Wow I can hardly believe it, but I have been blogging for three years now. Seems like only yesterday I started this all up, and how much my life has changed due to it! Blessings all the way around... I won't get all mushy :0)
So lets have a party today! It's Donkey Smiles B-day and we have some candy to share! I did a little shopping for you.. ahem and a little for me too :0) And here is what I have put together -
My shopping...
Have you seen the new K&Company 6x6 paper pads??? OH MY!!! I shopped for "us" ... he he one for you and one for me type of shopping...
So here is the list of candy -
1- K&Company - "Julianne" paper stack, 96 sheets!!!
1- K&Company - "Sweet Nectar" paper stack, 96 sheets!!!
1- DCWV "Glitter Sweet" Stack - one of my favorites, 72 sheets - 4.5x6.5
2 - packages of two SMOOCHES - Electric Blue, Vanilla Shimmer, Spun Sugar and Log Cabin!
Bakers Twine from THE TWINERY - Eight Colors!
A BUNCH of Mulberry Roses - A WHOLE BUNCH in Lots of sizes- Buds to Large!
7 - Embossed Card bases with envelopes
Then I dug through my stash of vintage Button Cards and Grabbed out a bunch for the candy!
Leave a comment on this post. Only one comment per person please.
That is about it :0)
If you would like to become a follower if you are not already that is wonderful, but not required. And spreading the news is wonderful! And appreciated, but not required.
I will ship world wide so no worries there :0)
Random Number Generator will be use to choose a winner on Monday March 7th!
And I know I said I wouldn't get mushy... but seriously I have to just a bit- Thank you all for visiting me the past three years. Through the "Smiles" and some "Tears" you have all been here for me, and it means the world to me. Thank you - and here are to the next three years! (I hope!)
HUGS and-
A lovely candy you have put together!!
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful flowers and papers:-)
Have a great Sunday! Hugs Laila.
Happy Blogoversary Michelle! I'm already a follower as I like your cards and the inspiration on your blog. I've put a link in my sidebar . Thanks for a chance to win such great candy! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
ReplyDeleteWow, this is some gorgeous candy to win. Happy 3rd anniversary and hope we can come to visit you for many more years to come. I am already a follower, will spread the word through my sidebar. Thanks for a chance to win this very lovely and generous candy. Hugs, Helen
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness look at this candy! I hope you got yourself some equally good candy. You certainly deserve it. the last year has been rough for you but through it all came many blessings. I am a follower (or at least I get your blog updates delivered to my email daily) I so enjoy reading what is going on with you, your crafts and your animals. You lift me up daily and I thank you for it. Remember how upset I was when they wouldn't open for me? It was like my day just couldn't start! Thanks for your help with that too! Happy blogaversary and I hope to be with you many many more.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a beautiful blog and the chance to win. :D And congrats on 3 years!
ReplyDeleteYour candy is so sweet! Congrats on 3 years!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win this sweetnes!
Hugs
Agnes
Congratulations and best wishes dear friend! We are the lucky ones you started this blog.......thanks!!
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Oh What Yummy Candy. Congratulations on your 3 years blogiversary, amazing how quickly time goes. I've been a follower of yours for a while now, and just want to thank you for sharing you life with us all:)
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Wauw what an awesome candy hun. It´s just some really awesome things here, and I don´t think, there´s anyone, who wouldn´t just love to win this ha ha ha.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY ANNIVERSARY! 3 years and where did they go? I´ve only known your blog the last months, but I sure hope, that I´ll stay a follower for amny more years to come. You are such a huge inspirations andI sooo love to come and visit here every day, and see, what you´ll share with us today. Just love all your stragetips and all your crafting is amazing hun.
Let´s celebrate and look forward to another 30 years here now right?
Biiiiiiiiiiig warm hugs Maryann
Hi Michelle!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary
I had many days without commenting on blogs, but I'm back.
Addition to congratulate you on the anniversary, also thank, since I was I started to blogging and making cards I have followed. You're one of my inspirations, thanks for years of beautiful cards. God bless your creativity, these posted on my sidebar
Hugs from Venezuela... Bye
Happy Blogoversary. I love your blog. You make the most wounderful cards. And I have been very inspired by how you have organized your craft room and all your stuff.
