I'm counting my blessings

On my daily journey through

blogland,

visiting and reading

my favourite blogs,

I sometimes encounter a

giveaway.

Often the content of the

giveaway

will be treasures that

have been collected

or even hand made

by the host.

I only enter a giveaway

if the items on offer

are...

"I've just got to try and

win this - it's got my

name all over it"

you know what I mean.... 

 I was recently lucky enough

to win a giveaway

made by Rhonda here
Now, I'm a huge fan of
Rhonda's
and I would love
to have everything
she makes!!!
I was 'over-the-moon'
when I saw my name
on her blog
as the winner -
crossing my fingers
and toes
really did work!!

In her parcel were
this beautiful

fabric tag of the

Madonna and Child

 and also this sweet
French themed shadow box

(click on it to see the beautiful detail).

Thank you again Rhonda

I'm so blessed to have a piece

of your art work.

 This is the second lovely

package to arrive in

my post box all the way

from Barbara in the UK.

Barbara and I did Caroles book class

together earlier this year.

Barbara used exquisite fabrics,

laces and buttons

so I knew when I saw

her Giveaway, it

would be amazing.

The french fabric edging with

children embroidered on it

was enough for me!!!

Click on the photo

to get a closer look.

Thank you Barbara

I appreciate your gift.

Please visit these two blogs

they are both so talented

and both also have

on-line shops

(Christmas is almost here)!!

I'm finding it very hard to move on
following our mining disaster.

Next week there is a
formal Memorial service for the
29 miners
who lost their lives last week.
Please continue
to remember their families
 in your prayers.

Thank you for visiting my blog
and for leaving such
lovely comments
I appreciate each and
every one of you.

Be kind to one another.

hugs

Shane x