Button painting tutorial

8/25/2010

The Big Giveaway.....official prizes and rules...


PRIZE # 1.... One of my "Rise Above it All" pincushions.... This one is blue velvet and lavishly embellished with a vintage brooch and beads, jewels and trims....... plus a tiny locket... It is 8" tall with a weighted silver base. It will never get lost in your stash.

PRIZE #2..... Keeping with the blue theme, a trio of bluebirds hand-painted my me... Since these are antique mother-of-pearl buttons they are especially luminous and reflect every light source in the room..... thus are very difficult to photograph.. They are only 1" in diameter and have a metal shank in back... Although difficult to tell in the photo they are edged with gold...







Leave a comment on this post and you will be entered in the give-away. You can make a request for either one of the prizes or be willing to accept either... It goes without saying I would love it if you became a follower and visited often. Also make sure I have an email address to contact you - some of you don't have blogs or a published email, and I can't award a prize if I can't contact you!! If you don't specify which prize, I'll just randomly assign you to one of the prizes.

If you mention my blog and the give-away - and post a picture on your blog, you get another entry. Just let me know on this post that you've linked (I will check it out and add you to my blog list) and which prize drawing you'd like to be entered in for your second entry. That's it - maximum two entries per person.

DEADLINE - Tuesday, August 31 at midnight, Pacific Standard Time. I'll go through everything and announced the winners the next day... I figure that is about the time for my 700th post..... I really hope this all works and I'm especially thankful for advice from Pat Winter, Cathy Kizerian, and Kerry Leslie who always have great giveaways.... Help me out here and tell your friends....

Update: The headache and vision problems (blurred and double) seem to be abating and my ribs only hurt when I breathe....

137 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness.....only when you breathe. For heavens sake, don't laugh! Your prizes are just beautiful, I couldn't possibly choose. But I would love to receive one. Pick me! Pick me! Suzie in Idaho

    ReplyDelete
  2. Gerry - I have just been reading through your blog and catching up. You poor sweetie! OMG - you are lucky to be alive! You have to promise to take better care of yourself - treat yourself like one of your pincushions, like the treasure you are!
    If you would be so kind as to enter my name in for the pincushion I would be very grateful - even more so if you put a bit of chewing gum to my entry so it sticks to your hand when you draw for the prize! (Fingers crossed!)
    Hugs,
    Kerry
    kerrykatiecakeskeb43@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  3. Hi again - just me! I have, of course, blogged about your wonderful giveaway.
    http://kerrykatiecakes2.blogspot.com/2010/08/gerrys-great-giveaway.html
    I am so glad you gave us this second chance to win so I don't have to decide which prize to go in for. This second chance is for the buttons please! Thank you!
    Hugs,
    Kerry
    kerrykatiecakeskeb43@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. OOOOH pretty pretty pretty. I love them both. I am already a follower and will link you to my blog.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Oh, what treasures you are giving away. All lovely and so well crafted. The pincushion is absolutly fabulous all the details you added to it. Talk about details on a 1" button! I would be happy to receive 1 of the buttons. I am following you I don't want to miss anything.
    Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  6. What a glorious giveaway, that pincushion is a joy to behold

    ReplyDelete
  7. Your prizes are beautiful! I especially love the pincushion! Please enter me in!
    Blessings,
    Diane

    ReplyDelete
  8. These are awesome... I just love birds and you are very talented!1 Thanks for the chance.
    micheletimms(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  9. What lovely prizes! Get feeling better soon.

    ReplyDelete
  10. So glad to hear the headaches are easing up... that deal with the ribs doesn't sound so great, though! I don't always comment but I read every post and always learn something new. Thanks for that! Should I be so lucky as to be chosen, I would love the painted buttons!

    ReplyDelete
  11. I love pincushions and have even made a few not quite as ornate as this one but sure would love to. Love the buttons too so I couldn't choose one over the other. Just found your blog so it will go in favorites to check in on.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Both the pin cushion AND the buttons are gorgeous. I do think, though, that the pin cushion would look gorgeous in my "blue room" aka sewing room.

