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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Blog Anniversary & Giveaways

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I’m sure if you hadn’t started before, you are full swing into your Christmas decorating.  My back went on Friday as I was bringing bins back up to the attic, so mine is slow going.  This seems like the perfect time to celebrate my blog anniversary!

I can’t believe it’s been 6 years since I started my blog!  As I have done in previous years, I’ve called upon some creative bloggy friends to help me out with doing giveaways to celebrate. 

This is a way to say thank you to each and every one of you who reads my blog ~ even if you don’t leave a comment!  : )  Every day, there will be a new giveaway.  They will all end on the same day, so in some cases there will only be one or two days to get yourself entered.

So, let’s get this party started!  Giveaway #1 has been generously offered by Celestina Maria Designs.  Celeste has graciously offered this Snowlady Makeup Light Bulb Ornament!

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Isn’t she pretty?  What a great addition to your Christmas tree or décor this year!  Celeste makes beautiful items, whether for Christmas or any time of the year.  She also has an Etsy shop here.   Here are a few of her other creations. Trio of Santas Tree Ornaments 3pc Set, Hand Painted, ECS, CSSTeam

A Merry Christmas Half Bucket Holder for Cards, Door Decor, Hand Painted and Designed, CSSTeam, ECS

 

Snowlady Welcome Wall or Door Decor, Hand Painted Metal Pocket, ECS, CSST

Entering is easy and there are three ways to enter:

  • Leave a comment on this post telling me you’d like to be entered for this giveaway.
  • If you’ve ever purchased something from Celestina Marie Designs, leave me another, separate comment telling me about it.
  • Visit Celestina Marie Designs Etsy shop and come back and leave me a separate comment telling me about something that caught your eye.

Because these friends are helping me out and I don’t want to add any undue responsibility, this giveaway will only be open to U.S. residents.  Giveaway will end at midnight EST on December 6, 2013.  Winner will be chosen via random.org.  Winner will have 48 hours to confirm their win after being notified or a new winner will be chosen.  You do not have to have a blog to enter, but you must leave me a way to contact you in your comment.

Thank you for being a part of my blogging journey!

This Giveaway Has Ended.

 

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40 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    I'd love to be entered into this contest!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Congrats, Kathy, on your anniversary. Hope your back is feeling better very soon! Happy decorating!

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  3. farmhouse-storyDecember 3, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    happy anniversary, kathy! celeste is so creative, and when i think of her, it's her beautiful roses that come to mind:) have a great week!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Happy Anniversary, Kathy! Wow, six years! Congrats! I'm on my way to visit this adorable Etsy shop! What cute faces on these ornaments!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 3, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Kathy, I forgot to say I'm so sorry you have hurt your back! Do take care of yourself! Celestina Maria Designs has the cutest things! The ice skates are incredible! She's very talented! Since I have won a giveaway before, please don't enter me in this one. I just had to comment though. Feel better soon!

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  6. Celestina MarieDecember 3, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Hi Kathy and Congrats on your 6th year of blogging. So happy to be apart of your giveaway and to offer the snowlady ornament.
    Wishing you many more great years of blogging fun and creating.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  7. Celestina MarieDecember 3, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Hi again Kathy, sure hope your back feels better soon.
    XO

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  8. Marsha @ Tattered ChickDecember 3, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Happy Blog Anniversary!!! Ah, I know the back thing, mine goes out every once inawhile, REST, don't overdo!!!! Hope you're feeling better soon!

    xo

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  9. Okio B DesignsDecember 3, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Happy anniversary! Hope you're feeling better. What a bummer.

    Jeanine

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  10. Red Rose AlleyDecember 3, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Hello Kathy,
    Coming over from Celestina's blog. She is such a sweet blog friend and very talented and creative. I'll be sure to leave a comment on her blog for this cute snowman ornament.

    How wonderful that you've been blogging for six years. So nice to meet you, and have a lovely day.

    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  11. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 3, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Happy Blogiversary Kathy!!!
    I would love a chance to win that pretty ornament!

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  12. ShirleyDecember 3, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Happy Anniversary, I have been trying to win some of my friends beautiful ornaments for sometime. Maybe this time I will be lucky enough to do it. She is so talented. I am new to your blog, but I will be back. Have a wonderful day. Hugs and Prayers from a Missouri Friend.

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  13. This N ThatDecember 3, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    I love the snow lady and other hand painted bulbs..I'd love a chance to win one..Happy Anniversary

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  14. CynthiaDecember 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Happy Anniversary. 6 years, wow!!! I love that snowman's face. I will be saving this for future reference.

