Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Valentine's Day Give-Away!


This is my first year participating in the
One World One Heart Valentine giveaway!

Please click on the badge, above, to learn more about the project and how it was started. How do you enter? Just leave me a comment. That’s IT! I will be tracking all comments and assigning visitors numbers. To choose my winner, I’ll use the Random Number Generator to choose among the numbered participants.

Here’s what’s on offer:

The Gif-Tea Bag.
Earth-friendly craft paper gift bag, stuffed with red hologram-dot tissue and full of goodies.

The Goodies: one gold tin of spicy Chai blend Infini Tea – my own blend. This tea is so yummy on these cold winter nights and I taste-tested lots of blends before settling on this one. It’s only slightly peppery, heavy on the cinnamon, and absolutely delicious and warming with milk and a dash of honey. Serve it up in this monster Valentine cup screenprinted with hearts. Now, while you’re sipping that hot cuppa, put your feet up and read something good. I have just the thing! A copy of Infini Tea ~ a divine brew. This is a lovely collection of poems – each poem inspired somehow by tea.

Oh but that’s not all… (do I sound like a game show announcer yet?)
Tied to the bag with a pretty metallic gold threaded ribbon is an original collaged bookmark, signed and dated by the artist (me!). I made it especially for this give-away. It measures 3"x8.5" and can double as a gift tag if you give this item as a gift!


I’m so excited to see who wins!

[pssssst: Listen. I can make more. If you are interested in ordering one of these for a special someone and don’t want to wait until February 14th to see if you’ve won, I’ll be offering Gif-Tea Bags in my Etsy shop ~ only $15.00 and shipping is free. ]
GAWD I love this holiday.

147 comments:

Matt Brown said...

I win! I win!

Oh wait... I didn't read the instructions all the way through...

Annie said...

you are a winner all right. ;-)

(and you're #1!)

GraceBeading said...

WOW... what a wonderful offering. It looks like you've taken so much care in putting your package together. I'm thrilled to throw my name in the hat!

Annie said...

YAY! Thanks Grace! and good luck!

ps. you look great as a Mucha!

Anonymous said...

What an outstanding giveaway!!! Please count me in on this one!!! :) *HUGS*

Annie said...

you're in, Angela! Thanks for visiting!
XO

Tammy said...

I LOVE this idea, Annie! What a great way to connect with other bloggers and . . . lo and behold . . . there's a gorgeous doorprize to boot! I'm all about the winning of your most awesomest artwork!

Wendi said...

Always the gracious hostess...

Annie said...

You guys are awesome!

-m said...

mmmmmm tea.

Anonymous said...

This is such amazing stuff!
What a wonderful collection of goodies. If you would put my name in the draw please Annie - I'm all the way in NZ - at the possibility of winning the poems and tag would be enough to post and I would treasure them.
Will peruse the rest of your page.
God speed from the Oceania
Ellie

Unknown said...

As the previous winner of the coveted mandarin oranges.. I feel lucky!

Veleta (Sammy) said...

Your comments about your tea and all sounds so yummy.. Please add my name!

Annie said...

Thanks for stopping in, all of you, and for your kind words! (mmmmmmm is a word, no?)

Ellie, if you win don't you worry we'll get your prize to you. :-)

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

What stunning things you are giving away. I love tea....Smiles

Dianne said...

I'm definitely a teetotaler! Count me in!
I'll be posting my things next week. : )
www.diadsie.wordpress.com

Mama D. said...

Maybe this time I"ll win--Oh wait! I'm already a winner--just look at my creations-------

Betzie said...

SUch fun prizes!!! Hope that generator picks ME! :)
I love tea too and I love Valentine's Day even more!

Artemis said...

Such a great idea! I would love to win some of that Infinity Tea!

Mahala said...

count me in!

BailiwickStudio said...

The tea sounds wonderful - just what I could use now on this cold, cold evening! Your giveaway is lovely, count me in!

Jill

Timaree said...

Put my name in to win! And come on by to see what I have to give away. Isn't this fun?

Jenna Z said...

Fun theme package! Thanks for the chance to win!

Unknown said...

I did it Annie! I did it! Yay for small achievements! lol
Good luck everyone :)

Bella said...

what fun stuff you are giving away!! Tea is my fav thing!!

still trying to figure out what I am going to giveaway ;)

pleaz add my name~ thanks!!

xo ~Izabella

Unknown said...

What a great idea from a great peep! Lotsa love to you beautiful lady!