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I'm not posting just for the blog candy. But I have had so much fun watching your blog. From the great animals to your accident and come- back, to your great art. I Hope you stay around for years.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3 years! I've been following your blog for a little while now. I love hearing about your donkeys even though our common bond is cards! My fav posts are tours of your crafty space. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletewow 3 years, congrats, thanks for the chance to win such yummy candy!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd blog birthday Michelle! Actually, I can't believe it's only been 3 years, I feel like you've been a part of my crafting life for much longer. Thank you so much for offering such lovely goodies. Hope you're having a great weekend. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh, Michelle, how can it be 3 years! I've loved every minute, even through your accident. You showed us how to take lemons and make lemonade. The candy is beautiful and I'd love to win. Even if I don't the pleasure of reading your blog is enough.
ReplyDeleteI luv coming here on Sat's to look @ UR donkeys & pets!! U do a good job on catching good poses of the. Luv the eyes this weekI live in El Paso. I'm a old cowgirl.
ReplyDeleteI want the vintage buttons !! for a vintage button collage.
glad U didn't give up the blog when U lost UR eye. UR a SURVIVOR!!
Happy Blogaversary!!!! It's been almost 3 years for me too! Thanks for offering up such yummy candy!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
Happy Blogoversary!! It has been fun reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win some yummy candy.
That is a serious amount of candy...Lots of goodies to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Have been following your blog for about a year and I look forward to reading it each day. Keep up the great job!
Teresa
Happy Blogoversary Michelle - Here's to many more years.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win some lovely Candy.
Hugs
Penni
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I enjoy reading your blog. Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteTracy x
Happy 3rd birthday! I only found you a month ago or so, but I enjoy reading your blog and seeing your projects. Best wishes for many more anniversaries!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary, fab candy, so love to win it. thanks for the chance. Hugs,moni
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!!!!! I love seeing all your artwork and all your sweet little babies. My heart just melts every time I see pictures of those adorable little puppies, donkeys, and goats! Keep on blogging, sweetie!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a very nice Blog. I love to watch the nice cards and Pictures from the Animals.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Chance to win the nice candy.
Hugs Andrea
Happy 3rd Blogoversary!! Love seeing your beautiful creations and hearing about those wonderful animals of yours! It's always a treat when your post shows up in my e-mail! Best wishes for many posts to come!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Donkey Smiles!! I am already a follower! Hey, looks like super sweet candy. Cool vintage buttons too. I could use all that good stuff. The papers look great. I was checking out the 6 x 6 pads too. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!! Thanks for the blog candy. You have been so inspiring and brave through such a difficult experience. It's been amazing to go through this with you to the other side. I think you are awesome. TFS.
ReplyDeleteHappy blogaversary! I love coming to your blog, you inspire me to keep going, no matter what life deals you!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I would think I had died and gone to heaven if I won this blog candy and to have it come from one of my very favorite bloggers would make it even better. I'm so glad I found your blog and can't wait every day to see what you have come up with or to see your little 4 legged babies.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your three years. I am so happy when I receive the email that says you have a post. I love them all! The candy looks fantastic and I am pleased I have an opportunity to win. Here's to many more years on your blog!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle I have checked in everyday since stumbling here about the time of you accident. Yet had never put myself in officialy as a follower. I did today :) The candy you are offering is amazing. I am crossing my fingers for luck. Have a sweet Sunday. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3 years of blogging! I've always enjoyed visiting your blog. Thanks for the chance to win some yummy candy!
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juli
Hello! Happy Anniversary!!!
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I'm a follower! Thanks for the chance to win!
Hugs. Larisa. xxx
Your candy is so wonderful!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI want so much...
jsm.vet@gmail.com
Love your candy. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! 3 years, I'm creeping up to one year. Awesome candy, thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Well done on reaching your 3 year anniversary x I completely understand where you are coming from in celebrating x our blogs and other peoples are a godsend in our everyday life x I have been a follower for some time now and love my visits to your blog x Leigh x
ReplyDeleteGreat looking candy Michelle, thanks for this chance.
