Monday, April 21, 2008

Art Giveaway to Celebrate 20,000 Hits


I cannot honestly believe that I am celebrating 20,000 hits on my blog. I resisted blogging for such a long time. Then one Sunday I thought to myself, "I wonder how difficult it would be to create a blog?" and just started playing. Three hours later, I had one and had even named it. It has changed face here and there thanks to a lovely friend who has talent in creating blog headers. In celebrating 20,000 hits, I'm celebrating newfound friendships, a network of talented and generous artists and opportunities for learning and growth that I would never imagined possible.


This is a little assemblage that I created from a cigar box top. The little fellow atop the elephant just makes me laugh and I hope he'll bring someone out there in blogland amusement as well. Please feel free to leave me a comment and I will draw for a winner on Sunday. I will gladly mail around the world so all of my International friends are welcome to enter....sure hope you will.

31 comments:

Unknown said...

this is wonderful work and congrats on your 20,000 hits...and soon to be 100,000...with the wonderful work and the fact that you post daily....love your blog and seeing your wonderful work daily....

Retro Cafe' Art Gallery said...

Oh! Love this!!! Please include me! And congrats on your hits!!!! I just hit 10,000 and was very pleased. I too resisted for quite a while, now I could never go back!!!! I could never leave friends like you!
xoxox,
Kris

Femmy said...

Congrats on your hits Heather!!!
it's a great piece you made! the boy looks like he owns the jungle!! a great image!!!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Congratulation to your 20.000 hits. This card is wonderful as all your other work. Love the elephant :-)

Lisa said...

Congrats on 20,000, Heather! I would *love* this assemblage on my shelf!!

Willy said...

Congratulations on your 20.000 hits, Heather! And it's not a little assemblage but a great perfect one that you created from a cigar box top. Love it! Thanks for all your nice comments on my blog.

Claudette said...

20,000 hits YIKES....I surely enjoy looking at blogs, I can't believe how many talented people there are in this world and your one of them....thanks for inviting me over to your art giveaway chance....however I already have been blessed by you with comments and inspiration from your site...

Teri Calia said...

congrats on 20,000! wow what an accomplishment for someone who wasn't sure if she could blog. hope to read your blog well past 100,000 hits!

Kaz said...

congratulations Heather, it's little wonder your blog is so popular with fabulous pieces like this to show. really love this. :)

Evidence of an Artistic Life said...

Congratulations!!!! Looks like you have a loyal following that keeps growing every day!!! Your blog is always one of the first I visit every day!!
chris p

Anonymous said...

Such lovely and inspiring work!
(I'm a new fan, and glad to have found your blog)
Your little fella is precious - such a creatie piece!

Kathy said...

I am not shocked at all that you have hit 20,000, nope not at all. Your blog is a thing of beauty, inspiration, and the source of a friendship I treasure!
Congrat's on your 20,000 hits, and you are a dear for giving this to a lucky blogger!
I had to enlarge this photo to get a good look at the little boy, what a face. Say's it all...
Sending a big hug to you my kindred buddy!!!
~xx~
Kathy

Sandy said...

Oh Heather congratulations on so many accesses. You are a very unusual artist, I love your works. Everyone always a small work of art. I hope will be able to admire wur here still completely many of such creations.

Hermine said...

Congratulations Heather wiht your 20.000 hits. And your artwork is gorgeous as always. Love your artwork.

Alexandra said...

Your art work is wonderful Heather. Love it!

Carrie Hudson Peralta said...

Congrats on your 20,000 hits...you art is always amazing and is a joy to stop by and visit to see all your new creations!!! Your cigar box is just ADORABLE!!! Who ever is the lucky one...is going to LOVE it! Hope all is well! ~hugs~

Anonymous said...

congrats on your hits!!!!!!
I love your work and the cigar box looks fabulous!!!!

Dani D :-)

Karen Owen said...

Congratulations on so many hits! This is a gorgeous piece, and I'd be very fortunate to win!

Linda said...

Congratulations on 20,000 hits...quite a milestone! Your work is always gorgeous and so inspiring. The cigar box assemblage is just wonderful.

Gillian .... said...

20,000 hits .... im not shocked at all lol .... Heather your work is a joy for all to view and you are such a dear friend to many :)x

Rosie said...

Ooooh - it's gorgeous! I love it!! We just got some cigar boxes in at the Scrapstore where I work - must get one to play with!
Please include me in your draw, dear Heather!

Jodi Ohl said...

Wow--Heather, what a huge accomplishment for you!! Blogging is a wonderful way for you to really catalog your progression as an artist, it's almost like creating your own book. The aspect of making all these wonderful connections along the way is truly the icing on the cake, isn't it!

Jenifleur-de-lis said...

What a lovely blog you have! I've just discovered it. I'm starting to get into Altered Art myself. I also like to sketch and watercolor. I'd love to be a part of your drawing! :0)

crafty creations said...

Wow 20,000 hits wonderful but not surprising the beautiful work in your blog is truelly an inspiration.

I would love to receive such a stunning piece of artwork

Sherry said...

20,000 hits -- that's a lot of viewing Heather..all of it well deserved. Congraultions...I'm always happier after I've had a visit with you.

Val Foster said...

Congrats on 20,000 hits. That is quite an accomplishment, my friend. I'm proud of you and you deserve it. You have a great blog with beautiful art.

I'm closing in on 10,000 hits, but it will be a while before I reach the hits you've had. Although I must admit, when I started my blog, I never anticipated the number of hits I've gotten. And I put off doing it for over a year. Now I'm so glad I jumped in and did it.

And I'm glad you did too. Kudos to you, Heather!

Unknown said...

Congrats on hitting 20k hits! It is truly amazing how things grow from humble beginnings. I love that creating and blogging can go hand in hand!
Michelle Brown
Melbourne Australia

Gaby Bee said...

Congrats on your 20.000 hits, Heather! Your cigar box looks fantastic!
I always love visiting your Blog.
Gaby

*jean* said...

ooo ooo pick me!! pick me!! Congratulations on your blog!! I feel the same way, it's so cool out here in blogland....

~*~Patty S said...

ooohhh Heather, such s wonderful piece of art, please put my name in the hat for a chance to be the lucky winner! Big congratulations on your milestone...where does the time go :) Being part of blogland has been more wonderful than I ever imagined it might be. Just think, had it not been for blogblogblogging, we'd perhaps never have met!

Anonymous said...

Your piece with the little boy on the elephant is just adorable. It reminds me of when my nephew loved to go to the flea market in Florida with my Brother and his wife. When my hubby and I went down to visit them he asked "Do you want to ride the elephant?!" He was only two years old and LOVED getting up on the elephant with whoever would ride with him. No fear in that boy's heart! He's now 18 years old but I'll never forget that day. I didn't realize you could actually ride them there so it was amazing to see that little guy on top of one with his Mom....Best wishes on your 20,000 hits. It's just the beginning for you. You do incredible work and I'm a huge admirer.
Debbie K.