Saturday, 26 July 2014

I am 4

Yes it is true.....today Jane's Journal turns 4....where on earth have those 4 years gone! I have made so many wonderful blogging friendships and to celebrate I am having a giveaway with 2  rather special prizes as a thank you to everyone who visits me here. I thought something  very summery would be appropriate.
I gave a little sneak peek on Monday so now it is time to reveal all.


Yes I have wired up one of my very precious artisan made lampwork glass shells to made a pretty summer pendant. It has a handmade sterling silver fitting and a genuine sparkling Sworovski bicone crystal on top. It will come on an 18" sterling silver chain.

The 2nd person out of the hat will receive this summer themed bag charm which also has 2 very special unique artisan lampwork glass beads and several fun summer themed charms.

Everyone is welcome to enter my giveaway, I never have any restrictions as I know there are many people who follow by email or just pop by and silently read.  I will post world wide. 

To enter; just  leave a comment on this post, that you would like to be a winner, you will receive 1 entry.  However I really love to give my faithful blogging friends who visit me and comment on every single post (yes you all know who you all are and I thank you so much for always stopping by here, some from day 1 and some more recently) a few extra entries. So if you are a follower (you a welcome to join me today as well) you will get a 2nd entry. Finally if you put the photo at the top of this post showing the details of my giveaway  into your blog sidebar, or you mention my giveaway in a post, I will give you a 3rd entry.
Just come back and leave a separate comment for each of the entries you are entitled to. You have 2 weeks to do this in.

My giveaway will close at 4pm (BST) on 9 August. 

I will put all the entries into a hat and my Hb will pull out 2 winners names soon after the closing time. Please make sure you come back after 9 August to see if you are a lucky winner. 

I have been adding some summer themed jewellery to my Etsy shop and if you cannot wait until my bloggerversary ends these pieces are for sale.

This lovely beach themed pendant is available Here
And this pair of etched glass shell earrings here
Also a similar summer themed bag charm is available here

We are off today to the family BBQ to celebrate my daughter and SIL's 2nd wedding anniversary. My Hb and I had a lovely day celebrating our 33rd yesterday with a trip to London. We enjoyed our lunch in Brown's and then pottered around the shops.

My card today is another wedding/anniversary themed card, a gold and white creation. I enjoy making these, they have such a cool elegant feel. This is very welcome after the heat wave we have been enjoying...it was 32c+ most afternoons this week.
The sentiment is computer generated. I have embossed the background. The heart and butterflies are Cheery Lynn.
I would like to enter my card into the following challenges;

ABC P is for Pearls 
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday  embossing I have used dry embossing of the background
Party Time Tuesday anything goes
Crafty Ribbons anything goes with ribbon
Cheery Lynn gold and/or silver I have a gold edge on my ribbon and silver pearls
Love to create bright and sunny
Fussy and Fancy words
Crafty Catz anything goes
We do doobadoo Celebrations

Thank you all  for making this a very special day for me. Here's to the next year of blogging friendship. No one quite realises how special blogging is unless they are a part of it.....and I love being a part of it.

Back soon,

Bye for now,

Jane x

43 comments:

  1. hahaha was waiting you know how I love your jewelry so commenting as required, always visit you and putting your gorgeous photo on my side bar.............. love your WOW card too. Gardening for me today whilst watching the planes from the airshow
    have a lovely weekend
    hugs Kate xx

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  2. Happy 4th blogging anniversary my dear friend, it's always a pleasure visiting you , sharing your crafting and hearing about your lovely family including the handsome Billy!
    What beautiful giveaways gifts too, I have everything crossed! :)
    So glad you had a lovely anniversary with M and I hope you have a lovely day today with M & T!
    Thanks again for the gorgeous giveaway and for being here!
    V x

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  3. Of course I'm a follower, wouldn't miss it! :)
    V x

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  4. Off now to pop you on my sidebar!
    V x

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  5. Happy Blog Anniversary Dear Jane! I'm on vacation but had to congratulate you, my friend!
    xoRobin

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  6. OH yes I'm a follower ❤ as you know : )
    Have my everything crossed to win, xoRobin

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  7. will post on my blog : ) xoRobin
    Three tries to be a lucky winner

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  8. Beautiful card Jane thank you for joining us at Crafty Catz this week and i must say your jewelry is gorgeous
    Dianne xx (DT)

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  9. Good grief Jane, 2 years already since we did all those beads? Goodness where has the time gone? Happy 33rd Wedding Anniversary for yesterday :) As always I love your jewellery...and your cards...but don't put me in the hat as I have enough beads here!! I just wanted to pop in and say HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES :) I don't always post but I do keep up :) xx

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  10. Happy blogaversary Jane and what a very elegant card this is. I love the Cheery Lynn dies all cut in white and with the accent of your ribbon just lifts the whole card. Thanks for joining in the challenge again at Cheery Lynn designs and good luck.
    P.S gorgeous jewellery and key rings.
    Julie x

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  11. Oh, everything is just fabulous!!! Happy anniversary, Jane)))
    The card is so elegant!! Love the combination of dies and the layering))
    Thank you for joining in on the fun at Cheery Lynn Designs!

