Monday, January 26, 2009

One World, One Heart

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VOTING IS OVER!!! WINNER ANNOUNCED SHORTLY!

I am participating in the One World, One Heart giveaway on BOTH my blogs. First, about One World, One Heart, created by artist Lisa Swifka

The common denominator in blogging is that we all have stories to tell...We can be inspired or inspire others by finding a blog and taking the time to read/see someones story. Often times a spark happens....this palpable spark of recognition through kindred understanding and shared passions in life. It is in those times when we take a moment to comment and comment again.......when those comments are reciprocated a discovery is made that we share commonolaties which connect us sight unseen. Sometimes we may live on separate continents or at either end of the same country or even discover you hail from the same general area. By paying attention, by connecting with others, we are creating a circle of amazing individuals who can literally enhance our lives and we can enhance theirs.

In the first 2 years of hosting OWOH I came away with an amazing sense of how genuinely good people are and how open their hearts are. I've read blogs where since they participated as a fairly new blogger made connections that stuck.....art swaps began, shared stories and so on built to a genuine friendship. That makes my heart sing as that is precisely the goal here.

The giveaway portion is like hosting an open house......as if we were all living in this gigantic neighborhood where once a year we visit homes to meet, reacquaint and get to know one another. At each home there are samplings of goodies that you have a chance to take home like a door prize. You leave your name and at some point each home choses a winner or winners......and now you not only have met a new "neighbor" and you've seen where they live.....you have something that someone lovingly chose to give..... AND visa versa.


What you'll win: One of my lampworked off mandrel hearts (photo of both sides of the bead below) AND a slider chain in your choice of silver or gold tone (available in 18 and 24 inch lengths)

This heart is made from an elaborate cane of all lavender and purple glasses and is one of my favorites. All my beads are kiln annealed for strength and durability.


To win: Simply leave a comment. If you are not a blogger, please leave an email so that I may get in touch with you if you win. Drawing Feb 12.





And... in the spirit of One World, One Heart, I have a a give away on my other blog too! You may enter both contests!
And don't forget to check out the One World, One Heart blog for lists of over 600 participating blogs! You may find a new blogger to connect with!

153 comments:

daffy said...

beautiful beads
looks like im first to post on both blogs
please add me to your drawing
if you get the chance drop by mine
www.mindlesswonders.blogspot.com
thanks
carolyn h
carolyn003@centurytel.net

Talking Horses Arts said...

Ok went over to check out the other blog. Love'm both!!
please enter me???

Digital Misfit said...

Another lovely blog! Big hugs to you for sharing both of your blogs with us.

hugs again from ON, Canada
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

Kathy said...

Oh how beautiful! Please enter me and stop by to see me at
http://calowaycreations.blogspot.com/

Kathy

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

BEAUTIFUL! I'd love to win.
terriavidreader@yahoo.com

stampgram said...

Ooh, this one is awesome...love that little clear tear at the tip. Please enter me in your drawing.

I am participating too...#563 please stop by stampgram.blogspot.com to see my offerings.

Joanne Huffman said...

more beauty! Please enter me in your drawing. And, I invite you to visit my blog http://joannethiemehuffman.typepad.com
and enter mine.
~ Joanne

Jenna Z said...

Ooh, these are so unique with their offset loops! I love glass beads, I wish I had learned to make them.

Hope said...
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sewfunky said...

Please enter me in your great giveaway and don't forget to head on over and enter mine (#144 on the gypsy caravan) http://sew-funky.blogspot.com

Islandgirl said...

HI Holly

you can enter my name for your heart... maybe we can exchange hearts?

Lynne

Why don't you wander over and enter my give away too?

Jodi said...

I left a comment on your other blog, but had to visit this one as well since I love those hearts. Thanks for the chance to win.

Anonymous said...

Oh such pretty hearts! Do enter me in! And come see my heart giveaway if you have time.

vwestermeyer said...

so very pretty! Please add me

Pat Haight said...

The beads are beautiful. I think glass is fasinating. Please enter my name and stop by for a visit if you like :-)

Jan Thomason said...

Your work is beautiful! I love the swirling colors and am excited to be entered in your giveaway!

Jan
polkadotbarn@gmail.com

Mary said...

Simply astounding! I would love to win one of your beads. They are amazing. Please enter me in your drawing.

Re said...

I'm having so much fun making friends and blog-hopping again this year.

Thanks for such a generous giveaway! I hope I'm chosen as the lucky winner!!!

Trisha McKendry said...

Beautiful glass heart! So great to see other glass artists!!
Check out my give away too.

