On March 27, 2009 I posted my first card, a CASE of a card created by my good friend, Mary Fish. That card received two comments…one from me testing the commenting format, and one from Mary. This is that card:
Can you believe the photography? However, I stayed with my new-found hobby and practiced, practiced, practiced my stamping skills. I made a home-made light tent and worked on my photography skills. I revised my writing format several times, and slowly The Stampin’ Schach evolved into the blog you see today. I would like to thank all of you who have travelled with me on my journey these 2-1/2 years, and for bringing me to the milestone at which I am at today: over one million hits! Of course, I want you to continue with me on my journey as I grow and evolve. Here’s to the second million!
I would love for YOU to celebrate with me…and what could be a better way to celebrate than with Blog Candy! So here we go…I will be giving away the following to one lucky person:
A $100 Stampin’ Schach Gift Certificate
One winner will be selected from all comments left on any post dated September 14th (today) through 6:00 PM CST on Monday, September 19th. After 6:00 PM on Monday, I will use the random number generator from Random.org to select the winning number for me. I will then make a quick post to let you know the winner. The winner will have 48 hours from the time of the Winner’s post to contact me.
Here is the fine print:
- The gift certificate can only be redeemed through me.
- You must use your gift certificate prior to December 31, 2011.
- Merchandise can only be sent to US addresses as per Stampin’ Up! regulations.
I debated on whether to offer a Big Shot, but since you may already have one, I decided on the Gift Certificate. Just think of all the pearls you can buy with this!!! Good luck, my friends! Until next time…
Thursday: Pals Paper Arts Card
Friday: Buried Treasure
Saturday: The Paper Players Peek
Sunday: The Paper Players Challenge
Monday: ??? and the Winner’s Post
Congratulations!!!! I love all your work and thank you for sharing your love of papercrafting.
Wow! What an accomplishment. It is great to see what you come up with every day. Congrats.
Wow, look at how far you’ve come! Isn’t it always amazing when we look back at our past pics?
Hi Ann – I joined your blog quite some time ago as I was casing out people who made cards that appealed to me as a “newbie” stamper. I get inspiration from those of you with a passion for stamping and creating. I thank you for sharing your talent with us. Congrats on 1 million hits. . .how incredible is that!!!
I love the inspirations I get from your blog! You are always so descriptive in all your details, Thank you! You should be receiving the “Blog Candy” after reaching such a huge milestone.
Congrats on the 1 million milestone! Your cards just keep getting better and better!,
You really have an artistic eye for color choices and placement. I love your blog. It’s no wonder that you’re up for such a milestone.
You’ve come a looong way, baby! Thanks for sharing your incredible talent. I love your blog!
Congratulations, Anne! You are such an inspiration to millions! 😉
Wow – congratulations, my friend, on your one millionth hit! Here’s to another million (which will come much quicker than the first mil *smile*)
It’s amazing to see how our style changes over the years – especially from when we first started and evolved into what we are now. You are one of the queens of the stamping world, IMO. 🙂
WOW, Ann, congrats on your wonderful milestone! I love visiting your blog and always find inspiration and friendship here.
Wow, that is awesome and a great achievement to have over 1,000,000 hits. I am glad I found your blog and visit every day. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
WOW!!!! That’s awesome to have so many hits on your site. You deserve it. Thanks for sharing great creations with us all!!!
I really love your blog and appreciate how you give us some many technique information. I always find a tidbit to use on my cards. Tku!
I like your first card. I wish I had known about this blog before. I would have subscribed all along.
Ann, Congrats on your first Million!! and I hope there are many more. Although I have joined only last year each card is an inspiration for me to improve my own skills. Thank you, it has been a blast.
You’ve come a long way, Ann! How fun to see an early card you made. And look at all the comments you receive now! You have a great blog!!! I’m so glad I met you!!!
Congratulations on your big milestone, I am glad to say I love to stop and admire your creations. Keep up the good work.
Congratulations! A million hits!
Thank you for offering such a generous blog prize.
You have to be one of my favorite stops during my day.
thank you.
