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Thursday, February 18, 2010

I am a lucky girl!!!!


I feel like the luckiest girl in the whole world. When I came home from work today I found not one but three fabulous little gifts had arrived at my door! The first one came from Myrna at More than Heirlooms, who I met during the OWOH event. I offered to help Myrna with a few things on her blog and we wound up chatting for hours! She very sweetly asked for my address and sent my these wonderful little treasures. All those little tags where tucked inside the coolest handmade book ever, and they are decorated on both sides!!! The candle will be absolutely perfect in my studio and she made that herself too. Thank you Myrna so much. I just love them all.


The second package contained one of the most stunning necklaces I've ever seen. It came from Terri at Designs by Terri Gordon. It was Terri's first Giveaway and I'm sooooo happy I won!!! This piece is so special, I want to try and figure out a way to enjoy it all the time. Maybe I can figure out a way to put in on a pillow in my bedroom, but still be able to take it off and use it as a necklace when I want to!! Thank you so much Terri!


The third package contained the cutest little soldered charm from Cat at Writing Out Loud. I won Cat's OWOH giveway. I just love soldered charms!!! And it's just as cute on the other side.... Thank you Cat!!!!


For someone who NEVER wins anything... this was a very exciting day!

Now there are just a couple more things I want share. In the last couple of weeks I have several really awesome blogs that I think you would really enjoy (If you haven't already)
Tapestries of Nature is a terrific blog and the things that girl can do with yarn and fibers is terrific!

SassyTrash
makes the most amazing pieces out of repurposed items. Scroll down her blog and see all her amazing things. You won't be disappointed.

The Tin Rabbit is a beautiful new blog and she makes some really pretty things. I think Dawn shared her with us but I thought I would too.

And lastly there is Flea Market Trixie. I put her giveaway up on my sidebar so maybe you have already visited her, but I love her blog!!! I think you will all love her too!!!

So enjoy looking at all the wonderful blogs I've mentioned and have a wonderful weekend!!!

50 comments:

SharDon Exclusives said...

You are one lucky lady! All of your surprises are wonderful. I loved that necklace when I saw it posted and thought about the same thing. I was going to put it in a padded shadow box covered in glass then I could take it out whenever I wanted to dress up. Just thought I would pass this on.. Enjoy your treasures. I am off to checkout the sights you suggested.
Blessings, new friend,
Sharon

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

What wonderful gifts! Don't you just love getting all those great gifts, kinda like Christmas all over again!
The rose covered necklace is really pretty and I don't blame you for wanting to look at it everyday. Cat's necklace is lovely as well.
I'll be checking out all the good sites.

hugs
Sissie

Rustique Gal said...

Karen, You are so lucky today! What wonderful gifts. Today I received a runner-up gift from Diane @ Diane Knott's Musings. An envelope full of her tags and a kit to make my own. It's so fun to see how others market and package and the crafting is exquisite! Have a great day! Sherry

Terri Gordon said...

Oh Karen, thank you so much for showing the necklace I made and for wonderful comments. I am so happy that you love it. I think it will go well in your beautiful home. Please enjoy. Hugs, Terri

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Oh my goodnesss, Karen....you hit the jackpot today! What very lovely gifts you got! I, like you, never win stuff but you must have done something right, girl! Enjoy! I will check out those new blogs....they all look interesting!~Hugs, Patti

NicNacManiac said...

WOWZA Karen..that is some serious Blog love!! The package full of goodies is wonderful! I am so in love with that gorgeous necklace....it would look fab on your pillow, but I know when it is on around your neck...you will be the prettiest girl in the room!! Your soldered necklace is really great!! Thanks for the blog suggestions...I know they will be worth a look, give the source!
Have a fabulous evening!xOxO Nerina

ProudNana said...

What a wonderful day and wonderful gifts!! I have to say that the soldered charm is my fav :D

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

How exciting to get such wonderful packages all in one day! I love when I get a giveaway package. Even though I know it's something I've won and what it is, it's always exciting to open it up and see it in person!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

congratulations! i'm so happy for you. i used to think of myself as never winning anything as well, but that changed since OWOH last year. now i think of myself as very blessed! isn't it great?

Unknown said...

Congratulations lot of pretty gifts!!!

Blondie's Journal said...

It is the luckiest feeling when you win something or receive a gift and come home to it in your mail!! I love it and I love your treasures!! I'm off to see the blogs you mentioned. Thanks, Karen!! :-)

xoxo
Janie

debi said...

Congratulations on all your fun wins!

Isn't is wonderful to get pretty treasures in the mail?

