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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Win a Whimsy!


Last week at a small gathering my friend Annie shed some old jewelry as part of her Fifty Different Things hunt. Those of us in attendance nabbed a piece of two. For instance, I now have a lovely amber ring as a result. I kept what was left to find it all a home. The beaded pieces are heading west to a jewelry maker to undo and refashion. I looked again and saw some small pendants that begged to be spun with floss to become bookmarks. After all, I needed a few more markers for some journals.

So I made a few extra with some of Annie's castoffs as well as some of my smaller pendants.
So this coming week, I'm passing along the giving spirit that ignited this spinning frenzy and am hosting a Win a Whimsy giveaway! And I figured I 'd start and end it on a Wednesday in honor of my old weekly giveaway.

So here's my plan ~ Next Wednesday I'll randomly select three winners - one for each of these three little spirit cord bookmarks ...
So ... How to enter Win a Whimsy ...

It's easy! Just leave a comment - any comment at all - to this post for an entry to win. Make sure it's attached to your contact info/email so I can reach you if you win.

Now if you want to earn extra entries - one for each day of the week - and only if you want to, leave a separate comment for each day you Tweet this message: RT *Win a Whimsy* from @walkinthewoods1 at http://whatrosemadetoday.blogspot.com then leave a comment here for each of your Tweets to secure that extra entry.

The winner will be randomly selected and announced next Wednesday, March 17, sometime around 9 a.m., eastern time. Best Wishes and thanks for playing!
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74 comments:

  1. CarolineMarch 10, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    I need to do the 50 things too. I've been thinking about donating some of my craft bags and cleaning up my jewelery would be a good idea too!

    I love the Whimsies. :D They're all beautiful.

    Caroline- Autumnsflame@gmail.com

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  2. DanniMarch 10, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    What beautiful whimsies. I love your reuse of them, the odd metals and bright floss are perfect together.

    I love these sorts of fun ideas. :)

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  3. Healing WomanMarch 10, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    Very unique giveaway. I haven't done much of this but found the one contest I had very rewarding.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I love the white and red corded moon and star.... what a great idea to take something that was once a "castoff" and make something beautifully useful from it.

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  5. NatashaMarch 10, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Alas, it is that time of year to declutter and reconsider space in the home. What a lovely giveaway to do just that.

    Natasha- wiccan_fairy82@yahoo.com

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  6. LauraMarch 10, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    Those are very lovely and a wonderful giveaway.
    blessings
    ~*~

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  7. AnonymousMarch 10, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    beautiful Whimsys! =) Count me in.

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  8. JenMarch 10, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    what lovely pieces! If you like music please feel free to enter my giveaway here:

    http://chasingdomesticbliss.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-first-giveaway.html

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  9. WatcherMarch 10, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    those are beautiful. count me in!

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  10. Lilac Wolf (Angie or Angela)March 10, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Oh I am so in! What a great idea! You have given my my idea on what to do for Christmas Presents this coming year. :) But in the meantime I want to win one. lol

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  11. Lilac Wolf (Angie or Angela)March 10, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    And I've tweeted today. I'm aholtz or aholtz@gmail.com

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  12. melMarch 10, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    I would love to win a whimsy. I think I will follow the spirit of your generous heart and give a piece of jewelry away (maybe even to a stranger on the street) today.
    Blessings~~~mel~~~

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  13. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    What a wonderful re-purpose! I would love to be entered into your contest!

    I retweeted on Twitter from http://twitter.com/lvnaturals
    and my email address is littlevillagenaturals@live.ca

    My daughters are all very much into reading, and they would love these Whimsies!

    All the best to you & I look forward to keeping up-to-date with all your work!

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  14. NiciMarch 10, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Rose, the things you do make me smile. :)

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  15. StephanieMarch 10, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    The one that looks like a bindhi is gorgeous! I'm crossing my fingers for a win X

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  16. UnknownMarch 10, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Very cute! I love the bookmark you sent me with one of my orders from you.
    I retweeted http://twitter.com/Lilafae

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  17. DivaevaMarch 10, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    *burp!* oooo, excuse me...

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  18. Conduit PressMarch 10, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    what a beautiful idea! I Love them, and could definitely use one in my new journal;)

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  19. Wild MamaMarch 10, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    These are so sweet! What a lovely idea :) Bright blessings to you...

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  20. waterwaifMarch 10, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Those are awesome! I would SO love to win one! I'm following your blog and can't wait to hear the winners!
    Off to tweet about this, too.

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  21. waterwaifMarch 10, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Retweeted for you!

    tara@waterwaif.com

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  22. C.W. WolfMarch 10, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    I am always happy to tweet for sweet Rose ;)

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  23. TarynMarch 10, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    I love the white one especially.

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  24. SalihanMarch 11, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Oh so pretty! I would love to win the white one. Thanks for the giveaway! -me@salihan.com

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  25. SalihanMarch 11, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    I've retweeted too! http://twitter.com/Salihan/status/10309576337

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  26. KrisMrsBBradleyMarch 11, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    You know I love your spirit chords! Please count me in!!

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  27. UnknownMarch 11, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    oh rose, how wonderful!!! im delighted and honored and touched!!!! big hugs and kisses!!!

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  28. windchildMarch 11, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    I joined AND left a comment. ^_^
    So glad Mrs. B decided to leave the horde over here--its great to find another crafter as branched out as I am! I look forward to some fantastic posts in the future...if its anything like I've seen already, its going to be great!

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  29. Diana DMarch 11, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    What attractive bookmarks and such a clever idea. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

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  30. AnonymousMarch 11, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Wonderful! Great idea, I love the whimsies. Very inspiring.

