Friday, October 31, 2008

Blogiversary Blog Candy!!!


Today starts my blogiversary/200k celebration! It's also my husband's birthday, so we can celebrate that too :) !!! Yep, it's been one year since I started my little blog! I honestly didn't think I had that much to share, but my sweet friend Kim encouraged me to get started and I'm so glad she did! Thank YOU for visiting Paper Smiles and for leaving such sweet comments!! If you ever wonder, I do read each and every one :) ! So, without further adeiu, let's get this party started...Woo-hoo!!! I have some brand spankin' new Anyas (from Pink Poison) to show you today. The first card is the super cool Rock Star Anya ...you can double click on the photo to see all the shimmer on her guitar :) thanks to my Spica Red Glitter pen!!!
Next, we have the lovely
Mermaid Anya ~Followed by the well-dressed (love that skirt!) Teacher Anya (and the "for you" from the "sentiment" set... that set includes a total of 18 sentiments and that set is included in the blog candy!)And the jolly little Limited Edition, Elf Anya (and that sentiment set again!)~

These 4 new Anyas will be released on November 1st, along with 3 new sets ... you don't have long to wait! I'll be showing you samples from the new sets over the next week!
And now (drum roll please) how about some BLOG CANDY??? Marie (aka Pink Poison) was nice enough to donate ALL these great stamps (thanks Marie!!), so I'm giving them all way as one SPLENDID Blog Candy package! Here's the sweet stuff ~If you're the lucky winner, you'll get: Angel Anya, Princess Anya, Nurse Anya, Sentiments, Fancy Fleurs & the Hope set! Here's how you get your name in the drawing for the blog candy...leave a comment on today's post AND tell me which Anya stamp is your favorite. Then, check back between now & Thursday for additional chances to get your name in that drawing!! One comment per post please. I'll pick a winner in a random drawing on Thursday, November 6th. Everyone is welcome to play.
This post is just way too long and it's really late (or early, depending on how you want to look at the clock)...so I'm going to be lazy and not include a supply list for today's cards (sorry!). If you have any questions about supplies used for the cards, just email me (youcanstamp@hotmail.com) and I'd be happy to answer your questions! g'nite...thanks for stopping by!!!

127 comments:

Anonymous said...

I really love the new Teacher Anya. She reminds me of my little girl. AND, beautiful cards :)

Marge Sexton said...

Well, I'll say Good Morning becasue it is 6 a.m. here on the east coast. I just LOVE Princess Anya, I can think of so many uses for her. Congrats on your Blogiversary!

Heather said...

I love the rockstar and the mermaid but they are all so cute! Fabulous cards btw!!! Have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh - what fabulous blog candy! The elf Anya is adorable...who am I kidding? They are all adorable, but the elf just super-cute. Congrats on 200K!! I check in here every day and never fail to be inspired!

Amy said...

I totally love the Teacher Anya---because I am a teacher! It's just so cute. Thanks for the chance to win. Your blog is in my google reader so I can see every new post.

Anonymous said...

How can you pick just one? They are so adorable. I guess I would buy the teacher first, so that must be my favorite, but really I do love them all! Thanks again for the inspiration, you are the greatest!

Peggy Maier said...

I love the NURSE! Having both a cousin & some good friends who are nurses, this stamp would be handy to have! Thanks for a chance to win!

Anonymous said...

It is too difficult to decide. All the Anya's are adorable, but for some odd reason I am drawn to the Mermaid. It may be the colors you used...so relaxing. Thank you for a great blog. I check it daily.

Cindy Vernon said...

the elf one is super cute!

pescbrico said...

I love the little mermaid stamp! :) Thanks for the fun and the chance to win! :)
Congratulations on your blog anniversary and happy birthday to your husband :)

Trish D said...

Wow, those are all adorable!! I'd have to say the teacher one is my fave (I'm already thinking how I need it to make a card for my son's kindergarten teacher :)

Pegg S said...

Congrats on your Blogiversary and your hits! And Happy Birthday to your husband - wow - so many fun things to celebrate!! Plus Halloween! It will be a fun day at your house ;)

My favorite is Rock Star Anya - she's a cutie pie! Looks like me playing Guitar Hero (not really haha).

Joy said...

AAAAACK! Nancy, these are all ADORABLE!!!!! I can't even pick which one my fave is cause they are all so cute.... Rockstar maybe... or the mermaid! :)

sundance7 said...

I like Rock Star Anya. She's soooo cute!! Thanks for a chance to win!!

mathstamp said...