Smiles,
Trish

Unknown said...

Your giveaway is awesome! Please count me in.
Karla

Zan Asha said...

Wow, really really stunning...all of your work! LOVE the work on both blogs!


Please put my name into the drawing, and feel free to visit my blog for a giveaway: www.wildatheartart.blogspot.com

Thanks! Zan

Jenn Milt Art said...

beautiful!!

please enter me and feel free to enter my giveaway, i'm 486.

Kathy McElroy said...

Your beads are gorgeous! Please come by my blog to register for my giveaway.
kathy
athenas1951@yahoo.com
http://kathymcelroy.typepad.com/rgeous.

Lynn Stevens said...

Oh these are really nice.
http://trashtotreasureart.blogspot.com/

carylsrealm said...

They are so beautiful! Please include me!

Vintage Linen Treasures said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! Please enter me in your drawing. I'd love to be lucky enough to win this. Pop over to my blog to say HI if you get a chance.
Patricia :o)

PS: I'm off to check out your other blog now!

Mimi said...

Your work is beautiful! I would love to be entered in your drawing.

http://screamingmimitoo.blogspot.com

Sue said...

So beautiful! Please enter me in your drawing!

Evidence of an Artistic Life said...

Your beads are wonderful!! I would love to enter!
chris p
http://evidenceofanartisticlife.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

lovely! i would love to have one of your beads! please put my name in the pot.

Dschrader said...

Please add me to your drawing!
Thanks,
Donna K Schrader
sodapop@ptialaska.net
http://dschrader.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I love your hearts so much that I had to enter here too! Thanks again for the chance to win one.
Carol :)
caoconnell2@shaw.ca

GraceBeading said...

Hearts, glass beads = two of my very favorite things! I'd love to be included.

Thanks for the chance,
Grace
Participant #19

demmi said...

wonderful beads thank you for the giveaway http://www.luckyrosiescreations.blogspot.com/

Lezlei Ann Young said...

Wow! Please enter me in your drawing.
My email: breathofart@aol.com

Don't forget to stop by and enter my giveaway! www.breathofart.blogspot.com

Thanks! I'll be back!

Lezlei

Her Art Nest said...

Oh my goodness! These beads are absolutely amazing! Please enter me in your drawing, and be sure to stop by my site #371 for a chance to win a pair of my hand-knitted "Bella Mittens." Thank you so much for the opportunity to win such a sensational prize! Nan

Unknown said...

hey holly! I still love your hearts and still can't do them. I leave it to you talented girl! thanks for telling me about this...very cool!
Stacey Peterson

Sara said...

please enter my name in the drawing over here too..thanks

jjwiskus said...

All right a glass lady!!
please enter my name
check me out at light my torch
thanks
jeri
lightmytorch2007@yahoo.com

Letha Richardson said...

What an awesome bead. You have a real talent! I would love to be included.
Thanks so much!
Letha
Come on by and see me- I am #553
or my blog address is http://thismuseofmine.blogspot.com

uniquecommodities said...

Count me in! Feel free to enter my OWOH give away. I am #319 on the main blog

http://uniquecommodities.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-owoh-giveaway.html


terronda@hotmail.com

Janice said...

So beautiful. Please enter me in your giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Hi Holly
I am already familiar with your work and think its so cool that you joined in on this giveaway,to let others see your wonderful beads!!
This little heart is another one of your beauties:)

cyclona66@aol.com

Jona Panesa said...

wow! that was spectacular. would loved to wear it(if I win which I am praying for)

Kelly Snelling said...

these beads really are gorgeous, holly! happy one world one heart!

Geekery said...

Please enter me into the draw and don't forget to head on over to my OWOH giveaway to enter mine...

http://www.filmguide.co.nz/2009/01/19/one-world-one-heart-giveaway/

jojoebi-designs said...

double the chance to win! fab.
please pop my name in your hat then come over and enter in mine if you haven't already done sohttp://jojoebi.blogspot.com/2009/01/yesterday-i-happened-to-stumbled-across.html

Unknown said...

What a wonderful giveaway. I'm having fun traveling the road of OWOH.

Love your heart and your blogs, and will be back soon for another visit. I hope you will stop by and visit me on your travels during OWOH

Snap said...

Beautiful heart beads! Please add my name to the hat. Traveling on the gypsy caravan is fun! Nice to meet you!

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Throw my name in the hat~ then come on by the cafe!

marcy said...

