Fresh & Freebies HEADLINES
Say WHAT? Oh my goodness….maybe my ticker is broken? I can’t believe I hit 700,000!!!!
Help me celebrate this milestone!!!
Add a comment to this post to be eligible for the freebies.
One comment per person.
Please add your entry number to your comment!
I will draw the lucky winner on Monday at 9:00 a.m. CST with the help from Random.org.
The winner will receive:
- One unmounted Headline Alpha stamp set
- Ribbon from the retired Prep School Ribbon originals (about 2 yards each)

#1…wow what do you think the chances are that the first one is picked! Love your blog thank you for the continuous inspiration!
I LOVE YOUR BLOG Okay enough shouting. I am eager to give this card a try as soon as I get home from the store–rather stamp. Thank you for all the neat things you show us.
Entry #2
omigosh! i’m just entering the world of blogging and stamping beyond S/U! i’m in awe over all the talented artists … i’ve been drooling for days now ….
Entry #3
I Love your blog!!!!!!!Elizabeth
Entry #4
HI from Italy.
I write this post only Today
I hope..
I like so much your blog and your lo
Ciao from Italy
Rita
ps : excuse for my english
Entry #5
#6 Wow, you’re surprised? You inspire, so therefore, we come!!
Congratulations!!
WOW! Congrats, that’s amazing…obviously everyone knows where to find the good stuff!
Entry #7
#8. Wow congrats on your hits. I love your blog. Great blog candy.
Michelle T
lucky #9!
Thanks for the cool blog candy—700,000 WOW!!!! I just about to reach 1000 
#10 Beate, wow!!! 700,000 that is impressive! I know I have quite a few of those ‘clicks’ I love your blog.
#11 (Wow- this should be the lucky number :))))))
Love your blog and all the challenges you create for all of us stampers!
Gracias!
#12 I think your blog is great! I look at it everyday! You are my inspiration!!!
Thanks,
Sharon
SU Demonstrator from MI
I can believe it- I stalk your blog daily!!!! You are VERY talented,I am VERY envious!
Regan
Entry #13
I have recently become a regular here. I like your title: Fresh & Fun and the colors blue & white; so soothing. It’s a nice way to start my day. Thank you.
Entry #14
Hi Beate, Thats amazing, well done, your blog is so inspirational and I have to have my daily fix #15 Lucky for some Jenny x
#16 I love your blog!
Entry #17
I truly enjoy your blog. Your so talented and inspirational.
#18
Hi Beate,
Love your blog and all your tutorials here & on SCS. I check your blog everyday!
Marty
Love your weekend sketches.
Entry #19
#20
Wow… 700,000. Congratulations. I’m one of your blog stalker =)
OMG! that is HUGE! I love your site girl!
Entry #21
Thanks for sharing your ideas. Entry #22
#23
WOWZER Beate! That is huge!!!! Amazing! But actually since it is you, I am not that surprised! You rock! Deb
#24 I think…
congratulations!!! I love your site and love visiting every day!
Thanks for the opp.
Wow, congratulations! Thank you for all the beautiful cards you share with us, you are SO very talented.
-Rachel H.
Grandville, MI
Entry #25
Congrats on the big numbers! And, thanks so much for a chance to win your candy - you are TOO generous
Entry #26
#27! I can’t tell you how many time I have almost bought Headline Alphabet! It must be destiny! Hee hee! C’mon Random.org…PICK ME!
Congrats. I love reading your blog and seeing your work. I am #28, i think. Love the candy.
#29 - WOW…that’s an unbelievable amount of hits…but if anyone could do it, it would be the DIVA - YOU!
#30 i guess!
thanks for the fantastic blog and inspiration!!!
Congratulations! Thanks for you great blog, that keeps us coming back to see more!
Entry #31
#32
Wow! That’s a lot of hits!! Congratulations. You sure deserve it!
#33 Love your blog and the inspiration from it.
Congratulations Beate!! I love your blog! Thanks so much for the constant inspiration.
I think I’m entry 34?
