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Friday, January 18, 2013

Grow Your Blog Party and Giveaway!

I decided to join the Grow Your Blog Party at 2 Bags Full at the very last hour.  Really I'm not a procrastinator but I just found out about this fun opportunity.  When I first started this blog I thought maybe a few of my friends or family might follow me but that is about it.  I have been so overwhelmed by the wonderful followers I have met from all over the world, and figured it would be fun to try to meet some more too!



I originally wanted my blog to me mostly pictures and info on cultures I have lived on with some of my craft projects on the side.  But the crafts including cross stitch, cardmaking, and sewing have pretty much taken over.  One of my goals for the new year was to add in more posts from the different places I have visited.  Welcome to the new followers and thank you to my current ones and I hope you all enjoy taking this ride along with me.

A little while back I promised you a giveaway and that is still in the works but for the meantime I am offering a small giveaway for this Grow Your Blog Party event!

Just comment below for a chance to win a cross stitch chart for Mirabilia Designs Cherub Collection by Nora Corbett, and a cute little teal owl wallet!  The chart is perfect to stitch up and make into a Christmas ornament, and the wallet is a gift from me to you in my favorite color teal and my favorite animal that I stitch up quite a bit the owl.  You do not have to be a follower of this blog but be sure to check back on February 1st to see if you are the lucky winner.  Also I will ship it to you wherever you live anywhere in the world :)




Good Luck and thank you for stopping by my blog!

38 comments:

  1. I would love to be included in your giveaway please Lulu :) have a great weekend! X

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  2. I am a fairly new follower. That's so nice of you to offer a giveaway. Please include me.

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  3. Great to see you in the Grow your blog party - its exciting stuff. I would love a chance to win your give-away. Ps. Your stitching is looking great xxx

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  4. i'm a new follower. please enter me. i hope you will stop by my blog. i'm really enjoying meeting all the new folks from the blog party. have a great weekend. take care. ( :

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  5. I'm glad I found your blog, being a fellow stitcher. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Cathy

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  6. Just wanted to say "Hi" and keep blogging!

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  7. I am visiting from Vicki's blog. I have followed you so I can enjoy coming back and reading more. I hope you will drop by my blog and say hello. www.everydayruralty.com

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  8. Oooooo! What an awesome prize! I love Nora! Please enter me!

    Your blog is lovely! I really love the background!

    I can't wait to see more of your work!

    ~McKenna
    mckmuff(at)gmail.com
    http://chiccrafting.blogspot.com/

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  9. What a lovely prize. Count me in.
    stitchinginthezoo.blogspot.com/

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  10. I loved looking at your stitching and followed your blog so that I can see more. http://katstitching.blogspot.ca

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  11. Hi--I love to cross stitch too and knit and quilt--on and on--
    enjoyed seeing your projects and will be keeping an eye on you --
    Hugs, Di and miss gracie

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  12. I cross stitch also. It is nice to meet you and look forward to getting to know you :)
    http://stitchcrazy1.blogspot.com/

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  13. Would love to hear more about your travels! Will be "following" your progress. Nice to meet you!

    Hugs,
    Terri

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  14. Hello,

    Nice to meet you and your blog.:)
    We have similar hobbies...
    I added your blog on my blog list and I became your follower.
    There is a giveaway on my blog,too.:)

    Greetings.
    Bernadett

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  15. Hello Lulu, nice to meet you! Your blog is vibrant and beautiful! I am happy to visit you for the party!
    Hugs,
    Terri
    artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com

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  16. Very pretty pattern. Nice choice for a giveaway.

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  17. Such a beautiful Mirabilia pattern, and a cute Owl wallet. I do have this pattern already, but wanted to comment to say, happy to have you here. :)

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  18. It's always so nice to meet another stitcher! You have a lovely blog. I'm a new follower and participant of 'Grow your Blog'. Have fun at the party!
    Evalina, This and that...

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  19. Lovely. I came here from Vicki's party, still going strong. Do stop by my blog too and enter the giveaway. See you there.

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  20. Lovely pattern. I`ve always wanted to stitch a Mirabilia, but so far, haven`t yet. And the owl--I just love owls.
    Thanks so much for the giveaway, and I look forward to reading your blog.
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  21. Great blog. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

    Linda
    http://www.bengalcatlover10.blogspot.com/

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  22. I love your crafting and your cross-stitch progress. I hope to learn more about your travels too. I'm loving the owl. I've added owls into the things I collect along with Eeyores and bunnies.

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  23. Just wanted to pop by and say hi...a lovely blog..looking forwards to reading more about your crafting adventures xx

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  24. First time visiting your blog! Stitching and travelling are my two favourite things!

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  25. Visiting via Vicki's GYB Party; your blog is so cheerful and colorful...very nice.

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  26. Hello

    This is my first visit to you!

    Your blog is lovely!

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  27. Your blog is lovely! It's my first time visiting, as well. I'll pass on the giveaway, but thanks for the chance anyway! :)

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  28. Love your blog! Nice meeting you!Come check mine out also!!

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  29. Hi, i think that cross stitch would look beautiful on my new granddaughters room! I love owls too! Stop by and see me! I love crafting!

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  30. Hi! The owl wallet is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  31. .. I too am a lover of cross stitching and working with other projects.. thanks for your give-a-way..mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  32. I'm in from the blog party, nice to meet you, crafts and things you love to do is the most fun way to blog I think!
    Hugs Marilou

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  33. I'm finally making my way through the blog list...what fun! I would love a chance in your giveaway too...looking forward to reading more of your posts.

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  34. Nice to meet you through the GYB party. My blog is not same as I originally intended but we seem to grow and evolve them with time.
    I like your colourful sidebars, and your giveaway is sweet.

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  35. Hello, you have a lovely blog. I'm new follower and 'Grow Your Blog' participant. Thanks for the giveaway! I love cross stitch and sew, hope you will stop by to say hello,
    hugs from Turkey
    Nina

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  36. Hi Lulu. I love your blog so I've nominated you for a Liebster Award. It an award to pass around the blogging community so we can get to know eachother better. See my latest post for details http://katstitching.blogspot.ca

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