A Year Ago Today....

I waded into the world of blogging with this post, telling you a little bit about myself and how I came to be an artist.  I had NO IDEA how to blog and I was very nervous about starting.  I had talked about it for over a year, but was a bit intimidated.  Then my niece, ever fearless, started her own blog and said, "What's the big deal?  Just WRITE something."  And I did.

Now, a year later, here I am.  It's been a slow process, and I have not been as consistent with my posts as I should be.  I wish there were a few extra hours in the day, or perhaps one more day in the week, for me to accomplish all these 'extra' things that go along with having an online presence.  I remember the good ol' days when I could just go into my studio and create little works of art all day, then load them up in my truck and go to a craft show.  Times have changed.  I still do shows, and they still represent the biggest part of my business, but I'm slowly building a following online.  I've 'met' some really great people that I never would have come across in my normal life. 

As a thank you to those who have followed me from the beginning, and also to those who have just recently discovered my work, I have decided to host a little giveaway to celebrate my year of blogging.  YAY!! 

This is what you can win:

 

 

 

 

 

He's pretty cute, right?

 

OK--here are the rules:

 

1.  YOU MUST BE SIGNED UP TO FOLLOW MY BLOG, either by email subscription or through google.  If you haven't signed up yet, what are you waiting for?  Now is the time to do so!  It's easy.  Either put your email address in the box at the top of the right sidebar and click submit (you will get an email to confirm your subscription, and you will need to follow the link provided.)  Or click on the blue button on the sidebar that says 'join this site' to follow through google.  Easy peasy!! 

 

2.  YOU MUST COMMENT ON THIS POST!  This giveaway requires your active participation, so please leave a comment below.  If you have been reading, but never commenting, now is the time to comment!  You could just win this ADORABLE Frosty!

 

Pretty simple, huh? 

 

Also, as a favor to me, I would appreciate it if you would share the link.  Either email it to a friend you think might enjoy it, or post it on your facebook, or just tell your next door neighbor.  I would love to build a bigger following, but I need your help! 

 

Next Wednesday I will randomly draw a winner and I will announce who it is here on the blog. 

 

Good Luck to everyone, and THANK YOU SO MUCH for following me! 

Lisa