Monday 1 August 2016

Blog Anniversary Celebration----Event #1-- GIVEAWAY

Hello and Welcome dear friends !

I'm so excited to share with you all that my blog completes 3 years in August 2016 . Recently, it reached the 100-follower mark, crossed 50K page views and also  my Facebook page Kagaz-ology reached 3000 page 'likes' milestone.  My crafting and blogging journey with you all has been an amazing one, a journey that began in August 2013 and fetched me not only a whole lot of creative satisfaction, but also some wonderful and very talented friends sharing similar interests and passion. :)

I wouldn't have come this long if it weren't for your love and support. And so I wish to celebrate this happy occasion through this giveaway and a couple of fun contests through the month of August. I have never hosted any such fun interactive activity or event anywhere on my blog or social media before, so I think this would be a nice opportunity to connect with you all in this way.I hope you will all participate and enjoy. 



Today, I'm announcing the first event of my blog anniversary celebration--- BLOG GIVEAWAY.
Prize:-


I'm giving away a gift coupon to any one of the  following online craft stores as a prize and the winner can choose if she would like to have:-


 Rs. 1000 Gift Voucher to shop at Lulupu -- www.lulupu.com

OR

Rs.1000 Gift Voucher to shop For Mudra Craft Stamps.(mudracraftstamps.blogspot.com)

OR

15 $ gift voucher to shop at Altenew-- www.altenew.com

To Participate :-

1. Follow my blog. You will find the 'Follow' button at the top of the right sidebar.

2. ‘Like’ my Facebook page HERE.

3. Follow me on my Instagram account HERE.

4. Share the main blog anniversary image on your blog sidebar.

5. Share about this giveaway along with the  main giveaway image on your Facebook timeline keeping the settings as ‘public’. This would help me spread the word about my giveaway.

6. Comment below after you have completed all the steps. Also, since I wish to make this giveaway a chance to know you all better, please share how you started your crafting journey, in your comments. Would love to read your story. :)



Eligibility :-

This giveaway is open to all- Indian as well as International crafters and bloggers.


Deadline :-

The last date to enter this giveaway is 31st August 2016, 11:59 P.M. IST. The winner will be chosen randomly from the received comments.

I’m eagerly looking forward to your participation in my blog giveaway.  

I have planned some fun contests in the coming days. I hope you’ll enjoy all the upcoming events too. Stay tuned ;)

UPDATE:-

Thanks so much for visiting. 

Love,

86 comments:

  1. Heartiest congratulations on completing 3 years! Wishing u more success in your way!!!
    Posted the pic, followed all steps, but not able to find your follower button.

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    1. Thank you, Vinita. Also, please let me know how you began your crafting journey. :)
      The 'Follow' button is right at the top of the page, just below the blog header. If you are viewing it on your mobile phone, it won't be visible. You will have to view it as web version or on your desktop pc. Hope that works!

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    2. I don't know the reason why the follow button is not appear! Any how I followed you by email!
      Crafting is my passion since childhood! And I am a retired Kindergarten Teacher, so lots of crafting experience:) After retirement, I was totally free and one day I was searching for some Jags punch and came to know about this Crafting World! I started to participate some International challenges, and from there my journey started and never look back!!!

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    3. Great to know your story. Having a pre-schooler at home, I have deep respect and admiration for all the Kindergarten teachers....:)

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  2. Congrats on the mile stone.I started off my journey with quilling a year ago and then now into card making too.Well the journey of card making definitely came from indian quilling challenge blog by seeing the dt inspirations .U were one amoung the DT at that time in IQCG.U have been a great inpiration in Quilling as well as card making.I still remember the home quillography and the diwali card.They were awesome.

    Done with all the steps.

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    1. Thank you, Akshma. It means a lot coming from you. You yourself are so good at quilling.

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  3. Congrats!! I started my journy 3 year back with my sun school project then i love to do craft anything with paper.First i was into Origami then Quilling,cardmaking,scrapbooking layout.

