Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Drawing Time!


I've been wanting to do a drawing for a while now--I've recently passed a few milestones and want to celebrate!! Sooo--how about if I do a drawing for this pretty drawstring bag?? It's easy to enter--just leave me a COMMENT here in this post AND tell me what is YOUR FAVORITE COLOR COMBO (just for fun!)--that's it!! I'll stick all your names in a hat next Thursday (March 20th) and let one of my goofy kids draw a name. Be sure to leave me some way to get ahold of you--so if you win I can let you know!

Here is one of my newest creations. I scored a few vintage magazines recently--and one, from 1952, has a big 3 page spread of sewing patterns with these adorable illustrations! I love them! It was hard to take that first cut into the magazine (even though it is in far from collectible shape)--but I had to do it. Listed in my Etsy shop--Mrs. Kwitty's Cottage.

I actually made 2 collages, but one is on it's way to the lovely GeorgiaPeachez (who happens to have several of my collages already)--Thanks Suzy! Go check out her etsy shop--GEORGIAPEACHEZ--she makes the most beautiful bags, many with vintage fabrics--just scrumptious


I also made a new bookcover--just because I felt like it! LOL That floral fabric ended up on the top of one of my teetering stack of fabric--and was calling my name! It just goes so nicely with the gray swirl--I may have to make one of these for myself. Perfect for carrying your paperback books--with handy pockets all around. Available in my SHOP.

The remodelling is coming a long quite nicely--see the freshly stripped woodwork! We have 3 of the 4 walls almost done--it's down to the trim and door painting now. Here's my sweety, paintbrush in hand (see, he's got his paintin' pants on! ) Isn't that a pretty color? Next up *cue scary music * dah dah DUM! the computer wall!! EEEEEK! OMGosh--we have to tear down the computer and reassemble it in the other room so we can strip the piano window and paint the wall --and then tear up the carpetting. Ugh. * It will be so nice when it's done, it will be so nice when it's done, it will be so nice............*


OK--so remember to sign up for the drawing, spread the word, have a fun day--and I expect you all to show up here on Monday to help me move all my computer and other junk over to the other room--'ok?

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED FOR ENTRIES AND A WINNER HAS BEEN DRAWN!! SEE THE MARCH 20TH POST FOR WINNER!!

Thanks so much for all of you who entered and for all the kind words--I appreciate each and every one of you!! God Bless!

51 comments:

ppdesigns said...

ooh would love that prety drawstring bag :) too many fav colour combs for me - i do like the combo u have in that bag but i also quite like yellow and purple together too!

Katrin said...

I love the colors of your blog and the logo. Of course, all your creations are beautiful as well. I love blue and brown. but the color combo of the bag shown is perfect already. kaleidosclope.style@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

You always have the best color combos! For me right now, it's a toss up between a pale shade of turquoise with either brown or rosey pink as the accent.

Tam

barkerbellheirlooms@hotmail.com

Carrie said...

I am NOT entering the contest, I would feel like a Mrs. Kwitty bag hog. Which, I am. I think I have 4? 5? Anyhoos, fav color combo, I'm not sure but I really like bright green mixed with dark grey. Very mod.

As much as I love you, I can't come help with the computer move. BUT, I will send well wished and prayers because moving the computer stinks!! STINKS!! I dread it more than heavy stuff.

LOVELY new work! HUGS and SMUSHES!

Bonghi Nautra said...

the drawstring bag is soo pretty! My favorite color combo is probably pink and brown!

I Heart That! Dance said...

Misses you know my answer already! Good ol' P&G (pink & green) in all of it's many forms :D Good luck with the movin' about, I will send positive energy vibes :)

Anonymous said...

Your creations are fabulous. You have used my favorite color combo in the bag shown!

Anonymous said...

Your collages are gorgeous! Very pretty :) My fave colour combinations are pink and green.

Queen Bee
www.craftsbygemma.typepad.co.uk

SunshineandRavioli said...

Oh I have to answer so that sweet bag can come live with me! ;O) Right now my faves are just about any clear spring color (robin's egg, pink,limey green) with chocolate brown....

Good luck with the re-decorating....love the color on the wall....

