Saturday, January 19, 2013

Grow You Blog Party




Welcome to Vicki's very first international blogging event!  She is hosting this "party" and there are almost 400 blogs here -- all for the purpose of meeting new people and "growing" their blogs!  So let's join her.

 I am Di, I have been blogging for over a year and have met so many wonderful and caring people.  We have cried, laughed and learned so much together.  I have 3 wonderful grandchildren and moved in 2011 from Central Florida to Western North Carolina.  It was a life changing event and I have shared it with my blogging friends.
I have created fun projects

Learned new skills
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Received decorating advice from you

Added to my collection of linens

Learned we all love Ironstone

Shared my fun finds



 And learned about painting and doing the things that make me happy.  I found new friends in North Carolina and have shared my projects and received so many blessings in return.

 So to share, I would like to offer a giveaway of one of my journals.  I took Jeannie Oliver's Art e-course and will take the new one this year.
So up for a giveaway is this cute journal and a package of surprise goodies.
Everyone who leaves a comment on this post will be entered to win
  The winner will be announced HERE on February 1.  Please make sure that your comment includes your email or blog so that I can reach you if you are the winner!
Please visit Vickie at 2 Bags Full here to see the wonderful bloggers who are participating!!  Many giveaway.
Di

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36 comments:

  1. Kim StevensJanuary 19, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    You have had some fun this last year! I love that little journal and would thrilled to have my name drawn!

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  2. The Sage ButterflyJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    So much fun being here! It is very nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog party. Enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog.

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 19, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    hey there. so glad to meet you. glad for the blog party. going to check things out - here at your blog-o. please stop by my blog when you get chance. take care. enjoy your weekend. ( :

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  4. UnknownJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Hello Di, finally had time to check out your blog. Just love all the creative projects that you have done! That chair you reupholstered is amazing. Love it! So glad you had a chance to visit my blog www.littleputtylittlepaint.blogspot.com . I am so excited to have new followers which will soon become friends (the best part of blogging!). I hope that you have gotten many new blog friends also. What a great idea Vicki has come up with for all of us. She is also amazing. Will keep in touch with you soon. Keep creating the wonderful treasures. Your grandchildren are beautiful also! They are a treasure as I have 6 now. TATA for now.

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  5. JocelynJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    It is so nice to meet you Di!! I live in central Florida. Your blog is lovely.

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  6. Sea WitchJanuary 19, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Hello Di: Ohhhhhhm, a journal and a bag of goodies. Pick me Pick me. This is such a fun event and your blog is filled with treasure that reflects you. I am so looking forward to your future posts. Sea Witch

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Di, so nice to meet you and thanks for popping by my blog and leaving a comment! Isn't this blog party at Viki's the best?! So wonderful to meet new friends and share our passions and art with one another! I am your newest follower and will look forward to future posts!
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  8. KarenBJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Hello Di,

    Since I LOVE everything that you posted about, I think I'll definitely be back to visit. That bib is beautiful! And I am seriously envious of that beautiful settee. It's so nice to meet you.

    Hugs,
    Karen

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  9. Mom E. January 20, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    Di,
    Such a lovely blog! Thanks for stoping by Betsy's Heartstrings in the GYB party. It is such fun to get to know so many new people! I see you are learning lots about LOTS like I am! Hope to read more of your blog. I would love to be signed up for your giveaway, such and adorable journal...Thanks so much for your kindness! WE love many of the same things!
    Hearts to you,
    Betsy
    heartstrings08@gmail.com

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  10. LorettaJanuary 20, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    You have very interesting blog and I will be sure to visit often.

    Thank you for visiting my blog!!!

    Take care!!!

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  11. DianeJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Hi Di, What a fun post you had, I enjoyed reading it and loved seeing all your lovely photo's.....and thank you for visiting my blog nelliesnest.blogspot, I appreciate it....the journal you made looks interesting, I have always wanted to take one of her classes...maybe someday...sigh...have a nice day!!!!!

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  12. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Di it is so nice to meet you...you have so many lovely creative ideas here...and such a beautiful giveaway...I look forward to getting to know you and your blog.

