five hundred posts….how about a giveaway?

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Five hundred posts, nearly five hundred thousand page views, and not quite five years since I started this blog. It took me a while to hit my stride (I look back at the teeny pictures I used to post *smacks head*) but I wouldn't have had nearly as much fun doing this if it wasn't for you, my readers. I am so grateful that of all the places to visit online, you found me. I cannot count the number of friends and connections made because of this address ~ I treasure that. Thank you for coming here. Thank you for leaving your comments that encourage me to continue.

Leave another, and you will be entered for the drawing to win a copy of my friend Lynne Perrella's Art Making and Studio Spaces book. In it you will find peeks into many wonderful artist's studios, and on pages 32-35 you'll see photos of my outdoor spray studio! Edit: Drawing will be Sunday evening, July 11th.

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105 responses to “five hundred posts….how about a giveaway?”

July 8, 2010

Angie Platten

Oh, I’d love a chance to win this book! And love the idea of an outside spray studio. The front porch of my apartment often looks like that too… spraying or drying stuff on racks out there. I always wonder what my neighbors think! I’m moving to a house this month and then I can really spread out! LOL!

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July 8, 2010

K Hutchinson

Oh wow, Congrats on the 500! I would love to have a peek at this book! SMILE!

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July 8, 2010

EssenseVibez

yeahhhh 500!!!—they oughta make a movie–LOL
congratz huney—and good luck to everyone!!!

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July 8, 2010

Marion

What a great giveaway – I´d love to win that book! Congrats on your 500th post, it´s always a pleasure to stop by here!

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July 8, 2010

tina

Congrats Michelle. Thanks for the time you have invested in maintaining such a great blog. Well deserved.

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July 8, 2010

Nolwenn

Oooh this book seems perfect for me right now.
Congratulations on these 500 posts !

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July 8, 2010

Kari

Congratulations, Michelle, on your 500!!! I love seeing your posts and your art is fabulous! What a great giveaway. I love Lynne Perrella’s art too. Thanks so much for rockin’it!

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July 8, 2010

merkusje

Grats Michelle. Yours is one of the few blogs that I actually *read* rather than just skimming over 😛

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July 8, 2010

Maryanne

Congratulations, Michelle! Your blog is wonderful, and inspirational for those of us who are novices to the blogging world!

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July 8, 2010

Margriet

congratulations with your 500th posts!!! I always read your blog with much pleasure!!!

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July 8, 2010

Judy N

Michelle-
500 posts …. HCIT!?!?!?!
Love the new word stamps….especially seeing them in this post. I have a feeling I will be placing another order sooner than later!
*YOU ARE AWESOME!!!*
Until later,
Judy
PS – Congratulations!

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July 8, 2010

Kimber

Congratulations on 500 posts! And thanks for all the inspiration you share!
Would love to win this book…I really enjoy seeing where others create.
Thanks for the giveaway!

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July 8, 2010

carol taylor

Congratulations, I fee just the same about the connections I have made from blogging. I would love to be entered in the draw. Many thanks

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July 8, 2010

MinnieM

Félicitations!! bien sûr que je participe !! merciiiiii

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July 8, 2010

Sandy Cimbaro

Wow! 500 posts… that’s an accomplishment. Keep up the good work.

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July 8, 2010

Erika Taylor

Congratulations Michelle. I absolutely LOVE your work and have been stalking your blog for a while now. Thanks for always inspiring me.

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July 8, 2010

Maj Carita

500 inspiring posts!
Thank you so much for doing this, you fire inspiration,
and share so generously your knowledge and ideas.
I, for one, am greatful for that!
xoxo

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July 8, 2010

nicky

Loving your work and your inspiration, thanks for doing such a fantastic job. You are one of my greatest motivators. Here’s to your next 500!

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July 8, 2010

nicky

Desperately in need of some studio storage ideas. Please put me in the draw for the book, thanks.

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July 8, 2010

Jacqui Chimes

Would be great to win but love your blog anyway!!

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July 8, 2010

Rebecca

I love your blog – it’s so colourful! I’d love to win the book.

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July 8, 2010

Jane T

Congratulations on all of the posts! I would LOVE to win this prize. I might get some good ideas to help me reorganize my space.

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July 8, 2010

Kim Mailhot

Congrats on 500 wonderful, heart-felt and heart-connecting post, wonderful Michelle ! That really is a feat, isn’t it ? Here’s to many more juicy adventures in blogland.
Would love to win Lynne’s book ! A sweet giveaway !
Enjoy the summer glow.
Big Love to you !

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July 8, 2010

Maija Lepore

Congrats on your posts!!! That’s a lot of writing and photos!!!

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July 8, 2010

Karen Maupin Ward

Congratulations Michelle 500 posts is such a monumental milestone! I am in awe of your ability to inspire and your encouragement to each and everyone of us to try something new.

