HAPPY 4th of July!
Here's a few lenses to get you in the Holiday Spirit!
July 4 Trivia Questions and Answers
How To Throw a 4th of July Party: Independence Day Decorations for Your Picnic or Party
Wardsboro 4th of July Street Fair
PS - My Mom designed the beautiful Stars Forever picture! Thanks Mom!
Here's a few words from our newly crowned Giant Squids on what it feels like to be a GIANT:
So, the anxiety has gone, the panic to create new lenses to reach a target is over, and my first reaction was to do a little happy dance... My next reaction was one of determination - next quarter I'm going to have 100 lenses!
I just want to add a BIG THANK YOU to the Giant Squid Organizers, without who this award wouldn't be possible. And also for the darling Squid Angels, who looked over my lenses with blessings, secret or otherwise, and helped me get this far. Thanks again, and Congratulations to my new fellow Giant Squids. Tony "Poddys"
How does it feel to be a Giant Squid? It's weird. My immediate impression is that I'm joining a band of very important and very select group of people. I *feel* that Squidoo is entirely worthy of my time.
I've stopped watching hours of TV and playing online games to concentrate on my lenses. (Have done for 9 months now). I would say this is a good thing. I'm learning so much!
I also feel very grateful to the people that have made that happen; namely Bonnie, Patti and Robin. I don't know these people, but appreciate what they've done for me.I don't know exactly what changes being a Giant will make to my lenses, but I know that I will continue to do my best to promote my varying ideas, and Squidoos' ethos..Long may it continue...Shug, "Hillandglen"
It feels absolutely fantastic to be a brand new Giant Squid. I want to thank all the Giants for their inspiration and their willingness to give feedback and advice. Special thanks to Jaguar Julie, bdkz, RMS and Susan52. I hate to name names in fear of forgetting someone, but off the top of my head they are ones who have given me special inspiration to keep building better lenses. I love the Squidoo community and I feel so honored to have been chosen to be a Giant Squid! Thank you all so much! Becca "EclecticWAHM"
Thanks for my new Giant Squid status - all those late nights got me there in the end! I love the new supersized Giant Squid Badge! Katherine "makingamark"
You can imagine how happy I am. I'm tickled, thrilled-pink, frazzled-green...proud, thankful, humbled...all at the same time. Thank you so much for your personal guidance in my adventures.
Now it's time to settle into my new role as Giant lenscrafter. I've read through your ebook, signed on for the secret blog news, and I can't wait to try the special template feature. Am I so overwhelmed with joy that I can't see the "tool" link in the new dashboard? Hmm...could you help me out here? Thanks, Achim "Chefkeem"
I made it! I'm a Giant Squid! HOO HOO! I got so jazzed as I was creating them -- the juices just start flowing. If you've got 40 already, go for it. If you don't make it this month, keep plugging along, you'll get there. And, choose a charity and share what you make (even $1/month a lens together with other lensmasters adds up). HOO HOO! Bear hugs, Frankie "Frankster"
I haven't even been on Squidoo a whole year yet and now I'm a Giant Squid! The satisfaction of knowing all my hard work has paid off is wonderful. A big THANK YOU to bdkz, GypsyPirate, and rms for not only organizing the Giant Squids but for their interest in my lenses! And a huge THANK YOU to blondeheroine, who's got me started on Squidoo in the first place! Thanks to everyone who's visited and enjoyed my lenses; I promise to keep making more! Congrats to all of the new Giants! Thank you so much! Elizabeth "missbat"
Here are your new Giants Squids! Are YOU on the list? If so then check your e-mail for your official Welcome Package! Already a Giant? Stop by and congratulate the new group! Do you want to be a Giant? The next deadline to be a Giant Squid is Sept 30, 2008...so you've got plenty of time to get ready! AllHorses, Amandaquerque, annalaurabrown, askjoanne, AtHomeSource, bcarter, BFuniv.com, BigGirlBlue, blujeanmomma, BooBooBear, BostonRob, Chefkeem, ClassyGals, clouda9, Coffee-Buzzter, confetta, CosmeticMom, CreativeArtist, crushwb, EclecticWAHM, ElizabethJeanAllen, enslavedbyfaeries, Eranios, Frankster, freddo, Gordon_H, GypsyOwl, Hillandglen, HomeShopper, Jack_Sanner, JDWheeler, Irregularworld, itzdeev, JackieLee, Jimmie, kellywissink, Kephrira, Kidgrifter, kiwisoutback, LMP, lou16, MakingaMark, Marc3ll, Meloramus, Miabellezza, michaelgibbons, Missbat, MobyD, mommyenterprises, mrsjordanjr, Orthia, Pastiche, Paxlamprey, pkmcr, poddys, Rajays, RedSportNiac, RinchenChodron, RonPass, Sisters, smartchoice, spirituality, Squidster, starsam, Starving_Artist, sudever, Sunita, Susan714, Tallguy2, TeaLady, The_Health_Lady, The_Homeopath, The_Party_Animal, Tiddledeewinks, trevord, Wbisbill, WebGazelle, Winter52, Wstrauss73, xtnshun
Say Hello to the New Top 100 Club! awelldressedbullet, comfortdoc, daoine, EverythingMouse, GramaBarb, GypsyPirate, JohannTheDog, JustBonCrochetDesigns, Katiyana, Lady_Gotrocks, PotPieGirl, rms, Steveffeo, susanvillaslewis, ThomasC, Victoria_Neely Also here's a list of the current Top 100 Club! 1SquidAddict, Ajeet, Barkely, bdkz, boredofeducation, bruceeisner, Cendyn, daybreak, DutchBlogger, Elee, flowski, gods_grace_notes, jackclee, JaguarJulie, JansStores, jeffryv, jeffwend, JerryB, judithkratochvil, jvillekid, kab, KimberlyDawnWells, KimGiancaterino, Loyalis, Margaret_Schaut, Maydusa, MikeDojc, MrLewisSmile, N376, PatinKC, Peoplelive, pyle_mountain, relache, SemperFidelis, Shar, sixquid, skills, spuds, talking-book-store, ThinkBig, tylerh Congratulations everyone! All Top 100 Club members are welcome to grab this awesome new badge too. Giant Squids are coming soon so stay tuned!