    Grovenore
    grovenore.flato@rolln.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. I enjoy reading your blog so much. Hope you feel better soon. Your bike crash sounded awful.I would love to enter your drawing. Both prizes are fantastic. Sorry, no blog to attach to. Jane
    janeeraymond@msn.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. I am so glad you are on the mend. You amaze me..nothing keeps you from your daily blog, to which I am a big fan. I love your buttons so they would be my first choice. have gathered supplies to follow along with your tutorial. can,t draw at all so we will see how it goes. Thank you for inspiring me everyday!!!joanne gledhill

    ReplyDelete
  15. Gerry
    I love them both, but I would like a button, please.

    I hope your ribs heal quickly.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Oh boy Gerry! When you do it, you do a bang-up job. I swear that we must be related! I always read your blog but rarely comment. But just know thatI would love either of your gifts. In the mean time, try to rein in your adventures until you can breathe without pain! Take care,
    Marya in CA
    Max9927@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. So glad that the headache and vision problems are subsiding. The ribs will take time... hope you take it easy until then!

    I'd love to be entered in the drawing for the bluebird buttons... always loved them and one of them would be a perfect addition on my green bag project!

    Think I'm already a follower... and if not, I do visit almost every day though I don't always comment...

    ReplyDelete
  18. Woot! Woot! This is one super great giveaway Gerry! How very generous of you. I'd love to have either of these but the birds are my favorite. I added a note to my blog at www.shawkl.com so please go check it out! You are already a site I faithfully follow...as I love all of your projects.

    Kathy
    kathy@shawkldesigns.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. I would love to be entered in your giveaway - I have never seen a pin cushion like the one you have made - It is beautiful - I will post this in the sidebar of my blog - Take Care

    ReplyDelete
  20. I posted your giveaway in my sidebar and I am a new follower :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. Gerry I have your blog in my google reader and always enjoy every post! I always drool over your bluebird buttons!!!!! Hope I win them!
    And I hope you feel better soon too!

    ReplyDelete
  22. I do hope your ribs heal quickly and you are pain free.I spread the word and hope many find their way to you and have a chance at your fantastic offerings. Beautiful pincushion and amazing sweet bird buttons. Take care of yourself!!!! That's an order.
    Gentle hugs,
    Pat
    gatherings100.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. Hi Gerry hopefully you will be back to your normal self soon.....Your prizes are beautiful, but I would love, love to win one of your gorgeous pin cushions, so that would be my choice. And of course I already follow you. How in the world do you paint on a 1" button, to me it would be so hard.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Hi Gerry, just wanted to come back and let you know that I have blogged about your giveaway on my blog.You can find the post about it here: http://stitchduchessscrazysanequiltingworld.blogspot.com/2010/08/fabulous-giveaways-in-blogland.html Again, I would love to win the pin cushion

    ReplyDelete
  25. Just wanted you to know that I posted on my blog about your give-away and used the pic of the bluebird buttons! They are SO fabulous! Here's hoping!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Oh my! I could not make up my mind, so would love to have a button or the pincushion. They are both beautiful. I will try to post a link to your blog, I have issues with this for some reason. lol

    ReplyDelete
  27. The pincushion is just beautiful. Love the birds on the buttons.
    sdavis1648@mchsi.com

    ReplyDelete
  28. wow I love the pincushion. It is beautiful. Anyone would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.

    ReplyDelete
  29. I would love to win the pincushion. It is beautiful.
    thanks for the chance.

    ReplyDelete
  30. You items are just gorgeous-what talent you have. I like both items, but especially the painted buttons. Beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Hi! I just found you through Pat Winter's Gatherings where she announced your giveaway. This looks like my kind of blog, so I am now a follower. Love the pincushion, but would be thrilled to win either prize. I'm planning a one year blogaversary giveaway hopefully this weekend, so please stop by. Connie

    ReplyDelete
  32. Oh I love your prizes! Thanks you for the chace to win either of them

    ReplyDelete
  33. That pincushion is absolutely luscious -- please enter me to win it.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Gerry I glad to read that you are on the mend. It might take a while before you are your old self again. Broken ribs are not to joke off!
    Lovely prizes in your give away, love them all ;0)

    ReplyDelete
  35. Goodness, Gerry! What a wonderful give away. Since I simply could not choose, I posted it to my blog for a second chance:


    I also wanted to tell you that I hope you're feeling better after your tumble. I follow your blog on Bloglines but I am sooooo far behind on my reading - SORRY!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Wow those are gorgeous! Not one but two giveaways...I'd love to be entered, could never decide between the two so I'd be thrilled to win either of them.

