Friday, October 17, 2008

in the spirit of good karma, here is a giveaway


I have been the recipient of many wonderful things lately. I won two giveaways, I have had several wonderful swap opportunities, and....I have been told I can start training again by the 'soft tissue guru'. So in the spirit of all that is great and fabulous, I am holding a 'giveaway'. I am not certain if someone would necessarily want to wear something I made - however, here are the rules and the goodies.

ONE person will be drawn from those who leave a little comment on this post, to win the three items featured above. There is a scarf - very simple knit - but made from a scrumptious, soft pink beaded yarn from Tilli Thomas; there are hand-knit socks with cute little flowers encircling the top of the leg; and, there are note cards created from some of my favorite photographs that I have taken. Both of the knits are made by yours truly with love. I will draw the name next Saturday, October 25, and announce the winner in my post on that day.

Also in the spirit of good Karma, I would like to mention a very lovely person - Tracy of Pink Purl. Tracy is an extremely talented individual and I have purchased jewelry and this wonderful purse (photo below) from her shop. Tracy's work is perfection - her handmade items are unique and she always puts a little something extra in my parcel for me to enjoy. I love buying 'handmade' and supporting artisans who put so much care and effort into the items they create. And...Tracy always gives me hugs in her emails and comments...how can you go wrong with that?



Have a lovely weekend and don't forget to leave me a comment for the giveaway draw.

64 comments:

Mistress Meeyee said...

Heck yeah!! I would love to win this giveaway!

robin_titan said...

that scarf is pretty!!! i would love to try and win it along with those neato cards and oooh socks that sound super comfy : )

leaca said...

ooooh love the scarf.

cpullum said...

The purse is nice it will go with anything11

Tartelette said...

Love pink...all shades! The scarf is gorgeous! Thanks for introducing me to Traci's shop. Love it!

t does wool said...

well,what a wonderful giveaway...such beautiful items!!!
hope I'm lucky!

quitecontrary1977 said...

I'm a scarf addict! This one is beyond sweet! Please enter me!

ashley said...

fingers crossed- would feel quite pretty in pink.
i hope you have a wonderful week-end too- and dont get too chilly;)
x ashley

Molly said...

Yummy yarn!I'm sure it must be getting cold all the way up there!
Very nice bag too......

Bubblesknits said...

Wow! What a wonderful giveaway! Off to check out that link. :-) Congrats on the green light for training!

Beth said...

How could I not want to win those beautiful items Raina?
It seems childish to jump up and down and yell pick me! PICK ME! -so I won't.....on the outside anyway.
Good luck with the training. I am thinking of entering triathalon training, you know, on top of everything else I have on my plate :)

Sarah said...

What do you mean "I am not certain if someone would necessarily want to wear something I made"????????????

Yes please! Your knits are awesome as are you photos :o)

Alison Boon said...

It makes me really happy to hear about all the good things that have been your way lately. Hope there are many more.

mrspao said...

Good news about the training. It is kind of you to spread some good karma. I love the photos you post on your blog.

Anna said...

My first comment ever...to win your wonderful giveaways...I'm not sure if you will ship overseas...but I would love to have those beautyful things here in Germany!

Krista said...

this is a great idea! good karma to you PLUS you've made me stop and think that i'd like to do something like this, too. so bonus points for fostering good karma in other people as well :)

(fingers and toes crossed for the draw)

Tracy said...

Aaaawwww, Raina...many thanks for this lovely mention. I've got tears in my eyes! So very good of you...And I am so glad you are so happy with all your recent purchases. In the world of handmade, it is wonderful that we can support and encourage each other. :o) And please do count me in on this scrumptious giveaway! I for one would LOVE to win your beautiful hand-knits...that beaded pink scarf is calling my name! ;o) LOL! Thanks for this fun giveaway Oh, and kudos that you can train again--hooray! Happy weekend, my friend ((HUGS))

méri said...

Lovely giveaway!!!

The bag is so pretty!I'm going to visit Tracy...

Gill - That British Woman said...

Please include me in your giveaway, I would be honoured to wear a pair of handknitted socks, as its something I have never owned. Also the scarf would be a great thing to own, and the cards, well who in their right mind would say no to those!!!!

You are being a very generous person with this giveaway.

Gill

kosenrufu mama said...

it's a pleasure for me partecipate... i love the scarf, the color is fantastic, and i hope to get it... in any case have a nice, a very nice weekend!!!!

Aran said...

oh this is amazing! i love your work and anything handmade feels so special forever. that's the beauty of artisans... i want to keep that piece forever. thank you!

A Spoonful Of Sugar said...

Your knitting is exquisite! Glad that your soft tissue injury is on the improve! Have a great weekend.

nadia said...

i think it lovely what you are doing and all of it looks beautiful! so count me in!

Madre Adoptiva said...