What a pretty heart, Holly. I'd love to win! And if you haven't visited my blog yet, please do. #252
http://studiomarcy.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway-scoot.html

thanks,
Marcy

mindy said...

very unique thanks for a wonderful giveaway

Amberella said...

Wow, really pretty! Thanks for the chance.

Amberella007@ gmail.com

Kim Mailhot said...

Your work is really lovely ! and this piece is perfect for this sweet event ! Thank you for the chance to win. Enjoy the OWOH lovefest !

free indeed said...

Quite an interesting piece...just like the other one. Thanks for participating.

roseroomnz.com said...

Wonderful giveaway! Its nice to meet you, if you haven't already, come by and visit me, I have a giveaway also! Rachael at roseroom@slingshot.co.nz

Unknown said...

Very pretty! Thanks for entering me!
unforgetable_dreamer_always (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

Beth M said...

I love your heart!! Please enter me in the drawing.

Lisa Gatz said...

Beautiful! Please enter me in your giveaway.

Lisa

Heidi Jo said...

How beautiful this is! Please count me in!

Life on an artistic shoestring said...

I can see why this is one of your favorites, it would be mine, too, if I win, so count me in!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

Hello from the Philippines! I love original accessories and would love to get your giveaway in my mailbox! Please count me in!

Marilyn said...

Hi, Holly! Oh, how pretty--the color and the shape are beautiful! Please add my name for a chance in your drawing...thanks. Thank you, too, for your visit to my blog:)

divaqueenie said...

I love your pieces...thank you for sharing with us!

Tami said...

This is so very pretty! I would love to be entered into your drawing! Thank you so much!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I was at your other blog yesterday. It looks like I can be entered in both drawings.

Thank you for stopping by my blog.

hfsolutions at juno dot com

http://alteredbooklover.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway_21.html

Sam said...

another chance to win one of your hearts!!! yes please!! ;-)

Anonymous said...

Another beautiful heart by you. Please enter me in this giveaway too. Be sure to enter my giveaway (#357) as well, incase you didn't read the comment on your other blog. Thank you and hello from Alaska.
~Vicki Priebe
Wish Grantor
www.ewishingwell.com/blog/2009/01/21/one-world-one-heart/

Dragonlady said...

Your beads are all beautful, this heart is awesome...
Brenda

Birgit said...

A very beautiful heart -- love it!

Greetings from Munich,
Birgit
swappinghowdies@yahoo.de

WendyP said...

your beads are awesome - thanks for sharing them with the world
smiles Wendy
dougandwendyp@xtra.co.nz
hope you will drop by my blog too
http://wendypslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

Anonymous said...

Your beads are beautiful! Thank you so much for a chance at this lovely heart!

MaricrisG said...

so timely for Feb 14th! Please add me in the giveaway.

Maricris

Jenn Klee said...

I'm a sucker for hearts and this is just extraordinary! Drop by my blog for my giveaway.

Unknown said...

I love them! Thanks for the chance to win! southerner@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Another great set of beads. And this time I love the upper one the best, love those little dewdrops.
Margriet

margrietvanschaikatwanadoodotnl

trisha too said...

yes, it's true--i have a little bead problem. as in, i'll never have enough.

*sigh*

thank you for participating in OWOH.
:)
owoh #177
easily amused, hard to offend

cheryl said...

Wonderful giveaway! What a lovely bead!

If you get a chance, stop by my humble OWOH: http://chaosatlanta.blogspot.com/

SuseADoodle said...

i said it somewhere else and i'll repeat myself here -- i LOVE beads! i LOVE lampwork! but i won't learn how to do it because that would be one more thing to tempt me away from housework and laundry (LOL) -- so i must rely on the talents of others. and you are among the Talented! AWESOME bead. I would LOVE to win it!

Have a Great OWOH Blog-Hop!

"Suse Bee"
SuseADoodle@gmail.com
www.SuseInk.com
www.SuseInk.com/Suse_Reads

Unknown said...

Hello there. Love your beads! Very very pretty and so generous! Please include me and come enter mine, too.
Tammy
tlsprinkle@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

So pretty! Oh please add my name to your wonderful giveaway and hop on over to check out my giveaway. Nice to meet you :)

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

adoable!

Dottie said...

I'm in awe of how pretty this is. I really love it!

Please add me to the list of entries and if you have a chance, please visit my blog and giveaway (#669) www.gardensandcrafts.blogspot.com. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Glass is always a favorite of mine.


willa
willa.mcneill@gmail.com

nfmgirl said...

Pretty! Thank you for having TWO giveaways! Can I play?

Mary-Beth said...

Another lovely bead!!! Please count me in on this one also!

