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Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentine's Day friends!  I hope your day is filled with love and laughter!  I'm a bit Valentine'ed out so I have no card to share today but this seemed a fitting occasion to mention that recently I was the lucky recipient of a Liebster Blog award from two of my very dear blogging buddies--Anne Marie and Christina.  Wow!
Anne Marie, or Stampin' Anne to the blog world, is a super talented crafter with a heart of gold and a design style as big and bold as the state where she lives--yep, Texas!  She is a master at mixing patterns, texture and BLING and a visit to her blog is sure to inspire as well as bring a smile to your face with her sparkling personality not to mention the occasional song lyric!  Thank you Ann Marie--it's an honor!

Christina, of Sea Glass and Sentiments, is another super talented crafter with an amazing attention to detail and a clean and simple style that is to die for!  She mixes colors and layers to perfection and is wicked with her sewing machine!  She also has a heart of gold and always leaves me the sweetest and most encouraging comments.  Thank you Christina--I am honored!

As part of the award, I am to pass it on to 3 other blogging buddies whom I admire.  Of course, I find inspiration from so many talented bloggers out there--my Google Reader list grows everyday--but the following artists inspire me not only with their amazing creations but their kindness as well:

  1. Linda @ Stampin' Seasons--not only do I love her effortlessly elegant style, Linda is generous with her comments and always makes me laugh!
  2. Lesley @ Always Playing with Paper--Lesley gave me my very first spot on a Design Team and along with that, confidence in myself and my designs .  On top of that, she is super friendly and I love her style.
  3. Tara @ Tara Bee Ink--Tara's creations are always stellar.  An amazing attention to detail and a superb sense of color.  I always leave a visit to her blog with my jaw still on the floor!
And, iIf you're still with me I will leave you with a virtual Valentine's bouquet straight from the camellia bushes in our backyard.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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    8 comments:

    1. FrancesFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:05 AM

      Gorgeous camellias! I have a very small bush that is yet to flower....still, patience is a virtue they say!

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    2. Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.netFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM

      Nance congratulations on the award. I'm sure many blogs LOVE having you as designer on their team. Your style is amazing.
      The camellias are SPECTACULAR! Wow. What a great sight out your window when we are still gazing at PILES of SNOW! Lucky you.

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    3. ChristinaFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:23 AM

      Thank you so very much for the kind words, Nance! It means a great deal coming from someone whose creations I truly admire. I can't wait to check out your favorite blogs for more inspiration! And I will try to forgive you for taunting me with gorgeous blooming flowers while we still have feet of snow on the ground. *wink* Seriously, they are lovely! Happy Valentine's Day!

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    4. NancyFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:06 AM

      HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Your flowers look scrumptious and CONGRATULATIONS on another well-deserved award.

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    5. LeAnneFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM

      Congrats on the kudos, and thanks for sharing those LOVELY flowers!

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    6. Anne Marie HileFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:14 PM

      Nance, you just made my day! Thank you SO much for the sweet words, they mean more then you know! You deserve this award a million times over. Your work is incredible! I have to tell you that I saw the first photo before I read the line above and I instantly thought "WOW! How did she MAKE that?" Lol, I thought it was a punch! By the second photo I figured it out. Whoops, blonde moment! Gorgeous eye-candy you have growing in your backyard! Happy Valentine's Day! Hugs to you! :)

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    7. Linda CallahanFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM

      You are a sweetheart! And you say the sweetest things! No wonder I like to hang out under The Canopy! Oh and did I mention the scenery is always beautiful here as well :)

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    8. jaydeeFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM

      Nance, congrats on your blog awards. Really well deserved! I am very envious of your camellias. With another foot of snow forecast for today, it's going to be a while before we see something green and beautiful in the garden!
      have a fabulous Sunday, my friend
      hugs
      jaydee

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