    Jane S.
    janers41 at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  37. Gosh, Gerry, you really took a tumble! Hope you're feeling much better real soon. Those buttons are absolutely amazing! I am definitely going to follow your blog as you are another PNW resident. I love Spokane. Take care and heal quickly.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Beautiful pieces of art I would love to have either one of them. Thank you for the chance to win, your beautiful work.

    ReplyDelete
  39. Love your blog-I will definitly be following. Leslie
    lesliekenreich@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  40. I was perusing your blog and read that you had a bike accident,I hope you are on the mend. Yo look like you were having a great time until your crash. I loved your tutorial on painted buttons. I'll just have to become a follower.

    ReplyDelete
  41. What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to win either prize. As a follower I have been drooling over your pincushions--so lushly embellished! Your buttons are tiny treasures. Please pick me! It's my birthday this week, so either would be a perfect prezzie!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Fantastic giveaway(s). So beautiful! please include my name, too

    leliaevelyn (at) gmail
    (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  43. Hello Gerry
    Thank you for a wonderful blog.
    I have been a long time admirer of your beautiful painted buttons. I LOVE these Bluebirds and I also loved the cottages you did a while back. Thank you again for the wonderful enjoyment and inspiration I get each day from your blog.
    (PS - If I should be so fortunate in the giveaway I would of course choose the buttons!)
    Paula
    whererosesbloom@clear.net.nz
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/29930437@N06/

    ReplyDelete
  44. I'd love a chance to win one of your lovely prizes.I've posted a link, and put you on my Bloglist, and following.
    It's nice to be generous I reckon. I adore pincushions too.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Very lovely giveaways! The buttons get my first choice. Something I don't see me accomplishing. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Breath often, it's not an option! Hope the pain eases up soon!

    ReplyDelete
  46. I'd love a chance to win one of your lovely prizes. I've posted a link, and am a follower, and have you on my blogroll.
    I love pincushions too. It's nice to be generous, and Iwish you happy days.

    ReplyDelete
  47. Oh Gerry, hope you are getting better every day. I would love to win one of your GO-A-JUS pincushions, although your buttons would be nice too. I have blogged about your give-away on my blog...pick me, pick me, pick me....Debbie (Maine)

    ReplyDelete
  48. Your prizes are beautiful! Very generous giveaway, so glad I found your blog, you do wonderful work.
    honeyb1231@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  49. What a lovely giveaway anyone would be proud to have either prize, you are so generous. Can't wait to see who it is. Hugs Linda

    ReplyDelete
  50. As always, your work is just gorgeous! I would hate to pick, but it would break my heart to have to keep the pincushion packed away to keep it from all the pet hair here!! So if I managed to win I'd love the buttons to use in a special CQ hanging. Thanks so much for sharing your work and giving everyone a chance to win!

    ReplyDelete
  51. Gerry I've just posted a link on my blog, and I have no preference when it come to choice. Hugs Linda www.so-crazy-so-crazy.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  52. If I'm lucky enough to win anything I'll take the prize! Both of your prizes are wonderful. I can only imagine the time that went into them.

    Anyway...I'm a follower too...just not an official one.

    Sorry to hear you are still not well. Best wishes to you. - Cathy L

    ReplyDelete
  53. Oh, and I forgot to add...if I win and it's a pincushion I promise to wash my hands before touching and never to stick a dirty pin into it and I promise to be a kind person...but only to other kind persons. - Cathy L

    ReplyDelete
  54. Miss Gerry....I have just spent the better part of an hour wandering around this gorgeous blog of yours! You have such an amazing talent! Your pin cushions are so lovely and those buttons are fab!!! Thank you Miss Pat for sending us here to look at all the eye candy you have to show! I am so hooked on your blog now! Best wishes on a speedy recovery to you! Beth
    Beth26729@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  55. Wow, your prized are out of this world awesome. I would love the pincushion for my first choice. You are one talented lady.

