Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Advent giveaway #1 -- CLOSED
eta: this giveaway is now closed. thanks for participating!
So here it is -- giveaway #1 in honor of the first week of Advent.
How's your week going, by the way?



I was trying to photograph the contents of this case when I decided that it might just be easier to leave the giveaway as a surprise. I know, you love surprises, right?
Well, too bad if you don't. Suffice it to say, though, that this is a giveaway that includes things that I think all of my readers would enjoy. Which means it isn't scrapbook-related, specifically. It is, however, art & craft related because those are things that I love. And you love too, right?

Okay, okay, some hints. Yes, that cute adorable suitcase from Paper Source is included. As well as a few somethings from posie, Erika Ebert Press, and purlsoho, and maybe also something handmade by Mark.

So, if you are still interested, please post below (remember, I need a way to contact you in the event that you win!) We'll draw a winner sometime on Friday.

Thank you!

PS. Almost forgot - happy birthday to my dad today! Speaking of things in containers, we sent him a Christmas tree for his birthday. did you know you could do such a thing? Not to worry, though, this giveaway does NOT include a Christmas tree.
posted by Joanna Bolick @ 3:47 PM  
93 Comments:
  • At 4:39 PM, Anonymous jen olson said…

    That's so cool. The tree and the giveaway. Did you guys get yours yet? We put ours up on Sunday. I am going to try to convince Ross we need a real one next year. We'll see. :)

     
  • At 4:39 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I JUST MIGHT BE THE FIRST TO RESPOND..YAY

    love gettin to know u "cyberly", i don't post too often but i do lurk and enjoy your pix....

    happy holidays
    lynda in calif

    mom2twobiscuitheads@hotmail.com

     
  • At 5:25 PM, Blogger jen k said…

    I love surprises! Sign me up. :)
    djkallevig@Msn.com

     
  • At 5:45 PM, Anonymous Dana said…

    Love those little Paper Source suitcases - and I am dying to know what is inside!

    hollywoods_grl@yahoo.com

     
  • At 6:07 PM, Blogger Camden & Avery's Mom said…

    How fun! Hope you have a great day!

    Heather
    (hrcline@gmail.com)

     
  • At 6:24 PM, Blogger stephanie said…

    you are such a sweetheart for doing this.
    hope you had a wonderful day...
    happy bday to your dad!! i think a tree is a FANTASTIC gift!!

     
  • At 6:35 PM, Blogger indigodolphin said…

    happy birthday to your dad!! what a cute suitcase and giveaway.

     
  • At 6:43 PM, Blogger Hilary said…

    I am a lover of surprises as well.
    You are so fancy.

     
  • At 6:48 PM, Blogger Rachelle said…

    what a fun idea.
    love me some surprises :)

    xxrachelle
    rmaciver@sbcglobal.net

     
  • At 7:00 PM, Blogger Katie said…

    Yah! I love giveaways! That suitcase is so cute!

    akrose@comcast.net

     
  • At 8:03 PM, Anonymous Shannon Taylor said…

    Happy birthday Joanna's dad! ;) I love surprises too! And I love your blog. Love that you share little things that mean so much. Especially pix of your little curly haired stinkers! ;)
    -Shannon

     
  • At 8:05 PM, Blogger kristina said…

    That suitcase is so cute! Love it, Joanna! Happy Birthday to your Dad! I hope he is going well! Love the idea of sending a Christmas tree! So cool! :)

     
  • At 8:13 PM, Blogger christine said…

    I love suprises!

    christine@cwandjs.cjb.net

     
  • At 8:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Surprises are great! The suitcase is such a cute gift by itself!
    Melissa
    melissajladd@yahoo.com

     
  • At 8:18 PM, Blogger shelbyvaladez said…

    I would love to be included :)
    shelbyvaladez@sbcglobal.net

     
  • At 8:27 PM, Anonymous megan said…

    Wow - how fun! I do love a surprise. :) BTW, got your Christmas card today - SO cute! :) So i'll be anxiously awaiting Friday... ;)
    megangreiner@comcast.net

     
  • At 8:43 PM, Blogger Carly said…

    That red case alone is a gift!

     
  • At 9:21 PM, Blogger Jessi said…

    I love those little suitcases!!!

    jessi@jessistringham.com

     
  • At 9:33 PM, Blogger AliciaSharp said…

    Sign me up! I love that case!

    scrapper4faye@yahoo.com

    Alicia Sharp

     
  • At 9:34 PM, Anonymous Amanda said…

    I love surprises AND suitcases! Merry Christmas!

