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As promised, it's blog candy time. There are three reasons for me doing this. (1) My counter has passed 16,000 hits - wow! can't believe that! and I would like to say thank you to everyone who visits my blog.....would never have dreamed I would have so many visitors since I began blogging at the beginning of December last year! (2) It's my birthday in just over a week and (3) had some fantastic news - Tony (my husband) is coming home for good!! For those of you who don't know, Tony has been working in Australia for the past 15 months and we have only seen him twice in that time.....the last time being at the beginning of October last year! He should be home within a matter of weeks - he's given me the date of 10 June but that is only provisional at the moment but I don't care! He's given his notice in (no job here as yet - yikes!) but I haven't told the boys and don't plan to....I want it to be a total surprise for them!!! Can't wait to see their faces when they see him at the door!!


Right, on to the candy. Here's what's up for grabs....



I've decided to give away some of my favourite things! The winner will receive:-

  • Set of pink ribbons from Ribbon Mad in their own organza bag
  • 1 pot of Glamour Dust
  • 1 Quickie Glue Pen
  • A selection of flowers (Bazzill, Prima, etc)

  • 1 Pack of Blonde Moments Sugar Dumpling DP
  • 1 Spool of pink stitched ribbon
  • 1 Pack of Fabric Brads from Poppicrafts
  • 1 Pack of Lilac Adhesive Stones from Papermania
  • 1 Set of Acrylic Stamps from Studio G
  • 2 Cute Penguin Stamps from Snag'em Stamps.

I think that's it! Now, all you have to do is make a birthday card which is pretty and pink! That's it! I'd like it to be a new card and just for this challenge please. I will ship internationally and you've got until Midnight (GMT) on 04 June to submit your cards when I will get my two boys to pick a winner out of the hat! Just leave a comment with a link to your card and if you don't have a blog, e-mail me with a photo of it and I will put it on my blog. My e-mail address is in my Profile.

Hope you'll join in and help me celebrate!

This entry is from Joan who doesn't have a blog.




From Celine...





Petra's Card....


Avril's Card


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jo said…
wow , such great candy, ahhh great news on hubby coming home. hugggs jo x
25 May 2008 at 11:12
~Denise Lynn~ said…
Oh Jo, blog candy can wait...Tony is coming home!!! YAY!!! I'm so happy for you and the boys, what fantastic news! Can't wait to hear all the details!! I'm sure it's scary that he's coming home with no job to go to, but family is more important. The job will come. Oooo, smiling big for you! :)

Now that is fabby blog candy, so generous of you! And making you a birthday card is fun. Good luck to all who enter! :)
25 May 2008 at 14:02
Suzanne said…
Wow what fantastic news Tony is coming home not quite in time for your birthday but not far off I am so pleased for you!! Will get my thinking cap on for this fab candy. Sue :o)
25 May 2008 at 15:46
simplyfairies said…
Yipppeee I am celebrating already for ya Jo, what fabby news for you and the boys Brilliant....

Scrummy candy too....
25 May 2008 at 20:33
Julia said…
What great news for you and what a suprise your boys will have!!
25 May 2008 at 20:44
nessy said…
ooooooh blog candy!!! mmmmmmm seen this in real life girls and it`s fab!!!!
can friends /or family enter???
can it be a birthday card???
vanessa xx
ps had such a great day!! hope you have got sam off the wii now!! mine have just turned ours on!!after watching "i`ll do anythig"~ best girl has been voted off!! tonight!!!
25 May 2008 at 20:45
Vicki May said…
What fantastic news, you must be over the moon. I hope you do keep it a surprise for the boys. I wouldn't be able to keep my mouth shut lol. And it's not even that long really, I hope the time doesn't drag to much before he's home.
I'm going to give your challenge a go if I get a chance. Promise next card I get time to do will be this.
x Vicki x
26 May 2008 at 06:58
Anonymous said…
Oh Fabulous news Jo, and wish I could be a fly on the wall to see the boy's faces when they see their dad!

