Saturday, January 24, 2015

Grow Your Blog and a Giveaway

WELCOME!  It must be party time because I am wearing Ulta's Red Carpet Red nail polish.  I've rolled out the red carpet so come on in.  I'm so excited that you are here visiting my blog.  This is where I share my creations with you - and once in a while something personal, too.

This is the very first Grow Your Blog Party where my blog has played along but I've been a visitor to each and every single blog that wanted to grow during the first two parties.  As you all know, blogging isn't for sissies!  It takes a lot of work, a lot of photographing and a lot of wordsmith-ing.  I'm hoping (like all of you) to increase readership so that these efforts don't go wasted.

I invite you to leave a comment, subscribe and follow along.  I know I don't have to tell you how - you know all that.  You also know how important that is to a blogger!

You may recognize me (Sue Kosec) and/or my work from Vicki Boster's blog.  Time and time again, she has shared all of the items that I have created for her over the years.  She is one of the main reasons I now have a blog.  Thank you, dear friend.

A little about me.  I was born and lived in Pennsylvania until I was 11, grew up in Ohio and much later on, I've jumped around.  The Runner and I now live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  If you fly in or out of DFW, please wave ... I'm sure I'll see you because we are that close.  You will see that I refer to my husband here as "The Runner" because that's exactly what he is.  Not just a runner, but an ultra marathon runner.

I think I've picked up some of my father's creative genes as I've dabbled in all areas of crafting: crochet, macramé, dip-n-drape dolls, decoupage and now paper craft.  My fingers were never idle.

My love for paper started in 2002 when I created a memory album for my parents' 60th wedding anniversary.  When I think back to that debacle, I have to laugh.  I had no idea how to do any of the techniques and had no idea what the tools were for or how to use them.  But I learned - and I am still learning.  As they say - the rest is history.

I had no intention of ever blogging.  Didn't know how.  Didn't want to know how.  But people were constantly asking me if I had a website.  Nope - didn't have one of those either and figured the lesser of those two evils would be a blog.  My sister sat me down and together we created SuZeQ Creations.

And now I have two blogs.  If you enjoy going on a retreat - or are interested in reading what retreating is all about, I'd love to have you read about my love for it (and Whitworth Ranch Retreat) and visit me.  Be sure to look on Vicki's list of participants because it's listed there, too.

As my giveaway to you, I'd love to share a little of me with one lucky winner.  It seems that the majority of the time I spend in my playground, is spent creating cards - and that's what I'd like to share with one lucky person.  Just so you know, all of my cards are originals.  To date I have never made two of a kind (even when begged!) and over the years, I've probably created about 6-7,000!

You don't need to be a follower, but I'd sure appreciate it if you would click on that button.  To show my love for you visiting here and leaving a comment, I plan to draw a winner on Saturday, February 14, the day of love.  Please remember to leave your e-mail address so that I may contact you.  All you need to do is leave a comment right here on this page and one lucky person will receive these three cards!



I thank you, Vicki, for your dedication to this endeavor again this year - and thank you to all that have helped put this party together.  I know all of you know who she is and have followed her wonderful blog.  We've all vacationed with her and we've all ooh'd and aah'd over her knitted creations.  We have sent pink scarves for The Pink Scarf Project and have donated from the heart to Josephine's Children in Uganda.  Ohhhhhh, and those nests - we cannot forget them.  When I talk about Vicki to my friends, I always say "oh my friend Vicki in Kentucky - you know, the nest lady!" ... and everybody immediately knows who I am talking about.

Should you need to contact me, I'm never too far from my computer.  I'd love to hear from you.  In addition to meeting up here, you can also become my friend on Facebook.  Send me a friend request and let me know that we first met right here on Grow Your Blog.  Just look for Sue Daggett Kosec.

It wouldn't have been a party without you so thank you for stopping by and I certainly hope you'll come back often.  I'll leave the light on ...

133 comments:

  1. Dear Sue
    I'm running down that red carpet right now!
    See you have so much to thank Vicki for (and vice versa in fact!!!) because you would never be here today without her!
    I'm happy now to have you in my life more all thanks to blogging. I admire all the wonderful charitable work you do behind the scenes in helping Vicki too on top of running two blogs - a business retreat and making these really gorgeous cards!