Carolyn L
Yay! Congrats on all the hits! I think from the comment counter I would be #35….
Beate, I love your website. Wow! That is alot of hits for one website! I have admired your work for a long time from afar. But this card is absolutely stunning. I will definately being trying this one. Your work is such inspiration! It looks like I am #33. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Entry #36
The counter says 37 so I think Im 38! (They really need to have numbered comments!!! lol) congreats on the hits! I come every day to be inspired
Entry #37
Amazing Beate! You are definitely an inspiration to us all out here in blog-land
Great job!! I think that I am #38…
#39
Wow that did not take long to reach that number
I am in awe and admire your talent. No wonder you have so many hits. Thanks for the inspiration. I think I am #40
It looks like I am #41 but by the time I click submit I will be out of wack I bet (hee hee).
I love visiting here. Your card challenges are very inspiring.
I think I am 42…YOU GO GIRL! YOU ROCK…I visit you blog daily!
Thanks for the goodies!
I’m no. 43 (although I noticed no. 39 is missing??).
I love your blog, Beate. I am now trying to do your weekend sketches. This file card looks kinda tough, but I’m giving it a whirl. In the meantime, I’m hoping to win that alphabet set. Oh, ditto to what Susan said above. No wonders you are at so many hits. Your blog, (especially the sketches and tutorials) and so fabulous. How do you find the time?! Well, however you do it, keep it up cause I love reading your blog…never miss it.
Wow!! That is awesome! I Love your blog!! All of your creations are Beate-ful!!
Entry #44
It says I am comment 45
And it’s over 700,000 b/c we love it soo!!!
Love your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Entry #46
Congratulations!!! I love your blog and your card challenges. I guess I am #43. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!
Entry #47
#48
Woo hoo! Congratulations on this milestone!! I just love your blog. Thanks for sharing your talent with us
#49 It’s not hard to believe. You are such an inspiration. I’m sure you’ll see 1 million soon.
Hi Beate! Congratulations on reaching a new milestone… no surprise to many us though because we love your work and you inspire us!
Entry #50
#51
Your work is beautiful and inspiring, I LOVE to come here every day!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
#52 I visit your blog daily. You inspire me. Heather
Congrats on hitting 700,000. It won’t be long till One Million. You’r blog is the best. It’s a must see everyday for me. Keep it up. Suzie
Entry #53 I think!
Congratulations on 700K! I would say that’s amazing but I’m not surprised — your blog is AWESOME!!! Love it!!!
Entry #54
Congrats, Woohoo!!!
I think I’m #55 …
WOWWEEEEEEE!!! Congratulations, I love, love, love your blog!!
Entry #56
Kelly S
Wow!! What an awesome milestone! But it’s not suprising..you have one of the best blogs out there!! Full of inspiration and I love the tutorials. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent w/us fellow stampers and thanks for the chance to win some amazing goodies!!
Entry #57
Entry #58
I love your blog and the tutorials you do!
HI Beate! Congrats! You are an amazing stamper and I not not surprised at all at your climbing blog counter! Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy! I think I am number 59!
Hi BEate,
No surprise to me that you hit 700K…There is always something beautiful and of interest on here…thanks for sharing the great work that you do!
Entry #60
Boy - the comments are coming so fast people can’t get their numbers in right! I just hit refresh & 2 more had been added while I was reading!!! Hopefully I’m #61
#62
Congrats on 70,000. WOW!
I love the candy. Very nice.
Congratulations on your great blog. It’s wonderful. Love your tutorials and your weekend sketches.
Entry #63
#64
Thanks for the opportunity! Congratulations on the hits!
#65
Congratulations!
Visit your blog faithfully everyday for your inspirations!
Hip hip hooray!
#66. Congrats on the hits! Both your design work and your graciousness in sharing it all with us is inspirational. Thanks.
Congrats! I faithfully visit your blog everyday for layout inspirations.
#67
I like I am #68 sounds like a lucky number. Beate thanks for all you do and share on your blog
Ok…I think I’m #69 if I’m quick enough!! Thanks for the candy chance!
