Monday, January 31, 2011

One World One Heart

Travel the world and see a new place
Go with a smile and meet a new face-
Travel the world, you won't come to the end

Open your heart and make some new friends~~
(I'm a poet and didn't know it!)




Welcome to my entry in the 2011

One World One Heart international blogging event!
Thank you for stopping by on your travels around the blogging world~

This fun event is open to my devoted readers and followers
as well as all of the new visitors
taking part in this exciting blog hopping journey
around the globe.
(Haven't we all just been waiting FOREVER for this day to get here!)


Please click HERE to be magically transported to the host blog "A Whimsical Bohemian".

Lisa, our sweet host for this event, has compiled a list of all the blogs who are participating. You can begin or continue your journey there - (after you register for a chance to win prizes here!)

My first entry in the OWOH give away is this
Vera Bradley back pack~
If you are going to travel around the blogging world
you need to travel in
STYLE!!
(this should do it - don't you think!)

Next up is this beautiful hot pink
HEART~
(Don't you have just the perfect window to hang this beautiful prize?)
I love this one so much - I almost didn't give it away!




And last~
3 beautiful little handmade beaded
hearts
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Here are the "rules"~~

1. The drawings will be held for all three prizes on February 17 and the winners will be announced HERE on this posting. (at the bottom of the page)

2. You do not have to have a blog to participate in this contest or to win a prize.

3. To enter - just leave a comment at the end of this post.

4. I must be able to contact the winners - so if you do not have a blog - be sure that your email address is plainly available. Anonymous entries cannot be accepted.
5. You can click on the OWOH photo at the top of my sidebar or in this post to be taken to the host blog. There you will find all of the entries in this huge "worldwide" event. Visit as many as you wish - each blog is giving away some special prizes in this fabulous blogging extravaganza!
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I know you are in a big hurry on your hop around the world - (so many blogs - so little time!!) but please do come back later when you can stay a little longer~~
*****
My special Thanks to Lisa (The Whimsical Bohemian) who for five years now has graciously hosted this amazing blogging event. Lisa - your creation of this event has truly changed the lives of hundreds of people. I know this to be true - because I am one of those people. This event was largely responsible for jump starting the readership of my blog and for that I am forever grateful. Because of YOU - I have made new friends (true and lasting friendships) all over this great big world.
~~
Your endless hours of coordinating this event and cataloging all of the blogs at the conclusion is so appreciated. I know 5 years ago your intention was to create this as a fun filled event and a way to make new friends ~~~ today, now 5 years later, this is THE premier blogging event in the world - an event that now holds the participation of over 1000 bloggers from all around the globe. Thank you, thank you, Lisa - from the bottom of my heart~~
Vicki
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2/17 update - MY OWOH WINNERS~~
Nancy from Her Art Nest is the winner of the pink suncatcher heart.
Diane from Lavender Dreams is the winner of the pink felted heart collection.
Sandra from Thistle Cove Farms is the winner of the Vera Bradley back pack.
Thanks to the hundreds of people who participated and made this such a special event! And of course - a huge thank you to Lisa who tirelessly worked so hard to make this work so well for us all ! Another fabulous year Lisa - I can hardly wait until the new event takes place!!
V.

256 comments:

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Doreen G said...

Hi from Canberra Australia thanks for allowing me to enter your giveaway and please come by my blog and enter mine.
Doreen #573

lynn said...

i know you are warm and snuggly there in your yarn heaven :)
creating all the beautiful goodness you do...thank you for sharing with us.. those hearts are adorable.. i love hearts..
thank you for your lovely place to sit and ponder awhile .. i can almost hear the waves.. sigh
big ladybug hugs
lynn

Shannon Chomanczuk said...

What beautiful gifts!!! I love all those hearts. Thank you for entering me into your giveaway.
Shannon from NY

audrey said...

I'm certain you are meeting many new bloggers through your participation in OWOH! It would be hard to resist a stop here at your beautiful blog!
These pink hearts are lovely giveaways! Thank you for the chance to win one.
♥ audrey

Kim Mailhot said...

Hi Vicki ! I love your lovely pieces ! Such a great mix of fibres and beads and TLC. Thanks for the chance to win your prizes. Happy OWOH ! Cheers !

Dawn @ alteredartists said...

Please toss my hat in the ring. I also love the nests. Stop on by my place if you get a chance.
~Dawn
OWOH #733

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

What a lovely giveaway; thank you for the chance to win!
:)
~Becca~

Donna said...

Hello from Iowa, it's nice to meet you. I enjoyed stopping by your blog and would love to be entered in your giveaway.

~Donna #792

Donna said...

Hello from Iowa, it's nice to meet you. I enjoyed stopping by your blog and would love to be entered in your giveaway.

~Donna #792

Peppermint Mocha Mama said...