Anonymous said...

Your heart is beautiful. Please add me to your drawing.
Thank you,
Barb in TX

~*~Pandora's Artbox~*~ said...

Beautiful hearts! Please count me in and if you haven't been there yet, visit my blog for my giveaway. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Another beautiful lampwork heart that needs to come to my house and live around my neck!!

Thanks for participating in OWOH!!

Katina
kjkoukla(at)hotmail(dot)com

Ann said...

What a great giveaway! Please add my name, and if you haven't already, stop by and enter my giveaway, too (#71).

cox_cchs AT hotmail DOT com

dreameyce said...

Please add me to this one too! :)

Pike said...

Beautiful! Please enter me in the drawing!

Pirjo from Finland
pirjo.kallioniemi(at)yahoo.com

Beth said...

Oohh! One I might actually be able to wear (with a leather cord to hang it from). I love this, being the purple fanatic that I am! I just haven't signed up for any of the other jewelry giveaways because they all have metal. Thanks for participating!

Please count me in your drawing!

Hugs,
Beth
bethxs(at)yahoo.com
#740 in the Caravan

cowgirltazz said...

What beautiful work you do. Thank you for both of your generous giveaways.

Made by Melissa said...

Very stunning! You are so generous to give away two of these hearts!

Please stop my blog and enter my OWOH giveaway too: http://madebymelissa.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

Alisa said...

What pretty beads. Please enter my name in your drawing. Thank you.

jasmoonbutterfly said...

hi
please count me in xxx
jasmoon butterfly (Traceyanne) #794

Catherine R. said...

Beautiful heart! Thank you for allowing me to participate.

Happy OWOH 2009 to you.

Catherine
rieder@clunet.edu

Renee said...

double the chance. Renee

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!!!!

Rebecca said...

wow! i would be blessed to wear these! thanks for sharing!

Latharia said...

Your bead is simply divine! Please place my name into your drawing! If I am so lucky as to be selected please email me the exciting news at latharia(at)comcast(dot)net! Don't forget to visit my giveaway as well! I am #75 on the caravan!

Franny said...

Beautiful! I would love to win something the day after my 20th anniversary!

I have never been to this event before so after seeing so many wonders, I became a participant!

I am so amazed at the generosity. I am particularly moved by some of the comments that are so heartfelt.

This has really inspired me to be more creative and to blog more. I have enjoyed meeting you and getting in touch with your blog.

Come and visit me on Picklebeans or email me at:
picklebeans@gmail.com

Nancy Markosky said...

your hearts are amazing- love them on this blog and the other. Please enter my name to your generous drawing. Thank you-Nancy

glamgirl said...

Your heart is lovely - please enter my to your draw.
Take care and drop on by to my OWOH giveaway if you have the time - it's hearts as well. I'm 555 on the list

Toronto Girl said...

Wow, that is gorgeous!

deborahinwi said...

How lovely!

Please add me. And come visit my giveaway at
http://alltiedup1.blogspot.com/
deborahinwi@hotmail.com

herblady said...

Beautiful bead! I read about the contest on your website and here I am. Thank you for the chance to win!

hrbeck_98 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Rhondi said...

Those are beautiful beads. Please add my name.

Sarah Z said...

This would look awesome around my neck! I love the colors!
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com

Jamie Spires said...

What a great giveaway! If you haven't stopped by my blog yet visit http://creationsbyjae.blogspot.com or #790 on the OWOH list to see my entry and enter to win!

Jamie
Creations by JAE
creationsbyjae@gmail.com

wendy wallach said...

please enter me!

madamerkf at aol dot com

Kimberly Hellams said...

I love it. Please include me in you drawing.

Kimberly2335@aol.com

Francine Cronos said...

What a lovely giveaway. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Francine

Sophie said...

Lovely bead. Would love a chance to win.
Cheers,
Sophie in Montreal, Canada
http://misskoolaid.blogspot.com

artbeckons said...

All your beads are gorgeous! Please include me in your drawing =) OWOH #433

Annette said...

Those beads are amazing!!! Please enter my name in your draw.

-Annette
awright.az@gmail.com

AngieHallHaviland said...

What a FUN event this is….making friends through ART is always WONDERFUL!! Please enter me in your drawing!!

Please stop by my blog, if you'd like :O)
http://angiehallhaviland.typepad.com/angiesartfulllife/

Holly said...

thank you Holly for sharing the spirit of creativity ....the beads are simply beautiful and it would be an honor to receive them from you...

Sugar and Spice Art Confections said...