Huggs,
Jana
beate, i love that you put supplies and directions with your easy to see pictures. its easy for this new comer to duplicate. thanks for all your hard work, it is evident. dawne reply #70
Wonderful! Congratulations on your hits! I love your blog and yahoo group and find so much inspiration from you!
Entry #71
ok…i should be #72 if i am doing this right
thank you for your wonderful blog and tutorials….you have been an absolute inspiration to me!
regina
I love your blog - very inspiring. I’m always looking for new ideas and you always come through for me!!! Thanks!!!
Entry #73
Well it is true you have that many hits bc you have such a great blog. Thanks for always updating even when you are going to be away. I love your blog and your work. Keep up the hard work.
Amanda C
Entry #74
75 I think
Love your blog, check for new entries daily. you never let me down.
#76
HI Beate,
I’m probably responsible for 1,000 of the 700,000 hits. You are such a talented lady, and when I need inspiration I know I can come to your blog and get it.
#77
Love your blog! Truly–you are not only a wonderful designer, but a gifted teacher!
#78 - Your blog is great - congrats on so many hits!
Oh, my #79
You go girl! YOU are da bomb!
I always enjoy your blog, dear friend! And you’re giving away an awesome treat. Hope I win!!
I am so glad to have found your blog! I just did the WSC!!
Entry #80
#81
Wow Beate! Way to go! you are the Queen for sure! I love your blog & sketches & of course, all the artwork. You rock. Keep up the great stuff!
I love your blog and visit it daily! Thanks for your time!
Entry #82
Entry #83
Thanks so much for all your beautiful creations! I love your ideas and visit daily (ok so usually more than once a day!)
#84 - I love your blog and all of your projects. Congratulations on reaching 700,000. Several of those are probably me! I check your site everyday!
post 85 (i think)
ANYWAY! congrats on 700K hits!
Though I probably made half of them! LOL
LOVE your site! and LOVE that you post soetimes a few times per day!
congrats again!
#86—Can you tell we love your blog!?! Such an inspiration!
Well, I’m not surprised! You’ve got an amazing blog & amazing talent! WE LOVE YOU BEATE!! Thanks for all you do here & SCS!!
Entry #87
I’m not surprised at the number of hits you have! Your blog is awesome and your creativity is amazing! Thanks for continuing to inspire us all!
Entry #88
Wow!! 700,000!! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiring creations and sketch challenges! And of course all the great giveaways too!!
Entry #89
OOhh I am always looking @ your blog. You have the best directions of any blog that I visit. I hope I win this alpha set I have wanted it FOREVER!! Thanks for the chance!!
Entry #90
#91 WOW!! You shouldn’t be surprised!! I’m a blog stalker and your’s is one I love to view as much as possible!! Thank you for the inspiration and tutorials!!
I agree with everyone else! I’m not at all surprised that you got 700,000 hits!!! You have an amazing talent and inspire so many Beate! Thanks again for taking the time to post your work on here! entry #92
You must be absolutely ecstatic! What an awesome successful blog you’ve got going girl, keep it up!
#93
Love your blog! Thanks for offering such pretty candy!
Entry #94
Congrats on 700,000! I’m not surprised - you have such a great blog! Thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy. #95
LOVE your site, Beate!! I visit daily and am always inspired by your beautiful work! Thanks for all the smiles! : )
Entry #96
#97
Congratulations on such an accomplishment!!! I think it is awesome! I love reading your blog…so informative and so inspiring!!!! Here to the next 700,000!
Congratulations on your 700, 000 post! I enjoy visiting your site and learning the techniques on sCs. #98
Entry #99
What great goodies! I just have to comment. And say that I an loving your file folder cards. What a wonderful change from a regular folded card. Now to get busy making some of those cuties myself. Thank you for sharing!
Deb Albright
#100 Congratulations!! It’s always an inspiration looking at your blog. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Well, there are a few un-numbered before me, but I guess I’m officially #101. Thank you for the constant inspiration! I’m off to prepare for a Christmas Gift Extravaganza on Monday….
