One World One Heart 2010

The day has finally arrived!




It's a day of magic where people from around the world can come together in a spirit of giving, sharing, and mutual respect.

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The magic carpet has been cleared for takeoff, Bleubeard has rubbed the lamp. We're almost ready.


Bleubeard, always eager and willing to help, has your ticket, and I will be passing out your favorite cyber beverage once we get under way. So now it’s time to enjoy the ride to a land where handmade gifts abound.

Before Bleubeard passes out your ticket, there are a few things you have to know in order to qualify. This event is for any and every person who visits my blog. Although I would prefer you have a blog of your own, since this is a worldwide event, I will accept any and all entries this year, but that may not be the case in future years.

This event is open from January 25 through February 15. All you have to do is leave a comment on THIS post to qualify for the giveaway gifts. You are sincerely welcome to leave comments anywhere on my blog, but to be included in the giveaway, you must leave your comment on this post only.


I know that Bleubeard is excited to take off, but there are a few more items we must cover.

This event ends at 10 am CST on February 15. If you aren’t sure what time zone I’m in, just check the clock on the sidebar of my blog for the current time where I live. Please note this is 10 in the morning. That will give me time to count, verify, and announce my winners.

Once the event has ended, I will post a message on this post and in the comments notifying everyone the event has concluded. Any and all comments that I receive after that will not be considered when I determine the number of eligible entries. I will use the random generator to pick all winners and will announce the winners sometime in the afternoon of February 15, after I have notified each winner.

Please note: If you have a blog, I will notify you on your blog.

If you have a blogger profile, but no blog, you must leave your e-mail address.

If I can’t find your blog easily from your profile, or you have several blogs, you must leave your e-mail address.

If you don’t have a blog, you must leave your e-mail address.

Once I have notified you as a winner, you will have until Monday, February 22 to send me (via e-mail) your mailing address. If I don’t hear from you by then, I will choose an alternate name. ALL GIFTS will be given away.

Once I have your mailing address, your gift will be in the mail the following day. As I did last year, I updated the winner post with when I shipped each prize and when the winner received it.


Now that all the formalities are out of the way, Bleubeard and I are anxious for the magic to begin.


Six lucky runners up will receive a handmade 5 ½" X 8 ½" collage. Each collage is on sturdy board, backed with decorative paper, and ready to hang. Some will have ribbon hangers, some wire (my choice). If you win and have a preference, please let me know (which encourages a speedy response from winners). If the piece you want is still available, I will send it to you.


Two lucky winners will receive decorative quiltlets. These are approximately 6" X 10". They are decorated with fabric and vintage paper, have batting, and the same decorative fabric on the back as the hands. Both have tabs for easy hanging from a dowel or tree branch (not included). One has beads that dangle, one does not. The first place winner will receive the one with beads.

Because it's a bit difficult to see the gifts while riding the magic carpet, I have scanned them below. All photos can be enlarged by clicking on them.

"Home of the stars" (mixed media collage on heavy board)


"Home is where the heart is" (mixed media collage on heavy board)


"The Neighborhood Watch" (mixed media collage on heavy board)


"Cold Fish" (mixed media collage on heavy board)


"The Rising Star" (mixed media collage on heavy board)


"She yearned for color" ((mixed media collage on heavy board)

First and second place winners will receive a handmade ready-to-hang quiltlet.

Second place: "Heartbroken" (fabric and decorated vintage paper)


First place: "My heart is in my hand" (fabric, decorated vintage paper, ribbon, and handmade beads)

Bleubeard and I appreciate you stopping by. Good luck.

If you follow my blog, you know I feature a blog each day. What better way to honor Lisa Swifka than to feature her blog today. For those of you who don’t know who Lisa is, she is the creator and host of One World One Heart, an event that promotes peace, love, and kindness around the globe. Please check out her blog and be sure to thank her for hosting this event. I know it’s a daunting task to oversee this event.

Update

Never in a million years would I have believed the incredible response I have received for my giveaway. As the number of comments approaches 400, what seemed to many who left a comment as a generous giveaway, has now turned into less than that. In the next day or so, I will add FOUR more handmade 5 ½" X 8 ½" collages. Each will be runner up prizes, which means there will be a total of TEN runner up collages to choose from. Thank you again for your overwhelming responses to this event.


"Off the Rack," (mixed media on heavy board)


Asian Beauty (mixed media on heavy board)


"Master Key" (mixed media on heavy board, will come with key on hanger)


"Love" (Mixed media on heavy board)