Saturday 6 November 2010

Celebrating Blog Friendships!

A year? Has it really been a year? Well in honour of the occasion, I would like to share a poem (I can almost hear my family sighing, oh no, not another one of her poems ....)

I can't believe it was a year
Since Shimelle gathered us all here
With lots of ideas to improve our blogs
She really is a clever clogs

Choosing colours, fonts - a new design
Our blogs are looking mighty fine
With prompts arriving every day
Our blogs were changing in every way

One by one I found new places
To check out blogs with friendly faces
Scrapbookers who made me laugh out loud
Bloggers are such a friendly crowd

I learnt to follow many new trends
But mostly I discovered new blog friends
Such talented, artistic, friendly gals
So a huge thank you to the lovely Shimelle!





Now may I share a few photos: of old friends that I see more of now that I have taken up scrapbooking




I even got to meet Shimelle herself:


But most of all, I got to 'meet' all you guys! So many friendly, clever, crafty people. You have encouraged me with your comments, inspired me with your amazing work, amused me with your funny stories, and fascinated me with insights into your lives. Thank you so much for popping in to see me and for letting me pop over and see you! Just one thing left to do before I pass you over to Jo I need to pass on another letter for your collection. And my contribution to the puzzle is E . Come on, we need to get going!

30 comments:

JO SOWERBY said...

shimelle is a truly lovely person, i've had the good fortune to meet her several times and she never disappoints. she always has something new to challenge ur design with.
Jo xxx

ps loving the poem almost forgot to say

nancy said...

What a fun poem! So clever.

Melissa said...

Loved the poem! Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful! So good getting to know you :)

Amy said...

You are a woman of endless talents Deb!
It has been an absolute pleasure to get to know you over the past year Deb, thank you for all of your support and friendship :-)
I'm looking forward to many more laughs and great inspiration!

Jimjams said...

Thank you Deb for writing in rhyme.
It made me smile, so may I write
A few lines back and take the time
To wish you well and say goodnight!

Rachel Brett said...

What a great poem! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog Deb, you have made me smile on days when I needed it and have made me laugh on numerous occasions - thank you :)

Sian said...

Deb, I hope you know how much I enjoy coming here! It's always a joy to read, you have such a talent for a good tale and a wicked sense of humour I love. It's been an absolute pleasure getting to know you - remember that first blog hop when we were linking to each other? - and I hope to be coming here and enjoying the fun for many years to come x

furrypig said...

Well said, great poem and lucky you getting to meet Shimelle maybe I will one day!! xxx

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

Oh, Deb, I love your poem. :o) Very cute and clever, but that is you in a nutshell anyway. I'm so glad that we are blog friends! I so enjoy your sense of humor and honesty. xo

Lizzie said...

Great poem - made me chuckle! So glad you joined our Blog Party today - and thank you for the little bit of "culture" - every party should have a Poet!

The Scrappy Tree said...

Great poem! What a sweet way to remember the occasion :) and how lovely to have met Shimelle!
Gayle xx

Liberty :) said...

did you feel like you had met a celeb when you met shimelle?? thanks for sharing a fab poem, i love reading your blog and tune in daily xx

humel said...

Love your poem! It's been a real pleasure to get to know you through our blogs, Deb :-) Looking forward to many more posts! xx

Liberty :) said...

I must apologise! I thought you were not in the hop and have called you "the other deb" who I value greatly ! (as opposed to deb turtle!) apologies profusely and thank you for sticking with me this year!

Jennifer Grace said...

Great poem Deb! It made me smile. Your blog does usually make me smile. Or giggle. Or laugh out loud! You're a ray of sunshine! xx

Unknown said...

Lovely poem... why would your family *sigh*? :) Poetry is just another sign of your vast creativity!! :)

melissa said...

very fun poem!

Salnclts said...

I love your poem!

Maria Ontiveros said...

What a great rhyme! I'm so glad we got to meet in blogland.
Rinda

Cate Brickell said...

clever poem!

scrappyjacky said...

Love reading your blog,Deb.... always very 'eclectric'!

Susanne said...

Love the poetic touch - so fun.

scrappysue said...

How fun that you got to meet Shimelle in person! Great poem too!

Nat said...

your poem made me smile :) this is the first time i've visited your blog & i'm looking forward to coming back and reading more.
Nat x

Miss Smith said...

Eeek, I went to that Eclectic Keepsakes class with Shimelle as well! Lovely post!

Cheryl said...

Hi Deb it has been lovley to follow you and I feel privaledged to have had the chance. Your poem is amazing such apt words x

Cal said...

Love the poem!!!

Cheri said...

Late to the party, but just wanted to pop in and say HI! and how happy I am to be getting to know you in blog world. Also thanks so much for all the info for Sarah!

Tracy said...

I also loved BFS, and I love your poem.