((hugs!))

Rosa said...

I said it is as good giving than receiving . . . I love it! But, of course, throw my name in because who doesn't like to win too? Throw your name in my hat too!

Sophie said...

Ooo... I love love LOVE tea! I'm so signing up for your giveaway!

I'll be posting mine soon.

Cheers,
Sophie

Naturegirl said...

Count me in please! I love this event..my second year participating!
Come by later this week as I will have mine posted! Nice meeting you! Crossing fingers and toes! :)NG

Anonymous said...

I love Chai Tea! Please enter me. I posted your contest on my Blog also.
http://bloggycontests.blogspot.com/

Jeanne Turner McBrayer said...

Please sign me up for this lovely giftie!

Stacy Alexander said...

Hi there,

I am Stacy, also a first year participant in the event. So far, I'm having a blast!

If you would like to sign up for my free handmade mosaic heart, please comment on my blog at http://stacyalexander.blogspot.com/

I will add your link to my list.

Best wishes...and pleased to meet ya!

Stacy Alexander
http://stacyalexander.blogspot.com/

Jennifer said...

This would be such a lovely gift for my mom-- even if I don't win, I must keep your site in mind for her Valentine's Day gift!

John-Michael Albert said...

What a great idea, Annie. One time in Houston, I bought a couple packages of the little paper Valentines kids give each other in grade school and walked down the aisle of the bus on the way to work, addressing one to each of the passengers. Every year, we had a Love Gone Wrong cabaret on Valentine's Day (for those of us without an appropriate object of roses, candy, and champaign) at the classical cabaret called Munchies. One year, I changed the lyrics of "Some Enchanted Evening" to "Who can explain it? Who can tell you why? Lipstick and leather do something for a guy!" followed by a frightened interpretation of "I Don't Know How to Love Him" sung to an interpretive dancer in leather jock, chaps, and vest. And a good time was had by all. Ain't love grand?

Annie said...

Love Gone Wrong cabaret! That's AAAAWESOME!! The "interpretive dancer" should have convinced anyone present that "appropriate object" is a relative term.

A few years back, lacking an "appropriate object" suddenly felt superfluous and i decided to simply be "in love with" with the world the same way one could be "in love with" another person. Changed everything. And in a wonderful way. Since you were the guy handing out valentines on the bus, I know that you know exactly what I am talking about.

"Amor omnia est."

Annie said...

PS. to the gal named JENNIFER, above, you need to enable your profile to show publicly! I tried to track you down on other One World One Heart blog postings, but can only find you by name and won't be able to contact you if you don't leave a link to your profile or email!!!

THANKS!!!

Jo Anne O. said...

Oh my! I absolutely adore tea!!!! AND What a lovely mug too...oh, I just have to be included in those with their hands up for this wonderful collection!!!!

Drop over to my blog and see what I am offering too!

couragetocreatewriteandlove said...

Please count me in!
Thank you!
Mine will be posted tomorrow so please come and sign in for a chance, too.

WendyP said...

what a gorgeous giveaway Miz Annie
wish i could come over and share a pot of tea with you

hugs

Heather Robinson said...

I'm feeling warm and cozy just reading about this wonderful package. I LOVE chai tea. Thank you so much for your generosity.

Unknown said...

What a neat idea. Count me in.
Karla

Carrie said...

Woot! Tea and a lovely bookmark! Right up my alley. Please put my name in the drawing.

Wild Sage Lampwork said...

What fun! Count me in.

Caren McNee said...

What a fantastic gift chosen with so much care and love! Can I throw myself into the hat as well?

:) Caren

PS: You might enjoy having a look at my give away as well? Hope to see you:)

Angie(quillysilly) said...

I NEED to win your giveaway! Count me in and I'd love to have you take a peek at my OWOH giveway too! Thanks...Angie
my blog is quillysillyvintageboutique.blogspot.com

Miss*Laurence said...

Another fab giveaway ! Count me in if you don't mind sending to the UK...

Melissa said...

ohhh I love tea! Nice! Please count me in, thanks!

Kelly Snelling said...

chai!!! it's my very favorite tea! and you have really created such a lovely group of presents. so sweet! i'm working on something to give away on my blog, too. :0)

charlie said...

tea! i need some new tea.... my housemate gave my stash away :(

count me in please :)

-angela
funkycatstudio.com

paru's_circle said...

lvoely bookmakr!! please count me in

gma said...

Please enter me!
:-)

Fran S said...

