Wednesday, May 15, 2013

~*A GIVEAWAY!... and more!*~

Hello Dear Friends!  Yes, I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY... well, two of them actually!

Here are the details!

As a small token of my GREAT THANKS TO YOU for following my blog ~ over 1000 of you! ~ I made a little something to give to one of you... 

 I did a little needlepunch... a'top a little box.  (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches).  It isn't a BIG prize... but I do have a BIG heart for all of you!  Thank you!!
 The top is adorned with my old Tom (actually inspired by our own Tommy boy purr baby... who is our BIGGEST cat... at about 18 pounds!).  I worked the needlepunch with cotton threads on weaver's cloth... trimmed with wool yarn and linen thread.  The box is a paper mache' box painted black... and decoupaged with old sheet music on the outside. 
The box is empty right now... but the winner shouldn't be surprised to find it filled with a few store~bought tokens of fun.  What will it be?  Oh... I don't know for sure just yet.  But, knowing me, if it doesn't TASTE yummy... it will at least SMELL yummy!

To enter for a chance to win... just leave a comment ON THIS POST ONLY!  I will draw a winner on Sunday evening (May 19th, 2013)... and announce it before I tuck myself in for the night.  Please be sure I can reach you via email or through your blog if you are the winner.

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Now wait a minute... I said TWO GIVEAWAYS!  Yes, the other one is on my Facebook page.  You will have to visit there to see & enter for it.  I'm sorry... I don't want to leave anyone out... it is just that I want to give two items away for all my followers & Likers.

Please feel free to sign up for BOTH giveaways!

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Before I end my post... here are some snaps from out & about our yard.  I LOVE the blessing we have around our yard all year... but in the Springtime I am overjoyed....

 My 'concrete' kids wearing their Springtime hats.  I pick out hats for the changing seasons at the Goodwill store.
 My new ~OLD~ wheelbarrow filled with a few annuals... surrounded by POPPIES!
 These poppies just blow me away year after year!
 Baby Zinnia seedlings emerging from soil.
 My old washtub on the side of the studio/shop... and a simple little sign I scribbled up & slapped with paint.
 Inside the washtub ~ my Fairy Garden.
 Momma & Daddy bird moving into one of our birdhouses.
Our phlox in the front yard garden is bursting with blooms!

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty

63 comments:

  1. Sigh....love the kitty box! And the sheet music you used gives me some inspiration!

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  2. Ha! Love that you put hats on your statues. And your fairy garden is adorable. I need to make one for my own garden. :-)

    Please throw my name in the hat as your Tom punch needle looks like my Cinnamon. :-)

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  3. Love your kitty box! Very cute idea! And the fairy garden is just too cute. I have three grand daughters ages 6, 8, & 10 who love all things fairy. I think we must might have to make them a garden.
    Put my name in the hat too!

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  4. I love the kitty box! Very cute idea. And the fairy garden--will have to make one for my grand daughters. They would love one of those!
    Put my name in your hat too!

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  5. Oh please enter me in your generous giveaway! Just love that kitty box! (Your real kitty is bigger than my dog :)
    Love the poppies and adore your fairy garden - I would just sit and admire it for hours waiting for the fairies to arrive!
    Now I might just take the time to figure out how to work facbook so that I can join in your other giveaway!
    Blessings, Patti

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  6. betty, i've been following your beautiful work for years - on ebay, your blog, fb......just love what you create. please enter me in your giveaway - would love to win!! hugs, sandi

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  7. I would love to be entered in your giveaway! I have a cat and would so love this box! Thank you! Now off to your facebook page. :D

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  8. Betty ~
    Love the fairy garden. A friend gifted me one for my birthday.
    Please enter me in your delightful give-away.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  9. Betty!!! Thanks for the offer to win yur wonderful box, love it!!!! I love your hand mades!! Your garden pieces are awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
    Kim

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  10. I have 2 cats and play the piano so I can relate to your adorable box. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  11. Betty,
    What a delightful give-away! Love the fairy garden and that old wheelbarrow is calling my name too! OmG those phlox are wonderful! How do you get them to grow like that?
    Thanks for a chance to win one of your lovely creations!
    Hugs!!
    Cathy G

