Has any one seen this One World One Heart giveaway? It is a group effort by Lisa Ocean Dreamer and she has linked a ton of bloggers who will be giving away gifts on Valentines Day.
I haven't had a chance to enter more than a couple of drawings yet. I want to wait until I have time to sit back, relax and browse through all the wonderful new blogs that I haven't seen yet, plus visit some old friends I haven't been by to see in a while.
I'd like to offer this large altered tag as my giftie for the event.
It features hand painted roses, old wallpaper, glitter, and vintage jewelry- all my faves!
That makes THREE GIVEAWAYS for February for me!
- Here is the list and the rules to enter my 3 drawings:
1. One World One Heart-leave a comment on THIS post only to enter
2. One Year Blog Anniversary on Valentines Day- leave a comment on any post up till the 13th, all are entered.
3. My regular monthly drawing- leave a comment any time all month, any post, all are entered.
- I have been enjoying myself, playing with wallpaper all weekend. I have a bad cold, terrible cough and a fever that comes and goes, so in my delirium, who knows what I might end up creating?
Maybe I should just go to bed and rest, but I seem to be on a roll and very productive right now. Plus, if I lay down, I feel like I am drowning in my own snot (well, I guess that goes without saying, I sure wouldn't want to be drowning in someone else's snot).
So, I have stayed in my studio slicing and dicing wallpaper, mostly making books.
I felt like experimenting with the binder I bought. I might take it back, but I am not sure yet. I kind of liked using it to make these wallpaper journals, or scrapbooks. What ever they are.
Each page is a different vintage paper, ready for embellishments. I think these will be the perfect backgrounds for some one who wants to make a unique book, or a special photo album, and who loves old wallpaper!
I purposely left a lot of space for adding goodies. The pages are fit loosely into the binder, and there is room to expand.
I know that when I work on a scrapbook, I tend to make it so thick it won't close anymore. Hopefully the way I assembled these will help out with that problem.
Plus, I was feverish and didn't want to make anything complicated. I simply was cutting and gluing and binding. And I LOVE the collections of old papers. Yum. Or as Sugarwings says now, "Numms"
I did make a few other things too, when my fever abated and I was feeling like trying something more creative than cutting out pages.
I also spent some time listing things on Etsy.
This box is something I had made in the past and used to keep some supplies in. I thought it deserved a better life, instead of being stuck in a drawer full of magnets, like I had it. So, I listed it in my shop.
I also listed some paper doll dresses.
This one is a tutu.
I also decided to make another magic wand to send to Somerset Life. (The editor did like the photos of my last ones and asked to have them sent in, but that doesn't guarantee that they will be used.) Keep your fingers crossed for me!
I just had to make this one. The stuff spread out on my messy work table practically assembled itself!
Don't you love it when all the odds and ends in the craft room seem to just belong together? My Sissy sent the silk ribbon and rose with her book pages for our swap. The ribbon looked so beautiful with the flocked wallpaper I had just cut a book cover out of.
The crowns and wooden cut out birds were left laying on the table from making recipe swap book covers. And the wand itself? I finally packed away the Christmas decor from my studio (yay!) and had broken the handle off of a sleigh. It was laying in the pile of debris that I work out of.
Sometimes, being messy pays! All of these things that had been tossed aside, just called out to me from the chaos and like I said, practically made them selves. That is magic, huh??
She is the Blue Bird of Happiness and is ready to grant happy wishes to all.
I just wish she'd make my cold go away.
I'm off to make more wallpaper books, and watch the PBS marathon of the Jane Austen movies. They are starting in a couple minutes, so my spell checking might not be as good as usual. Blame the delirium from the fever too, if this is illegible.
Oh I love it!!!
What a treasure!!!!
Please enter my name!
Stop by "A Desert Garden" on OWOH blog for
a chance to win my give away if you wish!
Posted by: gemma | February 08, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Lovely giveaway, enter me please and come by to see my offering
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda | February 08, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Of course I have to enter here too! Great stuff as usual.
Cheryl
Posted by: fromthepines | February 08, 2008 at 12:15 PM
each post on your blog is like a piece of chocolate:)
Posted by: corina | February 08, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Fabulous! Please count moi! And stop by my blog for my giveaway, too!