Please count me in! I'm participating as well. Fran artsyfran.com
Phoenix, AZ

Jan said...

Yes, sign me up. My other site is Loves Books and Tea. This prize is for me.

Sherry said...

Oh what a wonderful giveaway -- especially for a tea lover like moi!!

I'm participating as well at
www.espritdart.blogspot.com

Linda said...

I am most definitely a tea lover and a craf-tea person.
Please enter my name. I'm participating too, so stop by The Gardener Side and enter.

Robin said...

Oh this is a wonderful giveaway!! Please count me in!
Thanks

Cheryl said...

Please enter my name in your drawing! Thanks Cheryl @ http://cheryl-comfort.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

MeMeMeMe Please.....

Lisa W. said...

I love tea, hope I win! Would love for you to enter in my giveaway. :-)

Sandi said...

Love tea and this looks delicious.And so does your packaging

Banna said...

could you please enter me and also enter mine

Janine Davies said...

Another awesome gift! Isn't this fun! I'm participating in this OWOH project too! Come over and see! I have already met quite a large number of pariticipants!

Take care
Janine
Australia
http://janinea.blogspot.com

Angela said...

So nice! Please enter me! I'm participating on my blog at:

http://gavemyheart3162.blogspot.com/2008/02/one-world-one-heart.html

Unknown said...

I love your work and would like to be entered into your draw.

Diana S said...

What wonderful gifts! please pick my name in your giveaway!

sandee said...

This is a great idea! However, I just moved across country and have most of my stuff in storage. What I would like to do, is go into as many of the blogs as I can and sign in. If my name gets pulled by anyone as a winner, I will donate $100 to AIDS Foundation in memory of my brother. If my name gets selected more than once, I will up the ante an additional $10 every time it gets pulled (greedy I know, but one can dream!!!) If my name is not pulled by anyone, I will still make a $50 donation. This way, everyone is a winner.

Lisa Oceandreamer Swifka said...

This suits me to a TEA! What a fabulous giveaway package! Please enter my name! Also THANK YOU For participating in this event!
Please visit me and ALL the others on the list (it's getting longer and longer)
Cheers,
Lisa Oceandreamer

Geri said...

Please include me! This is wonderful!
gerijones64@hotmail.com

Debby said...

I would love to be included. This is wonderful. Please check my giveaway at Inner Reflections.
Debby

Debi said...

Great blog, please enter my name in your drawing and come visit my blog.

Myra said...

I am a tea-holic. :o) Please enter me in your drawing and stop by my blog to enter mine.

Julie H said...

I love Chai, and in the biggest mug possible - what a delightful gift you are giving. Thank you.

Unknown said...

I love it! What beautiful work! Thank for hosting this giveaway! I am crossing my fingers for sure!
Hugs,
Robyn

Joanne Huffman said...

I love tea and I would like to enter your drawing and invite you to visit my blog and enter mine.

http://joannethiemehuffman.typepad.com

Joanne

Quiltmoose - Dagmar said...

Oooh, please enter me!!! That's a wonderful prize! I would love to that tea from the lovely cup! Beautiful artwork also!

I am participating on my blog at: http://quiltmoose.blogspot.com/2008/01/one-world-one-heart.html

Dagmar

Linda Jo said...

Love your gift giveaway. Count me in and please visit my blog!

sandsgirl said...

Sounds like a winning prize to me! Count me in on the drawing.
Sandy
USA
sandsgirl@gmail.com
http://www.xanga.com/blackcatcafe

~*~Pandora's Artbox~*~ said...

Mmmmmmm tea!! Great offering. Please add my name and visit my blog to if you'd like a chance at winning my giveaway. Thanks!

April Cheri said...

A fabulous collection of goodies. Thank you for your generosity.

Blissings, April

Unknown said...

I would absolutely positively so love to win. Please add my name to the drawing.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful! Please enter me, too!

nikki/WhiMSy love said...

I can't wait to win! haha!
I LOVE Chai tea! Yum.
I'm also part of the OWOH giveaway!

Melanie said...

Oh! I am such a tea drinker and recently have been drinking Chai tea every day. I would LOVE to try your own blend...not to add the other lovelies!

Please add me to your drawing.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

I love both tea and poetry so how can I resist? :-)
I'm a new blogger and this list One World One Heart blog web sites has been a wonderful treasure trove.
Please enter me in your give away. Thanks so much!

Carole Burant said...