Debbie G
Congrats on One Million hits. Thank you for sharing all your beautiful work with us. I have learned so much from you,
debbieanng@yahoo.com
Congrats Ann! I find it funny to go back and look at my first cards on my blog. I didn’t use all SU! back then because I didn’t have “EVERYTHING”. We’ve both come a long way! Great job with our blog and your photography! Now, you need to let me know how you made your photo box, I don’t have one yet!
Wow Ann, how did you develop your vintage style from where you started? I love your blog and so many ideas. Thanks for sharing your life with all of us who follow you!
Oh My Goodness that is so amazing! I can’t say enough about your blog, your amazing creations and you unselfish ability to teach us new and interesting techniques. We all do better because of you!
Congrats Ann! I love your cards! You are such an inspiration–what would we do without the internet?
Keep up the beautiful work!
Stamperfrenzy01@yahoo.com
Love to see the progress… and congrats on all your success. You have a very elegant style!
Ann, Love your blog! Your site always has inspirational ideas and techniques. Congratulations on your 1 million hit; and thank you for the opportunity to win a gift certificate!
You are one of my favorite on the web. You are so inspirational for me and help keep me going. Thank You!
WOW 1million hits. That is awesome. I enjoy your blog each morning. I have really enjoyed the interviews with your “twins”. good luck and I am sure that you will get your 2 million hits in not time.
Just sort of at a loss for words (for a change!)! This is just so amazing the amount of hits and even the amount of cards and projects you have made in this short of time! I know, I have probably contributed over a 1000 of those hits since whenever I found you and that you lived just a few miles from me before we moved to Pella. Anyway, wishing you a zillion more!
Chris R. from Iowa
Congratulations on reaching such a huge milestone on your blog!!! I’ve truly enjoyed it since finding you… I so enjoy your style of cardmaking! Thank you so much for all the tips you share with us. I look forward to all the creativity you have to share in the future!!
Having just blogged for a little over a year I still am uncomfortable with my posts. It took me weeks to get up enough nerve to leave a comment. I love the friends I have made through blogging and enjoy how much blogs like yours have taught me. Congratulations on your milestone, I look forward to your next!
wow ann-a million hits-and its so easy to see why-you have a blog filled with fantastic artwork-here’s to your 2nd million!!
You’ve come a long way, Baby! Here’s to many more blog posts!
What a milestone. And well deserved. Your blog is a must visit if you’re looking for creative card making.
Congratulations on a job you do very well. I can honestly say that I look forward to this blog every day and, you never disappoint me. Keep doing what you’re doing and, we will hang with you.
Wow! What a Blog Candy! I have followed your blog for some time and have urged fellow local stampers to follow it as well — and they have! Congratulations on you have accomplished! One Million hits, wow! God luck with the next million hits!
Judy Jackson
stampingjudy at yahoo dot com
Congratulations to the milestone Ann! Although I didn’t start to follow you from the very beginning, I am glad I eventually found you!
You are so generous to give such a HUGE blog candy I have ever seen! Wow! Good luck to whoever win it!
Lauren Y.
sloatyang@yahoo.com
Wow you are extremely generous offering such awesome blog candy. I check your blog daily and love the inspiration that I get. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us!
Thanks for all your faithful postings!! It’s great to see all the new ideas and projects you come up with!! 🙂
Ahhh, such sweet success!
Congrats…and here’s to BILLIONS of more hits!
I so much enjoy your posts and cards…and those darling twins.
Congratulations! you give me hope as I have just started card making. Thanks for your inspiration!
Wow!! What a generous gal you are… you share your creativity every day, and when your blog hits high numbers cause we want to see your creativity, you give the chance for blog candy to us! What a sweet gal, thanks for the chance to win and for the creativity you faithfully and wonderfully share!!!
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful craftiness. I love your twins!!!! I was asked to do some vintage cards for a boutique and I immediately went to your blog for inspiration. Thanks so much.
We all “start” someplace and look what you’ve done!!! I think I’m still in the “starting” position. I thank you and others for your “stimulation” to keep trying!
