Sunday, November 22, 2009

blog giveaway!

I've been feeling a little lonely on my blog lately as i've noticed the comments dropping off considerably. supposedly there are 181 readers blog readers out there and i want to hear from you! i know many of you like to stay quiet and just read, but once in awhile, it is nice to know if someone is paying attention to what i am saying! I've decided to give back and am hosting a blog giveaway starting tonight until Friday, Dec. 11th. you will win a pendant similar to the one in the picture below (that comes on a chain), only using the initials of your choice. you can give this as a gift or keep for yourself - it is up to you. i will create it in enough time to get it to you in case you want to give it as a gift.
what do you have to do? just leave me a comment. let me know that you are here and keeping up with me! i thought it'd be fun to talk about our Christmas wish lists. what is on your wish list this year? it can be ridiculous, silly, practical, wishful thinking - whatever! i just want to hear from you. my only other rule is that you have to comment here, on my blog, not on my facebook page when the feed shows up on my wall!



So what is on my christmas wish list this year? I would love a gift certificate to dick blick and then walk into their store and buy anything i wanted without worrying about the final tally! my fantasy Christmas wish would be to go to Spain with a group of artsy girls who also have the same desire to go there. i also have a secret Christmas wish that i will keep to myself as it is a wish just for me. feel free to pass this blog giveaway along in the spirit of giving.

And to my regular commenters, i just want to say thank you!

Posted by kecia deveney at 8:20 PM
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43 comments:

  1. dixNovember 22, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Love reading your blog! I have a secret Christmas wish as well...for my grown children! The other is for lots of colored paper in lots of different textures!!!

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  2. UnknownNovember 22, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Love your blog, Kecia, but I'm guilty of falling behind on following all my favorites.

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  3. the glitzy gypsyNovember 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I'm always checking in with you girlie--but you are so busy it makes my head spin...shopping,teaching, creating...busy, busy, busy!!!
    Happy Holidays!
    Brenda Bliss

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  4. the glitzy gypsyNovember 22, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I forgot my Christmas list--lots of art books!!!
    bb

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  5. Paula -Teaberry CottageNovember 22, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Love the fantasy trip to Spain, I would like that on my list. Have not been able to keep up with blogging. Another wish for the Christmas list.. time. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 22, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Your blog post really hit home for me. I often wish people would leave a message on my post instead of on Facebook or commenting when I see them in person. Comments can be so encouraging! So now I try to leave a comments whenever I am visiting sites.
    My Christmas wish is to have an awesome wardrobe that will make a statement where ever I am. Of course this would include custom created jewelry and accessories to compliment the outfit!
    Thanks for blogging....

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  7. The Tote TroveNovember 22, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Hi, Kecia! I know how you feel about the comment thing; I recently hosted my first giveaway to boost readership also -- and I'll be doing another one soon! As for my Christmas wish list, every year my mom still asks me for one, even though I'm almost 28! I always used to draw pictures of what I wanted, and this year was no different. My top wish list item is an easel, so I can paint my totes without straining my neck and back. I also asked for canvases because I'd like to start doing paintings. Have a nice Thanksgiving and good luck with your blog!

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  8. KimberlyNovember 22, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Fantasy Christmas Wish.............lose 40 pounds immediately and then tons of money to shopping.

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  9. Contessa KrisNovember 23, 2009 at 2:11 AM

    I'm a new lurker. Found your wonderful blog this month. Inspiring posts.

    I would like the same gift as you, Dick Blick GC. We don't have one close so I shop online but I need Gel medium, some real acrylics, extra metallic paints, New markers, more screenprinting paint colors, duck cloth, etc... I have a list a mile long and then some.

    Happy Holidays!

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  10. UnknownNovember 23, 2009 at 4:51 AM

    I just started visiting your blog via Karen Cole. I had commented that I liked your header to my designer husband and then Karen posted that she knew you. To me that was a sign to follow...
    My wish is to sell more of my work,and have more adventurous adventures with new and old friends.

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  11. Cheryl ConnellNovember 23, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Still here Kecia! My wish list would be books, art supplies, oh... and a new car. lol!

    Cheryl

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  12. Amy HuffNovember 23, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I love your blog and read regularly but have comment challenges. :) The new look is awesome by the way... I usually don't know since I read everything in Google.

