5.12.17

Gifts from the Crafty World

          Hi friends, I have been blessed like many of you to have a hobby that not only makes me happy but helps spread a little bit of happiness!! This post is  to share with all of you how generous the crafting community is and to say a big Thank you to each one of you.

Maria [aka Mia ] is a versatile crafter from Greece whom I became friends with recently. She is multi-talented  crafter dabbling in papercrafts, fabric crafts and a loooot of different styles of crafts.Mia has hosted a couple of amazing giveaways recently and I was the  lucky winner of a surprise parcel. I was so stunned to receive this big box of crafty treasure all the way from Greece . It has the most special handmade crafts , the cutest buttons I have seen, gorgeous rhinestones, felt embellishments, beautiful laces ,fabric pieces,beads, stamps and even metal embellishments. Thank you so much Mia....you don't know how happy your kindness has made me feel!!
From Mia
I bet most of you who visit me know Lisa....the mermaid crafter. Hehe yes I do tend to imagine Lisa to be a certain magical beautiful mermaid who is supremely kind and benevolent!! Lisa  not only makes the most beautiful projects but is so generous with spreading kindness by commenting on her friends' blogs. If you are a blogger you will know how precious a comment is! Love you Lisa for who you are!! And Thank you so much for the gorgeous giveaway gifts and special card.
From Lisa
I have a crafty friend , Sharada whom I have been lucky enough to meet a couple of times since she lives in Bangalore too. Recently she came back from an UK trip  and this is what she sent me.Everything handpicked for me including dies... I was speechless!!
From Sharada
         Many of you may remember I had a huge celebration last year when my blog viewership reached 5 million. 16 people won prizes and my blogger friend Priyanka Mathur was the lucky winner of a Big Shot machine!
A couple of months back I was struggling with many things in my life and feeling quite low and then... a huge parcel arrived from Priyanka and cheered me up no end! Money need not buy happiness all the time but yes kindness sure can make someone super happy!!!
From Priyanka
During the same phase when I was feeling blue....here is something special a dear blogger friend Pooja sent me! It made me feel so loved and happy. The power of a little something handmade sure is amazing!!
From Pooja
This year was  difficult for me during multiple phases and I had not been able to  craft or blog and visit all of you as much as I used to and wanted to.But I do treasure each comment, email , message and blog visit ....so much that it is difficult for me to put my gratitude into words and thank you adequately enough!Without perhaps realizing it ,each of you have given me a share of happiness...the most beautiful gift!!! Thank you so much my friends!

PS : Stay tuned!!
I am thinking of a giveaway soon...it wont be as grand as the one I had during my 5 million pageviews celebration....just a personalThank you giveaway for my crafty pals in blogland.

53 comments:

  1. Wow! Fantastic goodies, Sonia, and an amazing card from Pooja! I love the card! hugs, de

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    1. Hehe yes a handmade card is such a powerful gift isnt it Donna

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  2. Beautiful card from Pooja,Sonia.Congrats with your goodies.

    Gr,Sylvia.

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  3. Such fun goodies! Can't wait to see your amazing projects with them!

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    1. Thank you so much for dropping by Carri...so good to have you back in blogland

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  4. A beautiful post Sonia..the crafting world is surely a wonderful place to be part of..I hope your next year will be a happy one and full of crafting too..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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    1. I am hoping so Chrissy...crafting is such a joyous hobby and I hope I get time to blog in the true sense too

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  5. This is such a happy andupbeat post. I love the prizes you have won and the lovely gifts aswell.The card with the upbeat sentiment isso perfect fora"down moment".
    Hugs
    Maureen

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    1. Thank you so much Maureen...you yourself had been a pillar of support and making project for the Rudolph Days Challenges was such a welcome crafty break

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  6. Very true we are really blessed to have generous,supporting craftypals !

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    1. Oh yes Pooja ...I am just hoping that in the coming months and in the new year I will also be able to spread a little of kindness and happiness in the crafty world

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  7. Wow what wonderful goodies you've received Sonia. I love the card at the bottom of the post, it is certain to put a smile on anyone's face when they are feeling down.

    Sue xx

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    1. Thank you so much for dropping by Sue...I have missed my blogging pals!

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  8. A beautiful Ray of sunshine pooja card is ever so beautiful.
    Hugs Babs

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  9. You have received some beautiful gifts Sonia, I hope your life has settled down now and you are able to enjoy more of the things that you love.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  10. Awww... Look at all those amazing gifts! Crafty Friends are the BEST! I totally agree with you! And it's always so nice to receive HAPPY Mail - They always put a smile on my face when I get something sweet from someone! Big Hugs to you Sonia!

