Saturday, December 12, 2009

Christmas Spirit GIVEAWAY !

Yesterday I baked some Christmas cookies and I popped some popcorn for stringing the Christmas tree garland and I put on some of my favorite Christmas music.  All of this was done as an attempt to get myself into that Christmas spirit.  It didn’t really work.  I need to do something to get into the holiday spirit.

I KNOW!

I’ll have a giveaway!

Here’s the little something that I’m going to giveaway …

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This is a little “Jingle Bell Candy Cane “ Pillow.  It’s a cute little       4 1/2” square size so it will fit very nicely in with your bowl fillers or just on the mantle shelf.  I’ve stuffed it with wool clippings which gives it some weight. 

Incidentally, I have one of these listed on Ebay right now as well as patterns and a cute little snowman pincushion.  Go take a look. 

 

So the rules for this giveaway are pretty simple:

This giveaway is just for my blog “followers”.   Add yourself to my followers list if you wish a chance for this.  The last giveaway I had lots of entries from lots of strangers who were just passing through.  I don’t want passing through … I want regular readers to win this.

All of my “Followers”, just leave a comment in this post for your chance to win this Jingle Bell Candy Cane shelf pillow. 

I realize that there are lots of regular readers who don’t have blogs.  I’ll make an exception for you.  If you’re a regular reader without a blog,  leave an “anonymous” comment with your name and then email me so that I have a way to get in touch with you if you are the winner.  (cathspennies@gmail.com

The winning name will be drawn on Wednesday night (Dec 16th) at 10pm est. The winner will be notified that night and then announced here on Thursday morning. 

For those without a blog … Do you know that you can sign up for a blog and just use it to keep track of your favorite blogs to read?  You don’t have to actually make blog entries … Just sign up and then add all of your bookmarked blogs to your list and it’s a simple way to keep track of all your favorite sites.  The main “dashboard” page will show all of your favorites and their newest updates. It’s really easy to do … if I can do it, anyone can.

Happy Day everyone!

69 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good morning Cathy,
Please enter me in the drawing for the candy cane pillow. :-)

Kirsten

Raggedy Angel said...

Oh I would be so happy if I won!!!!!
Please enter me! Beth

Anonymous said...

Great Giveaway. Would love to win.
Please enter me in the drawing.
Made your ugly cookies and they were wonderful

Susanne

Karen said...

Oh, I can't believe it!! This is the little pillow that you showed about a week ago on your blog!! I thought it was really adorable! I still do. Thank-you for having a give away! Please include me in the drawing! Happy Holidays!! :o)

Pat said...

That is adorable. I love tiny things that are handmade. I wish I was better at making small things like that. I would love to win it. Hoping your holiday spirit will now be in full-swing since you are doing something really nice for us followers of your blog! THANKS!

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Good Morning Cath...
Oh sweetie, how recious is this pillow full of candy cane love.

What an amazing job you do. I love your handiwork. It is just beautiful, and think of all the many places you can tuck such a precious gift of love.

Earlier in the week, I wrote a piece on candy canes, if you missed it, go back a few in my posts and read it, it was quite interesting.

I am a follower, and so proud to be. You have such a wonderful creative side, and it helps me to create too. Please enter me into your drawing.

Country hugs, Sherry

paulette said...

Good morning Cath,
You really are getting into the Christmas spirit! PLEASE throw my name into your Santa's hat as I would LOVE to win a Cath's original! You know me I love everything felt and your work is just stunning! Enough gushing....Thanks a lot for having such a nice give away! You are such an inspiration for me!
Take care!
Paulette

eeekj35 said...

Wow! It is really cute and I already have the perfect spot for it. I can't believe I wasn't a follower already. I check out your blog everytime you update it (through Char's blog roll I guess). Anyway, I am a follower now. Thanks for the chance and Merry Christmas, Kim the prim schoolmarm

Karen said...

I just linked your blog to mine and shared your giveaway. :o)

Anne said...

The pillow is adorable! I'd love to win it. PS I bought your latest pattern last night! They are ALL darling!

The French Bear said...

Awesome, I love your work, you know I would love to be entered!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

PrimWyoGirl said...

That is the sweetest pillow! I would love a chance to win! It is so kind of you. Your work is beautiful. Thanks for the chance!
Jayne

kimland said...