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  12. Betty,
    What a delightful give-away! Love the fairy garden and that old wheelbarrow is calling my name too! OmG those phlox are wonderful! How do you get them to grow like that?
    Thanks for a chance to win one of your lovely creations!
    Hugs!!
    Cathy G

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  13. Your Spring garden is looking wonderful. Your giveaway is lovely.Thank you

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  14. Hi Betty
    Would love to be entered in your giveaway. Your yard is beautiful. I love your old washtub, I had one and someone stole it about 2 weeks ago. I was not happy. I live in a safe area, can't believe it yet. The worst part is they probably took it for scrap metal. So very sad. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your goodies!!

    HUGS
    Cyndi

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  15. Love the cat box. Reminds me of our beautiful orange tabby, Gatsby, who passed away a few years ago. Your garden is looking beautiful, phlox adds so much colour. Thanks so much for the chance to win one of your lovely creations.

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  16. Love the outdoor pictures! Thanks for having a great giveaway. I just love the box.

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  17. Hi Betty, How do you do it? All of the things you are involved in and your yard and garden look so pretty, too. I love the poppies and the concrete kids.

    Please enter me in your giveaway. I would love to win one of your surprises. Thank you!

    Susannah

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  18. Oh your garden pics are so lovely! Love all the blooms and birdies :)
    You know I want a chance at one of your beautiful handmade treasures!!!!
    Have a wonderful week.

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  19. Betty,
    Wow! The cat resembles my cat who is 21 pounds. He is a Maine Coon Cat. I love all types of music. Please enter me into this giveaway. Thank you. I am a follower.

    What a neat looking yard. I wish I had that much imagination. It looks like a fun and calming place to relax. I like the idea of the changing hats for the season. I adore the idea of the wheelbarrow for flowers/plants. I love the washtub as well. Your yard is beautiful.

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  20. Hello! I'd love to win that cute little cat box! Thanks for the opportunity!!

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  21. Your old Tom is so charming! Job well done ; )

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  22. Aww such a sweet cat..I love cats ❤
    Please count my name in
    I love your fairy garden so much xx
    Love x

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  23. I love the pics of your garden Betty.
    I would love to enter your giveaway.
    Congrats on 1000!
    Murf
    Murf_2@ameritech.net

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  24. Oh those poppies are pretty! Can't wait till our gardens are blooming in full.Sweet little Tom Kitty box.Thanks for the chance! Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  25. enter my name please!! the kitty box is to cute! your gardens are lovely. denise[[cheermom1954@aol.com]

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  26. I would love to be entered in your giveaway Your yard is beautiful1 Thanks Pat
    p.matejcek@yahoo.com

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  27. Hi Betty,
    As always...I love your work and love to read your posts.
    Have a lovely day.
    Jenny

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  28. Hi Betty,
    Just love your work and love reading your posts.
    Thanks for all you do!
    Best,
    Jenny W.

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  29. Love the Cement Little Boy!! Cute Bird House!

    Thanks for the chance to enter!!

    Denise

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  30. Hey there Betty,
    Please enter me in your great giveaway. I just love your square wash tub. I just bought one last weekend at a antique store. I love what you did with yours. Just love the cat box

    Thanks
    Cindy

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  31. Very, Very Nice!! Love the Punchneedle work! Little Boy Cement Is So Cute!! Thanks for the chance to Enter!!!

    Denise

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  32. Please include me in your giveaway. I am a new follower but I have loved your designs for some time now. The cat punchneedle is adorable!!
    I love the photos of your garden and all the wonderful ideas you have used to decorate it. I especially love the washtub.

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  33. Hi Betty! I would love to be entered into your giveaway...very sweet!
    My Grandmother always loved Poppies, so pretty. Thanks so much for the chance:)
    ~Lori

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  34. Sweet Giveaway !!!! Please enter me ! And, that phlox is so. Beautiful !! I'm so happy flowers are in bloom again !!
    Robin

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  35. Sweet Giveaway !!!! Please enter me ! And, that phlox is so. Beautiful !! I'm so happy flowers are in bloom again !!
    Robin

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  36. Hello Betty, I would love to be the winner of your beautiful needlepunch. Your work is awsome!!!

