Today I am offering 2 items for a giveaway - so there will be two winners chosen at random*.
Hearts for Helen Embellished Topiary
I finished a website and blog for Hearts for Helen last month - take a peek at the treasures that can be found there by clicking HERE. Kathy, the owner, kindly donated the following treasure for me to offer you.
I love boxwood topiary, and this giveaway is adorable. It is a whimsical one of a kind preserved boxwood single topiary (approx 6 inches tall) embellished with old lace and Swarovski crystals, grouted in white and stamped "Paris". A handmade Whimsy Bird Stick is included as well, adding to the charm. One winner will receive the topiary shown below (doesn't it look cute on my desk?)
Paper Relics Silhouette Courage Print
The second item is a silhouette print I made (shown above) of an image I made to use in my journal last spring (shown below). I had some requests for prints, and I had this one left over. It measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches and is on a nice creamy, shimmery card stock ready to be framed.
* As usual, you can have 2 chances to win by doing the following: Contest over - thanks for playing!
1. Leave a comment telling me ... What do you collect? (and a link to a photo would be fun to see too!)
2. Follow this blog with Google Connect (click HERE or on the sidebar) and come back and leave a comment telling me you have done so. If you already follow me (thank you!) leave a separate comment telling me so you get entered an additional time.
Giveaway runs from now until August 15th, 2011 Midnight EST. Please be sure to add your blog and/or email when you comment.
Two random winners will be picked on August 16th, 2011- and winners announced shortly after. Good luck!
I love this, Hope!
Posted by: Holly Abston | August 01, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Oh my gosh, Hope! Your print is awesome! Sounds like you're having fun lately!
Hmmm, what do I collect? Sheesh, how to narrow it down? Probably like everyone else, I love tiny old junk to incorporate with art! I also have a small collection of Irish Belleek started by my grandmother. Of course, you know I love ephemera, oh and I collect old Catholic things! Statues, medals, rosaries, you name it. Oh and vintage millinery and sewing supplies, and milk glass, old books... ok, I'll stop, you get the idea! :)
Best to you!
Sheila (formerly of Halo Hill)
Posted by: Sheila Earhart | August 01, 2011 at 08:46 PM
now that you pose the question and i have to think about the answer...it has illuminated that OMG i have a problem with having obsessions and collecting those wonderful things!! glitter, calendars, notebooks, paper, ephemera the list really is long!!
Posted by: victoria | August 01, 2011 at 09:01 PM
Just loveliness! I collect vintage tin items---bread boxes, recipe boxes, just about anything...
Posted by: Stephanie O | August 01, 2011 at 11:15 PM
oops...I've been doing so little blogging lately that I entered the wrong link for my blog...
Posted by: Stephanie O | August 01, 2011 at 11:16 PM
What don't I collect? I love all sorts of vintage things. One of my favorites is vintage tablecloths. Thank you for entering me in your beautiful giveaway.
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | August 02, 2011 at 12:07 AM
I follow you.
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | August 02, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Sorry I forgot to send you a link to my blog.
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle | August 02, 2011 at 12:10 AM
I collect postcards and letters through my LetterBox Project, and also love to collect handwritten poems.
Posted by: Elle | August 02, 2011 at 09:08 AM
I collect so many things! I love vintage vases like Hall and McCoy a large collection on my porch, not even going to mention all the junk I collect to re purpose, let's not forget all the paper items and shiny brites.
Posted by: Michelle | August 02, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Following...
Posted by: Michelle | August 02, 2011 at 10:20 AM
entry tickets to museums, flower shows, movies, train tickets, business cards to places?restaurants I have visited, city maps... all in a book with some notes on the experience.
Posted by: Dina | August 02, 2011 at 11:00 AM
following you on Google reader...
Posted by: Dina | August 02, 2011 at 11:01 AM
um, I follow you :) And that quote would be great "journal-sized". Just sayin' (and hinting). Ahem.
Posted by: Leanne Shawler | August 02, 2011 at 11:15 AM
um, right now, I seem to be collecting doilies and lace
Posted by: Leanne Shawler | August 02, 2011 at 11:15 AM
I collect vintage bride and groom cake toppers and also bloomer girl figurines and vintage mirrors too! Thanks for a sweet giveaway!
Posted by: Susan Hahaj | August 02, 2011 at 02:56 PM
I am following you now on Google connect! Susan
Posted by: Susan Hahaj | August 02, 2011 at 02:57 PM
I collect a lot of stuff, without even really trying because I am such a hoarder! But really, I think my most impressive collection is rubber stamps. I try to keep the collection at a minimum, but it just grows and grows and grows. I think my favorite so far is the French alphabet collection and the Chinese architecture building block stamps (that I got on Cathay Pacific duty free, believe it or not).
