Monday, May 23, 2011

A Joyful Easter Giveaway!

(The Giveaway is now closed.
Thank you for all your comments.
I will announce the winner in the next post.)

 A very blessed and joyful Easter to all of you,
my wonderful blog friends and visitors!  

"Gentle"

St. Augustine once said 
“We are an Easter people and alleluia is our song!”
and indeed, Alleluia is my song!
And to celebrate, I'm having a giveaway!
I was preparing for a 300 follower giveaway, 
until I realized that Easter is an infinitely better reason to celebrate!  

My giveaway for Easter is an original 5.75" x 8" mixed media piece entitled "Gentle."  I made it using colored pencils, watercolors and collage on a gessoed sketchpad background.  The flowers on her hair, the bookpaper leaves, the music sheet heart, the buttlerfly and the lace on her dress is collaged on.

For me, this piece is a reminder and encouragement to focus on things above...

"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God." Colossians 3:1

It is an encouragement for me to speak with love, to listen, to be gentle... (2 Timothy 2:24)

If you like "Gentle," and would like a chance to win it...

1. For one entry, simply leave a comment on this post.

2. If you are a follower and would like a second entry, please leave a second comment on this post.

3.  If you would like third entry, make a post about the giveaway, or post it on the sidebar of your blog and link it to this post.  Please make a third comment on this post to tell me where you added it to your blog.
You may use this image
I will be using the random number generator, so please make sure you leave me a comment for each entry you make.  Since I will be going out of town, I will pick the winner after May 22. 

May you have a wonderful Easter season!
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80 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    What a wonderful reason for a giveaway. And a gorgeous one at that.

    I'm just back from Sunrise Service and feel like a party now to celebrate that Jesus is alive!

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  2. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Oh, and I already follow.

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  3. HeARTworksApril 24, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    May sisters join? She's beauuuutiful! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  4. Abigail JasmineApril 24, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Beautiful!!! Happy Easter!! He is Risen!!

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  5. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    What a beautiful image, really like her!

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  6. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    And I'm a follower :-)

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  7. DianeApril 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful giveaway Peggy!!

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  8. DianeApril 24, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I'm also a follower---Happy Easter!

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  9. Vintage SandyApril 25, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Oh Peggy I would just love to win this beautiful painting it's exquisite thanks
    Sandy

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  10. Vintage SandyApril 25, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I am also a follower!

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  11. Vintage SandyApril 25, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I just posted about your giveaway on my sidebar!

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  12. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Happy Easter Peggy. May the Lord Bless you richly on this day and always. I would be proud to own one of your pieces. Please enter me in the drawing for "Gentle".

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  13. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I am also a follower, so here's my second entry. :-)

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  14. LoveyApril 25, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Oh my goodness...This is beautiful! Happy Easter my friend!!! Blessings! xoxo Lovey

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  15. Paper ParadiseApril 25, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    I just LOVE your work so please add me for a chance to win.

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  16. Paper ParadiseApril 25, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    i am also afollower so pleas add me for a bonus chance too....... Happy Easter .....Sue x

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  17. Sonya BadgleyApril 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    What a beautiful piece of art! I would be honored to win it! Thank you for the chance.
    Have a great time.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  18. Sonya BadgleyApril 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I am a follower!
    Sonya

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  19. Sonya BadgleyApril 25, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I will post this on my sidebar!Thank you again!
    Blessings,
    Sonya

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  20. Ragamuffin GalApril 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Coming over to visit you with lots of thanks for visiting me! Your give away is delightful.
    Wishing you a wonderful week!
    ~ Katie

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  21. martinealisonApril 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    J'aime son coeur rempli de notes de musique... je vous souhaite un bon lundi pascal avec de gros bisous.
    Très jolie réalisation.

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  22. scrapwordsmomApril 25, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Lovely!! You are always full of inspiration.

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  23. Patti HananApril 25, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    I am a new follower after you left a kind comment on my blog. Your blog and your artwork are gorgeous! I am looking forward to reading more. Please enter me in the giveaway. Happy Easter!

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  24. aspiritofsimplicityApril 25, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    this is a beautiful picture. I love the thought of trying to be gentle. It is something I try to do daily. I tend to be loud. Cheerful...but loud

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  25. RebeccaApril 26, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful artwork! Whoever receives it will be lucky to have such a piece to display in the home.

    Thanks for visiting my blog this weekend!

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  26. Erin ButsonApril 26, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I love this pieces! it's really beautiful!

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  27. Cindy AdkinsApril 26, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Oh Peggy,
    How totally gorgeous!!! You are so talented, my friend. Oh, and I love your mother's advice--I'd never heard that before.

    XO
    Cindy

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  28. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I actually just stopped by to thank you for wishing me a happy birthday, but ran into your giveaway. You don't have to enter me, if you don't want to, because I really stopped by to say thanks, and get a dose of your awesome art. I hope your Easter was wonderful.

