Saturday, January 25, 2014

Grow Your Blog

Welcome to the "Grow Your Blog" Party - 2014.  Vicki, at 2 Bags Full blog, is hosting this event.  Over 500 bloggers have signed up and the fun will begin on January 25th.  She'll have a list of all of the participants and links to all of the wonderful blogs that are participating.  Many of the blogs are also having giveaways.  So come join in.
By taking part in this event, I hope to meet lots of other bloggers from around the world as I visit their blogs and hopefully, they visit mine.  To participate, I need to introduce myself and my blog.


My name is Carol Dillman and I live in the mountains of Virginia, USA.  I am retired and keeping busier than ever.  I am so glad you have come to visit my little space in the blogosphere.  It is so much fun to hear from others and share mutual interests.  

My lampwork beads used in a bracelet
This is where I get to share my adventures in lampwork glass beads, jewelry, sewing and some photography.  I need to be busy all the time with creating something and learning and improving skills.  



Makeup bag made from recycled leather jacket




I have two grown children, one married and one engaged to marry in October.  I also have 4 grown stepchildren. We have 3 fabulous grandchildren that my husband and I love to entertain and spoil.  Occasionally some of our family make it in to the blog.  
WIP quilt


 Keep creating,
Carol D.
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37 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:25 AM

    I already follow your blog. I'm at wirednan.blogspot.ca

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Carol, thanks for stopping by my blog this morning. I'm having a great time with GYP hop, going from blog to blog seeing what everyone is up to. I'm amazed at the variety of arts, crafts, and activities represented in this hop. These days I'm limiting myself mostly to photography and photoshop as creative outlets, although I do have one cross stitch Christmas ornament under construction so it will be done in time for an ornament exchange in December (it will take that long because I don't usually sit still long enough to stitch).

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  3. UnknownJanuary 25, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Carol, this is Karen and I am one of Vicki's GYB volunteers to check sites. Your site looks wonderful indeed! You and I have many of the same interests - and also too many at the same time :) Welcome and have a good party! Karen Gass

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  4. kathyinozarksJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    Hi Carol, so glad to have met you. Living in the mountains sounds awesome. back in the 70s I lived near the mountains near Denver, Co and really enjoyed the beauty.
    Oh I love your lampwork beads-I so aprreciate handmade beautiful things. enjoy the party Kathy

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  5. Linda HJanuary 25, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Hi Carol,
    Thanks for visiting me at Stitch Lines. This Blog Hop is going to be lots of fun with so many new Blogs to discover and new friends to meet! I think it's going to keep us all busy for a while! Your lampwork beads are beautiful, what an interesting hobby! I'm a new Follower!

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  6. Treasures by LouiseJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Hello Carol, I already follow your blog, but thought I'd stop to say hi. I'm so glad I heard about the GYB party. I'm staying indoors today to visit blogs and stay warm!

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  7. vicky myersJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Hi, I LOVE you red leather bag, very nice indeed:) I am building up to making some tablet cases with wool tweed and leather - not sure if my sewing machine will be happy!! Stopping by from GYB, Vicky

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  8. Ella and NestaJanuary 25, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I'm the first to comment! What an honour. It's great to meet you. Relly like your leather purse, super cool.

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  9. M.K.January 25, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    Those are beautiful beads! It's nice to find you here on the blog party today. Hello from coastal North Carolina!

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  10. Val's Quilting StudioJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    Hi Carol! I'm returning the visit...right...there is just so much fun to be created and not enough time!!! I added myself as a GFC follower!!! :)Val myplvl.blogspot.com

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  11. LaurieJanuary 26, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    Hi Carol, thanks for the visit to my blog and thanks for following. Hope I live up to your expectations. By the way, love your jewelry! New follower here, too!

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  12. canuckquilterJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    This blog party is wonderful to meet other bloggers and to see new creative outlets. I wasn't familiar with lampwork glass beads. I'll be back to see more!

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  13. Southpaw StitcherJanuary 26, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Carol, I found your blog through the GYB party. Nice to meet you! Love your beading and quilting!

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  14. CatieAnJanuary 26, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    I love the name of your blog. I am so happy you came to visit me. I have spent quite a lot of time visiting your blog and love all the projects. Your jewelry is so nice. Isn't it fun to take classes to learn about new techniques and adding to our repretoire? I really like the reused projects as well. Am a happy new follower and look forward to getting to know each other more in the future.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    Hi Carol...nice to meet you.....you have a lovely blog and make beautiful jewelry! Enjoy bloghopping this weekend.

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  16. jinxxxygirlJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    HI Carol!

