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This is long – I apologize in advance but it’s full of blog introductions, info about me and a game with a fun giveaway at the bottom of the post.
It’s time to celebrate my 100th post and surpassing 300 followers (THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!) with a Giveaway and a fun time with a game –
From Cheri at It’s So Very Cheri.
The rules of accepting and sharing this award are:
- Put the logo on your blog or post.
- Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude
- Link to your nominees within your post.
- Comment on their blogs to let them know they’ve received this award
- Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award. Tell us how you’ve come to have an attitude gratitude.
- Tricia – Boutelle Family Zoo. I love Tricia’s sense of humor and beautiful DIY projects. I love stories about her 3 little monkeys too. She’s become a very special friend.
- Courtney – Project Pretty. Courtney is so sweet and so full of ideas and DIY talent. She has also become one of my best blog friends forever.
- Kelly – Kelly’s Korner Blog. Kelly’s faith and beliefs are her priority and keep me inspired and remind me that inspiration doesn’t only come from pretty decor photos. She has an awesome “Show Us Your Life” feature that provides so many more opportunities for making new blog friends.
- Whitney & Ashley – Shanty2Chic. I just “met” Whitney and her blog is beautiful and her projects are amazing.
- Katie – Along the Way with K+J. I’ll be featuring Katie’s projects soon. She has great ideas and a fun new Trash to Treasure party. Just my kinda thing!
- Judy – Gracious Southern Living. I featured Judy’s drop cloth drapes and feel like I made a friend for life. Her sweet personality makes me wish I was southern.
- Lauren – FikleChik. Lauren is so generous, so helpful and so artistic. I’m just green with envy. Go see what I mean. You can’t help but love her
- Stacie – The Creative Crate. Another talented DIYer with a fun blog full of ideas and projects. Seriously. You will walk away with another project added to your list after seeing what she comes up with.
- Joan – For the Love of a House. I love.love.love Joan’s house. I could read her journey over and over. The transformation is unbelievable and beautiful.
- Karli – Rockybella. A beautiful blog, new etsy shop and fellow doxie lover.
2. I want to give up my current occupation and do something fun and creative that I enjoy. I’m motivated to do it. I’m in a position where I can go for it and have so much support and encouragement but I’m still not quite sure which area to focus on and I sometimes lack the confidence to believe that I can do it. Do you get like that too?
3. My husband calls me Mittens and his pet name is Mutz. 🙂
6. I have two beautiful daughters. Bri (20) and Ali (16).
7. I count my blessings daily. I’m thankful for even the simplest of things. 🙂
2. Rachel at One Pretty Thing – every time I can’t decide on a gift to make or a craft project to do, I head to One Pretty Thing. She rocks. She finds the coolest projects and features them daily.
3. Jen at Sanctuary Arts – A previous DIY Show Off. She is so talented and I want everything in her etsy shop. Check out her “You Should Have Seen It Before” party and have a blast.
4. Melanie at The Old White Cottage – Lovely home, projects and the cutest little angels!
5. Shari at Spearmint Baby – the best baby-inspired blog ever. You don’t even have to have a baby to appreciate all of the beautiful baby eye decor and info featured.
6. Christy at Domestic Princess – a great friend, a great blog and on her way to being healthier. You Go Girl!
7. PK at Room Remix – talented, creative, budget-friendly interior designer. Need I say more?
8. Linda – Restyled Home. One of my favorite places for inspiration. While you’re there you HAVE to look at her home. Her pictures are a beautiful place for cottage inspiration.
Sarah from Pewter Sage is another good friend blogger of mine. I admire her sense of style, love her home and her silliness. She’s tagged me with the Fabulous Blog Award. I am so flattered and honored to receive this from her. I think Sarah is pretty fab herself.
As recipient of this award, I’m to name 5 obsessions and tag 5 fabulous blogs. Here goes:
- I’m obsessed with blogging. It distracts me from my work. Like I mentioned above, I work from home. I’m on the computer. The temptation to click over from a boring word document to fun, inspiring and creative blogs is too great. I have an addiction. I love reading what other bloggers are up to and seeing their projects. It really does make my day, make me smile and sometimes laugh out loud at those that take the time to leave a comment. I get excited to see a new follower and love browsing through my list of followers/blog roll to see what’s new. I frequently check my site meter to monitor my numbers and build up a huge anticipatory rush to peek at my blog ranking. I can’t get enough and need my blog fix every hour or so. I’m sitting at the computer anyway – it’s a nice break from boring monotonous doctor voices. Did I mention I have another blog? Evangeline’s Vine.
- I love HGTV. I love every show. I love the designers. I watch very little tv but when I do – I could sit in front of HGTV an entire weekend without getting bored, moving from the couch or getting dressed. I need a day like that. It’s been a while. 😉
- I am obsessed with comfy lounge pants and cute socks. After years of dressing professionally in suits, skirts and heels…I’m a little too comfy in my lounge pants and love cute socks.
- I have a new little nephew being born next month and I can’t stop looking at baby clothes, accessories, gifts and furniture. I’m so excited to meet and spoil him!
- I dream about winning the lottery or winning an HGTV room makeover – anything that gets me 1 step closer to completing projects. But in reality, Mr. DIY and I enjoy working on making this old house our home and the sense of accomplishment we receive from doing the work ourselves without debt and seeing our dreams for our home come true is so rewarding.
- A Penny Saved – Britt is a.m.a.z.i.n.g! Decorating on a budget and beautiful, beautiful tutorials and projects.
- Hirondelle Rustique – so talented that if I didn’t love her so much, I’d hate her. Creative genius.