You make such gorgeous cards! You are certainly an inspiration. Keep up the good work!
Diane Gil
I love your blog and enjoy all of your great inspiration! Your offer of a chance to win $100 in SU money is so, so generous. And I would have no problem spending it all before the end of the year 🙂 Thanks for all you do for us!!!
Gail M.
Congratulations on your first million! I have CASED a few of your cards and I appreciate your skill. You have come a long way in 2 1/2 years;-) As we all probably have.
Big congrats hun! Wishing you all the best continuing on your fun journey, and thanks for sharing your creations and puppy stories with us. Take care. 🙂
Congratulations!!! Good luck and health to the twins. I love the combination of paper and theme. I enjoy peeking in every day to see what you’ve created and love your blog. Thanks again.
Contrats on 1,000,000 blog visits. I love your designs AND your twins.
I just recently found your blog and subscribed, so I didn’t see you grow but obviously, you have! Congrats on your milestone and excuse me while I drool about what I could do if I win.
Congrats! I do love reading your blog and seeing all your great creations. The adventures of the twins are pretty cool too!!
Congrats on your milestone! I truly enjoy your blog – your creativity is awesome both with your cards and your twins. It’s so much fun to learn about the world thru their eyes!
Thanks for your creativity and generosity! Here’s to the next million visitors!!
Michele
wow, very generous! Your blog is wonderful and you do such a great job with your photography- any tips for those of us that suck at it? 🙂
Holy moly!!! I have been enjoying your blog for some time. You are so creative and generous with sharing your talent. You inspire so many people.
CONGRATS Ann! YOU are an amazing artist! I TRUELY LOVE YOUR STYLE!! 100 gift certificate can get a girl alot of BLING !!
Susan
Congratulations! I love visiting your blog for inspiration and to hear what’s going on in your life. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!
Wow….one million hits in such a short time…..that’s AMAZING!!! You’re skills have definitely improved DRAMATICALLY!! It’s funny, I was just looking back at some of my 1st cards as well…wow….are they different than what I am making now!! I always love reading your blog and checking out EVERYTHING you have! I also love reading about the “twins”! Their “twin talk” stories remind me of how my mom used to do that for me when I was in college, and had to leave my dog with them. Anyway….here’s to the next million!!
Congratulations on your success! You have come a long way. I love your card creations and thank you for sharing them with us!!
Ann, congratulations on your milestone! I follow your blog for some time already, and enjoy your every creation. Keep it up!
Congratulations, Anne. I look forward to your Blog update each and every day. Enjoy your achievement!
Congrats on your one million hits! That is awesome!
Congratulations on your huge milestone. I have been following your blog for ages and can’t believe you are such a newbie to this great hobby. Your work is fantastic and is always an inspiration to me.
Karen
Congratulations, Ann! I’m sure thankful you hung in there and kept your blog going….you have so much talent to share!
I found you back in Sep ’09 and have been following you ever since. However, I am not much of a commenter. Today I remedy that to thank you very much for sharing ALL your beautiful inspiration cards, your wonderful stories about your ‘twins’ and everything else over the years! Congratulations on hitting the million mark – may the next million be just as satisfying!
Maureen F.
Wow, what a great prize, I have been following for a short time but am so glad I found your blog….keep up the good work.
Hi Ann! Wow, this is so exciting! Congrats to you on this wonderful milestone. Thank you for your inspiration and generosity.
The next million will be even quicker than the 1st! You definitely have a substantial following, and deservedly so. If only my job didn’t interfere with my stamping life! HoHum, someday! Thanks for keeping me inspired to create.
Congratulations on hitting one million! Thanks for the chance to win such a great price. But thanks even more for all the inspiration you give us with each blog post! Love your work!
Barbara in SC
You have a wonderful blog and are so creative. Thanks for offer.
Ann, I’m so glad you persevered and continued on with your blog. I can’t even begin to tell you how inspirational you are to me! Congratulations on 1 million hits and I’m sure I will be contributing to your next million!
