last month marked the third year for my Magpie’s Nest blogblogblog (bbb)…
I have been more than fortunate in winning some lovely gifts in blogland and thought it high time to share a few goodies with you all again …
even if you’ve won one of my giveaways before …
if you live near or far …
have a blog or not …
ALL are most welcome to join in …
I have quite a collection of old cabinet cards …
if you would like to give Susan
or Laura
or Aunt Mary a good home …
just leave a comment here at this post…
three winners will be picked randomly and announced on Sunday, 21 November…
each cabinet card comes with a different piece of vintage hand made trim …
one of my wire birds nests … a handmade chiffon flower …along with a variety of vintage papers and bits of this and that…
thank you all for visiting and for being so very kind … generous and inspiring … you touch my heart … you make me laugh … you make me cry … you open my eyes … and teach me so many things … reminding me again and again that we are each more alike than we are different…
blogging continues to feel like being in a BIG room full of friends … it is a beautiful thing and I am SO grateful for the time you all share with me …
I never dreamed this magic bridge of connections across the globe was even possible …
thank you all SO much oxoxo ~*~ Patty
*thanks also to Photofunia for the photo manipulations*
*** the winners are***
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
Hi Patty, please include me in your celebration draw. I’ve only recently discovered the delights of your blog and it has been a pleasure to visit here, each and every time. I would love to own a cabinet card and covet your birds nests!!! Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary… may there be many, many more happy and creative times to come. Penny x
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Thank you for your beautiful inspiration and congratulations on 3 years
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Patty; what a generous and thoughtful giveaway. Congratulations on your third year of Blogging. I, for one, am so glad I found you! You are right; Blogging is like one huge hug from so many across the globe!
Please include me in your giveaway and thank you, again, for an always wonderful marriage of your art, feelings, and words that continue to move me and inspire.
Love, Marilyn xxoo
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Ooh, I love cabinet cards! To me, they’re so evocative of that distant era of the late 1800s , a time so far away. I would love to be included in the drawing!
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PS—Two things—love the clever photoshopping and congratulations for inspiring us for three years now. Your blog is one that I never miss.
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Three years…wow, I remember a few years ago when I first found your blog I read it for months before even commenting:) then I finally started commenting and then,,,oh lord, I started my OWN blog…it was and is blogs like this that inspired me to start blogging…and no matter how often I visit you your posts are entertaining, touching, artful and just plain fun. I have so enjoyed getting to know you through this thing called blogging….here is to the next three Ms. Patrizia!!!!! I will still be commenting too:)
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Congrats on the 3rd anniversary of your blog, Patty! I love how you used the cabinet card images above. Thanks for hosting this giveaway 🙂
Holly
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Congratulations Patty on your third anniversary. Please include me in your draw. Since I first found your blog, I visit all the time – just love it.
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Happy Anniversary! I’m a recent reader but I think your blog is lovely.
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they all sound very lovely and would be wonderful to own. you do such gorgeous work!
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Your Cabinet cards are something to be proud of-keep on creating-PLEASE!
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Count me in! I’m one of your biggest fans!
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Patty, I pretty much believe your post alone makes us all winners! How beautifully written…and touching! I would feel like miss greedy guts winning anything more from your stash after all the treasures you’ve blessed me with…so i will pass along my chance to win to another who can “feel the love” when their name is drawn! I adore the way you showcased these winnings! Xo, Sue
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Pick me! Pick me!!!
Patty, I am so glad to have gotten to know you over these last few months. I love coming to your blog and being refreshed and quieted with the beauty that you share.
Happy Anniversary!
xoxo
lynn
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congrats on three yrs of blogging …know how that feelings. I have been subscribing to yout blog for as long as l can remember …mainly because l am in awe of your Art. Good luck to who ever wins your wonderfulk prize and thanks for doing your blog almost every dayxxlyndaxx
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Congrats, Patty!!! Three whole years of blogging is an admirable achievement. You share so much of yourself and your art with your followers, it’s a pleasure to stop by and visit. There’s always something wonderful happening here! BTW, your prizes are awesome, and I LOVE the link to the Photofunia site – totally cool! Hugs, Terri xoxoxo
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Hi Patty!
