Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Cottage White Flower Pot hangers...giveaway!



Well, my new creations are ready for their big debut!....first here is the inspiration photo from Pottery Barn. The first thing I thought when I saw this room was 'I need more plants in my house!'...then ...when I looked closer....

that was it... I was off to the workshop! Some things just happen that way don't they?...you see something and your whole day is completely changed!

I made two....one large size for a 6.5 inch flower pot, one smaller for a 4.5 inch flower pot...


(the large one measures 24"x16" and extends out 9"~ smaller one measures 19"x11" and extends out 6"....they are made nice and sturdy to hold a flower pot filled with dirt & flowers and I'll be shipping them with the shelf unattached, you'll just need to screw in the included screws in the predrilled holes to attach the shelf)

I'm so pleased with how they came out... I think they are perfect for the front porch...on the deck...in the kitchen with herbs... in the bathroom with lavender....just about anywhere!

They are pretty just plain old chippy white but of course I don't plan on leaving them like that...you know me better than that!

But what to put on them???? I began to realize the possibilities were endless...


a number?

gorgeous french text?


awesome Italian text??

there was no way I could choose one....so the only solution is to let the customer choose...



(click on this to enlarge the photo and see them close up)

oh what fun I had playing with all the different possibilities!

So that's how I'll be listing it...as a 'custom ~ choose your own text' item. You'll also get to decide if you'd like more chipping/distressing on it...right now they have 'medium' distressing.

Okay...let's get to the giveaway part!

I'm giving away the smaller one of these to one lucky winner, and you'll get to choose what you'd like on it for text/image. To be entered, simply leave a comment on this post, that will give you one chance....blog about this giveaway or add a sidebar button on your blog, that will give you two chances to win (be sure to come back and comment that you did that so your name is in the hat again). It's open to the US & Canada and will end on Wednesday, Feburary 23rd...sometime in the evening I'll get a winner via random.org.

Good luck to all & thank you for stopping by ...your freindship is such a treasure!

ps...the larger one is listed in my etsy shop!

pss...even if you've won one of my giveaways in the past...you're still included! :)

Linking up with Kathleen at Faded Charm for White Wednesday:)

134 comments:

Victoria said...

Well now that is really crafty of you! I wish I was that crafty. I won't enter your giveaway cuz I already won one from you and it wouldn't be fair to win again!!! But they are lovely!

Love the Decor! said...

So cute!!
I would love this for my almost newly painted dining room : )

Whatever Is Lovely said...

Paula!!! Hello!!! I LOVE these!!! You are so talented!! Thank you so much for this opportunity! Hope all is well with you guys! ♥
I'm off to post this on my sidebar..That is if I can remember how..been away from blogging for so long! :)

Big Hugs ~ T

Whatever Is Lovely said...

Yay!!! I managed to post it on my sidebar!! :)

Whatever Is Lovely said...

Shared it on facebook too.. :)

ChRiS said...

how nice i love things like this...thxs for a chance!!!

Unknown said...

Love these! Count me in!

Julie Harward said...

These are just awesome...love them all! You do such great work! ;D

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Oh these are so pretty and I love the addition of numbers and images. Oh, you creative one, you!

hugs
Sissie

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

LOVE the plant holders! I'm so impressed and would LOVE to win the little one!!! You are my word for the year, "DO"...
Thank you for having this awesome giveaway!
Warmly,
deb

Claudia said...

Oh my gosh, Paula - these are FABULOUS! I am in love with the romantic look of them!!! Bravo, my friend.

xo
Claudia

mariondee-designs said...

I know I can't be entered in the comp (I'm in Australia ) but just wanted to say they are absolutely gorgeous! I love all the chippiness and the writing finishes them off so well! Wonderful job! take care, Maryann

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

I love every single one of them!

Unknown said...

Love those! They are wonderful. :)

Jessica said...

I love them....beautfiul job!

Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

These are amazing. You are very talented. Would love one for my porch for herbs in the summer. ~~Sherry~~

Terry said...

OMG - I love what you've put together! What an exciting giveaway too - positively beautiful!

kimberly wheat said...

