Happy Birthday to Me Give-Away!
I meant to do this yesterday, which was my actual birthday, but I was having too much fun taking the day off from work, baking cookies with a dear friend, working on some personal projects and spending time with my family.
I turned 33 yesterday and I have a few gifts to give away!
Most of you know how much I love dabbling in all sorts of art forms. Creating on canvas is definitely a favorite of mine. It includes paper and paint, two of my favorite mediums.
I created this canvas while I was putting together my Creating with Canvas Tutorial CD and now it's going to go to a lucky winner!
But that's not the only gift I'm giving away. I'll be giving 3 GIFTS away!
The grand prize winner will get:This beautiful hand-signed 12 x 14 inch mixed media canvas PLUS the Creating with Canvas Tutorial CD so they can learn to create their own amazing canvas creations!
Two more lucky winners will get:The Creating with Canvas Tutorial CD
(PS - The Creating with Canvas Tutorial CDs are available for sale and ready to ship immediately!)
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This Give-Away is NOT limited to where you live.....so even if you are
outside of the US or Canada, you can still participate.*** So......what do you need to do to enter this Groovy Give-Away?
Leave
a comment with a random bit of advice for my 33rd year!
Get more entries into the drawing by linking this post on Twitter, Facebook or your blog! Leave a comment with a link for each place you've linked to!
I'll pick the winners randomly from a hat on Tuesday (12/29) at 11 am Eastern Time and announce the winner here!
Spread the groovy love and send your friends over to enter, too! And while you're at it, if you haven't already signed up for my mailing list (which is that little box ALL THE WAY at the top of my blog, right under my picture), pop your email address into that box so that you don't miss out on any of the fun stuff I have going on outside of this blog, along with newsletters and more!
Thanks for reading!
-Erika
Happy Birthday! My best advice is to enjoy each day with your family.
Posted by: Anita | December 24, 2009 at 12:25 AM
I turned 33 on the 21st! So, being exactly one day older than you are, my advice is to live each day as if you had only one month to live. Sort out your faults, love your friends and family, learn something new, and live passionately! Every day!
Posted by: Sarah Z aka OriginalYouth | December 24, 2009 at 01:27 AM
Don't eat too much cake, but just relax, be yourself and have fun!
Posted by: Shelly Katzung | December 24, 2009 at 04:56 AM
Happy Birthday! Time to start reflecting on your life and what your goals/dreams are. Is there something that you can do to make some of them come true? Take a class, go to Paris, start hiking - you get the point!
Posted by: stephanie | December 24, 2009 at 05:47 AM
Happy Birthday rememmber it's not the amount of years you have behind you it's how you effect those around you that matters.Hugs and happy stamping Lori Watson
Posted by: Lori Watson | December 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Happy Birthday! I too am a December child, I will be 53 on the 31st! My advice - "Live life to it's fullest!" or as my e-mail signaure line says:
"Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning,
Satan shudders & says....... 'Oh crap....she's awake!!"
Cynthia Ferenz
Fredericksburg, VA
stampindragon@verizon.net
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers
Posted by: Cynthia Ferenz | December 24, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Happy, Happy 33! Always trust your instincts, they will never let you down. Be true to yourself. Be your best self. Give back when you can to your community,or a neighbor,or a friend. It could be as simple as a hug. It could be a few hours of child care to a single parent. It could be company for an elderly person. But, whatever it is, it is a way of being grateful for what you have. And lastly give thanks every day for the blessings of another day and the gift of each other. Love, and Respect, Brenda
Posted by: Raiznhail | December 24, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Hope hope your birthday was a groovy one and as for advice: just keep enjoying everyone moment - the good, the bad, and the ugly
Posted by: Cassie K | December 25, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Not one to give advice but, just stay in the moment.
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Nancy G. | December 27, 2009 at 07:15 AM
dear Erica
Have the most wonderful birthday, celebrate you!
My advice to you is not feel guilty about indulging YOU... every woman deserves it, so go get that manicure, buy yourself some gorgeous flowers, go lay in a cozy place and read for a few hours.
