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I hope I’m not the only participant in the Sew,Mama,Sew! Giveway Day who frets about her item not being “good enough.” I was all set to just give away the whale pillow I made for the “Summer with Matthew Mead” magazine, but then I had second thoughts. So at 10 p.m. Saturday night, when I should have been packing for my week-long business trip, I was making a little something to add to my offering.
So, the winner of my giveway will get not only this whale:
I’m also giving away two sets of these hair pins. These are made of polymer clay. I recently bought a few silicone molds from Mold Muse, and they are so easy to use. I have a lot of small bits of clay left over from making all the little clay food charms, so these are perfect. You just squish the clay into the molds and then pop them out. I experimented a bit and found that I liked the look that resulted from using mostly translucent clay with a bit of color. These are glued to bobby pins, and I used a satin glaze on them. I also bought a mold to make buttons so I’m looking forward to trying that out.
Just leave me a comment for a chance to win, making sure there is a way for me to contact you. For an extra chance, leave another comment saying you follow/subscribe to my blog. Since I’ll be gone all week, I won’t pick a winner until Saturday. Good luck!
Comments
230 responses to “Giveaway Day!”
I adore that whale pillow!!! and the hairpins are super sweet! thanks for offering up this giveaway and greetings from Ontario Canada 🙂
I share your “good enough” concerns on the SMS giveaway.
But I think your giveaway is fantastic! We would love to win the whale and hairpins!!!
Suh-weet whale! Thanks for a great giveaway!
I love the whale pillow! Its adorable! The hair pins look great…I must try using molds like that!
I subscribe via email!
i LOVE the whale pillow – so adorable!!! great giveaway!
I looove the whale! And the hairpins are cute, too. Thanks for the chance to win.
and I added you to my reader 🙂
Definitely good enough! Thanks for the giveaway. Freddie x
My 11 month old daughter smiled and laughed when she saw the whale. I think she would love it if I won!
My son will take the whale please-lol!
your whale is so cute! and i can’t believe you made your own cabochons. they’re really pretty.
My daughter would love the whale and those hair pins are insanely cute!
I’m a follower too 🙂
That whale pillow is too cute! Love it.
G’Day! I’m here for the Sew, Mama, Sew Giveaway Day! Please visit me, too:
http://www.homemakerhoney.com/2011/05/sew-mama-sew-may-giveaway-day-ends-may.html
Deborah
Homemaker Honey
@Homemaker_Honey
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homemakerhoney @gmail .com
I just love the whale! he would look great in my son’s bedroom. Thanks for the giveaway!
I follow you in google reader.
Lovely giveaway, thanks!
mindfulhome at gmail dot com
That whale is too cute! And I love those hair clips, always nice to add a bit of pizzazz to your hair ! 🙂
The fin detail is just too cute! I have yet to get into polymer clay, so am impressed at what people make with it.
I LOVE whales. and I have nothing like these hair clips. I have 3 girls, so they would be well loved.
The hairpins for me, the whale for my little guy–PERFECT! 😉
Cute whale pillow! I’d love to give that to a friend who is expecting her first 🙂
As for the hair pins, I’d love to wear them 🙂
rachaelroyce [at] gmail [dot] com
thanks!
Very cute, love the bobby pins!!
jess
jbeedelightful.blogspot.com
jessmusumarra (at) hotmail (dot) com
Thanks for the chance! Your whale is absolutely adorable.
craftyNHmom@gmail.com
I already follow with Google Reader. Thanks!!
Oh my goodness, that whale pillow is to die for! I am a nautical gal and more than thrilled with your giveaway. 🙂
Thank you for the generous giveaway and INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!! 🙂
Hello Holly! I’m a bit like you except I pretty much think everything I make could use a little more work 🙂 You pillow is adorable and the hairpins are so cute! Thanks for giving us a chance to win 🙂
The whale is TOO cute! Thank you for this opportunity! 🙂
I love your whale pillow. I, sadly, couldn’t get my act together in time to participate this year. Hopefully next year I won’t fail so miserably. :/
This would make my kids happy, a whale for one and the beautiful hairpins for the other. What a great treat. Thank you for this give away
lovely giveaways. Thanks for participating!