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  37. Awesome giveaway!I would love to be entered.Your gardens are beautiful beyond words.I love the concrete children and I can see that I am going to have to find some poppies.Thanks so much for hosting the lovely giveaways.Have a wonderful day!Jen

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  38. Wow Betty - that's a LOT of followers you have! And I'm glad to be counted among them. Love your little fairy garden - that's a project I have on my list too! Love the little needlepunch project - thanks for a great giveaway!

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  39. Beautiful! Please enter me in your giveaway.

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  40. Please enter me in your giveaway please! Very generous of you. I am sure you have my email but my blog is stitchorizeit.wordpress.com. You have such pretty gardens and I love the washtub one.
    Thanks! Maureen

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  41. I'd love to hear if you have special tips for poppies. I've tried a few time, but they don't come to life...

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  42. Hi, Betty,
    Please enter me!! Love following your blog, and your fairy garden pictures may inspire me to try that!
    Melinda

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  43. Both your giveaway prizes are lovely. They would both fit here. Hint, hint. Music is very important here and we love kitties. Please enter me.Here is my email address: tdamil213@yahoo.com

    Trina

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  44. Please enter me in your give away. The cats are so cute!

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  45. Would love to win your give away. The cats are so cute!

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  46. OH MY GOODNESS!!! Would you please list me in the many who would love to own this beautiful prize. Problem might be that I'll be away from this computer on Sunday evening because I'm going to rug camp. I will be at the mercy of any local wifi to connect. But am hoping that I'll be the lucky winner.

    Saundra

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  47. I love your rug hooking! Your fairy garden is so cute.

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  48. What a cute cat. It looks just like my orange cat.love those flower pictures. Those poppies are so pretty.

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  49. Betty, I'd love to be entered into your giveaway, thank you for the opportunity! Lovely photos of your yard, that poppy is spectacular! Deb

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  50. Oh lovely!
    I would love the chance to win!
    Your poppies are beautiful, inspires me to get some for my garden.

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  51. Would love to win! Belated Happy Birthday!

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  52. Betty, I'd love to be entered in your offer, thank you for the opportunity!
    hugs:)

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  53. Lovely, I am just starting my adventure into primitives and this would be an amazing item to have in my collection. Would love to win this.


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  54. Please enter me in your giveaway. I've loved your pieces and always look forward to seeing all the beauty you share with everyone. You are very inspiring.
    Thank you for the chance to have a real work of art.
    Ann

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  55. What a wonderful giveaway!!! Please enter me for a chance! Thank you!

    Your fairy garden is adorable! Love the bowl you used.

    Pam

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  56. I would like to be entered in your giveaway. Orange cats are my very favorite and your design is adorable. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Stephanie (djb2sab@copper.net)

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    1. Stephanie! Congrats!!! You are the winner!!!! I'll be emailing you shortly.

      Smiles,
      Betty

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  57. Please enter me in your giveaway! I would love to have "CAT"... Love those orange poppies! They are so huge! Love your statues in the yard... LOVE the fairy garden! One of these days, I'm going to do that!

    Linda in VA

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  58. Please enter me in your giveaway... "CAT" is so wonderful! Love your orange poppies! So big.... Love your statues in the yard. And really love your fairy garden! One of these days, I will have to do that.

    Linda in VA

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  59. Betty, love the fairy garden! I have an old washtub and may copy your idea. Thanks

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  60. please enter me in your giveaway.. thanks debbie m

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  61. Hi Betty,
    Thank you so very much for the opportunity to win your wonderful handmades! I have always admired your work & especially love your cat pieces!!!:)
    Very Kindly,
    Jennifer

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  62. Hi Betty, hope I'm not too late to enter your lovely giveaway! The cat looks like my daughters cat, Peanut. Your garden is gorgeous by the way! Thanks so much.

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