I just found your website a couple months ago and I totally love it, your an insperation to me and I know tons of others. I would love to have a cabinet card. The last insperation was the shell shoe, my friend and I decided to make one with sea glass. I ended up breaking my ankle getting the sea glass! Gave me 6 weeks of stay at home, which I loved! (must go back to work Monday). If we ever get the shoes done I will post them.
Hugs from ME
Linda
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congrats again on three years. it’s obvious you’ve made some meaningful connections over the years here. it is a very cool thing. and how FUN are those photo manipulations? i did a double take at first!
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Patty..I picked up a wonderful book at the Culpeper Friend’s bookshop. “These things are ours” by Gwen Frostic.
I checked out Alibris Used Books and found several copies.
Printed on handmade paper, deckle edged pages with Gwen’s illustrations make it a joy.
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wow, kudos on the “blogoversary”! Seems like yesterday that I stumbled upon your bloggie and commented 🙂
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Wow Patty,
I’m with Sue – your words are so touching, so inspiring! I’ve only been blogging since March of this year, but now I wonder how I ever got along without it! It’s given me the confidence to expand my Etsy shop (just as soon as Nigel finishes my STUDIO!!), as well as my own creations for family and friends (Guess what everyone’s getting for Christmas?! Fursdon House Creations, that’s what!!). Thanks for sharing your inspiring words and art and also for such a sweet and thoughtful giveaway! Looking forward to seeing who wins! Love and Blessings, Jan
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Congrats on 3 years! No need to include me in your drawing… I don’t want to be selfish (I have many of your gorgeous creations!) Just wanted to stop by and see your 3 year old post 😉 Love those cabinet card photos! Would be cool to see them on such a large scale in real life (the side of the building and art museum photos are my favorite!)
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That was such a clever photo – I can’t even imagine how you did it!
But after three years of blogging hopefully I may have learned a thing or three as well – CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Patty my heart is skipping little beats just at the thought of finding a parcel from you in my letter box. With all the wonderful bits and bobs you collect it would be amazing!
Please may I add my name to your draw!
Just keep on doing what you’ve always done – inspiring us on a daily basis – thank you.
hugs
Shane
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Big congrats on your three year anniversary!! I know I haven’t regretted for one minute having my blog and am so blessed to have met so many nice people through blogging.
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Congrats on three years! Love the Photoshop tricks you used for the post… I’d love to be entering in your drawing. I’d be sure to give one of your gals a good home. 🙂
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A huge congrat’s Patti, and thank you for your generousity! I have been so inspired by you since I found you, and I look forward to visiting you everyday and learning something new, about you, friends, or life! Thank you for your friendship!
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Die Bilder die du gemacht hast sind so klasse Patti. Die Sachen die drauf sind natürlich auch 😉
Bei deinem Giveaway mach ich natürlich gerne mit.
Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende
Hugs Alexandra
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Oh wow a giveaway from you my friend.
Yes please count me in and congratulations to your third year with blogging.
I´m so happy that I found you in the blogger world. You inspire me again and again.
Have a lovely weekend my dear friend.
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Ah I like the way you put that …” Magic Connections ” very true. A lovely bond of friendship has been made – we may have our grumbles when we can’t load a picture or in my case – KEEP being asked to sign in to leave a coment when I’ve already signed in !!! but Blogger has united us in this lovely world xx
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Inspiring as ever and a peaceful oasis to visit. Thank you.