    I wish you many new friends from this event and more readers and followers to your blog too!
    Enjoy the party in your red decked nails!!!!
    x Suzy

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  2. Hi dear Sue,
    wishing you a nice time at this years 'Grow Your Blog' and many new friends. I love all your work, every single card is so special in it's own way.
    Many hugs,
    Karen B. ~ Todolwen

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  3. It looks like you have a LOT going on in your world, including this great blog event I recently found out about. So glad to meet you. Your cards are beautiful, and although, as a rule, I don't make cards, I certainly appreciate those who do. Yours are really stunning and unique.

    Glad to meet and greet through Grow Your Blog. My first time, too.

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  4. Don't you love the way blogging brings people together and thank goodness for Miz Vicki! I'm lucky to not only enjoy her nests here at le Presbytere but also to have met Vicki and her Gardener whilst visiting the US, such lovely people!
    One of my pastimes is scrapbooking but I've never made a single card. Yours are beautiful and I'd love to win the giveaway.
    I just became your latest follower so that I don't lose your blog during the excitement of todays party. Hope to see you here in Normandy, France very soon.

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  5. Your beautiful cards have taken my breath away xx

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  6. Seems there's no end to your creativity. Keep going.

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  7. Look- what fun! I saw your Chic Retreat blog then popped over here. You are so creative! I'm a new follower and hope you'll pop over and visit me at WisdomwithNeedleandThread.blogspot.com
    Cheers!
    KimM

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  8. Good Morning Sue, I get the honors of being Vicki's welcoming committee. It is an honor to meet you and I enjoy helping people grow their blog. I have visited Dallas and won't forget either trip. The first was seeing the outside of the Dallas stadium three times. You can't tell me go north or south you have to tell me go so many blocks and turn right or left or I get lost. We have some family ties to your state. I have enjoyed reading your blog this morning and hope that you enjoyed the fun that you will have. It is a great way to meet new people. Welcome aboard. Hugs and Prayers from Your New Missouri Friend Shirley@shirleystitches.

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  9. Hello Sue. On behalf of Vicki and the Grow Your Blog party, welcome aboard! We hope you will enjoy the party and make many new friends and find lots of exciting new blogs to follow! I've had a quick look around your blog and will return soon for a longer "explore". Your cards are incredible! You are one talented lady. Isn't it wonderful to have a hobby that gives so much pleasure?!
    Enjoy the party - let the good times roll!

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  10. Love your cards they're so pretty, great work!
    Visiting you from Grow Your Blog.

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  11. I am really enjoying ( meeting) people today! :) I am new to the world to blogging and am inspired by you and others I've been introduced to through this *party* . Your cards are beautiful! I look forward to following you along your creative journey

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  12. What beautiful cards you create! I have enjoyed reading about your shopping trips for Josephine's Children too. I look forward to seeing the photos of when those boxes arrive!! How lovely this is to meet people from all over the world. God bless xx

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  13. I am so impressed with your cards... they are beautiful. I also enjoyed seeing the Hotel Del in the picture of you. We used to live a few blocks away from it. That was back when my husband was a Navy Pilot and we lived lots of places. I am now in PA, from when you came................. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations.

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  14. Hello Sue. Your cards are gorgeous. Doesn't it make you feel good to give something you've created and personalized. How lucky your recipients are. I plan on coming back to see more of what you have in store.

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  15. Nice to meet you , your cards are very creative . I am stopping by from Grow your blog :-)

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  16. So nice to meet you! Lovely cards too. Thank you for visiting my own blog.

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  17. Your card creations are just lovely. I am happy to meet you. I am a paper addict as well, so I hope you will visit my blog too. Enjoy the blog hop! Jennifer www.jennifersvintagepaperie.blogspot.com

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  18. I just hopped over from your other blog. Your cards are just lovely! 6,000 - 7,000 cards is quite impressive. Beautiful work.

    -Renee at Living My Dream

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  19. Enjoyed your blog and have become a follower. Your cards are so pretty.
    Grow Your Blog is wonderful and enables us to meet new friends from all over.
    joycefrank@sbcglobal.net
    http://joycesloveoflife.blogspot.com

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  20. Glad I found your blog. I have 2 nests and am on the waiting list for another. Fun to think you help with that project and so many others. I am now a follower
    Sandi
    www.thevictoriangypsy.blogspot.com

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  21. Thanks so much for your visit! and yes blogging is a lot of work. It's also a lot of fun, and I've been happy to make new friends through it. I'll stay in touch.