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    1. Hi Shilpa ! So good to know you. Do you have a blog? Would love to visit. Also, I would really appreaciate if you could please follow my blog through your google account. Thanks for joining my giveaway.:)

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  4. Congrats Jasleen on your achievement! Wishing you more success ahead, and love to see your amazing projects :)
    All steps done :)
    I don't remember when exactly I started crafting :) It was during my school days where I was eagerly awaiting the crafts period and trying my hands on some simple DIY stuff the teachers taught. I also made simple greeting cards and gifting my parents and friends :) It all became a passion once I started working and now I'm more into handmade cards and quilled earrings :)

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    1. Thanks so much Karthikha. :)
      hehe, yes, you and I have a very similar story, crafty kids since childhood... :)

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  5. Congratulations to completion ur 3 years of success all the best for ur coming years to I have completed all but not able to find follow options thanks for giving chance to win my really don't know how I started my craft work as my profession I started as my hobby but gradually people notice n start appreciate my creativity n my neat work then I started to teach people because they ask Me to teach then a woman's poltechnic offer me to teach students then I started teaching to grils n women n know am completed almost 6 years in this art n craft field I loved to teach different n latest work so I keep learning n try something new

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    1. Thank you, Pooja. So good to know about your crafting journey.
      You will find the 'follow' option on my blog at the top of the right side bar. You need to view it on your desktop computer(not as mobile version) only then you'll be able to see the 'follow' option. If not, then you can also follow my blog through email. I hope you will complete the necessary steps to be eligible. Thanks :)

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    3. Yes I found the option n I am following u now, n also following with email to thanks

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  6. And The FUN Begins ! I m very excited :) I have been crafting since childhood making silk thread bangles,altering boxes ,making Rakhi,reusing trash,projects for school's Christmas decoration and making cards for friends and family.But they were noting like I do today ;) My friend introduced me to quilling while searching for it on net I came across this beautiful blogging community and ever since have been hooked to it:) Its almost 4 years (I didn't realize it till now !!)The Giveaway options are Drool worthy dear Jasleen but I have you friendship ,more precious than anything !! So please do not inculde my name for prize :) I will playing for FUn !!

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    1. Thank you dear Pooja. You are a great friend to have. Keep inspiring with your good work always. :)

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  7. Happy 3rd year Jas. Wishing you many more success.

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  8. Happy 3rd Bloggaversary dear!!SO happy for you and wish you more such milestones!! Exclude me from the giveaway..I would love to promote you though! ;)
    ENjoyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!
    Suchi xx

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    1. Thank you so much, Suchi !! So happy to have you as a friend :)

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  9. Hi Jasmeen many congratulations on your blog anniversary
    I have been planning to set up my blog for quite some time but haven't yet surely you inspire me to start soon 😊
    My journey with crafting started way back when I was in 5th standard with a anchor stitch kit... From then there is so much I have had hands on 😊

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    1. Thank you, Archana. So you are into stitching? Would love to see your work and follow your blog too. Do start your blog soon. :)

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  10. Congratulations on your three year blogging anniversary! Your creativity is amazing. I look forward to seeing what you show us in the future.

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  11. Hi Jasleen!
    First of all many many congrations on completing 3 yrs of creativity.Your work is just awesome! I love it.
    About me. I am new this world of crafting as well as blogging. It all started this year on mother's day,when I decided to make a card for my Mom. I tried quilling for the first time and I fell in love with it.Learned through tutorials available on net and created some small pieces. Then a few weeks back i started a blog to share my work. I hv completed my M.b.b.s. and is now busy with pg preparation.But whenever I get time I try to make something and I love my crafting time of the day.
    Do check out my blog and leave some love.
    And I have followed all the steps to become a part of your big celebration.But i didnt find your follow button. So I subscribed via e-mail.I hope that's okay.
    Love,
    Richa Maurya
    http://apaper-palette.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi Richa ! Thank you for your kind words about my work. :)
      Glad to know more about you. You are a doctor as well? It feels so nice to meet people from a similar professional background and sharing similar interests.
      I checked out your blog and you are doing wonderful work. Keep going.
      Thanks for following my blog through email but I would really love it if you could follow my blog by clicking on the 'Follow' button at the top of the right sidebar. We all love to see our followers grow, isn't it ? :)
      Thanks for participating in my blog giveaway.

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  12. Dear Jasleen...3 yrs...its been long isnt it and I think I have been your follower for the whole time! So happy for you and so happy you are my crafty blogger friend!! I started crafting during my AIIMS post graduation days...though the work was bone tiring one did easily go crazy...picked up an emboss painting kit from a fancy store and dead tired after a night duty...started painting in that brain numb state but found how wonderful crafting was as a stress buster!! Now for the rules..Am your follower on your blog, liked your fabulous page and I signed up for instagram some time back but have lost my password , username etc so have no way of following you on instagram but have posted about your giveaway on my blog sidebar to send you some more traffic .
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

    Cards Crafts School Projects

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    1. You are one of my most cherished friends my blogging and crafting journey has given me. Thank you so much for being a constant support and source of inspiration. It feels so good to know that I have such awesome people backing me up :)
      Thanks for your participation, doc. :)

