I think a celebration of sorts is in order. It is not every day that you find yourself celebrating 3 years in the "blogging" world. First I must admit the past year has been an on and off, love/hate relationship with this blog. But aren't all relationships like that?? Don't they all have their ups and downs, happy and sad days? Rewarding and not so rewarding?
It is no different with this blog. Sometimes I like it, even love it. I feel ideas, and words pouring out of me like an open faucet, at other times, I'm as dry and bitter as the driest desert -which btw is the Atacama desert in Chile (according to wikipedia).
But all in all, I like it more than I do not. So I keep at it, not as much as I did before, but I still do it because I like sharing my thoughts and my images, and also because every once in a blue moon I get an email or a letter from an unknown person telling me how much they like what I do, and that has meant the world to me.
Since I couldn't participate in my
swap (even numbers), and I was really wanting to swap, I thought I would go ahead and make one for an unknown person. The packages shown here are the guidelines from the
swap, and probably a bit more :) and the colors chosen for the packaging are my favorite at the moment.
If you want a chance to win this, without having to send one in return, all you have to do is;
1. Leave a comment telling me which is your favorite post from this blog, and why you liked it.
2. And also what you would like to see more of, in this blog.
3. Follow if you like, not obligatory (as I usually don't like it when they make me follow a bunch of things).
Facebook,
Pinterest,
Instagram.
*Open to everyone, everywhere
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!!
Good luck, and have a beautiful day,
Giova
My favorite post is the one about A Janet Bolton Workshop. I love fabric and I love what she did with it. I would love to see more things like that, things about what others do to create with fabric.
ReplyDeleteI also love the wonderful little wrapped packages in the pictures.
Awww, if only I hadn't been away, I would have been your missing person! I knew exactly what I wanted to send, I just didn't have it with me on holiday. Whether I win or not, I would love to send you a package as part of my snail mail project :) Anyway, to answer your question, it will come as no surprise that I love your museum posts the most! But I also love when you post about embroidery, as I have recently taken it up again and it inspires me to keep going with it. Jenni x
ReplyDelete3 years, congratulations! And what a pity that you couldn't participate in your own swap! And my favorite post? Thats a question thats to hard to answer. I just like the way you can create beautiful things using embroidery!
ReplyDeleteHappy to find your blog will come back!
ReplyDeleteI like your post about the paper makers. Especially since I got some of your paper from that visit.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3 years. (hope my letter/package got there.)
I'm new to your blog {in the last month or so}... I will enjoy going way back,,,,, your posts are so beautiful and inspirational. I definitely loved and noted the handmade coasters project! New to sewing too so these will be fun to make. Little snips of cool things from around your house are fun to see. Love the variety of your posts. :) Oh, and thank you for your generosity. Your packaging is exquiiiiiiisite!!
ReplyDeleteIt goes past so fast. One of my favourites is the post called Opening Drawers. I love seeing what other people collect and find it very inspiring. Also loved the recent one about darning.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 3 yrs blogaversary Giova. I love all your posts but one that most sticks in my mind is embroidered words and my favourite poem by Yeats, Clothes of Heaven. Just beautiful....
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win one of your gorgeous packages. I would loved to have joined in your swap, sadly it was bad timing for me as I was already trying to work to deadlines and feeling under pressure.
I so understand what you mean by love hate relationship with your blog. I have set myself a challenge this year to post photos weekly and as my main computer is currently not working I am using my laptop. I find this so much more challenging and everything takes so much longer. At times like this I am sorry I set myself this commitment but know if I can keep it up I will feel a sense of achievement. At least I hope so!! I hope you find enjoyment in your blog and I will look forward to joining in your swap next time round.
Tres años, son tres años!!!! Bien dicen que "quien persevera, alcanza". Gracias por compartir tu inspiracion. Tus trabajos. Tus "grises" y tus colores. Gracias y aplausos!!! Que sigas mostrandonos tanta belleza!!!!! BENDICIONES!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI love your blog, and find your work and the way you talk about it beautiful and inspiring.
