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Free Blog Award Buttons

Jellybeans, ladybugs (ladybirds for the British reader), a nice cup of tea are a few of the images on these free blog award buttons.

http://newendstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/Free

From time to time, okay, when I put off doing things on my "To Do List" I will get in a daydreamy mood, nearly swallowed up in the maze of photo websites. So many gorgeous images!

Are you a Liebster Blogger ? You are welcome to use any of these images for your blog awards. A little link to me or a mention would be much appreciated.

Congratulations on your awards!

And the Questions Keep on Coming

Now that I've had the good fortune of time to think of the 11 Questions for the Liebster blogs, here are the 5 blogs I have named and the questions for them. They want to pass on the award to 5 blogs with less than 300 followers, and to answer my 11 questions on their blog. They should then ask 11 questions of their choosing of the 5 bloggers, and so on... Here is my blog post where I answered Sue's questions.

Write. Create. Connect.

One Kiss Creations

Moments in an Eye

Rasz Art

Ginger from Small Town, USA

What color is your front door?
Do you have a nickname and what is it?
What is the best compliment you ever received?
As a young girl, did you keep a diary?
What is your favorite spice to cook with?
If you could stay a certain age for the rest of your life, how old would you like to be?
From your own blog, what is your favorite post?
What is the most annoying or putrid sound, odor, taste, touch, or sight you have ever witnessed?
What is the best advice you ever received?
How old were you when you got your first kiss from a crush or boyfriend?
Can you keep a secret?

"Bonus Questions"

What do you imagine the world will be like in the year 2199?
What do you wish you could do now that you don't yet know?

Once I start thinking of questions, the list will get longer, so I'll stop here. Have a fun time on these.

Making Buttons and a Liebster Award

I'm in the midst of getting the house ready for sale, doing all kinds of jobs that have been put off for too long. I was wondering what I could write about since my desk has been left in the middle of a couple of projects for weeks and I haven't gotten to them. So no new works to share right at this moment.

Sue Forey-Fibreart gave me a Liebster Award and I have the answer to my blogging dilemma with this post. Thanks, Sue- for the award! and these fun questions:

1) Who is your favourite artist?
I 've gone in cycles, sometimes it's a photographer, watercolorist,
collage, abstract,...right now I couldn't pick just one person.

2) Are you a morning early bird or night owl?
Until recently a Night Owl, but mornings are becoming more
productive. I like that early morning bird chorus.

3) When did you first start writing your blog?
I started this blog in March 2010.

4) Who is your ideal man?
Living or Fictional? He'd have to be something special to keep
my attention. ♥

5) What is your worst habit?
Only one? (My Ideal Man may be reading this. See #4.)

6) What type of music do you like to listen to?
Depends on my mood, and if I can sing along. Folk, Rock, Jazz,
Blues, almost anything, any era. My Ideal Man would like to
sing, too or at the least, not mind my attempts.

7) Favourite holiday destination?
Somewhere near an ocean, not rural, and not too far from a city
with museums, antiquities, and more.

8) Do you sell your creations and if so where?
In the past, I listed and sold aceos on Ebay, but took a break.
I now have a Storenvy shop, which is currently in limbo. Last year I
created a blog shop front, but have not opened it as yet. In the
meantime, if you see something on the blog that you like,
just email me.

9) Who is your biggest fan?
I have no idea. Do I have one? If you're out there, please come forward,
let me know, and why?!

10) What is your favourite weather?

Depends on my mood. A light, soft rain, not cold, not hot and
not humid for those dreamy days.

A brisk, crisp thin airy day for the middle of autumn.

The warm, early Spring light days for easing into gardening.

Walking by moonlight on the crunchy snow in the middle of winter,
when it's quiet and the air is cloudlike from your breath and just
less than bitterly cold.

11) What is your favourite TV show?
Have to say that I don't have one favorite show. My thumb is wearing out from channel
surfing. Sometimes I read while the tv is on. Maybe this is the answer to #5 above.

I made these Liebster images with free photos from the Morgue File and editing on ipiccy. If you like them and use them, I wouldn't mind a linkback here.

Please visit Sue and her awardees. Sue makes beautiful felt paintings, landscapes and myth making stories come to mind. Now I have to think of 11 questions for the next 5 awardees, the awards go to blogs with less than 300 followers...

Badges and Buttons Corral

I'm corralling the buttons and badges from bloggers right here!

New End Studio

Making More With Four, Inspired by Four

The Shady Porch

My Photo

Ireland Brady

Katherine's Corner

Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo

Antiquity Travelers

See my tips and more at i gotta create.

Crafty Spices

Let me show you some of the various buttons I've made:

To see them in full size go to the blogs. Some of these feature the artist's own art, some of the art is my own. I can use free backgrounds and clipart also. Do you want to use your photo or a child's drawing? Make your choice of using your current logo or having a new logo. Then add colors and fonts to the creative mix. Simple or layered, the looks are almost limitless.

For a very reasonable price I can make you a button, too.