ReplyDeleteWell I haven't been around for 3 years, but have enjoyed your Saturday Crackers for the last couple months. Your animals are so cute, and I don't have to clean up afterthem. So thanks for posting.
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Congrats on your 3 years!!! I have only been following your blog since I heard about it following your accident, but I love it. You are as sweet as your animals!
ReplyDeleteI've been a reader for quite some time and just love it! Love your creativity, but also love seeing your babies! Wow...generous candy. I've just discovered smooches spray and love the one I have. And I'm drooling over the baker's twine!
ReplyDelete3 years of yummy yummy goodness. Of trials and humor. of animal friends and organization inspiration! I love this blog! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary!!! 3 years just fly by don't they?! Love all the different things you share on your blog. Growing up on a farm, I love seeing your donkeys. Over the years we had chickens, donkeys, goats, cattle, rabbits, Belgian horses, so seeing your critters is great. You also provide great card inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance at blog candy.
Beth Greco
WOw!!! Thanks for inspiring me and for the chance!!!! I love following your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Michelle, what wonderful candy. Every thing you chose is wonderful. Thank you for offering this. Three years? WOW! Where has the time gone? I think I have been following you since early on. You are an inspiration to all of us.
ReplyDeleteI just found you in 2010 and it has been a pleasure. First of all, you're very sweet. Secondly, your make great projects. Thirdly you're an animal lover. It's a winning combination!! As long as you're blogging, I'll be here.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary Michelle.
ReplyDeleteGreat candy. Thank you for the chance to win.
Hugs Henriëtte
Happy 3rd Blogaversary!!
ReplyDeleteAnd wow, what an awesome bunch of candy giveaway..you are so generous.
Have enjoyed your entries about your animals and am so happy to see that you are now able to create your gorgeous card and gifts.
You are a beautiful person inside and out. Prayers are still with you..
Bless you,
hugs
bobbi
Hi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd Blog-a-versary!
I have been a subscriber for some time now and really enjoy your creativity as well as reading about your cute donkeys. Thanks so much for the opportunity and keep up the good work!
Jan
Happy Blogoversary! Amazing how time flies, especially when you're busy crafting! =) Or playing with your animal crackers! LOL
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary! I too love K&Company!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Michelle on your 3rd year! As its Oscar night, your blog should win the 'Blog Oscars' award for the Most Adorable Furry Babies, and Most Looked Forward To Blog - ooh yes and gorgeous cards and candy too LOL! Keep doing what you're doing please!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Ellie Maggie
elliemaggiecraftyhideaway.blogspot.com
Hi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog birthday, I love popping over and reading your storage ideas on a wednesday. Thank you for you kindness and a chance to win your yummy candy. I am a follower.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Great blog, fun to see what you are making and what is new on the farm. You have such cute animals!!! Keep on keep'n on!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your third year anniversary. Awesome candy to celebrate with. Vickie
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, Michelle! I'm already a follower because of your cards AND the animals, of course! Great blog candy!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Michelle-hope you have many more blogiversaries! I love all your critter-pix they are all truly beautiful as are you :)
ReplyDeleteThree years is quite the accomplishment!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThree years is something to be proud of! I just love your work and seeing all of your critters. I miss having goats, so you hook me up on that. Congrats and thanks for shopping and getting candy.
ReplyDeleteHugs - Becky T
Happy Blogaversary!! I just love visiting you everyday. You color so well and I love your cards. But, I must say, I really look forward to Saturdays where the whole menagerie comes out to play. Your candy offering is devine,Thanks so much, ms.cheryl
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! I am a follower of your blog and love seeing all your gorgeous projects and your adorable animal photos.
ReplyDeleteWow, 3 years?? Really?? I think I've been following for about 2. Love all your cards and your stories of the animals. Love Animal Crackers, they are all so sweet. Thanks for the chance at such nifty candy. Happy Blogoversary to you!
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HAPPY BLOGBIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM ISRAEL. I AM A BIG EVERY DAY ANONYMOUS FAN OF YOUR AMAZING ARTS AND YOUR CUTE ANIMAL.
ReplyDeleteTHANK'S FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN.
