Thursday, April 7, 2011

a sharp intake of breath.....

my dearest blog readers.....

I am about to do something I have never.....

ever.....

done......

before......

it's not anything monumental......

or life changing.....

but for me it is...... well....... a little scary!

I know it is hard to believe that it could be scary..... 
after all, what could possibly be scary in my little bubble of a world called *happilicious*?

it's just that I have a little spot inside me that wonders if the things I make are, 
shall we say, a little bit not-quite-as-nice as the things I see around me....

it's not something that I spend heaps of time dwelling on but just occasionally, 
and especially when I have thought of doing this in the past, this little rascal raises his head and squeals.... 'that's no good' in a loud voice......

but dear friends, I am going to press on regardless and bring you....

my......

very.....

first.......

giveaway........!!

ooooooohhhhhhh.......

you see, earlier on in the week I received a darling little keyring that my dear sister 
sent to me in a little brown package.....

I was smitten, let me tell you and thought how lovely it would 
be to make one (or maybe a few).......

then I thought that since my sister had been so kind to me, 
that I should pass that kindness forward.....

and so I had a little play and made this......

which I would love to pass forward to someone else so they can share the 
'I'm-very-inexperienced-at-the-whole-free-machine-stitching-lark-but-that-kinda-
adds-to-the-'quirkiness'-of-this-piece' love.....

now, there will be no rules for this giveaway ..... I'm not a great fan of rules......
just say 'hello' in the comments section, with a way of me being able to contact you if 
you are the lucky winner, and I will let the little cherub who loves to craft with me pick a 
random name out of a hat...... or maybe out of my Emma Bridgewater breakfast bowl...... 
oooooo, that sounds better......

there, nothing too complicated......

now I just have to silence the little rascal who is squealing at the top 
of his lungs that no-one will comment........


p.s. never having done this before I forgot that I should probably tell you that I will close the giveaway next Thursday night (14th)..... how does that sound? - plenty of time to get your comments in - and it doesn't matter where you live on this great big planet of ours..... I'll post it to wherever you are........

11 comments:

Keren said...

Helloooo :) It's lovely! and your giving it forward will be a blessing to the lucky recipient

Jan said...

That's gorgeous, Deborah - and the little house looks just like my house...

Cat said...

I get a bit nervous holding giveaways too, wondering/hoping someone will enter. Your heart creation is very sweet, thank you for the thoughtful giveaway and I'll cross my fingers.

Liz said...

Well I'm commenting and your little heart keeper looks gorgeous, I know you do good work, I've seen you iron a bunny :o)
Lizzie
xxx

Of you, I am fond said...

Hellooooooooo...& what a super kind idea :) Sending hugs & wishes for all things wonderful!

Ruth x

Jodie said...

Those internal voices aren't always on our side are they ? Some days I have a whole chorus - well your inner voice is wrong !

Unknown said...

Loverly loverly! I have just the key for that ring! X

Naomi said...

It is gorgeous!! YOU ARE very talented. Much love Naomi xx

Cindy said...

I discovered our blog today and really enjoyed it. I'm new to blogging so i like to see what other people get up too! Your little keyring is ever so sweet! Cindy x

Anonymous said...

The giveaway sounds great and so s the gift. I'd feel lucky to win.
Connie in USA

Jane said...

oh it's lovely! such a treat for someone to have that to look at every time they use their keys!

ps I finally got going on my granny stripe blanket, I'm loving it and want to be working away at it much more often than I should!

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