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  13. PatriceJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Hi,, Di! My sister's name is Di. :) I'm glad you dropped by my blog, Everyday Ruralty. I have followed you. I hope you will come back and visit my blog again. I have "Chats on the Farmhouse Porch" every Tuesday. I put 5 questions on my blog as a conversation starter. People post their chat and visit each other. It has made a lovely community of blog friends. I hope you will stop by this week and get to know some other bloggers. Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  14. Cache-MireJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    So nice to meet you, Di! What a lovely, creative blog! I look forward to visiting you again:-)

    Hugs,
    Terri

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  15. SharlotteJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:19 PM

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  16. SharlotteJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Ok...I'm back...computer issues...ugh.
    I'm visiting from, "Grow Your Blog" and just wanted to say that I really, really like your projects. Did you recover your chairs? I'm a bit scared to tackle something that large but yours are beautiful! It's nice to meet you!

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  17. DagmarJanuary 20, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Hello Di,
    What a wonderful way to meet like minded women. So glad that Vicki "Grow Your Blog"has gone to such an effort to showcase so many blogs. Creative and generous...Your work is so creative and inspiring.
    Dagmar

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  18. Kathy HJanuary 20, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Enjoyed my visit to your blog. Looking forward to your posts.

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  19. Diana SealJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Hi Di, so glad I found your wonderful blog through the GYB party! Looking forward in coming back and visiting often!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    your newest follower!
    Diana

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  20. Ellie-MaeJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Really, who doesn't love ironstone? I love you finds. A knotts Berry farm pennant and rollerskates ::muppet arms flail::
    Thanks for joining the blog party

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  21. DeniseJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Have enjoyed visiting your blog, Di.

    I have become a follower and look forward to returning often to see what you are up to. :)

    blessings, denise :D
    http://tomorrowstreasures.com/

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    1. DeniseJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:23 PM

      Hello, again! Back for another visit. Your blog has such a warm welcoming feel to it. :)

      blessings, denise :D

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  22. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Wow, I see you love antiques as I do. Your grand children are lovely. I will become a follower. Hugs judy

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  23. hueiseiJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Beautiful blog and I love your lovely giveaway...
    Thanks for the chance to win :D

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I love your blog,and your antiques are lovely. I look forward to reading more of it.
    Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
    Rose
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  25. sandyJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    I'm visiting from the GYB party. Love your give-away! I also collect and sell vintage treasures. I sell with friends through occasional sales. Stop by and say hello! sandy

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  26. LaurieJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Ooh, we love so many of the same things! Thank you for visiting my blog and entering my giveaway! I'm excited about yours!

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  27. MaureenJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I am truly happy to have found you in return! Love all those vintage treasures too - and I adore that photo of you "sharing your fun finds" with your grandson! Too cute!I am your newest Follower!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Nice to find your blog, wonderful items you have sharded, please enter me in your give a way, victoriantailor2000@yahoo.com, thank you, Celeste

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  29. CatieAnJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Hi Di
    I felt so at home visiting your blog. What a wonderful fun place to be! Your projects are so fun and whimsical. Count me in as a new follower. Come by and see my drawing. I need to join some of your sights.
    catieAN

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  30. WWJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    I love viewing the pictures on your blog, I had to become a follower to see what exciting things pop up in the future.

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  31. kareninkenaiJanuary 28, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    lovely blog; I just joined you. and, your giveaway is also wonderful. thanks for the opportunity. Please stop by if you haven't already and sign up for my giveaway. (I'm tardy because my motherboard died and went to the grave!) But, I have a replacement now! Hugs from Alaska. Karen

    www.alaskabluemoose.blogspot.com

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  32. MaggieJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    Hi Di! I am finally getting around to many of the blogs on the list...so glad to have stopped by yours! It is lovely, and I love your artsy projects and that cute journal. Thanks so much for visiting my blog and becoming a follower.

    Take care,
    Maggie

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  33. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    What a great and fun idea! I love seeing all your great projects, I feel so inspired! I'm off to make new friends.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  34. suziqu's thread worksJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Hello Di
    I've finally arrived here to see your gorgeous blog and it feels great - all thanks to Vicki.
    I feel so at home with everything - your collections, Etsy, creations that I'm reciprocating by following you too. That is such a sweet Giveaway and you know I might just get lucky.
    Thanks for visiting me and joining in mine also.
    Wishing you all the best!
    Suzy

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  35. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    It is taking me a while to work through the party lists, but I've loved looking at the things you find.
    Carolyn
    http://messmuddleandfun.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/grow-your-blog-party.html

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Thanks for stopping by!! Please leave a comment or a question, I would love hearing from you! If you would like to hear back from me, please make sure to add your email to your google account. Di

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