Steph

(Angie) Norththreads: said...

Yipee....well you know me my color taste changes daily? Im going to start making some lavender colored stuff soon, well at least its my intention!:)
ang

Britt- Sparkled Vintage Charm said...

I like pale aqua and light pink combo
:-)love your creations!!! xo Britt :-)

Jenn Maruska said...

Hi Mrs. Kwitty!

The remodel will end - and you will have a beautiful new space in your home! Congrats on having a handy man to do all that work! : )

Right now I'm going through a serious light blue and pale orange thing. I love those two together, with some white thrown in too = yummy!

Hope you're doing well - looks like you're keeping plenty busy on all fronts!

: ) Jenn

Sharon said...

Hello! and please enter my name in your giveaway--I love your bags! I have that beautiful purple one with the hand-crocheted flower on it, you know. :)
My favorite color combination? Right now it's...ummm...brown and powder blue...might change tomorrow!
Have a lovely day! :)

Anonymous said...

Misses K - What a lovely blog! My favorite color combinations are: bubblegum pink and periwinkle and red and white. They change from time to time, but that's what they are today ;o)

Chloe Rose

Esther Sunday said...

OOOOH.... choose me please!! Lovely! Hey, I love the color of the wall - it looks exactly like the color of my craft room wall. I agree with Katrin, you do have a lovely way of combining colors in general! Love, Esther

starrynightimpressions said...

Hi Mrs.Kwitty,
Oh yeah, of course,i want to sign up for the drawing, i would be crazy not to. I've been wanting a bag to take into my fav craft stores instead of taking their plastic!
fav color combo: sage green and cream, gets me every time! lol
starrydeborah

Becky K. said...

I love deep green and burgundy. I don't know why...just do...

Hope you are having a great day!

It is cold and windy here in PA.

Becky K.

Jodi Ohl said...

Moving computers--eeeks gads!! That is something I would dread doing too! I'll be with you in spirit on Monday..LOL!

My color combos--love teal and black with white; lime green and brown, and yellow and gray. Oh heck, I love em all and you always have such good taste!! Please enter

Jodi Ohl said...

...oops too quick with the fingers :)

..Please enter me in your drawing!!

Breanna Davenport said...

Congratulations on hitting such a huge milestone, Karen! Your creations are so very lovely!!

Your color combos are always right on, but I do love pink, yellow and orange together.

Best wishes on many more sales,
Bree

ricracsally said...

ooh! a drawing :)
Right now I'm on a weird robin's egg blue kick--that color with anything else (especially pink and touches of red!). Oh, and I'm contactable through my blog or our Ning group.
Oh, and LURVE the wall color!!

Tiffani

Lori said...

sure i'll help you move stuff around:)
LOVE the bag!!! just how it is:) but i also love soft pink with brown or robin's egg blue with brown...
your collage is just so darn cute i could eat it up!!!

Amanda Conger said...

That blue you are painting the room is just perfect. It makes me think of you. : )

As far as color combinations, personally I tend toward tone on tone color families. Green on green, pink on red, etc. I really admire your eye for colors--it's never anything I would dream of putting together and it always looks fabulous! : )

You can get ahold of me through my etsy shop http://mrsdragon.etsy.com

littlethings1 said...

I love all of your creations , always so inviting and fabulous work !! I love pink and green together !!

Betty said...

What a pretty bag! I love the color on your wall. Put it with some pretty pink things and you have my favorite color combination. But, then I like robin's egg blue and red too. And pink and green. and pink and brown. I'm so fickle.

Jaded said...

i really adore that bookcover and i wouldn't mind getting something as pretty as that drawstring bag! my fave color combo is pink an black. i love them together. cutthroatbodyart@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love the color combo on the drawsting bag! So pretty!It's my fav!

Anonymous said...

I'm glad iheart and Sadie put the blog links up. What a great blog you have MissesK. I'll stop by often. I love your collage. It's so sweet!
Fav color combo... aqua with pink or green.
-Alisa

yippeevintage said...

Yippee ~ how fun! That bag is SO pretty :) The colors are perfect. I love pale pink, pale aqua, oh... and, of course, robin's egg blue :D

Dinah said...