Wow! Those turned out so beautifully! How fun that would be at my cottage! Thanks for the chance to win..

Unknown said...

Sweeet! What a fabulous idea!!!

michelle said...

Paula those are beautiful!! You did an amazing job and how sweet to give one away! You are so creative and talented my dear!
Thank you for the chance to win one!

Sentimental Roses said...

Love them.. Thank you so much for the give away!
Susan mystica_rose@hotmail.com

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

These are so pretty...love the look of them and thanks for the giveaway.

Blessings,
Linda

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

I'm posting your giveaway on my blog:)

Blessings,
Linda

awal.ny said...

I have been drooling over those pictures from pottery barn since I first saw them, so I would love for a chance to win one of your planters.

Nancy Wethington said...

These are seriously beautiful! Running to my blog to post about this!

Lynn said...

This is beautiful and would be perfect for my about to be painted in the next month, lol, studio. Actually, funny thing is, I received my Pottery Barn catalog and did see the picture above and actually think of it in my "to be studio". The walls will be beauitful Victorian Mauve, a cool, neutral gray tone mauve. Molding, furniture white! This with a cascading leafy plant would be awesome. Thank you for your talent and generous give-away.

JStacie said...

This is great! Very creative. Thanks for the giveaway!

Pam said...

These are wonderful-thank you so much for the chance to win one-I came over from White Wednesday-and am now a new follower!

Betty said...

What a beautiful giveaway and you have a nice blog here.

ornamentsbypink said...

Hi Paula,
just found your blog and went to your website
your work is beautiful! I am now a follower.
Oh and please enter me in your giveaway too!
Mary

muffy said...

A friend told me about your blog.She was right beautiful!

quixoticrie said...

The authentic look of your sign caught me at first glance. Lovely!

ornamentsbypink said...

Paula its me again. I posted your button on my blog, please put my name in again!
Mary

Nancy said...

Oh, those are wonderful!!!

ncurryartiste said...

These are fabulous. I have the perfect sunroom for them! You do lovely work.

Lisa said...

Yikes, I want one! They are bellisimo! Did I spell that right? Well you know! You are already on my side-bar, and I'll post about it, tonight! And it did give me, an idea!

Hugs, Lisa

Darlene said...

They are just beautiful. I love the rustic charm and the different lettering on each of them. Thanks for offering this giveaway.

Anonymous said...

beautiful!! One would look great on my kitchen wall.Mary w.

Faded Charm said...

Great job on these and I'm loving all the different texts you used....very frenchy!

Please add my name to the hat.

Kathleen

aimee said...

awesome!my fingers are crossed!
blessings,
aimee

Lynnette said...

I love, love, love this. I want to win this one sooooo badly!!
nettecan at hotmail dot com

Sharon Margiotta said...

Wish I could speak French ... I would say amazing, beautiful, lovely, awesome, made for my house!

CottageRose said...

These are awesome; thanks for the chance to win!!
Deb, qoq_1@hotmail.com

Domestic Diva said...

Lovely! Thanks for the chance.

lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

Cherry Pie said...

It's wonderful! I love everything distressed inside and outside my home. I love to hang any sort of things on my fence too. You have a great blog! Happy to find you!

Cherry Pie said...

I added your link from my blog now
www.cherrypieblog.blogspot.com

Thanks for the chance to win!

Mrs. Cherry Heart said...

I loooove these!
I can see it on the porch with our address on it or in the bathroom with pretty soaps or in the bedroom with a candle in it...oh the possibilities are endless!

Count me in
Smiles,
Dolly

Linens Lace and Lattes said...

Please add me to the giveaway! It would go in my entryway and look fabulous!
deb
linenslaceandlattes

Kathy McElroy said...

This would look great in my new shabby chic bedroom.

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous. I'd love to win one. Count me in!

Judy

edy said...

So lovely.....and delightful

Edy

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Just found your blog and boy what a great time to have found it!! These are just gorgeous. You are so talented!

Gabrielle said...

Love these!!! Thank you for the chance to win!

Barbara Jean said...

Oh I found you just in time!!!

Love your creations, and anxious to visit more of your blog.

blessings
barbara jean

Barbara Jean said...

