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Sunday 3 November 2013

Winner and nearly 500!

Hello friends

Thank you so much for the wonderful response to the November Charity
Add-On Kit - they have been going out in batches and should be with you very soon.

Today announcing the lucky number winner from
October's Charity Add-On Kit.

The number is.....

Congratulations to the winner and now for the really fun bit -
if you have the lucky number dash over to Waltzing Mouse Stamps
and pick out 6 stamp sets (make sure they are in stock).
Put your choices on an email to me - christine.emberson@blueyonder.co.uk
together with your postal address.
The lovely Claire from Waltzing Mouse will then take over and
send your stamps direct to you.
How brilliant is that?!

Talking of brilliant....I have just noticed that my followers have nearly reached 500! 
Wow - little ol' me - quite incredible.
Those of you who write a blog can appreciate that it takes quite a bit of upkeep,
but these past months it has been a real help, talking about everything
that is happening in the Emberson household and sharing it with such lovely people.

If the counter reaches the big 500 I am planning a giveaway - I'm thinking a festive one -
how about Spellbinders®, some festive papers, embellishments and
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L  goodies?
Everything you need to get started on your Christmas cards!
All you need to do is make sure you are a follower and leave me a comment
on this post.
If the follower challenge is met, winner will be announced next week.

Take care friends.

75 comments:

  1. Hi Christine. Oh, sounds great. That is very kind of you. I will be keeping my fingers crossed : ) Glad that your blog has been worth all of the upkeep. As you know we all love it and appreciate the hard work that you put into it. Hope you have a good day today. Congrats to the lucky winner. Take care.

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  2. Hi Christine, just rushing off to check on my lucky number, with my fingers crossed. I love Waltzingmouse Stamps. I am not so good at keeping my blog up to date as you, I know that you put in a lot of work on it. Will cheer you on to 500 followers, and more !!
    Good luck in the Emberson household, Christmas is just around the corner.

    Love Kathy xx

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  3. Morning Christine,
    You are so generous it's really enough that you give us wonderful inspirations and tips and help when needed. I for one enjoy visiting your blog. I'm surprised that you have been able to keep it going over the last few months with everything that you and the boys have had to contend with, thank you Christine, Elliot and Mitchell,
    Have a good day.
    Lydia
    X

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  4. Hi Christine,
    Nearly 500 visiting your blog,you deserve every one and more,you must work very hard to keep everything going at the moment.
    Congratulations to the winner of the stamps.
    Take care. x.

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  5. Your generosity is amazing - I hope it pays back in all the support you get from readers, in terms of your shop, your fundraising and most of all the challenges you and your family are facing.

    Just checked my lucky ticket and I missed out by just two - I think that's worse than being miles away!

    Jane

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  6. Morning Christine,
    You are truly an amazing lady with everything that you are having to deal with at the moment and keeping us followers happy with your lovely Blog. Really hope you hit the 500 followers and as the other comments today, I do really appreciate the inspiration that you pass on to us. Well done to the lucky winner.
    Chris X

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  7. Congratulations Christine on so many followers, so well deserved! I'm amazed at how you find the time to keep us inspired and up to date with your family life, but we all love reading your blog.
    Thank you for the chance of winning a wonderful prize, that's really very generous of you.
    Congrats to the lucky October ticket winner!
    Have a lovely day.
    Janice x

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  8. Morning Christine, Congratulations to the lucky Winner, rushed to check mine, and I was 30 out, boohoo, better lucky next time ha ha.
    I would love to win the Christmas goodies, so will be keeping 'everything' crossed for that, roll on 500 !!! and Thank You for the chance to win.
    Have a fabulous weekend, it is pouring down here, the same yesterday, everywhere is water-logged.
    Lots of love and huge hugs from Patricia xx

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  9. Morning Christine
    Congratulations on nearly reaching 500 followers. Love your blog and look forward to starting the day with it and getting ideas for my crafting. All good wishes to Elliott such a brave lad. Crafty hugs Ann