I love the princess Anya. My 2 year old is VERY into princess things right now and it reminds me of her. Thanks!

Mendi M said...

I don't have a favorite...I love them all!

April Z said...

Your cards are beautiful. I wish I could color as well as you!

Jami said...

Wow Nancy, these are awesome!! I love the metallic paper with the Rockstar Anya!! I'm in love with all the Anyas. I was lucky to get the rockstar and teacher on the preorder which are my two faves, but I think Angel Anya is next on my list. Of course, I'm also saving up for Ian!!
hugs, Jami

Charlene H. said...

Congratulations on your Blogiversary! I really enjoy your work and you have inspired me on more than one occasion. My favorite Anya stamp is the Angel Anya.

MaryBeth said...

I love your mermaid card! Congratulations on your 1 year Blogiversary! I visit your blog daily and truly admire the work you do!

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogversary! I've been visiting daily and love it! I'd have to say that the Elf Anya is way super cute, but really they all are adorable! thanks for the chance at your blog candy!
hugs,
Elizabeth

Tonya said...

Woo hoo!!! Happy one year blogiversary!!! Time has flown by!

I love the Anya's. My favorite is Angel Anya but Rock Star Anya is sooooo cute. Wouldn't that make a great invitation to a Wii Guitar Hero party??? I love the colors you chose for your card!!!

maiahs_momma said...

Happy Blogaversary to you :)! How exciting for you, just wanted to thank you for this chance to win some goodies. I would have to say that I love Angel Anya hands down...they are all cute though :)!

Hugs,
catherine
www.mystampinggrounds.blogspot.com
catlevy@eastlink.ca

Jennifer said...

Happy Blogaversary! I love all the Anya stamps, but I think Rock Star Anya is my fav.

Sheriw said...

I really love the Elf Anya. You can color her so many ways.

Regina Cornelius regcorn@zoominternet.net said...

i would ahve to say the mermaid anya,since my little one is the little mermaid for halloween....i was immediately drawn to it.

Anonymous said...

I think Mermaid Anya is my favorite. She is so very sweet looking and I love beachy, sea stuff.

Ad K.
pakathome@aol.com

Marla said...

Very fun and bright cheery cards.

Carly S said...

Hi Nancy,

I really like the Princess Anya. Now that I have seen your Rock Star Anya, I like that one a lot too! Very cute!!

Thanks for the chance to win some great stamps.

Carly

Anonymous said...

Love the coloring on all these cards - WOW!!

Seriously, pick ONE fave? Dunno if I can! LOL Top faves would have to be the nurse and the princess, just because I have the most use for them....but I also adore the angel one - it's sooo cute! Sorry....hope that doesn't disqualify me! LOL

Thanks for the chance to win! :)
Crystal (SCS happy2stamp4ever)

Brenda said...

These are so cute. I have never seen these stamps before. I think my favorite is rock star Anya. Thank you for the chance to win.

The Crafty Den said...

Happy blogaversary Nancy. Wow what wonderful cards. I really love mermaid anya as she is so cute (but really I love them all). Lots of love, Denise x

Lori A. said...

I love them all! The Rock Star Anya reminds me of my daughter! The Teacher Anya would come in VERY handy! The Mermaid Anya is so stinkin' cute. I could see my daughter snagging that one. :)

Robin McK said...

Thanks so much for the opportunity to win! My favourite is definitely the mermaid! Ddn't even have to think about it!

Jennifer Scull said...

well, I was going to say that Rock Star Anya was my fave until I saw the mermaid and then that cutie patootie Elf! oh my gosh, who could choose just one?! ;)

and Congrats on your Blogiversary! I just started my blog a week ago, so I can't imagine what it will be like next year at this time.

Dina Kowal Creative said...

Congrats and happy birthday to your blog! For the stamps...I've gotta go with the princess Anya for my almost-6-year-old princess. Thanks for the chance to win!

Dina

jean said...

Congrats on your Blogiversary
I love princess Anya
tfs, love your blog

Jean

Janna said...

Congratulations! I have to say my favorite is the little teacher Anya. Being a former teacher I am also partial

Thanks!

Janna

Anonymous said...

I love the Teacher Anya. Your cards are so cute!!

Jess said...

Rockstar Anya is AWESOME!!!

Sharon said...

Congrats on your blog-versary!
Love those stamps!!!

StampinCathy said...