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  13. congratulations Jasleen!!It has always been a pleasure to visit your blog to see beautiful projects !! To me your work always conveys serenity,peace and a gentle unhurried pace which is as endearing as you are !!

    and yes...I started my blog on March 2013 on an impulse. I had been doing some quilling with handcut strips and trying out with glass colors on bottles before that. Mainly started following some blogs with an idea to help my son in his school projects but then got more and more involved :)

    done all..lots of love and best wishes

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    1. hehe....I'm feeling so appreciated right now after reading your comment dear Suman :) Thanks so much for your lovely words.
      I have always admired your talent, you do wonders with whatever you put your hands on. Right now, I'm absolutely loving your mixed media work you are doing for ColorArte. Keep inspiring ! :)

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  14. Heartiest congratulations Jasleen. May God shower all his blessings on you.
    I am craftimg since my childhood,but got aware of new technologies few months back in April and started my blog to show and share my creativity. Hopefully i'll achieve big in future by learning from u and from some other talented friends.

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    1. Thank you so much, dear Kriti, for your sweet comment. You are doing really good work. Keep going. You will really enjoy being a part of this fabulous crafting community.

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  15. Congratulations dear! Always love to visit your blog & see your amazing creations! Will definitely share your anniversary celebration on my blog & fb page :) Wishing you many more happy milestones!
    I am enjoying crafting since childhood, I used to make handmade cards and gifts and decorations for festivals, infact I used to paint and craft whenever I used to get free. 2 years back came along few craft blogs, youtube videos and then online challenges. This all fascinated me because I too love to create, learn new techniques and share with everyone what I made, I always want to do something in my creative field and this made me to start my blog :)

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    1. Thank so much, Priyanka. It was great knowing more about you. Thank you for being a constant supporter. All the best to you. :)

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  16. Congratulations on this achievement. I have started crafting few months back and still learning a lot in this field. I love to make cards and scarpbooks.

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    1. Thank you for your wishes. Would love to have you participate in my giveaway by following all the steps. :)

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    2. Have done all the steps. Hope to win

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  17. Congratulations Jasleen...
    I love your blog and specially your CAS cards.. those r so so pretty... I hope I can make something like those someday.
    Since childhood I was into pencil drawing... but on a lazy afternoon 4 yrs back while googling something I came across Quilling and I'm in love with it since then.
    Came to know about IQCG a year n a half back and i got to know a lot of quillers n crafters and you of course. Crafting allows me to create and explore and keep me connected to all u genius ppl.
    Hugs

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely, lovely words and wishes , Priya ! So good to know a little more about your crafting journey. You are doing amazing work too. Thanks for joining my blog celebration giveaway :)

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  18. hello di..
    many many congratulations for this achievement.. may you achieve more in the coming years and be inspiration for many. So now about me.. I was in love with art and craft since chilhood days.. as I started growing my love for craft too started growing in me.. It is like hobby for me.. and also when i am disturbed it keeps me calm.. It was in my first year MTECH when I saw my friend doing quilling of which I was unaware till then.. absolutely knew nothing about it like the strips etc. Then one day I thought of trying it and using engineer brains I took scissors and coloured paper and cut them into strips and through my fingers started coiling them to get that quilled look.. this is how I started then by passing days I started searching what that technique is about and also came to know of the die cutting and just fall in love with it.. So this is my ongoing journey in the craft..

    XOXO..

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    1. So good to know more about your crafting journey Rishita. And thanks so much for your lovely wishes. I'm happy to have to participate in my blog celebration events. Thanks a lot :)

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  19. CONGRATS JASLEEN. I lOVE YOUR WORK AND ALWAYS FIND SOME INSPIRATION IN THEM. MAY YOU CELEBRATE MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCH MILESTONES. TY FOR THIS GIVEAWAY.LOVE AND HUGS.

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  20. I FORGOT TO SHARE MY STORY. I WAS ALWAYS GOOD AT CRAFT EVEN AS A CHILD. I LOVE COLORS AND SPARKLE AND FLOWERS....I DUNT REALLY KNOW BUT AS LONG AS I REMEMBER I WOULD COLLOCT STICKERS, EMBELLISHMENTS, RIBBONS AND LITTLE KNICK-KNACKS. AS I GREW UP, IT TURNED INTO DECORATING GIFT BOXES AND MAKING THANK YOU NOTES AND CARDS. BUT I GOT MORE INCLINED TO CRAFTING WHEN I STARTED MY ENGINEERING AND I USED THAT KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE INTERESTING GIFT BOXES AND MY DESIGNS WERE MORE ACCURATE. I GOT INTO SERIOUS CRAFTING FROM 2008 AND AFTER SEVER PUSH FROM MY HUSBANK I STARTED BLOGGING AND SHARING MY WORK WITH EVERYONE FROM THIS YEAR APRIL. THATS ALL ABOUT ME. TY FOR GIVING THIS PLATFORM TO WRITE ABOUT ME. ONCE AGAIN...CONGRATS.