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  10. Hi Christine.Wow, you are almost at the 500 mark~well done! I think I am a follower but as I'm rather technically challenged, I'm not sure.
    Congrats to the holder of ticket 111, I was miles out.
    The sun is shining here today~ if it's the same with you Christine it will be great for a walk in the woods with Bella.
    Big hugs to you all.
    Maggie x

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  11. Hi Christine

    Congratulations on nearly reaching 500 followers I really enjoy your blog your designs are beautiful.
    Hope your having a nice weekend and the weather is kind to you.

    Luv and hugs to all Annxxx

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  12. Congratulations Christine. You are certainly worthy of every one of them too. I better go and check my numbers now. A very generous gesture from you once again with such a lovely giveaway. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xxx

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  13. I do so enjoy popping in for my daily inspiration from you and well done on reaching very nearly the 500 x

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  14. Well done to the winner of the stamps. I love reading your blog Christine and to see the strength that binds your family together. Thank you for all the inspiration. You are such a lovely lady. Gillian x

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  15. Wow Christine, how generous of you. Did not realise Spellbinders did papers. Hope you reach your target. Take care, Valerie

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  16. Wow Christine, how generous of you. Did not realise Spellbinders did papers. Hope you reach your target. Take care, Valerie

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  17. I love reading your blog about your family and seeing your creations

    Hope you reach the 500.

    Sue xx

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  18. I love reading your blog about your family and seeing your creations

    Hope you reach the 500.

    Sue xx

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  19. Hi Christine.
    Many congrats to the winner. I love reading your blog and it's good to share bad times with friends. You and your family have been through so much this year and I'm sure things can only get better from now on.
    Well done on almost 500 followers and thank you for the chance of a prize.
    Love Val x

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  20. Hi Christine
    Congrats to your lucky winner.

    You are a star Christine ,with all you have gone through over these last months , your stress and worry levels must have been at an all time high and you have still delivered the goods with your blog, and you are still thinking of others now with a prize ,you are just one kind Lady .
    I take my hat of to you and your lovely family .

    Take Care and have a good day
    Elaine H X

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  21. Morning Christine, Im sure you will soon hit 500 followers, that's is an achievement. I think with any problems going on its good to talk about it so using the blog as a sort of diary is good and we are all here with you all thru the ups and downs. Sending a big hug. Emma

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  22. Yes I appreciate how much time a blog makes as i do one myself. It keeps me going too when i am ill makes me make a card. Glad your blog is helping you through difficult times and we all get so much pleasure out of it too. A festive giveaway sounds fabulous. xx hazel

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  23. Hi Christine
    Wow!! That's really generous of you giving away the prize. You have done a real grand job keeping this blog going considering all the worries you have had. You are much admired, and we all are thinking of your great sons. Take care all of you, and glad to see Elliot is coming along better now.
    Sue x

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  24. I think it's lovely that you will be giving some things away to your bloggers thank you you're so kind love to all Jean Z xx

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  25. Morning Christine
    That prize sounds amazing - you are so generous but I for one just love popping by to see the latest creation and to pop into the world of the Emberson clan -m which by the sounds of it has turned a big corner with "Bob".
    Have a fantastic Sunday.
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  26. Hi Christine, I've been a follower for some time now and read your blog daily, the good things and the bad, it feels as you say, a "big family". I haven't got a blog because I don't know how to, but I enjoy reading my regular ones each day. Thank you for sharing a gift with us all.

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  27. Good morning. Now - where did I put that raffle ticket?? Thanks for blogging as you do as it's great to keep up with your news. It's a funny thing to feel close to someone you've never met, but that's what blogging does. On to the next 500 followers who will all benefit from your frequent chatterings. We'll keep in touch and looking forward to knowing what your future brings. xxMargaretxx

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  28. Hope you make the 500, I check your blog everyday but only have it bookmarked, so off I popped and am now an official follower. Thanks for taking the time to write your blog, I love the craft bits of course but letting us all share your highs and lows x

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  29. Good morning Christine, must check my tickets and do my Nov order.