It's a shame that I can't make it up there Monday...just a shame!! But I'll be thinking about ya'. Just think about how great it will be when ya'll are finished. You'll be so excited!
And I love all of the colors I've seen you use. You can enter me in the drawing.

Sharon said...

I love your blog and your drawstring bag. My favorite color combo is lavender and green.

Pamela Jane said...

My favorite colors are shades of red and the many other colors that live so fabulously with it. Like your current bag combination!

Lisa Cook said...

I love almost any shade of blue and red together, so of course, I love your bag color combo!
Put me in your drawing and thanks for letting us celebrate with you!

Southern Lady's Vintage said...

Hey sweet Mrs. Kwitty!! Your blog is just full of eye candy! Love the bag and all of your pretty collages. Favorite color combos....hmmmm....that's tough. I love, love, love color so it is hard for me to pick. But right now I am in the spring mood and pretty light aqua, pink, and green....or robins egg blue and pink....or yellow and red...gosh, I just love color! I am of no help to you!
Barbara

Amanda said...

How could I resist entering a draw for a drawstring bag?? :) Thanks for letting me know!

My favourite colour combo of the moment would have to be pink and brown.... or green and brown. I've always had trouble sticking to just one. :P

Sharon said...

Thank you for your nice comments on my blog and thank you for having the drawing!

Cheryl said...

I'd love to be counted in the drawing. Love your blog and your creations. They're so happy.

Cheryl said...

Well, I got so excited about entering, that I forgot to let you know my color combos... red/pink/aqua. Thanks.

Stink Bone Jones said...

I love that collage you created! What a great idea to use old magazines!

black eyed susans kitchen said...

I don't know how I have missed this blog??? I went through and read a few other posts, and you will be on my must read list now. I came to you by way of Suzy and Beth who are both good friends of mine. Favorite color combo's? Probably chartreuse and turquoise, or is it pink and chocolate, or maybe red and white...I also love yellow and blue. Sorry, I am a total color person. Nice to have met you. Susan

Agnieszka Posłuszny said...

Karen, I LOVE this bookcover, LOL! And my favourite colour combo would be today - blue & brown with some rose pattern! ;-)
And I want to enter the drawing :)

hugs,

Aggie

:)

Tracy said...

I love your blog! Everything is so pretty! I love all colors, at the moment guess Chocolate brown and pink are my favorites together.

Tracy
tracymichelle70@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Wow! I can see that I'm running late to this party!!! What a wonderful Giveaway! I, of course, have a smaller one of these bags for my wonderful Kwitty coaster collection. It hangs on a curtain rod over my kitchen door window. Very pretty!

Oh, and I was pleasantly surprised by the new Kwitty photo on your profile! Very nice. I must say that just seeing your eyes all of these months had forced me to fill in the blanks... And, I was very wrong with my image! I like this new photo!

I just met a gal after 11 years of knowing her from online. All I could do was stare at her face while she talked! So many things about her were different than I had imagined.

Well, off to church. Have a grand and glorious day!

HUGE HUGS, kj

Sue Cahill said...

My favorite color combo seems to change through the seasons but right now I would say violet and green. I love all your products, very inspirational for someone like me. Keep up the great work.

iSew said...

Good luck with all of the remodeling Mrs. Kwitty. The 20th is Nick's birthday! I'll tell him you're doing a drawing in his honor, he won't know the difference, hehe.

My favorite these days is aqua and red, sigh, I love it.

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

Beautiful!!! I like lots of colors but love red and golds....

Lynn said...

Hi Mrs Kwitty, nice to see you again. You know I love all of your work, I always have, and I love your little collage work.
I think my fave' color combinations are green/pink, brown/pink, hmmmm anything with pink :)

Tabitha said...

My Favorite combo of the moment is aqua blue and grass green. So Springy! LOVE your blog! tabandrew@hotmail.com

Thriftin and Craftin said...

I think I posted in time. I love the colors, and the style of this adorable bag!

Diana said...

My favorite color combos are blacks and greys, with startling scarlet. It packs a good "oomph."

What a fun drawing! Thank you for letting us play.

xox

Carrie Lynn said...

I love blue and green combos best! you can find me on Etsy---wildwood

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