Posted by: Caryl | February 08, 2008 at 05:17 PM
OWOH is an awesome idea.... I am from Ontario, Canada! So fun to read blogs and "meet" such talented artists from all over!! :-)
Posted by: Margo | February 08, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Karla,
I love all the beautiful flowery things that you make...you are very inspiring. Please enter me in your giveaway!
Have a great weekend! karen b...kben1334@sbcglobal.net
Posted by: karen benson | February 08, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Please count me in for your drawing. Come and visit my blog too. Look under the label family and you'll see some rooms my daughter painted in her house.
Posted by: freebird | February 08, 2008 at 10:14 PM
wowzers... these are all great thanks for playing and stop by mine for a chance as well
melissa in ny
alterediva@verizon.net
http://alterediva.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Melissa | February 08, 2008 at 10:57 PM
How lovely. Count me in too. I am participating also, so please stop by and leave a comment on my give-away. Such a lovely idea!!! Blessings, Karen
Posted by: Karen | February 09, 2008 at 07:38 AM
How lovely. Count me in too. I am participating also, so please stop by and leave a comment on my give-away. Such a lovely idea!!! Blessings, Karen
Posted by: Karen | February 09, 2008 at 07:40 AM
How lovely. Count me in too. I am participating also, so please stop by and leave a comment on my give-away. Such a lovely idea!!! Blessings, Karen
Posted by: Karen | February 09, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Hi Karla
I'm drooling over all your lovely artwork. Absolutely beautiful :) Please enter my in your drawings. Come pop over to my blog & sign up for mine when you have a chance.
http://creativerantsfromnerissa.blogspot.com/
Take care
Nerissa
Posted by: Nerissa | February 09, 2008 at 08:46 AM
G'day Karla
I would love to be included in your beautiful giveaways please ... OOroo ... Bethel
Please Pop on over to my place as I'm a player too ... http://tinyurl.com/39pob3
Posted by: Bethel of Bethania | February 09, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Please include me in your drawing! Love your blog :)) Please visit mine at: http://quiltmoose.blogspot.com/2008/01/one-world-one-heart.html
Dagmar
Posted by: Dagmar | February 09, 2008 at 10:44 AM
Gorgeous! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Carol | February 09, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Wow... I love your stuff! Please enter me in your drawing.
Thanks
Karan
Posted by: Karan | February 09, 2008 at 06:47 PM
Please enter me in your drawing. I absolutely love your art. The wand is fabulous. I just put in a subscription to somerset, haven't got it yet. Visit me.
-Mya
Posted by: Mya | February 09, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Love what you're doing with wallpaper, it's all wonderful! Please do enter me & come on over to see what I'm giving away. Hope you're feeling better soon!
Posted by: Sue Pieper | February 09, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Fabulous work! I would love to win, please enter my name. I'm having a giveaway, too...please stop by!
Best Wishes,
Julie
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio | February 09, 2008 at 09:37 PM
i love your work! It is happy and charming. How nice to share your talent with others!
BN
Posted by: barbara nekic | February 09, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Your work is so charming! I love the colors and use of materials. I would love to win your art.
BN
Posted by: barbara nekic | February 09, 2008 at 10:02 PM
You do lovely work. Be sure to stop by my blog for a chance to win my heavenly smelling OWOH giveaway!
Farmchick
Posted by: Farmchick | February 09, 2008 at 10:05 PM
LOVE all of your Designs!! Please enter my name in your drawing. Don't forget to hop on over to my Shabby Chic giveaway at:
www.bunnychicboutique.blogspot.com
Bunny Blessings ~
Jayne
Posted by: Bunny Chic Boutique | February 09, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Hi Karla
I'm signing up for your OWOH giveaway, please enter mine if you have not yet.
Pam
babeta.etsy
Posted by: Pam | February 09, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Hi Karla, your giveaway is amazing, can you please sign me up? Love, Suzanne.
Posted by: Suzanne Harley | February 09, 2008 at 11:42 PM
lovely items! please enter my name in your drawing. thanks ever so much.
