Saturday 19 February 2011
Snowdrops and a Giveaway
Hello lovelies ,
Well thank you all for your comments about my dress makeover, you lot are really something special.
It hasn't escaped my notice that I now have nearly 400 followers, oh wow !
It really is such a positive thing for me to have you lovely lot to share the crafty , pretty, outdoorsy bits of my little world with.
It's nearly a year since I started this blogging thing and though I sometimes feel guilty for the time I spend on it , I'm having way too much fun to want to stop :0)
I enjoy the interaction with like minded peeps so much. And I really think looking for pretty and positive things to share with you all has made me more positive as a result.It has certainly made me notice natures beauty a whole lot more than I did before.
I love taking the photos and even writing the posts, though I don't think this is my strongest point .
On the way back from shopping yesterday I pulled over for a second to see if I could find any snowdrops at the edge of some woodland.I do love these first flowers of the year and all they signify....like spring is coming :0)
Just look what I found. Such perfect natural snowdrops.........
On a bank of moss and fallen leaves , right at the side of the road , but you could wizz past this every day and never notice it .......
I truly gasped at its beauty ...shame it was a dull as ditch water sort of day so the pictures are a little dark( the sunny snowdrops at the top of this post were taken last week)..
These little flowers looked so beautiful just growing there in the wild , and in all honesty I'm sure I wouldn't have made the effort to stop , without you lovely lot to share the pictures with.
So that is just one example of how blog land has been such a positive thing for me . What I'm getting to is that I think it's time I had a little giveaway , by way of a thank you to all you , and to celebrate my first whole year of blogging. I put my thinking cap on .....something light enough to send anywhere in the world ...... something pretty yet practical for crafty types .Something to make use of some of my crochet bits and bobs..........
This is what I came up with ...
Needle cases . They are just a small gift but consequently I was able to make several .......
Five little pretties , Two with crocheted Pansy's .....
One with a granny square ....
And two with circles.........
I had great fun making these , you know I love working with felt :0)....
Now I could just do with making one for myself as they are so handy.......
If you would like to win one , just leave me a comment on this post , and make sure I can contact you if you win. Don't be shy , it doesn't matter if you haven't commented before .
March the 6th is my first bloggyversary so I'll draw the winners on that day....what a great way to celebrate :0)
Love Jacquie x
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Love the pinwheel crochet circles - they remind me of Little House on the Prairie!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a years blogging - it's a great visual diary!
Hey Jacquie what a wonderful way to use your crochet, flowers and squares. The Pansies are gorgeous, love those colour combinations.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway to celebrate your blogiversary.
The Snowdrops are lovely too, fancy spying them as you were driving by, looks like it was a beautiful day when you took the pic.
Enjoy your weekend,
Claire :}
Hello Jacquie, what a fabulous idea to use up all your bits and bobs and to celebrate your 1 yea anniversary in true hooky style ;0)
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of snow drops and make every effort to seek them out they are the hope of spring coming for me. have a wonderful (if wet!) weekend and thanks for all yur inspiration xox
Well done you, they are lovely. I will have to have a go, unless I get lucky that is.
ReplyDeleteLovely snowdrops, I think the pics are lovely and bright. I hope to get too one of the local garden/halls which have a snowdrop walk.
ReplyDeleteOh yes please I'd love to enter your giveaway the pansy case's are my favourite, gorgoues stuff.
Have a lovely weekend xx
Oh wow Jacquie, that is an amazing give-away! Of course I would love love love to win one of these pretties, so generous of you!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, love Maaike
Ooh! They are all lovely. I would love any one of them (but especially the pansies!) I think I have an addiction to needlecases!
ReplyDeleteOh could I have a chance of winning one please they are so pretty. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThose snowdrops are wonderful :) Some have just poked through outside our house - I must get round to taking some photos
ReplyDeleteWell done too on your 1st year blogging :) The needle cases are adorable
Much love,
Kim
I'm so in love with snowdrops... there are so cute!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great give-away.. you made such beautifull prizes!
I would love to enter your give-away!
Good luck
The needle books look beautiful but I have to say that your dress make over is fabulous! I love everything about it. Congratulations on your impending blogiversary too. And a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteNearly 400 followers is quite something in under a year, so big congratulations from me. I think it is your lovely crochet that does it!
ReplyDeleteI remember blogging snowdrops in the early spring last year and I'm going to check my blog now to see what week it was!
They are great. I love the pansy.
