Sunday, March 13, 2016

A Mermaid's Crafts 5 Year Blogaversary!!


I can't believe it, but today is my 5 Year Blogaversary!! Wow!! My gosh, the years have flown by so quickly. I really don't know where they went. What a journey it's been!! I've been fortunate to design for some amazing companies and challenge blogs over the years, and guest design for several more. I've been blessed to meet some incredible people whom I'll be friends with for life. I've been inspired by all of you to try new styles and techniques to expand my crafty horizons. And I am so very thankful for each and every one of you :)

I don't have as much time for blogging as I used to, and my posts are fewer and far between. Lately, I've not had much time for Facebook either and I apologize. But I want to thank you all and show my appreciation for your encouragement, sweet comments, and continued support.

I've pulled together a few of my favorite things to share with one of you including items from my current design teams: gorgeous crinkle ribbon from DL.ART; a Spring has Sprung die from Die-Versions; and my favorite die, one I use on most every project...a Memory Box Chloe die from Scrapy Land. I'm sure I'll have more items to add as well :)

I'm not going to make you jump through a bunch of hoops to be eligible and I will ship anywhere in the world. All you have to do is:
  1. Be a follower of my blog
  2. Post the giveaway picture on your sidebar (if you have a blog). I'd appreciate it if you shared it on social media, but that's not a requirement.
  3. Enter your name in the linky below.
That's it!! The giveaway will run for a month and I'll use Random.org to choose a winner soon after.

Thank you for taking this journey with me and thanks again for your amazing support over the past five years!! Big hugs :)

78 comments:

  1. Congratulations on 5 years of Blogging Lisa! You do such amazingly beautiful work! I am so happy to have met you and work on a few teams with you!

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  2. Wow, 5 years!! Big congrats!! :D
    Your prize is so generous, how many wonderful goodies! Thanks for the chance to win!! I have done :)

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  3. Wow! Biggest congratulations and what an awesome candy pack! Thanks for the chance, Lisa! You're amazing! Hugs, Autumn

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  4. Hi Lisa,
    Congrats to you on your 5 years of blogging!!
    Awesome goodies! You are absolutely Fabulous my friend!!
    Tons of love & hugs
    Have a blessed day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M

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  5. Congratulations and Happy Five Year Blogiversary Dear! You have blessed us with beautiful inspiration and gorgeous Works of HeArt. Embracing Creative Bliss...

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  6. Congrats on 5 yrs and I think I've had my blog since Jul 2011 so it is almost 5 yrs for me as well. You've inspired me in your creations. I still have the card you made on Cricut with the campfire scene & mailed it to me when I said I liked it. I think I'll do a giveaway in Jul when my 5 yr blog anniv comes up. I posted the giveaway image on my blog sidebar below my # followers & above my Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow photos. Have a BEE-utiful day!
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  7. Congrats on 5 years, that is so awesome! I will hit 5 years in a couple of months too! Have a fabulous Sunday!

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  8. Congrats my friend on 5 wonderful year. I am sure I was one of your loyal fans for most of the 5 years - Congrats again and keep up the good work!!!

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  9. Well, huge congratulations my dear!!! I bet you have had tons of fun and time just flew by! I am so glad that I have met you and that I get to see all your wonderful work and be inspired by it all the time!
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  10. Congratulations, Miss Mermaid! I look forward to the next 5 years of your incredible artwork! hugs, de

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  11. Happy blogaversary! Does it really seem like that long to you? I know it didn't for me. I hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time to come!

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  12. Hey Lisa, Happy Blogaversary my friend. Has it really already been five years? I have been inspired with five years of beauty and fun, and look forward to the next five.
    Mindy

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  13. Congrats on 5 AWESOME Years Lisa! So Happy for you and I've enjoyed seeing all your creations weather they be everyday or few and far between! LIFE keeps us all busy and when we get anytime to craft it's a GOOD DAY!!! So Happy & Blessed to know you and will continue to support you! I'm happy to share your post on my blog! Enjoy the rest of the weekend! HUGS!!!

