Wednesday, January 21, 2009

50,000 visits

WOW - I'm so amazed. In less than a year there have been close to 50,000 visits to my blog! I started this site primarily as a place to post my art and random thoughts, and I never expected it to receive such attention. I was so excited when my counter reached 100!

So, I think it's time for a little BLOG CANDY!!! Leave a comment on this post, and I'll draw a winner as soon as I see the counter roll over to 50k. The winner will receive a set of my digi created cards below - one of each card!

Don't delay - yesterday I got over 300 hits, so we should get to 50,000 sometime today! I'll be watching!

Thanks for reading everyone. I hope to continue to make this a place you want to come back to.

-Nona

45 comments:

Melanie said...

Hello!!! yes, I lurk.... but I'm coming out of the internet shadows... prizes always get me!

Alyssa said...

Congrats, Nona! Your blog is awesome -- for so many reasons! God Bless!

Kelly Schelske said...

Congrats on the hits Nona, your work is outstanding, so really it is no surprise!!

Natasha said...

Yep, I am a total follower of your blog. Your artwork is wonderful and inspiring! Congratulations on 50,000 hits! I will keep coming back for more :)

Shannon said...

I always enjoy your blog! Congrats on the 50,000th post!

Jenn said...

Congrats Nona!

Syme Family said...

43 to go!

Thanks for all your inspiration Nona!

Leslie Syme

Rosie said...

I love blog candy... and you do have an awesome blog. Love to come and check your art work. =)

Barb said...

Congrats Nona! I love visiting your blog...I get so much inspiration and I learn new things, too! Thanks for the opportunity to win some of your awesome artwork! Be Blessed!~Barb

Karen said...

Hi Nona! I love seeing your work =). My mom watches your blog too. he he. So happy to hear about your exciting teaching experience!
-Karen

Missy Hep said...

I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! You always amaze me!! YOU are in my prayers everyday!! Congrats on 50,000!! Its a true testament to the quality of your art and you!!!

Jessica said...

I love looking at your work Nona. It is really inspiring.

Tammy Lea Pinchard said...

Yeah Nona! You go girlfriend! You have amazing artwork, and your heart is so deep, how can we NOT love visiting your blog!

I'm so proud of you and your accomplishments, and am proud to say I am a CTMH sister!

Love ya!

Allison said...

Hi Nona: Congrats! Your artwork is so beautiful and inspiring. I met you last year at Creative University in Idaho. You do such a great job - keep it up!
Allison :)

Unknown said...

Nona, I love your blog!!! I am a lurker as well.

Thanks for all the effort to make such a beautiful blog!!!

Julyne said...

Nona~ I haven't visited your blog in a while. I'm thankful you continue to post your gorgeous artwork at CTMH BBs!!! Loved your mini album and can't wait to order these when they become available!!!Congratulations on your winning layout.

Special T Scrapbooks said...

I LOVE your work and check in often and would love to win some candy - blog, virual, chocolate or other!

erina said...

Your work is inspiring, amazing and beautiful!
Thanks for doing such great work, Erin Adams

Deb-Close to my Heart Consultant said...

hey. i love your art work. as a fellow ctmh sister, its so nice to have someone to look up to

The Stamp Chick said...

Nona,
You are a creative inspiration. Congrats on the hits!

Alanna said...

Congrats on the 50,000 hits. Doesn't surprise me at all that your blog has done so well. I definitely come to visit each day.

Thanks for the chance to win.

stampnscrap said...

Hi, Nona. Loved your project at Album Retreat. Mine's done, just need to organize pics so I can finish it off.

Unknown said...

Nona, u r my role model (no pressure!) ... i cruise 2 ur blog each day! thx for all u do!

Danelle said...

As so many have already said, your artwork is truly inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing with us!! :)

sharalyns said...

Woohoo! Congrats! :-)

Adriane Kelly Winchester said...

I love your blog! I love all your CTMH creations :) Thanks for the inspiration...

Carla Harrah said...

Nona,
Congratulations on 50K! I love your work! You are such an inspiration to me. Congrats on the first place LO at the retreat too!

Sheila Bennett said...

Wowzer - that is an incredible number of visitors!! And, you have to realize that even more people are reading your posts and not actually visiting. For instance, I subscribe to your blog via RSS, so your posts are delivered to me via email and I seldom actually visit the blog itself.

lesliecrosby said...

50,ooo . . . Wow!! You continue to inspire and bless others with your art and attitude. Thank you! And, I love the Sammie-isms!

Stacie said...

I can see why you have gotten so many hits in the last year...that is great Nona!!! I visit often!! :) Thanks for all of your inspiration from a fellow Close To My Heart girl!

Jena said...

Congrats on all the hits - I'm not surprised as you are such an inspiration! Good luck with everything this year.

Vonney said...

YeeHaw I love blog candy! I love visiting your blog and seeing all the cute thing you have created and your cute family too! TFS everything!

Sassy said...

Congratz Nona on everything. I am sure no one is Surprised!!

Sassy

Anonymous said...

I love your site Nona. Having met you and listened to you speak, you are as beutiful inside as you are out and I can't wait to see what you have in store for 2009. I have moved to Westport and am no longer close by so I visit a lot to keep in touch so to speak. Hope everything is going well on your adoption fund. Can't wait to meet the newest member of your family. Iona

Terrie Dodd said...

I've been watching you get closer and closer....Congrats. Please put me in the drawing, I LOVE your cards...(and evreything else you post on here!) TerrieinAZ

Txcropper said...

Nona I love checking out your Blog for inspiration. You do beautiful work. The cards are great as always----music themes are my favorite!

Jane Turner said...

Nona,
Thanks for sharing your creativity with the rest of us. Like you,
adoption is very precious to our family. Blessings,
Jane Turner

freddysmykid said...

Nona,
I check your blog almost daily, and can't wait to get the beautiful hoodies/neckwarmer.!!!!
CONGRATS on making almost 50,000 posts!
Kim

Tanaia said...

I love your blog, you have such amazing work!!!
Tanaia

scrapaddict said...

Nona...I love your blog I check it daily! The classy crafts video tutorials are amazing. I wish I could have been at the album retreat to see you teach in person.

Lisa said...

Hi Nona, I read your blog daily and even though I may not always post, I really enjoy hearing about your family and seeing the artwork.
It does not surprise me that your blog is already up to 50,000!
Thanks for the inspiration,
Lisa

lydiacharlotte said...

Hey Nona, can't wait to see ya. Love love you and love your blog too!!

Tazzygirl2000 (AKA Erin) said...

Oh, it is at 49,990 Right now!

Nona, you are a true inspiration. a "celebrity" in the CTMH and scrabpooking/card/creating world. Your blog is "stalked" by many. Mostly, any reader can tell you are so sweet and genuine, and that comes across in your work. Here's to 100,000 visits!!!
-Erin-

KCina said...

Yahoo...50K hits..that's pretty great. I'm totally diggin' the digi thing too! Jessica's on-line classes are awesome. I can't wait to take #3.

~ Kathy C (Hillsboro, OR)

Anonymous said...

Congrats! Love your blog spot- I met you at the retreat, and glad you gave me your website...so many goodies! Loved your album and you are a fabulous teacher- so glad corporate gave you the opportunity. You are a true inspiration and your blog has inspired me! (I'm sure that 50 hits are me alone...and I only started on Monday...ha ha)