I've decided to play along, and I wanted my giveaway to reflect me and my blog. So, I'm Givin' Away some knitting! I've decided to offer my "Bluebird of Happiness" bag to the lucky winner. It's a red handbag I knit myself, felted myself,and embroidered myself in shades of blue. It is my most favorited project on Ravelry and the most viewed in my Etsy shop, Elizabeth Originals. Here's a shot of it:
To enter my giveaway, leave me a comment telling me why you would like win my little bag. I really love comments and linky love (wink, wink:-). However, I will use a Random Number Generator to pick the winner. Contest closes at Noon EST on February 2. Any comments placed after that time will not be considered in the drawing.
Good luck!
Giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! Check back for the post announcing the winner!
319 comments:
1 – 200 of 319 Newer› Newest»I so envy gals who can knit! I can do almost every crafty thing in the world but knit - you rock! This bag is scrumpdilliumptious! The little blue birdy is the highlight for me - the sparkly touch that sets it off! Winner or not, it's fun to see your work!
Hooray, I am the first one! I love this purse. I am really into birds lately, and I love the little birdy on it! The shape is really eye catching!
I'd like to win your bag because it's GORGEOUS! I love the colors! And the blue bird!
Your bag is GORGEOUS! Great colors and design!
oh how i WANT to learn to knit! I would like to enter because that bag is sooo pretty! :)
I think it is awesome that you make things to give away. I invite you to join my GLOW from your home ministry on my blog...you would be perfect for it!!! xoxo
This is an awesome purse! I love it! Count me in!
Wow, that is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Why I would like to win your bag? Because it is RED! What better reason could there be?
LOVE the colors, it's a beauty!!
I want to win this b/c I have the hardest time picking out purses and this one is sooooo cute! I would totally carry this everywhere! Thanks for the cute giveaway!
What a beautiful bag - I would love to win it - how generous of you to give this away!
That is one of THE coolest bags that I have ever seen. Is that reason enough to want to enter and win? Red is my favorite color and over half of the rooms in my house are decorated in red.
Why?
Because its knit.
Because its felted.
Its pretty.
Because its totally handmade and I LOVE all things handmade!
Because I knit too but not anything like that! My specialties are just scarves and washcloths!
Because its pretty!
Because it would make me smile everytime I looked at it.
Because its pretty!
I'll stop now,ok?
ps
Its pretty!
Wow you are talented! What a cute bag. I'd love to win it because I'd be the only one with one like it!
I would love to win the totally cool bag because I am completely lacking in sewing/knitting/any crafting talent and it is the only way I'll ever get anything cute and handmade :)
Beautiful bag! I love the color and of course the bluebird!
I have THE perfect pair of red shoes that this redolicious bag would go with....I always say that for every pair of shoes there is THE perfect bag just waiting to compliment it....I FOUND IT. I FOUND IT. ( I'm secretly very jealous that you could knit your very own bag to match any pair of shoes YOU own. Triple Arm Pump to you Whoot Whoot Whoot)
Cheers
Jewelz
I'd love a chance to win! Thanks! Dawn :)
(contact info - dawn at kaiseralex.com)
learning to knit - moved past the scarf stage - and now attempting socks? This would be fan-ta-stic to transport everything. And an incredible inspiration. Thanks,
Many reasons why I want it. Its red. Its handmade. And I am bookmarking your blog. I'm a crocheter, but knitting is so hard!
Very pretty, & so different, enter me to win!!
I would love to win that bag - it is gorgeous!
Your bag is an original, is gorgeous and is such a conversation starting piece!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I've been wanting a fun red bag... it is so pretty!!! I REALLY hope I win... my purses are so boring and this one is just a happy color!
ljbs3 (at) juno (dot) com
how cute!
I'd love to win this bag because maybe, just maybe, someone might accidentally think I'm creative enough to have made it :)
Great giveaway -
Thanks!
so cute! this would be great to grab and go!
Wow! Your bag is gorgeous! I love the color and design. I hope I win!