    Fingers crossed for the 500 club.

    What a great family you have, all working together what more can we all wish for life.

    Take care, Mary, xx

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  30. Morning Christine
    Looking forward to receiving the November kit

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  31. Hi Christine. That will be 500 people who have you and the boys in their thoughts, with particular caring thoughts for Elliot! I get a bit claustrophobic in certain situations so can totally relate to the problems he has been having with his mask. Am so glad that he has made such huge progress with it...go Elliot, you're nearly there! Thanks for all your inspiration Christine. I don't have much time to craft and so don't blog either, but I love to drop in daily on my favourite blogs to admire your work.x

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  32. I am definitely a follower, so who knows, I might be picked out by Bella yet!

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  33. Hi Christine, wow how wonderful nearly 500 followers. Here's to the next 500...
    You are an inspiration Christine not only for your crafting expertise but also for the courage and strength you have shown during Elliot's illness. You are an amazing lady.
    Onwards and upwards. Have a lovely day.
    Elizabeth x

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  34. Hi Christine, I would love to start Christmas with your kind offer and will keep my fingers crossed. I follow your blog everyday.

    Pam

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  35. Well done Christine nearly 500 is quite an achievement. I thought I had done well having 6 members. Xxx Janice.

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  36. Well done Christine nearly 500 is quite an achievement. I thought I had done well having 6 members. Xxx Janice.

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  37. Congratulations on nearly 500 followers of which I am myself and love checking your blog on a daily basis. Keep up the good work and my fingers are crossed.
    Liz x

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  38. Hi Christine, I love visiting your blog, as you are so inspirational. I think of you lots in these difficult days for your family. Hugs. xx

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  39. Have been following your blog for a while but have just today offically became a follower .Well done on nearly 500.Laura O

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  40. Hi Christine, congrats on almost 500 followers..it has been so good to watch your numbers grow over time. Your blog is so inspirational, thank you! Any congrats to the lucky winner, it wasn't me:( Hugs Carole Z X

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  41. Belinda Raven said...

    Hi Christine, I enjoy your blog very much, thank you! I'm now following you via Blog- lovin as per your button on the side - does this count towards your 500?

    Belinda. X

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  42. Hi Christine, congratulations in advance of you 500, nearly there.
    I love your blog and all your inspiration. I really admire your commitment with everything you have going on. Christmas is on its way! Thanks for a chance to get our cards or presents under way. xX

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  43. Hi Christine. I have been following your up's and downs for quite a while now but don't always get on every day. Just wanted to say well done to Elliott for overcoming his fear with the mask. I think you're very brave.And so are you Christine to carry on as you have done - especially with this brilliant blog. Love your cards and projects. Good luck in reaching your 500 - you deserve it.
    Teresa (Nottingham)

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  45. Well done on all your followers Christine. You are very generous offering this candy. You amaze me with how you have kept your blog going with all that you have going on. Hugs to you and your family.
    Mags
    x

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  46. Well done with all your followers. It's very true that a blog takes a lot of work and I'm amazed that you manage to post as often as you do with all that's going on in your life.

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  47. Christine
    Congratulations on your blog success. It's easy to see why you have so many followers with all your wonderful inspiration and your extremely positive outlook.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Regards
    Caroline MacH

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  48. Although I ususally check your blog every day I have just officially become a follower. Only 2 more needed now to get to 500! Thank you for your generousity.

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  49. Congrats to the winner and thanks for the chance
    hugs Linda

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  50. Congrats to the winner and yes I am a follower, one of nearly 500. Thank you for giving us a chance of winning a wonderful prize. After all you have been through you still think of others.

