Thursday, February 3, 2011

HedgeHog Love--More Blog candy quest

Here's the cutest little heart shaped card with a pair of adorable little hedgehogs. Such a sweet little couple that I had to include them on this valentine card. I think ground hog day yesterday made me think of them.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Studio G, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Hedgehogs-Studio G; Heart-The Angel Company); Ink (Memento; Colorbox Chalk); Adhesives (Pop dots);

So, for a prize today, the question is, how many staples did it take after surgery to reclose my head? I will tell you that they cut from the left ear all the way to the back of my skull up to the top and around to the center of my forehead. So the size opened would be larger than my hand, at least 1/3 to 1/2 of my head. After the 2nd surgery they used large metal staples to close the skull back together; (and no, they give you no pain killer when they yank those suckers out of your head!!) Add a user comment to guess the number of staples that it took......

Today's winner gets a cute stamp set from Stampendous Perfectly Clear Stamps Called Button Border--an adorbale "stitching" set. Lol, see I have a sense of humor!! see photo of the prize, click here; WINNER: Jan L!!!!

Want to see the photos? Here's to photos that show SOME of surgery and me now! CLICK HERE

For more blog candy and blog candy winners, scroll down to Feb 1st posting and be sure you have signed up for that blog candy--that contest is ongoing and winners are being added everyday! If you have already signed up, be sure to check the winner list!!

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41 comments:

  1. JulyeFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hiya love the hedgehogs so cute. I'm guessing 45 staples as that was one big incision. thanks for the fun, hope no one gets squeemish thinking about it.

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  2. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I hope people aren't guessing because it make them uncomfortable. I would hope with the wonderful results that this surgery gave me, they would understand that no matter how many staples it too, it was worth it!! Will give a link to a pick AFTER the contest (to both show it and to show how you can't even tell now!)

    So Make your guesses! Thanks for yours Julye!!
    Holley

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  3. ShersL84bedFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Cute card, I love hedgehogs. I am going to guess that you had 36 staples.

    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  4. BobbiFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What a cute card. I am going to guess 75 staples.

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  5. Holly YoungFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I'm going to guess 57 staples! I think your hedgehog card is darling. I like the little flowers on the one!

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  6. Sheetal AhlawatFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Mmmm....my guess is 25?

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  7. ShelleyFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Holly the hedgehogs are so cute! I'd guess around 80 stitches. *shiver*

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  8. stamping sueFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Those hedgehogs are just adorable.
    Have no idea how many staples it would take so I will guess 37.
    stamping sue
    http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

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  9. Audrey R in AustinFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Holley - I should know this, as I visited you in the hospital after surgery, but your head was all bandaged up. I am going to guess 40. Audrey R in Austin.

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  10. ShellyFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Your sense of humor about the stamp set gave me a good laugh, Holley. :) My guess is 62.

    Your card is so darling!!!

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  11. PhylFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Ouch lady. I would guess 24. I don't envy you when they come out.
    Phyllis
    phylinvegas@earthlink.net

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  12. Sheri P/terylswifeFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    such a cute card, love the double heart!

    Even more, I love your positive attitude, the "stitching" set comment cracked me up!! Glad that you are doing so well!

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  13. Sheri P/terylswifeFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    oops, forgot to include my guess (duh!).... 33

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  14. SherryFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Wow I feel so sorry for you I am going to guess 33 stitches

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  15. Jan LFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Hi Holley,
    Love the hedgehogs; they're adorable.

    I'm going to guess 80 staples because that was one huge incision!

    Blessings,
    Jan

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I am so happy for you that the surgery was a success!! What a Blessing!
    I am gonna guess 68!
    Cindi

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  17. Linda W.February 3, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Hmmmmmm now I went thru your entire blog with a search tool - I went thru the Scrapbook Place messages since March of 2010 - and I haven't found the answer. I could have sworn you told us, too. Bummer...........well I guess: 45

    And please know how happy I am you are all back together so perfect!!! Your friend, Linda

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  18. Audrey Huffman (huffpede@yahoo.com)February 3, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    My guess after empathizing with you, Holley would be 85. I sure wish you could have had a pain killer when they took those things out. OMGoodness, I think I would have yelled on each one of them...LOL

    I love that valentine card - great colors.

