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a 'SAYING THANK YOU WITH ROSES' giveaway ....
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I'm having another giveaway ... You see I am celebrating all the wonderful things May has brought me and we are only half way through. Giveaway wins, birthday greetings, birthday posts [thanks Ange] ... and now unbelievably... A Guest Artist feature post!!!
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Actually I think I need to pronounce that Artiste!! You see the clever and stylish Sharon from 'My French Country Home' has just honoured me with a feature post all about my art!! Little Me!! Moi! A few weeks back Sharon contacted me to interview me as a guest artist in her new series ...
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'When Blogging Becomes Art'
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I have to admit at first I was looking over my shoulder to see where the candid camera was. Although I've always had an interest in art and photography, I had never really pursued this as a hobby for myself. My brother was always the artist and photographer in the family. Not me! Perhaps that is why I hesitated. I've never thought of myself as an artist.. that is until blogging took hold of me... Well I'll let Sharon share the rest in her feature here; ...
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Thank you dear Sharon
For you kind and generous post
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The Giveaway
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Well you'll be wanting to know what the giveaway is... I'm offering all three photos you see in this post...
Three variations of my rose image - Bloom. All professionally printed on 8x12" archive paper ready for framing.
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Entry to the giveaway is open to all who comment on this post
[closes midnight Monday 31st May Sydney time]
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How to Enter
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1 Leave a comment on this post
and if you'd like an additional entry
2. Post the giveaway button on your blog and leave another comment to let me know
3. I'll also be giving all new or existing Followers who comment - an extra entry
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Thanks Everyone.. Thanks Sharon... and Good Luck
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IMAGE SOURCE: .. ALL photography and artwork by me [being ruby©]
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155 comments:
"Everything's coming up roses, for you and for me!" (love that musical)...Good for you, Miss Julie, more folks need to see your work.Who knew blogs would open these doors, aye?! I love these roses...GIMP? Have you discovered the beauty of Hahnemühle yet? This is just the beginning, ma dearie...All the best to you, your GIMPY sister, Lizzy :)
Julie your pictures just take my breath away! Keep doing what you are doing. I enjoy just sitting and staring at them!
ruby
you sure are sweet with all your gifts!
i started blogging for the creative outlet and find im having so much fun taking pics and meeting people.
you deserve all the recognition and fame (as david bowie song runs thru my head) :)
~laura
Julie, these are amazing! Since I've already won a print from your fabulous Venice Giveaway, I won't enter this time, but just had to tell you what a wonderful post Sharon did on your art. She just captured you so perfectly and congratulations on being her very first artist featured!
I am going to post the button for your giveaway in my sidebar, maybe one of my readers will be as lucky as I was.
Hugs.
Oh, my. I've been in rose reverie lately. You know how much I love your photographs. I still think there has to be a way to sell them. OK, I'll stop haranguing you. I won't wax poetic here...they're gorgeous. Plain & simple. I'll definitely put the button on both blogs & must go visit Sharon.
grazie mille, cara Julie.
xoxo
Susan & the petal GG
OK, buddy. Buttons on both blogs. Yay!
...just beautiful! I adore roses.
~ and I've placed your giveaway button/link on my sidebar:)
xo, Rosemary
Photos are beautiful!
I just came away from Sharon's blog and I truly enjoyed her post. You are becoming quite famous and rightfully so!! I am going to put your button on my blog...just so I can say I knew you when! :-)
xoxo
Jane
A well-deserved honor! I think, my dear, you need to sit yourself down, look in the mirror, deep into your eyes and see what a talented accomplished woman you are. Believe in yourself because it is true!
Beautiful, beautiful,beautiful...beautiful roses
I want them for me!...Perhaps I will be the fortunate.Lots of kisses for you,you are very generous shareing your photographs with us.
Ruby..
I would LOVE winning your beautiful rose prints!!
adore your blog! and your words..
Just love the whole package of your talented artistic efforts..and the beautiful results!!
hugs and smiles..