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  29. KwiltsflApril 27, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    I am a follower!
    ~ Karen

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  30. KwiltsflApril 27, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Hope your Resurrection Day was blessed! Mine was. I have enjoyed following your Lenten art work.
    ~ Karen

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  31. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsApril 27, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Beautiful! Count me in please! Hugs Tee

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  32. Kathy LApril 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    She is beautiful. Thank you for the opportunity to win

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  33. Kathy LApril 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I am a follower so here is my second entry :)

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  34. AnneApril 27, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    " Gentle" is a beautiful piece of work and I love the sentiment behind it.
    Thank you for offering us all a chance to own it
    Anne x

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  35. okienurseApril 27, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    What a beautiful picture! You do awesome work. I am going to put a link on my blog back here. Thanks for sharing. Vickie aka okienurse #37

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  36. NeetApril 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Absolutely beautiful picture - thank you for the chance to win it. Neet

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  37. NeetApril 27, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    So glad I am a follower as that gives me a second chance - thanks for the opportunity to won this artwork.

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  38. KathleenApril 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful and inspirational thank you for sharing and the opportunity to win.
    Kathleen x

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  39. Teresa aka TessApril 27, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a lovely collage and reminder. I would like a chance.

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  40. Teresa aka TessApril 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    I am a follower of your blog...

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  41. SherryApril 27, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Your artwork is just beautiful and I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

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  42. SherryApril 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I am your newest follower.

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  43. LinbyApril 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    This is so beautiful, thanks for the chance to win.
    Linbyx

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  44. LinbyApril 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I'm already a follower and would love a second chance to win.
    Linbyx

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  45. okienurseMay 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Thank you for a second chance to win this beautiful painting. Vickie aka okienurse

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  46. ❀~Myrna~❀May 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    That is beautiful, Please enter me in the give away !

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  47. ❀~Myrna~❀May 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I a now your happy follower !

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  48. AnnieMay 4, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I am always up for winning one of your beautiful works of art. Thanks for the chance.
    Hugs,
    A x

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  49. AnnieMay 4, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    As I'm a follower too here is my second comment :-)
    A x

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  50. AnnieMay 4, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I have now added a link for you on my blog :-)
    A x

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  51. NeetMay 4, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Came to leave my third post as I have just added you to my sidebar and realise I did not do a second post despite having been a follower of your wonderful work for a while.

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  52. NeetMay 4, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    So here is my second posting to say i am and have been a follower on your blog for a while now.

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  53. WhingingNinjaMay 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I am now a friendly follower

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  54. WhingingNinjaMay 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    wow I can't believe I'm actually the 300th follower!

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  55. WhingingNinjaMay 6, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    this is my entry I made on my blog http://indigoinkcreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/art-blog-contest.html

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  56. MayaMay 12, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    It's a beautiful reason for a give away :-) please count me in, I love your work!

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  57. JoZart DesignsMay 18, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Thank you for counting me in and I will put you on my sidebar and add my name to your followers. Not just because I would love to own "Gentle" but because i enjoy your art and blog! Thank you,
    JoZarty xxx

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  58. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is lovely I just stopped by for WOYWW so I would love a chance to win this beautiful & meaningful art

    Love dawn xx

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  59. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    And I am a follower now as I would like to see more of your work D xx

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  60. GailMay 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    What a wonderful piece of art you have made. There is just something about it.....

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  61. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    sweet giveaway!! count me in :)

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  62. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    (follower)

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  63. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    shared your button on my blog!

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  64. Cauliflower CupcakeMay 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    This is so beautiful, you are truly talented! Thanks so much for the chance of winning!
    Happy WOYWW
    Rebecca (51)x

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  65. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Such a beautiful piece Peggy, I think if I made art this beautiful I wouldn't want to give it away!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  66. The Crafty ElfMay 18, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    What a beautiful work of art, very talented!
    Thank you for sharing your passion.

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  67. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 19, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    She is wonderful! I would love to have her. Thanks for the chance. :)

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  68. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 19, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    I'm your follower as well. :)

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  69. JingleMay 19, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    This is so beautiful! I hope you had a truly wonderful Easter!

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  70. JingleMay 19, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I am a new follower! I love your work!

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  71. maskaMay 19, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win.
    Lovely give away.
    Hugs from Norway

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  72. LorraineMay 21, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    beautiful outstanding painting..good luck everyone for this fantastic giveaway

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  73. Breathing In GraceMay 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Thank you so much for commenting over at Jeremiah 29:11. I'm your newest follower!! Love your blog and your work!

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  74. Breathing In GraceMay 22, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I'm a follower!!

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  75. Breathing In GraceMay 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I posted your give-a-way at Wise Old Owl Designs....http://www.wiseoldowldesigns.com/

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  76. Castles Crowns and CottagesMay 22, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Dearest Peggy! How lovely of you to come and visit my post yesterday! I believe we crossed paths once a while back! Your work is WONDERFUL!!!! Anita

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  77. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Peggy, this is beautiful. Truly gorgeous.

    Thank you so much for stopping by and I am so happy to hear you enjoyed reading my testimony. Sometimes I read it and it blesses me too.

    I have to say Í totally love that cute picture you have on your sidebar of the two women talking under the tree. It's so pretty.

    I look forward to more visits.
    Much love!

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  78. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Okay, I had not seen all the art down your sidebar. Is that yours? It's gorgeous. I love the mother and child second from top down. Beautiful.

    I added you to my sidebar blogroll so I don't miss a thing. Blessings!

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  79. Spanish PinayMay 25, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    This is definitely lovely!

    I'm following you from PMC. I'd really love it if you can follow back :) I've also added you in my sidebar blog roll.

    http://spanishpinaynanay.blogspot.com

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  80. okienurseMay 25, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Beautiful painting. You are truly gifted! Thanks for sharing.
    Vickie

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