I would LOVE to have something you made. Sign me up!

Sadie's Crafts said...

My daughter would LOVE a scarf made by you! She loves scarfs! Love it, love it, love it! Please enter me.
Sayda @ Sadie's crafts

TD wool design said...

always love handmade! i've never knit socks, but it's on my to-do list. these look wonderful! please count me in!

Tilly said...

So glad to hear that you are allowed to train again.
Well, for me it would just have to be the socks - socks from the person who inspired me to try knitting some! I love 'Pink Purl' too!

Rachel said...

Hey--congratulations on getting a green light to run again! I just started back up (well, I've been running but I'm more serious about it now)...you inspired me to aim for a half marathon on Whidbey Island in March! The knits look lovely (and who wouldn't want to wear them!!) but you know it's those photos I'm coveting! :) I can see from the picture, its some of my favorites of yours! Such a kind gesture to your readers!

Shannalee || Food Loves Writing said...

Just found you through Montague--your scarf is beautiful! (Personally, learned to knit a winter or two ago and made ONE scarf total, as in ever. So much more appreciation for the talented now.)

{Ashley B} said...

what a comfy sounding giveaway! I would love to bundle myself up in that scarf! Pick me!

Stop by my blog for a GIVEAWAY and Comment for a Cause!

Rebecca said...

oh, i want to play! please include me in your draw for the lovelies.

Marilyn said...

Pretty stuff...count me in.

Alison said...

I found your lovely blog via Tilly - she tagged me at the same time, going to do mine today! Your photograhs are amazing, would love to own those notelets, but I wouldn't want to use them for writing notes - I'd frame them lol. It was through reading the likes of yours and Tilly's blog that I too was inspired to start sock knitting, so the karma is already working:)

Kitty said...

What goes around comes around - I truly believe it.

That's a fabulous giveaway, please put my name in the 'hat' (or bowl, or cup, or whatever you use).

I too am a fan of Tracy's work - always so stylish!

x

The Blonde Duck said...

It looks great!

artycho said...

I can't resist the call! I am fond of your hand-knitted socks!

carolyn said...

What a charming reason to have a giveaway and what charming gifts.

kim said...

What could be better than a hand-made giveaway. What lovely goodies!

Jess said...

Of course I would love to wear something you created! Hope everything is feeling a bit more hopeful :)

Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said...

Are you kidding? Wear something knit by YOU - we should be so lucky!

I'm glad you have some good karma surrounding you.

corine said...

pick me!

Funny how comments are flowing in suddenly.

Yarn It said...

Everything is wonderful. I especially love that pretty scarf!

Mary-Laure said...

The color of that pink scarf is so delicate...

Esti said...

Count me in! I'd love to wear that beautiful scarf! :)

Kai said...

You are such a babe for spreading the good karma!! I think whoever wins will be very privileged to receive such lovely gifts. :)

Jill said...

wow! what beautiful things! a really generous giveaway you are having! and i love the bag. it's really pretty.

ashley said...

have just given you an award at my blog- check it out when you get a chance;)
ashley

Jennifer said...

Thanks for visiting me! I would love to win!

Krissy said...

Pretty Pretty things!

Helen said...

Lovely knitting! And your photographs are beautiful too.

Good news on getting the all clear to train!

so NOT cool said...

Oh, dear. This is one giveaway that I just can NOT pass up entering. What divine prizes!

*fingers crossed*

Mrs.French said...

wow...I would happily take any of these...I am keeping all of my fingers and toes crossed...xo Traci

Knit and Sew City Girl said...

I love knitting scarves. Your scarves looks so pretty and I like the colour.

Mary

littlebird said...

oooh the socks look wonderful!

maitai said...

raina, i'm so happy you can start your training again! that's great. how are your shin splints feeling?

great scarf and socks! no need to include me in the giveaway...i can knit my own, so it's only fair that someone else should get the prizes :)

Prairie Girl said...

Blooms in photo and in yarn - how lovely! I would be thrilled to win.

Poshyarns said...

Oh yes please, yes please. What a lovely idea.

The bag is beautiful, I am off to check out the maker now, thank you for the link.

Philigry said...

oh, count me in! blogland is so fun. i need to host a giveaway soon as well!

said...

oh... how generous is that!
Very cool... i must make a giveaway in my blog...

Kelli A. said...

The cards would be a gem of a prize for a writer. And the photography is an added bonus. I have added Raining Sheep as my favorite new blog -- thanks for paying it forward!

Dyan said...

So glad to be back in blogland, yes please enter me in the giveaway too,everything seems wonderful and I've been loving your socks since I first started reading your blog! So glad to hear everything is healing up well with you.
Dy

ladybug-zen said...

that scsrf is so sweet.

Lin said...

I am glad you can get training again, take it carefully. Isn't that bag gorgeous?

sukey said...

lovely blog and yes to your giveaway!