Kreativ Blogger “Award”
I’ve recently discovered that random people are actually reading and appreciating my blog. This morning I woke up with a pleasant surprise by being bestowed the “Kreativ Blogger Award” by Sebrina from Miskado’s Journey Down The Aisle. Thank-you for the nomination-your encouragement via the blogging world is much appreciated!
My curiosity got the best of me and I spent the earlier part of the afternoon figuring out the origins of the “Kreativ Blogger Award”. It wasn’t too long before trusty google led me to a very creative Norwegian lady named Hulda. Her design of the Kreativ Blogger patch can be found on her blog, Husfraus Memoarer, in a May 8, 2008 post:
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the original image was not computer generated, but rather made from pieces of scrap paper. She gave it to her sister and three other blogging friends whom she considered to be very creative. Hulda also left it open for them to pass it forward, simply saying ” It is nice if you justify why you think this person is creative/a creative blogger when you give it further” Over a year later, the Kreativ Blogger patch extended beyond arts and crafts, encompassing almost all creative outlets-photography, cooking, literature and even wedding planning.
I have to confess that the other underlying reason why I wanted to find its origins was that the “rules” associated with the Kreativ Blogger logo hinted at being a digital chain letter. I personally dislike forwarding self-promoting chain letters and did not want to further clutter the world with spam.
(The alternative image created by someone else, with “award” added”)
Here are the “rules” for your personal reference:
1. You must thank the person who has given you the award.
2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
3. Link the person who has nominated you for the award.
4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
5. Nominate 7 other Kreativ Bloggers.
6. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.
7. Leave a comment on which of the blogs to let them know they have been nominated.
Forgive the developing skeptic in me–I consider it part of my inburgering (Dutch integration) in the Netherlands. Perhaps it is a blessing in disguise to have been given this acknowledgment by a fellow blogger, allowing me to be part of the greater blogging community and to share in that feel-good feeling of being recognized.
I would like to stray away from the chain-letteresque rules and rather in the spirit of the original designer, simply acknowledge people who I find “creative” in the blogging world and provide a reason as to why (in no particular order):
Celebrating Life (MB Wedding and Designs) Perhaps you can call me biased, but Michelle has truly mastered the art of “eye-candy”. She’s not only a talented wedding planner and event designer, but genuinely passionate about her work and all aspects in celebrating life- food, travel, photography, flowers, love, personal development, community awareness, etc. Even if you are not wedding planning, if you ever need to find daily inspiration, check out her site.
Pamcakes Pam is everything and more that you can imagine from someone born and raised in New York–interesting, strong personality, beautiful, down-to earth, worldly, open-minded, out-going, honest. The world is truly her playground and she really lives. Perhaps you can even say that we’re both kindred spirits–two Asian- American expats finding themselves in a surreal Dutch world while being in love with our respective Dutch boys and planning weddings from afar.
The TwoSixty My cousin Grace is arguably one of the most creative people I’ve ever met. Though she may not blog much, she never fails to amaze me with her latest art project. Not to forget to mention creative, off-beat, writing style. Sometimes I wonder why she hasn’t become a designer herself.
If you know anyone else who you find to be a “Kreativ blogger”, please don’t hesitate to pass it forward. I’m sure that they would truly appreciate the support.