ReplyDeleteGillx
What a great giveaway, the needle cases are lovely, especially the pansy ones.
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteWould tou like to send one all the way to Portugal?
Have a great weekend :)
xoxo
They are lovely you are so creative. Since your last post I have been practising like mad and it is starting to pay off, my squares are getting better. Thanks for the generous giveaway and happy blogversary. Sue
ReplyDeleteooh, please count me in also!! l adore the ones with the pansy's!! Always enjoy your blog much!!thanks!!! greetings Ria
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing those lovely photos of the snowdrops. Spring is just so nice after a long cold winter.
ReplyDeleteYour needle cases are gorgeous, I love the little crochet touches on the front.
Congratulations on your upcoming bloggyversary and nearly 400 followers. Can't say that I'm surprised, your blog is FAB!!!
Have a lovely Sunday,
Anne xx
Your needle cases are darling and I'd love to enter to win! Thank you...Heather
ReplyDeleteLovely pansies I have never seen a crotchet one.
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to see snowdrops in the wild. I agree blogging makes you look at your surroundings more, which is too everyones advantage, thanks for sharing.
cate x
Fantastic idea and I love them so please enter me. I love your blog and am an avid follower. xx
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty - thanks for the lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe needle cases are lovely...the little pansies are so sweet I would love the chance to win one.
ReplyDeleteCan I just say your photos are beautiful, mine leave a lot to be desired, I'm hoping with practice they may improve.
Emma x
What a great little needlecase, that combines 2 crafts!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cheery. Blogging is very positive and even when life is not it just makes you feel better.
ReplyDeleteLove them! Hope that if I don't get picked you'll give me permission to whip one up for myself? I think one of these may just change my life ;oD
ReplyDeleteThe needle cases are so cute. I love the flowers and I have been looking at crochet and knitted flower books just recently. Thanks for a wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Meredith
I love your needle cases! I would love to win one of yours :) I very badly need one.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures always turn out very nice! I love the snowdrops. I would also love to win aa needle case from you.
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Hello!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are very pretty! I love the ones with the pansies, and the one with the granny square on it! I would love one! And if I don't win, I'll have to make one for myself! :)
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The snowdrops are so pretty, I can't wait til spring starts spreading up here, snow on the hills today and still no spring flowers!
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway, the pansies are my favourites! :) x
A lovely giveaway Jacquie, I would love to be entered, the granny sqaure one is my favourite so I will keep my fingers crossed! Enjoy the spring sunshine, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog a couple of weeks ago. I am so inspired by your work. I have been knitting for about 7 years. Previous to that I spent much time crocheting blankets. You have inspired me to get back to crochet. I just love the color! I wish I could learn more about color but I think it is just a gift some people have and some don't, I missed that gene! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us all out here in blogland.
Pin cases are beautiful. I would love the opportunity to win one. Please enter me in the drawing.
Patty
jnp1982@msn.com
California, USA
Hi, been only following you for a short while, but have fallen in love with your needle cases, beautiful! Lucky person who ever wins!
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Wow! Almost 400 followers! You'r so sweet doing a give away for that and what a great gift you came up with, a wonderful idea to make myself too, however I would be delighted if I won one of yours... The snowdrops are so precious, unfortunately I haven't seen them 'live' since I've been living in the warm south of Spain.
ReplyDeleteWow what a wonderful idea they are beautiful! Please add me in, and congratulations all the well deserved followers!
ReplyDeleteKandi x
Beautiful giveaway thank you, love reading your blog keep up the good work. x
ReplyDeleteI love your crochet. Everything you make turns out beautifully. And your pictures are great because I've not been where you are. I can picture it through your eyes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea for using small scraps of yarn.
ReplyDeleteI love the pansies very much and would like to enter the draw please.
The snowdrop pics are very pretty.
Margaret
Love the little Snowdrops, they just put a smile on my face! I look forward to the first sign of Crocus's here....that means spring has finally arrived. Unfortunatly that is a few months away yet though, so its nice to see signs of spring in other parts of the world! Your needle cases are adorable, the pansy's are my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love snowdrops!
ReplyDeleteAnd I would love to be entered into the giveaway :-)
Louisa xx
Hello Jacquie! These are so cute. Please throw my name in the hat. I'd be tickled pink to have something from Bunny Mummy with my crochet things.
ReplyDeleteJacquie ~ another fabby idea! I think I like the green one with the granny on the front the best although they are all lovely in their own right :O)xx
ReplyDeleteI love your needlecases!
