Saturday, January 24, 2015

Grow Your Blog

Welcome to the CraftyCat blog!  My name is Cathy and I am once again taking part in the Grow Your Blog party sponsored by Vicki at 2 Bags Full.  I had an amazing time participating in this event the last 2 years, so I'm thrilled to be a part of it again.

As you can tell by the name, CraftyCat is a blog about all kinds of crafts.  One day you might see photos of my latest cross stitch project, and another you'll hear about the beading project I just took on.  Other things I love to do are sewing, crocheting, and general crafting.  I'm constantly on the lookout for new things to make.

Tiny beaded snowflakes
As you visit, you'll see that I don't take myself too seriously.  I make mistakes and I admit when I make them.  And I post pictures of them!  Little failures and mistakes are all part of the process.  But I do always set out to make something beautiful.
Just one of my current cross stitch projects.
Learning new things in the craft world is part of the fun of creating.  I'll occasionally post a tutorial for my readers to learn how to make something I've created.  I also post links when I use someone else's tutorial.  It's my goal to make the CraftyCat blog a place where I can share useful information.  I've even done product reviews!
The room where the craftiness happens.  Well, some of it.

One of my frequent features is "Other People's Creations", where I'll post pictures of the craftiness of non-blogging friends of mine.  I'm constantly amazed at the artistic endeavors of other people, and so I am happy to give them a little blog time.

I've decided to have a giveaway as part of the Grow Your Blog event!  The winner will receive a mini project bag in a graphic black and white pattern with a pink lining.  Also included is a handmade beaded bracelet which is in a red and gold color scheme with a magnetic clasp.  Both items are made by me!  The mini project bag can be used for carrying your small crafting items.  Or use it for a purse organizer, as a cosmetic bag, or for coupons.  You can even use it for a small project!
I will have a drawing on February 15th and will announce the winner here on that same day.  All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment on this post by 9:00 p.m. EST on February 14th.  Please also make sure that there is a way I can get in touch with you.

During last year's Grow Your Blog party, I found so many new and interesting blogs!  I'm constantly adding to my blog list, and this event is a wonderful way to find new blogs.  And for me that means new friends and new ideas and inspiration.  Like all bloggers, I like to know that people are reading - and enjoying - my posts.  So please consider becoming a follower of CraftyCat, and leave a comment for me once in a while to let me know how I'm doing blog-wise.

Thank you for visiting today!  I hope to see you in blogger-land!

46 comments:

  1. I like your creative space Cathy and your projects. Your giveaways are gorgeous. So nice to visit with you!

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  2. Those beaded snowflakes are so pretty!
    Please count my name in for your draw

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  3. Hi Cathy...on behalf of Vicki at 2 Bags Full...WELCOME to GRB 2015!! Your post looks great and we hope the hop brings you many new followers and friends! (PS: Your beadwork is beautiful!) Val from myplvl.blogspot.com

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  4. So nice to meet you and thank you for visiting my own blog. Lovely work!

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  5. Your craft room looks like a fun place to work Cathy. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

    Linda

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  6. I enjoyed visiting your blog! I love the beading and all crafts, I'll be back!

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  7. Your work is beautiful.
    Please include me in the giveaway.
    Have a wonderful day!

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  8. Thank you for stopping by my blog, Cathy!
    Your blog is wonderful! You have done some really lovely work and I look forward to seeing more.

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  9. Love the fabric you used for your project bag and I'm glad to see another beader out there blogging :)
    I've become a follower and although I read all the time I often don't comment which I'm trying to fix

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  10. I've been a follower of your blog for several years now, Cathy. It's lovely. I would love a chance to win one of your giveaways. Thanks.

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  11. Hi Cathy, what a beautiful creations you've made! Glad to know you and looking forward to read more of your posts:)

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  12. Hi cathy thank you for visiting me. I am so happy to find you. I love all your creative endeavors. Your bag is sweet. I am a happy new follower and look forward to your next creations.

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  13. I look forward to reading more about your needlework. You have a nice list of blogs that you follow as well.
    Thanks for offering the give-a-way. Looks beautiful!
    Jackie
    http://needleworkerssamplings.blogspot.com/

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  14. Hi Cathy, just found your blog via the GYB hop, what a lovely array of different designs and pretty work. I dabble in a lot of different crafts too and will be back to read your blog properly and not just look at the first pages. Hope you might find time to visit me also.

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  15. Hi, Cathy - I'm here through GYB. What a magnificent blog! I've become a follower and look forward to being inspired by your creations. Please feel free to pop over to my big and see what trouble I get myself in to -HA! And, oh how I'd love to win your giveaway!!! Cheers

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  16. Thanks for visiting my blog. You are very much 'my kind of crafter. I will call back often to see how you are getting on and what you are making. x

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  17. Stopping by from GYB. I am also a cross-stitcher and general crafter but your craft room is way cleaner than mine! I'll be back!

