | March 22nd, 2008 12:10
Happy 1 year Anniversary! This is the first time I have viewed your blog and I have to say I love your cards. Karen Lockhart listed you as one of her favorite blogs and I can see why. I took early retirement in September, 2006 when the mortgage insurance company I had been working for closed our office. I have been following my dreams and passion and just started my own company “Susan’s Greetings”.
I do not have a blog or web site yet but I have been busy making and selling custom greeting cards. Your blog gives me inspiration. I wish you all the best on your dreams. It is awesome to get paid for something you love to do. Great giveaway. I would love to win. Thank you for your kindness.
Posted by: Susan N | March 22nd, 2008 12:11
Congrats!!! Keep up the good work. I’d love to be able to give up the day job too, but probaby won’t be able to for a few more years. For Easter, we are taking it pretty easy. My boys are coloring eggs as we speak, and we’ll do lunch tomorrow with close family.
Posted by: Jennifer Weide | March 22nd, 2008 12:16
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! Good luck with career change!
Posted by: Pia | March 22nd, 2008 12:32
Congratulations! You do beautiful work and should be really proud of yourself. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome stuff! Again, thanks!
Posted by: Kim | March 22nd, 2008 12:40
Ahhh Spring! My favorite time of year … a sentiment shared by others. And Easter — my favorite holiday, and the only one that I can truly say I’m sorry I don’t have children to share it with. It always brings me back to the first Easter I remember as a child — perhaps because the backyard egghunt was caught on some old B&W film — its whereabouts long ago forgotten. There were my two older brothers in their neatly pressed slacks and white shirts, standing proudly with their baskets full of eggs that we dyed the night before, and me in my pretty little dress and shiny white patent maryjanes and frilly socks, holding up my latest find. Daddy panned the camera to the picnic table where Mommy’s beautiful bunny cake with the coconut frosting was being nibbled on by the neighbor’s cat! Hahahahaha!! (No one was laughing at the time …)
My father passed away 38 years ago today at the age of 40. This date is always a sad day for me. I was only 15 years old and didn’t have him in my life for very long. Every memory of him I can conjure up is a precious one.
Happy Easter everyone … and Happy Spring. Enjoy and love your family every day … for this season, and for your soul.
Posted by: Marsha | March 22nd, 2008 12:40
Congrats! I am enjoying your website with all your ideas that you share. I find that anything you truly desire will come to you but it takes a little longer than planned. Keep your faith.
Posted by: Shirley S | March 22nd, 2008 12:47
Thanks so much for the chance to win one of your awesome prizes! I’m DEFINITELY looking forward to this spring because this will be the first year that both my boyfriend and I are out of school (been together five years). FINALLY!!!
Posted by: Shelby | March 22nd, 2008 12:54
congrats on year anniversary!! i really admire your guts to follow your dreams to work in this growing industry!!!! i am so excited about easter we have decided to go for japanese food instead of the traditional dinner we usually have!!! yeah!!! happy easter all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for this opportunity!!!
Posted by: Kim C | March 22nd, 2008 13:29
What a happy milestone! Congrats on working toward your dream. Your work is truly beautiful and I smile every time I read your blog. Thanks for sharing this journey with us
Posted by: MelissaS | March 22nd, 2008 13:44
I’m more of a lurker than a poster, but your work is very inspiring. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. That’s a wonderful milestone. I hope this next year is even better!
Posted by: Peggy | March 22nd, 2008 14:03
Congratulations with one whole year blogging! Whish you a happy easter and much more inspiration to share with us
Posted by: Tineke | March 22nd, 2008 14:15
Congrats on your fun and resourceful year of blogging - here’s to many more!
Posted by: Jennifer Bradley | March 22nd, 2008 14:29
Happy Anniversary to a very artistic lady! What wonderful inspiration you have been! I hope you have another great year and I cross my fingers that this is the year that dreams come true. Your talent will pay off. Thanks so much for offering the great blog candy.
Posted by: Sheila | March 22nd, 2008 15:01
Just wow! Amazing candy and amazing story! I’m so happy for you that in the past year you’ve done so much towards your future goals. Congrats!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | March 22nd, 2008 16:19
Oh MY!!! What a stash of great things! Congrats to you. I’d also like to turn this hobby into a career, however, I’m just starting out and have ALOT more to learn and to BUY! LOL!!
Posted by: Diana C. | March 22nd, 2008 16:25
WOW! Congratulations to you! Your hard work is truly paying off.
This is a quiet weekend for me with DH out of town…I am just puttering in my happy space all weekend!
Posted by: Carol B | March 22nd, 2008 16:28
Wow, amazing blog candy!! We are having a quiet Easter with our 3 month old this year, so nothing to exciting going on for aster here. Congrats on your Blog Milestone!!
Posted by: Veronica | March 22nd, 2008 16:29
wow==you are one generous woman! I come to your blog nearly every day for inspiration and fun, and have always found it. Congrats on your one year anniversary, and cant wait to hear you quit your job!
