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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

the big 5 -0 and a box of awesome

Before anyone wishes me a happy 50th birthday please don't, I'm not quite that old yet and it's not my birthday today.
The big 5-0 was what the thermometer at the bank read this afternoon. It sure felt like heaven going outside and seeing sunshine and not freezing.
Now for the box of awesome. I got the best package in the mail. I recently won a blogoversary blog candy giveaway at Cards by Cheryl.
Just take a look at what she sent.
Quilling paper in the wonderful colors of springtime.

Cute ribbon, more springtime lovelies.

The cutest darned quilled bakini I have ever seen
and then this is the whole package
Lots of her beautiful quilled cards, some tags and other embellishments and more ribbon. I felt just like a kid in a candy shop going through the box. Thank you so much Cheryl.
If you have never been to Cheryl's blog you must stop on by and check it out. She's a very talented lady and she also has an etsy shop too
Click here to visit her blog
or
Here to visit her Etsy shop
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37 comments:

  1. SandeeFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I'm going to be 60 this year. You youngster you.

    You really got some very nice things indeed. I love her cards too. You guys are so talented. I envy that. I'm the person with two left thumbs.

    Have a terrific day. My best to Duke. :)

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  2. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Oh, wow!!! It must have felt just like your birthday!!! So much very cool stuff!! This lady is so very generous!! Now I can't wait to see what you make with it!

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  3. ♥ SallieFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Ha ha! you are too cute!

    Hugs,

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  4. BeadedTailFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    What a great giveaway! Her work is wonderful and I'm sure the ideas are swimming in your head! Have fun!

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  5. DonnaFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Congratulations! That is quite a haul! I got some polka dot ribbon last year and want to get some more. Yours is so cute!

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  6. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    That IS a box of awesome! Such fun!

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  7. CatherineFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    That is a great gift box...so much to go through! Congrats on winning...it is so much fun to get things in the mail..Love the little pink bikini! Have fun, Blessings, Catherin

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  8. booahbooFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    that's a huggeeeeeeeeeeee stash of stuffs... i bet you'll be very busy now :) that is quite a good reward for cold winter days. Have loads of fun with it.. and the bikini is so cute!

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  9. a paper {life}February 16, 2011 at 9:03 PM

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  10. a paper {life}February 16, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    awwww Ann you are too kind. Thanks so much for the awesome blog post and the links to my websites.

    Can't wait to see what you make with your goodies.

    Cheryl

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  11. livinthebluesFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    warmer here as well... yeaaaaaaaa :)

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  12. TanyiaFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Yea...I was like, wait a second it is not her b-day yet! lol

    That is a really cool prize to win, there was a ton in there! I love that bikini, too! How cute is that! Congrats!

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  13. LinFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Her cards are INSANE!! They are soooo darn cute!! Wow! How lucky are you with that win???!

    Congratulations and Happy Birthday. ;P

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Whoa - that is like getting a gift for every holiday in the year all at one time!

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  15. tahtimboFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    That is a great gift and I know that you will put it to good use. Those cards are just amazing!

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  16. Sharkbytes (TM)February 16, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    What a great pile of stuff! What do you do with all your quilled creations?

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  17. marieFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Now that is a great box of goodies. Her card sa re so sweet & simple and I love the little ribbon reels.

    Tomorrow we'll be celebrating the big 6-3! 63 degrees = woo hoo! Now, if only I didn;t have to work! : )

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  18. PhilippaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Wow, what a brilliant prize! I follow Cheryl too, she makes some beautiful things. I can feel your excitement from here! Enjoy!

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  19. DuniFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    All those items are fabulous! You must have felt like it actually was your B'day when you received those!!!

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  20. JenFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Holy cow! Now that's a giveaway *grin*. Can't wait to see all the fantabulous things you create with all that fun stuff!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    A quilled bikini? Hmm, this may be a way to get Wade interested in your crafting efforts?

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  22. MargFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Wowser, what a lot of great stuff. You sure have a lot of work ahead of you to use all that stuff. What a lot of fun that will be. Can't wait to see the results. Hope you have a super day.

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  23. Russ AKA GrampyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    You sure did pick up a lot of goodies. A crafters paradise. I noticed the quilling material alone should keep you busy.Been warm over here also. No winter until next Tuesday. Colder than normal for next week.

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  24. AudreyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I love getting mail!! That's a really amazing package you have there :)
    I can't wait to see what you create with all those goodies.

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  25. June Zach (Fledgling Blogger)February 17, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    That box is full of good stuffs! :D

    Congratulations Ann! ;)

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  26. MadSnapper n BeauFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    you hit the jackpot for sure. i realy really like the photo of the stack of ribbon, beautiful ribbon and photo. congrats on your win and on the big 50

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  27. Out on the prairieFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Tons of goodies and some good idea cards.You had some great luck.

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  28. HelenFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Wow, what an awesome prizes! Yes, I love her cute and simple cards. Just found her blog recently.

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  29. Bossy BettyFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Happy High Temperature Day!

    Love the goodies you got!

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  30. DSSFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Wow! That is quite a prize box :) I also adore that quilled bikini. Ahhh...if only it WAS bikini time. It's "warm" here too. I sure hope it lasts!

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  31. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Yes, it could be birthday present. Nice anniversaries you both have these days. Enjoy and make something lovely for your birthday.
    Hugs,
    Suzana

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  32. AnnFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Sandee, youngster, I like that :)

    ginny it really did. and yes she was very generous

    sallie thanks :)

    beaded tail I love her work, she makes some really great stuff

    donna thanks and yes it sure was

    LDH sure is

    catherine I know tell me about it. and thanks

    anny yes it is. now I"ll be adding even more projects

    cheryl you are too :) you are most welcome it was the least I could do after receiving such an awesome package

    livintheblues hooray for warmer

    tanyia not quite yet :) the bikini was adorable

    lin they sure are, isn't she awesome

    grace I know, I was in heaven

    tahtimbo it sure was

    sharkbytes I just give it all away. mostly gifts for family or friends

    marie sure is. I like that about her cards, they look fabulous yet they aren't overdone. WOW 63 isn't it nice to see temps like that again

    philippa sure was. She does make great stuff. I so love the nativity she did

    duni I almost had to check the calendar...lol

    jen I know, last time I got a prize this great I believe it came from you L:)

    fishhawk oh please don't give him any ideas.

    marg so it would seem but what fun work it will be

    russ paradise in a box for sure. our heat wave is supposed to end saturday

    audrey me too. always fun except if it's bills

    june zach it sure was

    sandra tell me about it. and thanks,

    out on the prairie too bad I didn't have more of this kind of luck...lol

    helen I just adore her blog, I always love seeing what she's come up with

    bossy betty :) high temperature day, I like that

    dss me too, it can't be too far off can it?

    Cy it would have been a great birthday present :)

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  33. Everyday Is DeliciousFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    What a great box of goodies! Enjoy!!

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  34. CatherineFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    What a terrific box of sweet things you received Ann! Oh you will be crafting and crafting away.

    And how wonderful to be experiencing lovely warm weather ~ lucky girl!

    xo Catherine

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  35. allotments4youFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    What a wonderful gift...you're going to have so much fun!!

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  36. TammyFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Wow you sure ended up with a wonderful goodies box. I'm sure you will be able to make all kinds of fun thing will all these items.

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  37. AnnFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Reeni, thanks, I will :)

    catherine this should keep me busy for a while. the weather is short lived but it's nice while it's here

    allotments4you I know, I'm thrilled

    tammy I sure did. I hardly know where to start.

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