Hi everyone, I’m just back from a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles for my very first Craft & Hobby Association Conference and Trade Show. I can hardly wait to share all the fabulousness with you and will as the days and weeks go on. However, this morning I read on Facebook, posted by my awesome friend- blogger Amy Locurto, that Just Something I Made was not only nominated but it is a FINALIST in the 2011 Bloggie Awards in the Arts & Crafts/Design blog category! Yay!! (I’m not a bit above asking for your vote to push this blog to the top, so… I’m askin’!)
Thank you so much for helping make JSIM what it is. I just adore you.
In celebration of today’s great news, I thought it would be fun to share some of MY favorite past posts from the JSIM blog!
6:00 am Artwork: Lunch Napkins
Shrinky Dinks Flowers and Leaves
Vintage Measuring Tape Growth Chart
Deck of Cards: Vintage Wall Decor
Studio Shots
Postage Stamp Perforations
Vintage Thread Nests
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SERIOUSLY!!!! I don’t know if it’s the excitement from this INCREDIBLE news {went there! voted for U!} …. OR the sight of SOME of my all time Cathe Holden FAVES… but I’m breathless from the excitement! Huge congratulations and DELIGHT on your behalf! Now I’m off to revisit some of the most juicy, thought / creative mojo producing posts and ideas – EVAAAAAA! {*Swoon!!*} Yeeee Haaawww!
Congratulations, Cathe! A well deserved recognition & with great wishes for crossing the finish line with the most votes! Really fun as well to see a recap of some very inspiring blasts [posts] from the past. I would venture to say that I speak for many when I say that not only are your posts wonderfully creative, but the depth of character and authenticity of who you are as a person is equally as attractive to your fan base! Xo, Sue
Hi!
Just want to tell you, I just voted for you- I think you and your blog is great. It´s always fun to visit you.
Now I “hold my thumbs for you”. (This is a common expression here in Sweden when you wish someone luck or success.)
Best wishes! / Elvan
I love that pennant banner stamp. That’s the article that got my hooked on your blog, so of course, I had to go vote for you. Best of luck, Cathe!
It’s very deserved. I’m going to vote right now!!
Cathe, It’s my honor to vote for you (voting done), for all your amazing talent and generosity, it’s the least we can do. Besides are you the best in the category?? YOU BET!!!
Comgratulations! I can’t think of anyone more deserving. Way to go rockstar!
Congrats!! I’ve been visiting your blog for years, and I FINALLY made something with a couple of your fabulous downloads. You’ve mentioned before that you like to see what people make, so I’ve posted my layout on the 2Ps website and here’s the link: ttp://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/member/360824-kisngombe/1703194-stick-em-up/?c=t
Thank you again for all your generosity and inspiration. You deserve to win!
Cathe,
So amazingly great!
You deserve the recognition, you are a design star!
Nancy
Congratulations Cathe – it’s well deserved! Voted for you of course! Cristelle, South Africa
Duly voted! Good luck, you certainly deserve to be a winner
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Congratulations on being a finalist and I hope you win! You deserve it. I read a lot of blogs, but yours stands above the rest in giving us so many wonderful ideas, free designs and downloads, and links. I’m a fan!
Congrats!!! I’m off to vote!!
Congratulations – well deserved!
So excited for you!!! I’m ready to be your assistant when you get famous:-)
voted!!!
yay for Cathe!
Just voted… you’re bound to win, you’re the best up there! Good luck!