Posted by: Missy | March 22nd, 2008 16:39
Glad I wondered into here from SCS. Hope you are able to follow your dreams and do this full time. Thanks for a chance of winning this “candy”!
Posted by: Carole B. | March 22nd, 2008 17:13
Wow what a great blog - Happy Anniversary!! What fun goodies you have to give away. You have great talent. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to WIN some GREAT PRIZES!!!
Posted by: marla howell | March 22nd, 2008 17:15
Trudee-
Happy Anniversary. I love your use of copics and your creativity. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all.
Posted by: Julie Hughes | March 22nd, 2008 17:25
Wow, a very nice blog.
Happy Anniversary.
Thank for sharing your talent and creativity with us.
Posted by: Sarah(Mustang) | March 22nd, 2008 17:34
Wow, it has already been a year? It seems just like yesterday I started following your new blog. Congrats! It is only getting better!
Posted by: Andria | March 22nd, 2008 17:40
Hi I love you blog you always have nice cards great inspirer!!! This spring I am excited because we are finally able to get a mobility van to do road trips with our little boy who is wheelchair bound so we hope for lots of sunshine to shine on Jacobs face! Tahnks for the great blog!!!
Posted by: leslie deering | March 22nd, 2008 18:07
Fabulous!! Congratulations on your blogaversary!! and VERY exciting that you are looking at this as a career! If anyone can do it, you surely can!! I am having my family for Easter dinner, so I have been looking up recipes all day long!! But the great thing is –they love me anyway!!
Posted by: Bonnie | March 22nd, 2008 18:24
Happy Anniversary! May all your dreams come true!!! Thanks for being so generous and giving me a chance to win some blog candy. You rock!!
Hugz,
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Abel | March 22nd, 2008 19:00
Lots of Yummy stuff…My family is going to church and having a big lunch and egg hunt! Good times!
Lori
Posted by: Lori | March 22nd, 2008 19:32
That sure is some fabulous blog treats!!! I love to visit your blog anyway for all the creative ideas, but treats are fun too!
Posted by: Christina | March 22nd, 2008 19:34
Happy Bloganniversary…is that a word? Wow, what generous gifts…just for looking at a cool blog? You shouldn’t have! Good luck on your new career path…I have a sneaking suspicion that the bank will be missing you soon! Kelly S., Rochester, NY
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | March 22nd, 2008 19:34
I live in Australia and really appreciate being able to read your blog and see your ideas and tips. Thank you so much for sharing with the world.
Happy Easter
K
Posted by: Kay | March 22nd, 2008 20:02
Happy Blogaversary to you Trudee. I have definately enjoyed reading your blog daily. I have learned so many creative ideas from you as well. You are a true enabler for sure. I hope that your dream comes true to turn your love of card making into a full time job.
Hope you and yours have a Blessed Easter!
Posted by: Karen | March 22nd, 2008 20:27
WOW TRUDY!!!! What a super load of blog candy. I am making a ham and all the trimmings after we attend morning Easter mass. My three grown children will be here and their dogs too. Just a relaxing Sunday! Maybe a little card and paper work in their too.
Mary P.
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
Posted by: Mary Puskar | March 22nd, 2008 21:13
Congratulations are in order, and I have to say I am always thrilled when I see your name under a creation in one of the card and papercraft magazines. It’s fun to think, “I know who that is!” You deserve the career you’re aiming for!!!
Posted by: Wendy a/k/a Wendella247 on SCS | March 22nd, 2008 21:15
Congrats on your blog!! Thanks for offering such wonderful items!!!
Posted by: Shalene | March 22nd, 2008 21:27
We always celebrate Easter with church and then a big meal with an egg hunt. Must have our Easter service.
You have some awesome Blog candy!!
Posted by: Alyssa | March 22nd, 2008 21:28
Congratulations on your one year Anniversary. For Easter we will have a family dinner with ham and sides. We get the Honey Baked Ham for Easter and Christmas, since they are special occassions!
Posted by: Rhonda | March 22nd, 2008 21:29
WOW!!! Wonderful blog candy!!!! Tons of great stuff - some I’ve never seen so I’m hopeing to win and try out some new stuff. Thanks for the great offer.
Congrats on your anniversary.
Posted by: Amy | March 22nd, 2008 21:29
Wow! What wonderful blog candy!!! This weekend is very special. Not only is my birthday today (Sat) but then Easter is tomorrow (Sun) How neat is that??? Tomorrow we will go to church and then spend the rest of the afternoon home relaxing!
Posted by: Samantha | March 22nd, 2008 22:25
Happy blog anniversary! Thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful projects with us! You are so very talented and I love checking your blog often!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy (daizelsgrandma) | March 22nd, 2008 23:41
Congratulations on your first anniversary!! Thank you for sharing your talent. I know you will make your dream come true. You’ve got what it takes!!
Posted by: Sue H | March 23rd, 2008 00:17
I’m a subscriber so I don’t miss any of your inspiring creations. congrats on your milestone!
