January Give-Away Winner!!!

So I apologize for making you wait so long, but I had to get the 5 year-old drawing machine out of bed, then it was off to the gym to work out, then the camera battery died so I couldn't download the pictures to the computer, then it was lunch time, then it was "how do I entertain my child so I can get some work done without plonking her down in front of the TV?"...

Here I am checking the list one last time to make sure I had everyone's name down...

 

Next I carefully cut out each entry...all 118 of them... 

 

Then I folded each paper up in an origami-like fashion to fit them in the hopper...

 

Next I coaxed the machine to put all of the entries in a hopper of her choice (sparkly turquoise easter basket) and pick just one...such power in one little hand...

 

Here is the winning name...the little hand holding the key to someone's happiness for the day...

 

And the winner is...wait for it...

 

Yay Kelli of  PaperWorlds on Blogspot!  See, it worked for her to post on her blog and receive three entries!  Thanks to everyone who entered.  I truly wish I could give everyone something.  Please don't be upset if you didn't win...I had so much fun with this one that I feel a February give-away coming on, especially since it will be So I Gathered's one year anniversary!  An enameled heart perhaps...

So, Kelli, send me your snail mail addy and I will ship off your prize to you!  I added a sterling jump ring at the top that I soldered closed with one of those electrical soldering machines.  Waaaaay fun because you can solder without worrying about heat and use it around materials like enamels.  Thanks again to everyone...it was great "meeting" so many new people!!  Have a great weekend and stay tuned!

 

  

Comments

[Roz]

Congrats Kelli, maybe I will be lucky soon, whaaaaaaa!!! LOL
thank you Stephanie for the opportunity, I will be following your blog, it is so inspiring and your work is stunning.
Hugz
Roz

[pamela huntington]

Congratulations Kelli!

[Stephanie Rubiano]

Hi Martha,

Well, I am working on producing these so I hope to have them for sale soon. I am horrible about updating my ETSY store, so I might just list them on my blog or website. So keep your eyes peeled...

Thanks,
Stephanie

[Kelli]

Thanks everyone for the congratulations. I do feel very lucky and thankful. I cannot wait to wear this.

Stephanie, your work is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it with us.

I've emailed you my address. Thank you again.

[Lee]

I popped over from Deryn's blog, and I have to say I am thoroughly enjoying yous!! Love your enamel pieces, they look so fun! I wish there was a place for me to experiemtn like that! Very cool. Keep going, can't wait to see what's next.

PS- love the blue cat. VERY very funny.

[Alice]

Just found your blog. What a beautiful piece, and I'm sorry I missed entering this great giveaway.

[Renate]

Congrats to Kelli - lucky girl!

[robyn]

I came rushing over from Something Sublime hoping to get my name in on time..... ah well it was worth the rush just to see your glorious header.

[Deryn Mentock]

Congrats, Kelli!

[martha brown]

I so neeeed one of these -- will you be selling some on etsy???

[Greer]

Congratulations Kelli and thank you Stephanie for your great giveaway.

[Barb Thomas]

Congratulations Kelli!!..you are very lucky!....I sooo wanted to win but ...maybe another time...vbg.

[Jen Crossley]

Congrats Kelli well done
Jen

[Kelli]

I am so excited!!! I'll email you soon!