    So nice to meet you! I'm hopping thru the GYB hop! It may take me awhile! LOL! What a coincidence! Hubby and i are considering retiring in VA. At least its one of our options..... Love to hear more about it. Hope you'll pop over for a visit! Hugs! deb

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  17. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    Your upcycled make up bag is lovely and your lampwork beads are gorgeous.

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  18. The AtticJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Nice to meet you. Thanks for visiting my blog and putting me over 100 followers.

    Judy in Colorado
    judy@atticraggedys.com

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  19. Art and SandJanuary 28, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    Like you I am a Carol. Like you I am retired and finding myself busier than ever. But, I have never made jewelry. That bracelet you pictured is absolutely beautiful.

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  20. Deborah MontgomeryJanuary 29, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    thanks for visiting my blog. I, too, am visiting from the GYB party. I love that makeup bag you made. Beautiful!

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  21. Sarah and DanJanuary 29, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Upcycled leather bag is great! Beads too!

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  22. carol funJanuary 29, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Happy to have found your blog -- love the lampwork beads -- sooooo pretty!

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  23. Stitches and SeedsJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Thanks for dropping by to visit. I'll be following along here too.
    Eleanor

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  24. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Hey Carol, Lampwork beads are so pretty and yours are also. Love that you upcycle. It has been nice meeting you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  25. UnknownJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    found/followed you from the gyb party - I make some jewelry as well. can't wait to see what you're up to in the next few months! hope you'll stop and visit me as well!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:37 AM

    Hey Carol, wow your soldering work is amazing. I took a stained glass class and learned a bit but mine always come out super sloppy. I love the lampwork beads, I think those are the prettiest things ever. It has been lovely meeting you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  27. UnknownJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Hey Carol, Not sure if my first comment went through. I am impressed with your soldering work. I took a stained glass class and learned a bit but my soldering always comes out sloppy, your is very nice. Love your lampwork beads too, I think those are the pretties types of beads. It has been lovely meeting you.

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  28. the east coast desiJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Hello Carol, visiting you via GYB . Thank you for stopping by my blog. I'm glad I had a chance to connect with you. You have some wonderful projects to your credit. I especially love the recycled red jacket make up bag.......genius!!! Good luck and will definitely stay in touch:)
    Hugs,
    Sruthi

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  29. Thistle Cove FarmJanuary 31, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    the way you showcase that bracelet is beautiful! visiting via Vicki's GYBP and enjoying your blog.

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  30. allthingzsewnFebruary 1, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I agree with thistle cove, beautiful presentation. The color there is beautiflu as well. I am following now. see you soon.

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  31. Cache-MireFebruary 4, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Your beadwork is beautiful! Love the bracelet! So nice to meet you at the party :-)
    ~Terri

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  32. WendyFebruary 5, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    nice to meet you! some lovely examples of your work there, especially the lampwork!

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  33. Tisha DoltonFebruary 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Nice to meet you. You beads are cool.

    Feels like I will never finish this list of blogs, but it is great seeing what is out there. Please visit my embroidery blog if you are so inclined. (I'm in the 1st group.)

    aprilsongstress

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  34. overboardcreationsFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Hello , my name is Dawn your my one stop on the blog party, Hope that I soon will be friends with all of you cyber neighbors. Can't wait to see more of your great photos . My site http://overboardcreations.blogspot.com/ and contact info is ovr_brd@yahoo.com
    I can see you do stay busy and have many interest. I love them all I appreciate all things creative and thrifty.

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  35. macmillanmarieFebruary 9, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    What beautiful work - it has been a pleasure to visit you. I too make jewellery - I am just getting back to metalsmithing after too many years away. Thanks for sharing. I have subscribed to your RSS feed.

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  36. DianaFebruary 15, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Hi Carol--I just became your latest follower :) Thanks so much for visiting me via the GYBP--it's taking me a long time to get back to everyone, but I know I will! Your jewelry is lovely. So glad to meet you. Blessings, Diana

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  37. CindyFebruary 16, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Hello Carol
    It is nice to meet you. I'm not far from you right now as we are travelling, lol. I too would love to visit everyone, however I'm restricted being on the road and without my computer and internet. I still think I'll venture around to meet a great deal of people even after I return home from our holidays. I'm looking for a kindred spirit as Anne would have said, lol. In case you didn't understand I live in the Anne of Green Gables land in Prince Edward Island. Do you make your own lampwork beads? I've been looking into the details of glass work, and my husband thinks I'd better not as I have a great deal on my hands keeping me busy right now. I hope you visit again, Cindy

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