I’m so excited for you for your 1 million hits! Congratulations! I love your blog and I love getting updates in my email:-) You are such a talented lady and truly I appreciate your sharing with us! Wow on the blog candy:-) Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Inky hugs,
Janet
janet@swofford.com
Ann this is amazing to see how much you have evolved. I feel that way sometimes, but still have a LOT of catching up to do to get your level. It must be thrilling to have ONE MILLION viewers! OMG. How exciting!Congrats and look forward to seeing a million more of your great ideas and tips.
Hugs.
PS: So glad the twins are doing good. Good Luck at the shows.
I would never have put your first card with you. My friend, your style has changed and you definitely blossomed into an awesome stamper! Count me in as a forever follower!
I look forward to seeing your blog update every day. Your creations are absolutely beautiful. I love all the ‘little details’ you add. I, too, love the pearls, destressing, and spritzer tool. Congratulations on your milestone. Look how far you have come in 2 1/2 years. I can’t fathom what the next 2 1/2 will bring! You are a blessing.
Wow, Anne. That is so generous of you! I know I’ve added to your count quite a bit. I check your blog almost every day! You make beautiful cards that are way outside my own comofort zone. 🙂
You have come a long way. So there is still hope for me to make beautiful cards like you make now.
This is awesome Ann!! Such a great miletone to hit in such a short time period. I found my first workshop make-n-take the other day and cracked up so much I almost peed my pants. LOL It’s so awesome to see how far we’ve come, isn’t it?! Congrats girl! You deserve it!
Tana Conley
http://www.tanaconley.blogspot.com
Congratulations on the 1 million. That shows you have many who enjoy spending time with you on your blog. I am new to your blog but now check it every day. I love what I see. Thanks for being there.
Ann
Your are any “everyday” part of my life checking your blog! I love your style and your design eye. Congrats! I will hanging around until the 2 nd million.
Congrats!!! I peek in on you every day and LOVE your creativity. You have inspired me so much ~ TFS and have a wonderful day!
1,000,000 is amazing. Congratulations!! You’re one of my essential stops every day. Keep up the good work.
Jeanie
Congratulations on the milestone! I absolutely loved the story of your first post!! I always look forward to each post to see what you have created & what the “twins” are up to!
Thank you for a chance to win some awesome blog candy!!!
When you get a million hits in such a short time, you know that you are doing something right! Not only are your cards beautiful, you also give great teaching tips (wonder where that comes from :)) Thanks for sharing all you have learned.
Ann, I can hardly believe you have only been blogging since 2009! What a fabulous milestone for you. I love visiting your blog for inspiration, and I love hearing about your pups! You are the best!
Copngratulations on your great milestone! I really enjoy your creations and check your blog often!
Kris
http://www.maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com
WOW, What a great way to celebrate your 1 million hits. Ann, you are just the best. I feel I know you just by the quick emails we exchange. I love your cards and your design style. Wishing you the best.
Babe
I can’t win because I’m in Canada, but I just to post and say, “you’ve come a long way baby!!!”
Your work never ceases to inspire and one of my favourite parts of the day is coming to your blog!
Happy Stamp-a-versary!
Congrats on your milestone! I receive so much inspiration from you. Thank you. Also you have the same passion I have for using the pearls. We may need help! Heehee!
Michele S.
Well done, Ann! I look forward to sharing my morning cup of tea with you most every day of the week. I don’t always have time to comment, but always take the time to peek at what you’ve been up to…and it’s always inspiring. One of these days, I’m going to have to start my own blog….Blessings on you! And here’s to another million hits!
Congratulations Ann! I am not in the least surprised that you have a million hits! It is a testament to your warmth and friendship to all of us and your fabulous creations, as well as your willingness to share so much of yourself with us. Yours is the first blog I go to every morning, I always look forward to seeing what you’ve created as well as hearing about your everyday life with the Twins! I know it won’t be long before you have 2 million hits!
I’ve been out of town with no internet access so I am catching up on all your posts from this past week, I was going through The Stampin’ Schach withdrawal! Hugs to you and the Twins!
Isn’t it fun to look at our early cards??
