Saturday, February 12, 2011

Saturday Centus - So...you want a job at Hallmark?

Jenny Matlock
Welcome to week forty-one of Saturday Centus.

I've been nice for two weeks now giving you fun little easy, peasy guest prompts.

But since it's close to Valentines Day I want to do something extra special to show you how much I love you all.

I'm not 100% certain, but I think a lot of you probably have dreamt, albeit briefly, of being a Hallmark Superstar. It's OK to admit it. You're among friends here. How can you not want to attain the absolute pinnacle of writing success...cheesy sentiments for greeting cards!

With that in mind I scoured the web searching for the perfect romantic picture for you to create a mushy Hallmark-ish masterpiece around.

It was not an easy task but I finally came across the perfect image...and here it is:


I know. I know. It's touching, isn't it?

Take a few deep breaths to calm your emotions.

Ready to continue now?

OK. So for this weeks Saturday Centus your challenge is to use UP TO 50 words to write a Hallmark card around this image for VALENTINES DAY!

Isn't that a cool challenge?

You're welcome!

I knew the second I laid eyes on this romantic little picture you would all be overwhelmed.

So...to recap...

50 words or less based on the picture written in the style of a Valentines Day greeting card!

You have the entire week to link your work to the meme and you can link more than one story if you like. Please try mightily to visit all the other weeks.

Please display link button or just a hyper-link back to Saturday Centus. Be careful to link your SC URL to the Linky and not just link to your main blog.

Please e-mail me directly with ???'s or ask your question in a comment and I will do my best to get back to you as soon as possible.

Link anytime between now and next Saturday morning.

And Happy Valentines Day Centusians! I heart you all!

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25 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Hahahahahahah! Heeheeheeheehee! Oh my...I don't know about this one. I will consider it but I have the perfect excuse not to participate: my son has an out of town swim meet and i will have no internet access. You buying that? Good. (still giggling)

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  2. KatFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    SPLAT! In case you didn't know, that was the sound of my head exploding. I was all set to continue my family secrets saga, and this is what I get for a prompt? Oh well, if Snookie can land on the NYT bestseller list, I can probably come up with something. Just sayin'.... Kat

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  3. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Hey! Mine's done! Where's Mr. Linky?

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  4. vivianFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    lol! toofunny, I have to remember to come back and see what people come up with!
    happy saturday
    vivian

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  5. AmesFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    This will be cute and I can't wait to read everyone's contributions. Where is McLinky??~Ames

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  6. TerraFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I am ready too, though mine is pretty BORING...

    http://www.sittingonanoak.com/2011/02/saturday-centus.html

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  7. UnknownFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Thanks Terra...I'll come visit you...here is my link

    http://5thsister.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-centus-be-my-valentine.html

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  8. DonnieFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I'll be reading to see what others come up with. That is a cute photo.

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  9. LynnFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Mine is posted, just looking linky:@)

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  10. Donna VolkenanntFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    This was fun. I just posted my Valentine Superhero card on my blog.
    Here's the link http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.com
    Donna V.

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  11. DeborahFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    This was tricky ... but fun!
    Mine's posted I'll put my link on here until Jenny checks the site :o)

    http://thecaterpillaruprising.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-hero-saturday-centus-41.html

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  12. jeff campbellFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Making lemonade from lemons...or in my case could be the other way around...leave it to you to come up with the absurd...Well, I made something from something...waiting on Linky though...Here is the link to my love ditty...it ain't pretty ;-)

    http://tennesseemudbug.blogspot.com/2011/02/superman-redux.html

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  13. AmesFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Leo Looking for Love

    http://rivahchick.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-centus-41-leo-looking-for-love.html

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  14. The Words CrafterFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I know you don't do them, but I wanted you to know that I have something for you on my blog today!

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  15. JudieFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I might have known! Jenny, you have an evil streak, messin' with us like this!

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  16. noexcusesFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I look forward to Saturdays with anxious anticipation! What the heck is she going to throw at us this week? I love this one! And, the picture is precious!

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  17. Susan AndersonFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Lovin' this one!

    =D

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  18. Nancy JaneFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This was fun! Just really taking a good look at that picture was fun. Love the way you've been thinking outside of the box!

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  19. NonnaFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Jenny "sitting in her mountain fortress" with Darth Vader at her side...
    evil but challenging and fun !!!

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  20. JoFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    you lil' evil thing you ... giving us a tough one ... although i am finding it one of the funniest!

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  21. 21 WitsFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Okay got mine ready and just in time because I needed one for my hubby! Thanks Jenny this was quite interesting to come up with!

    http://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-centus-week-41.html

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  22. TinaFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    oh what a challenge this week. i love it.

    here is my url miss matlock to add when mr linky is up or i can pop back? lol :-) xx

    http://www.mummy-diaries.com/2011/02/saturday-centus-i-love-way.html

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  23. UnknownFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    What happened to the link-list???
    Anna

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  24. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    The funnest prompt ever! Thanks Jenny. Happy Valentine's Day.
    xoRobyn

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  25. myletterstoemilyFebruary 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    a valentine with an underbite. he's making
    me feel a little better.

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