Posted by: Cindy Vernon | March 23rd, 2008 00:19
CONGRATS on a year of bliss. You inspire to reach for my dream of following in your footsteps. Hopefully by the end of 2008 I’ll be on my way to finding a career of crafting. Until then, I enjoy watching you succeed! WAHOO!
Posted by: Cathy | March 23rd, 2008 00:26
Congrats on your 1 yr anniversary! I love your ideas, you are very talented. Lots of great blog candy you are giving away, how generous.
Have a wonderful Easter!
Posted by: Renee | March 23rd, 2008 01:10
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your paper crafting skills–I am always inspired when I visit your blog. Happy Easter.
Posted by: Sophia | March 23rd, 2008 01:45
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. Your blog is just AWESOME! love reading on it. This is really SUPER BLOG CANDY! Sending you BIG BIG hugs! Thanks… Peggy
Posted by: Peggy Biggs | March 23rd, 2008 02:09
Congrats Trudee on your 1 year blogaversary! I love checking out your creations and I especially love the tiny touches that take your creations to WOW!! Hope the next year sees all your dreams come true.
Posted by: Jo R. | March 23rd, 2008 03:07
Your blog is the 1st blog I read every day. Thanks for the frequent updates and congrats on being here for one year.
Posted by: Roxanne J | March 23rd, 2008 03:51
What a great occassion to celebrate. Love all the goodies and glad you are sharing it with so many of us.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 23rd, 2008 07:10
Trudee: Dreams Do Come True….keep believing! Congrats on your 1-year anniversay. Today I’m fixing city chicken legs to take to my daughter’s for Easter dinner. There is no chicken in them…go figure. They are pieces of pork and beef threaded on a wooden stick that you bread, brown and bake. Everyone loves them. Love reading your blog.
Posted by: Judy | March 23rd, 2008 07:48
Congrats on your anniversary!!! Awesome blog, and giveaway. love your style and ideas, that’s why I keep coming back.
thanks for sharing
Posted by: Laura Huffman | March 23rd, 2008 08:16
Congratulations on your big milestone. I hope you reach your goal of leaving the bank- I bet you will. Look at what you’ve already accomplished. Love your blog- great inspiration for the rest of us! Linda
Posted by: Linda Wince | March 23rd, 2008 08:40
Easter Blessing! Congratulations on you Blogaversary! I love your work, you are a wonderful inspiration. We will celebrate with Church and then with our family.
DeeDee
Posted by: DeeDee | March 23rd, 2008 09:10
I did enjoy reading about you seeing your dreams come true. Anything is possible, if we believe. Since my children and grandchildren live out of state, my DH and I will celebrate Easter alone. It is a most wonderful holiday for me, as I look to its true meaning, and what a difference it has made in my own life. Congrats on your achievements this year.—————JOYCE
Posted by: Joyce | March 23rd, 2008 09:10
Congratulations on your achievements. I had your SCS gallery bookmarked for a long time, I love your work. From what I have seen there and on your blog, I can say your dream should come true! Have a wonderful Easter.
Posted by: Phyllis Strickland | March 23rd, 2008 09:16
I love your blog! All of your creations are so fresh and pretty
Posted by: June Houck | March 23rd, 2008 09:21
Wow Trudee, this is awesome!! I’ve been coming to your blog for ages. Your work is so inspiring. You always have some amazing ideas. Thank you for offering up these goodies- it’ so generous of you.
Posted by: Tracy | March 23rd, 2008 09:52
congrats and thanks for sharing your wonderful talent…Easter Blessings…Rebecca
Posted by: rebecca wheeler | March 23rd, 2008 09:55
Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Easter blessings to you and your family!
Posted by: Glorie | March 23rd, 2008 10:07
Have really enjoyed your blog…congrats on your anniversary…and heres to many more!
Posted by: Sharolyn | March 23rd, 2008 11:08
Trudee I love reading your blog and seeing all your gorgeous artwork! Thanks so much for taking the time to share it with all of us. Congratulations on your anniversary and I hope I will be reading it for a long long time! Have a blessed Easter!
Posted by: Shirley | March 23rd, 2008 11:49
WOO HOO! Congrats on the blogiversary! You are giving away some great treats! I do hope I win!
Posted by: April Hall | March 23rd, 2008 12:09
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. We are sharing Easter dinner with our best friends & family, and enjoying the beautiful day (finally!).
Posted by: Lori H | March 23rd, 2008 12:23
I have enjoyed your website for quite awhile. It brings such joy and inspiration to me. Thanks for all you do!!! Hope you have a great year ahead. We are sharing a dinner out with daughter and her family…Hope you enjoy your day.
Posted by: Bette | March 23rd, 2008 13:46
Your work is tremendous. You will be so successful in this business.
Susie
Posted by: susie moore | March 23rd, 2008 14:56
I always enjoy reading your blog…happy Easter! Happy Annivesary!
Posted by: sherry trojanowski | March 23rd, 2008 15:47
Blessings to you this Easter Day. Thanks for your blogging inspiration this past year and for the ideas you’ll share in the coming months.
