Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Vintage Giveaway!!!

I had so much fun this morning creating this vintage style cigar box filled with goodies! This is my very first giveaway, and I wanted to share my love of vintage photos, boxes and more! For the winner you will receive one of my hand~made cigar boxes filled with lots of goodies to spark your creativity.

This is the cover of the wooden cigar box I made. To open the box you will pull a huge vintage pearl. I put the definition of fruitful on the front from a vintage dictionary. The vintage photo is colored with watercolor pencils...by me, and her head is decorated with a vintage broach. Above her it says "Beauty". I also added an embossed metal corner cap, and some silk flowers with mini pearls in the center of them..........
A closer look at the outside cover of the box.
This is the inside of the cigar box. I used paper that had all different vintage post cards on it. A face that I painted and used gel pens. The painted charm says "Create" and has wire with beads at the top.
Here are all the goodies I will be putting in the box. There are seven vintage photos, two vintage music sheets, one sheet of Kim Hodges words and sayings embossed stickers ( I love her stuff some of the stickers say...."love is all around, all is well in my world, I love you so, happiness, keep life sweet" and many more wonderful sayings) two clear crystal charms, one pink and one clear crystal heart charm, one large and one small circle mirror charm, two chipboard frames, seven chipboard sayings all different, a painted wooden butterfly, three clay faces I made, a round purple charm that says "play", a clock embellishment, two vintage keys, nine 3-D tag stickers with sayings on them, two brass ribbon holders, a metal daffodil charm with green crystals on the back of the charm, one meal stamped charm that says "friendship", a vintage metal screwdriver, one mother of pearl heart charm, ribbons, trim and a large hand painted enamel pink flower pin with pink stones in the middle.
I do hope that you like the box and all the goodies. Since this is my first time doing a giveaway, I have to admit I am having a little bit of a confidence issue! I guess I have to face my fear and insecurities sooner or later right!?!?!
~ To enter your name in the giveaway simply make a comment on this post before the end of Friday April 10th (That is my sweet Isabella's birthday she will be turning six so I thought she would enjoy drawing the name on her special day). The first name she picks will win. To have your name entered twice, copy and paste the giveaway and any photos of this post onto your own blog, then leave a second comment to let me know! I am so grateful for all the friends I have made in the art world. Each and every one of you inspire me! Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog and for leaving me a comment I always appreciate them! Good Luck:)!!!
HAPPY DAY!!!

46 comments:

  1. I think that is beautiful. Thank you for stopping by my blog and linking me. I have added you to my list as well. I really like your work. It's unique. I see a lot of different works on artists blogs, but your's has a different take on it. I have to think about it, and in the meantime I may backtrack on your blog, if you don't mind my reading. Take care and have a great Wednesday.

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  2. Hi Nina,
    thanks for your comment. This is SO beautiful! Please include me in your giveaway. I would love to win :)

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  3. Hi Nina...your creations a just stunning, and you put so much detail in them, obviously you put lots of love and time in them.
    Since this will enter me now into this giveaway, the least I can do is offer you to visit my blog and enter my Print give-away I have running for the next few days...happy creating - Hugss!!

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  4. This is my first visit to your blog - I love the graphics on your blog!
    Please enter me in your give away.

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  5. Nina this is simply wonderful! What a treasure. How wonderful that your hubby is going to retire:) It takes them a while to adjust when they leave the military but it is sooo wonderful. My brother retired from the 82nd airborne 12 years ago and now has adapted and is loving his life of freedom. Although I know he misses the military at times. But he says he doesn't miss the BS.
    When I get 25 followers on my blog I am going to do a giveaway also:) I am almost there!
    Well count me in on your giveaway. This is sooo exciting!
    XXXXX
    Becky

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  6. Well Nina I have posted your blog on mine with a couple of your lovely pictures:) WISH ME LUCK!!!!!
    XXXXX

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  7. What an absolutely gorgeous work of art - how much work much have gone into it - how happy will the winner of this giveaway be. I can just imagine. Keep up the good work, just beautiful...cheers Val

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  8. Hi Nina, your link is "smack bang" in the middle of my blog - cheers, all the best, val

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  9. Is that an air force uniform I see on your hubby?

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  10. OMG what a great giveaway Nina! I would love the opportunity to get a chance at this beautiful box of goodies!!

    Take Care - Robin

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  11. Stopping by from somone else's blog. What a beautifully decorated box full of fun vintage finds! Thanks for the giveaway - count me in!

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  12. I so love the cigar box! I have no problem sending people to ya blog hun. Didya make ya background? It's so sweet. Hope ya have a ncie night.

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  13. I made a Whole entry for ya hun. I even gave the link to ya blog on mine. Wishing ya many more Followers through my entry. Have a nice night hun. Hugs~

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  14. How cool! Thank you for the offer. I love your site. Your little one is quite the little lady. LOL

    Sy

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  15. HI
    thanks for stopping by my blog thank you sooo much for your loving comment..I will add you in my creative and artlist and follow you..I love your butterflypaitntings..and i hope i win your lovely giveaway..ps can you email me i need to talk to you private..its importatnt

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  16. Oh Nina.....how beautiful.
    I feel a little bit shy but I would like to join in......I love this box so much.
    I am shy because you already have a surprise for me and other people deserve this box more than I do, because of that.
    But......if possible......what a great gift again this is. And made with such a lot of love. It would be a honour to have this in my place.
    Have a nice day

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  17. Ohhhhh what a super, scrumptous giveaway!! Please enter me. Mandy x

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  18. Nina,
    Thanks for coming by and entering my giveaway, and for telling me about yours.

