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Friday, 22 May 2009

Giveaway ... with a twist!

* Draw closed *

As a thank you to all for the lovely comments, the emails, get well cards and gifts I received after my hand surgery, I decided to have a giveway and here it is.

First I took a 'posed' shot of the beaded fobs but realised that, as pretty as it is, the fobs are not shown very clearly, so here's a shot taken on my beading tray! No frills just the fobs ...

Not such a pretty picture but you can clearly see the beaded fobs which are up for grabs in my giveaway! One is made from Swaroski crystals and gold-plated beads with a butterfly charm and the other from Cloisonne, rose quartz and silver-plated beads with a flower charm.

I am offering both of these fobs as prizes but ... with a twist. Now 'what's the twist'? The winner, who will be chosen randomly, gets to pick which of the above fobs she/he would like to have but ... now here comes the twist ... there is a third 'mystery' fob! So the winner will have to decide whether to play safe and choose one of the above fobs, or go for the mystery fob. Once she has decided, the second winner gets to choose between the remaining two fobs and the third winner gets what's left over!

All you need to do is leave a comment (on this post only) and then put a link on your own blog. This giveaway is open to all visitors whether you live in the north pole, the south pole or any of those bits in between! The draw will be made on Friday, May 29. Good luck to all!

Back in early March, I ordered a lamp/magnifier from Needle Needs and today it arrived in it's new home! The delay was caused when the premises of the manufacturer of the bases were broken into and their machines were vandalised. I wonder what joy these hooligans got from destroying these machines and probably putting the company at risk in this economic climate?Anyway, I now have my lamp/magnifier so I feel some miniature stitching coming on!

It's yet another lovely day so you get one guess as to where I will be today.

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and

Thanks for visiting

Take care

Labels: Giveaway

51 Comments:

On 22 May 2009 at 11:34, Maria

Thank you so much for opportunity ;)
i'm your silent fun...
ciao
Maria from Italy
On 22 May 2009 at 12:26, Anonymous

I'll play, I'll play, I'll play !!!
I'll go for the mystery fob. Off to add the link to my blog...
On 22 May 2009 at 13:14, CarolG

Pick me, pick me! Please enter me into your giveaway - the fobs are beautiful! Thank you.
On 22 May 2009 at 15:11, Edgar

The fobs are really very pretty - enter me - off to add a link!!

Have a a great weekend!!

edgar
On 22 May 2009 at 15:33, Nina

Of course I also want to be entered Carol :) Both fobs are lovely! I put you picture on my blog (left side coloumn) and linked back here ;)

Hugs, have a nice weekend!

Nina
On 22 May 2009 at 15:33, Natasha

the fobs are beautiful. Enter me please.

Off to add a link to my blog :)
Natasha
On 22 May 2009 at 15:40, Unknown

I'd love a chance to win, but I don't have a blog.

Debra in NC
On 22 May 2009 at 15:42, Amy

I would love to be entered! No blog. Thank you for the fun of it all!!!
On 22 May 2009 at 15:59, Sandra

I'd love to have a chance to win the butterfly fob, it would go beautifully with my latest finish and the scissors I have used. No blog I'm afraid.
On 22 May 2009 at 16:12, stitchersanon

What a lovely blog..how come I missed this one lol?
I have now added you to my growing list and tho I feel a little cheeky, I would love to be entered into the fob drawer.
Very generous of you.
Gaynor
On 22 May 2009 at 16:24, Teresa S.

Congratulations on your blogoversary! Please enter me in your giveaway--I don't own a single fob!
On 22 May 2009 at 17:09, valerie

What beautiful fobs! Please include me in your giveaway. I will include in my next post. Finally that lamp makes it's appearance! It looks great! You'll have to tell me if it's as great as it looks! Happy holiday to you!
On 22 May 2009 at 17:54, Laura

Such lovely fobs, Carol. I've been wanting one of those. I will post a link to your giveaway on my blog.
On 22 May 2009 at 17:58, Dovilė

congratulation:) please add me too;)
On 22 May 2009 at 20:22, Michele

oh what fun!! I love contests and with a twist too :)

I'll post on my blog this evening.

Thanks Carol!
On 22 May 2009 at 21:21, Theresa

Oooh~~~~~ These fobs are gorgeous!!!!! I would love to enter!!!!! I'm adding a link on my blog right away~~~
On 22 May 2009 at 22:35, Shelleen

your fobs are really pretty
On 23 May 2009 at 01:03, lynda

These fobs are beautiful! I'd love to be included in your drawing. I'll post to my blog tonight. Thanks!
On 23 May 2009 at 01:23, Gabi

What a great idea. I mystery fob. Love it. Please enter me in your draw. I will add a link to your later on today.
On 23 May 2009 at 01:39, Shelley

I would like to be included in the drawing for your beautiful and stylish fobs. I do not have a blog...but I hope that won't make a difference. Thanks and have a great weekend.
On 23 May 2009 at 05:49, CJ in OK ;-)

Looking forward to seeing miniatures in your future. CJ ok;-)
On 23 May 2009 at 06:43, DonnaTN

I would love to be in the drawing for one of your pretty fobs. I don't have a blog to add your link to.
On 23 May 2009 at 14:09, Jennifer

Carol~

Both fobs are beautiful!! I have never tried my hand at beading. Only using beads on my stitching. Enter me please and I am off to add you to my blog!! :) Thanks for the opportunity!!