#102 - Congrats Beate! You are a superstar
WOW! I can’t believe the amount of post either. COOL! #103 unless someone posts while I do again. ha ha ha
I absolutely adore seeing your creations every day! I wish I had as much time to dedicate to my stamping. Thanks for the work you put into your blog and the chance to win some fun freebies!
Entry #104
Thank you for your continual inpsiration - it helps me to think outside of the box!
Entry #105
Post #106.
Congrats Beate!!! Oh my goodness!
sus.
#107 - WOO HOO Beate! You are just a stamping rockstar! I adore your creations & love keeping updated on your blog. What WONDERFUL blog candy! TFS
This is my first time here and I can”t believe you have gotten 700,000 hits. How awesome is that. I shall enjoy checking you out on a weekly basis. Keep up the great work. Laurie
Entry #108
Post #109 - Oh my goodness, that is amazing Beate! Congrats.
Heck Ya!! 700,000! Congrats!
#110
#111 - Love your blog and your tutorials are always great.
What a generous freebie, Beate! Congrats on your 700,000 hits! To be truthful, I’m not surprised. You inspire so many and lots of people need and want that consistent inspiration. Keep up the great work!
barb
post #112
#113 Thanks for your informative blog-I get it in my inbox each day. The Candy looks good
#114- This is so great. Thanks for all you do.
Congrats on your HUGE milestone!!
Entry #115
Thanks so much for being an awsome inspiration.
Angela.
#116
Come on, I thought it would be more like 1,000,000 (say it like Austin Powers). You do make the best cards!! Congrats! #117
#118 - congratulations on your milestone! I always get inspired when I visit your site:)
#119 I cant believe believe your suprised!!!!…your blog is the absolute best one out there!!!!
Amy
Beate, Thanks so much for sharing your love for creating beautiful cards. Claudia
Entry 120
#121 What an awesome number! Thanks for the ideas and
inspiration. Debi
Congratulations on hitting 70,000. But I’m not surprised - you do such a great job. I visit everyday and am totally inspired. Thanks for giving your time to do this wonderful blog.
Entry #122
#122 - You’re such an inspiration to us all, Beate! Thank you!
#123?? Great work Beate! I love your cards! Thanks, Wendy
WOW!!! 700,000 Love your blog. Thanks so much for such great ideas!!
#124
Wow! Congratulations Beate! That is wonderful!
Your cards are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!!
I can’t tell exactly what number I should be…it’s a little confusing here at the end!! I think I am #125
I don’t know why you are surprised! Your projects are so inspiring and beautiful - yours is one of a handful of blogs I read daily. So thank YOU for everything!
Entry #126
#127
hey congraqts on 700k!! that is a insame number. i just added a bunch of cards at my blog onecanadianchick.blogpot.com
Thanks for all the inspiration, your’s is the blog I visit most
x
Entry #128
I think I’m #129. I really enjoy your blog and look forward to visiting everyday. No wonder you have so many hits - you are an inspiration to us all. Thanks for sharing your talent and love of stamping with us.
your blog is always my first stop in the morning. While my daughter is brushing her teeth before school I am on my computer saying “and what does Miss Beate rhymes with Miata have for us today?” And you never fail to amaze me! Thanks for all you do and share here!
Entry #130
Your blog is so wonderful, it’s easy to see why it’s so well visited! Congrats!
Entry #131
Oh my…what generous blog candy. Congrats on the massive amounts of readers!!!
Entry #132
i think i’m #133. ooh, just my luck…the first day i’m officially back online with my laptop, you have blog candy - yay! i got my pc back yesterday, what a special day - you know i was going through withdrawals! i plan to catch up on my stamping next week - hope you’re free
I’m No. 134!
Thank you, Beate, for all your hard work and sharing your talents with so many readers!
135 YAY for blog candy!
Congrats Beate! Thanks for the inspiration!
Entry #136
You are the most inspiring stamping person I have ever met. Well I havent met you but I read your blog everyday. You are so talented and I get alot of ides from you. Thanks you so much for having a blog. cindy
Entry #137
Congrats on 700K! That’s amazing just like you!
