Yep…it happens to me every year. My birthday. At my age, I don’t really celebrate it in the traditional sense. There is certainly nothing that I need, and after adding a few pounds this past winter, I can do without cake. What would give me the most joy on my special day would be to offer blog candy to you. I hope that you will enjoy some of my favorite sparkly products!
We have:
- Basic Rhinestones…to represent April’s birthstone, the diamond
- Basic Pearls and Large Basic Pearls…symbols of happiness and triumph over adversity
- Filigree Brads…beautiful and intricate, like our relationships in life
- Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz...a traditional birthday kiss for good luck
I will randomly select one comment from those left on this and Friday’s posts through 10:00 PM (CST). The winner will be announced on Saturday. I am so sorry. I can only ship to addresses within the United States. I know it is not much, but if my first random selection is from outside the USA, I will create a card especially for you and mail it out right away!
Stampin’ Up! has announced that beginning May 1st, they will be offering a fully customizable Starter Kit for at the new lower price of $99! When you join Stampin’ Up!, the choice is yours to put together a kit with up to $125 worth of any Stampin’ Up! products! You will also receive a business supplies pack, valued at $65. The total value of your kit will be $190 and there is still FREE shipping! If you wish to order the current kit option ($345 worth of items for $175), you will need to sign up by April 30, 2012, 11:50 PM (MT).
If you have any questions about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, and the benefits and perks that would be yours by joining my group, please Email Me. I am always here to help!
The Stampin’ Up! Retiring Accessories List is now available…with HUGE discounts on some items! Can you believe the savings! Don’t be disappointed! Order these items today, since they are only available while supplies last! Just click this link to view the list: Stampin’ Up! Retiring Accessories List.
The Retiring Stamps are available until May 31st. Just click this link to view the list of stamps which will be leaving us: Stampin’ Up! Retiring Stamp List
And don’t miss out on the Definitely Decoratively items which are being discontinued. Time is of the essence since they are only available while supplies last: Retiring Definitely Decorative List
And for those of you who have emailed wondering if I will have retired stamps to sell again this year, the answer is “Yes”! Unfortunately for me, if it retired, I probably have it. My “Retired Sets For Sale” list will be available sometime in June.
Until next time…
Happy Birthday, dear Ann!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!! What a sweet way to celebrate your birthday by giving to others. Hope your day is fantastic.
carolyn s
ceashark at aol dot com
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope you have an absolutely fabulous birthday! Thanks for sharing such a lovely gift with a lucky winner on your special day!
What a lovely card. Thank you so much for sharing. Happy Birthday.
Just want to wish you a “Happy Birthday”, Ann. It’s my sister’s birthday as well as one of my best friends. What a popular day for special people’s birthdays! Hope you’ll have many more!
With much affection.
Diane Gil
I hope you have a wonderful birthday filled with family, friends and puppies that love you. Have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday and wishes for many more! So generous of you to give blog candy on your special day. And such great candy, too! Hope I’m your lucky winner! Hugs to you……
Happy, happy, happy day to YOU dear Ann. Best wishes for another wonderful year ahead…BIG HUGS!
Ann, little late in the day, but wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and best wishes for you! I hope the twins made you a card, gave you hugs, and a bunch of kisses for your lovely day. Hope you enjoy all year as today!!
Happy Birthday!! Have a wonderful day. It is nice of you to offer blog candy on your special day!! I look forward to visiting your blog each day.
Happy birthday to you, Anne.
Let’s see if I can be number 101 to wish you an AWESOME, OUTSTANDING HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hope you had a wonderful day, Ann!! Hugs
Let’s see if I can be number 101 to wish you an AWESOME, OUTSTANDING HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hope you had a wonderful day, Ann!! Hugs
Happy Birthday!! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you and for the chance at shiny blog candy!! Love this 🙂
Happy Birthday Ann! I hope you have a fabulous day, you deserve it! Thanks for being such a wonderful inspiration to us!
Happy Birthday! Thank you for the blog candy. I love your blog.
How fun of you to share [even more] with US for YOUR birthday!! 🙂
Happy Birthday to you – Hope it is awesome!!
Happy Birthday, Ann! What a sparkling way to celebrate your special day! Hope your birthday is grand.
Ann, Happy Birthday! Love all the bling and sparkle and love visiting your site. You are always so willing to share your expertise and talent, so a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
Wow, what great birthday wishes for you and so many! Happiest of all birthdays to you…how did it slip up so fast? You gotta have something special – a dreamy treat from the Ivy maybe or can you get a mocha coffee thing something special? Hey, how was the getaway weekend? Anyway, hugs!