What a sweet treat!!
Happy Blogaversary!
Congrats on 200K
Happy Birthday to your DH!
I really like the Rock Star Anya.
Thanks so much or a chance.

Darlene said...

Ohh I just LOVE these images (and the cards too!) My favorite has to be Elf Anya. I just love the little look of mischief on her pretty face. Thanks for the chance to win!

NotGonnaGetHooked said...

Thanks for all the great ideas, past and present. My favorite Anya stamp is Princess Anya...beautiful! ~Sharon

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogaversary! All the Anya stamps are beautiful! My favorite would have to be Elf Anya.

Kim

ThreadCatcher said...

Congrats on your blogaversary and Happy Birthday to your DH! I would say Princess Anya is my current favorite as my niece is into anything Princess right now and it would make a great birthday card for her. Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy. jmniffer

Anonymous said...

WOW!! I think the mermaid is really cute no it's the princess no it's the.. They are ALL really cute and I would love to have just one of them but all of them would be awesome. TFS
Hugs,
Anne

Anonymous said...

ALL of your Anya cards are adorable! If I must pick ONE design as a favorite, it has to be Rock Star Anya -- she brings back memories of my DD from eons ago (when she was a kid). Congratulations on your blogiversary -- your work is wonderful!

Wendy Swenne said...

Happy blogoversary and congratulations on your husbands birthday!

I love the mermaid anya. I love the beautifull colors you have colored her. Love the red hair. And i love the colors blue and green.

jackie said...

I hate to admit I do not know of these stamps!! thanks for chance to win

Anonymous said...

They are all adorable but I love the mermaid Anya. My little girl loves mermaids so she caught my eye first. Thank you for sharing your creativity and talent with us and for inspiring me. I love reading your blog and it brightens my day.

Chrisd said...

First, a Big Happy Blog anniversary to you.
I love the Princess Anya. The colors you selected are terrific . I know a bunch of little girls who would LOVE this for their birthday cards.
Thanks for your kindness to us all with this blog candy!

Tee said...

I totally love the mermaid, and the princess...they're so awesome..and would make such wonderful cards for girls..
Thanks for a chance to win this candy!

Tejal

Cynthia said...

My favorite is Elf Anya! But they are all so cute!!! Thanks so much Cynthia

Anonymous said...

Has to be without a doubt Mermaid Anya! Reminds me of my Granddaughter and how much she loves Little Mermaid. Congrats on you Blog Anniversary. Love reading your Blog. Kadie

Anonymous said...

I love the Rock Star Anya! What wonderful cards. You are amazingly talented. Thanks for the chance to win some "candy"

Basement Stamper said...

Wow! Awesome cards. I love the Rock Star Anya as we are really in to Rock Band and Guitar Hero here.

LorieR said...

I love the Elf Anya. She'd be a fun stamp for my DD to make Christmas cards for her friends. Love your blog and thanks for the chance for blog candy

Stacy said...

Congrats on your one year!!! I love ALL the cards! They are so adorable...how to pick a fav.???Uhm, I guess I will go with the mermaid!

Annelies said...

Great candy! My favorite one is Angel Anya, although I also like Princess Anya ... and actually all the others too. Thanks for a chance to win! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

mitch47 said...

My gosh, how gorgeous are those little creatures. I hate to choose, but if I had to, I think the elf is just SO cute! Love what you did with them all!

Unknown said...

hi, wow fab candy.. i love it all and i really need it all !!! that doesnt sound to desperate does it !
my fav is mermaid anya, even more so now ive seen your beautiful card using the spica red glitter pen.
hope i win
love emma

Anonymous said...

I love them all you did such a nice job on them. Right now my favorite is Elf Anya. Because it gets me in the mood for Christmas. Thanks so much for the chance to win these cute stamps.
Connie R.

Stephanie Hargis said...

Woohoo! Congrats on your blogiversary AND 200K hits! That's incredible! Anyway, I have to say it is hard to pick which stamp is my favorite because I love all of them! If I have to pick one I would have to say that Mermaid Anya would be my choice just because I was obsessed with the Little Mermaid when I was little! I used to daydream that I was her! :) Thanks so much!

Anonymous said...

Rockstar Anya all the way! SSSSOOOOO cute. This candy is gunna make someone VERY hapy:o) Fingers crossed it's me. Happy Blogaversary and DH b-day.

Anonymous said...

Love them all. Your cards are beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh. It was hard to pick just one card...your work is so awesome! It's a toss up between the Mermaid Anya and the Teacher Anya stamps. Congratulations on your blog anniversary. Doesn't the time just fly by??? Thanks for the opportunity to win your blog candy. Cheryl in Reno/Sparks, NV

Anonymous said...