Loui♥
Julie..
am and have been..
a delighted follower..
for quite some time!
love the blog!
hugs Loui♥
I would love any of these rose pics. Just beautiful! I read the post on you at Sharon's blog and HAD to come and visit. She was right. Your photo art is very clever. Wendy xx
Just read your interview over at My French Country Home. Do you think we should take her invitation to stay in her guest cottage literally?
In your interview you state " I"m still not sure if I want to become a photographer" well, too late, you already are.
X David
Julie..
thanks for the note..
just posted on my blog about your wonderful giveaway!
Mountain Mermaid:
http://mermaidlouie.blogspot.com
For the love of Roses
warmest hugs.. laughing smiles..
Loui♥
Julie,
Just when I think you've done the most amazing work I've ever seen, then you go and do flowers - not just flowers, but white roses. Count me in for the fabulous giveaway. I already know Sharon, and you are right, she is stylish and clever. Rita
Gorgeous! Stunning! Breathtaking! Enchanting! That's how I describe your work. I really do wish you'd start selling some of it. Give me a heads up when you do. I don't want it all gone by the time I get to it. Love and hugs to you.
WOW...these are beautiful so please continue doing what you love....
Thank you for a give away!
Much blessings
Wonderful interview. It's so great to have two of my favorite bloggers working together.
I've posted your wonderful giveaway on my blog.
I am a follower now...:)
Julie! :) ~ this is me admiring your beautifully artful rose images. Just so enchanting. Please enter my name in the drawing, and thank you for posting my giveaway on your sidebar. Have a lovely weekend. ~ Angela
Well well Julie, isn't this strange?! Everyone seems unanimous - we love your work. Thank you for being my first guest and for all the lovely things you said.
This was fun!
Sharon
xxx
Your pretty giveaway button is now on my sidebar! ~ Angela
I love roses and your photographic versions are always exceptional. I'd be thrilled to own one for my very own!
wowy, wow, wow, wow!! i'd love to win your beautiful art!! i'm heading over to 'my french country home' right now to check out your feature..........you are so deserving of this!!!
Very nice, lovely images!!
Giveaway by Beth Cosner Design is up on my site....come visit!
Karena
Art by Karena
Beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win !
What a gorgeous post Sharon dedicated to you! But you truly deserve it!!!! Of course you are an artist my friend!!! May be you have to start to think about it!!!
Your giveaway is faboulous! I just linked it on my sidebar!
Happy Sunday!!!
Vale
Well, you know I just had to nab that button. I couldn't bring myself to remove the previous competition button, even though it had expired. I was going to ask if there were some other button I could pinch, but yay! I have a new one now. xo
Well why not make every post a giveaway post. You are getting the recognition you truly deserve. This time i have some time and will do a button. xoxo
The other thing I would like to say is that I really appreciate your warmth, humour and support and...your rose pictures are very beautiful. xo
Hi Julie
Ohhhhhh I love love this roses!!!! so beautiful.Now I go to read the interview....congratulations Julie,a lot time I now that you are a great artist.
Hugs
Cecilia
I leave your image to my blog
congratulations my dear friend!
You deserve all the accolades coming your way...now, do this for me....
believe them!
xxx zaid
Hi Julie, like you, my brother, my husband and now my son are all the photographers in the family and it's been hard to attempt to compete with them! I see beauty all around me everyday in the minute of things and wish I had the camera and expertise to snap away. However, you have inspired me to take the plunge and just do it. I do love roses .... they are so serene, yet peaceful and makes you feel beautiful inside. Good luck with your blogging and happy photographing.
Regards, Wendy
Now there is some art I'd like to win.
i would treasure anything you shoot. ha ha!
that didn't sound quite right.
thank you for the chance . . .
Please count me in. I saw your lovely work on Sharon's blog this morning.
Dear Julie,
Another great giveaway and another chance for us to win your photographs. A truly generous giveaway.
