IT'S A MAJOR AWARD!

Well, not REALLY! We all know (those of us who know and love Gene Shepherd's "A Christmas Story" know anyway) that a MAJOR award comes in a box marked FRA-GEE-LAY that looks like this:

and the major award looks like this:

So, did I win a "major award?" No, not really. HOWEVER, I did win this:

It's an award given to anyone in the world whose blog is eyecatching and appealing! I traced it back to its orginal source and found it has been given to blogs in the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, France, the U.K., Brazil, and now I shall nominate scrappers in Rio De Janero, Brazil, Queensland, Australia, and the U.K.! The award (as best I can translate and surmise) was created by an Italian graphic designer! How cool is that?!?! Anyhoodlyhoo, yay! Thanks, Debbie!

As with any "major award" , there is fine print to be complied with...so here we go:

1. The winner puts the logo on her blog.

2. Link the person you received your award from.

3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs

4. Put links of those blogs on yours.

5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls/guys you've nominated.

So I nominate the following blogs for this award:

1. Ngaire Bartlam: Her blog is a constant source of inspiration, color and...the unexpected! Ngai is by far my #1 muse! Her art is always colorful, always "peace-full" and always unexpected!

2. Regiane Santos. Her art makes me smile. Everytime. She seems to be an incredible talent...I wish I knew her well enough to "pick her brain" about her inspirations, styles and techniques!

3. Catherine Schwartz. Hers is a very familial kind of blog...it feels like you've been invited into her living room for...well...Cupcakes and Coffee! Her family has recently moved to London, England! I look forward to keeping up with her travels and new discoveries!

4. Inspired by Amelie. Oh my goodness...just like the movie, the blog is awash with color and inspiration! I LOVE IT!

5. My He(Art) by Wilna Furstenberg. I discovered Wilna when I joined the Delightful Blogs group. Her blog is always a source of spiritual inspiration, friendship, and sharing. Wilna has done things like created a card making frenzy for a friend of hers (and eventually mine) who had cancer. Well over 100 cards were sent to Lois within a few weeks time...She also leads classes like the "painted journal" and Valentines Day classes. There is always SO MUCH to make and do! She is an awesome teacher! And her scrapbooking is beautiful.

6. Vanessa Valencia's "A Fanciful Twist." Pure eye candy. The woman is an amazing artist, witty, exuberant, and a little nuts! What's not to love! She recently hosted a blog party...and you just won't believe the creativity! Behold!

7. And finally, my friend Debbie. Her blog, Creations by Debbie Jean was started because I was constantly hearing about the things she had made, and thought it'd be a good thing if she shared them with others who are just jumping into the altered art - stamp - scrapping world. She is typically ALWAYS working on SOMETHING. And...unlike me, she can sew. So her creations are just...well..you never know WHAT she'll be making!

And there you have it ladies and gents...my 7 nominations for the Brilliante Weblog Award!

And now, in conclusion, I'd like to thank you, my adoring public, who have made this great honor possible...LOL! PUH-LEASE!

More "humble ramblings" soon!

XOXOXO



Paula