    Wilma x x x

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  51. Congrats to the winner. Wow nearly 500 followers, I read your blog everday via bloglovin on my phone ! My favourite, xx

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  52. Good morning Christine, I am a new follower of your blog. You seem to be having some difficult times but always sound cheerful. Keeping a blog going must be time consuming. I haven't been that brave to even start one. It's lovely looking in must mornings to see what is new with you. Well done indeed. X

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  53. Hi Christine,

    Thank you for the chance to win some festive goodies. So many congrats on reaching 500 followers. Just to let you know we really appreciate you keeping up with the blog even though you are one busy lady!! Take care

    Sue x

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  54. Hi Christine, You are an inspiration to us all with everything you and your family are going through, i don't know how you manage to keep your blog going too, well done, I hope Elliot is doing better, take care all of you,

    Love Sue x

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  55. Hi Christine, I love your blog and follow it every day, I have just officially become one of your followers. You and your boys are a big inspiration to me. x Grandmajean.

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  56. Hi Christine,
    I have followed you for over a year, through all of your joys, trials, and tribulations. You are amazing with your sons and keeping up with your blog. Cheers!

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  57. My Prayers are allway on the way for you all and always keeping my fingers and ties crossed. thanks and best wishes.

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  58. Yay you did it, over 500 followers now, well done. Thanks for offering a prize again, take care. Jen xxx

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  59. Hi Christine, catching up as normal !, I shall have to search for my lucky number (had my mother in law coming so tidied up). Congrats on hone 500 followers.

    Lynn xx

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  60. Hi Christine, catching up as normal !, I shall have to search for my lucky number (had my mother in law coming so tidied up). Congrats on hone 500 followers.

    Lynn xx

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  61. HI - how wonderful to have so many followers - mind you I am not surprised as I really enjoy checking in with you

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  62. Hi Christine. Pop by regularly but have just become a follower. Have taken a couple of your classes at artistic stamper and have got into spellbinders because of them. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Lizzie

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  63. Hi Christine love your idea of a give away. I always find lots of inspiration in your blog Beryl xx

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  64. Hope this comment helps you on your way to 500 Christine, your bloggs THE BEST - Hope all goes well for Elliott too. Love to all Carolyn x.

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  65. Have just checked and you have made the 500. Congratulation Christine. Anne x

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  66. Hi Christine have just joined your blog, been a watcher for a long time, I seem to start the day off keeping up with the Emberson house hold Good luck with both boys we are routing for you Mollie xx

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  67. Hi Christine, was enjoying looking at Mondays card , Absolutely beautiful, and saw the instruction to leave a comment on Sundays post. Now are you confused? I am.
    Love Carol xxx

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  68. All I can say is the Emberson family deserve all the fame for 500 and many more, the medals are well earnt, may the charity collection continue and good wishes fullfill dreams. Karen of Durham

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  69. I've tried leaving comments but have thwarted by old age - well I can't remember my password - let's hope today I have finally remembered! I have been following Elliott's progress - you must be so proud of him. Loving the bits and pieces you ordered. Keep being strong. Julie

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  70. well done
    and im not surprised will be 1000 before you know it! great blog andso much inspiration crafty hugs Andrea x

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  71. Hi Christine

    Thank you for keeping your blog up to date. Will be sending off for the kit soonish. Have been away so I'm trying to catch up.

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  72. Been away to Spain for a few days Christine so almost missed this! I am surprised your blog only has 500 followers not 5000 it is fantastic and can't get through my day without my usual fix of H and C!! Good luck and I am sure it won't be long before you get the next 500! Thank you so much for the chance to win! Susan x

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  73. I'm probably too late, Christine, but have been too poorly to look at the blogs since Saturday. But I'm putting a comment on, just in case lol xxx

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  74. ooh nearly 500 followers - how cool and so well deserved! Wonderful! xx

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  75. Hi Christine
    Congrats on almost reaching 500, well deserved. Congrats to the winner of the stamps.
    Good luck to all for the give away prize.
    Liz

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