    ReplyDelete
  56. Hi Gerry, such gorgeous work as always! I would love to be entered in your drawing. I'll head back to my blog momentarily and mention your drawing.

    Your photos are certainly enough reason to visit you! Beautiful things to see!

    ReplyDelete
  57. Hi Gerry
    .
    I am so sorry that your bike outing with GD had to end in such a bad way and then to have someone hit your truck - just does not seem fair. Double whammy.

    I laughed when you said if you don't breath you don't hurt. Can't do much of that.

    I am also so sorry you can not make it to the retreat. I was so looking forward to meeting you. Hopefully I will make Maureens and meet you there.

    Take care of yourself.

    Hugs

    Freda B

    ps - If I were to win it would be a terrible choice but I think the buttons would be my first choice. I love the way you paint them. Please open an etsy where the unlucky ones can buy your buttons.

    ReplyDelete
  58. I would just love your buttons I have admired your work and would be pleased to own some of it. I subscribe to your blog on my reader Melisa B

    ReplyDelete
  59. That is by far the most breathtaking pincushion I've ever seen! Thanks for the opportunity to win it but just looking at that picture is amazing!

    ReplyDelete
  60. Both prizes are stunning! It would be an honor to recieve either one. Thank you for the chance. I did join your blog, it is lovely. sammi916@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  61. Hi and very pleased to meet you. I looked through your blog and my goodness how wonderful! I'm so happy that I found you! You're so talented. I can't wait to get to know you better and see more of your blog. I'm a new follower of yours.
    I love your pincushions! I would be so honored to have one of them...just gorgeous!
    If you would be so kind to enter my name in your generous and wonderful Giveaway I would be very appreciative. Thank you so much for this chance and very good to meet you! I hope that you have a lovely evening and a speedy recovery!
    Hugs...
    Bobbi

    ReplyDelete
  62. PRIZE # 1 :)
    hedwiglove at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  63. What gorgeous giveaway prizes!
    I'd be thrilled to win either.
    :o)
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  64. How beautiful your things are. I just began reading your blog thanks to Pam Kellogg of Kitty and Me.

    I do hope you feel better, sounds like you have had a rough time.

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful things.

    Kathi in Illinois mystic@mc.net

    ReplyDelete
  65. You know what the doctor said, don't you? "If it hurts, don't do it." However, I think in this case you better continue to breathe!

    I saw the link to your blog and giveaway over at Shawkl's blog. What beautiful work!

    I would love either prize, but I am partial to the pincushion. Not that I would ever, ever stick a common pin in it!

    ReplyDelete
  66. I posted on my blog along with photos.

    Thank you for the opportunity to win one of these gorgeous pieces of art!

    ReplyDelete
  67. It is hard to pick what I would like best, but I think I would go for the pincushion. It is just gorgeous! I will post a picture of it on my sidebar.Thanks for the opportunity to win .
    Judy

    ReplyDelete
  68. gee wizz these are gorgeous! I did shows too only with handmade soap - we could swap stories.... Anyway, I would love the pin cushion! Blue's my favorite color, I collect them and it's just drop dead gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  69. wow love both prizes so much..either one would do.

    Rebecca in Colorado

    ReplyDelete
  70. Absolutely Stunning! I would prize either gift.

    Thank you!
    juels51@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  71. Well, to echo the sentiments of most of those before me, it is hard to choose which would be the better prize - but I DO have a particular fondness for birds and buttons, so I I would definitely lean towards those. Your painting is amazing, especially considering how small it must be! Thanks for sharing....
    Lin Moon

    ReplyDelete
  72. What a glorious giveaway! Both are lovely, I have been following you for a short while now and just can't get enough of your work. So detailed and intricut please I would love to win 1. pincushion (I collect them) 2. the fabulous button. I will put you on my blog. Thanks for the cool oppurtunity.