Posted by: Momma Linda | March 23rd, 2008 16:06
Happy Easter and one year anniversary. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing all your ideas. You are an inspiration to your fellow crafters.
Posted by: denise choy | March 23rd, 2008 17:33
Happy Easter! And Happy Blogaversary! Just popped in to check on you and saw these YUMMO Trudee treats. Hope i get some.
Posted by: Angel | March 23rd, 2008 17:38
I think I’ve been following your blog for at least 8 or 9 months. I’m sure you don’t realize what an inspiration you are to your readers because so many of us don’t comment all the time. Your style has grown and developed into one that is often copied. I know I have many of your cards and projects saved and I have to believe that many manufacturers owe you a debt of gratitude for the many (like me) who have bought their products after seeing what yu have created with them. Happy Anniversary, Trudee, from someone you don’t know, but who admires your work.
Have a Blessed Easter.
~Joyce
Posted by: Joyce | March 23rd, 2008 18:15
Congratulations on your anniversary!! I lurk on your blog every day and enjoy it so much!! Best of luck with giving up the day job and doing your crafty thing full time
Easter was interesting here today…we woke up to a thick blanket of snow…isn’t Easter meant to signify spring, bunnies and blooming flowers!? That’s Easter in England for you I guess! best wishes, stephanie
Posted by: Steph | March 23rd, 2008 19:19
Congratulations on one year! I check your blog often. What great blog candy you are sharing. Have a peep for me this year! Congratulations again!
Gerriann
Posted by: Gerriann Armstrong | March 23rd, 2008 19:24
ooh, great candy!! happy blogaversary Trudee! We celebrated easter with hot cross buns and letting the kids hunt for eggs, planting some new flowers in the garden, and a round of mini golf (this last thing is not part of the annual celebration, just pn a whim today!)
Posted by: Melanie | March 23rd, 2008 19:31
Trudee, I have used your “Follow Your Bliss” blog to follow my own bliss! Your creations are stamptastic!!! I receive so much enjoyment and inspiration each time I visit!
Congratulations on your 1st year anniversary and I wish you many more!!
Thanks for sharing your work and following your dreams!
Joey Thomas
Posted by: Joey Thomas | March 23rd, 2008 20:41
wow! you are really in a mood to celebrate! Thanks for sharing your ideas, thoughts and projects with us. All the best on your future dreams and goals becoming a reality.
Posted by: Amanda | March 23rd, 2008 21:01
Wow, one year of a fantastic blog site! Congratulations! I certainly hope that you attain your goals this next year.
Pat
Posted by: Pat Dimzoff | March 23rd, 2008 21:42
Hey Trudee,
happy anniversary and happy Easter to you
Posted by: Barbara | March 23rd, 2008 21:45
What a great year for you. I love spring for new growth, new adventures, and new goals. Thank you for your love of stamping.
Carol
Posted by: Carol | March 23rd, 2008 21:45
Hello and congratulations on your blogaversary! Quite a milestone! Thanks for the chance at the blog candy and thanks for sharing your beautiful art!
Posted by: kearneykrafter | March 23rd, 2008 22:29
Congrat’s!!
Love your stuff.. always so beautiful!
Posted by: ~Carla~ | March 23rd, 2008 23:00
Happy Anniversary! Great blog you’ve got here. I’m looking forward to Spring flowers, love them all. My daffodils are about to bloom, yea. Happy Easter!
Posted by: Darcy | March 24th, 2008 00:00
Happy Blogaversary!
It’s hard to believe!
I hope you had a great Easter! We were in Atlanta for a wedding and just made it back home! Luckily, the Easter Bunny stopped by our home while we were gone!When we left Missouri on Thursday night- it was warm enough to turn the furnace off. When we arrived home tonight- we had flurries and snow on the ground!!!!
Thank you for sharing your art with the world and inspiring us!
Here’s to many more anniversaries!!!
Posted by: Chris | March 24th, 2008 00:05
Congratulations on one year and making your dreams come true! Love your blog and look forward to seeing more of your lovely work!
Posted by: Angie | March 24th, 2008 00:31
wow! congratulations!
I love your work.
Posted by: geraldine | March 24th, 2008 02:07
Wow ! I just discoverd your blog and I am in awe of your creativity. Very very inspiring.
You also have the needest supplies to work with ( yes, if I were to look into a mirror I would look a tiny little bit green with envy) . I’m just curious… what is your monthly budget for all these items which makes my heart go bumpateebump ?
Keep up the incredible good work and I hope real soon you can tell the bank you will quit.
Posted by: Renée | March 24th, 2008 03:31
OH MY!!! WHAT WONDERFUL BLOG CANDY!!! I would love to win any of it!!! Thank you for the chance!
Posted by: Hilma | March 24th, 2008 03:32
Happy Anniversary!
Yummy yummy blog candy! I hope I win!
