HoW Do yOu EXpReSs GrAtITuDe?

Certainly not like I do... by receiving not one, but three blog awards!!, all in the month of December and then not acknowledging a single one. I think that instead of posting them and writing things about myself, I'll mention the lovely artists who were kind enough to bestow them and provide links to their sites. That way you can explore the art and wisdom and warmth and devotion that these women share regularly.
Denise at Couture de' Papier awarded me a Butterfly Award, for having a cool blog. Check out her yummy, delightful creations. Earlier in the month, she posted one of my favorites, about the need for making Christmas real by sharing ourselves and using a fraction of the billions of dollars spent on gifts to help the many who are going to die from lack of clean drinking water.
Lani, Leader of the 14 Secrets of a Happy Artist, a group I'm fortunate enough to belong to, an art therapist and extraordinary mixed media artist. When you visit Lani's blog, you'll find that not only is she generous about sharing her art, she regularly provides links and portions of posts that further and enhance the creative process, spirit and life in general. She promotes other people's blogs and giveaways and teaches a fabulous course on Happiness in Art, which is how I met her.
Sharon, jeweler extraordinaire from Mana Moon Studios, was kind enough to tag me with the Bloggy Goodness Award - early in December. Wow, it has been weeks though they have flown by so quickly. Sharon just received the Spreader of Love Award, how apropos. Just prior, she received the Christmas Spirit award. If you read her reasons for loving Christmas, you'll get a grand idea of why she is the recipient of so many awards.

Thanks to all of you who entrusted me with these awards and my deepest apologies for not passing them along appropriately.  

Comments

Lola Enchanted said…
What an absolutely creative blog!!! I will be a regular visitor!!!


Happy New Year!
December 30, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Karin Bartimole said…
Congratulations on all the well deserved accolades!! I enjoyed visiting the diverse and talented generous artists that bestowed them upon you :) You did a great job at sharing their message.

So glad you were able to get the rest of your little gems up - I really like what you've done with them a lot. Amazing how much can be expressed, visually and in meaning, via such a small amount of space, but you've done it beautifully!

Happy new year my friend - may it bring you renewed health, boundless energy (!), creative inspiration, and much joy, peace, and love ~
♡Karin
December 31, 2008 at 2:29 AM
Karen Mireau, Founder of Bio.Graphia said…
Congratulations Dear Friend on all the well-deserved accolades. You are doing such a wonderful job of following your path and inspiring others in the process. Love & happiness to you and all who are fortunate enough to know you! Karen Mireau
January 1, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Karen Mireau, Founder of Bio.Graphia said…
Congratulations Dear Friend on all the well-deserved accolades. You are doing such a wonderful job of following your path and inspiring others in the process. Love & happiness to you and all who are fortunate enough to know you! Karen Mireau
January 1, 2009 at 11:31 PM
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