I LOVE your heart beads! Thank you for sharing!
Please visit me at:
http://sugarandspiceartconfections.blogspot.com

Rebecca
pumpkincoach37@aol.com

Fannie said...

Hi, again, Creek Hiker. I guess I get two chances at winning one of your hearts. Yay!!!! Please enter me in your drawing.

I'm #789. Come visit me. http://fanniecarte.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-world-one-heart.html

Aloha from Texas,
Fannie
fnarte@gmail.com

Becky said...

Once again I am salivating over your hearts. Please enter me into your giveaway. Thanks!

Lisa said...

Great giveaway!! Please enter me! :)Lisa

Unknown said...

Thank you for another great giveaway & the chance to win!

:) Melissa

Kim Reid said...

Please enter me in your great giveaway - Thank you!

kimberlybreid@hotmail.com

Beadyjan said...

Stunning pendants - would like to be included in the draw.

Have you entered my OWOH draw yet? I'm #441 and you can contact me through my blog should I be lucky enough to win.

Anonymous said...

Hi,
Please enter my name in to your beautiful giveaway.
Rita
ritabarriga@yahoo.com

Banna said...

Please enter me in your give away and if you have not already run over to my blog and enter mine.

CoffeyHouse Collection said...

Very pretty! Please enter me! OWOH #834

Jendy said...

I would love to be entered into your drawing! And if you haven't done so yet, stop by my blog and sign up for mine.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jendy

quiltmom anna said...

What a glorious heart bead you have created- it is such a pretty color.
Please enter my name in your draw.
I am a quilter from Western Canada.
You can find my blog at
quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com
Regards,
Anna

daytoncat said...

The heart beads put my in a valentine's state of mind! So pretty in pink!

daytoncat1(at)yahoo(dot)com

Joaniebolognie said...

OMGosh how stunning! Please add my name and visit my OWOH #522 for my scrappin goodies!

Art of Jana said...

Awesome beads! Please enter me in your giveaway and if you haven't entered mine, please come on by!

http://hillaceaous.blogspot.com/2009/02/one-world-one-heart-give-away.html

(#905 - OWOH ) Jana

Connie said...

terrific beads you make! loved your irises! please come enter my giveaway too!
connie williams
crinwil2@yahoo.com

Barbara said...

What beautiful and creative work you do! Please include my name. I hope to participate next year. I've had so much fun visiting new blogs.

I invite you to browse through my creations...http://www.rosesonthewater.blogspot.com

Many thanks!

Erin @ CanadianGiveaways said...

I love seeing all these beadmakers and yours are very pretty!

Jax said...

Great giveaway! Please count me in and if you haven't already, swing by my give away, too! #321

Unknown said...

Again, these heart pendants are just beautiful!

Michelle said...

Hi, nice to "meet" you. I'd love to be entered into the drawing for your amazing giveaway. I'm off to pop around your blog a little more. Once again, lovely to "meet" you. :-)

Michelle
paisleygirl.contact@gmail.com
http://paisleygirl-paisleygirl.blogspot.com/

techyone said...

you make beautiful beads!

Sheila Hickmon said...

Very pretty! Please add my name in the pot!!

hawkgirl_16 at hotmail dot com

Deborah said...

Luscious beads. Please add me to your giveaway list.
deb2604(at) comcast.net

http://debsvintagesoul.blogspot.com

faith said...

I read about this giveaway on your web site. I really love your beads. Thanks for a great giveaway.
faith
http://faithsjewels.blogspot.com/
lovtobead at gmail dot com

NCPat said...

These are lovely!

Margo said...

What a wonderful giveaway!!
Thank you!! :-)

mshute@sympatico.ca

Pamela said...

so lovely!

tisme said...

Wow, I love your heart, please enter me. I love purple!
Tammy
tisgingy@msn.com

Anonymous said...

HI. I have entered both your drawing because you pendants are beautiful. The purple and red swirl-effect is beautiful.

rubynreba said...

Please enter me - beautiful heart - I would be honored to win it!

Nelsby said...

I just love the philosophy of the OWOH event. Thanks so much for YOUR generous giveaway. I would be thrilled to win!
awaerhouse at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

SO MANY THINGS ARE DONE WITH HEARTS AND YET YOU HAVE MANAGED TO DO SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL!!!

Thanks for your generosity and please enter my Giveaway: http://eye-dyllic.blogspot.com/ There's still time...

KJ - California

Karen Klomparens, Glass Addict and Artisan said...

Such beautiful entries everywhere!
My first year participating in the OWOH event.
Thank you