Friday, November 1, 2013

30 Days of Thankfulness, Giveaway Winner, & Birthday Goodies

Good morning ... & Happy November!!!

Since today is the start of November, the month in which those of us in the United States will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought it would be nice to dedicate this month to thankfulness.  I invite you to join me in a month-long challenge ... 30 Days of Thankfulness.  You don't need to be living in the US to participate in this challenge ... it's open to everyone.  Each day, starting today & ending with the last day of the month, I ask you to think about one thing in particular for which you are thankful.  You don't need to post what you are thankful for unless you want to of course.  Just challenge yourself to think of one thing each day for which you are thankful.  That's it ... there's your challenge   : )

Today I am thankful for the good friends I've made through blogging.  We laugh together, cry together, support & encourage each other, share our hopes & dreams, & pray for each other.  Thank you, God, for placing these people in my life.  I treasure each one of them.
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Now it's time to announce the winner of my birthday giveaway!  Congratulations to Pam in IL!  Pam's blog is My Stitchin-n-Stuff.

I decided to choose two more giveaway winners because you know what they say ... all good things come in threes   : )   Congratulations to both Sally (Stitchyangel's Treasures) & Vicki (Stitchy McFloss)!  
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I now have some birthday gifts to share with you   : )   This first one is from cucki ... a little strawberry jam mat with crocheted edging & a very cute snowman ornament chart!
From Michelle ... a lovely handmade card, tea bag, Blackbird Sampler chart from Ewe & Eye & Friends, & various bird-related things. Michelle & I love birds   : )
From June ... all sorts of goodies!  Sachet, coaster, tea towel, bookmark calendar, tissues, & pretty ribbon on a butterfly holder : )
From Carol ... an Autumn Bird chart by Heart in Hand, rusty jingle bells, & a beautifully stitched La D Da bird design made into a little pillow with my initials on it!
From Vicki ... a lovely stitched cube featuring a very thoughtful Bible verse ... Proverbs 14:30   : )
From Myra ... one of her wonderful handmade project bags!  I'm even sharing a close-up photo of the creative zipper pull decoration she added to the bag   : )

Thank you again ladies ... you really made my birthday a treat   : )

Wishing all my followers a wonderful, thanks-filled November!

28 comments:

Stitchy Mc Floss said...
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Sally said...

Shirlee I am so excited and thankful to have been a part of your blogoversary celebration and thank you for my wonderful prize:) I am deciding what to spend it on and will tell you when I decide. Congratulations to Pam and Vicki :)

You received some beautiful, well deserved birthday gifts.

I will join you at the beginning and end of each month {{{hugs}}}

Dawn said...

Aww wonderful birthday gifts Shirlee

butterfly said...

Congrats to the winners.
Love all your gifts, so many loving friends you have , hugs.

vwestermeyer said...

What great birthday treats! I love the adorable bag with the zipper pull.

I'll be joining in on your month long thankfulness. I have done that for the last couple years on Facebook and have enjoyed doing so. It's funny how easy it is to get caught up in day to day life and forget to take a moment and appreciate all we have.

Dede said...

I am being thankful on face book this year. Today I am thankful for the gift of sight. The beautiful fall colors are wonderful to enjoy!

Emma/Itzy said...

Some lovely birthday gifts you got!

Congrats to the winners too! :)

Vickie said...

I am joining you too. Although I think I already meet that challenge to be honest, but I will be extra thankful, THAT can't be bad!!
What splendid gifts for a super friend. =)

Simply Victoria said...

Congrats to your winners.
Glad you got spoiled on your birthday with such nice lovelies!
Count me in counting my blessings.

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Congrats to the winners! You have received some lovely Birthday gifts this month, I'm sure you will treasure the stitched things the most.
But the zipper tag is just adorable, isn't it nice how the smallest touches really make a present?

I am thankful every morning my son sleeps beyond 7am and every evening when my hubby puts him to bed not me LOL Does that count?

Mary said...

Your blog is very inspiring, Shirlee.
I couldn't agree more that there is always something to be thankful for each day,even through the "less than perfect" ones!

You have received beautiful gifts from loving friends.
Happy Birthday! I'm only 2 years behind you

Congrats to the winners of your giveaway

Maggee said...

Congrats to the winners! And what wonderful gifts you received! As for being thankful... dang, I have a blog for that! But I lost my spunk for posting to it... it is gladitudes.blogspot.com Where we can come and post what we are glad and thankful for! Thanks for reminding me! I better get all caught up this weekend and revive that blog! Along with MINE! Of course I am thankful for everything, every day... and will join you in remembering that! Hugs!

Catherine said...

Congrats to your winners!! How sweet to add two extra! Wonderful goodies you have received as well!

Pam in IL said...

Oh Wow! I'm so excited to be the winner of your Birthday Give-Away! Thanks so much!!!!

Pam in IL said...

And congrats to Sally and Vicki as well!

Sarah in Stitches said...

Happy Birthday, Shirlee! Those are fantastic presents - enjoy! :D And congrats to your giveaway winners!

Chris said...

I am so thankful for my stitching blog friends.
What wonderful birthday surprises arrived in your mailbox. So wonderful.
Happy November!!

Myra said...

It looks like you had a wonderful birthday Shirlee. I am glad you like your project bag. You are so right..there is always something for which we can be thankful.

Anne said...

Happy Happy Birthday Shirlee!!!!! I wish I could stitch you something too but there just isn't enough time in the day for me...maybe one day :D Anyways, I'm sending you love and hugs from afar..Titus too!! He's sitting here with me as I type this. Really lovely gifts from everyone. Congrats to the winners too! Hope all is well with you!

Hugs!

Unknown said...

Your challenge is an inspiration to me. I am going to try to list something I'm thankful for each time I blog this month.

Congrats to the winners of your giveaway!

and... HAPPY be-lated BIRTHDAY! I'm glad you had a very happy one and may you have another blessed year ahead. :)

Laura Tesoricountry said...

Your Blog is always a surprise! Thank you Shirlee for sharing with us this idea! Even if I'm not American and don't live in Usa, I'm thankful to have such an amazing friend like you!
(((HUGS)))

Carol said...

Congratulations to all the lucky winners! It has been a difficult year for many of us, Shirlee, so it is nice to have that reminder to count our blessings for the good things in our lives every day...

Lovely gifts from blogging friends all over the world!

Michelle said...

Congratulations to the winners - what lovely gifts you received Shirlee x

Kaisievic said...

Lucky winners and lovely gifts for you from your Stitchy friends. Lots and lots of hugs, Kaye

Trace4J said...

I am thankful for your friendship for sure!!
Woolie Thankful Blessings

La Petite Gallery said...

You made two Ladies happy. Congrats. Love that button fabric.
I am Thanking you for this post.
yvonne

Marie said...

I am thankful you your many humorous posts! :-)

Love your 30 days idea.

Oh no, I missed your birthday....Happy belated birthday. I do hope you had a wonderful day.

You certain received some wonderful birthday treats!

Julie said...

A wonderful array of birthday gifts.

I am thankful each and every day to the wonderful stitching community that encourage and enable and let me view their beautiful work.