Tina
www.gardengoose.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tina | February 10, 2008 at 01:53 AM
pls. add my name to any of your giveaways! i'm participating in the OWOH event too...come take a peek...hope you are feeling better!
:0) mary ann
Posted by: mary ann | February 10, 2008 at 03:52 AM
I love your giveaway! Please count me in and don't forget to hop to my blog to enter my owoh giveaway!
Thanks!
Posted by: Lili M. | February 10, 2008 at 03:57 AM
Oh Karla, these are so beautiful...please enter my name in your drawing(s)
xo jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | February 10, 2008 at 05:43 AM
your work is just simply amazing please add me to your drawing and I am bookmarking your blog it is so inspiring. thank you and stop by my blog to enter mydrawing
Posted by: Chiara | February 10, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Please include me in your drawing. Please visit my blog and enter my giveaway as well. : )
http://quiltsnmore.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Rice | February 10, 2008 at 12:46 PM
ooh what fun! sign me up!
cheers,
The Bella Modiste
www.thebellamodiste.blogspot.com
Posted by: Naomi Michelle | February 10, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Hi Karla, I intended to just zip by for a moment and let's see now...I have been here for thirty minutes looking at all your beautiful creations. What Fun!
Posted by: Lynn @ theVintageNest | February 10, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Well well, I adore your creations and would be thrilled to win any one of them. Please add my name to your drawing(s). Thank you!!
Posted by: Heather | February 10, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Oh how lovely! I too will be watching Jane tonight!!! Please enter me in your drawing and and if you haven't already...stop by and enter mine!
OWOH!!!
Patti V
Posted by: Patti V | February 10, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Oh, what beautiful pieces! Please do enter my name into your drawing & then stop by and visit my blog! :D
Latharia
http://loquacityoflatharia.blogspot.com
Posted by: Latharia | February 10, 2008 at 08:25 PM
I would love to be entered into your drawing. Please feel free to sign up for mine. I'm giving away a handmade blank book.
http://www.rusticstains.com/artblog/?p=373
Posted by: katie | February 10, 2008 at 10:57 PM
These are so sweet and wonderful. Please count me in.
Posted by: Nikki | February 11, 2008 at 02:34 PM
please add me to your giveaway !! i am doing the owoh too so come enter if you get a chance !!!
xo,
beth
Posted by: beth | February 11, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Hi Karla, Love the books you are making, and you have some beautiful things on Etsy.
Your giveaway is gorgeous too, please would you add me to your draw :)
Thank you
Lynn at The Rose Cottage
Posted by: Lynn | February 12, 2008 at 09:24 AM
enter me to win please Miss Karla:)
Posted by: Lori | February 12, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I adore old wallpaper. There is some at my grandma's house that i would love to have a roll of. it is on a hidden staircase. i would love to be entered for all three of your drawings.
thanks stephanie
email aunt_rella@yahoo.com
Posted by: stephanie anderson | February 12, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Holy smokes! Your creations are absolutely stunning and gorgeous! I am bookmarking your blog, girl! Love everything I see! Please add me into your drawing! Thank you for doing this, too!
ahiltzy@yahoo.com
Posted by: anita hiltz | February 12, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Lovely giveaway!
If you have not already visited my blog, please drop in and sign up for my One World~One Heart giveaway of 'Masquarade'.
Posted by: Enzie Shahmiri | February 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Pretty pretty goodies!!!! Please enter my name too!!
Posted by: Colleen Gallagher | February 12, 2008 at 12:27 PM
I would love to join in the fun! Thanks.
Posted by: Brenda | February 12, 2008 at 01:08 PM
I would love to join in the fun! Thanks.
Posted by: Brenda | February 12, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Wow, you've outdone yourself! Anyone will be thrilled with this package deal! Please include me and thanks so much for your generosity!
KJ
California
Posted by: KJ | February 12, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Please enter me in your draw...everything is very very beautiful
Posted by: Porter | February 12, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Oh Wow! Your work is gorgeous!! I especially like the paperdoll dresses and the tutu!! Please enter me in your giveaway and check out mine too! Thank you!!
