Wednesday, January 14, 2009

It's Giveaway Time!

I am really fairly new to blogging, and I have never done a Giveaway. I thought it might be fun. It's the middle of winter, the weather here stinks and it just sounds like a cool thing to do. If it goes well, I'll do it again next month.

The prize will be a decorative wooden bird house from MyOtherShop in the color scheme of your choice....so it will be custom made for you after the drawing. Plus, you can choose any 3 photo greeting cards from my FourDogDay shop. (The birdhouse is one of the decorative ones I sell in MyOtherShop, like the photo, and for indoor use only.) Sound okay?

The Giveaway starts today and runs through February 13, 2009. The winner will be drawn and announced on Valentine's Day February 14, 2009. The rules to enter are simple.

Each day that you leave a comment on my blog, you get one entry. (One entry per day) If you would like to earn a couple of extra entries, just visit my etsy shops, FourDogDay and MyOtherShop and come back to my blog and leave a comment telling me what your favorite item is in each shop. That will earn you 2 extra entries. You need to visit both shops and pick one item from each shop to earn the 2 extra entries. You can only do that one time. Fair enough?

(Be sure to leave an e-mail address unless I can reach you through your comment link.)

The drawing will be done the old fashion way. I will put all of the entries in a "hat" and have Irv draw the winner. That way if you don't win, you can be mad at him and not me.

Wrigley is actually a pro at pulling scraps of paper out of the trash in my workshop...maybe I'll have her do the drawing....oh, maybe not...she usually eats what she pulls out so that might not work.

So, read my blog post for today, leave your comments, visit my shops, leave a comment and hopefully win a prize!

Good luck!

71 comments:

Lanyardlady said...

OK, here's my first of many entries! What kind of cookies does Irv like? Ha ha. Fun stuff, Kathy!

Distressing Delilah a.k.a. jenn said...

Oh how cool! I love your little birdhouse!!!! And your doggies names!

Sue said...

Hi Kathy...first time on your blog...I didn't stop by because of the giveaway, I saw a comment you left elsewhere and did I read it right...it's going to be 30 below where you live in the morning??? 30 below??? That's insane. then I saw what appears to be an upcoming wedding in March, I just have to stick around for that one...I love weddings. I just did a post about my daughter's wedding...everybody loves to see wedding pictures....Sue in Atlanta.

Angela said...

Hi!
Lovin the birdhouse! Have a great day...and I get up at around 9am...late- I know but- I don't go to work until 10:30 and it is only a 4 minute drive :)

Jonara Blu Maui said...

wow..what an awesome giveaway! I must have missed this if you promoted it on Twitter.

To answer your question about wordless Wednesday..I don't think you only have to do the wordless picture for the day..I've seen other blogs where they have another post that day. But goodness sometimes it's hard to figure out what to post on your blog if you want to make a post each day..so this way wednesday is already figured out!

aliceinparis said...

Giveaways are fun. I went to the post office yesterday to send mine off!
That is the EXACT same birdhouse I have done:)) How cool is that? Mine look quite different.(painted) I love the stripes on yours:)

Best of luck with your draw, I'm sure you will get a zillion entries:)

kt said...

I love the birdhouse and you. Your talents are amazing and your sites are great. Only wish our parents would have shared some of them with me.

Your little sister :-)

My Inspired Reality said...

Good luck with your first giveaway Kathy:):) Love all of your work and especially the joy and energy behind it.

RanaMuck said...

What a neat way to collect entries! I haven't done a give away yet. Maybe when things settle down and I get some time I'll have to do that too.

Good luck everyone entering!

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Holy cow, my verification word down below is "ficinges" is that a word?!

KR said...

Cool! I want it!

missknits said...

wow what a cool birdhouse! would love a chance to win it! :)

missknits said...

i just took a browse in your shops, and i just love this tray! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19408823 the colors are great!

and i also loved this necklace! so cool http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15959456

Angie said...