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    1. Nice to read about your crafting journey, Mukta. So happy to have come across such creative people like you :) Thanks for your wishes and participation. All the best. :)

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  21. Congratulations dear!
    I've always been a big fan of your artwork. Though I have not done much crafting from last 2 years but I always loved seeing your creations.
    Planning to get back to crafting :)
    Love,
    Ayushi :)

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    1. You have been ever so supportive and encouraging, dear Ayushi. Always enjoy seeing your work. Keep going. Thanks for your love and wishes. :)

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  22. Congratulations jasleen.. Wish u loads of success at every step of urs..totally love your style of crafting.. the colors textures and ur approach of making simple things look fabulous..i started my crafting journey 4 years ago after my wedding when i had quit my job and had all the time in the world to know what could i do with my time if not doing some random desk job which will give me sheer joy.. thats when i stumbled upon a simple quilled flower and fell in love with paper.. thanks for the chance to win.. congratulations again.. love ya

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    1. Hey Gouri, so glad to know that you followed your heart and are doing what you really enjoy. Thank you for your lovely words about my work and good wishes. Happy to see you participate. :)

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  23. Congratulations Jasleen and Wishing you many more success...All your creations are amazing and love ur CAS and quilling projects...
    I love doing crafts since childhood and i tried my hands in flower making,basket weaving,sewing,crochet,embroidery, painting and now onto paper crafts....While searching ideas for my son's school project, i get to know about this beautiful crafting world and get connected...

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    1. Dear Sindhu, visiting your blog is always a pleasure because you are very creative and innovative. I love your recycling and kids project ideas. Keep going and keep inspiring many like me. Thanks for your wishes. :)

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  24. Congratulations Jasleen!! You have done a fabulous job in just three years of crafting! I still remember your Diwali card with quilled firecrackers... it was just too good.
    Aa for me, I have been crafting since childhood. I love to try different forms of arts and crafts... anything creative just gets me going and I am becoming more and more passionate about it now.
    Keep up the good work! And have fun crafting!

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    1. Thank you so much , Indira. It feels so good when someone actually remembers one of your cards made long back..:) I admire your style of crafting a lot, especially your shaped cards and your quilled nameplates. I must've visited your blog so many times just to get some inspiration for quillography. Thanks for being so helpful and encouraging always. :)

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  25. MaNY Many Congratulations My dear friend !! I always love your work and get inspired by you...!! All your creations are just fabulous and i really mean every single word i am writing here !! Thank you dear for your love & support anf being a wonderful friend !!
    Please don't count me in race but would definitely participate in the challenge !!
    I started my crafting journey 4 years back...when i was surfing internet for timepass and looking for some thing handmade ..and that time i just got to know that this huge world of crafting exists somewhere !! And i made my first card which was so kiddish (u can see my first post for reference ;p) but from that day i am crafting till date and still learning from all of you !!
    Thank you dear for inspiring me ...supporting me and off-course loving me ..lol ;p

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    1. hehe, the admiration is mutual, dost. :) Even I love your work a lot. Thanks for being such a supportive friend all these years of my crafting journey. Love and hugs !

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  26. many many congratulations to you Jasleen :)

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  27. Congratulations on completing 3 years of blogging! It's always a pleasure to see your creations!!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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    1. Thank you , dear Berina. I really appreciate your visits to my blog and your supportive comments always. Hope you and your little baby are doing well.

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  28. Hi Jasleen......
    Congratulations on completing 3 years of blogging..... Your work is amazing .... Really loved it.....!!
    Keep up the good work and keep crafting..........!!

    Done all the steps

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  29. wow... this is a great event i guess Jas.
    Its soo good knowing u and having u drop by my blog now and then. I am jus back from a small hiatus and jus saw all the events. ( oh dear i missed the unscramble game- i always love it)
    and abt my crafting journey, i guess i always was a crafty one, all kinds of painting, embroidery, dolls, etc. i even made my own cards and scrapbooks(not even knowing it was called a scrapbook) during school days. I got introduced to the blog world during my daughter's first bday preparation. She is 6 now. (oh my how time runs).
    Wishing u all the very best Jas, keep inspiring!! Am not very keen on the prize... but will still put up the pic in my side bar. Good luck!!!