Posted by: dianne | August 02, 2011 at 04:40 PM
I love to collect vintage "junk". From kewpie dolls to bingo cards to sewing notions, I love it all & I finally figured out what to do with some of it! See my collages at lillydumpling.etsy.com. -Judy
Posted by: Judith A. Jarke | August 02, 2011 at 05:32 PM
Hope, thank you for the opportunity! :)
Let's see... I collect vintage children's books with bright colorful images. I love the old 70's readers. We could be here for days if I tell you what I hoard... ;)
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | August 03, 2011 at 01:33 PM
I am a happy, happy follower!
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | August 03, 2011 at 01:33 PM
I'm a follower & I collect journals/notebooks/paper. You can see just a tiny sliver of my collection here: http://goo.gl/MwVgw Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Danielle | August 03, 2011 at 08:13 PM
I am a follower and I collect pretty paper, journals, pens, junk and glitter.
Posted by: Kristy | August 04, 2011 at 06:34 AM
I collect old books. Just love them.
Posted by: Laura Melohn | August 04, 2011 at 01:19 PM
Both of the prizes are wonderful and I know myself and everyone else would love to receive one! My answer to the question of collecting, I collect anything with dogs, tiny picture frames, books, and all kinds of vintage and new paper! That's my short list!
Cheers! Cocoa
Posted by: Cocoa Fornelli | August 04, 2011 at 01:46 PM
I love ee cummings and you've beautifully illustrated this quote!
Posted by: linda | August 04, 2011 at 03:34 PM
I'm a happy follower! I follow on Facebook and adore your wonderful creativity! Let's see what do I collect? I have a few set collectibles; but, I'll purchase anything that I fall in love with and just have to have! Of course, the budget has to agree!
Posted by: Alice | August 08, 2011 at 02:32 PM
Wow, found you through Karla's cottage - I just love vintage! I collect 'dress forms' This free download will be a perfect piece I mod pode on my dress forms! I have pics, but not sure how to link..thanks for sharing, awesome blog.
Posted by: Jackie, from Texas | August 09, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Love this... So what do I collect. I have always collected books and stickers... I am talking since I was a child. That was many years ago. The past 20yrs, fall themed items. Recently, scrapbooking and journaling supplies, paper, emphemra, stickers of course, inks etc. I am new and my stash consists of a dresser and table filled, Almost forgot add fabric to my list.
Posted by: Melissa | August 11, 2011 at 07:19 AM
I have a small collection of pigs and I also love bulldogs. In addition to this, I have a collection of small bisque dolls (like frozen Charlottes), vintage photos, and vintage paper/ephemera and assorted collage/scrapbook supplies. Love the beautiful print and think it would be a wonderful item for my daughter to take with her as she starts college next week for the first time.
Posted by: Barbara | August 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Wow...what don't I collect??? (If you ask my husband, he'll say EVERYTHING). I have collected Teddy Bears for years and now thanks to inspiration from my daughter and her friends, I love collecting all things paper related...beautiful papers, stickers,ephemera, stickers, rubber stamps, etc. I also collect angels, white ironstone and all things Asian. Thanks Hope for your awesome blog!
Posted by: Donna Saxe | August 12, 2011 at 02:45 AM
I collect opera glasses and vintage rings.
Posted by: Jesa | August 12, 2011 at 04:16 AM
Hi! I collect so many things...my favorite is my collection of pretty salt and pepper shakers filled with glitter. I've only just begun. :)
Mahala
Posted by: Mahala | August 14, 2011 at 01:05 PM
I am now following on Google connect. Are you on Google+ yet?
Mahala
Posted by: Mahala | August 14, 2011 at 01:08 PM
I collect chunky books, handmade pages by other artists all the same theme and then bound together to make a book- and i have searched all my accounts and cannot find a picture.
I love art!
L.
ANg
altermyworld.angw@gmail.com
PS I am also going to follow you
Posted by: ANg | August 14, 2011 at 09:35 PM
I collect beach glass, heart shaped rocks, white pitchers and all different kinds of papers (I've got to start a journal soon). I adore your blog and journals, so many wonderful ideas! Thank you :)Connie
Posted by: Connie | August 14, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Love the beautiful print and think it would be a wonderful item for my daughter to take with her as she starts college next week for the first time. The second item is a silhouette print I made (shown above) of an image I made to use in my journal last spring (shown below).
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