I have liked many posts, one I liked was one where you talked about flying. Another I loved was your recent post about darning.
Alison x
Big congratulations on the 3 years. Its hard sometimes to keep loving writing the posts and the photos and its hard work. I add odd recipes to mine, butt due to caring for a relative, I have lost the love a little not for cooking, but getting it all into a post. before I used to dash to the blog first and always be updating. But know that it is appreciated by many readers. I love the how to make scraps of fabric into garlands, I did this and its so pretty, thank you. Its a bit lame as I just love all the new ideas for beautifying my home and at reasonable prices and in ways I understand as I am not overly crafty. So I love all the personal touches, like the bunting and art projects. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI love the whole idea of the things in your blog. Especially like the brooches and embroidery.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I recently discovered your blog via Pinterest. Your blog appeals to me in that we share some common interests....I Love paper and altered books and sewing! I enjoyed your post from Sanibel Island, as I have been shelling there as well. Best Wishes to you on your third anniversary!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post is this shop in London: http://onebuntingaway.blogspot.com/2015/03/jessie-chorleys-shop.html I would love to see more of these!
ReplyDeletehello, I am a new follower! I hope you keep on blogging. I like the way you will go and learn something you want to know more about. Your creations are lovely. I am glad you found your way back to here again. X
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I love any post from the "lovely stores" series! I'm a sucker for beautiful shops (as I often daydream about having my own little corner somewhere) and you seem to have very similar tastes to mine, which is a bonus! So far I've loooved every single shop you featured, and made sure to add some of them to my "must visit" list for when I'll travel :)
ReplyDeleteAs for what I'd like to see more.. I wouldn't know. I really like the variety you've got going on already. But maybe, more swaps? ;)
Anyway, cheers for the blog-versary! <3
Hello Giova! Congratulations on your 3rd year blog anniversary! I came to your blog originally from a Pinterest searching on buntings. Your love of paper, buntings, and embroidery made me want to subscribe to your blog. I'm so thankful that I did. I have no suggestions as I enjoy everything you post! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteI love your flat mail project ideas...I am always looking for items to be able to send through the mail. You have a lovely blog! I will be following you on instagram (lostart_revived)
ReplyDeletehallo,
ReplyDeleteI only found your blog since a few months. you seem to have a very nice blog. the mending, the workshop with Janet Bolton<; what a beauty. your pictures also look so nice. so what can I wish than that you share your thoughts about beauty and creativity, and what you want to share with me. humble for your work. thanks
bea
Lovely giveaway,love surprises in the mail.Ideas for Handmade Christmas Gifts is my fav.Crochet is my passion and love making crochet ornaments and always on the lookout for new ones so this was a lovely idea.Thank you for the chance to win,have a lovely week.
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Yay for 3 years! I've been reading your blog (silently) for a few months now, i've finally got bloglovin' to follow you. I'd have to say that my favourite post is 'A Handmade Quote Book' i think it's a brilliant idea and i want to make one for my pen pals too :) I'd like to see even more ideas for creating envelopes, i loved your felt envelope idea and the 'another type of envelope' where it has pockets! It's really inspiring, Thank you! Amy xo.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your bloggiversary! I've been trying to find the post that made me start following you, but I can't recall which one it was - must have been almost three years!!! At that time the plan was to have posts from your crafty sister abroad as well (I believe she was living in the US?) Anyway, I'll have to choose another one... not an easy task! Some favourites are "Notebook Keeper or Journal Maker?" (fellow notebook hoarder here and I love your peek inside some of them), "Some Crafts are Better than Others" (I love your paper-fabric mixed media style, and on another note: awesome title > hearing Morrissey sing "Some girls.." right away) and of course the one about the doily teabag sachet for pen pals.
ReplyDeleteBTW you probably already follow @tinybeardk on instagram? If not, take a look!
Congratulations! I really enjoyed the post "Opening Drawers" It is really fun getting a peak into someone else's collections. :)
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