Wednesday, August 10, 2011

My Endless Summer Giveaway!

It's time! 
 Can't believe how long it's been since I last posted...I got totally swept away with sign orders and have had barely any time for play ~ it's a good thing I really love what I do, so much so that it feels like play!
I can't thank all of you enough for hanging in there with me!
Here's  a few of my recent custom signs...


I also worked on a few new signs...here is my
 absolute favorite...
Ta da!
I know...it's Christmas...but did you know...there's only 136 days till Christmas?
 Yeah, I thought you knew.

Another new one...the vintage French Bakery.
I've a third one in the works...a Farmers Market sign...soon!

okay...here's the scoop on the give away....

because I'm sooo excited and sooo in love with how the
 Merry Christmas
sign turned out~
I've decided to give one away!!
It measures a huge 40 inches wide by 20 inches tall...
very distressed and chippy~

I did two versions of this sign,
 one with just a light gray shading on the letters...

and another with silver german glass glitter shading....


so the winner will get their choice!
Or....the winner can choose
 a $75.00 gift certificate to either of my shops...

 
or my etsy shop
which can be used to purchase any sign there OR on a
 custom sign!

Since I like to keep giveaways simple...just two things...

I'd love if you were a follower of my blog
and two, leave a comment on this post.

And as always, feel free to post about it on your blog and come back and leave another comment for another chance!

This giveaway is open to the US and Canada...

I'll be using random.org to draw the lucky number...
be sure that I have a way to contact you if your number comes up!!

This will run for 2 weeks...ending on Weds. August 24th.

Now more happy news...I go on vacation Saturday!!
To Virginia Beach with my family...all 21 of us!
Here's where we're staying...right on the ocean!

Sweet huh? I so need this vacation, it's the perfect way to end the summer don't you think?...{and dream of an endless summer!}

Good luck everyone...and again,
THANK YOU
for hanging in there with me!!

xo



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70 comments:

  1. People Who Know Me Would Say:August 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Hi Paula! Miss your posts, but I'm so glad you've been busy creating. Okay, I want this sign. For real. If I don't win it, I'm going to buy one...so, as soon as you pull someone else's name as the winner, will you please email me so we can put our heads together and create a custom order for me? I love this. I love it best with German glitter. LOVE IT!

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  2. Sandi~A Cottage MuseAugust 10, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Hi Paula!! Love, love, love your new signs! So happy that you are busy and loving every minute of it! Enjoy your time away...I'm sure you will be even busier as the holidays get closer! Hoping to win this Merry Christmas sign, if not I just might have to order one with the custom sign we already talked about!
    Happy Vacation!

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  3. Barbara EadsAugust 10, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I've just ordered "Happily Ever After" and would love a chance to win this one! Thanks.

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  4. Crystal Rose CottageAugust 10, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    What beautiful work you do! I would love to win!~Patti

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  5. Crystal Rose CottageAugust 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I am also a follower!~Patti

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  6. BieneAugust 10, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    The last posting of you was at the birthday of my daughter.
    And now I see so many, wonderful new signs from you.
    I always LOVE all your signs!!!
    They are so ... I don´t know the english word. I say: they are so spezial!!! Just beautiful!
    (my english is bad - I know)

    Have a wonderful sunny day!

    Greetings from Germany,
    Biene

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  7. eleven-o-oneAugust 10, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I love your signs and would love to win.

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  8. eleven-o-oneAugust 10, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    I'm also a follower...

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  9. LuLu KelloggAugust 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I LOVE THIS!! Can you hear me squealing with delight? Paula, you really do such beautiful work and I love all my signs I have all over my house!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  10. Sissie's Shabby CottageAugust 10, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Hi Paula,
    Glad to see you back, we've missed you! Oh, your signs are the loveliest I've ever seen. I hope to order one for my shop soon.
    Love the Christmas sign, it's wonderful.

    I am excited to be included in your giveaway!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  11. CosmoGirl CarlaAugust 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Paula! Good to see you back. At least your blog absence had you getting some beautiful pieces created. My blog absences are usually me just being lazy! LOL

    To win another of your fabulous works of art would be such a treat. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed!

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  12. CosmoGirl CarlaAugust 10, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Oh, you know, I'm a already a very loyal follower. I'm going to pop back over to my blog and put a blurb about your giveaway in my sidebar.

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  13. CosmoGirl CarlaAugust 10, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I'm back! You're giveaway is posted on my sidebar, Paula. Hopefully no one notices to make my chances better! ;o) hehe

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  14. PCovi August 10, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Gorgeous!!!!

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  15. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Fantastic signs, I love both of them! Please count me in! 8^)

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  16. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I have been a follower for a while. Thanks for sharing. And have a great time in Virginia Beach, can you adopt me? 8^)

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  17. Marsha @ Tattered ChickAugust 10, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I was thinking of you the last couple of days! Last time I heard from you were not feeling well. I'm happy to hear you were "away" b/c you've been creating your fabulous signs!!!