Elyse said...

hi karen!

the creativity and generosity throughout blogland is really incredible, don't you think. you are a lucky girl and you deserve it all. enjoy!

xo
elyse

Lisa said...

I don't know which would be better one a day or all at once! How really cool!!! You are very lucky!
ENJOY!!
Hugs, Lisa

Linda K. said...

Karen, I'm so happy for you to win such pretty things! That heart is adorable! And omg....you are almost to 600 followers. holy cow!
Linda

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Wow - what gorgeous goodies you've received. Everything is so pretty and all the colors actually blend well together. :) I love Terri's work...I've just signed up to follow her blog. Thanks for mentioning her in your post. Theresa

Sweet Magnolias Farm said...

Oh My ...you were one lucky girl ..I think your non-winning streak is over after today. What lovely gifts.

I will have to take a moment and visit the blogs you mentioned too ..

Have a Beautiful weekend...

Sara

Stephanie Suzanne Designs said...

My, my, my!! What a lucky girl you are. :0)

Everything is just so pretty...I agree with how to display that necklace so you can see it all the time.

♥ Love & Faerie Dust ♥
Stephanie

Tami said...

How exciting and such wonderful treasures too!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Karen! I am glad you liked it!
You go gypsy girl!
Hugs~
Cat

DeeDee said...

wow...wow...wow....you lucky girl...awesome stuff you have won...I love it all...That necklace is truely awesome...

I had to cehck out allthe blog links too...I loved Writing out Loud..I spent all day making solder charms...hehehe! it is a craft I have just learnt...

thanks for sharing all your days fun stuff......

JAN said...

how wonderful for you Karen they are all super gorgeous..enjoy your gifts and prizes and many more to come for you i hope..hugs to you Jan

Diana Sh P said...

Oh, lucky girl, congratulations!!! Thank you for sharing this.

Blessings,
Diana

Tina said...

You sure are a lucky girl Karen - those gifts are beautiful.
Isn´t blogworld the most amazing place on earth :D
have a beautiful weekend
~ Tina

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

Congratulations!! Wow, what awesome gifts!
It must of felt like Christmas!!
Off to check out your recommended sites now :)

Anonymous said...

How fun, Karen! You are a lucky girl!

Thespoena McLaughlin said...

What wonderful prizes! You lucky duck! And thanks for sharing those wonderful blogs, I'm always on the lookout for inspiring places to visit. One more thing, I love all those pictures of your garden, it's so lovely. Makes me yearn for spring. Have a great week!

Thespa

Unknown said...

Karen, what beautiful things for a lovely lady. Thanks for the links to the new places to visit in the Land of Blog. I love meeting new bloggers.
Karen

Chani said...

You are so lucky, EVERY THING is so beautiful! It must have taken forever to make this necklace... What will you wear it with?
Love, Chani

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

Girl, you ARE the luckiest girl in the world...what are you talking about??? ;)
This is ALL just so beautiful, you're going to make me leave here jealous. VERY jealous!!!!
Well, if anyone is deserving of it, it's you :)
I love everything...there is some talented girls out there!!!!
everything vintage

ps...What are you giving away for your 600th following??? You are almost there girl! And you haven't even given away your 500th gift yet! Amazing!!!! ;)
We all just LOVE you Karen!!!!

DVArtist said...

Very nice gifts. We are all winners with OWOH

Nicole/Beadwright

DaniVerdeSalvia said...

Oh lucky girl, you!
Oh envious girl, me!
Never never won ANYTHING!
But, actually, I partecipate to a certain give away... from the desert... ;D
Ciao cara!
Daniela

Rebecca said...

Wow Karen, it is your lucky day, did you go out an buy a lottery ticket too.
I am getting ready to go to your part of the world...keep that weather nice for me will you :)
BLessings
Rebecca

Unknown said...

Hi Karen!

Wow, thanks for such a nice comment today on my blog! I am glad you have found me, and me to have found you. I would be honored if you included me on your sidebar...please visit again.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Jill

Dorthe said...

You sweet lucky woman, so fantastic wonderfull gifts you recieved, one more gorgeus than the other,--congratulations, and enjoy.

Dorthe

Unknown said...

I just love your blog and your posting. I am definitely going to be following you now.

anything shabby chic said...

Hi Karen,
I just started following your blog today! You have such a beautiful home, and congrat's on winning your necklace's. I grabed your button so now i know how to do that, i just started blogging, so i'm learning the little things.
Rebecca

June said...