ReplyDeleteThe pansies are gorgeous!
I love your crocheted flowers, what a clever way to put them to good use.
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled if you could put my name down to take part in your giveaway (will keep my fingers and toes crossed :))
Helenxx
oh what a sweet little giveaway please do enter me in yours, ive just started crocheting and i get so much enjoyment with it, and you are so right about blogging x helen x
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie! Love the Snowdrops.. I must get some photos of mine today as it's sunny for a change here in Oregon USA!
ReplyDeleteI love your needle cases -- etuis! I'd like to toss my name in the hat.
I'm off to a jury of art and crafts for a gallery here.. hugs, Teresa
Gorgeous needlecases! What a great idea - would love to know the pattern for the pansies, they look great.
ReplyDeletehello jacquie,
ReplyDeletelovely lovely to see your work as always!! i am an ardent follower and i check your blog first thing everyday. thank you for all the cheer you spread and all that you share!!
as always,the needle cases are superb and it would be great to win something for the first time ever especially something so useful an so pretty!! heres my message on a wing and a prayer!!
warm hugs
ramya
SMART idea on the needle cases! And so pretty too. Please enter me in the giveaway.
ReplyDelete~Teresa in KY
Congratulations on your blogiversary!!
ReplyDeleteYour little needle cases are very pretty as are the snowdrops. :)
Vivienne x
Jacquie, these needle cases are gorgeous! Congratulations on your blogiversary too - I always enjoy reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteFiona xx
Sometimes I think overcast weather makes for a better photo - to me it seems that the snowdrops have more depth and colour
ReplyDeleteWonderful needle cases too
Just found your blog today, love all your crochet goodies, just going to have a little skip through your archives with a cuppa.
ReplyDeletePretty needlecases,
florrie x
Hey,lovely idea,cute and practical.Count me in,please.Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteDanijela
plavicasta@yahoo.com
Congratulatons on your year of blogging, I would love to be in with a chance of winning one of these they are lovely. Great blog, I love reading it although don't comment very much! Hannah xx
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. It is very inspiring. The circle needle case is my fave!
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Your photos are lovely, we've been "Down Under" for 2 years and I do miss the seasons! Can't complain though, it's great to be able to experience something different. I've been reading your blog for a while and always find it very cheery, thank you!
ReplyDeleteSandra x
Jacquie, you are always so creative and these little needle cases are wonderful. Please enter me in your drawing. I would also love to win.
ReplyDeleteRenee :)
Hello Jacquie! You have made so lovely new design! What a wonderful idea to use crochet like that! Thank you for sharing your ideas and stories! Sunny wishes from Teje!
ReplyDeleteMy e-mail: teje.karjalainen@yahoo.gr (if I'm no-reply)
Love your blog. Haven't got the hang of crochet, prefer knitting but your blog is so pretty that I keep coming back
ReplyDeleteLouise
Such pretty photos of the snowdrops, my gran used to have them in her garden, such sweet flowers :)
ReplyDeleteJust love your needlecases Jacquie, they are so sweet!
Oh, they are sooo lovely. Can Australians enter???
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, please put my name in the hat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway! I'd love to join!
ReplyDeletevery nice idea...
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered your blog - and what a find! It would be lovely to win one of your needle cases, but I already feel I've won something through simply reading your blog.
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and please visit my blog isitatoy.blogspot.com :-)
the giveaways look gorgeous but I really wanted to say Snowdrops are my fav flower and I simply loved the pic thanks for making my day xx
ReplyDeleteHi Jacquie love those pictures of the snowdrops and completly agree with you about the blogosphere I really enjoy sharing little treats and discoverys through blogs and flickr etc, it really feeds creativity I think! So the snowdrops we love, and the little needle pouches we also love, brilliant way to use up all those little things made as experiments or tryouts. Happy blogging ♥
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Wow they are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me.
Em xxxxxx
Hi Jacquie,
ReplyDeleteThese needlebooks are lovely! I think the pansies are my favourite too, but they are all fab. I would love to be entered into your giveaway!
Congratulations on almost a year of blogging too. I thoroughly enjoy coming to see what you've been up to and what you've been making, so will look forward to the second year!
Actually, I'm doing a bit of catch up, I don't seem to have spent much time in blogland this week, what a treat to come back to snowdrops and a giveaway!