    ReplyDelete
  73. Oh Gerry!
    to win a button would be ecstasy!
    I know I have no chance but not to try for one would be a sin;)

    ReplyDelete
  74. Yur painted buttons are exquisite and if I am a lucky winner, that is what I would adore. Please select me. Sea Witch

    ReplyDelete
  75. Hi Gerry, What a gorgeous giveaway. I'm a follower, but I do not have a blog. I would love to win the buttons, I've always admired them so much. Thank you for the chance.
    technoturt@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  76. Just awesome....so delicate and pretty. I love them both but if I had to chose I would say the pincushion first it is just beautiul... Thanks so much for an opportunity.
    proudspirit57@epbfi.com

    ReplyDelete
  77. Oh my, those prizes are awesome. I would love to be entered into your giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  78. Get in line...no pushing or shoving! Love your pin cushions and painted buttons. I also posted about your lovely giveaway.
    Weekend Blessings ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  79. Ooooh, blue is my favourite colour. I would be thrilled to win either prize. It's good to hear you are slowly recovering.

    ReplyDelete
  80. Hi Gerry~ I sure want to be entered in your wonderful giveaway. I would love to win your painted mother of pearl buttons. They are exquisit. I have also posted about the giveaway on my blog. If I'm ever lucky please let it be now.
    Hugs, Pat

    ReplyDelete
  81. Would love to add the pin cushion to my collection. Please enter me in your give away. Thanks - Robert in northern Iowa. (rjkent at netamumail dot com)

    ReplyDelete
  82. I absolutely love the pin cushion.

    Can I subscribe via email to your site?

    clenna at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  83. What BEAUTIFUL work you do! It would be an honor to own one of your items. Please do enter me in your drawing. Hope you are feeling better soon.

    ReplyDelete
  84. What lovely work!!! Either would be wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I hope I win!!!

    ReplyDelete
  85. LOVE the buttons. Please, pretty please include me in the giveaway. lovetotat @ gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  86. Kathy at A Delightsome Life sent me over. What charming prizes for your giveaway! I adore the beautiful handpainted bird buttons! ( I love anything *birds*)
    They would be my first choice, but I love the pincushion also!
    Please enter my name and I will put your giveaway on my sidebar with all the directions!
    Thanks so much for the opportunity!
    Blessings!

    ReplyDelete
  87. Gerry - So sorry about your injuries. Those ribs have to be a BIT**! Try to do as little as possible and know its going to take quite a while to heal. Your giveaway is just as fabulous as you are. Please enter me - swolfe44 at verizon dot net. Both prizes are just great so you can choose "when" I win.(wink!wink!)

    Feel better ........
    SusieW

    ReplyDelete
  88. Congratulations, the draw is fantastic and generous.
    Please include in your drawing.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    manualidades.daisy @ gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  89. Beautiful work...I love you blog, just found it though. I'm sure I will be coming back. Please enter me in your contest. I would simply adore either gift, but really like the pincushion.Thanks, Teal
    tealcat@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  90. Post this giveaway to my blog's sidebar.

    Daisy

    ReplyDelete
  91. O Joy!

    O Gerry's Buttons!

    Would thoust be mine?

    Can I imagine such abundance to be so near those that I love?

    O Buttons, my buttons!

    O Joy!

    ReplyDelete
  92. Hi Gerry--Found your blog through a post on Shawkl. Beautiful stuff! I've bookmarked it and will be back often.

    I do any needlework that involved a needle with an eye, but mainly surface embroidery, and especially stumpwork and Brazilian embroidery.

    I'd love to win either of the prizes in the giveaway, so please put me in for both.

    Thanks!

    Carol s.

    ReplyDelete
  93. Your pin cushions make my heart race. I'd love to be entered in your giveaway. Thank you so much for all the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  94. Thank you so much for the chance to win. My first choice would be the pin cushion...it would look ever so lovely in my little pink studio.

    I hope you are feeling better after that terrible spill.

