Free Stuff!

A week ago I offered to give away free sketches and I have had no takers. Ok I know it's a busy time for people, and I know I don't get much traffic, but I'm starting to take it personally. You don't want that do you? Do you?!!

I didn't think so.

I'll pay postage and everything - and it'll make me feel good and then you get to give stuff away and so on... It's a like a virus! uh.. a meme! It's like a meme!

It's Friday night, warm and humid, I have a cold glass of white wine to hand and some chicken wings crisping in the oven with a marinade of plum sauce, tom yum paste and caramelised balsamic vinegar (it smells amazing!). I'm about to watch old episodes of Friends back to back until I feel like going to bed...

...where's Milord? Not here, obviously! He's at his company xmas do so heaven knows when or in what state he'll be turning up. I've prepped the spare bed just in case...

Paying it Forward: A Holiday Giveaway

I've put my hand up for this over at Suzanne's, and she got it from louceel.

Rules:

1. Be one of the first three bloggers to leave a comment on this post, where the first word in the comment is "Yes". By saying "Yes" as the first word, you signify you want to participate in this giveaway. Being one of the first three to say "Yes" will then entitle you to a handmade item from ME!

2. Winners must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you then must Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first three bloggers

3. The gift that you send to your Three Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!

4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love!

5. If you are not one of the Top Three Commentors on Today’s Post, you’re still a Winner in this Time of Grace and Giving. Please take this Symbol of the Seasonal Spirit and post it on your blog; start your own Pay It Forward Chain, and encourage your Bloggy Friends to do the same!

Louceel, who's also a computer geek with an artistic bent is giving away framed paintings. Suzanne has skillz in photography, calligraphy and cross stitch so I'm intrigued to see what she gives me! I have limited skillz... I'm going to give away unframed drawings - because they're easier to post international and I think people should choose their frame to suit their house.

The drawings will happen in their own time, and I'll only pick ones I'm happy with, so you might have to wait a bit for your gift, but it will arrive sometime next year! Who wants a piece of me? And who wants to join in with Paying it Forward?