Friday, January 18, 2013

Grow Your Blog - Welcome!

Welcome to CraftyCat!  In this post I'm taking part in the Grow Your Blog party organized by Vicki at 2 Bags Full.  I started this blog several years ago to showcase my crafting endeavors, and I think I've accomplished that.  If you look through past posts, you'll see that I've covered all sorts of craftiness -- jewelry making, sewing, crocheting, beading, scrapbooking, framing, holiday stuff and decorating.  There are even some baked goods in there somewhere.  And cats.  Yes, I know that cats don't constitute a crafting adventure, but there they are anyway.  I love all of this stuff, but my favorite hobby is cross stitch.  Stitching supplies take up a lot of space in the craftroom, and I always have at least one (ahem, ok, more than one) project going.

Blogging has also allowed me to become a part of a community where I have learned new things, craft-oriented or not.  Plus I have some wonderful followers who offer all kinds of encouraging comments.  My hope is that my followers and all readers of my blog can learn something from me, and just have fun when visiting.  I can be snarky and goofy, and I can also be sappy and sentimental.  My aim is to make my sense of humor evident in my writing to keep things interesting.  So even if someone isn't a crafter, they still might find something here that they'll enjoy.

In honor of the Grow Your Blog party, I've decided to have a little giveaway.  I used my jewelry-making skills to create this beaded bracelet to be given away in a drawing.

If you want to enter the drawing for this bracelet, just leave a comment on this post.  That's it.  Oh, and you'll probably want to give me an e-mail address so that I can contact you if you win.  You don't have to be a follower to enter.  The drawing will take place on February 1, 2013.  Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by!  Become a follower of CraftyCat, or just check in once in a while.  Either way, I hope you'll find this a fun place to visit.
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32 comments:

  1. CalamityJrJanuary 18, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    This grow your blog party is going to be fun! I'm a fairly new follower and have really enjoyed your craft sharing. Thank you for letting us know more about you, and creating this beautiful bracelet ( which would look lovely on my arm, by the way). :)

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  2. Michelle-ozark crafterJanuary 18, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Hello! Enjoyed my visit! Blessings.

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  3. LyndseyJanuary 19, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    Thank you for sharing about yourself. The bracelet is very beautiful and would also look lovely on my arm.

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  4. ChristineJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Hi Cathy, nice to meet you. Stitching, crafting and cats, sounds like I'm going to like it here...

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  5. GillJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Thank you for telling us about yourself and for the lovely bracelet!

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  6. Angela CGJanuary 19, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Your bracelet is very pretty. Thank you for telling us about yourself.

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  7. The Sage ButterflyJanuary 19, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    I understand including cats...my cats are with me in the garden almost all of the time. It is so nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog party. Happy weekend!

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  8. Patty C.January 19, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Glad to have you at the party! Have fun blog hopping :) Lovely Giveaway...

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  9. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 19, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    gorgeous giveaway. please enter me. i hope you are having a great weekend. please stop by my blog when you get a chance. take care. ( :

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  10. Sarah BethJanuary 19, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Love the bracelet. I'm enjoying this party and getting to know more about everyone everywhere:-)

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Hi Cathy, adorable blog and love the bracelet that is your giveaway! I just love this idea of Vicki's to Grow Our Blogs... it's great to get out and meet new friends with similar arty interests! I'm your newest follower and will definitely be back for a longer peek but I'm still visiting blogs in the party.
    Happy hopping.
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  12. EvalinaMariaJanuary 19, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    The bracelet is lovely and your blog is lovely. I have been following you for a while...

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  13. DagmarJanuary 20, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Hello Cathy,
    What a wonderful way to meet like minded women. So glad that Vicki "Grow Your Blog"has gone to such an effort to showcase so many blogs. Creative and generous...Your blog is so creative and inspiring.
    Dagmar

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  14. Kathy HJanuary 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Looking forward to seeing what you will be stitching.