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  22. So nice to meet you via the GYB party. Your cards are beautiful!

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  23. Hi Sue,
    Thanks for the visit.
    My, O, my the cards you made are so lovely!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    I am following...
    Dixie

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  24. Hi, Sue, nice to meet you! I'd like to say THANKS for doing the shopping as part of Josephine's project!! I was moved by her letter and donated to the cause. I pray our efforts make a difference for she and the children.

    Paper crafts is not a craft I've tried - yet, but am thinking about giving it a try. I'm a new follower so I can be inspired. Have a great week!

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  25. Just wanted to say "hi"...haven't seen you in forever.

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  26. Great post - thoroughly enjoyed reading it!! Have become a follower - too interesting not to be. Thanks for joining me at my blog. Have a fabulous week - Kerrie at channelbankcreations.blogspot.com.au

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  27. Wow! You are a very talented woman. Love the cards you make. ♥ your sense of humor too. I am your newest follower.

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  28. Hello Sue, what lovely cards! I'm a dollmaker so be sure to stop by! I am a new follower too! Jan

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  29. Loved reading your blog, Sue. Beautiful cards, my daughter is a bit of a Frozen-fan(atic), she'd love that one! I'm following - looking forward to getting to know you more.

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  30. Hi Sue I am so happy you visited my blog today and had to hurry over and "MEET you. I am so glad i did. Your paper art work is beautiful. You are very talented. But my heart is drawn even more to your work with Josephine's children. Before I became ill I did 7 medical trips to central america and viet nam and worked with God's poorest. To see the good you are doing with this project brings back many special memories of those who need are love and support so acutely. Thank you for your part in all of this. God has truly blessed you and your husband as well. I can't begin to tell you what it feels like to stand in a dirt floor hut and have the mother give you the last orange off their tree when they are truly starving. The nun with me told me if i didn't accept it I would dishonor my host. So eat it in front of all of them I did but it was still hard to not cry. Later I sent many gifts from here to that beautiful family it cost me little but meant all the difference in their lives.

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  31. Hello, so nice to stumble upon your blog. You make lovely things, and I will surely be back! sarah@forrussia.org

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  32. Hello Suze Thank you for visiting my blog and inviting me to yours! I am now a follower. I live in Africa and outreach is needed everywhere on this beautiful continent. It is wonderful that you are assisting!! blessings Hettienne

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  33. Hi Sue. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Even though I love running I guess your husband is at a whole different level! All the best to him and his races and for you and your lovely creations. Happy blogging!

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  34. Returning the visit Sue!! Thank you so much for stopping in. I am now a new follower!!

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  35. Returning the visit Sue!! Thank you so much for stopping in. I am now a new follower!!

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  36. Sue-- I'm so happy that your blog is so successful and that you are able to be a part of the party!! I just know you will make so many new friends-- what a blessing this is for everyone to be able to meet you and see your lovely creations:)

    Your giveaway cards are gorgeous! Thanks for being a part of this party and--/ for all the many ways that you love and support me...
    Love
    Vicki

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  37. Thank you for stopping by my blog, Sue!
    You have done some amazing work! I'm looking forward to reading your blog in the future.

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  38. Hello Sue!

    I found you through Grow Your Blog event. I enjoyed reading about you and your blog :). It's great to meet a fellow cardmaker, I love your cards. Gosh, 6-7k, what a result! I've been to Pennsylvania once... beautiful county! :). I would like to wish you every success in your blogging adventure. You have a new follower now, too! :)

    Have a happy GYB! Hugs, Asia

    If you'd like to visit me back and find out more about my blog Under a Creative Spell, that would be fab!

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  39. Funny, I entered a comment in here yesterday, and today you're inviting me to do it. Hm. Puzzling. But I am interested in being a follower!

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  40. Hope you are enjoying the blog party! I'm sorry I haven't had the chance to jump on board this year due to a medical emergency that took us through the holiday season and into this New Year, but I will be popping in on the blog partiers. Aloha from snowy, frigid New York.