The weather here in the U.K. is so chilly that, at the moment, I think that a photograph of beautiful roses is the only way us Brits are going to see one !!!! Will put your giveaway on my sidebar. XXXX
I don't know how but I managed to post the giveaway button on my blog. See, lovely art is a great motivator.
Am now a follower.
Those are lovely. I recently did a post about some of our roses now if only I could photograph them 1/4 as nice as you do.
[For WendyW]
Dear WendyW
I say GO FOR IT!!!.. sorry you don't have a blog so just replying here. but really i wish now I had never let sibling competition slow me down.. haha
by the way this is your additional entry for being a follower.. and thanks so much and good luck.. xx Jullie
Julie, of course, these are beautiful; it's a joy simply to see them on my computer screen. Have a lovely Sunday. xx's
Oh me, oh my! Another chance to win one of your photopaintings! Please put me in the pool with all the others! The roses are DIVINE...and congratulations on the guest post...going right over to check it out.
I still haven't learned how to make a "button" (I'm such a novice!)
Hugs,
Becky
That was a lovely post over at My French Country Home, and how fitting that in turning from an 'imposter' into a poster you found such a creative outlet for your talent and enthusiasm.
Julie, You really are a wonderful artist! Your photos of the roses are pure art. Absolutely beautiful!!! Please put my name in the hat, as I would love to have some of your beautiful work.
xxx, Michelle
Congratulations on being featured - such a lovely post!
Would you belive I'm not a 'Follower'. Just have your blog in my blogroll. Hang on a minute...ok, that's better. Now I'm a follower too. :)
I love your rose photographs and my fingers, toes, & eyes are crossed that I might win one of your sweet giveaway gifts.
Always such a joy to visit you, Julie!!!
Zuzu
Oh, these are beautiful...seriously, you should open an etsy shop...and thanks for your comments at my blog!
I have just discovered your blog, and your beautiful photos. Am looking forward to keeping up with you and your work!
That's so exciting Julie! You're a featured artist! I love these photos! I'm off to read the post about you! Jennifer:)
Hey Julie!!!! I figured it out...I learned two things today: How to put up a Button and how to include a link in my text...elementary, I know, for most bloggers but not for me!
So it's done...your giveaway button is on my blog! That, in itself, is enough of a reward! Can you picture me doing the Happy Dance?
Julie, your roses are gorgeous! And, of course you are an artist! I will add your giveaway to my sidebar!
lots of love, Laura
Hi Julie, oh you are a clever girl - these photos are just beautiful. How exciting being "a featured artist". I have just started back blogging after a 5 month absence and I do hope you havent forgotten me. I have put up your giveaway button on my blog.
Hi Julie, huge congrats on your guest post! I can't believe you did not think of yourself as an artist! Crazy lady, you absolutely ooze artistic talent.... I hope the rest of May is amazing for you too!
:) Flick
Wonderful Julie and I loved Sharon's post! So glad to see you are using your artwork as Giveaway's....perfect! Off to decorate my blog with your button :)
Jeanne xx
Dear Julie,
Bravo! Your fans always knew you were a star.
Cheers,
Marjorie
Beautiful roses. Please enter me in your giveaway.
I am glad that I did not miss the deadline..They are just great and I want to win badly so now I have to figure out how to put that button on my blog to increase my chance. You are wonderful :))
I love your work and you know it!! I aspire to your greatness and you are one of my role models...
I POSTED YOUR GIVEAWAY BUTTON ON MY SIDEBAR JUST LIKE THAT!!! WOPPEEE...LOOK AT HOW EASY IT IS NOW AND HOW I STRUGGLED LEARNING HOW!!! I AM SO PLEASED WITH MYSELF RIGHT NOW!
third chance at winning a photo....i am and always will be a follower
of yours
Hi Julie, saw the great post on Sharon's blog and it has 100% approval from me, clearly all of us bloggers have exquisite taste.