    Of couse I am a follower **wink**

    xxoo

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  18. Marsha @ Tattered ChickAugust 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I posted your button on my sidebar under giveaways :) Fingers crossed . . . . .

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  19. BecaAugust 10, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Love your giveaway! I am already a follower of your lovely blog. :)

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  20. JStacieAugust 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I am a Google Rss follower and Friend connect. Love your signs. Pick me! Thanks so much. Love the Christmas sign.

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  21. JStacieAugust 10, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Didn't know if you meant put and extra comment but wanted to cover my bases. Love your stuff!

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  22. Julie HarwardAugust 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    WOW..when you get back to blogging it's with style! I love all your signs..this one is gorgeous! Hope I win! ;D

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  23. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    You are soooo talented. I wish I had the abilities you do!

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  24. The Feathered NestAugust 10, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I would SO love to be entered to win one of your wonderful signs!!!! Each and every one is just beautiful! hugs and love, Dawn

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  25. The Feathered NestAugust 10, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I am now a follower as well!!! xxoo, Dawn

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  26. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I want one of your signs!!! love them. Thanks for the give away.

    Michelle Wright
    dn91191@yahoo.com

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  27. JoClareAugust 10, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Love your signs, and long to make one my own! I am a follower and a commenter too; will one of your newly winged angels transport one directly....please? :)

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  28. Elizabeth and Gary August 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Paula,
    Wow! I love the Merry Christmas sign..and I have the perfect place for it Teehehe (pick me pick me)
    You have been so busy that is wonderful and I'm sure having your good friend working with you now is really helping out.
    Please drop my name into the hat.
    Big hugs, Elizabeth

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  29. Elizabeth and Gary August 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Hi Paula,
    Its me, and I'm a follower of course..
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  30. Elizabeth and Gary August 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Me once more, Paula I have posted your giveaway on my sidebar!
    Enjoy your beach vacation! we are taking a family beach vacation too to Hawaii and staying in a home on the beach also...I will look forward to your pictures.
    Hugs, Elizabeth

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  31. Farm Girl At HeartAugust 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Paula,
    Love your new sign! Thank you for all your beautiful pictures you've posted.

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  32. Jessica CanhamAugust 10, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I've been following your blog for a while and would love to win one of your gorgeous signs!! Thank you for the chance to win!!

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  33. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 10, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    G!orgeous Paula! this is horrible - im trying to leave comments using a tablet and i hate it! i"ll visit proper when I'm home.

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  34. Heaven's WalkAugust 10, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Hi sweet Paula! What a generous and thoughtful giveaway! I would LUV to have one of your beautiful signs in my farmhouse! :) You know I'm a happy and inspired follower of yours! Thanks for this giveaway, sweetie! ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  35. Heaven's WalkAugust 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Posted your sweet giveaway on my sidebar, Paula! Thanks again ---- now go to the beach and have a wonderful time sifting the sand through your toes, girl! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  36. SandiAugust 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Another blog that I thought I left a comment on yesterday, but obviously not. lol. Love these signs and I would be honored to get thrown in the pot. Well, not me, but my name!!
    Blessings~

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  37. SandiAugust 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I am a follower and have been for quite some time. LOVE your blog and your signs. Thanks again for the chance to win!!!
    Hugs~

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  38. chrisAugust 11, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    i'm a follower through reader already! and i love love love your signs. you're so talented. did i say love?
    thanks for a chance to win one.

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  39. chrisAugust 11, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    im off to window shop!

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  40. Suzie ButtonAugust 11, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Oh your signs are beyond fabulous!!! I'd LOVE to win the Merry Christmas one so much!!! I have been a follower of you, of course! Susan purrpage3 at verizon dot net

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  41. Suzie ButtonAugust 11, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I posted about your lovely giveaway on the sidebar of my blog! Susan purrpage3 at verizon dot net

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  42. JenniferAugust 11, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Just found your blog(through Heaven's Walk) and absolutely love your signs! Glad I found you.
    sdjg@pacbell.net

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  43. DebbieAugust 12, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Woohoo!!!!! So glad you are busy Paula!
    I love all the new signs you've created.
    Your give away is AWESOME!!! Please include me, dearie.
    xxxooo

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  44. Ruffles and RelicsAugust 12, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    new follower.. LOVE the sign... Have a great time on your vacation!!

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  45. JoAnnAugust 12, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    new follower! your giveaway is great, would love to win! have a good vacation, I was just at virginia beach in june. My daughter lives there.

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  46. sandyAugust 12, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I've been following you and love you blog. Also love the sign!
    Have a great vacation!