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  19. edandlizFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Cute hedge hogs. I'm guessing 58.

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  20. Denise (AZ)February 3, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    too cute for words

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  21. Melisa MarieFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Hi Holley!! such a CUTEEEE card! I am going to guess 63 staples!

    eeek!! but, I know that you would do it all over again!
    I'm glad you did it, versus not doing it! ♥

    ~Melisa Marie

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  22. Donna ClarkFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    holley love your valentine.. my grandaughter and I just sit and went thru all your cards and voted.. she is 10 and loves scrapbooking. now she wants to stamp.. keep up the great work hugs donna

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  23. Ruby TaylorFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Ouch! I'm going to say 59

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  24. Cheryl BFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I have no idea how many stitches, but I'll guess 58.

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  25. JLJ DesignsFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I don't want to think too hard about staples coming into or out of your head! I'll guess 41.

    Jennifer

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  26. Cards by SharynFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Very cute card. I am going to guess 40 staples.

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  27. Vickie KertzFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Holly, this is a really cute card. I guess 53 staples.

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  28. * Shell B.*February 3, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Hey Holley, Cute card, love the double hearts fold with hedge hogs.
    Well I can tell ya I've had plenty of staples with my surgeries, but I gonna guess that you've had around 38 staples taken out.....thankfully that's in the past now!!

    Shell~Alaska♥

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  29. craftergm63February 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    What a cute card. I hope you are doing good. I will guess 72.

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  30. Cheri KinderFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Holley,
    My heart goes out to you for all you have gone through. You are one tough cookie!! I would have to guess 39 staples.
    Cheri
    Cheri2stamp@yahoo.com

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  31. PatFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Dear Holley,
    How much you have had to put up with to be the beautiful person and crafter you are today! Love that card!! I would guess about 86 staples may keep your head together!

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  32. Becky DunhamFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Hi Holley - love your sense of humor. That must have been some surgery. I am going to guess 54 staples. I love the hedgehog card - I just love hedgehogs anyway :) I am glad the surgery went well. BTW, I am a new visitor and follower in case you don't recognize the name :)

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  33. SnoopyFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    OK, Holley, I guess 89. I really didn't want to think about the details (and how much pain you must have been in), but considering how much it means to you I went ahead and entered. I'm so glad that it is all behind you now.

    Hugs,
    Snoopy :D

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  34. TeresaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Wow...I remember when my son fell and cut his head open and they used seven staples and I had to hold his head when they pulled them out. I was crying more then he was....very scary. I hope you have healed. Blessing to the doctors. My guess would be 85. Hugs Teresa

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  35. rushFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    47 is my guess...about 47 too many! but, i am certainly glad that the surgery must have worked. yee haw!

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  36. cathyFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I'm guessing 22. Ouch.

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  37. freedaFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I adore hedgehogs! These little lovers are too cute!

    Guessing 46 staples...Poor Dear!

    Freeda

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  38. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    CONTEST CLOSED--Total staple count---81!!

    UGH, can you beleive that? I will have to post a photo...Winner is Jan L!
    email me (htondre@aol.com) Jan L with your address

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  39. Sheetal AhlawatFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    My god! 81?? I am stunned. my nephew had to undergo operation on his skull after suffering a fracture in a road accident. I remember how scared we were before the operation.

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  40. Jan LFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I was able to guess close to the total because my late husband had about a million staples in his head after surgery for a brain tumor. He had a very long incision, as well.

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  41. Sue in CTFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Holley,
    I know the contest is closed but I just wanted to tell you I adore these little Hedgehogs. Yes, they do remind me of Groundhog Day which btw said spring was going to come early because he didn't see his shadow. He didn't see his shadow because when he came out the hole he was still buried under 3 feet of snow! Any ways, cute card.

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