CONGRATS
SHOULAMIT HAZOREA
MY BLOG:
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LOVE YOUR BLOG. AND WISH YOU MANY MORE YEARS OF CREATION.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, I love you blog and follow it already a long time now. Your candy is gorgeous and offcourse I spread the word on my blog, its a super candy with the beautiful paperpads! Lucky is the winner Michelle and I will cross my fingers for it. Wish you many more years of making azaming creations. Have a nice day, Hugs Ageeth x
ReplyDelete3 years blogging! congrats! thanks for the chance to win.i am already a follower ad i post it on my blog side bar.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle
ReplyDeleteHappy 3rd Blogaversary!!!
Congratulations and best wishes!
Thanks for the chance to win… Your candy looks yummy :)
Wish you many more years of creation
Pazit BD
Happy Blogoversary Michelle!
ReplyDeletethis is some gorgeous candy to win.Congratulations and best wishes♥thanks for the chance to win.
Michelle, congratulations on your third anniversary. Oh what lovely candy you have up for grabs. I have put a link to your candy in my sidebar. Best wishes, Kym xxx
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3 BLOG YEARS!
ReplyDeletewhat a generous candy!
I am a follower too.
Thanks for the gem
Inbaliya@gmail.com
Happy Blogoversary, Your candy is gorgeous thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower too
mika n.
Happy blogoversary! Have been following you for a while and love seing your creations! Thanks for all the lovely posts and thanks for the chanse to win that lovely candy!
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Happy Anniversary! I've been a follower for a short time and love seeing the happenings of all the animals. Thanks for sharing your creations and the chance to win such awesome candy :) Lucy
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your anniversary. I love your work, that's why I'm a follower. LOL. Thanks for the chance to win. Great candy!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary, Michelle! I've been coming to your blog almost daily for about a year and a half.
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering a great candy rak!
WOW! Thanks the chance to win! And congrats on 3 years! :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteWow, you're so generous to shop for us while you shop for yourself! I'm keeping my fingers crossed, hoping I win this great blog candy.
It's been wonderful, laughing and crying along with you, your hubby and all the critters through the last 3 years. I look forward to your blog every day. I started reading because of your cards, now I feel like I know each and every one of your precious animals.
Thanks for sharing so much!
Happy Anniversary! So glad I found your blog last year! I enjoy the updates on your adorable animal family as well as all of the wonderful cards you create! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! Thanks for the chance to win some fabulous candy.
ReplyDelete3 years thats a lot! I am glad to finally find out about your blog. it is a very sweet candy :)
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WOW! congratulations on your 3 years unniversary!
ReplyDeletewhat a kind gift... <3
Wow Michelle, congratulations on your 3th blog anniversary! I love your creations and animal crackers always makes me smile. Thank you for the chance of winning these fabulous goodies!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Marjolein
Happy Blogoversary! I've been following your wonderful blog for a while now! Your candy is fabulous! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteHolly J.
Happy happy Birthday.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet and yummy prize!
Thanks for the chance.
I love seing your creations!
Happy Blogging Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI love coming to your site. I always find such inspiration here!
I am already a follower :o)
Hugs!
Barbara
Happy Blogaversary, Michelle and here's to many more!!! I so enjoy your blog. Between your wonderful creations and your furry family there's always something great going on here. Thanks for offering such yummy blog candy.
ReplyDeletecongrats on three years! I just found your blog and, well, you have another follower... :)
ReplyDeletebtw - it's always great to join a blog on a birthday, especially with presents...!
Efrat
What a lovely candy, dear! Thanks alot for a chance to win this trasure!:)
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Hugs!:)
congratulations!
ReplyDeletewonderfull blog!
tehila
wow, what a great candy!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm here for the 1st time and I love it :-)
especially your furry kids...
Thanks for the great candy.
Happy Anniversary! I have been following you for quite sometime. I love your creativity and all the inspiration I get from your creations. I look forward to Saturdays when you post about your animals. Thanks for sharing them with us. Awesome candy you are offering up!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on three years! I just happened across your site and will definitely be back by to read more. The donkeys are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary!!! I've loved visiting your blog and seeing the new posts in my blog roll.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
PattiM
{Pattie's passion}
I Scrap So All Moments ARe Remembered!