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Jen
On 23 May 2009 at 14:20, Patricia Lessell

Both fobs are gorgeous enter me enter me please. Off to post a link to your great giveaway. Glad your lamp finally arrived. Lots of Love Patti who is too tired to stitch xxx
On 23 May 2009 at 14:59, GoldenAngelsWorks

The fobs are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for offering a great giveaway. Please include me in the giveaway. Link has been added to my blog.... Thank you for this opportunity.
On 24 May 2009 at 05:46, Melissa

Carol - the fobs are stunning! I would love to be entered in your drawing. Off to add a link to my blog now. :)

http://www.thedailymel.com
On 24 May 2009 at 11:52, Ellen

The fobs are lovely, please enter my name in your giveaway. I love the rose quartz one. I had added your link on my blog.

Hugs,
On 24 May 2009 at 16:50, Jayne

Please add me to the draw, I enjoy your blog you are a very busy lady.
On 25 May 2009 at 00:03, Kim Reid

Please enter me in your beautiful fob giveaway - Thank you!
kimberlybreid@hotmail.com
On 25 May 2009 at 06:29, Karen

Please add my name to your draw. Both fobs are gorgeous and I'd love to win one!

I've added a link to my blog...
On 25 May 2009 at 16:38, Robin

Please include me! I'd love the chance to have to make the choice between the pretty fobs. I've already added your info to my blog.
On 26 May 2009 at 02:59, Carol E. in AZ

Hi Carol R,

Your fobs are beautiful! I would love to be entered into your drawing. Now I just have to figure out how to link your blog.

Carol E in AZ
On 26 May 2009 at 05:34, Cole

Your fobs are so pretty, I would love to be entered into your giveaway!
Nicole
On 26 May 2009 at 06:11, Silk Stitcher

I would love to be entered in your drawing. I'm sorry I don't have a blog. . . linensandsilks at gmail dot com
On 26 May 2009 at 06:44, Jeanie

Both fobs are lovely ! I would love to own something handmade by you :)
I have put your picture on my blog to link back here ;)
On 26 May 2009 at 13:38, Solstitches

I'd love to enter the drawing please - have already linked on my blog

Margaret
On 26 May 2009 at 14:58, Hazel

Beautiful BP and gorgeous fobs too!! xx
On 26 May 2009 at 17:36, Jeanne

Please add my name to the drawing. Both fobs are very pretty.
On 26 May 2009 at 18:17, hohla

About! At you very interesting blog! I congratulate!!! Please, add me also;)
On 26 May 2009 at 18:21, Pat

Your fobs are lovely. I just came over from Margaret's blog.
On 26 May 2009 at 23:04, Anonymous

Thanks for the giveaway! Your fobs are beautiful! I don't have a blog...
Pam
On 27 May 2009 at 11:54, Faye

lovely work! I enjoy everything about your blog. Keep up the beautiful work.
On 27 May 2009 at 11:54, Faye

thanks for the chance at the beautiful fobs! I think they are lovely and would love to have one hanging on my stitching scissors!
On 28 May 2009 at 01:47, Melody

Carol, What beautiful fobs! Please enter my name in your drawing.

Thanks.
Melody
mmheck@verizon.net
On 28 May 2009 at 04:46, Julie

What a fun giveaway. Yes, please include me in this fob giveaway. I also linked you on my blog. :D Thanks, Carol.
On 28 May 2009 at 08:57, Agnė

Very nice fobs :) And your blog is really nice. I want to be put in, thanks :)
Agne
On 28 May 2009 at 10:27, Anonymous

count me in please thankyou for this opportunity love to you all
On 28 May 2009 at 14:34, Theresa

Hi--I don't have a blog but would love to be included. The mystery fob sounds like fun.
Thanks
Theresa in NW Kansas
On 28 May 2009 at 16:50, Sweet Sue

Hi, Julie's Keepsakes told me to come here, so here I am, doing what I was told to do - LOL!

Yesterday I added your lovely blog to mine.

Would love the chance, have fun with your *Twisted* giveaway.

Stitchin Sweet Sue

stitchinsweetsue@gmail.com

http://stitchinsweetsue.blogspot.com/
On 28 May 2009 at 18:05, Anonymous

beautiful fobs, I'd love to be included in your fun draw
thanks
enjoy your weekend
On 28 May 2009 at 18:59, jdnrob

Please enter me for one of your fobs....both are beautiful!

Joanie R.
jdnrob@roadrunner.com