Chris R. from Iowa
Set up new computer and monitor today so now finally able to get back on the net. :}
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and many more to come.
Thank You for this giveaway opportunity in celebration of your birthday. It’s so generous of you
ColleenB.
Happy Birthday!!! Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy!
Happy Birthday Ann. I wish you all the best.
Thanks for the chance to win your awesome blog candy.
Happy Birthday To You, HBTY, HB to Ann, HBTY!!!! No cake, ok, but singing HBTY is allowed I hope. Wishing you a day of laughter and more.
Look at all that shiny stuff!!! 😀
Happy Birthday Dear Friend!
What a very thoughtful idea — to share with us on your birthday — just like you! Happy, happy birthday!!
Happy Birthday to you Ann!
I hope your day is exactly how you want it to be!
Thanks for the chance to win you birthday bling!
Have a great day!
Wishing you a very happy birthday!!! Did you buy yourself some new stamps or bling. You certainly have a perfect excuse with the retirement lists. Can’t put it off, or they’ll be gone.
What a great assortment of birthday bling. Thank you for the blog candy opportunity.
You know what Ann? I think this is a fantastic tradition and I’m going to do this myself! I don’t have a blog, so I won’t be giving away diamonds and pearls! 🙂 But I know a homeless shelter that could use something on my birthday and that’s what I’m going to do! You are ALWAYS an inspiration!
Happy Birthday to you! I found your blog through the stampin connection and it is super cute 🙂 I am your newest follower and would love it if you checked out my blog.
Ashley
http://www.stampingwithashley.blogspot.com
Happy Birthday wishes to you !! ENJOY your special day !
Oh ms Ann, you one more year younger ! Don’t even think about it , it not on your list ,
Happy happy birthday to you and lots more !!!
Your pal frenchie
Happy Birthday, and Your blog and blog candy are truly the greatest.!
Hi Anne! Happy Birthday! I truly understand what you are going through! I am going through the same thing! Thank you for the chance to win some beautiful bling! I would love to win that but getting a card handmade by you would be even BETTER!! Thanks for all you do! I truly appreciate it!
Missy
Happy belated birthday! Hope it was a good one and that you have many more. (and thanks for the blog candy offering. mmm…pearls.)
Wow! Not only do you constantly share beautiful cards and ideas, but you are giving away on your birthday! Thanks so much for your constant inspiration and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Mona Burnett
absolut_vb@hotmail.com
What a wonderful gift to all of us who learn so much from you. To me your sparkle gift is as sparkling as you are. I love your blog and follow it everyday. Happy Birthday Ann!!!
What a sweetie you are, giving a gift in honor of your birthday! Hve a WONDERFUL day!
Happy Birthday to you and how sweet of you to give us a chance to win some bling!
I read your blog everyday. I enjoy all of your posts and card creations.
Thank you!
Happy Birthday Ann! I hope you have a marvelous day.
I know what you mean about adding on the pounds this past winter…good thing spring came early so that I can start riding my bike and walking outdoors.
Happy Birthday to talented YOU !! You certainly should celebrate BIG TIME, after all, it’s YOU !! Thanks for offering Blog Candy. I really enjoy your blog.
Happy Birthday Ann. It doesn’t seem that long ago since I wished you a “Happy Birthday” Where does the time go? It just seems to speed up. Have a great celebration with your family and treat yourself to something special. Take care
Happy birthday Ann. I won’t serenade you in the traditional way because, well, it’s not good for the ears. So, instead, have a wonderful day; do something special for you (and it doesn’t have to be cake).
Happy Birthday Ann! My birthday was Sunday, Earth Day, so it sure would be nice to have some bling to go with it! Have a wonderful day, and keep up all the beautiful card posts- I am so inspired by your work!
Happy Birthday Ann! I hope your day is wonderful and filled with happiness. Thanks for sharing with us on your day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! A friend just emailed me your website so I just signed up. I love all the information you include with your blog so we can keep up to date with Stampin’ Up. Hope your day is very SPECIAL!
May your day be awesome. Happy Birthday to a very talented lady! Dar
Happy Birthday! Sorry to see so much going from Stampin Up but sure the new stuff will be great.
Enjoy your birthday with a walk in the park with someone special, never let the day just go by.
♫Happy Birthday to You♫ and thanks for the chance to win some sweets!