Superb candy too! :D

Marlene x
26 May 2008 at 08:50
Jackie said…
Fab blog candy and fantastic news about Tony!
I might just manage a card later :)
26 May 2008 at 11:19
Frances said…
WOOHOO, what fantastic news - Tony coming back aint bad either! Only kidding - bet you are over the moon and would love to see your boys faces when they see their dad home. Best get hiding/sorting out your stash then ;D xx

as for the candy will have to see what pinkness I can come up with but really must do a bit of tidying first!
26 May 2008 at 11:57
Tarasdesigns said…
fantastic news Jo that hubby is coming home, I'd love to see your boys face when they see Daddy. Although your addiction to rubba is going to be unearthed x
26 May 2008 at 15:30
Sarah said…
I'm so pleased for you that your husband is coming home. I didn't know that he had been away for so long, that must have been really hard.

That's some gorgeous candy you have on offer. I will certainly get my thinking cap on and see what I can come up with!

xx :0)
26 May 2008 at 15:37
Erin... said…
What exciting news!!!!! ANd what a great surprize it will be for the boys!!

Amazing candy too!!!
26 May 2008 at 16:39
kes said…
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
I made you a card so
all the luck in the world will come to you.......
Happiness always.
Kerry
x
http://keskardskreations.blogspot.com/
26 May 2008 at 18:18
Suzanne said…
Here it is Jo hope you like it Sue :o)
http://slumbercards.blogspot.com/2008/05/jos-blog-candy.html
26 May 2008 at 20:48
Stampin Cats said…
Great news on your hubby. Hope he finds a job soon. I'm sure he will want to spend some time with his family and get adjusted to the different time zone. If we don't hear from you for a little bit, we understand, but don't be gone too long, we want to hear the great stories.
27 May 2008 at 12:01
Diane said…
Hi Jo,I just found your blog through Allison,I love your work!
I'm so happy for you that your husband is coming home,you must be so excited,that's a long time gone!
Thanks for the chance at your yummy candy and here's the link to my Pink B'day Card! http://ddnjoys2stamp.blogspot.com/
27 May 2008 at 16:13
Maria's Cards said…
Hi Jo, Congrats on all 3 things, especially Hubby coming home. My card is here. x
27 May 2008 at 16:48
~Emma~ said…
Jo I had just popped on to say many thanks for your lovely words of support on my blog but having read that your hubby is coming home I want to say....YIPEE!!!
My hubby served in Iraq last year and our time apart was heartbreaking so I am over the moon for you!!!!
(I am also completely jealous of the Clive Owen situation but my hubby hasn't stopped grinning about it...all I can say is lucky you for being so close!!!)
I have stopped by your blog before but am going to add it to mine as I think its fab!!!
Have a lovely evening, Emma,x
27 May 2008 at 17:59
Andrea said…
Congratulations Jo!
This is a great candy and here is my card for you:
http://kartenfreak.blogspot.com/

Hugs, Andrea
27 May 2008 at 19:15
Sue Shaw said…
Hi Jo
Great blog candy and fantastic news about hubby - hope you are good at keeping secrets!!!
Now then ....pink...pink...pink card ...um difficult one for me!! yippee off to play will send you a link later!
Sue. x
27 May 2008 at 19:51
Frances said…
Here you go, just for you a la 'Jo style' hope you like it! xx
27 May 2008 at 21:19
Frances said…
D'oh, it'd help if I'd put the link in wouldn't it?!!

here
27 May 2008 at 21:21
Sam said…
WOW Great news, wonderful candy. Was bad enough when my DH was in Oz for 1 mth (I went out to meet him when he finished job) but 15:-( Craft stuff is sooo cheap out there and its a fab place too! Have added you to my blog, as have been very inspired by your blog. Will get thinking for this challenge, as it contains some of my fav craft products too.
Sam x
27 May 2008 at 21:25
Jen said…
Wow! What a lot of celebrations! I'm really pleased for you and your family. I agree with Vicki - I wouldn't be able to keep such great news to myself!
Thank you for the chance to win such wonderful candy.
I've left a link on my blog to spread your good news.here

