And The Winner Is.......

-But before we get to that-

Special thanks to the Metsy Artists who have volunteered to create & donate little houses for the OzBushfire Appeal shop on etsy. If you haven't visited the shop yet, please click the link. All items purchased there have free shipping and 100% of proceeds from sales go to the Australian Red Cross.

There are 14 talented & generous volunteers so far. I will list them in detail with their links tomorrow as today's post needs to be short & sweet, like a little Valentine's Day Chocolate....

Thanks to everyone who commented this week. Quite a turn out for the random drawing! And the Lucky Winner of Celtic Knot's Origami Star Earrings is....

..... cue loyal assistant.....

(enter drum roll here...)

Digital Misfit!

Well, that was fun! Thanks to everyone who commented this week. Keep checking back - I never know when the random giveaway bug will bite again. Hope you all have a lovely day.

Monday's Muse - Kudos to Creative Moms

There’s a woman at the beginning of all great things.

- Alpohonse de Lamartine

There is an abundance of creative people "out there" & oodles of Mom's so the combo is only natural. Some are on my blog list - please visit if you have the time. I've met many wonderful creative ladies on Etsy , ZNE & in blogland. The question "how do you do it all?" comes up a lot. (Though lists & babysitters are suggested, caffeine & late nights seem to be the most popular responses). Tips are shared on topics from Pink-eye to Polaroid Transfers. The advice to "get some rest...take some time for yourself..." is often heard & given.

I just want to say Kudos to all you generous Moms! Now here's a chance to get something for yourself! Kristine of CelticKnot.etsy.com has kindly donated 2 pairs of her Origami Lucky Star Earrings in the winner's choice of colors!
1 random winner will be drawn on Valentine's Day. To enter this giveaway just leave a comment here by Saturday at noon EST. (& no you don't have to be a Mom to enter)

Couple of other Creative Mom notes today. The documentary Who Does She Think She Is? looks very cool - hope it comes to my town!

Some people are still unaware that reality contains unparalleled beauties. The fantastic and unexpected, the ever-changing and renewing is nowhere so exemplified as in real life itself. - Berenice Abbott