What a beauty!
I love it!
emnjloria@tx.rr.com
What a stylish little bag! I would love to have it because it's a purse, and a girl can never have too many! :-)
That is a beautiful bag! I don't have a particular reason that i would like to win it, but I do very much admire the work that went into it.
Great Giveaway!!! Thanks
Gerijones64@hotmail.com
Are you kidding me???? This is stunning, how can you stand to part with it!
What talent! It is beautiful! I am graduating from a daiper bag and need a new small purse to take with me instead of the big daiper bag! Hooray for me!
Thanks! Jill
I'd take knitting lessons, but this would be great! I need an alternative to my bright orange diaper bag! This is beautiful-you're very talented...(I can really kiss up if it means I win...:) )
cuzamora ((at)) hotmail dot com
I am a purseaholic...and love this one!
sign me up please!!
Wow, very unique!! Thank you.
Truly unique and beautiful. I would like a chance to win that.
well... might let my dear wife carry it around in stores and such. But it looks very pretty.
I love the little details... so adorable. I am a girly girl surrounded by boys. I need all the feminine touches I can get. Thanks so much.
babyloveslings@gmail.com
www.babyloveslings.blogspot.com
I love it! I gave away all my felted bags at Christmas so I'd love one for me. I'm putting you on my links:-)
It's such a happy color and so cute. And besides, I knit a little so everyone (who didn't ask, of course) might think I made it. : )
What a beatiful bag. I am 37 and just started carrying purses. I love them - way better than just a wallet. Thanks for your contest.
Jennifer
pavier@telus.net
I'd like to win it simply because I never keep any of my own knitting, someone always says that they like it and I end up giving the item to them.
I am so impressed. That bag is great! Susan
How talented your are! Your purse is adorable. I love the size and color! Please enter me in your giveaway drawing. Many thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
That bag is just so cute! Love the color.
I'm just relearning to knit, so my eye is drawn to anything sweet like this little bag. Love the color, too!
gretchenDOThannaATcomcastDOTnet
http://goodenough4now.blogspot.com
Reason?? I love red AND your purse is beautiful! Need I say more? :)
Its a beautiful bag! I love knitting, but really, can only knit in straight lines - so i have lots of scarves :) So why would I love your bag? Because then I would have something knit that is not a scarf! (or a pot holder or anything else that comes only in straight lines) :)
Why do I want to win it? Because it bright--and it has a little blue and lot of red and they both go so beautifully together!
this is CUTE!! how awesome!
count me in please :)
My mom is teaching my little sister to knit. I guess when all 8 of us kids were at home, she didn't have the energy. YOu are super talented. Knitting and embroidery? That's a two-fer! The bag is awesome!
What a gorgeous bag! It's so bright and cheerful, and also looks warm and fuzzy - perfect for brightening up a winter day (or anytime).
I knit, but have so far not tried felting. It's inspiring to see such a beautiful project. I spend a lot of time on Ravelry for the same reason.
I would like to win your bag because it is so cute...who wouldn't want to win such a lovely little thing? Bravo!
I would like to win your bag because it is the coolest, prettiest bag I have seen for a long time! I don't think I could put it down if I won, and I would probably sleep with it too. :)
nw_wife(at)hotmail(com)
Oh! I *love* your bag. Red is one of my favorite colors and I am completely birdie crazy(just look at my blog banner)! Love it!! Going to peek at your shop now.
Melissa~
Pink Paper Peppermints
Very nice, thanks.
What a gorgeous bag. I'd love to win because I only have crocheted items. A knitted purse would be great. Thanks for entering me!
Seeing things like this makes me wish I were crafty. Very cute, thanks!
What a beautiful job! I have never learned to knit. :(
What is not to love about this little bag? I love the spunky color and I'm just teaching myself to embroider, so I'm completely jealous of your talent!! Also, although I don't see myself doing it, I'm fascinated by felting. It looks like so much work!!
Thanks for the chance to win this sweet bag!
