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Thursday, December 18

One Heck of a SURPRISE Blessing!!

My mom & I were out shopping this morning & came home to find a large box on the porch. I wasn't expecting anything, especially not what ended up being inside! I brought it in & found a letter from Paper Crafts Magazine congratulating me on winning the World Card Making Day 2008 Contest!!! Oh My Gosh Praise the Lord!! I was totally shocked, excited, & thankful to God. I started running & jumping around squealing. You would have thought I won the lottery! After about 10 minutes my mom asked don't you want to see what's in the box. Oh yeah...the box! Well here it is....

How fun is this! I entered the contest back in October & the rules stated that winners would be notified by November 3rd since I hadn't been contacted I assumed I hadn't won & forgot all about it. So I was really shocked to receive this awesome prize. I am so grateful to God for blessing me with the ability & passion to create. I also want to thank Paper Crafts & all of you who have left me such wonderful comments & sent me encouraging messages. It truly is much appreciated. Ok enough of my academy award speech LOL! But to show my deepest appreciation I want to share my prizes with you!! I will choose 5 winners on Christmas day. So just leave me a comment here to enter. Thanks for stopping by & hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

God's Love & Blessings,

Mercedes

p.s. Hopefully you will see my card published in the March/April issue of Paper Crafts!

If your interested in more info about the contests its here:
http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/content/viewContest/10231/

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24 comments:

  1. Tasha HickertDecember 18, 2008 at 3:05 PM

    OMGoodness, how wonderful!! Congratulations Mercedes, you deserve it. You make (and share) such wonderful things I am glad to see you get recognition.

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  2. AutumnDecember 18, 2008 at 3:06 PM

    Wow!! Awesome and congrats! I am just passing from blog to blog trying to get the hang of this thing and I came across yours. Congrats on winning the contest and the beautiful prizes you recieved!! God Bless and Merry Christmas!

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  3. ShawnaDecember 18, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    How awesome to see you sharing your blessings with others... May He keep you and bless you and yours the Christmas season !! In Him,
    Shawna

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  4. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    WOW -- Congratulations! I found your blog a few weeks ago, and you are now one of my "favorites!" I check in each day to see your beautiful work. Thanks for sharing your creativity. Best Wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

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  5. TamiDecember 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM

    Congratulations. You do awesome work. I enjoy reading your blog. Can't wait to see your card.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 5:13 AM

    Congratulations!!! You have great talent!!! Your ideas are fresh!! Keep up the great work!
    You keep us all coming back each day to see what you have created.

    Happy Holidays!!
    Kim Mills
    kmmdmmmjm@yahoo.com

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  7. TheresaDecember 19, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    How exciting! I think I would have done the same thing - jumping and running around before opening the box! Looks like a great prize. Enjoy!

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  8. ThreadCatcherDecember 19, 2008 at 6:47 AM

    What a great surprise to find waiting at the door! Your love of papercrafting is shown in all that you create and we are blessed that you choose to share your crativitiy with all of us. Enjoy your goodies. jmniffer

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  9. kat9December 19, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    Congratulations on winning. Your cards are fantastic and if you enjoy making them as much as I do then "keep stampin". Enjoy all your treats.
    kathy

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  10. Amy McNultyDecember 19, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    I can't say I'm surprised to hear that you won! I discovered your blog through SoShelli.com and everything you've posted is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on such an auspicious recognition!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    Congratulations! How exciting for you! That is very generous of you to share this with others.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    What a fabulous surprise! And so nice that you want to share. Thanks for all the inspiration you give us.

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  13. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    How amazing and wonderful of a surprise and how generous of you indeed to share with us.That is so beautiful :) (((HUGS))

    CONGRATS darling and you are truly amazing I love coming to visit and see what you have to share w/us!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    Wow!! I am not surprised that you won. God has blessed you, your work is awesome. That is very sweet of you to want to share.
    Thanks!!!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    I just came across your blog about a week ago. You are SO talented. I appreciate that you give God the glory and praise for the wonderful gift he has given you. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

    Deb
    mapawood@grm.net

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  16. quickcurlDecember 20, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    WOW! What a fantastic surprise! I am so happy for you! Thank you for always sharing with us. I use my punches so much more now, because of you! Can't wait to see what you will make with some of your new goodies! Christine G.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 21, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    Congrats on winning, how excited you must be. I am new to your blog but absoulutely love it. I believe the Lord has given you a wonderful talent and he is working thru you in wonderful ways to reach out to others. Now with you winning the contest more people will be able to see your beautiful creations and when they check out your blog they will see where your heart is and who you give all the thanks and praise to. Thank you for sharing your love of stamping.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Nancy

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  18. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    WOW! Congratulations on winning the contest! I'm so happy for you! I love your blog and love all the info on what to do with our SU punches.
    Thanks for the chance to win such wonderful candy!
    -Cher

    http://stampingwithcher.blogspot.com/2008/12/basic-gray-candy.html

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  19. AnonymousDecember 22, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    Mercedes, you're simply the best, there's no reason for you NOT to win! Congratulations! Go ahead and jump around a little bit more, you deserve it!

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  20. JoseDecember 23, 2008 at 12:22 AM

    Congratulations! Keep up the great work!
    I pop into your blog daily to see your new creations.
    Happy Christmas ... Jose

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  21. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    WOW!!! Congratulations on winning - what an honor! Love your blog, and thanks for an opportunity to win some wonderful blog candy.

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  22. Kim's Bizzy BumbleDecember 24, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    Congratulations! What a blessing from God. God is good in that He gives us each special gifts and talents. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us! Thank you for giving honor to God for the abilities that He has given you in your post! Merry Christmas! Kim

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  23. AnonymousDecember 25, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Merry Christmas Mercedes! I love to see what projects that you are making. You are very creative and it does not surprise me that you won. Thank you for all of the wonderful projects you share.

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  24. TeresaDecember 31, 2008 at 3:04 PM

    Wow Mercedes!!! How wonderful for you!!! I would love to have you join us over at Society of Socialpreneurs so you can share your talent with others!

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