Ok, here I am on yet another grey, threatening to rain later on kind of day; what can I do to stop myself slipping into the doldrums? How about sorting that giveaway I promised before I disappeared to wonderful, beautiful, hot (yes, HOT) sunny Italy -can you tell I'm missing it? Sighs deeply...
Hey ho' the giveaway - I have decided to make the giveaway gift one of my Lavender & bees Notebooks
I thought this might be something to brighten the day of a fellow blogger. It is a pretty (though I say so myself) covered A6 notebook decorated with a mix of hand embroidery, freehand machine embroidery and a little applique for good measure.
All of course made with my own nimble hands. The winner will be able to choose whether to have the words 'Lavender and Bees' hand embroidered across the top as in the images here, or to have a name in place of it so that it reads 'Pipany's Book' for example. Obviously, you will want a name of your choice not mine, though should you so choose I will be both humbled and flattered!
All you have to do is leave me a lovely comment stating who you you would give the notebook to (yourself maybe?) or what you would use it for - making lists, sketching or do you have some other use in mind? I'm just inherently nosy you see.
Ahh, Bologna...how my heart weeps for your azure blue skies and heart-warming sun.
Ahem, the closing date for the giveaway will be Wednesday 9am and I will choose the winner by the random generator (so please don't feel what your comment says influences anything - I just love getting comments that's all!). As ever, it's open to everyone, lurker or regular commentor, crafter or non-crafter, first time visitor, here or abroad. The more the merrier.
Now, I really must get on with sorting these sets of cards as I said I would do er, how long ago?!! No beach today - no excuse Pip. Get thee to it.
Have a lovely day and don't forget to leave a comment for the giveaway. x
Now how could anyone resist such a pretty giveaway? And I think I'd be very selfish and keep it all for myself and my own little notes and jottings!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely notebook covers! Like Gina I am torn between saying I should use it myself (I'm constantly filling notebooks with writing ideas and observations) or passing it on the Elder Daughter, who is now working for the charity OpenStory Tellers, for her to keep track of all her charges. I envy you Bologna!
ReplyDeleteThis sweet notebook would be for my 13-year-old daughter, Kiera, who writes, scribbles, doodles, over everything including her bedroom walls.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful notebook Pipany - I'd love it for myself but husband needs a little gift to take to Greece as a thank you for the girl in the bakery who found and returned his wallet to him last year. It's a long story....
ReplyDeleteBologna looks fantastic. Must put it on the list.
What a lovely notebook. I would keep it for myself because we're getting ready to go on a trip in September and I always keep a journal of our trip, this would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteNot a comment for the giveaway since I had one of your creations back along and am enjoying that. Just to say how lovely the book is and how you must be missing Bologna since it looks so lovely. Hope the doldrums soon passes.
ReplyDeleteJane
The book is beautiful and I would give it to my lovely Mum who has just been admitted to hospital for a few days. Glad you had a wonderful holiday. x
ReplyDeleteIts a lovely giveaway, Pip. I would give it to my oldest friend who is retraining as a gardener. She would have to wash her hands before she used it though! I might not be able to part with it if I won it and would have to buy another one for her. Sorry your Cornish weather is not behaving as it should for August - lets hope you have an Indian summer. Karen X
ReplyDeletei'd have to keep the notebook for myself as i am a notebook addict and that is a particularly nice one. i have notebooks for all sorts, that one is so summery i would probably keep lists and ideas of lovely things to do/make in the spring summer time xx
ReplyDeleteLove the notebook, would keep it for myself and put in all the lovely little verses that I pick up from time to time Lavender and Bees is a good title
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty book - I've seen them on your site. I think I'd give this to my niece, Isabel, who is 8 years old. She likes to write her thoughts - a lot like my Lilypad did when she was a girl.