Your pillow is definitely “good enough”–it’s darling! Thanks for the giveaway. leahclaireh(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow, my daughter would love these!! So cute!!
I’d say that your goods are good enough! Love it!
Love the whale! Super cute stuff!
I adore the whale pillow, and think it would have definitely been “good enough”! Super cute hairpins are a wonderful bonus. :O)
I love that whale. its so adorable!
what a wonderful set of prizes! I’d be happy with just one!
I’m a new subscriber! love your blog!
You are too sweet! You are more than generous 🙂 Thanks so much for the great giveaway! My daughter would love the hairpins and whale!
What pretty pins! And such great photos. Thank you for putting my name in the hat!
cynsaw2(at)yahoo(dot)ca
Thanks so much for a great giveaway! Love the whale pillow, and the hairpins so pretty.
Your giveaway is just fine, the whale was PERFECT!! Nice you added some hair pins, that was sooo nice of you:) Thanks for the chance to win, and adding that extra touch with the hair pins, even though I would have been happy with the whale:)
rdnetting@msn.com
The whale is just delightful, and was quite perfect for the giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
Omg how cuteee!!! 😀
Darling whale and I’d totally wear those pins!
RP from BBC {at} gmail {dot} com
Your giveaway is awesome! Thank you for being so generous!
OH MY! the whale would have been cool enough, but I REALLY want those bobby pins!
thanks for the giveaway!
i would ;love to win your giveaway! i just saw your feature in matthew meade…yum! i subscribed too 🙂
kimmie
What lovely items! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
The whale is too cute & the hair pins, lovely. I would love to win.
katyhornbeck at gmail dot com
Good enough? Typical Artist!! ;^) They’re perfect! Thanks for the chance to win!
You are ridiculous! I’ve been coveting that whale ever since you first posted about it!!! 🙂 Pick me! Pick me! And check out my giveaway, too!
How cute are those?? I would love the chance to win!!
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.DewberryLane.com
HappyQuilting at DewberryLane dot com
From a fellow New Hampshironian (is that a word), I am now a follower of your blog!! (But seriously, can this rain PLEASE go away????)
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.DewberryLane.com
HappyQuilting at DewberryLane dot com
Your giveaway is awesome! Truly!
The whale is more than good enough to make my little boy happy, but I’d love the pretty hairclips too!
Aww that whale is so cute! And I could always use more hair pins… I’m always losing them.
Aw, I think the whale pillow is totally good enough! But I love the hair pins too :3
Great giveaway! Certainly much more that good enough. I’d be delighted to win!
Phoenixpeacock(at)gmail(dot)com
always be confident in your self dear. the whale is perfect. x
Are you kidding! That whale is absolutely adorable. I would love to win it. The flower pins are just icing on the cake.
I think you can stop worrying.. your whale is awesome!!! thanks for the giveaway!
love the whale. seems your style is similar to mine!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win
libbystiles(at)hotmail(dot)com
These are both really lovely items! A free joke from my kids:
How does a tuba brush its teeth?
With a tuba toothpaste!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love that whale!
larissaesq at gmail dot com
Sweet! They’re all adorable! Thank you so much.
bunnygrrl_61793(at)hotmail(dot)com
The whale is cute and then the pins….awesome! Nice job and thanks for the chance.
OH, awesome! That whale! Those hairpins! I’m in love!
Cute pillow! And the girls in my house (all three of us) would be fighting over those clips 🙂
I also subscribe to your blog!
Not good enough? But you are so talented and creative?!? Thanks for the chance to win.
Lovely! Thanks for the chance.
What an awesome prize! Thanks for the chance to enter.
Love the pillow and the hair pins! Hope I win!
That whale! So cute! My little boy would love him! And those clips! That little boy’s mama would love those! 😉
I’m now a follower!
Cutest whale EVER!
Pick me, pick me!!! 🙂 I am loving this giveaway! Thanks so much!
I would love the whale pillow for my son. Love the hair pins but really can’t use them.