- A Shopaholic Mom – a beautiful blog with great ideas, helpful posts and inspiration that’s just my style.
- Embellished Bayou – cutest little etsy shop, talented and creative DIY-er.
- How-to-Gal – A quote from her blog sums it up: “Join me in my journey to transform the ordinary into one-of-a-kind treasures.” A DIY heaven.
The DIY Show Off Scavenger Hunt
I don’t think it’s too complicated, but if you have questions, leave me a comment! 🙂
Contest starts Thursday, Sept. 10th (tomorrow) through next Friday, Sept. 18th.
- Blog about or post this button on your blog with this link: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/09/awards-diy-scavenger-hunt-game-giveaway.html
- Become a follower. Winner must be a follower of The DIY Show Off. (If you’re already a follower, you’re good to go!)
- Visit the links above and look for the clue on each site. Some blogs have clues, some don’t. Some clues are listed more than once.
- Collect the clues (there is one here on the side bar), solve the message and complete the game. Have a paper/pen handy and write out the message as you find the clues.
- Email your answer (the decoded message) to thediyshowoff@gmail.com to let me know that you’re participating.
- Have fun! You must complete all of these steps to “play”. (If you don’t have a blog – email me for different instructions on participating.) Good luck!
You’ll make some new friends in the process AND be entered to win a prize. Winner will be selected by random.org from those following the rules and emailing the correct answer.
What’s the prize?
Something that every DIY-er needs!
Grand Prize:
Black & Decker 7.2V Project Kit with Bag
Your OWN tools!
If you have a husband like mine, he loses his tools and they’re scattered everywhere – wouldn’t your very OWN set be awesome?
And
2 runner up winners…prizes to be announced. 🙂Good luck and thank you from the bottom of my heart again for your support, comments, for following and being a friend!
~Roeshel
A friend accepts us as we are yet helps us to be what we should. ~Author Unknown
Thank you so much for the award and for your sweet words. I'm SO so glad we're blog friends!! The scavenger hunt is such a fab idea! love it!
Hey there my super sweet bestest bloggy friend!
Thank you so much for the award. I will pass it on lovingly and with sincere gratitude. You brighten my day, Roeshel.
Then on to the obvious. I am so excited to play along, show you some love, and meet some new bloggy friends! Can't wait!
What a fun idea!
XO*Tricia
Holy awards, Batman!! Thanks for passing one on to me!! I am honored!! I'll post about it soon!!
Amy
Roeshel, I am honored by the award and think you are pretty fabulous yourself!! BTW what an EXCITING game…can't wait to get started!
This was a lot of fun! Still loving The DIY Show Off! Great job!
Thank you so much for the award! I was surprised (and very honored) to see my name on your list. I'll do a post about it soon, but today I'm posting your scavenger hunt, of course!
pk @ room remix
Girl, you never cease to amaze me!!!! A blog scavenger hunt?! Awesome!! I love puzzles.
You sincerely and truly deserve all those awards. I can only imagine how much work you do behind the scenes to keep the DIY Show Off bio running along so swimmingly. Thank you, thank you for being one of those people that gives, that leads, that inspires, that doesn't ask for credit or praise. We all owe you big time:)
you DIY Show Off!
Great job
You really amaze me! This scavenger hunt and giveaway is such a fun idea!
Thanks you guys!
I'm so glad you're having fun participating!
Remember to email me with the answer and don't give it away! It's our secret!
Remember to do what the answer says & to link the "I'm playing" button with the link this post.
You guys made me feels so good today! It's been a blast!
Roeshel
Awww…thanks Roeshel! you're the best! Now, if I could only find clue #11. Anyone want to give me a hint?
Here's a hint: #11 – It's So Very hidden.
😉
R
Thanks so much for the awesome award Roeshel!! I absolutely LoVe your blog too…and…this {fabulous} scavenger hunt idea! You are awesome!! Thanks again!!:)
congratulations on your 100th post! Can't wait to see #200.
Hey Roeshel! I love your scavenger hunt idea! I haven't been in the blog world for very long but that is a really creative way to do a giveaway and I've never seen anything quite like it. I love scavenger hunts!
I've been super busy this week with school starting up and didn't have time to check my blog until this morning and WHOA, thank you for the award! I was floored when I saw it – what a nice thing to wake up to! I'll be doing a post about it as soon as I have another break in between classes lol. Thank you so much! 🙂
Well Roeshel, you have done it again! It was so much fun to hunt around and check out all of the amazing bloggers you have been fortunate enough to become friends with! What an amazing and creative idea!!
Thank you so much for the award as well! You are a pretty fabulous person yourself and I feel blessed to have "met" you 🙂
THis is fun! I can't find #3, 8 or 10….but I can probably guess 🙂 Any hints would be much appreciated!
I'm so glad you're all having fun!
Thanks for participating!
🙂
Jen – here's some hints:
PRETTY #3
#10 BABY
SANCTUARY 8
Good luck!
Roeshel
I had so much fun on the scavenger hunt! There are some Amazing Blogs out there!!! WhisperWood Cottage was one of my faves… The photographs are unbelievable… It inspires me to try and capture more details in every picture I take!! Thanks for the fun!
What a fun idea! I found everything except #5, so I'll have to go back and check again in the morning when I'm not so tired =)
Roeshel,
First of all… Congratulations on your 100th post and surpassing 300 followers! That's amazing, and well-deserved!!
Also, thank you so very much for including me in your blog list! Wow, I am so honored.
I look forward to visiting all the other blogs!
Thank you Roeshel!
joan
Great thanks for sharing