I love leaving your blog up in the background of my life - the soundtrack is so soothing and the imagery is captivating. Well done, as always.

WW said...

Very beautiful pieces.

Amy Gethins Sullivan said...

~Vicki~
Thank you so much for your visit & your kind words.~I pretty much dashed on over here & I'm so glad I did~ it is hard to leave.~Your nests are so beautiful !~Your right we do have much in common.~
~please inter me in your prize drawing~yes, your right~that pink would be perfect in a window & loving all things hearts.~
I'm going to add you to my bloglist so I can easily return.~xxx

Lucy said...

Sweet Giveaway~Hello from Ontario Canada. Please count me in for your giveaway.
canadianmadeskyy @hotmail.ca

Please visit my OWOH giveaway:
http://creativeskyyphotographydesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/one-world-one-heart-2011-giveaway.html

Michelle said...

Love your banner and photos. And wow... you have fantastic giveaways! Please count me in. ~Michelle, OWOH participant 598

Yvonne said...

OMG, fabulous give away! Pop over to my blog if you get a chance :)

The Gingerbread Lady said...

Hello there, fellow yarnatic!
I love, love, love your birds' nests! How clever and creative are you?! Thank you for stopping by my blog, it's so nice to able to pay a reciprocal visit and look at all of your beautiful treasures.
Best wishes from Germany,
The Gingerbread Lady
http://gingerschatz.blogspot.com/

Marie S said...

Hi there Vicki,greetings from Southern California.
What a beautiful place to land on this wonderous OWOH journey.
Your blog home is inspiring and your backpack, heart, and more hearts travel giveaway divine.
If you get a chance on your OWOH flight would you please drop by my place #442 and spend a few of you valuable moments with me.
http://mariesegal.blogspot.com/2011/01/owoh-2011-welcome-welcome.html

What's up Duck? said...

I can see why you didn't want to part with that heart window hanger. All in all beautiful door prizes!

Ducky Doo

nutamuATaolDOTcom
(just replace AT with @ and DOT with . I do this to dodge email grabbing internet bots)

Leslie said...

Your nests are just beautiful. And the photography makes the even more gorgeous!

http://leslie-mylifeandtimes.blogspot.com/

Jblanton said...

I love your blog! Awesome giveaway- I am having so much fun checking out OWOH participant's blogs. Thanks for the opportunity to win

Nancy Markosky said...

Your knitted bird's nest are beautiful! I have not seen anything like them before and I really like them. I'll be checking out your Etsy store too :) Love your give away too for this giant blogging event-so glad to meet you. Please add my name to your generous give away and please come visit my blog lucky #777 on the ever growing list.

Meg said...

I'm planning on traveling three continents this summer! I'd love to do it with this lovely backpack. blog.fiberholic.net

Created By You said...

Great to meet you along this OWOH tour! Thanks for the opportunity to win some of your artwork!
hugs,
Sharon F. OWOH #262

Azurlin said...

Hello Vicki...Greetings from Ipswich, MA. It's nice to meet you! I love your blog. - It's wonderful. Thank you for offering such special gifts.

Please enter me in the OWOH give away.

I hope you have a chance to visit my blog, too. I'm offering a shabby chic denim necklace as my gift.

Hugs...Linda L

http://www.LamoreAllure.blogspot.com
email: Azurlin@gmail.com

Sean said...

From the Florida Gulf Coast
I am entering for my daughter Melanie, she had wanted to participate in this year's event, but a fire changed her plans... I thought I would surprise her and do this for her..
Visit the site I set up for her on my blog #579.. and enter her name in the contest, thank You

USA

Kim Reid said...

I've enjoyed visiting your lovely blog and would love a chance to enter your wonderful giveaway!
Thanks so much :)
kimberlybreid at hotmail dot

Birgit said...

Hi Vicki,

Thanks for the chance to win one of your wonderful prizes. All three of them are just lovely -- the winners will be very lucky. :)

Greetings from Germany,
Birgit
# 66

Paula said...

I adore your blog! In fact, I'm bookmarking you so that I may come back and visit with you again! I'm looking forward to staying for a while and exploring your posts.

What wonderful giveaways! So generous! The VB backpack is WONDERFUL! As is the pendant (I can just see it in my window, catching the light) and the hearts. Oh, I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win! Hope you'll also stop by my blog and enter my giveaway!

Best wishes,
Paula
www.paulasserendipity.blogspot.com

mom of 3rd culture kids said...

Hello from Thailand! I love all your giveaways! please count me in..

Here's my OWOH post..please click here.. :)

laetriciajaniel (@) gmail (dot) com

Unknown said...

What beautiful hearts you have created. Please enter me in the drawing.
I love reading your blog.
Kathleen

Unknown said...

