Followers Blog Candy - now officially CLOSED

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The Blog Candy entries have now been collected and a winner will be chosen very shortly between numbers 1 - 66.

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Please note: This post is a sticky and will remain at the top of this blog until Monday, 1st March 2010 at 8pm and the winner will be announced same night at 9pm. Please scroll down for more recent posts.

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It's my 10th Wedding Anniversary next weekend and I have decided to run a Blog Candy post to celebrate offering the chance to win some fab Hero Art and Anita wedding themed rubber stamps. I have decided it would be best to have a blog candy post rather than a challenge (as originally planned) as I am suffering from neck and wrist/hand problems and finding it quite painful being online for any length of time. Holding a Candy prize will mean you guys have the opportunity to win a fab prize for free and I don't have to blog hop (which I'm finding difficult at the moment).

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So here's what you have to do to enter:

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Add your name and blog address to Mr Linky below; become a follower (if you are not one already that is) and link to this post :D Simples!

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.All the best girls xx

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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

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P.S.S. "Thank you all for your kind

anniversary wishes" xx

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Spotlight on Michelle

Here is a crafter who I love to hear from when new digis appear on DD - ((( Michelle ))). I'm sure you will all agree, Michelle has made a couple of fab card designs here using 'Toto Turtle' and 'Belle'... Why not pop over and visit her blog and have a wee browse and say 'hello' from your own corner of the world... That's what I love about blogging and paper crafters - we get to make so many lovely new friends from all over the world whereas we may never have had the privilege of such before www.

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Thank you for sharing these Michelle - they are really lovely xx

I love the world of blog :D

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I am really chuffed to have received this fab card from Gina . My neck is aggravatingly uncomfy today and when I saw this fab card - it really cheered me up. Thank you sooooooooooooo much Gina for your "Get well" wishes. This is so kind of you hun xx

Wot a pain in the neck!

Got the result of my x-ray explained today and it turns out I have something called 'Osteophytosis' in my neck. Basically, we have 7 discs in our neck and turns out 2 of mine are wearing... what's more the reason my fingers have been going numb and painfully sore (plus other symptoms) is because the 2 discs which are wearing are the 2 which have to do with nerves. I have basically to ensure my posture is right when sitting and standing, not lift anything heavy, etc... plus keep taking the tablets! If things get any worse and I notice any weakness in my arm, etc - I have to go back asap. Apparently, Osteophytosis is a type of Arthritis. At least I know now! I guess I can count it a joy that it is not something more serious as it could be a lot worse :D

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P.S. Thank you all for your good will wishes - you are a fab bunch and I appreciate every one who has posted :D

Free Digital Stamp

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For all you Tilly fans out there -

you will be glad to know that Tilly's back :D

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Watermarked version

for blog posts and side bars

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Free digital stamp

'Tilly on a mushroom'

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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... Please also familiarise yourself with Digital Doodling's Terms & Conditions (see top side bar) before downloading any digital stamps from this site... Thank you :D

Free digital stamp - 'Sleepy Toto the Turtle'

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Sleepy Toto Turtle is coming out of hybernation...

as Spring is almost here :D

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Watermarked version for

side bars and blog posts

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Free digital stamp

Sleepy Toto Turtle
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Please familiarise yourself with Digital Doodling's Terms & Conditions (see top sidebar) before downloading any Digital Doodling stamps. Thank you.

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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

Free digital stamp

. Watermarked version for side bars or posts

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Please familiarise yourself with Digital Doodling's Terms & Conditions (see top side bar) before downloading any digital stamps from this site. Thank you :D
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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

New challenge starting shortly...

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Just to let you know that a new challenge

will be starting this weekend :D
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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

Drum roll please...

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First of all I want to thank ((( ALL ))) the lovelies who posted some fantastic magazine covers for this particular challenge. There have been some really romantic covers posted, some scary, some stylish, and many funny ones and it really has been fun sifting through them since the start of the competition :D

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I still have some blog entries to visit from this past week's entrants and apologise for not having done so but I am suffering from neck and wrist problems and have not been going online to see if this helps alleviate the pain. So if you find that I haven't yet visited your blog - I'm sure you will understand if I'm a little late in popping round...

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Anyway, enough of my ramblings... Onto the more interesting part of the post...

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Random.org was used to bring you the winner of the 'Challenge with a difference' and it selected from numbers between 1 and 46...

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So here it is - the winning entry is...
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No 12

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Congratulations Jackie - please contact me on the email address on the sidebar and I will arrange to post out your prize to you as soon as possible xx

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For all you other lovelies who took part in this challenge and for those who didn't take part this time around, I hope to have another 'normal' card challenge shortly and it may be you who is picked at random next time :D
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Another challenge but with a difference!

Please note: This post will remain at the top until Monday, 15th February.

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Something different for a change...

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I just have to share the 'Magmypci' website with you as it has a feature on site which allows you to convert your favourite photos into magazine covers ... It's both fun and free and you can check it out HERE...

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So what's the challenge? ... Please see details below... ;D

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My little nieces Mag cover

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CHALLENGE:

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1 Post a funny, cute, romantic, etc magazine cover (see example above) in the Mr Linky section of this post...

