Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Celebrating my 1 year blog anniversary with a giveaway!

Allistair supervising
It's WOYWW hosted by Julia at Stamping Ground.   Want’s on Your Workdesk? Wednesday is about sharing your workspace and what you have been creating during the week.  If this is your first time hearing about it click on the blue text and you will find a list of amazing artists waiting to meet you (and you get to peek in on their desks)!

Here is what I've been working on this week:
Week 1 color prompt was Aqua Blue & Yellow with a Smudge, Splash or Pop of Hot Pink

Week 1 Summer of Color

Months of the Year ATC Series - June

RAINBOW OF COLOURS - FLOWERS ATC - #8 (Pink Flower Flourish)

ATC Challenge: Gifted Treasures (Ying & Yang)
 For this swap, we were only allowed to use supplies that we had been gifted via swaps.  I wanted badly to distress the edges or add some paint but I couldn't as the only paint I had been gifted was some glitter glue.

Flower ATC Swap #2- Daisies/Coneflowers (Dance in the daises)

To the giveaway:

Allistair "helping "me write my post for the giveaway.  He pushed keys, knocked back the screen then napped.
July 7th will mark this blog’s one year anniversary.  To celebrate I am giving away an altered Golden book junk journal.  This is a sneak peak of the unfinished version.


If you want to see a finished version my altered books go here.

Here’s the rules for the giveaway:
1.        Be a subscriber: Select: Subscribe in a Reader (in the upper right column)  then complete by following me via Feedburner.  *(if you are already following me via email you can skip this step)
2.      Leave a comment in response to the give-away  AT THE END OF THIS POST.

Giveaway closes Monday, July 7th at 7:pm EST
If you want, put it on your sidebar and let me know (your name will be put in the hat an extra time for this).  You don't have to be a WOYWW participant to enter.

 Thank you for helping me celebrate the milestone!


A note about selecting the winner:  I opted not to go with Random Generator or Rafflecopter.  My goal is to get more subscribers  so I want to reward those who subscribe to my blog.  If you are concerned about not getting you name in the hat, don’t be!  I’m a left-brained, anal retentive science teacher… I triple check everything!  Thank you to 505whimsygirl.blogspot.com  for your tip.

 And the winner is... pearshapedcrafting!  
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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 18, 2014 at 4:36 AM

    OMG! I'm sure I had that book as a kid - and oddly one that was a Bugs Bunny book in Spanish (no idea why as we aren't Spanish and don't speak it, but I loved that book. Anyway, the cards look sweet and congrats on your blogiversary!

    Happy WOYWW!
    Mary Anne (3)

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  2. glitterandglueJune 18, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    Beautiful cards and pieces on your desk this week. Congratulations on nearly a year! Great fun, isn't it?
    Thanks for already visiting, and for your comments.
    Margaret #8

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  3. RosAJune 18, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Hi Diane, thanks for dropping by! Love the first piece, Summer of Color!
    Those Hero Arts stamps (3 in packet), are "Art of the Card, AC006, Enchanted". They're lovely aren't they :)
    RosA

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  4. Ohhh SnapJune 18, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Thanks for visiting me : ). You have been busy, I especially love your owl piece. Such a crafty desk you have, and for a moment I thought Alistair was the giveaway lol. I solved my overflowing trash problem by hanging a large bag over my craft buddy (beverage holder that attaches to my desk). Happy WOYWW! #51

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  5. Mrs.DJune 18, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Diane, You have been having fun, I thought Alistair was your give away, he is gorgeous and I'm sure you wouldn't be able to do anything without hime supervising.
    Love your ATC's
    Chris #34

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  6. Sarah HuizengaJune 18, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Congratulations on the approach of the end of your first year. It feels so good to get that milestone under your belt. Love those ATC cards. Happy creating.

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  7. UnknownJune 18, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    WOW so busy Diane - what a lovely lot of crafting you have on your desk. I love the Daisy one and recognise that cute envelope. Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 61

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  8. Irene RafaelJune 18, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    Congrats on your upcoming year anniversary. You have been busy creating. I love the summer of color.
    ~~Irene #63

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  9. UnknownJune 18, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Loving your art journal page!! Thanks for visiting me today. If you have a Michaels, I recommend getting your camera with a coupon there, it will still be less expensive than even Amazon. The credit card size doesn't really seem that small--it's perfect for my Smashbook that has photo pages. When you turn the camera on, it indicates where to set the dial for the perfect lighting--my old polaroids didn't do that! And yet you can put tape over the flash if you want to alter your results, and do some fun artist photos. Hugs! Sandy Leigh #44

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  10. NeetJune 18, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    I thought for a moment you were giving that gorgeous cat away. He/She looks so comfortable sitting there and such a healthy looking puss. Ha ha, I see now it is a 'he' - what a fine gent he is and I am sure you would never ever part with him.
    Great work on show.
    Hugs, Neet 26 ish xx