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    1. Hah, don't let that craft room photo fool you. Looks neat, but it's a dysfunctional, disorganized mess. A major organization is coming up!

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  18. Hello Cathy! Thank you for visiting my blog earlier today! I have just followed your link back here and I love your blog! It is going to be fun to come and see what you are making! :) xx

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  19. I'm already a follower, but just wanted to say hi from the blog party! I would love to be included in your giveaway too...thanks!

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  20. Hi Cathy! Thanks for visiting my blog today. Your stitching projects are fantastic and I read back a little and really like the way you thought about your resolutions. I'm following you now and will be back to see what's going on soon.

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  21. Hi Cathy, I'm a new follower of your blog. This is my second time at this party and it's so much fun reading all the blogs and making new friends.

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  22. Just stopped by through Grow Your Blog o say "Hi". I thought I was a follower already, but I found out I wasn't .. sorry, I am now!! Your tiny beaded snowflakes are beautiful. I would like to be entered into your giveaway.
    Happy Stitching!

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  23. I'm so enjoying everyone's inspiring work!

    t_ktl at yahoo.com

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  24. I'm glad I've recently discovered your blog, Cathy--you have so many talents! All I can do is cross stitch! Lovely giveaway--you'll make someone very happy :)

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  25. Love your snowflake beaded project. Nice to visit your blog hoping you have fun at the party!

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  26. You throw a great party. Thank you for inviting me!

    So that you know, I've become a Follower and when time permits, I'll be back to see what other beautiful things were made by your hands!

    What this party is all about is to GROW your blog and I'm hoping to do the same. When you get to Section One, check out A Country Chic Retreat and SuZeQ Creations, my personal blog, in Section Fifteen I'd love for you to follow and subscribe to.

    Happy crafting!
    SuZeQ

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  27. Lovely to meet you Cathy - your work is fabulous!

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  28. I've had fun visiting around your blog on the GYB party. Love your Summer Garden pincushion, it's beautiful! Have fun on the hop!

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  29. Hi Cathy! I'm visiting via GYB and am impressed with your beading and stitchery! What beautiful things you are creating!

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  30. Thanks for visiting my blog. (MeowTalk) I really enjoyed reading yours. I used to do counted cross stitch, until I gave it up for beading. It's great that you can do so many different crafts at the same time. I tend to get too carried away with supplies, so I only have room for one hobby, haha. I especially liked seeing your beaded snowflakes. I made crystal snowflakes this year and put them in my Christmas cards.

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  31. Hi Cathy. Thanks for visiting my blog. I've enjoyed reading through yours and love your crafts and your work room.

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  32. Hi Cathy - beautiful work - stopping by from the GYB party - so many wonderful creative people to read about and friends to make!, I am now following you and look forward to seeing more snippets from your little piece of blog Land!

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  33. HI, I'm a textile artist, visiting, via GYB, from St. John's, NL Canada. I'm enjoying visiting lots of wonderful blogs.

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  34. Hi there - nice to drop in and visit with you for a bit. I love your little beaded snowflakes - so cute. Thank you for having us over!

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  35. Hi Cathy, thanks so much for the visit to my blog through the GYB party and thanks for the follow! I'm like your blog and see that we both like crocheting. You are really talented and I see you have many creative interest. I look forward to becoming new blog friends. Thanks for your lovely giveaway too.
    Julie at Julie's Lifestyle

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  36. Visiting from GYB. Enjoying your stitchery projects. I know what you mean about pinterest. Collect a lot on there too. I do refer to it for inspiration. Really like your bead bracelet.

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  37. Hi Cathy, I love your idea of making something from your Pinterest board every month. I think I have to steal that plan. I have a ton of great ideas and I just don't seem to get to them. I'm also trying to use up some of my stash, so perhaps putting the two goals together would be a good plan! I enjoyed your blog! Have fun at the party! Susan

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  38. I love your idea of making things from your Pinterest boards. It just seems I never have enough time to make everything I would like to. This would be a great way to save ideas for when I do. Thank you for your giveaway.

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  39. Your work room looks so tidy! Your bead work is really lovely.

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  40. Visiting via GYB, you have many of the same interests as me will be visiting again.

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  41. Such pretty jewelry, I always admire it but haven't done many pieces that turned out well. So nice to see yours.

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  42. I am finally visiting from the GYB hop, it is taking a while to get to all the wonderful blogs. Cute zipper pouch, and lovely jewelry. I do a lot of different crafts, but I'll never get to all I want to do, there is just so much out there and I am easily distracted by shiny new things, LOL!! Will follow you for a while!

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  43. I'm late to the party but glad I made it. Love your work and thank you so much for visiting me! I hope your blog grew!

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  44. Great blog! It's my first time here... nice to "meet" you and so many other amazing crafters. God bless!

    ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com

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