Melissa K
Your bag is beautiful!! I am crafty, but kntitting is beyond me!
Holly bhc-law@juno.com
I learned to knit when I was very young and just started up again and finished my first project in over 20 years. Someday I would love to be able to make something as lovely as this.
Please feel free to stop by my giveaway.
TheAngelForever
http://www.theangelforever.com/?p=390
This is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win it.
braysgram@aol.com
I'd love to win because I like the significance of the Bluebird of Happiness. Besides, it's beautiful.
I would like to win it because I think it is beautiful, and because the blue bird will remind me of one of my favourite stories "Ballet Shoes" by Noel Streatfield
Tia
I can knit...but I've got to keep it simple! This bag is fab! I'd carry it everywhere!
Count me in please.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Stop by my place to win a bath set & candles or one of two copies of a book I'm giving away.
Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings
What a gorgeous bag! And I love that black felted hat in your shop too, it's just too cute! Thanks for offering such a wonderful giveaway!
I'm going to learn to knit... someday... for now, can I have a chance at winning this adorable purse?
Please stop by my blog and enter to win a Chick-Fil-A gift card!
Thanks for the entry....
What a pretty bag! I'd like it because it just looks happy!
I love this bag. Please sign me up. I have been carrying the same black purse for over 2 years. I need some color, some variety.
so cute!
Thanks for offering this giveaway. Please enter me. What a beautiful purse. Your so talented. Thanks again.
Great giveaway! Count me in:)
I love the color and am bird-obsessed!!! I'd love to win!
Steph
jsprecourt@yahoo.com
I would love to win because red is my favorite color and this is such a beautiful, vibrant shade.
Beautiful stuff. Once again it proves that there is always something hidden on Ravelry. Love the purse and the bluebird embroidery is amazing.
i have a bag fettish...i'd LOVE to win yours. that's beautiful!!
That is just beautiful!
Count me in!
This purse is so very, very cute! I love it! And it would be a new look for me. Thank you!
What a great splash of color this bag would add to any outfit! Count me in!
I must say that this bag is beautiful!! I so wish I could knit.
Anyhow, I would use this gorgeous little bag, in addition to my diaper bag - Something I don't do often!
Thanks for the chance to win some a wonderful creation!
It is gorgeous. I'm giving away some knitted socks on my blog.
oh man, why wouldn't I love to win the bag?
One my weaknesses (many) is interesting bags. I love the red, and the embroidery is too much!
What a beautiful purse!
Here's why I would love it:
1) I broke the strap off my only purse and my girls are getting older, so I don't need to carry a diaper bag all the time
2) My favorite color is red
3) My girls LOVE birds and would be in love with this purse
and
4) I have always wanted to try felting something, but my knitting career has stalled out for the next 10 years or so while I'm dealing with my lil'uns!
Gorgeous bag! You are a lucky girl who knows how to knit. I could never get the hang of it. I would LOVE to win this bag because I need a little bluebird of happiness in my life right now. Thanks!
I love the Bluebird of Happiness! What a lovely bag. Thanks for sharing your talents!
ML baron4ml@yahoo.com
Please include me.
Smiles!
GREAT contest! I really want to win. :)
I love the colors & have been wanting a red bag, this one is gorgeous!
Please enter me
Jen
whitty4jen@yahoo.com
This is adorable. My husband is an artist so I esp. heart handmade things. You've made something special. (My BFF says red is my color)
I love it. It would be so much prettier than the one I have.
I usually carry a diaper bag, so this would make me feel PRETTY!
I would love this because it is handmade and that means something ya know!?
I would love to win this beautiful bag. I've been carrying around a boring colored backpack as a diaper bag and I could use some girly-girl ness to carry around. Preferably out with the girls or a date and the child at home. :)
I have always admired felted purses and have wanted to try making one, but I just don't have the time being a Mom to three busy kids! Red is my favorite color and your purse is gorgeous! You are so talented! Thanks so much for doing this!
ahiltzy@yahoo.com
This is so pretty! I love how sturdy felted bags are, and this looks really cute! Thanks for the contest!
