Thursday, May 19, 2011

5th Blogaversary GIVEAWAY!!! *enter here*

Hello!!!
Finally...I have a few minutes in between waiting for the rice to cook to post about my 5th blogaversary giveaway!!
I am so excited about this. I always get a little thrill when I think of how far this blog has come and the changes it has gone through!
Through it all, I have met some great people, been introduced to some lovely ladies who inspire me on so many levels.
I have had constant readers who delight me with their comments and for this I am the most grateful. Anyone can blog, but it's the feedback at the end of the day that makes it seem more worthwhile! YOU know who you are... thank you!
I also love the fact that it's a bit of my life recorded with photos, and all the things I love all in one place! Like a 5 year long diary!!

There are a TWO giveaways, so make sure you enter the one/s you want to and please read the rules carefully...

GIVEAWAY ONE

I am giving away a whole stash of stuff to ONE happy person.
{everything is handmade by me:
-mini bunting
-Paris tags
-Gift tags
-embellishments including felt birds, foam butterflies, ribbon, fabric and felt flowers, paper flowers with buttons sewn in the middle, ticket stubs, crocheted flowers, altered flowers.
Here is one of the gifts...a crocheted flower sewn onto lace and tulle complete with guinea fowl feathers. This I made to be a brooch or to be made into a hair accessory, although you will need to add the safety pin or hair band to it.
A close up of some of the goodies.

GIVEAWAY TWO
Again this is will go to one happy person.

A scrap booking embellishment set such as you see in the photo below.
The set contains two crocheted flowers with vintage style button detail, fabric roses with tulle, ribbon and feather detail, (can be used as a brooch too), a pack of 6 paper flowers with buttons and butterflies sewn on, a pack of 3 assorted trim and assorted tags/tickets.

The prize may differ from the photo below, depending on what I have in stock.

SPECIAL FREE ENTRY for:
If you are a follower of my blog and/or a newsletter subscriber, you automatically are given a FREE entry. So say you are a follower AND A newsletter subscriber, you get TWO free entries automatically without having to do anything!! {just to say thanks!}


All you have to do to ENTER these giveaways is the following:

1) Just leave a comment in THIS post to enter.
State which giveaway you are entering eg "giveaway 1".
You can enter for both in one comment, but then please say "giveaway 1 and 2".
-only comments in THIS post will be accepted as an entry for the giveaway

2) You MUST leave me some way to contact you....
* an blog address
* an email address
-no contact details, no entry

3) To enter, you MUST answer this simple question: (just a random comment like "pick me! pick me!!" or "thanks for the chance" won't qualify.)
Question: What do you enjoy most about this blog that keeps you returning?


4) Giveaway closes the 31 May 2011 and the prize will be randomly drawn on that day.
The prize will be shipped by registered air mail at the beginning of June.

5) Don't forget, subscribers to my newsletter and followers each get a free entry!

YAY!!!! And thank YOU for sharing this journey with me!

25 comments:

AmyOfSweden said...

Wow, first comment? I would like to enter for giveaway 2. What first made me head over to this blog was a link from somewhere and I checked out your Bingo game you made a while ago. I keep coming back because I really love to see what else you can come up with and how you keep on improving your home!

My email (if you dont want to use my gmail one or my blog adress): cecilia.soderlund@hotmail.com

Beth said...

I enjoy vsiting your blog because of your shabby chic style of creating.
Vintagy, pink roses and birds are my favorite things!
Thanks for the chance of winning such nice things in both giveaways 1 & 2.

MoodeeBeth@aol.com

Roberta said...

Wow..congratualtions on 5 Years! It's so hard to believe that much time has passed...which means I'm now on my 4th year...yikes! I did not know that you had a newsletter...but I do now and I've signed up ;) I visit your blog because you are one of my fondest friends whom I so appreciate and enjoy sharing our many interests with. We are worlds apart and ages as well (but you don't make me feel quite so old ;) but I feel as if we could be sisters at times. Giveaway No. 2 is my favorite ;) Thanks bunches. Fondly, Roberta
rlphilbr13@aol.com

Angela said...

Hi Bonnie! First, I am a follower! Second, my answer to your question: I think I like to read your blog because I think the things you make..like the flowers...are really pretty. I also like your photography and I've enjoyed learning about your country through them and reading your posts!
I'd like to enter for both giveaway 1 and 2 if possible. Thanks and Happy Blogiversary!
Angela

Veronica said...

Congrats on your 5th Blogaversary! Your giveaways are amazing! Will post about this on my blog! Vxx

Veronica said...

Almost forgot! Your blog is pure inspiration! Love all your crochet goodies and unending craft ideas!

This is so worth entering everyone, I won last time and it was pure joy opening the package Bonnie sent me!

redjanfan said...

Ah Bonnie, what a wonderful batch of goodies. Please enter me for giveaway 1 and giveaway 2.
I keep coming back Bonnie because I love your quirky crafting style! You aren't hemmed into a particular craft or even style, but let whimsy inspire each one. That is such a fresh and interesting way of being. That creative freedom which you allow yourself is something I truly admire. I am striving to get there, and by reading about your creative life, it helps me find my own way. Thank you for being so willing to share, so candid and honest. I think you are a breath of grace in a world so sadly crass and harsh. We need more people like you.

