Friday, February 17, 2012

LOVE giveaway #5: custom bunting

On this final day of  LOVE giveaways, I wanted to send out a little bit of me to you, so I'm offering one of you a custom burlap bunting. We have several in our home that we rotate and enjoy throughout the year.

Words are powerful. This bunting will be a constant reminder of one of your favorite phrases, words, or a name. Hang it indoors or out (although it won't last quite as long in heavy weather, but burlap is rugged!) This bunting will be lovingly made from burlap scraps from a recycled coffee sack. Each 4 inch square is intentionally left raw and frayed. However, edges are neatly zigzagged to prevent it from unraveling further. The letters are hand printed with nontoxic textile ink. A jute cord is sewn directly to the back for easy hanging. You'll also have your choice of these colors: black, blue, green or red.

Here are a few word suggestions to get you thinking:
grow, love, inspire, create, make, craft, goodness, lovely, handmade, welcome, home, breathe, awaken, happy

To enter in the giveaway, leave a comment, perhaps your words, and a way to reach you in this post before 2/22 at 8pm EST. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on 2/23.

Thanks for a fun and loving week- have a beautiful weekend, friends!
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81 comments:

  1. I think my word would be "Peaceful" and fingers crossed that it happens!

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  2. Good morning Maya,
    I love the burlap bunting and made my first one last week out of old blue jeans and other extra fabric, for my son's room. His bunting has the words, "I can" with saturn and stars, because he's always saying "I can't". His birthday is next Sunday and I plan to make another one. Since I love your burlap bunting and if I gather the materials in time, I plan to make one of those. Thanks for the inspiration. ~Tameka

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  3. a bunting with (a) meaningful word(s) can be so inspirational! I'd love to win it, but I am, in any case, determined to make some - thanks to the reminder that this post is :o) Thanks! Astrid.

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  4. I think "family" or "relax". Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. Neat idea! I'm not sure what my words would be, but I'm thinking about something to inspire my daughter and I. Maybe "respect."

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  6. I'd love to have one of these for our home! So pretty and simple.
    :)

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  7. Beautiful. I think my word would be 'Happy'

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  8. love it. thinking of all of the possibilities, though lovely is also just perfect. maybe create, forever, amor, together, explore...

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  9. I have a friend who is opening a little shop called "Green on Main". A bunting for her with the word "green" would be extra special. Thanks!

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  10. I'm not sure yet, but I think it would be nice to have the word "kitchen" and hang it above our kitchen entrance.

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  11. Oh I'd have to think hard about my word but I would love to win it!

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  12. I think for me it would be "fidelis", yes faithful. a reminder of all that is faithful in my life.. the love of my husband, my Lord... and reminder of how I want to live my life!

    Thank you for this opportunity! :)

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  13. so many nice works to use on it!!
    I'll choose mine latter...if I win it :)

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  14. Lovely idea - I might make one of my own - would love to have one with grow or maybe relax :)

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  15. i love burlap and bunting! my word would be "simplify" because that is what I am striving for...although sometimes it just doesn't happen :)

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  16. "family","joy",or "shine" would be my words to choose from. Fingers are crossed!


    miracle512420[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  17. You make the most beautiful things! I would choose family or grateful, I think. Thank you!

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  18. so You're the person responsible for the beautiful 'gather' bunting in SouleMama's squam post (here: http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2012/01/the-goodness-of-squam.html)!

    i'm a lifelong wanderer growing older, slowing down, and realising how good it feels to have my friends and family together in one place from time to time. i'd love some 'gather' bunting to adorn those moments.

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  19. What a sweet reminder of words..........yes they are powerful. My word would be laughter..........

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  20. lovely giveaway! many thanks for a chance to win....my special work would be "family"

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  21. I love this idea, but must think on my word!

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  22. Beautiful bunting! I would pick "nature" to go over our nature table.

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  23. Create...or
    Make....or
    Bliss...or
    Listen....

    too hard to pick one!
    jody
    sjkilpatrick@aol.com

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  24. OOooooh, how exciting.
    I'm thinking the 'Grow' and 'Create' are wonderful choices.

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  25. i think i would like 'pray'
    jobodama at gmail dot com

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  26. I would love to have the word 'celebrate'.

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  27. Your Love Giveaways have made this a fun week ~ thank you! I just love buntings but haven't gotten brave enough to try sewing one yet.

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  28. Thank you for this chance! I was thinking "breathe" even before I saw it in your list. It would be a lovely reminder. Crossing my fingers! :)

    moogielight@gmail.com

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  29. This is so greta! I would love one that says Make*Stuff - that would be perfect for my studio!

    jinglesells at gmail dot com

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  30. I love the idea of having a "family word" on my living room wall.

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  31. You know, maybe it's super-cheesy, but I think I'd choose "snuggle" to hang over our family bed; it's one of my favorite parts of family life, this ability to get cozy with those I love.

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  32. I love this bunting!! I think my word would be "home." Thank you for the giveaway, and as always, for your wonderful blog!!

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  33. this would be sweet, the word awake could be a nice reminder but I will probably change my mind!

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  34. I want it to say "BEARS" ...I would hang it on the front of my table at shows!!
    I think your giveaway may inspire me to try on my own!!

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  35. smile. thank you for the giveaway.
    sheauchinglee at gmail dot com

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  36. What a lovely end to your week of giving! So many words come to mind, I won't worry about deciding unless I win!

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  37. Create of course was the first word that popped into my mind but I'd love to come up with something more "unexpected"! Thanks for a fun week!
    xoxo
    ~ joey ~

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  38. Hmmm... difficult choice. Maybe FAMILY. :)

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  39. HI Maya,

    I have ong admired your buntings, and the chance to win one is cause for celebration. Thank you for all of your lovely giveaways.

