Friday, March 13, 2009

Almost Spring Giveaway

Leave a comment by midnight on Monday, March 16 saying what you're most looking forward to about the coming season. (For me, it's fresh air in my house from keeping my windows open all day and night.) One person will be chosen at random (winner posted Tuesday, March 17th) to win all of the following:


3 sheets from Pink Paislee's Enchanting Line...


3 8x8" transparencies from Anna Griffin's Flora line...


16 sheets (2 each of 8 designs) of paper from Anna Griffin's Flora line...


4 sheets of paper and 1 sheet of die cuts from Scribble Scrabble's Ruth's Collection (color's a little off on this, sorry, it's more vibrant IRL)...


Stamps from My Favorite Things, felt flower & star from Total Class Creative, Ribbon from We R Memory Keepers, dimensional stickers from Anna Griffin, and 2 sheets of stickers from AdornIt.

103 comments:

RosaliaArt said...

I expect the smell of flowers in my living room, wearing T-shirts, birds singing on the trees near to my balcony. Spring is my favourite season :D

thanks for the chance and greetings form Poland

Nichole W. said...

I am looking forward to being able to spend the whole day outside, working in the yard, playing with the dog, and going fishing as a family!

Michelle said...

Flowers!!! Working in the garden. Seeing my neighbors again after being cooped up all winter. Feeling the sun on my face. Riding with the top down (the car's top - not mine :-) lol ).

Bethany said...

One hundred percent, without a doubt, I am looking forward to getting outside with my two busy, busy kids EVERY DAY!

Angela said...

I am excited to bask in the warmth of the sun again - I absolutely love being warm and that nice summertime glow is a great side benefit as well!

Crystal said...

I am looking forward to jogging outside without layers and layers of clothes on me or my kids!

Valerie said...

I am looking forward to snow cones!

GabrielaD said...

I favorite part: is going for bike rides with everyone in my family... or at least being able to go outside and have my two active boys get some fresh air and use up all their energy.

Thanks for the chance to win (from freezing Canada).

Debbie Jensen said...

My favorite flowers - tulips and daffodils - are in bloom!

Unknown said...

Looking forward to many an evening spent at the ball park watching our three kids play baseball and softball!!!

Anonymous said...

I'm looking forward to the longer days - anything that will give me the feeling of having more time!

The Gracie Jones blog said...

I'm looking forward to the fresh spring air...smelling cut grass going for long walks outside.

Anonymous said...

What an amazing giveaway! I'm most looking forward to getting my 24 speed road bike tuned up and ready to go!!! I'm 47 and enjoy biking even more than I did when I was little! We bike at least 60 miles/week in the summer.

Ilona said...

I'm looking forward to making the garden ready with my boys, they'll get their own veggie garden this year.
We had a nice spring-day today already, with temps like 13-15 degrees Celsius!

Welcome... said...

I will be happy to see the snow leave and some warm rays of sunshine. Welcome back robins!

Kevin & Joy Herring said...

Long bike rides along the river. Playing at the park with all 4 kids. Hearing the sounds of the kids playing in the back yard drift through the open windows. NOT feeling cold all the time!

Tricia Wilson said...

I'd have to say I am looking forward to hearing myself say, "I'm hot" because right now I am sooo not.

Awesome Andrew said...

I can't wait for the weather to get nicer for the flowers and for my soccer season to begin. And to let my kids play in the backyard!
Thanks !

Malinda

melita said...

has to be the fresh air! love to have the door and windows open!

wendyp said...

I am looking forward to being able to turn the heat off, open up the windows and shed the jackets/sweaters. Can't wait for a bit of warm weather!!!

Kelsey said...

I am looking forward to outdoor soccer games every weekend!!!

Debye said...

We don't really have typical seasons here but I am looking forward to my flowers blooming again....they look so sad right now!

Jen T said...

I am looking forward to fresh garden vegetables! Blackberries and strawberries picked from out patch and lots of games outside.

mustangkayla said...

