Wednesday, July 29, 2009

In the Spotlight and a Giveaway


I am sooooo excited to tell y'all about this. My dear friend Victoria contacted me a while back to see if I'd be interested in being featured in her new series, Whimsy Spotlight Wednesday. Of course I said absolutely...how fun. This is something she decided to start doing to feature other artists, bloggers, etsy shop owners, like herself. She is doing this solely out of the kindness of her heart because she believes in women supporting women. There is no charge or special requirements. Her goal is only to help, to support, to spread the word. I just got back from reading her post this morning and I have to tell you I am awe struck. She really puts her heart into everything she does and says. She is genuine, sincere, and beautiful...through and through. I am so glad that I have had the opportunity to get to know her and become her friend. She is a real treasure! But I have to say...I think she was much too kind to me. As I was reading I got a little welled up. She said the kindest things about me, and I just don't know if I can live up to all that. So when you click over to her site...just ignore all the hype. I'm really not all that and a bag of chips. I'm just a regular girl sitting at her computer in her jammies, drinking a diet Dr. Pepper, eating some peanut butter crackers, AND loving every minute of this wonderful world of blogging. Seriously...I do LOVE it! But what I love the most are the bonds of friendship I've made over the last 10 months with each of YOU!




Oh, I almost forgot...there's a giveaway too! Now be sure to go visit Whimsy by Victoria and show her some bloggy love! Don't forget to look on her sidebar at her beautiful sewing projects. She makes the most amazing handbags and cute cupcake pincushions. To.Die.For. You definitely don't want to miss that!

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31 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    I'm a goin'!

    P.S. I think you're super!

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  2. GwenJuly 29, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    She wasn't too kind at all, you are a star:)

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  3. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comJuly 29, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    You are so talented. How wonderful! I love all of the things that you do. Thank you for your sweet comment about my friend who is sick. You are so nice.

    XOXO
    Jen

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  4. JodeeJuly 29, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I enjoyed reading her post and everything she said is true! You are one talented gal!

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  5. Melissa MillerJuly 29, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    How sweet! Victoria is a wonderfully kind hearted lady and so are you Amanda. You both have incredible talent and enjoyable blogs.

    Have a blessed day my friend.
    ~Warmly, Melissa :)

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  6. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I am pretty sure you deserved all that she had to say! I can certainly say you are very creative and have a great eye for design and crafting. I really enjoy your blog too! P.S. I left a message on Whimsy by Victoria!

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  7. Amanda @ Serenity NowJuly 29, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Um, she was NOT exaggerating! You are an amazing person, inside and out. :) I am so excited for you! It sounds like a match made in creativity heaven between you and Victoria. Hugs to you, "sister"! ;)

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  8. Victoria HaydenJuly 29, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Amanda...Wow! You now have my tears welling up! Thank you for just being "YOU"! I really do think and see that you are all that and a bag of chips! lol. I adore you! From the moment I was captured visiting my first time...I really do look forward to your posts! Thank you so much for your friendship and kindness...you are a just that "perfectly beautiful"!

    Have a wonderful day my friend!

    Hugs and love,
    ~Victoria~

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  9. Linh C.July 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Oh, Victoria's bird handbag is so cute!

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  10. Richella ParhamJuly 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Okay, okay. You're just all that and a bag of PRETZELS. How's that? :)

    I just visited Victoria's blog, and it doesn't seem to me that she exaggerated at all. And isn't her blog such a nice place to visit?

    Enjoy the spotlight! You deserve it.

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  11. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!July 29, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    What a nice compliment for you! I SO love meeting all these fantastic people through blogging too...it's great fun!
    Carrie

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  12. knittingknirvanaJuly 29, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Amanda--Reality check here. Yes, you are a regular girl. Jammies, diet Dr. Pepper, peanut butter crackers regular girl. Totally. AND You are an amazingly talented, creative, inspiring artist. Please, please, please celebrate both the amazing parts of you and the regular parts of you. We all see it. I hope you see it too.

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  13. Made In The SouthJuly 29, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    I went over to visit Victoria. She has a great blog. You were right, she is very talented. Her purses are so cute. I am serious about a bunch of us southern bloggers getting together. I am gonna see when it gets a little closer to Oct. and see if I have any vacation left. Not sure how far Canton is for you...

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  14. Cherry BlossomsJuly 29, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    I love love love your etsy shop! You make beautiful things! Keep up the GREAT work!

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  15. Lisa B.July 30, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    I think YOU put your heart into everything you do and say as well!! Your creativity really inspires me. Oh...I love EVERYTHING in your etsy shop. I'm sooo glad that Victoria told us about your blog!! I'm a new e-mail subscriber, and can't wait to catch up!!

    Lisa B.
    lisabradford101@gmail.com

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  16. Mandi ShandiJuly 30, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    Girlfriend! You so deserve those kudos! Congrats on being recognized and keep up the creative goodness!

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  17. ~Kristen~July 30, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    I am so happy Victoria introduced us to your blog and shop! Your creations are beautiful! I will be following your blog from now on! :-)

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  18. FabulousJuly 30, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I Love what you make you truly are FABULOUS... I would love to win your GIveaway.. Keep being creative..

    XO,

    TFF

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  19. NancyJuly 30, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Just had a look at your store. Your things are so cute! Best of luck with that. I'm wondering if I should open an Etsy store. I have been crafting for years!

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  20. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowJuly 30, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    You're awesome - just know we love you!

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  21. AdieJuly 30, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    I love the article! And I totally agree with her comments on all of your ideas. You are so talented and I know you have TOTALLY inspired me. I am a perfectionist and it really holds me back. But I am trying things since I have started reading your blog! Thank you!!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    I'm there if there's a Diet Dr. Pepper! It's the most original soft drink ever in the whole wide world--LOL

    Ok--I'm going now:)

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  23. StaceyJuly 31, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Everything she said about you is absolutely true!! I look forward in coming to your blog each day. You are such a down to earth person with creativity out of this world. THANK YOU for all you do for us!!! Now go make us something you can blog to us! =)

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  24. AmandaJuly 31, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I love your stuff! Do you do custom orders? I would love a set of blocks that said "Read"

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  25. TaraJuly 31, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    I love your custom order wall letters. I would love to do my daughter's name.

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  26. PamelaAugust 1, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Thanx for stopping by!:) You should try it! The ONLY reason I did was because of the return policy. Sephora is great abt that. I was hesitant of the cost as well and did want to sink that amount of money into it but when they said try it and if ya don't like it bring it back I was sold. Now I love it. My face loves it.

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  27. Pam WalterAugust 1, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Your sites really complement each other; you are both very creative! www.satisfiedsole.com

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  28. April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwearsAugust 1, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Whimsy by Victoria referred me to your blog and wow! such talent! :)

    Keep up the wonderful work :)

    april_vereb@yahoo.com

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  29. UnknownAugust 2, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Oh girl, when will you ever realize that you ARE that and the chips and the french onion dip too?!!

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  30. SarahAugust 2, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Dr. Pepper, peanut butter crackers, and now finding this blog! What a joy for my day.

    Thanks for splashing with me,
    Sarah Dawn

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  31. CamilleAugust 3, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Absolutely adorable!! I love your creative style! :) I linked to your blog from Victoria's Whimsy blog. I'll have to keep checking back!

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