Nevadatrailgirl said...

Please enter me in both giveaways 1 and 2. I recently started following your blog and love your ideas and style. love, love, love the green and pink! and so much to look at! Your blog banner is beautiful! Love looking at this kind of styling. Love anything french.

Roselie said...

Hello Bonnie
First congratulations for those five years ahead of this amazing blog!
Well what makes me come here think that everything in that area is nice photos, texts and their beautiful work.
I just love this vintage thing that inspires you.
Both are incredible gifts to choose a longer stay with the two toast!
I am a follower of the blog: Vintage Rose Rosalie Art
Blog: http://vintagerosaroselieart.blogspot.com/
e-mail: artencantos@yahoo.com
Bjs

Nicole Austin said...

wow, great giveaway! i love coming by your blog to see your latest creations weather they are with paper or with yarn and i love to see photos of your every day life and adventures (you take beautiful photos!). your blog is full of inspiration!

Sam said...

A huge CONGRATULATIONS! on your blogaversary!! Your giveaways are always so generous but this one 'takes the cake'. No matter how busy I may get, I always make sure I sneak a peak. Your arts and crafts are always so pretty and inspiring. I really appreciate your open and honest approach to your blogging. You don't have any shame or embarrassment when you are sad, down or frustrated-which makes me know that its normal to have those emotions and pick myself up and get on with life. Thank you for being generous, for being creative, for being inspiring....for being you.
Lovies
Sam(samshart1@gmail.com)

Porkchops Mom said...

Happy Blogaversary :) Love to see what you create.
I'd like to enter giveaway 1 and 2,
Thanks for the chance,
Chris (sheltiegirl86@yahoo.com)

Mary said...

I'm fairly new to your email newsletter & blog.
Please entr me for Giveaway 1 & 2.
I find your inspiring, ongoing creativity gets my Mojo going.You are like a breathe of freshair. I simply love your versatility & style in your creations.
Thanks,
Mary

Andrea A said...

Your style of decorating, as well as your digital art is what first caught my eye when I first subscribed to your blog & newsletter. The adorable creations you make & the beautiful photographs you post are also very much a draw to me. I would love to be entered into both drawings! Thanks so much! Congratulations on your blogoversary!

Anonymous said...

This is my second attempt to send you a comment so hope you get it. Am new to the world of blogging and what a world it is!!! I would like enter for giveaway 1 and 2. The reason I keep visiting your blog over and above all the lovely comments already given is because I am always inspired by your eye for colour (have visited many creative blogs all over the world and your eye for colour stands out!!) Making me a very proud South African :)

pamdux said...

Love the give away. Please enter me in Give away 1 and 2. I am also a follower of your blog. Thank you for the chance to win.
duxburypam@yahoo.com

Denise Foor Studio PA said...

I'm a follwer and I also receive your newsletter. Your blog candy looks yummy. Love your fun art. Thanks so much.

Trish said...

Hi Bonnie,

Thanks for the opportunity of this giveaway.

I would really like to participate in both!

Thanks in advance :)

elizabeth a said...

What I enjoy on your blog are seeing the things you make by hand and the gorgeous photos you take. Sorry, couldn't decide between the two! Happy fifth! Elizabethalombardi@msn.com

Terry said...

Happy 5th Blogaversary! That's so exciting. I'd like to enter giveaway 1 and 2. I keep coming back to your blog because you are so very talented. Your creativity inspires me, and I absolutely LOVE your photographs. Thank you so very much for the oppotunity to win these beautiful items.

Rose said...

Oi Bonnie

Seu Blog me fascinou desde o primeiro dia que lhe visitei.
Sou seguidora e sempre venho lhe visitar pois me encanta seus trabalhos suas fotos e suas histórias do cotidiano.
Gostaria muito de ganhar os brindes se tenho que escolher fico com GIVEAWAY ONE.
Blog : Encantos Artesanatos
http://encantosartesanatos.blogspot.com/
e-mail: artencantos@yahoo.com
Tenha uma linda noite e Bjs

faith+love+hope like mustard said...

this is a blog on crafting that's why i love it! i keep on coming back here for creative ideas and stuff that removes me from the "block" so i can create things as pretty as the ones on this blog...this'll be my first time entering in a giveaway ewvn though I've followed this blog and other blogs that hosts such..if tis fine with you i'd like to enter GIVEAWAY 1 please..kudos.if God wills it that I be chosen then i'll be waiting and watching thru winlovefss@gmail.com..thanks

Anonymous said...

I like your blog because it's always a feast for my eyes, whether it's something you've made or a photo you've taken. :-)

Hannelie said...

I love visiting you because you take me home with your fabulous pictures!!!!
I would like to qualify for both give aways!
hannelie.bester4@gmail.com

Amelia said...

Hi Bonnie, Congratulations on your blogoversary! I love to read your blog because you are an inspiration through your beautiful photos and creations. Your blog posts on everyday life that pop up in my email regularly are always soup for my soul.
Kind regards,
Amelia