The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: As Luck Would Have It

Friday, April 9, 2010

As Luck Would Have It

I've been blessed with luck this year when it comes to Giveaways! I woke this morning to yet another win.

My friend, Jan, of Laughing Dog Arts just started her blog in December of 2009. She said she would have a Giveaway when she reached 30 followers. She is well past that now and, true to her word, she did have a Giveaway. This morning, I was the happy, lucky, winner!

Be sure to make a visit to Jan's blog, Laughing Dog Arts, at http://laughingdogarts.blogspot.com

Jan is a fiber artist and she makes the most beautiful art ~ quilts, wall hangings, beading, and more. I have been getting to know Jan for a while now. Not only is she a really good creative soul, she is also a fun, really nice person who has a great blog. (And we share a little bit of a "hippy" heart.)

♥ audrey

17 comments:

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Congrats on yet another win. I think you need to bottle that winning mojo and sell it to the rest of us. tee hee
((((hugs))) until next time
vert word....too good to pass up. mocco. Now you may not realize it but this is real close to the real spelling of the spanish word for booger. It is my grandson's favorite spanish word...LOL
So if you are really lucky you won't have to pick your friends mocco.; April 9, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Jan is such a Sweetheart!! Congratulations!!
Have a Wonderful Day!!
Love,
Marilyn; April 9, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: I'm thinking you need to bottle some of that luck to pass around too! :D
You should have a ball with the goodies.
SOMEDAY, I will actually buy alcohol inks to try!

XXOO!!
Anne; April 9, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Susan said...: Hi Audrey! I thought I'd pop by and introduce myself, I'm Susan and we seem to have a lot of friends in common. We both got the Renee award recently from Ces, and we both also know Amalia, Marlene, Mita and Pink, they're probably more too! I really should be working on my layouts for some new drawings right now, but I got started visiting 'cause I've been missing my friends after only less than a week of not blogging - am I addicted or what?!

Congrats on winning your friend's giveaway, it's so fun to win those I need to do one eventually! I love your blog - your photos are gorgeous and I also love the nature soundtrack too. That's another note to myself, my blog needs an overhaul!

So I just added myself here as a follower, when you get a chance, here's my link, stop by if you'd like. Have a great weekend....Susan

http://susanbethstudio.blogspot.com/; April 9, 2010 at 6:53 PM
yoborobo said...: Oh, Audrey! You lucky duck. :) Jan is so sweet. I'm with Anne! Bottle that luck up and send some my way! Although I can't complain, I won Pattee's doll on her giveaway. :) Happy weekend, my friend!! xox Pam; April 9, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Bella Sinclair said...: Oh YAY, congratulations! Looks like a lot of fun stuff here. Oooh, gets those creative juices flowin'!; April 10, 2010 at 3:31 AM
Ces Adorio said...: So are you going to drink the alcohol inks! Drink it! drink it!

Hahahah! I have tried all of your storage suggestions. I only bought 16 because I saved by buying in bulk. You heard that strategy before...

Good morning!!!; April 10, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Marlene said...: Congrats Audrey, I want you to let us know and how you like the alcohol inks, I have not tried them yet. A sample of your work with them would be nice too (hint-hint); April 10, 2010 at 1:31 PM
Ces Adorio said...: Hmph! A kiss and tell bug!; April 10, 2010 at 8:38 PM
illustration poetry said...: ohh!!!!!
you are not sleeping????!!!
im glad you are here with me in the secret garden ;))); April 10, 2010 at 10:14 PM
illustration poetry said...: and congrats Audrey!!!
are we really going to drink this alcohol inks????

:D; April 10, 2010 at 10:17 PM
illustration poetry said...: oh, i think i should give that poem too to my secret lover, what do you think?; April 10, 2010 at 10:19 PM
audrey said...: It is too early for sleeping, Mita.
NOOOO ~ I will not be drinking the alcohol inks ~ I will be making art with it.
I would not give that poem to anyone unless you truly carry their heart in yours. ♥; April 10, 2010 at 10:27 PM
Unknown said...: oh how wonderful Audrey!!! congratulations!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!; April 11, 2010 at 12:08 AM
Ces Adorio said...: I hope you are asleep now.

HAHAHA! Audrey Oh no, I am sleeping. Maybe Milo won't be but I am. (I can't believe I am talking bout a stuffed toy like it was human.) This is so crazy.; April 11, 2010 at 12:27 AM
audrey said...: Yes, I was sleeping.
HAHAHAHA This Milo business is part of that sanity/insanity thing we mentioned the other day, Ces. Any of us who have been treating Milo like he's human are all walking a FINE line. HAHAHAHAHAHA
Have a wonderful, fun, Sunday with Milo!
See!!!
♥ audrey; April 11, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Tristan Robin said...: congrats on the win! I love using alcohol inks! what a nice little treasure trove of goodies!; April 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM

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