Tuesday, January 18, 2011

My First Maywood Cottage Giveaway



Thank you for visiting Maywood Cottage. Maywood Cottage has a story behind it. It's not an old house that is filled with memories of yesteryear families, but a new house circa 2005. We are the first family to live in this house and already it is collecting memories. Wonderful memories and sounds of family are being stored in its walls. Its cottage gardens have been planted by me and my husband. I often think of the next family that will someday live in this house, if they will appreciate the hard work that has gone into the gardens; if they will enjoy the beauty of the rose bushes, butterfly bushes, lavender, hydrangeas and the other plants we have lovingly placed into the earth around Maywood Cottage. Yet, this is not the story I want to tell of Maywood Cottage. I will be telling that story in another post. But for now.....

I have a giveaway to tell you about. If you have visited my blog "The Old Cupboard Door" you have seen the raw product of this giveaway. It came to me as a hickory cabinet door. My sister-in-law picked several of these wooden doors up at a garage sale and sent them to me. Isn't it funny how people think of you? A young man sitting next to me at work asked me if I garden; he said you look like someone who loves to garden: How did he know? My sister-in-law saw these doors and knew I would love them: How did she know? Is there a ticker tape running over my head that tells people who I am and what I love? That's a scary thought! Anyway, I love that these doors provide a frame for art. Frames are expensive and hey if you can paint on something that frames your work without an additional cost, well, I'm all for that.

This piece is a Terry French Design. It is a whimsical piece that will fit in a cottage style home or a prim home (must be that thing with me being stuck between these 2 worlds of design). I sat it in my kitchen behind my coffee station (you can see that area in the photos of my kitchen in a prior post) and it looked so adorable. As a matter of fact, I wanted to keep it to add to my cottage kitchen redo but since I had already mentioned the giveaway in a previous post at "The Old Cupboard Door" I couldn't very well be greedy, could I. This giveaway is open to US and Canadian friends. For those who signed on to follow Maywood Cottage and posted a comment before I posted the giveaway, you will be given an extra chance to win, as promised. This is going to be a longer than usual giveaway. The drawing will be March 1st. Please follow the rules listed below to be eligible for this drawing.

Would you please mention this giveaway on your blog, FB or Tweet it. I would so appreciate it. I am going to be sharing a lot of ideas, before and afters and tutorials here at Maywood Cottage and would love to build up my following. Thanks bunches!

Rules for the Giveaway:

You must be a follower

You must post on this thread; I will only be using names listed in this thread.
If you do not have a blog, please leave your email address. If you do have a blog but it’s difficult to get in touch with you on that blog, please leave your email address as well.

You must have a US or Canadian address.

That's it! Good luck to everyone.
~willa~

64 comments:

  1. Hello Willa wow this is wonderful. I would be delighted to own you piece of Artwork it is so precious and just perfect. Please enter me in your giveaway I will add a link on my blog and I will share on Facebook as well. I am now following this blog.
    Hugs
    Brenda

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  2. Wow it turned out beautifully. I am already a follower :-)

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  3. Oh my goodness Willa, it is beautiful! I am a follower and commented previously. Please include me in on your giveaway. This sweet painting would look great in my dinning room for spring.
    It's nice that people can see your glow for gardening and creating, that means your doing exactly what God intended for you to do.
    Prim Blessings,
    Jean

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  4. Love your giveaway! Please include me and I will post this on my blog in the giveaway section. Thanks so much for offering it!
    ~Prim Blessings~

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  5. Thank you for having this wonderful giveaway. I'm following you and will post on my blog to help out.

    Hugs
    basketcase_48117@yahoo.com

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  6. Hi Willa! It turned out lovely.Of course I want included and have commented on both blogs prior.If I should be the lucky girl just leave me a comment on my blog.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  7. I would love to be included!!! You are so talented Willa!! Lovely job! I will post this on my FB page as soon as it stops being silly and saves my posts! Again, thank you for such a precious offering!!!

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  8. Hi Willa, that is an adorable piece! Please add me to the giveaway, I have been a folloer of this blog and will post this to my blog!

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  9. This would so remind me of you Willa:) I would love to win and am a follower of both your blogs. I'll put your giveaway on my blog and share with facebook and twitter. Oh and you have kindness glowing all over your beautiful face and that's why people can tell:)
    Carol

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  10. Oh My Goodness Carol, you are so sweeeet!