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  41. Hello Sue, so glad to know of you and your wonderful blog.. The cards are so lovely! Thanks for stopping by my blog and looking forward to read all your posts:)

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  42. Hello Sue! It is exciting to once again be able to discover new blogs and experience the wide variety of creative expression we all embark upon :) Your cards are exquisite, and I was also pleased to hear you are supporting Vicki's beautiful Uganda project :)

    Hope you enjoy the party! Following via both GFC and Bloglovin (cause at my age I need 2 feeds LOL)

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  43. Hi Sue!! Thank you for dropping by my blog! Loved reading your blog. I am in agreement with my friend, Monique...your cards are exquisite. I will have to show them off to my sisters who also are into card making as well. I am sure they will drool! :) Well, if you have the tools for clay, I am sure you will eventually start playing with clay because you can also create some wonderful buttons out of molds to add to your wonderful cards out of polymer clay. I made a few for my sister. That is awesome that you are supporting a good cause. I just became a follower of your blog! Please include me in your drawing: gemmeter12@gmail.com

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  44. Hi Sue,
    Lovely to meet you and thank you for coming past my blog ... this has been such a fun experience ... I can't thank Vicki enough.
    Your cards are beautiful ... I would love to win them. Some day I'm going to get to Texas - the idea of such wide open spaces intrigues me and I want to ride a horse :) Yeh, we have horses here too, but not the same as being a cowboy lol I think I watched too many movies as a child :) I'm following along so I'm looking forward to seeing more of your creations.
    All the best from Ireland
    Fil at Fil’s Place - Old songs and Memories

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  45. Hi Sue! It was lovely to get to know a bit about you!

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  46. well Sue I am definitely a follower; your blog is beautiful. and thank you for visiting me too. I would so love to be there with you and Vicki helping to wrap nests and/or other projects. I am always so glad to send and help otherwise. your cards are lovely nd would be fun to win. lol. good luck on winning my journal, too. Karen (Alaska Blue Moose - www.karendorcas.com) hugs.

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  47. Hello, just returning the visit and following you too now. I will have a really good browse through your blog tomorrow.. x

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  48. Oh Sue, your paper works are lovely. I'm a new follower too.
    Thanks for coming to visit me., and becoming a follower.

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  49. Awesome creations! Amazing what you can do with a piece of paper.

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  50. Hello dear Sue, nice to meet you again and read a little bit more about you. And happy to see you taking part in the GYB joy this year! Your cards are truly beautiful. I will follow your blog through Feedly, because I reached the maximum of 300 something blogs through google friend connect, can you imagine? So Feedly it will have to be. Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog, it gave me a huge happy smile :) Wishing you a beautiful day and sending you hugs ~ Wendy of Apple and Apricot blogsvanwendy@live.nl

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  51. Hello Sue,
    Good to meet you. You make beautiful cards! I love them.
    Thank you so much for visiting and commenting my blog.
    Also for following. I am a follower on your blog now.
    Hope to visit you more often.
    Have a great GYB party.
    Blessings to you
    Wilma. Shabby Royale.

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  52. Your cards are beautiful and who wouldn't want to win one. Will be looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work and following you on the "net"

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  53. Hi Sue, I enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your beautiful cards. I'd love to win some of your art. Thanks for visiting and commenting on mine. Happy partying!

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  54. Your cards are just gorgeous!
    I look forward to reading more of your blog. :o)

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  55. Hi Sue!
    Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog! Your cards are beautiful! I am glad you were talked into having a blog. I look forward to receiving it in my in-box. I will certainly check out your other blog. How do you manage to keep up with two blogs!?

    Terry

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  56. Hi Sue!
    Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog! Your cards are beautiful! I am glad you were talked into having a blog. I look forward to receiving it in my in-box. I will certainly check out your other blog. How do you manage to keep up with two blogs!?

    Terry

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  57. Hi Sue, thanks for stopping by my little blog and your very kind comment! What a beautiful creative space and your cards are gorgeous! Looking forward to many more visits! Happy blog party!
    Diana

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  58. Hi, Sue!

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and your kind comment.
    I enjoyed reading your intro post. You sound like a neat person :)

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  59. Your cards are gorgeous Sue! thank you for the giveaway and for following me too....
    I can't wait to see more of your creations.

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  60. Hi Sue, Thanks for stopping by my blog. I LOVE your fabulous card creations. Inspired me to go do some card making again!

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  61. Wowzers, absolutely beautiful cards! So exciting to see you in the Grow Your Blog event. Definitely following you!

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  62. Hello Sue, what wonderful cards and crafts you make, very talented!
    I'll be hoping to your other blog now, and thanks for following my blog too.

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  63. Thank you for visiting my blog Suze! This party is fantastic! I will have to go back through your blog and go back through Vicki's to see your creations!