Paula,
OK> I blogged about your giveaway, but I sure hope I win!!

Off to see more of your blog, and sign up to follow you!

blessings
barbara jean

Kim said...

I love your creations. The sign you made me is displayed proudly over my bed. Thanks for offering this chance!
xoxo,
Kim

Romeo said...

Wowser! How grand is this?!?! Barbara Jean just sent me over - and so of course having found your great site, I am now a follower :) Looking forward to following you around....got any milk? How about cat snacks? Ah, no matter, we'll be back

Romeo and "her"

Kathy said...

Love it when creativity happens like that! I'd love to be the winner - thank you!
kathy

Kathy said...

Hello!
I have posted your giveaway on my sidebar!
Kathy

Simply Debbie said...

DING-A-LING-LING...LING
A SWEET ANGEL RECEIVED HER WING...
YOUR "POST A COMMENT MESSAGE" IS ADORABLE. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THAT SAYING.
HELLO.
MY NAME IS DEBBIE...SIMPLY DEBBIE THAT IS...LOL
I TYPE IN CAPITAL LETTERS BECAUSE MY VISION IS NOT GOOD AND IT MAKES IT SO MUCH EASIER TO SEE....I WAS TOLD IF YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS YOU ARE YELLING....WHO THINKS UP THESE RULES
NOW THAT I HAVE HAD THE RECOMENDED WARNING FOR LIMITED VISION BROADCAST ALERT...LOL...I WILL TELL YOU, YOU ARE PRECIOUS.
THESE ARE SO BEAUTIFUL,SHABBY CHIC, PARISIAN, AND ROMANTIC...YOU DID GOOD AND YOU WILL DO REALLY WELL IF YOU PICK ME...BUT...
I DO HAVE TO GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE....
I HEARD ABOUT YOUR BEAUTIFUL GIVE AWAY ON BARBARA JEAN'S BLOG...SHE DID A GREAT JOB BUT IF SHE WINS I GET 20% OF IT...HEAR ME BJ...LOL
I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO DROP BY MY BLOG AND WOULD BE SO VERY HONORED IF YOU FOLLOWED ME.
TRULY, PUTTING ALL JOKING ASIDE YOU DID A STUNNING JOB...CONGRATULATIONS.
HAVE A SUGAR SWEET DAY
HUGS
SIMPLY DEBBIE

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh how gorgeous are these. I love them all. I would love to be entered. Hugs, Marty

Deborah aka Miss Bee said...

How smart of you to replicate what you saw. They turned out just great and I would love to win one!

Deborah in NC

Deborah aka Miss Bee said...

A photo and linkback to your giveaway in on my sidebar.

xo
Deborah in NC

Simply Debbie said...

1. I PLACED YOUR BLOG ETSY BUTTON ON MY SIDE BAR.
2. I PLACED THE PICTURE WITH LINK BACK TO YOU UNDER MY GIVE AWAY BUTTON.
WONDERFUL GIVE AWAY.
HAVE A SUGAR SWEET DAY
SIMPLY DEBBIE

Gypsea Nurse said...

Now this is divine!!! being into numerology.. I would most likely do a No.
Am so following....and will put your button on my side bar!
YIPPEE!!
Smiles~
C

Linecas have said...

Hi Paula.
What a beautiful blog you got. A blogging friend linked to you so thats how I found you.
I went into your shops also. So fantastic work.Since i am in Norway I am sorry to see you dont send here. But I added your etsy to my favorites just for the beauty of them and inspiration. Good luck with you give away, it sure is gorgeous gifts you are giving away.
regards from Norway. :)
Lineca

marika said...

These are fantastic! Thank you for giving us the chance to win one of them!

sweet violets said...

How wonderful these are!!! Please put my name on the list...thanks....cleo

Anonymous said...

Wow you did an awesome job and I love all the different ideas you have as to what to paint on them! Would love to win!

Susan said...

Gorgeous Give away!!

Sandi said...

These are gorgeous! Love them and keeping my fingers crossed!!
Blessings~

Sandi said...

