January 3, 2010

It's My 2-Year Anniversary!



My word! As of January 1, two years of blogging have come and gone. I look back every now and then and reread my older posts. What sweet memories! Along the way, I hope that I have entertained you, inspired you, and cheered you. This blog has been a labor of love. And I am very grateful to have made a lot of friends across the globe. Isn’t it all so magical?

Marty, my cheeky blog greeter, has been hopping up and down, annoying me nonstop to hold an anniversary giveaway. All right already! Sheesh, he can be such a pest. To appease him and show gratitude to my faithful readers, I have arranged to purchase a beautiful, handmade prize. Hold on to your underwear!

A sweet friend of mine recently opened an etsy shop. Her name is Jackie and she is a very talented polymer clay artist. Lovely pens are included in her offerings. Since all of you are busy writing up your new year’s resolutions, you really need a special pen to keep on task! I am a self-confessed “penoholic”. I have glasses and crocks filled with them all around the house. And special pens are reserved for special uses.


photo courtesy of Jackie at The Pleasant Pheasant

So the winner of this giveaway will get to select a gorgeous pen on Jackie’s etsy site, The Pleasant Pheasant! Here are the rules for entering:
  • Visit Jackie’s etsy site first, and then leave a comment on this post, telling me your favorite pen.
  • Don’t try to bribe Marty with extra carrots. It’s a waste of time and vegetables. He’s a rascal and won’t put in a good word for you. He’ll just eat your carrots.
  • If you enter and follow my blog, your name will get put in the hat twice!
  • Entries outside the U.S. will be accepted. However, only entries from bloggers with active web sites will be eligible. If you are “anonymous” or don’t routinely post on your blog, your entry will be deleted.
This is a quick giveaway. The last day to enter is Wednesday, January 6. Good luck everyone, and thank you for cheering me on the past two years!

22 comments:

  1. Thank you, Donna! What a fun bloggy giveaway. I am honored that you have chosen my polymer clay pens for your giveaway - thank you so much. Now, GOOD LUCK to everyone, I think you will really enjoy using one of my pens!! -Jackie

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  2. Happy Blogoversary Donna! Love the photo of when you were a little girl! Those pens are gorgeous, I think the oraange, purple and blue one is pretty!

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  3. Happy Anniversary! At 2, your bloggie is very much a dignified elder blog.

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  4. Oh What a cute idea to celebrate!
    As for a favorite....They all are lovely! I like any of them....Never knew you could make pens from Polymer! Clever gals out there eh?

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  5. Well before I go to gaze upon the lovely pens, let me just say now that I've been a follower for quite some time now my friend and I'm glad!
    Happy 2 year anniversary!!
    Hugs
    Kim

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  6. Okay I picked my favorite pen. It's the textured bubbles pen. It was hard to choose though because they are all lovely.
    Hugs
    Kim

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  7. Happy Anniversary!! Your friend is so talented!! Her creations are lovely!

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  9. Congrats on two years! I have enjoyed following your blog, and look forward to more shared adventures.

    All of the pens are beautiful. My favorite is the one in your photo. Love the greens and purples! I'd be happy with any of them. Thanks for introducing me to another great Etsy artist and seller!

    Blessings,
    Nita Jo

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  10. Time flies when you are having fun. I am so grateful for your blog...your photos inspired me to want to be just like you!!!! Keep on blogging!!!! How about you do some challenges on your blog? Those ones where you have to add codes etc....I am so dim...don't have a clue what they want me to do!!! YET!!!

    Green with silver leaf is the one I love the most. Jackie they are beautiful.

    xxxRobby

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  11. Congratulations on your anniversary! I have enjoyed reading your blog this year!

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  12. Happy 2nd year Anniversary! and what a wonderful giveaway. I do follow your blog and love it. I checked out Jackie's shop and love the green/looks turquoise pen with the white flowers. It was really hard to pick a favorite.

    Take Care,
    Debbie

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  13. I love Jackie! She is as great as her pens are beautiful. Great choice for a prize!

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  14. 2 Years Already??? Well, HAPPY Blogaversary, late sweetie! I'm SO glad to have had the opportunity to get to know you!!! Here's to Many years of Blogging and Fun!
    hughugs

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  15. Hi Donna !
    Happy 2 year anniversary !..
    Jackie's pens are so unique and I especially love the purple, green , white and black one.. I have purple, Lavender , green and blue in my bedroom so that is my favorite !

    Love those shoes on the photo. I think I had a pair just like them way back when.
    I have you listed on my favorite blogs !

    Love your giveaway ~
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  16. Jackie is one talented gal! The silver-grey pen would put me in a calming mood to write in my journal. As a photography newbie, your pictures and tips are so inspirational. Thank you! And thanks for the chance to win! I am now a follower (I thought I already was!). uffda_68787@yahoo.com

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  17. i was directed to your blog by Jackie.... great blog, congratulations on 2 year anniversary.

    I've been a fan of Jackie and her beautiful pens for a long time. It is hard to pick a favorite... oh my... I'm going with red/purple/orange in the torn paper technique.

    BJ

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  18. Congratulations Donna!..have really enjoyed yopur blog and friendship these past 2 years...thank you! I too have one of these nice pens..they are well made and who ever receives it will love it .
    Looking forward to 2010 !

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  19. Wow Donna, congrats on two years of blogging. I am glad I found your blog, it is so interesting. I would love to be in your giveaway. I just became a follower of your blog, and I am familiar with Jackie's work. My favorite of hr pens is actually the one you have pictured. I just love the bright colors and the cane work is fantastic. I will soon be blogging for 1 year and hope to do a giveaway also. Looking forward to reading more from you.
    CAT

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  20. I find it interesting that you are celebrating your second anniversary at the exact same time I am finally working up the courage to start a blog. I happen to have met Jackie personally and she is a lovely and fun person, as well as a great artisan. In fact, I found your blog through Jackie's blog. I have spent the past couple of days reading all your past posts and have enjoyed them immensely. Thank you for sharing. I now "follow" you on my Blog Reader. If I should be lucky enough to win one of her pens, my favorite would be the torn water color one. I love the colors and the technique. Congratulations on your anniversary, Smiles, Sue Castle

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  21. happy anniversary, donna....i have so enjoyed finding you and visiting....how time flies and hope for many more!!
    hugs,
    kimberly

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  22. I am so delighted that you started to blog 2 years ago. It is a pleasure reading your blog, seeing your photos and having you drop by now and then.
    Happy Blog-iversary

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