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Friday, June 1, 2012

And the winner is ....

Number 36!!!
Take a peek at this!
Back in April I entered a blog contest on the blog 2 Bags Full. I have been a follower Vicki's blog for some time, and I am huge fan of her creative work.

Beautiful detailing.

If you haven't clicked on the 2 Bags Full link in the previous sentence,

Go back!
Click the link! 

Do it now!  
Because if you don't, you won't understand just how incredible my being #36 was.

Seriously
I'll wait!!

Ok, now for the rest of the story.  Vicki is an amazing fiber artist and all you needed to do to enter her contest was leave a comment on her April 15th post.  I thought ... what the heck, I never win anything, but it was an opportunity to tell her how much I love her work.

 I was comment #36.

Eggs in a beautiful green feathery bed.
Retired Knitter said...

36
I have no hopes of winning this beautiful nest, because I never win anything !! My mom is the "lucky" person in our family who seems to win stuff no matter how many there are in the contest. LOL

BUT, I want you to know that I so so so admire your talent and your eye for color. It is a gift. I am just happy to see these on your web site. That and your wonderful travel pictures.
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2012 


Now here is the unbelievable part.  Several days ago I opened up my email ... and this message was waiting for me from Vicki at 2 Bags Full.  (one more chance to click that link for those who are seriously stubborn! ... not that any of my dear followers are stubborn.)



Well girlfriend --- guess what? You are the winner of the nest!!! Miss Maddy girl drew your number right out of the basket and when I went to see who was the owner of # 36 -- I laughed out loud when I read your comment. So- you cant say you aren't a winner anymore -- because you WON this one! 

Will you please send me a private email with your mailing address? My email is on the sidebar of my blog. Thank you for being such a wonderful supporter of both me and my blog. I love you~

Vicki 


As fast as my fingers would type - I sent her my address!


The package came Thursday, beautifully wrapped in tissue imprinted with nests and a lovely note!


And here my beautiful nest sits on my kitchen table where she will live.


And here she sits on my deck where the light is better.



I am still in total awe that I won this beautiful fiber nest. 
Even the bottom is beautiful - knitted it appears.

Thank you so much Vicki and Miss Maddy
 (that enormously talented ticket-picking little lady)
 who selected my new FAVORITE NUMBER
 #36!!


PS - I named this nest Isabella!  Doesn't she look just like an Isabella ... all soft and colorful and textured and fancy.  Yes, Isabella is the perfect name!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are one lucky duck. Miss Vicki's nests are gorgeous. I have admired them from afar for quite some time.

Lynne said...

Lucky you . . . Wow, what a talent!

happyone said...

Congratulations! Aren't you the lucky one. The nest is beautiful.

Linda said...

Wonderful! So glad you won such a beautiful piece.

Vicki Boster said...

Elaine-- oh my-- Isabella looks very happy in your home!! I'm so glad that she is with someone who truly loves her! Your photos are just wonderful-- thank you for sharing this precious little story with your friends. Miss Maddy girl did a great job in picking the winner!!
Love
Vicki

M said...

Congrats! It's beautiful :)