Sherry
http://ificouldsetmysoulfree.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-is-one-world-one-heart-it-is-blog.html
Posted by: Sherry Wescott | February 12, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Please enter me into your lovely giveaway!
xoxo Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holguin | February 12, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Oh My goodness you have been busy! Pleae count me in I would love to win one of your treasures! Stop by I am playing too!
Posted by: Renee Kyweriga | February 12, 2008 at 08:56 PM
wow. beautiful. sign me up and come sign up for mine. thanks.
charlie
Posted by: CHARLIE MCGEE | February 12, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Wow lovely items. If you have not already visited my blog and entered my One World~One Heart Giveaway, please accept my invitation and do so. I would love a chance to win yours.
Posted by: Ninnie | February 12, 2008 at 11:52 PM
Wow, really great giveaways, please count me in your drawing!
Posted by: Carmen | February 13, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Very lovely work indeed!
Posted by: Gabrielle Madsen | February 13, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Very lovely work indeed!
Posted by: Gabrielle Madsen | February 13, 2008 at 12:40 AM
I love this idea but, I've officially 'lost the plot' Don't know where I've been and no idea where I'm going but, just in case, here I am leaving a comment...
WOW, your work is amazing. Please add my name to your OWOH give-away and ooh, pick me!!! LOL!!! BTW if you have time come visit me at http://www.cab53j.blogspot.com
Hugz......
Posted by: Chris in Oz | February 13, 2008 at 02:41 AM
Hello, I love your blog, so inspirational and would love to win your giveaway so please sign me up.
I've also joined in so please pop by to see my giveaways.
God bless,
Laura
http://allaboutpretty.typepad.com/
Posted by: Laura | February 13, 2008 at 03:17 AM
Fabulous giveaway! And love your blog.Please include me in the draw. My link is
http://kimmikat.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/one-world-one-heart/
I shall return to read your blog when I have recovered from all this excitement. Please pop by and enter my contest too. Good luck to everyone.
Susie.
Posted by: Susie | February 13, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Fabulous giveaway! Please include me in the draw. My link is
http://kimmikat.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/one-world-one-heart/
I shall return to read your blog when I have recovered from all this excitement. Please pop by and enter my contest too. Good luck to everyone.
Susie.
Posted by: Susie | February 13, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Karla!! As always...just dazzzling!! So much loveliness! Your books are fantastic! The tags...so so sweet..dresses..bird wand...geez louise!! Really so much fabulosity!!
Love your blog/creations to bits!!
I would LOVE a chance at any of your beautiful pieces!
If you'd like..pop over to my blog for a chance at "piece of cake on pink floral"
Best Best Wishes!!
Happy Creating! Happy Blogging!!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | February 13, 2008 at 07:06 PM
We just need to let that bluebird know my address now! Lovely work, I'm crossing my fingers that I win one of the prizes!!!
Posted by: susan | February 13, 2008 at 07:34 PM
your art is awesome and I am too late, but I adore your site and I am glad I dropped in,
Please add me to your One World, One Heart Giveaway Drawing!
My name is Cyndi at ByLightOfMoon
at http://bylightofmoon.blogspot.com/
This is been so much fun seeing new blogs and getting to know each of you alittle.
I know I will be returning and I will add your site to my blog. Smiles, cyndi
Posted by: Cyndi | February 13, 2008 at 08:47 PM
please enter me and come on over to my blog and enter my giveaway if you have not already
Posted by: Banna | February 13, 2008 at 09:15 PM
I love the vintage items you enhanced your designs with!
Posted by: Kathy | February 13, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Pretty please, add my name!
Posted by: Rosa | February 14, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Pretty please, add my name!
Posted by: Rosa | February 14, 2008 at 12:54 AM
Hi,
Your giveaway is Delightful! I just added my giveaway today. I know it is late and didn't make the official site, but I am hoping it is the thought that counts. Please enter me in all 3 of your giveaways if you have not drawn already. Thank you! Artful Blessings, Kathryn
http://kvcreativedesigns.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Kathryn | February 14, 2008 at 03:02 AM
Love the wallpaper books and the birdie wand!
Blessings!
Posted by: Lisa | February 14, 2008 at 05:59 PM