Posted by: Marix | March 24th, 2008 04:49
Congrats and I wish you the best in the future! When I first discovered your work through SCS, I knew you would go places. Your work in outstanding and I thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Pat (Just4Fun2 on SCS) | March 24th, 2008 06:57
Congrats on your year. I am sure you will achieve your dreams in no time! Thanks for sharing all of your creativity.
Posted by: Denise C | March 24th, 2008 07:01
Congratulations on your one year anniversary!! I enjoy your blog and I am inspired by your work. Thank you for the opportunity to win the grea blog candy.
Debbie S
Posted by: Debbie S | March 24th, 2008 07:49
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! I love your blog and visit often. You are so talented. Keep up the good work!!!
Posted by: lois lane | March 24th, 2008 08:22
One year only?! It feels like it should be longer. I visit your blog on a daily basis and love to admire your work. I love what you do with the copic markers. Thanx for sharing your talent and your love for what you do. Hears to another year!
Posted by: Isabelle T. | March 24th, 2008 08:55
I just love your site and visit everyday. So much inspiration!!!! Thank you!!!
Posted by: Bonnie S | March 24th, 2008 09:00
Congratulations, Trudee! You’re an inspiration!
Posted by: Erin | March 24th, 2008 09:38
Congratulations!! I always enjoy reading your blog because you post some of the most beautiful things and what you have to say is always interesting to read!!!
Posted by: Alexis Hilgert | March 24th, 2008 09:42
Wow! Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
For Easter, we traveled to my parents’ place to spend the weekend with them. We had Easter breakfast at Church and then stayed for the Easter service. A good way to spend time together
Posted by: Tanis | March 24th, 2008 09:45
I love your blog - it is one I check on everyday!! You are a great inspiration!!
Kyla In KY
Posted by: Kyla Leanhart | March 24th, 2008 09:45
Congratulations on your first year! May you have many more prosperous and creatives years.
Thank you for the grate giveaway.
Posted by: Damaris | March 24th, 2008 10:25
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! Keep working towards your goal and thanks for inspiring those of us who are working towards our dreams.
Diane
Posted by: Diane DuBrey | March 24th, 2008 10:28
Congratulations Trudee!! I read your blog most every day, and enjoy it so much!!
Posted by: glynda estrada | March 24th, 2008 11:05
I enjoy checking your blog for all your cool ideas. Congratulations and here’s to many more creative years to come!
Posted by: Marty Reid | March 24th, 2008 11:10
Trudee,
Congrats on your anniversary. I also share your dream of one day being able to leave my job, and enjoy the stamping business full time. I ready your blog everyday, your projects give me inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
Cindy
Posted by: CindyLouWho2 | March 24th, 2008 11:23
Congrats my friend. I enjoy checking out your blog everyday. Your creations are wonderful and gives me such delight. Here’s to you!!!
Posted by: Glitter Queen | March 24th, 2008 11:39
Congratulations Trudee, I have been a fan of your blog for a while now and want to wish you the best of luck in turning your dream into a reality!
Posted by: Santina | March 24th, 2008 11:44
Trudee–Congratulations on reaching this milestone– I have followed your designs for some time and have always been inspired by them! Best Wishes on all that is before you!
Posted by: Debbie (DeborahLynneS) | March 24th, 2008 12:15
I so enjoy reading your blog almost daily. You are a huge inspiration. I especially enjoy your eye for color - what goes together, etc. We had a beautiful Easter in that our pastor’s message was fantastic - the same thing in a new way - He is RISEN! We also hid Easter eggs in the yard, and our son had a blast looking for them. It was very chilly hiding the eggs at 7:30 in the morning at 24 degrees, but Greg had a blast looking for them. We are very much looking forward to warmer weather and the spring bulbs popping out of the ground. Hope you had a beautiful Easter with your family.
Posted by: Elizabeth Sova | March 24th, 2008 12:25
Happy Anniversary…….thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas!
I am looking forward to another great year.
Posted by: CJ Max | March 24th, 2008 12:26
Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I am so happy for you that you are where you want to be. Thank you for your time and sharing with us always, your blog has been a great inspiration to me. Awesome prizes you are giving away. Congrats again! Stacy
Posted by: Stacy | March 24th, 2008 12:50
Trudee,
I really enjoy reading your blog everyday. It is very inspiring. I’m also glad to see that some of your dreams and wishes are coming to fruition. I also agree if you tell someone your dreams and wishes you are on the right path to making them come true.
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary.
Janet
Posted by: Jarie | March 24th, 2008 12:52
Congratulations on one year! I visit here often and love your ideas.
sarahjane
Posted by: sarahjane | March 24th, 2008 12:57
Congradulations on your Blogversary!!!! Keep it coming as I stop by as often as work permits (that work thing just gets in the way of my bloggin time - not to mention my craftin time!!!). Great bunch o goodies!!!
Tera
Posted by: Tera | March 24th, 2008 13:28
Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! I love visiting your blog and seeing all of your creations.
Posted by: CindyL | March 24th, 2008 13:45
I love all your work and look forward to checking your blog. I live in Chicago and I am most looking forward to a month without SNOW!