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  64. Hello, just popped in and must say I love your beautiful work, so I think I'll pop back from time to time. Gilli @ Tasty Textiles by Textile Cottage

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  65. Beautiful work! I'm now following you.

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  66. Your cards are beautiful! And wow! 7,000 one-of-a-kind cards, that is amazing!

    I have enjoyed looking through your blog. Your work is beautiful, and how wonderful that you did all that you did for the children in Uganda. I am now a follower, and I look forward to seeing more of your creations.

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  67. What a very nice blog you have and congratulations on the good work you are doing for the children. Beautiful cards as well. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Enjoy the party!

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  68. Hi Sue..It's so nice to meet you. You have such a great sense of humor! And I agree. Blogging is NOT for sissies.. :) I'm an Ohio girl myself.. Born in Akron raised near Cambridge and am now a transplant in AZ. Haha.. But I visit my home land of the Buckeyes as often as I can.
    Your cards are so beautiful and I surely look forward to getting to know you better and seeing more of the lovely work of your hands and heart. Thank you for coming by my blog and for following. Isn't the party grand?
    Hugs and blessings,
    Tamara

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  69. Hi! I Fiiiiiiiiinally got a chance to find more blogging time and I'm SO happy to visit your site. It's so true what you say about posting on blogs - but believe me, you're doing an EPIC job here and it's instantly addictive!Sending hugs from Shroo:)xx

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  70. Thanks for stopping by my blog - hope you've enjoyed the party. Your cards are lovely :)

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  71. Beautiful cards! Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier for the blog hop!

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  72. Beautiful crafting on those cards. So glad I stopped by to meet you. I will be returning when I have more time to explore.
    Vickie @ Teacups & Toadstools

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  73. Good afternoon, welcome to the wonderful world of blogging! I am so glad you stopped by my page just a bit ago-cause I visited and google friended your first blog-and missed your blog here. Love your handmade cards. I am now a follower and a google friend here too-
    Have fun at the party
    Kathy

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  74. Hi Sue, your blog is amazing and I love your talents. I had fun reading about you and excited that we are going to be blogging friends. Have a great day! Jo
    joanne.boulter@live.com

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  75. Such beautiful cards, thanks for stopping by my blog
    Clare x

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  76. Although I am not into card making I'd love to know you better!And your cards are gorgeous!Just became a follower too!AriadnefromGreece!

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  77. Although I am not into card making I'd love to know you better!And your cards are gorgeous!Just became a follower too!AriadnefromGreece!

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  78. Thanks for visiting my blog! Your cards are gorgeous, I'd love to win them!

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  79. Wow you have made some wonderful cards you are very creative, thanks for dropping by my blog.

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  80. Hi, Sue! I'm Lea from (th)Ink Positive! Thanks for becoming one of my newest followers and I've now become one of yours! I look forward to seeing more of your creations and I hope I can return the favor of providing you with a little inspiration of my own! Stop by anytime!

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  81. Thanks for visiting my blog! I am a new follower of your blog. Your cards are gorgeous.

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  82. Returning your visit on GYB. Cards are beautiful and the children.... you have a huge heart.

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  83. So glad you left the light on.... your creations are lovely and obviously you're very talented!

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  84. Ohmigosh - that is what cards are supposed to look like - they are all frameable. I cannot believe how many you have created, and none the same! Definitely a follower - maybe some of your talent will rub off on me!

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  85. Hi Sue! What a great blog and beautiful paper creations! Thank you for visiting my blog.

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  86. Thank you for the lovely introduction to yourself. Your cards are beautiful.

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  87. Your cards are beautiful. I love crazy quilting and your cards are similar in some respects...paper or fabric, they each express who we are!

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  88. Your cards are lovely--beautiful little works of art!

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  89. Hello! I loved their cards. They are beautiful, I also dabbled and did some, but never like yours. Loved.
    I do not know if I can enter the contest, since I'm not from USA, but anyway, I leave my email.
    menteenlaluna@gmail.com
    Greetings from Chile
    Maru

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  90. So nice to meet you Sue and thank you for visiting my blog. I love your cards - they are truly beautiful. I'll be following you too!