I think I’m #138
I’m comment #139 unless someone else comments at the same time! It’s no mystery that your blog has been hit 700,000 times! Thank you for all the inspiration!
#140
Your ticker isn’t broken…your just that amazing!!!! You are the first one I check in my Google Reader everyday:) I lost count of how many times a stamp set or accessory that I wasn’t interested in went to a #1 “must have” after seeing your samples! Thanks for your inspiration, Beate!
Hugs, Rhonda
Entry #141
700,000 - WooHoo! Your blog is just amazing! I’m sure your numbers will continue to soar! Congratulations!
Love your blog. I check it everyday!
Thanks so much for sharing your talent wiht us all!
Entry #142
Love checking your blog - thanks for the inspiration!
Janine
#143
I’m #144 unless someone else does this at the same time. I love to see your new ideas! Thanks for the inspiration.
WOW, 700,000?!? Didn’t you just hit 500,000 not that long ago? Congrats!
Thanks for the opportunity to win yet another fantastic Freebie!
Entry #145
#146
Great Blog Beate!! I really enjoy it!!
# 147 Wow!Congradulations!!
Pick me pick me =)…….
#148 ?? Congrats on 700K ! Can’t wait for you to hit 1 million. How cool would that be???
#149 - Comment, comment, comment!!! Your blog is so inspiring.. I find myself checking in everyday to see what you’ve created!! Thank-you!
oh my word You always have the most amazing give aways! how is that? Congratulatoins on your 700000 hits! That’s just incredible
Comment #150
#151–WOW that was fast, we just celelbrated! See how inspirational you are to all of us! You go girl! you deserve it!!!! Thanks for everything!
According to the counter I should be #152! Congrats on your 7000000 is that how many zero I need? I don’t think the ticker is broken. You inspre so many people including me!
I love your blog; I check it every day, and your creativity inspires me. Please pick #153. Thanks for the give-aways.
#154-wow how awesome…way to go…and keep on coming with your great ideas….
Love you site. Thanks for the offer #155
I’m not surprised by the number of hits your blog has had. It is an awesome place to visit daily!!! I’m post #156. Can’t wait to see the next project/sketch you post for us.
Congratulations on 700,000! I love your work and have had fun using your sketches. Thank you for your kind comments you have left for my work also. I have found you to be a very gracious and kind person. Thank you for all you share with us!
Entry #157
You hit 700,000 because you are amazing
Entry #158
#159 Congrats Beate!!! 700,000!WOW!
Awesome giveaway!
#160
LOVE your blog Beate! You have such fabulous talent — TFS!!
Congratulations on your 700,000! Wow, that ia a lot! You are very talented, thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Entry #161
Amazing total. Love the blog and the cards, tutorials etc. Hope Austin is feeling better.
#162 I think
No surprise to me! You are an AMAZING artist, a terrific blogger, and an all-around super swell gal! (My son is two, and we watch ‘Jack’s Big Music Show’ on the Noggin channel… Before having him, I don’t think I’d ever said “super swell.” It applies here, though!)
Thanks!
Entry #163
WOOT! Congrats!
#164
Way to go! Love your blog!
~Katie #165
Wow! Congratulations on your 700,000 hits! That’s amazing! We all love your work and keep coming back for more!
Entry #166
According to the blog, I’m #167
I hope Austin is doing better, and you are getting him to eat something…I feel so much sympathy for him! It’s so hard to go thru surgery and recovery!
Sure hope all is well there. Your blog must be the most popular on the planet!!! You ROCK, girl!!!!
Beate,
I love your blog. You constantly inspire me to new levels of creativity. Keep up the good work!
Shane #168
#169 - woohoo! congrats on the HUGE 700,000! thank you so much for inspiring me everyday. keep up the fantastic work
#170 according to your counter…=)
Congrats on your 700,000! Thanks for the chance to play! I love your designs…they bring such inspiration.