Lovely prize!
Thanks!
love the whale!!
thanks for the giveaway!
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I *heart* your whale pillow, it is super cute! I’ve had a wee look at your blog, and will have to come back for a proper read. I love SMS Giveaway Day, for discovering new blogs!
Fantastic give away – thanks for the chance to win!
How can this cute pillow not be suficient for the giveaway? Adorable!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Daniela
dreschermail at gmail.com
I definetly follow!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Daniela
dreschermail at gmail.com
Whale is my daughter current favorite animal, after we took her to SeaWorld and couldn’t find one, she’s obsessed! Thank you for the chance to win too!
I commented yesterday, but I also wanted to say that I follow your blog!! I have been for a while now. 🙂
Cheers!
Rachel
http://www.DewberryLane.com
HappyQuilting at DewberryLane dot com
I love the whale!!!
The whale is fabulous all on its own, but I am glad you fretted because the hair pins are so great. Looking forward to trying them myself.
Also wanted to let you know I follow your blog. You have been very busy – and inspiring – this winter. Love the fort and Easter eggs.
What a great pillow! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the fun giveaway! You are welcome to enter mine, too. You could win some custom-made buttons!
Love
Ms Muffin
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I just subscribed via email …
Love the whale cushion. Saw it for the first time on twirling betty!
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Ms Muffin
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That whale is in the wrong house! It needs to be in mine! Thanks for making it available 🙂
Love!!!
That whale and those pins are both adorable!
sure a 100 people do want the whale and these cute clips 😀 but make me 101
Really lovely pieces – you should have no doubt, both are very much “good enough”!!!
I have an obsession w/ a moby dick themed baby nursery… this pillow would be perfect for that! SO CUTE!
this whale is SO CUTE! i love it 🙂
i have followed you for awhile…thanks for the inspiration!
I hope I win! I love the whale and the hair pins! deserae (at) gmail (dot) com
Both are very sweet. What a great way to use up all the little bits of clay.
Ye gods! not good enough!!??? madness, pure madness. I have never seen such an amazing, amazing whale!!!
Oh I hope I win, I hope I win,I hope I win,I hope I win,I hope I win,I hope I win…
oh my – too stinkin’ cute! i absolutely adore the little whale. and you molded the flowers for the hairpins yourself?? extra wow. really lovely blog!
i’m now following in google reader… don’t want to miss a thing!
You are way too hard on yourself – that whale is awesomeness with a tail!
Of course the bobby pins are as sweet as pie too, but for my daughters i know the pillow would get the biggest squeee.
lovin the blog too – will be checking back in on it now i’ve found it thanks to the giveaway
emma007@iinet.net.au
Whale’s are perfect for summer! TU.
I love the whale pillow! Super cute! You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself. And those bobby pins?! Double love!! I can’t wait to see what the buttons look like.
Feel free to check out my giveaway if you have a chance before the 26th at 10pm EST. 🙂 http://3giraffesinc.blogspot.com/2011/05/sew-mama-sew-giveaway-day.html
Oh the whale is adorable, and I LOVE the little bobby pins…hair accessories are my weakness. 😉
Such a cute whale!! I love the card with flowers too!
Your offering is amazing! I love that whale!!
reiner (dot) danielle (at) gmail (dot) com
That whale is so cute.
Thanks for the chance to win, I have my fingers crossed!
Love the whale and hairpins. Great giveaway.
Im also a new follower. love your blog!
Adorable whale!!! I would give him a good home.
both the whale and clips are cute and stylish. thank you for the how to tip – i can’t wait to try the flowers.
i am now follower and will be back for inspiration!
That whale is adorable!
bunchofbees at gmail dot com
I deserve pretty things. I deserve pretty things. I deserve pretty things.
xoxo
Follower!
These are darling. I adore the whale, but the hair pins are lovely, too. (Definitely a “good enough” giveaway. *wink*) I won your giveaway last time, and use the pretty tote you made every day for my current knitting project. Thanks!
I am a follower & subscriber to your blog.