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  12. Congrats on year 4! Beautiful creations you have there! Thanks for joining us this week at Love to Create!

    Mei
    LTC DT
    Creative Fingers DT 
    Friday Sketch DT

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  13. Hi There,
    I do not blog myself but follow certain ones and enjoy yours. Love your jewelry and cards. And would really enjoy winning. Thank you.
    Donna

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  14. Congratulations on being 4! Your jewelry is gorgeous and what a beautiful card!

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  15. Lovely jewelry and I would like to win a piece. Your card is beautiful,as always. I enjoy reading your posts. Happy 4th blogaversary to you.

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  16. Happy anniversary and congratulations, Jane and Billy WHO is so good helper! Did we ever guess where it will lead when we started blogging 4 years ago! It's always enjoy to visit you and see your beautiful jewelries, cards and garden. Thank you also for taking us for the wonderful trips and travels with you. Hugs! x Teje

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  17. I can't remember from when I follow you but I think quite from the beginning. It's great to have long time bloggy friends. Have a lovely Sunday! x Teje

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  18. I think I've been here since you started your blog, Jane.. and I consider you a real and true friend even though we are half a world away from each other. This comment is my first entry.
    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  19. And you know I'm a follower.. I don't think I've ever missed one of your posts.
    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  20. Now I'm off to put your giveaway "button" on my blog! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  21. Congratulations! I feel so happy that I found you back when. I've enjoyed your posts so much. Congrats on your anniversary too. Many more!!

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  22. Dear jane,

    I couldn't imagine the blogosphere without YOU in it!
    HAPPY BLOGANNIVERSARY!
    Your creations take my breath away!

    Thank You and here's to many many more!!

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  23. Beautiful wedding card! Congrats on the blogaversary! Thank you for joining our "Bright & Sunny" Challenge this week at Love to Create.
    Ruza ~ LTC Admin/Designer
    Ruza's Craft Corner

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  24. Dear Jane,

    Congratulations! 4 years already - wow, I still remember your first post! It has been such fun, here's to next many, happy years to come!

    And WOW, the precious jewelry....Thank you so much for a change to win!

    Yours,
    Mia

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  25. ...And of course I follow!!!

    Yours,
    Mia

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  26. ...And you are now in my sidebar too, dear!

    Thank you!

    Yours,
    Mia

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  27. hi, Jane
    happy blogversary of 4 years and many more to come! That's a great cause for celebration and a beautiful candy!
    Now I'm following your blog and I’ve added your candy in my sidebar. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Regina*

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  28. Congratulations on four whole years of blogging, Jane!! I think I have been following you for all that time too :) Thank you for the chance to win such lovely and generous gifts!
    Happy Blogversary!!!!!!
    Helen xxx

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  29. A big congratulations on 4 years of Blogging, Dear Jane. Please put my name in the hat for the giveaway.

    I was a long time reader before I started commenting. Here's to many more posts and years of blogging.

    Anne D.T.
    PlumCreek22

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  30. I just put your photo collage on my blog's sidebar.
    Fingers crossed!!

    Happy Monday, Jane.
    Anne and all
    PlumCreek22 Studio

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  31. Beautiful card Jane, so elegant and pretty.
    Happy Blogversary :)
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    hugs
    Mandy xx

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  32. Happy birthday, what a wonderful giveaway! xo Karen

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  33. I am a follower. I think I started reading your blog when Teresa Kasner had a link to your blog on her blog last year! I've enjoyed your blog ever since, especially since you live in England. It's a fine place to be, as I did live there for 2 years....in the late 70s. Thanks for the giveaway! Lovely!

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  34. I've just found your blog (I clicked on a button in someone's side bar :) ) and I'm glad I did. Your shell pendants are beautiful. I love the etched glass shell earrings in your post. They are really stunning.

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  35. Hi Jane, first of all your jewellery is stunning! Soooo beautiful! Gorgeous card too, very elegant with all the white. Thanks so much for joining our 'Celebrations' challenge at http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.uk/
    Claire xx

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  36. Hi Jane, first of all your jewellery is stunning! Soooo beautiful! Gorgeous card too, very elegant with all the white. Thanks so much for joining our 'Celebrations' challenge at http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.uk/
    Claire xx

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  37. Happy 4th Blog Anniversary dear Jane...it's always a treat to visit you and catch up!...I'm going to enter your lovely Giveaway but you must pass me over if my name is drawn out because I've already been too lucky! (It would be so funny if it did come out though, wouldn't it Jane? :-) )
    Off to add a link to your beautiful Giveaway,
    Happy New Week,
    Susan x

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  38. Congratulations Jane!
    I hope your family BBQ went well - coincidentally we had one as well, with nearly 50 of us!

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  39. congratulations Jane - I've been away so nearly missed this - glad I didn't - your work is always stunning and I would love to win some!!! Big Hugs rachel xx

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  40. Hi Jane - I am also a very happy follower! Hugs rachel xx

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  41. This giveaway is now closed. Back soon with the lucky winner.

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  42. I'm just sick I missed entering your giveaway. Your talents are amazing. Congratulations to the fortunate winner!!

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