I can't wait to go camping! The cool evenings by the campfire, fresh air and the peaceful sounds of nature.

Korbi said...

I am excited for the barefoot trips to run outside and throw the garbage out, walking around barefoot working in the yard and taking walks barefoot, i don't like to wear shoes much. :)

Unknown said...

I'm looking forward to some warmth from the sun's rays and being able to leave the house without a coat!

Kristi B. said...

I'm looking forward to putting on my favorite shorts & flip flops, pulling up the garage door & scrappin' away. The ladybugs in the yard are multiplying, the hummingbirds are fluttering all around & it's time to plant some new flowers!

Betina Olesen said...

To let the warm seep into my veins .... i get crumpy in the cold...

Hugs from
Betina, Denmark

jo said...

Looking forward to dressing my 2 year old in the pretty t-shirts and dresses I've bought her then putting the photos in my scrapbook.

Sherry said...

I can't wait to see nature in it's finest peeking through the ground and ohhh the smell of spring, is there nothing finer!

Shannon said...

I am looking forward to having the windows open, hanging laundry on the line and listening to the birds chirp. It doesn't get any better than that!

tas said...

I'm looking to wear less clothes - and to smell flowers :)

Pamela said...

I look forward to nicer weather and being able to let my boys play outside pretty much all day. :) I also love to see the flowers pop up and the grass get greener!

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to put the VW in the garage and bring out my mini!!!!!

Phoebe said...

I'm looking forward to the warmth and sunshine and color that comes with spring!! The gloomy gray of winter has me bummed. ;) I'm SO ready for warmer days!! (And spring means...it's almost summer!! Yay!!) Thanks for the chance to win!!

Anonymous said...

Flowers! And especially taking a trip to our botanical garden to see them in full glory.

Hilde Aaslund aka Scoobie said...

Hi I just found this blog and I put it into my fav list right away :-)

Spring: I am sooo looking forward to getting rid of the snow and watch all the flowers grow, grow, grow! I find it a miracle every year! Spring also means more day light, less clothes and frckles on the kids faces!

Cathy Craveiro said...

I am looking forward to the warmer weather and sunshine. It has been so unseasonably cold here!!

Rachel A. said...

I am looking forward to rides in the car with my windows down, playing music in the house with the windows open so loud I can hear it when I'm outside, cooking on the grill, and watching my little one running through the yard getting dirty!

Janice said...

BABY CHICKS!....and greenery to feed them with!

Anonymous said...

In Texas, I so look forward to the wildflower season coming up! Blue bonnets, indian paint brushes, daisies . . . its just beautiful!

Mary said...

Hi. I love the ideas on Simply Handmade Blog. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can be outside in my flower garden. I love being outside in the fresh spring air. I like to set up my screen tent with a big table and create cards and scrapbook. Thanks for a chance to win all that yummy goodness.

Tricia said...

wahoo! That looks awesome!
I am looking forward to more sunshine and outside play!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a great bunch of blog candy!!! Who wouldn't love THAT?!
I'm SO looking forward to fresh air, green grass, and FLOWERS blooming! I can't WAIT for Spring to get here! It arrives fairly late here, in Nebraska...but it can't get here too soon for me! :D

AJ said...

I am most looking forward to the flowers blooming and the kids being able to spend more time outside-

Etta said...

Fresh air and green grass. And of course, since I live in Texas--BLUEBONNETS, which are already starting to show their pretty little white heads.

Miranda said...

I can't wait for the food! Especially the asparagus.

Unknown said...

I am looking forward to being able to wash and hang my sheets up to dry outside - love the smell of line dried sheets.

Anonymous said...

Going out on my bike with my two kids, with the wind blowing through our hair, colouring our cheeks red.

Thanks for your inspiration!

Marloes

Anonymous said...

I am looking forward to the colours of spring and especially the different shades of green outside. It just makes me smile and be happy.

Ruth Shanahan Allmart said...