Thank you so much for your concern and kind comments regarding Crusoe, he seems to have made a full recovery. He sends you lots of affectionate licks.
XX
Wow, I got a new chance!!!
Congratulations to all the wonderful things May brought you!
Have a wonderful evening/day...
Hugs/
Luiza
Love the photos Julie, such a beautiful giveaway.
Leeann x
Julie you SOOOO are an artist! You literally breathe art through your blog. I'm racing off to Sharon's now to read about you. Have been hiding from my computer as I just need to get some work done and I can't limit myself if it's on...I just sit for hours and live vicariously through other talented artists' blogs ... you know who I mean!!
xxx
Hello Julie/Ruby dear,Yes my dear you must face it you are that word...artiste...these images of your "stolen" roses...yes we know the truth...haha are wonderful...soft, romantic,heavenly...cheers Katherine
Julie,
so sorry to be so late....the wknd just about killed me...haha
You know I went crazy when I first saw those roses. Just gorgeous.
I'll have to check out the interview right now.
xxx
Carole
What a beautiful blog you've got here!
And what a beautiful give-a-way!
:)
Love and God Bless!
I am not even going to comment on you not being an artist. What an insult to my good artistic eye! (: LOL! (I keep pushing and pushing the best I can!)
Lucky is the person who wins anything by you. I am happily awaiting my very own art piece! I hope you signed it, dear!
ox, Mon
ox, Mon
LOVE LOVE LOVE these pictures- I Love roses but the text and all...don't know the terms - but soooo LOVELY! Kathy
I'm searching through your blog....do you sell your photographs? LOVE THEM! Kathy
What a gorgeous giveaway and a lovely blog. I'm glad I found your blog. I've become a follower so I can continue to receive your updates and get inspired.
I am now following you!! :)
beautiful photo's with an old world charm to them, so sweet, I can almost smell them :) fab_ulous@yahoo.com
I love Roses
Count me in
I will mention on my blog as well
Thank You
Hi Kathy
Thanks for your lovely comment.. I went looking for your blog or email and couldn't find one.. I'm not selling at present.. but due to all this encouragement I may in the future.. good luck with the giveaway xx Julie
Your rose photos are simply lovely! You are so an artist and a photographer. I am sure there is room in your family for more than one! It would be an honor to win one of your works, so please add me to your drawing.
Hugs,
Tamerie
Lovely photos! smiles.
Hi Julie, just want to thank you SO MUCH for your lovely words and birthday wishes! You really are a very cute and lovely person, yes, you really know how I felt. Thank you for your words, you´ve made my day today! Sending you a big big hug! xo, Tanja
Just found you today from 52 Flea. I can't wait to start browsing everything I have missed before now.
Lisa
Sommers@jvlnet.com
Now following!
Your blog is wonderful!!
Lisa
Sommers@jvlnet.com
Hi Julie,
Thanks for stopping by and saying Hi! It's so funny because I just became your follower last week...ha small world. Maybe you'd like to follow me too!!
I just love your rose art, it's all too pretty:) Please include me in your giveaway!!! I'd just love to to win.
I hope to see you again soon. Have a lovely day.
~Gail
Hi Julie...absolutely loved Sharon's words on your beautiful work!!! Your work is truly stunning...I've never seen anything quite lit it...You Go Girl!!! Dzintra♥x
sweet julie,
hope you are well... great work...
xxxx pam
Oh, it's soooo yummy. Please enter me too! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed....and I should have a smidge of extra luck....my pup's name is RUBY...
Warm blessings,
Spencer
a beautiful give-away...hope i win.
Oh goodness Julie, these are gorgeous. I am always delighted by your talent as a photographer. Such a gift!
I am so excited to enter.
I wanted to come by and wish you a lovely day!
hugs
Wow!
With all these comments I hope you see this...
:)
I too feel huge...Like Alice after becoming 10' tall with this wee keyboard. I've got to watch every key again!