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  11. Hello Willa. I love your new blog and I have become a follower. I am off to list your giveaway on my blog :0)
    Kim

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  12. What a great give away Willa. I tried to sign up to follow here but there was nothing to click on. I'm at the library, so I will try when I get home to see if I can follow you. I am a follower of your other blog.
    Thanks for offering such a great giveaway.
    Cheri

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  13. If I had the talents that you have been given.....I too would hesitate to give away. It turned out beautifully....just like all your other pieces.! How sweet that you would give it away when you are working so hard at redoing your kitchen. ; D

    crapo(at)shaw(dot)ca

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  14. Again,it is beautiful! I would love to have the oppportunity to win this. What a blessings. Please include me in the give-a-way. Blessings!

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  15. What a beautiful painting! :o) I have become a follower.....now off to read more posts!

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  16. Hi Willa - as always, another lovely item! I love browsing you blogs. Please enter my name!

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  17. Willa, Pick me, Pick me!!!! I would love to have one of your pieces in my home. Love it!!!
    Lois

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  18. You should paint yourself another one, since you have so many of those doors. I would love to be entered in your giveaway! I'm a follower & I will post this to my sidebar.
    Judy

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  19. That is adorable! I am a follower and would love to win this piece of art, Valerie

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  20. I am in! It is beautiful ! I am a follower!

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  21. Hi Willa! Please enter me into your giveaway. I am a follower and will post the giveaway on my blog. Take Care and God Bless! Donna, gmills4@suddenlink.net

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  22. Your giveaway is beautiful!!! I will share it on facebook and on my blog--will try to tweet it also. Thanks so much for offering it to all of us!!!!

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  23. Beautiful work, I'm following. Also stuck in two worlds, cottage and prim. :)
    Theresa N
    weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  24. Hi Willa,
    Your artwork is fabulous!! I am now following both of your blogs. I would love to have this beautiful piece in my home. Will post to my blog.
    Thanks,
    Barb

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  25. Oh how I would love to have a piece of your artwork in my home...
    Please enter me in your give away.
    I am a follower of both your blogs.
    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  26. I am a new follower but I really love this!!! Thanks for having a great give a way!!! hugs

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  27. I love the new blog and your work is fantastic Willa. I would love to be entered in your giveaway and I am posting on it on my blog now.

    Take Care,
    Debbie

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  28. Willa, I LOVE that painting! Yes, please enter me for your giveaway. I'm a new follower, and I will be posting about your giveaway in my blog's sidebar.

    Cheers!

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  29. Please count me in this wonderful giveaway. I have the perfecr spot for it!!!! I am a follower. Thank you for sharing..Maureen
    macbasketspa@aol.com

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  30. So cute! Enter me please!

    Carmen and the Primcats

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  31. WOW, I love this.....just became a follower & I shared your giveaway on my Facebook Page. I am also a gardener & look forward to following!!! Thank you...

    Kim
    dilneyk@hotmail.com

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  32. What a great idea...and it is always good when you can take a cast off and turn it into something that wonderful. Please put my name in the drawing. I am a follower now and will have a link to your blog on my side bar..Thank you for offering something so cute and I hope I win :)
    Be sure and hop over to my blog and leave a comment to enter my give away :)

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  33. I am a follower and have commented on prior posts. I am a firm believer in reusing & recycling items to make these beautiful pieces of art.
    How would anyone know? Just listening to your words and hearing the compassion. We read it here and others who get to know you face-to-face are given the added advantage of seeing your beautiful face.
    *Linda*
    I am posting on my blog and on my FB page.

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  34. I am a new follower/blogger, you are very very artistic. Please enter me in your drawing. Fantastic giveaway.
    thanks.
    Kathy
    I am posting on FB and my blog

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  35. Hi Willa.. lovely new blog.. have been following your other one have now added this one.. will put your link on my blog too.. thanks for the opportunity to win one of your lovely pieces..
    Kath
    xx

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  36. Oh my..count me in! I follow both of your blogs. I'd love to be entered in your giveaway. And you are right, old cabinet doors are great to paint on. I will post your giveaway to my sidebar too.


    Thanks.

