1000 Posts Celebration And Give-Away!

Late Monday I realized that my next post would be number 1000!!! It seems like only yesterday I was at 750. I remember thinking then, I bet it will be Spring before I hit 1000. Well here it is, and its only November!!! How does one celebrate 1000 posts? With other bloggers of course!!!

Yesterday, dearest Nicol came up for a day of fun and play. We spent the morning creating little fairytale walnut wagons pulled by birds. We used German paper-mache walnuts and dipped them in glistening mica, added vintage wheels, and a dainty moss seat. The birds, cut from antique prints, are ready to pull their precious fairy cargo, wherever ones heart desires...

A little after noon, we were greeted by fellow bloggers Lea and Trish! In Celebration of Good Friends, we decided to walk Lea's beautiful 'Santa Rosa Labyrinth', and light a candle of intention... I chose to light my candle for 'many, many more Celebrations!!!'

An amazing lunch downtown followed, filled with fabulous conversation, laughter, stories, and salads that looked like artwork and tasted like heaven! We ended our day with an hour of 'Antiquing' finding little old bits and pieces to bring home for future artworks and inspiration.

I only wish the day didn't have to end so quickly... Time with dear friends is ALWAYS too short!!! In honor of FRIENDSHIPS near and far, and 1000 posts, I've decided to have another give-away. On Sunday I will have a drawing for 3 WINNERS, First prize will be a MADAME CROW FORTUNE TELLER KIT, with fall colors of your choice, second and third prize will be KIT's to create your own little FAIRY CART, similar to the one's Nicol and I made yesterday. Leave a comment here or send me an email before Sunday if you wish to join the fun... THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR BEING PART OF MY BLOGGING FAMILY AND BELIEVING IN ME!!!

Comments

[tongue in cheek]

Happy 1000th post again and again bravo!

[Bejeweled]

Congrats on 1000 posts!!! Love your blog!
Those glittery bird-pulled carriages are just enchanting!

[mo]

That little walnut carraige is absolute magic!! I found you via Sandy (arttealife). What a great blog!

[sue]

I've looked at all 1000 posts you've made and look forward to the wonders you put out for us! thank you!! Sue

[Chantal]

Congratulations on such a great achievement! Wow! 1000 posts! May your labyrinth walk bring you all the celebrations you wish for, for years to come.

[Michelle]

Oh, I'm too late I think! But I'm happy to see that you enjoyed your time with friends! This labirynth looks great! So...to the next 1000! :) Have a nice Sunday evening :) Dear!

[JD]

I would surely leave my cute French wife for a chance at a Danish creation!!!

[Denise Fontaine]

Hi Good Morning, I love your crow! I made my first painting of a crow on a piece of wood from a boat I found on my beach.She said her name is 'Crow Diva' ,she wears a black lace bra and a red pompom underneath for boob ..3d effect.I added a rhinestone on one of her claws and she is also wearing a black lace garter with tiny tassels..what a hoot I do not usually work in black ,red colors or paint crows! Of course she wears a crown!
I found seagrass,vines,seashells and other nature elements along my beach(I think the ocean speaks to my soul!), which is the end of the world.My mom grew a walnut tree in our yard growing up.She rooted a walnut in a coffee cane,we thought she was nuts,she was from Maine so that explains alot..miss her dearly.She died of breast cancer 25 years ago and the 'treatment' back then was brutal.
Anyway I have to google to find out how to preserve my little flowers,leaves,twirly vines from dunes..if anyone knows that would be helpful? Blessed Day Denise

[cruststation]

Congrats on your 1000th post, here's hoping for many more in the future. Really love your beautiful walnut wagon pulled by birds, how creative of you! Have a happy weekend.

[Boxwoodcottage]

Awe Ulla what a wonderful day you have spent with Nicol and your other friends! Love the little bird wagons you created, so gorgeous! I never saw German paper mache walnuts here in Germany *hmpf*
Congratulations to your 1000th post dear Ulla and I'm looking forward to the next 1000 posts already! Thank you for sharing all your inspiring ideas with us!
Best wishes sends
Carol xox

[Deb Wire]

Thank you for sharing your artistic journey in life with us. Congratulations on 1000 posts and many many more.

[lisawcook]

Thank you for sharing so many wonderful photographs and links for all of us. Your generosity is appreciated. Happy 1000!

Lisa

[Mo'a]

How lovely and generous. 1000 posts.....WOW!!! and all of them gems.
I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Annother lovely time with good friends that is the best :)

[Tongue in Cheek]

Every post is a gift
Thank you for sharing every delightful creative thread of your imagination and knowledge!
Happy Feast of friends and blogging dearest!

[designflute]

Congrats! and all the best for millions of your art, crafts and projects! happy designing and happy blogging hours too!

[Dede Warren]

I am so happy to have found your blog Ulla. I hope one day to make the trip to Castle in the Air and take one of your classes. Until then, please drop my name in the creative hat and lets see if lady luck shines on me!!!

PS how can I find out your teaching schedule?

[Dede Warren]

I am so happy to have found your blog Ulla. I hope one day to make the short trip to Castle in the Air and take one of your classes. Until please drop my name in the creative hat and lets see if lady luck shines on me!!!

PS how can I find out your teaching schedule?

[susanna]

Awww...what a wonderful day you had, Ulla. It's so great that you are surrounded by such creative women. And those salads DO look like little pieces of artwork. They certainly are pretty bouquets!

[vivianneroni]

hi! yes.. I've been lurking here.. you know its pitiful that the lurkers come out of the woodwork when somethings being given away. I love your blog! you are so talented and creative and I always leave here feeling inspired.. (this is what I love about our little blog world!) anyways. thank you for sharing your very interesting life with us!! visit my blog sometime.. http://vivs0whimsy.blogspot.com

[Mosaic Queen]

I'm not surprised that you are at your 1000 post. You are soooo good about posting on a regular basis! A lot of us appreciate that!
Please enter me into your drawing. I'm having a drawing too, to celebrate my new blog. Please come pay me a visit!
Michelle

[Jen]

I absolutely love your creations, so happy and whimsical. Here's to 1000 more posts from you!

[gillian]

Oh Ulla that sounds like just the most perfect heavenly day out. I long to have friends around me that I can have days such as that with!

congratulations on 1000 posts - you truly are an inspiration for the creative life and a blessing to all your readers.

Thank you so much for your energy, thoughts and wonderful eye for beauty.

xxx

[Johanna Parker]

Cheers Ulla to 1000 inspirational posts! Your creative energy sparks the desire to create and ponder beautiful things in others' minds... You are a blessing to all :)

~ Johanna

[susan]

Congratulations on your 1000th post. I only found you a month or two ago and have enjoyed your work immensely. Please enter me into the drawing as I would be THRILLED to win!

[Tricia Bourdakis]

Hi Ulla: I look at my miniature millinery shop that I made in your
class everyday and it still gives me such joy and then I visit your
blog. and appreciate all the wonderful things you share. Please
keep it up. xoxo Tricia