Hope you have had a good weekend,
xx
Haha, just read your comment over at mine - don't worry, your comment didn't put me off! I'm just procrastinating with the curtains - probably because I don't fully know what I'm doing! I just need a bit braver don't I, and will definitely measure twice like you said! xx
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of the snow drops. They are beautiful! I would love to win one of those needlebooks. They are beautiful! I especially love the pansies as they remind me of my grandma!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all that you do on your blog!
That is an amazing idea! I might have to pull out some stash yarn and a book of motifs and whip some up.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jacquie!
ReplyDeleteYes, I´d love to win one of this!! They´re cute!
And congratulations for the bloggyversary!
Here is my e-mail: virgilios@uol.com.br
Brazil, Sao Paulo - SP
Great giveaway Jacquie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and Happy blogiversary !!
Hola Jacquie.
ReplyDeleteFelicidades en tu primer aniversario y que sigas haciendo cosas tan bonitas.
Hi - I would love to win one of the lovely needle cases :)
ReplyDeleteGreat give away! Would love to win such a beautiful gift.
ReplyDeleteCABWNANA@aol.com
How clever and cute plus they are so useful. Kindly add my name too please. I'd love to win.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Te needle cases are such a good idea to use up bits you have made.
ReplyDeleteHop you have a wonderful week.
Colette
what a fantastic idea and a generous give away, thank you
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you've only been blogging for a year, you are so good at it and so good at sharing your inspirations and photo's.
ReplyDeleteI love the needle cases they're such a great idea, I'm always leaving mine on the table and they get lost under everything.
Lishaxx
Lovely photos - such pretty flowers. I'd love a chance to win a needle case. Those pansy's look fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteBellissime foto e meravigliosi i tuoi lavori!!! Anto
ReplyDeleteOh they are so cute love the pansy type design lovely - sorry I thought I was following you but its just bookmarked - doh!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! And such a creative use of crochet bits!
ReplyDeleteI am in need of a needlecase (why is that the one item I can never seem to make time to make for myself?)
Hugs,
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com
I adore snowdrops!!
ReplyDeleteThe farmhouse on the farm I keep my horses has a carpet of them out front and they are just beautiful!!
I love your crocheted pansies too!! I must have another go at them myself, my last attempts were nowhere near as good as yours!!
S x
You have a great blog and the pics are always interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe needle cases are so cleverly put together , Well done..
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour work is lovely.
If I am a winner, would you send it to Brasil?
sure are cute needle cases. would be so excited to win one. thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI want one!!! I DO! I DO! I DO!
ReplyDeletewould love a chance to win oe of these lovlies :) xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat great needle cases! It would be hard to pick as they are all beautiiful!! Thanks and Congrats
ReplyDeletejudyk2310@yahoo.com
Hi Jacquie,
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying looking at your outside photos. Its reminding us all I think to get in the car and travel out into the countryside to see what's coming alive again after the winter.
Your little giveaway gifts are just so sweet. I think these would be great for a teachers gift for the youngsters, don't you think? Maybe Easter?
I'd be really happy if you'd enter 'Mrs Twins' into your Giveaway Please!! oh what fun!
Thank you Suex
The needle cases are lovely- I so so wish I could crochet- the pansy ones are so pretty. i would love the chance to win one
ReplyDeletethe cases are lovely, so girlie! Please count me in.
ReplyDeleteI love your needle cases! They are so pretty. I'm particularly smitten with the granny square one :)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how the blog-o-sphere and other people's beautiful photos makes you stop and appreciate the small beauties around you.
I find the same thing!
Your lovely little needle books are so ADORABLE! I would love to win one of the beautiful pansies. I'm so glad I found your blog..... lovely and clever! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh they are really great, I would love to have one! I especially like the flowers. But the colors of the other ones... So lovely of you to make and give them!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend,
love Maaike
So beautiful small things, I really wish to win one of them!
ReplyDeleteOline i Norway
Ooh what a lovely giveaway - and I nearly missed it! Thank you for the chance to win - they are sol colourful and lovely! x
ReplyDeleteWhat cool giveaways. I jet started following your lovely blog. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteThese were lovely! What a fantastic way to use small pieces from different hooking :D
ReplyDeleteHope i'm not too late. Wow you are so creative. I would love to win one.
ReplyDeleteGemma x
Amei, muita criatividade, ParebƩns!!
ReplyDeleteO que vocĆŖ usa: linha ou lĆ£!!.
Obrigada por compartilhar!
Tina Brasil!!