Happy Holidays! What a sweet little pillow and would be a treasure to behold. I am new to the blog world (although I have been reading blogs for quit sometime). Iam trying to figure out how this all works and get my holiday projects done. Busy time of year. Thanks for the give away!

Anonymous said...

Oh how pretty and your giving it away?!! It's a keeper! I can keep it for you. Hee! I'm a follower already. I like your last paragraph about blogging. So many lurkers and anonymous post and folks don't realize we can't contact them if they do win.
Enjoy your weekend!

Rita said...

I admire all your work. The candycane pillow is so cute.

Terry said...

Your candy cane pillow is so sweet! I've been following you on my Google reader but now I'm an official follower! Thanks for the giveaway! :0)

Kelly said...

Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!

West Side of Straight said...

Loving this giveaway - and hoping I will win - I think this pillow is so o o o cute! I know I still have a slim chance of winning, you have a great following! Thanks for all your good designs.

Patty said...

Love your little pillow. So cute & Christmasy. I tried the receipe for ugly cookies. WOW they are good. Might have to hid the rest for me!

SDQuilter said...

I would be thrilled to win your shelf pillow as I am sure any of us will be. Thank you for being so generous as to give one away. Being an avid follower of your patterns, I would like to request you make one up for White on White Christmas Tree. I would sure purchase it from you. I didn't get to eBay in time to see it listed.

Carrie P. said...

I just added my name to your followers. I have just been reading your blog for a few weeks now but your name has been on my list for a few weeks too.
I hope I can enter,if not that is okay because I like to have regular readers enter my giveaways too.
It is a lovely little pillow. Your designs are so fun.

WoolenSails said...

What a cute pillow, but I don't need to be entered.
I won lots of nice things last month and have gotten wonderful gifts from friends, so time for someone else to be surprised;)

Debbie

Unknown said...

What a neat idea to have it just for followers. It's gorgeous.

Joyful Quilter said...

I have been a lurker for a while, now I am a follower. Love your pattern designs! Once this holiday is over I am going to get my wool out of storage. Thanks for the inspiration. Merry Christmas.

Woolly Mammoth Woolens said...

Please enter me in your contest. So enjoy your blog postings. Always an inspiration!

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Love it...please enter me"_
Rondell

Gayle said...

I actually decorate one of my railings with a pine garland and candy canes - this pillow would look SO cute sitting on a little bench nearby! I'd love to be your lucky winner!

CC said...

Oooo, I love the little pillow and have just the perfect place for it, if I should be lucky enough to win. You inspire me with your creative spirit. Sometimes I get bogged down and ideas for crafting and or sewing just don't happen...your blog always has ideas and projects.
I would so love to be entered for your giveaway. I am a longtime follower..

Darlene said...

I've been a follower for a long time however now I'm an 'official follower' - teehee! :-) I'm hoping my luck will change and I'll win this beauty.

Kathleen said...

Hi Cath,

Please enter me in your giveaway, I love the pillow it's so cute! I've been reading your blog for awhile but wasn't a "follower" so I just added myself. I believe my email is in my profile. I look forward to getting the Snowy Night pattern. I ordered it the other day.

Kathy

Patti said...

I've been a follower for a while and admire your work. I would love to have a chance at winning this little candy cane pillow.
Patti

Shakerwood said...

What a sweet pillow you have there and it would look just wonderful at my house. There are still a few spots that I haven't put anything. I think the spot is just waiting for me to win this cute, cute pillow!

Christine said...

Cath, I would so love to win one of your unique pieces and this little pillow is beautiful. Please enter me in your give away.
Christine

Anonymous said...

Cath,
I've been following your blog for a while now and I love it. I would love to have my name entered into your giveaway. What an adorable little candy cane pillow!!
~Cindy~

Country Whispers said...

What a great giveaway. Everything you make is so beautiful.

Jacque said...

I have been following your blog for a short while now and am always amazed with you!!! What cute candy canes!

JeanM said...

That is adorable.
Jean

StitchinByTheLake said...

I've been a follower for a while now AND I just finished my snowman candle mat kit I bought from Pumpkin Patch - it is just wonderful. :) blessings, marlene

appleberrycottage said...

Cath,
Please enter me into the giveaway! I still have the snowman candle mat pattern, but still need to look for wool. I've finally gotten some Christmas shopping done today. It's the snow that's gotten me into the Christmas spirit. *
Laura

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

How very, very cute Cathy!! Of course I would like to have my name included in the drawing! Happy holiday and I think you are in the Christmas spirit!