    Amanda Fuentes
    amanda_fuentes79@yahoo.com

     
  • At 9:39 PM, Blogger Crystal Johnson said…

    Oh, I love this suitcse and red is one of my favorite colors :)

    Count me in!

    BTW, I LOVE the Christmas card!

    See you all Sunday!

     
  • At 10:06 PM, Anonymous Jessica said…

    I love that little suitcase, it looks like so much fun just by itself! I am totally enjoying your photography stuff over at two peas. Thanks for sharing!


    Jessica
    jforbeck@cablerocket.com

     
  • At 10:22 PM, Blogger Lisa said…

    very cool suitcase!

     
  • At 10:23 PM, Anonymous Andrea F. said…

    How fun! Thanks for counting me in!!

    fossam78@yahoo.com

     
  • At 10:25 PM, Blogger Sally said…

    Alright, I admit it. I read your blog. I can't resist. Your photos are always so amazing and your kids are just too clever and cute. :) And a chance at winning something brought me out of lurkdom.

    Sally Davidson

     
  • At 10:26 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    What a day to check out your blog! Your photography rocks. Not sucking up... just sayin'.

    jaleynse@nuskin.com

     
  • At 11:03 PM, Blogger Hollye said…

    You always have the coolest give aways!

    Our tree is up with lights, but no ornaments. We are planning to decorate tomorrow night. Big fun with a 2 year old!

     
  • At 11:05 PM, Anonymous melissa deakin said…

    oh my goodness...i am in love with the container alone...the goodies inside sound amazing as well!
    you are so kind and always so generous.
    our Advent is off to a great start.
    now, if only it would slow down a bit...i have too much to do!
    :)

     
  • At 11:11 PM, Blogger Kelly Goree said…

    I love trying to win your giveaways, Joanna! They're legendary and so generous of you :)

     
  • At 11:14 PM, Blogger Crystal said…

    My week is going great - thank you for asking! My daughter and I made 25 dozen perogies today so another part of Christmas dinner is ready :))

    I love your pictures and the way you write, which explains why I'm always checking your blog. And what's this no snow thing?!! We have a foot of the white stuff and -5 degrees F to go with it.

    Thanks for entering my name for such a lovely gift! I am very curious to see what's inside - and is that a book I spy under the suitcase? Have a happy day :))

     
  • At 12:11 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Love it...dying to know what's inside!! How about a wee hint??

    Happy Holiday!
    Shanley
    shanleymcfarland@hotmail.com

     
  • At 1:31 AM, Blogger Catherine said…

    Christmas surprises - such fun! Happy Birthday to your Dad - love the Christmas tree gift idea.

     
  • At 2:42 AM, Anonymous Karen said…

    I have three blogs that I check daily & your blog is one of them! Decided to join in the fun of the give-away! Thanks for making life more fun (& beautiful)!! :-)

    davisfamilydkbk@yahoo.com

     
  • At 3:30 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    you are so generous! that suitcase is so adorable. :)

    formyboy08@yahoo.com

     
  • At 6:57 AM, Blogger Lilo said…

    No snow here either... but I hope it will come til Christmas. Love to win your givaway. ;)
    Congrats to your dad. =)

     
  • At 8:02 AM, Blogger nicole said…

    So much fun! Love those suitcases from PS.
    Nicole
    jklein76@hotmail.com

     
  • At 8:25 AM, Blogger Kimber-Leigh said…

    Happy Birthday to your Dad! And a tree--what a great gift!!!

    surprises are the best! thanks, joanna!

     
  • At 9:15 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    My daughter has one of those cute cases! Love them!

    Happy Holidays!

    hollyawags@yahoo.com

     
  • At 9:23 AM, Anonymous krista said…

    Seeing your posts about leaves and things makes me sooo homesick, so I read it even more. I love it.
    I've got the winter blahs, mostly from being so far away from home this time of year, and this post got me at least a little excited. So cute! You'll post what the winner got, right? krista

     
  • At 9:53 AM, Anonymous Kelly KH said…

    Brandy Logan turned me onto your blog awhile ago. Thanks for the inspiration!

     
  • At 9:54 AM, Anonymous Kelly KH said…

    you can contact me at kkhopkin@mchsi.com

     
  • At 10:18 AM, Blogger 8thgypsy said…

    I love surprises and I love red so I think this giveaway was meant for me.

