I turned on my computer this morning and this popped up in my notifications: –
I thought it was next week but I’ll go with WordPress and celebrate today as my One Year Anniversary, rather comically referred to as a Bloggiversary (my interpretation of spelling, seeing as it is a made up word!).
I’d planned to do a giveaway as a small gesture of thanks to everyone who has followed, visited or commented over the past twelve months as, without such unfailing support, this blog would not be here now. You can’t continue without constant encouragement, can you?
I can’t put into words quite how much I have enjoyed blogging – both the creative process and (even more) discovering the multitude of fantastic blogs out there. That so many lovely (mostly) ladies are happy to share so unselfishly their ideas and creations, quite overwhelmed me in the beginning and gave me the confidence to join in and nervously share some of my own makes.
I fully expected criticism as part of the deal, but can honestly say that I haven’t had a single negative comment – all words have been constructive and, most importantly, kind. I feel as if I ‘know’ a lot of you and hopefully will somehow meet some of you wonderful, like-minded people in the future. (A get-together anyone?!)
Anyway – back to the giveaway.
Remember the hugely successful Crafternoon that I held for Comic Relief, raising £340 in total? I did a couple of posts (here and here) in the run up showing you the things I’d made prior to the day itself.
Would anyone like to win ALL of them?
To enter, just make sure you ‘Follow’ the blog then leave a comment below.
No. 3 Son will pull a name out of the hat after the closing date of midnight on Saturday 18th April – so be quick!
As a reminder, here’s what’s up for grabs: –
Thanks again to EVERYONE for your brilliantness (definitely a word)!
April 16, 2015 at 10:52 am
I simply adore the felt cloud mobile ….. Happy blogversary!!!!!!
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April 16, 2015 at 10:58 am
Thanks T! The mobile was going to be for my impending first grandchild, but now I have an excuse to make another:)
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April 16, 2015 at 11:01 am
😀 😀 😀
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April 16, 2015 at 11:06 am
Ha, ha! That took you by surprise then?
You do hear some awful stories of other bloggers receiving a little backlash but fortunately us crafters seem generally to be nice folks!
Congratulations on your one year. Here’s to many more.
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April 16, 2015 at 11:26 am
It certainly did! I’m also getting more efficient at writing posts – this one had no planning at all! Thanks for your continuing support and lovely comments:)
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April 16, 2015 at 12:18 pm
Congrats! Every time I see I giveaway I start thinking about what I can do for mine (a few months away yet!) I too have only had lovely comments and have enjoyed the journey so far. I think my favourites are the pincushion and bird! Such lovely makes. Sharon x
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April 16, 2015 at 12:39 pm
Thanks Sharon, we Bloggers are a wonderful bunch, aren’t we? It’s nice to give something back, I think:)
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April 16, 2015 at 4:12 pm
Yes, for sure, that was the main reason I started blogging too. x
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April 16, 2015 at 12:44 pm
Congratulations!!!! Encouraging words are such a breath of fresh air igniting the soul to better things!!! May this coming year be sprinkle with more amazingness and showered with the kindest of words. If we don’t support one another how could anyone grow and create? As for the many delightful items, I’d say the wee little chick has captured my heart! Darlene P.
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April 16, 2015 at 12:49 pm
Thanks for such kind (and wise) words, Darlene. I think the chick has been by far the most popular make, although the pincushion is my personal favourite as it is also useful:)
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April 16, 2015 at 1:03 pm
Yes, the little chick is adorable. And congratulations!
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April 16, 2015 at 1:20 pm
Thanks Rita! Real or toy, chicks are always irresistible it seems:)
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April 16, 2015 at 1:25 pm
Congrats Sheila on the year anniversary. Time sure flies when you are having fun. In the short time I have joined in and become a part of your blog I have enjoyed all of the creativity immensely. I love reading all the wonderful posts about you, your family .. everything actually. You have become a bright spot in my daily life. Thank you for all you do to make my life and everyone elses special. You truely are an awesome person. Lots of love and hugs to you and your sweet family. xxx 🙂 I adore the pin cushion and little pink chick. They are so darn cute.
