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by: Kara Noel Lawson

Creative Friends Giveaway

Social media is a funny thing.
I started blogging for my business, and blogging really is the reason my biz has grown. I had hoped it would increase my “virtual thumbprint,” but I never thought blogging would end up bringing me friends.
It did.
And here are just a few who have wanted to be involved with the Small Things Week of Giveaways…

Emmy from Much Ado About You is giving away a one of her famous Day Planners AND a Desk Calendar…


One of the things I love most about Much Ado About you is Emmy’s heart. We had only met briefly at Café Rio (looking back, it was totally God) and she ended up coming to my house multiple times while my mom was dying, for encouragement and company. AND she let me come to her Choose Joy women’s conference with one day’s notice right after my mom died and had prepared everything like I had registered a month before.
Seriously folks, I’m crying as I type this, because it meant so much to me.
Small things are big things, friends!

Emmy at Much Ado About Youshop at Much Ado About YouMuch Ado About You Day PlannerMuch Ado About You Dest Calendar

Connect with Emmy aka Much Ado About You:
Shop – Much Ado About You
Much Ado About You on Facebook
Much Ado About You on Twitter
Much Ado About you on Instagram
Much Ado About You on Pinterest
You should really take some time to read Emmy’s Adoption Story here.

Andrea from The Train to Crazy is giving away a a $20 gift card to her shop, Go To Patterns. Don’t be sad if you don’t win. You can still get 20% off with the coupon code BIGTHINGS. (20% off a purchase of $10 or more. Expires 6/30)go to patterns
Andrea was the first person I met with 4 kids who had it together. She may not agree, but I had just had Tess 3 weeks prior to meeting her at the So Cal Social and I was a mess! She was out and about without kids and it was a light at the end of the tunnel for me.
AND she made the most adorable treats for the nurses who were taking care of my mom.  I remember feeling so alone when Andrea offered to make goodies. I picked them up from her house, and the care she put into each one brought me to tears.
Still does.
Read about it here and make some treats for nurses who have impacted your life.
Small things are big things, friends!Free printable for nurses

If you sew, you will love her shop Go To Patterns! I bought this Summer’s Sun & Surf Collection because I fell in love with the skirt pattern. I still haven’t made it. But I know I will. Someday. And I’ll blog about it!

sun and surf go to patternsgo to patterns skirt

Connect with Andrea aka The Train to Crazy:
Blog – The Train to Crazy
Shop – Go To Patterns
Go To Patterns on Twitter
Go To Patterns on Facebook
Go To Patterns on Pinterest
Need a rad press kit? Andrea makes those too!

Elizabeth from Sew Chatty is giving away one of her adorable handmade clutches.Sew Chatty Clutch

 I invited Elizabeth to a party at my house (after only knowing her on Instagram) and after all the guests left the party we talked together for 2 more hours! She’s talented and upbeat and I look forward to her positive attitude whenever we hang out!
Small things are big things!

Sew Chatty Market ToteSew Chatty

Connect with Elizabeth aka Sew Chatty:
Blog – Sew Chatty
Shop – Sew Chatty
Sew Chatty on Twitter
Sew Chatty on Facebook
Sew Chatty on Pinterest
Sew Chatty on Instagram

So there will be 3 winners! First winner will get the first choice, second will get next pick, and third will get the 3rd awesome prize! Follow the directions in the box below and Good Luck!!

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Disclosure, yo: These lovely ladies either gifted these items or gave them to me for an awesome discount so I could share them with you. What else can I disclose?… um… I never do a post about something I don’t like… ever. Oh and I cuss at my kids. Hope that covers all the bases. Blarg.

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Comments

  8. Donna kellogg says

    Yes I have I have found friends in unexpected places especially online there have been some great friends I have never met 🙂

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  12. Rachael E says

    I’ve definitely found friends at random places. Waiting at restaurants, alone at concerts. Everywhere!

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  13. Shannon says

    Great blog!!! I once made a mommy friend in the baby care aisle at CVS=) We were both making an emergency diaper run!!!

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  17. Shelia S says

    I have met friends in unexpected places. I have also found friendships when we found out we have people we know in common. It’s a small world indeed.

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  20. Sharon Garofalow says

    I was surprised to find out that part of my favorite part of blogging is all the people I have met. That never even occurred to me when I started out. I’m so glad that true friends could reveal themselves to you in your time of need. I cherish this blogging experience and look forward to getting to know you better Kara! You have so much light to share with this world!

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  21. Nicole Newby says

    We just moved to a really SKETCHY neighborhood… [it’s affordable] and we befriended 2 people who share our townhouse building with us!

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  22. Michele N says

    I just made a friend in an unexpected place 2 nights ago. I travel for work and have an overnight stay at a resort town once a month. I usually grab dinner to go & take it back to the hotel but I decided to stay & ate my dinner at the bar, just before I was getting ready to leave some gals came in. They started talking about a television show that I love so I joined the conversation and stayed for a couple of more hours talking to them & helping the one gal celebrate her birthday.

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  24. Jen says

    I love how God weaves the tapestry of our lives. It really is a small world. Love all of my social media friends, they’re awesome.

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  25. Lindsay says

    Yes I’ve made friends in unexpected places. I am thankful for the new friendships motherhood has brought me! Having kids the same age is an instant connector!

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  29. Roxanne says

    Seems my unexpected relationships are the best and strongest in my life! I love that.
    And I love your new blog :))

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  31. Jenny says

    Thanks for sharing the unexpected friendships through your blog. What a great reminder of unexpected friendships in my own life! Church & the gym have led to some great friendships. So thankful friendship has no age limits – love my dear friends who are in different stages of life.

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  36. CraftyHourMom says

    I have indeed! I met my best friend (and now sister-in-law – my brother was there too!) at a youth retreat – would never have met her otherwise – different city, different church…

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  37. Shirlee says

    Friends do come from unexpected places. AND, it helps that friends can communicate via blogs. It helps me stay in touch with those I might not otherwisw.

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  43. Ledys says

    I have found friends in unexpected places. My philosophy about friendship is to not be easily daunted when encountering something/someone new and always assume the best about people 🙂

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  48. Jodie says

    I basically learned how to be a mom online. Too scared (read proud) to ask others, I would read blogs constantly from other moms sharing their experiences. I am friends with quite a few moms just from blog reading.

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  51. April says

    Blogging is definitely the most interesting way I’ve found friends! Excited about your new blog! Thanks for the giveaway, KN!

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  53. Leanne says

    Such lovely prizes 🙂 And it’s great meeting crafty friends online, God bless social media. Some of my best friends I met through talking online..

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  55. Lynn Walder says

    I’ve meet friends at therapy following surgery. It made my time there a bit more pleasant.

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  56. Lynn Walder says

    Just found your blog. Hope to visit it often. I’ve been touch by friends I meet at therapy following surgery. But I’ve also found that most people are very friendly.

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  59. CARRIE says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the day planner!!!! I can keep my life organized and indulge on my crafy side 🙂 I have a friend who would love this also. Where can I get one?

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