Welcome To One World One Heart 2011

Welcome to the 2011 One World One Heart extravaganza – a special event that provides bloggers from around the world the opportunity to get to know each other! As a second year participant, I could not be more excited to welcome you to my blog! Have a look around – make yourself at home – have fun exploring the nooks and crannies!

As the creative force behind Create With Joy – a blog that celebrates creativity in all its facets – I share my art, dreams, and creative passions in the hope that they will inspire you to lead a more passionate and creative life! You’ll find many precious gems here, including:
Altered Art, Paper Crafts and Mixed Media Projects
Fabulous Food and Scrumptious Desserts
Organizational Tips and Creative Challenges
Stunning Photography and Memorable Quotes
Beloved Books and Favorite Poems

Encouraging Essays and Songs Of Hope

Plus anything else that has touched my heart
And inspired me to create!

Of course, no visit would be complete without an appearance
by Legend and Tsunami, my beloved Maine Coons!
My Gift To One Lucky Visitor

Now, as a special thanks for stopping by, I’d like to offer you the chance to win a very special, handmade, nature-inspired journal to record your special memories of 2011 in!

It’s easy to enter – just leave a comment on this post that includes your NAME, BLOG URL and E-MAIL so that I can visit you and easily contact you if you are the winner! You can enter anytime before the event closes on February 17, 2011. I will announce the winner shortly thereafter!

Thank you for taking the time to visit me, and thank you Lisa, for organizing this special event!

If you would like to participate in One World One Heart, click here for the details!

For the list of this year’s participants, click here. Happy touring!

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  1. MOLLYE says:

    Hello new friend! Terrific prize!

  2. Healing Woman says:

    This is such a lovely journal! I can tell I will like coming back to visit your blog often. You combine many talents and I think that is what makes a great artist. Please enter me in the drawing and fly on by to see me at number 92.

  3. Tumbleweed Trails says:

    Wow, I'm amazed at how creative you are and all the dirrernt mediums you work with. Everything you create is amazing. Such treasures. Count me in please. Hope you have oodles of fun during OWOH.
    Jody
    visionquest2020 At msn DOT com
    http://tumbleweedtrails.blogspot.com/

  4. Stephanie Mealor Corder says:

    As one of last winners, I can say, I LOVE your work- it's even more beautiful in person!
    Please include my name in the hat!
    Thanks,
    Stephanie

  5. Micki says:

    I love your journal. I also make art journals and enjoy doing so very much!Thanks for the chance to win!
    Micki

  6. Bleubeard and Elizabeth says:

    Wow, I love this book. Thanks for stopping by earlier, too. The "kids" look like they are enjoying the ride, too.

  7. Angie says:

    I love that your post under OWOH is fresh baked cornbread 😀 Got my attention.

    The journal looks lovely and I am sure that whomever wins it will enjoy using it.

    Angie Q
    BigHillGoddess.com
    BigHillGoddess [at] gmail {dot} com

  8. Jingle says:

    This is very pretty! Thank you! Come on over and check out mine!

  9. Dawn says:

    Well your blog title is right Create with Joy and seems to me you live your life with Joy so happy to meet you xxx

  10. PEA says:

    Your journal is just gorgeous!! Please add my name to your giveaway, I would love to win:-) Your kitties are gorgeous as well and I love the names you gave them.

    Make sure you come over and enter my own giveaway if you haven't done so already!

    Hugs, PEA xox

  11. Peach Street says:

    Ooooh I love it here! Will definately be back.

    I'm a OWOH participant too. Hope you'll come by for a visit!

    Jamie

  12. Beeshebags says:

    Please put my name in the draw. I'm also participating, so please come on over to my blog and enter mine. Hugs Naomi

  13. Shirley says:

    Ramona – what a great giveaway you are offering..many thanks for the chance. shirley@shirleyngbenitez.com shirleysillustrations.blogspot.com
    also, will you be doing the payitforward? Let me know when and if you are and when your post is up..thanks so much! : ) Always so good to see your posts – you are SO creative!

  14. Julie Wasson says:

    beautiful blog

    juliewasson@yahoo.com

    tidbitsnscraps.blogspot.com

  15. Maggi says:

    Flying in from One World One Heart! 🙂

    What gorgeous kitties! Mixed media and sweets: two of my favorite things! lol It was so nice meeting you! 🙂

    You're welcome to visit my OWOH post anytime!

    Happy Blog Discovery! 🙂

  16. Mila says:

    Hi there !
    Lovely giveaway! Pls count me in and if you want, pls take a moment to visit my #58 on Magic Carpet 🙂
    Thank you for the chance to win!
    Hugs,
    Mila 🙂

  17. fairyrocks says:

    This looks like fun, I was drawn to your blog for your organizational tips. But, stay to view your generously shared works of art.
    Keep smiling and creating

  18. Kathy H says:

    I like seeing the pictures of your kitties. Thanks for the chance to win in your giveaway.

  19. Janice Moore-Petty says:

    I love your work! Count me in! Jan

  20. Regina says:

    Hello from Alabama (waving) What a beautiful door prize! I love journals…a great way to keep memories in. Please enter my name and feel free to stop by my blog and enter mine as well BUT be warned…as I live in a very whimsical world. ^_^

    Hugs and Happy travels in this amazing OWOH journey,
    Regi

  21. Peggy says:

    You have great kitties !!
    I would looooove to win !!!
    Thanks for the chance and happy OWOH !!!