It's July 1...Do you know what that means?
It means the June 30th deadline to make Giant Squid has passed and it also means that we are really, really close to revealing the new Giant Squids.
We need some time to finish reading your fabulous lenses but we are hoping to get through all the applications today.
Provided we can get everything done today (and I think we will) we'll let you know your Giant Squid Status sometime tomorrow! So keep checking those e-mail accounts for a letter from us and stay tuned!
Tomorrow is the last day for the SuperHero Project!
So get those lenses in ASAP for a chance to win $500 for your favorite charity! The 5 most sincere, creative, well-written lenses will be selected by a panel of lensmasters to win $500 each to the charity of your choice. And a spot as Lens of the Day.
Turn your best 5 Superhero lenses in by July 1st 2008 by emailing them to superheroes at squidoo.com.
Also...bdkz's Charity Challenge for July starts today!
Each month I will be challenging lensmasters to "Convert A Lens" for a specific charity. This month's we are featuring This month's we are featuring The Charity Giants
which features: The Squidoo Charity Fund, Planet Gumbo, Cancer Research & Prevention Foundation, The Humane Society or EarthJustice.
You can convert or create any kind of lens about any subject (G rated appropriate lenses please). The only criteria is that you have to donate the funds to The Squidoo Charity Fund, Planet Gumbo, Cancer Research & Prevention Foundation, The Humane Society or EarthJustice. Just change your Payment Option Settings on your lens.
Remember the goal is to convert or create as many lenses as we can! At the end of the month I'll announce how many we have!
To get as many people involved as we can e-mail this blog to your family and friends. Challenge them to convert or create a lens!
To find out more about this amazing charity and to submit your lens visit, bdkz's Squidoo Charity Challenge for July 2008.
Click Here to see June's Winner's!
Yep...today's the day! June 30th is the last day to get your 50 Quality lenses in for Giant Squid Status and boy are we excited. I feel like Bob Barker on the Price Is Right! Come on down...
OK, enough goofy game show referances! If you've got your 50 lenses, e-mail us at giants @ squidoo.com and let us know!
If you're just a few lenses short you've still got to the end of today! Let me know if you have any questions at bdkz100 @ live.com and GO GIANTS!
Giant Squid victoria_neely just published some really great Squidoo Guestbook Hints and Tips from her Blog Little Squid That Could.
The Guestbook is one of the most important parts of a lens and everyone should include one on ALL their lenses. These "Hints and Tips" from Victoria will get your Guestbooks in tip top shape!
Or afternoon depending when you see this. I just happen to be up early this morning! Hope everyone got a good nights sleep. Are you excited? Only 2 Days Left to get your 50 Quality lenses, but I know you can do it! Whoo Hoo!
Speaking of Quality, I put together a lens last night based on a blog entry I did here last month. How To Create A Quality Lens is a short lens to help you stay focused, organized and motivated. So if you have a few minutes today check it out!
In the mean time keep building. I can't wait see see what you've got. If you read this post leave a comment with the total numbers of lenses you have so far so that everyone can get a little motivation from your progress...Because you CAN be a GIANT!
You've still got 3 days left to get your 50 quality lenses finished and you can do it!
Have Questions? Got Comments? Need some inspiration or an idea for a lens? e-mail me at bdkz100 @ live.com for some last minute help!
Got your 50 lenses? Send them on over to giants @ squidoo.com so that we can review them.
Good Luck and keep those fabulous lenses coming!
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