One year ago today, I posted my first blog post! My first tentative foray into the blogging world. 365 days later, I have 441 blog posts, 570 followers, a Google Reader unread account of over 1000 and countless new friends! I want to thank everyone who reads my blog, especially those of you who comment. I have received laughter, support and joy from all of you! And for those of you who don't comment, I still love you, but please say hi when you stop by! :)
To celebrate this momentous occasion, I am giving away a grab bag of goodies!
Included are the following:
*an assortment of Kate and Oli handmade cards*
**a set of Martha Stewart Animal Alphabet cards*
*an assortment of yarn and fabric from my collection*
*a collection of my favorite teas and cocoas*
*and other random goodies*
- To be eligible for entry, you must be a follower of my blog through google friend connect or through your preferred RSS reader. (This does not count as a separate entry.)
- Make sure you leave me a way to contact you if you win. -
- Please leave separate comments for each entry. -
First entry (mandatory):
Tell me you what you like best about my blog. Please be as specific as possible :)
Extra entries (optional):
- Tell me what you think I need to improve with regards to my blog.
- Go to Kate and Oli and tell me your favorite item!
- Sign up for the Kate and Oli mailing list (in sidebar).
- Add my button to your blog (in sidebar).
- Become a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli.
- Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link.
- Facebook about this giveaway and leave me the link.
- Tweet about this giveaway and leave me the link.
Fine print: Giveaway begins when it is posted and ends at 11:59pm pacific standard time June 13, 2010. A winner will be selected by a random number generator on June 14, 2010 and will be emailed promptly. I will ship anywhere within the US and Canada - sorry International readers, it's just too large a package!
I'm a loyal follower of course and I LOVE your blog because you're such a happy person and you love to give which is a hard trait to find in a person. I also love how quirky and crafty you are :)
ReplyDeleteHappy blog anniversary kate!
To improve your blog I would say the only thing you would need to do is a make-over. Maybe a different layout?...
ReplyDeleteI went to your etsy shop and I just couldn't pick one! Everything was so nice but I really liked:
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-freesia blooms on teak
-you're a star vintage juice tumblers
-baby duck
-trees
I know it's a lot but I loved everything!
I'm a fan of Kate and Oli on facebook :)
ReplyDeleteI'm adding your badge to my blog, and I have you on my blog roll!
ReplyDeletetweeted about the giveaway: my user-name is beeyum :)
ReplyDeleteMy email is beeyum@ymail.com (just in case I win this amazing giveaway!)
Hello! I've been a follower for about a month now I think :)
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I love your blog because your writing is always so happy. I love the pictures of your cat, and I love the features on various crafts and artisans!
Hm improvements...maybe tell us more about your life!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item is the olive juice card - so simple yet so cute!
ReplyDeleteI signed up for your mailing list already
ReplyDeleteemail is in my profile!
I'm already a facebook fan
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i tweeted
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I love the interviews - it's nice to read about people who make things and their inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI subscribe through Bloglines.
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This might only be an issue for me, but one thing that would improve my experience with your blog is to have fewer posts on the first page - with my internet connection, it can sometimes take a long time to load.
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I love your blog for a number of reasons, one of them being your adorable cat!
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improvement:
ReplyDeletefor some reason it takes a while for your blog to load to my screen.. not sure what you can do about it
I choose the purple oceania map card!
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Your blog is great! I love the simple design, but most of all the header! Do not change that!
ReplyDeleteI would do a lyout change....maybe a three colum. The "followers" needs to be closer to the top.
I hearted your etsy shop too!
I love the "apple of my eye" print.
Check out my giveaway of you have time too!
http://leksidesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-featured-etsy-seller-snowdon.html
I'm a fan on facebook!
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tweeted!!
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I like the fact that you display your etsy faves, it gives etsy sellers that you appreciate a showing to your readers.
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My favorite item is the Kauai Pier 8x10 Print!
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ReplyDeleteI like your design, especially your header and the features of crafters are really fun!
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I'm a fan on Facebook!
ReplyDeletefrom your shop, i like:
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be original dino
monster love
casserole dishes
tumbler
I signed up for your mailing list (using the email fizleglitz[at]gmail[dot]com)
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thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Well, I do enjoy Oli's contributions. I developed cat allergies in my teens so will never be able to replace my beloved cat who was with us 20+ years, so I'm living vicariously.. I also enjoy giveaways, who doesn't. But I think my favourite thing is your good humor.
