Leave a blog comment on this post to qualify for the random drawing for three gift certificates to my new webstore. Deadline is 12:00 noon, CST on Sunday November 16. Read the whole blog entry for more details.
Good news! After the first store test-run was a dismal failure, I finally got it reinstalled and it’s working! Don’t shop there, yet, though. A few of you resourceful readers found it already and have already created accounts. Wow! I have some freebie-downloaders who don’t love to read my blog but go straight to my website, so they are gonna miss out on goodies. I think those who muck through all my chatting deserve more, so… On Sunday, my very hopeful grand opening day, I will randomly choose 3 winners of gift certificates to the new store. I’ll choose these winners from those who leave blog comments (on this post only). Since the grand opening of the store also includes a huge half-off of everything sale, you could rack up on some serious files… The gift certificates will be good for one year, though, so even if you already own most of what you need already, you can still use them on future new files.
Even better news for my SVG users: I am going through every single one of my SVG files and changing the ones that you hate that have my info on them – so when you purchase them now the cards will be the correct size and none of them will have my info. You’ve been asking me to do this for a long time, and I’ve put it off b/c it’s a huge PITB, but I finally caved. If I was in your shoes, I would want it w/o the info, too. Maybe someday I will be in your shoes…I eyeball that 12″ Cricut everytime I see one on sale…Maybe when we move next year and I have somewhere to put it, lol.
I get a whole lot of comments that say something like “this freebie file won’t download” and that tells me right quick that some people aren’t reading the blog, they’re just here for the freebies, b/c all of you know that the old links don’t work anymore, do they? No! The free files are still there but they aren’t looking in the right place. So, for those of you who read all the way to this, if you include the word “thankful” in a sentence in your blog comment, you’ll be qualified for the $25 gift certificate . Those that don’t, won’t. They will only qualify for the smallest one. I think the other gc’s will be a $15 and a $10. Oh, and if you have a blog yourself – beware any comments being left in Russian lately. I was interested so I translated them on Babel-Fish and they were spam. I am thankful that you read this all the way to the end, and if you did, you might be even more thankful on Sunday when I draw for the winners of the three gift certificates. Good luck!
November 13, 2008 at 1:08 am
No comments yet? Wowie!
Mary I missed you while you were away, and am THANKFUL that you have gotten back to chatting with us again! I’m happy to hear that your health is on the upswing, etc.
That’s fun that the “contest” is from the 13th (my birthday) to the 16th (DH’s birthday), as that is a busy time in our household (3year old had a bday on 11/9; anniversary on 11/1).
Have a great few days!!!
Thanks for all that you do! -Amara
November 13, 2008 at 2:28 am
Mary,
I am so THANKFUL for your free files. Thanks for putting them out there for us. Good luck with your new business venture. I look forward to stopping by your website to see what’s new beause I enjoy your creations.
Jill
November 13, 2008 at 6:46 am
Thanks for the freebies. I just got my cricut and I am very thankful for people like you that give us soo many things for free. I am still learning how to use it and also just learning about blogs. That has been quite an adventure.
November 13, 2008 at 9:38 am
Mary,
You already know how thankful I am because I sent you an email this weekend after I made Christmas cards with one of your files! But it can never be said too much-Thank you for sharing your talent and time with us. My wishblade (the old blue type) was dusty when I pulled it out this time. Sadly, it’s been neglected lately. Wish there were more hours in the day. It was nice hearing it sing again.
Susan
November 13, 2008 at 10:00 am
Mary,
Many thanks again for all the wonderful shared freebies you give us. Your new digital files are “Outstanding”! I went and peeked around your new store, being nosy, but things are looking great from this end.
Best of Luck on your new adventures.
Lori m
November 13, 2008 at 10:24 am
Congrats on your store opening, I came across your blog and have been reading all your posts. What an inspiration.I am sorry some ppl arent thankful for the hard work you do. Thanks for providing a place for me to get some ideas and inspiration.
November 13, 2008 at 10:53 am
Thank you so much for all your hard work and generosity in sharing your cut files.
L.
November 13, 2008 at 11:17 am
What great news! I am glad the store will be up and running soon. I have admired your patterns for a long time and have downloaded several of them. I am thankful that you are taking off the information from the files.
November 13, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Here’s one girl that is very thankful for your files!
Can’t wait to visit your store! Keep up the good work!
Karen
November 13, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Hey Mary! I just love your files and wanted to say thanks for all you share. I posted a link to you on my blog today. I hope that was okay. I’m in love with the snowflakes on cuttersmarket and totally intend to buy them so I can make them. What a very clever idea!! I just love snowflakes
November 13, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Dear Mary -
I am so thankful that you are out there creating beautiful files for us to use. I read your blog with a smile. My dad’s wife owns a Chihuahua and he named it PITA, for pain in the a__! Can’t wait to see the new store!!!
