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!

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
Posted by: Roz | February 01, 2010 at 09:41 PM
Congratulations Kelli!
Posted by: pamela huntington | January 25, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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
Posted by: Stephanie Rubiano | January 24, 2010 at 04:02 PM
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.
Posted by: Kelli | January 24, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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.
Posted by: Lee | January 24, 2010 at 08:19 AM
Just found your blog. What a beautiful piece, and I'm sorry I missed entering this great giveaway.
Posted by: Alice | January 24, 2010 at 07:45 AM
Congrats to Kelli - lucky girl!
Posted by: Renate | January 23, 2010 at 11:58 PM
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.
Posted by: robyn | January 23, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Congrats, Kelli!
Posted by: Deryn Mentock | January 23, 2010 at 09:58 PM
I so neeeed one of these -- will you be selling some on etsy???
Posted by: martha brown | January 23, 2010 at 09:48 PM
Congratulations Kelli and thank you Stephanie for your great giveaway.
Posted by: Greer | January 23, 2010 at 09:19 PM
Congratulations Kelli!!..you are very lucky!....I sooo wanted to win but ...maybe another time...vbg.
Posted by: Barb Thomas | January 23, 2010 at 07:49 PM
Congrats Kelli well done
Jen
Posted by: Jen Crossley | January 23, 2010 at 05:16 PM
I am so excited!!! I'll email you soon!
Posted by: Kelli | January 23, 2010 at 04:44 PM