What I am most looking forward to with the approach of spring is the longer evenings and, of course, the warmer temps (I live in Illinois need I say anymore!!!) What an awesome giveaway. Thanks foe the chance to win some fabo goodie :o)

annemk said...

I look forward to the first spring blooms, walks in the evenings and planting seeds! can't wait....

Julie Overby said...

My favorite thing about spring is definitely seeing the flowers coming up year after year. Then taking the trip to the local nursery and chosing which annuals I'm going to try out.

What a fun 'springy' give-away. Thanks for the chance!

Joan Shanks said...

I'am looking forward to the warm weather, and to be able to just to leave the house to go for a walk and not have to but on a heavy winter jacket or boots.My e mail address is joanshanks@eastlink.ca.

Joan

Anonymous said...

looking forward to my son's crossing over into boy scouts and all that will entail for my family

Stephanie said...

I can't wait for sunshine, beach weather, and going bare foot!

Christina said...

Oh I love the birds songs. Being from Canada it is cold, grey and depressing for way to long over the winter so when I walk up to birds singing I love it! I also love the warm sun beaming down on my face and the fresh crisp air...I really enjoy this time of year!

Pegg S said...

I'm looking forward to hiking, walking, all outdoor activities! Although I love to ski, I am tired of the cold!!

Tina said...

I agree with you. I am looking forward to leaving the windows open to get as much cool fresh air as possible. I love the Spring and Fall for those reasons. Spring is so fantastic with all of the bright beautiful flowers blooming.

Razzle Dazzle Berry said...

I so look forward to warmer weather to see my daughter run in the warmth of the sun and to see a smile on her face. Who wouldn't look forward to that?!

Kris and Jo said...

Love the smell of greens and flowers blooming, taking long walks and enjoying many precious moments with my kids in the park/playground, basking in the sun. Spring is my favorite season of the year!!

Scrap for Joy said...

Pittsburgh winters are very gray. I'm looking forward to more daylight hours and watching the robins scouting for nesting sites. Spring is the season of new birth and growth and a season to feel inspired anew!

Unknown said...

I love spring! We don't have much of a winter here but the summers are brutal--spring is a wonderful compromise.

Jennifer Hansen said...

The fact that I won't be freezing my keester off anymore!

almadr said...

I'm looking forward to more sun and warmth and the fresh spring green!

thescotts said...

I am looking forward to hearing the birds chirp in the early morning and long walks and bike rides. Oh, and my birthday on April 9th!

Julia Sandvoss said...

Without a doubt having the windows open and feeling the fresh air in the house. Getting to wear flips flops all the time..no more socks! And being able to sit outside and read a good book! I can't wait! :-)

Dru said...

I too look forward to being able to open all my doors and windows, letting the outside in. Living in a colder climate with a very short growing season (Spring does not really reach us until May or June) I look forward to working in my garden, watching the birds building their nests, the first few hardy flowers merging from the ground - early snow drops, crocus, daffodils, etc.

bugs 'n' bees said...

SUNSHINE! Flowers! GREEN grass! Warmth! Ahh, to be warm again :)

Unknown said...

Spring is my favorite season and I'm most looking forward to the fresh air and smell of new things (with lots of long walks through the woods & around the river) and being able to keep the windows open and shed a few layers of winter clothing!

Bonnie said...

Warmer weather and longer days. Flowers blooming and childern playing outside

Brenda said...

I can't WAIT until the kids can run outside, without needing 20 minutes to get dressed first! Thanks for the chance to win such a generous pack of yummies!

Cara said...

I'm looking forward to spending more time outside with my kids, walking in the warmer weather and cleaning up the yard.

Anonymous said...

Spring is my favorite time of the year. The air is fresh and clean and I am eagerly awaiting the birth of a new baby horse and the land, from the grass to the first flowers to the arrival of the birds, nothing compares to spring.

Carolina said...

The colors and scents - love to see all the flowers blooming and the wonderful scents they give out. It really lends itself to so much inpsiration!

Shanna said...

