Yesterday I posted my 200th Post at the Shabby Art Boutique, so now seems like the perfect time to reflect on my blogging. Probably like everyone else, I often wonder if anyone really wants to hear the rantings from my little studio.
I started this blog originally as a way for me to have more regular contact with my customers, so I wouldn’t be annoying them with numerous mailing list newsletters.
This worked well for quite awhile but what I didn’t figure on was the greater external blogging community that was out there – all those other people just like ME. Who knew I would find them and their crafting wares and spend way too many hours looking at gorgeous crafting eye candy. Even stranger, who knew they would also come visiting me and become my friends and followers. This is one terrific community we have here. We share the ups and downs of each others lives, we understand and empathize when projects go wrong, we encourage and support when uncertainly strikes and best of all… we totally get each other!!
This crazy mismatched gang of artists and crafters from all corners of the globe, all nationalities, religions and thanks to Google Translator, we even get past the language barrier… we are blogging FRIENDS and this is what makes blogging so wonderful!!!
So, here’s where I get to say thank you to you, my blogging friends. It’s been awhile since I had a GIVEAWAY so this time I have 5 individual gifts. I’m tying the giveaway in with my e-course and giving 5 friends free enrolment in the course which starts on June 1st. If you win a prize and have already paid and enrolled for ‘Embracing the Passion’. I will refund your payment.
On Friday May 28th at 4 pm I will draw
On Friday May 28th at 4 pm I will draw
5 winners who will each receive FREE
enrolment in ‘Embracing the Passion’ e-course.
So this is how you enter:
- Everyone in my Followers list is automatically entered for 3 draws.
- I’ll also draw another winner from the comments section of this post, so now is the time to come out of lurkerdom!
- A final draw will be made from a list of people who take my Course button from the sidebar and post about the e-course and giveaway on their own blog – don’t forget to let me know if you do.
Okay, that’s pretty easy and I know many of you will have more than one chance to win. Don’t forget, the e-course is for anyone looking for creativity in their lives, not just arty types.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. I’m off now for a play date in my studio.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies says
Hey Kerryanne! Congrats on your 200th post!! YAY!! I think mine zoomed past when I wasn’t looking, so I’ll help you celebrate instead! :0) And of COURSE we all love to pop in and visit you! As you said, blogland has enabled all of us crazies … I mean … CREATIVE types … to hook up in friendships that wouldn’t be possible in the ‘real world’. Good luck with your new e-course adventure too – I can see a lot of people being encouraged in their creative pursuits! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Perri says
Congratulations on your 200th post!
All the best for the next 200.
Happy stitching, P
A Bite of Country Cupcakes says
Well to you,One ofmy special Blog buddies I say Congrats on the Big 2-0-0 POSTS MILESTONE!!!! YAY!
I think Your other Blog has a Little way to go in the catching up….*wink*
But I am gald to say I agree the network of Crafters (and ones like me that are try hard crafters!) and Sisterhood that exists is wonderful.
I see the bridge! ( Linda Lilly Cottage) says
woohoo, congratulations! I remember when you first stared your blog…..it was a wonderful day!
Thank you for all your ‘blog friendship’ and I look forward to catching up with you in real life one day soon.
I am quite keen to do your course ( so I sort of hope I win) but am a little concerned I won’t finish it on time….you know how it is….perhaps I should make time!!
Congratulations again and
KIss Noises Linda
Wickedly Divine Creations says
Congrats on the 200th post! I have a LONG way to go to get there lol
Love following your blog
clare's craftroom says
Is there no end to your talents ! An E course ! Who wouldn’t want to win ! Congratualtions on 200 post and to many , many more .
Alicia ~ time worn style says
e-course sounds great, might be just what I need to get movtivated again!! Big congrats on 200th post, I think you and I started blogging around the same time, although i had a little break after some internet nightmares. Love blogging now though now I have got past all the yukkies!
alicia
ps. I still remember that post you did about cooking some goodies with a touch of alcohol in it (think it was around christmas time). The step by step photos were classic, I still giggle about it even now!
Carmelina says
Hi !
this sounds exciting…as I said before..and now we have a chance to win a spot….wow!
i only worry that i might not have the time to fit it all in….but I’d love to give it a go!
count me in…
thanks for coming by!!!!
ciao bella
creative carmelina
Gail McCormack says
Hi Kerryanne
Congratulations!
OK so I just checked on what my count is…let’s just say I’m overdue!
Always love coming over here for a visit.
Interesting times with the e-course, sounds wonderful, way to go!
Gail xxx
Jenny says
Hi Kerryanne,
Congrats on 200 posts! It is because of you and your features in Handmade magazine that I started folk art and love it-thank you! I would absolutely love to do your E-course so I will cross my fingers, toes, etc.
Keep inspiring, Jenny
Janelle says
Hi Kerryanne
Congrats on 200! I’ve still got a long way to go! Would love to win a spot in your e-course!
Fiona says
Congratulations Kerryanne on 200 posts – Blogging opens up a whole new world doesn’t it? I have met so many wonderful people through blogging and feel very blessed because of it.
Creative Carmelina says
I have NEVER heard of a wasp catcher either! it’s weird to think that something so pretty is made for that…yuck!
lol
i love your music btw! singing is such a passion of mine…and i’m totally familiar with this song…but not sung by a woman…now I want to try it out!
inspiration is strong here!
ciao bella
thanks for stopping in!
creative carmelina
Anna Rosa Designs says
Hi Kerryanne,
Congratulations on your 200th post.
Ohh, the on-line course sounds very inspiring-just what a “lost Mojo” gal needs!
Good luck with the new venture.
Hugs,
Anna
Bec Clarke says
I love reading about all the creations and seeing all the beautiful artwork. Sooo inspring.
Alison says
Hi Kerryanne congratulations on 200 posts.
Your post is fabulous and describes Blogland perfectly
Count me in for your great giveaway
Alison
Karen catterall says
Hi Kerryanne,Congratulations on your 200 posts.I would love to win,you are a very talented painter
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
Congrats on lots of fun posting! Love your blog and your great ideas! ♥
Anne says
Hi Kerryanne, Congratulations on your 200th post. I enjoy your reading your blog. Good luck with your new e-course, I am sure it will be one not to miss.
My Pink & Cream Cottage says
Hi Kerryanne congrats on your 200th post wow not bad going…. great idea with the e-course & please include me in the running…
Lyn xxx
Anonymous says
Hi Kerryanne congratulations on your 200th post that is great. Well done. You do such great work, Best wishes
retdairyqueen says
Have just found your blog
Congratulations on 200 posts
Delcie says
Congrats on your 200th post. Looking forward to the prize draw tomorrow.
Micki says
Thanks so much for the giveaway. Your E course sounds great, and I would love winning that! I will just have to cross my fingers. I am also a follower.
Micki
Simone de Klerk says
Gefeliciteerd with you 200th blog post! Interesting classed you give! I will blog about your giveaway now.
I would love to win an online class! How fun is that.