    Joan
    pdonnely1@cogeco.ca

     
  • At 10:52 AM, Blogger ~Sasha Farina~ said…

    goodness... how adorable is the case itself? makes me come out of lurkdom! LOL...

    count me in pls!

    sashafarina@gmail.com

     
  • At 11:06 AM, Blogger LeAnne said…

    Oooh - give-a-ways! Love em! Thanks so much!
    LeAnne
    lbfritts@gmail.com

     
  • At 11:25 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    What a cute case!
    leana_lucas@yahoo.com

     
  • At 11:29 AM, Blogger Fabienne said…

    I'am in, for once i'm not too late...
    JOYEUSES FETES DE FIN D'ANNEE

    Fabienne
    facienne.c@gmail.com

     
  • At 11:46 AM, Blogger Ginger said…

    Hey Joanna! I just can't believe how BIG Harper is! She's growing so! What a doll!

    Haven't talked to you in forever. Hugs, girl!

    Ginger

     
  • At 11:48 AM, Blogger rawbin said…

    oooo oooooo! i wanna win!!!

    Robin Plemmons!!!!

    pick me pick me!!!

    oooo! ooooo!

     
  • At 11:51 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Love your photography. Count me in on the drawing. Thanks.

    Susan
    nclighthouses@nc.rr.com

     
  • At 12:11 PM, Blogger Amber said…

    Cool giveaway!

    I come to your blog daily to see your photos. I just love them.

    AmberGrumbles@carolina.rr.com

     
  • At 12:39 PM, Blogger Kimberly said…

    Ooooh, I absolutely adore those suitcases from Paper Source but have never had one of my own!

    I hope you enjoy this Advent season with your family.

     
  • At 12:46 PM, Blogger Kirsten said…

    i'm interested!!
    kirstenlynn73@yahoo.com

     
  • At 12:58 PM, Blogger clairesmama said…

    c

     
  • At 12:59 PM, Blogger clairesmama said…

    awesome! i love all the fun ideas on your blog. liz
    clairesmama@hotmail.com

     
  • At 1:52 PM, Blogger Steph J said…

    love to be apart of this.

     
  • At 1:57 PM, Blogger Raven said…

    A Christmas tree! What a great gift! :) Thought that little suitcase was Paper Source, too - I drool over the catalog everyday.

     
  • At 2:13 PM, Blogger Joanna said…

    I can't resist! I love your photography, very inspiring!
    joanna.hughes@gmail.com

     
  • At 2:25 PM, Anonymous Jaci said…

    I love surprises. The suitcase is really cute...I haven't seen them yet.

    jakincaid@nc.rr.com

     
  • At 3:38 PM, Blogger craftymama said…

    Oh, I LOVE those suitcases!!! :) So cute! I'd love to be in the drawing.

     
  • At 3:45 PM, Anonymous Shelley said…

    no comment on how the week is going except thank goodness we are half way through. I love your surprises. You are so thoughtful and fun!
    shellhillestad@yahoo.com

     
  • At 3:55 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I love arts and crafts! And love that suitcase :)

    Sign me up!
    Meredith
    mptuten@yahoo.com

     
  • At 3:56 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Would love to win your surprise giveaway. Love the suitcase and thankyou again for posting this wonderful giveaway.

    Fran Heupel
    jfcheupel@yahoo.com

     
  • At 4:15 PM, Blogger Laura said…

    I love the soooo cute little suitcase. This might be what I need to "jumpstart" my creativity block I've had lately. Just thinking about what might be inside is exciting!

    Laura
    gloverlj@sbcglobal.net

     
  • At 5:43 PM, Blogger Heather M. said…

    Wow, what a giveaway! You are so generous, Joanna!!!
    Hope your dad is doing well! I've been thinking about your family lately!

     
  • At 6:09 PM, Blogger mel said…

    I for one, loooove surprises! :)

    mgautreau42@yahoo.ca

     
  • At 7:23 PM, Blogger cheerful cropper said…

    wow! a giveaway! how cool and generous of you!
    kristafernandez@sbcgloba.net

     
  • At 8:00 PM, Blogger Michelle said…

    I love that little case, so cute! And happy birthday to your dad :)

     
  • At 8:14 PM, Blogger Rebecca said…

    Oooo... love that little suitcase... and surprises, too! How nice of you!

    [rscpahl at gmail dot com] :)

     
  • At 8:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Love that red case. The inside would just be a bonus! Love reading your blog and also love the photos.