I really like the Silver Lining Lined Writing Journal at FourDogDay!

ravenwins@comporium.net

Angie said...

At your MyOtherShop...I really like the 60s Look Mod Picture Frame!

ravenwins@comporium.net

JAN said...

heres my entry and thanks gor the giveaway

Unknown said...

I adore your FourDogDay Shop your dogs are super cute! I Woof You Valentines Day Card (SGC-156) is so cute! And I like the butterfly bracelet. Thanks.

Unknown said...

And from your MyOtherShop I love the Fancy Old Fashion Dresses Black Photo Frame I like how nice black/pink looks together. Thanks.

kat-heel-well said...

What an excellent giveaway, and what great products!
kathemc(at)gmail(dot)com

kat-heel-well said...

I love the Fun and Fancy Little Bowl from your 'My Other Shop'
kathemc(at)gmail(dot)com

kat-heel-well said...

I love the Pretty Kitty Photo Greeting Card (SGC-101) from your 'Four Dog Day' shop.
kathemc(at)gmail(dot)com

janil said...

Beautiful blog and a pretty giveaway! I visited your shop and I like all your things, but the most:
Darling Paisley Decoupage Planter.

Thanks!

cal_rubies@yahoo.es

NewYorkMemos said...

Hi there,

Great Giveaway! I will follow =) Also here are my favorties from you two shops:

My Other Shop - LIttle Brown Striped Tray because I looks very modern and I can imagine lots of uses for it.

FourDogDay - I Woof You Valentines Day Card because it's just soooo cute!

~Nyny
NewYorkTran@gmail.com
NewYorkMemos.blospot.com

Shelley K. said...

Wow...love the pics. Where do you live in Northern IL?? I grew up there and remember those winters (and am glad to live in the warmer climes :) Don't think my joints could handle that cold weather anymore!!

Anyway, I just LOVE your birdhouses!! Birdwatching is SO relaxing!! But these are so cute I may even just want to keep them in the house...LOL!!

And congrats on your upcoming wedding.

Lastly, thanks for a great giveaway.

tskrush (at) cox (dot) net

Inked Papers said...

Thanks for the great giveaway!
Michelle
mlruyle@yahoo.com
www.jewelryinfusions.etsy.com

Aik said...

Thanks for this giveaway!

aikychien@yahoo.com

Inked Papers said...

Four dog day: Sunny Aspens photo...love the color.
Michelle
mlruyle@yahoo.com
www.jewelryinfusions.etsy.com

Inked Papers said...

Myothershop: The mod photo frame is great!
Michelle
mlruyle@yahoo.com
www.jewelryinfusions.etsy.com

Jenna said...

You are vary talented. I love the birdhouse and I would love to give it to my mom. She needs one. Thanks!

windycindy said...

Hi, On your Four Dog Day Site, I love the Reflections Photo. It is very serene looking. Thanks for a fun contest! Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

The Reversible Plaid Wood Ducks-Set of 3 are adorable from your My Other
Shop! Many thanks.....Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

sabrita said...
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sabrita said...

Four Dog Day shop is delightful. I "Woof" the valentine cards. I am a huge dog lover. Thanks!

sabrita said...

What a sweet little birdhouse. I have the perfect spot for it in the yard. Thank you!

sabrita said...

My favorite thing from My Other Shop I love the serving pieces made from a plate attached to a candle stick holder. How cute is that!

Unknown said...

I love your shop and could use a new bird feeder because mine broke. Poor birds! Thanks.

RockerJewlz said...

Thanks for the contest...there is NOTHING like a birdhouse to cheer me up!

RockerJewlz said...

Gentle Giants photo on FourDogDay...very nice.

RockerJewlz said...

I LOVE your Blue and Tan Checked Bird House at MyOtherShop...pretty!

Tins and Treasures said...

I would love a chance to win your cute birdhouse. Thank you for your generous give away.