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  91. So nice to meet you and thank you for stopping by my blog! I love your cards, so pretty and lots of detail.
    Kim

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  92. Hello Sue, I just popped over from your other blog which I found at Grow your Blog. Your cards are lovely. I'd love to be entered for your give away and if I'm the lucky winner I can be reached at crafty.gardener at yahoo dot ca

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  93. Hi Sue, thanks so much for the visit today to my blog Julie's Lifestyle from the Grow Your Blog event! It's so nice to meet you and I've now become a follower of you via google friend connect. I look forward to becoming new blog friends. I love the cards you have created and thanks for the chance to win at your lovely giveaway.
    Thanks again.
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle

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  94. Stopping over from Kwikty Pleasures. I am an Ohio girl. LUV the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Used to visit a friend each summer....will be following along to check out your creations.

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  95. Awesome blog. I'm now a follower so I'll be sure to be back to see what you've created!
    Cathy
    CraftyCat

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  96. Hi Suzy, I am having great fun partying with you, thanks for visiting my blog. I would love to take part in the giveaway, so please count me in. kayedep@gmail.com

    hugs, Kaye

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  97. Hello dear, I'm glad to be here on your blog. It is nice to look all arround your both blogs. I'm living in Peroj, (come back on my the Grow up my Blog) I lived in our www.VillaLoredana.hr and have a registered private accommodation. Thanks for making a look. I'll come back.

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  98. Thank you for your kind comment on my post in the GYB party. How lovely to see your beautiful cards. I'll be back to see more

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  99. Thanks so much for spreading the fun and growing our blogs! I am now a follower of both your blogs and admire your drive and creativity for sure! Thanks for the opportunity to receive your beautiful cards!
    Best wishes!
    Christine

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  100. Oh, oh! I think I'm the 100th commenter. Awesome! It's nice to meet you - your cards look awesome. And I think I'll just follow along and see what you're up to on a regular basis. Isn't that what friends are for? We are totally fogged in today. Can't see a thing. Glad I don't have to drive anywhere.

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  101. I am delighted to meet you as a fellow-follower! I enjoyed seeing your beautiful card crafts and hope I'll be the winner! I am especially touched by your generosity towards children who have so little. Beautiful site - as they say - "both inside and out!"

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  102. Hi, Stopping by from Grow Your Blog Party - what fun it has been. So nice to meet you and visit your delightful blog -Your card crafts are lovely and I am looking forward to following you.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Erin

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  103. Hi Sue! Thanks so much for following me :) Sorry it has taken me so long to return the visit for the grow your blog party...work has been very crazy. Your cards are lovely! I'm your newest follower.

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  104. Visiting back and will also follow your blog! Amazing! We seem to live right in t he same area! DFW and i am in the middle in Arlington. We should get together and do some photography. Will also follow your blog and looking forward to getting to know you a bit! Enjoyed looking at your blog! Jeanne

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  105. Good to meet you! I agree, Vicki is wonderful. I'd love to win your delightful cards!

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  106. Following now by email, thanks for following me

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  107. Hi Sue! Thanks for coming over to say hi and I just wanted to say it's so nice to meet you! You have a great sense of humor. I kind of chuckled about the album "debacle." I'm sure it's lovely and your parents loved it! Your cards are gorgeous too and I'm now a follower!

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  108. Dear SuZeQ

    How lovely to meet you at Vicki's Grow your Blog Party! I agree with EVERYTHING you say about Vicki - she is one gorgeous girl - we all love her dearly too!
    I ordered one of her nests last year and I will get it this - I can't wait!

    Thank you for visiting me and joining my blog, I'm so happy to have you as a follower too!

    What beautiful pieces you create - those cards are GORGEOUS!
    I'm so happy to be included in your giveaway - thank you dear SuZeQ, you're a STAR!

    Hugs
    Shane xox

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  109. ok, that is why i knew your name ... i was racking my brain trying to recall ... you are friends with Vicki. ok.... got ya!! are you standing at the Grand Floridian in Florida or does it just look that to me??? we loved our trip there when we had a our honeymoon trip. have a lovely day. thank you for stopping in to my blog i appreciate your kindness ... who doesn't love a comment or two. take care. big big hugs. ( :

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  110. returning your visit and am glad I did!! You cards are beautiful!