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    1. Sujana, you are one of my favorite crafters. Your work is so neat and who can forget your explosion box ideas ?! ;) Just awesome and so inspiring. Thanks so much for your wishes and for all the love and support. Hugs !

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  30. Hey Jasleen,

    Congratulations on reaching this milestone. I can imagine the joy and the amazing feeling of accomplishment. Love your CAS cards especially the colors and the vibrabcy that they bring about. All the best and hope we get celebrate more and more of your blog anniversaries :-)
    As for me, my crafting journey began with Quilling in 2013.For me it was more of a therapy from all the stress. My husband was in Australia the, nd I was in Pune with my 1 year old boy. Quilling was a real stressbuster for me. After moving to Australia a year later, I was introduced to cardmaking, Pergamano(which I learnt here), Stamping. And now, I absolutely love it.Try my best to keep on creating as much as possible :-) but sometimes its difficult with 2 little boys at home.
    Again, wish you all the best.

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    1. Hi Gouri ! Thank you for your kind words. :)
      I can relate to you when you mention quilling as being one of the stress-busters. Even I have a similar start to my crafting journey. So good to know more about your crafting interests. :) Thanks for participating in my blog giveaway.

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  31. Congratulations Jasleen! I'm your newest follower, glad to know you. I also celebrated my blog anniversary on India's Independance day & have a giveaway on my blog sharing my creative journey here...https://leeartsncrafts.blogspot.com/2016/07/my-creative-journey-and-giveaway.html

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    1. Thank you so much, Leanne for your good wishes. So glad to have you participate in my blog celebrations. Even I'm following your blog now :)

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  32. Hi Jas...first of all apologies for participating so late in your lovely anniversary event! Life has been bit hectic..better late than never :)
    You have been a very special bloggy friend to me..with your sincere comments. Your creations have a beautiful thought behind them and always leave a positive impression..You have come a long way in 3 yeras wit so many D T assignments. .hope you keep on doing what you enjoy and add more feathers to your hat !
    As you know I am a big fan follower of your blogand fb ..I do not use instagram . Shared your giveaway on my blog and fb too.

    As for my story..I was always interested in some form of crafting/ oil painting/ sketching rihht from school and during engineering days. But mostly I discovered myself after marriage and more after my daughter was born...I know new moms get super busy with baby around and hardly find sny time for themselves. .but mine was different. .. She was a premie baby and had to stay in hospital for 3 months after she was born...so the whole day I would be with her..and at night I would explore crafting...sometimes getting scolding from family for not taking enough rest :)
    From then on its unstoppable. .my blog is my second baby and they both give me immense joy.
    Congrats again dear..hope to meet you sometime in person.

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    1. Dear Lavina, you are one of the sweetest friends I came across during my blogging journey. It's always a pleasure to visit your blog and have a look at your creative kids-related crafts, or quilling and even your recipes :) Thank you for being ever so supportive and encouraging. And please don't be sorry for joining in late, I know how life can get crazy sometimes for us mommies..hehe ;)
      Happy to have you participate. All the best. :)

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  33. Congrats on your awesome crafting journey and success! Wish you loads more success! I am a complete newbie in crafting. I have been making children's school art and craft projects for a while now but totally new to the field of professional crafting. Looking forward to and excited to learn from experienced crafters :)
    Regards
    Dutt Preety

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    1. Thank you so much for your wishes, Preety ! And thanks for participating in my blog giveaway. Do try and share your whatever you make with us through your blog. Blogging in itself is a great learning experience too. :)

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  34. A very big congratulations for your success.. and i wish many more to come :) I am doing crafting since my chilhood .. during school days i used to make greeting for my friends, and love to make chalk piece powder art, jewellery making, stitching, aari works,quilling,clay flowers & i alwys used to do the handcraft items which i seen while others do, would love to learn all kind of handi crafts art and then will jump to another, and i used to learn new things and now doing scrapbooks for the past 1 and half years & now learning stamping and tecniques :)

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    1. Thank you for your good wishes, Afreen. Good to know more about you. Glad to have you participate in my blog celebrations. :)

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  35. Congratulations Jasleen and I wish many more to come......!! It was really fun playing along with all the events of your blog anniversary.... Done with all the steps.... Thank you so much for the chance

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    1. Thank you, Apurva. Glad to have your participate. All the best :)

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Thanks for your visit. I love to read your comments on my work :)