Anne
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Thank you Thank You Thank you for all you have given and shared in this lovely blog. I feel renewed many times at the end of my day when I open your post and feel your heartbeat murmurs for Peace. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
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I’m happy that I met you in cyberspace:)
I’m lucky that I have a piece of your art…:)
thanks for inspirations…:)
and congratulations to your third year!!
xox
Guriana:))
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Hey Patty! Congratulations!!! I enjoy your blog so much! Thanks so much for sharing your life and art with us! Please put my name in the hat! 😀
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Congratulations! Three year! Thats a long time.
You have a nice give away…
I join the club!
Have a nice sunday!
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Congrats on the anniversary dear!!! Blogland brought me here and made me found you – you are soooo right; it’s like being with friends! You are more then a friend Patty – you are my soulsister and you have a special place in my heart. Enjoy your weekend sis!
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oo what a fun post! i love this! please count me in your give away…and i must say, meeting you here in blogland is the best part of blogging, i’m so happy you started your sweet magpie’s nest…xo
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Of course, you have to count me in!! And I was just going toas k you how you did that?? Photofunia, huh? gotta check that out!
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and I’m grateful that I found you.
your huge heart of gold and the beauty you share with us make my blog experience so much richer.
thank you……………
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Three years! I’m sorry I just discovered your blog this year. Congrats!
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Congratulations on your third anniversary.
I love your blog. I never know what I’m going to find; fantastic art, photos of far away places, or even tea 🙂
Here’s to many more years 🙂
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I love the cards.
Thank you for this generous giveaway.
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Patty, I am always inspired by your creativity and find motivation and peace in your shared moments and art. I have never entered a give-away but am definitely joining the others in hoping for some fun in the mail!
Lisa
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Three years! Oh, my — that’s terrific! (You’re up on me by about a month!) I must say that you have given me countless moments of beauty, inspiration, color, talent and joy and I’m so very glad I found you. (Thank you, Linda!) Congratulations on your blogaversary! Here’s to many more than three more!
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Congrats on your blog anniversary, Patty! I always love to come here for inspiration and enjoying your lovely posts 🙂
Take care,
Dagmar
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Wow, Congrats on your 3 year anniversary of blogging Patty!
Your blog is truly inspiring, so keep it up, as I love to visit you and see what you are up to 🙂
I agree with everything you say about blogworld!
…and of course I would love to win one of your creative generous giveaways 😉
Jan x
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Patty what a lovely give away! You know we would still be admiring all of your beautiful art even without the gifts, so thank you for your generosity. Not just the give away, but all the lovelies you share with us on a regular basis.
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Patty,
Wow, this is great! What a wonderful blog you have. This is my first time seeing your blog and it’s taken me awhile to sift through. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Claudine
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Patty,
I have missed so much since I have been gone. You have been very prolific. I would love to win any of these things but I have been pretty fortunate myself.
I had a wonderful time at Silver Bella but it was so fast and furious that t is a lot to digest. I wll start posting about it soon.
Now, off to read the rest of the posts that I missed!
Hugs,
Suz
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Great work Patty….three years of brilliant blogging!! I’m so glad I found you; thanks for all the inspiration, information, stories and insight into your life.
Keep going for many more years…… 🙂
Hugs
Linda xx
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Looks like this is a very popular giveaway. I love them all. Just think how many lives you have touched and made better as a result. Of course, I am always up for a piece of handcrafted Patty!
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Thank you to YOU! For being here with your images, artworks, feelings. Thank you
gio
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Thanks so much for the chance to win! Doesn’t time go by sooooo fast!
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I sit here with some tears in my eyes, so beautiful formulated Patty!
Please count me in !
Congrats to your blog-anniversary Patty!
great stuff!!!!!
xxx Susi
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gosh, how did I ever miss this!! xo
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Just in time;o) Congrats Patty I hope you are going to share many more years of beautiful work with us;o)
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Congratulations on your three years of blogging! Love your art pieces and the techniques you share. I look forward to following your journey in the years to come. Cheers!
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A big congratulations to you on three years! What an accomplishment. I look forward to the next three! And thanks for this generous giveaway. Count me in if I had made the deadline.
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