Anne
November 13, 2008 at 1:36 pm
I am thankful that we have a very talented lady in our midst who creates all the wonderful cutter files for us both for sale and for free. You are especially appreciated Mary because I have no talent for creating such lovely files. Thank You.
November 13, 2008 at 4:08 pm
TO MY BEST FRIEND:
Congratulations on getting the store running! Everyone needs to go visit the store as to the cool stuff that is coming out. I LOVE the the edgies ! They are really nice and seem to be just perfect for cards and other uses. As usual, you just blow me away with the terrific ideas you come up with.
November 13, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Mary, I have been stalking your blog since I first found it, in awe of your talent. I am also very thankful there are wonderful people like you who share so freely of their time and talent. Good luck with your new store. I will visit often.
Deana
November 13, 2008 at 8:07 pm
oops! I left this comment on the wrong post. So, here goes again…I am thankful for your free cutter files. I am thankful for your new store. I am thankful for your digi files (which are superb, btw). I am thankful for YOU!
November 13, 2008 at 9:17 pm
Congrats on the store opening! Just one more place to experience your wonderful designs. I’m so thankful for talented people and especially you, because you’re so generous with sharing that talent!
November 14, 2008 at 12:38 am
Thank you for all your files I am so happy you are sharing them, but most of all today I am very thankful I read all your blog!
Rosemary
November 14, 2008 at 1:35 am
Thanks for the great freebies. And congrats on your new store. I love to read your blog!
Sylvia
November 14, 2008 at 10:18 am
Hi, Mary Thank you so much for all the files I have been downloading for the past few years. I still don’t know how to design, so I am truly thankful for you for taking the time and trouble to design for me.
November 14, 2008 at 10:59 am
Some people are thankful for your designs. Some are thankful for your free files. I am thankful for YOU, Mary. Stay healthy, happy and creative.
Georgia
November 14, 2008 at 11:30 am
Mary.
Thank you for all the freebies you have done I very much appriciate it.
Congratulations on getting your store up and running.
Kind Regards
Vicky from UK
November 14, 2008 at 10:23 pm
Mary
Hey so glad to see you all settled in from your move. Hope you and yours are doing good. I am so excited about your new store! I can’t wait. I am thankful for having friends like you
Hope all goes well with you. Write when you have time. (I just added the secret word so you would know I read your blog more for you than the great files you have! I am glad you started posting again – oh by the way – I think you should do what YOU want to do)
November 14, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Hi Mary –
What great news! I can’t wait to check out your new website. I bet you’re glad to finally have it up and running. I am thankful to you for all your great files that you have offered to share with us.
Diane
November 15, 2008 at 8:41 am
Can’t wait to see what’s in the new store.
I’m thankful for people like you, that are willing to share their talent.
Cindy
November 15, 2008 at 10:59 am
Mary,
You have some really great files and I am so thankful you are willing to share them with all of us!
Karen
November 15, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Mary,
I am so glad to hear that your store is almost up and running. I know it has been a lot of work for you, but know that we are all THANKFUL for the work you do and the wonderful files you share with us.
Kelly
November 15, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Mary, I heard thru the grapevine that Paducah Hobby Lobby is going to have the Cricuts on their Black Friday shopping list! You’re only a few hrs from here, you need to get one!
I’m very thankful that you share your beautiful files & you life with your readers. Thank you for all the hard work you do, you are a blessing to others!
God Bless
November 15, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I am so thankful that finally your life seems to be taking a positive turn! I have been reading your blog, and taking the freebies, (thank you) for a long time, and you would make me cry many times. Bless you, Mary.
Eileen
November 16, 2008 at 1:22 am
Mary, I am so thankful to have found your awesome site.
I have been searching all evening for silhouette info and ran into your files. I love your art work and I am so thankful to have found your beautiful freebies.
I’ll be back
Thanks again, and best wishes in your new endeavor.
Justina
November 16, 2008 at 1:42 am
I have just found your website and am grateful for the files that you share. I especially love the schnauzer files. Potter, our schnauzer, looks so much like both the puppy and adult on you site I can hardly believe it!! (He was named after Harry Potter, as he has a lightning bolt on his chest, not Harry though as DH has a “Harry” grandfather!!)
Thanks soooooo much.
Aundrea
November 16, 2008 at 11:25 am
Thank you so much for your hard work and inspiration. My new KNK MAXX is suppose to arrive before Thanksgiving and I’m anxious to give it a go.
Linda
November 17, 2008 at 10:51 am
just got a most beautifull butterfly card from your store – had no problems with store at all – everything worked ok for me.
best regards
November 17, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Hi Mary,
Even though I read your blog a little late I still wanted you to know I am so thankful for you and the way you love to share. I am excited to see you get your store up. Congrats to you for giving the gifts you have given to us all.
November 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Mary – I am thankful that you take the time to make fun files! I wish I could figure out how to make them, but don’t think I have the patience!!