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  15. Sandra KayeJanuary 20, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Thanks so much for joining in on the blog hop...Im still hopping :):) Lovely bracelet.

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  16. RobynJanuary 20, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Love your bracelet. I think I am developing a desire to begin to explore this pretty craft.

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  17. hueiseiJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    I am a follower now :D
    Beautiful blog and I love your lovely giveaway...
    Thanks for the chance to win

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  18. LindaJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Hi Cathy. I have been following your blog for a while. I enjoy seeing your stitching. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

    Linda
    Come by and see my blog when you have the time.
    http://www.bengalcatlover10.blogspot.com/
    bengalcatlover10@yahoo.com

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  19. Retired KnitterJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Seems you have a great many interests. The bracelet is just lovely and I would love a chance to win it. I am also giving away something I made - or rather making right now and blogging about it. A hand woven scarf.

    So if you are interested in take a chance on that - visit my blog.

    Hope to see you there.

    Elaine
    RetiredKnitter@gmail.com
    http://mynext20yearsofliving.blogspot.com

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  20. Donna HeberJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Hi Cathy,

    It is so nice to meet you. Your blog is lovely. I'm still making my way through visiting everyone from Vicki's Grow Your Blog party. I hope you will stop by to say hello.

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  21. Jo who can't think of a clever nicknameJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Hi! I'm still partying and shall be for some time.

    It's so nice to find some new blogs and see what everyone is up to.

    Your bracelet is lovely too.

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  22. UnknownJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Cathy, thanks for visiting my blog! I am working my way through all of them! Cathy

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  23. sandy January 24, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Hi Cathy, so nice to meet you! And thank you for visiting my blog and becoming a follower too! I am now following you as well! Yes, it's a huge party that's for sure! Love your blog and I can't wait to read more! I love how you said you throw the cats in there too lol
    The bracelet is so pretty!

    sandy
    @french laundry 132

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  24. Thistle Cove FarmJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    visiting via Vicki's GYB Party; your bracelet is beautiful.

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  25. lyndaJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    I'm slowly making my way through the long list of blogs from the party...it's so nice to meet another stitcher! I look forward to reading more of your blog...I'd love to have a chance in your giveaway too...what a pretty bracelet!

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  26. Fat DormouseJanuary 25, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    I'm enjoying meeting new bloggers through Vicki's GYB Party - but it is hard to find time to visit them all, isn't it?! Your bracelet is beautiful - aren't you clever?!

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  27. DerrithJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Hi Cathy. Your blog is really fun. Your cross stitch is beautiful! Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. I am a new follower of you too! -Derrith

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  28. Denise BryantJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    So fun looking around these creative blogs I'm finding on the GYB hop! Love your Christmas Treasures post below. Fun to look at handmade treasures! I have a set of angel ornaments that my aunt made many years ago and I certainly do treasure them!
    DeniseB
    deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

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  29. kareninkenaiJanuary 27, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Hi Cathy, you have a lovely blog for sure. Thanks for joining Vicki's Party. Please stop by if you haven't already and sign up for my giveaway. (I'm tardy because my motherboard died and went to the grave!) But, I have a replacement now! Hugs from Alaska. Karen

    www.alaskabluemoose.blogspot.com

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  30. mitzJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    ..this blog hop is a great idea... and what fun.. great blog candy.. thankssss mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  31. MaggieJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Cathy, glad I finally am having a chance to visit more of the blogs in the party, and glad to have stopped by yours. Oooh, the bracelet is pretty...count me in. The grey and yellow of your blog design/background is so fresh and pretty--love it!

    Stop by my blog and giveaway if you get a chance.

    Maggie
    www.themagrag.com

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  32. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I can't visit everyone in a weekend either, in fact I am still trying to visit people, hence my visit here! :D
    I've really enjoyed looking at your blog, such a welcoming feel to it.
    Carolyn
    http://messmuddleandfun.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/grow-your-blog-party.html

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