Posted by: Mecah Dow | March 24th, 2008 14:00
Congratulations on your blogiversary! I have been stalking/reading your blog for a very long while. You continue to inspire and amaze!
Posted by: Sara | March 24th, 2008 14:40
I alwaya get great ideas from your blog. Happy Anniversary!
Kathie in Vegas
Posted by: Kathie in Las Vegas | March 24th, 2008 15:37
I have just started following stamping blogs. I can’t believe that you have just had your for a year. Your cards are great! Happy aniversary
Posted by: cary | March 24th, 2008 15:41
Holy Moly! It seems everyone started a blog last March! I know I did! I love yours and am a faithful reader… Thanks for sharing such fantabulous goodies w/ us!!! =)
Posted by: kerry davis | March 24th, 2008 15:59
I enjoy visiting your blog on daily basis. This sping I look forward to to seeing the new plants and flowers bloom!
Posted by: Karen Dombroskie | March 24th, 2008 16:20
Congrats on your Anniversary…’love your blog! Thanks for sharing your creativity and for inspiring me all the time!!
I am SO ready for spring to be here…love the warm weather!
Thanks for being so generous and for this chance to win this awesome sweet candy!!
~Brenda H.
Posted by: Brenda H. | March 24th, 2008 16:44
Congrats on your anniversary Tru. You know I love all your beautiful
work from one Ct girl to another (former). Hugs, Barb
Posted by: Barb T (scs btexpress) | March 24th, 2008 16:46
wow!! happy blogaversary!
i love your blog and your style… thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
and thank you for the chance to win!!
Posted by: lilian | March 24th, 2008 17:11
Happy Blogaversary!! I love checking out your blog for inspiration. Thank you for sharing your creations with us and best of luck in your creative endeavors!
Posted by: sarah c. (WAstamper on SCS) | March 24th, 2008 17:37
I love your blog and your creativity! Thank you for sharing your goodies and for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kim Ranck | March 24th, 2008 17:41
I just recently found your blog and just fell in love with your work. You are very inspiring and I have gained a wealth of information from your site. Thanks for your generosity and I hope I win!! Good luck on your future endeavors after you quit your “day” job.
Posted by: Cheryl Johnson | March 24th, 2008 18:10
Congrats on the anniversary, and making your dreams come true! Great celebration candy and thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Selena Dukeshire | March 24th, 2008 18:11
I love your great blog. Happy Anniversary! Thanks for inspiration! Yum!!Great blog candy!
Diana
Posted by: Diana | March 24th, 2008 18:27
WOW!!! What a great bunch of blog candy yoou are offering up! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your excitement with us!!!
Posted by: Amy in Oregon | March 24th, 2008 18:58
Wow!! What great blog candy! Congrats on your anniversary! You always provide great inspiration and such creativity. Thanks!
Posted by: Karen | March 24th, 2008 19:03
Found your blog by following links , Wow am I ever so glad . I enjoy your creativity.
Happy spring
hug’s michele
Posted by: michele | March 24th, 2008 19:40
Congratulations for your one year Anniversary! Thank you for allowing me to walk through your door and sit a spell to see and enjoy what you are sharing. I love the clarity and size of your pictures; how your information is easy to follow and especially the easy to read font. So…..Thanks and I look forward to sharing another year with you and may you reach your career goal sooner than you hope for.
Posted by: Yvonne | March 24th, 2008 19:45
Wow - what awesome prizes!!! I love visiting your blog - I wish you continued success and I’m sure you will realize your dream…how awesome for you!!! Best of luck in the future!
Posted by: Cathy | March 24th, 2008 20:35
Congrats! I love your work and check in on your blog often. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Posted by: Bridget | March 24th, 2008 22:07
Congrats on your one year! Thanks for sharing your projects and ideas.
Sara
Posted by: Sara | March 24th, 2008 22:33
Congrats on your anniversary! Wow..what a bunch of cool giveaways! By the way, love your blog..visit it on a daily basis for inspiration! Thank you!
Posted by: Terr | March 24th, 2008 23:52
Congratulations on the first anniversary of you blog!! How exciting for you. I have enjoyed visiting your blog for several months.
Posted by: Barbara B | March 24th, 2008 23:53
Heartiest congratulations on your success and on your blogaversary! I am looking forward to digging up some dirt and planting a garden with my dad. We had a small garden this past year, but this time we’re going to improve and really enjoy the outdoors.
Posted by: Kim Ross | March 25th, 2008 02:15
Wow, congrats on your anniversary of your blog Trudee! How wonderful you will ralize your creative goals–it is so nice to be able to pursue a dream!! Best of luck!
Chris D.
Posted by: Chris D. | March 25th, 2008 06:24
Congratulations Trudee!! I’m always inspired by your beautiful cards - I love your style!!
I’m afraid we had a bit of a miserable Easter here in England. Got home after a few days away in Carcassonne, France to find our Central Heating wasn’t working. As it was just before Easter, we’ve had to wait til today for someone to come and fix it!! So we’ve had no heating or hot water all weekend - and really cold weather - sleet and snow!!