Lee Hill Primitives said...

Hi. The pillow is adorable. Please, enter me in your giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I love your work. I have been subscribed via feed but I guess that's not the same as a follower, so I've become one. you are very talented, and I hope I win.

Joanna

SueWis said...

Cath, I've been following for awhile and love your creations!

This pillow is adorable. I especially love the pine sprigs.

Raymond Homestead said...

Love it! It is so cute!

Anonymous said...

Hi Cathy,
I want it!!!! Love everything you do. Will have to look into getting a blog. I have soooo many blogs bookmarked and I read them everyday!!!!
Lois

Sandy said...

I have been a follower and love, love your patterns. (just ordered Oh Snowy Night).
Would love to win this little pillow...how sweet!

Marie Rayner said...

Cath anyone would be lucky to win one of your little pillows. I have been following you for a while, although I don't always comment, I do always look and drool over your lovely work and designs. I am not sure I could get the right materials over here to be able to do them, but I do love your penny rugs. I really do, especially the Christmas ones! xxoo

Tolentreasures said...

Winning a giveaway would help my holiday spirit soar! Well, maybe...hopefully!

Cathy

Anonymous said...

Would ove to be entered in your drawing!!! Merry Christmas

Anonymous said...

I would love to be included in this drawing.. Thank you and have a happy holiday!!


Susan in Pa.

Barb said...

I am a regular follower and you are also in my favorites. I come to your blog every day! Thanks for the chance to win one of your wonderful wool projects!

Yankee Ridge Primitives said...

I absolutely love this! Please toss me in for a chance. Be sure to visit my blog to sign up for my giveawway:)

Lisa said...

OH I love this pillow!! It is just wonderful!
Thanks for offering!!
Hugs, Lisa

Kelly said...

What a great pillow!! Thanks for the chance to win it!!

Kelly

chitra said...

hai cath....this is really a wonderfull job....urs year longer talent is being shown in this single peice...i just loved it.lovely-"jingle bell candy "pillow.............
merry christmas.

chitra said...

hai cath....this is really a wonderfull job....urs year longer talent is being shown in this single peice...i just loved it.lovely-"jingle bell candy "pillow.............
merry christmas.

Kathy Raker said...

I added you to my google reader last week while searching for penny mats. I thought I would be listed as a follower. When I checked this morning, sure enough I wasn't there. Well I am now!

Would love to enter your drawing for the adorable pillow. Thank you.

Diane H said...

Hi Cathy, I found you through Paulette and am pleased to now be a follower. Your designs and patterns are a delight. It would be wonderful to win one of your creations. Looking forward to getting to know you better.

Anonymous said...

That little pillow is just adorable!!! I didn't check your blog yesterday, so I just went to ebay to see if I could find your listing, but alas I was too late. I'll bet it sold immediately after you listed it. Oh...to have just a fraction of your talent. I'm going to have to figure out how to be a follower. Merry Christmas!

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

Oh my goodness! Cath, what a wonderful, generous prize! Please enter me! Someone is going to get an awesome give away gift from you!

Have a great week!

Linda said...

Hi Cath,
I just love your pillow and all your designs! I'm a new follower, but however you've got me hooked. I've just went to GW last week, gotten wool skirts and jackets, ready to get busy after the holidays. I just love your pillow, and look forward to more patterns soon. Also for us new followers, do you have a list of all your patterns? Have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Linda @ kindlelightblessings.com

arlette said...

Hello Cath, love your candy canes pillow :)

VintageCrafter said...

What a lovely giveaway! I am already an avid follower and love your creativity. Please count me in!
**smiles**
Carol

Anonymous said...

thanks for the sweet Xmas giveaway.
I'd love to win.
my email : crangellaw@yahoo.com

Mow Jo's Quilting said...

You are so blessed to have this talent. I love your ideas. Marla

Denise said...

What a darling pillow! Please enter me into your generous giveaway. Thanks a bunch and Merry Christmas!

Denise

Mary said...

I'd love to have it. Very sweet.

Jill said...

Thanks for the giveaway, it is beautiful. I do not have a blog, but I do have a dashboard to sign into and blogs that I follow. Have a wonderful holiday!

Anonymous said...

Dont have a blog, but I read yours often. Please enter me in your giveaway. Rachel