Send me an email, "newendstudio@gmail.com" to start the process. Thanks.

To look at some of my banners, click HERE.

I put some of the blog awards given to me in this collage:

To read the original posts relating to the blog givers and to get their blog addresses, just do a search from the sidebar.

ETA: I've turned off comments for this page.

Inauguration of the 5 New Awards

It's fun to be part of the Inaugural Moment of this set of brand new Blogger Awards.

Cynthia had an idea and started these, yay, Cynthia! Today, the group of us plus Cynthia who received the awards in this post are awarding this new set of awards in the categories listed. We have linked up our posts today for this new set of awards.

These are in recognition of bloggers who contribute to the online community in their own unique way. My choices are a little spicy, some organized chaos, beautiful photos, humor- of course, creativity, personal, entrepreneurs, and everything (almost) under the sun; based on some of the things I like.

Patti writes My Life Under the Bus. She designs jewelry in a sun room made over into a fabulous work studio craft space. Smiling when I read her posts with humor for added measure.

When I saw the photo of the paws in hands, I choked up, it was one of those things I remembered about my #1 Sweetie, holding his paws and dancing him while I tried to sing that old song, "42nd St." You see, he was a tuxedo beagle. So I have to give this award to Jessica she is a photographer whose subject is her two dogs. Go and smile and you might tear up, too.

Gloria writes Scacco alle Regine. Living in Italy and chronicling pieces of her life with beautiful photos and a flair that makes the post saturated with flavor and joy. She has a jewelry collection and unless you speak Italian, use Translate Page, it'll be worth it.

Twenty Something Sherbet also known as An English Girl in America is written by Rachael, a newlywed making a great life in Detroit. Staking out flea markets and getting terrific bargains are some things which make her happy. Her photos are beautiful.

For "A daily dialog of inspiration, creativity, business, and style. An opportunity to motivate each other on our personal journey of creative discoveries." head over to Additions Style also known as Everyday Inspired. Valerie has a jewelry line made of hardware components. She selects amazing and beautiful images for her posts. She's generous with offering worksheets and other information to stimulate your thinking and your blog or business.

Allison writes Dream a Little Bigger, isn't that a great name for a blog? Her blog byline, "Why have one hobby when five will do?" sets the scene. Are you looking for a little crafty inspiration? Need a tutorial? Want a laugh? Go see Allison for easily explained tutorials and for links she found elsewhere on the net.

Maria Just Do It is almost one year old, hurry up and say hello to this super talented maker of lovely things. She's sharing pretty photos, tutorials, and inspired fun creations.

"THE BLOG HOP RULES: there are no rules, but we do have some suggestions. These awards were designed to point out some of the great blogs out there. And you can choose to pass on your award to as few, or as many as you like. So if you've been tapped on the shoulder and given one of these awards, we would love to see you display it proudly on your blog. Join the blog hop and show off that lovely blog of yours.

We would, of course, love to hear why you like to blog, and why you chose a fellow blogger for an award. So let's get hopping! This is a Blog Hop!"

Something Special From The Train Jeweler

I love a good travel memory and Cynthia's blog, "Antiquity Travelers" tells an entertaining story from her overseas travels, vacations upstate, or riding the rails to her day job in the city. She weaves the cast of train riding friends and coworkers into characters you can laugh with/at or nod/shake your head in agreement with. She's blessed with daughters who are happy to model the jewelry and are interested in learning to make jewelry, too. Cindy forges her love of designing into a real labor of love. ♥ See for yourself on her blog or Etsy shop.

Her jewelry designs are gorgeous and with her blog posts you also get an historical perspective on the gemstones. It's more than educational- it's fun and pretty. Check out The Train Jeweler's post about the other bloggers given these awards. They are a talented and encouraging group of ladies; I am both surprised and honored to be included, happy to have Cynthia's friendship, and going to work a bit harder now!

It's no easy task selecting bloggers for these awards. Friends? Strangers? Size of blog? Theme? I've only read a fraction of so many inspiring, educational, and fun bloggers. How do I choose?

What I've decided to do is what Cynthia said, "But what these awards mean to me is a way to tell a few of my bloggy friends how much I've appreciated their friendship and their encouragement for me to keep blogging -- to keep trying new techniques, to keep making something I love ... " In her case jewelry, in my case a range of things and because of your comments and visits I keep coming back to share and post. Thank you. ♥♥

Chris writes, "Golden Lilly Crafts," and is Down Under so has Spring while we're heading towards Autumn where I am. Her comments make me smile, she's so talented, has a beautiful garden, plus she named her blog after her two little dogs. Please go say "hi" to her if she's new to you. Or, maybe that should be, "G'day mate."

Debbie writes, "Crafty Moose Crafts, " is a french bead artist who also paints, learns new techniques and shares them and is mad about moose or is that meese? Whatever, Debbie has a way with words, her comments encourage and I'm happy we met somewhere in our blog travels. Please head over to her blog if you haven't already.