Jumping up and down to get noticed in the crowd...pick me, pick me!! hehe What a fabulous prize you're giving away..I need that tea pkg to relax:-) Please enter my name in your draw and if you haven't already done so, please come over to my blog to enter my giveaway as well:-) xo

Cape Cod Washashore said...

WOW! What a fabulous and thoughtful prize! Please enter my name! I am having a drawing, too! =)

Mescrap said...

Such a wonderful giveway !
Thanks.

CoffeyHouse Collection said...

Please enter me in the drawing! I am having one too!

Carrie Barron said...

What a great gift! Please enter me. I've joined, as well.

Quilter Kathy said...

Me...me...me...pick me! I am a huge tea drinker and love chai tea especially and would love to win your gift! Please enter my name in your draw.

Jessica said...

I can never get enough tea! Please include me in the drawing! I'm also participating in OMOH -isn't this fun?

beachgrl said...

What a lovely gift. When you were describing the tea, I could just taste it in my mouth. Now I want it now!! ha

Jennifer said...

Oh my goodness. I love your giveaway; I think it is one of my favorites. I am in love with chai tea and reading. I think you posted this just for me. :) If you sell this stuff, (I haven't checked yet) I am going to have to try some of that chai, although I do prefer it a little spicy. Anyways, I think your giveaway is very creative and I'm happy to be here. Please enter my name and stop by my blog to sign up for my giveaway!

Unknown said...

Oh yum!!! I would love to be entered into your giveaway!!! Yay!!!

Marisa

Staci Rose said...

I can actually smell and taste the tea just from your description! Beautiful package!

I'd like to enter your drawing and invite you to visit my blog and enter mine.

Thanks,
Staci
http://stacirose.blogspot.com

CreativSpirit said...

I love Chai and make my own blends too, but would live to sample your special blend. Please enter me in the draw for all your goodies and do drop by and enter in the draw for my gift draw.

Good to meet you,

Rob

Connie said...

cool gift! i love tea! please enter me in your draw.

Claudia said...

Your tea package sounds magical!

Courtney Tyler said...

Please count me in!

I would love for you to stop by my website and enter for a free pair of sterling silver, ornate Bali beads and korean jade earrings i've made.

http://courtneydesigns.ie/blog/index.php
info@courtneydesigns.ie

peace, light & love
Courtney/ Dublin, Ireland

Mya said...

sounds wonderful, count me in.
Drop by my way.
-Mya

Jikkes said...

That sounds great...
So offcourse I leave a comment and in the meantime, I keep my fingers crossed ;o))
Please take a look at my OWOH giveaway too!

The little witch said...

I love tea. Especially chai. Please add my name to your list. ^_^
I have a giveaway up at my blog to.
loving-art.blogspot.com

CrystalGB said...

Cool prize. I love tea.

Anonymous said...

Mmmmm...chai. My morning beverage of choice. What a great offer! Yes, please do count me in. :)

And if you like, please do stop by my blog to throw your hat in the ring for my giveaway of a series of five art prints at http://thisgirlremembers.wordpress.com/2008/02/06/one-world-one-heart-giveaway/

threesidesofcrazy said...

Wow, great theme package. Please enter my name into your drawing and be sure to stop by and visit mine.

Tammie Lee said...

Ummm what a delightful give away. Please include me!
Maybe visit me too:
http://miztlee.blogspot.com/

Tammie

carylsrealm said...

Fabulous! Please count moi! And stop by my blog for my giveaway, too!

Monique Kleinhans said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
Monique Kleinhans said...

...the wrong link!

Let's try that again!

First off...PLEASE include my name in your gift-away :) (and pick it too!) ;)

2nd! if you have not yet come by my blog and post, please do so!
http://thelightifind.blogspot.com/2008/02/one-world-one-heart.html

Sarah said...

Please enter me. Those look like wonderful gifts.

Sarah
SeekingHim@gmail dot com
www.homeschoolblogger.com/OhioSarah

Ele at abitofpinkheaven said...

Please enter me in your lovely giveaway, and be sure to stop by my blog as well. I am part of this great event.

Teri said...

Oh my gosh! Chai is my favorite! :)

Lynn Alpert said...

What a wonderful idea! Please count me in!

Farmchick said...

You have many wonderful goodies! Be sure to stop by my blog for a chance to win my heavenly smelling OWOH giveaway!

Farmchick

Bethel of Bethania said...

