Friday, January 21, 2011

400 posts Giveaway!!



8 X 10 Wall Hanging with vintage book and image, fabric layering and saying fitting to the piece, the accents are flowers, jewelry, charms and pearls. Also a packet of ephemera charms and ribbon.Leave a comment to be included in the drawing with your blog address or e-mail address so I can reach you, The drawing ends Valentines Day, February 14.
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The blog has been a wonderful journey for me, In the time I have been doing this, about 4 years. I have shared with whoever was looking and listening. The writings , poetry and artwork come from my heart and the experiences I have had in my life. Lots of things, the front porch article, the picnic article, I hope that while this is in it's 400 posts you would take some time to go back and read and look at all this has been to me and hopefully you too. I have tried to share methods for things I have learned on my own. I hope these have been useful to you. I know we don't always have an abundance of money for out art projects so the majority of my methods are inexpensive. I love poetry and have put in my favorites or excerpts from them for your enjoyment. I have met some wonderful artists and seen some art that was mind boggling. I am a novice in comparison to some of these talents. I love what I do and love knowing I can add to this everyday. So my only message on this 400 post day is if and when you have time come and visit -go back and back and back and share this journey with me. Hugs to you all Betty
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45 comments:

  1. Corinne MarieJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    HI Betty ....Love your blog!!!
    Corinne

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  2. YvonneJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Congrats on your 400th post, Betty!

    Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous piece of art :)

    ydacey@telus.net

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  3. Tejae: Heart Shaped ArtJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Congratulations Betty! great giveaway!

    tejae

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  4. Mary JaneJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Love your blog Betty! You are so talented and a generous person to not only share your talents with us all, but to give us the opportunity to know you better! The wall hanging is beautiful...hope I get real lucky!!

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  5. marilynJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Hi Betty,
    I love your blog and visit it regularly. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork, and for offering such a generous and gorgeous give-away. I'd be thrilled to win it! Many, many thanks for the opportunity.
    Warm regards,
    Marilyn
    marilyn47@cox.net

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  6. Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addictJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Thanks a lot for all your sharings, and thanks as well for this wonderful giveaway !
    cheers

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  7. Janet GhioJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Congratulations on 4 years of blogging!! I would love to win your beautiful wall hanging!!

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  8. AwishdreamJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Hi Betty ~ I love your blog... haven't seen you around lately. Hope all is well!thanks for the chance at your lovely givaway! your art is always inspiring!

    Cheers,
    Melanie :)www.artfulinterludes.blogspot.com

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  9. Sherri AuldJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Congratulatiosn on your blog reaching 400 posts.
    Thank you for sharing your lovly wall hanging. I would to hang this on my wall. Sherri

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  10. AnnetteJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    OH what a pretty wall hanging Betty. Good luck on the 400 posts. I have a perfect place for it. Hugs Annette

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  11. JenneJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I adore your work Betty. I'm still working on my first ever altered book and everytime I log onto your blog, I get it back out and do a little more work.

    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Jenne

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  12. TolegrannyJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Love your blog Betty. I'm a big doll fan.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I follow your blog and love your work... and your imagination. Your give-away piece is beautiful!
    Keep up your inspiring work....

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  14. Its In Our HandsJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Betty, my first visit. I'm overwhelmed! Love your work, your quote, your playlist!! Your wall hanging is WOW! I would cherish it.

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  15. xinmeJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Your wall hanging is lovely, and I think you're awesome for giving us all the opportunity to win it! :) (I'd have a hard time giving it up if I'd made it;) Congratulations on your 400th post!

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  16. Screaming SardineJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Oh, Betty - that is so beautiful! Please enter me in your giveaway. Congrats on being such a prolific blogger!

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  17. AtomicWarBrideJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    WOW, this is simply stunning as is your generosity!

    Rita
    discodog01@hotmail.com

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  18. Anne Marie - TorontoJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wow! 400 posts is absolutely amazing, so congratulations! I wonder how long it'll take for me to reach that goal. If I'm lucky enough to win your wonderful art, you can find me at http://artfuldreamer(dot)blogspot(dot)com..

    BTW, I've visited before, but promise to come back and take a second look.

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  19. Elaine AJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Hi Betty -

    This is such a beautiful piece of art. I love all the details you've added, gorgeous. Congratulations on your 400th blog post. I love visiting your blog. Thank you for your tutorials, your downloads, your poetry. I also want to thank you for your wonderful selection of music. Some days after visiting, I leave your blog up and continue working, just so I can listen to the music you've got on your playlist - LOL!
    Here is hoping continue blogging until your 400th post is just a distant memory.

    Elaine Allen

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  20. SusanJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Congrats! 400 wow!
    the wall hanging is gorgeous, anyone would be lucky to own it!