What a beautiful bag! I really love the way the colors work together. You are very talented. :) Thanks for giving me a chance to be a winner! :)
I'm addicted bags!
What a great giveaway! I'd love to participate!
How fun! Please enter me! You are so talented!!!!! I love your gorgeous little bag!
~Meghan
nutmeg16@sbcglobal.net
Love this!
emrosser@shaw.ca
Wow! I'm in awe. It's a beautiful bag and I'd love to trade in my beat up old black whatever-it's-made of bag for something this spunky and uplifting!
You made that? That's amazing, and beautiful. I would love to win!
YUMMY! I would really appreciate this beauty because blue is a favorite color, the cheerful embroidery would make me smile, and a burst of red brings out the brightest in me. Thank you for sharing this treasure!
Angela
mybuttercup "@" cavtel "." net
Thanks for the giveaway :)
I have a Red Hat Society friend and would love to give it to her as a gift. I know she would absolutly love it:)
my fav color is red. it is super cute! i could look cool!
Aah! That bag is so cute. I must own it. :)
That bag is sweet! I would love to win this! Great giveaway... thank you so much!
I love the bag...the red is beautiful!
It's really cute
I'd love to win this bag because I am not talented enough to know how to embroider and this is just gorgeous!!
I love the decoration you have so carefully created on the bag. It's breathtaking. Fingers crossed!!
I love the color red!
Please enter me!
I have giveaways on my blog too!
http://bethriftylikeus.blogspot.com/
This is beautiful!!! And I'd love to win it because.......
It's red, my favorite color
I love bluebirds
It's an awesome bag
It would boost my self-esteem to carry it
It's one of a kind
It's the perfect size for me
It would match so many of my outfits.
None of my friends would have one like it.
Can't you tell I want to win it??? Thanks for the great giveaway.
Adorable bag! I'd love to carry something that cute.
Adorable bag! I'd love to carry something that cute.
I love the way blue and red together create the scintillating effect... and the wee birdie is so sweet. (I have a true love birdie tattoo on my back and so does my husband.) Plus the shape is great and it looks fun to carry. I've always wanted to learn to felt wool.
please stop by my blog and enter my contests, more coming up in feb, too!
Your bag is gorgeous and you are quite talented! I would love to have it because with two small kids I don't get pretty new things for myself. Winning this would be a great excuse for a night out with my new purse (and maybe a new outfit?).
I would LOVE to have your beautiful red felted bag! I love the gorgeous red and the birds provide added detail (I love birds). You did a fantastic job on this bag and I would be proud and so very happy to win it and use it! I also love your Chocolate Brown felted bag with scrolls in your Shop.
Thank you so much for entering me in your drawing!
http://www.CurlyGirlCrochet.etsy.com
Fabulous giveaway! Its gorgeous!
dansan826 at yahoo.com
I love it 'cause red is my favorite color!
That is gorgeous! I am just learning to knit and I can't wait to figure out how to make something more than a dishcloth or scarf! LOL I hope I win!
That is really lovely! I would love to have a new, gorgeous purse to start out my new life next month!
Ooh this is gorgeous! Red is my favorite color - can't live without it! LOL - and since i am a retard when it comes to knitting, I can't knit my own! :( So I have to buy gorgeous creations from those that can! Please count me in !!
Blessings
I don't think the comment went through the first time. If it did, will you please delete one? I love to wear denim and khaki. This purse would look so great with those outfits!Please enter me! ernestsgirl82@yahoo.com
I love that purse!!! I should get it because I would use it and brag about it and advertise on my blog so you would get a whole bunch more to make!
Everyone could use bright colors to cheer them up from winter gray! And I love the design on the front.
I must admit, I'm lusting after this bag. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
I would love to win this bag because it is beautiful and i absolutely love the embroidery.