I love those photos you are so kindly giving away!
Count me in Julie!
xo
Andrea
I want to be the 100th comment ( again!)
Beautiful photo's, anyone would be proud to bring one into their home. Including me.
Beautiful Julie! I love the textures you've used on your rose photo - stunning.
Fabulous...just fabulous!! Count me in on the GIVEAWAY ;-)
This is a wonderful giveaway!
And I gt to check out your blog.
blessings and thanks
barbara jean
I just signed up to follow
thanks
barbara jean
I have also become a follower. xx
What a beautiful giveaway Julie. Your photos are gorgeous and I would be thrilled to own one. xx
Dear Julie,
I would be happy to receive such beautiful art-images, your way of treating photography is just stunning!
Thank you for this opportunity to win. And of course I´ll add your link to my blog :)
Best regards from Belgium,
Marjolijn
These are wonderful Julie...breathtakingly beautiful..you're definitely an artiste!!
Beautiful roses.....xv
Hello my friend,
I finally made it to read a few blogs today!! So busy this week!!!
Julie, your give aways are always wonderful!! Who wouldn't want such a wonderful photos!!!
Big hug to you!!!
xx
Greet
Love,love,love your work! the roses are gorgeous! so happy to have found your blog!
What amazingly beautiful photography. You have captured my favorite color of rose in a very tranquil way. You have a wonderful gift.
I can't believe this is my first visit to your blog. I am now a subscriber to beingruby.blogspot for life.
Thanks for the giveaway and all your wonderful artwork.
Lisa
Love the photo...flowers are lovely things to enjoy!...
I love your work. It truly is art. I really love the rose photo. Stunning!
Well Julie, If you are not going to sell, then you must continue to have giveaways because everyone wants your work! No need to enter me this time Dearie since I'm patiently (not really) awaiting one of your coveted pieces of art... Oh to discover such a gift at any time is truly a blessing. I'm so happy for you luv! xoR
Your art is beautiful! This is my first time on your blog....definitely not my last. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa
Hi Julie, I'm a new follower and I have to say that your work is beautiful! What a great giveaway! xoxo Beth
I'm also putting a link on my sidebar to this awesome giveaway! xoxo Beth
May is my month, too! Birthday, Mother's Day,
Blog Anniversary! I, also am having a give-a-way!
These are gorgeous, I look forward to reading the
interview! Congrats~
I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!!!
WONDERFUL IMAGES!!!!!!
Hugs :)
Daniela "DREAM SHABBY CHIC" MILANO
p.s.....FROM TODAY I am your Follower!!!
I am Interior decorator from Milano....
Kisses :)
Daniela "DREAM SHABBY CHIC"
I am amazed and intrigued by you, your work and your life ;-D Thanks for visiting me Julie!
I look forward to following you~ (((hugs)))
I just came across your beautiful blog for the first time today. Your exquisite roses have inspired me for a new garden planting. I don't blog but I did post a link to your blog on my facebook, which my friends are already enjoying.
Renee xxoo
Hi Julie, such beautiful flowers and wonderfully composed artwork. I'm already a follower and I'm now off to put your giveaway on my blog too...where it will look beautiful...!!
Hi Julie, I recently found your blog and love the artwork. The photos of Venice were the lure and the ongoing beauty of your work will keep me coming back. I don't blog, but did become a follower.
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Awesome artwork!!!! I found the Venice photos so beautiful,your site is a blog must. The roses are of course the most loved flower of all time, great choice!!!! I'd be thrilled to win in your give away.
Oh your photos are absolutely gorgeous and how fabulous to be honoured for your art! Congratulations! Have only just found your blog and will definitely be back... off to see more of your gorgeous work now...
Lou xx
Captivated by your work. I was the 'caretaker' of 115 rose plants...now down to maybe 60 and it never fails to catch me each time I go out to tend to them...how wonderfully they unfold, how wonderfully they capture my imagination. how beautiful. I'd love to be in your drawing.