I love them all!!! Love your blog!! Thanks for all the inspiration!!

דקלה ארד said...

I really love the "Teacher Anya". She is so cute!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your anniversary. Being a nurse, I love the nurse. The rest are awesome also, but the nurse is my favorite.

Rosella said...

Happy blogaversary! Thank you for this opportunity! I like them all and it is hard to pick a favorite, but I think I like Teacher Anya the best!
Oh I so hope I win!!!

Carolyn Sharkas said...

I have teenagers and the Rock STar Anya would be great for cards for them and their friends.

Congratulations on your blogaversary and have a wonderful birthday celebrations with your hubby.

thanks for sharing

carolyn s

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogiversary! I love all of them. Especially the Elf Anya as we are expecting our first grandbaby in December it would be a great card for her. I can think of a lot of ways to use them for her. I check your blog everyday. I am fairly new to scrapbooking and stamping. I am looking forward to many more years of your blog.

Julie B

Sharri C said...

Happy Blogaversary and Happy Birthday to your hubby too! I like them all but the elf is s cute. Thanks for your blog I really look forward to it. Sharri

Anonymous said...

I love your samples of the new stamps makes me want them all. My favorite is the Mermaid Anya she is darling. Thanks for the chanc eto win some great blog candy. Ann Lind

paper bag create said...

Those are such cute stamps! My fave is the Elf Anya!!! Thanks for sharing your blog candy and your beautiful projects!
Smiles.

Anonymous said...

The stamps are just great!
My fav. is Mermaid Anya, too cute! :)
Thanks for the opportunity to win this great set!

Fay said...

Mermaid Anya is the sweetest! Congratulations on your blogaversary and 200K hits! Wow, I just started my blog a couple of months ago and was happy that I finally hit 1K today, so 200K seems like it'll take me a lifetime to achieve! Congrats again!!!

Lastel said...

Oh my they are all so cute and your cards are awesome ! My favorite Anya is a toss up between Princess Anya and Rock Star Anya .

Mom22RedHeads said...

my favorite Anya is the Elf Anya, although they are all cute.

Anonymous said...

These are such gorgeous stamps. I've never seen Anya before. I'd have to say of the ones you've used, my favourite is mermaid anya.

Tina said...

Congrats on all the hits and your blogaversary.
My favorite Anya is th eRock Star, she's uber cute!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Kathy W said...

Congratulations on your blogaverary! My favorite Anya is the mermaid. She reminds me of my daughter's favorite disney character, Ariel. Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

Love your stamps! Congrats on 200K!!! I check in every day and continue to be amazed with your projects... Keep up the great work!

reflections:0) said...

Love your blog and these stamps are just so dang cute...


reflections:0)

Stampin Cats said...

It is a toss up between the mermaid and the princess.

sandyh50 said...

Such great cards and wonderful blog candy! I love the Anya stamps!

Anonymous said...

Rock star Anya with Mermaid Anya a close 2nd. She is just so adorable and especially in your talented coloring hands :-) TFS and a great Big Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Bogue.

Jackie Pedro said...

Congrats, Nancy, on the success of your blog!! You are wonderfully talented and I love coming here to check out your latest and greatest!! These stamps are ADORABLE!! My fave of this bunch is Rockstar! That card is amazing!!!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your blog annivesary! All of them are so cute, but my favorite is the Teacher Anya.

Jeannie said...

I have 2 favorites! I love Nurse Anya and I love Elf Anya! But, they're all so adorable that it's not fair to pick favorites! Congratulations on your blog-aversary!

Crystal2469 said...

I really like the Princess Anya. I loved the card that you did awhile back with it. Congratulations on your blog anniversary!!!

Crystal L.

Anonymous said...

I Love your blog. I was just checking it this morning and 11/03/2008. I love the "home sweet home" set on you blog today. Happy Blogiversary! I have never won anything. It would be great to win. Thanks for all the inspiration you give us.
Julie B. in Illinois

Niki said...

I really enjoy your blog, congratulations on your anniversary.

Thanks to Marie for the blog candy. I think Mermaid Anya is my fave.

Niki

Anonymous said...

Hi Marie, I love the Home Sweet Home are it would make a great card for a housewarming invite. The puppies are so cute.

Dawn said...

Hmm.. toss up between the Rock Star and Mermaid. All cute! Happy Blogiversary!