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To improve.. I wouldn't mind more storytime.
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I love your snarky greetings collection, and especially Congratulations on Your Tax Deduction!
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I love to check out the profiles and so happy to see you display yours. Good Job!!
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I love how colorful and fun your blog is and how interesting you make your posts. :)
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I don't really see much to improve on.. there can never be too many pictures though, so I'll say more images!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Eensy - Weensy Cards - Bubblegum Butterflies Set"!
ReplyDeleteI am signed up for the Kate and Oli mailing list!
ReplyDeleteYour button is on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI became a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli :)
ReplyDeleteI looove all the giveaways...I think everyone does. :)
ReplyDeleteas for improvements...maybe organizing the stuff on the side? there's kind of a lot going on.
ReplyDeletefavorite item: definitely the vintage star glasses :)
ReplyDeleteWhat I love about your blog is your personality the most, then the fun giveaways of course. I like that it is not real busy with banners and things popping up all over the place
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Favorite item in your shop is the "I is for Iguana" card :)
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Facebook fan of Kate and Oli
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email subscriber
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I like your recipes. Wonder if there is a way to make a list with links
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I love your blog because it's simplicity, it's realness, and of course the giveaways. I am so happy that I found your blog :)
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To improve your blog: well, it's not in need of too much improvement. Maybe a new layout
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I'm a facebook fan!
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My favorite item is Eensy - Weensy Cards - The Four Processes Set.
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Following your blog and my favorite thing is your pictures! Even just the thumbnail pictures that show up in my list of blogs to read make me smile. :) (heatherjonescmc@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteI liked the N is for Narwhal and the trio of friendly whales postcards :) (heatherjonescmc@yahoo.com)
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I love the design of your blog, it is very sleek, and the pops of color that you have everywhere are gr8.
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Love your live in the moment card, butterfly's are my fav!
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I'm a fan on fb!
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I'm kind of new here, but I like this happy place! Of course, I also love the giveaways!
ReplyDeleteThe thing I love most about your blog is that you always go out of your way to discuss/promote independent companies and designers.
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I like how bright and cheerful your blog looks
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My fave is the Olive Juice card
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I'm a new reader but I like looking back at the interviews on here.
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I don't know what you need to improve on....any giveaways are a plus! lol
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I like your Monster Love card! Cute! lol
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Already on the mailing list
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link to giveaway: twitter.com/slblogpost
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I love the cool finds that you share with us in your blog. (Also, as a greedy lady, I appreciate the giveaways!) omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteFrom your shop, I adore the Olive Juice card. So cute!!! omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI am new to the blog but I can tell already I like your creativity.
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I love the ensy weenise cards
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I'm your newest follower and I love your easy to follow tutorials!!
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I'm your FB fan (Sarah Bee)
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I follow through google friend and I love all the crafting and the new craft ideas.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI like the Glitter Love Garden the most.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
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ReplyDeleteI have been stopping in for a little over a month now and I keep coming back because of how positive your blog is ... makes me happy! :D
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I like the feel of your blog, perhaps a little more color ... I love the little characters.
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I went to your shop and found so many great things. I think I like your handmade cards the best because it feels like you spent a little extra time just to make it for me to buy.
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I love your blog because it is always so uplifting and positive. You can find the good in any situation.
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The only thing I would improve is adding more color to your layout
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I am going to be honest here, even if it makes me appear selfish and fickle! LOL I love the giveaways you do on your blog. That is my favorite aspect. There ...it has been said out loud! LOL
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the Apple Notecards on your site...so pretty and simple and cute!
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I get your emails!
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I am your FB fan, Tofu Fairy.
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I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/FotoMacro/status/16085472838
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I love all the Etsy posts as I am a HUGE Etsy fan/supporter!
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I am on your mailing list.
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tweeted http://twitter.com/RePurrPussed/status/16096367608
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You're A Star Vintage Juice Tumblers from your site are great!
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I love all the eclectic things that you post on here. You give me such inspiration for crafting!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item in your etsy shop is T is for Turtle, so cute! (As are the rest of the animals)
ReplyDeleteLove all the cute photos you always post up. You layout is also easy on the eyes and super colorful! Love it! peanut[at]nyc.rr.com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item is the Glitter Love Garden card, so sparkly! peanut[at]nyc.rr.com
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