Monday, 4 May 2009

Happy (Blog) Birthday

This morning, quite by chance, I realised that it is a year today since I started writing this little blog of mine. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing each and every post, and whilst it may not be the biggest or most popular blog around, I have 'met' some lovely people along the way and have made many new 'friends' from all around the globe. My blog finally exposed my card making and crafting to the big wide world, and gave me the impetus to open my Etsy shop. In turn, that may not be the busiest or most overrun online store, but it serves as a great gallery for my work and has no doubt brought me a few customers along the way.
So, to say thank you to all of you who have supported me and my blogging adventure, here it is, my 'Happy (Blog) Birthday' giveaway! I've decided to make the prize one of my super cute papercut pictures, and there will be more lovely things all the way from Israel thrown in as well, including one or two 'Handmade in Israel' greetings cards.
But there is a tiny catch. I want to make you work for your goodies. That and I like doing market research via my blog. Tell me your favourite 'Handmade in Israel' item in my shop and why it is your favourite. And, if you would like to be in the draw twice, mention this giveaway on your blog and link to this post!
Good luck with the giveaway. The winner will be drawn on the morning of Sunday 17th May (which just so happens to be my real birthday!).

25 comments:

Anastasia said...

the 17th is also my sister's birthday!! she turns 40 this year so a big celebration!
i love your 'Little bear child' it stood out for me and is a really 'happy' piece! very sweet!

Thoufeek Zakriya said...

Hai
its very good to see your handmade cards.
Pls visit my blog for hebrew calligraphy.an indian muslim who does hebrew calligraphy.
thoufeekzak.blogspot.com

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Congratulations on your blogversary Lisa! It is hard to choose which shop items I like the best - it would probably be the Monkey and Penguin papercuts, closely followed by the Easter cards (love those daffodils!)

Thoufeek Zakriya said...

Thanking you for your valuable comment.and if possible pls forward my blog's link to the people who are interested in it

Kellie said...

Hi Lisa! I especially love your treasure boxes! They are lovely! I hope you are well and I appologise for being such a bad bloggy frind
:(
Congratulations on your 12 months!!!! Congratulations! I will link in my post lattern in the week.

Linda B said...

Congrats on your blog birthday and Happy (early) Birthday.

I enjoy reading your blog. My favorites are still your bar & bat mitzvah cards.

Someday, I hope to make it to Israel.

Laurie said...

Happy blogaversary Lisa! A year of faithful blogging is something to celebrate.

My favorites that are currently in your store is (still) the penguin cut out. I also like the "Easter cards," because I think the daffodils are fantastic. As a consumer, though, I'm always much more apt to buy a print or a wall hanging than a card.

ALSO: I'm blogging about your giveaway with a link to your blog and shop; the post will publish tomorrow morning!

Thank you for offering a giveaway!

Jenny said...

Happy Happy Happy Happy Birthday! Now as for a favourite.....I loved your springtime cards. Daffodils are a lovely thing to see when the sun's starting to fade in your part of the world! Good luck with your giveaway. I hope you get to meet some lovely people! Jen

Laurie said...

Here's the link to my blogpost: http://indulgeyourshelf.blogspot.com/2009/05/blogging-community-is-hopping.html

Garrett Family said...

I have always loved your little bear child papercut picture. It is so cute and draws me in each time I look at it. Happy Blog b-day!

LizzieJane said...

Happy Blog Birthday. Doesn't time fly when you are having fun. I have so enjoyed seeing all your lovely cards that you have made and look forward to all the new ones to come.
x

Anonymous said...

happy birthday blog, congrats Lisa for an always lovely & fresh blog.
Little bear cutout is my fave as it reminds me of a sock doll, very cute!

Anonymous said...

Japanese Woman Papercut Picture is my fav definitely, super stylish! Love your shop!:) Hope I win!

Molly said...

My favorites are the Easter cards -- they're just so sweet and adorable!

Love everything in your store though!

Doda said...

Hi.
I like the japanese woman. I think you really captured that beautifully!

Sandy Shirley said...

The Japanese Woman Papercut is my favorite. It's really lovely.

Anonymous said...

Hi there Lisa, CONGRATULATIONS on your 1 year blog anniversary! So happy for you =]
My favorite from your shop would have to be the monkey picture, I think it is because my Magoo monkey is my favorite toy I have made and I just adore monkeys!

Mistea said...

The Little penguin papercut picture is my favourite, love the colours and textures of the design. I just came cause Kelly @ Don't Look Now sent me over. You have some gorgeous designs in your shop, but I do like lots of colour in whatever I am making.

Adorebynat said...

Happy blog-versary :-)
It's so hard to choose one favorite, but if I have to, it comes down to Japanese Woman Papercut Picture. Boy, how I admire your papercut skill.

stitchinpenny said...

Happy Blog Birthday

Anonymous said...

I like the Little Angel Papercut Picture. It's too cute! LOL

~Evelyn~
eggyc@hotmail.com

Aik said...

I love the Happy Birthday and General Greetings Cards. They look very colourful indeed.

aikychien@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Little Penguin Papercut Picture. Cutie little penguin is on the brink of extinction! Save them!

Snow
snowfire_100@hotmail.com

Leavitt's said...

Um so I love all of the cute cards on your shop. I love all of the animal cards. especially I love the little dog card!!

WendyLou said...

I think my favorite is the doggy picture. It reminds me of my Dad's weiner-dog, Vannah. She and Daddy took a nap every afternoon together ;-)