    Theresa

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  11. Thank you so much for the sweet words, dear friend!! I am so glad we met in blogland!! I treasure you!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. All friends to be treasured for their generosity that brings happiness.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  13. Oh Big WOW for all the wonderful goodies you received from such crafty bloggers. (I do know and admire Lisa's cards so much. Don't know the other bloggers, but they certainly shared some sunshine with you.) I'm so thankful for you that all this special sweetness arrived at just the right time to lift your spirits. And I'm awestruck the numbers of your followers (not at all surprised however!) That is certainly a momentous milestone, and one to be so proud of. I hope the remainder of the year is better for you, so that you can be happy crafting. We all have times when we have to put other priorities ahead of crafting and blogging, so that's totally understandable. You take care, big hugs. Enjoy all those wonderful gifts and thanks for sharing what marvelous folks crafters all over the world are.

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  14. Just look at all those crafty goodies. You have some very generous crafting/blogging friends. I know you will have lots of fun with all those

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  15. Blogfriends are wonderful friends also in real life... So glad for you, such wonderful toughs you received! Not only fabulous items, but also great signs of friendship!
    That card on changing color when you are blue is just stunning! Such clever and powerful tough! :D
    Hugs!
    P.S. You asked for the fur on the hat of my teddy bear: I used an item named Fluffy Stuff, brand is Woodware. Simply put it on the zone you want cover and then use the embosser heat gun to make it puff.

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    1. Forgot to congrats for your milestone! Wow! A really big number of followers!! Well deserved, you are very talented ad your tutorial are precious! :)

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  16. I loved reading your post, there are certainly many lovely crafty bloggers out there. Enjoy all your new crafty goodies. I loved the card you received too - something as simple as receiving a handmade card can mean so much.
    I hope 2018 will be a better year for you. xx

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  17. wonderful goodies!
    have fun!

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  18. beautiful goodies. Each card is so special as you sonia. wishing you a fabulous 2018

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  19. What a wonderful post Sonia, thanks for sharing. have a blessed day

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    1. Thank you so much for dropping by Diana

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  20. Wow! Wonderful gifts and a lovely writeup mam! It's always a great feeling to receive handmade stuff and especially when you are feeling low! Crafty world is full of kindness :)

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  21. You are truly blessed with generous, caring, and giving friends, and I can't think of a nicer way to say thank-you than with a beautifully written tribute like the one you've shared here today! Crafters truly are caring folks and we're all blessed to be in this great community together!

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    1. I am so happy you think I wrote a lovely tribute!! Thank you so much for the encouragement Carol

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  22. So sorry you have been struggling lately .... huge hugs and love to you!!! I love all the happy mail!!! I don't care what people say, the crafting community is the BEST!!!!!!!!

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  23. You are blessed with a so many international and local friends. Sorry about your challenges and truly are wonderful. You are an amazing woman and pray that your 2018 will be full of sunshine in your soul. Hugs always!!!

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    1. Thank you so much Nancy...I am hoping 2018 will be cool too!!

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  24. Such a heart felt post. You have received some really beautiful items. Cannot wait to see what you create with all of it,
    Nana

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    1. Thank you so much Nana....I have already started using the goodies....dont want to hoard it like I usually do !

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  25. Fabulous gifts and card you received Sonia..Loz

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  26. Ι am so glad that you like your goodies, Sonia. Enjoy them, my dear friend. I will smile everytime I see that you use them in your beautiful crafts. Thank you so much for your kind words. And thank you to participating in my birthday candy. Kisses and hugs from Greece, my sweet lady.

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  27. My goodness! Your craft room will be a very happy place with all of those goodies!

    Hugs,
    Chriss

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    1. Hehe yes Chriss...I tend to hoard my crafting gifts but determined this time to really put each item to good use.

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  28. Wow. What a lot of lovely things you were gifted with. I`m sorry this has been a hard year for you. We had many trials in our family too. I hope 2018 will hold many blessings for both of us. hugs, Teresa

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    1. Thank you so much for your constant support Teresa...crafting has been such a solace to on a routine basis but this year I couldnt craft too. And yes I am fervently hoping 2018 will be good. Wishing you good times too my dearest friend

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  29. Wow, amazing friends you have, but that is not a surprise, because you are amazing to :)
    Thank you for visiting me and thinking of me, My time out is longer then I have imagine... I am sending you lots of blessings, hugs and kisses ♥

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  30. What amazing treasures you have received! I am sorry to hear that you had a rough year, but I am happy to know that your crafty friends have brought you happiness through kind words and beautiful crafting supplies!!

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  31. Awesome !!! thank you pooja. Keep it up

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  32. WOW! Such wonderful goodies from amamzing crafty friends!! Pooja card is beautiful. Made me smile too!
    My prayers, hugs & love are with you...
    Have a wonderful day my friend,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M


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  33. OMG how did I miss this post ! Thank you soo much for the mention and so kind of you to write all that <3 appreciate it and im humbled !
    cheers

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