Treasured blog wins and gifts from my new friends in 2010

 

Hello, friends! I hope you are enjoying this time of year. I've been reflecting on my experience so far in blog land.  It never ceases to amaze me how generous everyone is here.  Whether it is constantly sharing your creative spirit or leaving encouraging comments, the support and friendship that I have experienced has been overwhelming at times.  THANK YOU!  I also have enjoyed the playful aspect of blogging, including the giveaways. I need to share some very talented ladies with you that I was so blessed to have won original pieces of art from this year.  First up - Cindy at Lilly's Lace who created this incredible altered belt buckle above in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

Is this not the most gorgeous piece of art?  It is hanging in my little studio to remind me about my self exams and to pray for those in treatment.  I hope you will visit Lilly's blog and tell her that I sent you. She is very talented and shares the best vintage wedding photos with poems. She's very witty! Thank you Cindy for sharing a piece of yourself with us all this year and for honoring this important cause. I love the belt buckle and all the goodies you included in my giveaway.

Next up is Marilyn at Willow and Figs.  I won this gorgeous altered journal in one of her Tuesday Treasure Giveaways!  Included in the giveaway were some of Marilyn's signature handmade cards like this one which is my favorite!

You are in luck too! Marilyn has two Etsy shops! One is for her artwork Marander Studios.  I found this lovely mixed media French wall hanging and purse there -

She has also opened another Etsy shop for her handmade cards.  That one is "on vacation" at the moment. I'm sure if you follow Willow and Figs, she'll let you know when she's open for business again after the holidays.

This beautiful crystal bracelet arrived with a Christmas card from my friend Cindy at Cindy Adkins Whimsical Musings.  There are not too many days that go by that I don't chat briefly with Cindy or check her blog. She is constantly creating for her  Etsy shop and inspiring us all by sharing her work on her blog.  Here are a few favorite items that are available right now in her shop too!

Aren't these gorgeous? I know many of my followers already know Cindy. She just recently added this inspiration kit above to her shop.  Many of us have been busy over the holidays. I wanted to make sure you saw this treasure trove of goodies!

Thank you to all three of these talented ladies. This is long overdue!  I hope you don't mind that I used pictures from your blogs and shops today! I admire each of you and thank you for sharing your talents with us.  I hope all my blog friends have a safe holiday weekend and wish you many blessings in the new year! Linking this post to White Wednesday this week.