Theresa N. said...

Love your House sign me up please.
Theresa N
weceno(at)yhaoo(dot)com

Tannis said...

Hello, love the cute birdhouse! I visited your other pages and they are also very fun. I like the Purple Splatter Wooden tray on MyOtherShop and the Gentle Giants photo on FourDogDay. I hope I win!

playswithclay said...

Cute birdhouse!

www.playswithclay.etsy.com

Re said...

awesome contest! i'd love the chance to win and become the lucky winner

Ilissa said...

This is my first entry. I'd really love to win this birdhouse for my mother in law. She loves this sort of thing and it would go great in her cottage. Thanks for the chance.

Ilissa said...

Here are my favorite items from your shops:
Beautiful Rose Lined Journal
&
Words Picture Frame

Unknown said...

Cool giveaway!

Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail[dot]com)

Unknown said...

My favorite items:
Can You Hear The Music Decoupage Tray
Beautiful Rose Lined Journal

They're both so beautiful!

Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail[dot]com)

Melody said...

Hi! This is my first time here so i feel quite psyched and lucky!

Cheers,
melody
mel_88_88 at hotmail dot com

Melody said...

I like the Blue Moon Photo as it's a great photo and makes me feel really at ease when i look at it. I also like the Striped and Plaid Reversible Wood Ducks as they're so cute!

Thanks for the giveaway!

Cheers,
melody
mel_88_88 at hotmail dot com

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I love that birdhouse so I'd LOVE a chance to win it! I went over to the "other Shop and looked at everything and I actually would pick this red roof birdhouse as my favorite.

In the Four Dog Shop I love the cards with the Colorado Mountain view of the trees in the snow. My son and DIL live in Denver so I love seeing the Rocky mountains when we visit them.

Thanks!

Jenny Grace said...

I'd like to win.

Rebecca said...

I love your shops! Your blog has inspired me, since I am new to blogging. I'm thinking giveaways, artist reviews... now if only I had the time to keep up with these ideas. Thanks for the inspiration! And that birdhouse is adorable!

Angie said...

awww cool... please enter me!!

Anonymous said...

cute birdhouse

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

Malissa said...

I have been so busy, I can't believe I didn't notice your giveaway! I love your other shop. I just hearted it. I've had your card shop hearted a while. The birdhouse is so cute. I love the colors in the picture. Have a great week!

Shanda said...

First comment- the birdhouse is so cute!
shan_da@hotmail.com

Shanda said...

From Four Dog Day etsy I love the Reflections photo.
I would also like to hang it on my wall.
shan_da@hotmail.com

Shanda said...

From the other etsy shop I love the Little Brown Stripe Tray!
shan_da@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Love the birdhouse - very pretty!

Unknown said...

I like the Metal and Pearl Keyring from the FourDogDay store.

Unknown said...

The item I like from MyOtherShop is the 60s Look Mod Picture Frame.

alexlady said...

what a great birdhouse, wow! i really like your stuff.

www.alexladydesigns.etsy.com

Victoria Bennett Beyer said...

Count me in! You have the most adorable bird houses!

CathyH said...

FourDogDay: The Queen Annes Lace photo is awesome. Did you know they are wild carrots? Thanks!

CathyH said...

MyOtherShop: "Fun and Fancy Serving Plate"..what a clever idea!
Thanks for the birdhouse chance..say bluebirds in my yard today!

N + S said...

I like old rusted tractor on four dog day and little decorative birdhouse with the red roof on myothershop!

Unknown said...

Oh I can just see it now... a orange and light blue birdy house siting on our fence... so cute!!!

Frau Zinnie said...

What a great give away! I love your pink birdhouse! :0)

Frau Zinnie said...

I'm back - these are my two favorites form both of your shops!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15449192

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20691805

Thanks again for this great opportunity!

Diana D said...

Love birdhouses. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.

dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

Donna said...

Please count me in.
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