My original goal was to have a protected space where I could find my own creative voice. And, boy, I've done that. Of course, it morphs and changes with everything I make and the world that I take in with my ever-roving eyes. But, I feel confident that I create beautiful things, and I am so happy that I give myself the time and the space to do it.
I've thought, at times, about how to turn this in to a money-making venture. But, inevitably, that stresses me out. I put all sorts of pressure on it that was never supposed to be there. So I've backed off of "trying" to make something of it and decided to just let it keep growing naturally. Read: keep the day job. I might change my feelings on this at some point, but right now that's how I feel. 
As a celebration of my anniversary, I'm going to give away each of things pictured in this post that I've made over the past year. Leave a comment with why you enjoy my blog and which item you'd most like to win. A girl deserves a little blog-flattery on her anniversary, doesn't she? The giveaway will be open until December 15th. I'll pick the winners randomly and and announce the winner then.
Oh, and if you don't want any of the items featured above - feel free to leave a comment anyway. I'd love to hear from you!
ANNOUNCING GIVEAWAY WINNERS
Bunny Love: DCarlson
Love Heart: SmilingWoman
Button Hair Bands: Elaine
I'm happy and excited for you guys. If you email me at flaxandtwine (at) gmail (dot) com, I'd be thrilled to send these goodies on to you. Probably after Christmas, but soon thereafter! Thank you all for your gracious support!
xo Anne
Congrats on your one-year anniversary! I actually don't want to win anything, I just wanted to say I enjoy your stunning photography. Thank you for the chance to see the world through your eyes.
ReplyDeleteI began reading your blog in July when you did the peeps castle. I was recovering from surgery and pretty much a shut in. I wanted some semblance of human contact and fortunately stumbled upon your little corner of the internet. I've continued to read it because you do such interesting things and seem to have a pretty full life. I like the knitting especially but the other crafts and trips are cool too.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure that I want to win anything either but if I must pick that snarling bunny of love picture is pretty cool. It cracks me up.
I too just have started reading your blog. I don't want anything either, just dropping a note to say how much I enjoy your crafty ideas and blog! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI don't need to win a thing - I'm just enjoying your creativity and expressing yourself! I shared your Button Hair Bands with my granddaughter; I hope she'll be inspired too!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember when I subscribed to "flax & twine" but you are now on my Google Home Page and I enjoy checking out things you've done in the past as well as the current craftiness you share in your blog. Please, keep sharing with us... you inspire me! And if I were to win something I would want the precious heart with pink buttons... I'm into hearts (and gingerbread, too). Happy BLOG-AVERSARY!
ReplyDeleteI only found you recently but I love your posts!! You are so creative!! If i could participate in the giveaway (I live in Austria) I would love to win the "love"!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and keep up the good work!!!
I just recently found you when looking for 1001 peep ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletecongrats to your bloggiversary! i think the most amazing things are those that led us to unknown and unexpected experiences, aren't they? thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
ReplyDeletei would love the hairbands, though they are easy to make your blue-and-yellow-chose is stunning!
Only just started reading your blog when I came across your advent calendar project, but I'm currently reading through some of your older posts :) love the retro/colourful/pretty designs, and also your beautiful photography!
ReplyDeleteI like the hairties, but I'm in New Zealand so postage would probably be a bit too expensive!
I would love love the hair ties!!! My little girl is finally letting me comb her hair without making a huge fuss and I know that she would think that these are cute!!! ( it might make combing her hair easier, if she knew something cute was going into it!) i am a new follower but your blog I will definitely check it often!!! Thank you
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I have been reading your blogs since I found you on Craftgawker a few weeks ago. I have LOVED the jewelry tutorials and can not WAIT until my little girl (now 7 months) is old enough for such cuteness!
ReplyDeleteJust found your block and I love it and am bookmarking it. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI found you on Craftgawker. And that is a pretty good job, and demanding, to keep a blog running with all the ideas and work. But you did it well! pat your back :)
ReplyDeletelove your blog btw! All the best for future!
I am a new blooger - www.itssewlove.blogspot.com
I am also new to your blog and am enjoying all your tutorials for the 24 days of girly glam! Not sure what is all posted for the giveaway but winning would just be nice! =)
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