Saturday, January 19, 2013

A Blog Party, A Giveaway, and News!

Hi, all!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year!  I've been super busy, so I didn't get to post like I'd wanted to, but now that the Holiday Hype is behind us, I hope to get into a better/regular posting schedule.

It's hard to believe that next month will be my 2 year blogaversary!  As I look back, I am SO thankful for everyone's love and support.  This adventure was begun in the midst of a stormy season of personal life, and while I didn't meet all of the goals I had hoped to by this point, there have been a LOT of successes and MUCH growth!  Looking forward, I am doubly as thankful for the love and encouragement and I appreciate each one of you more than I can say!  The adventure is still only beginning!   There are so many good things on the road ahead! :)

Starting with this!


I want to invite you to join in on this FABULOUS blog party, hosted by Vicki of 2 Bags Full.  She is one of the most amazing people I have ever gotten to know through the blogosphere!  If you are visiting from the party, WELCOME and thanks for visiting!  Let me know you are a new follower so I can follow you, too!

How about a Giveaway?! (Sorry for the less-than-stellar photos- I was using my phone's camera.)



This powder blue scarf I crocheted in super soft Homespun® yarn is just in time for the wintery weather! (Unless you are in the Southern Hemisphere, but then you can still use it in just a few months, right?) :)  The doll is about 10" high and I used some of my absolute favorite cotton fabric for her outfit.
Leave a comment for a chance to win them both!  The drawing will be held on Feb. 1st.  Best of luck!

I'm headed back to work in the studio now.  There are so many Funky Friends to be sewn today and all next week!  I have my eye on adding new listings to the Etsy shop within a fortnight, and also getting up some stock for spring festivals.  They will be here before you know it!  So. Much. To. Do!

Thanks again for stopping by!
Love and Blessings,
Lucy Jane

50 comments:

  1. Such a lovely giveaway, thank you for sharing. I am sure the blog party will be fun, so nice to meet you.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  2. Hi, Lucy Jane...Happy Blog Party Saturday. So happy I found your blog through Vicki, a few weeks back. You will find you meet some of the most wonderful people in the blogosphere...I know I have, and now you're among them! Hope your weekend is warm and wonderful - the dolly is absolutely darling...what a sweet face (the scarf ROCKS, too, busy girl!). XOXO Tanya

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  3. Hey there, new follower from the Hop!

    Check out my site www.highheeledmama.com and follow back if you like!

    Happy Saturday!!

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    1. Hi, Noel! Welcome! I will definitely return the follow! Have fun with the blog party and thanks again for stopping by! :)

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  4. i love your blog. the background is too cute. i love how you call them your "funky friends" that is too fun. a part of you into each one. blog party is fun finding new friends. please stop by my place. have a great weekend. ( :

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    1. Hi there, Beth! I actually didn't name them that- the creator of the patterns did! Check her out at http://FunkyFriendsFactory.com! (For whatever reason, Blogger isn't letting me leave live links in the comments, so you'll have to copy and paste.) She has about 40 Funky Friends so far and I am utterly addicted to sewing them! I do definitely pour myself into the creation of each one! :D

      I will return the visit and I hope you have a fantastic weekend too!

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  5. What a rush of memories! I had a doll very similar to this one when I was a child!!

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    1. I almost chose a different one to give away, but as I have more of the favorite fabric, I knew I could make me another one to keep! LOL Best of luck in the drawing and thank you for visiting!

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  6. Hi Lucy Jane, what a beautiful scarf - and I love your funky friends! I'd love to follow you! Feel free to come visit and enter my giveaway as well.

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    1. Hey, Jennifer! Nice to meet you too! I will stop by and return the follow! Thanks for visiting!

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  7. Hello,

    Nice to meet you.
    I would like to try my luck in your giveaway.
    There is a giveaway on my blog,too.
    http://petite-armoire.blogspot.com/
    betikarauski@gmail.com

    Greetings.
    Bernadett

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  8. I so love dollies! Nice meeting you ~

    Visiting from Grow Your Blog hop.

    Give me a visit some time ~
    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  9. Hi, my sweet friend! You know, between the custom ellie and if you won this doll, and the other stuff that I plan on coming out with in the coming months, Harper is going to have a room FULL of Lucy Jane goodies! (I think that would be a fabulous thing to shoot for, personally!! LOL!) Good luck in the drawing! :)

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  10. Well hello there! So glad I stopped by today so I could enter this contest. I've never owned a sweet little doll but if I win this one it is going in the room my granddaughter stays in when she comes to visit. Then we both can love her!

