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Monday, January 24, 2011

My first post

Hi there,
my name is Karen Bailey and this is my first time as a blogger. I have so much more to learn, so if anyone has any advice, tips or ideas for me, I would love to hear from you!

I decided to create this blog so I can share my love for crafting and old treasures. Crafting has always been a big part of my life. I have been married for 20 years now to a British soldier and have two beautiful daughters. We spent most of our army life all over the world including Germany, England and Canada - finally settling down here in Ontario. Despite the constant uprooting of our lives every 2-3 years, crafting has always been something I could take with me wherever I go.

I get my inspirations from many sources such as books, websites, blogs and once in a while I come up with a design of my own and that is the only time I will put my name on it. My favorite blogs are by my friends Dawn at "The Feathered Nest", and Barbara-Jean at "Treasures from the Heart" - so if you get a moment, please head over and take a look! 

I plan to 'blog' whenever I can, so please come back and see if I have posted anything new!
That's all for now,

Karen B.

15 comments:

  1. woo hoo!!! Great job!! Love your layout, banner, background! (birds, so of course I would love it!!)
    And I'm so blessed you would let me be one of the first ones to know.

    You will do great at learning one step at a time like all of us did, and do.
    Cannot wait to see pictures of your projects!!

    Welcome to blogland!!!!

    Blessings

    barbara jean

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  2. Hi Karen!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Sweetie!!!!! Everything is gorgeous over here too...you've created a beautiful blog ~ you are so going to LOVE blogging and all the sweet friends you will make along the way!!!! I can't wait to see you blossom and grow dear friend ~ I will follow you right now!!! hugs and love, Dawn

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  3. Welcome Karen! You will love blogging and I can't wait to see what you create! I love the look of your blog already. Being a single parent and working full time doesn't let me craft as much as I want (or need) to, so I really enjoy seeing what others create.

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  4. Welcome, Karen! Beautiful blog you have! I'm here from Dawn's. So nice to meet you. I'm a fairly new blogger too - about four months. If you have any questions just email me. I'm always more than happy to help. I look forward to your posts and getting to know you better! Dawn and Barbara Jean are two of my favorite people too. Take care!

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  5. Welcome to Bloggieville! I hope you have as much fun as I do finding new blog friends and learning from them! Your blog is so pretty! Can't wait to hear more from you!

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  6. Karen, Welcome to BLOGLAND! I found you from Dawn & wanted to say hello. LOVE your background with the lace & MOP buttons. Have fun!!!! Charlene

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  7. Hi Karen, Welcome! You've got such a beautiful place here, a great start. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Love, Penny

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  8. Hellooooo! Just came over from Dawn's to wish you a good start on your blog. Come visit when you can,
    xo,
    Debra

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  9. Wow girl... what a lovely job you have done with your first post... Dawn is a old friend from my first year of blogging and you have already learned much more than I ever knew... I just was self taught how to do different things and sure am still learning... Welcome... I will place you on my blog list and come back and read all your posts... Seems our passions are very similar.... Blessings and Welcome.....

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  10. Hey girl
    As soon as you get a picture up, I'd like to tell my friends about you! OK??

    big hugs and blessings

    barbara jean

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  11. Welcome to blogland Karen. It looks really really nice. Your banner is so pretty. What does the name mean? How do you pronounce it?
    I would not have started a blog if it wasn't for Dawn, aka Mamma Bird, aka Fairy Blogmother. I hope you enjoy makeing new friends as you surely will.
    ~♥~
    Marcie

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  12. Hi Karen,
    nice to meet you and welcome to blogging!
    You have a lovely blog and I'm looking forward to see your creations. Have a great evening.
    XO Marie

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  13. Karen, you are among friends...you will LOVE blogland...if you are creative AND LOVE OLD THINGS.. you will have all sorts of things to post...which we will all enjoy I am sure.

    19 followers alreday as of THIS post....that may be some kind of work record !


    WELCOME,

    Rose

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  14. Welcome Karen!!

    So happy to meet you and glad that you have decided to start blogging! You'll learn alot as you go along just in doing - really!

    Your critters are adorable and I am so looking forward to your future posts!

    "Her" and Romeo (who will normally leave you a message...)

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  15. Hello Karen,
    I'm here too via Dearest Dawn at The Feathered Nest. I think you have done a fantastic job with the beautiful banner and delightfully pretty background you have for your blog. I absolutely love love love the vintage shabby chic style of it. You photos are lovely, I especially love the ones beautiful bears.
    Looking forward to visiting again.
    Warmest best wishes,
    Suey

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