Two upcoming blog events

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I'm excited to share two upcoming blog events with you: mark your calendars!
First, I'm hosting a linky party called, Show us your Best Handmade!  I've noticed how many of us are blogging about crafting gifts that can't be revealed until later, and I also know how it is to look back on our productive year after the holidays, and take stock.  So, I've created this event where we can blog about what we've created that we loved best, and link back here to share the beauty.

Show us your Best Handmade begins Wednesday, December 29, and runs through January 2.  Post about the handmade creation of yours that was your favorite, and then come back here where I'll have a post up for you to link to the party.

Do me a favor: grab this button (just copy the html code in the box below the photo) and put it on your blog's sidebar to help me advertise this party.  And tell all your friends!


Indulge Your Shelf



The second event you need to put on your calendar, if you haven't already heard, is the fifth and final year of One World, One Heart (OWOH).  All the details are here.

As you can see, the blog party begins January 30 and finished February 17, 2011.  If you have never participated, you're in for a real treat.  It's a great way to make new blog friends from all over the world as well as a chance to win some nice giveaways.


I've met some of my best blog buddies through One World, One Heart!


Lots to look forward to, to ward off those post-holiday blues, huh?

Comments

Christine said…
I think I met ALL my blogging buddies either indirectly or directly as a result of OWOH. That's how I found you two years ago! I found out about it shortly after I started my blog and found some great people through it!

I'm going to host a giveaway this year! I'll add your linky party to my sidebar and make a post about it soon!
December 15, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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