I sure hope I entered this correctly. Forgot to include my e-mail address. Your heart entries are just beautiful. I love reading your blog.
Kathleen

kwvdh@sbcglobal.net

Textile and Stitch said...

Very generous giveaway and GORGEOUS knitted bird nests! I just bought the book Artful Birds and I'm having visions of your nest with one of my birds inside :)

Unknown said...

Hi from the UK. Your prizes are really lovely!

Chris said...

What fabulous treasures! Great prizes and a fascinating blog. Please stop on by my giveaways as well. OWOH 760.

Karen said...

Hello Vicki,
I enjoyed visiting your blog, it was a wonderful adventure. I found myself smiling. Thank You!
Karen :)

Barbara Olivo Cagle said...

Hi Vicki, I love your beautifully crafted back pack and hot pink heart, and beaded hearts. I would love to win them all. How sweet! Please visit my blog, too. I am the author of "16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood." I am giving away my book and a couple of laminated 4 leaf clovers.
#844
barbara@barbaracagle.com
http://blog.barbaracagle.com

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

Hi Vicki,

Thanks for the chance to win one of your lovely giveaways.

BrendaLea A. - Purple Lady
Southern Illinois, USA
prpldy (at) comcast dot net

Barbara Rosenzweig said...

Greetings from Philly, PA, USA! What a lovely giveaway! Count me in.
I am a watercolor artist and photographer looking forward to meeting a new friend. If you haven’t visited me yet, please visit my new blog anytime (#864) http://barbararosenzweig.blogspot.com/.
I hope to come back later to take more time checking out your blog.
Hugs,
Barbara

VintageCrafter said...

Beautiful blog! I LOVE all of your posts and pictures! I would be thrilled to be the lucky winner!
~Carol

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

FAB.U.LOUS giveaway! LOVE each and every thing....

Please throw me into the hat too.

Warm blessings,
Spencer

Jeany said...

Hi Vicky, I've bin 'walking' in your blog for some time, and what a great blog you have, the way you tell a story with photos and words, it is a joy to be here. best wishes from Janine

Miriam said...

Greetings from the Netherlands! Your prices look lovely, please count me in.

Miriam #781

Anonymous said...

I'd love to go traveling around the world with that backpac, and those hearts are just divine - the stitched ones are so delicate. Please enter me in your drawing and feel welcome to enter mine too.

mitz said...

..I can ** heartly ** wait.. such beauty in your give-a-ways.. thanks for the opportunities
mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

Just Jenn Designz said...

Hello and greetings from Virginia. What wonderful prizes you are gifting. Please throw my name in the hat for a chance to win.

I would love for you to hop on over to my blog for a visit. I am #78 on the OWOH participant list.
*hugs*,
Jenn
justjenndesignz.blogspot.com
justjenndesignz@gmail.com

Susan said...

Hi Vicki, Thank you for a delightful stop along the OWOH journey. I've had such fun visiting and getting to know a little about you, your interests and family. Please enter me in your drawing - what gorgeous items! Warm regards, Susan #282

She Uses Her Words said...

Beautiful art work Vicki! Please enter me in the drawing!
Thank you, Karen

Lotusblommans vardag said...

Lovely giveaway! I love the pink heart!

Come and visit my giveaway too if you didn´t do it already!

Warm regards
Susan nr 471

susanlotus@gmail.com

Pat said...

Vicki....Would love to win...but don't expect to, just truly sending good wishes to you and the Gardener...such a lovely couple. pat

Damla said...

Thanks for the great giveaway. Best wishes...

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

janil said...

Lovely hearts!!!
Greetings from Spain and thanks for the chance!!!

cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

Anna Circo said...

Greetings from southern California. Love your amazing giveaway. Please add me to your hat. I'm flying in during the final hours of OWOH. Thank you and cheers!http://sewingthroughthemuck.blogspot.com/

Sandi M said...

Very cool giveaways that you have put together for OWOH. Thanks for being so generous :)
Sandi #559

angelself said...

Hi =) Your work is just lovely =) This is my first time participating in OWOH, and I am loving it! Stop by and register for my giveaway, if you like. Kathryn, from Florida
http://new-art-angelself.blogspot.com/2011/02/one-world-one-heart.html
#853
luvkathy@tampabay.rr.com

Dale Marie said...

I would love to be etered into your OWOH drawing if it isn't to late:-)
dalemarie75@gmail.com
http://shuttleandthread.blogspot.com/

Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kells said...

Hi Vicki! Thanks for such a generous giveaway!

And Greetings from the Northwest where I am sliding in at the last moment to say yes, please include me as well!

I'm a writer who blogs at Book of Kells: www.ofkells.blogspot.com

thanks so much for offering this! I'd love to win!

all best and wishing you all good things,
Kelli

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