    Your work is beautiful. I would so love to win that box, and could have so much fun with all those goodies!! (some things i have actually been looking for.)

    Thank you for having such a wonderful prize.

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  19. Thanks for visiting my blog and the tip on ya layout. My name is Nina too! Actually that's what my Lil Love calls me. When my daughter was 10 she fell in love with Nina Simone.She told me then that I wouldn't be a Grandma but a Nina. That's how I became a Nina. :) I hope ya have a wonderful day. Big Hugs~

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  20. Hi -- I found via Lil Love Creations and just love your box and all the supplies! You're so generous for this giveaway. Please count me in. Thanks again.

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  21. Please enter me now! This is to fab to pass up. And I will be back once I have posted your link on my blog.....

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  22. Thanks for dropping by today....I love your background. Please enter me in your first giveaway. Your children by the ocean photos are amazing! I see your husband is in the military. What an honor to "know" someone so brave. Now, to go check out the rest of your blog! It's great to meet you! ~Nan

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  23. I have the link up....two entries for me!

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  24. Oh my what a nice giveaway.
    Sing me up and I am on my way to put you on my blog.
    Love your work.
    Patti Koosed
    Treasure Barn
    www.treasurebarn.blog.blogspot.com
    Wish me luck!!

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  25. Hey Nina
    Your giveaway is now posted on my blog
    Enter me twice!

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  26. Hi Nina I found your link via Vanias blog! I love your blog page the vintage ladies are gorgeous, and your cigar box is too die for! You have been incredibly generous not ony giving away the box but all the awesome stuff in it! You have inspired me I will set up my own giveaway soon!
    all the best,
    Jade.

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  27. Wow!! I love give aways and this one certainly tops the list of awesome give aways! This is beautiful! Absolutely stunning and so generous with all the items in the box. WOW!!! Enter me in! i am already a follower :-)

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  28. I came here via the blog of Elizabeth's - that is a beautiful piece of altered work!!
    p.s. I'm not here for the blogcandy - I live in France - just wanted to say that I love your blog!

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  29. This is an amazing giveaway Nina ~ you should definitely not have any confidence issues over your art ~ it is stunning. (I understand what you mean though ~ I had the same feelings!)
    You don't have to include me in your draw as you are already so generous, but just wanted to let you know how fabulous it all looks!
    Love Ali x

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  30. Hi nina ! well, talk about lack of confidence. I had my 1st giveaway a few days ago and in spite of my fears it was really fun and i had a lot of comments. And here you are, plenty of girls here wishing to win this oh soooo wonderful box !!! Really, you shouldnot feel this way, this is fabulous ! and you are spoiling the winner way too much. Well, i admit i will be really happy to win this treasure box ! you're a sweetheart !
    goodness to you,
    monique

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  31. Thanks Nina, no need, just admiring your beautiful work - you are sweet!

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  32. You are very talented! Very beautiful. Thank you for the generous giveaway. Happy birthday to Isabella.

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  33. I think your work is beautiful. Your kids are cute. Happy Birthady to your little girl. My daughter's is also the 10th and my son's the 11th.

    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  34. Please count me in on your giveaway. Your musis is excellent.

    Renee xoxo

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  35. What a beautiful and generous giveaway! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

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  36. Just found your blog via another..Oh,I'm so glad I did...not just for the chance to win such a fabulous givaway of such treasures and to own one of your lovely pieces...but to be able to sign up as a follower so I can enjoy your art all the time. I'm so glad I found it. Your family is lovely and a Happy Natal Anniversary to your daughter! I'm going to attempt to link to you so I will have 2 chances(I'm new at this!)

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  37. Hi Nina :)
    I'm not entering, but came from Patti's and saw the photo of you and hubby. I'm retired AF and want to thank your husband for his service. Your artistry is beautiful and I had such a peaceful visit looking around your blog!

    With 4 children, how do you have the time! You must be very well organized and dedicated. It really shows in your wonderful work:)

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  38. Oh Pick ME, Pick ME! What a darling giveaway! Please enter me and I will advertise it on my blog for you!

    Have a great weekend

    Hugs, Sherry

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  39. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABELLA!

    This is really nice!
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  40. thank you for the chance to win this lovely bunch of goodies!! i love your blog and your children are beautiful!! i popped over from ann's blog....off to take a peek at your art work!!

    jean

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  41. I read about your give at Becky's Whimsicalmusings. What a nice give away! Thanks for putting me in the drawing!

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  42. Hi Sweet Nina! I stopped by to visit. I am still learning the terrain of the blog world! I love your site and your art!!! It's so filled with life and love! You are a beautiful spirit and your family it terrific...oh and thank you for doing this giveaway- how amazing-you inspire me :)
    Big Easter Bunny HUGS!
    Valarie

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  43. What a wonderful giveaway I adore vintage goodies and hope Isabella picks my name out of the hat to win!

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  44. This is my first visit and I'm quite enjoying it, and what a lovely giveaway as well!

    vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu

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  45. Hello Nina,
    I came here via another blog ...what a lovely family you have and a beautiful blog!! I truly enjoyed looking around and will return for sure :)
    Would love to win your beautiful cigar box!! Whoever does will treasure always for you can see the love that went into it!!
    Oh yes......A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL ISABELLA <3

    Unique2wh0@aol.com
    De'Anna

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  46. Hi Nina! Nice to meet you! What a lovely blog and beautiful artwork and family! I will visit often and you all are welcome to visit my place any time! www.BajunaJewelry.blogspot.com

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