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July 8, 2010

Eileen Honey

I’ve just discovered your site! Love it. 500 posts is unbelievable…but keep going 🙂

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July 8, 2010

Lay Hoon

You are ROCK !!!
Really get lots and tons of ideas here.
Thanks for your time spend to share it and provide a gathering platform.
Thank you.

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July 8, 2010

Julie K in Taiwan

I’m new to your blog, but thank you for all the inspiration you provide.

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July 8, 2010

jessica loughrey

congrats on 500! what a great giveaway, i’ve been wanting this book!

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July 8, 2010

Maria

you are way ahead of me!! I dont even think i have 100 in three years! LOL!
Congrats!

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July 8, 2010

Sherry Ball Schoenfeldt

500!?!?!?! I’m only at 94! I guess I have a way to go.
I was just looking at this book again a couple days ago so PICK ME, PICK ME!!!
🙂

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July 8, 2010

Mary Anne

500 posts? Good for you! I reached a thousand just a little while ago and am still amazed that I found that much to talk about. Look forward to your next 500.

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July 8, 2010

Nancy

Michelle, How wonderful to have reached 500! *Tons* of congratulations–all over the floor, up the walls and scattered across the ceiling, hanging fringe-wise in front of the windows and spilling out the door…
Please don’t enter me in the drawing since I already own the book, but I couldn’t let the opportunity to congratulate you pass. Thanks so much for all your work and inspiration. *Big Virtual Hugs*.

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July 8, 2010

Chris

YAY!! Congrats to you!! I just reached my 452nd I think… or 453? I don’t know. You are amazing! It’s so much fun! Prismtrail! is done now, so it will never make 500. But, you are going to keep going and going!!
Thanks for offering this book. You’re your usual generous self!
xo
C

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July 8, 2010

Susan King (aka passionforpaper)

Congrats, Michelle! Thanks for all you do for the artist community. Love your challenges!

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July 8, 2010

Leonie

How wonderful that this media has allowed so many people contact with your awesome creativity and skill. I am glad that you started blogging and continue even when it must be hard.
Your work is great
Love it

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July 8, 2010

Jen Crossley

A Huge CONGRATULATIONS this is a great achievement

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July 8, 2010

Robin Orewiler

Congrats Michelle – love your blog. It is so nice of you to have a giveaway! LOVE the new stamps!!!!

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July 8, 2010

Susan

WOW!! 500 Posts. Congratulations Michelle! It truly is amazing how one voice can make such a difference. Thank you for sharing your heart, your home, your talents and your love for art. here’s to another 500!

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July 8, 2010

Nancy Lefko

Congratulations and thanks for all you do for the online artists everywhere 🙂

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July 8, 2010

Sylvr Robinson

I really love your blog. I’ve only stumbled upon it recently (from a mention in a book) and I am continually amazed at your endless creativity. You give me hope that one can actually enjoy their life and successfully work doing what they love most. I will be visiting often. BTW the book looks very interesting and I would love a chance at it. Also, BTW, why don’t YOU have something in hardback??? I’m just sayin’…;).

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July 8, 2010

Debbie

Love your blog and your STAMPS! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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July 8, 2010

Jennifer White

Am amazing accomplishment, my dear friend…I know there will be 500 more to always look forward to when I see you’re name in my daily Bloglines update…love to you…xoxoxoxox

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July 8, 2010

Sheri DeMate

Congrats on post 500! I’ll Never get there. Would love to win that book!

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July 8, 2010

Jackie Nobles

Love your blog, you are an inspiration. I visit often. 500 posts quite an accomplishment. What a great give away!!

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July 8, 2010

Marylinn Kelly

Congratulations, Michelle, for your milestone and all that you do to promote creativity and remind us all that we ARE creative. I am fortunate enough to have a copy of Lynne’s book, so please give someone another chance with my comment. xoxo

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July 8, 2010

Suzanne Gwynne

Woohoo! Congrats to you Michelle!! and great for us. We get to visit and be inspired by your talent, energy and direction AND get a chance to enjoy what appears to a fun book.
I really need this book for ideas for a new space; the corner of our dining room is getting really tight!
Hears to another five years,
Suzanne G in NC

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July 8, 2010

Jill R.

Hey, Hey….loads of Congratulations coming your way! I enjoy your blog and the inspiration that oozes from it.
THANK YOU for everything!!
Jill R.

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July 8, 2010

Linda L

Enjoy your blog and think I have read most of your posts. Congrats on this milestone and here’s to the next 500. Great giveaway; I already have this book so congrats to the winner because you will enjoy this book.

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July 9, 2010

Paula Crichlow

Wow! 500 posts! I’m still trying to get the nerve up to start a blog and you’ve been posting 500 times.
Great posts too! Congrats and thanks for the inspirational blog. Paula C.