    Theresa
    Theresa’s Crafty Creations

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  14. Lucky No. 12!!!! Woohoo! Hello, Lisa - Congratulations on 5 years of blogging! You have a very successful blog and your creativity is awe-inspiring! It's always a joy to see what you've made! Your candy looks delicious - I'm very excited about it! I wanted to pop in and join right away - I'm on blog break until mid-May! Wishing you all the best! I'll be offline when you draw your candy but I'm planning to go to the library to check my emails so I'll leave my email just in case it's me who's doing that happy dance... fitkitty1@gmail.com

    Thank you, Lisa! I wish you many more years of successful and fun blogging!

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  15. Congrats and many more Lisa - I'm sure you will get this to one of your favorite that will make good use of them.....

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  16. Hi Lisa, Happy Blogaversary to you, You got me thinking of how long I have had my Blog so I had to check. It will be 5 years in July. Wow, Time does go by quick. Feels like I have been following you since I first started. Love your creations and glad to be a follower. Thanks for the chance to win your Awesome giveaway. I posted it on my sidebar.

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  17. 5 years! WOW! Congratulations on your blogaversary. Time flies when you're having fun. You must be having fun because your creations are so very beautiful! So glad I found you. Thanks for the chance at winning some fabulous candy! Hugs, Robin

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  18. Congrats my crafty friend on your wonderful blog's blogaversary 😀

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  19. Lisa you are simply amazing my friend...I cherish your friendship more than any prize I may win !! YOu are so generous with sharing your creativity, your encouraging comments and now this amazing giveaway!
    Thank you so much for a chance to win such awesome goodies.Am your follower.Have posted about your giveaway on my blog sidebar to send you some more traffic
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    soniasv@rediffmail.com
    Cards Crafts School Projects

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  20. Happy blogoversary time travels fast in blog land thanks for sharing such wonderful treats with us hugs Nikki

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  21. Heartiest Congratulations on your 5th blogoversary!
    You always come up fist to leave your sweet and inspiring comments at my blog:) Love all your fabulous creations and your style! Thank you so much to win this super amazing candy, would love to win! Posted the pic in my sidebar! Wishing you many more success along your way!
    Hugs
    Vinita Jain

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  22. Congrats Lisa and wow I am honoured to have been your friend some part of the last 5yrs.....thanks for the chance and putting on my side bar.xxx

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  23. Congratulations on your 5th blogoversary!
    All your creations are lovely. I too have posted your giveaway on my blog sidebar. I wish i could win :-)

    Wish you many more years of successful blogging

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  24. Huge congrats on your 5 year anniversary and thank you so much for a chance to win some amazing goodies. Your work is just stunning and so inspirational.
    I'm posting notice on my sidebar, hugs, Lori m

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  25. Happy Blogaversary!! I love visiting your blog and seeing all the inspiration you have to share.

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  26. Happy Blogaversary!!! Isn't it amazing how long we have had our blogs....and I have loved every minute of it and visiting your blog to see all you gorgeous work and appreciate you being my bloggy friend...it has been fabulous!!

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  27. Wahoo!! Congrats my friend! Wow, 5 years already~I just had mine in February to and does the time ever seem to fly! I am so glad we crossed paths through blogging~I appreciate you and your friendship! You are amazing and so very talented! You are so inspiring to all of us and love visiting your blog and seeing all the wonderful things you create! You have such a warm heart and so generous to others! Thanks so much for a chance at all these amazing goodies!
    Hugs,
    Sherrie K

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  28. Happy Anniversary. All success in the further blogging :)

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  29. Congrats on 5 amazing years Lisa!! Does time go by I think I started following you almost as soon as you started your blog. You are so creative sweet and such an inspiration to so many. I am truly blessed to call you my friend. Wishing you many more blogaversaries. Wow what an awesome giveaway to.
    Big Hugs Diana

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  30. Congratulations to you on your 5 years of blogging, Lisa!!!! I always love your BEAUTIFUL creations!!! Have a great day,
    Hugs Gerda

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  31. Happy Anniversary Lisa !! am following you now and the pic is on my blog's sidebar,thank you for a chance,wishing you more success !!
    http://kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  32. Such a fun post Lisa,and congrats of five years of successful blogging. I always look forward to your cards.