ReplyDeleteI am most definitely a Lavander and bees person. I would treasure it for my trip to Australia in October to visit our daughter Palomina, her adorable husband who spoils me rotten, and Scalliwag, Rascal and dear little Poppet who is now walking. I would use it as a journal to log every minute of the trip. Think of the joy you will have Pipany recalling your wonderful trip to Italy, over the dull Winter months.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book Pipany. I think I would give it to my sister in America as I always send her lavender bags as a little reminder of home. She would love a lavender related book.
ReplyDeleteHaven't been by in a while and am so happy to see that you are all well x
I can imagine you missing Bologna. It's been grey skies in Holland for some time as well. I am looking forward to the summer again! Love to take part in your giveaway. The notebook is very pretty. It would be perfect to use as a garden journal! I will link you on my blog!
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy weekend!
Lieve groet, Madelief
well, selfish as it may sound i would keep it all for myself!!! Its just lovely x x
ReplyDeleteI would just keep it for myself.....I could write all my wish lists in there and gaze at the beautiful embroidery and dream of blue skies and butterflies......perfect!
ReplyDeleteflorrie x
Just been catching up. I am a notebook junkie but this book of yours is sooooo beautiful I don't think I would dare write in it or let anyone else...... it would have to be kept for something VERY special, perhaps poems or quotations.... perhaps I would gift it to someone, or have a draw between the grand-daughters.
ReplyDeleteI would keep it for myself to write my wishlists in and gaze at the beautiful embroidery and dream of blue skies and butterflies....perfect!
ReplyDeleteOoh, what a lovely giveaway! I would use this gorgeous book to start a journal as I started one when Molly was born & would love to get back to keeping one! x
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be entered for your giveaway Pip. However, I have to tell you that I would be totally selfish and keep the book all to myself because I think I deserve something beautiful. I'm not sure yet what I would write in it. Shopping lists seem a little mundane but I'm sure it would fit very nicely into the CK bag I've got my eye on.
ReplyDeleteTracey
your work as always is so beautiful Pip.
ReplyDeleteshould i be lucky enough to win your giveaway i would give the notebook to my mother who is the most gentlest kindest giving soul and who, through the way she brought me up, has inspired the desire in me to be creative.
wishing you all a lovely week
ginny x
Soooo pretty, Pipany! That is a little notebook to keep summer memories in. Do please count me in in this lovely giveaway. Thanks you so much. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful. I would like this for little me,to record the beautiful piece of Britain I live in, diary fashion with photographs and comments. Thank you so much X
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but I would need to keeep such lovliness for myself!!!I just can't resist notebooks - thoghts poems ideas and whatever
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiul I would have to be selfish and keep the notebook, I woulg keep it by my bed to make notes and record thoughts in.
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Lyn
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You little book is beautiful and I would love to join in. Think I would have it for myself and keep 'Happy ' pictures of places I visit in it.
ReplyDeleteJenny x
I love it please sign me up!
ReplyDeleteI saw your giveaway on Madeliefs blog. Your blog is lovely.
Who would not want such a lovely hand-made item? I would give it to my daughter-in-law Jan whose birthday it is today.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures of Bologna are superb - they make me want to go there. I especially like the painting of the young woman with her hand on her breast. Lovely!
what fab pics of your trip to Bologna, it's always nice to see where people have been and the sights they've seen.
ReplyDeleteLoving these notebooks, so crisp and clean, beautiful little stitches ;0 x
If I were to win the giveaway, I would send it to Stephanie Aurora because she is so brave after her tragic accident. I love her blog - http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI would keep it for me or maybe give it as a gift to a friend who would really apreciate it. Decisions, decisions.......
ReplyDeleteI've always loved your notebooks (well all your wonderful makes actually!) I'd use it as my next journal and it would hold all my thoughts and dreams...of summer days in fragrant meadows - you get the idea?
ReplyDeleteHow Lovely made!......
ReplyDeleteI would like to join this lotery very much..
If i would win this notebook, i think i would give it to my daughter because she makes little drawings every day. She is 9 years old.
Thanks!
hugs,
Ann