OMIHEAVENS! To just be out of the house again! To be able to walk and play in the park with my kiddos! I am having a MAJOR case of Spring Fever!

Anonymous said...

spring skirts and less rain!

Anonymous said...

beautiful prizes and spring can't come soon enough :)

Barb

Jan Hennings said...

I'm looking forward to opening windows and hearing the birds! I also love to hang my sheets on the clothes line and smell the freash air! My dog and I stay as cooped-up as possible during the winter so we're ready to get out and enjoy the outdoors!

Cathy said...

I love getting the windows open and watching the flowers coming up in the garden. Winter is a great season but I am always ready to move on to the next season...much more colorful.

Anonymous said...

Wow, great prizes! I am most looking forward to flowers, butterflies, and yes, opening the house to fresh air etc.
Thanks for the great drawing.
Susan

LaurieStar said...

I love to hear the sound of birds chirping - then it's spring!

Cathy said...

I am MOST looking forward to the quick getaways to school in the mornings...as in, "Quick, get your shoes on, out you go..." as opposed to, "Hat, check. Scarf, check. Ski pants, check. Jacket, check. Mittens, check. Boots, check....etc."

Love the blog!
Cathy

Kari Guilbault said...

I am looking forward to the palo verde trees to bloom (I live in Tucson, AZ)...they get this really great chartreuse green blossom on them and against the clear blue sky, it is simply breathtaking!

jeneaevan said...

I am just looking forward to warm weather! What a wonderful prize, thank you for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

the smell of the flowers from the lemon trees.
Thank you for the giveaway.
Rita
ritabarriga@yahoo.com

schmidthouse said...

oh, to sleep with the windows open again...to have fresh air in the house and hear the birds sing and to consistently see the sun...how wonderful will that be again! I can hardly wait!

carpediem said...

I can't wait to work in my garden and see what's beginning to sprout up! It will also be nice to sit outside and have my morning coffee!

silvia said...

I am looking most forward to the smell of hyacinths , lillies of the valley and lilacs.

Mary said...

I'm looking forward to my perennials starting to grow in the garden. I love when beautiful plants sprout up from the dirt. That, and not wearing a coat! :)

Jenn Biederman said...

I am looking forward to being able to hang my sheets out on the line. There is nothing sweeter than fresh-smelling sheets!

Thanks for a chance to win some wonderful goodies!

R. Dorrian6 said...

My windows are currently all open and I've got a good breeze blowing through the house right now. :) (Sorry I live in FL.) Spring here means I'll have to close the windows and turn on the AC, but it also means lazy weekends spent soaking up the sun while sitting by the pool and sneaking up on the kids with cold water balloons. ;)

Debbie said...

I look forward most to get a cup of coffee and go outside right before dawn and hear the birds singing.
That is the most beautiful concert in the world.

Thanks for a chance to win

debbie peysen

The Robisons said...

I'm looking forward to not warming up my car every morning!

Anonymous said...

i am looking forward to be going out and enjoying the sun and the longer days, biking with my family...Take care...Maria from Italy

KindredEsprit said...

I'm looking forward to my flower seeds order so I can start planting them and watching them grow little by little! Plus then end of University for this semester. ;-)

Anonymous said...

I'm looking forward to time outside, flowers blooming, birds nesting, fresh rain, just a few of the special things about spring. Carrie P

Candice said...

I'm looking forward to creating a functional AND pretty vegetable garden. I can't wait til I don't have to get up to make sure the kids get to school on time :)

Bonnie said...

I'm with you - I live with one large dog, 1 boy and 2 men. They get stinky through the winter. Fresh air in my house is a must after a few months all cooped up with them! That and tulips...

interactthis said...

I am most excited to put the top down on my car - so refreshing Chris S

Corrie said...

Sunshine, in Canada it gets dark early in the winter. I leave and its dark and I get home and its dark. I love spring becuase I see the sun.

coolmom said...

The sun on my face!

paru's_circle said...

awesome blog candy, would love to win. thanks for the chance.. regards pauline