Jennifer x
28 May 2008 at 15:19
tracey said…
great news great candy great challenge thanks xx
heres my card
http://www.traceyscraftingadventure.blogspot.com/
28 May 2008 at 16:10
Dawn Wheeler said…
Oh Wow Jo this candy looks so scrummy ,thanks for the chance ,Dawnxxx
hope you are ok xxxx
28 May 2008 at 21:42
Casey said…
Looks like great candy! I found your blog through the Stamp Something Challenge Blog and I will be back to visit often!
29 May 2008 at 01:46
Sharon said…
Great news about your husband. I've popped by your blog a few times but hadn't read that he had been away for so long. Will be back with a pink card for the challenge.
Sharon :-)x

P.S I have some candy up for grabs as well if you fancy having a go. xx
29 May 2008 at 13:29
Jilli said…
Fab blog candy and brill news about your hubby coming back. I dont suppose we'll see much of you once he's home *nudge nudge* lol! Here's my entry for a chance to win your fab blog candy .....

www.jillispaiges.blogspot.com

TFL xxx
29 May 2008 at 19:17
Anonymous said…
hi Jo
what a great candy, and i hope you have a very nice time when your husband coming back.
Sorry for my english, it is not so good :-(
i visit your blog now weekly :-)
Here ist my Card for you:
http://kreative-bastelideen.de/blog/iris/?cat=11
29 May 2008 at 20:39
~Denise Lynn~ said…
Hi Jo,
Had some time to play with my new Magnolia's today so I made a pretty and pink card for your blog candy offer. Thanks for the chance, what a fab bunch of goodies!

Hope to have some time later tonight to email too. Hope you're having a good day! :)
29 May 2008 at 21:30
Tricia said…
What a fun challenge. Hope you like your birthday card!! :)

http://simplystamping.blogspot.com/2008/05/happy-birthday-to-jo.html
30 May 2008 at 02:48
The Crafty Den said…
Hi Jo, great news for you and your boys - bet you can't wait until he's back home. Happy Birthday to you. Please check out my blog for my card. Lots of love, Denise x

http://thecraftyden.blogspot.com
30 May 2008 at 23:24
Heather said…
That is fantastic news that your husband is coming home! I can't imagine having him gone for so long!!!
31 May 2008 at 03:55
Anonymous said…
wow , fabulous blog candy.
it's my first, i try....

céline
31 May 2008 at 09:22
Jo said…
Celine, if you read this, I can't get a link to your blog and can't see your card :(
31 May 2008 at 09:33
Jo said…
All sorted now Celine....just got your e-mail and am just posting your card on my blog :)
31 May 2008 at 09:37
Sarah said…
Great challenge and stash on offer!

Here's my entry!

xx :0)
31 May 2008 at 12:57
Jilli said…
Hi Jo, i've given you an award and tagged you, check out my blog for details.

Jillix
31 May 2008 at 15:22
jo said…
stunning, jo x
31 May 2008 at 16:23
craft mad Jenny said…
Here's my entry, made using the pinkest things I have - Queen & Co Kissy Fit!! Hope it's pink enough!

http://madeonthefarm.blogspot.com

p.s. love your cards!!
1 June 2008 at 10:17
Slender Octopus said…
Hi there- loved making this pink-ness :)
Glad your hubby is coming home...
Link to my card is here

http://papertentacles.blogspot.com/2008/06/pink-bday-card.html

Best!
1 June 2008 at 13:22
Leonie said…
Great news Jo!

I've made a pretty pink card for you!

Here it is!