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  31. Bonnie StoryMarch 11, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Very inspiring bookmarks! The crescent moon and star is my favorite. Fingers crossed for a win! Thanks again for introducing me to something cool: "50 Things". Cheers! Bonnie

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  32. POSITIVE AGENDAMarch 11, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    THIS IS A LOVELY GIVE AWAY! SO SWEET OF YOU TO DO IT! THE WHIMSIES FASCINATE ME!

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  33. K.March 11, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    I'm new here.. visiting from "Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom"

    these markers are wonderful... do you have directions on here for making them??

    Off to search for them!

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  34. enelyaMarch 11, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Very inspiring blog...it will get me motivated to get of th couch and do something for a chang

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  35. KrisMrsBBradleyMarch 11, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Tweeted today!

    http://twitter.com/MrsBsConfession/status/10325851781

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  36. Conduit PressMarch 11, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    tweeted today! I don't know how to post the link of the specific tweet though....
    http://twitter.com/conduitpress

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  37. UnknownMarch 11, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    These are simply beautiful. :-) Now I'm inspired to start making wonderful handmade things for family and friends. (It's not the price of the gift, but the gift itself that matters.)

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  38. SugarMarch 11, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    What adorable ideas! Please count me in for the chance to win :)

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  39. orion`s daughterMarch 11, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    What a great idea! I have several single earrings that I can't bear to part with, even though their mate is long gone. This would be perfect for them.

    Orionova[at]gmail[dot]com

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  40. sageMarch 11, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    So Cute!

    I think I'm going to try the 50 things too... sounds like such a fun way to de-clutter.

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  41. sageMarch 11, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    I Re-Tweeted too!

    :)

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  42. LilyMarch 11, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    What a great idea- and I love the name Whimsy!

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  43. LilyMarch 11, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/10334238560

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  44. ChristinaMarch 11, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - What lovely-looking whimsies! I also love the recycling factor, using bits and pieces of other things!

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  45. CarapaceMarch 11, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Ooh, what a neat idea! Doing for others feels so great- I'll have to look into this!
    Why are they called "spirit cords"?

    carapacenator(at)gmail.com

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  46. AngeliaMarch 11, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    I'm a new follower, I found you though Mrs. B over at Confessions...Can't wait to read more!

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  47. DivaevaMarch 11, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    *giggles & hugs*
    still mad at twitter .... :p

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  48. Dori TMarch 11, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    I would love to enter your give away. This is a great idea and your work is lovely. It must be magic how you spin those pretty colors together.

    Bright Blessings

    sassy.serenn@gmail.com

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  49. Mama FeoneafeyMarch 11, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    These are so pretty !!

    I wanted to let you know that I posted about your lovely Giveaway here:

    http://mamafey.blogspot.com/2010/03/giveaways-worthy-causes-and-other-fun.html

    Good luck every one!

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  50. OwlyMarch 11, 2010 at 10:40 PM

    Your giveaway is a hoot!

    owlshop.etsy@gmail.com

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  51. Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys)March 11, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Your whimsy bookmarks are a great idea! I especially love the last one pictured...it's gorgeous.
    Of course, what makes this even better is the fact that they're all "upcycled"!

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  52. mimMarch 12, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    miriam dot nussbaum at gmail
    please count me in! these are all pretty--especially the third one!

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  53. jennifer57March 12, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    the bookmarks are really neat :)

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  54. Conduit PressMarch 12, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    tweeted;)

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  55. LaurenMarch 12, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Oh man, I'd love to win a whimsy! They're cute.

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  56. DamlaMarch 12, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    They are beautiful. I'd love to win, thanks.

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  57. DamlaMarch 12, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/10388526019

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

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  58. Dori TMarch 12, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I tweeted you.

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  59. LisaMarch 12, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    I've always loved your spirit cords! Love these. xoxoxox

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  60. DivaevaMarch 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    mmmmmwah! I now even have f'ing tweet on my phone....I promise to sit down and learn to tweet your goodness tomorrow! LOL

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  61. DivaevaMarch 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    mmmmmwah! I now even have f'ing tweet on my phone....I promise to sit down and learn to tweet your goodness tomorrow! LOL

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  62. Sasa Peace RocksMarch 12, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    Awesome Whimsys, they rock and so do you! ☮ ♥

    pugsamungus@yahoo.com

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  63. AikMarch 13, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I love all the Whimsies! They're so pretty!

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  64. AikMarch 13, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/10408906503

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  65. DivaevaMarch 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    WOO HOO I tweeted! ...I think LOL

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  66. DivaevaMarch 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    WOO HOO I tweeted! ...I think LOL

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  67. DEBIJOTMarch 13, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    Would love to win one of these, as I usually as reading 2 to 3 books at the same time.

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  68. Conduit PressMarch 13, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    tweeted today;)

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  69. kisieltruskawkowyMarch 14, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    It's beautiful! I would love to win it :)

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  70. LyudmilaMarch 14, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    I think I'm going to try the 50 things too.
    lusizova(at)gmail.com

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  71. LyudmilaMarch 14, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Tweet
    http://twitter.com/Ludmilochka/status/10466551416

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  72. AnonymousMarch 14, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    This is the first I have heard of 50 things. But I surely like what you did! good use of creative recycleing

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  73. 409copeMarch 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    I love these pretty whimsys,what a unique idea. I really need to de-clutter around here. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  74. Anastasia RinaldiMarch 14, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    So cute!! I love the whimsies! Awesome idea :)

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