Karen Anne writes, "Ireland Brady - Musings to Ponder", is always perfecting her skills, learning, sharing, and has a talent for drawing, you must see for yourself. Her comments are wise and from the heart. Please go visit her blog and enjoy the portraits and the photos; also a wee Irish humor. There's a real Danny Boy, too.

Stacy writes, "Magic Love Crow, " is devoted to drawing crows. Not just any crow, but well, she has a reason why and you should find out for yourself. I don't think you will ever see a more devoted crow artist. Stacy comments and you know she is cheering you on. She uses lots of colors in her work and her words as does Chris, Debbie, and Karen Anne- they make you feel encouraged.

All three of these awards can go to everyone who reads and comments, your company is much appreciated!

I want to recognize Inspiration Avenue and the people who participate there. I haven't linked up much recently, but when I did, the other bloggers who stopped by here gave me great feedback and encouragement.

In February 2012 I joined the 29Faces Challenge from, "I Love 2 Paint Ayala Art." It was a great experience and the people who came by were so much appreciated.

But that's not all... I know this is a long post, but it's worth it to meet some fresh faces and blogs. Cynthia has turned the blog awards around and given us new ones to give out. Here is the preview for the next set of awards. I'm going to edit this post in a few days with the awardees. (SEE new post HERE instead!)

I hope you check out some great links and discover people you might not have seen before now. Thanks to Cynthia for giving me this opportunity to share. ♥

Dorothy, Wake Up! and Kreativ Blogger Award

FIRST, wasn't this a beautiful scene, although a little bit scary for a kiddie (me) at the time. Poor Dorothy and her companions, asleep in the field of poppies. The lion is just cracking me up, look at his legs! I was worried that the snow would cover them up and they'd get soooo cold! But Glinda knew what she was doing, sending the snow.

If you want to join the Celebrate Oz hop, there's still time. The curtain is pulled back and all will be revealed on July 19th. Make anything you like: art, jewelery, food, papergoods, ANYTHING at all that is related to The Wizard of Oz.

Add your blog name to the link list here and leave a comment on her blog post to say you are joining in. Then just post your creativity to your blog for the July 19 reveal so everyone can visit and enjoy.

A very talented jewelery designer and terrific blog friend gave this award to me,
"Thank you Cynthia!" That's her blog badge--->

For me, it's surprising and humbling to look at myself through someone else's eyes and then especially to receive an award.

How to go about fulfilling the criteria, hmmmm. I did a little google search and found that Hulda created this award several years ago.

Click on her name to see the first ever design look of the award and who she gave the first award to. She writes in Norwegian, so just click the translate option, unless of course you understand Norwegian. This  recent post of hers was so appreciated, the photos of her home in refreshing pastel, while many of us were here sweltering in the heat.

I may be breaking the current rules, but I've decided to award to 4 bloggers. As a further compromise, instead of me giving you 7 random, but well thought out facts about myself, I will answer 7 random, but well thought out questions if you'd like to ask. Don't feel pressured to ask. Really, no commitment necessary, casual observers and regular readers alike, enjoy your summer and feel free to ignore...

Here are the 4 bloggers, in random order:

Karen Anne writes as Ireland Brady and Hummingbelles. These are two blogs where she shares her delightful and lighthearted paintings and drawings. She has an amazing talent and a kind, generous heart.

Carol writes as A Creative Harbor. She shares photos of living by the sea, her Muse Dog, haiku, paintings and more. Always a delightful surprise to read her blog and see her drawings.

Christine writes as Golden Lilly Crafts and hails from Down Under. She has shared gorgeous new art pieces, beautifully hand sewn items, and much more.

Kym writes as Fabric Fascination and also manages Totally Tutorials in addition to her shops and everything at home.

If the winners would like to adhere to the rules, here they are:
When you receive this award, there are a few rules:

1. Post a link to the person who awarded you
2. Share 7 well-thought out random things about yourself
3. Award to 10 other deserving bloggers and let them know.

Carol, Christine, and Kym- Congrats! (Your embedded comment form won't let me leave a comment.)
Karen Anne, I have left you a comment, Congrats!
Thanks Cynthia!

I hope you'll take a moment to check out the bloggers if you haven't already read their blogs.

While you are here, please click your favorite color combo in the poll at the top of my left sidebar. Thanks ♥♥

Thanks, Pat Liebster Blog and Five More

Growing Old With Grace honored me with the:

award. It's given to bloggers with fewer than 200 followers, as a means to make new connections and span out throughout blogland. Thank you very much, Pat!

I found that Liebster can mean, "dearest" or "beloved" or "favorite." With that in mind I went searching for some brand new to me blogs to give the blog award to, since so many blogs are not widely known, but they are gems just the same. They're going to be favorites, given time and exposure.

Accept and Pass on the Award:

Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.
Reveal your Top Five in a post on your blog.
Also let the Five bloggers know they've won by leaving a comment on their blogs.
Post the image of the award on your own blog.
Have fun, enjoy the exposure by spreading the blog love.

Please enjoy stopping at these blogs, plus visiting Pat. In Random Order:

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