How darling! I would love to win this because after three kids I am finally starting to transition to a purse from a diaper bag.
i'd love to win this for my dd's bday gift!
Cause it look nice.
Your bag is sooo cute. I wear a lot of red so it would be perfect!!!
I love things hand-made. All the love and effort that went into it. And that bag is adorable. How can you part with it???? Oh, but I'm so glad you can and I hope you pick my number as the winner. dmj53 at hotmail.com
You made that?!?! I totally envy those who can create things like this! It's gorgeous so cool that you've entered it for the giveaway!
You knit AND felted AND embroidered that yourself!? WOW. I'm a newbie knitter with, like, one decent scarf to my name, so I'm in awe here!
I'd love to win this bag - both because it's beautiful and I know I'd get a ton of compliments on it, and because it would inspire me to keep on trying with this knitting stuff! :-)
Thanks!
fizzledink(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow! You are so talented! I love the bag & I think I definitely need it to brighten up my pale, winter complexion...oh wait, I'm always pale..but still..that bag is so pretty! :)
I'm in the 400's for perusing through the carnival of giveaways, and the number of handmade items is disappointing - I just adore the handmade stuff - maybe a "handmade carnival" should be in the works! your bag is stunning - my favorite is bright colors from nature - the little bluebirds on a branch against the cheery red compliments and contrasts so nicely - would love this great work of art to show off!
thanks for your giveaway!
camille
www.snaphappymama.com
the bag is beautiful- i love that it is very unique and appreciate all of the hard work that went into making it.
My current bag (from Africa)is literally falling apart.Great giveaway! Count me in.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love bags and this one of a kind is FABULOUS! Crossing my fingers that you pick my name!!
Kelley
kaprahl @ sbcglobal.net
I would carry this little number when I wear my red pashmina! Thanks for the contest! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )
Oh - it's so feminine! I've been schlepping around a giant diaper back-pack (handy and all - but not "pretty"). Thanks for the giveaway!
What a gorgeous bag!!! I am a newbie knitter and would LOVE a bag like this made by a true expert! I am bookmarking your site and will be checking back in often!
This bag is gorgeous!!! I am a Newbie knitter and would love to be able to knit a bag this beautiful! I am bookmarking your site and will check back often!
Beautiful bag! I love it!
i'd love to give this to my sister.
I love homemade things. It is adorable. Thanks.
lucycontest at gmail.com
I love your bag, so talented! Would love to carry it around all day.
valgallen@gmail.com
Wow! I can't believe you made this yourself. I am amazed for sure. I think this bag is great and I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will win. Winning it is the closest thing I will get to knitting myself. You have a great talent. Keep it up!
Thanks for the entry!
I wish I had your wonderful talent! I LOVE the bag! It's the perfect accessory and can add a punch of color to my wardrobe (especially in these winter months!) It's beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity!
sdall1@aol.com
Beautiful! I sew, do not knit, and would love to learn how to make this. PLease enter me.
this bag is so beautiful!please enter me,too.
I'm a knitter but haven't played with felting before...so pretty! Thanks for this!
Ooooh! If I don't win, will you tell me where to find the pattern?
I love your bag. I'm a brand new knitter and Ravelry member. I hope to be able to make something as nice as that someday. Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks so much
That is one FUN bag!!
Oh, that's a lovely, cheery bag to brighten a winter day! Count me in.
And, drop by to enter my contest for a hand beaded/embroidered evening purse!
http://boatinginbeautifulbritishcolumbia.com/2008/01/30/rock-my-world-discovery/
What talent! I am so jealous of people who know how to felt. I think it always makes things look so cool. Some day maybe I'll be brave enough to try to learn. Anyway - your bag is beautiful and I would use it with much pride (probably too much!).
The purse is beautiful. I love its size and shape.
I attended the knitting group at our church and they eventually got me to knit a wash cloth but I've decided to stick to my counted cross stitch! :-)
Jill B
jrberends1 (at) peoplepc (dot) com
I would love to win this because of the little blue bird on it. I love it!