G'day Miz Annie,
I would love to be included in your beautiful giveaways please ... OOroo ... Bethel
Please Pop on over to my place as I'm a player too ... http://tinyurl.com/39pob3

Tina Leavy said...

lovely items. would enjoy being entered in the give away drawing. thank you.
Tina
www.gardengoose.blogspot.com

PattiV said...

Absolutely lovely! please include me in your drawing! and stop by and enter mine!

Patti V

crazierinreallife said...

this is an awesome prize. please enter me then stop by my blog to check out my give away

http://crazierinrealife.blogspot.com/2008/02/one-world-one-heart.html

Sam said...

a cinnamony tea sounds lovely! Please add me to your draw!! I can curl up with a good book and my tea and use the book mark when the pesky cat decides she wants feeding!

Bella Modiste said...

wonderful! count me in!
cheers,
The Bella Modiste
www.thebellamodiste.blogspot.com

She Became a Butterfly said...

wonderful! please enter my name

she
http://www.shebecameabutterfly.net

please stop by and enter my giveaway!

Bev said...

I love tea -- please put me in the drawing too

and visit my offering as well:

http://bigblackdogstudio.blogspot.com/2008/02/its-valentines-day-give-away.html

Latharia said...

Tea!?! I love tea! :D Please do enter my name into your drawing & then stop by and visit my blog! :D

Latharia

http://loquacityoflatharia.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

The first time I tasted chai, it was like a moment I had spent my whole life waiting for! It is such a treat!

sewfunky said...

hmmm! :)

please enter me in the draw - I am participating too!


http://sew-funky.blogspot.com/2008/02/onew-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

robynl said...

Please enter me for this delightful prize.

yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

jayedee said...

what a lovely giveaway! please toss my name in the hat and then, when you have a moment, please pop in at my blog and sign up for mine! good luck everyone!

Dragonlady said...

Wonderful giveaway, enter me please and if you haven't entered mine, please come over..
Brenda

Nikki said...

Such wonderful goodies. Please count me in.

Cricket said...

<3 Oh Miz Annie...I have a love of Chai Tea like you cannot imagine. I would be most elated to sample your blend and in such a lovely cup. Please count me in. <3

Unknown said...

Oh what fun!

If you have not already visited my blog and entered my One World~One Heart Giveaway, please accept my invitation now for a chance to win "Masquarade".

A family of boys said...

What a wonderful, caring, and uplifting giveaway. Just reading about it gave me a bit of peace in a rather chaotic life right now. Thanks for the chance!

ahiltz said...

What a lovely giveaway prize! Please add me into your drawing! Thank you for doing this, too!
ahiltzy@yahoo.com

Kathy said...

Please enter me in your giveaway, I would be so thrilled to win.
Kathy in Kentucky
email: thebackfence@yahoo.com

Brenda said...

I would love to join in the fun! Thanks.

Unknown said...

This looks wonderful!

Please include me and thanks for your generosity!

KJ
California

Tracy DeLuca said...

Count me in! So cool....

Julie L. Light said...

Please count me in for your fabulous giveaway! If you haven't stopped by mine, please do!

Best Wishes,
Julie

Betsy Mae said...

cool, please include me in your draw. i am totally checking you out on etsy!

Donna, The Decorated House said...

Ah, wonderful Gifts!
Thanks for being a part of the OWOH GiveAWay.

Please enter me in your GiveAway and come by and sign up for mine if you have not yet.
Donna

Unknown said...

I absolutely adore chai tea. I would love to win this.
thanks stephanie
email aunt_rella@yahoo.com

Jocy said...

What a great giveaway, please count me in your drawing!

sue pieper said...

It sounds delicious & looks wonderful, sign me up please, and I'd love for you to stop by my place & see what I'm giving away.

A Slice of My Life said...

You blend your own tea? Wow...I guess i didn't realize you could do that! Please enter me for a chance to win this great prize.

http://bigbluefrog.wordpress.com/

Sherry said...

MMMMMMmmmmmm! Tea sounds good on a cold day like today! Please enter me in your giveaway and check out mine too! Thank you!!

Sherry
http://ificouldsetmysoulfree.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-is-one-world-one-heart-it-is-blog.html

Susie said...

Fabulous giveaway! Please include me in the draw. My link is
http://kimmikat.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/one-world-one-heart/
I shall return to read your blog when I have recovered from all this excitement. Please pop by and enter my contest too. Good luck to everyone.
Susie.

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

Thank you for entering me for a chance to win your wonderful goodies...Smiles to you..Mary