    Happy new year!
    Susan

    http:piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/

    susanscraps AT comcast DOT net

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  21. Ineke OriginalJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    It's for ME! I can feel it. (I'am a bad girl) I just love this!
    Well done Betty!

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  22. NEEDLEWINGSJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations on your 400th post! You are such an inspiration! I love everything you do, including your taste in music. I see you are a Jesse Cooke fan too!

    Lucky is the person who wins your prize!

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  23. SummerJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I've just joined the inkjet transfer yahoo group and found your blog there. I look forward to receiving it on a regular basis.
    drvalsummers@gmail.com

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  24. SusanJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    come visit, I have something for you :)
    Susan

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  25. Quilt knitJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Congratulations of 400 ANNIVERSARY! TREMENDOUS. I ALWAYS STAY AND LOOK AND GO BACK.
    SHERRIE ROBERTS

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  26. Joni R.January 21, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Love the layering of materials in this work of "heart"!

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  27. ArleneJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Betty - I just love your blog! Everything is so beautiful to look at. I would love to be in the running to receive this lovely mixed media art piece. Just gorgeous! My blog is www.SpiritEssenceArt.com

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  28. craftirnJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Betty, Congratulations on your 400 post! 4 years is a long time. I love looking at your art and spent q uite a while on your blog today. Such a fun style!
    Barb
    craftirn@cox.net

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Hey Betty i have u on my google reader , when i told u on Roses i love your work ,its helped me so much your tutorials ROCK and thanks again for sharing , congrats on 400 posts ..

    hugz bev
    leofaerie17@gmail.com

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  30. ZaaJanuary 21, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    This wall hanging is a beauty, Betty ..I'm enjoying your artful updates and finding a few new movies and books to research...Thanks... Congratulations on your 400th post.
    Hugs
    Roslind
    roslindca@yahoo.ca

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  31. Sharon HouseJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Congratulations Betty on your 400th post! You do such beautiful work and your love for your art is very apparent. Thank you for all the giving and sharing of your art and yourself over the past four years.

    Cheers,
    Sharon
    http://mystoryart.com

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  32. MartinaJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Congratulations on your 400th blogpost. I'm so happy that I found you and follow. I love your art! Please include me in your generous giveaway! Thank you! MARTINA xxoo

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    What a fun giveaway!

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  34. CindyBJanuary 22, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    congrats on 400 posts, quite a milestone. Love the wall hanging. Please drop my name in the hat for it.
    Cindy

    eiggam 44 at yahoo dot com

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  35. Linda B.January 22, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Congratulations! Your blog is so beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity; your giveaway is absolutely gorgeous!
    Linda B.
    lindaablkb at yahoo dot com

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  36. hula-laJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    WOW BETTY! 400 posts!!! WAY TO GO! And I love your blog. Thank you for sharing your art and techniques.
    Better get me-self back to bloggin'. You have inspired me!

    outofhand-alteredbooks.blogspot.com

    Vicki

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    After a hard drive crash I lost all my favorite blogs. I've been blog hopping trying to find them again and I came across your blog. You're work is fantastic. I've made sure to subscribe so I can keep up with what you're doing.
    Your wall hanging is beautiful!

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  38. ShabbyChicShazJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    400 posts, congratulations! Thanks for organising this giveaway, your artwork is just lovely :)

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  39. GabrielaJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Congratulations on your blog accomplishments! Surely it is a special place for all of us to meet and share! beautiful blog! I will be following you!

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  40. JackieJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Betty,
    I do so love the framed art...especially love the book Vanity Fair!
    Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway...very generous are you!


    Happy Happy 400th!
    xxoo
    Jackie

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  41. VicJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful piece. Your blog is great.

    iamvictorias at gmail dot com

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  42. LisaJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    betty, you added so much since I've been here last, and it wasn't that long ago! Your new raku pot is looking great! and the paper dolls are gorgeous. You've been a very busy woman.
    Lisa
    http://randomveracity.blogspot.com

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  43. Marander StudiosJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Betty ~ thank you for entering to win my Giveaway and so happy you sent me to your blog. How beautiful. I'm going to go make a cup of tea and browse my way through. Gorgeous collage and yes, please enter my name for the Giveaway. Hugs, Marilyn

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  44. My Creative House February 5, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Betty, Congrats on your 400th post, what a wonderful wall hanger, love the way you use the book cover.
    Anni

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  45. alveenFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Hi Betty... Congratulations on your 400+ posts. Hope I'm not too late to enter your give away, I love it.
    I am also a R.A.I.L member (that's how I found your lovely blog) but don't post because I am always lagging behind. I really enjoy Zinnia's lessons, so easy to follow and very informative.
    If you have time pop by my blog and check out my OWOH give away.

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