Your bag is gorgeous - way more unique and elegant than those name-brand bags retailing for hundreds or even thousands in department stores. I would much rather win yours!! Thanks for the giveaway & please enter me!
Please enter me! This bag is to DIE FOR!
zoetrope2000 at gmail dot com
This bag is beautiful! The colors are so divine together, and I'm a sucker for anything w/ birdies. You're very talented! Thanks for the giveaway!
Well, I love the colors, love bags, and am teaching myself to knit so I appreciate the work!!! Thanks!
stbaisch AT yahoo.com
Wow! What a lovely bag. I'd love to win, because I've been dragging a diaper bag everywhere for the last 5 years....I would love to have such a beautiful piece of wearable art to celebrate the retiring of the diaper bag!
How beautiful! I'd love to use this those times I don't need to lug a huge diaper bag!
I am a shameless bag slut, and I love, love, love yours!
So cute and unique, that's why I love it!
midwestmommy@gmail.com
Your bags are BEAUTIFUL!! I love handmade products.
This is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for sharing something that I'm sure that you could sell for a nice price!
I'm an artist and appreciate gorgeous handcrafts! Thank you for offering a piece that you made!
art and nature [at] juno *dot* com
I love things that are felted! I would love to have to bag because of that.
emilycontestemail at gmail dot com
A cute little red handbag would be so fun and really spruce up my dull winter wardrobe! The bluebird makes me think of spring!Your work is beautiful! Thanks for chance to win! mlciavola(at)yahoo(dot)com.
The red bag is so colorful and the blue bird just sets it off. would love to win it!
betty
bgdroddy@wildblue.net
oh this is wonderful. Please count me in!
The bag is beautiful! I wish I was patient and creative enough to make something half as great. Thanks for doing this!
txhottie_86@yahoo.com
OMg that bag is fabulous.. I would love that to carry around and I love its size.. I already have to lug around a huge diaper bag... i hate having a big purse too.
Count me in please! I LOVE this bag! I love birds and nature in general. I think it would look awesome in the summer and fall!!
I've been to the craft stores and read up on felting, but I'm afraid I haven't got past the Knifty Knitter stage. I admire your talent and would love to win this bag.
LOVE it! So talented and great giveaway idea!
What is not to love about this bag? It is crafty, handmade and the colors are beautiful.
taowyn (at) gmail (dot) com
I love cute bags, and this one is adorable! Love it!!!
I can see why this bag is a favorite! I'd love to win because I love handmade items. Thanks so much.
it is just so pretty, I would probably give it to my mom, she was a blue bird (like girl scouts) when she was little
Oooh, I am such a sucker for felted bags! This is gorgeous. I've tried my hand at felting, and it didn't turn out too well at all. As far as knitting goes, I'm still in the stage where I can only knit scarves! This is a gorgeous bag, and I'd give it a great home! I need a pretty bag!
You did such a wonderful job and the colors are gorgeous. It would make my life so much easier and fashionable at the very same time.
Mommymeng@gmail.com
Vanilla Butter Fudge
Gorgeous! It's perfect. I love everything about it. And I love red. I wear a TON of red. It would go so well with nearly everything I wear! :) I love to crochet but have never tried a purse. And I have forgotten how to knit over the years. I can't even remember how to start!
Smiles, Cassidy
AThankfulMommy@aol.com
That is a stunning bag, wow! How lovely, and talented you are. Thanks for entering me. :) bluemoonbynite@yahoo.com
How super cute is that bag!! I love it, enter me please.
JOYfully in Him,
Kelli
I love, love, love the blue bird on the bright red background - it's not a color combination you see a lot! Beautiful work... thanks for the contest!
Very unique idea and my daughter loves different looks in purses!
Cute bag. Please enter me! Sandyloo33@aol.com
I love purses and would love a red one...thanks.
I'm the handbag queen and change mine out every other day just about! Would love to win
palmersf@comcast.net
I am a total purse addict, I love your bag, how cute!
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