Hi Michelle
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win all this fabulous candy. It's been an absolute pleasure following you and your work.
Loads a love
Judi x
Thank YOU for three years of lovely memories and for sharing your Animal Family with us all.
ReplyDeleteLove to you and hubby
Congratulations
Hilda
Wow! What a great candy!!! Happy birthday !!!
ReplyDeleteOrna A.
Oh wow !! what gorgeous candy Michelle :-) I will be keeping EVERYTHING crossed :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary :-)
luv
Lols x x x
WAHOOOOOOOOO for you on your blog-a-versary! I always love seeing some action at Donkey Smiles. :o) Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! Thanks for a chance to win some yummy candy andsharing your ideas and beautiful creations with us.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Happy 3rd Birthday> What wonderful candy. I am a follower and want to also thank you for sharing your expertise so freely.
ReplyDeleteKindest regards
Kendell
Happy 3rd Anniversary!!! I love coming to your blog and seeing all your wonderfula & amazing creations!I also love seeing your donkey, goat, and dog pictures too! So does my 4 yr old who is a total dog lover!!! she thinks she is an Afghan Hound!!! lol omg!!! the pants she has ruined playing on her knees like she is a doggie lately has been Oh so annoying! But I have finally started fixing her knees with denim patches that I have been running thru my cuttlebug machine using the heart die. Makes them look Oh so cute!!! rather then some ordinary square knee patch. Anyways....love love your blog! Thanks for your lovely postings!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Heidi Brawley
Congratulations on the anniversary!! Awesome blog candy, thanks for the chance to win!!
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Wow, congrats on three years! Wonderful candy, thanks for a chance :)
ReplyDeletelove to take a change for this candy, it is super!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! Your candy just awesome! Thanks and thanks for the chance to win! I really want to be the lucky winner. Linked candy on my sidebar and I'm your follower.
ReplyDeleteWell I leave a comment all the time, lol, that you must think I am a pain already. WOW 3 years and I think I have been following you for at least 2 so far. I am so glad I found you back then :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
TA
Michelle congratulations on your 3 years of wonderful and inspiring blogging. My grandson still enjoys seeing and reading all about your family. It's funny because I started reading about them to him and now he is reading about your family every Saturday to me. Thank you for all of your inspiration and information.
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Congrats on your anniversary ! And what a generous giveaway
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle - Happy Happy Blogbirthday!!! What a nice blog you have - great!
ReplyDeleteAND OMG - your blogcandy is soooo nice - I love these paper pads! Many thanks for the chance to win it.
Have a nice weekend!
Hugs Tini
I'm so happy for you and your blog! It is really so nice of you to let us win those goodies, really! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogaversary!!! thanks so much for the chance to win this lovely blog candy!! so many flowers and cute papers :D fingers crossed (:
ReplyDeleteAgus
Michelle Happy 3rd Anniversary! I love seeing your work. I think you are a delight to follow. Love your blog not only for your beautiful artwork you create but also for the never ending joy of Saturday mornings looking forward to who we get to read and see of all your darling critters. Thanks for all you do to keep your blog one of my favorites. Looking forward to many more years.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cynde
Congrats on 3 years of Donkey Smiles! I came across your blog b/c of your gorgeous paper crafting, but your Saturday Animal Cracker posts have become my favorite. Thanks for sharing them with us. :)
ReplyDeleteMy congratulations on Blogaversary!
ReplyDeleteWish you lots of creativity and time for craft! Love your blog, I read it via rss for time to time for a long time. :)
And thank you for such amazing candy! I put link on it at my sidebar: http://yukkie-cards.blogspot.com/
You are surely an inspiration to all of us. Most people would have probably given up blogging with everything you have gone through, but here you are now at your 3rd blogaversary. Congratulations and thanks for a chance at the candy.
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hi,
ReplyDeleteive just found your blog and love all your pets and cards, i too make cards with a difference i like to knit small flat animals, which look fab but i am bias.
would love to win your candy!
thankyou............
Jeanette, x
WOW!!! What fabulous candy thanks for the chance to win. Have been a follower of your blog for quite sometime now and always look forward to seeing what you've created.
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