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April 16, 2015 at 1:32 pm
Thanks Robin, it’s ladies like you that make blogging so enjoyable! I’m so pleased to add a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ to other peoples lives and if it inspires a smile or a little creativity, then all the better:)
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April 16, 2015 at 4:29 pm
Congratulations, so glad I found your blog. The blogging community I have always found to be supportive and encouraging. Here’s to the next year. Your giveaway is just lovely.
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April 16, 2015 at 4:37 pm
Thanks Cathy, I wouldn’t have got this far without the support of other bloggers. A giveaway is the least I could do:)
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April 16, 2015 at 10:48 pm
It has been an absolute pleasure to follow your blog and I hope I can for a long time to come!! 🙂 I know you have many more, more and even more things to share…so I look forward to seeing them all! Happy Bloggaversary 😀
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April 17, 2015 at 7:34 am
Aw, thanks so much Caren, I fully intend to keep up the two-posts-a-week habit but must try harder to actually blog about more of the things I make. It seems a bit pointless to go to the trouble of photographing every step of making an item and then forgetting to blog about it!
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April 17, 2015 at 8:37 am
LOL ;-)…that reminds me, I have some catching up to do with posts too 🙂
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April 16, 2015 at 11:24 pm
Oh I neeeeed to have a sewchet parcel!! My first bloggiversary is on May 1st as far as I can tell (WordPress might think otherwise…) but I’m not sure I will be so generous, haha! Happy Bloggiversary!! I love your blog and read your posts as much as I can – you’re always an inspiration.
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April 17, 2015 at 7:42 am
Thanks Beth; my first post was April 24th but I set up the blog on 16th which is what WordPress considers the anniversary. As for being generous – take a look at all the things you have shared and all the lovely comments you have made!! If I can inspire others then that is the ultimate compliment – thank you:)
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April 17, 2015 at 9:11 am
Congrats. 🙂
Love reading your blog, and seeing all the interesting things here.
Still adore those little birds you made, they are the cutest ever!
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April 17, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Thanks Johanna, that’s really kind of you! I shall try to keep a good mix of crafts so there’s something for everyone:)
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April 17, 2015 at 6:27 pm
Happy Blogversary! As someone every new to blogging, it’s good to hear you’ve had such a positive experience.
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April 17, 2015 at 8:59 pm
Thanks Bekki, I’m glad I found you at the start of your blogging journey and look forward to seeing it grow:)
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April 18, 2015 at 7:48 am
Thank you 🙂 Glad I found you.
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April 17, 2015 at 8:39 pm
HAPPY BLOGGIVERSARY!
I hope you got flowers and everything at home! Your blogs fab and I love reading it, so clever, creative and inspirational! I would love to win everything in your giveaway, and if i was lucky enough to have 2 pin cushions I would use the other for my ‘best’ pins!
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April 17, 2015 at 9:02 pm
You always say such nice things Ali! As for flowers – hmmph, hubby insists that ‘Bloggiversary’ isn’t a real word so can’t be celebrated. How very dare he!
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April 18, 2015 at 7:56 am
Ignore him. He’s just grumpy because you haven’t included that lovely picture of him in your give away 😉
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April 18, 2015 at 8:50 am
Ha ha! I could use that as a threat, couldn’t I?
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April 19, 2015 at 5:53 pm
Gutted I missed this! Amazing how much you miss when life gets busy for a while… Happy blogiversary! 🙂
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April 19, 2015 at 6:14 pm
Sorry Teresa! I wanted to make it a short but sweet competition and I know what you mean about missing such a lot in Blogland in just a couple of days. Thanks for the congrats:)
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April 19, 2015 at 6:25 pm
Really no need to apologise! 🙂 Your winner seemed delighted! X
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April 19, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Ha ha, didn’t she just!
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April 22, 2015 at 10:30 am
Happy – belated – Bloggiversary! I have a problem with receiving notifications/getting email using my wordpress-email address and keep missing your new posts (beh!). I hope you’ll be celebrating many, many more bloggiversaries – yours is one of my favorites! Marianne xx
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April 22, 2015 at 2:20 pm
Thank you so much, I’m thrilled that you think so! I feel that my blog has developed in a way that I’m happy with and is enjoyable to do. A year has flown by quickly!
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