    My Christmas wish list would be for more art in my life: studio time, classes, retreats, etc... and a pony!

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  13. kecia deveneyNovember 23, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    aww, it is nice to hear from you all! i appreciate checking in. i've missed hearing from my readers; but amy brought up some good points - i bet a lot of people are blog reading in such things as google reader, etc. and sorry about the tough time leaving comments; that certainly isn't very helpful! i've got my settings intact, so i think it is a blogger issue as i have it when i go to leave comments on other blogs sometimes too. and i agree with Holly that comments are encouraging. i can also tell how busy we all are - very little time to read even our most favorite blogs! i think i'll add that to my wish list as well, "more free time".

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  14. m i c h e l l eNovember 23, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Hi Sweety! Oh I always check in on you but sometimes just operate in a poppin' in real quick mode. I'll do better! :-)

    Wishing you and your family a very happy and peaceful Thanksgiving!

    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  15. SaraNovember 23, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Yep indeed I'm guilty of the Reader too. The Reader is great but it sure does enable "lurking" =)
    On my real and actual wish list I want a pair of swank stylish but comfy & watertight new boots to go kicking around the NW in. I've worn my old ones just about to death. Good boots are hard to find!
    And on my dream list I'd love more space & time to paint!

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  16. Keli McKinley HansenNovember 23, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    add me to the "google reader" too! But you know i love you and read every post! oooh i'd love that sheet metal cutter thing stephanie had in her class... my wish would be to continue to meet up with art friends here and there... Spain would be a great "there"! big hopes for my kids...always

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  17. TamiNovember 23, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Oh, thank you sweetie, for the AWESOME give-away chance!!! I love reading your blog and don't ever quit :) You also take the best photos and I love how you group them together to see the events that you attend. Thanks again and wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday,
    hugs,
    Tami

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  18. TamiNovember 23, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    oops, my wish list: more free time to create and limitless supplies of course-lol!!!

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  19. MaryNovember 23, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    My practical wish list: new bird feeders for the back yard. My fantasy wish list: a trip to France with an unlimited budget to stroll the flea markets. Not so secret wish list: for health and happiness to all my family and friends, including you!

    I love coming to your blog. Seeing all you do makes me hopeful that I will eventually get out of this rut and start creating again.

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  20. Sallianne McClellandNovember 23, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Hey treasure, I am always reading Christmas wishes??? simple...happy and safe christmas and wishfully a few tickets back to Australia to see the fam and my Nanny who is turning 90.

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  21. barbeNovember 23, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I'm here cause I love ya!!!! Yes, I'm bad about commenting, working on doing more cause its NICE to see people interested in what I have to say on my own blog!
    {{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}

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  22. NicNacManiacNovember 23, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Hey there,
    Life's been super crazy as it has been with you, so I just want you to know that I'm here for you babe and I'm always thinking of your and learning so much and being inspired by not only your creativity but you neverending energy to do so much!!
    Got my fingers and toes crossed for your generous giveaway...awesome piece!
    Enjoy the rest of your day!! xOxO Nerina :)

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  23. JudyNovember 23, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    I dont want the gift, just came to say the Spain dream is a good one, whatever I am making it a reality and hope we meet up there somehow. Anyway I have also noticed a major drop in the blog comments - i think its FB! xo

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  24. SethNovember 23, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    Want to say hi Kecia and to tell you that I am still out here reading!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!

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  25. Angie in AZNovember 23, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    i just found out about your blog on FB from another of your friends! Great give away! I'll add you to my google reader.

    For Christmas, what is on my list? Well, enough money to pay my bills and if I'm going to think extravagant, a new camera since my was stolen in a robbery in June. I miss it terribly! Oh, and no drama in my life. That's what I'd like! :)

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  26. dogfaeriex5November 23, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    hmm...i would like my own horse a white quarter horse with a red saddle....hope you and the family have a good thanksgiving...xox

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  27. Alison GibbsNovember 24, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Hi kecia just catching up on your last few posts. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with all the blogs we want to follow.
    Fun giveaway
    Alison

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  28. Perch HomeNovember 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I always check in Kecia, your creations inspire me! It's hard for me to comment outside of my blog reader because the music people embed always makes my computer freeze!

