Tuesday, September 22, 2009

a little giveaway to get in the halloween mood


While unpacking all of my Halloween and Fall decorations from their storage bins, I found a few *surprises.*  These surprises were crafts made last year with the intention of giving them away. So, I thought I would give one of these "surprise" burlap pumpkins that I found away to one of my dear blog readers.  I have made these for a few years now and I love how easy they are to make. Just a bit of orange burlap, aged with brown paint here and there, sewn felt eyes, nose, and mouth, a thick twig and some wire.  I found 4 more that were partially made in those bins as well.  So, watch out friends and neighbors, you might find something hanging on your door soon!!!  I also found a partially made Halloween apron that I need to get finished as well.  Really, they were all fun surprises.  It's amazing how much you can forgot about in a year.  

O.K. here are the details of the giveaway - it's going to be a short time period - you have until Thursday (the 24th) at midnight (eastern time) to leave a comment and then I will draw a number and get this out as quickly as possible. You can have it hanging up in plenty of time for Halloween.  

92 comments:

Starr said...

Very cute! (Love your blog! Inspiring. Makes me want to create.)

Forsythe said...

I would love to win that darling burlap pumpkin! Thanks for being so generous!

Mique (as in Mickey) said...

Adorable!! It'd be the perfect way to start fall. I found your blog a bit ago and have been reading you in Bloglines ever since. Thanks!

Kori said...

Super cute. I am thinking about pulling out my fall decorations. This would put me in the mood for sure! Thanks for the chance to win!

Jen said...

I LOVE your creativity! One of your creations in my home would be too cool. You're awesome!

Melissa said...

Absolutely adorable. One of these little friends would made a great addition our Halloween collection!

Katie Lewis said...

ooh! i just started decorating for fall today! this would be perfect!

GloJoeSews said...

Oh my--so super cute! It would look great on my classroom door!

Kelli B said...

This would be a welcomed addition to my home.

Little Cooties said...

Wow! Mother of four, crafter, blogger, provider of tutorials and now giveaways! What is your super power?

kristinorth said...

Love it, thanks for a chance to win!

Summer Rae said...

I am a new follower...and aboslutely loving your blog! Thanks for sharing and giving everyone an opportunity for a freebie!!!

Lisa said...

You're so fun! I read your blog all the time!

Joanna said...

This is too cute! I would love to win this!

The Hillbilly Banjo Queen: said...

I'm in! Love the burlap and folky feel.

Melissa said...

Oh my goodness! I love it! Just found your blog and love your ideas!

Anonymous said...

You are so (so, so, so) ahead of me! Pulling out your Halloween stuff already? Alright, I might have to admit that the holiday season might be upon us! Thanks for the reminder :)

Tanner ♥ Chaya said...

So cute! I love halloween!

Autumn said...

U'Re so creative and cute! We love u! -A

Anne said...

I love halloween! count me in please! anne molino at hotmail dot com

Rochelle said...

He is so cute. What a creative idea.

Jenny Ann said...

I am always so jealous of your creativity! Everything that you make is adorable!

the dibers said...

me me pick me!

Tiffany said...

So cute.

malleycc said...

How cute. I love it.

Sandy Shirley said...

Cute! Would love to win one of your creations!

Jenny Lynn said...

so cute!!

do you have one that you use at your house? where is it hanging?!?

Tabitha O. said...

Your neighbors will be pleasantly surprised as they are very cute!

Mandy Beyeler said...

I'm ready to decorate for fall - this would be a great start!

Chrissy B said...

It's so cute. It would be perfect for my newlywed daughter's first Halloween in her own home.

Taylor said...

So cute! I love burlap!

Nicolette said...

Very fun.

roseylittlethings said...

Super cute! Love him!

Courtney said...

love it! you are so creative and talented!

Stacey said...

Oh..it is love at first site! I am so in love with his orange face and cute little eyes....hee hee!!! (I adore Halloween!)

Anonymous said...

I love it! Hope I win!!!

Bonnie said...

I love your blog. I just came across it the other day and you are truly inspiring.

Melissa {polkadot chair} said...

so if it's more than just the pumkin.. count me in...
as I am already a grateful recipient of a pumpkin (Which i hung up yesterday) I will bow out..
but have to come and say how much I lOVE that pumpkin :-)

Linda said...

My kids were just asking me why we don't have any fall decorations. Very cute!

Unknown said...

So cute! He definitely needs to hang on my door. :)

Margaret said...

That is so cute. The kids and I have been thinking about our decorations for a week now. We can't wait to get started.

Donita Porter said...

I enjoy your blog.
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Amy C said...

Very cute! Thansk for the chance!

Tim and Heidi said...

Pick me. Pick me. This is so cute. I love all your creations.