I just posted it on my blog sidebar also!! Thank you for the opportunity to win this gorgeous piece!!
Blessings~

Anonymous said...

Those are adorable - I would LOVE to win one! I found you via Barbara Jean at Treasures from the Heart!

Shay said...

I found you from Barbara jeans blog. What a great give away this.Love it!!

Suzie Button said...

I can just imagine your thrill in making these! So perfect! Thanks for a sweet giveaway as usual! Suzie purrpage3 at verizon dot net

Anash said...

i like your blog- the photography is stunning
anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

I just adore it !!!
I am off to buy some plants
today :)

xoxo
Lori

CosmoGirl Carla said...

One word, Paula . . . GORGEOUS!!! What a fabulous talented artist you are. I would be honored to be the lucky winner of one your new creations.

I am definitely adding this fantastic giveaway to my sidebar as well.

CosmoGirl Carla said...

Done, Paula! I've added your giveaway to my sidebar. Keeping my fingers crossed real tight ;o)

Renee said...

Beautiful!! I have been looking all kinds of similar ideas in catalogs, and was thrilled to find you and then to find a giveaway! OMG! Thanks for the chance to win!

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Paula,
Another awsome creation! Please drop my name into the basket.
Have a sweet and creative weekend,
Hugs, Elizabeth

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Paula,
Just posted about your giveaway on my sidebar..
XO Elizabeth

Crimson Heart Studios said...

Hi Paula, I followed you over from another blog. How beautiful is this! What a great giveaway. Anyone would be blessed to win. Thanks, Cindy

Luz said...

these are gorgeous! thank you for the giveaway!

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

Wow, would I love to have one of those, count me in. I found you over at Barbara Jean's blog. Beautiful.

Beckey said...

Love your blog and creativity Paula! Those wall planters are wonderful, and sure would look nice on my front porch - or my kitchen - or my bedroom. Oh heck, I would LOVE one in every room, AND front porch!

Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

So I decided to actually sit down today and catch up on my blog reading. I stumbled upon this one through Barbara Jean's blog and see you have a giveaway! Ooooooo....I've never actually won anything. Seems like I enter a lot of contests but to no avail. So here I am again, entering and hoping to actually win this time. I grabbed your blog button and posted it on my two blogs. I've also favorited your Etsy shop (I also have two Etsy shops) and I'm crossing my fingers :D You have a beautiful blog and Etsy shop. I love the french inspired signs. Just love them! I would be so excited to hang one of these on my home.

Cheryl ~ Casual Cottage Chic said...

You KNOW I love your signs...and when I saw the planter sign I just had to have the larger one. Now perhaps it will be joined by the smaller one if I win your fabulous GIVEAWAY ;-)

Casual Cottage Chic said...

Just blogged about your GIVEAWAY. Enter me a second time {I really want one of these....lol!}. xo, Cheryl

Life In My Nest said...

Paula, you are so so talented! Pottery Barn should see yours . . . they just might hire you! Of course, you know I want one and I was thrilled to see you used "Welcome to our Nest" on one just like the sign you made for me. Love it. I'll be right back after I post about your give away on my blog.

Life In My Nest said...

Okay,here I am again. You are now on my blog. Please enter me again. Thanks.

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

These signs are lovely. Please enter me for your draw.

Brenda, Kindred Hearts Antiques and Gifts said...

So glad to have just found your site, and really impressed with the planters, would LOVE to win one! Please enter me, I will post on my site!
www.KindredHeartsAntiques.com

Sarah said...

What a delightful sign. I'd love to add one of these to my sun porch. Please add my name to this one. Thanks! ~ Sarah

chubmoma said...

Your creations are lovely. I would love to win one. Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I added your button to both my blogs, blogged about the giveaway and posted it on my facebook page. :D I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Heaven's Walk said...

Oh my gosh, Paula......one of your new awesome creations would look fabulous in my ratty old French country farmhouse!!!!! Please oh please throw my name in the bucket! ♥

xoxo laurie

Heaven's Walk said...

Just posted your wonderful giveaway on my sidebar, Paula! Keeping my fingers crossed! ♥

xoxo laurie

Faith Hope and Cherrytea said...