    Peggy

    tielemans.peggy@telenet.be

  22. Alison says:

    I am a new follower from Making Friends Monday. I love your organizational ideas! Great blog! I'd love for you to come visit at classycolumbusdesigns dot blogspot dot com!
    Thanks!

  23. Donna says:

    Nice to meet you! That is so cute! I would love to be in your giveaway, please count me in. Thank you!

  24. Karen Taylor says:

    In love with your blog…FANTASTIC givaway!
    I am now following. I would love for you to come to mine and follow to…love new followers but most of all I love new friends!
    http://creativeyearnings.blogspot.com/

    {{hugs}}
    Karen

  25. Lovey says:

    Beautiful! Count me in to win. Check out my blog too for your chance to win as well!

  26. AlwaysInspired says:

    What a gorgeous book!
    Come visit my blog to see my OWOH giveaway! I'm #50
    http://www.inspiringadventuresofalwaysinspired

  27. Bird in a Tree Creations says:

    Hello, I am a new follower! I would love to win that bueatiful Journal! Have a great MOnday!
    http://birdinatreecreations.blogspot.com/
    -Kelly

  28. Alisha says:

    Hello I am a new follower from Mingle Monday, I would love a follow back at
    http://megankayden.blogspot.com/

  29. JaN's ArTy JouRneY says:

    Hi Paper Princess,
    Nice to meet you!
    Lovely blog and some Awesome artwork!!
    Your giveaway is fabby!!
    Hope you have time to hop over and visit my OWOH post.
    http://jansartyatcjourney.blogspot.com/
    Jan (UK)

  30. Gengen Studio says:

    So pretty…A new follower from Meet Me Monday bloghop.

  31. Janine says:

    Your book is sooooo cool
    I love it.
    Thank you for giving us the chance to win your great doorprice.
    Please count me in.
    Come visit me on my blog,I join the OWOH- event too.
    Cheers
    Janine

  32. Dena says:

    Hi there,

    I had so much fun looking around. I filed away the Kentucky Butter Rum Cake recipe, I was inspired by your altered art torso for a clay project that I am working on, and the OWOH seems like the rum icing on top! Thanks

  33. Paper Bagley says:

    Fun stay…I clicked away to check out so much and obsorbed so much…beautiful art work you make…come for tea later…Tootsie
    http://paperbagley.blogspot.com/

  34. Beth says:

    Lovely blog with lovely sentiments and inspiration! Anyone would be lucky indeed to win your beautiful door prize.
    Hugs,
    Beth P

    elizabethstudio54[at]blogspot[dot]com

  35. Donna says:

    Lovely! Happy OWOH!

  36. Thespa McLaughlin says:

    What a beautiful journal. I love the stitching on the front. so pretty! Hope you have a wonderful time at the OWOH!

  37. rebecca's rainbow kisses says:

    Hello from cold and snowy Massachusetts!
    This is my first (and sadly last) OWOH journey. What a wonderful way to meet fellow, creative bloggers.
    Your work is lovely.
    xo, Rebecca
    radgibson@aol.com
    http://rebeccasrainbowkisses.blogspot.com

  38. Artful Musings says:

    I love the variety on your blog. I've enjoyed visiting your blog and learning about you. I hope you’ll visit my blog and signup to win my prizes. Laura
    http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com

  39. Betty says:

    Lovely journal! Please enter me! Love the cat pictures too, they are so beautiful! Visit my blog for body butter giveaways for the fun event! I am so enjoying meeting new people from around the world!

  40. Belinda says:

    Hi Wow, what beautiful art you create! Thank you for giving me a chance to win your fabulous prize.
    Hugs Belinda

  41. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says:

    How pretty! I would love a new journal for this year! Thanks! Please visit me, too! ♥ http://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/

  42. Mervi says:

    nice to meet you via OWOH,
    greetings from Finland;
    beautiful gifts;-))m

  43. Hoopie says:

    Love your name..beautiful work

    Hoopie

  44. Snap says:

    Beautiful journal. Lovely blog. Love your kitties! wonderful addition to the One World One Heart give-a-way. Such fun to travel through the land of Blog!

  45. The Altered Paper says:

    I would Love to Win Your Handmade Journal!Count me in your OWOH Draw Please!
    Thanks Tee creationsbytee@gmail.com
    < a href="http://creationsbytee.blogspot.com">My Blog<

  46. greenest mermaid says:

    What beautiful Maine Coons!
    What amazing work you do!
    Please feel free to stop by my blog (greenestmermaid.blogspot.com) to check out my door prizes as well 🙂
    Thank you!
    ~Cecilia
    thegreenestmermaid@gmail.com

  47. Gabriela says:

    What a fantastic book!Hello from Ohio!!!It's great meeting you here!What a great blog !
    Check my blog too !treasuregab@yahoo.com

  48. daffy says:

    love your blog and your journal is beautiful
    your cats are so pretty .

    since this is a get to know you type of event below is a bit about me
    I am a fellow blogger I live in Missouri with my husband and 8 cats who i know run the household
    I love odd and unusual i do a little bit of everything art wise , I like to work with paper , clay, found objects , most anything really ,I love the challenge of trying something new , I even write poetry on the rare occasion that my mind wonders in that direction
    carolyn h
    carolyn003@centurytel.net

  49. Kathy says:

    Ooh, what a beautiful journal. Your blog sounds very intriguing. I am heading off to check it out a little more thoroughly! Glad to meet you!

  50. purplume says:

    OMGoodness, beautiful things. Please enter me. That journal looks gorgeous.
    CeriusdesignsATgmailDOTcom

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