It is about time that is what I'm thinking!!!
I've been meaning to do my giveaway since the beginning of July because it was three years ago in July when I hesitatingly started my blog.... but work did not slack off as I had expected so I just couldn't get down to it.
That is good by the way ...having more work that is....being self-employed I do not turn my nose up at extras when they are offered to me.
Three years of blogging!!! Amazing!!! I have to say it is very true what I have expressed in the title of this post. I continue to have fun and I continue to enjoy blogging tremedously.
I am not sure if the following that I am going to comment is the norm where 2-3 year or well seasoned bloggers are concerned but I find that this last year of blogging I have changed my outlook and attitude to how I blog.
I seemed to have settled down to a certain way of blogging which makes it feel much more manageable and less stressful for me. As stated in previous posts there was really no way I could keep up with frequent posting and constant commenting on fellow bloggers posts. I now comment and respond when I can. I also try and comment with something to say and not just an empty nonsensical remark if not I just do not comment because I've nothing to say!
This had to be!
I think blogging should never be stressful and I could envisage in my case I would have had to give it up eventually if this had continued. Perhaps it was because I came to an agreement with myself that if I wanted to continue blogging and enjoy it I had to push to one side thoughts such as having to reply to every comment,gaining more followers or wondering why some blogs I follow from the very start have not even recognized my presence on theirs. I've turned to a much more relaxed view and am happy for people to follow me if they want to or not . As for non contact from a blog I follow that's fine too because I will continue to read and comment on it because I enjoy that blog.
I have also to add a big thank you to the niche of fellow bloggers who continue to keep in contact although I can't always reply ......believe me I
follow your blogs and I read your posts and all your comments on mine and I thoroughly enjoy hearing from you.
I consider I receive much more than what I give back .......this giveaway
is of course in no way in lieu of payment for all the delight I have
received since becoming a craft blogger three years ago but
it is in gratitude!
Now then lets get down to the nitty gritty!!!
My giveaway consists
initially of 7 x 50gram balls of Coats SMC Bravo yarn in sea colours and some sea treasure.
I am sorry but neither the basket nor the sea shell is included!
Please focus on the underlined
initially at the start of this paragraph. There is more to come! The yarn is the main part of my giveaway but there will be a few more Mediterranean surprises included which I'll add to my next posts.
What do you have to do to win the giveaway???
Not much ...it isn't at all painful!!!
It is open to craft bloggers world wide and beyond (Klingons,Silvan and Middle Earth Elves are welcome to participate) although unfortunately I cannot accept anyone signing anonymously.
TO PARTICIPATE:
You do not have to be a follower if you do not want to be although I would be delighted if you do become one. :-)
- Leave your comment here on this post indicating you wish to participate
- Please upload the GIVEAWAY image at the top of this page to your blog roll and link it to here
- OR mention my giveaway in one of your next posts.
and that is all
Have I forgotten anything????
Yes I have.....
The giveaway will end on 24th August at midnight Spanish time!
Sigh!!! Now I feel much better I have finally got my Giveaway out into blogland
Enjoy your weekend
Amanda :-)
PS: Keep a look out for the extra bits that I'll be adding to that basket!