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  33. Happy sparkly blogaversary, my sweetest friend! What an amazing milestone! It has been a joy to watch your style blossom into what it is today. You have always been inspiring to me, but even more importantly, you've become my treasured friend. Your heart is even lovelier than the masterpieces you create. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for your crafty future, as I know it will shine ever brighter. Thank you for being our continual source of inspiration! And thank you for the opportunity to win such a generous prize. Wishing you every happiness in every area of life, my dearest Lisa. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  34. Congratulations on your 5 years Lisa! You're a very talented and so generous crafting friend. Thank you for your inspiring work!!!
    Hugs, Mar

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  35. Congratulations on your 5 years Lisa! You're a very talented and so generous crafting friend. Thank you for your inspiring work!!!
    Hugs, Mar

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  36. 5 years! Congrats to you my friend! I just can't believe that you've been sharing your amazing talent with us for 5 years. You are one of the most inspirational people I've ever known and honestly look forward to your designs every week :)
    Congrats my friend, you deserve all the best. Thank you for a chance to win some fun goodies!
    Shelly

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  37. WOW, 5 years! Congratulations my dear Lisa. You are such an inspiration and your kindness is equal to your gorgeous card creations. Wishing you continued success with your blog and creativity. Thank you for the chance to win your awesome goodies! I shared on my Facebook page.
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  38. Congrats on 5 Years!!!
    6 years for me :)

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  39. Wow, Lisa! I can't believe you have been blogging 5 years! I've known you for such a short time, but I can say you are one of the most talented and sweetest bloggers! I have a hard time believing you don't have much time for blogging, because I can't keep up with all your latest creations--must blame that on computer problems. I finally have a computer but the internet is slower than molasses on a cold winter day. Big congratulations, my friend! How generous you are to celebrate with this amazing gift! May you enjoy many more years of crafting and blogging. We are all blessed by yo!ur lovely work

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  40. Wow..Five years..Congrats Lisa... Yummy candy..love to win..Posted the pic in my blog..

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  41. Just dropped in to say congratulations and happy anniversary! Wow, five years! Here's to many many more my friend. hugs :)

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  42. Happy Bloganniversary dear Lisa!!
    Hugs~

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  43. Congratulations Melissa. Keep going.

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  44. Congratulations Melissa. Keep going.

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  45. Oh Lisa, Happy 5 year blogaversary to you!! What a blessing it is to have you in blog world to share with us your exquisite works of art and breathtaking cards each post. I share your thoughts on blogging less and cards are fewer, but there is a season for all things ~ and I hope you continue blogging and creating because the world is richer for it ♥ Hugs to you, sweet friend!

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  46. Congrats my friend! You have been an inspiration from the beginning and because of you I have a horribly obsession with Julie Nutting Doll Stamps!!

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  47. Congrats on your 5 years. Do not have a blog and this disallows me from the giveaway.

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  48. Not here for a chance to win Lisa, just wanted to say happy anniversary! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us :)

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  49. Congratulations and Happy 5th Bloggerversary!!!

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  50. Has it really been 5 years? Wow! Time sure does fly when you are making crafts! Thank you so much for all the inspiration you have given me over the years Lisa. I want to craft like you when I grow up!

    http://www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com/

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  51. Congrats on your milestone my friend! What a fabulous package for one lucky person!

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  52. Congratulations on your blog anniversary Lisa. I've been such a bad blogger lately & sorry for not visiting you regularly.

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  53. Congratulations on 5 years blogging!! WOW!

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  54. Congrats on 5 years my friend!!!!!
    Your work is truly AMAZING and I am in awe of your talents all the time!!!!
    Thanks for the chance to win an AMAZING prize and again congrats to you on 5 years!!!!!