Beate, Congratulations on your HITS! WOW! I am a regular daily stalker of your site… actually more than a once a day stalker! I love your tutorials and compositions, you are very talented! Keep us inspired to create! HUGS, nicole
Entry #171
Beate, the success of your blog only emphasizes eh fact that you’re a stamping goddess. I shudder to think where we would all be without your patient attention to SCS and all of the amazing tutorials you’ve so generously shared. Thanks for all you do. Here’s to 700,000 more!
Entry #172
#173
Since I just won some blog candy I’m not expecting to win again, but I just had to say…..Wow!
I really am not surprised that you hit 700 K. Your work is an inspiration and it seems that you are a truly nice person.
You are definitely worth celebrating! I love visiting your blog for inspiration, encouragement, and tutorials. Thank you so much for your dedication.
Big SMILES,
NG.
Entry #174
Looks like I’m #175. Wow - 700,000 - that’s a milestone, indeed. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing all of your creativity and inspiration!
Congratulations on the hits Beate! Although it’s no surprise. Your blog is amazing! And what awesome blog candy! I would so love to win this! Thanks for the opportunity!
Entry #176
YA!! Beate,
Your blog is a fix I need every day. You have best ideas and comments. I appreciate all the time and hard work you do to keep your blog “Fresh and Fun”.
Congrats on you success.
Love,
Brooke
Entry #177
#178
Beate I can’t live without your blog! I check it so many times peer day! Thanks so much for the chance and the inspiration!
#179
Wow, and alpha set!!!!! Too cool, I love all your cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Crystal
Wowo! I wonder how many entrys you will get! COngrat on hitting the milestone!
Jeanne #180
Congrats on 700,000 hits!! Wow, boggles the mind! Just shows what a super person and stamper you are! Pat yourself on the back from me!
Entry #181
#182
Hi Beate, Love your blog and always get cool ideas!
Stephanie
#183
Your website is such an inspiration to me! Thank you for all the great ideas and tutorials!
Gina
I am so in awe of your talent! Thank you for sharing!
Donna
#184
Thanks for the constant stream of inspiration!
Entry #185
Hey Beate — congrats on all the hits — but can’t say that I am surprised — your blog is awesome! Thanks for all the wonderful ideas and tutorials and I love the weekend challenges!! Thanks too for the chance to win such an awesome prize!
Heather
#186
Wahoo - 700,000 hits!! Your blog rocks, Beate!
Entry #187
Congratulations on 700,000 hits! It’s no wonder– you’re quite talented. I just discovered your blog a couple weeks ago and enjoy your ideas and tutorials.
Gail
#188
Beate,
Du bist einfach super!!!! I love your blog - YOU ROCK GIRL!!!
My post# 189
#190 (i think). 700K that is amazing, But no wonder cuz you totally Rock! Love your creations and your instructions. Looking forward to 1 Million!! Susie.
#191 if susie k is correct with her number!
Thanks for the chance to win! I love your tutorials
Sandy
Congratulations on 700,000 hits! It’s no wonder– you’re quite talented. I just discovered your blog a couple weeks ago and enjoy your ideas and tutorials.
Gail
#192
I was worried when you said your ticker was broken- ticker is slang for heart where I come from! Glad to hear that you are OK phyically and emotionally!!
Thank you so much for publishing this blog, and especially your challenges. I have learnt an incredible amount from you, and you are continually making me stretch out of my comfort zone!
Congrats on 700,000! phew!
#193
Congrats, Beate! Well deserved!
I should be #194 if I typed fast enough.
#195, Wow, 700,000 hits, that’s a lot of fans. Congrats.
Of course it’s not broken! You’re Beate… Queen of Creative Design, Inspirer of Hundreds (Thousands?), Master of Ink! Congrats on surpassing 700,000.
entry #196
Love your blog, I loved the cards from stamp camp and Have already gotten them put together. Look forword to your next stamp camp
Entry #197
Congrats!! Well earned!!
entry #198
Beate, I love your blog, actually I have you in my favorites. You are a truly inspiration to me, I am a new cardmaker and I love every single thing you make. You ROCK!!!!
Congratulations
entry #199