Happy Birthday to you!!! I had a birthday come and go this month as well. Geesh them come so quick!
Thank you for the chance to win some lovely birthday candy.
Happy Birthday, Ann! I’ve decided to STOP having birthdays to give you a chance to catch up! 😉
Mike
Happy Birthday to a “sparkling” gal! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas you share with us!
Many Happy Birthdays to you. I always enjoy your creative creations on your blog. And a chance for blog candy.
Many Happy Birthdays to you. I always enjoy your creative creations on your blog. And a chance for blog candy.
Happy Birthday! I love blog Candy!! No calories!
Angel Hawks
http://www.MakeSomethingCute.com
Thanks for the chance to get some candy. Happy birthday. Toni
Birthday blessings to you! Thanks for blog candy offer. Love your blog.
Happy Birthday, Ann!! I hope you have a super “sparkly” day!! LOL!
Happy Birthday Ann! Hope your day is special and that Kim spoils you! Looking forward to more visits to your house and the world of Stampin’ Up! Having so much fun with it all. Enjoy your day!
Well its definitely nice of you to think of us… so Happy Birthday and hope you have many more!
Happy Birthday, Ann! I hope you have a sparkly day! 🙂
Happy Birthday! How sweet of you to give away a gift for YOUR birthday!
Happy birthday wishes, Ann! You share your special day with my brother and a great friend. Hope you have a super fantastic day!!!
Oh man….birthday candy? What’s next, birthday cake? And me, always on a diet 🙂 Happy Birthday Ann and here’s wishing you many more!!
Here’s hoping you have a year filled with love and happiness! What a way to celebrate! What would be more appropriate than bling? Yum!
Stopping by to wish you a great birthday! I follow all your posts and love them! It’s kinda funny that we have never met…yet you know exactly what I would want for my next birthday! Something my family members can’t do. It’s very nice of you to do a give away on your birthday when most people are expecting to receive!
Happy Birthday Ann. Hope you have a wonderful birthday WEEK. At our age, we should be allowed to celebrate every day for a WEEK,don’t you think? ha ha. Have a great time. Hugs, Jennifer
Happy Birthday! I have a BIG one coming next month, I know what you mean about not needing anything at this age. Family and Friends are enough. Thank you for the chance at the BLIG!
Happy birthday, Ann! It’s just like you, to give rather than receive on your birthday!! Thanks for the chance to win some of my favorite accessories!
happy birthday to you. You share so much of yourself with all of us and now even more. Thank you.
Happy Birthday Ann! So very nice of you to offer blog candy on your birthday. I love your blog and visit every day. Your creations are so impressive! I always think of you when I see a vintage card! Thanks for the chance to win some bling!
Happy Birthday, Ann! Birthday’s are for celebrating any way the birthday day girl wants to! Enjoy the day!
Wishing you a very happy birthday! At least do something fun today that is just for you even if you don’t want cake. 🙂 Great items to offer as blog candy!
Happy Birthday, Ann! I always look forward to seeing your newest, elegant creation. Like you, I am addicted to pearls 🙂
Happy birthday, my friend! I hope you enjoy your day.
Have a very blessed birthday! May the good Lord continue to bless you throughout this next year.
Happy Birthday, sweet Ann!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a chance to do something special for yourself. It is your special day. Thanks for sharing your favorite bling on your birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I have a couple more years then plan on starting to count backwards!!
Happy Birthday Ann! You are parting with some of your bling to give us a treat! Thank you for a chance to win it, I love SU rhinestones & pearls.
Ann, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you…how sweet you are that you want to share with us on your day. Hope the twins give you big kisses and Brody the boy, gives you a concert.
Happy Birthday Ann and I wish you many, many more to come! How sweet of you to give to others on your special day! Have a Thankful Thursday!
Happy Birthday, Ann! Go ahead and eat a slice of cake….birthday cake is calorie free, you know. And, you’re not old…you’re vintage. And you know how I feel about vintagey goodness. Blessings to you, sweet lady!
Happy birthday to you Ann! Even those — at our ages — we do not like the way the numbers creap higher, it is nice to celebrate that we are special to many! And to win your Sparkly Blog Candy would be wonderful. These are some of my favortie sparkly things too!
Happy Birthday!!!!
Hope you enjoy your big day with your family and your special twins!
Ahh, Happy Birthday Ann! I hope your day was truly special, just like you are to us!! I have to repeat what some others are saying…I also think of you each time I place a pearl on my cards. I have to say, I didn’t use them all too much until I started following your blog. ; ) I hope the twins showered you in kisses and tail wags.