    D

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  37. Willa, your hickory door panel is gorgeous! I would love to be entered into your giveaway.
    1) I am a follower of your lovely new blog;
    2) Here's my comment and you can contact me through my blog;
    3) I live in Canada.
    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win one of your hand painted treasures; I've posted a link to your giveaway at my blog (right sidebar under Great Giveaways), I just tweeted about your giveaway and shortly I'll add a link on Facebook as well. I hope you get lots of new followers! Thanks again,
    Deb
    www.paxtonvalleyfolkart.blogspot.com

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  38. Love your things......I've just posted my first giveaway also and have fond so many other wonderful blogs along the way....your being one of them...I will add your giveaway on my blog with pleasure.
    I'd also like to be included in your giveaway and I'll add you to my FB also.
    Hugs
    Sharon

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  39. Hello! I just found your blog and love it! I am a follower now and I will put your giveaway on my blog. Please enter me and DRAW my name!!

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  40. Hi, I am new to the blogging world!! I loved reading yours. I also am torn between cottage and prim so I just did a room in each!! I just loved your blog!!!

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  41. I am a follower. Please put my entry in for the giveway. Be sure to check out my giveway.I like the Early Settlers Look.
    Thanks
    Sue

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  42. Hi Willa: I love your sweet TF painting and would love to be entered in your giveaway. I am a follower and will post on my blog sidebar.
    Thank you.
    patti

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  43. Love it!! it turned out awesome..
    I would love to be entered into this giveaway
    I'm a follower

    Prim hugs
    Donna

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  44. Hello, I am a new follower..
    I will post this on my blog
    I love the neat little things that you are offering. I havent had my blog set up very long and would love to invite you and everyone else to stop by for a visit.. I will be doing a giveaway very soon.
    Blessings,
    April
    Starr Mountain Primitives

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  45. Hi...I would love to win your artwork; please enter me...I am a follower and will add the giveaway to my blog.
    Thanks so much,
    Maxie

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  46. I came across your blog today ~ I'm a new follower and would love to be entered into your wonderful giveaway! I'll post on my sidebar for you. Prim Blessings! Robin

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  47. ...simply ** aDOORable** its a wow.. thanks for the opportunity. ( became a follower )
    mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  48. simply prim! love to win this one. I know just the spot for it. please enter me in the giveaway. I'll become a follower and add to my blog.
    tamera at Country-atheart

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  49. I love it, Willa! I would love to
    have something you painted, in my
    home! I love Terrye French designs,
    too and I will be painting some of
    them, soon.

    Bear Hugs & Blessings~Karen

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  50. Willa, I love your new blog! So girly! Please enter me for your wonderful giveaway. I'm off to post on my blog.
    Hugs,
    Tracey

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  51. I hope it isn't too late to enter...I will follow this blog...I follow the other one also. Please enter me for your wonderful offering!!
    Kat

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  52. I hope I am not tooo late to enter your contest. I am a new follower. I love your artwork, it is so lovely. I would be honored to display this in my home. I will post it on my sidebar also. Thanks for having such an awesome giveaway!

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  53. Hi, I am a new follower and blooger. I would love to be entered in your giveaway. The piece is very nice. I have added your giveaway on my sidebar. I would appreciate you taking a look at my blog too. Thanks - Trish

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  54. Willa your giveaway is wonderful! I just love the painting job you did! I would love a chance to win! big hugs girl! kathy

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  55. How gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

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  56. That i a beautiful piece you have created. I would love to win it. I am now a follower and I will post your giveaway on my blog. Fran

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  57. I am a new follower and will blog about your giveaway and post on Facebook. I'm in awe of anyone who can create like you do and would love a chance at your giveaway. Thanks!

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  58. Terry French has a true eye for whimsey. That couldn't be any cuter!

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  59. Willa, this is just adorable! I love your work, you make such cute things. Even though I'm a painter myself, I never get to keep the things I paint. So, I'd love the chance to win this piece. I'm a follower of both your blogs. I've posted this on my blog, facebook, and twitter.
    Thank you for offering to win this piece.

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  60. So cute. I would love to win this. I am now following you.
    raggedyshar@gmail.com

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  61. Hi Willa,
    I would love for you to enter me in your wonderful giveaway. I am a follower, and I will post this on my blog. The painting is gorgeous.
    Thanks,
    Linda

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  62. Hi Willa - love your new blog! Please enter me in your giveaway - I'm a new follower of this blog ( am follower on The Old Cupboard Door' too )
    Will post on my sidebar of The Krazy Kraft Lady.

    Thanks for the chance to win your beautiful cabinet door Bunny painting! Love it!

    Neenee

    kklprimitives (at) verizon (dot) net

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  63. Hey Willa thisis an awesome giveaway. Your very special to do it. I have follwed you for a long time and just love your blog. Would love to have the prize it will hold a pecial place in my home. Thanks again.

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