    Cynthia

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  15. Jan HermannDecember 3, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Happy Blogaversary!! I'd love to be entered into the contest!! Thanks...♥

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  16. Jan HermannDecember 3, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    I have purchased many items from Celestina...she make such beautiful "Pretties". I have Christmas Ornaments (and so do friends who some were gifted to), painted trays, tea kettle, pretty boxes...you name it, I have it!!

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  17. Jan HermannDecember 3, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I love the Mold and Cookie Cutter Ornaments Celestina has in her shop right now!! But, my tree is just a tabletop one and there is no more room for ornaments - or anything! LOL!!! I still keep looking though.

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  18. pat in NYDecember 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Congrats on 6 years. And yes. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

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  19. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️December 3, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Happy blog anniversary Kathy.

    I hope your back is feeling better.

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  20. pat in NYDecember 3, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Celestina Marie Designs is one of my favorite shops on Etsy. Two items I have on my wish list:
    1. One Way Ticket to Paris Plaque.
    2. The half-bucket with Santa's picture. She is so talented.

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  21. CreateologyDecember 3, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Congratulations on 6 years of blogging. Your design and decor is delightful. Healing energy for your back. I adore Celestina-Marie and everything she does. How sweet to offer such a lovely give. Creative Joy...

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  22. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 3, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    How exciting! Happy blogaversary! I would love to be entered to win something so special. I came over from Celestina Marie's! I have a few of her beautiful Christmas ornaments and love them. (they were a giveaway gift and not a purchase though) Thanks so much!

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  23. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 3, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    I love the Merry Christmas half bucket...or the Noel sign! It's hard to like one thing best in her wonderful shop! Hugs!

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  24. DonnaDecember 3, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Congrats on 6 years, Kathy! That is awesome! I am a big fan of Celestina's work, she is so talented and her snowlady is too cute! Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  25. JunkchiccottageDecember 3, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Happy Anniversary wow 6 years that is awesome. I love all of Celeste's things in her shop. They are all so cute. Love the snowman and snowlady ornaments the most. She makes adorable painted faces. Thanks for a chance.
    Kris

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  26. UnknownDecember 3, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Hi Kathy, just wanted to say Congratulations on 6 Years!! WoW!!
    Faye @ The Shabby Cottage Home

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  27. Sue KosecDecember 4, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Happy blog anniversary. I'm new here, but I'll be back ... loving what I'm seeing!!!!!

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  28. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 4, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Congrats on 6 years of blogging, Kathy! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  29. NancyDecember 4, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    WOW! I can't believe it's been that long! And you have always made every post worth reading too!! Happy Anniversary and I hope your back feels better too Kathy. I know you will have what you want to have done before the big day, but in our own minds we always wanted to do more. So may be we should all start in September??

    Huggs, Nancy

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  30. NancyDecember 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I don't think I have ordered from Celestina yet, everytime I see her work I just drool. Such a beautiful Painter!!

    Huggs, Nancy

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  31. NancyDecember 4, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Ok, I broke my record, I just bought some cute Ornaments from her shop. It's hard deciding though~

    Huggs, Nancy

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  32. Susan BroughtonDecember 4, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I'd love to be entered for this giveaway.

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  33. Susan BroughtonDecember 4, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Another item that caught my eye was the Burlap Wreath with Hand Created Roses,Leaves and Wood Buttons, ECS, CSSTeam. I need a new wreath and this one is so pretty!

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  34. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieDecember 4, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Hello Kathy,
    Its nice to meet you. I think I am covered on all three...LOL.I would love to be entered in the contest. Its a gorgeous ornament. Celeste is such a great talent. And Yes I have several of her beautiful works.
    Now I would like to invite you to my blog that I share with one of my Best friends. It's a long post so be prepared...LOL.
    Merry Christmas Dear, and May God Bless and keep you safe these Holiday Season,
    Marie Antoinette

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  35. pballardDecember 5, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Wonderful giveaway. Thanks for the chance. Would love to participate.

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  36. pballardDecember 5, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I visited the site. Such beautiful things. I love the Lacy Romantic Cottage White Hand Crocheted Throw with Ruffled Shell Edge!

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  37. Jamie @ Domestically VintageDecember 6, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Kathy, please enter me in this giveaway as well! Love the snowlady ornament! ~ Jamie

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  38. Jamie @ Domestically VintageDecember 6, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I love the snowflake sheet music ornament! Just beautiful!! ~ Jamie

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  39. {oc cottage}December 8, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    happy! happy! blogiversary!!!! many happy returns!!!! {we need your inspiration!!! ;}

    m ^..^

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  40. Manuela@A Cultivated NestDecember 8, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Aack wouldn't you know that I take a blog break while you're having fabulous give aways!

    Congratulations on 6 years of blogging! Things have changed in that time haven't they. We are the old ones :)

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy