Tuesday, April 19, 2011

My First Blog Giveaway

 Five years and 300 posts later, I'm still here! I can think of no better way to celebrate than to have my first ever Blog Giveaway!

There were a couple of years where my posts were sparse to non-existent, and during those years there was very little stitching.  But last year, I came back, and I have been stitching and posting regularly ever since! I truly appreciate all of your support.  Your comments are all read and cherished.

This giveaway is open to EVERYONE and the ONLY thing you need to do is leave a comment on this post and please leave your email address as well, so that I can track down the winner to send you your prize. You do not have to be a follower to enter the draw.  You may be a first time visitor or a returning visitor.  Everyone is welcome.  If the winner does not reply within one week (seven days) of the draw, I will draw another name.  The draw will take place on April 30th.

Now for the big question... what's up for grabs you ask?  How about a $40 (U.S. currency) gift certificate from Stitching Bits and Bobs?  If there is another online needle works store that you would like the gift certificate to be from, I would gladly look into that as well.  I thought about putting a package together, but in the end thought that everyone's tastes differ and to really make this work for everyone, a gift certificate is the best solution. 

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on reaching 300 posts! It's a fantastic milestone. You should be very proud.

Can't wait to read the next 300 posts! :-)

Gillie said...

Well done on the milestone! I would LOVE to win the gift certificate as until recently that used to be my LNS but then I upped and moved 3,000 miles away!

Bonnie Brown said...

Congrats on your 300th post
Please enter me in the draw for the gift Certificate!

stitch_days said...

Wow, 5 years! I am still working on my first one. I enjoy reading your blog and I would love to win your generous drawing.
Rita E in AZ

Lynn said...

Woo hoo, 300 posts!! Congratulations Karen. Please enter my name into your giveaway. My email can be found on my blog profile.
Thank you so much for such a generous offer. Stash enhancing is always so much fun!

Alberta said...

Karen, congratulations on 5 years of blogging and 300 posts! I like that you stepped back when life required it but then you came back positive and inspirational! Love all your recent works! You ROCK!

Sheila said...

Well done Karen, there's hope for me yet. I'd love to b entered into your first blog giveaway.

Sheila
totally_thread_up@yahoo.co

Erica said...

Congrats on hitting this milestone. I've enjoyed reading your blog for a while now, though I don't comment as often as I should!

I'd love to be entered in your giveaway. Thanks so much for offering something so kind and generous!
My e-mail - e k i l l i n s at r o g e r s dot c o m (you'll have to remove the spaces and replace at and dot with the right things!)

Crazee4books said...

Hi Karen,

Congrats on hitting that incredible milestone.
As a sporadic blogger myself I know how hard
it can be to keep up with the blog itself as
well as commenting on other blogs, plus making
time for stitching and other interests, plus
... oh yes, family life.

Thanks for offering such a wonderful give
away!! Looking forward to 300 more wonderful
blog posts in your future.

CHeers!! Judy crazee4books@hotmail.com

Mary said...

That's a generous giveaway - thank you! Please enter me - congratulations on 300 posts!

Mary in MN

m_kaeding@hotmail.com

coffeecupthoughts said...

Congratulations on 500 posts! I know what you mean, some times it is not easy to blog.

You know I'm in for that draw! cgdoyle@gmail.com

Dani - tkdchick said...

Wooo Hoo! Congrats and PLEASE enter me!!!!

vEr0n!c@ said...

Congratulations on reaching 300 post! Five years is a pretty long time. May there be many more to come. Please include me in the giveaway. Thank you!

Margaret said...

Congratulations Karen - what a milestone. I love reading your blog and being inspired by your creations. Please include me in the giveaway

Lori said...

Congrats! Just came across your blog and have been enjoying all there is to see! This is a great giveaway-thanks!

loriwintrow@sbcglobal.net

Southpaw Stitcher said...

Congratulations on 5 years, Karen. I have yet to reach 5 months! Please enter me in your generous giveaway.
southpaw dot stitch at gmail dot com

Aurelia Eglantine said...

Heartfelt congratulations on your 5th Blogiversary, and thanks very much for this very generous giveaway! A stitchy gift certificate is a wonderful idea, and I'm sure it'll be much appreciated by whoever wins. Please enter me in the fun!

Kathy A. said...

Whew - I barely made it. Congratulations on 5 years and 300 posts! Way to go. Please enter me in your drawing Karen. And what a great idea for a giveaway. I sure could use that up in a hurry. ROFL

Margaret said...

Wow Karen - 300 posts and 5 years! Congratulations.
I would love to be entered in your generous draw.

Osmayra said...

congrats. wow 5 years! i don't know if i could do that... maybe =)
hdzmayra[at]yahoo[dot]com

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