    Joan

    thequiltedrose@frontier.com

    ReplyDelete
  95. I would love a chance to win either prize...so wonderful! I must be blind...I didn't see a follower button...I would love to follow you.

    ReplyDelete
  96. I love your pincushion and buttons. The pincushion would look absolutely lovey sitting beside my stitching chair! Thank you for offering these very generous gifts. I am posting a photo on my blog as well...http://madstitcher.blogspot.com/
    Kathy aka The Mad Stitcher
    mad_stitcher@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  97. What a stunning pincushion! Please enter me in your giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  98. Obviously you are having a great giveaway because several people have mentioned it to me! I can't resist entering. I'm going to become a follower too, because I just took a quick peek at your work and I want to see more!!

    ReplyDelete
  99. What an awesome giveaway Gerry! I would be doing the happy dance to win either of them. I've been a follower for a long time and I have posted your give away on my blog. My email is thelma_bradshaw at yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  100. wow...pat sent me here to see the fun stuff you are offering,,,,she was right on...lovely , lovely, lovely....please add me in....

    http://deedeescraftspot.blogspot.com

    ddsdoubles at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  101. I have you added on my blog now too...

    http://deedeescraftspto.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  102. Stunningly beautiful!! I've never seen anything like these pincushions.

    I became aware of your giveaway on another CQ'er blog.

    I'm just starting into this beautiful art form.

    Regards,

    Susan
    W. Australia

    ReplyDelete
  103. Gasp!!!! How beautiful your work is Gerry and you are so generous to give some away. Thankyou for sharing.
    Kind Regards
    Judith in Australia
    http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  104. how beautiful!!! Please sign me up for the giveaway and I'm having one on both of my blogs so stop by.
    hugz:)
    Candi

    ReplyDelete
  105. Gerry, I discovered your blog through a posting on another blog about your giveaway. I have been so totally enthralled with the beauty of your work that I have looked back on many of your posts and pictures, enjoying them so much. I would be so honored to be included in your giveaway. Your work is gorgeous! I had never heard of painting buttons, but now I am so fascinated by it! I am so glad I found you! Have a wonderful day! Twyla

    ReplyDelete
  106. Oooops! I've got the pictures added to my post now.

    ReplyDelete
  107. Very Nice Gerry, I just posted a link for the giveaway in my blog!!! I hope i win something!!! :):)

    ReplyDelete
  108. Oh I am so glad to have found you. What a great blog you have and be assured that I will be a follower. Your giveaway is beautiful. I would be very happy with either of your beautiful gifts to be sure. Such talent.

    ReplyDelete
  109. Your work space is wonderful, so full of good ideas, hope you don't mind if I steal a few. My favorite is screwing down one plastic cup to hold another....genius!

    I've beed reading you for quite a while, enjoy Morris and the other animals and have learned a few things to use in CQ.

    Your prizes are great too; hope I win, even if you must cheat to make it happen!! I'd choose the pretty buttons just because I know exactly how I'd use them.

    Ginger in PA mcstitchin@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  110. Those buttons and that pincushion are so pretty!! I'd love an opportunity to win!

    ReplyDelete
  111. Gerry,
    The pincushion is awesome, it just takes my breath away. Beautiful. The buttons are fantastic also.
    I just found your blog and am going to become a follower. I am also linking to my blog. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway.
    sheilarbales@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  112. Gerry,
    You are my idol! I love everything you do, but especially love the painted buttons. Hope you are feeling better. You've got to be careful on those wheels!
    Hugs,
    Debbie H.

    ReplyDelete
  113. Gerry - what an awful time you've had of it. Hope that you are mending well.
    Couldn't resist posting the buttons on my blog and I've made the link back to here so please put my name in the hat (for the buttons).
    All the best
    Diane

    ReplyDelete
  114. I just came over to your blog from another blog who mentioned you (Ivory Bushes) and would like to be entered into your giveaway. Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  115. Cathy K. sent me over to your blog and I'm so glad she did. Your work is exquisite. Thanks for the opportunity to win one of your treasures.
    Warm regards,
    Marilyn
    marilyn47@cox.net

    ReplyDelete
  116. Oh My Goodness is right..
    Beautiful prizes to win... Thank you for entering my name to win.
    xoxo
    ((((hugs))))
    Maggie

    ReplyDelete
  117. What beautiful work you do. And how sweet that you are willing to share it with others. I especially like your pin cushion.