Great giveaway, love the pillow and the hair doodads are super cute! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
okiedokiemama at yahoo dot com
Those hair doobers would be glorious for my 13 yo daughter
Great gift set! Something for me and something for my son :). Thanks for the chance to win!
I subscribe to your blog through Google reader. Thanks again!
AAAACK! That whale is SO cute! I love the hair clips, too! jinglesells at gmail dot com
SO cute! thanks for the giveaway!
The whale is so cute, and I need some new bobbie pins. Thanks for the giveaway!
don’t fret about your giveaway being “good enough” especially not when you’re giving away something as awesome as that whale pillow!
Awwwww, that whale is adorable.
OMG! I am in love with this whale. And I’m loving finding all these lovely sites today! Thanks so much.
And I subscribed via RSS 🙂
I love both the whale and the hair pins! I’m so glad you explained the process in making the hair pins as well!
Thanks for the chance!
I subscribed via RSS! 🙂
I love this!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE it! 🙂
What a great giveaway. I’d love to win it.
And I’m a follower as well
Love the whale and the hair pins! THanks for the chance!
Love that whale pillow. Thanks for the giveaway!
love that whale pillow!!! adorable!
Love this. Love love loooooove this! Thanks so much!
Couldn’t see where to follow you so I subscribed to your feed.
Ooh. Hairpins for mommy and whale for buddy (my son).
I really like those pins, and the whale pillow is adorable!
jo.tee35 AT gmail DOT com
The whale is too cute for words!
This is totally cool. I love that whale and it will go so well in my son’s room. His decorator fabric is in that colorway and has hammocks and palm trees. We live close to the beach too so I love your offering! My girls would love the pins. Thank you for a great giveaway!
love both of those!
I love the whale pillow… too cute!!! The hair clips are so pretty. Thanks for a chance to win!
I love the whale pillow! So cute! the hair clips are cute too! 🙂 Thanks for doing the giveaway!
I found you here last year and have subscribed to enjoy your posts.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I love the pillow.
Would LOVE to win these—Eeek, too cute!
And I’m glad to be following
Love the whale! so cute! thanks for the giveaway.
The whale for my son, the clips for me! Sounds like a great deal! Thanks for the chance!
I love that whale so much!! And the hairpins are gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
dcdyess289 at yahoo dot com
The whale is super cute! Like all creators of handmade things, you worry too much!!
Thanks for the great giveaway. I hope your business trip went smoothly.
Cass
The whale pillow is so cute, I have a son that would love it. I also have a daughter that would love the hairpins.
This is a great giveaway! I have loved your whale pillow and great hair clips.
I have been a follower!
Your whale is totally cute and you shouldn’t worry about it. 🙂 But thanks for the pointer on those molds, that is a really interesting idea. Of course I immediately started to think about what I could make molds of with my husbands silicon mold compound that I think he has for making bronze casts, and if that is gone I bet I could buy some more! But then I don’t really want to go into production of anything anyway. Those flower molds are adorable though!
Hi! These items are both super cute!
tina_crossgrove(at)hotmail(dot)com
That whale is just too darn cute. Love the bobby pins too. Thanks.
The Whale pillow is adorable and I know a little girl that would love the hairclips. Thanks so much for the chance to win this gorgeous pair.
Beautiful give away items and definitely ‘good enough’ Brilliant even. The hairclips are my favourite colour combination… and the whale will be perfect for my 5 year olds sea themed bedroom.
Thanks for the opportunity. I am also doing a give away. It’s here:
http://allysonadeney.wordpress.com/2011/04/30/blogoversary-give-away/
Thanks again for having a giveaway.
Ally
Oh! Oh! I think I just fell completely in love with the whale! He’s amazing! (And the hair pins are quite lovely, too!) Thank you so much for taking part in Giveaway Day and for offering up such great goodies. 🙂
I’m also a new blog follower. 🙂
Fantastic giveaway – thanks!
I love the whale, he’s awesome!
The whale is really cute! and I love the pretty hair clips!
what a neat craft to create… my son loves to make projects with me and this is so neat! thanks for the chance to win!