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July 9, 2010

kathleen

Cheers to you!!!! Congrats on this milestone!! Love your graphic, cool style. would love to win this awesome book!!

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July 9, 2010

Maggie

How exciting! Congratulation!!!! Love your site and style. BTW I’m a HUGE H.I.M fan hahahahaha
Maggie

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July 9, 2010

Rockin Robin Caldwell

You go Michelle!!! Love your blog…wish I had time to play along with the crusades, but alas…I am an RN, and my time belongs to others (including the hubs and kids). Fodder for time off and stolen hours reserved for art. Thanks for doing what you do…and not only doing it, but doing it with such flair and “rock n roll” edginess. A girl after my own heart. Hugs from WI…Rockin Robin C

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July 9, 2010

TJ

Congrats on 500 Michelle!! I am so grateful for you and your blog. And now I can’t believe you have an outdoor spraying studio. I thought everybody threw down huge hunks of old cardboard and used lawn furniture like me. 😉 Arty hugs and best wishes for the next 500… your fan in germany, tj

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July 9, 2010

Kimberly

Wow! 500 is an accomplishment. I so appreciate you posting and doing the crusades. I’m not always able to participate, but they are always inspiring. Thank you!

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July 9, 2010

Marble Blue

500 posts – 5 years. Congratulations, but more importantly… Thank you.
There is a reason you have so many page views, Michelle. So generous in sharing your art sucesses, knowledge and techniques. Cheering your readers on to their own sucesses, experiments and learning. Mentoring and teaching us – all over the world including Australia:)
So – from me to you – thank you right back. See you at the next 500!
Love MB

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July 9, 2010

bkasstle

An amazing feat! Yowzer! Zoinks! Thank you for inspiring! Here’s to 500 more!

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July 9, 2010

Janine

Woohoo congrats on 500 posts…. xo

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July 9, 2010

Jane

Congrats on 500 posts. I would LOVE to have the book and see your spray space. I am always curious about where other artists create. Thank you for all of your inspiration.

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July 9, 2010

Samantha

Congrats on such a successful blog. I love reading it.

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July 9, 2010

lisa crofts

congratulations michelle! I would love to win the book.

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July 9, 2010

Cathy Wegner

I’ve been looking at this book and have restrained myself so far. It would be great to win it. I have been following your blog for awhile and I love your outlook on things (and your artwork). Thanks!

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July 9, 2010

Mary

Thats a lot of posts…congratulations to you!! I would love to win this book…thanks for offering it to one lucky person.

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July 9, 2010

Debbie L

Congratulations on 500 posts! WOW what an accomplishment. Thank you for all that you give to us blog readers!

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July 9, 2010

Halle G

Happy 500th post! I’d love to own that book too!

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July 9, 2010

Jan

Congratulations on 500 posts! Your blog is quite inspiring. I’d love to have a chance to look into the book as I love Lynne Perrella’s art and I enjoy drooling over artist’s workspaces. Thanks for doing this.

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July 9, 2010

Jane

Congratulations on the 500 posts. I love your blog. Very inspiring.

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July 9, 2010

janeeileen

Inspirational. Your blog. All the posts. Your work. Your ideas. Thanks so much for all you do! I would love an opportunity to win. Thanks for that, too!

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July 9, 2010

Chandra

Congrats on this milestone, and thank you for all the sharing you do and the endless inspiration! I want this book!!!!!!
Chandra

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July 9, 2010

Stephanie

Michelle – you are an inspiration on many levels. Thanks for everything and congrats on your 500th!

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July 9, 2010

Emily

Michelle,
500 posts? Wow, that’s AWESOME! I have only found your blog in the last few months, but I am glad I did. Your work is so inspiring and I visit almost daily for a little pick me up! You have to keep going, because I know I am not the only one inspired by your work! 🙂
-Emily H.

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July 9, 2010

Ann K.

It’s been fun and inspiring to keep up with your blog, Michelle—thank you for persevering through 500 posts! Wow! And thanks for all that you’ve shown us in those posts about art, life, love.

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July 9, 2010

Margaret Lussier

Congrats on 500 posts! I would love a chance to win this book! I could use an inspirational space. My space, is well, not so inspirational right now! Cmmargaret in FL

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July 9, 2010

Elizabeth Harms

Love your blog and what a giveaway, congrats Michelle.

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July 9, 2010

Brigitte

congrats on 500 posts! great blog, i always enjoy stopping by.

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July 9, 2010

sharon

congratulations on the 500!!! please enter me in the give-away. the book looks great. thank you for the chance.

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July 9, 2010

Anita Van Hal

Hey Michelle! Congratulations!!! I LOVE reading your blogs, and I’m so thankful that you continue to do them…I appreciate you so much because I know that blogging takes a LOT of time, so just know that your readers DO appreciate all you do! Thanks for sharing so much of yourself! Hugs!