    Susan
    Long Beach Island

     
  • At 9:34 PM, Anonymous Tara O said…

    I never knew you could send a christmas tree...definitly different and new idea for a gift!Happy birthday to your dad!
    As for week...ahh it's hard sometimes, with a stomach disease and just in university...but through it all, the most important thing I learned and especially now at Christmas, is too always stay positive!
    The joy of Christmas, never stop smiling and giving!
    Happy holidays!
    sunshinegurl101@hotmail.com

     
  • At 9:49 PM, Blogger Nely said…

    oooh, i like the red case!

     
  • At 9:55 PM, Anonymous Danielle C said…

    I just love a surprise! Tell you dad Happy Birthday--Hope all his wishes come true :)

    danielle@christian34.com

     
  • At 11:45 PM, Blogger jen said…

    i'd be happy with just the case...but will take what's in it too ;o)
    jen
    jarsmith95@hotmail.com

     
  • At 1:52 AM, Anonymous Cheryl In Canada said…

    I just wanted to tell you how much your photos (and scrapbooking) inspire me. And I especially appreciate your 2peas tutorials on photography. So thank you. And I have to admit that I am more of a lurker here than anything else. Not necessarily because I want to be, but because we are still on dial-up (yes some benighted parts of the world still function, barely, with dial-up) and you have no idea how long it takes to make a comment. :) Thanks again, and Merry Christmas!

     
  • At 8:49 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Oh, I love that red suitcase - too adorable. Continue to love your blog and your lovely pictures!

    Janice
    myers27360@yahoo.com

     
  • At 10:48 AM, Anonymous Mitzi said…

    Surprises are the best...such a pretty little case.

    mitzibarber@hotmail.com

     
  • At 12:05 PM, Blogger Wendy Sue said…

    What a cute container...and December surprises are always the best!! ;) Now if I could be half as organized as you, I'd be having a wonderful first week of December, lol! :o)

     
  • At 12:31 PM, Blogger chksngr said…

    mmmmmm...I love surpirses...and presents....

    chksngr@gmail.com

     
  • At 12:37 PM, Anonymous Alison said…

    Cool. I can't believe you can send a tree to someone. :) alison_hiller@comcast.net

     
  • At 1:07 PM, Blogger Regina Ellison said…

    Surprises are nice. Sign me up!

    kilbycrazy@yahoo.com

     
  • At 1:45 PM, Blogger Jamie said…

    What a fun gift - a tree!!

    Take Care!

     
  • At 1:59 PM, Blogger Kelly said…

    What a fun thing to do!
    kwhatley@geckointer.net

     
  • At 2:25 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    i have no idea what's in the case, but, i am very interested!!! - Ali

     
  • At 3:10 PM, Blogger Monica said…

    Oh my gosh I would love to win! :) I have had my eye on those little suitcases for awhile now ;) Thanks and Merry Christmas!

     
  • At 3:15 PM, Anonymous leighann said…

    how fun!
    I want to play!
    Leigh Ann Brown
    labb@swbell.net

     
  • At 3:40 PM, Blogger linda said…

    oooo love surprises... fingers crossed!! LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)

     
  • At 4:26 PM, Anonymous stefanie said…

    ....of course I'm interested - very much!!! :))
    stef

    stefaniewaelchli@freesurf.ch

     
  • At 5:21 PM, Blogger Hilary said…

    I so enjoy your blog and your photography! Merry Christmas!

     
  • At 8:31 PM, Anonymous lindsay k. said…

    can't wait to see who wins this little gem...dying to know what is inside! love your blog!

     
  • At 9:32 PM, Blogger Karen said…

    I love that suitcase!!!!

    Hoping everyone has a safe holiday season. Merry Christmas to everyone.

    Karen

     
  • At 10:01 PM, Blogger Lisa Carroll said…

    how fun!! that suitcase is too cute!! and I love giving trees as a gifts, I have been sending them to my dad and grandparents for a couple years now.

    Lisa C
    lcarroll03@yahoo.com

     
  • At 11:50 PM, Blogger Sherry Williams said…

    Hi. How cool to see your advent give away again this year. last years was super cool. I love to look at the photos on your blog. They are my favorite to see. It feels magical to see all the wedding ones. Im glad you share those. it makes me wish for wedding photos...or even a wedding (we wed in reno for 35bucks when we were 20 and no real photos to prove it :(anyway...i cant wait to even see whats in the box..will you show everyone who loses anyway so we can be happy for the winner.
    :)
    sherry w
    littlethings@comcast.net

     
  • At 1:55 PM, Blogger longingheart said…

    my first week of advent has been spent moving into a new house which means a new scrappy room! Would love to get my hands on new goodies for the new room

     
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