    If I had the chance I think mine would say: inspire

    Thanks,
    beth (beth (dot) reynoldsvt (at) gmail.com

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  40. I will take 'lovely' just as it is, Maya.

    maxabella@gmail.com

    x

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  41. I think my word would be 'shelter' or maybe 'family' as I found this wonderful Irish proverb the other day which just seems to suit us at the moment: "It is in the shelter of each other that we live."

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  42. Cool idea! My word would be "Soham" which is my favourite meditational mantra. It means, "I am that which is, which always was, and which always will be."
    trixi_8 at yahoo.ca

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  43. oh goodness, I'll have to think on this, but, quick thoughts: snuggle (to hang above the bed). maybe oakdale (our beloved neighborhood). my son would love it to say "salami" :) nancywalters44@hotmail.com

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  44. Oh, how sweet, thanks for the giveaway! I'd have to say my word would be "hope."

    Thanks!
    Rebecca

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  45. Hi Maya, your newest stalker here....love the thing you make !!! glad I found your blog. My word would be "Challenge" just because that's what my life ius at the moment

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  46. Looking lovely! My first three words would be family, home and love. . .

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  47. i think my word would be 'breathe'.
    [i also would love the word 'blessings'}

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  48. Thank you for the chance. I think my word would be DREAM.

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  49. Love this,so simple yet so beautiful! words I have been thinking about,Dream,inspire,remember,forever,congratulations,gratitude.

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  50. I think mine would be 'thankful' because I am thankful for so many things in my life. What a 'lovely' giveaway ;) Thanks for the chance to win!

    rosemamieq at gmail dot com

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  51. Oh my Maya... So pretty! So many words that are as beautiful as well! inspire, grow, peaceful, create, dream, family, imagine... would have to decide :-) for now I'll cross my fingers. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  52. i would love a burlap bunting...my would say 'tundra gypsy'- tundra: being where i am grounded...gypsy: reflecting my gypsy heart.

    that or 'peace'...or 'create' or 'thankful'

    thanks for the chance!!

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  53. I love these! I think "Awaken" would be my word:) I love your blog. Thx for all the inspiration you have given me. You can reach me at carolyn.staub@gmail.com, in case I win:) Thanks again!

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  54. I love your blog and your coments, my english is very bad.
    My word is welcome because i like to say: welcome my home to my friends. You want to be my friends??
    kisses and visit my blogs,

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  55. Everything you made it is so lovely, Maya.
    You have so much energy. So many words are coming to my mind. I will choose ' Together', because right now I am thinking how much we need each other, in my family.
    If all of us work and cooperate we can make wonderful things. Only with my husband and kids I can : love, dream, be peaceful, happy and be the person I am.
    Thanks for inspiring us everyday.
    Barbara

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  56. My word for the year is "Sparkle" but reading other's comments, the word "Gather" grabbed my heart. I would put this banner up when I celebrate the solstices with my friends. And lots of other times too, of course.
    Thanks for a fantastic week of Love Give-Aways.

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  57. Oh wonderful giveaway!
    My word would be PURE LOVE (oops that's two words - just 'love' would do then ;)
    keeping my fingers crossed ;) xo

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  58. The banner is lovely! If I'm not the lucky one to win, I might just have to make one (or two...) for myself. But I'm crossing my fingers! I'm not sure what my word would be, but it would come from one of my affirmations I have been working with from the "Inside Out" e-course I'm taking... something to remind me of who I am and am becoming.

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  59. I am going to have to search my soul for what would be an ideal saying for me at the moment. Elizabeth epdeans@yahoo.com

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  60. 'fulfilled' would be mind. love the rawness of your work!

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  61. Hmmmmm...I would have to go with "Family" or "Faith" probably. This idea is brilliant and so fun!

    Ashley Lee
    www.chasingfireflies.typepad.com
    mrs(DOT)ashley(DOT)lee(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  62. I know just where I would hang it. I would choose bliss or blessed.

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  63. I'm not sure what word I would pick.... but love the look, and need to make one if I don't win!

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  64. my word would be "sweet" for my new little one. thanks for the offering.

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  65. I love how simple this banner is! I'm going to have to think about what word I'd choose... Oh, the possibilities!
    antons(at)gto(dot)net

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  66. Love it! Not sure what I would wan tit to say, would have to think about that one harder!

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  67. Thanks for a great giveaway. I think my word would be "blossom"

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  68. So many words seem to rise to the surface in my head - hope, nest, create, imagine... I'll have to muse about which would be THE WORD for the banner... Always so inspiring seeing your work!

    Kathleen
    holgagurl(at)gmail(dot)com

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  69. So lovely!!! My word right now is "breathe."

    -Amy
    bibanon1@gmail.com

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  70. Beautifully made. I will have to ponder my word...

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  71. What a great giveaway. Not sure what I would want....love....create...family....

    I'm at melynda at melyndacoble dot com

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  72. lovely give away, hope I'm in time. I think 'family' would be good.. thanks

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  73. Maya, what a lovely giveaway! If I were to win, I might choose a word like "everyday" that would remind me to be thankful, creative, attentive ... everyday!

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  74. I would love Be Still.....
    : ) Thank you.....
    espmax(at)gmail(dot)com

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  75. I'm going with 'strive' as a gentle motivator.....

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  76. I'm loving reading through everyone's words. Grace is one that came to mind, but now you have my mind flitting through ideas and quotes that I love.

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