2 Post a link back to this challenge on your blogsite using the small prize piccy above.

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HOW TO CREATE & SAVE YOUR MAGAZINE COVER:

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1 Create your magazine cover following the simple instructions on Magmypic
2 Right-click over your finished magazine cover piccy with your mouse
3 Save your piccy into your pictures file on your computer
4 Next, upload it on to your blog site (or Docrafts Gallery) and post a link here in the Mr Linky
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It's really easy and quick to do so no sweat girls - "if I can do it and all that...!"
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So why not join in the fun here on DD PLUS if you enter your magazine cover into the Magmypic on site competition* you could also win an IPhone from their website!

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The Digital Doodling challenge is open to all DD followers until Friday, 12th February at 8pm (UK time). The winner will be picked at random and announced on Monday 15th at 8pm... All the best crafters :D
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PLEASE NOTE: Magmypic* is not in any way related to this blogsite and their online competition to win an Iphone is totally independent of this site.

Spotlight on Gina

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I just loooooooooooove this card design from Gina at Daydream Believer... The colours really suit this little digi which is a free digital download from this site (i.e. Little Bess).

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Well done Gina - you have made my day by producing a card sooooooooooooooo quickly (I think that must be the quickest Digital Doodling make yet) and I'm sure you will all agree - Gina's done a great job on it :D xx

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Keep 'em coming girls xx

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Free digital stamp

Watermarked digi stamp for

blog side bars and posts

Free digital stamp - Little Bess

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Please read Digital Doodling's Terms & Conditions (see top sidebar) before downloading any of the digital stamps on this site. Thank you.
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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

Freebie - Lily digital stamp (monochrome)

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Small watermarked digi for

blog side bars and blog posts

Free lily digital stamp (monochrome)

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TIP: All Digital Doodling's monochrome digital stamps look great on acetate (especially the tiger) :D

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Please read Digital Doodling's Terms & Conditions (see sidebar for details) before downloading any digital stamps from this site. Thank you ;D

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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

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New digital stamp - Little Bess

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My Valentine's pressie to all Digital Doodling followers and Docrafters - 'Little Bess'... available Tuesday, 9th February...
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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

My favourite 'hairy boy'

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Trying to get BB to sit still for more than 3 seconds is a real challenge and I had to kid on I had a Bonio biccy for him (which he just about toppled me over in an attempt to find)!! Serves me right for telling porky pies :D

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... Anyway, this is BB taken a short while ago in the snow... I tried to get a pic of him chasing snowballs but each time I just ended up with a tail and my feet as the end result so gave up on that idea...

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P.S. BB got a Bonio when I got home and is a really happy boy now :D

Spotlight on Helene

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I love what Helene from Mummylade created using the freebie Country Tilly digi... I'm sure you will agree - these little gift bags are gorgeous. Well done Helene and thank you for sharing :D
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P.S. Don't forget to become a follower of this site and keep up to date with news and all the latest postings regarding free Digital Doodling stamps... :D

Blog awards

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Thanks Dianne from the Crazycraft Shed for contacting me with these 2 fab awards... Also for the Sweet Friends - Happy 101 Award (second one) from Rachel at Critchley Creations - (((((( thanks girls )))))...

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Now for a list of 10 things I love:

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1 God

2 The Bible

3 My hubby

4 My mum, sister and 2 gorgeous nieces

5 My dog

6 My books

7 Blog writing / journaling

8 Card making

9 Cross stitch

9 Chocolate

10 Early morning cuppa (can't beat it)

11 My computer pals (okay - so that's more than 10 but it's not easy to stick to 10)!

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I want to pass these awards on to all my Digital Doodling followers who read this post between now and 12th February :D

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P.S. I promise to post all my blog awards on my side bar during the coming week... Thanks everyone who has ever given me one (or two, etc) :D

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My computer friends

Spotted this piccy on Liz at Liz's Creative Corner this am and remembered this wee computer poem...

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Computer Prayer

Dear Lord,

Every single evening
As I'm lying here in bed,
This tiny little prayer
Keeps running through my head.

God bless all my family
Wherever they may be,
Keep them warm and safe from harm
For they're so close to me.

And God, there is one more thing
I wish that you could do,
Hope you don't mind me asking
Please bless my computer too.

Now I know that it's unusual
To bless a motherboard,
But listen just a second
While I explain it to you, Lord.

You see that little metal box
Holds more than odds and ends,
Inside those small compartments
Rest so many of my friends.

I know so much about them
By the kindness that they give,
And this little scrap of metal
Takes me in to where they live.

By faith is how I know them
Much the same as you,
We share in what life brings us
And from that our friendships grew.

Please take an extra minute
From your duties up above,
To bless those in my address book
That's filled with so much love.

Wherever else this prayer may reach
To each and every friend,
Bless each e-mail in-box
And each person who hits send.

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Sending you all love and hugs today and a very special "Happy Birthday to Liz" over at Liz's Creative Corner (why not pop over and wish her a Happy Birthday too :D)