OMGosh. The whale and hair pins are so cute.
what a lovely giveaway!! Hope i can win it 🙂
and I’m following!!
how loverly …. the polymer moulding sounds intriguing
Your whale is simply wonderful and needs to visit my place… hehe
xo Steph
What a fantastic give away how very kind.Thank you for the opportunity to win such gorgeous things – the polymer moulds sound wonderful what a great idea.
Oh, what an awesome giveaway! Thanks for being so gnerous!
eeeek! The whale is just way too cute for words! Thank you!
thanks for your beautiful giveaway!
I think the whale is wonderful! THank you for a great giveaway! Your work looks great!
oh stop! the whale is super cute, my daughter would love it.
Oh these are adorable – I can envision 2 very happy people in my house who would love both these items
Both items are just so sweet. Fun little things to add a bit of whimsy to life. 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the generous giveaway!
So lovely…
I would love to win this for my baby daughter this coming august 😀
That whale pillow is beyond cute and those hair clips are so bright and colourful. What a great giveaway!
Wow, both items are so nice! I’m totally admiring that whale, adorable!
Your whale is super cute! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
That pillow is PERFECT!! My kids are obsessed with Jonah (the movie) . . . they would love this!
That whale is adorable! <3 it!
Thank you for the great giveaway. It’s lovely.
atchisonsteph at gmail dot com
Something for my little boy and for his mama, perfect!
please enter me, we love whales!
rascarborough (at) gmail (dot) com
The whale pillow would have been good enough! But the hairpins are a lovely addition!
What a cool prize. Thanks for participating in the giveaway day. I love the whale pillow.
This is a wonderful giveaway! Don’t worry about it not being “good enough”. The whale is so cute, and the hair pins are beautiful. Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
OMG THE WHALE IS ADORABLE!!!!
Awwwwwwwwwwww the whale is totally adorable! I love sukie’s comment about it, hehehe – I think she likes it! 😉 The bobby pins are sweet too – I’m brushing bangs out of my eyes as I type, so they’d come in very handy 🙂 Thank you for a lovely giveaway – have fun on your business trip! (But not in front of the boss, lol).
The whale is awesome! I love it! The hair pins are lovely as well! 🙂 Thanks for a chance to win!
eleanor(at)unfamiliarceiling(dot)com
Love the cute whale pillow & I could use those hairpins! 🙂 Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Hee hee, love the whale, and the hair grips are cool too
These are great! Thanks so much!
The whale pillow is adorable. My little man would love it and I would love the hair clips.
Very cute pillow! Love the hair pins.
I would love to enter.
Emily
Sk8ter.emily (at) gmail (dot) com
Your hard work paid off – super cute!
joytothenations(at)sterlink(dot)net
Love them!
loving this pillow. why haven’t i made pillows for my kids…i made them as gifts, but not my own babies!
my son (and daughter for that matter) would love this.
I get email updates from your blog…i think that means i follow 🙂
What a gorgeous giveaway! I love the whale 🙂
Love these, the whale pillow is adorable!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
daniel_theresa(at)yahoo(dot)ca
what a sweet whale! Those hairpins will definitely be used (and perhaps fought over) between me and my daughter. Thanks for the chance to win!
Well i think your whale is wonderful, and I know a little guy who would totally love him 🙂
And his mommy would love the hair clips!
yobethie(at)hotmail(dot)com
Darling whale!! My son would adore it! Cute blog too! Ill be back to visit again soon. 🙂
how could you think this giveaway isn’t “good enough”? i love the whale and the hairpins! i hope i win!
I am absolutely in love with that whale!
Good enough??? Really??? I LOVE the whale and would be quite honored to have it gracing my dresser:) Thanks for offering the chance to win him:)
love this giveaway. the whale is so cute, my grandchildren would love it and the hairpins. thanks.
you need not have worried- that whale is definitely good enough on its own!
those are both lovely! The whale is so stinking adorable, and I just cut my hair short and am in need of cutesy hair pins 🙂
These are definitely good enough!! They are so cute! The whale would be perfect for my new addition (due in August) and the hair clips would be perfect for me! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
Wow these are so cute. The whale just makes me smile.