Time gets shorter, just enjoy what makes YOU feel wonderful.
Posted by: Tanya Soutar | December 27, 2009 at 10:21 PM
:D Of COURSE I'd love to win, Erika - your work is AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks SO much for continuing to share with us, Erika. :) Happy Belated Birthday, and may you be richly blessed in your new year! :)
Posted by: Lori Stilger | December 28, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Happy Birthday!!!
33 still so young! My wisdom for your 33rd Birthday is in the form of my favorite quote
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Favorite Quote..
"What you leave behind is NOT what is engraved in stone monuments,
but what is woven into the lives of others."
Live life to the fullest!
Posted by: Cathy Stech | December 28, 2009 at 02:54 PM
wow - that is one beautiful canvas!!! If only I could encourage myself to step out of my comfort zone (i.e card making!) and think about creating something like this!
Anyway - I am not sure what advice I could you from the grand old age of 35! But I would suggest that you remember to take some time for yourself and do what makes YOU happy! ;-)
Posted by: Sam | December 28, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Eat more chocolate! ;)
Posted by: Meldoy | December 28, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Happy Belated Birthday! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Celeste Lacvy | December 28, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Happy Birthday Erika!! Well I'm twice your age, so I should have tons of advice. And actually I do, but you didn't ask for a book. The best probably would be what has helped me the most: don't do anything half-a__. Believe it or not, my dear departed mother brought me up on this principal (and that language was unheard of in her day). It was the best advice she every gave me. No matter what I did/do I always try to give 105% of myself. When I had my first filing -- I told myself the whole company would go to pot if I didn't do my job better than anybody. And that's where it started until I retired with a very high-level job with an awesome salary (with no higher education). The same was true in my personal life -- do your best and you will never be disappointed. And, make sure you learn something new every day so you can tell others. Sorry this was so long, but I warned you I could write a book! Hugs, Sandi Dailey
Posted by: Sandi | December 28, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Hope you had a wonderful birthday. Your projects are beautiful.
Posted by: Barb Clouse | December 28, 2009 at 05:09 PM
Happy Birthday and make sure those you love know that you love. Life is way too short and it seems the older you get the faster it goes. Make sure you celebrate each and every day. God Bless!
Posted by: Tammy Jackson | December 28, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Happy Birthday and wishing you many more. My advice to you is to keep being positive and creative because you are very inspiring.
Posted by: Theresa | December 28, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Happy Birthday hope you had a wonderful day ....... my advice don't sweat the small stuff and surround yourself with positive people. I love your canvas it looks amazing. Waving hello from the other side of the world. Vicki from New Zealand.
Posted by: Vicki | December 28, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Happy birthday Erika....I have 15+ years and I have learned to not take myself so seriously..Life is way to short and I like myself better this way too!Thanks for the chance to win some of your creative art.
Posted by: Denise T | December 28, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Thanks for the chancet win this. I have recently wanted to make something on canvas.
Posted by: Kristina | December 28, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Happy 33rd birthday I hopeyou have many more my advise would be to look at all you do that touches others and relize that's the greatest gift you can give that gives back beyond measure. Hugs and happy stamping Lori Watson postal_mom_2000@yahoo.com
Posted by: Lori Watson | December 28, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Dance and live as if this were your last. Enjoy every moment. I am almost twice your age.....so love friends and family. Hug someone who has made you upset or angry....it does wonders for your whole being. Wrinkles are earned and are a part of your growth. 33 is so young.....................DO SMILE AND HAVE FUN EVERYDAY
Posted by: Fran Kennedy | December 28, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Erika,
I hope you had a wonderful birthday and a blessed Christmas. Aside from the advice you received above, I'd like to add this little tip. Take a look at where you're spending your time and see if it lines up with your priorities/goals in life. It is so easy to get sidetracked by things and then experience regrets later because you never found the time to spend on those things that really mattered to you. Hugs, Trish
Posted by: Trish Hughes | December 28, 2009 at 07:11 PM