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  111. Hi Sue, thank you for popping by my blog and taking the time to leave me a comment! I am still making the rounds for Vicki's GYB party as you can see. I love your cards, they are both quite beautiful as well as unique! Unique is certainly difficult to come by these days with everyone using lots of the same supplies and techniques. Compared to you I dabble in card making, LOL! I made most of my cards when I spent the entire year of 2012 on different design teams. Now I still collect the supplies, dies, ink and of course stamps but I haven't been making much lately. Oh well, supplies don't have expiration dates.
    Hugs for now but I will be back later for a proper visit...
    Beth P
    The Whimsical Dowager

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  112. Hi Sue, thank you for popping by my blog and taking the time to leave me a comment! I am still making the rounds for Vicki's GYB party as you can see. I love your cards, they are both quite beautiful as well as unique! Unique is certainly difficult to come by these days with everyone using lots of the same supplies and techniques. Compared to you I dabble in card making, LOL! I made most of my cards when I spent the entire year of 2012 on different design teams. Now I still collect the supplies, dies, ink and of course stamps but I haven't been making much lately. Oh well, supplies don't have expiration dates.
    Hugs for now but I will be back later for a proper visit...
    Beth P
    The Whimsical Dowager

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  113. Sue your cards are just gorgeous! When you wrote that over the years you have made between 6 and 7 thousand, I thought, my goodness! That's amazing...and no 2 are alike! Wonderful stuff :-)

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  114. Thanks for stopping by my blog and being a follower. I must say your cards are beyond beautiful. I dabbled a little with paper, but have to admit, quilting is my passion. I will continue to follow your blog cause I just love to look at and get inspiration from beautiful things.

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  115. Still hoping around and enjoying seeing so many inspiring blogs. Your cards are truly beautiful and unique, oh my you are prolific! Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog as well and I hope to see you there again. Patrica @ Dogwood Lane Rambles

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  116. Hey, it's great to get to know you a little. Being a part of the Grow you Blog party this year has been such fun and wonderful to meet so many new people. I'm following you now. :)

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  117. Hi! Finally got a chance to stop by and I am so glad I did! Your cards are beautiful!Love your blog and will be back soon! Your newest follower ~Terri

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  118. It's a pleasure to meet you! I look forward to learning more about you and your lovely work. :)

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  119. Thanks for visiting my blog and especially for following. I am so happy to return the favor and get to know you! You do beautiful work! My son Jason lives in Dallas and my little granddaughter lives there too! Dallas is such a cool place! Everything there seems so pretty and new. Thanks again! Cheery wave from Bev

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  120. Hello there - as promised I'm just dropping in to say hello and discover your lovely blog. Thanks again for popping by mine too :-)
    Have a happy weekend and enjoy the GYB party. xx

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  121. Hello Sue. I'm returning your visit in the GYB party. Your cards are beautiful; I've never seen cards like them. I know you said they are unique, but the one with the Christmas rose is amazing. I'm following you with GFC.

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  122. Hello Sue. It's Sunday morning here in New Zealand I'm finally getting to visit some of the blogs. I thought I'd repay your kindness after you visited my blog and entered my giveaway. Your cards are amazing. I've done a bit of card making myself, but nothing as amazing as your cards. They are beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  123. Hi, I'm returning your visit, Thanks for coming over and following. I've enjoyed having a bit of a browse so am following back.
    You are certainly a talented lady with all you do, the cards are lovely.

    Diana

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  124. Your cards look fab...So good that they are all original. good on you.I would love to win your giveaway, but looking at all your comments left only a very slim chance. Does not matter loved seeing your cards.
    Rosezeeta.

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  125. So nice to read about you, thanks for stopping by my blog. Your cards are just lovely, puts the ones I've made to shame!

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  126. Beautiful blog!! I am still slowly working through the list so I am really glad you invited me over :0) I'll definitely be checking back again soon!!

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  127. Your cards are beautiful. I looking forward to see more of your creative work.

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  128. Thank you for visiting during the GYB hop. It is taking a while to get around to all the blogs, thanks for the peek into your creative process.

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  129. Absolutely lovely papercrafting!

    Popped by from GYB.
    http://thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com/2015/01/grow-your-blog-and-repairing-vintage.html

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  130. Nice to meet you! I'll definitely be visiting again.
    Your cards are beautiful

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  131. Great cards! Great blog! It's my first time here... nice to "meet" you and so many other amazing crafters. God bless!

    ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

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  132. Love your blog! You visited mine, in Ohio and guess what? I grew up in PA! My hubby is also a long distance runner. Not me though. I also love to make cards but mainly like to cross stitch and sew. Hope your blog grew!

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