Perrrrfect!
thx for so generously sharing your creativity!

Faith Hope and Cherrytea said...

all buttoned up on the FHC sidebar ")
Welcome ...

Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming} said...

Ooooooh! So hope I win! Love these!

Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming} said...

Back for another entry, I added a photo link to my blog! Thanks!

Queen of the Click said...

Wow that is beautiful and I would love to win and be the envy of all my neighbors.

Sarah said...

Paula, back to say that I've added the giveaway button to my sidebar. Thanks for another chance for this lovely gift. ~ Sarah

My Happily Ever After said...

What a great find!!! I am in love with these. It is my first time visiting your blog and I love it. I will post a link. Thanks!!!

Reenie said...

oh no...soooo many comments! do I stand a chance? first time to blog...found through a link to a link to a link to you..haha! but love this and will visit often. you made a snowy NJ afternoon brighter! thx!

Digital Misfit said...

Those are BEAUTIFUL! I think it is wonderful that you customize the text. The distressing is fabulous.
I am crossing my fingers for this beauty!

heidig@gmail.com

Paulette Kinney/Paper Nosh said...

I love these Paula! You are so smart. Still love my Paper Nosh sign and might need one of these too for my house ! xoxo, paulette

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I could have sworn I entered your giveaway days ago, Paula! Good thing you're running behind because, apparently, I didn't!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Okay, got you on my sidebar, too!

Brenda said...

These are really neat and it is getting close to time for the snow to go away so I could actually use one!

Charmingdesigns said...

I would love love love to win. Thanks for the chance

Gail said...

Love, love this planter. I just saw your note on my side bar and had to see what you had been up to. So yes please enter my, this would be great in my studio, or my stairwell with its new makeover, or in my bathroom...kitchen.
Hugs
Gail

JoAnne said...

Hi paula,
Your giveaways are always the best! I adore these planters. My fingers are crossed.....

Fonville Farm said...

Wow! I'm loving the planter! I have the perfect spot for one, or two or three:)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I hope I'm in time! I would SO love to have one! Thanks! ♥

Sherry said...

I hope I am not too late. Your planters are so wonderful. I love the chippy look!

Blondie's Journal said...

Oh, gosh!!! How did I miss this? It's gorgeous! Please count me in, Paula!

XO,
Jane

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi Paula, These are wonderful and I love them all! Thank you so much for this lovely and generous giveaway.
xo,
Sherry

Molly (togatherwithlove@gmail.com) said...

Love it! What an adorable giveaway. Now let me see if I can post it to my blog, Im still so novice at this but I will try......~ M

*Ulrike* said...

Wow, I'm coming in at the very last moment. That is such a cute idea! Please throw my name into the hat too!

Heather H. said...

Oh WOW I love it!!! I think I could use one in every room of my house!!! Your work is very beautiful and I love your style!!!!
Thanks for the chance to win and thanks for sharing.
Tootles, Heather H

Heather H. said...

Ok I am back..... I just posted your button on my blog.... Thanks again ,
Heather H

Tra La La Boom De Ay said...

Thank you for the second chance. I have been a bit under the weather and am starting to feel better now. I was thankful for the second chance but of course this sent me to your etsy shop where I fell IN LOVE with everything!!!! I can not wait for my tax return. I want a few of those signs. I think though you should show us how to make those curtains as well cuz they are adorable!!!

Amy R. said...

LOVE this! You are so talented!
Thanks,
Amy

The French Bear said...

One of these days I hope to have your precious art work on my wall....it is soooo beautiful!!!! Everything you paint is gorgeous but I do love the French ones!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B

luverlie said...

hope I'm not too late. Love your blog!

Curiosity Cottage said...

These are just AMAZING!!! I also hope I'm not too late!! :D

Kim said...

Would love to have one of these beautiful works of art!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Oh gosh, I love these!

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

They are wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous - I'm glad I found you and will most certainly follow!

Tracy Huffman said...

These are just lovely! I am a new follower!

Sunrooms Northern Ireland said...

You did great. Those hanging plants/ flowers are great to hang in a sun room. They add beauty and the direct heat of the sun will give the plant more radiance.