    Thank you,
    Bonnie

    ReplyDelete
  118. I have you booked marked in my file of "Gal Pals" that I weekly check to see what you are creating next. Your incredible pin cushion for give away has such a victorian flair. Just love it. Enjoying your fancies puts a creative surge in me to let my own artistry flow out. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. I too am an "older rose" Ah yes life....

    ReplyDelete
  119. It think I'd like to win the pin cushion, although it's a tough decision.

    ReplyDelete
  120. Absolutely breathtaking pincushion! And the lovely painted bird buttons are gorgeous too. Either would be a treasure. And please be careful with what you do, and be patient, so you may heal properly. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.
    snuginmyden@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  121. Great Googlie Mooglie, I want those bluebird buttons!

    ReplyDelete
  122. You are so generous to share with us on your blog, and now to share these gorgeous creations?! I so enjoy checking in regularly to see what new sweetness and light your creative gifts might have brought to light. Please enter me in your Big Giveaway. Thanks! (margaretbetz@aol.com)

    ReplyDelete
  123. Gerry I am so impressed with your talent! I have seen your pincushions over the last few days in searching crazy quilts........I LOVE THEM! Literally, I am such a fan of the Victorian area and would love to have one, and what better way (for me) to get one then to win this wonderful package. Your art is AWESOME! Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful prize package in a giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  124. Oh, I forgot, I did go and post on my blog your giveaway, cyndistreasures.blogspot.com and would love for you to contact me this week and told me that I won your pincushion at cyndibudhi@yahoo.com LOL

    ReplyDelete
  125. Hi, please pop my name in the hat. I'd love to win prize # 1, but my mum bought be up to be grateful for any presents...which I most certainly am, so I'd also be happy with prize # 2. Thanks for the opportunity to win such lovely prizes. Good luck to everyone else who's entered. Hugs Naomi

    ReplyDelete
  126. Hi Gerry, So happy you are feeling better. I love all your work so, either item would be well loved. Your blog just keeps getting better, I love your rose button tutorial. Debbie S. miniranch10@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  127. Your work is so beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us. I have a perfect place for the pincushion in my artroom as well as the buttons, please enter my name! Lori

    lfarmer@belhaven.edu

    ReplyDelete
  128. I just adore the "rise above it all"

    ReplyDelete
  129. Yikes - I can't believe I almost missed out on this drawing! I'd love either, but I'm going to say the buttons would thrill me the most, since I already am the proud owner of one of your pin cushions. (-; Of course I posted on my blog about your give away -- http://cwkalina.blogspot.com/. Better late than never, right?! Love ya - Connie

    ReplyDelete
  130. Hi Gerry,
    Please enter me in the drawing for either the pin cushion or the buttons. All are beautiful & I would
    love to have either the buttons or the pin cushion.
    Pam in PA
    pamkifer@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  131. Very generous giveaway. Beautiful items. Your work is awesome, as always. I would love either of the prize choices. I always enjoy your posts, you have a great way of sharing what you do. ladyjspice@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  132. Connie showed me your blog and told me about your giveaway -- oh how I would love to win either! Thank you for your generosity and congratulations on 700 posts!

    ReplyDelete
  133. Oh my, a chance to win one of your prized possessions? Holy cow send anything my way and I'll have to sit down when I open it up. You let me use Patch the cowboy on my blog and he seems very happy. Thanks again for him but stick me in the drawing. OK? Hugs, Eileene

    ReplyDelete
  134. Oh wow! I've got to try for that pincushion and the buttons would be great, too. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

    ReplyDelete
  135. These are absolutly beautiful and would love to win any thing you would like to give away. The pin cushion and the buttons are great pieces. I think I will try your painting lessons.
    JeanneZ OnTheGo731@Aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  136. I would like to be entered in your give away. The buttons are just awesome.

    ReplyDelete