Amy Millward said...

yay! thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I love it - and so will my wonderful neighbour who would receive this charming little guy.

Misty @Creative Itch said...

How cute! I'd love to win this...my home is in dire need of some cute fall decor!

Anonymous said...

Love your blog! I was using your directions for "applique on a burp diaper" this morning before work. I love to see the new projects you create. You are very talented! Thanks for your wonderful giveaway! Robbie Washburn(:

Heather said...

S0 fun! Would love to have a little piece of your creativity hanging around for the holidays! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

Jessica said...

Fall is my fav time of year, mainly b/c my birthday is in October!!

Doty Family said...

So cute! I love it! I wish I was half as creative as you!! Thanks!

Brandy

sara said...

I LOVE this pumpkin! Would look very cute on my door!!!

Jolanda said...

That is just adorable! At first glance I thought it was a chair backer, slipped over a kitchen chair. I would love this on my front door! thanks for sharing your dress creations with us, I made a manimina dress for my 10 month old and she looks adorable in it.

Jenni said...

Super cute Traci...you are a master-crafter!

Misty.Creek said...

Cute pumpkin! I love the look of burlap.

Baby.Got.Craft said...

Cute! I think they would also be cute adapted to be chair covers for the back of dining chairs!

Kathleen said...

Those are SUPER cute pumpkins!!!! What a fun giveaway!

Tracey said...

I would love it. Thanks for the giveaway!

traceypa@yahoo.com

jenifers said...

Wow! How cute. I am really busy right now and I don't have the time I would like to do some Halloween crafting. This would be adorable in our house.

Ranelle said...

You're blog is lovely. Would treasure that cute pumpkin you've got up for adoption! :)

Lindsay said...

So adorable..I'm trying to begin my collection of holiday decor..this would be perfect!

Gibb Family said...

Very cute! I would love this! I am working on building my Fall/Halloween collection.

Lovely Lizzy said...

So cute, and I gave away my pumpkin door hanger I made last year! Let's hope karma is in the workings here.

Joy said...

I love Halloween stuff. Hope I win.

Elisabeth said...

That is so cute, I love everything you make!

Elisabeth

Christi Gast said...

Sooo cute. Love decorating for fall!

MA said...

Coutn me in, very cute!

Family said...

very cute! wish me luck! thanks!

Anonymous said...

my grandkids would love it
dlee@highline.edu

Tammy said...

SOOO cute, would look great with my other Halloween decorations!!!

Camille {Sugar Baby Boutique} said...

So cute! I've been looking everywhere for halloween decorations that I like and I love this!
camillesmartt@hotmail.com

Amy said...

This is super cute! Thanks!

Gina said...

So cute! Isn't it fun to get things out that you had forgotten about? Makes decorating so fun.

~julee~ said...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who packs away unfinished projects! :)

Your pumpkin is really cute - thanks for the giveaway!

Bry and Rach said...

Love it! Super cute! I haven't really done Halloween decorations, I have always surpassed them and just gone straight to fall, but now with a little one, I have the itch!!!

Kara said...

Great giveaway! So fun for fall! kschroeder616 at gmail dot com

Kim said...

So cute! I love pumpkins.

Andrea said...

your decorations are so cute and i'd love to win that pumpkin!

RootsAndWingsCo said...

Oh this is so cute. My friend gave me chair covers for Christmas and I just love how it looked. This would be a darling addition to my chair covers "wink wink"!

Rebecca@rootsandwingsco

Smullin Family said...

Cute! I LOVE Halloween... this will fit right in with all of my other decorations. Thanks for the give away.

Sara said...

I would love it, pick me!

chasing keegan said...

That is adorable! Do you happen to have a quick tutorial for it? Would love more detail to make one if I can't win it!

Patsy said...

THis is so cute. Thanks for having such a neat giveaway!!

Angela said...

Thanks for the giveaway. The pumpkin is great and who couldn't use more Halloween decorations.
Ange

Kelly L. said...

How cute - you can never have tooooo many pumpkins!

Kelly in Quakertown, PA

Tiff Hunt said...

Way cute!! I'm with the rest of the ladies, a tutorial would be great if I don't win it!!

Marla said...

Oh Traci...PLEASE pick me....PLEASE!!!!

Angela said...

87 comments (plus mine) to win him? You really are amazing!

*katie said...

Oh so very cute! That would look great on my front door:)

Carla G. said...

Thanks Traci for being so generous with your giveaway! I would love to see the pumpkin hanging up in my Florida Halloween home!

~LisaLou~ said...

Oh, cute pumpkin! Thanks for sharing your talents with us! I think I'll have to make some with my kids!

Colleen said...

what a cute giveaway! I'd like to win!
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