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  11. Lunch Lady JanJune 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    I LOVE that Summer of Colour page - everything is perfect...the colours, the music..it floats my boat, that's for sure. The funky flower ATCs are fab too - clever you!!
    HUgs, LLJ 29 xx

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  12. Craft buddyJune 18, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Diane - happy anniversary! Such a special moment when you can recognise blogging milestones - and what better way then to commemorate them with blog posts :) Your ATCs are so gorgeous, so many styles, techniques and textures. Love the owl for the Yin and Yang x Jessie #46

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  13. WinnieJune 18, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Alastair is just adorable, what expression! Congrats on your blogs anniversary! One year is a big deal! I am so excited for you! Thanks for the visit! Winnie #50

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  14. DarnellJune 18, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Well, I see you've made a cat on your desk this week and named him Allistair! Well done, Diane! And, my goodness, I have to say those ATCs just blew my mind!! Congratulations on your Blogversary! Please don't put my name in the hopper so someone else can be the recipient of your generous prize!! Thanks for coming to see me! Happy WOYWW and have a wonderful week! Hugs, Darnell #14

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  15. okienurseJune 18, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Love the kitteh on the computer...you probably saw Stormy in her usual position infront of the screen when you visited my desk earlier. Love the SOC 4 painting. I didn't see it last week. Have a great week and I subscribed! Vickie #19

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  16. SarahJune 18, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Love your pink flower cards and how cute is allistair! Congrats on your 1 year anniversary! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog earlier! Sarah #75

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  17. Felix the Crafty CatJune 18, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Diane, congrats on your first year, I believe I am approaching mine but need to check the date. Love everything on your desk but especially the journal page and Allistair, he's so sweet (little monkey!) Thanks for visiting mine, will show the photos of the show on Friday. It has been a great day and for all my Steampunk friends I have some great photos too.
    Happy crafting, Angela x #45

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  18. Amy EJune 18, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Happy Blogaversary Diane! Your cards are gorgeous, but I have to tell you, Allistair steals the whole blog post!!! He is STUNNING!! And I love the name! We used to have a dog named Allistaire (<--with an E on the end) too and he was awesome!!

    Happy WOYWW!
    Amy E. #13
    Scrapthissavethat.com

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  19. HelenJune 19, 2014 at 1:22 AM

    Your SOC page is just gorgeous! I need to get started on week 2...lol! Great atcs too. Have a good week. Helen 11

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  20. NikkiJune 19, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    Congrats on your 1st anniversary and all those ATCs look fantastic love the June one hugs Nikki 6

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  21. pearshapedcraftingJune 19, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Love your journal page! Your guard cat is beautiful!!! Thanks for visiting! Chris 47
    ps I've signed up with bloglovin - don't understand reader???

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  22. pearshapedcraftingJune 19, 2014 at 2:00 PM

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  23. Ali HJune 19, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    thanks for visiting - what great projects you have been working on this week - just love ATC's ! Mis-read your post & thought the cat was the giveaway !! Ali #20

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  24. neca84June 20, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    congratulations on successfully blogging for a year, I totally suck at it BUT I do love making altered books hehehehe

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  25. Prairie KittinJune 20, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    I would be honored to have one of your junk journals! Please enter me in the contest!
    Prairie Kittin from Swap-Bot.

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  26. ElizaJune 20, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Wow happy anniversary 1 year that is a great start, I am really impressed with the giveaway and he purrs too and he is such a beautiful color. You do have him clearly listed as 'The Give Away" and if I don't win him I am going to be upset, mind you I don't think Yoda would be too impressed to have another cat purring for my attention. Yes I know it is the book you are giving away I am only kidding around with you. I think I read that book many times over growing up and might still have a copy at my parents house. Please enter me in the contest too. Have a wonderful week.

    Hugs Eliza & Yoda 85

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  27. ElizaJune 20, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Oh I am such a bad girl thank you so much for your lovely card and ATC. It was lovely to have such wonderful mail after the week I have had with work and it isn't over either.

    Hugs Eliza

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  28. UnknownJune 20, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    What a fabulous way of celebrating your 1 year anniversary! Congrats! Someone is definitely going to be greatly blessed with your drawing! Love seeing how Allistair is so comfy on your computer. What a hoot! Great cards, too! Thanks for popping by and happy belated WOYWW!
    Carol N #59

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  29. sunreelJune 23, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    Oh that looks intriguing already. And I love that the kitty is helping. :) I found you via swap-bot and am following you via email now. :D

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  30. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Thank you for your visit last week, sorry I didn't get round to replying! Love your artwork. Karen

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  31. AnonymousJuly 5, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    I found your blog by G+ and with a color hashtag. Thank you. Always love looking for new ideas.

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  32. Maria OntiverosJuly 5, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    I follow you in feedly.
    Rinda

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