Hi Karen,
Boy you have been lucky!!! Such wonderful treasures! It is so much fun getting beautiful things in the mail. I'm so happy for you.
I was so glad to see that you linked to Judy (Tapestries of Nature). She is such a talented artist and her creations are all so beautiful. I will check out some of these links. It's always great to meet new people.
hugs

Charlene said...

Seeeeeeeeeee good things happen to wonderful people! You got back just a tiny bit of the love you so freely give away to others. I am so glad you had these goodies on your doorstep.

Thank you for your sweet words about precious Reba. I am not coping well at all. Today is the first time I have been alone in this house since we moved in. Since Wednesday I had a friend that just happened to be visiting for a few days here or hubby here. But, this morning Joann left & hubby worked. And reality hit...THE HOUSE SCREAMS WITH QUIET! Her rugs are still there, the food bowl gone but, SHE is everywhere I look... yet no where to be found. My heart is broken & I feel so ALONE! But, I know I have the support of my wonderful friends like YOU! Wonderful YOU!!! Thank you. HUGS! Charlene

Jean said...

You are so lucky, What wonderful treasures you won! Enjoy your goodies.
Jean in Virginia

stefanie said...

oh, how very lucky of you...everything is just gorgeous!!!

TAPESTRIESOFNATURE said...

KAREN, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LEAVING SUCH NICE COMMENTS ON AND ABOUT MY BLOGSITE. I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE A GIVE AWAY GOOING RIGHT NOW AND EVERY TIME YOU LEAVE A COMMENT ON MY BLOG YOU GET YOUR NAME IN A BASKET. IF YOU DIRECT PEOPLE TO MY BLOG, (ASYOU HAVE, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!) YOU GET 5 EXTRA CHANCES TO WIN.

THE PRIZE IS A HANDMADE TOTE FULL OF HANDMADE OR FOUND OBJECTS, AT LEAST A BAKERS DOZEN!

AND BECAUSE YOU LEFT A COMMENT, I GET REWARDED, BECAUSE I, IN TURN CAN VISIT YOU AND ENJOY YOUR BLOG! FOR ME, THAT WAS THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF THE COMMENT GIVE-AWAY.

THE CONTEST ENDS AFTER MY 150th BLOG, AND THEN I WILL HAVE MY VERY SWEET GRAND DAUGHTER, ALICE, PULL OUT A NAME OR TWO!

NOW I'M OFF TO ENJOY THE REST OF YOU BLOG. CHEERS, JUDY

Lisa said...

What's the deal! I feel like the only blogger that didn't win a OWOH giveaway. LOL Do I sound like a poor sport or what! You really scored girl. I am a huge fan of Tin Rabbit & Sassy Trash, but I'll have to check out the others. Have a great weekend. Lisa

Sadie said...

You took awesome pictures of your winnings! I won four giveaways in the OWOH and I didn't even enter 1/3 of all of the giveaways that were there!! Talk about luck, right?! You gave me some ideas for my post where I will be displaying my prizes. Just waiting on the other two packages right now..

Anyway, I stopped by to say thank you for entering my OWOH giveaway (I was giving away the custom tutu and the oatmeal soaps). Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you, there were over 200 entries! How exciting is that?? Well, I do love your blog so I'm a follower now! If you get a chance, check mine out and follow me if you like what you see.

Sadie@
nelliebugs-swaps.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

How fun to receive such pretties!!

I am redoing my dining room and looking for inspiration!! I saw your picture of yours on the side bar and was wondering if you had a blog entry with your dining room featured so I could look at it in more detail.
The wallpaper is almost all off- my I must get this figured out what I want to do soon!

blessings
mary

Unknown said...

Hello! I am new to your pretty blog. I too am here in the desert. I just love looking at your pictures and ideas. Thanks for sharing. :)

~Liz

Tracey said...

Oh my goodness me Karen congratulations i am so envious of you .To win 3 amzing candy's wooow you are so lucky and such beautiful ones.enjoy hun,
love tracey

Myrna said...

You goofball!! LOL!! I just HAD to respond to your comment on my blog!! LOVED it!! I guess I should of recommened having magnifying glasses on hand, huh?! :-D
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Myrn

Ann at the Handley Bungalow said...

I just discovered your blog and it is so wonderful! Your house is so pretty! I will be a regular visitor, now!

Cheryl Carey Bass said...

Congratulations on your wins and wonderful gifts! Why do you have to go forever not winning ANYTHING and then all the goodness comes in one day? Couldn't the gods manage to spread it out a little bit?! :) I'd say thanks for sharing the blog links, but I can't stand to add another blog to my google reader! I NEVER can get caught up!!! Everyone's blogs are SO good and I want to visit EVERYONE'S! There just aren't enough hours in the day!

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