I have only discovered you so I haven’t been a part of the full evolution, but I sure do look what you are doing now!
Congratulations on over a million! Wow! I always look forward to your posts, your work is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents!
Enjoy visiting with you everyday. Your creativity provides inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing that and your life with us! Congratulations!
Congrats on your surpassed million milestone! Love your first creation and today’s PPA. Looking forward to the next million milestone.
Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. You are such an inspiration to me. You never cease to amaze me with your wonderful creations. I always look forward to your blog. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us.
Wow Ann what a wonderful milestone! Love looking at all your creations. Keep up the good work and here is to another million! Sheila
Ann, congrats on all the million hits! I’m not surprised since I always look forward to your postings and can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with next. Thanks for all the inspiration – love your work!!!!
I check your blog daily. I love your card creations–they are just amazing. Keep up the great work!(what an improvment in 2 years)
Wow what a great milestone! It is great to be inspired by your projects!
Good luck on the next million!
How nice you are to let us CELEBRATE with you on your 1 million blog hits!! You have a lovely blog and you make us feel right at home when we visit …. I especially like the fact that you frequently share great card-making tips with us. Congratulations and thank you for offering such generous blog candy!
How nice to witness your humble beginnings and to see how far you have come along. I enjoy following your blog daily!
Good for you!!!! I have only been following you for a year but you have taught me so much and inspired me to push myself!! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. Sharon
Congratulations, Ann! It is no surprise to me that you have such a following. You have such talent and you teach so much in your blog posts. I look for your posts with anticipation.
Congratulations for the million milestone!! Isn’t it interesting to see some of our first cards and then look at how far we have come since then? I love your creativity and your sharing with all of us.
Vickie Steele
rnsteele80@aol.com
Wow! That is a lot of hits in only 2 1/2 years. You have to be doing something right. Thanks for all you share.
One million, wow, that’s a lot! Congratulations. I enjoy your blog, seeing your beautiful cards and the cutie twins. Thanks for sharing.
Kathy
Wow! That’s a fantastic Blog Prize! I love coming to your blog every day – not only for the beautiful and inspirational designs you share with us but for your cheery and positive outlook on life and your “news”. Having four-legged children only, I love that your twins are as important to you as your son is. I really enjoy hearing about their goings-ons 🙂 I think it’s great that you have over 2 years of blogging to look back at and see how much your style has changed over years and how many new techniques and tools you’ve gained. How fun! I need to tiptoe back in time and go to some of your much earlier posts 🙂
Congrats on the huge milestone! (((HUGS)))
Congratulations! Wishing you all the best on your next milestone.
You R an inspiration 2 us all.
Oh, I hope I win. I have had a wish list made out for awhile now.
Wish me luck.
You all have a Great day and a Better day tomorrow.
ColleenB.
WOW – how exciting. I’m a newbie to your blog and I love it!! Your work is beautiful. What a most generous giveaway. I so love Stampin’ Up “stuff”. Makes my heart happy. Thanks for all you share with us. We are lucky!!
Congratulations Ann! I check your blog every day to see what awesome creation you have posted. How fun to see your first post. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I have been following your blog for about 6 months. I love your stamping style. It just seems to resonate with me more than most other styles. Congradulations on your sucess!
Congratulations!! I have just found your blog and i cant wait to check all your work out. I am now a follower of your blog. TFS…
Awesome milestone Ann. I love your blog and know the time you spend on it. I can barely manage a post or two a month. Thanks for inspiring us every day.
Congrats. I have been following your blog now for over a year. Everytime I am stuck for an idea or inspiration, i know where to go… I head straight to your blog…TFS the opportunity to win.
Regards
Murtuza
Ann, I have watched the evolution of both you and your blog since the beginning, and all the way you have been a tremendou inspiration to me!
Thank you for continuing to share the very gorgeous results of your amazing creativity, as well as the ups and downs of your sweet boxer “babies”.
Congrats on a million hits! I’ve looked at some of my early stamping and scrapbooking efforts and cringed. But it really is fun to see how we have developed and changed our styles!