Can’t wait til the Engineer’s been so I can get warm!
Posted by: Miriam | March 25th, 2008 06:50
Hi Trudee, happy anniversary!!!
Wow wow wow you are offering such great blog candy, thanks for giving us the oppurtunity to win some yummie stuff;-)
I’ve been following your blog for quite a while now and always enjoy coming over. With a cup of coffee au latte next to my laptop it’s such fun reading your posts and see your beautiful creations.
Thanks (again;-)) for sharing your dreams with us,
XO, Inge.
Posted by: Inge | March 25th, 2008 06:55
WOW Congratulations! So much nice things you have there to share!
Posted by: Janette | March 25th, 2008 07:06
Thanks for the fun designs. I have been researching “inchie” art and came across your page. What fun!
Congrats on your “blog a versary!”
Posted by: Nancy | March 25th, 2008 07:12
I love craft “eye candy” !!! Great cards on your blog I just added you to my favorite list a week ago.
Posted by: Rita | March 25th, 2008 08:08
Great blog. We had a good easter and my daughter got a dog.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri E. | March 25th, 2008 08:35
Happy anniversary! I really enjoy your blog and your creations! Thanks for offering such fabulous blog candy!!
Posted by: Meredith | March 25th, 2008 08:50
Congratulations on your anniversary, and thanks for the chance to win goodies! This Easter was very different - Good Friday was my son’s birthday, and Saturday was his first college outdoor track meet, over 500 miles from home. We traveled to the meet then took him with us to spend the long weekend with family.
Posted by: Mary B | March 25th, 2008 09:13
Congrats on your one year anniversary ! Thanks for your inspiration and for a chance to win such great blog candy !
Posted by: Lastel/STAMPINSTEL | March 25th, 2008 09:21
Trudee…I LOVE your designs…your creative talents inspire me every day. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Julie | March 25th, 2008 10:10
Congratulations on you anniversary. I love your blog.
For Easter we visited my husband’s aunt and uncle who live in a tiny town with a little country church. We had a ham dinner with all the trimmings. Even though they’re in their late 70’s, they dyed eggs and had an Easter egg hunt for my kids.
Posted by: Patricia in Idaho | March 25th, 2008 10:14
Congrats! Here’s to your dreams and them all coming true!!!
Posted by: Cheryl K | March 25th, 2008 10:33
Congratulations on your blog anniversary!! I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
Posted by: Kelsey Forester | March 25th, 2008 10:44
Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I love coming to your blog to see your latest creations for inspiration. Thanks for all you do for those of us who are creativity challenged!
Posted by: Sharon S | March 25th, 2008 10:57
Congratulations on your anniversary. I love your blog and all of your wonderful creations. Thanks for offering such great prizes.
Kim Lee
Posted by: Kim Lee | March 25th, 2008 11:42
Happy Anniversary! I love your blog. What awesome blog candy you have. Someone’s going to have some fun.
Posted by: Carla | March 25th, 2008 12:59
Happy Blog Birthday?! Anniversary? Blog-birth-anni-day?! However you say it, Congrats!
You’re a great source of inspiration and I wish you all the best
Posted by: Christl | March 25th, 2008 14:25
Congrats on 1 year! You really are an inspiration! I treasure the card you sent me way back when LOL!
Posted by: Laura | March 25th, 2008 14:57
Congratulations on your blog success! I enjoy your creations and would love to win such a bunch of awesome blog candy! As far as spring goes, I love to see the trees turn green and the flowers come up. I am going to plant my tomato plants on time this year so I get tomatoes before August! LOL
Posted by: Ann C. | March 25th, 2008 15:38
I love your blog, you are always so inspirational. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
Posted by: Dawn Brown | March 25th, 2008 16:17
Happy Blog-a-versary, Trudee!
I love your Copic projects and tutorials. The Sketch markers are recent acquisitions, but I haven’t mastered them - I keep falling off the edge of the learning curve! Meanwhile, I learn from you, Ellen, Michelle, Karen, and the other pros.
Wishing you a GREAT year number two!
-mary
Posted by: mary | March 25th, 2008 16:20
Happy blog-a-versary Trudee! Thanks for the chance to win some blog candy. I appreciate all the cool info you provide for us beginners.
Posted by: Erika Michaels | March 25th, 2008 16:22
Congratulations on a year and for, like you said in your comments, being able to start something in this community! You definitely have a lovely talent and I do so enjoy seeing your creations. Here’s to many more. . .
Posted by: Rae | March 25th, 2008 17:39
I hope you loved the Biltmore Estate. My daughter lives in Charlotte, NC and we went last year when I visited her. We thought it was amazing! thanks for your great ideas - I always find something I would love to make when I visit your site.
Posted by: Alison Russo | March 25th, 2008 20:39
Oh my goodness! That is a very generous offer! I just found your blog via google reader. You’re awesome at making cards!