I love the pictures. They are beautiful. I am new to your site. It is beautiful.
~Rachel
Beautiful Roses. Count me in.
I'm near the end of my renovations, how perfect these would be to finish off. Love your blog and the inspirations your photo's have given me when I'm stuck on a feeling I want to project into each room.
Wow, I love your work. I find art the hardest thing to choose when decorating, but Im loving yours. I have just stumbled across your blog & will be back again for sure!!!
Congratulations, Julie! The honor is well deserved. Your rose photos are exquisite. I'd be thrilled to be included in your give away. ~ Sarah
Bella Julie, SO glad to see you doing this. I've entered and posted your give-away-on my blog. We all want to see you do more. Must we beg? XOXO, Kim
Congratulations. The photos are so good - would like to be included in your giveaway.
I just discovered your blog and absolutely LOVE it! You have a great eye, and a wonderful way of arranging and displaying everything. Keep up the great work!
- Kimberly
Estimado Julie .... Como msiempre Tus rosas hijo BELLISIMAs ..... UNM abrazo Berta
With all these entries, I do not have a chance on winning. I would love any one of them. I love roses and art work. What a wonderful giveaway for some luck winner.
I just posted your giveaway on my blog because your picture is so beautiful!
wonderful and inspirational every time I visit! Merci!
Lovely! Just found you through kim at Bella Rustica and want to enter. I also just became your stalker no I mean follower tee hee!
I am a new follower of your blog.
lubaska dot k at gmail dot com
It would be just GREAT to win such beautiful pictures! I dream about nice wall decorations and paitining or photographs. Thanks for a chance to win.
lubaska dot k at gmail dot com
I am now a follower! Hooray!
What a lovely giveaway! Count me in:)
Also, I am having a little giveaway of my own if you'd like to check it out;)
http://schottofclass.blogspot.com
Gorgeous roses and photography-would love to have these to display!
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
Your roses are just adorable, so soft and feminine Please enter me in your draw, I would love to have the chance to have one of them on my wall :)
Absolutely gorgeous photos to be adored in any home.
Hi Julie
Have added your gorgeous giveaway to my blog sidebar.. and have also included it in my latest post.... Your photos / or should I say Art are just toooo beautiful not to have maximum entries... :) Fingers and toes crossed here.. :)
Hope you are having a fabulous day! and thanks for the chance..
Love Lou xx
Your photography is amazing Julie!!! Great giveaway!!! I'll put it up on my sidebar :)
Hugs ~
:) T
Beautiful photos and blog. Great giveaway!
Well, you know I can't resist a chance at winning one of your wonderful photos. Count me in!
I'm in ROSE Heaven!these are beautiful!Thanks for the chance to win them! Sue Young
I just love your photos Julie and would really like to win something. Please count me in. I have just discovered your blog and will go off and investigate more.
I came upon your beautiful blog from frenchlarkspur. When I have more time I would love to read through your diary. I live in North Carolina on a small pond. The canadian geese came through and had 11 babies. So sweet and the most beautiful shade of gray.
Very lovey photos. I love Roses. I grew up in a city called the Rose City! (Portland, OR) I love roses.
Thank you for hosting a giveaway.
Kindly,
CJ
treehouse.queen18(atyahoodotcom)
I would love to enter this gorgeous giveaway! Thank you so much!
Blessings~
~WOW~ simply gorgeous
Hi Julie, I found you via Sharon at 'My French Country Home' and I'm so glad I did! Your work is amazing.
I've linked your icon on my blog sidebar at http://beingkaren.blogspot.com
Hi Julie, I'm back again, I've had a little look around and I've become a follower :)
i am your NEWEST FOLLOWER TOO! Thnx Jenn
These would be GORG. in my shabby sheek bedroom, with roses and all. I SO WANT TO WIN THESE. They are gorg.
jenglamgirl@gmail.com ENTER ME PLEASE!
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