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  55. Congratulations on five years of blogging. Thanks for the chance to win a lovely selection of crafty goodies. xx

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  56. congrats! you're so wonderful: sweet, and i love your blog and projects :)

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  57. CONGRATS!!!... 5 years! Your inspiration is most appreciated. You can feel the love of crafting in each of your creations. Looking forward to many more years of visiting. Thank you for the chance to win.. some really awesome gifts! Congrats again my fiend. Gladly put on sidebar and shared on FB.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥
    ♥ Paper & Stitches ♥
    ♥ Sunny Day Crafting ♥

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  58. Congrats on your 5 years of blogging!
    Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful candy!
    I have my fingers crossed!
    Hugs Valerija

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  59. Many congratulations on 5 year of blogging and thank you so much for giving us the chance to win such fabulous blog candy. I'm not on any social media platforms but I've happily pinned your candy pic to my side bar. Crafty Hugs, Sandma x x

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  60. Congratulations on 5 yrs!! Thank you for being such an inspiration with your wonderful creations!!
    I put your pic on my sidebar and shared it on my FB page.
    https://www.facebook.com/DebbiesDashofThisandThat/

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  61. congratulations on 5 year of blogging!
    Thanks for the chance !
    love all your amazing creations!
    have a great weekend!
    hugs

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  62. BIG CONGRATS Lisa!! So happy for you, may you achieve many more milestones with huge success!! And a Big Thank you for being my beautiful & sweet blogger friend :) you are always there to leave your lovely words at all my posts & I really admire it a lot!! This is a great thing to manage your time to visit the posts of your blogger friends with your lovely & inspiring words :)
    It is so kind & generous of you to share these pretty goodies as a giveaway & that too anywhere in the world!! :)
    Thanks for the chance to win! & a big Congrats again :)

    Big Hugs!!
    Priyanka

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  63. Hello Lisa.I just found your blog and am a new follower.
    I really enjoy schrolling down to see your beautiful creations.
    Congratulations on 5 years blogging.
    Love to win the candy and addet it on my sidebar, thanks for the chance.
    I hope you have a little time to visit my blog too.
    Gr, Elly

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  64. congratulations and thanks for the opportunity..

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  65. Happy anniversary my friend ! That is wonderful Lisa .... five years wow !!! I adore each and every one of your creations and look forward to seeing more !!
    Hugs & Blessings ,
    Mayra

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  66. Congratulations :) This is such a huge milestone!!!

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  67. Congratulations on your 5th blogoversary!
    All your creations are lovely. I too have posted your giveaway on my blog sidebar and I am your newest follower too.

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  68. Congratulations on your 5th blogoversary!
    All your creations are lovely. I too have posted your giveaway on my blog sidebar and I am your newest follower too.

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  69. Wow... Lisa what a HUGE accomplishment!!! So excited for you. That is such a milestone... and you have had so much to offer this community over the years... I've been blessed to have crossed paths with you... and I have learned so much from you.. You have inspired me and you have truly blessed my life with your friendship over the past 2 years.... I appreciate your beautiful artwork and sweet soul... I am honored to have your blogaversary giveaway up on my blog... and I will gladly spread the word around!!! Congratulations again my friend! What an awesome milestone!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  70. I'm a new follower. Happy blogversary and thank you so much for the chance to win these awsome goodies! Kikka

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  71. Well butter my biscuits because this is a fantabulous giveaway!Thanks for the opportunity and a fun new giveaway. I have added your graphic in my sidebar and good luck to everyone! Hugz and Carpe Diem! ~Niki

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  72. Hello Lisa!
    I am glad that I met you, even it is only throu common interest. I am your new folower. As I can tell, you make gorgeous card.

    P.S. Thanks for chance to win gorgeous candy.

    Marjeta

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  73. Congrats...5 years is a big achievement....all the best for future

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  74. Congrats for your 5 year anniversary. well done!

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  75. Congratulations on 5 years of blogging, your creations are amazing.
    Hugs,
    Tina

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