100

As I reach the milestone of my 100th post (in 104 days!) I feel the need to make a list. 

Why I Blog or,

Why I Started a Blog
1.  For me, about me.  As a journal of the mostly little but some big things that I do.  As a reminder to appreciate the little things.
2.  For me, about Bea.  As a remembrance of the mostly big but some little things that Bea does.  As a reminder to savor the big things.
3.  For others.  To keep in touch with friends and family, to let them in on photos and stories about the little things.
4.  For me again, about quilts & other sewing projects.  To keep a running tab on things I've made.  Because making things makes me happy and proud and I like to look back on what I've done.
Why I Blog Now
5.  In addition to the things above, it helps me be more mindful of my life.  I like that, but sometime my head just spins with all the things I am aware of.
6.  I have been inspired to take more photos because I have a place to showcase them.  I like that.
7.  I now feel that I am part of a community (club??) of relatively like-minded (or at least like-souled) folks that are as appreciative of my mommy/crafty efforts as I am of theirs.  I enjoy the interaction, especially during an otherwise adult-free day.
8.  I am enjoying the challenge of writing.  While I don't strive to create a masterpiece, I do want to be proud of my words when I look back on this blog in years, so I am trying to hone my skill.
9.  I have entered the strange world of swaps in which blogs play a key role, as you must show off what you have made and gush about what you have received.  (And watch out friends and relatives, because I have discovered the power of mailing unexpected care packages and I am not afraid to use it.)  And I haven't even mentioned the non-swap challenges such as Tie One On and the 30 Day Photo Challenge.  Such stimulation!!
10.  I love hearing from you.  I am so happy to hear little comments on my posts and amazed that more folks continue to "tune in."  I am fascinated by the level of energy and quality of dialogue generated by this form of communication called blogging.

NOW, ON TO THE CELEBRATING.  GIVEAWAYS!

I am giving away:

--Four eye spy fabric "kits" which include at least 40 fun fabrics (about 8 inch square) to get you started on making an eye spy quilt or some fun fabric concentration cards.  Not to be sexist, but I have two "boy" and two "girl" collections.  These projects are lots of fun but do take many fabrics.  I have 'em, so I'm sharing the wealth!

--The Mama Backpack that I made for the tutorial  -- which will be Post #101, I promise!

If you are interested in any of the above, leave me a comment.  If you have a preference of what you want or don't want to receive, let me know.  In a couple of days I will draw names for the winners.

Thanks for reading.  Happythings makes me happy.  Now, I think I need to go make some cupcakes.

Comments

[Jenny]

Cheers to your 100th post. Wow, thats a lot. I think you've had lots of fun sharing your moments and projects.
Have a cupcake for me!

Wish I could be closer to help with crafts. I would love to show you how to make the beaded bracelets we spoke about. Or finger paint with Bea!

I'm still loving my pillows you made for me for my birthday. Have you put those on your blog, I'm not sure if I remember seeing them. They look wonderful on the bed with Grandma's chenille spread. Now if I could just find an antique dresser!!!

[Mimulus]

i'll take a cupcake!

[Tonya]

Sign me up for boy eye spy!! Wow it has already been 100?! It seems like you just started.
xoxox Tonya

[Jessica]

you are too sweet to have a giveaway! you know I have been admiring your eye-spy quilts, I would love to be thrown in the drawing for those. thank you.

your list of why you blog is really inspiring, #4, 5, & 10 hold true for me as well.

congrats on your 100th post~

[Laurie]

How fun, Amy!! Congratulations to you for your 100th post. Your blog is one of my favorites.

I'd love to try for a girl Eye Spy. :)

[Toni]

Happy 100th post! I would be thrilled to to win either one--a boy eye spy, which I think I would use to make the concentration cards (awesome idea!) or the backpack--so cute! Thank you for such a kind offer :)

[Krista]

Love the backpack, but the fabric would be equally nice, you are just too sweet for giving these things away... and have inspired me to start thinking of my own little "giveaway..." what fun!

Congrats on the 100th post, it's neat to look back now, isn't it?

[David Rose]

Congratulations from Israel! You blog is my home away from home!

[Mom]

I have read all 100 posts and commented on most! As one of your most loyal followers, I have to say thanks a hundred times over for sharing the times of your life and making me happy too! The blogs including Bea are priceless for us in far away Kansas and your photos, projects, insights, writing and generosity are way more than enough to make your parents proud. Congratulations!

[Alicia A.]

Congrats on 100! Here's to 100 more. Cheers!

[weirdbunny]

Well done, by the way those cupcakes look so inviting wish they were on a plate next to my computer with a cupps. Keep blogging!

[Stacie]

Congrats!! Reading your blog just makes me happy.
Stacie

[diana]

Congratulations on 100 in 104 days...wow !!

[capello]

Wow! 100 posts in 104 days -- that's awesome!

And happythings makes me happy too.

[Gisele]

Hi!

Congratulations on your 100th post!!
I am a new blogger that get started because of inspiring blogs like yours. Thanks for sharing your happy things!!

[Mirre]

Congratulations on your 100th post!!
I just had a look at your concentration-cards; they're wonderful!! (I have a boy and a girl...so no preference there ;)))))

Enjoy your cupcakes!

[Birdypups]

Yay! 100...I wish I could get that far. One day...well, I'd LOVE that mama backpack. Even though I'm not a mama.....and a cupcake. mmmm.

[bugheart]

congrats amy!
you are an inspiration
to us craftalogs...
:)
can i have a cupcake?

[September Radecki]

Ok, so we met during the 30 day challenge, and I have stopped by your blog several times since, to see how you are and how Bea is and well, because I like your blog. LOL If I can, I'd like to sign up for the bag. I love love love that bag! When you post the tutorial, I'm sure I'll make one but I really like it. LOL

I didn't even know how long I'd been blogging, until you mentioned it. I looked and I MISSED my 100th day. Wow. I'm on day 110. Woo hoo GO figure. Cute cupcakes. :)

[Carmen]

Yes!!! 100 posts is a great milestone! I am also a new blogger and it is such a pleasure reading other blogs of crafty moms like me! I love your reflexions about blogging!

[Dawn T]

Happy blog-day. I love your photos and the pictures of your sewing creations. I feel very imnspired and feel that i too could sew a backpack (granted i would love to win your's) I have your blog saved on my computer, i love the energy and how i can catch up in just a few minutes, did i mention i blog way too much in the evening! Thanks for the time you spend on your blog, i so enjoy it. I love the dead fish pictures!
Dawn in Canada

[Meg]

Congratulations! I, too, love your blog - I read it almost every day. Ooh, I'm so excited that the Mama Backpack tutorial is almost here! Hey, and thanks for the concentration card instructions - I don't know how I missed those before. Those are going to be great scrap-stash busters! :0)

[Bessilu]

100 posts! Congrats! I'm working my way towards that ever so slowly. It's blogs like yours that keep me involved.:)

[Elizabeth]

The Mama backpack would be wonderful - however, I am in England so you might not want to post abroad. I've only discovered your blog today and its great, congratulations on your 100th post and on a fantastic blog.

[Dave Bryan]

I will have to be the 25th to comment, 1/4th of the comments relative to your blog posts.

All I can say is amazing! You have made us laugh, remember, shed a tear, rejoice, reflect, crave the next one (especially when it features Bea), wonder, ....all with the power of the written word and visual images.

And did I mention how much we have enjoyed your photography. You have made significant gains in image artistry, now if you'll only take the dial........ off Program!

Love,
Dad/Ganba