Journal Give-Away!

I know I'm still so new to blogging, but I have been loving every minute of it!  I loved reading the blogs of others before I ever decided to take the plunge and start one of my own.  I wasn't sure if it would be something I could do, and I was so worried no one would be interested in it - but here I am on my 102nd post and feel like I'm going strong and with a lot of support!

 

I love the creative outlet my blog provides me: whether it be thinking up a post or sharing my paper crafts, a recipe or a scrapbook page. But what I love most of all is the connections and friendships I have made through blogland.  I can't thank you enough for the wonderful support during your visits - and sweet comments. They mean so much to me!! So I wanted to give back a little with this:

 

 

I am continuing work on an "embellished journal" that I would like to give to one of you wonderful people out there. I'm also including this colorful dual tip marker set. But wait there's more! Lol  What's not pictured is the candy I also plan to include and a fun Spring item as well. I have a friend that recently opened a special little store in my town and I plan to pick up a little spring goodie or decoration of some kind from there to throw in too.

 

I love a fresh new journal to write down my thoughts. I think journals are also nice to doodle and draw in , write down memories in, or even keep special photos in....kind of like a mini scrapbook! Well I decided to take a plain journal and embellish it a little bit to make it even more special as something from me to you. Here's a closer peek at just a few of the pages:

the cover was plain with just the polka dot fabric prior and I glued on a few romantic spring embellishments

 

 

 

 

many of the pages I just left alone - lots of room for your own journaling, but some pages here and there I added some fun little surprises (glued on, doodled on, or stickers I stuck on)

 

 

 

wouldn't it be fun to pull up this little pocket tag and add a special photo or message?

 

 

 

even a little dedication page in the front so you'll remember where the journal came from & when

 

 

I will be finishing up the embellished pages (& grabbing the additional prize goodies) over this next week and will draw a name next Wednesday March 4th and I will announce the winner by next Friday. At first I was afraid to do a give-away as I thought, "what if no one participates?" - but even if I only have one person to give it too I will be so happy! I just want to give thanks in some way for how grateful I am to be part of blogland. 

 

All you have to do to be entered is leave me a comment (between today and next Wednesday) about what you love about reading another person's blog or about blogging yourself. You don't need to have your own blog to be part of the give-away.  I will write down all of the entries and have my daughter draw a winner. I may have some extra goodies by the time I'm done so I may draw a runner up too!  Then you will just need to share an address with me if you win so I'm able to ship the prizes to you! I will give you my email address where you will be able to send it privately.  Good luck and check in next week to see if you've won!

 

 

**on a side note I just wanted to let Sandra at Diary of a SAHM know how much we loved her handmade goodies!! Everything is so beautifully made (& those wash cloths work great!!) But my daughter has taken over the blanket and claimed it as hers and refuses to share! Lol