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  29. LaurelNovember 24, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    I also know what you mean about the comment thingie - that's why I took my blog off the FB feed and now just do new posts as a status update. But having said that, comments have dropped down considerably lately! I figure it has do with the approach of the holidays, though. I wish I could fly out for one of your soldering classes! I seriously need a refresher course!
    And all I want before Thanksgiving is my unemployment check (they haven't paid me since Halloween!) but I may not even get that. But I am teaching on Saturday! yippeee!!
    Laurel

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  30. Jo ArcherNovember 24, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Can you hear me across the pond? Think yourself lucky, I only have 29 followers to hear my wit and wisdom! lol
    Lovely ornament and very nice of you to do a giveaway. I am hoping for a piece from Sparrow Salvage and the the book Interior Alchemy, oh and Joy perfume. That's it. Peace on earth goes without saying.

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  31. WillnnabelNovember 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    my wish? to sell our house. Yeah that and a better economy and job would be numbers two and three.

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  32. dale mclainNovember 25, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Hi Kecia~ Love that tiny finch egg! My parrot loves my daughter so much I think she might lay an egg one day! LOL!
    Love your blog and your beauiful creations!
    I wish for everyone to find beauty in the everyday!
    xoxox~dale

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  33. Pretty ThingsNovember 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    I'm here and keeping up! I feel the same way about my blog - all those followers, plus the fans on Facebook, but why the sparse comments? I see other blogs with tons of comments and it makes me feel stupid.

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  34. Kelly SnellingNovember 25, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    i think it tis the season, kecia. everyone is so busy. i find i hardly have time to write on my own blog right now. :0) you are always up to so much, too, busy girl. making so many beautiful creations. i'll try to holler more regularly, friend-o!! happy thanksgiving to you and yours!! xo-k

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  35. UnknownNovember 27, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    My blogging stopped when my computer crashed back in August. My son brought it back from the dead last week and it looks like it happened just in time to get my name on your list:) Love the blog, love the art...we Wall girls are a creative bunch!

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  36. mairedoddNovember 27, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    new to your blog - but actually may try to stop to the shop you are at today - i think we may live very close to each other! i would love a gift card to a supply house as well (my list of wants and needs is long!), i would love to go and visit my brother in san diego - he's been there 10 yrs and because of a medical reason we have been unable... wonderful giveaway! thanks so much ... may your wishes someday come true~

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  37. CarinaNovember 28, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I too have had a sick computer and have been out of the blogosphere for almost 2 months. Right now I am catching up with some of my favorite blogs.
    My Christmas wish list asks for health and good fortune to those near and dear.

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  38. Jan ThomasonDecember 1, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I'm so bad about reading on my blogfeed and not going to the actual blog where i can leave you a comment................i'm sorry.

    on my Christmas wish list is simply that all of my boys will get home safely and that as a family, we will feel the love of Christ.

    Merry Christmas.
    pick me:)

    xoxo, jan

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  39. Lille DianeDecember 4, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    WOW! Look at the fabulous turn out! I'd like to be in the group of gf's that go to Spain! I love that country. My wish for Christmas is for continued healing for my PTSD, and to finish my book in the next few months. I'd like my children to be content, happy, safe and living their dreams. And I'd especially like my bf, Superman, to be blessed as much as he's blessed me this past year! Thanks for giving us a voice for our Christmas wishes. May all yours come true~

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  40. a2bDecember 4, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    hi kecia, just dropping you some button love, cant get over how tuckers finches have been sooo busy bless them xxxxx. i just love your story about the little dog and how you made his dream come true , that would make a wonderful childrens story keep doing what you do xxxxx love tracy

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  41. d'DragonDecember 8, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    I would have posted a comment sooner, but i just "discovered" your blog. Glad I did, after seeing your amazing work. I've also enjoyed your blog entries!

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  42. AbbieRoadDecember 9, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    my christmas list this year is not very specific! Art supplies pretty much covers it haha. My "in my dreams" wish is one of those craft box's. I've been lusting for one but they are pricey as heck!

    I'm always keeping up with you, but I usually comment facebook hehehe.

    See ya tomorrow, maybe?! :)

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  43. Shari ReplogleDecember 11, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Hi Kecia
    I would love to be entered in your beautiful giveaway, but I'm not sure what time it closes tonight. I would love to go on an artsy trip! But , I think I will be lucky to get the other thing I requested : )!
    BWT Right now Reagan and I are singing along to your "Rainbow connection" song ~our favourite!
    ~Shari

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