Posted by: Courtney | March 25th, 2008 20:55
wow, Trudee! look how many fans you have!
congrats on your anniversary!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | March 25th, 2008 21:14
Wow………I keep looking at all the blogs, I add more everyday to my faves and I feel inspired to start one of my own. Congrats on your first year and keep dreaming big-they do come true!!!
Posted by: Kari C | March 25th, 2008 23:23
Congratulations on your blog-a-versary and your success in obtaining your dream. Thank you for all of the time you put into sharing your projects, tips and information with all of us - it is very much appreciated
Posted by: Kristi | March 26th, 2008 00:04
Thanks for your great blog! …and thanks for the great treats you are giving away. Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Amy | March 26th, 2008 09:13
Happy blog-a-versary to you!…….LOVE your work! Hope you had a great time at Biltmore….I’m hoping to get back there again soon……what a beautiful place!
Posted by: Penny | March 26th, 2008 09:47
Wow! Awesome candy! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful creations with us every day! Happy blog-a-versary!
Posted by: Trish | March 26th, 2008 10:55
I have to admit, I have only been following your blog for about 6 weeks. I found you through Nichole Heady’s blog from PTI. I am fairly new to paper crafting and your attention to detail has been inspiring!!!! Good luck in all that you dream for!!!
Posted by: Sandra | March 26th, 2008 11:47
So glad we got back from our Easter weekend in Boise to comment on your blog. Thanks for the fun inspiration.
Posted by: Wendy Peatross | March 26th, 2008 12:43
Happy Blog Anniversary! It’s been a pleasure to visit every day and see what you’ve created. Keep up the great job!!
Posted by: Becca | March 26th, 2008 13:49
OMGoodness…awesome blog candy! Congratulations on your one year blog-anniversary! You are so very generous!
Posted by: barb schram | March 26th, 2008 16:24
Love your ideas. I try to check every day. Don’t want to miss anything.
Posted by: Katherine | March 26th, 2008 16:30
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary! I look forward to reading your blog for many years to come!
Posted by: Trina | March 26th, 2008 16:32
Congratulations on one year! You are so creative and inspiring! I love stalking your blog! Can’t wait for another year of inspiration!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 26th, 2008 17:16
And what an awesome year it has been. Congrats!
Posted by: Bethany Paull | March 26th, 2008 19:05
Congrats!!
Posted by: erika | March 26th, 2008 21:56
Happy Blogaversary! I love your creativity and can’t wait to see more!
Posted by: Debi H. | March 26th, 2008 22:18
Trude, “Follow your Bliss” to whatever suits your style. I want to wish you luck and prosperity in getting your business up and running. I too want to venture into my own business someday. I had a little taste of it at Christmas so now I am wondering how to kick it off. All the best to you, you make very lovely cards and enjoying what you do, guarantees success.
Thanks for offering up this wonderful blog candy.
All the best to you and don’t ever let go….always follow your Bliss….
Bela
belascreatingplace.blogspot.com
Posted by: Bela | March 26th, 2008 23:16
Happy One Year Blogaversary!! I really enjoy your site. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!!
Posted by: Pam W | March 26th, 2008 23:18
OHHHH I hope I’m not too late….I’ve had internet issues
Love your blog and happy blog-a-versery
Posted by: Lisa Helmts | March 27th, 2008 00:04
Happy 1st. Anniversary. Love your blog, your ideas and all your creations.
Posted by: Baukje Booth | March 27th, 2008 02:47
Truuuuuuuuuudeeeeee,
488!!!!!! Comments. OMG girl, you must leave your bank job immediately and never look back!
Just as your motto states, “follow your bliss” and the rest will come. Pay no attention to obstacles that come your way, it’s a part of the process. Just do what you can with what ever you have each and every day. I will be in the sidelines cheering you on when you make your official announcement (with the mass crowd of now 489).
U go Girl!
Terri
Posted by: Terri Conrad | March 27th, 2008 02:52
I love your blog and your beautiful creations Trudee.
Posted by: tami w. | March 27th, 2008 04:14
Congratulations! I enjoy learning how to use my new Copics from your blog. Thanks…
Posted by: shelley | March 27th, 2008 11:14
Congratulations! I love your blog. You are extremely talented! Please keep it up because we all enjoy it SO much!
Posted by: Sheryl | March 27th, 2008 13:53
Congratulations Trudee!!! Thank you for being such an inspiring person and for sharing all of the beautiful projects you create!
Posted by: Susan H | March 27th, 2008 14:27
Congratulations! I love your site and your creativity.
Posted by: Sandy | March 27th, 2008 14:43
I can’t believe it’s been a year already! Congratulations!
T
Posted by: Teresa R | March 27th, 2008 14:47
Congratulations on your one year anniversary!!! Love your blog!!
Sue R
Kelowna BC
Posted by: Sue R | March 27th, 2008 15:52
Oooooh I love treats
Posted by: Barbara | March 27th, 2008 20:05
Love your blog Trudy…Happy Anniversary!
Posted by: Kelly Booth | March 27th, 2008 20:43