Well Happy Birthday! Thanks so much for offering blog candy for your birthday, that is so sweet! But you did not tell us what the twins got you for your birthday. I cannot get over the retired stamps list, lol, and now the accessory list too…..so are they even planning on having a new catty? And if so, what’s in it? It must be paper thin or they have a huge amount of new stamps….. will have to wait and see.
Happy Birthday. I too have a birthday in April. It is a great month. I would love to win the bolg candy. I truly enjoy your site and your style. I love tuning in to see what you create. Hope you have a great day.
Cindy in Dover
Happy Happy Birthday Ann ~ I hope you have a wonderful day and that you are well celebrated!!! Enjoy YOUR day Ann ~ Blessings to you!
Debbie G
Happy Birthday, Ann !!! You are very sweet to share with us on your birthday. You are a Gem or should I say Pearl. Because of your inspiration, I love using pearls on my cards. Thanks for a chance to win.
debbieanng@yahoo.com
Happy Birthday!! How nice of you to give a gift!! Thanks for all the awesome ideas you post!
Happy Birthday!!! What wonderful blog candy and in the tradition of your wonderful designs, you included pearls, woohoo! Enjoy your special day…maybe Muffy and Brody will bring you breakfast in bed!
Happy Birthday Ann! Hope your day is GREAT! Thanks for the chance to win some candy 🙂
I’m a day late, but wanted to wish you a happy birthday. I hope you’re day was wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent with us. I love your projects and you always inspire me.
Ann Happy Birthday! I almost lost my breathe when I saw that dreamy blog candy! Oh my goodness! You are such a giver. I hope your Birthday is as special as you are to so many in blogland! Enjoy! hugs.
Happy birthday Ann! Hope you have wonderful day!!
Happy birthday to you. Today, Thursday, is my daughter’s 17th birthday. She loves all things that sparkle and shine and would have fun sharing this blog candy with me! Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful cards.
Ann, your description of the blog candy items is as poetic as your beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your ideas and Happy Birthday!!
Kay Walters
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN!! I just love your style, hope you have a wonderful day. I thought we must have something in common because of your stamping style [love it], now I know. We both have the same birthday month. I just love your blog. Enjoy your day.
Happy Birthday, Ann! I hope you have an awesome day!
Hi Ann! Happiest of Birthdays to you and many more..and many thanks for the candy. Love your blog.
Well if we all sang at the same time perhaps you could hear us in Iowa! Happy Birthday Pal! Hope it’s a great one – and that there’s cake!
Happy Birthday Ann, I’d sing, but Anne Marie did it so well. Congratulations on your birth date! I hope you enjoy this one and many more!
Happy Birthday Ann! Every time I use some pearls I think of you! 🙂
Happy Birthday!! I truly look so forward to your blog every day! Thanks too for a chance on winning the blog candy!
That is have a great day. OOPS
Happy happy happy. Kave a great day. Do something fun for yourself. Enjoy your day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Happy happy birthday to you, to you. Happy happy birthday to you. You’re good to grow, so count the candles and blow. Happy Happy Birthday to you to you to you happy birthday to you. Hee hee – that’s the birthday song that Chica sings on Sprout – he grandson’s favorite. I guess you don’t really want to “grow”, so we’ll change that to go : )
Happy Birthday! Today is my youngest daughter’s birthday also. Hope your day is filled with happiness!
You are too kind, giving away blog candy on your birthday. Thank you for a chance to win. Wishing you the best Birthday filled with all that makes you the happiest.
Blessings
Diamonds, happiness, triumph, beauty, intricacy and a smooch to you also on behalf of your birthday, Ann. Love all that bling! I share your birthday month ~ mine was on the 12th and a BIG milestone. Thanks for the chance to win your awesome birthday prize package!
Happy birthday! Thanks for the chance to win some of that lovely bling. When I see pearls on a card, I automatically think of you!
OK, here goes….”Happy Birthday to yoooouuu! Happy Birthday to yoooouuu! Happy Birthday dear Annnnnnn! Happy Birthday to yooouuuuuu!” Are the twins howling yet? 😉
I thought I would dazzle you with my vocal stylings on your big day. Thank goodness you can’t hear it in real life. HeeHee! I hope you have an absolutely fabulous day, my friend! Wishing you all the best today and every day! Big HUGE hugs! 🙂
Wow! Giving blog candy on YOUR birthday! That is so…..sweet. I hope you have a great birthday!!!