MaryBeth said...

The Home Sweet Home stamps can be used for so many occasions: house warming, vets office, ASPCA, friendship, missing you, Xmas, Valentines Day and so many more!!!!!! Thanks for kick starting my imagination!!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulation! Happy Blog-Anniversary!....Keep up the good work and do not stop to inspire us with your creations!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your blog! congrats on your blog's success. I enjoy the Princess Anya. Having a little Granddaughter, I like many of the Anya's and sharing new cards and papercrafts with her with these stamp sets.

Dawn said...

Congrats! My favorite is Nurse Anya!! My family works in the healthcare industry and nurses are very underappreciated, so it's perfect for me to make things for them!! =)

Jaspere said...

Congrats! Although its hard to pick a favorite I'd have to say the nurse one because I know several people that I would make a card for.

Sue D said...

I think I like Princess Anya since my granddaughter is into princesses right now. Love reading your blog.

Anonymous said...

I have to go with the Mermaid Anya because I adore all things that remind me of a coast and the life on the seas! She sweet as can be!!

TN Granny said...

I love nurse Anya since my daughter is a nurse and I have plans to make stationary and goodies for the nurses station at the hospital.
Stampin Hugs,
Jeanine

Laurie said...

Though as a teacher, I'm partial to Teacher Anya, Nurse Anya will make great "get well" cards and she's my current favorite.

Carla said...

They are all so cute -- but Elf Anya looks like the first cousin of my favorite elf, Herbie, in "Rudolph"!

Irene said...

Happy Blog Anniversary! You are an amazing lady! I love Nurse Anya, but my daughter absolutely adores Mermaid Anya. Of course...she's 4 and she's all about the mermaids! :)

Lisa and Penny said...

That Rocker Anya is to die for! I love her! And I love her hair that you colored for her. Super job! Rock on' Lisa K in TX

Becky said...

I have a thing for elves, so deefinitely the elf one! Love her!

Kori said...

I really like your blog. I like Rock Star Anya and mermaid anya. They are so cute.

Anonymous said...

~**Wahoo! Happy #1**~

Princess Anya has to be my favourite. She reminds me that I am a princess and daughter of the King of Kings!

Thanks for sharing a little of yourself in each of your posts. :)

~*Lara*~

Bunny B said...

I love mermaid Anya!

Butterfly said...

I really love all the Anyas but I have to say my absolute favorite would have to be Princess Anya.
A big congratulations on your Blogiversary. Thank you so so much for the chance to win some blog candy - it is oh so lovely.
Helen R.

Days down Under Ag said...

Love reading your blog and this candy is Very generous.I would love to be the proud owner of these stamps.

Anonymous said...

Your cards a really cute thanks for letting us participate for the candy blog

Anonymous said...

I love Nurse Anya....Better yet....I just love them all they are toooo precious!

Anonymous said...

Happy Blog Anniversary! Oh too many cute "Anya" stamps. I love Angel Anya as she would make an adorable Christmas card. But my new soon-to-be daughter-in-law is a new teacher.......it's hard to pick!!!

CM2 said...

Congratulations on your anniversary in blogland! So many hits in such a short time!!
How could I not love he teacher card ... retired from teaching but it is still in my blood! The nurse holds a special spot since 3 membersof my imediate family are in that profession! ^o^ CM2

PatsyB said...

First off, Congratulations on your blog and happy birthday to your husband! AS for the Anya stamps, my favorite is the Elf. She reminds me of my sister! TJ was very small and her first job was as an "elf" for Santa in Belks!! She loved it!

Nancy Park said...

Congratulations and happy birthday to your husband...Love your blog . I am very fond of elves.

Anonymous said...

rock star anya is my fave! thanks for the chance to win her!

karen adams

KSinMT said...

I love the rock star anya!! thank you for the chance to win her!! Kathy

Anonymous said...

Definately Princess Anya! She looks like my little Princess Natalie. Thanks for the chance to win! Cheryl

Sena said...

Angel Anya is really cute! Thank you for the chance to win! :)

Heather said...

I love the Mermaid Anya, but all of them are super cute!!! Thanks for the chance to win.

Heather
t_bear514@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

My favorite is definitely Mermaid Anya. My daughter is a huge Ariel fan and as soon as I saw this I knew I had to have it.
Thanks for sharing all your gorgeous work with us.

bubbles32 said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win this awesome blog candy. I love them all but I think that the Elf Anya is my favorite.

Debbi