Ann, congratulations on reaching over 1M hits! Your blog is one of my favorites ~ beautiful cards and love to read your postings. Feel like I know you after reading about your son, your dogs, your retirement and yet we’ve never met…yet. Perhaps someday our paths will cross. Thanks for the chance to win your SU gift certificate! I’d be a happy shopper. : )
I have been a fan of your work for quite some time now. I am inherently drawn to your cards on the stamper showcase. Congratulations on your milestone.
Sunnyhasler@comcast.net
Congrats on the milestone, I love reading your blog, seeing your work and listening to the dogs chatter……so much fun…..Keep up the awesome work!
Congrats! A million hits is a HUGE milestone. I’m so happy to be a follower of your blog. 🙂 I’ve learned so much from you!
Elin K.
Well hey there Ann….looks like YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY BABY!!! I so enjoy reading your blog but enjoy the Hostess Club nights even more. Always ready for a laugh or two and a lesson. I think “teaching” is in your blood…just sayin’ Congrats on the million.
Congrats on such a fabulous milestone! I loved seeing your very first post! What a journey!
I have been following you for about six months. I love your blog. I am struggling with photographing my cards. It’s definitely a skill! The card I posted on my blog today was inspired by you! http://www.chickstampmagnet.blogspot.com. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!!
oh my goodness, over 1 million hits! That is amazing. Thanks for sharing candy with your followers.
Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com
Wow Ann! How exciting!
Congratulations on hitting one million & here’s to the second million too. You’re blog is truely an inspiration, keep up the good work.
Congratulations on your milestone! You do beautiful work, and definitely have created your own “style”. Keep up the good work!
What an awesome accomplishment! I believe one of the reasons you get so many hits, besides your amazing talent and creativity, is that you really get to know your readers. You take the time to reply to my comments which I don’t find elsewhere. I feel so fortunate to have found your blog and wish you continued success. Dar
Hi Ann,
You are such a source of inspiration to me, & have been for just over 1 1/2 years. You have certainly come into your own, with style & grace! It has been a pleasure watching & I will be watching for many more years. Congrats on the million hits! That is GREAT! Keep up the good work!
Joan!!!
Congratulations Hun! That is AWESOME! Isn’t it fun to look back at the “beginning” of your blog and see how much you have grown and blossomed??? Cheers to many more hits, followers, lovely comments, inspiration, and all around crafty goodness!!!
:O)
Jessica
Hi Ann….CONGRATS on your big milestone!! You are SO TALENTED and I’m inspired with each visit to your wonderful blog.
Hugs, Cindy
Congratulations on 1 million hits!!! That is awesome!!! I have been visiting your blog for several months and look forward to it each day. Even though I don’t comment very often, I love your style and your gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration. Thanks also for offering such a generous prize.
Wow! A million hits in just 2 1/2 years! That goes to tell you how amazing your creations are. Congratulations!!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing that you have had so many hits, I have only been blogging for 12months and I love seeing your creations even though I do not always comment, but I want to reiterate that your work is inspiring Ann.
You are very generous with the prize.
Good luck for the next one million hits!!!
Smiles:)
Ann, although we have never meet I consider you a friend. I go to your blog with anticipation and you always inspire and teach me. I have ask you for your help and you give it with such care. Congratulations, You are one of the best!!
WOW! Congrats on 1 mil~ That is very cool!! How nice that you are offering a huge cert 🙂 I love that!
That’s a lot of blog hits! Congratulations 🙂 Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with all of us. I love all of your cards and am so envious of your talent.
Kim
http://uscrap2.blogspot.com/
You create the most beautiful cards and you are such a sweet sweet person. I’m glad you started your blog, and that you’re still creating awe inspiring cards! Congrats on your milestone, and thank you for offering such a generous blog prize.
Congratulations!! I love following your blog. I myself have just started this year and I am learning as I go along. I love being inspired by your blog.
~Stacy
http://stacysstampinspot.blogspot.com
Congrats! I am so glad I have found your blog!
Congratulations on such a big milestone! I enjoy seeing all your creations and wish you all the best!