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July 9, 2010

lynda howells

congrates that is quite an achievementx love your work and follow youxlynda
http://chocolatelifeandjazz.blogspot.com
and
http://tryingtocreatearteveryday.blogspot.com

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July 9, 2010

Gabrielle Fabian

500!! You’re kidding!!!!
A big thanks to you, first of all, for all these lovely posts, projects, challenges, and encouragement. Congrats on the first 500!
xo
Gaye

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July 9, 2010

Manja

congrats for your inspiration 500times… i really love your blog, the layout is great and i like, how much effort you spent to make each post special! i will also read your next 500 🙂 cheers manja

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July 9, 2010

KarenLS6

I enjoy reading your blog – congratulations on 500 posts!

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July 9, 2010

Claire

What a milestone! Congratulations on reaching this epic spot!

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July 9, 2010

Kathryn – Collage Diva

I’m raising my glass {{clink}}. Waaay to go! Your posts are so beautifully illustrated and full of heart.
Thank you for all that you do!
Looks like a fabulous book. I’m in the midst of digging out my creative space which is PHASE 1. This book looks like it would be just the source of inspiration as I redesign my space. Let’s see if lady luck is {winking} at me.
{{soul hugs}}
k

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July 9, 2010

Elizabeth Churchett

Congratulations to you, and it is humbling to think that you, who are such a source of inspiration for so many of us, are inspired in turn by the comments left here. It’s amazing to me that you need anyone else’s affirmation of your art, as it is so clearly sublime, and it reassures me in a fundamental way. Thank you, Michelle!

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July 9, 2010

Joan

Congratulations on your 500 posts!! Thanks for sharing so much with all of us – it’s so inspiring to visit your blog!

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July 10, 2010

Sande Lester

Thanks for sharing so much with so many of us out here! You are amazing! Here’s to 500 posts many times more!!!

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July 10, 2010

Leonie

you are always inspiring

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July 10, 2010

belinda

darn it, i already have the book! some cool studio inspiration in there. i see you spraying on the grass with a gloves, hat and scarf in winter time. do you sit in the garage?? anway, don’t count me in. but congrats on the 500th post. you’re the rock queen of posts!

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July 10, 2010

Zom

Congratulations on 500 posts, that is amazing. And thanks for the chance at the great book.

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July 10, 2010

Brenda Thebeau

Can’t pass up a chance to win such a great book and even more to say thank you for all you’ve given us, your avid followers 🙂

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July 10, 2010

Megan Warren

Congratulations on 500 inspirational posts xxxx

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July 10, 2010

Yvon

Copngratulations with your number of posts ánd page views! You inspire me every time I visit your blog.
Many thanks! Yvon

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July 10, 2010

Kathy

Your artwork always brighten my day. I would love to see your spray setup!

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July 10, 2010

Sandee

Congratultions!…I have just discovered your blog…the quality of the work is impressive and your team…It’s a real tribute to you that so many are inspired by your work. I would like to spend a week at your house and just watch!!! I’m reading all the archives and trying all your challenges…learn by doing.
I’m glad to join the group.

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July 10, 2010

rebeca

Congratulations! Where do you get your creative energy.
This is my first visit, but it won’t be my last.
thanks
rebeca

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July 10, 2010

Cousin Kelly

Congrats on 500. That’s quite an achievement. Looking forward to seeing your family in a few weeks. Wish you were going to be there. 1st trip to Rock lake in 20 years!

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July 10, 2010

Cath

500 posts? Awesome! All those new friends? Awesome. The next 500? Awesome 🙂

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July 10, 2010

Xanthe Walker

Congrats!!!
You help inspire me Michelle and you make me realize the creative well never needs to run dry!
🙂

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July 10, 2010

Sandy Berman

Congrats Michelle! we all love you!
SandyB

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July 10, 2010

Caity O’Connor

Congrats on 500 – and hey, those new stamps ROCK!

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July 10, 2010

Michelle Remy

Congrats on 500 posts! While I’m a confirmed lurker, I pop into your blog regularly to be inspired…thanks for that! Here’s to 500 more! Michelle

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July 11, 2010

Kimette Beere

oh I hope I am not too late. I look at this book all the time at the bookstore and want to buy it but cant afford it. I would love to win one. Thankyou for your art courage and fearless sharing!
Kimette

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July 11, 2010

leslieb

congratulations. Love your stamps, love your blog. Keep it up !

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July 11, 2010

D in FL 😀

Congratulations on 500 posts!!! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I truly feel honored to be counted among your regular readers. I can’t wait for the next 500! The book is on my wish list. I’d love to win it. Thanks for the opportunity!
Cheers!

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July 19, 2010

Chris Tabisaura

i’m such a delay queen. Where can i purchase this book? Tina T.

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