Goodbye 2012

This has been an interesting year in many aspects. I have come to the conclusion that I am stuck in some bad habits and I need to get unstuck from them and get my feet firmly planted in some new and good things.  I have struggled with creating for my shop this year, so as of now it is empty and will sit in limbo for a time.  I have decided to participate in Creative Every Day Challenge and see if I can refresh my creativity.  I will try to do regular posts showing what happens.  My daughter bought Dee Brestin's book Idol Lies .  Dee has put a free study guide and lesson videos on her site HERE. How generous is that? I was so sure that I don't struggle with idol worship in my life, but HA! after watching the first video... I do believe I have fooled myself.  I am going to join Jessica and see what idols I have that need to be slain.  The other bad habits I have acquired lie mainly in the physical part of my being. Ummm, pretty much the usual New Year's Resolutions of 1. lose weight and 2. exercise.  So although I will probably not say much here about this last part, I feel maybe I may stick to it a bit stronger if I put it in writing. I want to lose around 25 pounds and get back into the walking that I have so easily ignored for months. 

Are you planning on making changes this brand new year of 2013? If so, what are they?

blessings, Zuda Gay

Some Christmas Joys

An adorable video of children telling the Story: 

 An Unexpected Christmas

I think Flash Mobs are the coolest thing!

The Hallelujah Chorus

Happy Birthday to Me! Giveaway part 3

Updated for WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 12/15/12
#4 was the number drawn and the corresponding comment is Cheri from Lil Stinker Designs  Congrats, Cheri!

Thank you to everyone for the lovely Birthday greetings!


The three winners from the last giveaway who get a $15 shop credit with free shipping are......


1. Tessa from Colours & Textures   Yay!! Tessa!
2. Pam from Bags and More by Pam  WooHoo!!  Pam!
3. Nelly from Nelly With Wings   Yipeee!! Nelly!

My last giveaway for this party is in celebration of my birthday. Since I already got a fabulous gift of a Kindle Fire from my family (which is so cool and I love)  I am giving this brand new, hot out of the oven necklace.  You have through October 12th to leave a comment on this post. I will announce the winner on Saturday the 13th. If you have already won, you may enter again if you want to.

This is a rusty red, cream and burgundy color combo which is strung on a beaded cream crochet cord and a burgundy ribbon. A gorgeous silver/burgundy button creates the center of this lovely flower.

blessings, ZudaGay

Celebrations Giveaway Party Pt. 2

I've had a hard time deciding what the second giveaway was going to be, and I see that my indecision has eaten up a lot of days.  So, what I have decided is.....there will be three chosen in this round and the prizes are the winner's choice of a $15.00 gift certificate or anything $15.00 and under from my shop with free shipping.

To enter, leave a comment on this post sharing either your favorite color combo, your favorite apple recipe, or a silly (clean) joke.Winners will be announced and contacted on Tuesday, October 9th.

Many Blessings!!  Zuda Gay

Winner for Pt 1 of Celebration Giveaway is....

Comment # 9! Melanie!!! This is what Melanie said about autumn: "I love the smells and tastes of Autumn. But this year, my favorite thing is my daughters upcoming Autumn wedding!! :-)" Congrats to Melanie. Melanie is a wonderful artist whose work you can view and purchase in her shop The Creator's Palatte

Celebrations Giveaway Party Pt. 2 will be coming soon....


blessings, Zuda Gay

Celebration Giveaway Party Pt. 1

My Etsy shop's fifth anniversary was in May and it went by without much thought.  I realized that My Blog is also 5...this month, I think.  My birthday is coming up in a few weeks and so I am combining them all together for a Celebration Giveaway.  This is the first one of five. I don't have a schedule for the giveaways except the last one will be given away on October 12th...well because that is my birthday. :) This first gift is this sweet little Sunflower Pendant on a crinkle ribbon, perfect for a bit of autumn to wear.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite thing about autumn is...or things if you are like me and can never choose just one. I will choose the winning comment on Tuesday, September 18th.

blessings, Zuda Gay

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Be looking for a giveaway soon to celebrate 5 years on Etsy and 5 years blogging. Hummm it may be 5 things????

blessings, Zuda Gay