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    1. Hi, Donna! That would be wonderful! Best of luck winning!

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  11. Really enjoyed visiting your blog today.

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  12. Hello Friend ~

    Didn't know you had another blog! I am loving the Blog Party! Hope your weekend is just grand! Chat with you soon!

    Aloha...

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    1. Hi there! Yes, this is the historic, seamstress, well-behaved me. The Modest Peacock is the modern, life-with-2-CGs, rock star me. It's important to give them each their own space, I think! LOL! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  13. Nice to meet you through Vicki's party. The scarf is a pretty shade of blue and the doll is sweet.

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    1. Hi! Welcome! Good luck in the drawing and I'll be returning the visit soon!

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  14. Hello Lucy Jane

    I love the sweet doll : )

    Lesley
    www.heartforhome-making.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Hi! Thanks for stopping by! Wishing you the best of luck for winning her. :)

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  15. Oh, I never played with dolls when I was little but now I adore them!

    You have a lovely blog. I'm a new follower and participant of 'Grow your Blog'. Have fun at the party!

    Evalina, This and that...

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  16. wow - your work is lovely- I found you through the blog party and when you mentioned anything English -18th century fashion and tea in your profile I knew I'd be following- I'd love to have you visit my blog- i did a Secret garden tea so you might enjoy it-
    Cheers
    Christina
    http://pennywiseblog.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi, Christina! Yay for kindred spirits! I will definitely come and visit you! Enjoy the Blog Party! :)

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  17. Hello from Texas! I'm visiting from, "Grow Your Blog" and love your work! The scarf is gorgeous and the doll is just precious!!!
    I've been looking around your site and the penguins are so cute! Can't wait to see the sea turtles! I'm your newest follower!

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    1. Welcome, Sharlotte! I can't wait to have the sea turtles done! LOL! Soon! Very soon! Thanks for visiting and I will return the follow!

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  18. Loving this hop. that doll is so cute.

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    1. Thanks for stopping by, Emily! Best of luck in the drawing!

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  19. Your blog is so cheery! Looking forward to seeing more of your Funky Friends.
    I am visiting from the GYB party

    Come visit me at nonniescedarchest.wordpress.com

    Charlsey

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    1. Thank you!!! I can't wait to have some more creations up soon! I'm working on them! I'll be returning the visit shortly! Thanks again for stopping by! :)

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  20. Homespun yarn is such nice knitting yarn; visiting via Vicki's GYB Party.

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  21. Love the doll :) Thanks for the chance to win. Look forward to reading your blog.

    karrie

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  22. Nice to meet you at the party!
    Beautiful blog and I love your lovely giveaway...
    Cheers!!

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  23. Hello Lucy, I am happy to meet you during this fab party! You have such a cheerful blog! I would be delighted to win any of your artistic creations. The doll is very cute!
    Hugs,
    Terri
    artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com

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  24. Nice to meet you from GYB party! Your doll and scarf are beautiful and I would love to have a chance at willing. I look forward to reading more of your blog. I will follow!

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  25. Hi Lucy Jane...so glad to have found you through the GYOB party...hasn't this been fun? I' looking forward to reading more and visiting your etsy shop! Please enter me in our giveaway of...thanks!

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  26. Enjoyed your blog, found it though the Grow Your Blog Party.
    I have become a follower.
    Would love to be entered in your give a way. The doll and scarf are so pretty.
    http://joycesloveoflife.blogspot.com

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  27. Hi Lucy Jane! I have come by way of GYB party and have become your newest follower. Your giveaway is adorable, oh and by the way, I'm having a little giveaway over at my blog if you're interested. Well, off to visit a few more blogs but I'll be back for a proper visit one the party winds down...
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  28. Thank you for your lovely giveaway. Your work is beautiful. Visiting via Vicki and Grow Your Blog. kareninkenai@gmail.com (www.alaskabluemoose.blogspot.com) or (www.karendorcas.com)

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  29. Happy to have come across your blog on the GYB hop! Love the sweet doll and lovely scarf! Very fun visiting with so many creative folks!
    DeniseB
    deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

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  30. Hi Lucy Jane
    Lovely to meet you - I'm still catching up with the party but glad I made it here! Your giveaway is so gorgeous - you are such a creative girl and so very kind as well.
    Come over also if you can before I draw my Giveaway later today.
    Suzy

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