~ Leonie ~
1 June 2008 at 18:13
Lou Sims said…
Got there in the end and have now posted my card and your blog candy on my blog. Great selection of goodies and very generous of you.
1 June 2008 at 22:52
Lythan said…
HOw wonderful that your DH is homeward bound. I hope my card is pink and pretty enough!
http://slightlysquiffy.blogspot.com/
1 June 2008 at 23:39
Donalda said…
Talk about cutting it close lol I finally got my card done for you dear and so you get two cards from me now lol Hope you like it dear. I have uploaded it here
2 June 2008 at 00:22
Gia Harvey said…
Hi Jo, great blog candy. My entry is on my Blog! Hope I win :-)
2 June 2008 at 21:25
Zoe said…
Hi Jo, you have some great goodies up for grabs, somebody will be really luck to get all that through the door! Congrats on the hits and your hubby coming home! My entry is on my blog. I hope it qualifies! http://a-personaltouch.blogspot.com/2008/06/pink-girly.html
2 June 2008 at 22:39
Diane.W. said…
Hi Jo!Really pleased for you that your hubby is coming hme,the boys will be so happy!
Congratulations on your 16,000+ hits & the candy is soooo fab!!!

My entry is on my blog,TFL :o)x

http://pink-sunflower.blogspot.com/
3 June 2008 at 09:21
Sharon said…
Better late than never lol!!
Here is my card.
for your fab blog candy.
Sharon :-)x
3 June 2008 at 12:39
Tarasdesigns said…
Jo you are so generous, this is fab. my card is on my blog

http://tarasdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/06/jos-blog-candy.html

x
3 June 2008 at 21:43
Sam said…
Jo, I really enjoyed making this card. Hope you have a fantastic birthday.
Here's my card http://sambythesea.blogspot.com/2008/06/happy-pink-birthday-jo-only-joking.html
TFL
Sam x
3 June 2008 at 22:26
nessy said…
well jo,i have put my card on my blog (so no looking until tomorrow ):~)
hope you like it ,have a great day today ,save your energy for tomorrow ~ opening all those cards and pressies ,and blowing out all those candles!!
hugs vanessa xx
4 June 2008 at 06:58
Erin... said…
Hey Jo!! HAppy Birthday!! My card is on my blog!!
4 June 2008 at 13:33
Laura said…
Wow Jo fantastic news about your hubby, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Fabby candy really enjoyed doing this challenge, my entry is here:

http://simplypinkdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/06/jos-blog-candy.html

x x x Laura x x x
4 June 2008 at 14:13
Karen said…
Thought I'd said Congratulations and Happy Birthday before but can't see that now. Anyway, have finally created 2 cards and linked and all that... You can see them here:
http://karenscreation.blogspot.com/2008/06/pretty-and-pink.html

Hugs, Karen x
4 June 2008 at 16:13
Sue Shaw said…
Hi Jo - I've done it!!! - hope I'm in time!!

Here is the link to my birthday card for you - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

http://supermum-welcome2myworld.blogspot.com/2008/06/jos-birthday-blog-candy.html

Sue. xxx
4 June 2008 at 19:10
Jackie said…
Woo, I finally managed my card.........memory like a sieve :)) It is now on my blog, I hope it's girly enough. xx http://party-nights-creations.blogspot.com/
4 June 2008 at 22:45
Jenn Borjeson said…
Oh I'll play! I hope you like my card - here it is http://stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com/

Thanks!
4 June 2008 at 23:45
Beckabear3213 said…
I love blog candy but I espcially love pink. You have a lot of excitement going on. Congrats on everything. I hope you enjoy my card! Check it out at http://scrappycrap.blogspot.com/
4 June 2008 at 23:53
Andrea, said…
Happy Birthday Jo, have a good day
Andrea x
5 June 2008 at 09:52
Angie C said…
Hiya Jo,

I know I'm a bit late and I didn't make a card , but a frame. Didn't want to put a link here until you had received it.
http://angiec-crafting.blogspot.com/2008/05/yet-another-altered-frame.html
5 June 2008 at 15:47
Anonymous said…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Jo
hope all you wish come true....
céline
5 June 2008 at 19:00
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