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  47. LindseyAugust 13, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Very cool giveaway! I'm just now collecting items to open my retreat cottage, and I ran across your blog. Very cute signs!! I would love to win one, or the money to buy from the store. All of your art is fantastic! Very talented, indeed! :)

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  48. Lady PamelaAugust 14, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    The Merry Christmas sign is perfect for my all white Christmas decor. I would love to win your giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  49. Julia @ Vintage with LacesAugust 15, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    This gorgeous sign would be just perfect for my Christmas decoration. Since we're having a pretty bad summer here with lots of rain, I'm already getting into the Christmas mood. That had never happened to me in August before. I would jump for joy if I would win.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  50. Luv2ShopAugust 15, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Love these Christmas signs. You are so talented.

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  51. LisaAugust 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I know you've been busy, and you're doing a great job!!! Love it! And keep enjoying your work!
    I already follow, and your button is always on my blog, I'll move it to the very top!
    Wish us all luck!!!!

    Lisa

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  52. aimeeAugust 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    i love the merry christmas sign! wow 21 people going on vaca. how exciting.
    blessings,
    aimee

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  53. AmyAugust 15, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Oh, your signs are beautiful! Just lovely! I am a follower. Thanks for the giveaway! Amy
    Raggedyamy24@aol.com

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  54. AmyAugust 15, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    It seems as though we are to leave two comments, so this is the second for me! I would love to hang this sign with my shabby chic Christmas decor! Amy
    Raggedyamy24@aol.com

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  55. Tracy M.August 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Simply lovely!!! Would love to have either one!
    Beautiful work!

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  56. Jean TuthillAugust 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    The sign is just so beautiful. I can see why you are so busy, you have such a wonderful talent. I hope I win!!!! Thank you for being so generous. When is the drawing? I'll be waiting to see if I win..... Oh, and I am a follower, for a long time!

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  57. LindseyAugust 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I would love to win, so I'm back posting again!! :) beautiful work!

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  58. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I just absolutely love your signs! Especially the Christmas one. I just bought a 1930 Victorian Cottage and something like that would be just gorgeous over the fireplace at Christmas. I really enjoy your blog, you have such beautiful photos. I would like to start a blog of my own one day. I would call it "The Walnut Cottage". Have a few stories about squirrels.......

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  59. Julie Ann @ annieindy@aol.comAugust 17, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    What a gorgeous sign! I hope that you enjoy every moment of your beautiful vacation- what a relaxing location! I can't wait for you to get back in that studio! I just bought the finishing pieces for my bathroom that is decorated around your last eggshell blue chandelier sign today. It is stunning! Thank you and good luck to me!

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  60. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Paula, I would LOVE LOVE LOVE TO win any of your signs! You have a great eye and wonderful artistic talent. Your signs are beautiful, fun, and a wonderful piece of history brought into our modern age. I care for my mother at my house with advanced Alzheimers, and in these years it is the arts I have turned to for my own healing... beauty inside my house, creative projects, antiques, decorating, my own artistic side needing to be expressed. Art is part of the soul and it is wonderful to see another woman running a successful biz, and the beauty in your signs that pour out from your own soul for others to enjoy! Merci! Janice (harleybabe1007 at yahoo)

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  61. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Your sign is fabulous! I would love to win one...have a great time on your vacation!!

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  62. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Love these signs! Just moved into a new home, and I'm totally nesting! I'd love one of these gorgeous signs to decorate my new space!

    perrietatum@gmail.com

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  63. KathyAugust 19, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Personally I just bought the last toys for the stockings at work so I think you are right on time. (No I am NOT done - haven't started family - well no main gifts anyway)
    And your studio tour - I loved how you stacked your luggage.

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  64. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    136 days.....oh no......I think this give a way is my favorite...I love your new sign and would LOVE to be the lucky winner...fingers crossed!

    Andrea@ Big Creek Cottage
    AndeM1@hotmail.com

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  65. Kim @ French Country AntiquesAugust 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I'm a new follower and love your signs.

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  66. Kim @ French Country AntiquesAugust 20, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I certainly hope I am the lucky gal who wins this great sign. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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  67. Recycled RitaAugust 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Your signs are wonderful! I would love to win any of them! karen...

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  68. CassyAugust 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Very exciting!
    And a lot of giveaways to choose from.

    Cass from Country Guitar Lessons

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  69. mary bethAugust 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    wwow

    Wow! I am a new follower and can't wait to browse around and look at all of your wonderful artwork! Hoping for a sign in my mailbox very soon!

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  70. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country LifeAugust 24, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I'm so excited to find your blog! Love your art! Loved your studio and now I'm inspired to do some changing at home! I would love to win one of your signs! LOVE,LOVE,LOVE! and now I'm going over to click the follow button!

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